Month: April 2021

1987 – The Year of Withnail, Real Men And I – Double Edged Double Bill Episode 154

Posted on by Thomas Mariani

1987. An underrated year in film where classics like Robocop, The Princess Bride, Moonstruck and several others came out. Yet, for this week’s Double Edged Double Bill all about the year, the two films of focus aren’t the most familiar favorites. As Adam and Thomas discuss them, you’ll hear exactly why. First, Richard E. Grant makes his film debut in the dingy drunken comedy Withnail and I! Then, John Ritter encounters aliens and shootouts with Jim Belushi in the very odd buddy film Real Men! Together, our duo answers some crucial questions. Why do certain jokes from 1987 not hold up? What is the cinematic legacy of Jim Belushi? Which two films will they choose for next week’s episode on low budget films? Well, grab a pint and try to avoid shootouts before lunch so you can listen to find out!

Follow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Adam and Thomas on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe to our Patreon to get exclusive content for just $1 a month! If you like the show, please subscribe or rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher! We’re a proud member of The ESO Network, alongside other great shows like 42cast! Buy merchandise with our logo or other logos now at The ESO Network Tee Public Store!

Hustle and Toys Get You Surprise Oscar Nominations – Double Edged Double Bill Episode 153

Posted on by Thomas Mariani

Usually, Oscar Bait is easy to spot. Yet, sometimes the Academy Awards shock us with bizarre nominations for movies you’d never expect. So, Adam and Thomas are looking back at a few surprising films that got Oscar nominations with special guest Andres Guzman! First, Terrence Howard brings his unique energy to the film that made Best Original Song history with Hustle and Flow! Then, Robin Williams improvs his way through whatever the hell Barry Levinson was going for with Toys! Together, our trio answers all the crucial questions. How does one consider Terryology? Which of them is a rich art collector? What two films will they choose for next week’s episode about films from 1987? Well, sound proof your home with drink containers to drown out Robin Williams riffs so you can listen to find out!

Follow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Adam and Thomas on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe to our Patreon to get exclusive content for just $1 a month! If you like the show, please subscribe or rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher! We’re a proud member of The ESO Network, alongside other great shows like The Cosmic Pizza Podcast! Buy merchandise with our logo or other logos now at The ESO Network Tee Public Store!

George Lucas Sprays Howard the Duck Graffiti Like An American – Double Edged Double Bill Episode 152

Posted on by Thomas Mariani

Today, Double Edged Double Bill hero’s journey brings them to George Lucas. You might know him for a little franchise called Star Wars, but over the last 50 years Lucas has had plenty of odd twists and turns in the mix. Joining Adam and Thomas to discuss the two very odd films from the career of George Lucas is Patrick Cotnoir, producer behind the very odd internet comedy show The George Lucas Talk Show! First, Lucas reminisces about his days drag racing in Modesto with his hit second feature American Graffiti! Then, George Lucas opens the door for Marvel adaptations by getting a duck to do very weird things in Howard The Duck! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. Who is the original Sebulba? What N64 game binds the galaxy together? Which two films will they choose for next week’s episode about surprise Oscar nominees? Well, listen in while cruising in your Deuce Coupe around Duck World to find out!

Hear Adam on Have Not Seen This talking about The Jacket! Follow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Adam and Thomas on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe to our Patreon to get exclusive content for just $1 a month! If you like the show, please subscribe or rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher! We’re a proud member of The ESO Network, alongside other great shows like Pop Culture Cosmos! Buy merchandise with our logo or other logos now at The ESO Network Tee Public Store!

Video Game Movies Get a Brainscan Dragon Power Up – Double Edged Double Bill Episode 151

Posted on by Thomas Mariani

Double Edged Double Bill is booting up their consoles for another round of video game inspired films! Adam and Thomas return to the world of video game inspired films. That is, cinema either inspired by or directly adapted from video games. First, two “brothers” fight against a frosted tip Robert Patrick and gangs of weirdly themed thugs in the in name only adaptation Double Dragon! Then, a groundbreaking virtual reality video game leads young Edward Furlong with actual blood on his hands in Brainscan! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Are either of these films good follow ups to Terminator 2? Do these 1990s teens ever get sleep? What films will they choose for next week’s episode on George Lucas? Well, get ready to advance to the next level by tuning in to find out!

Read Thomas’ article about the bizarre fun of Godzilla over at Film Cred! Follow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Adam and Thomas on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe to our Patreon to get exclusive content for just $1 a month! If you like the show, please subscribe or rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher! We’re a proud member of The ESO Network, alongside other great shows like Soul Forge! Buy merchandise with our logo or other logos now at The ESO Network Tee Public Store!