Why I Hate This Movie

Mar 02 2025 35 ep. 47 mins
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A podcast featuring humorous takes on classic and new movies. No, we don't really hate all these movies. But that doesn't stop us from poking fun.

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Center Stage

Mar 02 2025 47 mins  
We've got a listener request this week, reviewing Center Stage, a movie that Heather swears was a seminal and important contribution to the dance movie genre. Who are the standout performances in this movie? Do the dance performances hold up 25 years later? How many Mandy Moore songs is too much? There's a lot to dig into; so, listen in on this week's episode! Email us your questio

Conclave

Jan 19 2025 47 mins  
The death of a pope leads to a conclave to elect a new pope where the secrets and scandals of the new candidates are revealed. We are watching Conclave this week, the much lauded and award nominated 2024 film. We're giving our thoughts on this movie, whether it is worth the awards hype, what we'd have changed, and talking about that particular plot twist. Email us your questions, c

Joker - Folie a Deux

Nov 17 2024 50 mins  
Joker's back! But is he better than ever? Nils and Heather dig into the recent release Joker- Folie a Deux. Has Hollywood delivered an epic musical? Do Joker and Harley Quinn get into hijinks? (No) At a budget of $200 million, who stole all the money? Let's talk more Joker! Email us your questions, comments, suggestions for new episodes. Email > [email protected] Faceb

Joker

Oct 21 2024 64 mins  
In preparation for watching Joker: Folie a Deux, we are watching the original Joker movie from 2019. In this episode: Does this movie qualify as a superhero/comic book movie? Is Heather swayed by yet another another Batman villain? And Nils ranks Joker performances from worst to best. Listen in to this week's episode for all the details! Email us your questions, comments, suggestio

Bram Stoker's Dracula

Oct 12 2024 45 mins  
We're getting ready for Halloween season by reviewing Francis Ford Coppola's take on the vampire classic. Should Mina choose Dracula or Jonathan Harker? How much nudity is appropriate in a Dracula film? And can Heather guess Nils' musical impersonation? Find out in this episode! Email us your questions, comments, suggestions for new episodes. Email > [email protected]

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

Sep 15 2024 46 mins  
It's time to talk even more Beetlejuice on this week's episode. The long awaited sequel came out this week and we have our instant reactions. Does Michael Keaton still have the juice? Who steals the show? (It's Catherine O'Hara) After 36 years of waiting, can this movie live up to Heather's expectations? Listen to this week's episode for all the answers. Email us your questions, co

Beetlejuice

Jun 09 2024 49 mins  
The trailer for the new Beetlejuice sequel has come out; so, Heather and Nils are going back for a rewatch of the original! Does this 80s classic hold up or is it a bit too weird to stand the test of time? What on earth is Michael Keaton's inspiration for this performance? Which actors really shine in their roles? Listen in for our revisiting of Beetlejuice! Email us your questions

27 Pirates of the Carribean - The Curse of the Black Pearl

Sep 24 2023 48 mins  
We be talkin' pirates this episode as Nils and Heather watch Pirates of the Carribean 1. Is this a rollicking high seas adventure of childish swill? Is it okay to watch Johnny Depp movies again? And who be the hottest guy pirate on the 7 seas? Bonus: We recap hot guy summer and name an official winner. Email us your questions, comments, suggestions for new episodes. Email > WhyI

Romeo + Juliet

Aug 20 2023 47 mins  
Two star-crossed lovers. Peak Leonardo Dicaprio. Hyperactive direction. A killer soundtrack. And all the iambic pentameter you can handle. William Shakespeare's famed play is translated into a modern setting. Listen in as we review this ambitious production and most importantly, rate the hot guys for Hot Guy Summer. Email us your questions, comments, suggestions for new episodes. E

Interview with the Vampire

Jul 30 2023 48 mins  
What's hotter than sexy vampires? Hot Guy Summer continues as we rewatch this 90s movie featuring Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise. We rate the hotness, ask the hard-hitting vampire lore questions, and talk fondly of the smells of New Orleans. Join us for our review of Interview with the Vampire! Email us your questions, comments, suggestions for new episodes. Email > WhyIHateThisMovie@