From Showgirls to The Thing... a Movie Reappraisal Conversation

from Movie Nerds with Kyle and Russel · host Russel Lolacher

In this episode of Movie Nerds, Kyle and Russel discuss movies that once everyone thought sucked but have since had a rethink. Using 1982's The Thing and 1995's Showgirls as conversation starters, they share their history with these movies, why they might not have been liked back in the day, the factors that go into movie hate, why movies get a reappraisal and more. And of course, we wrap it all up with suggestions for films we think should have a rethink. Join us for the discussion, you nerds!Subscribe now!

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