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Beyond the Bad
by Connor Eyzaguirre
On BEYOND THE BAD, we discuss the worst-reviewed films ever made and do our best to find a silver linings. How does a cinematic stinker come into being? What went wrong? Who's to blame? All this and more.
Episodes
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Episode 83 - Rough Night (2017)
This week, we discuss the 2017 comedy ROUGH NIGHT, which came and went for reasons unknown. What is comedy? What is art? Can a movie still be a comedy if nobody is laughing? Check out this week's show to find out. Hosted by Colton Jenkins and Connor Eyzaguirre Music by Cooley Cal New episodes…
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Episode 82 - Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior (2006)
This week, we delve into the endless run of Disney Channel original movies, or DCOMs as they're called, starting with 2006's WENDY WU: HOMECOMING WARRIOR. It's a terrible kung fu movie for kids that has aged like cheese. Hosted by Colton Jenkins and Connor Eyzaguirre Music by Cooley Cal New...
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Episode 81 - Halloween Ends (2022)
This week, we discuss the much-maligned finale of David Gordon Green's divisive trilogy, 2022's HALLOWEEN ENDS. Why did Green decide to largely sideline Michael Myers from his, to date, last movie? Hosted by Colton Jenkins and Connor Eyzaguirre Music by Cooley Cal New episodes every Friday!...
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Episode 80 - Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993)
This week, we dig into one of the most hated slasher films of all time, 1993's JASON GOES TO HELL: THE FINAL FRIDAY. It's the ninth entry in a franchise, and even the most dedicated Jason Voorhees fans despise this one. What sets it apart from 11 other, admittedly not great, movies? Hosted by...
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Episode 79 - Twilight (2008)
This week, we open the floodgates on one of modern pop culture's biggest phenoms: 2008's TWILIGHT, a film that ruined vampires for an entire generation and jumpstarted the careers of Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart. Hosted by Colton Jenkins and Connor Eyzaguirre Music by Cooley Cal New...
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Episode 78 - The Exorcist: Believer (2023)
This week, we discuss the underwhelming 2023 horror legacy sequel THE EXORCIST: BELIEVER, which was so hated by fans that David Gordon Green's planned sequels were immediately cancelled and another reboot is now planned. Hosted by Colton Jenkins and Connor Eyzaguirre Music by Cooley Cal New...
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Episode 77 - The Cat in the Hat (2003)
This week, we look into the admittedly terrible and weird 2003 family comedy THE CAT IN THE HAT, a film that Mike Myers starred in against his will and ensured we would never see another live-action Dr. Seuss film again. Hosted by Colton Jenkins and Connor Eyzaguirre Music by Cooley Cal New...
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Episode 76 - Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey (2023)
This week, we dig into the recent surge of newly-public domain character horror flicks with the 2023 critical disaster WINNIE THE POOH: BLOOD AND HONEY. It's ridiculous, it's nonsensical, and it doesn't care how much it hurts your childhood. Hosted by Connor Eyzaguirre and Caleb Leger Music by...
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Episode 75 - Gentlemen Broncos (2009)
This week, we take on a true oddball in every sense of the word, 2009's GENTLEMEN BRONCOS, a film about the bizarre nature of fiction writing and how easy it can be to get plagiarized. Hosted by Colton Jenkins and Connor Eyzaguirre Music by Cooley Cal New episodes every Friday! Subscribe on…
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Episode 74 - Rocky V (1990)
This week, we bob and weave as we talk the 1990 letdown ROCKY V. It killed the franchise for 16 years, but it has its own streetwise charm that can't be denied. Hear our thoughts on a film that even Sylvester Stallone himself has disavowed. Hosted by Colton Jenkins and Connor Eyzaguirre Music by...
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Episode 73 - Battlefield Earth (2000)
This week, we discuss the dangers of Scientology and the fall of John Travolta with the 2000 disaster BATTLEFIELD EARTH, one of the worst movies of all time. Hosted by Colton Jenkins and Connor Eyzaguirre Music by Cooley Cal New episodes every Friday! Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!…
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Episode 72 - Amityville II: The Possession (1982)
This week, we dissect the very real and very tragic murder of the DeFeo Family that's horrifically dramatized in the 1982 sequel AMITYVILLE II: THE POSSESSION. Hosted by Colton Jenkins and Connor Eyzaguirre Music by Cooley Cal New episodes every Friday! Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!...
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Episode 71 - The Toy (1982)
Things get awkward this week as we tackle the 1982 horrifically racist kids movie THE TOY, starring Richard Pryor and Jackie Gleason. What a misguided, wildly uncomfortable movie. Hosted by Colton Jenkins and Connor Eyzaguirre Music by Cooley Cal New episodes every Friday! Subscribe on Spotify…
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Episode 70 - Agent Cody Banks (2003)
This week, we discuss a terrible kids action movie from 2003, AGENT CODY BANKS. How does a film this lukewarm get made? Why are Ian McShane, Keith David, Darrell Hammond, and Arnold Vosloo in this movie? Remember being a kid in the 2000s? Answers to all this and more. Hosted by Colton Jenkins and...
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Episode 69 - Van Helsing (2004)
This week, we discuss a mutual favorite that is admittedly a subjectively bad movie, but fun as hell: 2004's VAN HELSING, a film that attempted to unify Universal's classic monsters into a shared universe a decade before their failed Dark Universe. Hot vampire hunters, ridiculous over the top...
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Episode 68 - Zoolander 2 (2016)
This week, we discuss a really, really, ridiculously good-looking sequel that was decimated by critics back in 2016, ZOOLANDER 2. Does it violate our golden rule of comedy? Is it worth all the critical disdain? Let's find out together. Hosted by Colton Jenkins and Connor Eyzaguirre Music by…
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Episode 67 - The Lord of the Rings (1978)
In 1978, Ralph Bakshi developed a moderately successful adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's THE LORD OF THE RINGS. Say what you want about the film, but it inspired more than its fair share of future dreamers, including, of all people, future filmmaker Peter Jackson. Hosted by Colton Jenkins and…
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Episode 66 - Hook (1991)
What exactly makes a film a hit? Is it box office? Is it critical acclaim? Is it a rabid fan base? Who knows? We certainly consider 1991's HOOK a hit, but many critics don't. It's been condemned as Spielberg's worst film. We love it to death. Hosted by Colton Jenkins and Connor Eyzaguirre Music…
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Episode 65 - Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
How does a guaranteed billion-dollar hit underperform and drag three of DC Comics' most beloved icons down with it? Let's find out together as we dig into the bloated 2016 mess BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE. Hosted by Connor Eyzaguirre and Colton Jenkins Music by Cooley Cal New episodes…
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Episode 64 - Inspector Gadget (1999)
Live-action cartoons rarely work, and 1999's INSPECTOR GADGET is among the most reviled. How does Matthew Broderick beat out a lineup of Hollywood's most likable actors to play a kiddie RoboCop with zero charisma? Listen and find out! Hosted by Connor Eyzaguirre and Colton Jenkins Music by Cooley...
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Episode 63 - A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010)
Horror remakes are remarkably divisive, and few have angered fans more than the 2010 remake of A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET. Starring Oscar-nominee Jackie Earle Haley as an updated Freddy Krueger, this remake was a financial success but killed the franchise indefinitely. How does that happen? Hosted...
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Episode 62 - Die Another Day (2002)
Taking on the Bond franchise can sometimes be low-hanging fruit, especially when you've got invisible cars, race-changing operations, and so many diamonds. We take on 2002's DIE ANOTHER DAY, Brosnan's critically-reviled final outing. Apologies for the poor audio quality. That's what happens when...
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Episode 61 - Godzilla (1998)
Beyond the Bad is back! It's been a while since we eviscerated a critically-reviled disaster, and what better film to celebrate a comeback than the 1998 American take on GODZILLA? We'll discuss the deal with Toho that fell apart, Roland Emmerich's dislike of the franchise, and the ripple effect...
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Episode 60 - The Waterboy (1998)
Comedy is subjective and often times reactionary. Therefore, it is difficult to critique. But that didn't stop critics in 1998 from eviscerating Adam Sandler's sports comedy THE WATERBOY, which has largely been reclaimed as a 90s comedy classic. Hosted by Caleb Leger and Connor Eyzaguirre Music…
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Episode 59 - The Zodiac Killer (1971)
Most films are made purely for entertainment. Occasionally, you have a film that's made entirely to catch an active serial killer. That's the case with the 1971 slasher flick THE ZODIAC KILLER, an abysmal film that only exists because its director hoped to catch the actual Zodiac at the film's...
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Episode 58 - Red Sonja (1985)
Back in the 80s, sword and sorcery was all the rage. An attempt at a third CONAN movie in 1985 resulted in a cheap knockoff called RED SONJA, which wanted the Barbarian but didn't want to pay for him. Hosted by Caleb Leger and Connor Eyzaguirre Music by Cooley Cal New episodes every Friday!...
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Episode 57 - The Happening (2008)
M. Night Shyamalan used to be one of the most promising filmmakers in Hollywood, but his career took quite an unexpected twist when he released a string of forgettable failures, most notably 2008's THE HAPPENING, a film that many consider his worst mistake. Hosted by Caleb Leger and Connor...
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Episode 56 - I'm Still Here (2010)
Remember when Joaquin Phoenix tried to convince the acting community that he'd completely lost his mind? Turns out it was all an act; an act no one cared about. The result of this series of increasingly bad decisions was the poorly received 2010 mockumentary I'M STILL HERE. Hosted by Caleb Leger...
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Episode 55 - Batman: The Killing Joke (2016)
This week, we discuss the almost flawless run of the DCAU (DC Animated Universe) and one of their rare misfires, the 2016 adaptation of BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE. Fans despised it, critics didn't care, and Warner Bros. had zero faith in it. What could go wrong? Hosted by Caleb Leger and Connor...
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Episode 54 - Failure to Launch (2006)
This week, we finally start digging into the cinematic bottomless pit that is the rom-com. First up on the chopping block, 2006's FAILURE TO LAUNCH starring Matthew McConaughey and Sarah Jessica Parker. Hosted by Caleb Leger and Connor Eyzaguirre Music by Cooley Cal New episodes every Friday!...
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Episode 53 - Plan 9 from Outer Space (1959)
We celebrate our one year anniversary by discussing the worst films of 2022 and digging into the "masterpiece" of cinema's worst director, Edward D. Wood Jr: 1959's PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE. Hosted by Caleb Leger and Connor Eyzaguirre Music by Cooley Cal New episodes every Friday! Subscribe on...
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Episode 52 - Waiting (2005)
We end the first year of this show by digging into the raunchy 2005 comedy WAITING, the most realistic depiction of food service ever made. We also reminisce about our own time in the restaurant industry and try to figure out why Dane Cook was ever successful. Hosted by Caleb Leger and Connor...
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Episode 51 - Black Christmas (2019)
Time to get unapologetically political as we tackle the horrendous 2019 remake of BLACK CHRISTMAS, known for its ham-fisted political message and terrible handling of the source material. Come on, Blumhouse. You're better than this. Hosted by Caleb Leger and Connor Eyzaguirre Music by Cooley Cal...
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Episode 50 - The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008)
We conclude Brendan Fraser Appreciation Week with a look at the terrible conclusion to his epic trilogy, 2008's THE MUMMY: TOMB OF THE DRAGON EMPEROR. A weak script, visible disinterest, and a terrible recasting choice add up to make a barely watchable third entry. Hosted by Caleb Leger and…
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Episode 49 - The Star Wars Holiday Special (1978)
This week, we dig up the grave of one of the greatest disasters in pop culture history: THE STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL. A family of incoherent Wookiees, Harvey Korman in blackfaced drag, and a coked-up lineup of the franchise's biggest stars. Is George Lucas insane? Hosted by Caleb Leger and…
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Episode 48 - Once Bitten (1985)
This week, we discuss the career of comedy legend Jim Carrey and his humble beginnings in the 1985 horror comedy ONCE BITTEN, a problematic 80s snapshot that isn't all that funny. Hosted by Caleb Leger and Connor Eyzaguirre Music by Cooley Cal New episodes every Friday! Subscribe on Spotify and...
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Episode 47 - Airplane II: The Sequel (1982)
This week, we discuss one of the most forgettable comedy sequels of all time, 1982's AIRPLANE II: THE SEQUEL. It's so loaded with resentment from the first film's comedy geniuses that they still haven't bothered to watch it. Hosted by Caleb Leger and Connor Eyzaguirre Music by Cooley Cal New...
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Episode 46 - Scooby-Doo (2002)
This week, we discuss one of the most unfairly judged movies of the 2000s, the James Gunn-scripted, insanely well cast 2002 live-action adaptation of SCOOBY-DOO. What's not to love? It retains the spirit of the cartoon, it pokes fun at itself, and the universally-despised Scrappy-Doo is the...
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Episode 45 - Mars Needs Moms (2011)
This week, we dive into Disney's biggest failure, the 2011 animated monstrosity MARS NEEDS MOMS. Remember that one? A lot of people thought it was a nightmare they had, but it's real. Hosted by Caleb Leger and Connor Eyzaguirre Music by Cooley Cal New episodes every Friday! Subscribe on Spotify…
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Episode 44 - Octopussy (1983)
This week, we discuss our first bad Bond movie with 1983's OCTOPUSSY, Roger Moore's sixth outing as 007 and one of the worst titles in movie history. We discuss the franchise as a whole, who we see as a potential future James Bond, and how this film went up against Sean Connery's unexpected and...
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Episode 43 - Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man (1943)
This week, we go back to the 1940s to discuss one of the first crossover films, 1943's FRANKENSTEIN MEETS THE WOLF MAN, starring Lon Chaney Jr. as the Wolf Man and Bela Lugosi as Frankenstein's Monster. Hosted by Caleb Leger and Josh Allred Music by Cooley Cal New episodes every Friday! Subscribe...
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Episode 42 - Galaxy of Terror (1981)
This week, we celebrate Josh's long-awaited return with a look into the Roger Corman-produced 1981 cult classic GALAXY OF TERROR. Hosted by Caleb Leger and Josh Allred Music by Cooley Cal New episodes every Friday! Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Follow us on Instagram and X. Reach out…
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Episode 41 - My Soul to Take (2010)
This week, in a particularly beefy episode, we discuss the legacy of Wes Craven and whether a total misfire like 2010's MY SOUL TO TAKE tarnishes that legacy in any way. We also go down tangents on James Cameron, 3D movies, Christopher Nolan, and the great clown panic of 2016. Hosted by Caleb…
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Episode 40 - The Bye Bye Man (2017)
This week, we discuss the undeniable train wreck that is 2017's THE BYE BYE MAN, a film so mind-numbingly dull and derivative that just hearing the film's title makes horror fans cringe. Plus, we talk about the untapped mine of scary stories on the internet known as creepypastas, and the vast...
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Episode 39 - Kickboxer (1989)
This week, we discuss the action scene of the 1980s and some of the action stars who weren't pulling Schwarzenegger numbers, mainly Belgian action juggernaut Jean-Claude Van Damme and his kickass 1989 martial arts adventure KICKBOXER. Hosted by Caleb Leger and Connor Eyzaguirre Music by Cooley…
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Episode 38 - The Fanatic (2019)
This week, we go after Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst as he attempts to be a filmmaker with his 2019 box office disaster THE FANATIC, starring former Hollywood heavyweight John Travolta as an autistic stalker. Hosted by Caleb Leger and Connor Eyzaguirre Music by Cooley Cal New episodes every...
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Episode 37 - Everly (2014)
This week, we tackle the disappointing 2014 action thriller EVERLY, an iTunes exclusive years before Apple TV +, amidst a series of irritating technical difficulties and invasive pets. Want to see Salma Hayek obliterate the Yakuza at Christmastime? This is your movie. Hosted by Caleb Leger and...
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Episode 36 - The Dark Tower (2017)
This week, things get personal as we tear into the abysmal 2017 film adaptation of THE DARK TOWER, a book series that both of us are very fond of. How could someone screw up Stephen King's magnum opus so badly? Hosted by Caleb Leger and Connor Eyzaguirre Music by Cooley Cal New episodes every...
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Episode 35 - King Kong (1976)
This week, we dig into the terribly misguided 1976 remake of KING KONG, starring Jeff Bridges, Charles Grodin, and Jessica Lange in her film debut. Giant horny gorillas, shady oilmen, and a climb atop the World Trade Center all make this one the Kong to avoid. Hosted by Caleb Leger and Connor...
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Episode 34 - Polar (2019)
This week, we discuss some of the worst comic book movie adaptations, focusing on the 2019 Netflix-produced, John Wick knockoff POLAR, starring Mads Mikkelsen. The film came and went, but left a bad taste in viewers' mouths regardless. Hosted by Caleb Leger and Connor Eyzaguirre Music by Cooley…
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On BEYOND THE BAD, we discuss the worst-reviewed films ever made and do our best to find a silver linings. How does a cinematic stinker come into being? What went wrong? Who's to blame? All this and more.
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