BodegaBoxOffice
by Bodega Box Office
A podcast about movies and the rappers who make them. Hosted by Ryan and Anthony. Sometimes we cover musicians in movies also. New episodes drop every three weeks. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bodegaboxoffice--1441069/support.
Episodes
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163: Thief (Willie Nelson)
Oh just the best movie ever. Michael Mann's THIEF, starring Willie Nelson and Tangerine Dream. We shook off the rust and will be getting back to monthly episodes thanks for the patience. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bodegaboxoffice--1441069/support.
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162: I Tried (Krayzie Bone, Layzie Bone, Wish Bone, Nipsey Hussle, Swizz Beats)
We watched an extremely competent 'what if' movie. What if Bone Thugs never met Eazy-E? This movie plays that scenario out to its logical conclusion. We struggle to talk about the movie but then we pick up steam in another episode of "Ryan's sanity is unraveling and somehow Anthony is the voice…
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162: Uncle Sam (Isaac Hayes)
90s war just hits different, especially when you're in the hands of William Lustig and Isaac Hayes. Also our supporters club is live at the link below: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bodegaboxoffice--1441069/support Get your Three Six Mafia OSCARS shirts right here:...
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161: GUN (50 Cent, Val Kilmer) w/ Emma
We're joined by Emma, the world's foremost Kilmologist for 50 Cent and Val Kilmer in 2010's GUN. It's our first time re-visiting a film (we originally covered GUN in the bad old drunk days of this pod if you want to hear it, just check it out by joining our supporters club!) and it's a special...
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160: The Trap Father Trilogy Part One (Zaytoven, Al Nuke)
WE ARE SO BACK. Enough weird hippie movies, we're back on our bullshit with Zaytoven's TRAP FATHER trilogy episode 1. Become a supporter to get exclusive content and access to our first 100 episodes right here: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bodegaboxoffice--1441069/support
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159: Americathon (Elvis Costello, Meat Loaf) ft. Scout Tafoya
Writer, filmmaker, critic and friend Scout Tafoya joins us to chat about AMERICATHON, a 1979 "comedy" "satire" about America going so broke it has to resort to a telethon. Stars John Ritter as the president, Harvey Korman, Fred Willard, Elvis Costello and Meat Loaf. It's a pure nightmare movie…
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158: Tales From The Darkside: The Movie (David Johansen, Debbie Harry) ft. Alicia Berbenick
Writer, illustrator, musician and horror encyclopedia Alicia Berbenick joined us to talk about David Johansen getting a cat stuffed down his throat in TALES FROM THE DARKSIDE: THE MOVIE. Debbie Harry from Blondie is also in the film. Follow Alicia on Instagram Check out Alicia's work on her site...
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157: War Of The Worlds 2025 (Ice Cube) ft. @funkyassdg
TIMELY AS EVER Join the supporters club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bodegaboxoffice--1441069/support
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156: Holy Motors (Kylie Minogue)
Ryan's been on a Kylie kick which means its Anthony's problem to deal with. We didnt watch STREET FIGHTER, nor BIO DOME, no. We went big. French. HOLY MOTORS by Leos Carax, a film we're completely under-equipped to discuss but really loved anyway. Join our supporters club here for access to our...
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155: China Strike Force (Coolio) Ft. @steadybloggn
We watched CHINA STRIKE FORCE, a multinational hong kong action movie starring Coolio as a guy named Coolio. Its not just a cameo though. He's the big bad and he literally does Kung Fu in it. Alex (aka @steadybloggn ) came through to help us decode the film. Join our supporters club and listen to...
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154: The Dark Backward (Wayne Newton) ft. Colin Sharp
Colin Sharp, professional comedian, joins us to try and understand a movie that Anthony's Dad could only excitedly describe to Anthony as a kid. Now we had to watch it. It stars Judd Nelson, Bill Paxton, Lara Flynn Boyle, James Caan and Wayne Newton. Find Colin on X here!…
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153: State Property (Beanie Sigel, Jay-Z, Memphis Bleek, Oschino, Omilio Sparks, Amil, DJ Clue)
We finally did it! We watched State Property and freaked out over Beanie Sigel the actor. Check out our supporters club for exclusive access to our first 100 episodes, including countless other classic rap films here: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bodegaboxoffice--1441069/support Also go spend...
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152: Survival Of The Illest/Dirty Third 2 (Big Moe, Scarface, Bun B, E-40, Lil Troy) w/ @funkyassdg
Literally everyone from Houston is in this. Also E-40. Why we watched the second one in a series I'll never understand. Join our Supporters Club for access to exclusive episodes and our whole back catalogue. https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bodegaboxoffice--1441069/support Follow Chris here:...
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151: Baller Blockin' (Lil Wayne, B.G., Baby, Turk)
We finally watched a classic, and our review of it MIGHT SHOCK YOU. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bodegaboxoffice--1441069/support.
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150: Hellraiser III (Armored Saint) Ft. Eduardo Rivadavia
Spooky SZN folks! We had our friend Ed Rivadavia (AllMusic, Loudwire, Ultimate Classic Rock) on to discuss Hellraiser III, starring california metal heroes Armored Saint. We also had a great chat on our supporters club feed about writing for All Music and becoming the only source of info for...
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149: Slam (Saul Williams)
Chris (@funkyassdg) requested this one and we were long overdue. We watched Saul Williams film debut in SLAM, a one half prison drama one half romance about how friggin powerful the sound of Saul Williams' voice is. Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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148: Rancho Deluxe (Jimmy Buffett)
We watched RANCHO DELUXE, a slowpoke "western" starring Jeff Bridges, Sam Waterston, Harry Dean Stanton, Slim Pickens, Elizabeth Ashley and JIMMY BUFFET. We get to discuss our love of 70s films, country, and the merits (or anti-merits) of ol' Parrothead himself. Join our supporters club here for...
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147: Moneyball (Joe Satriani)
Once again we brought WAYYYYY too much context to the mound for MONEYBALL, a perfect film. If you want to hear Sean talk sports, Anthony display a stupid amount of knowledge about baseball and Ryan to rant about Joe Satriani to literally everyone's dismay, this is for you. A very good music video...
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UPDATE: Exclusive Content + OG Episodes
Heads up that (in an attempt to actually run this thing properly) our first 100 episodes dating back to 2019 will live behind a paywall. For just $5/month you'll get access to the all the old stuff PLUS monthly exclusive episodes that will include Q&As, the chance to request movies, basketball…
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146: Blade: The Series Episode 8 (Sticky Fingaz)
Our ongoing quest to watch all of the only existing season of Spike TV's BLADE: The Series (starring Sticky Fingaz from Onyx) marches on. This episode we try to remember who is who and what is going on, while also geeking out over Bokeem Woodbine and Richard Roundtree appearances. This one is for...
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145: Confessions of a Thug (Gucci Mane, JT Money, Lady of Rage, South Boy)
Not since CHESS: The Musical has a musical blown our minds in this fashion. We watched South Boy's visionary CONFESSIONS OF A THUG starring South Boy, JT Money, Gucci Mane (?), Lady of Rage. Our first JT Money, our first Lady of Rage, and definitely our first South Boy. Strap in, this is a…
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144: Mindhunters (LL Cool J)
We watched Renny Harlin's 2004 film MINDHUNTERS, starring LL Cool J, Val Kilmer, Christian Slater and Johnny Lee Miller's accent. We also do our first ever music video-devoted music segment. Watching this music video is ESSENTIAL. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHUnANXBfgA&ab_channel=ClubExotica...
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143: 8Mile (MC Breed)
We finally watched it. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bodegaboxoffice--1441069/support.
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142: Trespass (Ice-T, Ice Cube)
Bills vs. Ices. 90 minute Walter Hill supreme. Tried a new episode format also. If you hate it, let us know on Twitter. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bodegaboxoffice--1441069/support.
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141: Wrong Side of Town (Omarion, Ja Rule, Rob Van Dam, Dave Bautista) Ft. @funkyassdg
We watched a wrestler thing! That means Chris from the bad wrestling podcast (currently on hiatus) had to join us. This one has Rob Van Dam, Dave Bautista, Ja Rule, Omarion and a whole gang of loose beef. Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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140: Bram Stoker's Dracula (Tom Waits)
Tom Waits plays Renfield and Gary Oldman plays 'White Suga Free' in bonkers Dracula adaptation that somehow made sense as mainstream entertainment in the nineteen hundred and nineties. Plus Ant picked TWO bangers that sample Tom Waits. One of them by Master P! Can you imagine! What music he…
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NBA Season Preview 2023-24
A scheduling snafu caused us to bring out a classic format. We cover every team in the league, with one exception. It's everything you'd expect from us doing a last minute NBA pod. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bodegaboxoffice--1441069/support.
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139: Biggie & Tupac (Lil' Cease, Mo Preem)
(Sorry 4 Tha Wait) We watched a documentary that made us question the nature of documentaries as an art form. Well, some of us did. Sean just loves this shit. If you're looking for an earnest discussion about the Biggie and Tupac murder cases, there are probably other podcasts for you. If you're...
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138: The Decline of Western Civilization IV: We Sold Our Souls For Rock and Roll (Slayer, Static X, Fear Factory, Black Sabbath)
We watched Penelope Spheeris' shelved (thanks SHARON)1999 documentary about Ozzfest '99. Is it officially part of her 'Decline of Western Civilization' documentary series? We think so. It features Black Sabbath, Slipknot, Rob Zombie, System of a Down, Fear Factory, Deftones, Primus, Slayer and…
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137: Iron Fist Pillage (Cappadonna, Shawn Wigs)
We watched Cappadonna's re-dub of a 1971 HK Action Film called The Duel (aka Duel of The Iron Fist) also starring Shawn Wigs from Theodore Unit. It's unlike any other film we've covered, and somehow the quintessential BBO film. We also get to discuss Cappadonna, which is always a treat. Watch it...
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136: High Life (André 3000)
CONTENT WARNING: This film explores SA in extreme detail. We discuss some of these themes in the episode. We watched a French film! A Sci Fi one! Andre 3000 starred in Claire Denis' 2018 film HIGH LIFE alongside the gawd Robert Pattinson. There is an audio issue in the second part of the episode…
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135: White Men Can't Jump (Jack Harlow)
This is Abe's fault! Abe Beame came through to watch the REMAKE of White Men Can't Jump with us. One guess as to how we reacted to a straight to streaming remake of a beloved film starring Louisville Kentucky's favorite white rapper... Still fun to talk to Abe though and we play some awesome…
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134: 24 Hour Party People
LONGEST EPISODE EVER. Michael Winterbottom's 2002 film 24 Hour Party People is a semi-fictionalized account of Factory Records in Manchester, covering the years 1976-1992. Joy Division, Happy Mondays, New Order, Durutti Column, A Certain Ratio, many many more get covered in an insanely…
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133: BLADE: The Series Ep 6&7 (Sticky Fingaz)
Our most ridiculous bit returns! With Sean away on assignment, Ant and Ryan return to BLADE: The Series, to try and remember wtf is going on with all of our friends in Detroit. Why? Well because BLADE was played by Sticky Fingaz from Onyx in the ill-fated SPIKE TV Series. Try and keep up. Become…
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132: The Addiction (Fredro Starr)
Hoo buddy this is a smart movie! We did our best to dissect one of the most thematically rich and thought provoking films we've ever seen, while still somehow delivering a healthy dose of rap in the form of an extended Fredro Starr cameo, plus a lot of Cypress Hill. God this movie rules. Become a...
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131: Bones (Snoop Dogg)
Man, we watched Ernest Dickersons horror exercise BONES (2001) starring Snoop Dogg just as he was growing into a Global Brand. We cover the genres referenced in the film, talk about Verhoeven, maggots, and the best possible era of Snoop Dogg's music. Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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130: Panic Room (Dwight Yoakam)
Our first non-rapper film, but rest assured we treat it like a rapper film. Country legend Dwight Yoakam is Raoul in David Fincher's PANIC ROOM. Sean knows Fincher. Ant knows country. I know nothing. Every movie is a rap movie. Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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129: Now Eat (Brotha Lynch Hung)
Sean's first full-time episode! The oft-requested Brotha Lynch Hung film NOW EAT. Like most Brotha Lynch Hung things, its about cannibalism. We talk a LOT about rap. More than usual. So if you're into the "rap part", that starts around 1:22. We also talk about the movie lots, because there is a…
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128: The Fanatic (Fred Durst) Ft. Sean McTiernan
Sean came through with a BANGER - Fred Durst's directorial effort in which Travolts plays a...well...forget it. Just listen we have an amazing time and yes, Fred Durst from Limp Bizkit is a rapper. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bodegaboxoffice--1441069/support.
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127: Tougher Than Leather (Run DMC, Beastie Boys, Slick Rick)
We watched 1988's TOUGHER THAN LEATHER starring Run DMC, written and directed by Rick Rubin, who says the N word a LOT in this. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bodegaboxoffice--1441069/support.
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126: Two Tales From The Crypt (Heavy D, Isaac Hayes, Greg Allman, Steve Jones)
Heavy D was in a William Friedkin joint! So we watched it, and to pad out our running time we watched a lesser CRYPT episode starring Isaac Hayes. We also discuss the crypt films, coups, Dennis Swanberg and Payne Stewart. It's mostly fine. Happy friggin spooky szn from the hardest working podcast...
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125: Stranger Than Paradise (Rammellzee) Ft. Sean McTiernan
Sean McTiernan came thru to talk Rammellzee in Jim Jarmusch' STRANGER THAN PARADISE. Possibly our most interconnected episode yet, going all the way back to Sean's first appearance on the pod, into his amazing episode about Rammellzee's art, and our own ep about WILD STYLE. All linked below…
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124: Above The Rim (2Pac) Ft. Abe Beame
Writer and rap scholar Abe Beam (Passion of The Weiss) came through to discuss ABOVE THE RIM, an alleged classic and Tupac Shakur's final film to be released in his lifetime. We discuss basketball, whether the film is any good, Tupac's riveting performance. https://twitter.com/TheFakeAbeBeame...
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122: Nobody (RZA) Ft. Vyce Victus
@VyceVictus from the Action For Everyone Podcast came through to discuss NOBODY (2021) starring Bob Odenkirk, RZA and Christopher Lloyd. We get to go deeper on the art of an action film, and of course get to explore our usual paranoia, wrapping the whole thing up with some international RZA...
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121: A Conversation With A Devil (Andre Nickatina, Equipto)
A sub-60 minute banger, written, directed, produced by and starring Andre Nickatina. Ryan gets educated. Ant lets him know. Also an opportunity to play a ton of Nickatina's music. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bodegaboxoffice--1441069/support.
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120: Den of Thieves (50 Cent) Ft. Sean Mctiernan
The legend Sean McTiernan (@nochorus on twitter - Live at The Death Factory is the podcast) came through to discuss Den of Thieves starring 50 Cent and Gerard Butler in ABSOLUTE UNIT mode. Yeah its HEAT for dum dums, but isn't that actually a good thing? Speaking of Heat, Ant brought it with his...
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119: Thir13en Ghosts (Rah Digga)
Rah Digga returns! We discuss the Jersey MC's performance in Thirteen Ghosts, a film destined to break the brains of horror "aficionados" everywhere. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bodegaboxoffice--1441069/support.
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118: Breaking Point (Busta Rhymes, Sticky Fingaz)
Shout out to this listener-submitted request! A completely bonkers crime drama from 2008 starring Busta Rhymes, Sticky Fingaz, Armand Assante, and Tom Berenger's Liquor Face. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bodegaboxoffice--1441069/support.
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117: Snow on tha Bluff (Curtis Snow)
This found footage style film doesn't star any major rappers, but it definitely stands squarely in "rap movie" territory, following stick up man Curtis Snow as he steals and fights to get by in an Atlanta neighborhood known as "The Bluff" Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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116: CHESS The Musical (ABBA, Murray Head)
April Fools style, we watched CHESS: The Musical...for reasons. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bodegaboxoffice--1441069/support.
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About this show
A podcast about movies and the rappers who make them. Hosted by Ryan and Anthony. Sometimes we cover musicians in movies also. New episodes drop every three weeks.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bodegaboxoffice--1441069/support.
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