Gael Boys

In this episode, the boys sink their teeth into one of the 21st century's greatest dystopian texts, 'Children of Men.' Both the 2006 film and the 1992 book, and while both capture very different tones, styles and themes. They feel even more relevant and horrifying of our 2026 reality. Also talk of the ongoing war/oil crisis, mid 2000s genre cinema, zombie liberalism and trying finding something to live for as the wider world descends further into nihilism.   

In this episode the boys honor the life of action star and internet meme Chuck Norris, taking a look back at his filmography, his awful politics and political endorsements, and how he's crucial in creating the baby boomer made hell we all live in now. Also updates on Iran, the visionary mind of Menahem Golan and how modern conservatism can't have any fun unlike their 80s counterparts.  Further Reading: https://youtu.be/SkZr21WFEP8?si=N3cVbvyLVL0n0c73 https://youtu.be/caHHy4p4OwU?si=_VThAcrCw3GfPHKh https://edition.cnn.com/2017/08/07/politics/chuck-norris-alabama-senate-endorsement

In this episode, the boys welcome back Snel on to the show to talk about the political action epic 'One Battle After Another.' The culmination of Paul Thomas Anderson's career as a filmmaker, the looming collapse of American society and with it and trying to find hope in the darkness. Also talk of the war in Iran, how art continues to be worth less and less under techno capitalism and how revolution isn't as simple as going to a protest. 

In this episode, the boys take a quick detour to small town America to cover the recently released 'Return to Silent Hill.' Maybe one of the worst movies we've ever covered on this show, and one you should most definitely watch. Also talk of nostalgia for shitty mid 2000s horror movies, speculate on how this thing turned out so bad and how it's the perfect starting point for 2026 as a whole. 

In this episode the boys celebrate their one hundredth episode milestone by covering someone more strange up than they could ever be, Yukio Mishima. A man known for his writing, even more known for his very public death. But we try to figure him out it all with his own words, our theories on what made him tick and review the excellent Paul Schrader biopic on him to color in the blanks. Also talk about how depraved our elites are, the blank void that is modern culture, how fascism is always rooted in male insecurity and the grim world that awaits us post one hundred episodes.  NOTE: This episode was taped before February 28th, 2026 

In this episode, the boys (including returning guest John) head back to the world of Pandora for James Cameron's action packed and extremely horny 'Avatar: Fire and Ash.' A grander film than anything that's come before it, but also lacking in some aspects. Somehow becomes one of the more divisive films the boys have talked about. Also talk on America's return to Manifest Destiny, the continued disintegration of the Post-WWII world order, how insane one must be to build a home under a volcano and how this series about giant blue people might be America's last export that's worth a fuck.

In this episode, the boys welcome Aaron on to the show and return to the insanity of Hideo Kojima with Metal Gear Solid 3 & 4. One is arguably a masterpiece, the other a self indulgent, celebration of excess that caps the series off perfectly. Also updates in the world of American oligarchy, how the gameplay and tech jumps from the PS2 to the PS3 effected the series, and us still trying to figure out what is going on during all of this.

In this episode, the boys ring in the new year with their annual top 5 favorite movies of the year. That range from Irish vampires, horny military officers, small town America being evil and much more madness. Also talk of our favorite news stories of the year, the dire state of American cinema and what fresh hell awaits us in the new year. 

In this episode, the boys celebrate the holiday season by dissecting and trying to understand Kirk Cameron's 2014 lump of coal 'Saving Christmas.' Met with laughs and jeers when it was first released, but now ten years later with hindsight being 20/20, now serves as a look into the mind and practices of this type of garish religious thinking that took over the United States. Also talk of awful 90s sitcoms, how the term 'Christian' means nothing anymore and the race to the bottom that has become American culture. 

In this episode, the boys go back to a much more racist and bloody time in late 1980s Africa to review the forgotten and deeply problematic action flick 'Red Scorpion.' A movie backed by everyone from disgraced American lobbyists, members of the Apartheid government of South Africa and mass murderers working for both intelligence agencies and military death squads. Very nasty stuff in this episode. Also talk of the Epstein emails, the breaking apart of the MAGA movement, entertainment being used as propaganda and how works of old help us understand this current moment in history. Epstein Emails: https://journaliststudio.google.com/pinpoint/search?collection=092314e384a58618&utm_source=collection_share_link    

In this episode, The boys welcome Snel back to the show in order to talk about the recently departed vice president and sadistic war criminal Dick Cheney. Let's just say everything bad we are dealing with now, is all because of him. Also talk of Zohran Mamdani's rise, the long term damage Bush Jr's presidency did to American psyche, some movies about that period of history and comparing America's decrepit leaders to Dark Souls bosses.

In this episode, the boys try something new, both try to talk about a different movies they've watched on the off-time doing the show. Jordan talks about 'Tron: Ares' meanwhile Liam talks about 'A House of Dynamite.' Mostly just turns into us embracing the usual brand of doomerism you've come to expect. Also talk of the AI Bubble, how all world leaders seem to be installing themselves into power for life, Liberals being jealous of fascists, Jared Leto's many accusations, and so much more!

In this episode, the boys wrap up Hellraiser and Halloween with the final seven direct to video/streaming films. Covering two decades of diminishing returns, low budgets and two sex criminal brothers at the center of it all. Also talk of the American conservative's love of Hitler, the behemoth that is the mid 2000s horror machine, the future of long running horror franchises outside of the medium of film and just have fun shitting on some of the worst movies ever made. Further Reading: https://www.thefp.com/p/my-favorite-actress-is-not-human-tilly-norwood-artificial-intelligence https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6ML6TwOcr0 https://www.politico.com/news/2025/10/14/private-chat-among-young-gop-club-members-00592146?nid=0000015a-dd3e-d536-a37b-dd7fd8af0000&nname=playbook-pm&nrid=00000159-d64a-daea-a15d-f7ff3be60000  

In this episode, the boys embrace the spooky season with a retrospective on Clive Barker's 'Hellraiser' series. Starting this long walk in the wilderness with the theatrical entries. Which is where this series peaks early. Get comfortable, this is going to be a tough one! Also talk on the Saudis buying everything, American hopelessness, being queer in 80s England, and high praise for the greatest filmmaker that does not exist. 

In this episode, the boys go full genre cinema and talk some John Carpenter. In this case his 'Escape from America' duology. One film utterly timeless and the other....not so much. Also talk about political violence becoming the new American fad, the urban decay of Reagan's America, the difference between 80s and 90s filmmaking and simple pleasures of a good action flick. 

In this episode, the boys welcome newcomer Eliot to the show to begin a deep dive on the Metal Gear series. Gaming's most political, strange and enjoyable series. Like spending way too much time with that friend whose way to into conspiracy theories. This episode will cover the first and second games, with 3, 4 and 5 to come at a later date. Also talk about an Israeli official getting caught in a pedophile honeypot scheme, Trump questioning his mortality and us trying to unpack this beast of a franchise in under two hours.

In this episode, John returns to the show to breakdown 2025's Superman with the boys. The result is a messy, loud, yet rather hopeful look into what media might be in the years to come. Also talk of the famine in Gaza, Jeremy Corbyn's comeback into politics, Israel being the new bad guy in action movies and what superhero movies even mean in a darker, more nihilistic world. 

In this episode, the boys rip flesh limb from limb to talk about the '28 Days/Week/Years Later' series. A group of films that just so happen to be about zombies killing everyone while also feeling like a roadmap to where the United Kingdom has fallen into. Fascinating stuff! Also talk of how two auteurs can compliant each others worst impulses, the creeping sense of nihilism fully embracing current pop culture and how there is no fix to any of it.

On the this episode, the boys use the collapse of American life to talk about one of their favorite movies, Mary Harron's 'American Psycho.' Based on the novel by Bret Easton Ellis and the prefect movie for our current moment. As well as the previous moment and the future one. Also talk of the Epstein files, the future of America's popcorn politicians, Wall Street psychopathy and how satire is now treated as total sincerity.   

In this episode, the boys give the full episode treatment to one of the best films of 2024, Luca Guadagnino's 'Queer.' Based on the book by William S. Burroughs and the prefect movie for the LGBTQ+ community in 2025. In that everything is hopeless and doomed. Also talk of mayhem in the Middle East, America's future of useless leaders, the future of gay cinema and how sometimes the art is impossible to separate from the artist. 

In this episode the boys finish off their BioShock deep dive with 2013's BioShock Infinite. A phenomenal first person shooter with a clunky yet ambitious story. The have some disagreements on this one. Also Liam reviews Jake Tapper's Biden book, Trump going full boomer, how fucked up early 20th century America was and reveling in the simple joy of shooting everything that moves.

In the first Liamless (why he's not here will be revealed in the future) episode of the show, Jordan is joined by returning guest John to talk about the works of Alan Moore and the shitty adaption of one of his best works The League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen.

In this special crossover episode the boys are joined by the wonderful Remember Shuffle podcast to discuss the two Joel Schumacher Batman Movies, Batman Forever/ Batman and Robin. We discuss where they fit into the overall history of comic book movies, why they're as maligned as they are and opine for the good old days when comic book movies didn't look like total ass.    Remember Shuffles catalogue  https://open.spotify.com/show/0HO4Wlhi5JVWEpU2jA7uB7?si=SA4rAQ1FSaWHtOiJ7HdYkg   Akiva Goldsman discusses the Schumacher cut of Batman Forever  https://youtu.be/bAhuIa-_ndY?si=PGa4_TbjFLQ7HTMg    

In this episode, the boys keep on their video game adventures, this time to talk about the Minecraft movie that's taking cinemas and the internet by storm. And what it means for the continued slopification of culture. Also talk of the Pope's recent passing, the death of 4Chan, Right Wing insecurity and try to figure out why the hell Jack Black keeps singing in this movie. Further Reading: https://www.richardhanania.com/p/the-based-ritual https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iS8mrflAU2M        

In this episode the boys dip back into the world of video games for a retrospective on the Bioshock series. Starting with Bioshock 1 & 2 The first game, an art-house horror dressed up like a Triple-A FPS and it's flawed but fun enough sequel. Also talk of Trump's tariff insanity, what makes a sequel good or bad, our thoughts on gooners and how capitalism will always turn into fascism.  

In the episode, guest John returns to the show to chat with the boys about 'Captain America: Brave New World.' The newest MCU slice of pig slop and how it spells a bad omen for everything going forward. Also talk of Ukraine, MAGA's further decent into nihilism, early Leo DiCaprio star vehicles and how films are not made anymore so much as they are assembled from broken pieces. Article on the Captain Amerikka 4's production: https://archive.ph/tqbRk

In this episode, the boys go back to the world of Capeshit to discuss Marvel's post Avengers: Endgame run of films. The bad, the ugly and the one or two good nuggets hidden in this pile of trash. Also talk of how COVID ruined filmmaking, why homework shouldn't been mandatory to watch CGI monsters fighting each other, and how over saturation and quantity over quality is the bane of all franchises.  Further Reading: https://www.dailydot.com/irl/simu-liu-reddit-history/ https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-55185119 https://variety.com/2022/film/news/christian-bale-thor-love-and-thunder-marvel-method-1235393822/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GC5rAX0xHg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ka6XoaTiH6I

In this episode, the boys go back to the art-house to talk about Nosferatu. The 1922 film, the 1979 film, the recent 2024 film and 2000s 'Shadow of the Vampire'. Getting into the legacy of the character, the way time changes our approach to art and the gory details of being a vampire. Also talk of the future of Gaza, America's self destruction, Italian exploitation films and the interesting history of Germany's silent films and their impact. Further Reading:  *https://monoskop.org/images/1/12/Kracauer_Siegfried_From_Caligari_to_Hitler_A_Psychological_History_of_the_German_Film.pdf *https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ai_ruoqAsZ8 *https://nypost.com/2025/02/05/us-news/crazed-maine-dad-rants-against-abortion-gay-rights-during-armed-police-standoff-before-being-killed-by-swat-team/*https://tedbauer.medium.com/steve-righini-another-dude-at-the-intersection-of-radicalization-and-mental-health-c4202680d1e9 *https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqGBLZpMVkk  

In this episode, the boys ring in Oscar season with one of the best and few good movies in the running for top prize 'Conclave.' A movie that makes the gerontocracy and inner politics of the Catholic Church way more entertaining than it has any right to be. Also talk of Trump 2.0, the end of the American century, how awful the Oscar picks are this year and finding fun in the darkest of times.  

In this episode, the boys interrupt regularly secluded programming to discuss the recent passing of David Lynch. Along with debating his work, obsessions and lasting legacy. Along with jokes on his strange behavior, nostalgic waxing on how his work effected us and pitch a fan theory that everything Kyle MacLachlan stars in is actually set in the Twin Peaks universe. 

In this episode, in honor of Trump taking office again, the boys bring Snel back on to discuss the greatest Trump era movie that so happened to be made thirty years ago, 'Falling Down.' Once considered a bizarre outlier in American cinema, now so intensely timely with the path America is currently going down. Also talk of how Conservatives are unable to understand art, Joel Schumacher's incredibly varied career, McDonald's awful food and how without treats, the average American will go full sicko mode. 

In this episode, the boys ring in the new year by discussing their top five movies of 2024. We also discuss our least favourite movies, what the state of cinema looks like going into a second Trump admin, our slow descending slide into oligarchy and making fun of Liams beloved Canada. Elon spying on his own customers https://www.reuters.com/technology/tesla-workers-shared-sensitive-images-recorded-by-customer-cars-2023-04-06/ Jimmy Carter discuses Israel/Palestinian on Democracy Now https://youtu.be/FXMfWlRVr-0?si=Y_Mgfjk_quV2Sc8F Bezos clamps down in his newspaper https://www.theguardian.com/media/2025/jan/04/washington-post-cartoonist-resigns-jeff-bezos

In this episode, the boys close out Bond for good with the film that haunts the entire franchise 'On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.' Once considered the black sheep of the series, now widely regarded as one of the best entries of it. By critics, audiences and filmmakers. Also talk of Bond video games, George Lazenby's strange acting career and how macho men can have feelings too.   

In this episode, the boys invited John back on the show to return to the world of James Bond to cover the Craig era. A very inconsistent run of films that create an interesting meta narrative of "is James Bond irrelevant in the 21 century?" Along the way talks about the fall of the Assad regime, the NYC CEO murder, mid 2000s action movie filmmaking and how Paddington bear is actually a based political assassin.

In this episode, the boys are once again joined by recurring guest star and token American Snel to talk all things JD Vance. We discuss his bad upbringing and beliefs, why he got elected VP and who put him there, Snels weird connection to the Vances and why your dumb boomer parents love Israel. Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski bend the knee Bill Maher unironically endorses the old testament RFK JR calls his new boss Hitler

In this episode, the boys cut loose in honor of their new, harsh reality and talk about the recently released 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.' A game that's way more fun then it has any right to be and the boys also reminisce about previous installments of the series for laughs and ridicule. Also featured is talk of recent gaming trends, how parasocial relationships influence voting, and pitching Oklahoma City bombing for the game's upcoming DLC.

In this episode, the boys return from their election vacation to confront the reality of a second Trump presidency. Along with talking about the recent Trump/Roy Cohn biopic 'The Apprentice,' One of the best films of the year and also tells us a lot how things are the way they are. Also talk of Biden's legacy of failure, gross NYC exploitation movies and how Trump media should be done to avoid liberal cringe.

In this episode, the boys celebrate Halloween by covering 2024's best and most provocative horror film. Coralie Fargeat's 'The Substance.' The year's ultimate "We Live in a Society" movie, but also a fun gore-fest that Cronenberg would be proud of. Also talk of the final days of the US election, how horror films can still remember to be fun once in a while and reminding everyone that no matter what happens in November, we all lose. 

In this episode, the boys call in the clowns to cover Todd Phillips' Joker Duology. The 2019 smash hit and the recently released 2024 bomb. Although the boys put up a passionate defense for Folie à Deux. Also talk of why NYC is hell on earth, fans are idiots and how time is more important to a film then box office.  Joker 2019 worst takes: https://www.salon.com/2019/10/04/joker-review-todd-phillips-incels-alt-right-warner-bros/ https://www.leftvoice.org/first-as-farce-then-as-tragedy/ https://youtu.be/bujc8KkxwmQ?si=w_tB4IkFoBHMvdOF https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2019/10/joker-joaquin-phoenix-trump-era  

In this episode, the boys tackle 2024's most polarizing and fascinating film. Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis.' A film that's impossible to describe and even harder to understand. But it might be an end of an era in Hollywood. Also talk of Israel's attacks on Lebanon, the VP debate, Ditty's arrest and Coppola's complicated legacy as a filmmaker and artist. 

In this episode, the boys get serious for an episode they have planned since the beginning of the show. 'An Open Secret.' A film that derailed a director's career, sent people to jail and is impossible to find thanks to people richer and more powerful then this podcast. Also talks of Trump constantly getting shot at, Taylor Swift being an American oligarch, evil people getting away with awful crimes and how nothing will change regardless of who's in charge.  An Open Secret documentary in full: https://www.effedupmovies.com/open-secret-2014/

In this episode, the boys celebrate a belated 9/11 to talk about one of the greatest movies of the 80s and maybe of all time, Paul Verhoeven's Robocop. A great action movie, cyberpunk satire, religious allegory. It's a masterpiece. Also talks about Trump thinking people are eating dogs, Conservative YouTubers taking money from the Russians, glazing Paul Verhoeven's filmography and why not every successful movie can be a lucrative franchise.      Further Reading: *https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrMZC-E47g4&ab_channel=DRCArchive *https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/two-rt-employees-indicted-covertly-funding-and-directing-us-company-published-thousands https://x.com/RichardHanania/status/1833614930530226221

In this episode, the boys take a lunch break to cover 1999's 'Inspector Gadget.' From the director of 'Cool as Ice', an under 80 minute runtime and actors with a decent real life body count. Clearly a production that wasn't doomed from day one right? Also talk about Rupert Everett ruining Guy Richie's life, how Hollywood encourages failing upwards, and how cartoons don't work in live action.  

In this episode, the boys finish up their decent into the X-Men franchise with special guest John. This time to cover the 2010s series of movies. Where after a strong start, the fan favorite pedophile director comes back to mixed results and with a buyout of the studio in progress during production of the last entry in this series. It's a mess! Also talk of how liberals are no better then conservatives, the power foreign entities have on the quote "superpower countries", evil filmmakers being rewarded for failure and how the future of capeshit is looking super bleak. Bryan Singer's 2014 lawsuit: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/4151362/john-doe-no-117-v-bryan-singer/

In this episode, the boys continue to grind through the X-Men film franchise with the original 2000s trilogy. Some of it's good, some of it's bad, but the baggage and destruction it's two infamous directors/sex criminals leave behind is undeniable. Also talk of Trump's flying Epstein's plane, new J.D Vance lore, the early B-movie days of Marvel and going through all of the allegations and crimes of both Bryan Singer and Brett Ratner in graphic detail.  Further Reading: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/bryan-singers-traumatic-x-men-set-movie-created-a-monster-1305081/ https://open.spotify.com/episode/675XsPg2HGSeiEcPvz0tHF?si=ae1EubynQPScZy06equF2A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1qaLTttJUE

In this episode, the boys come back to the world of capeshit with 'Deadpool & Wolverine.' A film that fails to justify it's own existence even in the most basic ways. A total waste of time. Also talk of the UK race riots, Trump's decline in relevance, the dire conditions at Marvel Studios and how post-irony feels like a thing of the past   Further Reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s11uIW7wi-E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-ihCI_lApA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_6bscCG7OA  

In this episode, what was meant to be a short bonus episode turns into an hour plus of the boys talking about the chaos going on in America. Including Trump almost dying, J.D Vance being the most online politician since Ron Desantis, Kamala Harris capturing the heart of liberals around the world and Liam gets nostalgic for 80-90s wrestling. Also a short bit on the internet's new favorite horror film 'Longlegs' in the last 20 minutes if you're interested. 

In this episode, the boys talk about the notorious 1999 flop 'Wild Wild West' and how it sets the stage for Hollywood as we know now. Also talk about the UK elections, trouble in the house of Biden, Hollywood producer Jon Peters being fucking insane and how Will Smith is probably going to be O.J Simpson 2.0 Further Reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aziuR76Cek https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yknzW8ZPVLg

In this episode, the boys return to the world of James Bond to cover the Brosnan era. It starts so strong and burns out so fast. Although there is a lot of laughs along the way. Also talk of Biden's disaster of a debate, The U.S Supreme Court going rogue, 90s action movie nostalgia and how this era of Bond and easily the most frustrating of everything we've done so far.  

In this episode. The boys tackle possibly the gayest film of all time. Intentional or otherwise, 'A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge.' A film whose reputation needs no introduction in it's relation to LGBTQ+ cannon. Also talk on more troubles in the world of Israel and Trump, horror being a safe haven for queers and the fine line between art and trash.