This week, the Governator returns to the podcast with this dystopian sci-fi action adventure. Tune in to hear David and Justus break down the satire, violence, and stalkers of The Running Man, and why it’s a real shame that Dynamo probably won’t be in the new remake. And yes, expect both of our hosts to do terrible Arnold voices on this episode of the Greatest Movie Ever Made!
The Running Man (1987) is directed by Paul Michael Glaser and stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Richard Dawson, María Conchita Alonso, Yaphet Kotto, and Jim Brown.
Music: “Fractals” by Kyle Casey and White Bat Audio
TGMEM heads to the concrete jungle to tackle another maligned sequel! Things are heating up in the crime-ravaged streets of dystopian Los Angeles, and David and Justus are here to get in on all the spine-ripping action of Predator 2. If it pods, they can cast it, so stay tuned to find out if the Predator’s second big screen hunting spree is the Greatest Movie Ever Made!
Predator 2 (1990) is directed by Stephen Hopkins and stars Danny Glover, Gary Busey, Ruben Blades, Maria Conchita Alonso, and Bill Paxton
Music: “Fractals” by Kyle Casey and White Bat Audio
It’s Halloween night once again, but Michael Myers isn’t terrorizing Haddonfield this year! Instead, an evil Irish toy maker terrorizes the nation’s children and Tom Atkins terrorizes a six pack and a woman half his age. All skeletons, all pumpkins, all witches gather ‘round and join Justus and David as they discuss this stand alone oddity in the Halloween series. It’s almost time, kids! Don your Silver Shamrock masks and watch the magic pumpkin on the Greatest Movie Ever Made!
Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982) is directed by Tommy Lee Wallace and stars Tom Atkins, Stacy Nelkin, Dan O’Herlihy, Michael Currie, and Ralph Strait
Music: “Fractals” by Kyle Casey and White Bat Audio
Justus and David tackle an oft-maligned threequel this week as they discuss The Exorcist III. It’s a film notorious for its production problems, bizarre tone, and unhinged performances. Is this sequel doomed to eternal damnation, or can a studio-mandated exorcist character appear in the third act to save the day? Holy water and hijinks abound on this episode of the Greatest Movie Ever Made!
The Exorcist III (1990) is directed by William Peter Blatty and stars George C. Scott, Ed Flanders, Brad Dourif, Jason Miller, and Nicol Williamson
CW: Descriptions of racial violence and racist imagery .
Music: “Fractals” by Kyle Casey and White Bat Audio
Welcome to prime time, dipshits! David and Justus summon Tony Moschetti for his third spooky season appearance on the podcast. This time, they’re discussing Freddy Krueger’s third cinematic outing and all of its delightful 80’s charm and cheese. But is this Elm Street adventure a real nightmare, or is it the Greatest Movie Ever Made?
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987) is directed by Chuck Russell and stars Heather Langenkamp, Patricia Arquette, Craig Wasson, Robert Englund, and Laurence Fishburne
What’s your favorite scary movie? Ghostface is back and he’s ready to carve up the streets of Hollywood. Join Justus and David as they dig into the thrills, chills, kills, and out of place cameos in the third installment of this landmark 90’s slasher franchise. But has the Scream formula run out of gas for this third entry, or can the legendary Wes Craven once again make the Greatest Movie Ever Made?
Scream 3 (2000) is directed by Wes Craven and stars David Arquette, Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Patrick Dempsey, and Scott Foley
Music: “Fractals” by Kyle Casey and White Bat Audio
The leaves are changing and ghosts are in the air, which can only mean it’s time for another TGMEM Halloween Horrorthon. This year, the boys are discussing third entries of popular horror franchises, and they’re kicking things off with this hilariously titled Conjuring sequel. Those rascally Warrens are up to their usual supernatural grifts once again, but can the combined talents of Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga make this Satanic Panic mystery The Greatest Movie Ever Made?
The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021) is directed by Michael Chaves and stars Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga, Ruairi O’Conner, Sarah Catherine Hook, and Julian Hilliard
Music: “Fractals” by Kyle Casey and White Bat Audio
The combined forces of Michael Bay, Marky Mark, and The Rock team up for this juiced up, roided out crime comedy based on a true story that’s stranger than fiction. Can David and Justus withstand the onslaught of the Bayhem? Get a pump, shoot up, and chase the American Dream on the Greatest Movie Ever Made!
Pain & Gain (2013) is directed by Michael Bay and stars Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne Johnson, Anthony Mackie, Tony Shalhoub, and Ed Harris
Music: “Fractals” by Kyle Casey and White Bat Audio
This week, the boys explore an independent fantasy film shot in dozens of countries around the world. Join them on this dazzling reality bending odyssey and find out if The Fall is the Greatest Movie Ever Made!
The Fall (2006) is directed by Tarsem Singh and stars Lee Pace, Catinca Untaru, Justine Waddell, Daniel Caltagirone, and Leo Bill.
Music: “Fractals” by Kyle Casey and White Bat Audio
Justus closes out the second TGMEM-iversary with the final boss of Justus Burkitt Childhood Classics, Brad Bird’s debut animated feature about a boy and his giant robot. WHERE’S THE GIANT, MANSLEY?! Why, it’s right here on the newest episode of the Greatest Movie Ever Made!
The Iron Giant (1999) is directed by Brad Bird and stars Eli Marienthal, Jennifer Aniston, Harry Connick Jr., Vin Diesel, and Christopher McDonald
Music: “Fractals” by Kyle Casey and White Bat Audio
These boys have had it too good for too long. They need to be humbled, brought back down to Earth, and reminded of just how bad things can get. And they’re about to learn just how bad things can get on this week’s episode. Together, they’re tied to chairs and forced to watch this direct to video slasher sequel that couldn’t possibly be anywhere close to the Greatest Movie Ever Made.
American Psycho II: All-American Girl is directed by Morgan J. Freeman and stars Mila Kunis, Geraint Wyn Davies, William Shatner, Robin Dunne, and Lindy Booth.
Music: “Fractals” by Kyle Casey and White Bat Audio
Let the pod die; cast it if you have to. For episode 101, but technically speaking, their 100th movie, David and Justus take their first journey to a galaxy far, far away to discuss the notorious 8th chapter in the Skywalker Saga. Did Rian Johnson ruin their childhoods or did he create the Greatest Movie Ever Made?
Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) is directed by Rian Johnson and stars Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, and John Boyega
Music: “Fractals” by Kyle Casey and White Bat Audio
She is a woman of many names - the Podmaster, Countess Pod, High Priestess Pod, Justus' wife - and now, on the 100th episode, she is emerging from the shadows to discuss one of the biggest blockbusters in film history. Stick around after the movie talk for a fan submitted Q&A! Near, far, wherever you are, join us in celebrating 100 episodes of The Greatest Movie Ever Made!
Titanic (1997) is directed by James Cameron and stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane, Kathy Bates, and Frances Fisher
Music: “Fractals” by Kyle Casey and White Bat Audio
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The King of the Monsters stomps through the TGMEM offices this week. David finally gets the chance to nerd out about Godzilla on mic and introduce Justus to the original Japanese classic that birthed the kaiju genre. History shows again and again how nature points out the folly of man, but will it show if Godzilla is The Greatest Movie Ever Made?
Godzilla (1954) is directed by Ishirō Honda and stars Akira Takarada, Momoko Kôchi, Akihiko Hirata, Takashi Shimura, and Fuyuki Murakami
Music: “Fractals” by Kyle Casey and White Bat Audio
This week, the boys fight crime on the mean streets of Gotham as they discuss this animated Batman classic. They also spend a lot of time talking about the Joker’s dick. You know how it goes on the Greatest Movie Ever Made, same Pod-Time, same Pod-Channel!
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993) is directed by Bruce Timm and Eric Radomski and stars Kevin Conroy, Dana Delany, Hart Bochner, Stacy Keach, and Mark Hamill
Music: “Fractals” by Kyle Casey and White Bat Audio
David and Justus submerge themselves in the psychedelic nightmare of Altered States in their quest for cinematic enlightenment. Will they emerge as men or monkeys? Things are sure to go bananas on this episode of the Greatest Movie Ever Made!
Altered States (1980) is directed by Ken Russell and stars William Hurt, Blair Brown, Bob Balaban, Charles Haid, and Thaao Penghlis
Music: “Fractals” by Kyle Casey and White Bat Audio
This week, Sean Connery heads to the stars to battle space capitalism in a film that totally didn’t rip off Alien, we promise guys! Along for the ride are a drunken cynical space doctor that Justus is in love with, Sean’s annoying son, and a lot of dudes whose heads explode in space helmets. The Shummer of Sean comes to a close on the Greatest Movie Ever Made!
Outland (1981) is directed by Peter Hyams and stars Sean Connery, Peter Boyle, Frances Sternhagen, James B. Sikking, and Kika Markham
Music: “Fractals” by Kyle Casey and White Bat Audio
The name is Connery… Sean Connery. Shake your martinis and get ready to tango because this week David and Justus are diving deep into the 1983 pseudo-official Bond film Never Say Never Again! But far from being your usual 007 adventure, they discover that this film is packed full of herbal enemas, on-set violence against animals, and... a video game tournament? Can the Summer of Sean produce The Greatest Bond Movie Ever Made? Or will this Thunderball remake sink to the bottom of the ocean like a nuclear warhead?
Never Say Never Again (1983) is directed by Irvin Kershner and stars Sean Connery, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Max von Sydow, Barbara Carrera, Kim Basinger, Bernie Casey, Alec McCowen, and Edward Fox.
Music: “Fractals” by Kyle Casey and White Bat Audio
Sean Connery’s ghost has cursed the boys to watch this psychedelic sci-fi odyssey and more importantly, watch him prance around in bright orange underwear for 100 minutes. The gun is good, the penis is evil, but is Zardoz The Greatest Movie Ever Made?
Zardoz (1974) is directed by John Boorman and stars Sean Connery, Charlotte Rampling, Sara Kestelman, John Alderton, and Sally Anne Newton
Music: “Fractals” by Kyle Casey and White Bat Audio
David’s been possessed by the ghost of Sean Connery, who has declared that TGMEM has to cover four of his films for the Shummer of Sean! Things kick off this week with Alfred Hitchcock’s Marnie, a tale of suspense, abuse, and manipulation. Remember to always follow your S with an H as the Shummer of Sean beginsh!
Marnie (1964) is directed by Alfred Hitchcock and stars Tippi Hedren, Sean Connery, Diane Baker, Martin Gabel, and Louise Latham
Trigger Warning: Sexual assault
Music: “Fractals” by Kyle Casey and White Bat Audio