We may be a broken record, but this may indeed be the worst film we have watched so far on this podcast. This week, we discuss the “romantic comedy” (WTF?) starring Mike Myers – “The Love Guru.” Join the St. Johns as they discuss all of the problematic elements of this film, the juvenile humor, and if Mike Myers is just a weird guy. If you like hockey, gurus, or Ben Kingsley…you may NOT want to watch this movie!You can find us at the following:Email: belowfreezingpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/BelowFreezing32Facebook: @belowfreezingpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/belowfreezingbadfilms/

Did you know they made a sequel to “Hollow Man”? Well, I’m here to tell you that YES they did and YES we covered “Hollow Man 2” on the pod. Join the St. Johns as they discuss this straight-to-DVD flick: the Christian Slater (or lack thereof) of the whole thing, the way Seattle is (and is not) used in the film, and the longest neck in the history of necks. The movie is on Tubi, so you know it’s good. You can find us at the following:Email: belowfreezingpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/BelowFreezing32Facebook: @belowfreezingpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/belowfreezingbadfilms/

What happens when two Academy Award winning actors square off in a futuristic, serial-killer, VR flick? Well, you get the 1995 gem “Virtuosity” – so join the St. Johns as they discuss the co-leads of Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe, the awkwardly low stakes for the movie, and if this movie would have been better with a different cast. Does this movie have naked martial arts? You bet your sweet digital ass it does!You can find us at the following:Email: belowfreezingpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/BelowFreezing32Facebook: @belowfreezingpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/belowfreezingbadfilms/

A bestselling novel, a proven director, and multiple actors with name recognition – this is the recipe for blockbuster filmmaking…unless those ingredients don’t mix well together. Join the St. Johns as they discuss the Brian De Palma fiasco “The Bonfire of the Vanities” and everything that goes along with it: the miscasting, the excess, and the way it tries to be about too much and doesn’t quite nail any of it. You can find us at the following:Email: belowfreezingpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/BelowFreezing32Facebook: @belowfreezingpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/belowfreezingbadfilms/

“There is no chin behind Chuck Norris' beard. There is only another fist.” Behold in the glory of our first Chuck Norris film – in which he plays HIMSELF!!! Yes, we are indeed talking about the 1992 family film about karate in Texas – “Sidekicks”. Join the St. Johns as they delve into the world of Chuck Norris, our lead’s crazy daydreams that need serious medical attention, and the Texas mafia. This movie is INCREDIBLE – so check it out and listen to us break it all down (including the “twist” ending).You can find us at the following:Email: belowfreezingpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/BelowFreezing32Facebook: @belowfreezingpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/belowfreezingbadfilms/

Not every film we pick for the podcast turns out quite the way we think it is going to. Sometimes the movies are goofy, sometimes the movies are amazing, and sometimes the movies feel hollow and without real merit. Here is where the St. Johns find themselves as they discuss the Paul Schrader directed and Lindsay Lohan led film “The Canyons”. They attempt to discuss the wild behind-the-scenes stories, where Lohan was with her career at the time, and if the film really says anything about Hollywood. The film is free on some streaming services, but you may just want to listen to us and skip the viewing…You can find us at the following:Email: belowfreezingpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/BelowFreezing32Facebook: @belowfreezingpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/belowfreezingbadfilms/

What happens when you mix a white rapper with a Pee-Wee Herman aesthetic and some of the weirdest editing in a film? You get the 1991 comedy/dance film “Cool As Ice” starring Vanille Ice. Join the St. Johns as they discuss the cooky side characters, awkward family dynamics, and loose hips. This is a genuinely crazy film – watch it and then tune in for the pod!You can find us at the following:Email: belowfreezingpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/BelowFreezing32Facebook: @belowfreezingpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/belowfreezingbadfilms/

We started off grey, things got darker, but ultimately we were freed – WE DID IT! We have come to the end of the E.L. James trilogy with the 2018 film “Fifty Shades Freed”. Join the St. Johns as we discuss unearned ending montages, long lost orphan brothers, and awkward hugs. Is this a good trilogy? Is it a bad trilogy? Should different ice cream have been used in that kitchen sex scene? LET US KNOW!You can find us at the following:Email: belowfreezingpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/BelowFreezing32Facebook: @belowfreezingpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/belowfreezingbadfilms/

What if Tarantino told Guy Ritchie an idea for a movie who wrote it down but then lost it during a storm when someone picked it up and tried to connect the dots that got smeared in rain? The result would probably be Joe Carnahan’s action-comedy “Smokin’ Aces”. Join the St. Johns as they talk about this stacked cast (and who stood out), the overly complicated plot, and just what tone this movie was going for. You can find us at the following:Email: belowfreezingpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/BelowFreezing32Facebook: @belowfreezingpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/belowfreezingbadfilms/

We journey back into the red room and the Pacific Northwest but add a creepy publisher and stalking submissive in “Fifty Shades Darker”. Join the St. Johns as they discuss Mrs. Robinson, telling girls to kneel, and questionable helicopter rides. You can find us at the following:Email: belowfreezingpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/BelowFreezing32Facebook: @belowfreezingpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/belowfreezingbadfilms/

Melissa lost the Oscar bet and this time she is hosting! This week, we are discussing the Brittney Spears led “Crossroads” – join the St. Johns as they talk about method acting, tamper tantrums, and the music video style of filmmaking they watched. Also, Zoe Saldana is in this – did you know that? You can find us at the following:Email: belowfreezingpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/BelowFreezing32Facebook: @belowfreezingpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/belowfreezingbadfilms/

We did it – we started our franchise for the year and it is…a sexual doozy. The St. Johns stay in the Pacific Northwest and discuss the film based on the best-selling book “50 Shades of Grey”. We discuss our familiarity with Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan, bad parenting, and if this movie is actually sexy? You can find us at the following:Email: belowfreezingpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/BelowFreezing32Facebook: @belowfreezingpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/belowfreezingbadfilms/

It has been quite some time since Adam and Melissa disagreed on a film – it took Adam Sandler and Adam Sandler in “Jack and Jill” to get them here. Join the St. Johns as they discuss the concept of twins, whether or not the characters or likeable, and just how phenomenal Al Pacino is in this movie. Grad a “Dunkachino” and listen in!You can find us at the following:Email: belowfreezingpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/BelowFreezing32Facebook: @belowfreezingpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/belowfreezingbadfilms/

What happens when your production company cannot buy the rights to a website domain that your film needs in order for the title to make sense? You chug along anyway and call your 2002 horror flick “Fear Dot Com”. Join the St. Johns as they discuss the actors in this film, what the plot was, and Ebert’s surprisingly positive review of this film. “Do you like to watch?” Sometimes yes, but sometimes not so much.You can find us at the following:Email: belowfreezingpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/BelowFreezing32Facebook: @belowfreezingpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/belowfreezingbadfilms/

A hit song, dated jokes, and all the genres you can think of: we’re discussing the 1999 blockbuster summer hit “Wild Wild West”. Join the St. Johns as they discuss retinal terminus theory, Kenneth Branagh’s crazy performance, and the sliding doors of Will Smith choosing to do this movie. Wicki-wicki-wild wild west indeed!You can find us at the following:Email: belowfreezingpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/BelowFreezing32Facebook: @belowfreezingpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/belowfreezingbadfilms/

Terrible parenting, Paris Hilton promoting her own death, and a house literally made of wax? What else could we be talking about other than the 2005 horror flick “House of Wax”. Join the St. Johns as we talk about old school GPS tech, inappropriate sibling relationships, and whose death is the hardest to watch in this film. You can find us at the following: Email: belowfreezingpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/BelowFreezing32 Facebook: @belowfreezingpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belowfreezingbadfilms/

This movie could not be more up our alley: mid-90s, “talking” gorillas, Tim Curry, and sesame cake that you can’t eat. All of this plus white gorillas that will scare the crap out of you all await in the 1995 jungle epic “Congo”. Join the St. Johns as we breakdown the wonderful cameos in this film, the believable puppeteering and construction of “Amy”, and…is Laura Linney a good actress? Tune in and explore the Congo with us! Chapters (AI Generated) 00:00 Introduction to Below Freezing Podcast 02:46 Nostalgic Connections to Congo 06:09 Behind the Scenes: The Making of Congo 08:59 Cast and Characters of Congo 11:53 Awards and Reception of Congo 14:52 Box Office Performance and Ebert's Review 18:05 Themes and Visuals in Congo 21:08 Character Analysis: Laura Linney and Amy 24:07 Final Thoughts on Congo 44:07 Navigating Academia and PhDs 46:26 Tim Curry's Memorable Performance 48:21 Character Actors and Their Impact 51:51 Supporting Roles and Their Significance 54:05 Humor and Memorable Quotes 56:21 Ape Years and Human Comparisons 01:00:58 Exploring the City of Zinge 01:04:57 The Terrifying Gray Apes 01:07:29 Practical Effects vs. CGI 01:09:23 Character Dynamics and Relationships 01:12:49 The Most Charming Characters 01:16:25 What This Film is Missing 01:21:19 Final Thoughts on Congo You can find us at the following: Email: belowfreezingpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/BelowFreezing32 Facebook: @belowfreezingpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belowfreezingbadfilms/

Tight leather, bad dialogue, and a movie ripping off “Casablanca” – what could we be discussing this time? Well, if you are a fan of Pamela Anderson’s cinematic universe then you know we are discussing the 1996 action/comedy(?) “Barb Wire”. Join the St. Johns as they discuss character motivations, the opening moments of this film, and all of the similarities to the Best Picture winning film “Casablanca”. Tune in, have fun…just don’t call us “Babe”. Chapters (AI Generated) 00:00 Introduction to Below Freezing Podcast 02:03 Exploring Bad Movies and Their Cult Status 03:32 Barb Wire: A Look at the Film 05:28 Drinks and Movie Pairings 07:26 Cast and Crew Insights 10:01 Awards and Recognition 13:14 Box Office Performance and Financials 15:51 Critical Reception and Reviews 21:46 Cultural References and Comparisons 29:56 Plot Overview and Themes 32:58 Exploring Barbed Wire's Context and Themes 39:24 Character Analysis and Comparisons 52:19 Stereotypes and Controversial Themes 01:04:30 Final Thoughts on Barb Wire's Quality You can find us at the following: Email: belowfreezingpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/BelowFreezing32 Facebook: @belowfreezingpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belowfreezingbadfilms/

WE’RE BACK!!!! After a brief hiatus to catchup with family and celebrate the holidays, the St. Johns decided to ruin all of that by discussing the very maligned and curiously staged “Joker: Folie à Deux”. During the episode we break down the musical numbers, the lead performances, and what does and does not work. You can find us at the following: Email: belowfreezingpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/BelowFreezing32 Facebook: @belowfreezingpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belowfreezingbadfilms/

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