Posts tagged Film Review
#48 - Troma (Part 3) - Terror Firmer (1999)

We’re back with part 3 of our Troma series! This week the boys talk all things Terror Firmer, Troma’s meta movie. We discuss the self referential nature of the movie, how controversial the ending is, and much more! Tune in to hear Dan and Alan listen to Chase lose his mind and convince himself this is a good film! Enjoy!

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Bonus - Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)

We’ve got another bonus episode for you, this time on Wonder Woman 1984! This week the boys discuss many of the reasons why the Wonder Woman sequel is god awful trash. We break down the baffling amount of logical inconsistencies in the plot, Gal Godot’s stiff acting, and much more. Tune in and enjoy!

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Bonus - Saving Christmas (2014)

Happy Holidays from Coming of Age! On this first part of our Christmas Special the boys discuss Kirk Cameron’s faith based “comedy” Saving Christmas. We talk about how condescending the performances are, the giant leaps in logic the movie makes to justify its points, and whether this can even be classified as a movie. Tune in and enjoy!

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#47 - Troma (Part 2) - Tromeo and Juliet (1996) w/Ben Gelber

It’s part 2 of our Troma series! This week the boys discuss the legendary Tromeo and Juliet with special guest Ben Gelber! We cover the importance of context when talking about these films, and the role this movie played in the career of James Gunn. You won’t want to miss this celebration of trash.

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#34 - Cage Series (Part 2) - Leaving Las Vegas (1995)

This week the boys sit down to discuss the film that earned Nicolas Cage his Oscar, Leaving Las Vegas! The critically acclaimed film baffles the boys, who can’t quite understand all the love this film has received. From the excellent performances to the very odd directing style, this film leaves one scratching their head. Listen as we dig into this picture and try to get to the bottom of Leaving Las Vegas! Enjoy!

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Bonus - Prince of Darkness (1987) w/Coby McGraw

It’s another bonus back catalog episode! This week listen to one of our earliest recordings (it sounds rough, we know) and experience a piece of our origin story. In this episode we sit down with Coby McGraw to discuss John Carpenter’s 80’s classic Prince of Darkness! We also discuss season 1 of Mind Hunter, the final season of The Leftovers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and much more! Listen and enjoy!

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Halloween Unspecial - Dracula 3D (2012), Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992)

This year for Halloween we have another episode from the back catalog! In this blast from the past the boys talk about the fine line between good movies and bad movies, how the hell Gary Oldman hadn’t won an Oscar before 2018, the sexual nature of the Dracula story, and much more. Watch, listen, and have a happy Halloween!

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#26 - Giallo (Part 1) - Blood and Black Lace (1964)

It’s Spooky Season baby! And in honor of all things frightening we’re doing a deep dive into the infamous Italian horror genre, Giallo. This week the boys talk about the history, style, and essential elements that make a giallo film before diving into Mario Bava’s classic gialli Blood and Black Lace! Watch and Listen!

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#24 - Coming of Age (Part 3) - Submarine (2010) w/Coby McGraw

This week Coby McGraw joins the podcast! A childhood martial arts movie discussion is sparked by Cobra Kai. The boys talk Castle Rock, Rosemary’s Baby, and shows coming back to HBO. From the Conchords of New Zealand to the Dark Place of Great Britain, eventually they land on Richard Ayoade, the director of Submarine. This movie is nearly perfect in every single way. And Noah Taylor RULES! Watch and Listen!

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