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- 6 days ago1h 3m
Episode 380 - Angel (1984)
We're hitting Hollywood Boulevard with the stunt double for Tom Mix, as we watch 1980s cult hit, Angel. Join us as we discuss how much this movie resembles Maxxxine, the cast of characters, and that egg drinking scene. Find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.
- 1 weeks ago1h 4m
Episode 379 - Damage (2009)
We're practicing our lefts and rights, as we follow Stone Cold Steve Austin and Walton Goggins into the world of gimmicky underground street fights, as we watch the direct-to-video Damage on this week's episode. Join us as we discuss Walton Goggins being too good for this movie, Steve Austin's sleepy performance, and the logistics of trying to earn the kind of money at stake by fighting in underground street fights. Find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.
- 2 weeks ago1h 0m
Episode 378 - Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story (1987)
We dip into the world of student films this week, with perhaps one of the most infamous. Nearly lost due to copyright lawsuits, we watched Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story, made by director Todd Haynes when he was a film student. Join us as we discuss the use of Barbies to tell the story, the low quality transfers, and how the film tackles the subject matter. Find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.
- Jun 26, 20261h 27m
Episode 377 - American Ninja 2: The Confrontation (1987)
It's time to put on our blue jeans, grab a Budweiser, and maybe blowup part of your hand with a firework, as we get ready to celebrate America on its 250th birthday. It's America: Fuck Yeah! for our June Movie of the Month, and we're celebrating with American Ninja 2: The Confrontation. Join us as we discuss super ninjas that aren't all that super, white billionaires with Caribbean islands, and how we wish we got more Steve James. Want to help us decide our next movie of the month? Join our Patreon for just $1 over at Patreon.com/TCTAMPod. Find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.
- Jun 19, 20261h 4m
Episode 376 - Man of Steel (2013)
Take a step back to 2013, when superheroes were all the rage and every movie was underlit and blue. We're watching Zack Snyder's Man of Steel on this week's episode. Join us as we discuss the muted colors, that bloated third act, and whether we'd be happy to have this Superman at our party. Find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.
- Jun 12, 202656 min
Episode 375 - Who Killed Captain Alex? (2010)
Get ready for some SUPA ACTION, as we watch Uganda's first action film, Who Killed Captain Alex?Join us as we discuss the voice over, the DIY nature of the movie, and try to figure out who Captain Alex was. Find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.
- Jun 5, 20261h 11m
Episode 374 - Blank Check (1994)
This week, we're committing bank fraud all in the name of 90's nostalgia, as we watch Blank Check. Join us as we discuss the kid fantasy of buying anything you can dream of, a solid supporting cast of character actors, and that infamous kiss between a supermodel and a 10-year old boy. Find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.
- May 29, 20261h 27m
Episode 373 - Punky Brewster "Cherie Lifesaver" (1986)
This month, our "Movie of the Month" is actually a television episode. We're celebrating May with May sweeps as we decided to watch a "Very Special Episode" of Punky Brewster, as voted on by our Patreon subscribers. Join us as we discuss refrigerator safety, the dramatic music, and the pressure to put on children to perform CPR in a life-or-death situation. Want to help us decide next month's movie of the month? Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 at Patreon.com/TCTAMPod.Find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.
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