Academy of Trash

Academy of Trash is about bad movies. Why we love them, why we hate them, and why we can't get enough of them. Join Kennedy and Brett as they break down these terrible masterpieces and get to the bottom of what makes these films so great.

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Bad Taste

This time we're covering various topics from long distance relationships, to how God can be a cunt. Bad Taste is Peter Jackson's first feature film and after watching this, it's hard to understand how he went from this, to Dead Alive, to The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Come with us as we explore the grotesque, out of this world, killing machines and the power of friendship!

Mar 11, 2021•2 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Moonlight and Mistletoe

This week, we did a Christmas movie. Who cares if it's a little late, right? Tom Arnold not only pretends to be Santa, but also pretends financial debt isn't real. His super mean daughter played by -WHO GUESSED IT- Candace Cameron Bure comes to town and tries to save Christmas but not before making everybody feel bad. Kennedy's cousin plays a big role in the film as well!

Feb 01, 2021•2 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Elves

Nazis weaponizing elves? Brett's dad's penis? Kennedy's fantasy of a life with Dan Hagerty? Incest? This movie has it all, but somehow we just couldn't stay on track. This week we have an extra long episode because no matter how hard we tried, we just could not get into this movie. This is not one that you have to watch to understand. We watched it and we don't even understand it.

Dec 11, 2020•2 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Thankskilling

A good girl, a jock, a ditz, a horny nerd, and a redneck are hunted by a demonic turkey. Will they solve the mystery of where this long-gizzard murderer came from and how to kill it? Or will the turkey stuff them this year? Find out this week as we explore the fever dream that is Thankskilling

Dec 04, 2020•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 3

The Slumber Party Massacre

If you're slumber partying in LA anytime soon, you'd better keep an eye out for a guy with a power drill. Which is exactly what these ladies did not do. This week we cover the much controversial 1982 slasher film, The Slumber Party Massacre. Seen by some as a classic female exploitation film, while others find it to be an incredible piece of feminism.

Nov 27, 2020•1 hr 55 min

Samurai Cop

The 1991 cult classic, Samurai Cop is the film in question on this day! We follow the trail of blood Joe Samurai and his partner Frank leave behind as they eliminate the Katana, a faction of the Yakuza.

Nov 20, 2020•2 hr 15 min

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