After the success of Batman in 1989, it was clear to Hollywood what audiences wanted more of: Pulp heroes from the 1930's! But as it turns out The Phantom, armed with a skin tight purple jumpsuit and a pair of pistols used for anything but killing, wasn't what movie goers were looking for in the 90's. Today we take a second look at one of Billy Zane's most well known movies and dig into everything it got right! Faithful adaptation of the source material? Check! Kick ass women? Check! Scenery che...
Jul 27, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 14
Before Sony rebooted their Spider-Man franchise with Tom Holland in the MCU, they rebooted it with Andrew Garfield in the SCU (Spidey Cinematic Universe.) Audiences were on board for the first entry in this franchise, but were so divided on the second installment that all of the planned sequels and spin-offs were cancelled. Today we're taking a second look at the sophomore Amazing film and diving into everything it did well, and asking questions like: Was there enough here to warrant a sequel? I...
Jul 20, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 13
Bruce Banner says "you wouldn't like me when I'm angry" and in 2003 audiences said you're right, we don't! The movie Hulk is a Greek tragedy about an iconic superhero directed by Ang Lee, and the result is every bit as weird as it sounds. But does that mean it's bad? We took a second look at this film to bring you a discussion on everything it does well! From Hulk Dogs, to fights in the clouds, to an unshowered Nick Nolte, we dig deep and answer questions like: Is Danny Elfman the greatest super...
Jul 13, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 12
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... Richard Pryor? In 1983 Christopher Reeve donned the red and blue tights for the third time, and boy the results sure were strange. Instead of pulling at the heart strings, this movie attempted to strike audiences in the funny bone, but no one was smiling. Until today, when we take a second look at Superman III and highlight everything the movie actually does well! Do any of these jokes land? Is this the best take on an evil Superman story? Why is Metropolis cal...
Jul 06, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 11
In 2009, the X-Men franchise finally answered some of the biggest questions fans were asking, like what did Sabretooth look like when he was younger? (Answer: Liev Schreiber) And how did Wolverine get his jacket? (Answer: Some old dude) Hugh Jackman wore the claws for the 4th time in his career, but critics and audiences were not interested. The film was lamented for its poor visual effects and bloated story, but today we take a second look at this movie and ask: What did they get right? Which p...
Jun 29, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 10
Prepare for some cold puns and hot takes, we're talking Batman & Robin! Joel Schumacher returned to the bat-well one last time to direct what many have called the worst superhero ever made. George Clooney has even apologized for his portrayal of the Caped Crusader. With a reputation like that, can there be anything positive to say? Of course there is! Find out which performance is good enough to be in any Batman movie, and which lines of dialogue describe the Dark Knight's mission better tha...
Jun 22, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 9
Rev your motorcycle and light your skull on fire, it's time for Ghost Rider! Nicolas Cage stars as Johnny Blaze, a stunt performer that is forced to do the devil's dirty work, and it's somehow not the craziest performance of his career. Just how awesome is a flaming skeleton riding a motorcycle? Why does Johnny love chimp videos so much? And which scene of the movie is reminiscent of the How I Met Your Mother series finale? All these burning questions and more are finally answered during our sec...
Jun 15, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 8
In 1995, Sylvester Stallone starred in Judge Dredd, an action filled sci-fi flick set in a dystopian future. Fans of the comic book the movie is based on were disappointed because the movie was, well, an action filled sci-fi flick set in a dystopian future starring Sylvester Stallone. But is there more to love than fans were willing to admit? And does this movie deserve more recognition for being the first R rated comic book movie? Is being irritating Rob Schneider's greatest skill? Yes? I knew ...
Jun 08, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 7
Peter Parker fights, swings, and dances in the final installment of the Sam Raimi trilogy. Most will remember this movie for one scene in particular, but what about everything else, is it worth a second look? Don't cry, and get that dirt out of your eye! Cook breakfast for dinner and do the twist, it's Spider-Man3! Twitter/Instagram/Facebook @BotRcast https://twitter.com/BotRcast https://www.instagram.com/botrcast/ https://www.facebook.com/BotRcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT9_...
Jun 01, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 6
Three years after the release of Sin City, Frank Miller gave the world The Spirit, and no one had anything nice to say about it... Until now! Is the movie good? Bad? Turns out things aren't so black and white, sometimes they're a little red. And sometimes Samuel L Jackson gets egg on his face and he REALLY doesn't like it! Can Chris and Andrew really have a positive conversation about this movie? Of course they can! That's the Spirit! Twitter/Instagram/Facebook @BotRcast https://twitter.com/BotR...
May 25, 2021•57 min•Ep. 5
X-Men: The Last Stand killed the X-Men franchise... the first time. But was it all bad? This week we take a second look at the most anticipated superhero movie of 2006 and celebrate the high points. The action is more plentiful and the costumes are just a little more colorful. Kelsey Grammer wears practical make-up and Patrick Stewart wears a digital face. Wait a minute, is this secretly the best X-Men movie? Twitter/Instagram/Facebook @BotRcast https://twitter.com/BotRcast https://www.instagram...
May 18, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 4
The Fantastic Four made their big screen debut in 2005, and audiences weren't HOT for it. How far will Chris and Andrew have to STRETCH to say nice things about the movie? What is the one THING the movie does best? [Delete this and insert invisible woman pun later] This week we're talking pre-Captian America Chris Evans, post-Honey Jessica Alba, and asking "How exactly do you pronounce Ioan Gruffudd's name?" Twitter/Instagram/Facebook @BotRcast https://twitter.com/BotRcast https://www.instagram....
May 11, 2021•56 min•Ep. 3
Holy neon lights Batman! In 1995, the Batman franchise got a new director. For many, this was the beginning of the end for a beloved series. But in today's episode, hosts Andrew and Chris will search their hearts for all the positive things they can say about this wacky Bat flick. Is Kiss From A Rose the definitive Batman song? Did Joel Schumacher rewrite Batman's origin? Who will Bruce Wayne take to the Gotham Circus? All these questions and more and answered as we talk Batman Forever. Twitter/...
May 04, 2021•59 min•Ep. 2
In the debut episode, hosts Chris and Andrew talk about the 2011 movie Green Lantern, starring Ryan Reynolds. Does any of it work? Is it worth watching? Does the CG suit hold up? Is Mark Strong the greatest actor of our time? Find the answers to all these questions and more during a positive conversation about one of the most loathed superhero movies of all time. Twitter/Instagram/Facebook @BotRcast https://twitter.com/BotRcast https://www.instagram.com/botrcast/ https://www.facebook.com/BotRcas...
Apr 27, 2021•48 min•Ep. 1
Hello and welcome to Best of the Rest. This is a podcast about superhero movies. You know the ones that everyone agrees are great? Well, we aren't talking about those. We're talking about the Rest of 'em. Each week we will cover a new comic book movie, one that was poorly received upon release. But instead of tearing into it and discussing all the things that don't work, we want to talk about the things that do. It's all about showing some love to these adaptations through positive conversations...
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