Before directing critically acclaimed films like The Social Network and Zodiac, David Fincher made his directorial debut with Alien 3. Critics and audiences seemed to agree this was the low point of the franchise at the time, and that it wasn't particularly close. But today the only question we care about is what does the movie do well? With a new Xenomorph design and desolate planet, there's plenty to feast our eyes on! Also Ripley just keeps getting cooler and cooler... Join the Best of the Re...
Aug 16, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 69
In 1987, Shane Black was a young actor in Predator. In 2018, he returned to the franchise as a writer and director with THE Predator. While most of Black's work has received critical acclaim, this proved to be an exception. But today we're hunting for what the movie does well! From standout performances in the supporting cast, to solid one liners and fun action, there is plenty to dive into! Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/bo...
Aug 09, 2022•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 68
Just three years after the success of Predator, the highly anticipated sequel starring Danny Glover hit theaters. Unfortunately audiences and critics alike weren't as thrilled with this entry, and the franchise would lay dormant for over a decade. Today we examine the movie with the legacy of being that "other" Predator movie to determine what it actually does well! Compelling Predator lore, gory action, cool one liners, there's a lot to talk about. Stick around. Join the Best of the Rest discor...
Aug 02, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 67
Kids in the 90s were treated to not only two ground breaking fighting game franchises, but their Hollywood movie counterparts as well. For the parents of those kids, it was less of a treat and more of a chore. But today all we care about is what the 1995 Mortal Kombat adaptation does well! Awesome fight choreography, beautiful sets, and faithful characters have stood the test of time. And let's not forget that techno song. Flawless Victory! Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/8...
Jul 26, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 66
Just a year after Super Mario Bros, another popular video game franchise was adapted into a major Hollywood production called Street Fighter! Critics were not kind to this tournament fighter turned action comedy, and audiences haven't been kind to the film over the years either. Until today! We're diving into everything that works, like the masterful performance by Raul Julia, the costume design of many of the characters, some truly hilarious dialogue, and did we mention the masterful performanc...
Jul 19, 2022•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 65
Angelina Jolie's turn as the wildly popular video game character Lara Croft was a breakout role for the star. The movie made plenty of money and even a sequel, but critics were not kind and Lara Croft: Tomb Raider holds just a 20% of Rotten Tomatoes. But all that matters today is what the movie does well! With fun, over the top action and a supporting performance from Daniel Craig, there's plenty of positivity to go around! Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: ...
Jul 12, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 64
Thor Four (Thour?) is finally here! We dive into everything we loved about Taika Waititi and Chris Hemsworth's follow up to Ragnarok: Best scenes, favorite performances, biggest laughs and brightest costumes! Christian Bale is creepy, Natalie Portman is Mighty, and Chris is looking real jacked baby... Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/botrcast Email: bestoftherestpod@gmail.com Social Media @BotRCast on Twitter , Instagram , Fac...
Jul 08, 2022•1 hr 15 min
For years, many people believed video games movies were cursed, and we would never get a good one. It's debatable which movie broke that curse, but it's undeniable that it began with Super Mario Bros. But today all we care about is what the movie does well! With fun performances and extravagant sets, there's bound to be a few things worth praising in this truly bonkers adaptation of the beloved Nintendo franchise. Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: https://ww...
Jul 05, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 63
The Die Hard series has its ups and downs, and depending on who you ask their rankings can vary quite a bit. But almost unanimously, A Good Day To Die Hard is listed dead last. Why is that? Hey, that's not for us to decide, we just want to talk about what works! Bruce Willis is as cool as ever, there's some killer twists in the story, and the action is just... bonkers. Yippee ki yay Mother Russia! Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/u...
Jun 28, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 62
After the massive success of Rocky IV, Sylvester Stallone decided it was time to end the franchise, and in 1990 Rocky V was released in theaters. That year, everyone decided to watch Dancing With Wolves instead. But this week we're taking a second look at the punching bag of the Rocky franchise and looking for everything that works. With good performances and compelling drama, is this a worthy Rocky film after all? And more importantly, did Stallone secretly write Home Alone? Join the Best of th...
Jun 21, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 61
Hello and welcome to Best of the Rest! Each week we're taking a second look at a movie that was poorly received upon release and challenging ourselves to only talk about the things we like and what the movie does well. From standout performances to fun scenes, we're finding everything worth praising, even if it kills us. Each month we're watching movies from a new category; like video game adaptations, horror films, or comic book movies. And you can help us choose the categories and movies we co...
Jun 20, 2022•52 sec
We're kicking off the new era of Best of the Rest with Mission: Impossible 2! Most fans of the franchise agree this is the black sheep of the series. But is it really deserving of that legacy? Surely it's not all bad, what does the movie actually do well? Is Tom Cruise as entertaining as he is crazy? Does John Woo's entire Hollywood run of movies deserve a rewatch? And was this secretly a remake of a Hitchcock classic? On the back half of the show we are joined by the sweetheart of podcasting BO...
Jun 14, 2022•2 hr 27 min•Ep. 60
Wonder Woman was a huge hit and one of the most beloved movies in the DCEU. Its sequel, not so much. Today we travel back to 1984, er, 2020 to take a second look at this very long movie to bring all the positives to our show! The chemistry between Gal Gadot and Chris Pine is as wonderful as ever, the movie is gorgeous, and Kristen Wiig should be in every movie. Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Email: bestoftherestpod@gmail.com Social Media @BotRCast on Twitter , I...
Jun 07, 2022•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 59
After scrapping plans for a 21 Jump Street crossover, the Men In Black franchise was rebooted in 2019 with MIB: International. With a high profile director, big names in the lead roles, and a heavy marketing push, the film was poised to do big numbers at the box office. But it didn't. So today we're diving into the film to see what it actually does well! How's the chemistry between Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson, still great? Are the alien designs as cool as ever? Are the guns really big? Ye...
May 31, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 58
After he was Green Lantern but before he was Deadpool, Ryan Reynolds was Nick Walker of the R.I.P.D. in what has turned out to be his lowest performing comic book movie (And he was in Blade Trinity.) But today all we want to ask is: What does the movie get right? The chemistry between Ryan Reynolds and Jeff Bridges is good, the action is fun, and it is more than a little like Men In Black... Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Email: bestoftherestpod@gmail.com Social...
May 24, 2022•53 min•Ep. 57
After the success of 2005's Sin City, fans eagerly awaited the follow up from Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller. After 9 long years, A Dame To Kill For was released in theaters and failed to top the original in at the box office and with critics. But today we're taking a second look at this anthology movie to find everything worth praising! What are the best stories? Who give the best performances? Is Clive Owen really just Josh Brolin in a wig? Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord...
May 17, 2022•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 56
Three years after the successful R rated superhero movie Kick-Ass was a surprise hit, the follow-up was released with an expanded cast including Jim Carrey. Unfortunately the movie made significantly less at the box office and failed to impress critics. But this week we take a second look at this violent and crude sequel to discover what works! Chloe Grace Moretz delivers another killer performance, the superhero count is higher, and Christopher Mintz-Plasse gets eaten by a shark! Join the Best ...
May 10, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 55
Doctor Strange 2 is finally here, picking up where both the original movie and WandaVision left off! We're diving into everything we loved: best performances, favorite scenes, biggest surprises and more! Friend of the show Rachael makes an appearance to share her thoughts on the movie, Wanda, and what representation means to mothers. Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Email: bestoftherestpod@gmail.com Social Media @BotRCast on Twitter , Instagram , Facebook Bonus co...
May 08, 2022•1 hr 49 min
Released in 2010, Jonah Hex stars Josh Brolin, Megan Fox, John Malkovich, Michael Fassbender, Will Arnett, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and Michael Shannon. Despite the star power, it lost millions at the box office and was decimated by critics. This week we're taking another look at this 81 minute film to find everything here that's actually good! Who gives impressive performances? Which scenes are the most fun? Why are there machine guns in the wild west, and more importantly, do we even care? Join th...
May 03, 2022•58 min•Ep. 54
He may not look like his comic book counterpart, but Keanu Reeves won most people over with his portrayal of the Hellblazer character John Constantine. Unfortunately critics didn't have much praise for the movie as a whole, and it failed to set the box office on fire. But today we only focus on what works! Like the amazing supporting performances from Tilda Swinton as the angel Gabriel, and Peter Storemare as Lucifer himself. Not to mention the stunning shots throughout, haunting imagery, and so...
Apr 26, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 53
This week we are joined by special guest Bret to talk about the second and final installment of the 'Michael Bay' Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Franchise. Despite injecting the series with plenty of call backs to past TMNT media and fan favorite characters, the movie still failed to impress at the box office and certainly didn't change the Turtles reputation with critics. But all we wanna talk about is what the movie does well! Like the long awaited film debut of Bebop and Rocksteady! Or the spot...
Apr 19, 2022•2 hr 10 min•Ep. 52
Daredevil may not have been anyone favorite superhero movie, but they green lit the spin-off anyway and in 2005 we got Elektra. The movie flopped financially and was panned by critics, but this week we're focusing on everything the movie does well! With a strong supporting cast and a costume right off the page, we find a thing or two to discuss while still finding the time to dive into the lore of Waluigi. Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Email: bestoftherestpod@g...
Apr 12, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 51
Remember when Seth Rogen was a superhero? After years of development, a movie based on the pulp character The Green Hornet finally hit theaters in 2011, starring the "chubby stoner guy" from recent comedy hits. Also it's directed by Michel Gondry of Eternal Sunshine and music video fame? The end result is as strange as it sounds, which may be why the movie underperformed at the box office and failed to impress critics. But today we dig into this strange adaptation to find everything worth praisi...
Apr 05, 2022•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 50
This week, long time friend of the show Chris Logan's wife makes her debut on the microphone to talk about a personal favorite: Josie and The Pussycats. Although it bombed at the box office and was ridiculed by critics, this movie has cultivated something of a cult following over the years, and this episode we talk about why! DuJour means Hashtag Positivity Podcast! Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/NwAvXqsr Email: bestoftherestpod@gmail.com Social Media @BotRCast on Twitter ...
Mar 29, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 49
Just before the worldwide pandemic began, Vin Diesel launched a new superhero franchise with Bloodshot. Coincidence? Yes. Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/NwAvXqsr Email: bestoftherestpod@gmail.com Social Media @BotRCast on Twitter , Instagram , Facebook Bonus content: Youtube Theme song (vocals) by Mark Benavides: Instagram Music by Mitch (Depressed to Impress): Youtube , Twitch.tv Logo by Alex Brinegar: https://beardodoesdesign.com/ Additional artwork by Phillip Chacon, C7...
Mar 22, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 48
The highest grossing movie of Jean-Claude Van Damme's career is based on a comic book and holds just a 43% on Rotten Tomatoes, which is great news for us because Timecop rules! JCVD doing the splits? Check. Action scene in a generic warehouse? Of course. Convoluted time travel paradoxes? Plenty. This just may be the greatest movie of all time. Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/NwAvXqsr Email: bestoftherestpod@gmail.com Social Media @BotRCast on Twitter , Instagram , Facebook ...
Mar 15, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 47
Blade was a huge R rated hit in 1998, but unfortunately making a successful trilogy is about as difficult as ice skating uphill. Brandon Wilson of The Nomads of Fantasy joins us to discuss the final film to feature Wesley Snipes as the day walking vampire hunter. Of course we are only focusing on the high points, like how awesome Wesley Snipes fight scenes are, how entertaining Triple H is as a sensitive vampire, and how wild this version of Dracula is. Join the Best of the Rest discord: https:/...
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 46
The Batman is finally here! Does Robert Pattinson earn his place among the Bat greats? In a movie with a nearly 3 hour run time, what's the best scene? We're breaking it all down in this BONUS episode of Best of the Rest! Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/NwAvXqsr Email: bestoftherestpod@gmail.com Social Media @BotRCast on Twitter , Instagram , Facebook Bonus content: Youtube Theme song (vocals) by Mark Benavides: Instagram Music by Mitch (Depressed to Impress): Youtube , Twi...
Mar 05, 2022•1 hr 39 min
Before they were Negan, Captain America, Gamora, and Bloodsport, they were The Losers. This 2010 adaptation of the DC comic book didn't strike a chord with critics and struggled at the box office. Most of the main cast would have larger roles ahead of them, but today we're focusing on the performances they gave here. Who manages to stand out among this stacked cast? Does the humor hold up? Did you know Chris Evans has the voice of an angel? Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/N...
Mar 01, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 45
The first live action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie in over 10 years made headlines when it was announced Michael Bay was serving as a producer. Long time fans were skeptical, and critics were not kind. Today, we're taking a second look at this adaptation to bring you everything worth praising in this controversial reboot! Does Will Arnett deliver the laughs? Do the turtles at least look cool? And... wait one of them is voiced by Johnny Knoxville? Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://...
Feb 22, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 44
