After The Matrix became the biggest movie in the world, the Wachowskis followed up the new sci-fi classic with a slew of media, including two sequels released the same year. Unfortunately the franchise saw diminishing returns in the box office and overall reception, but this week we're jacking back in to celebrate everything the second entry does well! Laurence Fishburne brings gravitas like only he can, Carrie-Anne Moss kicks ass in leather, Hugo Weaving chews the hell out of some scenery and K...
Mar 08, 2023•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 98
Holy positivity podcast, Batman! Adam West's Batman introduces the character to mainstream pop culture in 1966 with the debut of a television show AND a movie! As the character grew darker over the decades, many have disregarded this interpretation of the character as nothing more than a campy spoof, but today we are praising everything the movie does well! Bob Buel joins the show once again to help us praise the cast, laugh at the absurdity, and marvel at the adventure! Batman instrumental them...
Mar 01, 2023•2 hr 34 min•Ep. 97
The new millennium saw many classic television shows get their a modern, sleek, movie adaptation. Some were received better than others, and today we are talking about one of the others... and what it does well! The A-Team assembles a stellar cast, including Bradley Cooper and Liam Neeson, and features them in non-stop montages and bonkers set pieces. What more could we ask for? Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/botrcast Email:...
Feb 22, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 96
It's morphin time! For kids in the 90's there was no greater film than Power Rangers: The Movie! For critics, it was a different story. Look, maybe some of the special effects don't hold up so well today, but all we want to talk about is what the movie does well! The Power Rangers are as cool as ever, Ivan Ooze is the most charismatic purple character ever put to film, and that theme song still rules! Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: https://www.teepublic.c...
Feb 15, 2023•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 95
TV Show Movie month starts off with a BANG as we revisit Wild Wild West! Will Smith may have been the biggest movie star in the world at the time, but that didn't stop critics from trashing this sci-fi western epic. But today all we care about is what the movie does well! We're talking villain performances, Selma Hayek appreciation, and yes, the giant metal spider. Wicky wicky wild! Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/botrcast Em...
Feb 08, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 94
Our month of Jurassic Park movies comes to a close with the final film in the series... for now! This is the lowest rated entry in the franchise, but all we want to talk about is what the movie does well! The returning cast is used effectively, the dinosaurs finally have feathers, and no amount of Jeff Goldblum can ever be too much Goldblum. Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/botrcast Email: bestoftherestpod@gmail.com Social Med...
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 93
The follow up to Jurassic World still made a ton of money at the box office, but the enthusiasm from critics and audiences was much, much lower. But today, all we want to talk about is what the movie does well! Our returning lead characters get some much needed growth and depth, and the new supporting cast is stellar! Also dinosaurs are still cool! Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/botrcast Email: bestoftherestpod@gmail.com Soc...
Jan 25, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 92
After laying dormant for 14 years, the Jurassic Park franchise received the legacy sequel treatment with Jurassic World. The movie was a hit with critics and became the 3rd highest grossing movie of all time! Today we revisit the film to simply ask: What does this movie do well? Well, Chris Pratt rides a motorcycle alongside raptors and Bryce Dallas Howard outruns a T Rex, so we have our work cut out for us! Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: https://www.teep...
Jan 17, 2023•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 91
The Jurassic Park franchise came roaring back once again with newcomers the Spinosaurus and William H. Macy! Audiences and critics had enough of the dinosaur movies by 2001 but today all we want to talk about is what the movie does well! Sam Neill and the raptors (great band name) return from the first movie, and one of them has feathers on their head now. Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/botrcast Email: bestoftherestpod@gmail...
Jan 10, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 90
In 1993, Jurassic Park became the highest grossing movie of all time. Naturally, a sequel would follow and just 4 years later audiences flocked back to theaters for The Lost World. Despite Steven Spielberg directing again and key cast members returning, audiences and critics alike didn't feel like the lightning was captured a second time. But today, we just want to talk about what the movie did well! The only thing more intense than the chemistry between Julianne Moore and Jeff Goldblum is the t...
Jan 03, 2023•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 89
In the year 2000, Ron Howard and Jim Carrey teamed up to bring a Dr Seuss story to life for the very first time! Although a financial success, critics weren't enthusiastic about the movie and audiences were split. But today all we want to talk about is what the movie does well! Carrey is delightfully absurd, the art direction is appropriately wacky, and the tale at the heart of the movie is truly timeless. Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: https://www.teepub...
Dec 27, 2022•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 88
The new Benoit Blanc murder mystery is streaming now on Netflix, and we're back this week for a bonus episode about all the things we loved in the new Rian Johnson film! 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 , Facebook Bonus content: Youtube Theme song (vocals) by Mark Benavides: Instagram Music by Mitch: Twitter , SoundCloud Logo by Alex Brine...
Dec 23, 2022•1 hr 39 min
There comes a time in every action movie star's career where they make the family friendly holiday movie, and for Arnold Schwarzenegger that movie was Jingle All The Way. Critics hated it, but audiences... kind of liked it? Justin Michael joins us to discuss everything the movie does well! From hilarious supporting performances by Phil Hartman and Sinbad, to shockingly detailed toys and costumes, there's truly something for everyone nostalgic for the 90s to enjoy. Listen to Nature Talks To Itsel...
Dec 20, 2022•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 87
In back to back years in the late 90s, a film was released about a living snowman named Jack Frost that was poorly received by critics and bombed at the box office. We are talking about the one that isn't a horror movie. There's still plenty to love in this family Christmas flick, like fun action sequences, great humor, and a stand-out performance by the greatest actor of all time: Michael Keaton. Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/u...
Dec 13, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 86
Two years after the surprise hit movie Home Alone, Kevin McAllister's family has done it again: They're on vacation without Kevin. After praising the original film, critics were far less kind about the sequel... But all we want to do is talk about the positives! New York City is used well, Harry and Marv are as entertaining as ever, and live action Looney Tunes physics is still funny. Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/botrcast ...
Dec 06, 2022•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 85
007 month comes to an end with SPECTRE, the penultimate Daniel Crag James Bond film. Despite the return of Blofeld to the franchise, the film was regarded by many as the weakest entry in the current series. But today, all we want to talk about is what works! Christoph Waltz is perfectly cast as James Bond's nemesis, Dave Bautista rules as always, and Daniel Craig is still stellar in the lead role, despite despising actually making these movies. Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord....
Nov 29, 2022•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 84
40 years of 007 movies culminated with Die Another Day, starring Pierce Brosnan and Halle Berry. Today, this movie can be found at the bottom of many James Bond movie rankings. But all we want to talk about what the movie does well! There's exhilarating action throughout and some truly classic 007 character designs and names. Also some of these puns are funny right? Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/botrcast Email: bestoftheres...
Nov 22, 2022•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 83
After Roger Moore retired from the role, Timothy Dalton got the nod as the next actor to play James Bond. Unfortunately his tenure only lasted two movies. Today we explore all the best parts of his first 007 outing: The Living Daylights! From popping balloons to sliding on cello cases, it's a good time through and through. 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 Twi...
Nov 15, 2022•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 82
Next up in 007 month is the final Roger Moore outing as Bond, James Bond! Critics and audiences at the time were not impressed by A View To A Kill, but today all we're talking about is what the movie does well! The casting of Christopher Walken and Grace Jones as villains was truly a fantastic choice. And how about that 2 wheel car chase? Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/botrcast Email: bestoftherestpod@gmail.com Social Media ...
Nov 08, 2022•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 81
We're kicking off 007 month with Diamonds Are Forever, the final Sean Connery appearance in the Eon Productions series of James Bond films. But that's not all! We're celebrating our 80th episode with the one and only Bob Buel and another exciting round of movie trivia in the second half of the show! Subscribe to the 99 Questions Podcast with Bob Buel! Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/botrcast Email: bestoftherestpod@gmail.com ...
Nov 01, 2022•3 hr 16 min•Ep. 80
After 8 films in the franchise split across multiple timelines, the decision was made to reboot the Halloween series with a remake of John Carpenter's 1978 classic. Rob Zombie served as both writer and director, and unfortunately critics were not very receptive to his reimagining. This week we're taking a look back to focus on what the movie does well! The story certainly contains many new elements not found in the original, resulting in a fresh feeling overall. Being a Zombie movie, we're treat...
Oct 25, 2022•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 79
A crossover between the Nightmare on Elm Street and Friday the 13th franchises was first teased on-screen in 1993, but it would take 10 years before the release of Freddy vs Jason. After all the anticipation, the movie didn't impress many critics and fans of both franchises were split on their opinions of the film. But this week all we care about is what this movie got right! The multiple face-offs between the titular characters are as fun as they are bloody, the characters have some truly inter...
Oct 18, 2022•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 78
The original film in the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise is among the best reviewed movies in the slasher genre. The sequel, not so much. But today we are just focusing on what the movie does well! Robert Englund under the iconic makeup is always a good thing, and the movie uses its modest budget wisely with a key transformation sequence. And thanks in large part to the movie's lead, Mark Patton, the film has a strong following in the LGBTQ+ horror community. Join the Best of the Rest discord:...
Oct 11, 2022•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 77
Jason X was released in 2002, officially ending the longest gap between movies in the Friday the 13th franchise. But if you asked critics, the gap wasn't long enough. Today all we want to talk about is what works in this "send the killer into space" sequel! The kills are creative as ever, the story is goofy in the funnest way possible, and there's lots of premarital sex. We love premarital sex! Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user...
Oct 04, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 76
The "cash in on millennial's nostalgia" and "dark and gritty reboot" genres collided in 2017 and the result was Power Rangers, and slightly more violent and less colorful take on the popular children's show from the early 90s. No one seemed quite sure who the target demographic was for this movie, and as a result it pulled in a less than mighty box office total. But today we're ONLY talking about what this reboot did well! Our young cast of Rangers are surrounded by veteran talents like Elizabet...
Sep 27, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 75
Over 40 years after Gojira made the giant monster a pop culture icon, Hollywood finally decided to make their own attempt with 1998's Godzilla starring Matthew Broderick. Unfortunately it failed to impress at the box office, and critics universally panned it. But what about die hard Godzilla fans? No they didn't like it either. But today all we're talking about is what the movie does well! Some solid humor, and thrilling action sequences save this monster movie from being a disaster movie. And i...
Sep 20, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 74
Nearly 20 years after Brendan Fraser's movie, The Mummy was not only given the reboot treatment but was also poised to launch a new cinematic universe called Dark Universe. One poor box office performance later and that did not happen. But all we want to talk about is what works! Is this the best Mummy performance in film history? Does Tom Cruise still look great running? How thrilling is that plane crash sequence when it actually has sound effects? Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://dis...
Sep 13, 2022•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 73
When it was clear that a Ghostbusters 3 was never going to happen, Sony rebooted the franchise with Ghostbusters: Answer The Call. The movie stars Kirsten Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon, and Leslie Jones. Besides being well known for their comedy, they are also notably women. And that made some people mad. Despite critical praise, the movie underperformed at the box office. But today, all we care about is what works! And with star making performances from newcomers, and a script jam packe...
Sep 06, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 72
Just a few years after bringing Resident Evil to the big screen, Paul W S Anderson brings another nerd dream concept to life with Alien vs Predator. Despite the two franchises containing numerous critically acclaimed films, AvP failed to impress critics and audiences in 2004. But today we revisit this crossover film and ask: What did this movie get right? With a deep lore that's respectful of what came before yet isn't afraid to innovate, and knock down drag out fights between the titular monste...
Aug 30, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 71
Even though Alien Resurrection attempted to revive the popular sci-fi franchise in the late 90's, it has the legacy of putting the series on ice for 15 years. But today all we want to know is what does the movie do well? There's some truly bizarre yet memorable performances, high tension action sequences, and plenty of good ol' classic tongue mouth Xenomorph action. Oh, and Sigourney Weaver playing basketball. Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: https://www.te...
Aug 23, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 70
