John Carpenter's filmography is chock full of genre classics like The Thing, Halloween, and Big Trouble In Little China. Not every movie he directs is regarded so highly though, and that's why this week we are talking Ghosts of Mars. A truly bonkers movie starring Ice Cube, and a character named Big Daddy Mars. 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 , Insta...
Sep 26, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 127
Disney assembled an all-star cast for a movie based on their theme park attraction Mission To Mars. Unfortunately Gary Sinise's return to space was met with a much less enthusiastic critical reception this time around. But today we're just celebrating what the movie does well! We're talking funny guy Jerry O'Connell, the dramatic death of Tim Robbins, and that bonkers exposition in the finale. Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/...
Sep 19, 2023•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 126
Two high profile Hollywood films released in the year 2000 about going to Mars, and neither managed to impress critics or become a hit. Today we look at the Val Kilmer one! 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 Br...
Sep 13, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 125
In 1996 Tim Burton broke away from his usual quirky goth aesthetic to deliver a bright, campy, throwback alien flick, and much like in the movie itself, the world was simply not ready for theses Martians. But today we're celebrating everything this movie does well! Jack Nicholson plays two characters and Jack Black plays one. The aliens have big brains and the humans have none. Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/botrcast Email: ...
Sep 07, 2023•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 124
After being advertised for what felt like 5 years, Morbius finally hit theaters in 2022, and besides a strange meme-like fandom, it didn't make an impact with critics or audiences. This week we re-visit this movie to find what actually works! You know what time it is.... 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 Th...
Aug 31, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 123
Much like the first film, Venom 2 made plenty of money at the box office and has a devoted fanbase singing its praises. However it still failed to win over critics. Today we're taking a second look at this slimy sequel to discover everything that works! (Is it possible for a cast to be over qualified??) 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 , F...
Aug 22, 2023•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 122
Just a year after Batman became one of the biggest blockbusters of all time, another pulp hero got the big screen treatment with Dick Tracy. Although the movie made plenty of money and even received positive reviews, Warren Beatty's passion project has all but disappeared from the pop culture landscape. We dive into this colorful movie and it's stacked cast to find everything it does well! Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/botr...
Aug 15, 2023•2 hr 18 min•Ep. 121
Despite being one of the most expensive Superman films ever made, Superman Returns has been all but forgotten in the years since its release. Critics were kind to the film at the time of release, but audiences were not. Today we revisit the stepchild man of steel film and look for what works! 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 Bon...
Aug 09, 2023•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 120
After talk of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson playing Black Adam in a movie circulated online for years, we finally saw his performance come to life in a stand alone movie. Unfortunately it was not greeted warmly by critics, and this very expensive movie did not please the studio with its box office return. But all we want to talk about is what this movie does well! Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/botrcast Email: bestoftherestpod@g...
Aug 02, 2023•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 119
Today, John Carter is the 18th most expensive film of all time. In 2012, it was one of the biggest bombs in cinema history. Now we revisit this classic sci-fi tale to discover what it got right! 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 , Soun...
Jul 25, 2023•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 118
In a filmography full of visionary projects, The Wachowski's (and Tom Tyker's) Cloud Atlas is perhaps the most ambitious. Unfortunately this did not translate to box office success, and is one of the most polarizing films amongst critics and casual audiences alike. But this week, all we want to talk about is what the movie does well! With Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Hugh Grant, Ben Wishaw, Hugo Weaving, and plenty of others playing a multitude of characters across time, it's is truly a movie like no...
Jul 19, 2023•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 117
Six years after the success of Interview With the Vampire, the next two entries of Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles were adapted into Queen of the Damned. The reception was far below its predecessor, but today we are just talking about what the movie does well! The music is early 00's as hell and awesome for it, and Aaliyah makes for a terrifying but enchanting villain. Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/botrcast Email: bestofther...
Jul 11, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 116
One of the most beloved space adventures of all time was finally adapted into a film in 2005. The results? Middle of the road reviews and a lukewarm box office. But today we're just talking about what this adaptation of the Douglas Adam's tale does well! Sam Rockwell, Mos Def, Zooey Deschanel, and Martin Freeman lead a pitch perfect cast down a bonkers special effects adventure! Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/botrcast Email:...
Jul 05, 2023•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 115
In 2019 the Terminator franchise finally got a proper legacy sequel. Linda Hamilton returned, Arnold Schwarzenegger was back, but audiences did not show up in the theater. Now, we're talking about everything this movie did well! The new Terminator designs are rad, our new cast holds their own against the legends, and that theme still rules.... DUN DUN DUN DUN DUN Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/botrcast Email: bestoftherestpo...
Jun 28, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 114
After governing the state of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger returned to his iconic T-800 role. Despite this, the movie was a disappointment at the box office and received the lowest critical ratings of the franchise. But today, it's all about what Terminator Genisys does well!There's a lot of thrilling robot on robot action, some truly bonkers twists, and just enough J.K. Simmons to brighten everyone's day. Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: https://www.te...
Jun 21, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 113
For the first in the franchise, we get an entire story set in a post Judgment Day world. Despite the change in setting and mixing up the formula, critics were not impressed and the movie underperformed at the box office. But today we're revisiting Terminator 4 to only talk about what it does well! Christian Bale, Sam Worthington, and Anton Yelchin lead a great cast into some thrilling action, and the sci-fi twists are flying fast. Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb ...
Jun 14, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 112
We kick off Terminator month with the franchise's first (but certainly not last) attempt to follow up T2. The movie may not hold much love in die hard fan's hearts, but we still find plenty to celebrate! 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: Twitt...
Jun 08, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 111
The highly anticipated sequel to Into the Spider-Verse has finally arrived, and we are talking about everything we loved in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse in this bonus episode! 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 ...
Jun 02, 2023•1 hr 26 min
Scooby-Doo got the live action adaptation treatment in 2002, but despite making plenty of money at the box office it failed to impress critics. But we just want to talk about what the movie does well! The character's costumes are on point, the hijinks are appropriately wacky, and Matthew Lillard as Shaggy is all-time great casting! Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/botrcast Email: bestoftherestpod@gmail.com Social Media @BotRCa...
May 31, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 110
After the massive success of the Matrix trilogy, the Wachowskis next directorial effort was Speed Racer, an adaptation of the beloved anime. At the time, both critics and audiences were less than impressed with the effort, but over the years opinions on this film have begun to change... So we're diving into the positives! What does this movie do well? The visual style is unforgettable, and the action is appropriately Saturday morning cartoon. Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg...
May 25, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 109
In the middle of Brendan Fraser's monster run of 90s films, he starred in George of the Jungle. Millennials may look back on the movie fondly, but critics of the time were less than enthusiastic. But all we want to talk about is what the movie does well! The slapstick is appropriately absurd, the jokes land, and my god Brendan Fraser looks good in an Armani suit. Pretty darn good... Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/botrcast Em...
May 17, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 108
The 1995 adaptation of the classic Casper the Friendly Ghost was a box office hit, but failed to impress critics and seemingly had no staying power in the pop culture zeitgeist. This week we resurrect this movie from the dead to discover everything it does well! Christina Ricci and Bill Pullman do an excellent job acting against no one, the visual effects have aged extremely well, and Brad Garrett voices a fat ghost. Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: https:/...
May 11, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 107
In the 90's audiences were invited to Meet The Flintstones again, but this time in a live action movie adaptation! Despite strong numbers at the box office, the film was a flop with critics. But today we're just talking about what the movie does well! From the pitch perfect casting of John Goodman and Rick Moranis as Fred and Barney, to the imaginative props and art direction, there's plenty to enjoy. This movie rocks! Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: https...
May 04, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 106
The sport of professional wrestling experienced a renaissance in both popularity and creativity in the late 90's. But less than a year after the WCW film Ready To Rumble flopped a the box office, the company went out of business. Coincidence? Yeah probably. But all we want to talk about today is what the film does well! Oliver Platt's Jimmy King character fits right in alongside the wrestling personalities of the time, and David Arquette embodies the best of early 2000's juvenile humor. Join the...
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 105
In 1996 the biggest celebrity in the world teamed up with the most famous cartoons of all time and played some basketball. While most people who were kids at the time likely have fond memories of this family sports film, the critics of the day were less than enthusiastic. But all we want to talk about is what works! The Looney Tunes break out some classic gags, Wayne Knight is in rare form, and Michael Jordan does what he does best: Play some basketball. Join the Best of the Rest discord: https:...
Apr 19, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 104
In the midst of making The Matrix trilogy, Keanu Reeves starred in a romantic sports dramedy about a football team of lovable losers. Unfortunately the movie underperformed at the box office and failed to make a splash with critics. But today we're only talking about what we love about this film! Gene Hackman, Orlando Jones, Jon Favreau, and Rhys Ifans round out a stacked cast. Now where can we get that Washington Sentinels gear? Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb M...
Apr 12, 2023•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 103
The classic Disney inspirational sports film took the world by storm in the early 90s. Although every kid in the country suddenly wanted to learn how to play hockey, the critics at the time were far less impressed. 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 M...
Apr 05, 2023•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 102
Like many franchises, The Matrix received a true legacy sequel with Resurrections in 2021. Critics and audiences were both mixed on the film, and the box office failed to meet the previous heights of the series. But today it's all about what the movie does well! Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss step back into their iconic roles, and several new comers add to the long list of great characters in the series. There's new ideas abound, and plenty of hashtag positivity podcast to go around. Join the...
Mar 28, 2023•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 101
We're celebrating 100 episodes of the Hashtag Pawsitivity Podcast with the 2019 film Cats, and you can too! We are joined in the first half by Zach of the Stream It podcast so we can gain a greater understanding of the source material and the legacy of Andrew Lloyd Webber. Join us for the enlightening discussion and if you're feeling curious, pause the episode and watch the movie! Then in the second half we do what we do best: Challenge ourselves to only talk about the things we liked and what t...
Mar 21, 2023•2 hr•Ep. 100
Just 6 months after The Matrix Reloaded, The Wachowskis brought the trilogy to an end with Revolutions. This time around, critics were harsher than ever before, and audiences lost much of the enthusiasm previously held for the franchise. But today, we only want to discuss what the film does well! Zion looks appropriately apocalyptic, and beautifully practical. The core cast of Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Laurence Fishburne are at the top of their game, and the whole thing gets capped off...
Mar 15, 2023•2 hr 11 min•Ep. 99
