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Doom Generation

The Dames of Doomdoomgenerationpod.com
Best friends who share one brain cell get inebriated each week and discuss the movies that made them the Dames of Doom.

Episodes

Cruel Intentions (1999): "Oh God, he wants to jam it up her peehole!"

In a world of money and unlimited privilege, we meet vicious step-siblings Kathryn Merteuil (Sarah Michelle Gellar) and Sebastian Valmont (Ryan Phillippe) who exist on a steady diet of sexual tensions, journaling, and cocaine. Before the start of a new year at Manchester Prep, they hatch a series of plots to feed their egos and leave the school as legends. Caught in their wake of destruction is naive young Cecile Caldwell (Selma Blair), her crush music teacher Ronald (Sean Patrick Thomas), close...

Sep 28, 20242 hr 34 minSeason 1Ep. 172

Bound (1996): "Why does your apartment smell like period?"

In a possibly mob owned building in Chicago, Corky (Gina Gershon) fresh off of a prison stint, gets a job as a maintenance worker. It's in the elevator she sets eyes on Violet (Jennifer Tilly), scheming girlfriend of mobster, Ceasar (Joe Pantoliano). Things get damp when Violet loses an earring down the sink drain and calls Corky over to use her strong hands to retrieve it and while she's at it, use her strong hands to the brink of orgasm. Wanting out of the life, Violet immediately invo...

Sep 21, 20241 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 171

2 Days in the Valley (1996): "It looks like he's giving birth to himself."

Up in the hills, hitmen Lee (James Spader) and Dosmo (Danny Aiello) are listening to Olympic skiier Becky Foxx (Teri Hatcher) have a nightmare. When they pull up in their Buick and murder ex-husband Roy (Peter Horton) in her bed, the real nightmare begins. But was he killed over his contact with Lee's lover Helga Svelgen (Charlize Theron) or for his life insurance? Vice cops Strayer (Jeff Daniels) and Taylor (Eric Stoltz) stumble upon a convoluted scheme involving a sexual art dealer (Greg C...

Sep 14, 20241 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 170

Wild Things (1998): "Where'd you get those shoes, Whores 4 Less?"

There's a scandal in Blue Bay when beloved guidance counselor, Sam Lombardo (Matt Dillon) is accused of raping rich high school student, Kelly Van Ryan (Denise Richards). He's shunned by the community when detectives Duquette and Perez (Kevin Bacon, Daphne Rubin-Vega) interview swamp rat, Suzie Toller (Neve Campbell) and she seemingly supports Kelly's story. With no one in his corner, Sam hires strip mall lawyer, Ken Bowden (Bill Murray) to defend him when it all goes to trial. After...

Sep 07, 20241 hr 24 minSeason 1Ep. 169

The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990): "Booty time, booty time, across the USA!"

Rock and roll detective, Ford Fairlane (Andrew Dice Clay) gets wrapped up in a music industry conspiracy when Bobby Black (Vince Neil) dies onstage under mysterious circumstances. Soon, everyone from old pal Johnny Crunch (Gilbert Gottfried), to rich degenerate Connie Sutton (Priscilla Presley) is on the hunt for groupie, Zuzu Petals (Maddie Corman). With the help of long suffering assistant, Jazz (Lauren Holly), Ford works behind the back of Lt. Anus (Ed O'Neill) while avoiding assassin Smi...

Aug 31, 20242 hr 34 minSeason 1Ep. 168

This Week in Doom: Ep. 7

This week the whole Doom crew ventured out to Los Angeles to experience the Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Afterlife Experience. Tessa binged all of the Interview with the Vampire series. Nicole finally started Severance and is still plugging along with Time Bandits. We talk about several upcoming shows and the surprise release of Stream, which we had heard nothing about. Support this podcast at patreon.com/doomgeneration

Aug 28, 202429 min

Top Gun (1986): "You can be my wingman anytime."

The United States Navy established an elite school for the top 1% of pilots and when the top pilot turns in his wings, Maverick (Tom Cruise) and his REO Goose (Anthony Edwards) slide into his spot for a chance at calling themselves the best. There's some stiff competition in Flight Town USA, mostly Slider (Rick Rossovich) flying ice cold, no mistakes with Ice Man (Val Kilmer) who finds Man alluring but dangerous. This flight school is not only run by Navy staff instructors Jester (Michael Ir...

Aug 24, 20241 hr 25 minSeason 1Ep. 167

This Week in Doom: Ep. 6

This week we left the house and went to the movies to see Alien: Romulus and we give you our spoiler-free review. Nicole gets sucked into Sunny on Apple TV and Tessa can't look away from Forbidden Love on TLC. Nicole sacrifices her valuable time to find out whether the new Night Court and Frasier are worth a watch. We discuss the newly revealed details about foul play in the death of Matthew Perry and more! Support this podcast at patreon.com/doomgeneration

Aug 21, 202432 min

Young Guns (1988): "We regulate any stealing of his property, and we're damn good too."

Distinguished British, John Tunstall (Terence Stamp) has come to the western frontier for his piece of the cattle pie. Employed at his ranch are a group of filthy, sexy, downtrodden "boys" - Doc (Kiefer Sutherland), Dick (Charlie Sheen), Charley (Casey Siemaszko), Chavez (Lou Diamond Phillips) and Dirty Steve (Dermot Mulroney). Tunstall brings Billy the Kid (Emilio Estevez) home right around the time rival cattlemen, Murphy (Jack Palance) decides to make his move and take over the land...

Aug 17, 20241 hr 29 minSeason 1Ep. 166

This Week in Doom: Ep. 5

We bring you the news that's new to us! We talk about the new TRON with a soundtrack by NIN, David Lynch no longer directing in-person, Tessa binged the entire series of Them, Nicole finished The Decameron and caught the latest episode of Time Bandits. We also discuss Nicole's thoughts about Love Lies Bleeding and Knox Goes Away. Support this podcast at patreon.com/doomgeneration Call or text suggestions for new stuff at 702-720-DOOM (3666)

Aug 14, 202431 min

Twister (1996): "You can't explain it, you can't predict it!"

Storm chaser, Bill Harding (Bill Paxton) is trying to start over with a new job and new fiancée, Dr. Melissa (Jami Gertz), but first he needs the final signature. He has to go back into tornado alley to get his ex, Dr. Jo (Helen Hunt) to sign, but gets caught up with the gang (Philip Seymour Hoffman, Alan Ruck, Sean Whalen, Todd Field, Joey Slotnick, Wendle Josepher, Jeremy Davies) when Jo informs him their invention, Dorothy is ready to fly. What she doesn't mention is that rival team, led ...

Aug 10, 20242 hr 39 minSeason 1Ep. 165

This Week in Doom: Ep. 4

This week we talk about The Outsider from 2020, The new Netflix series The Decameron, House of Dragons S2E7 spoilers (and calling Aemond Aegon the whole time), and the new Time Bandits series on Apple TV. Tessa catches up with Axel F and tries to watch some new movies. We also talk about the newest allegations against Neil Gaiman and Frances Ford Coppola and more! Support this podcast at patreon.com/doomgeneration Call or text 702-720-DOOM (3666) to recommend something!

Aug 07, 202433 min

Airheads (1994): "Trick question, Lemmy IS God!"

The Lone Rangers, Chazz (Brendan Fraser), Rex (Steve Buscemi) and Pip (Adam Sandler) are trying to break into the music industry. Record exec, Jimmie Wing (Judd Nelson) isn't interested and local rock station, KPPX, won't play their demo. They do the only logical thing; arm themselves with squirt guns, take hostages (David Arquette, Reg E. Cathey, Nina Siemaszko) and take over Ian the Shark's (Joe Mantegna) show. A crowd gathers outside to party while they scramble to get the only su...

Aug 03, 20242 hr 35 minSeason 1Ep. 164

This Week In Doom - Ep. 3

This week we get into our thoughts on Abigail, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, and the latest season of Shoresy. We also get into some gossip about what happened to The Facts of Life reunion and a listener gives us the lowdown on Christian Slater. Support this podcast at patreon.com/doomgeneration Call or text 702-720-DOOM (3666) to suggest new content!

Jul 31, 202432 min

The Chipmunk Adventure (1987): "ALVIIIIIIIIIIIN!"

We're taking a wild ride this time Doomers! Our version of the Chipmunks along with the Chipettes take a bet with a ridiculously wealthy, vaguely incestuous sibling couple, Klaus & Claudia (and Sophie) as to who would win in a hot air balloon race around the world. Of course this is just a cover for smuggling millions in diamonds. Will our heroes figure out the dastardly plan before Dave makes it back from his European trip? Call Ms. Miller to sit with your kids, we're taking off on ...

Jul 27, 20241 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 163

This Week in Doom - Ep. 2

This week we say goodbye to legends, Shannen Doherty and Bob Newhart. We watched new TV shows: My Lady Jane, Dead Boy Detectives, and Scavengers Reign. We talk about the latest trailer for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. We discuss a reboot of Melrose Place and a possible sequel to St. Elmo's Fire. All this and more, this week in DOOM! Have a suggestion for next week? Call or text us at 702-720-DOOM (3666) Support this podcast at patreon.com/doomgeneration

Jul 24, 202431 min

Mystery Men (1999): "I would forevermore be HE WHO DEALT IT!!"

Champion City is a bustling metropolis with it's very own patron super hero, Captain Amazing (Greg Kinnear), who is so successful he's managed to nearly put himself out of a job. He plots to have his greatest nemesis, Casanova Frankenstein (Geoffrey Rush) released, but doesn't count on the Villains coalescing their efforts to take over. Enter...the other guys: The Shoveler (William H. Macy), Mr. Furious (Ben Stiller) and the Blue Raja (Hank Azaria). They swoop in to save the day with...

Jul 20, 20242 hr 46 minSeason 1Ep. 162

This Week in Doom - Ep. 1

We talk Furiosa, My Lady Jane, Renegade Nell, new Tears for Fears music, the new novel Haus of Furies, and more! Support this podcast at patreon.com/doomgeneration

Jul 17, 202432 min

My Girl (1991): "He can't see without his glasses!"

In 1972, 11 1/2 yr old Vada Sultenfuss (Anna Chlumsky) is living with her widowed, mortician father, Harry (Dan Aykroyd) in the local funeral home. Between the endless parade of bodies and her only maternal figure, Gramoo (Ann Nelson) deteriorating, Vada has become a hypochondriac with weird ideas about life and death. Lucky for her, she's got loyal pal Thomas J (Macauley Caulkin) who stands by her when the other girls won't. Through her crush on teacher, Mr Bixler (Griffin Dunne), and e...

Jul 13, 20241 hr 25 minSeason 1Ep. 161

Flight of the Navigator (1986): "See you later, navigator!"

July 4th 1978, the Freemans (Cliff DeYoung, Veronica Cartwright) are preparing for fireworks and send oldest son, David (Joey Cramer) out to meet his little brother, Jeff (Albie Whitaker), when he goes missing. David reappears 8 years later having not aged a day since he left and at the same time a mysterious craft is located in downed power lines nearby. He doesn't quite believe until he sees "little" brother Jeff (Matt Adler), who is now older than him. Dr. Faraday (Howard Hessem...

Jul 04, 20241 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 160

Wet Hot American Summer (2001): "I'm gonna go hump the fridge."

It's the last day and the staff of Camp Firewood has seen their fair share of break-ups, make-ups, and hook-ups and it all comes to a head tonight at the talent show. Will Victor (Ken Marino) escape Neil (Joe Lo Truglio) and make it back in time to rail Abby (Marisa Ryan)? Will Katie (Marguerite Moreau) ditch Andy (Paul Rudd) for Coop (Michael Showalter)? Will Gene (Chris Meloni) stop picking on Gary (A.D. Miles)? Will McKinley (Michael Ian Black) get that smelly kid to shower? Will Gail (Mo...

Jun 29, 20241 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 159

The Mummy (1999): "You came back from the desert with a new friend, didn't you Beni?"

Long ago in Thebes, the keeper of the dead Imhotep (Arnold Vosloo) decides to risk it all with the Pharaoh's main squeeze Anck Su Namun (Patricia Velasquez). They are foiled of course and Imhotep is entombed alive under the curse of the Hom-Dai never to be released. After 3,000 years Jonathan Carnahan (John Hannah) brings a mysterious key to his librarian sister Evelyn (Rachel Weisz) who finds a map to the city of Hamunaptra inside. With the reluctant help of rough and ready boots, Rick O&#3...

Jun 22, 20242 hr 39 minSeason 1Ep. 158

The People Under The Stairs (1991): "Yeah, and maybe the President will make me Secretary of Pussy"

They say you never know what's going on behind closed doors, Fool (Brandon Quintin Adams) and his sister Ruby (Kelly Jo Minter) have a deathly ill mother and an eviction notice to deal with complicated by a lack of funds. Ruby's boyfriend Leroy (Ving Rhames) has a plan though. He's heard of a fortune hiding inside the house of their mysterious landlords. After scoping out the house, accomplice Spenser (Jeremy Roberts) disappears, prompting Leroy and Fool to follow into the booby trap...

Jun 15, 20241 hr 24 minSeason 1Ep. 157

A League of Their Own (1992): "Lay off the high ones! Mule! Nag!"

When WWII threatens to shut down baseball, candy man Walter Harvey (Garry Marshall) bankrolls an all girls pro baseball league. He enlists Ira Lowenstein (David Strathairn) to run it and he sends scout, Ernie Capadino (Jon Lovitz) around the country to sign up ball playing dollies. Sisters, Dottie and Kit (Geena Davis, Lori Petty) team up with the Rockford Peaches (Madonna, Rosie O'Donnell, Megan Cavanagh, Tracy Reiner, Bitty Schram, Ann Cusack, Anne Ramsey, Freddie Simpson, Renee Coleman, e...

Jun 08, 20241 hr 28 minSeason 1Ep. 156

Grease 2 (1982): "Yeah, I'm free everyday, it's in the Constitution...hehe."

We gotta go back, back, back to school AGAIN! Sandy's cousin, Michael (Maxwell Caufield) has come back to Rydell High under the watchful eye of Frenchy (Didi Conn). Trying to fit in with the T Birds (Adrian Zmed, Christopher McDonald, Peter Frechette, Leif Green) he realizes he needs a motorcycle in order to be the Cool Rider that head Pink Lady, Stephanie (Michelle Pfeiffer) needs. The rest of the Ladies (Lorna Luft, Alison Price, Maureen Teefy) question Stephanie's loyalty to the gang ...

Jun 01, 20242 hr 30 minSeason 1Ep. 155

The Birdcage (1996): "Put the goddamn pinky DOWN!"

Ah young love! Very, very young love - Val (Dan Futterman) and Barbara (Calista Flockhart) want to get married but, they've got some problems (aside from their ages). Barbara's father (Gene Hackman) is Sen. Keeley, the co-founder of the Coalition for Moral Order and Val's father (Robin Williams), Armand is a gay nightclub owner. When a scandal breaks along with the nuptial news, Mrs Keeley (Diane Wiest) suggests a wedding could distract the masses. Val returns home to construct a dec...

May 25, 20241 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 154

Overboard (1987): "You know what your problem is?"

While tooting around on their yacht, the Staytons, Grant (Edward Herrmann) and Joanna (Goldie Hawn) pull into a small coastal town for repairs. After abusing local handyman, Dean Proffitt (Kurt Russell) and peeling out of the bay, Joanna falls off the yacht and is found with amnesia. When her own husband leaves her behind, Dean steps in to exact revenge. He does what any of us would do, takes her his hovel, convinces her she's his wife "Annie" and that she's the mother to not 3...

May 18, 20242 hr 39 minSeason 1Ep. 153

Sixteen Candles (1984): "They f*cking forgot my birthday."

Today, Samantha Baker (Molly Ringwald) wakes up chronologically 16 but, as she complains to bestie Randy (Liane Curtis), still hopelessly, physically 15. At school she's hounded by horny freshman, Farmer Ted (Anthony Michael Hall) while she pines away for senior dreamboat, Jake Ryan (Michael Schoeffling) with the perfect girlfriend (Haviland Morris). At home, she has to put up with handsy, meddling grandparents who've brought along a foreign exchange student, Long Duk Dong (Gedde Watanab...

May 11, 20241 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 152

¡Three Amigos! (1986): "Oh yes, you have a plethora."

Silent film actors, Lucky Day (Steve Martin), Ned Nederlander (Martin Short) and Dusty Bottoms (Chevy Chase) find themselves out on their collective asses when their studio boss, Harry Flugelman (Joe Mantegna) decides he's had it with them. Fortunately for them small town gal, Carmen (Patrice Martinez) is dumb enough to think a movie was the real deal. She sends word that her small town of Santa Poco needs them to go against the infamous El Guapo (Alfonso Arau) and his gang of banditos led b...

May 04, 202455 minSeason 1Ep. 151

Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (1971): "You lose! Good day sir!"

Poor Charlie Bucket (Peter Ostrum) doesn't have much more than his dreams when a mysterious candy man, Willy Wonka (Gene Wilder) sends five golden tickets out all over the world. The finders of these tickets win a tour of the famous factory where nobody ever goes in and nobody ever comes out. Augustus (Michael Bollner), Violet (Denise Nickerson), Veruca (Julie Dawn Cole) and Mike Teevee (Paris Themmen) and their parent meet up with lucky last minute winner Charlie and his dubious Grandpa Joe...

Apr 27, 20242 hr 35 minSeason 1Ep. 150