We Hate Movies

On this week's episode, the #SBE2016 enters Video Game Adaptation Country as the gang welcomes the titular Vinny Brusco of The Vinny Brusco Show to join in the rant against 1994's Street Fighter! What's with the severe lack of street fighting in the film? Why are Chun-Li, Balrog and E. Honda all working for a global news network? And what in the hell are they doing with Blanca's A Clockwork Orange set-up? PLUS: A certain someone could be in David Fincher movies, Marc! Street Fighter stars Jean-Claude Van Damme, Raul Julia, Ming-Na Wen, Damian Chapa, Kylie Minogue, Simon Callow, Byron Mann, Roshan Seth, Andrew Bryniarski, Grand L. Bush, Miguel A. Nuñez Jr., Wes Studi, and Peter Tuiasosopo; directed by Steven E. de Souza.Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode, the #SBE2016 rolls on with the 1991 cult classic, Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead! As the guys chat about this "We Love Movies" selection, questions come up including: What was with that deleted story arc where one of the kids killed the babysitter? Is that teenage kid really flying the Confederate flag? And what is with that Mr. Egg fella? PLUS: What if Star Wars never took off and George Lucas was forced into menial office work? It might sound... a little something... like this. Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead stars Christina Applegate, Joanna Cassidy, Josh Charles, Keith Coogan, David Duchovny, Kimmy Robertson, Danielle Harris, and John Getz; directed by Stephen Herek.Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The gang takes you into the weekend with an all-new WHM On-Screen talking about the latest example of cinematic turtle power, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows! What was the thinking behind that Krang voice casting? Take a look at that botch job they did with Casey Jones! And thank goodness Splinter finally took a bath! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows stars Megan Fox, Will Arnett, Laura Linney, Stephen Amell, Noel Fisher, Jeremy Howard, Pete Ploszek, Alan Ritchson, Tyler Perry, Brian Tee, Sheamus, Gary Anthony Williams, Tony Shaloub, and Brad Garrett; directed by Dave Green. If you want to hear more of the gang talking turtle, be sure to catch WHM Live! at the Little Theatre in Rochester, NY on Saturday, July 16th as they chat about all things TMNT, but specifically, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III! Click here for show info and tickets!Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode, the Summer Blockbuster Extravaganza hits the high seas for the boring, totally unnecessary sequel, Speed 2: Cruise Control! Why bother going ahead with this movie once Keanu dropped out? But if you are going ahead with it, why not make Sandy the hero? And how about writing a villain with a little more motivation than medical bills? PLUS: Willem Dafoe's weird, weird leeches! Speed 2: Cruise Control stars Sandra Bullock, Jason Patric, Willem Dafoe, and Temuera Morrison; directed by Jan de Bont.Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of WHM On-Screen, Andrew and Steve give their thoughts on the latest entry into the X-Men saga, X-Men: Apocalypse! Did we really need Magneto to be taking up space in this movie? That Quicksilver sequence was pretty fantastic, though. And how much did Jennifer Lawrence not want to be in the Mystique makeup?! PLUS: Andrew fantasizes about Apocalypse being one giant, delicious, grape Tootsie Roll. X-Men: Apocalypse stars James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Nicholas Hoult, Oscar Isaac, Rose Byrne, Evan Peters, Sophie Turner, Tye Sheridan, Lucas Till, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Ben Hardy, Alexandra Shipp, and Olivia Munn; directed by Bryan Singer.Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Animation Damnation the guys break down what is, without question, the absolute worst episode of the X-Men animated series, "Jubilee's Fairy Tale Theater." Originally airing November 16th, 1996, the episode showcases Jubilee's secret mutant power: telling garbage stories. After getting a group of school children trapped in a cave-in, Jubilee distracts them from their impending deaths by spinning a fantasy yarn where she's a magical elf, Wolverine is a troll, Gambit is a Robin Hood-esque creep, and Magneto leads an army of walking, talking suits of armor. All this because stupid Xavier had to go meet with the President!Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the kick-off of the 2016 Summer Blockbuster Extravaganza, the gang welcomes back friend of the show, Private Cabin's Sean Weiner, to talk about the disastrous Brett Ratner mutant murder spree, X-Men: The Last Stand! What's with the off-screen Cyclops death? Why did they insist on keeping Magneto as the lead villain? And what's with all these deleted scenes and alternate story lines? Decide what story you're telling before you start shooting! PLUS: Be on the lookout for Wolverine's superfluous third nipple! X-Men: The Last Stand stars Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Famke Janssen, Anna Paquin, Kelsey Grammer, James Marsden, Rebecca Romijn, Ellen Page, Shawn Ashmore, Ben Foster, and Vinnie Jones; directed by Brett Ratner.Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this round of WHM Mail Bag correspondence, the guys read letters about gross arcades getting raided by the DEA, creepy dates with dudes passing off dubious movie trivia as suave lines, and a certain obese action star being a total ass to kids! If you want your crazy stories read or WHM-related questions answered on the air, write in to the WHM Mail Bag: weallhatemovies@gmail.com!Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode, the gang once again shatters the Ten Year Rule to talk about the totally unnecessary sequel, Kindergarten Cop 2! What's with this weirdo janitor/technology teacher, Hal? Why wouldn't the F.B.I. just get a search warrant and check the school after hours for this flash drive? And what's with all the Twix product placement? PLUS: Prop comic, Gallagher, could audition for lots of different films. His range is endless if you really think about it. Kindergarten Cop 2 stars the great Dolph Lundgren, Darla Taylor, Aleks Paunovic, Sarah Strange, and Bill Bellamy; directed by Don Michael Paul.Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of WHM On-Screen the guys finally get around to sharing their thoughts about the latest entry into the MCU, Captain America: Civil War! Topics discussed include the fact that the film is just, "The Avengers without all that Thor magic," Black Panther is a bad-ass, awesome character, it was a good move letting Elizabeth Olsen tone down that accent, what it would sound like if Ray Liotta wound up playing Uncle Ben, and of course, whether or not Vision has some sort of genitalia! Captain America: Civil War stars Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, Don Cheadle, Jeremy Renner, Chadwick Boseman, Paul Bettany, Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Rudd, Emily VanCamp, Tom Holland, Daniel Brül, William Hurt, Marisa Tomei, and Frank Grillo; directed by Joe & Anthony Russo.Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this very special 250th episode of We Hate Movies, the gang celebrates by finally talking about the ridiculous sequel, Highlander II: The Quickening! What's with the entire retcon of all we learned in the first film? Did we really need all that alley sex? And how is Connery doing all that magic at the end? PLUS: Sean Connery versus James Doohan leads to a Connery-produced reality show that no one would ever watch. Highlander II: The Quickening stars Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery, Virginia Madsen, Michael Ironside, Allan Rich, and John C. McGinley; directed by Russell Mulachy. After 250 episodes, what's your favorite WHM moment? Write into the Mail Bag - weallhatemovies@gmail.com - and let us know!Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode, the gang welcomes back comedian and long time friend of the show, Justin J. Case, as they try to wrap their heads around the complete and total satirical misfire that is, American Dreamz! Why try to lampoon so many institutions at once? Who ever truly cared about Hugh Grant? And are we really trying to create sympathy for George W. Bush? PLUS: The guys create a new band called "Corn" and hope that Jonathan Davis doesn't sue. American Dreamz stars Dennis Quaid, Hugh Grant, Mandy Moore, Willem Dafoe, Chris Klein, Jennifer Coolidge, Sam Golzari, Marcia Gay Harden, and Seth Meyers, for some reason; directed by Paul Weitz.Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recorded December 12th,2015This week on the show, the gang is LIVE from the D.C. Improv tochat about the ridiculous blockbuster flub, Waterworld!Why did they make this "hero" so deplorable? How could someone notbe able to swim in a place called Waterworld? And whydidn't these pirates just trace the map off the little girl's back?PLUS: A dramatic reading from the Waterworldnovelization!Waterworld stars Kevin Costner, Jeanne Tripplehorn, TinaMajorino, Michael Jeter, and the late, great, Dennis Hopper;directed by Kevin (not Costner) Reynolds.Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of WHM Mail Bag, the guys welcome friend and special guest, Justin J. Case, to read letters about a guy who was almost beaten by video game hustlers, a person who wet themselves due to excessive Dr. Pepper intake and a real love of Tekken 3, a (former?) listener who was upset by our Batman v Superman Colon Dawn of Justice episode, and much more! Do you want your crazy stories told or questions answered on the air? Then write in to the Mail Bag: weallhatemovies@gmail.com!Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode, the gang scrapes the bottom of the barrel with the 2006 fart-a-thon, Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector! How many diarrhea scenes do we need? What's with all the talk about having sex with mannequins? And is Larry as a grownup worse than Larry as a man baby? PLUS: Larry the Cable Guy--disrespectful Hooters customer. Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector stars Dan Whitney, David Koechner, Tony Hale, Tom Wilson, Megyn Price, Joanna Cassidy, and Bruce Bruce; directed by Trent Cooper.Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Animation Damnation the gang talks about the insane toy commercial cartoon, Centurions! The episode in question, "Day of the Animals," raises concerns such as why cybernetic animals in the first place? Did they actually invent wi-fi enabled mind control? And what's with Ace McCloud, professional scum bag? PLUS: Successful Stan Lee endlessly taunting a troubled Jack Kirby.Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode, the gang gets around to a long-promised discussion on the ridiculous Nintendo-commercial film, The Wizard! How did anyone find Fred Savage characters appealing in the 80s? What's with all the video game street gambling? And just how cool is Lucas? PLUS: John Goodman vs. Beau Bridges: Dawn of Street Brawlin'! The Wizard stars Fred Savage, Luke Edwards, Jenny Lewis, Christian Slater, Beau Bridges, Will Seltzer, and Sam McMurray; directed by Todd Holland.Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the show, the guys tackle one of the creepiest rom-coms Hollywood ever created -- it's My Best Friend's Wedding! How in the world are we supposed to get behind a protagonist like Jules? Is Dermot Mulroney's character a secret murderer? And is that a Paul Giamatti sighting? PLUS: Several references to the classic film Donkey Punch! My Best Friend's Wedding stars Julia Roberts, Dermot Mulroney, Cameron Diaz, Rupert Everett, Philip Bosco, M. Emmet Walsh, Rachel Griffiths, Christopher Masterson, and the great Paul Giamatti; directed by P.J. Hogan.Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode, the gang finally wraps up the 2016 Listener Request Month with the sad sack, totally unwanted, fantasy nightmare, Dungeons & Dragons! How much could that castle have cost that Jeremy Irons absolutely needed to do this movie? Is Marlon Wayans' character a time traveler from 1998? And what's with all the ear sucking? PLUS: Can you play D&D as William Petersen's character from Manhunter? Dungeons & Dragons stars Jeremy Irons, Bruce Payne, Justin Whalin, Marlon Wayans, Thora Birch, and Richard O'Brien; directed by Courtney Solomon.Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Animation Damnation the gang tackles the pilot episode of the oddly crass, Canadian cartoon, The Raccoons! The episode in question, "Surprise Attack!", originally aired sometime in the great year 1985. Why do we have to see more female animals drawn with human breasts? What's with all the World War II imagery? And where was that sweet raccoon condo we were promised?! PLUS: Steve is attacked by a live raccoon! Well, he was--11 years ago.Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.