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Episode 278
When it comes to the greatest Vietnam war movie of all time, two films come to mind: Francis Ford Coppola's "Apocalypse Now" and Stanley Kubrick's "F…
4 years ago
Jumanji (1995)
Episode 277
Robin Williams has a patchy history on "Shat The Movies." He shined in "Good Will Hunting" (don't tell Gene) and flopped in "Hook." Will "Jumanji" be…
4 years ago
Blade
Episode 276
"Blade" left a mark on every '90s teen—the music, the fashion, the detailed breakdown of the vampire economy—but many forget it also kicked off Marve…
4 years, 1 month ago
Silverado
Episode 275
What would happen if a random group of Hollywood actors at an '80s cocktail party decided to make a Western? We found out with listener Jim Batten's …
4 years, 1 month ago
Three O'Clock High
Episode 274
Just when we thought we'd covered every '80s high school movie, listener Jen treated her husband and us to "Three O'Clock High," a sleeper comedy wit…
4 years, 1 month ago
Ladyhawke (1985)
Episode 273
People are always complaining that Hollywood's run out of ideas: Everything's a remake or a sequel or a comic book movie. But in 1985, things were wi…
4 years, 1 month ago
Taps (1981)
Episode 272
If you thought our "Red Dawn" episode was unpredictable and juvenile, buckle up for "Taps." This military-versus-civilians, young-against-old, leader…
4 years, 2 months ago
The Last of the Mohicans (1992)
Episode 271
If you hate Gene, you'll love our "The Last of the Mohicans" episode. Ash is at the helm, with Dick Ebert and guest host Kevin R. Brackett (Reel Spoi…
4 years, 2 months ago
Jacob's Ladder (1990)
Episode 270
"Shat The Movies" fans are horror fans, so we jumped at the chance to do a scary movie outside October. When longtime listener Carmelita commissioned…
4 years, 2 months ago
Friday (1995)
Episode 269
"Friday" wasn't the easiest episode to record, but it's one of our new favorites. After Big D recovered from his Strawberry Festival-induced hospital…
4 years, 2 months ago