Big Trouble In Little Podcast

This week we're wrapping up Post-Apocalypse Month with The Omega Man, one of the most overlooked science fiction films of the 1970s.We discuss:Why Charlton Heston is perfect as Robert NevilleThe movie's relationship to Richard Matheson's I Am LegendHow it compares to the Will Smith adaptationThe memorable soundtrack and atmosphereThe infected cult and their philosophyThe ending and its religious symbolismWhether this movie deserves more recognition todayWe also rank every movie from the month and reveal our overall Season 4 rankings.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on Big Trouble and Little Podcast, we revisit the 1997 comic book movie Spawn.Known for its dark tone, wild CGI, and extremely 90s energy, Spawn has become a cult curiosity in superhero movie history. We break down the movie, discuss the strange creative decisions behind it, and debate whether nostalgia makes it more enjoyable than it should be.After the discussion, we rank all the comic book movies we watched this month and reveal the final results.Topics include:• Todd McFarlane and the Spawn comics• John Leguizamo’s Clown performance• Why the movie’s plot barely makes sense• The infamous CGI devil• Our final ranking of Superman, Hellboy, Constantine, and SpawnNew episodes every week covering movies, gaming, and nerd culture.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on Big Trouble and Little Podcast, the crew reviews Hellboy (2004) directed by Guillermo del Toro and starring Ron Perlman as the iconic comic book hero.We break down why Hellboy still holds up today, from the practical effects and monster design to Ron Perlman’s perfect performance as Hellboy. We also talk about the film’s biggest weakness—the villain—and how the movie still works despite it. The discussion dives into the supporting cast including John Hurt, Doug Jones, and Jeffrey Tambor, along with del Toro’s signature visual style and the dark fantasy tone that makes the movie stand out among early 2000s comic book films.After the review, the conversation goes everywhere: Hellboy sequels, Superman (1978), Disney movies, My Dinner with Andre, Fallout 4, Happy Gilmore 2, Gundam, Resident Evil, and more.If you enjoy movie reviews, comic book discussions, gaming talk, and off-the-rails podcast conversations, you’re in the right place.New episodes of Big Trouble and Little Podcast every week.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Adam Sandler Month concludes with Uncut Gems — a chaotic, stressful crime drama that might be Sandler’s greatest performance.We discuss:Why the movie feels like a panic attackThe gambling addiction spiralWhy you root for Howard even though he’s awfulThat brutal endingAnd our final rankings of the monthNext week: Constantine kicks off Cape Sh!t Month.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Adam Sandler Month continues with Netflix’s Spaceman (2024) — a melancholy sci-fi relationship story that caught us off guard. We debate whether the movie sabotages its own Earth storyline early, unpack the Czech/Soviet-futurism aesthetic, rate Sandler’s performance, and argue the big question: is Hanush real?Then it’s catch-up time: Ace Combat addictions, Falling Skies chaos, Starfield updates, trading card collecting pain, and a depressing movie marathon featuring The Road and Interstellar emotional damage.Next week: The Waterboy.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Big Trouble in Little Podcast wraps up its Twilight Zone month by stepping into darker, stranger territory with Rod Serling’s Night Gallery. This week, the crew breaks down “They’re Tearing Down Tim Riley’s Bar”, a melancholic tale of burnout, memory, and midlife crisis, and “Pickman’s Model”, a full-blown H.P. Lovecraft–inspired horror story that delivers real monsters and eerie atmosphere.We debate whether Tim Riley’s Bar truly earns its ending, dive into the Lovecraftian themes behind Pickman’s Model, laugh at Night Gallery’s bizarre mini-segments, and lock in our final rankings for the entire anthology month. To cap it all off, we reveal next month’s theme: Adam Sandler movies, kicking things off with Pixels.If you love classic sci-fi, vintage horror, anthology television, Twilight Zone discussions, Night Gallery analysis, or podcast rankings, this episode is for you.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy