About this episode

This episode explores the passion for bad movies with guests Alison Lang and Jess Sweetman.

Film programmer Alison Lang and film writer Jess Sweetman came to talk with me about something they both feel really passionate about - their love of bad movies. This episode is a look at why film lovers relish watching movies that are overlooked, mocked, and discarded. We talked about being contrarians, what makes a bad movie entertaining, their niche favorites, and more! Show Notes: Jess’ Substack Jess’ other Substack Intermission Jess’ Kevin Smith Piece Movies Men Ruined For Me Instagram Alison’s Instagram Alien vs Predator (2004) John Waters Doris Wishman Claudio Fragasso Cry-Baby (1990) Beach Blanket Bingo (1965) A Night to Dismember (1983) Ed Wood Blank Check Podcast Twin Peaks: The Return Troll 2 (1990) Wings Hauser Tommy Wiseau Neil Breen In the Cold of the Night (1990) Santa Clause (1985) Fritz the Cat (1972) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze (1991) Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 (2000) Ernest Scared Stupid (1991) Eyesore Cinema Kate’s Addiction (1999) Showgirls (1995) Christopher Nolan Megalopolis (2024) The Brutalist (2024) Brady Corbet Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) Thirteen (2003) Mysterious Skin (2004) Funny Games (2007) Ingmar Bergman…

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