It's time to get those classified ad's out and start stalking in a non-scary 1980's way because Zach and Amanda are discussing Desperately Seeking Susan. Rosanna Arquette and Madonna star in this genre confused/blended Rom-Com set in 1980's NYC

Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997)

11 days ago 1h 5m

Does anyone need to make a call? Because I've got a phone. This week, Amanda and Zach discuss the 1997 best friend comedy, Romy and Michele's High School Reunion. This movie is brimming with style and moxie, and works way better than it probabl

Fried Green Tomatoes (1991) (Episode 200!!!!)

19 days ago 1h 35m

Towanda!! On this very special episode, we celebrate our 200th episode of the Don't Be Crazy movie podcast and discuss Fried Green Tomatoes. Special guest Jacqueline Abelson joins Zach and Amanda to break down the ambiguity in the movie and dis

Dirty Dancing (1987)

28 days ago 1h 8m

I carried a watermelon. Our newest episode is available now. Join Amanda and Zach as they discuss sexy teens dancing in the Catskills during those magical 1960's summer nights found only in the blockbuster mega-hit film, Dirty Dancing. A timele

No Country For Old Men (2007)

Mar 22nd, 2024 1h 24m

"What's the most you've lost on a coin toss?" Our newest episode is available now. Join Amanda and Zach as special guest David Dassau joins the show to discuss the Coen Brothers genre bending film, No Country For Old Men. Greed, violence, and J

10 Things I Hate About You (1999)

Mar 12th, 2024 1h 13m

Schools in session as we are back with anbother fun episode. Zach and Amanda discuss the 1999 high school rom-com 10 Things I Hate About You. How does this movie hold up after all these years?Take a listen and don’t forget to like us on Facebo

Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)

Feb 14th, 2024 48m 24s

All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz, and I'm fine. On this episode, Amanda and Zach discuss the raunchy coming of age High School comedy Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Is this movie unoversally loved by all, or was it a product of it's

Lady Bird (2017)

Jan 24th, 2024 1h 4m

Amanda and Zach tackle the wonderful coming of age story, Lady Bird, directed by Greta Gerwig. A melancholic period piece about family, love, acceptance, and finding your place. This movie isn't all sunshine and rainbows, though. Do you agree t

Eraserhead (1977)

Jan 10th, 2024 59m 29s

We kick off 2024 with fresh starts and firsts, so for this month we will be focusing on director's first big budget films. On this episode we are discussing the oddity of David Lynch with Eraserhead. Dark, scary, funny, truth. So many adjective

Krampus (2015)

Dec 22nd, 2023 1h 8m

Have you been admirable or impish? Happy Holidays, everyone. Check out our final Holiday episode as Zach and Amanda discuss the 2015 horror-comedy Krampus. This may not be everyone's cup of cocoa, but it definitely has an audience. So how do we

A Christmas Story (1983)

Dec 18th, 2023 1h 13m

"You'll shoot your eye out!" We continue spreading our Holiday cheer by discussing 1983's beloved and repeated classic, A Christmas Story. Andy Parker joins Zach and Amanda to discuss all the nostalgia, or hatred, that comes from this movie. Th

Jingle All the Way (1996) Part Deux

Dec 9th, 2023 1h 23m

Put that cookie down! On this fun and festive holiday episode, we get some help from Matt Braunsdorf and Jon Edmonds to help discuss Jingle All the Way (1996). Capitalism at its finest, who can resist the comedic styling of both Sinbad AND Arno

Sunset Boulevard (1950)

Nov 30th, 2023 1h 12m

"I am big; it's the pictures that got small." Rounding out Noir November, Amanda and Zach break down the 1950 Billy Wilder masterpiece Sunset Boulevard. A sattire that serves as a cautionary tale to Hollywood, this movie has a 98% on Rotten Tom

Body of Evidence (1992)

Nov 18th, 2023 1h 43m

Erotic thriller, noir, revenge fantasy, load of crap. Many adjectives can be used to describe Body of Evidence (1992) so I enlist the help of Amanda Jane Stern and Peter Stray of the Old Habits: The Rise of Hans podcast to help figure it all ou

Medicine Man: The Stan Brock Story (2023) (Interview with Dir. Paul Michael Angell and RAM’s Poppy Green)

Nov 8th, 2023 2h 1m

This is the story of one man's mission to heal a nation. In this special episode, we enlist the help of Amanda, Eric, and Thom to help discuss the remarkable 2023 documentary about an even more remarkable person in Medicine Man: The Stan Brock

The Exorcist (1973)

Oct 29th, 2023 1h 27m

In our final Spooktober episode, we dive deep into the horror classic The Exorcist. This is the second try at reviewing this movie because Zach really wasn't a fan on first watch. So with the help of Stephen A. Wood of The Horror Squad Podcast,

V/H/S 85 (2023)

Oct 19th, 2023 1h 38m

We continue our exploration of Spooktober by focusing on the latest installment of the found footage series with V/H/S 85. Stephen A. Wood, Amanda Jane Stern, and David Dassau join the show to discuss their favorite segments and why found foota

Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986)

Oct 13th, 2023 1h 9m

Spooktober season is upon us and it is Friday the 13th! Join us on this episode as David Dassau helps discuss Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives, from 1986. Who are some of our favorite slashers and why is this one of the best in the franchis

No One Will Save You (2023)

Oct 7th, 2023 1h 26m

Spooktober season is upon us! Join us on this episode as David Dassau joins Amanda Jane Stern and Zach to discuss the new Hulu scifi thriller No One Will Save You. A film deovid of most dialogue, this home invasion film gets real twisty real qu

Ghost (1990)

Oct 2nd, 2023 1h 6m

The final film during this Crazy for Swayze September is beloved by many, but misunderstood by most. Amanda and Zach discuss Ghost, from 1990. Love story, horror film, drama....what is this movie exactly? And why is a sex scene so important to

Road House (1989)

Sep 25th, 2023 1h 4m

We continue our Crazy for Swayze September with the absurd 1989 action film Road House. A misunderstood movie that follows famous bouncer, Dalton, as he cleans up a troubled Missouri bar. Amanda Jane Stern joins the show to help explain why she

Point Break (1991)

Sep 13th, 2023 1h 11m

"Back off, Warchild. Seriously." On this wonderful episode, Amanda Jane Stern and Thom Lockhart join the show to discuss the surfing heist film Point Break. Kathryn Bigelow genre bends a stereotypical cheesy action flick in to something much, m

Wild Things (1998)

Aug 28th, 2023 1h 10m

"People aren't always what they appear to be. Don't forget that." Amanda Jane Stern joins the show to discuss the 1998 erotic thriller Wild Things. This movie is filled with deceit, sex, corruption, and Kevin Bacon. Is this movie a lot smarter

Jennifer’s Body (2009)

Jul 21st, 2023 1h 14m

Join us as we dissect the 2009 horror/comedy Jennifer's Body, starring Megan Fox and Amanda Seyfried. Special guests Amy Camp and Amanda Jane Stern join the show to shed light on the successes and failures from this movie. Was this movie ahead

Beetlejuice (1988)

Jul 2nd, 2023 1h 8m

Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beet....Oops! Almost said it thrice! On this week's episode, Thom and Eric from the Top 5 Podcast join the show to discuss Tim Burton's 1988 horror/comedy/family movie? Beetlejuice. This movie is beloved by many, espec