Following on from our previous bonus episode (our top 3 best actors) becoming the most listened to podcast episode of all time, we return to talk about our favourite "Best Actress" winners at the Oscars! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f

This is Spinal Tap

Jun 26th, 2022 1h 18m

The film that defined a genre and style, and has become synonymous with the term "Rockumentary", Rob Reiner's infinitely influential 1984 film practically wrote the book on spoof musicals and crossed over into pop culture in a way that arguably

The Departed

May 30th, 2022 1h 18m

Now available on Netflix, we decided it was a good time to revisit Scorsese's 2006 crime thriller The Departed. With its star-studded cast and over-the-top performances it scooped four oscars including Best Picture and Best Director - but how d

The Sh*tshow - MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS

May 17th, 2022 1h 20m

The Sh*tshow returns with an absolute smorgasbord of sh*t in the form of 1995's MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS. Ivan Ooze has been released from his egg tomb and vows to destroy/enslave the planet. Only the Power Rangers can stop him. We discuss

Oldboy (2003)

May 2nd, 2022 1h 37m

On this week's episode we dive into Park Chan-wook's highly influential psychological action-thriller from 2003. We also enjoy the return of award-winning gameshow I'm Smarticus. Share, subscribe and GET IN TOUCH at [email protected] H

Bonus

BONUS - Our Top 3 Best Actor Winners

Apr 26th, 2022 58m 28s

We recently realised it's been a while since we did a list of some kind so we thought it would be cool to go back to our roots. You can revisit our fledgling episodes to hear some previous top lists. If you like this kind of thing, let us know

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Apr 1st, 2022 1h 9m

Hello again! Sorry to keep you waiting, but two of our three hosts have been sidelined for a while and we're only just getting back on track. This week we thought it was high time we got back into some horror - and this time it's a bonafide cla

There's Something About Mary

Mar 2nd, 2022 1h 27m

We look back on the comedy sensation of 1998 from the Farrelly Brothers and see if it still holds up today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Matrix Resurrections

Feb 24th, 2022 1h 13m

We reflect on the latest installment of The Matrix franchise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Sh*tshow - STARSHIP TROOPERS

Feb 8th, 2022 1h 35m

MEDIC! It's time for us to get covered in bug blood and dissect the 1997 sci-fi action romp STARSHIP TROOPERS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don't Look Up

Jan 16th, 2022 1h 8m

We tackle the hugely divisive Netflix release starring Leo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep, Cate Blanchett, Timothee Chalamet, Chris Evans and Mark Rylance. Also I'm Smarticus gets a fancy new theme tune. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c

Collateral

Dec 16th, 2021 1h 41m

Yo homie, listen to us discuss Michael Mann's ultra-slick neo-noir thriller Collateral, starring Tom Cruise, Jamie Foxx and Jada Pinkett-Smith. Get in touch with us with your thoughts and suggestions at [email protected] Hosted on Acast

The Sh*tshow - BATMAN & ROBIN

Nov 8th, 2021 1h 33m

The sh*tshow is back! 1997's Batman & Robin is a film we've referenced several times, but never quite plucked up the courage to cover (or watch again) UNTIL NOW. Find out whether it's Sh*tically Acclaimed, or Just Sh*t. Hosted on Acast. See a

Scream

Oct 29th, 2021 1h 25m

Wes Craven's iconic genre-bending sensation Scream has been on the to-do list for quite some time - so here it is! There's more fun at Martin's expense plus the return of the award-winning game show "Im Smarticus!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.c

The Matrix Trilogy (Part 2 of 2)

Oct 22nd, 2021 1h 24m

Part 2. We discuss the two sequels, Reloaded and Revolutions, as well as the new trailer for The Matrix: Resurrections. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Matrix Trilogy (Part 1 of 2)

Oct 14th, 2021 53m 28s

WE'RE BACK. We finally found a time to get together and record, and with the recent release of the trailer for The Matrix Resurrections, we thought it would be as good a time as any to take on the trilogy. This one went on a bit (mainly thanks

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

Sep 10th, 2021 1h 54m

The release of Tarantino's most recent offering on Netflix prompted us to revisit this modern classic, shaking it down to its very core and deciding whether it lives up to the hype. What did you think? Send your feedback/hate mail to uglypulpod

Ep. 29 - The Sh*tshow - WILD WILD WEST

Jul 30th, 2021 1h 7m

The song was better than the film, but even that had more to do with Stevie Wonder than Will Smith. We find out whether 1999's Wild Wild West, starring Will Smith, Kevin Kline, Kenneth Branagh and Salma Hayek is "Just Sh*t" or "Sh*tically Accla

Ep. 28 - Predator

Jul 23rd, 2021 1h 49m

You asked, we delivered. By listener request we gladly discuss and dissect John McTiernan's 1987 classic Predator - arguably the manliest film ever made. You won't be shocked to learn that we all love it - the only question is how much? Our GD

Ep. 27 - The Simpsons Movie

Jun 25th, 2021 1h 56m

We finally found a way to spend a whole episode talking about The Simpsons! Our favourite yellow family made their first (and to-date, only) venture onto the big screen in 2007 to massive commercial success, and surprising critical acclaim. Fin

Ep. 26 - A Quiet Place

Jun 11th, 2021 1h 43m

DING DING DING.... things get heated as we take a look at 2018's A Quiet Place starring John Krasinski and Emily Blunt. There are more horrendous impressions (mainly from Martin), plus Pure Quality/Pure Sh*te, and we are overjoyed to find out t

Ep. 25 - Highlander

Jun 4th, 2021 1h 46m

We did it! Covid restrictions have been eased and we are back together live in the room for the first time since episode 2. What better way to celebrate this glorious reunion than cracking open some cold beers and talking about a real cult clas

Ep. 24 - The Sh*tshow - PAYCHECK

May 28th, 2021 1h 20m

John Woo (Uzi sound) becomes the first director in UPO history to feature in both a regular episode and a Sh*tshow. We first covered the seminal Face/Off in Ep. 4, and now we turn our attention to 2003's Paycheck - a film that proves you can't

Ep. 23 - Get Out

May 14th, 2021 1h 41m

One of the biggest films of 2017, Get Out was Jordan Peele's directorial debut and was a colossal commercial success. Ross and Martin had both been singing its praises for sometime, so Barry decided to catch up and see what all the fuss was abo