Bad Movies Rule!

Rhinestone (1984) pairs Sylvester Stallone and Dolly Parton in a fish-out-of-water country music comedy—where a tough New York cabbie tries to become a star with a little help from a Nashville queen! This ‘80s gem mixes bad singing, big hair, and a plot as sparkly as a rhinestone jacket. Is this a cult classic or total trash? Hosts: James Hauser, Clint Busch, Ryan Mueller, David Hillestad Support Us: patreon.com/badmoviesrule Email Us: ThisShowIsTrash@gmail.com Voicemail: 262-757-8567 Mail: Bad Movies Rule, PO Box 383, Burlington, WI 53105 Gear Up: Grab tees at teepublic.com/user/bad-movies-rule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this lively mailbag episode, James, Clint, and a freshly trimmed Ryan Mattila dive into listener emails and voicemails, kicking things off with a brand-new theme song shoutout. Fans share spooky childhood stories tied to Halloween 3's Silver Shamrock jingle, debate Minnesota sports woes, and pitch movie picks like Crimson Tide for good films, The Others for horror, and The Warrior and the Sorceress for bad movie gems. The crew laughs over near-divorce tales from introducing Tank Girl to spouses, explores if The Godfather trilogy still reigns as the ultimate "man's movie" compared to modern action flicks, and breaks down the entire Rambo series in hilarious detail. Rants fly about Avatar's box office billions (with calls for fraud investigations), Beastmaster 2's wild plot holes and time-travel absurdities, Snyder fan frustrations, and even a quick history lesson on Quaaludes. Weather reports from chilly callers, movie mash-up ideas like Dawn of the Dead meets Mallrats, and deep dives into Airheads' concert logistics round out the chaos—plus, plenty of banter about basement floggings, affirmation rocks, and why time might just be washing over us all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Space Truckers (1996) blasts Dennis Hopper, Melanie Griffith, and Stephen Dorff into space hauling cargo in a rickety rig—until they discover the load is killer cyborgs! This ‘90s sci-fi romp mixes zero-gravity fights, bad accents, and a plot as bumpy as an asteroid field. Is this a cult classic or total trash? Hosts: James Hauser, Clint Busch, Chuck, Rachel Glassford Support Us: patreon.com/badmoviesrule Email Us: ThisShowIsTrash@gmail.com Voicemail: 262-757-8567 Mail: Bad Movies Rule, PO Box 383, Burlington, WI 53105 Gear Up: Grab tees at teepublic.com/user/bad-movies-rule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this lively mailbag episode of Bad Movies Rule!, the crew dives into a treasure trove of listener mail, starting with a massive care package of Bucky's snacks from John in Texas that sparks endless munching and mispronunciations. They tackle fan questions on movies that surprisingly qualify (or don't) for BMR status, like Top Gun, Tommy Boy, Spaceballs, Serial Mom, and Volcano. Voicemails bring heartfelt stories, including Ricky from Oklahoma defending his 18-year age gap relationship, Sheila challenging the gang to pick their top three Tom Hanks films (with picks like Forrest Gump, Cast Away, and A League of Their Own), and Bob from Michigan recommending Dungeons & Dragons while praising Santa with Muscles. The HR parody from Mandy Colin puts the team on notice with hilarious KPIs and performance plans, while debates rage on Avatar's Pocahontas parallels, Twilight's cringe factor, and listener hypocrisy admissions. Plus, movie suggestions galore, from Disorganized Crime to Rhinestone, and a shoutout to new Patreon members. Join the chaos as the hosts banter, eat, and keep the bad movie love alive! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eye of the Tiger (1986) unleashes Gary Busey as Buck Matthews—a Vietnam vet fresh out of prison who takes on a brutal biker gang terrorizing his small town! This ‘80s action revenge flick mixes mullet-powered fights, exploding cars, and a plot as straightforward as a roundhouse kick. Is this a cult classic or total trash? Hosts: James Hauser, Clint Busch, Ryan Mueller, David Hillestad Support Us: patreon.com/badmoviesrule Email Us: ThisShowIsTrash@gmail.com Voicemail: 262-757-8567 Mail: Bad Movies Rule, PO Box 383, Burlington, WI 53105 Gear Up: Grab tees at teepublic.com/user/bad-movies-rule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join the BMR crew plus special guest Kurt Mumma for the first weekly mailbag rotation, fresh off their Walker Texas Ranger episode. The episode explodes with DJ's legendary voicemail about grabbing a fearless Hoboken pigeon and hurling it like a "hand grenade" into a job-site fight (10/10, would recommend), leading to wild host banter about urban bird warfare, pigeon-powered hamster wheels, and accidental ninja-chops to the eye during the reading. Movie pitch highlights include calls for The Last Starfighter and The Good Son as future episodes, plus deep appreciation for character relationships in films (especially romantic ones with Zoe Saldana vibes) that make audiences root for the couples. Tune in for non-stop laughs, community energy, and the chaotic joy of listener voicemails in the new every-Monday format! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beastmaster 2: Through the Portal of Time (1991) sends Marc Singer’s Dar through a time portal to modern-day L.A.—where he teams up with a street-smart girl, fights a power-hungry lord, and battles with his animal pals! This ‘90s sequel mixes ‘80s sword-and-sorcery cheese, fish-out-of-water comedy, and a plot that’s as wild as a time-traveling ferret. Is this a cult classic or total trash? Hosts: James Hauser, Curt Mummer, Stephanie Farrell, David Hillestad Support Us: patreon.com/badmoviesrule Email Us: ThisShowIsTrash@gmail.com Voicemail: 262-757-8567 Mail: Bad Movies Rule, PO Box 383, Burlington, WI 53105 Gear Up: Grab tees at teepublic.com/user/bad-movies-rule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010) cranks up the love triangle drama as Bella chooses between sparkly Edward and shirtless Jacob while a newborn vampire army marches on Forks! This third installment mixes brooding stares, snowy battles, and a plot as icy as the Cullen mansion. Is this a cult classic or total trash? Hosts: James Hauser, Joe Goratowski, Genevieve Hauser, Ryan Mattila Support Us: patreon.com/badmoviesrule Email Us: ThisShowIsTrash@gmail.com Voicemail: 262-757-8567 Mail: Bad Movies Rule, PO Box 383, Burlington, WI 53105 Gear Up: Grab tees at teepublic.com/user/bad-movies-rule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kick off 2026 with a bang in this Mailbag Madness as the BMR crew unboxes wild listener gifts—like Jeff Ninja Ninja's stealthy ninja balls (complete with faces and stress-relief vibes) and Eric Valov's thoughtful California merch for James, sparking laughs and holiday catch-up banter on family time, sickness survival, and turning 50 without murder on the mind! Listeners flood in with voicemails on retro logos in Stranger Things, movie pitches like The Day After Tomorrow vs. The Core disaster flicks, and heated debates on ideal spousal age gaps (pro tip: older wives mean earlier retirement—thanks, Social Security math). Cap it off with a fresh start announcement: clearing the backlog for weekly mailbags, plus teases for more community chaos. Send your snail mail to Bad Movies Rule, P.O. Box 383, Burlington, WI 53105 Email: thisshowistrash@gmail.com Voicemail (262) 757-8567 to join the fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Miami Connection (1987) unleashes a taekwondo rock band battling ninjas, cocaine dealers, and bad hair in Florida’s wild underbelly! This ‘80s cult gem mixes synth tunes, flying kicks, and a plot as bonkers as motorcycle chases through Miami. Is this a cult classic or total trash? Hosts: James Hauser, Curt Mummer, Rachel Glassman, David Hillestad Support Us: patreon.com/badmoviesrule Email Us: ThisShowIsTrash@gmail.com Voicemail: 262-757-8567 Mail: Bad Movies Rule, PO Box 383, Burlington, WI 53105 Gear Up: Grab tees at teepublic.com/user/bad-movies-rule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cliffhanger (1993) straps Sylvester Stallone into a high-altitude rescue gone wrong—where he battles bad guys, avalanches, and gravity on snowy peaks! This ‘90s action flick mixes over-the-top stunts, cheesy one-liners, and a plot hanging by a thread. Is this a cult classic or total trash?Hosts: James Hauser, Bob Hauser, Brian Bzdawka, Ryan MuellerSupport Us: patreon.com/badmoviesrule Email Us: ThisShowIsTrash@gmail.com Voicemail: 262-757-8567 Mail: Bad Movies Rule, PO Box 383, Burlington, WI 53105 Gear Up: Grab tees at teepublic.com/user/bad-movies-rule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Merry Christmas, we are off this week, but as a Christmas gift we are releasing an episode from our patreon for free - it's our 11th episode of Good Movies Rule with Back to the Future! This was recorded a couple of years ago, and if you enjoy it, consider joining the Patreon and you can have access to the entire Good Movies Rule library! Now sit back for a ride with Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ho ho ho, dive into a jolly Mailbag Madness where the BMR crew unboxes a hilarious Christmas care package from listener Ryan D.—complete with pickle-themed puns (dildo stickers, anyone?), a festive ornament, and the '90s remake of Christmas in Connecticut starring Dyan Cannon and Kris Kristofferson, sparking laughs and lube jokes galore! Listeners chime in with voicemail weather woes, movie pitches like Cloak and Dagger triple features, and heated debates on holiday classics (Home Alone's traps vs. Scrooged's vibes, plus underrated gems like The Night Before). Wrap it up with holiday cheer: no new ep on Dec 26, but a free drop of the Patreon-exclusive Back to the Future breakdown—perfect for time-traveling through the season with community banter, bad movie love, and yuletide vibes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So Sorry for the delay - we had quite the technical issue we had to solve, but it's all fixed! Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010) drops Milla Jovovich into a 3D zombie apocalypse with slow-mo bullet storms, axe-wielding giants, and Wesker’s sunglasses obsession! This fourth entry cranks the CGI chaos, prison showdowns, and a plot that’s more virus than logic. Is this a cult classic or total trash? Hosts: James Hauser, Ryan Mattila, Stephanie Farrell, and Ryan Farrell Support Us: patreon.com/badmoviesrule Email Us: ThisShowIsTrash@gmail.com Voicemail: 262-757-8567 Mail: Bad Movies Rule, PO Box 383, Burlington, WI 53105 Gear Up: Grab tees at teepublic.com/user/bad-movies-rule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Halloween III: Season of the Witch ditches Michael Myers for a wild plot about evil masks, Stonehenge stones, and a plan to melt kids’ faces with Halloween magic! This ‘80s oddball mixes creepy commercials, android assassins, and a vibe that’s pure cult chaos. Is this a misunderstood gem or total trash? Hosts: James Hauser, Bob Hauser, Curt Mummer, David Hillestad, Ryan Mattila Support Us: patreon.com/badmoviesrule Email Us: ThisShowIsTrash@gmail.com Voicemail: 262-757-8567 Mail: Bad Movies Rule, PO Box 383, Burlington, WI 53105 Gear Up: Grab tees at teepublic.com/user/bad-movies-rule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dive into a frosty Mailbag where a South Korean listener sparks a heated debate on Celsius superiority over Fahrenheit, roasting "northern" vs. "southern" logic and touting 77°C as peak human comfort—leading to hosts' Wisconsin winter retorts and metric mockery! Things escalate with voicemails on a rabid fan's state pride, plus southern Pennsylvania shade that has everyone picking sides. Cap it off with nostalgic gems like a wild childhood triple feature (Cloak and Dagger sandwiched with Big Shots and Eddie Murphy's Delirious), movie recs from Baby Geniuses to Shaft, and Sidekicks-inspired daydream riffs—tune in for global banter, bad movie love, and one hosts slowing losing his mind. Email: ThisShowIsTrash@gmail.com Voicemail: 262-757-8567 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Top Gun (1986) straps Tom Cruise into a fighter jet for high-flying ego battles, volleyball montages, and Kenny Loggins anthems! This ‘80s blockbuster mixes sweaty dogfights, cheesy romance, and a plot flying on pure adrenaline. Is this a cult classic or total trash? Hosts: James Hauser, Chuck, Brian Bzdawka, Ryan Farrell Support Us: patreon.com/badmoviesrule Email Us: ThisShowIsTrash@gmail.com Voicemail: 262-757-8567 Mail: Bad Movies Rule, PO Box 383, Burlington, WI 53105 Gear Up: Grab tees at teepublic.com/user/bad-movies-rule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) drops Christina Applegate into chaos when the old-lady babysitter croaks and the kids fake being adults to survive the summer! This ‘90s comedy mixes petty-cash scams, corporate climbing, and a plot as wild as a QUITTIN’ TIME party. Is this a cult classic or total trash? Hosts: James Hauser, Rachel Glassford, Nicole Frier, Stephanie Farrell Support Us: patreon.com/badmoviesrule Email Us: ThisShowIsTrash@gmail.com Voicemail: 262-757-8567 Mail: Bad Movies Rule, PO Box 383, Burlington, WI 53105 Gear Up: Grab “Certified Trash Watcher” tees at teepublic.com/user/bad-movies-rule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dive into another hilarious Mailbag Madness where a listener raves about rediscovering John Carter as a new favorite (books and all!) thanks to the BMR crew's hype. Things get saucy with dueling North Carolina callers breaking down regional barbecue rivalries—Eastern vinegar loyalists vs. Western ketchup heretics. Cap it off with savage Twilight takedowns, childhood movie reevaluations like Drop Dead Fred, and wild banter on everything from Condorman Easter eggs to weather obsessions—tune in for non-stop laughs, movie nostalgia, and community vibes that prove bad movies rule! Email: ThisShowIsTrash@gmail.com Phone: 262-757-8567 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sidekicks (1993) follows asthmatic teen Jonathan Brandis as he daydreams Chuck Norris into his life to fight bullies and win the girl! This ‘90s family flick mixes karate fantasies, cheesy training montages, and a plot as earnest as a roundhouse kick. Is this a cult classic or total trash? Hosts: James Hauser, Bob Hauser, Ryan Mattila, David Hillestad Support Us: patreon.com/badmoviesrule Email Us: ThisShowIsTrash@gmail.com Voicemail: 262-757-8567 Mail: Bad Movies Rule, PO Box 383, Burlington, WI 53105 Gear Up: Grab “Certified Trash Watcher” tees at teepublic.com/user/bad-movies-rule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices