Why I Hate This Movie

It's time to talk even more Beetlejuice on this week's episode. The long awaited sequel came out this week and we have our instant reactions. Does Michael Keaton still have the juice? Who steals the show? (It's Catherine O'Hara) After 36 years of waiting, can this movie live up to Heather's expectations? Listen to this week's episode for all the answers. Email us your questions, comments, suggestions for new episodes. Email > WhyIHateThisMovie@gmail.com Facebook > Why I ...

09-16

46:03

The trailer for the new Beetlejuice sequel has come out; so, Heather and Nils are going back for a rewatch of the original! Does this 80s classic hold up or is it a bit too weird to stand the test of time? What on earth is Michael Keaton's inspiration for this performance? Which actors really shine in their roles? Listen in for our revisiting of Beetlejuice! Email us your questions, comments, suggestions for new episodes. Email > WhyIHateThisMovie@gmail.com Face...

06-09

49:53

We be talkin' pirates this episode as Nils and Heather watch Pirates of the Carribean 1. Is this a rollicking high seas adventure of childish swill? Is it okay to watch Johnny Depp movies again? And who be the hottest guy pirate on the 7 seas? Bonus: We recap hot guy summer and name an official winner. Email us your questions, comments, suggestions for new episodes. Email > WhyIHateThisMovie@gmail.com Facebook > Why I Hate This Movie | Facebook

09-24

48:04

Two star-crossed lovers. Peak Leonardo Dicaprio. Hyperactive direction. A killer soundtrack. And all the iambic pentameter you can handle. William Shakespeare's famed play is translated into a modern setting. Listen in as we review this ambitious production and most importantly, rate the hot guys for Hot Guy Summer. Email us your questions, comments, suggestions for new episodes. Email > WhyIHateThisMovie@gmail.com Facebook > Why I Hate This Movie | Face...

08-20

47:05

What's hotter than sexy vampires? Hot Guy Summer continues as we rewatch this 90s movie featuring Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise. We rate the hotness, ask the hard-hitting vampire lore questions, and talk fondly of the smells of New Orleans. Join us for our review of Interview with the Vampire! Email us your questions, comments, suggestions for new episodes. Email > WhyIHateThisMovie@gmail.com Facebook > Why I Hate This Movie | Facebook

07-31

48:32

Heather has decreed that the theme for the next few months is "Hot Guy Summer." So we start out with an 80s classic full of .... hot guys? It's Three Men and a Baby! We rewatch this mega hit comedy and talk about hairy chests, 80s style, the media era of single men raising daughters, and that urban legend. Join us as we kick off Hot Guy Summer! Email us your questions, comments, suggestions for new episodes. Email > WhyIHateThisMovie@gmail.com Facebook > Why I Hate This ...

07-16

35:43

This week we are reviewing the action-adventure hit The Mummy. After his Oscar award win this month, we decided to look back on the biggest hit of Brendan Fraser's career. Is this supernatural historical adventure a "near perfect movie" or just Indiana Jones Lite? Whatever happened to Brendan Fraser? And why make an unstoppable, superpowered Mummy in the 1st place? Listen to this week's episode as we unwrap The Mummy. Email us your questions, comments, suggestions for new episodes. ...

03-27

47:00

This week we're back reviewing Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. The Why I Hate this Movie household is notoriously split on this movie. Is this the best movie of the original trilogy or the worst? Was Kate Capshaw's Willie Scott a worthy love interest or the most annoying character in the series? What are the physical limits that an inflatable raft can endure? And about that Indian cuisine . . . Email us your questions, comments, suggestions for new episodes. Email &...

02-12

51:11

We are back reviewing movies after a holiday break. This week we are reviewing the 2022 Viking epic The Northman. Would Viking life suit Heather and Nils? Is having a dialogue an important ingredient of a movie? And what kind of sea-creature does Heather compare Anya Taylor Joy to? Join us for this week's episode to find out. Email us your questions, comments, suggestions for new episodes. Email > WhyIHateThisMovie@gmail.com Facebook > Why I Hate This Movie | Facebook

01-15

43:24

Merry Christmas and happy holidays listeners! We're reviewing a movie that's long been a point of contention between Nils and Heather, It's a Wonderful Life. Is this an overly-sentimental story or a timelessly uplifting one? What happens to Heather's brain when she is asked to look at a black and white movie? Would it have been a better ending if Mr. Potter had gotten his comeuppance? Plus the surprising story of how It's a Wonderful Life became a holiday classic. Notes: It's a ...

12-19

49:00

This week we get into the Christmas spirit by watching the Will Ferrell holiday hit, Elf. Should Elf be considered a Christmas classic? How did backstage drama affect this movie and a potential sequel? And can Nils make "ZDesch" happen? Email us your questions, comments, suggestions for new episodes. Email > WhyIHateThisMovie@gmail.com Facebook > Why I Hate This Movie | Facebook

12-12

48:45

Nothing says the holidays like awkward family get-togethers. So as Knives Out 2 has just come and gone from the theatres, we're reviewing the original Knives Out. How does Knives Out put a twist on the murder mystery genre? Who stands out in this ensemble cast? Did Nils have to cut out 3 minutes of us talking about Christopher Plummer like he was still alive? And is Paddington 2 the greatest movie of all time? Email us your questions, comments, suggestions for new episodes. Emai...

12-05

36:31

This was our most anticipated movie of the year. So, we made a rare trip to the movie theatre to see Black Panther - Wakanda Forever on opening night. Who is the new Black Panther? Why is it so hard to see underwater? Thumbs up for representation in media. And ALL the spoilers are here in this podcast. Email us your questions, comments, suggestions for new episodes. Email > WhyIHateThisMovie@gmail.com Facebook > Why I Hate This Movie | Facebook

11-12

36:22

It's Halloween and we're reviewing a movie that shows that the scariest monsters are the ones that could be living next door. This episode we revisit The Silence of the Lambs and talk about what made this movie such a big hit. We try to figure out if Heather's interest in Hannibal Lecter is . . . unhealthy. We talk about real-life serial killers. And we ask the question, who would you rather live next door to you: Hannibal Lecter or Buffalo Bill? Email us your question...

10-31

56:02

With Halloween around the corner, we revisit The Addams Family. Are Gomez and Morticia actually relationship goals? Heather and Nils have a disagreement about Fester. And Heather explains Alien Hand Syndrome. All this and more on this week's episode. Show notes: The Addams Family in comics Email us your questions, comments, suggestions for new episodes. Email > WhyIHateThisMovie@gmail.com Facebook > Why I Hate This Movie | Facebook