Hate Watch / Great Watch Hunter M. Bush and Allison C. Yakulis

With just a few days until Wrestlemania 40 hits our beloved Philadelphia, we’re asking “Ken you smell what the Russell’s cooking?” because it’s RussellMania on HWGW! We’re talking about Ken Russell’s The Devils (1971), a film so controversial it may never have been shown in its full form! We discuss the film’s every shocking detail, plus the 2002 documentary Hell on Earth: The Desecration and Resurrection of The Devils, and still find time to rate celebrity alcohol brands, and make a surprising number of wrestling connections! So ring the bell; it’s time to celebrate Ken Russell’s The Devils!

On this episode of HWGW, we’re having a very NC-17 conversation about a very NC-17 movie from director Paul Verhoeven and writer Joe Eszterhas! We’re joined once again by Aliya Amilani to examine this legendarily misguided film, its legacy, and many more topics, like: hiccup cures, vaginal steaming, and how Yanni is a grindset pioneer. Plus: Remember when people were into sunning their taints? Put on your finest “Versayce”, cuz we’re talking about Showgirls (1995)!

This week, we’re diving into an old fashioned locked-room murder mystery with an eccentric twist in 1958’s The Snorkel! In this episode, we discuss MPA ratings, shooting day-for-night, We give out a very prestigious acting award and even recommend a double feature for Snorkel fans! Plus: Name our clock! So kick off your shoes and put on your swim fins, it’s: The Snorkel!

As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to watch a movie about the mafia, so today we’re discussing Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas (1990)! Joined by guest Bryan Bierman, we talk about the film’s legacy, its influences and imitators; we crown Joe Pesci: The Face of the ‘90s and explore the extended Goodfellas Cinematic Universe. Plus: What’s a good song to murder someone to?

On this episode of HWGW we travel back to the year of 1994, when police pursuits were plentiful, to discuss The Chase! Charlie Sheen and Kristy Swanson on the run! Henry Rollins and Josh Mostel on their trail! Flea and Anthony Kiedis in the way! In this episode: How to open a roll of coins! What your favorite Village Person says about you! Garden hose dirt water purists! How a bus is just a big car! AND Fast & Furious erotica! Fill up the tank and let’s roll.

We’re joined by four-time guest Bottle (Nicole Carter) for our first dive into the world of mainstream comic book movies! We talk about our favorite Stan Lee cameos, imagine Matt Berry and various AEW wrestlers in the Marvel Universe, challenge Tom Hanks to come on the show, and discuss the finer points of the DVD version of 2005’s Fantastic Four! Plus - a whole lotta entendres!