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27/04/2024

Ep. #423 - Argylle

What is the secret to Argylle?!? Is the CAT the spy? Did Taylor Swift write it?!? Is it the obvious twist that Dan guessed after a moment of thought having only seen the trailer?!? Is it that it doesn't work at all as a movie, but at least it's not as relentlessly boring as a lot of Flop House topics?!? It's definitely at least two of those things! Tonight is our SPEED 2 live show, and tickets are still available! All 3 of us will be IN THE CHAT, watching along, tonight! BUT if you can't join us, you can watch (or rewatch) until Sunday, May 19 at 11:59PM ET! And if you happen to prefer your live shows really live? We’ve got LIVE SHOWS for you, in Oxford, England! Plus the colonies get their own NEW one, just announced, in Boston! Wikipedia page for Argylle Recommended in this episode: I'm 'George Lucas': A Connor Ratliff Story (2024) Turn Every Page: The Adventures of Robert Caro and Robert Gottlieb (2022) Zone of Interest (2023) The Eagle Shooting Heroes (1993) Get 30% off your first order, plus free shipping today at Microdose.com, promo code FLOP. Aura has a great deal for Mother’s Day. Listeners can save on the perfect gift by visiting AuraFrames.com to get $30-off plus free shipping on their best-selling frame. That’s A-U-R-A Frames.com. Use code FLOP at checkout to save.

27/04/2024

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2h 13m
12/04/2025

Ep.#449 - The Electric State

What's the deal with Netflix's The Electric State? Well, for one thing we know that IT'S ELECTRIC... boogie woogie woogie. But also, it's a movie arguing for the primacy of real-life connection that feels utterly algorithmically designed, what with its Chris Pratts and Millies Bobby Brown and cute robot pals, and it cost... $320 million?? That can't be right. There must be a smudge on these accounting sheets. Anyway, we talk about it! Wikipedia page for The Electric State Recommended in this episode: Dan: The Rule of Jenny Pen (2024) Stu: Morvern Callar (2002) Elliott: The Clock (2010) Head to squarespace.com/FLOP for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use OFFER CODE: FLOP to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.

12/04/2025

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1h 30m
30/08/2025

Ep.#459 - War of the Worlds (2025)

It's rare that a movie gets embraced as a new classic in badness as quickly as Amazon's War of the Worlds, but hey -- they're known for their fast delivery. Maybe they're just the future of bad movies, "disrupting" the bad movie space with their boldly incompetent visions! We discuss the (overwhelmingly listener-requested) new WotW! Our first Chicago show sold out, so we ADDED A LATE SHOW! Come see us live! OR, if you prefer to watch us from the comfort of your own home: Flop TV Season 3 tix are ON SALE! Subscribe to our NEWSLETTER, “Flop Secrets! Wikipedia page for War of the Worlds Recommended in this episode: Dan: Wicked, Wicked (1973) Stu: Weapons (2025) Elliott: The Shrouds (2024) Head to squarespace.com/FLOP for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use OFFER CODE: FLOP to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Eat smart at FactorMeals.com/flop50off and use code flop50off to get 50% off your first box, plus Free Breakfast for 1 Year.

30/08/2025

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1h 34m
05/07/2025

Ep.#455 - Poolman, with Josh Gondelman

No, it's not a biopic about Jim Poolman, former insurance commissioner of North Dakota. It's a comic sunshine noir about an actual pool-maintaining Poolman, played (and written/directed) by fave Chris (Pine), who finds himself tangled in a criminal conspiracy... or maybe he's just whacked-out and paranoid? We're joined in this pool party by one of our most beloved returning guests, Mr. Josh Gondelman -- check out his new stand-up special, available for free, right now! Wikipedia page for Poolman Recommended in this episode: Dan: I Like Movies (2022) Stu: 28 Years Later (2025) Elliott: Nightcrawler (2014), Devil in a Blue Dress (1995), Mulholland Drive (2001) Head to squarespace.com/FLOP for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use OFFER CODE: FLOP to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.

05/07/2025

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1h 33m
18/11/2023

Ep.#409 - Mafia Mamma, with Hallie Haglund

When a film hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's a-mamma. Christmas came early for Stuart this year, as we FINALLY get to discuss his new favorite movie, Mafia Mamma. And to sweeten the deal, everyone's favorite Flop House sometime-co-host and star of the show, Hallie Haglund, dropped by to join in the fun! Not to put any of our other shows down, but THIS IS A GOOD ONE, FOLKS. Wikipedia page for Mafia Mamma Recommended in this episode: A Haunting in Venice (2023) Suitable Flesh (2023) Property (2022) You Can Count On Me (2000)

18/11/2023

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1h 26m
08/11/2025

Ep.#464 - The Crow (2024), with Scott Weinberg

Writer, producer, and podcaster Scott Weinberg kicks off the FOUR FULL EPISODES OF "MOVEMBER," with a discussion of 2024's remake, The Crow. The original Crow was a defining movie for legions of goths and black-trenchcoated teens. This one... has a lot of people thirsting after Bill Skarsgård's abs? And not much else? Come see us live in Chicago, on 11/16, discussing the Jim Belushi-and-a-dog buddy comedy K-9! OR, if you prefer to watch us from the comfort of your own home: Flop TV Season 3 tix are ON SALE! To stay updated on Flop House events and side projects AND get a little bit of extra fun nonsense, subscribe to our NEWSLETTER, “Flop Secrets! Download the MP3 directly, HERE Paste https://feeds.simplecast.com/EOAFriME into iTunes (or your favorite podcatching software) to have new episodes of The Flop House delivered to you directly, as they’re released. Wikipedia page for The Crow Recommended in this episode: Dan: Next of Kin (1982) Stu: After the Hunt (2025) Elliott: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954) Scott Weinberg: Primitive War (2025)

08/11/2025

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1h 37m
22/03/2025

Ep.#447 - Venom: The Last Dance

“Movies Without Spider-Man” Max Fun drive continues (please consider supporting our show!) with the thrilling (?) conclusion (??) of the Venom saga -- Venom: The Last Dance, the touching story of a boy and the black sentient goo he wears on his body that sometimes eats people's heads. There's one more week of Max Fun Drive — check out our event calendar! Wikipedia page for Venom: The Last Dance Recommended in this episode: Dan: Windy Day (1967) Stuart: One of Them Days (2025) Elliott: The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On (1987)

22/03/2025

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1h 19m
26/04/2025

Ep.#450 - Unfrosted, with Alex Smith

We flashback to discuss a movie that was much-requested when it was first released, but just didn't fit into our schedule -- Jerry Seinfeld's baffling paean to the Pop Tart, Unfrosted, a film that throws an astounding cavalcade of comedy talent at ideas that seem (apologies) a bit undercooked. Also, we were blessed by the rare in-studio presence of our beloved producer, Alex Smith, who hadn't actually seen the movie, which made explaining the madness of the "plot" all the more enjoyable. Wikipedia page for Unfrosted Recommended in this episode: Dan: The In-Laws (1979) Stu: Sexy Beast (2000) Elliott: Dark Days (2000) Alex: Gridlock (1996) Aura has a great deal for Mother’s Day. For a limited time, listeners can visit AuraFrames.com to get $35-off plus free shipping on their best-selling Carver Mat frame, with promo code FLOP. Support the show by mentioning us at checkout! Head to squarespace.com/FLOP for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use OFFER CODE: FLOP to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.

26/04/2025

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1h 25m
10/05/2025

Ep.#451 - Better Man, with Hallie Haglund

Robbie Williams is a chimp. That's not an insult, just an accurate description of Better Man, from the director of past Flop House subject, The Greatest Showman. This one's the rare FH movie that was a critical success while being a financial flop -- will we agree with the critics? Oh, and we buried the lede: HALLIE'S BACK! Wikipedia page for Better Man Recommended in this episode: Dan: Ninja 3: The Domination (1984) Stu: Sinners (2025) Elliott: They Cloned Tyrone (2023) Hallie: Dangerous Beauty (1998) Aura has a great deal for Mother’s Day. For a limited time, listeners can visit AuraFrames.com to get $35-off plus free shipping on their best-selling Carver Mat frame, with promo code FLOP. Support the show by mentioning us at checkout! Head to squarespace.com/FLOP for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use OFFER CODE: FLOP to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.

10/05/2025

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1h 51m
23/11/2024

Ep.#438 - Trap, with Linda Holmes

"But Trap wasn't a flop!" you scream to the heavens. "Neither financially, nor critically!" you wail, desperately. "It made 83 million on a 30 million budget! And it got a mixed, but not-awful 52 on Metacritic!" But the uncaring Gods of Flop offer no comfort. Because whatever your personal feelings, Trap has inspired STRONG OPINIONS, and besides, when you have a great guest like Linda Holmes, you surrender to the whims of the floppiverse. We’re in season 2 of FlopTV! Pop in for individual episodes, or get a price break with a season pass! Peruse the full line-up and/or get tickets here! And hey, while you’re clicking on stuff, why not subscribe to our NEWSLETTER, “Flop Secrets?!” Wikipedia page for Trap Recommended in this episode: Dan: Daisies (1966), All God's Children (2024) Stu: Azrael (2024) Elliott: Celine and Julie Go Boating (1974), Lifeforce (1985) Linda: Hot Frosty (2024) For a limited time, visit AuraFrames.com and get $45 off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frames by using promo code FLOP at checkout.

23/11/2024

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1h 54m

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