Big Trouble In Little Podcast

Joe Dubs

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Four people Dubs, Andy, Zac, and Chaz who watch movies and talk about them. Our Gimmick is we take movies or episodes of TV shows and rank them. We sometimes talk about video games and other pop culture stuff. But stop by and listen to the show and see what we are ranking!

2d ago

The Seventh Seal (1957) – Playing Chess with Death | Faith, God & Existentialism

What happens when Death challenges you to a game of chess? ♟️💀 This week on Big Trouble in Little Podcast, Andy, Joe Dubs, Chaz, and Zach continue their journey through film history with Ingmar Bergman's legendary Swedish masterpiece, The Seventh Seal (1957). Set against the devastating backdrop of the Black Death, the film follows a medieval knight returning from the Crusades who encounters Death and challenges him to a game of chess. But beneath its iconic imagery lies a much deeper exploration of faith, religion, mortality, existentialism, and humanity's desperate search for meaning. Does God exist? Why does humanity suffer? Is organized religion a source of comfort or control? And what does it mean to find peace when death is inevitable? The guys debate these philosophical questions while examining the film's unforgettable cinematography, powerful performances, religious symbolism, and lasting influence on cinema. Naturally, things get hilariously sidetracked with references to Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey, The Last Action Hero, and plenty of questionable humor. Plus, in our Host-Credit Scene, the crew discusses what they've been watching, playing, and experiencing, including: Horror movies such as Carrie (1976), Heretic, Get Out, Hostel, 28 Days Later, and 30 Days of Night.Anime, including Bleach and Dragon Ball.Formula 1, football, and baseball.Video games, including Cyberpunk 2077, and more!🎥 Coming Up Next: Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo (1958)! Whether you're a longtime fan of classic cinema, discovering Ingmar Bergman for the first time, or simply enjoy four friends debating movies and life's biggest questions, this episode has something for you. 🎧 Follow Big Trouble in Little Podcast on Spotify for movie reviews, film discussions, rankings, and plenty of laughs! Spoiler Warning: This episode contains major spoilers for The Seventh Seal. #TheSeventhSeal #IngmarBergman #MoviePodcast #ClassicCinema #FilmDiscussion #MovieReviews #BigTroubleInLittlePodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Nov 1

Metropolis (1927) Review | Fritz Lang's Sci-Fi Masterpiece – Film School

🎬 Before Star Wars, Blade Runner, and The Matrix, there was Metropolis. Film School Month continues on Big Trouble in Little Podcast as Andy, Joe Dubs, Chaz, and Zack travel back to 1927 to discuss Metropolis, Fritz Lang's groundbreaking German silent science-fiction film. Nearly 100 years later, does this cinematic landmark still hold up? Can a two-and-a-half-hour silent movie entertain modern audiences? And what happens when you accidentally watch it with a completely inappropriate light jazz soundtrack? This week, the crew explores: 🎥 Revolutionary filmmaking — The incredible miniature sets, practical effects, cinematography, and visual storytelling that helped shape science-fiction cinema. 🤖 The Maschinenmensch — The unforgettable robot Maria, Brigitte Helm's performance, and some of the film's wildest sequences. 🏙️ Class warfare and social commentary — The divide between the wealthy elite and underground workers, and the film's surprisingly relevant themes. 🎼 Silent cinema and soundtracks — Why the version of Metropolis you watch can completely change your experience. 🚀 A century of influence — The connections the hosts see between Metropolis and later science-fiction classics, including Star Wars, Blade Runner, and The Matrix. 🏆 Does it deserve its legendary reputation? — All four hosts give their recommendations and discuss whether they'd revisit this historic film. Plus, stick around for our Post-Credit Scene, where we catch up on retro gaming, Castlevania, Pokémon, wrestling history, horror movies, and everything else we've been watching and playing. Next Film School assignment: The Seventh Seal (1957)! 🎙️ Big Trouble in Little Podcast — Four friends. One monthly theme. A whole lot of movies to rank. #Metropolis1927 #FritzLang #ClassicCinema #ScienceFiction #SilentFilms #FilmSchool #MoviePodcast #BigTroubleInLittlePodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Oct 27

12 Angry Men (1957) Review | Henry Fonda, Sidney Lumet & Film School

🎬 Can 12 men arguing in one room create one of the greatest movies ever made? Welcome to Film School Month on Big Trouble in Little Podcast! Andy, Joe Dubs, Chaz, and Zack kick off their cinematic education with 12 Angry Men (1957), the legendary courtroom drama directed by Sidney Lumet and starring Henry Fonda. What makes this black-and-white classic so compelling nearly 70 years later? How does a movie set almost entirely inside a jury deliberation room deliver so much tension, character development, and unforgettable storytelling? In this episode, we discuss: 🎥 Cinematography and filmmaking — Sidney Lumet's camera movement, blocking, close-ups, and masterful use of a single location. ⚖️ Justice and reasonable doubt — How prejudice, personal bias, and the American jury system shape the story. 🎭 Acting and character development — Henry Fonda's Juror #8, the explosive final confrontation, and the personalities of all 12 jurors. 📽️ The 1997 remake — How the remake compares to the original, including changes to the characters, performances, and social commentary. 🏆 Why it's a classic — Does 12 Angry Men deserve its reputation as one of the greatest films ever made? We also discuss the movie's origins, its influence on filmmaking, and why great storytelling doesn't require massive budgets or elaborate special effects. Plus, stick around for our post-credits discussion of movies, gaming, Gundam, and more! Next Film School assignment: Metropolis (1927)! 🎙️ Big Trouble in Little Podcast — Four friends watching, discussing, and ranking movies, one theme at a time. #12AngryMen #HenryFonda #SidneyLumet #ClassicMovies #FilmSchool #MoviePodcast #MovieReview #BigTroubleInLittlePodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Oct 19

Dawn of the Dead (1978) & Bride of Re-Animator (1990) Review | Horror Sequel Rankings

🧟 Zombies, Mad Scientists, and the Ultimate Horror Sequel Rankings! It's the grand finale of “Not This Guy Again” Horror Sequel Month on Big Trouble in Little Podcast! Andy, Joe Dubs, Chaz, and Zack close out the month with two cult horror favorites: George A. Romero's Dawn of the Dead (1978) and Bride of Re-Animator (1990). 🧟 DAWN OF THE DEAD (1978) We're heading to the shopping mall for one of the most celebrated zombie movies of all time! The crew discusses George A. Romero's legendary zombie trilogy, the film's unforgettable characters, practical gore effects, and the terrifying collapse of society. We also debate the movie's deeper themes, including consumerism, government failures, media hysteria, and human nature during a zombie apocalypse. Is Dawn of the Dead Romero's greatest achievement? And how does it compare to Night of the Living Dead and Day of the Dead? 🧪 BRIDE OF RE-ANIMATOR (1990) Then things get completely insane as Herbert West returns with more experiments, reanimated body parts, and questionable medical decisions! We break down Jeffrey Combs' hilarious performance, the movie's outrageous practical effects, its bizarre Frankenstein-inspired storyline, and whether this cult sequel lives up to the original Re-Animator. 🏆 THE FINAL HORROR SEQUEL RANKINGS! After a month of watching eight horror sequels, it's time for the ultimate showdown! We're ranking every movie from worst to best, including: Dawn of the Dead (1978)Bride of Re-Animator (1990)Scream 2 (1997)Final Destination 2 (2003)Saw IV (2007)I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998)Critters 4 (1992)Leprechaun 4: In Space (1996)Which sequel takes the crown? Which movie belongs at the bottom? And can the crew agree on anything? Join us for zombie chaos, mad science, ridiculous horror sequels, and the final rankings of Not This Guy Again! 🎙️ Big Trouble in Little Podcast — The Movie Ranking Podcast #DawnOfTheDead #BrideOfReAnimator #GeorgeARomero #JeffreyCombs #HorrorMovies #HorrorSequels #ZombieMovies #MovieReviews #BigTroubleInLittlePodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Oct 12

Final Destination 2 (2003) & Saw IV (2007) Review | Horror Sequel Showdown

🚛 FINAL DESTINATION 2 We're revisiting one of the most infamous opening sequences in horror history — the highway log truck disaster! We discuss the movie's ridiculous death scenes, the infamous falling-glass kill, Tony Todd's mysterious character, Death's increasingly complicated rules, and whether this sequel is actually better than expected. 🧩 SAW IV Then we're entering Jigsaw's twisted world with Saw IV. Chaz attempts to defend one of his personal favorites while the rest of the crew questions the movie's confusing timeline, elaborate traps, green-tinted cinematography, and interconnected storyline. Is Saw IV an underrated chapter of the franchise, or does it require watching the previous three movies just to understand what's happening? We also explore Jigsaw's origin, the franchise's complicated continuity, and why Saw might be the Kingdom Hearts of horror movies! 😂 🎬 PLUS — THE HOST-CREDIT SCENE! We catch up on movies, television, gaming, Formula One, wrestling, the latest Angry Video Game Nerd Batman episode, and more! NEXT WEEK: Dawn of the Dead (1978)Bride of Re-Animator (1990)Which sequel wins: Final Destination 2 or Saw IV? 🎙️ Big Trouble in Little Podcast — The Movie Ranking Podcast #FinalDestination2 #SawIV #Saw4 #HorrorMovies #HorrorSequels #MoviePodcast #HorrorPodcast #BigTroubleLittlePodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Oct 2

Leprechaun 4 & Critters 4: The Worst Horror Sequels in Space?

Horror sequels are going to SPACE! Our “Not This Guy Again” horror-sequel month continues as Andy brings two franchises into the final frontier: Critters 4 and Leprechaun 4: In Space. First up is Critters 4, a strange sci-fi sequel that takes its sweet time actually getting to the Critters. We discuss its Alien influences, Brad Dourif, Angela Bassett, surprisingly decent sets, the bizarre casting history of the Critters franchise and why there's just enough here to make some of us curious about the other movies. Then things get considerably worse with Leprechaun 4: In Space. Warwick Davis returns alongside Space Marines, mad scientists, questionable special effects, bizarre DNA experiments and a Leprechaun who eventually becomes VERY large. We try to figure out whether there's anything worth salvaging from one of the strangest entries in the Leprechaun franchise. Then stick around for the Host-Credit Scene as we catch up on everything we've been watching, playing and doing. Next week: Final Destination 2 and Saw IV! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Sep 28

Scream 2 vs I Still Know What You Did Last Summer | Season 5 Premiere

Season 5 of Big Trouble in Little Podcast has officially begun! Our first theme of the season is “Not This Guy Again,” a month dedicated to horror sequels. Dubs kicks things off with two major '90s slashers: Scream 2 and I Still Know What You Did Last Summer. We discuss whether I Still Know deserves its reputation, its ridiculous-but-entertaining island setting, the Fisherman as a slasher villain, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Brandy, Freddie Prinze Jr. and Jack Black. Then we head back into the world of Ghostface with Scream 2. We break down its meta approach to sequels, the opening movie-theater massacre, Sidney's trauma, Dewey's inability to die, Mickey and Mrs. Loomis, the stacked cast and whether Wes Craven managed to make a worthy follow-up to Scream. Then stick around for an extra-long Post-Credit Scene as we catch up on everything we've been watching and playing during the break. Next week: Leprechaun 4: In Space and Critters 4! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jul 27

Charlton Heston's Forgotten Sci-Fi Classic - SEASON FINALE!

This week we're wrapping up Post-Apocalypse Month with The Omega Man, one of the most overlooked science fiction films of the 1970s. We discuss: Why Charlton Heston is perfect as Robert NevilleThe movie's relationship to Richard Matheson's I Am LegendHow it compares to the Will Smith adaptationThe memorable soundtrack and atmosphereThe infected cult and their philosophyThe ending and its religious symbolismWhether this movie deserves more recognition todayWe also rank every movie from the month and reveal our overall Season 4 rankings. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Four people Dubs, Andy, Zac, and Chaz who watch movies and talk about them. Our Gimmick is we take movies or episodes of TV shows and rank them. We sometimes talk about video games and other pop culture stuff. But stop by and listen to the show and see what we are ranking!

Creator

Joe Dubs
Years Active

2019 - 2026
Episodes

450
Rating

Explicit
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