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Two brothers, Matt & Todd talk about their favorite movies. We cover mostly up to the 90s and talk about all manner of genre films from the 'loved', 'rejected', 'stupid', 'forgotten', 'hardly known', 'underappreciated, 'silly', and 'pointless'. If you're a fan of: John Carpenter, Walter Hill, Sam Peckinpah, Steven Spielberg, John Sturges, Stallone, Schwarzenegger. If you know: Strother Martin, Brion James, Peter Jason and Dick Miller And if you know where the Fourth Crown is: Follow us on Letterboxd, Twitter and Instagram: @MovieMattSirois

  1. Critters (1984)

    FEB 20

    Critters (1984)

    Today Matt & Todd are invaded by the 1986 sci‑fi‑horror‑comedy Critters, directed by Stephen Herek. Pint‑sized, ravenous, space-hedgehog critters escape space-prison and head to earth for a feast, crash landing on a quiet Kansas farm. Hot on their trail are two morphing alien bounty hunters who are armed, dangerous, and able to change their faces (with varying success). If you’re expecting something in the vein of Gremlins, be warned: Critters is its own wonderfully weird beast. The tone leans far more into 1950s creature‑feature energy. It is closer to The Blob (1958) than Poltergeist (1982). This one keeps its own “offbeat meets surreal” personality and impressive practical effects. If you’re a fan of retro sci‑fi and drive‑in monster mayhem, this one sits comfortably alongside: Night of the Creeps Return of the Living Dead The Blob (1958) The Fly (1958) Critters features: Dee Wallace StoneTerrence MannM. Emmet WalshBilly Green BushScott GrimesWhit Bissell Award Winner Nadine van der VeldeWhit Bissell Award Winner Don Keith OpperLyn ShayeBilly Zane A cult classic with teeth: Critters is a chaotic, charming slice of ’80s creature cinema that still hits the spot. Matt has over 100+ lists for movie suggestions on ⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠You can reach out on Bluesky: @MovieMattSirois Terrible movies often find him, even under under the alias Marcus at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Movie Asylum of the Weird, Bad and Wonderful⁠⁠⁠. Follow who we follow: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Once Upon a Geek⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Fade Out Podcast⁠⁠

    30 min
  2. The Last of Sheila (1973)

    FEB 9

    The Last of Sheila (1973)

    Today Matt & Todd dive into one of the great under‑sung gems of 1970s cinema: the 1973 ensemble whodunnit mystery‑thriller The Last of Sheila, directed by Herbert Ross. Featuring a stacked cast of Hollywood heavy hitters: Richard Benjamin Dyan Cannon James Coburn Joan Hackett James Mason Ian McShane Raquel Welch Movie producer Clinton Greene invites a group of industry friends aboard his luxury yacht, the Sheila, for what’s supposed to be a pleasure cruise. When they arrive he reveals that he has also spun up an elaborate parlor game: a mystery scavenger hunt where each guest is assigned a “secret” the others must uncover. As the game unfolds it is clear that there is more to this group that meets the eye. With a screenplay co‑written by Anthony Perkins and Stephen Sondheim, this film is filled with sharp dialogue and Hollywood satire. It is a great twisty murder mystery, a classic of the genre that still feels as clever as the first time we saw it. This episode contains full spoilers, including the ending, so make sure you watch The Last of Sheila before listening. Trust us—you’ll want to experience the reveals for yourself.

    35 min
  3. Gymkata (1985)

    JAN 30

    Gymkata (1985)

    Today Matt and Todd venture into Gymkata: “The skill of gymnastics… the KILL of karate!” Starring champion gymnast Kurt Thomas as champion gymnast Jonathan Cabot, the film follows his training to compete in The Game: a cross‑country gauntlet of traps, assassins, and inexplicable pommel horses placed in the wild. The prize for surviving? One wish from the Khan of Parmistan. The U.S. government’s wish? Permission to install a satellite base for Reagan’s “Star Wars” program. The movie flopped on release, but time has been kind to this fever dream. It's unusual blend of Cold War paranoia, martial‑arts enthusiasm, and “why not?” energy makes it a flawed but undeniably entertaining ride. If you’re tolerant of cheesy cinema, or actively seek it out, Gymkata delivers a very fun time. It’s infamous, fairly so, but what else are you watching this weekend anyway? Decide for yourself whether it’s at least “so bad it’s good.” Directed by: Robert Clouse Starring: Kurt Thomas as Jonathan CabotTetchie Agbayani as Princess RubaliRichard Norton as Commander ZamirEdward Bell as PaleyBob Schott as ThorgWhit Bissell Award Winner Buck Kartalian as The KhanWhit Bissell Award Winner for sound by Cutter’s Inc. Matt has over 100+ lists for movie suggestions on ⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠You can reach out on Bluesky: @MovieMattSirois Terrible movies often find him, even under under the alias Marcus at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Movie Asylum of the Weird, Bad and Wonderful⁠⁠. Follow who we follow: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Once Upon a Geek⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Fade Out Podcast⁠⁠⁠

    50 min
  4. Bloodsport (1988) (with Logan)

    JAN 2

    Bloodsport (1988) (with Logan)

    Today Matt & Todd are joined by Logan again to step into the arena for a film we love: 1988’s Bloodsport. The words are few, but you came here for the Bloodsport, and you get it. A mix of martial arts styles, excellent fight scenes, and a dash of slapstick make this the cinematic equivalent of your older brother’s Karate Kid. For aspiring combat‑sport athletes, it might even be their Rocky. If you’re not familiar: Bloodsport tells the inspired by true events story of veteran, martial-artist, and pirate-liason Frank Dux’s legendary performance at an underground, full‑contact tournament known as the Kumite. Bloodsport is directed by Newt Arnold and stars: Jean-Claude Van Damme as Frank DuxDonald Gibb as Ray Jackson a fellow western Kumite fighter.Leah Ayres as Janice Kent an investigative journalistNorman Burton and Forest Whitaker as CID Agents tracking the AWOL DuxWhit Bissell award winner Bolo Yeung as Chong Li (Dux's massive opponent)Whit Bissell award winner Ken Siu as Victor Lin (Dux' manager)Impressive fight choreography by Frank Dux himself with David Worth (who would later direct Kickboxer ) as cinematographer Join us as we celebrate the punches, the splits, the slow‑motion faces of agony, and the pure Cannon‑era charm of a movie that knows exactly what it is and absolutely commits to it. Matt has over 100+ lists for movie suggestions on ⁠Letterboxd⁠You can reach out on Bluesky: @MovieMattSirois Terrible movies often find him, even under under the alias Marcus at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Movie Asylum of the Weird, Bad and Wonderful⁠. Follow who we follow: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Once Upon a Geek⁠⁠⁠⁠ and  ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Fade Out Podcast⁠⁠

    55 min
  5. 007: GoldenEye (1995) w/ Mike

    12/26/2025

    007: GoldenEye (1995) w/ Mike

    Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and copasetic impending yearly calendar renewals. Today Matt & Todd are joined by 00‑fanboy Mike to discuss yet another holiday classic (Hello Lifetime, get on this): 1995’s GoldenEye. Directed by: Martin Campbell (also director of Casino Royale (2006)) Starring: Pierce Brosnan as “Agent 007” Bond, James Bond Whit Bissell Award Winner: Sean Bean as Alec Trevelyan Izabella Scorupco as Natalya Simonova (Retroactive Whit Bissell Winner:) Famke Janssen as Xenia Onatopp Joe Don Baker as Jake Wade Judi Dench as M Whit Bissell Award Winner: Alan Cumming as Boris Grishenko Whit Bissell Award Winner: Robbie Coltrane as Zhukovsky Whit Bissell Award Winner: Minnie Driver as the woman singing "Stand by your Man" in Robbie Coltrane's scene GoldenEye is an explosive spy thriller and widely regarded as one of the strongest Bond films; especially among those not starring Sean Connery or Roger Moore. The action kicks off immediately with a thrilling opening sequence, barrels through an all‑timer tank chase, and ends in a cataclysmic finale that keeps you locked in from start to finish. This Bond is a bit more dialed‑back than the 60s‑era madness you might associate with the Austin Powers parodies, but what it lacks in “traditional Bond‑ness” it makes up for with a sharp, modern spy thriller sensibility that is still sprinkled with just enough Bond‑flavored absurdity. That includes the usual questionable physics and, of course, whatever murder‑sex‑wrestling hybrid defines Xenia Onatopp’s particular combat style. She’d make an interesting kumite participant. (Todd here: In retrospect, I should have given Famke Janssen the Whit Bissell Award for the same reasons Alan Cumming earned his. She’s playing a strange, thankless, borderline cartoon character. Onattop is more caricature than role you can “live in”—but she delivers a perfectly unhinged performance and goes all-in on some objectively strange stuff (even for a Bond film) worth recognition. So, with the power vested in me, I’m giving her co‑credit.) While GoldenEye may not top many lists of “Christmas movies,” we think this is the perfect time of year to revisit it.

    56 min
  6. Dark Night of the Scare Crow (1981)

    12/17/2025

    Dark Night of the Scare Crow (1981)

    Today Matt & Todd bring you a holiday‑spirited review of the 1981 made‑for‑TV horror telefilm Dark Night of the Scarecrow. Directed by Frank De Felitta (also known as a novelist behind Aubrey Rose and The Entity) Teleplay by J.D. Feigelson & Butler Handcock Starring: Charles Durning Robert F. Lyons Lane Smith Tonya Crowe (Whit Bissell Award Winner) Larry Drake Jocelyn Brando Cinematography by Vincent A. Martinelli Originally airing on CBS October 24, 1981, Dark Night of the Scarecrow is a prime example of late ’70s and early ’80s creepy nighttime television. Over the years, it has become a holiday staple, remembered fondly for its atmosphere, moody lighting, and the eerie void of cornfields at night. Charles Durning commands the screen as Otis, the town’s belligerent, but the film’s strength lies in its ensemble cast and the chilling mood that permeates every frame. While not the most gruesome horror you’ll encounter, it remains a standout thriller of its time—one that continues to hold high regard 44 years later released against Dark Night of the Scarecrow is the perfect seasonal watch. If you’re exploring classic thrillers, this one deserves a place on your list.

    50 min
  7. A Night to Remember (1958) (with "CollinsportGirl" Katherine)

    11/24/2025

    A Night to Remember (1958) (with "CollinsportGirl" Katherine)

    In 1997, James Cameron released 'Titanic', it broke box office records entertaining and inspiring millions to this day, while breathing new life into exploration of the historic wreck that sank on April 15, 1912. Remember that night, because today Matt and Todd are joined by "CollinsportGirl" Katherine, to discuss the 1958 British Made: A Night to Remember. We're thrilled to be joined again by Katherine who helped us explore a little more of the 'East Wing' at 'The Great House on the Hill' in our 'Return to Collinsport' while we discuss a disaster film now 67 years old and still as impactful as it ever was. Where Cameron's epic is a love story set amongst the backdrop of this world-changing disaster, A Night to Remember attempts to retell it as it was by giving us the closest retelling of the events this side of a modern documentary. What makes this variation of the tale stand out is the 'matter of fact' telling of the events through the eyes of the survivors. This is a well-researched movie, it does make a few errors, but tries to tell what is ultimately a story of mistakes, and most importantly unfathomable courage that leads to survival hundreds. 'A Night To Remember' was produced with an enormous ensemble cast, featuring: Whit Bissell Award Winner' : Tucker McGuire as Mrs Margaret ("The Unsinkable") "Molly" BrownWhit Bissell Award Winner': George Rose as Chief Baker Charles JoughinKenneth More as Second Officer Charles Lightoller]Michael Goodliffe as shipbuilder Thomas AndrewsLaurence Naismith as Captain Edward SmithKenneth Griffith as Wireless Operator Jack PhillipsDavid McCallum as Assistant Wireless Operator Harold BrideFrank Lawton as chairman and managing director of the White Star Line J. Bruce IsmayRichard Leech as First Officer William McMaster MurdochHonor Blackman as Mrs Liz LucasRobert Ayres as Arthur Godfrey Peuchen_____________ Matt has over 100+ lists formovie suggestions on ⁠Letterboxd⁠ You can reach out on Bluesky: @MovieMattSirois Terrible movies often find him,even under under the alias Marcus at ⁠⁠⁠⁠MovieAsylum of the Weird, Bad and Wonderful⁠. Follow who we follow: ⁠⁠⁠⁠OnceUpon a Geek⁠⁠⁠⁠ and  ⁠⁠⁠⁠TheFade Out Podcast⁠⁠

    54 min
  8. The Adventures of Brisco County Jr. (TV 1994)

    11/19/2025

    The Adventures of Brisco County Jr. (TV 1994)

    In 1994, television gave us a criminally short-lived gem: The Adventures of Brisco County Jr.. Created by Carlton Cuse and Jeffrey Boam, the series ran for just one spectacular season—27 episodes of sci-fi‑tinged Western adventure that blended pulp thrills with tongue‑in‑cheek humor. The cast was stacked: Bruce Campbell as Brisco County Jr. Julius Carry as Lord Bowler Christian Clemenson as Socrates Poole Featuring Billy Drago as the sinister John Bly Kelly Rutherford as Dixie Cousins John Astin as Professor Wickwire And John Pyper-Ferguson (a dual Whit Bissell Award winner) as the unforgettable Pete Hutter The story follows Brisco, driven to hunt down the gang who murdered his father (played by R. Lee Ermey), but it’s far more than a revenge tale. With its mix of Western grit, sci-fi weirdness, and comedic charm, the show delivered equal parts fun, strangeness, and thrills. Billy Drago’s chilling turn as Bly remains a highlight—an absolutely sinister performance that elevated the series. Gone too soon, Brisco County Jr. remains one of the most fun, inventive shows of its era. If you missed it the first time around, it’s well worth rediscovering—you won’t be disappointed. ----------Matt has over 100+ lists for movie suggestions on ⁠Letterboxd⁠You can reach out on Bluesky: @MovieMattSirois Terrible movies often find him, even under the alias arcus at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Movie Asylum of the Weird, Bad and Wonderful⁠. Follow who we follow: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Once Upon a Geek⁠⁠⁠⁠ and  ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Fade Out Podcast⁠⁠

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Two brothers, Matt & Todd talk about their favorite movies. We cover mostly up to the 90s and talk about all manner of genre films from the 'loved', 'rejected', 'stupid', 'forgotten', 'hardly known', 'underappreciated, 'silly', and 'pointless'. If you're a fan of: John Carpenter, Walter Hill, Sam Peckinpah, Steven Spielberg, John Sturges, Stallone, Schwarzenegger. If you know: Strother Martin, Brion James, Peter Jason and Dick Miller And if you know where the Fourth Crown is: Follow us on Letterboxd, Twitter and Instagram: @MovieMattSirois

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  • Creator
    Matt Sirois
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    232
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Matt Sirois
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