Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast

Michael James Benson
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Welcome to Top Notch Nonsense. A Genre Film Review Podcast. Top Notch Nonsense is a genre film podcast hosted by married couple Michael and Maranda — dedicated to the strange, the screwed-up, the obscure, and the gloriously unhinged corners of cinema history. Every episode, we pair two films connected by a shared theme, narrative, or filmmaker — then proceed to analyze, moralize, judge, and lovingly shit-talk them in equal measure. We've covered John Waters, Giallo, erotic thrillers, holiday horror, exploitation cinema, B-movies, and a lot of things that probably shouldn't exist but do. Smart but never pretentious. Hilarious but never shallow. We love what we mock — and we mock what we love. New episodes every Sunday Night/Monday Morning. Come watch the weird stuff with us. Hosts: Michael James Benson @mjbcomedy Maranda Mobley Music By @rickw00d Edited By Michael Benson Art By Ed Greer

  1. 4d ago

    The Repressed & The Exquisitely Dressed: Carol (2015)/Eileen (2023)

    The Repressed & The Exquisitely Dressed: Carol (2015)/Eileen (2023) Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 151-The Repressed & The Exquisitely Dressed: Carol (2015)/Eileen (2023) This week we talk about the danger of trusting your new lady friend with the two films Carol from 2015 and Eileen from 2023. We also talk about The Wrong Murder (2022). Trigger Warning For Extreme Talk about horrifying topics. This is A Film And Comedy Podcast NSFW; TRIGGER WARNING! DARK AND WEIRD COMEDY ALERT. Very Inappropriate. Don’t take any of the jokes too seriously. SPOILERS ALWAYS. Please Watch Movies before listening if you don’t want any spoilers. Please like, subscribe and share to all your friends. Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited By Michael Benson Produced By Michael Benson Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley Cats: Pan and Sparkle. Contact: @mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd. @topnotchnonsensepod on instagram topnotchnonsensepod@gmail.com

    2h 34m

  2. May 31

    MTV Movie Villains Vol. 1-She Wants Your Life: The Hand That Rocks The Cradle (1992)/Single White Female (1992)

    MTV Movie Villains Vol. 1-She Wants Your Life: The Hand That Rocks The Cradle (1992)/Single White Female (1992) Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 150-MTV Movie Villains Vol. 1-She Wants Your Life: The Hand That Rocks The Cradle (1992)/Single White Female (1992) This Week we talk about Lady Villains starring Rebecca and Jennifer. The Movies Are The Hand That Rocks The Cradle and Single White Female, both from 1992. Enjoy. This is A Film And Comedy Podcast NSFW; TRIGGER WARNING! DARK AND WEIRD COMEDY ALERT. Very Inappropriate. Don’t take any of the jokes too seriously. SPOILERS ALWAYS. Please Watch Movies before listening if you don’t want any spoilers. Please like, subscribe and share to all your friends. Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited By Michael Benson Produced By Michael Benson Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley Cats: Pan and Sparkle. Contact: @mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd. @topnotchnonsensepod on instagram topnotchnonsensepod@gmail.com

    3h 18m

  3. May 23

    Husband Terror: Mortal Thoughts (1991)/Deceived (1991)

    Husband Terror: Mortal Thoughts (1991)/Deceived (1991) Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 149-Husband Terror: Mortal Thoughts (1991)/Deceived (1991) A Doozy where we talk about some underseen husband terror movies both from 1991, Mortal Thoughts and Deceived. We also talk about The Wrong Nemesis. This is A Film And Comedy Podcast NSFW; TRIGGER WARNING! DARK AND WEIRD COMEDY ALERT. Very Inappropriate. Don’t take any of the jokes too seriously. SPOILERS ALWAYS. Please Watch Movies before listening if you don’t want any spoilers. Please like, subscribe and share to all your friends. Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited By Michael Benson Produced By Michael Benson Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley Cats: Pan and Sparkle. Contact: @mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd. @topnotchnonsensepod on instagram topnotchnonsensepod@gmail.com

    2h 41m

  4. May 18

    Dead Poetess Society: Mrs Parker and The Vicious Circle (1994)/Sylvia (2003)

    Dead Poetess Society: Mrs Parker and The Vicious Circle (1994)/Sylvia (2003) Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast-Episode 148-Dead Poetess Society: Mrs Parker and The Vicious Circle (1994)/Sylvia (2003) *Trigger Warning, talk and jokes about suicide are very prevalent in this episode. If you need to reach out, call the suicide hotline. I mean this sincerely, please reach out for help to someone if you need to* This Week we talk about two brilliant women writers who were cut down by pressure, depression, and the men who prodded them, with Mrs Parker and the vicious circle from 1994 and Sylvia (2003). We also chat about Gaslit By My Husband and Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice. This is A Film And Comedy Podcast NSFW; TRIGGER WARNING! DARK AND WEIRD COMEDY ALERT. Very Inappropriate. Don’t take any of the jokes too seriously. SPOILERS ALWAYS. Please Watch Movies before listening if you don’t want any spoilers. Please like, subscribe and share to all your friends. Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited By Michael Benson Produced By Michael Benson Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley Cats: Pan and Sparkle. Contact: @mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd. @topnotchnonsensepod on instagram topnotchnonsensepod@gmail.com

    2h 46m

  5. May 11

    L.A. Missed Connections: Welcome To LA (1976)/Choose Me (1984)

    L.A. Missed Connections: Welcome To LA (1976)/Choose Me (1984) Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 147-L.A. Missed Connections: Welcome To LA (1976)/Choose Me (1984) We talk about Alan Rudolph double feature about ‘Lies, Truth, Persona, & Isolation’ with Welcome To L.A. from 1976 and Choose Me from 1984. We also talk about The Wrong Prince Charming. This is A Film And Comedy Podcast NSFW; TRIGGER WARNING! DARK AND WEIRD COMEDY ALERT. Very Inappropriate. Don’t take any of the jokes too seriously. SPOILERS ALWAYS. Please Watch Movies before listening if you don’t want any spoilers. Please like, subscribe and share to all your friends. Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited By Michael Benson Produced By Michael Benson Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley Cats: Pan and Sparkle. Contact: @mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd. @topnotchnonsensepod on instagram topnotchnonsensepod@gmail.com

    2h 16m

  6. May 4

    Sad & Silly Bev Hills Trilogy: Down & Out In; Scenes From The Class Struggle in; Slums of Beverly Hills (1986; 1989; 1998)

    Sad & Silly Bev Hills Trilogy: Down & Out In; Scenes From The Class Struggle in; Slums of Beverly Hills (1986; 1989; 1998) Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 146-Sad & Silly Bev Hills Trilogy: Down & Out In; Scenes From The Class Struggle in; Slums of Beverly Hills (1986; 1989; 1998) We talk about three distinct films set in Beverly Hills. Down & Out in Beverly Hills from 1986, Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills from 1989, and Slums of Beverly Hills from 1998. We also chat about The People We Meet on Vacation and Her Fatal Fling. This is A Film And Comedy Podcast NSFW; TRIGGER WARNING! DARK AND WEIRD COMEDY ALERT. Very Inappropriate. Don’t take any of the jokes too seriously. SPOILERS ALWAYS. Please Watch Movies before listening if you don’t want any spoilers. Please like, subscribe and share to all your friends. Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited By Michael Benson Produced By Michael Benson Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley Cats: Pan and Sparkle. Contact: @mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd. @topnotchnonsensepod on instagram topnotchnonsensepod@gmail.com

    3h 19m

  7. Apr 27

    Bartel's Arthouse Camp: Private Parts (1972)/Eating Raoul (1982)

    Bartel’s Arthouse Camp: Private Parts (1972)/Eating Raoul (1982) Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 145-Bartel’s Arthouse Camp: Private Parts (1972)/Eating Raoul (1982) This week we discuss two Paul Bartel Indelible arthouse camp dark comedy’s Private Parts from 1972 and Eating Raoul from 1982. We also discuss Regretting You and The Wrong Fiance. This is A Film And Comedy Podcast NSFW; TRIGGER WARNING! DARK AND WEIRD COMEDY ALERT. Very Inappropriate. Don’t take any of the jokes too seriously. SPOILERS ALWAYS. Please Watch Movies before listening if you don’t want any spoilers. Please like, subscribe and share to all your friends. Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited By Michael Benson Produced By Michael Benson Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley Cats: Pan and Sparkle. Contact: @mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd. @topnotchnonsensepod on instagram topnotchnonsensepod@gmail.com

    2h 35m

  8. Apr 20

    Mall Horror: Chopping Mall (1986)/Phantom of the Mall: Eric's Revenge (1989)

    Mall Horror: Chopping Mall (1986)/Phantom of the Mall: Eric's Revenge (1989) Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 144-Mall Horror: Chopping Mall (1986)/Phantom of the Mall: Eric's Revenge (1989) This week we dive into mall horror with Chopping Mall (1986)/Phantom of the Mall: Eric's Revenge (1989). We also talk about The Wrong Blackmail and The Dating App Killer. This is A Film And Comedy Podcast NSFW; TRIGGER WARNING! DARK AND WEIRD COMEDY ALERT. Very inappropriate. Don’t take any of the jokes too seriously. Spoilers ALWAYS. Please Watch Movies before listening if you don’t want any spoilers. Please like, subscribe and share to all your friends. Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited By Michael Benson Produced By Michael Benson Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley Cats: Pan and Sparkle. Contact: @mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd. @topnotchnonsensepod on instagram topnotchnonsensepod@gmail.com

    2h 27m
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Welcome to Top Notch Nonsense. A Genre Film Review Podcast. Top Notch Nonsense is a genre film podcast hosted by married couple Michael and Maranda — dedicated to the strange, the screwed-up, the obscure, and the gloriously unhinged corners of cinema history. Every episode, we pair two films connected by a shared theme, narrative, or filmmaker — then proceed to analyze, moralize, judge, and lovingly shit-talk them in equal measure. We've covered John Waters, Giallo, erotic thrillers, holiday horror, exploitation cinema, B-movies, and a lot of things that probably shouldn't exist but do. Smart but never pretentious. Hilarious but never shallow. We love what we mock — and we mock what we love. New episodes every Sunday Night/Monday Morning. Come watch the weird stuff with us. Hosts: Michael James Benson @mjbcomedy Maranda Mobley Music By @rickw00d Edited By Michael Benson Art By Ed Greer

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