Top Notch Nonsense Episode 75. Fear and Codependency: Beau is Afraid (2023)/Joker: Folie a Deux (2024) “I was tired. I was sad. I was cold.” Fear and Codependency Flame out in these two movies that hate their audience. We also cover Its What’s Inside (2024). Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who l…

74. Coppola’s Crazy Epics: Apocalypse Now (1979) and Megalopolis (2024) Top Notch Nonsense Episode 74. Coppola’s Crazy Epics AKA Hopper Connection Vol. 6. These Two have more in common than we ever thought. Apocalypse Now and Megalopolis. Really Wild Cinema. Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who l…

Top Notch Nonsense Episode 73. Slashers During The Time For Thanks: Blood Rage/Thanksgiving Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Black Friday! Hope The Films Sooth you. Blood Rage (1987) and Thanksgiving (2023) are talked about. Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who like the obscure and beautiful, the obs…

Top Notch Nonsense Episode 72. A Pee Wee Herman Triple Feature. (1985) (1988) (2016) Michael who has had a life long fear of Pee Wee Herman watches all 3 movies, episodes from a TV Show and a TV special to get over the scary fear of Pee Wee Herman. Those three movies are ‘Pee Wee's Big Adventure’ ‘Big Top Pee-Wee’ and ‘Pee Wee’s Big Holiday’. They …

Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 71 The Bio-Exorcist Reigns: Beetlejuice 1 and 2 (1988) (2024) We get silly with our favorite trickster demon. Also Discussed: The Deliverance, Hunting Housewives, The Perfect Couple (2024). Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who like the obscure and bea…

Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 70. Morals and Ethics: Election (1999) and The Campaign (2012) It’s been a handful of days since the results of the presidential election. Here’s hoping ya can enjoy listening to this one. We go over how much a studio in Manhattan would cost now. Also talked about: Jackpot (2024), the telephone (1988), …

Top Notch Nonsense Episode 69. Halloween the Thorn Trilogy (1988) (1989) (1995) Belated Halloween Episode. The infamous middle halloween trilogy. Also discussed: Tarot, meet the killer parents, night swim/bag of lies, and Destroy All Neighbors. Halloween Notes Without Context: 1:16:19- 1:18:36 Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast…

Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 68. Carrie-o-thon It’s a carrie-o-thon. With the original (1976), the sequel (1999), the TV pilot (2002) and the prestige elevated sharp and above average budget (2013). Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who like the obscure and beautiful, the obscene …

Top Notch Nonsense Episode 67. SE Hinton’s Tough Guys: The Outsiders/Rumble Fish (1983) SE Hinton’s Tough Guys AKA Hopper Connection Vol. 5. These Young Toughs Struggle Through To Be Adults Also Discussed The Nuthouse (1992) Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who like the obscure and beautiful, the…

Episode 66. Don’t Tell Mom The Babysitter is dead (1991) and (2024) A long long long long one for two movies that probably don’t need it. But you are welcome. The one with Christina Applegate and the one with Ms. Pat. I really hope you enjoy. Sorry we took a while. More episodes in the upcoming days I swear. Don’t Tell Mom The Babysitters Dead Note…

Drew Being Bad: Poison Ivy/Doppelgänger This Week we jump into the conniving characters portrayed by one of America’s Sweethearts. Plus talk about 3 sequels to ‘Poison Ivy’ and ‘Cheerleader Camp’. NSFW and very Adult. Connections to ‘popcorn’, ‘The Crush” and ‘mannequin’. More gothic imagery Poison Ivy Notes Without Context: 1:16:30-1:24:11 Doppelg…

Discover the remarkable journey of Napa Valley's premier garage door service as we celebrate Top Notch Garage Doors' 30th anniversary. In this special episode, we'll swing open the doors to three decades of excellence, revealing the stories, challenges, and triumphs that have defined this local institution. Join us as we: Trace the company's evolut…

Top Notch Nonsense Episode 64. Alicia-Predator and Prey: The Crush (1993)/The Babysitter (1995) Alicia Silverstone playing the victim and the perpetrator. Pervy, icky, disgustingness about the base emotions of teenagers who want to destroy other lives. Beware, dark uncomfortable jokes about the worst acts known to man and woman and children. As alw…

Episode 63. Dour and Lighthearted Contract Killer Movies: Knox Goes Away (2023)/Hit-Man (2023) While Michael Keaton loses his memory Glen Powell puts on disguises. Apparently Michael has some issues with how the media treats the pushing of Glen Powell. A lot of fun angry joking in this one. Knox Goes Away Notes Without Context 1:24:26-1:35:35 Hit M…

Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 62 Sicko Fairy Tales With Outspoken Ladies Who Don’t Take No S**t: Freeway (1996)/Freeway 2: Confessions of a Trick Baby (1999) There is the true evil of men against confident ladies who don’t mess around. Matthew Bright’s vision of dark life in modern America through the eyes of 2 downtrodden girls rea…

Episode 61. Killers Protecting Their Daughters: Choke (2001)/Mr. Brooks (2007) AKA Hopper Connection Vol. 4 Another Long Doozy of a pod talking about the men who protect their daughters who may have passed down some bad hereditary genes. This is also the 4th Volume of pairings that have Dennis Hopper in them. Dropping later this week: two more epis…

60. Fell in Love with a Doll Vol. 2: Pin (1988)/Living Doll (1990) Top Notch Nonsense Episode 60. These two guys just can’t get enough of near humans that won’t love them back. The flip side dark side to Mannequin and its sequel. Also discussed Dangerous Pursuit, Bash Latter Day Plays and Glam. Pin Notes Without Context 1:16:21-1:18:45 Living Doll …

Episode 59. The Warriors (1979)/1990: The Bronx Warriors (1982) What we do here is talk about roving gangs of beauty. Other Movies Discussed are Partners (1982) and My Son Hunter (2022) The Warriors Notes Without Context 1:39:52-1:44:42 1990: The Bronx Warriors Notes Without Context 2:50:03-3:00:20 NSFW Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited…

Top Notch Nonsense Episode 58. Fell in Love with a Doll Vol. 1: Mannequin(1987)/Mannequin 2 (1991) Another Doozy of a long one and they are starting to get fairly long. Take your time with them on the road. Also discussed are day of the dolphin, popcorn/evil-ed, derailed, talk to me, Maggie moore(s). Another couple episodes in the next couple days.…

This is Top Notch Nonsense Episode 57. Rando Giallo Vol. 3 AKA Master Director Episode Lucio Fulci. Really Uncomfortable Violence Paired With Real Dumb Violence. Also discussed: Zolta: Hound of Dracula (1978), Star Crystal (1986), The Circle (2017), Haunted Mansion (2023), and Atlas (2024). The New York Ripper Notes Without Context 1:10:56-1:17:26 …

Top Notch Nonsense Episode 56 Feed Me! Also, talked about are Please Don’t Eat My Mother (1973), Death Screams (1982), and Late Night with the Devil (2023). Little shop of horrors (1960) Notes WithOut Context 1:16:46-1:21:32 Little Shop of Horrors (1986) Notes Without Context 2:32:40-2:37:03 NSFW and Spoilers as per usual Artwork By Ed Greer Music …

Top Notch Nonsense Episode 55. Hopper Connection Vol. 3 Jerkface Bullies and Manipulative Lovers Can you be in love with your kidnapper? Fascism being a learned cultural psychological state. Being married to a monster is not fun. Dennis Hopper brings these thoughts plus more in his 3rd episode of top notch nonsense as well as More Intense Weirdness…

Master Director-Early John Waters: Mondo Trasho (1969)/Multiple Maniacs (1970) Just what you think: the birth of a cult icon, a musical interlude, dildo, and the definition of a rimmer. “Lying on the couch, relaxing and taking dope” Mondo trasho 40:45-45:15 Multiple Maniacs Notes Without Context 1:54:07-2:01:32 Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Woo…

Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 53. The two movies talked about today are Beyond Atlantis (1973) and Fulci's Conquest (1983). Conversation includes Sig Haig and his Juices, incest, colonialism, netting people, facing your own evil, and weapons manufacturing. The Main characters went These two require drugs to enjoy. Other movies discu…

This is episode 52 of Top Notch Nonsense…one the way to perform. Hope everyone has had a great Pride Month and to celebrate we are going over The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert from 1994 starring Terence Stamp, Hugo Weaving and Guy Pearce. As well as the 1995 film To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar starring Wesley Snipes…

Hello and welcome to Episode 51 of Top Notch Nonsense...Sun Fried Noirs. Don Johnson “The Drifter” gets in over his head in The Hot Spot with Jennifer Connelly while Nicole Kidman lusts after John Cusack with Matthew McConaughey (alumnus of Top Notch Nonsense “Texas Chainsaw Massacre The Next Generation) taking notes and Zac Efron pines for Nicole …

Welcome to episode 50 of Top Notch Nonsense: 90’s SNL Comedies making observed bad jokes and points about addiction, gender, narcissism, generational trauma, among other topics. Unexpectedly crass and sad jokes. There’s more talk about peeing than what we were expecting. One of these two comedies is actually a comedy. This week’s films are 1994’s I…

Episode 49 of the Top Notch Nonsense Podcast features young men following their d**ks into the dark void. They just can't handle the supernatural femininity. One of this week’s films are connected to Dennis Hopper in some way and connected to each other. They are Night Tide from 1961 also starring Linda Lawson & Luana Anders as well as the 2013 fil…

Welcome to episode 48 of Top Notch Nonsense… Master Creator Series: Julie Brown Celeb Parodies - Medusa: Dare To Be Truthful / Attack of the 5 Foot 2 Women When a 90’s icon tries to be other icons, it’s a funny time. Today's films both feature that ICON of the 90’s Julie Brown and are 1991’s Mockumentary Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful and 1994’s Attac…

Yes i know what you're thinking is this the 3rd episode in a roaw about E.T type people..... Maybe but who cares. Apparently, aliens want your juices and cloaks do too. This week's films both come from director Tobe Hooper. First, Lifeforce from 1985 starring Steve Railsback, Peter Firth and Frank Finlay. As well as the 1990 made-for-television sup…

There is something wrong with everyone's family. HOPEFULLYYYY it's not what happens in this story. This week we are visiting two versions of Flowers In The Attic. One from 1987 starring Victoria Tennant, Kristy Swanson and Jeb Stuart Adams. The second is the 2014 Lifetime movie version starring Heather Graham, Ellen Burstyn and Kiernan Shipka. *SPO…

Remake Roundup and More Aliens. What else is there to say? This episode’s films are from the Rebel Highway Series on Showtime, Runaway Daughters, Jailbreakers and Cool and the Crazy all from 1994s THENNNN Invaders From Mars from 1953 and 1986. As always SPOILERS abound and this is NSFW for most audiences. CREDITS: Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick …

Low or high budget, you can definitely go wrong with these horror movies. This week’s films are all based on the works of Stephen King. First, The Night Flier from 1997 starring Miguel Ferrer, Julie Entwisle and Dan Monahan AND 2003’s Dreamcatcher starring Morgan Freeman, Thomas Jane and Jason Lee. As always SPOILERS abound and this is NSFW for mos…

This week we have the another installment of the Master Director Series right here on Top Notch Nonsense. This time we are featuring Steven Soderberg. Ladies battling their worst instincts and others while popping pills and glaring at bad ex-boyfriends and stalkers. This week's films are Side Effects from 2013 starring Jude Law, Rooney Mara, Cather…

What is there to say about what psychiatrists and scientists do to disturbed humans. These two truly TRIGGERED Michael. Very angry at the “Normals” in these movies. A couple of words about VHS 85, no one will save you, A Haunting in Venice. This week's films are David and Lisa from 1962 starring Keir Dullea, Janet Margolin and Howard Da Silva AND 1…

They all hate each other. They all F**K each other; They nearly all are scared for each other when they all start to feel the demise. These 2 pictures are if Agatha Christie mystery story and a “Melrose Place” episode had seeeexxxxxxx….like most Giallos. This week's films are 1974's The Killer Reserved Nine Seats starring Rosanna Schiaffino, Chris …

Two more movies that prove that De Niro can be a fascinating performer in twisty, convoluted, 21st century genre trash. This week's films are Hide and Seek from 2005 starring OBVIOUSLY, De Niro as well as Dakota Fanning, Famke Janssen and Elisabeth Shue. PLUS, 2012's Red Lights with Cillian Murphy, Sigourney Weaver and De Niro. As always SPOILERS a…

Are you going on a long trip? If so, this is the episode to put on because this is as long as the last Scorsese movie, so focus on the road or lay back on your couch. This episode goes over some of the most heartless/beloved young women characters we’ve covered on the podcast. This week's films are Heathers from 1988 starring Winona Ryder, Christia…

Early 90’s thrillers where you try to protect your lady but it’s VERY challenging. It's strange how much time is spent on dealing with people who don’t know how to handle their money, Happy Tax Month Everybody! This week's films are 1990's Pacific Heights staring Melanie Griffith, Matthew Modine and Michael Keaton as well as Unlawful Entry from 199…

As always Spoilers abound and this is NSFW or for most audiences. Part 1 of a 4 part series covering the films of ‘rebel highway’ originally on Showtime. Dragstrip Girls is Directed by Mary Lambert of “Pet Cemetery” and “The InCrowd” fame. Motorcycle Gang is directed by John (“Conan The Barbarian”) Milius. Reform School Girls is directed by Johnath…

As always Spoilers abound and this is NSFW or for most audiences. Murdered women are exposed in this ‘minor’ film from Sergio Martino and a huge cult classic film directed by Juan Piquer Simon. This week's films are 1975's Suspicious Death of a Minor directed by Sergio Martino staring Claudio Cassinelli, Mel Ferrer and Lia Tanzi. As well as 1982's …

As Always Spoilers Abound and this is NSFW or for most audiences. Two movies on how not to treat your friend. One character drama which won the John Cassavetes Award at the 16th Independent Spirit Awards and the other dark comedy is a studio funded travesty with the biggest non drama stars in the world (circa early 2000s). This week's films are 200…

As always spoilers abound and this is NSFW or for most audiences. John Waters delivers to us his 3rd double feature on the podcast, and we thank him for that. This week's films are Female Trouble from 1974 staring Divine David Lochary and Mary Vivian Pearce as well as Polyester from 1981 with Divine, Tab Hunter and David Samson. CREDITS: Artwork By…

“Can you pinpoint what cheese wiz smells like?” This weeks films are 2006's Delivery and Clownado from 2019. As always spoilers abound and this is NSFW or for most audiences. Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited By Michael Benson Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley Cat: Pan @mjbcomedy on …

This week we have another Master Director Series, this time with the talented Danny Devito. Yeah THAT Danny Devito. This week's film feature Michael's favorite Robin Williams comedy performance, in Death To Smoochy from 2002 and the other film 2003's Duplex feature exhausted performances by Drew Barrymore and Ben Stiller. Credits: Artwork By Ed Gre…

Wholesome-ness with a twinge of sardonic nature...that's what we gulp down. Today's film are the 1995's The Brady Bunch and the sequel A Very Brady Sequel, with Shelley Long and Gary Cole. Credits: Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited By Michael Benson Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley …

Being confronted with complicated morals can bring out the best and sometimes the worst in people, as seen here in these 2 pictures. This week's movies are Before and After from 1996 starring Meryl Streep, Liam Neeson and 2002's Changing Lanes with Ben Affleck and Samuel L. Jackson. CREDITS: Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited By Michael …

Maranda and Michael delve into early 90's comedies revolving around the Italian family and the role of the head of the household. This week's films are I Love You To Death from 1990 starring Kevin Kline, Tracey Ullman, William Hurt and River Phoenix and 1991's Oscar with Sylvester Stallone. CREDITS: Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited By …

CLEARLY ARE THERE ARE SPOILER GALORE! We are dumbfounded and perplexed by these sci fi psychedelic semi-religious (satire?) movies. This week's films are 1979's The Visitor directed by Giulio Paradisi and starring John Huston, Mel Ferrer and Glenn Ford. As well as The Ninth Configuration from 1980 written and directed by William Peter Blatty starri…

When women put their mind to something they can accomplish the stars. Michael was playfully pissed he watched The First Wives Club but liked Romy and Michele’s trip back to high school. This week's movies are The First Wives Club from 1996 with Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn and Diane Keaton and 1997's Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion starring Mir…