A podcast featuring humorous takes on classic and new movies. No, we don't really hate all these movies. But that doesn't stop us from poking fun.
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We area husband and wife who try to find movies the other would hate! Suffer through these movies with us!
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Two comedians Sarah Hunt and James Pietragallo take an in-depth, and realistic look into our favorite romantic comedies that we love to hate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The trailer for the new Beetlejuice sequel has come out; so, Heather and Nils are going back for a rewatch of the original! Does this 80s classic hold up or is it a bit too weird to stand the test of time? What on earth is Michael Keaton's inspiration for this performance? Which actors really shine in their roles? Listen in for our revisiting of Be…
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We be talkin' pirates this episode as Nils and Heather watch Pirates of the Carribean 1. Is this a rollicking high seas adventure of childish swill? Is it okay to watch Johnny Depp movies again? And who be the hottest guy pirate on the 7 seas? Bonus: We recap hot guy summer and name an official winner. Email us your questions, comments, suggestions…
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Two star-crossed lovers. Peak Leonardo Dicaprio. Hyperactive direction. A killer soundtrack. And all the iambic pentameter you can handle. William Shakespeare's famed play is translated into a modern setting. Listen in as we review this ambitious production and most importantly, rate the hot guys for Hot Guy Summer. Email us your questions, comment…
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What's hotter than sexy vampires? Hot Guy Summer continues as we rewatch this 90s movie featuring Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise. We rate the hotness, ask the hard-hitting vampire lore questions, and talk fondly of the smells of New Orleans. Join us for our review of Interview with the Vampire! Email us your questions, comments, suggestions for new episo…
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Heather has decreed that the theme for the next few months is "Hot Guy Summer." So we start out with an 80s classic full of .... hot guys? It's Three Men and a Baby! We rewatch this mega hit comedy and talk about hairy chests, 80s style, the media era of single men raising daughters, and that urban legend. Join us as we kick off Hot Guy Summer! Ema…
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This week we are reviewing the action-adventure hit The Mummy. After his Oscar award win this month, we decided to look back on the biggest hit of Brendan Fraser's career. Is this supernatural historical adventure a "near perfect movie" or just Indiana Jones Lite? Whatever happened to Brendan Fraser? And why make an unstoppable, superpowered Mummy …
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This week we're back reviewing Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. The Why I Hate this Movie household is notoriously split on this movie. Is this the best movie of the original trilogy or the worst? Was Kate Capshaw's Willie Scott a worthy love interest or the most annoying character in the series? What are the physical limits that an inflatable…
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We are back reviewing movies after a holiday break. This week we are reviewing the 2022 Viking epic The Northman. Would Viking life suit Heather and Nils? Is having a dialogue an important ingredient of a movie? And what kind of sea-creature does Heather compare Anya Taylor Joy to? Join us for this week's episode to find out. Email us your question…
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Merry Christmas and happy holidays listeners! We're reviewing a movie that's long been a point of contention between Nils and Heather, It's a Wonderful Life. Is this an overly-sentimental story or a timelessly uplifting one? What happens to Heather's brain when she is asked to look at a black and white movie? Would it have been a better ending if M…
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This week we get into the Christmas spirit by watching the Will Ferrell holiday hit, Elf. Should Elf be considered a Christmas classic? How did backstage drama affect this movie and a potential sequel? And can Nils make "ZDesch" happen? Email us your questions, comments, suggestions for new episodes. Email > WhyIHateThisMovie@gmail.com Facebook > W…
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Nothing says the holidays like awkward family get-togethers. So as Knives Out 2 has just come and gone from the theatres, we're reviewing the original Knives Out. How does Knives Out put a twist on the murder mystery genre? Who stands out in this ensemble cast? Did Nils have to cut out 3 minutes of us talking about Christopher Plummer like he was s…
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This was our most anticipated movie of the year. So, we made a rare trip to the movie theatre to see Black Panther - Wakanda Forever on opening night. Who is the new Black Panther? Why is it so hard to see underwater? Thumbs up for representation in media. And ALL the spoilers are here in this podcast. Email us your questions, comments, suggestions…
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It's Halloween and we're reviewing a movie that shows that the scariest monsters are the ones that could be living next door. This episode we revisit The Silence of the Lambs and talk about what made this movie such a big hit. We try to figure out if Heather's interest in Hannibal Lecter is . . . unhealthy. We talk about real-life serial killers. A…
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With Halloween around the corner, we revisit The Addams Family. Are Gomez and Morticia actually relationship goals? Heather and Nils have a disagreement about Fester. And Heather explains Alien Hand Syndrome. All this and more on this week's episode. Show notes: The Addams Family in comics Email us your questions, comments, suggestions for new epis…
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As we get closer to Halloween, Heather and Nils review the '90s smash horror hit, Scream. How well did this movie strike the balance between scares and humor? Is the Ghostface mask scary or goofy? Is Gale Weathers the true hero of this story? And what true-crime killer inspired this movie? All this and more on this week's episode. Email us your que…
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A very spooky movie for episode 13. That's right it's time to look back on the popular Halloween film, Hocus Pocus. Did Britney Spears model her personality on Sarah Sanderson? What's an appropriate amount of dialogue about virginity in a children's movie? And what Bette Midler song does Heather stop Nils from singing? Let's talk Hocus Pocus. Show …
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We're reviewing the bizarre 80s film Labyrinth starring David Bowie to coincide with the newly released Bowie documentary Moonage Daydream. Heather and Nils dive into changing standards for what makes a movie suitable for children, the creativity of Jim Henson puppetry, and abrupt transitions into musical numbers. Should Labyrinth be considered an …
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We're off to Middle Earth this episode to figure out why this band of brothers are so into their jewelry. Heather and Nils try to figure out what exactly are a wizard's powers in this universe, what does the Ring of Power even do, and which fictional archer would we want on our team in a fight. Email us your questions, comments, suggestions for new…
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What happens when Heather becomes obsessed with the trailer for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever? This week we're headed to Wakanda to review the original Black Panther. Was this movie worthy of Best Picture nominations? Is there anything vibranium can't do? If his name was Lovemonger, would he have been the hero? And lots of speculation on who will …
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We're back and we're ready to discuss A League of Their Own starring Geena Davis and Tom Hanks. Can two baseball non-fans get into this classic sports movie? Did Dottie drop the ball on purpose? What does it sound like when Nils and Heather try to sing a Madonna song? You have to listen to this week's episode to find out. Email us your questions, c…
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This week we are reviewing This is 40, the Judd Apatow sort-of sequel to Knocked Up. Heather and Nils try to figure out whether this is worthy follow-up movie, what happened to Judd Apatow's career, and who is better: Simon or Garfunkel. Listen to the end and we even explain who Graham Parker is. Email us your questions, comments, suggestions for n…
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We're talking all about The Notebook, one of cinema's great romances. Is this movie actually about a toxic relationship? Does Allie make the right choice? And why would a person think they are a bird? These are the questions we delve into on this week's episode. Show Links: "Shocking" Facts About the Notebook Email us your questions, comments, sugg…
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This week we're watching Get Out, the surprise hit of 2017. This movie had lots of buzz when it came out, but this is our first time viewing it. Was all the acclaim justified, or do we hate it? Also this episode, Heather sinisterly stirs some tea. Show Links: Get Out's 2 Alternate Endings Email us your questions, comments, suggestions for new episo…
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We're back to review the heartwarming family comedy Father of the Bride starring Steve Martin. Heather is dying to know what Nils thinks about this movie on his first rewatch as a father himself. Nils is dying to know why everyone in this movie makes Steve Martin's character out to be a bad guy for having a sensible budget. Show Links: Nancy Meyers…
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This week we are discussing the hitman action movie, Leon: The Professional. This was Natalie Portman's breakthrough role as a young actress. We'll be reviewing the notorious International version of the film that was not released in theatres in the US, but was widely available on DVD, and there's a lot to unpack here. Email us your questions, comm…
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Elvis, directed by Baz Luhrmann is out in theatres, and we decided to reflect on Luhrmann's masterpiece(?) Moulin Rouge! What do co-hosts Heather and Nils think about this colorful musical? Believe us, we have some opinions about this one. Email us your questions, comments, suggestions for new episodes. Email > WhyIHateThisMovie@gmail.com Twitter >…
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We're back with our second episode. With Jurassic World: Dominion currently in theaters, we decided to revisit the 1993 megahit Jurassic Park. Is this action packed classic as good as we remember, or do we hate this movie? Heather and Nils also make some pitches for new movies based on old dinosaur related properties. And Heather has selected a Jur…
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We begin our podcast journey by reviewing the blockbuster extravaganza Independence Day from 1996. Does this movie hold up? Do we hate it? We also review an Independence Day themed snack. And answer important questions like, "What is the difference between Bill Pullman and Bill Paxton?" Email us your questions, comments, suggestions for new episode…
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Welcome everyone to our new podcast. Here's a teaser of Why I Hate This Movie. Our first episode will be dropping in early July. So, subscribe to our podcast so you don't miss any episodes! Email us your questions, comments, suggestions for new episodes. Email > WhyIHateThisMovie@gmail.com Facebook > Why I Hate This Movie | Facebook…
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We take a realistic look into the unrealistic world of romantic comedies that we LOVE to hate. This Week - Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead Starring: Christina Applegate, Joanna Cassidy, John Getz A wonderful movie that Sarah has never seen; but James has seen 600 times. We ask the tough questions this week… Is this the worst mom ever? Is the C…
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We take a realistic look into the unrealistic world of romantic comedies that we LOVE to hate. This Week - Made Of Honor (2008) Starring: Patrick Dempsey and Michelle Monaghan A wonderful movie where we don’t know who we are supposed to root for… and there’s no bad guys. Just chill vibes. We ask the tough questions this week… Should Patrick Stewart…
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We take a realistic look into the unrealistic world of romantic comedies that we LOVE to hate. This Week - From Justin to Kelly (2003) Starring: Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini A movie, for some reason? We ask the tough questions this week… Listen to the podcast - then watch the movie or vice versa! But stay home, please. What do you need to go o…
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We take a realistic look into the unrealistic world of romantic comedies that we LOVE to hate. This Week - When In Rome (2010) Starring: Kristen Bell, Josh Duhamel, Anjelica Huston, Danny DeVito A wonderful movie where some people needed some scenes for their reels, maybe. We ask the tough questions this week… How inconsiderate is this sister? What…
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We take a realistic look into the unrealistic world of romantic comedies that we LOVE to hate. This Week - Candy Coated Christmas (2021) Starring: Molly McCook, Lee Garlington, and Aaron O’Connell. A wonderful movie where a woman acts like she’s too good for mint. We ask the tough questions this week… How much mint do you have to sell to turn a pro…
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We take a realistic look into the unrealistic world of romantic comedies that we LOVE to hate. This Week - Buffy The Vampire Slayer (1992) Starring: Kristy Swanson, Donald Sutherland and Paul Reubens A wonderful movie We ask the tough questions this week… What’s with you? Listen to the podcast - then watch the movie or vice versa! But stay home, pl…
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We take a realistic look into the unrealistic world of romantic comedies that we LOVE to hate. This Week - Look Who’s Talking (1989) Starring: Kirstie Alley, John Travolta and Olympia Dukakis A wonderful movie that has wrought a lot of havoc on the overall intelligence level of society. We ask the tough questions this week… What is the baby’s field…
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We take a realistic look into the unrealistic world of romantic comedies that we LOVE to hate. This Week - Fifty Shades of Grey (2015) Starring: Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan and Jennifer Ehle A wonderful movie where someone is in an extremely abusive situation and is asking pretty reasonable questions in order to not be abused. We ask the tough que…
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We take a realistic look into the unrealistic world of romantic comedies that we LOVE to hate. This Week - Glitter (2001) Starring: Mariah Carey, Eric Benet, and Max Beesley A wonderful movie We ask the tough questions this week… Why is Max Beesley so proud of this? How old is this cat? Watching a movie produced by Sony on a Samsung DVD player is o…
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We take a realistic look into the unrealistic world of romantic comedies that we LOVE to hate. This Week - Mamma Mia! (2008) Starring: Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, and Amanda Seyfried A wonderful movie we watched and you can sync up and watch along! We ask the tough questions this week… How selfish is Meryl Streep?? What’s the big deal?? Why does …
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We decided to do something a little different, this week, because Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again broke us. So.. Mamma Mia... here we go again! We played a game of Make Your Own Rom Com! The board game we invented and that we play on our patreon. We have seen enough of these movies that we can make our own! Movie Studios... @ us. -- Follow us on Social…
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