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The Smart Movie/Dumb Movie Podcast

The Smart Movie/Dumb Movie Podcast

By Big Movie Genius

Hosts Ho Lin and the Big Movie Genius (BMG) review smart movies and dumb movies based on common themes. For related podcasts and movie reviews, visit www.camera-roll.com.
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Smart Movie/Dumb Movie Podcast 012: "Halloween" on Halloween

The Smart Movie/Dumb Movie PodcastOct 30, 2021

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Smart Movie/Dumb Movie Podcast 012: "Halloween" on Halloween

Smart Movie/Dumb Movie Podcast 012: "Halloween" on Halloween

Time for our annual Halloween episode! Ho Lin (www.camera-roll.com) and the Big Movie Genius (@lardyrevenger) take a whirlwind tour of the "Halloween" movie franchise, including a look at the latest entry, "Halloween Kills," as well as deep dives on "Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers" and "Halloween Resurrection."

Oct 30, 202158:39
Smart Movie/Dumb Movie Podcast 011: Roger Moore

Smart Movie/Dumb Movie Podcast 011: Roger Moore

Hosts Ho Lin (www.camera-roll.com) and the Big Movie Genius (@LardyRevenger) pay tribute to the late Sir Roger Moore by reviewing some of his lesser known movies (and underrated performances) outside James Bond, including the wacky "Fire, Ice and Dynamite" and the action adventure film "ffolkes."

Sep 17, 202101:15:02
Smart Movie/Dumb Movie Podcast 010: Oscars 2021 (sort of)

Smart Movie/Dumb Movie Podcast 010: Oscars 2021 (sort of)

Hosts Ho Lin (www.camera-roll.com) and the Big Movie Genius (@LardyRevenger) celebrate this year's Oscars by reviewing some previous Best Picture winners and picking the worst Oscar decisions of all time. Along the way they examine the strange career of Ray Milland, review four movies titled "Crash," and recap the trainwreck that was the 1989 Oscars.

Apr 24, 202101:00:28
Smart Movie/Dumb Movie Podcast 009: Leprechauns!

Smart Movie/Dumb Movie Podcast 009: Leprechauns!

Ho Lin and the Big Movie Genius (BMG) celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a wee bit o' stout and reviews of Disney's "Darby O'Gill and the Little People," "Getting Lucky," all of the "Leprechaun" movies (particularly "Leprechaun 4: In Space,") along with a host of other leprechaun movies. Éire go Brách!

Mar 16, 202101:12:26
Smart Movie/Dumb Movie Podcast 008: "Black Christmas" and "Elves"

Smart Movie/Dumb Movie Podcast 008: "Black Christmas" and "Elves"

Hosts Ho Lin (www.camera-roll.com) and the Big Movie Genius (@LardyRevenger) celebrate the holidays with the 1974 masterpiece "Black Christmas" and the 1989 disasterpiece "Elves." Along the way, they debate the best versions of "A Christmas Carol," and touch on other related holiday movies.

Dec 22, 202001:08:20
The Smart/Movie Dumb Movie Podcast 007: Witches!

The Smart/Movie Dumb Movie Podcast 007: Witches!

It's all about witches for Halloween! Hosts Ho Lin (www.camera-roll.com) and the Big Movie Genius (@LardyRevenger) review "The Witch," "Teen Witch," and "The Witches," and offer their picks for their favorite hag.

Oct 26, 202001:01:52
The Smart Movie/Dumb Movie Podcast 006: "Midsommar" & "Meatballs"

The Smart Movie/Dumb Movie Podcast 006: "Midsommar" & "Meatballs"

It's time for a summer extravaganza! Ho Lin from the Camera Roll website and the Big Movie Genius (BMG) turn their attention to summer camp movies, leading off with Ari Aster's chilling "Midsommar" and then running through all four "Meatballs" films. Along the way we ponder Corey Feldman, and examine the eighties phenomenon of raunchy-sweet sex comedies.

Aug 03, 202001:03:57
The Smart Movie/Dumb Movie Podcast 005: "The Last Man on Earth," "The Omega Man," "I Am Legend"

The Smart Movie/Dumb Movie Podcast 005: "The Last Man on Earth," "The Omega Man," "I Am Legend"

As the real world as we know it comes to an end, we thought it only fitting to review three movies about ... the end of the world. Join Ho Lin from the Camera Roll blog (www.camera-roll.com) and The Big Movie Genius as they review three movies based on Richard Matheson's famous novel "I Am Legend."

Jun 01, 202049:31
The Smart Movie/Dumb Movie Podcast 004: "Christmas Evil" and "Silent Night, Deadly Night 5: The Toymaker"

The Smart Movie/Dumb Movie Podcast 004: "Christmas Evil" and "Silent Night, Deadly Night 5: The Toymaker"

The Big Movie Genius (BMG) and Camera Roll's Ho Lin take a break from snacking on Christmas tacos to review two holiday-themed horror movies: "Christmas Evil" and "Silent Night, Deadly Night 5: The Toymaker." Learn about Fiona Apple's dad, who turns out to be a hell of an actor, the twisted genius of Brian Yuzna, and as a bonus, we throw in some quick thoughts on "A Christmas Carol" and Sylvester Stallone!

Dec 20, 201901:03:29
The Smart Movie/Dumb Movie Podcast 003: "Trick 'r Treat," "Trick or Treats" and "Trick or Treat"

The Smart Movie/Dumb Movie Podcast 003: "Trick 'r Treat," "Trick or Treats" and "Trick or Treat"

Happy Halloween! The Big Movie Genius (BMG) celebrates his favorite holiday along with Camera Roll's Ho Lin as they break down three horror movies that actually take place on Halloween: 2007's "Trick 'R Treat," an anthology horror movie (we love those), 1982's silly "Trick or Treats," a horror comedy that actually educates us on the importance of film editing,  and 1986's "Trick or Treat," a headbanging horror rocker featuring Gene Simmons and Ozzy Osborne. Join us as we cross the line between smart and dumb, and debate what it means to give a dumb movie a five-star rating -- like, does that mean it's good?

Oct 24, 201959:52
The Smart Movie/Dumb Movie Podcast 002: "The Longest Yard" and "The Last Match (aka Football Commandos)"

The Smart Movie/Dumb Movie Podcast 002: "The Longest Yard" and "The Last Match (aka Football Commandos)"

The Big Movie Genius (BMG) and Camera Roll's Ho Lin welcome the beginning of football season with their takes on the classic Burt Reynolds gridiron drama-comedy "The Longest Yard," and the bonkers Ernest Borgnine football players-on-a-mission flick "The Last Match." Along the way the Big Movie Genius discovers the difference between Eddie Fisher and Eddie Albert, we learn about the true nature of football, and Ho's fiancee chimes in with her informed opinion about Burt Reynolds' sex appeal.

Sep 15, 201956:35
The Smart Movie/Dumb Movie Podcast 001: "Robot and Frank" and "Robo Vampire"
Aug 31, 201943:23