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Lunchtime Movie Critics

Lunchtime Movie Critics

By Lunchtime Movie Critics

Through this podcast you'll discover movies you never knew existed and some that you may wish you never heard of.
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Lunchtime Movie CriticsOct 24, 2019

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The Pirate Movie (1982)

The Pirate Movie (1982)

The Pirate Movie is a fun, musical frolick on the high seas starring Kristy McNichol and Christopher Atkins.

Mar 25, 202403:25
Killer Klowns From Outer Space (1988)

Killer Klowns From Outer Space (1988)

Killer Klowns From Outer Space is a sci-fi, dark comedy from 1988 that pits humans against aliens that look like clowns, fly a circus tent shaped ship, and use circus themed weapons to terrorize the capture humans. If that description doesn't draw you in, I don't know what will.

Mar 18, 202403:21
The Gods Must Be Crazy (1980)

The Gods Must Be Crazy (1980)

The Gods Must Be Crazy is probably only one of two South African films I've ever seen, with the other being the sequel. This film is cute with an interesting story and definitely worth a watch.

Mar 11, 202403:33
Zapped! (1982)

Zapped! (1982)

Zapped! is an obscure flick from the early 80s starring Scott Baio and Willie Aames. Basically nerdy science kid gets powers and uses them in the ways mischievous teenagers might be apt to do, think Weird Science without Kelly LeBrock.

Mar 04, 202403:22
UHF (1989)

UHF (1989)

UHF embodies everything about "Weird Al" that we know and love and packages it into a feature-length movie, alongside co-stars Michael Richards, Victoria Jackson, and Kevin McCarthy.

Feb 26, 202403:27
Surf Ninjas (1993)

Surf Ninjas (1993)

Surf Ninjas is a fun, quirky, action flick from the 90s featuring Leslie Nielsen and Rob Schneider in one of his first big screen roles.

Feb 19, 202403:36
Shaolin Soccer (2001)

Shaolin Soccer (2001)

Shaolin Soccer is a film that combines slapstick comedy with martial arts and sports. How could this film not be spectacularly amazing to watch?

Feb 12, 202403:37
Run Lola Run (1999)

Run Lola Run (1999)

Run Lola Run is a unique German film that uses the "Scooby Doo ending" as a vehicle to create 3 vastly different directions for the story. Intrigued? You should be, this is a fantasticaly interesting film.

Feb 05, 202403:40
Empire Records (1995)

Empire Records (1995)

Empire Records is a fun 90's flick that features a crew of young record store employees and centers around their interactions and their attempt to save their beloved store from being turned into a franchise music store.

Jan 29, 202404:05
Jesus Christ Vampire Hunter (2001)

Jesus Christ Vampire Hunter (2001)

This week's episode covers the film Jesus Christ Vampire Hunter, an irreverent comedic "horror" musical that is a must watch for the lover of low budget film.

Jan 22, 202403:21
The Boatniks (1977)

The Boatniks (1977)

This week's episode introduces listeners to an obscure Disney film from 1977 called The Boatniks starring Robert Morse, Phil Silvers, and Stefanie Powers.

Jan 15, 202402:49
Megaforce (1982)

Megaforce (1982)

Megaforce, starring Barry Bostwick, is a campy, action-adventure film that follows a high-tech team of mercenaries, led by Ace Hunter, as they battle the evil Major Zara.

Jan 08, 202403:19
Top Secret! (1984)

Top Secret! (1984)

This week's film is Top Secret!, the hilarious Val Kilmer flick from the 80's that will leave you rolling in the aisles and probably also rolling your eyes.

Jan 01, 202402:32
Smokey and the Bandit (1977)

Smokey and the Bandit (1977)

Smokey and the Bandit is a fast paced race adventure comedy starring Burt Reynolds, Sally Field, and Jackie Gleason.
Dec 27, 202302:29
Santa Claus: The Movie (1985)

Santa Claus: The Movie (1985)

Today's very special Christmas episode discusses the film Santa Claus: The Movie starring Dudley Moore, David Huddleston, and John Lithgow.

Dec 23, 202303:20
One Crazy Summer (1986)

One Crazy Summer (1986)

Today's episode is about the film One Crazy Summer from 1986 starring John Cusack, Demi Moore, and Bobcat Goldthwait.
Dec 19, 202303:02
This Is Spinal Tap (1984)

This Is Spinal Tap (1984)

In this episode, we introduce listeners to the 1984 classic This Is Spinal Tap.
Dec 18, 202303:00
Possums

Possums

In this episode Nancy and Wayne discuss a little known classic film called Possums, starring Mac Davis, Cynthia Sykes, and Greg Coolidge. The film follows the story of a small town's high school football team that finds itself cancelled after a 13 year losing streak. The team's announcer finds a fun way to keep the spirit of high school football alive in their small town, which leads to some unexpected antics and results.
Feb 01, 202139:41
Zorro: The Gay Blade

Zorro: The Gay Blade

In this episode, Wayne and Nancy talk about a classic from 1981, Zorro: The Gay Blade, starring George Hamilton. This movie is zany and full of laughs but listen carefully or you might miss an amazing zinger!
Jul 09, 202046:15
Pottersville

Pottersville

Wayne and Nancy found two absolutely perfect Christmas movies for their loyal fans! Join them as they discuss the finer points of this Sasquatch fueled romp that is only loosely based around Christmas.
Dec 12, 201936:32
Paul Blart: Mall Cop

Paul Blart: Mall Cop

As a special Thanksgiving treat, Wayne and Nancy watched Paul Blart: Mall Cop. What does this have to do with Thanksgiving you ask? Some of the movie's events take place on Black Friday! What's more Thanksgiving-esque than that? Please tune in to see what Wayne and Nancy thought about this flick and to find out what they have in mind for a special Christmas episode next month!
Nov 21, 201941:23
The Monster Squad

The Monster Squad

With Halloween soon upon us, this episode is dedicated to one of Wayne's favorite childhood movies, The Monster Squad. Join Wayne and Nancy as they talk about what makes this such an awfully great film filled with all of our favorite classic movie monsters including Dracula, Wolfman, Mummy, Frankenstein's monster, and Swamp Thing.
Oct 24, 201938:42
Once Upon A Time

Once Upon A Time

Wayne and Nancy use their lunch break to talk about the 1944 Cary Grant classic, Once Upon A Time. This film will delight audiences with its whimsy, over-top-acting, music loving insects, and animation. If you are a fan of Sing!, A Christmas Carol, or Cary Grant films, check out Once Upon A Time! As of this recording, Once Upon A Time was available on Amazon Prime Video.
Jul 25, 201931:53
Six String Samurai

Six String Samurai

On today's episode Wayne and Nancy use their lunchtime from work to talk about the 1998 film Six String Samurai starring Jeffrey Falcon. Tune in now to find out what we thought of this cinematic gem.
Jun 25, 201930:58