If It Bleeds, We Can Kill It

We're back after our holiday/adult life-imposed hiatus!  And of course for the first episode of the new year, we have to give our belated favorite/least favorite films of 2017!  Byrd and Trev are joined by guest host Tom to go over the winners, the losers and the surprises.   So what kind of year did cinema give us?  Listen and find out!

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For the second part of our two part Halloween special for October, we continue our special tribute to George A. Romero by looking at his non-zombie films.  This time we are joined by guest host Tom and The Goat (1980s Movie Graveyard, The Goat Show).  These include cult classics such as Creepshow and The Crazies, lesser known gems like Knightriders and Martin, and more!  So listen as we discuss the rest of the Romero canon and talk about why these films are worth tracking down.  Happy Halloween!

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For our epic two part Halloween special for October, we are paying special tribute to the late George A. Romero, one of the horror genre's true master auteurs!  This first we are joined by guest host Tom to take a look at Romero's zombie films.  We will discuss all six films of his "Dead" series and offer our thoughts on why these movies continue to be relevant.  Successfully combining horror, gore, and social commentary, the Dead series includes some of the very movies the genre has to offer and is prime viewing for the month of October!  Tune in and enjoy.

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Byrd and Trev are joined by frequent guest host Tom to discuss all things Twin Peaks!  As a "sequel" to our recent David Lynch special, we're taking a deep dive into the entire Twin Peaks series.  We look at how Mark Frost and David Lynch changed TV with the original run.  We discuss both original seasons, the film Fire Walk With Me, and the long (LONG) awaited third season "The Return," which just finished airing.  We talk the show's cult status, favorite characters/moments, the wait for The Return, our theories on the show (especially the Return's finale!) and more!  So kick back with some coffee and pie and enjoy our deep dive into the surreal, hilarious, and gruesome world of Twin Peaks!

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On a very special edition of If It Bleeds, Byrd and Trev welcome Don May Jr. of Synapse Films for their very first guest interview! Synapse has been one of the top boutique labels for cult and genre films for years. We talk at length with Don about a variety of topics, including what it takes to keep a small home video company going, the direction of home media, streaming, 4k, working with directors like Tobe Hooper and George Romero, giving Adam Wingard his big break, the decision behind Synapse's release of Triumph of the Will, and the upcoming definitive blu-ray of the Dario Argento classic, Suspiria! Kick back and enjoy. You don't wanna miss this one!

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Byrd, Trev, and special guest the Goat (Hillbilly DVD Reviews, 1980s Movie Graveyard, The Goat Show) discuss the current state of cinema.  We discuss the reliance on blockbusters, blockbuster/franchise fatigue, theaters vs. streaming, the effects of Rotten Tomatoes, the treatment of indie directors on blockbuster films, the "cinematic universe" syndrome, bad movie theater experiences, pandering to Hong Kong, and more!  There are a lot of changes going on in how we view and think about movies, and we'll get into the pros and cons of all of it!  But first, a tribute to the late, great, George A. Romero.

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Byrd and Trev discuss some of the first wave of big summer movies.  The two review Guardians of the Galaxy 2, Wonder Woman and Alien Covenant.  Trev also reviews the Mummy since he saw that one solo.  We'll answer all of your burning questions.  Did Guardians of the Galaxy 2 continue Marvel's hot streak?  Has DC earned some good will with Wonder Woman?  Did Covenant answer all of the burning questions we had after Prometheus?  Did the Mummy overcome all odds to establish a brand new Universal Monsters universe?  Listen to find out!  But first, we give our overall thoughts on how the year is shaping up for cinema.

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Byrd and Trev take some time to celebrate one of their favorite directors, David Lynch.  With Twin Peaks coming back for another season, we thought it would be a good idea to do a full retrospective of Lynch's career.  We discuss each of his films, our first exposure to his work, what we hope to get from the return of Twin Peaks, and much more!


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Byrd and Trev are joined by Tom (formerly of the Second Run Podcast) and Rob (of the Drinks and Thinks Podcast) to talk about one of the most baffling and confusing movie franchises ever, as they discuss the Resident Evil series.  In the winter of 2017, Byrd was forced against his will to watch all six films and discuss them with three lunatics.  Are these actually great genre films after all?  Is Byrd just a sourpuss?  Listen and find out for yourself!  But first the guys pay tribute to the late Bill Paxton and lament the closure of the IMDB message boards.

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Byrd and Trev are joined by Tom (aka Jelli) to discuss their favorite and least favorite films of 2016.  We each give our top 15 films, bottom 5 films, and five films that we're looking forward to in 2017!  So overall, how did 2016 fare in cinema?  Listen and find out!

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Byrd and Trev return with our sort of late review of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.  We also discuss the passing of Carrie Fisher and what the future may hold for Princess Leia.  We also deliver on our promise to review the first season of the Exorcist TV series and the recently released directors cut of Exorcist III.  But first, we discuss our inexplicable recent fascination with Tyler Perry's Madea films and the weird current state of the DC Extended Universe films.

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Byrd and Trev discuss the cinematic history of Marvel's Sorcerer Supreme, Doctor Strange!  Before we discuss the recent Marvel Studios blockbuster, we go all the way back to the 1978 television movie, and Full Moon's knock-off Doctor Mordrid (which itself was almost a Dr Strange movie).  How well has Doctor Strange fared compared to his Marvel counterparts?  Listen and find out!  But first, we discuss Trump, and Byrd catches up with the rest of the world by watching Stranger Things.

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For our Halloween episode this year, Byrd and Trev are taking a look at the Exorcist series!  In addition to the original 1973 classic, we're also going to discuss its sequels and prequels, its recent TV spin-off, and its 1990 parody film, Repossessed.  So join us for a spooky good time taking a look at the ups and downs of one the oddest franchises in horror!  We'll also talk about our horror viewing for this October!  But first, we discuss recent news in the worlds of Godzilla, Star Wars, Dr. Strange, and X-Men!

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On this very special episode of If It Bleeds, Byrd and Trev examine two weiner-centric films by reviewing the new documentary Weiner, all about the sexting scandal of former New York congressman Anthony Weiner and Todd Solondz new black comedy Weiner Dog!  We even compare an contrast Anthony Weiner and Weiner Dog and break down the best and worst characteristics of both.   But first we look at the controversy around the issue of diversity in Tim Burton films, the War on Halloween, Luke Cage, American Horror Story. 

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On the latest edition of If It Bleeds, Byrd and Trev are joined by special guest Veasey to discuss a recent experiment.  Byrd exposed Veasey to the Planet of the Apes series for the first time, and Veasey expose Byrd to the James Bond series for the first time.  The two watched 8 movies in each franchise.  How did they feel that these timeless, iconic films held up?  Are they still enjoyable to people who aren't wearing rose colored nostalgia goggles?  Listen and find out!  But first, the three discuss their experience seeing a Suicide Squad/Nine Lives double feature!

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On the latest edition of If It Bleeds, Byrd and Trev give their top 25 BEST (not favorite!) movies of the century so far.  But first, we have quick talk of the Purge: Election Year, Swiss Army Man, Neon Demon, High Rise, The Shallows, X-Men: Apocalypse, the GhostBros controversy, and Power Rangers casting news.  Beware of SPOILERS being discussed on some of our top 25 films.  If we talk about any you haven't seen, you may want to note the recommendation and move onto the next one!

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On the latest edition of If It Bleeds, Byrd and Trev take a look at Marvel's latest event film, Captain America: Civil War.  But first, they look at two older, more obscure Marvel comics films and discuss the days when the name "Marvel" didn't necessarily spell success to film goers.  The films in question are Captain America (1990) and Man-Thing (2005).  How do they hold up these days?  Did they ever hold up to begin with?  Listen and find out! 

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For their second audio commentary, Byrd and Trev take a look at the much maligned (or misunderstood if you listen to Trev) Superman III.  While many see this as a confused Richard Pryor vehicle, some still think it holds up as an enjoyable third romp for Supes.  Watch and listen with the boys as they unpack one of the strangest superhero films ever made!

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The Great Allegiant Experiment

In March of 2016, Byrd and Trev underwent a daring and bold experiment in podcasting... to drop themselves smack dab into the middle of the Divergent film franchise.  They went and saw Allegiant, the latest movie in the series, without seeing the previous films, reading the books, or having even the smallest bit of passing knowledge of the plot.  Listen as they try to figure out what happened in this movie, what happened in the previous films, and what happens in the next and final film.  But be warned, these are the ramblings of madmen.

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Join Byrdman v. Snyderman as they dive into Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice and try to figure out just what this movie was exactly.  This is HEAVY on spoilers for the entire episode, so listen if you've seen the movie or just don't care.  But first, they talk about their childhood love of the title characters, discuss Daredevil Season 2, and Trev talks about Pee Wee's Big Holiday.

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It Bleeds tackles one of the most beloved superhero movies of all time in their first ever audio commentary! Why does a huge Spidey fan like Byrd dislike this movie? Why do Trev and the rest of the Spidey loving world love it so much? How does the movie hold up in a post-Avengers world? Watch the movie with us and find out the answers to these questions and more!

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On this episode, Byrd and Trev take a look at how February 2016 has been a surprisingly good month with both Deadpool and the Witch surpassing expectations both critcally and at the box office.  They also pay tribute to Andrzej Zulawski and discuss what it means that an R Rated superhero movie is ruling the box office.

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On this episode, Byrd and Trev take a detailed look at their favorite movies of 2015, as they each give their top 15 and bottom 5 movies of the year.  This is followed by a preview of their expectations for 2016 in film. But first, comments on the deaths of David Bowie, Angust Scrimm, and Alan Rickman,

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On this episode, Byrd and Trev talk one of their favorite subjects... STAR WARS.  We examine some lesser known Star Wars movies and specials before diving head first into Episode 7: THE FORCE AWAKENS.   But first we talk a little Hateful Eight and Byrd discusses the passing of one of his all time heroes.

 

Intro- John Williams- "Star Wars Theme"

Outro- Motorhead- "The Game"

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On this special holiday special of If It Bleeds, Byrd and Trev talk about Christmas horror films, an often overlooked subgenre of horror.  We talk about some of our favorite Christmas themed horror films, as well as provide a review for the recent box office hit KRAMPUS.  But first, we do some catching up with our takes on Supergirl, Flash, Arrow, Hunger Games, and Spectre.  And of course, there's some Star Wars talk thrown in towards the end.  Happy Holidays!

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On our post-Halloween show, Trev and Byrd dive head first into the Plasma Pool and discuss the prolific career of David Cronenberg.  They discuss his entire filmography and what exactly made him stick out among his contemporaries.  But first, we have a random discussion on the Halloween films, the current season of iZombie, and reviews of Scouts Guide To The Zombie Apocalypse and Tales from Halloween.

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On the second October episode for 2015, the boys take a long look at Italian horror films.  We talk about why they are unique and the impact they've had on the horror genre.  The classic films of Mario Bava, Dario Argento, Lucio Fulci, and others are discussed.  We focus on giallos, zombie movies, and cannibal films, as well as other oddities.   But first we look at this October's new horror releases with brief reviews of Crimson Peak, Goosebumps, Hotel Transylvania 2, and talk about the unique experience of seeing an old school horror host go completely off the rails in a live setting.

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On the first episode of the Halloween season, Byrd and Trev take a look at the prolific horror icon Vincent Price.  We run down our favorite films, as well as the career of the man himself.  But first, we spend some time talking about the passing of legendary director Wes Craven.

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On this episode, Byrd, Trev, and special guest Christina take a look at one the best scenes ever filmed.  They dissect the scene every which way in hopes to better understand the art of cinema.  Yes, we are talking about the steak dinner scene from Captain America: The First Avenger.

Intro/Outro Music: Peelander-Z: STEAK

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On this episode, Byrd and Trev take a look back at the history of dinosaur movies.  From the O'Brien and Harryhausen classics to obscure b-movies, obscure Japanese productions to a brief history of Theodore Rex, this episode will suit all your dinosaur movie needs.  Then, they hop into the biggest dino series of all time with a look back at the Jurassic Park films and a review of Jurassic World.

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Slowhand Radio MCU Spectacular Part One

The Slowhand Radio podcast event of the summer starts here, true believers.  Its part one of the Slowhand Radio Marvel Cinematic Universe special!  Starting here on If It Bleeds, and continuing on Hillbilly DVD Reviews and Second Run, join TreVision, The Mighty Byrd, The Invincible Jelli Man, Sorce Widow, The Incredible Goat, HawCorey, and  Captain Am-Eric as they unpack the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe.  On Phase One of this mega-special, we unpack all the MCU films released prior to 2012's The Avengers.  Enjoy and stay tuned to Hillbilly DVD Reviews for Part 2 of this podcasting spectacular! 

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On this episode, we play around with a new themed format for the show where we discuss our favorite bad movies and what makes them so wonderful.  But first we catch you up on what we've been watching, we give you some news on Spider-Man, Alien, and IMDB post of the month.

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On our year end episode, Trev and Byrd go through their favorite and least favorite films of 2014. We also have some brief words on some newer releases from the fall and winter, including The Hobbit, Interstellar, Big Hero 6, Nightcrawler, Starry Eyes, Late Phases and, uh, Tusk. And we also talk about what oddly became the biggest movie news of 2014 - the Sony leak.

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In their latest Halloween episode, Byrd and Trev are joined by Jelli, of Second Run Podcast, for a special discussion about horror maestro Stephen King. Join the guys for an in-depth, exhaustive examination of EVERY major (and some pretty minor) film and TV adaptation of King's work. Spurned psychics, rabid dogs, overzealous fangirls, haunted hotels, biblical plagues, and things in the mist - they're all here, and more. And remember, just like the Monster Squad taught us, Stephen King Rules!

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Its October, which means, its time for our horror podcasts!  On this double sized special edition of If It Bleeds, Byrd and Trev look at the long history and filmography of Britain's Hammer studios.  We talk Dracula, Frankenstein, Mummies, werewolves, science fiction, and everything in between! 

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On this episode, we take a look at some of the great smaller releases of the year with the Guest, Cold In July, and the Drop.  We also have reviews of the Maze Runner and our thoughts on where Agents of SHIELD is going.  But first, we have some news and Trev defending his DVD copy of the Frankie Muniz vehicle "Big Fat Liar"

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After a long hiatus, we've returned to talk all things Guardians of the Galaxy.  But first we have our summer convention coverage with talk of SDCC and G-Fest, fan mail, a brand new segment, and a roundup of indie movie reviews including Boyhood, Locke, Under The Skin, and Snowpiercer.

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On this episode, we have reviews for Transformers: Age of Extinction, Edge of Tomorrow, 22 Jump Street, and the Rover, as well as news on future Marvel and DC movies, and some new Star Wars announcements.

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In thrilling conclusion to the two-part X-Men Spectacular, Trev, Byrd and special guest Jelli (from Second Run Podcast) discuss the entire X-Men movie franchise. The good, the bad, the X-Men Origins: Wolverine...all is covered, culminating in a review of X-Men: Days of Future Past, and speculation about where the series goes now. Give it a listen, and never forget what happens to a toad when it gets hit by lightning. [www.slowhandradio.com]

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In part one of a two-part spectacular, Byrd and Trev are joined by special guest Jelli, from Second Run Podcast, for an in-depth, decade-by-decade break-down of 50 years of X-Men comics. The guys also share their favorite and least favorite X-Men characters (controversy!), reminisce about the '90s cartoon, and discuss why they believe the X-Men have proven to be such an indelible franchise. [www.slowhandradio.com]

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On this episode, we are joined by Jelli from the Second Run podcast and guest Eric to give our giant sized review of the new Godzilla film.  We discuss the film in detail, the future of the franchise, fan/critical/box office reaction, and much more.  But before the kaiju goodness kicks in, we talk some news on Batman and X-Men, and the hassle of modern comic book/geek conventions.

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We're back already!  This time, we have Byrd's rambling rant on the Amazing Spider-Man, the boys review Return to Nuke Em High Part 1, and Trev gives us a rundown of some new indie flicks you should be checking out!

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Here it is, the long awaited TV episode of If It Bleeds.  Here we talk about the various shows we've been watching and catching up with.  We touch on True Detective, Arrow, Hannibal, Agents of SHIELD, Ripper Street, Luther, and Fargo, as well as what is on our watch lists for the future.  But first, we review the Raid 2, and give some news on Justice League, Godzilla, Friday the 13th and the great Jim Mickle.

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After a hiatus, we're back!  This time we talk Captain America: The Winter Solider, 300: Rise of an Empire, and How I Live Now.  But first, news on Phantasm 5 and the Pumpkinhead remake, and some words about recently deceased GWAR frontman and multimedia personality Dave Brokie (aka Oderus Urungus).

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Byrd, Trev, and special guest Brad have an in depth discussion about the best and worst casting in superhero films.  But before that, we have some quick chatter about the LEGO Movie, Jack Ryan, Monuments Men, Attack on Titan, and +1

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Byrd and Trev share their favorite and least favorite films of 2013, as well as look forward to the year ahead with their most anticipated movies of 2014. Plus, reviews of The Hobbit 2, Spike Jonze's "Her" and the new horror remake from Jim Mickle, "We Are What We Are."

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On this episode, Trev, Byrd and special guest Tang give reviews of Hunger Games: Catching Fire, the first half of Walking Dead Season 4, and Jackie Chan's Chinese Zodiac.  But first, news on Spider-Man, Godzilla, X-Men, and Batman/Superman!

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On this episode, we review Thor: The Dark World, Trev gives us a run down of Curse of Chucky, and we discuss the recent announcement of Netflix working on some new shows with Marvel Studios.

Intro Music- Thor- "Thunder on the Tundra"
Outro music- Melvins- God of Thunder (Kiss cover)

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For Halloween, we dedicate a two part, we are joined by special guests Eric and the Goat from Hillbilly DVD Reviews for a mega sized podcast dedicated to director John Carpenter, who added a lot of imagery to the Halloween season.  We offer a comprehensive retrospective on his entire filmography, including beloved classics, his obscurites, and his crap.  Eric gets sucked into another dimension halfway through, but we soldier on without him.  Here is part 2.

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For Halloween, we dedicate a two part, we are joined by special guests Eric and the Goat from Hillbilly DVD Reviews for a mega sized podcast dedicated to director John Carpenter, who added a lot of imagery to the Halloween season.  We offer a comprehensive retrospective on his entire filmography, including beloved classics, his obscurites, and his crap.  Here is part 1.

Intro: John Carpenter: Halloween theme
Outro: John Carpenter: Christine Attacks

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Our second Halloween episode for October is an epic length discussion on the classic Universal horror films.  Join Trev, Byrd, and long time listener and special guest Eric for a massive podcast that covers everything from the silent erea through the end of the 1950s, as well as everything in between.  We leave no stone unturned, so check it out!

Intro- Franz Waxman- Frankenstein theme

Outro- Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - Swan Lake

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The second part of our October episode is actually the first of our October horror specials.  On this episode, Trev and Byrd and joined by the Goat of Hillbilly DVD Reviews to examine the zombie genre, from its inception all the way through the current zombie craze.  The guys give a crash course in zombie history and talk about some of the great zombie films you may have never heard of.

Intro music: Fabio Frizzi- Zombi 2 theme
Outro music: Roky Erickson- I Walked With A Zombie

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On the first part of our first October episode, Byrd and Trev are joined by the Goat of Hillbilly DVD Reviews for reviews of Gravity, Captain Phillips, Machete Kills, and Marvel's Agents of SHIELD TV series.  But first, Byrd and Trev regale the Goat with stories from the previous night's Goblin concert!

Intro music: Goblin- Profondo Rosso (Deep Red)
Outro Music: Goblin- Tenebre


On this very special episode, we discuss the long and varied career of Nicolas Cage.  Join us and some special guests for live coverage from a Cage marathon and an in depth discussion on the man's various roles and the public's perception of him.

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REVIEW MADNESS!  On this edition of If It Bleeds, we have another review heavy episode.  This time we review Elysium, Kick Ass 2, Only God Forgives, You're Next and The World's End.  But first, we obviously had to weigh in on Batfleck!


The second part of our rebooted podcast sees Trev, Byrd and Brad giving an in depth review of The Wolverine, as well as talking about the upcoming X-Men: Days of Future Past and the future of the franchise.

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On the first episode of the rebooted If It Bleeds, We Can Kill It, we give you an in depth recap of the 2013 San Diego Comic-Con.  Join Trev and special guest Brad as they tell Byrd all about their journey and all the news that came with it!


On this edition of If It Bleeds, we review Hatchet III and the Maniac remake and Byrd loses his mind over Pacific Rim while Trev tries to keep him from crying.  But first, our news roundup with news on Spider-Man, X-Force, and Olboy.

Outro music: Rob- Haunted (Maniac soundtrack)

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On this edition of If It Bleeds, we take a look at World War Z and the long awaited Man of Steel.  But first, we have some concerning Spider-Man news, Jurassic Park 4 details and some other little bits.  Enjoy.

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On this episode, we take a look at the new Star Trek film and discuss the state of the franchise.  We kick things off with some bits about Avengers 2, X-Men, and Man Of Steel.  Then we wrap things up with some fan mail and our tribute to a fallen legend.

*The beginning of the Trek review is a little weird and disjointed because we lost some of the audio.  

Outro music- Gmcfosho- "Snacks"


On this episode, we review Iron Man 3, Michael Bay's Pain and Gain, Rob Zombie's Lords of Salem and Brandon Cronenberg's Antiviral.  You may find the results of these reviews surprising.  We also have some brief news bits about the Avengers, Fantastic Four and X-Men.


On this episode, we take a look at the new Evil Dead film and discuss the past, present and future of the series.  But first, we give our thoughts on the passing of Roger Ebert and a recap of season three of the Walking Dead.


On this episode, we give you a review of Harmony Korine's Spring Breakers, then we review the new Chan Wook Park film Stoker.  But first, some news bits about Jurassic Park 4, Planet of the Apes, Evil Dead, X-Men, and Captain America.

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On this episode, we give you a an in-depth review of the new Die Hard film, as well as talk about the series in general and where we'd like to see it headed.  Before that, we have a news rundown with the latest on Ninja Turtles, X-Men and Star Wars.


On this episode, we give you a preview of 2013's movie schedule and we review Don Coscarelli's new film John Dies At The End.  But first, we have a news breakdown with the latest on Star Wars and JJ Abrams, X-Men, Marvel Phase 2, Spider-Man, Justice League, and Man of Steel.


This week we have our most review heavy episode yet with reviews of The Last Stand, Mama, Jack Reacher, Zero Dark Thirty, Les Miserables, Compliance and Sleep Tight.  But first, Trev catches up with the last Resident Evil movie and describes the experience.  We also have a case to make against Arnold and his aging action hero cohorts.


After another unplanned hiatus, we've returned with our take on 2012 in movies with our best and worst of lists.  But before that, we have reviews of the Hobbit:An Unexpected Journey, Django Unchained, and news regarding the Walking Dead and Spider-Man.


On this episode, we have the return of special guest and Star Wars guru Ryan for all kinds of Star Wars talk.  But first, we start with brief reviews of Taken 2, Argo and Wreck It Ralph, then we review Skyfall and dig deep into the past, present and future of James Bond.  After that, we offer opinions and speculation on the future of Star Wars with the news of Disney buying the series and prepping a new trilogy.


We're back again after a small hiatus.  We start off with our thoughts on the Carrie and Evil Dead remake trailers and go into some Marvel and JLA movie news and a brief discussion about the season premiere of the Walking Dead.  Then we get into reviewing the recent horror film Sinister, give out some October movie recommendations, and finish off with our thoughts on the Prometheus blu-ray.  We have a lot to talk about, so strap yourself in!

Music:

Intro- Misfits- "Ghouls Night Out"

Outro-Roky Erikson- "I Walked With A Zombie"


On this episode, Byrd and Trev review the recent films Dredd and Looper.  But first, the Innocence of Muslims controversy, and news regarding Robocop, Amazing Spider-Man 2, X:Men, Guardians of the Galaxy, and the new Planet of the Apes.

Intro: Anthrax- "I Am The Law"

Outro: Anthrax- "I Am The Law" (2004 version)

Direct download: If_It_Bleeds_We_Can_Kill_It_52-_Dredd_Looper.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:23pm EDT

On this episode, Byrd and Trev go through Fall's movie schedule and the biggest flops of the summer and Byrd reviews the new David Cronenberg film Cosmopolis.  But first, Byrd's reaction to Hunger Games and talk about G4's new direction and the title of the new Star Trek movie.


On this episode, we have reviews for Lawless and Beasts of the Southern Wild, news concerning Bates Motel and the Robocop and Videodrome remakes, and some advice for Shia LaBeouf.

Also, some words on the deaths of Tony Scott and Michael Clarke Duncan.


After a small hiatus, we return with an action packed episode.   Reviews for the Expendables 2 and the Bourne Legacy!  The recent Punisher short "Dirty Laundry!"  News about Avengers 2, Daredevil, and X-Men!  Prometheus 2!  The Hobbit to be made into 100 hour epic!  Trailers for The Last Stand, Bullet in the Head, and Cloud Atlas!  Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart break up!  We have superheroes! Spectacle!  Action! Betrayal! Romance!  Don't miss it!


On this episode, we unpack the final installment in Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy.  We give a lengthy review, as well as discuss fan reactions, where the franchise could go in the future, and the current climate of the superhero genre.

Just a heads up there are some instances of static in the middle of the podcast (from about the 36 minute mark until the 49 minute mark).  If it gets too annoying, you can always fast forward... but be warned, that's when we get into spoilers.

Intro music- Batman (1966 theme)

Outro music- Wesley Willis "I Whupped Batman's Ass"

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Category:movies -- posted at: 11:38am EDT

On this episode, Trev recounds the sights, sounds, and smells of his third outing to the San Diego Comic-Con.  He recaps his adventures and we run down the massive news dump from the convention panels, including announcements and preview footage for the upcoming Marvel films, Pacific Rim, Godzilla, Man of Steel, and the Hobbit.  But first, we give send our sincere condolences to the victims of the Colorodo Dark Knight Rises shooting.


On this edition, we present our Spider-Man Spectacular, in which Byrd and Trev talk about all the Spidey films, including a detailed review of the new reboot, The Amazing Spider-Man.  But first, brief reviews for Magic Mike and the Asylum's Air Collision, as well as news on some new Marvel films.

Note: The first 10 minutes consist of recovered audio from a failed first take of the show, so the audio is a bit quieter than the rest.

Outro music: Ramones- Spider-Man theme


On the one year anniversary episode of If It Bleeds, we bring you talk of angry nerds, why Spider-Man is such an asshole, the new Child's Play movie, the death of Ray Bradbury, and Trev's review of Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter.

Outro music- Clutch- "Abraham Lincoln"


On this episode, we talk about some recent superhero movie news: Venom, JLA, Captain America 2, and Green Lantern.  We also discuss recent news regarding World War Z and Phantasm 5.  Byrd reviews Snow White and the Huntsmen...  And of course, what we've all been waiting for, a LOT of Prometheus talk, including our review and thoughts on the film's reception.


On this episode, we talk about the GI Joe 2 delay, Battleship and the box office, the recent outbreak of cannibalism, the Hannibal and Clarice Starling shows, the thin line between fanboy and critic, and give a review for Piranha 3DD.


On this episode, we discuss some news regarding Django Unchained and Star Trek 2, and Trev blesses us with his Dark Shadows review.  There were some major software crashes and audio problems during the Dark Shadows segment, so there is about 10 minutes with some slight static.  Please excuse our incomptetence! 


After a 3 week hiatus, we come back with this giant episode.  Byrd, Trev, and guest host Ryan talk new trailers for The Dark Knight Rises, Amazing Spider-Man, Total Recall, and Expendables 2, recent statements from Guillermo del Toro and James Cameron about their current plans, and of course, a review and a lot of talk about Avengers.


On this episode, we talk about casting news for the Carrie remake, the Looper trailer, and give reviews for the FearNet original show Holliston and the new film Cabin in the Woods, among other random nonsense.


On this episode,  Byrd and Trev give their thoughts on the news of a possible Child's Play sequel and remake, Michael Bay's comments on the Ninja Turtles reboot, Walking Dead Season 2, and Trev reviews Hunger Games


On this episode, Byrd and Trev talk about the Dark Shadows trailer, debate the merits of Tim Burton, news the of Garbage Pail Kids and Leprechaun remakes, and our first glimpse of Henson Studios' Happytime Murders

Direct download: If_It_Bleeds_We_Can_Kill_It_38-_Dark_Shadows_Tim_Burton_Remake_News.mp3
Category:movies -- posted at: 1:42pm EDT

On this episode, Byrd, Trev, and Ryan talk John Carter, recent trailers for The Avengers, Men In Black III, Piranha 3DD, Prometheus and Hunger Games, and the return of the Celebrity Phone Hacker.


Byrd, Trev, and special guest and Academy Awards fan Justin break down everything about the Oscars.  We talk the good, the bad, and the ugly of the Academy Awards past, present and future.

Direct download: If_It_Bleeds_We_Can_Kill_It_36-_Anatomy_of_the_Oscars.mp3
Category:movies -- posted at: 4:27pm EDT

Byrd and Trev review the new African zombie film The Dead, and dive head first into Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance.  They also ponder Nicolas Cage's career choices, and the future of the Ghost Rider franchise.  All this and some ongoing commentary on the first Ghost Rider film, which just happened to be on television.  But before all that is some talk of Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter, and the worst post-Blade Marvel films.


Music:

Intro: Rollins Band- Ghost Rider (Suicide cover)

Outro: Suicide- Ghost Rider


On this episode, Byrd, Trev, and special guest Star Wars fanboy Ryan talk the good, the bad, and the ugly of The Phantom Menace 3D and the Star Wars franchise.  But first, post-Super Bowl weekend trailer talk, including the Avengers, The Amazing Spider-Man, John Carter, and Wrath of the Titans

Direct download: If_It_Bleeds_We_Can_Kill_It_34-_Star_Wars_Spectacular.mp3
Category:movies -- posted at: 11:19am EDT

On this episode, Byrd and Trev review the Grey, Chronicle and the new Hammer film, the Woman In Black.  First there is some brief news regarding the Evil Dead remake, the Munsters reboot, Cloverfield 2, and the passing of Bill Hinzman.  DISCLAIMER:  There were some unpredictable technical problems during the recording, so there are a few minutes that have heavy static.  But they don't last long, so bear with us!

Direct download: If_It_Bleeds_We_Can_Kill_It_33-_The_Grey_Chronicle_Woman_In_Black.mp3
Category:movies -- posted at: 9:34pm EDT

On this episode, Byrd reviews the new David Cronenberg film, A Dangerous Method, and Byrd and Trev discuss the Oscar Nominees, news on Dr Strange and The Amazing Spider-Man, and Nicholas Cage being crazy, among other assorted topics.


On this episode, Trev reviews the new Underworld film, Byrd reviews Red Tails, and the duo review the new John Landis film, Burke and Hare.  They also give their thoughts on the news of George Lucas retiring from Hollywood and attempt to understand his warped mind.


Byrd and Trev discuss the announcement of a Psycho prequel series, Quentin Tarantino's perplexing Best of 2011 list, and more Thor 2 drama.  Then they go through Steven Spielberg's entire filmography in an attempt to find out once and for all if he has more good movies than bad.


Byrd and Trev discuss the perplexing success of the Devil Inside, the biggest flops of 2011, reviews of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and The Last Circus, and debate the trend of actors coming out and saying their movies suck after their release... there's also a lengthy tangent about porn in there somewhere.

Direct download: If_It_Bleeds_We_Can_Kill_It_29__Spies_Clowns_and_Porn.mp3
Category:movies -- posted at: 10:28am EDT

Here is part 2 of the first recording of 2012 with reviews of Mission Impossible 4, the American remake of Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and Spielberg's Adventures of TinTin.  


Disclaimer:  There is some very minor static in the first 30 minutes or so of the show.


On this episode, Byrd and Trev ring in the new year by going over their favorite films of 2011 and Byrd bitches about Amazing Spider-Man plot details.

Direct download: If_It_Bleeds_We_Can_Kill_It-_Episode_27-_2011_Year_In_Review.mp3
Category:movies -- posted at: 10:44am EDT

On this episode, Byrd and Trev discuss an assload of new trailers including Ghost Rider 2, Dracula 3D, Men In Black III, Expendables 2, the Dictator, Jack the Giant Killer, Cabin in the Woods, and the Dark Knight Rises, ponder the director turmoil surrounding Thor 2, Trev reviews the new Sherlock Holmes film, and the duo review Lars Von Trier's apocalyptic drama Melancholia.


On this episode, Byrd and Trev discuss the pitched Starship Troopers and American Psycho remakes, and the Munsters plot synopsis, Byrd reviews the indie thriller Martha Marcy May Marlene, and the discuss the wild and varied filmography of Takashi Miike, including reviewing his new superhero comedy Zebraman 2.


On this episode of If It Bleeds, We Can Kill It, Trev reviews Alexander Payne's The Descendants, Byrd reviews Martin Scorsese's new 3D film Hugo, and the two review the horror-comedy anthology Chillerama.  


On this episode Byrd and Trev talk about the Muppets, Dark Knight Rises plot details, review Pedro Almodóvar's new Spanish horror/thriller The Skin I Live In.  But first, they address the dangers of watching 15 straight hours of Star Wars and whether or not they would eat the flesh of Steven Spielberg.

Direct download: If_It_Bleeds_We_Can_Kill_It-_Episode_23-_Puppets_and_Trannies.mp3
Category:movies -- posted at: 7:33pm EDT

On this episode, Byrd and Trev deliver a free form discussion that covers many topics including Puss n Boots, the Munsters reboot, Three Stooges, Dark Shadows, 2016- the insane Alien/Terminator film from Ghana, Blade Runner 2, the Hannibal TV show, Twilight: Breaking Dawn, more on the Evil Dead remake, and wondering what the deal is with Mickey Rourke.