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AV Club 69

Rob Stephenson & Mark Murphy

Welcome to AV Club 69: The comedy film podcast where we watch awful movies, so you don’t have to. Each episode, hosts Rob and Mark dive into the weirdest corners of cinema, from obscure B-movies and cult classics to the most baffling flicks of decades past and present day.

The Game: One of us has seen the film while the other is ushered into the theater, left completely in the dark. Armed only with their wits and a deck of cleverly crafted cards, they navigate the treacherous path of massive plot holes, missing character development, and truly unfettered script writing to guess what happens next.

Whether you’re a fan of high-octane action, bizarre sci-fi, or cinematic disasters, join us for a ride through the silver screen that will leave you on the edge of your seat.

AV Club 69 is not responsible for any popcorn-related accidents caused by sudden plot twists. Listen responsibly!

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#41
Sunday · 1 hr 5 min
Gothika
This time, Mark checks himself straight into Woodward Penitentiary and unpacks his rain-soaked briefcase of curiosities in a desperate attempt to escape the padded-cell fever dream that is Gothika (2003). Prepare to trip on the trope rope as we psychoanalyse the twisted minds of the writers, marvel at the sudden career pivot from axe-wielding inmate to freelance ghost detective, and figure out why this movie throws all logic right out the reinforced window. In this mid 00s mystery where the plot holes leak even faster than the non-stop rainstorm, you’ll be needing a jet ski just to wade through the third act!" ABOUT THE AV CLUB 69 PODCAST Welcome to AV Club 69, the comedy film review podcast hosted by Rob and Mark. Each episode, we take on cult classics, sci-fi oddities, and B-movie madness, attempting to guess the plot and break down truly chaotic screenwriting. If you love bad movie reviews, hilarious film breakdowns, and deep dives into weird cinema, make sure to subscribe and leave us a review! DISCLAIMER This podcast episode may contain short audio clips from copyrighted motion pictures. These clips are included for the specific purposes of criticism, commentary, and review. All audio, dialogue, and imagery used herein remain the property of their respective copyright holders. AV Club 69 does not claim ownership of these materials, and they are used under the principles of "Fair Use" as defined by Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act. Featured Movie: Title: Gothika (2003) Director: Mathieu Kassovitz Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures (North America/Japan) / Columbia TriStar Film Distributors International (International)
#40
September 26 · 1 hr 10 min
Cutting Class 1989
School's out losers! Join Rob this week as he ditches detention to dive head first into unraveling the identity of the high school slasher this 1989 cult classic, Cutting Class! ABOUT THE AV CLUB 69 PODCAST Welcome to AV Club 69, the comedy film review podcast hosted by Rob and Mark. Each episode, we take on cult classics, sci-fi oddities, and B-movie madness, attempting to guess the plot and break down truly chaotic screenwriting. If you love bad movie reviews, hilarious film breakdowns, and deep dives into weird cinema, make sure to subscribe and leave us a review! DISCLAIMER This podcast episode may contain short audio clips from copyrighted motion pictures. These clips are included for the specific purposes of criticism, commentary, and review. All audio, dialogue, and imagery used herein remain the property of their respective copyright holders. AV Club 69 does not claim ownership of these materials, and they are used under the principles of "Fair Use" as defined by Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act. Featured Movie: Title: Cutting Class 1989 Director: Rospo Pallenberg Distributor: Republic Pictures Home Video
#39
September 3 · 1 hr 14 min
The Wrong Guy
This week Rob lays down the law as we go on a man hunt in this 1997 Canadian indie hit. Will Mark be the man to solve the riddle that is this ludicrous laugh riot or will he be The Wrong Guy for the job. ABOUT THE AV CLUB 69 PODCAST Welcome to AV Club 69, the comedy film review podcast hosted by Rob and Mark. Each episode, we take on cult classics, sci-fi oddities, and B-movie madness, attempting to guess the plot and break down truly chaotic screenwriting. If you love bad movie reviews, hilarious film breakdowns, and deep dives into weird cinema, make sure to subscribe and leave us a review! DISCLAIMER This podcast episode may contain short audio clips from copyrighted motion pictures. These clips are included for the specific purposes of criticism, commentary, and review. All audio, dialogue, and imagery used herein remain the property of their respective copyright holders. AV Club 69 does not claim ownership of these materials, and they are used under the principles of "Fair Use" as defined by Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act. Featured Movie: Title: The Wrong Guy 1997 Director: David Steinberg Distributor: Lions Gate Films
#38
August 26 · 1 hr 12 min
Trancers
This week, Rob proves he ain't no squid as he shoots up the time serum and heads back to 1984 to figure out what our cinematic ancestors were thinking when they cooked this one up in the lab! Can he make it past the Santa boss in time to get to the truth, or will it all prove to be too much for his mind, leaving him Tranced? Grab the popcorn and prepare to be entertained to Deth! ABOUT THE AV CLUB 69 PODCAST Welcome to AV Club 69, the comedy film review podcast hosted by Rob and Mark. Each episode, we take on cult classics, sci-fi oddities, and B-movie madness, attempting to guess the plot and break down truly chaotic screenwriting. If you love bad movie reviews, hilarious film breakdowns, and deep dives into weird cinema, make sure to subscribe and leave us a review! DISCLAIMER This podcast episode may contain short audio clips from copyrighted motion pictures. These clips are included for the specific purposes of criticism, commentary, and review. All audio, dialogue, and imagery used herein remain the property of their respective copyright holders. AV Club 69 does not claim ownership of these materials, and they are used under the principles of "Fair Use" as defined by Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act. Featured Movie: Title: Trancers (1984) Director: Charles Band Distributor: Empire Pictures
#37
August 19 · 1 hr 21 min
I Come In Peace
Lock and load your CD player and set it to kill! This week, Mark takes on an endorphin spiking cinematic disasterpiece, battling his way through absurd alien logic in a bizarrely grounded 1990 sci-fi beatdown, where the only thing higher than the aliens is their body count! ABOUT THE AV CLUB 69 PODCAST Welcome to AV Club 69, the comedy film review podcast hosted by Rob and Mark. Each episode, we take on cult classics, sci-fi oddities, and B-movie madness, attempting to guess the plot and break down truly chaotic screenwriting. If you love bad movie reviews, hilarious film breakdowns, and deep dives into weird cinema, make sure to subscribe and leave us a review! DISCLAIMER This podcast episode may contain short audio clips from copyrighted motion pictures. These clips are included for the specific purposes of criticism, commentary, and review. All audio, dialogue, and imagery used herein remain the property of their respective copyright holders. AV Club 69 does not claim ownership of these materials, and they are used under the principles of "Fair Use" as defined by Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act. Featured Movie: Title: I Come In Peace (1990) Director: Craig R. Baxley Distributor: Triumph Releasing Corporation
#36
August 12 · 1 hr 14 min
The Swarm
Pack up the picnic and ready the EpiPen as we prepare to take on The Swarm! Join Rob as he swats away redundant subplots and dull dialogue, on his descent into the hive of horrendously overacted performances in this totally killer 1978 Bee-movie classic. ABOUT THE AV CLUB 69 PODCAST Welcome to AV Club 69, the comedy film review podcast hosted by Rob and Mark. Each episode, we take on cult classics, sci-fi oddities, and B-movie madness, attempting to guess the plot and break down truly chaotic screenwriting. If you love bad movie reviews, hilarious film breakdowns, and deep dives into weird cinema, make sure to subscribe and leave us a review! DISCLAIMER This podcast episode may contain short audio clips from copyrighted motion pictures. These clips are included for the specific purposes of criticism, commentary, and review. All audio, dialogue, and imagery used herein remain the property of their respective copyright holders. AV Club 69 does not claim ownership of these materials, and they are used under the principles of "Fair Use" as defined by Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act. Featured Movie: Title: The Swarm (1978) Director: Irwin Allen Distributor: Warner Bros
#35
August 5 · 1 hr 19 min
The Transporter
Rob is in the driver’s seat this week, and he’s brought Mark along for the ride to help navigate the total gridlock of creative writing that is this episode. Together, they’re attempting to decipher the bizarre detours, narrative pile-ups, and break down the wreckage to try and figure out just who in the hell is driving the plot of this movie. ABOUT THE AV CLUB 69 PODCAST Welcome to AV Club 69, the comedy film review podcast hosted by Rob and Mark. Each episode, we take on cult classics, sci-fi oddities, and B-movie madness, attempting to guess the plot and break down truly chaotic screenwriting. If you love bad movie reviews, hilarious film breakdowns, and deep dives into weird cinema, make sure to subscribe and leave us a review! DISCLAIMER This podcast episode may contain short audio clips from copyrighted motion pictures. These clips are included for the specific purposes of criticism, commentary, and review. All audio, dialogue, and imagery used herein remain the property of their respective copyright holders. AV Club 69 does not claim ownership of these materials, and they are used under the principles of "Fair Use" as defined by Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act. Featured Movie: Title: The Transporter (2002) Director: Louis Leterrier and Corey Yuen Distributor: 20th Century Fox
#34
July 29 · 1 hr 11 min
Virtuosity
Dig out your dial-up modems and dust off the floppy disks. This week, Rob boots up, logs in, and downloads the absolute madness of a movie that is Virtuosity. Can he successfully patch the logic errors in this digital disaster, or will this virus fuelled vituperation of a film cause his brain to blue-screen? ABOUT THE AV CLUB 69 PODCAST Welcome to AV Club 69, the comedy film review podcast hosted by Rob and Mark. Each episode, we take on cult classics, sci-fi oddities, and B-movie madness, attempting to guess the plot and break down truly chaotic screenwriting. If you love bad movie reviews, hilarious film breakdowns, and deep dives into weird cinema, make sure to subscribe and leave us a review! DISCLAIMER This podcast episode may contain short audio clips from copyrighted motion pictures. These clips are included for the specific purposes of criticism, commentary, and review. All audio, dialogue, and imagery used herein remain the property of their respective copyright holders. AV Club 69 does not claim ownership of these materials, and they are used under the principles of "Fair Use" as defined by Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act. Featured Movie: Title: Virtuosity (1995) Director: Brett Leonard Distributor: Paramount Pictures
#33
July 22 · 1 hr 18 min
Mercenary for Justice
Grab your tactical gear, lock and load the Kalashnikov with clichés, and get ready to rappel down into cavernous plot holes as this week, Mark attempts to dodge cinematic shrapnel in this high-octane dumpster fire. Can he extract the target of sense and reason and find out what the producers were thinking? Or will his sanity get left KIA? ABOUT THE AV CLUB 69 PODCAST Welcome to AV Club 69, the comedy film review podcast hosted by Rob and Mark. Each episode, we take on cult classics, sci-fi oddities, and B-movie madness, attempting to guess the plot and break down truly chaotic screenwriting. If you love bad movie reviews, hilarious film breakdowns, and deep dives into weird cinema, make sure to subscribe and leave us a review! DISCLAIMER This podcast episode may contain short audio clips from copyrighted motion pictures. These clips are included for the specific purposes of criticism, commentary, and review. All audio, dialogue, and imagery used herein remain the property of their respective copyright holders. AV Club 69 does not claim ownership of these materials, and they are used under the principles of "Fair Use" as defined by Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act. Featured Movie: Title: Mercenary for Justice (2006) Director: Don E. FauntLeRoy Distributor: Millennium Films
#32
July 15 · 1 hr 6 min
Rising Sun
Dust off your power suit and load up the business cards, as we’re following Rob into the shadows of a high-stakes, corporate noir-mare. With more questionable lines than a night at Tony Montana’s penthouse, can Rob become a master and make sense-i out of all the Japanese jargon to get to the heart of the story? Or will this young grasshopper be beaten by the boardroom blitz, leaving him singing karaoke in the dark like a failed day trader? ABOUT THE AV CLUB 69 PODCAST Welcome to AV Club 69, the comedy film review podcast hosted by Rob and Mark. Each episode, we take on cult classics, sci-fi oddities, and B-movie madness, attempting to guess the plot and break down truly chaotic screenwriting. If you love bad movie reviews, hilarious film breakdowns, and deep dives into weird cinema, make sure to subscribe and leave us a review! DISCLAIMER This podcast episode may contain short audio clips from copyrighted motion pictures. These clips are included for the specific purposes of criticism, commentary, and review. All audio, dialogue, and imagery used herein remain the property of their respective copyright holders. AV Club 69 does not claim ownership of these materials, and they are used under the principles of "Fair Use" as defined by Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act. Featured Movie: Title: Rising Sun (1993) Director: Philip Kaufman Distributor: 20th Century Fox
#31
July 8 · 1 hr 11 min
Predestination
We've heard this one before... haven't we? Or maybe we have yet to hear it? A story from the future about the past? Confused? So is Mark, as he attempts to unravel the quantum entanglement that Rob is laying down. ABOUT THE AV CLUB 69 PODCAST Welcome to AV Club 69, the comedy film review podcast hosted by Rob and Mark. Each episode, we take on cult classics, sci-fi oddities, and B-movie madness, attempting to guess the plot and break down truly chaotic screenwriting. If you love bad movie reviews, hilarious film breakdowns, and deep dives into weird cinema, make sure to subscribe and leave us a review! DISCLAIMER This podcast episode may contain short audio clips from copyrighted motion pictures. These clips are included for the specific purposes of criticism, commentary, and review. All audio, dialogue, and imagery used herein remain the property of their respective copyright holders. AV Club 69 does not claim ownership of these materials, and they are used under the principles of "Fair Use" as defined by Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act. Featured Movie: Title: Predestination (2014) Director: Michael & Peter Spierig Distributor: Vertical Entertainment
#30
July 1 · 1 hr 18 min
The Saint
We're back! Kicking off our new and improved format Rob will be whipping out his rods of divination in search of elusive character development, and knocking back the communion wine to get into the headspace of the director, all in an attempt to figure out what in the holy hell is happening in this 1997 second coming of the 1938 classic and make it atone for its cinematic sins. ABOUT THE AV CLUB 69 PODCAST Welcome to AV Club 69, the comedy film review podcast hosted by Rob and Mark. Each episode, we take on cult classics, sci-fi oddities, and B-movie madness, attempting to guess the plot and break down truly chaotic screenwriting. If you love bad movie reviews, hilarious film breakdowns, and deep dives into weird cinema, make sure to subscribe and leave us a review! DISCLAIMER This podcast episode may contain short audio clips from copyrighted motion pictures. These clips are included for the specific purposes of criticism, commentary, and review. All audio, dialogue, and imagery used herein remain the property of their respective copyright holders. AV Club 69 does not claim ownership of these materials, and they are used under the principles of "Fair Use" as defined by Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act. Featured Movie: Title: The Saint (1997) Director: Phillip Noyce Distributor: Paramount Pictures
#29
Jul 28, 2024 · 1 hr 31 min
Tremors
Rob finds himself on terror firma unaware of the evil that lies beneath! Can he dig deep and find the truth? or will he have to worm his way out of the sink hole of despair? ABOUT THE AV CLUB 69 PODCAST Welcome to AV Club 69, the comedy film review podcast hosted by Rob and Mark. Each episode, we take on cult classics, sci-fi oddities, and B-movie madness, attempting to guess the plot and break down truly chaotic screenwriting. If you love bad movie reviews, hilarious film breakdowns, and deep dives into weird cinema, make sure to subscribe and leave us a review! DISCLAIMER This podcast episode may contain short audio clips from copyrighted motion pictures. These clips are included for the specific purposes of criticism, commentary, and review. All audio, dialogue, and imagery used herein remain the property of their respective copyright holders. AV Club 69 does not claim ownership of these materials, and they are used under the principles of "Fair Use" as defined by Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act. Featured Movie: Title: Tremors (1990) Director: Ron Underwood Distributor: Universal Pictures
#28
Jul 18, 2024 · 2 hr 10 min
Stir of Echoes
Did this movie cause a stir? does a duck's quack echo when its stirred? Amazing questions I think you will agree. But none will be answered here! Mark gets all spooky as he tries to understand who Said that! and if he gets hypnotised will he have the eyes? ABOUT THE AV CLUB 69 PODCAST Welcome to AV Club 69, the comedy film review podcast hosted by Rob and Mark. Each episode, we take on cult classics, sci-fi oddities, and B-movie madness, attempting to guess the plot and break down truly chaotic screenwriting. If you love bad movie reviews, hilarious film breakdowns, and deep dives into weird cinema, make sure to subscribe and leave us a review! DISCLAIMER This podcast episode may contain short audio clips from copyrighted motion pictures. These clips are included for the specific purposes of criticism, commentary, and review. All audio, dialogue, and imagery used herein remain the property of their respective copyright holders. AV Club 69 does not claim ownership of these materials, and they are used under the principles of "Fair Use" as defined by Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act. Featured Movie: Title: Stir of Echoes (1999) Director: David Koepp Distributor: Artisan Entertainment
#27
Jun 16, 2024 · 2 hr 29 min
Wild Things
Mark has no idea what is about to hit him. It's got more twist and turns than a Swiss alpine slope! Kevin Bacon is our focus and Detective Duquette has his hands full with this case. Out in the everglades lurk many things, some lie deep beneath the surface. Take a walk on the wild side with Mark as he blindly falls for Perez and gets himself in a right kerfuffle! ABOUT THE AV CLUB 69 PODCAST Welcome to AV Club 69, the comedy film review podcast hosted by Rob and Mark. Each episode, we take on cult classics, sci-fi oddities, and B-movie madness, attempting to guess the plot and break down truly chaotic screenwriting. If you love bad movie reviews, hilarious film breakdowns, and deep dives into weird cinema, make sure to subscribe and leave us a review! DISCLAIMER This podcast episode may contain short audio clips from copyrighted motion pictures. These clips are included for the specific purposes of criticism, commentary, and review. All audio, dialogue, and imagery used herein remain the property of their respective copyright holders. AV Club 69 does not claim ownership of these materials, and they are used under the principles of "Fair Use" as defined by Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act. Featured Movie: Title: Wild Things (1998) Director: John McNaughton Distributor: Columbia Pictures
#26
Jun 7, 2024 · 1 hr 49 min
Super
Can Rob use his tools of truth, justice and sanity to un-shroud the evil of this script? or with this James Gun wacky indie hit prove to be hit Kryptonite. ABOUT THE AV CLUB 69 PODCAST Welcome to AV Club 69, the comedy film review podcast hosted by Rob and Mark. Each episode, we take on cult classics, sci-fi oddities, and B-movie madness, attempting to guess the plot and break down truly chaotic screenwriting. If you love bad movie reviews, hilarious film breakdowns, and deep dives into weird cinema, make sure to subscribe and leave us a review! DISCLAIMER This podcast episode may contain short audio clips from copyrighted motion pictures. These clips are included for the specific purposes of criticism, commentary, and review. All audio, dialogue, and imagery used herein remain the property of their respective copyright holders. AV Club 69 does not claim ownership of these materials, and they are used under the principles of "Fair Use" as defined by Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act. Featured Movie: Title: Super (2010) Director: James Gunn Distributor: IFC Films
#25
May 13, 2024 · 1 hr 31 min
Bad Taste
Join us this time as we enter a world of Astro bastardry! Do they come in peace or just want us in pieces? Rob's not taking any chances as he sets his phaser to kill and dives head first into the guts of this gory slapstick indie classic. Can he get on board? or will these Kiwis just leave a bad taste. ABOUT THE AV CLUB 69 PODCAST Welcome to AV Club 69, the comedy film review podcast hosted by Rob and Mark. Each episode, we take on cult classics, sci-fi oddities, and B-movie madness, attempting to guess the plot and break down truly chaotic screenwriting. If you love bad movie reviews, hilarious film breakdowns, and deep dives into weird cinema, make sure to subscribe and leave us a review! DISCLAIMER This podcast episode may contain short audio clips from copyrighted motion pictures. These clips are included for the specific purposes of criticism, commentary, and review. All audio, dialogue, and imagery used herein remain the property of their respective copyright holders. AV Club 69 does not claim ownership of these materials, and they are used under the principles of "Fair Use" as defined by Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act. Featured Movie: Title: Bad Taste (1987) Director: Peter Jackson Distributor: WingNut Films
#24
May 7, 2024 · 2 hr 42 min
Robocop (1987)
In a time when the future looked so bleak and crime was bad, we needed a hero to come to the fore and save us from evil! No it's not Jesus it's Robocop. Mark has no idea what's in store for him as he seeks to uncover this classic Sci Fi epic. Explosions, melting faces and Bazookas are all in a days work for this maverick renegade. ABOUT THE AV CLUB 69 PODCAST Welcome to AV Club 69, the comedy film review podcast hosted by Rob and Mark. Each episode, we take on cult classics, sci-fi oddities, and B-movie madness, attempting to guess the plot and break down truly chaotic screenwriting. If you love bad movie reviews, hilarious film breakdowns, and deep dives into weird cinema, make sure to subscribe and leave us a review! DISCLAIMER This podcast episode may contain short audio clips from copyrighted motion pictures. These clips are included for the specific purposes of criticism, commentary, and review. All audio, dialogue, and imagery used herein remain the property of their respective copyright holders. AV Club 69 does not claim ownership of these materials, and they are used under the principles of "Fair Use" as defined by Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act. Featured Movie: Title: Robocop (1987) Director: Paul Verhoeven Distributor: Orion Pictures
#23
Apr 22, 2024 · 1 hr 54 min
Johnny Mnemonic
Get off the phone!! Because it's time for Rob to dial up and dial in to 56k's of techno madness! Can he hack into the mind of the creators to discover what it all means? or will he get lost in cyber space ..space..space... ABOUT THE AV CLUB 69 PODCAST Welcome to AV Club 69, the comedy film review podcast hosted by Rob and Mark. Each episode, we take on cult classics, sci-fi oddities, and B-movie madness, attempting to guess the plot and break down truly chaotic screenwriting. If you love bad movie reviews, hilarious film breakdowns, and deep dives into weird cinema, make sure to subscribe and leave us a review! DISCLAIMER This podcast episode may contain short audio clips from copyrighted motion pictures. These clips are included for the specific purposes of criticism, commentary, and review. All audio, dialogue, and imagery used herein remain the property of their respective copyright holders. AV Club 69 does not claim ownership of these materials, and they are used under the principles of "Fair Use" as defined by Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act. Featured Movie: Title: Johnny Mnemonic (1995) Director: Robert Longo Distributor: TriStar Pictures
#22
Apr 11, 2024 · 2 hr 57 min
Morbius
Rob lays down a movie that drives a stake through the heart of good story telling. As Mark gets lost in a dark cavern of terrible dialogue and weak plot and discovers that the only thing this movie sucks, is the fun out of the superhero genre. ABOUT THE AV CLUB 69 PODCAST Welcome to AV Club 69, the comedy film review podcast hosted by Rob and Mark. Each episode, we take on cult classics, sci-fi oddities, and B-movie madness, attempting to guess the plot and break down truly chaotic screenwriting. If you love bad movie reviews, hilarious film breakdowns, and deep dives into weird cinema, make sure to subscribe and leave us a review! DISCLAIMER This podcast episode may contain short audio clips from copyrighted motion pictures. These clips are included for the specific purposes of criticism, commentary, and review. All audio, dialogue, and imagery used herein remain the property of their respective copyright holders. AV Club 69 does not claim ownership of these materials, and they are used under the principles of "Fair Use" as defined by Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act. Featured Movie: Title: Morbius (2022) Director: Daniel Espinosa Distributor: Sony Pictures Releasing

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