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In this episode, we explore the quirkiest shark movies and recent cinema outings. From the disastrous CGI in low-budget shark flicks to Olivia Wilde’s theatrical drama, we provide a humorous review of what's worth your time—whether in theaters or streaming at home.In this episode:
- The debate between streaming versus cinema for small films like "The Invite"
- How "The Odyssey" continues to dominate the box office
- Holly and Sharon’s love for "bad shark movies" like "Jurassic Shark" and "Deep Water"
- The hilariously poor CGI sharks and ridiculous plots of these B-movies
- Comparing the quality of sharks in "Jurassic Shark," "Deep Water," and other shark flicks
- Insights into prime video’s treasure trove of terrible shark films
- Why calling a movie "Deep Water" might doom it to mediocrity or worse
- The Invite (check your local cinemas or streaming platforms)
- Olivia Wilde - Director & Actress
- Prime Video - For terrible shark movies
- Jurassic Shark on Amazon
- Deep Water (2022) starring Ben Affleck
- Neil Green's Bad Shark Films
Timestamps:
00:00 - Cinema or sofa: where should you spend your money?
00:21 - Recent cinema visits and the box office dominance of "The Odyssey"
00:56 - Tips to survive the UK heat wave and the importance of trees
01:58 - Holly’s current focus on "The Odyssey" and what films to see next
02:43 - Holly and Sharon’s love for bad shark movies like "Jurassic Shark" and "Deep Water"
03:28 - Insight into "The Invite," Olivia Wilde’s latest film, and its theatrical setting
04:25 - Discussing the plot and character dynamics in "The Invite"
07:20 - Holly's and Sharon’s ongoing fascination with terrible shark movies and the AI-created poster confusion
09:16 - Holly’s analysis and quick review of "Deep Water" on Prime Video
10:14 - The unconvincing CGI sharks, poor plots, and the film’s overall mediocrity
16:46 - The depth of bad films on streaming platforms like Prime Video, with a special focus on shark movies
17:20 - "Jurassic Shark" plot summary and its nonsensical island setting
20:14 - Comparing sharks in "Jurassic Shark" and "Deep Water" and their laughable CGI
24:17 - The clichés and predictable tropes of disastrous plane movies mixed with shark mayhem
26:38 - The quality of sharks in "Jurassic Shark" versus other low-budget films and the absurdity of "backward swimming sharks"
29:22 - Final star ratings for "Deep Water" and reflection on its lack of recognition for good CGI or storytelling
32:14 - Holly’s satirical synopsis of "Jurassic Shark," highlighting its bizarre narrative—sharks in forests, stolen paintings, and bad acting
34:40 - Extra bad shark flicks like "Sharktopus," "Mega Shark vs Giant Octopus," and "Waterpark Sharks"—a quick look at streaming trash
35:54 - The love for "bad shark movies" and plans for watching "Jurassic Shark 2" this weekend
36:16 - The ongoing obsession with "The Odyssey" and Holly’s enjoyment of blockbuster hits
39:00 - Recap on other silly yet entertaining films, including "Ready or Not, Here I Come" and the importance of joy in trash cinema
41:16 - A humorous look at posters that look more like Sean Bean than the actual cast in low-budget films
42:50 - The upcoming "Noah’s Shock"—a biblical-shark mashup, possibly the worst yet?
44:23 - Streaming suggestions and the prevalence of terrible yet hilarious shark movies on Amazon Prime
45:05 - Wrap-up and tease for next week's dive into more cinematic and streaming nonsenseResources & Links:Connect with the hosts:






