Do you like crappy movies? Sure. We all do. However the biggest problem with shitty movies is that in order to enjoy them, you have to actually sit through them for an hour and a half or longer. With that in mind, Bill Manning (of Bildango.com) and I, decided that we would take some time out of our very busy schedules, and make a new podcast called “Ryan and Bill Love Shitty Movies.” Here’s how it works:
Step 1: Find a shitty movie that neither of us have seen and that we can both watch (hopefully for free) on the internet.
Step 2: Look up details regarding the movie and discuss our general expectations before the movie begins.
Step 3: Watch the Movie. We also invite our listeners to take some time out and watch the movie as well, though that is not necessary.
Step 4: Reconvene after the movie ends and talk about what we’ve seen. We discuss the cast, directing choices, plot (holes), and writing. Typically we provide an overall synopsis of the film and come to a final conclusion as to whether or not it is worth it to check it out. Spoilers abound, but these movies are so terrible that we don’t think it will make that much of a difference.
The podcast content is the joining of recorded audio of steps 2 and 4, providing a whole new crappy movie experience. After all, some movies are so bad that it’s much more entertaining to have people tell you about them than it is to actually watch them.
For the first installment we decided to hit up Hulu.com, a site that is foaming at the brim with really terrible movies, and chose the 1990 film version of “Captain America.” You can listen here:
http://moviehauslive.tumblr.com/post/326632084/ryan-and-bill-love-shitty-movies-the-pilot-in
In my opinion, this was a very successful first attempt. We’re still working out the kinks and playing around with some other ideas. As we hit our stride, expect better and better performances and worse, so much worse, movies.
I hope you enjoy and I would love to hear some feedback from anyone who might care to give it.