Rosemary’s Baby Triple Feature (1968) (1976) (2024) Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 85. Rosemarys Baby triple feature. We’re discussing the original (1968), The Sequel: Whatever Happened To Rosemarys Baby (1976) and the prequel, Apartment 7A (2024). This is one baby that should have been forgotten. Deep Purple "Why Didn't Rosemary": h…

In this episode, Jason caps off our impromptu Peter Cushing triple feature with a unique selection from the vaults of Hammer Films. So join us as we check out Night Creatures (also known as Captain Clegg) from 1962. Marvel alongside us as we enjoy an action packed Cushing character and ponder over the plot being one of the ur-text for Scooby Doo st…

Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 84. Sexual Deception: Wild Things (1998) Cruel Intentions (1999). Reese and Matt are back featured in two movies this week. One of Matts Stronger Movies, Wild Things, and one of the just middle of the road pictures that gets a lot of love from the Reese-verse, Cruel Intentions. Quite a fascinating pair …

Top Notch Nonsense Episode 83. Young People Conforming And Stalking: Disturbing Behavior (1998)/Swimfan (2002) Sad Katie Holmes and Scary Erika Christensen lead two movies, Disturbing Behavior & Swimfan, that are remakes of movies from 1987, The Stepford Children & Fatal Attraction, respectively. More privileged against the not so privileged. We ta…

In this episode, after feeling the vibes of 70s British Sci-Fi Horror from our prior film, Dustin tries to keep the ball rolling with a blind pick. Who could imagine what terrors await!? So join us as we wind the clock back a few more years to 1970 and head into the land of Amicus Productions to check out Scream and Scream Again. This is certainly …

Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 82. Happy Robot Wife=Happy Robot Life: Feminism & Robots: A Stepford Marathon (1975; 1980; 1987; 1996; 2004) This Week we are talking about Feminism and Robots with the movies in the stepford series: The Stepford Wives. Revenge of the Stepford Wives. The Stepford Children. The Stepford Husbands. The Ste…

Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 81. Political Thrillers Vol. 1: Shadow Conspiracy (1997)/Executive Target (1997) Hey. It’s been rough political week. So Here’s another political tinged episode I hope you enjoy. These two pictures revolve around the 2 fears of our current president. One stars Charlie Sheen and one stars Michael Madsen.…

In this episode, rising from the snowpocalypse, we make our triumphant return in the new year. We're kicking the year off as we usually do with a few free wheeling picks just for the heck of it. Jason heralds his return by selecting The Creeping Flesh directed by Freddie Francis from 1973. So join us as Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee clash on th…

Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 80. How To Handle Fame As A Woman During Your Journey: To Die For (1995)/Grace of my Heart (1996) Matt Dillon and Illeana Douglas both star in both of these movies dealing with fame and what you’re willing to do. Another Gus Van Sant Movie and the unofficial creative biopic of Carole King. Hello, this i…

Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 79. Depressing Hopelessness & Bleakness: Rivers Edge (1986)/My Own Private Idaho(1991) Keanu Reeves Double feature. Dennis Hopper Connection Vol. 7. We are talking about two pictures, Rivers Edge (1986)/My Own Private Idaho (1991). There’s also a discussion of who I’m gonna be. Do you wanna break up the…

Top Notch Nonsense Episode 78. Provocative Director Series-Brian DePalma-Obsession (1976)/The Fury (1978) Before and after Carrie Brian DePalma made these two movies about tramatizing The Wrong Young Women. Men Feeling Responsible for their women’s death. Melodramatic Psychological thrills. Ya can’t Do What Ya wanna Do When ya wanna do It because o…

Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 77. When Santa And Unresolved Trauma Collide: Silent Night Deadly Night Marathon. (1984) (1987) (1989) (1990) (1991) Merry Belated Christmas. Continuing our Coverage of Holiday Themed Slasher and or horror movies we have The Silent Night Deadly Night Marathon. All 5. Silent Night Deadly Night 1(1984), 2…

Top Notch Nonsense Episode 76. Master Director Series-Tim Burton’s Superhero Movies: Batman (1989)/Batman Returns (1992) What Will You Do When You Need A Vigilante? Batman and Batman Returns. The 4th episode where we have talked about Michael Keaton. Also Discussed: The Substance (2024), Skincare (2024), Vacation Friends 1 and 2, my Bloody Valentin…

In this special bonus episode of Genre Exposure, a Christmas miracle descends upon the podcast as Dustin wraps up his coverage of the Death Forest franchise. At four films in with mostly diminishing returns from an already low high, join our intrepid host as he discovers that the final entry actually packs the biggest punch of all. We've got new di…

Top Notch Nonsense Episode 75. Fear and Codependency: Beau is Afraid (2023)/Joker: Folie a Deux (2024) “I was tired. I was sad. I was cold.” Fear and Codependency Flame out in these two movies that hate their audience. We also cover Its What’s Inside (2024). Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who l…

In this special bonus episode of Genre Exposure, Jason is on vacation and Dustin cracks open the J-Horror Journal once more. We pick back up right where we left off with Death Forest 4 directed by Yasutake Torii. We're chugging right along and that means more of what you can expect from this franchise by now: more Kazuki trying and failing to unrav…

74. Coppola’s Crazy Epics: Apocalypse Now (1979) and Megalopolis (2024) Top Notch Nonsense Episode 74. Coppola’s Crazy Epics AKA Hopper Connection Vol. 6. These Two have more in common than we ever thought. Apocalypse Now and Megalopolis. Really Wild Cinema. Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who l…

Top Notch Nonsense Episode 73. Slashers During The Time For Thanks: Blood Rage/Thanksgiving Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Black Friday! Hope The Films Sooth you. Blood Rage (1987) and Thanksgiving (2023) are talked about. Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who like the obscure and beautiful, the obs…

In this remarkable 100th episode of Genre Exposure, we do our usual just a bit early and usher 2024 to a close with a final look back over the year. First, we reflect a bit on the podcast itself and go over some things we learned and struggled with during the year and highlight some of our favorite moments and share just a few regrets. After that, …

Top Notch Nonsense Episode 72. A Pee Wee Herman Triple Feature. (1985) (1988) (2016) Michael who has had a life long fear of Pee Wee Herman watches all 3 movies, episodes from a TV Show and a TV special to get over the scary fear of Pee Wee Herman. Those three movies are ‘Pee Wee's Big Adventure’ ‘Big Top Pee-Wee’ and ‘Pee Wee’s Big Holiday’. They …

Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 71 The Bio-Exorcist Reigns: Beetlejuice 1 and 2 (1988) (2024) We get silly with our favorite trickster demon. Also Discussed: The Deliverance, Hunting Housewives, The Perfect Couple (2024). Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who like the obscure and bea…

Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 70. Morals and Ethics: Election (1999) and The Campaign (2012) It’s been a handful of days since the results of the presidential election. Here’s hoping ya can enjoy listening to this one. We go over how much a studio in Manhattan would cost now. Also talked about: Jackpot (2024), the telephone (1988), …

In this episode, a listener suggestion brings us back to the Cannibal subgenre as we set our sights on the works of Eli Roth. So join us as we check out his love letter to the greats of the Cannibal film and dig into The Green Inferno from 2013. Along the way we debate Eli Roth's place in the pantheon of horror directors and recount some of our fav…

Top Notch Nonsense Episode 69. Halloween the Thorn Trilogy (1988) (1989) (1995) Belated Halloween Episode. The infamous middle halloween trilogy. Also discussed: Tarot, meet the killer parents, night swim/bag of lies, and Destroy All Neighbors. Halloween Notes Without Context: 1:16:19- 1:18:36 Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast…

Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 68. Carrie-o-thon It’s a carrie-o-thon. With the original (1976), the sequel (1999), the TV pilot (2002) and the prestige elevated sharp and above average budget (2013). Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who like the obscure and beautiful, the obscene …

Top Notch Nonsense Episode 67. SE Hinton’s Tough Guys: The Outsiders/Rumble Fish (1983) SE Hinton’s Tough Guys AKA Hopper Connection Vol. 5. These Young Toughs Struggle Through To Be Adults Also Discussed The Nuthouse (1992) Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who like the obscure and beautiful, the…

Episode 66. Don’t Tell Mom The Babysitter is dead (1991) and (2024) A long long long long one for two movies that probably don’t need it. But you are welcome. The one with Christina Applegate and the one with Ms. Pat. I really hope you enjoy. Sorry we took a while. More episodes in the upcoming days I swear. Don’t Tell Mom The Babysitters Dead Note…

In this special bonus episode of Genre Exposure, continuing our tradition of having an extra episode drop on Halloween, Dustin cracks open the J-Horror Journal one last time this month to share with you three of his favorite urban legends from Japan and discuss some of the many films that have spawned from them. From a bathroom haunting ghost to a …

In this episode, we tackle one more discussion topic to keep the October Halloween celebrations going. In an era where reboots and revivals are running wild, we posed a simple question: What if beloved anthology horror series Masters of Horror returned for a third season? Our parameters were simple. Assume 13 episodes because the other two seasons …

In this special bonus episode of Genre Exposure, picking up right where we left off, join us as we check out Yasutake Torii's Death Forest 3 from 2015, the next entry in the franchise based on an indie video game that itself was based on another prominent indie video game. Dustin eagerly dives into discovering if the third entry can continue upping…

In this episode, we sit aside the movie deep dives to tackle a discussion topic in honor of the spooky season. And what better topic to discuss than the things that actually scare us. So join us as we get deep and share it all, highlighting five films that have really and truly scared us in our lives. The criteria were simple: the film had to legit…

Drew Being Bad: Poison Ivy/Doppelgänger This Week we jump into the conniving characters portrayed by one of America’s Sweethearts. Plus talk about 3 sequels to ‘Poison Ivy’ and ‘Cheerleader Camp’. NSFW and very Adult. Connections to ‘popcorn’, ‘The Crush” and ‘mannequin’. More gothic imagery Poison Ivy Notes Without Context: 1:16:30-1:24:11 Doppelg…

In this special bonus episode of Genre Exposure, it's the return of Dustin's J-Horror Journal! In an effort to ensure we continue having content every week in October, Dustin has taken to the mic solo to make up for the lost time of his recent illness and do what he does best: unhinged ranting about how cool J-Horror flicks are. Picking up right wh…

Top Notch Nonsense Episode 64. Alicia-Predator and Prey: The Crush (1993)/The Babysitter (1995) Alicia Silverstone playing the victim and the perpetrator. Pervy, icky, disgustingness about the base emotions of teenagers who want to destroy other lives. Beware, dark uncomfortable jokes about the worst acts known to man and woman and children. As alw…

In this episode, we return to our much beloved Found Footage subgenre to check out a recent indie darling that's been gaining a lot of attention online. So join us as we check out Milk & Serial (2024) from the mind of Curry Barker. Dustin eagerly embraces the film, drawing thematic parallels to some of his favorites in the subgenre. Jason offers a …

Episode 63. Dour and Lighthearted Contract Killer Movies: Knox Goes Away (2023)/Hit-Man (2023) While Michael Keaton loses his memory Glen Powell puts on disguises. Apparently Michael has some issues with how the media treats the pushing of Glen Powell. A lot of fun angry joking in this one. Knox Goes Away Notes Without Context 1:24:26-1:35:35 Hit M…

Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 62 Sicko Fairy Tales With Outspoken Ladies Who Don’t Take No S**t: Freeway (1996)/Freeway 2: Confessions of a Trick Baby (1999) There is the true evil of men against confident ladies who don’t mess around. Matthew Bright’s vision of dark life in modern America through the eyes of 2 downtrodden girls rea…

Episode 61. Killers Protecting Their Daughters: Choke (2001)/Mr. Brooks (2007) AKA Hopper Connection Vol. 4 Another Long Doozy of a pod talking about the men who protect their daughters who may have passed down some bad hereditary genes. This is also the 4th Volume of pairings that have Dennis Hopper in them. Dropping later this week: two more epis…

In this episode, our interests clash as Jason subjects Dustin to a film from one of his least favorite horror subgenres: Natural Horror. So join us for a thrilling tale of man versus rat as we check out George P. Cosmatos' Of Unknown Origin from 1983. Jason celebrates the varying techniques used to realize the furry invader on screen. Dustin recoun…

60. Fell in Love with a Doll Vol. 2: Pin (1988)/Living Doll (1990) Top Notch Nonsense Episode 60. These two guys just can’t get enough of near humans that won’t love them back. The flip side dark side to Mannequin and its sequel. Also discussed Dangerous Pursuit, Bash Latter Day Plays and Glam. Pin Notes Without Context 1:16:21-1:18:45 Living Doll …

Episode 59. The Warriors (1979)/1990: The Bronx Warriors (1982) What we do here is talk about roving gangs of beauty. Other Movies Discussed are Partners (1982) and My Son Hunter (2022) The Warriors Notes Without Context 1:39:52-1:44:42 1990: The Bronx Warriors Notes Without Context 2:50:03-3:00:20 NSFW Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited…

In this episode, a listener suggestion leads us to tackle another legend of the Extreme Horror subgenre. So steel yourself and join us as we check out Jorg Buttgereit's Nekromantik from 1988. As we do for many of these episodes, fair warning that the film being discussed has some pretty heavy topics and themes including violence to animals. As we a…

Top Notch Nonsense Episode 58. Fell in Love with a Doll Vol. 1: Mannequin(1987)/Mannequin 2 (1991) Another Doozy of a long one and they are starting to get fairly long. Take your time with them on the road. Also discussed are day of the dolphin, popcorn/evil-ed, derailed, talk to me, Maggie moore(s). Another couple episodes in the next couple days.…

In this episode, Dustin borrows a page from Jason's playbook and swings us back for a potentially forgotten gem. So join us as we check out Paul McGuigan's Push from 2009. Dustin makes the case for the film as a well-executed cult classic. Jason tries to weigh the movie against his overwhelming malaise towards superhero flicks. But before all that,…

This is Top Notch Nonsense Episode 57. Rando Giallo Vol. 3 AKA Master Director Episode Lucio Fulci. Really Uncomfortable Violence Paired With Real Dumb Violence. Also discussed: Zolta: Hound of Dracula (1978), Star Crystal (1986), The Circle (2017), Haunted Mansion (2023), and Atlas (2024). The New York Ripper Notes Without Context 1:10:56-1:17:26 …

Top Notch Nonsense Episode 56 Feed Me! Also, talked about are Please Don’t Eat My Mother (1973), Death Screams (1982), and Late Night with the Devil (2023). Little shop of horrors (1960) Notes WithOut Context 1:16:46-1:21:32 Little Shop of Horrors (1986) Notes Without Context 2:32:40-2:37:03 NSFW and Spoilers as per usual Artwork By Ed Greer Music …

In this episode, as we rapidly continue our approach to episode 100, Jason circles us back to where it all began to once more discuss the Heroic Bloodshed subgenre. So join us as we check out Ringo Lam's Full Contact from 1992. Jason lays down the case to try manifesting a new high-def release of the film. Dustin marvels at the all-star cast assemb…

Top Notch Nonsense Episode 55. Hopper Connection Vol. 3 Jerkface Bullies and Manipulative Lovers Can you be in love with your kidnapper? Fascism being a learned cultural psychological state. Being married to a monster is not fun. Dennis Hopper brings these thoughts plus more in his 3rd episode of top notch nonsense as well as More Intense Weirdness…

Master Director-Early John Waters: Mondo Trasho (1969)/Multiple Maniacs (1970) Just what you think: the birth of a cult icon, a musical interlude, dildo, and the definition of a rimmer. “Lying on the couch, relaxing and taking dope” Mondo trasho 40:45-45:15 Multiple Maniacs Notes Without Context 1:54:07-2:01:32 Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Woo…

In this episode, we dig into another listener suggestion, leading us to our first formal discussion on the works of Walter Hill. So join us as we check out his rock and roll fable Streets of Fire from 1984. Jason weighs whether the film actually counts as a musical or not. Dustin runs down the movie's long reaching influence despite poor box office…