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From box office bomb to bonafide cult classic — we’re talking Showgirls.This week on Slept-On Cinema, GrobeStreet and Stan Steamer are joined by film critic and author Adam Nayman (It Doesn’t Suck: Showgirls) to break down one of the most infamous films of the '90s. What begins as an NC-17 Vegas fever dream becomes a whip-smart commentary on power, performance, and exploitation — if you’re willing to look past the glitter (and the pool scene).We dive into:Why Showgirls was misunderstood from the startHow Elizabeth Berkley gave everything in the role of Nomi MalonePaul Verhoeven’s chaos-vision in full effectAnd what it means to revisit the film through a modern lensBOLOs (Be On the Lookout):That shrimp-eating sceneKyle MacLachlan’s perma-smirkThe most aggressive lap dance in cinematic history“Must be weird, not having anybody come on you...”Any moment with Henrietta “Mama” BazoomDrink Pairing: A frozen neon-colored daiquiri you regret halfway through. Where to Watch: Prime Video, Apple TV, or your local ironic film club.This episode is everything Showgirls is: wild, messy, strangely brilliant — and unforgettable.

💨💰 The Hurricane Heist: The Most Insane Heist Movie Ever?This week on Slept-On Cinema, we’re breaking down The Hurricane Heist—a film that asks the important question: What if Fast & Furious met Twister?It’s got everything: a $600 million Treasury heist, a Category 5 hurricane, and some of the most absurd weather-based action sequences ever put on screen. The only thing more chaotic than the storm? The plot.And yet… we kind of loved it.🎧 Listen now and get ready for the storm!⏰ Timestamps: 🎬 0:00 – Welcome to Slept-On Cinema! Breaking down The Hurricane Heist. 📝 2:20 – Rotten Reviews – Why critics completely dismissed this ridiculous masterpiece. 👀 12:05 – BOLO: Extreme weather kills, unnecessary hacking subplots, and the most indestructible vault door ever. 🍸 21:40 – What Drink Pairs with This Movie? – A cocktail just as wild as the storm. 💸 32:15 – The Draft: Best Moments – Trucks in the sky, “hurricane physics,” and that ridiculous finale. 🎬 43:50 – One Change to Make It a Blockbuster – What if it leaned even more into the Fast & Furious vibes? 🌪️ 52:30 – Spinoff Ideas – The Breeze and Will prequel, or Hurricane Heist 2: Even Wetter. 🎙️ 1:04:20 – Final Thoughts – Why we’d absolutely watch this movie again.🎧 LISTEN NOW: Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts!📲 Follow us @sleptoncinema for clips, deep dives, and the movies nobody else is talking about.💬 Comment below: Is this the dumbest heist movie ever or an underrated storm-chasing classic?#SleptOnCinema #HurricaneHeist #MoviePodcast #ActionMovies #DisasterMovies #HeistMovies #MovieBuff #FilmReview #StormIsComing #UnderratedMovies #NowStreaming

Steve Martin’s Sgt. Bilko is a masterclass in doing the least and getting away with everything. He’s running a full-scale casino, dodging actual military duties, and somehow still beloved by everyone on base—except for Phil Hartman’s Major Thorn, who spends the entire movie in a slow-motion meltdown.We’re joined by comedian Gus Tate, who can’t believe Sgt. Bilko has a 31% critic score and a 47% audience score. As Gus put it:"What the f** is going on? What’s wrong with Sgt. Bilko?"* 64 Sgt-BilkoThis episode breaks it all down, including:🎲 Bilko’s best scams (and why we’d 100% pay extra for those “special towels”) 64 Sgt-Bilko🎰 Why the army seems totally fine with an on-base casino🐎 The most unexpected horse cameo in military history🚀 That out-of-control hovercraft and why no one in the Pentagon stopped itAnd of course, Gus shares how Steve Martin’s ridiculous salute in this movie has completely ruined normal hand gestures for him:"The way he salutes in this movie has totally influenced the way I greet people. I physically can’t NOT do it now." 64 Sgt-BilkoThis is the 90s mid-budget comedy we miss, and we’re giving it the Slept-On Cinema treatment.⏰ Timestamps:🎬 0:00 – Welcome to Slept-On Cinema! Gus Tate joins us for a deep dive into Sgt. Bilko.📝 2:10 – Rotten Reviews – Why the critics got this one completely wrong.👀 11:45 – BOLO (Be On the Lookout!) – A hidden Chris Rock cameo, high-stakes poker, and some truly incredible background chaos. 64 Sgt-Bilko (1)🍸 19:30 – What Drink Pairs with This Movie? A military-approved espresso pick-me-up and a classic dessert cocktail from the film. 64 Sgt-Bilko🎭 28:55 – The Draft: Best Moments – The best Bilko scams, Thorn’s worst meltdowns, and that ridiculous salute. 64 Sgt-Bilko🚀 39:40 – One Change to Make It a Blockbuster – What if the marketing had actually leaned into the scams?🎩 47:37 – Bumper Sticker Line – "And you don’t find that frightening?" – the most unexpectedly hilarious moment of the film. 64 Sgt-Bilko (1)🔀 56:20 – Spinoff Ideas – Sgt. Bilko: The War Years, Thorn’s Revenge, and Bilko in Space. 64 Sgt-Bilko (1)🎙️ 1:07:30 – Final Thoughts & Gus Tate’s Comedy Plugs – Where to find Gus’s stand-up and why Sgt. Bilko deserved so much better.🎙️ LISTEN NOW: Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts!📲 Follow us @sleptoncinema for clips, deep dives, and the movies nobody else is talking about.💬 Comment below: Is Sgt. Bilko a forgotten classic or should he be court-martialed?#SleptOnCinema #GusTate #SgtBilko #SteveMartin #90sMovies #ComedyPodcast #MovieLovers #UnderratedGems

Two undefeated champions. One prison. The ultimate fight.This week on Slept-On Cinema, we step into the ring with Undisputed (2002), the prison boxing movie you’ve never heard of but need to see. Ving Rhames and Wesley Snipes go toe-to-toe in a brutal underground fight for dominance, respect, and the undisputed title.A cast packed with legends (Peter Falk, Michael Rooker, Wes Studi, Master P), fight choreography led by a real-life Hall of Fame boxing trainer, and a no-frills, hard-hitting story—this one’s a knockout sleeper pick.🔥 Episode Breakdown & Segments:📢 0:00 - Rotten Reviews: Critics had no love for this one. We dig into their worst takes.📜 2:00 - Rotten Premise: Breaking down the plot and why it’s more than just a prison boxing movie.🎥 8:00 - Behind the Scenes: How Undisputed bombed in theaters but became a cult classic with three sequels.👀 16:00 - BOLO (Be On The Lookout): Slaps, welding, Master P cameos, barbed wire, and the strangest fruit-eating scene in movie history.🍻 21:00 - What Drink to Pair With The Movie: Ringside beer or classic prison Pruno? We make our picks.🏆 30:00 - The Draft: Best performances, wildest moments, and everything that makes this movie unforgettable.📌 50:00 - Bumper Sticker Line: If you could put one quote from Undisputed on the back of a car, what would it be?🎬 1:00:00 - One Change to Be a Blockbuster: Could this movie have been a mainstream hit?🎞️ 1:10:00 - Spinoff Ideas: A prison fight tape leaks—what happens next?🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your pods.🥊 Step into the ring. Hit play. This is Undisputed.#SleptOnCinema #Undisputed #BoxingMovies #VingRhames #WesleySnipes #MoviePodcast

Episode Summary:This week, GrobeStreet and Stan Steamer tackle Volcano (1997), the fiery disaster flick that erupts right in the heart of LA. Despite its sizzling premise, this molten mayhem didn’t make a splash with critics—or the box office. But does it deserve a second chance? 🌋🔥In this episode:Rotten Reviews: GrobeStreet and Stan read the most brutal (and hilarious) critiques of Volcano.BOLO (Be On the Lookout): Lava science, classic disaster movie tropes, and some wild set pieces.Drink Pairing: The perfect beverage to capture the fiery energy of Volcano. (Hint: It’s a hot one!) 🔥🥃The Draft: Favorite moments, iconic performances, and yes, that unforgettable lava scene.Bumper Sticker Line: The one quote that defines Volcano.One Change to Be a Blockbuster: Could Volcano have been a megahit with just one tweak?Spinoff Ideas: What would the sequel look like? Think bigger eruptions and even crazier stakes.Pour a drink, get cozy, and join us for another episode of Slept-On Cinema! 🎙️Timestamps:0:00 - 3:00 Intro: GrobeStreet and Stan’s first impressions of Volcano3:01 - 9:00 Rotten Reviews9:01 - 15:30 BOLO (Be On the Lookout)15:31 - 20:00 Drink Pairing Segment20:01 - 33:00 The Draft33:01 - 38:00 Bumper Sticker Line38:01 - 43:00 One Change to Be a Blockbuster43:01 - 50:00 Spinoff Ideas & Closing Thoughts

Join GrobeStreet and StanSteamer as they dive into the holiday spirit with the light-hearted and zany film, "Ernest Saves Christmas." This episode promises a bundle of laughs and nostalgic musings, packed with insights that bring to light the film's quirky charm.Timestamps:[0:00] Rotten Reviews: The hosts delve into the surprisingly low Rotten Tomatoes scores and discuss why "Ernest Saves Christmas" deserves a reappraisal. They explore the film’s unique blend of humor and holiday cheer that, despite critical panning, offers genuine entertainment.[6:02] Stan Steamer's Interesting Info About the Movie: StanSteamer shares fascinating production details, including the film's budget and its status as the highest-grossing Ernest film. He also highlights the film's Orlando shooting locations and its surprising connection to Disney.[12:30] BOLO (Be On the Look Out): Watch for the comedic gold of Jim Varney's diverse disguises and the cameo of Vern's house. The hosts chuckle over the film's delightful absurdities and Varney’s unforgettable antics.[19:50] What Drink to Pair with the Movie: The discussion turns cozy as StanSteamer suggests mulled wine to capture the essence of Christmas, while GrobeStreet opts for the nostalgic Old Fezziwig beer from Sam Adams, perfect for holiday viewing.[38:41] The Draft: Our hosts pick their favorite whimsical elements from the film. StanSteamer appreciates the clever use of Ernest's slapstick humor, while GrobeStreet admires the festive yet unconventional decorations that set the film apart.[56:38] One Change to Be a Blockbuster: GrobeStreet ponders if a clearer early reveal of Santa’s mission might have strengthened the plot, while StanSteamer playfully imagines a cross-promotional blockbuster mashup featuring Ernest and iconic Christmas films.[56:53] Spinoff Ideas: The creativity flows with pitches for potential spinoffs, including a behind-the-scenes look at the fictional movie within the film, and a crossover that pits Ernest against Chucky, blending horror and comedy for a festive face-off.[59:14] Tying Up Loose Ends/Closing Thoughts: The hosts wrap up with a reflection on the film’s enduring charm and its place among holiday classics. They tease the next movie on the docket, hinting at more fun and films to come.[1:03:46] Next Movie Announcement: GrobeStreet reveals that the next episode will explore "Undisputed," promising more action and excitement with Wesley Snipes and Ving Rhames in the boxing ring.

In this explosive episode of Slept-On Cinema, GrobeStreet and StanSteamer unpack the Jean-Claude Van Damme classic "Double Impact." With Van Damme playing twin brothers on a quest for revenge, the film delivers a double dose of action and drama. Join us as we explore the film's high-kicking antics and delve into its unique dual-lead gimmick. It’s a Van Damme good time with plenty of surprises in store!Timestamps:[0:00] Rotten Reviews: We kick off with our thoughts on the film's reception and delve into why it might be better than critics originally thought​.[10:45] BOLO (Be On the Lookout): Be on the lookout for classic Van Damme splits and the unique portrayal of each brother, offering a fun comparison of their contrasting personalities​.[16:19] What Drink to Pair with the Movie: We discuss the perfect drinks for watching 'Double Impact'—a Hong Kong Sour and a Hong Kong Boilermaker, reflecting the film's East-meets-West setting​.[21:44] The Draft: We draft our favorite scenes, highlighting the dynamic action sequences and key moments that define the twin brothers' journey​.[37:01] Bumper Sticker Line: "Double the impact, double the fun!"—a line that encapsulates the film's spirit and our enjoyment of this Van Damme extravaganza​.[40:00] One Change to Be a Blockbuster: We debate how deeper character development or a different marketing strategy might have enhanced the film's success​.[45:32] Spinoff Ideas: We pitch ideas for potential spinoffs, including a prequel focusing on the twins' early lives or a sequel exploring their new adventures​.[50:17] Closing Thoughts and Next Episode Tease: We wrap up our review and hint at what's coming next on Slept-On Cinema​.

In this Halloween special, GrobeStreet and StanSteamer dive into the divisive, unique, and delightfully eerie Halloween III: Season of the Witch. A departure from the Michael Myers storyline, this film carves its own terrifying niche—dark magic, creepy masks, and an infamous jingle that won’t leave your head. Join us as we cover everything from its underappreciated cult status to mind-bending Easter eggs. Don’t miss our fresh takes on this horror classic as we make the case for Halloween III’s rightful place in your Halloween marathon!Timestamps:[0:00] Rotten Reviews: This movie is a “dirty trick” on Halloween fans, but it’s also a Halloween classic in its own right. We kick off with some of the most scathing critiques and our takes.[8:03] BOLO (Be On the Lookout): Expect plenty of winks and nods to the Halloween franchise—like hidden Michael Myers references, vintage animatronics, and a fantastically spooky mustache![15:27] What Drink to Pair with the Movie: StanSteamer and GrobeStreet share two perfect drink pairings—a Shamrock Shake for that Silver Shamrock twist, and a Sam Hain Sangria for those who want a Halloween drink with an adult kick.[19:09] Draft Segment: Our co-hosts make their picks from the movie’s memorable moments, from the hypnotic TV jingle to the creepy Stonehenge-inspired mask factory.[38:08] Superlative: Favorite Mask: What’s the best of the three iconic Halloween masks? Is it the pumpkin, skull, or witch that takes the crown? GrobeStreet and StanSteamer debate with some seriously spooky detail.[41:10] Bumper Sticker Line: When it comes to Halloween III quotes, there’s no shortage of bumper sticker-worthy lines. From “Do I need a reason?” to “Stop it! Stop it! Stop it!”—this movie serves up memorable one-liners for every spooky mood.[43:14] One Change to Be a Blockbuster: What would have made Halloween III a true hit? Our hosts discuss how removing the “Halloween” title might have saved it from unfair comparisons.[45:30] Spinoff Ideas: We pitch Halloween: Curse of the Mask, where Michael Myers encounters Silver Shamrock’s evil legacy. This fan-fantasy is the horror crossover we all want!

Episode 58 - Celtic Pride 🏀🍀In this episode, Stan Steamer and GrobeStreet celebrate the NBA season kickoff with a deep dive into the 90s sports comedy Celtic Pride! As lifelong Boston Celtics fans (GrobeStreet still has season tickets even after moving to California), this episode is extra special! We break down the overlooked brilliance of the film, how the Celtics' 2023 championship fueled this rewatch, and offer plenty of fun insights and laughs along the way. Get ready for another fun episode of Slept-On Cinema!Rotten Reviews (Start) — [00:00 - 02:49] 🎬 We kick off the episode with the hilariously low Rotten Tomatoes scores and critical disdain for Celtic Pride. Find out why we think this film is much better than the numbers suggest and why it’s still a blast to watch!BOLO (Be On the Lookout) — [17:13 - 17:58] 👀 Keep an eye out for some memorable 90s sports tropes and cameos! Highlights include slow-motion sports footage, Dan Aykroyd's quirky wardrobe choices, and classic trash talk from the era.What Drink to Pair with the Movie — [17:58 - 21:30] 🍸 It’s all about oversized drinks! Whether you’re watching the Celtics live or Celtic Pride at home, we suggest pairing this movie with a huge can of Sam Adams Hazy, or our personal favorite—a green Gimlet for that Boston pride!The Draft (Favorite Movie Moments) — [23:36 - 25:46] 🏀 We pick our favorite moments from the film. Highlights include Damon Wayans’ basketball scenes, Daniel Stern’s hilarious facial expressions, and key moments that made this movie surprisingly fun to revisit.Superlatives (Favorite Cameos, Favorite Line, etc.) — [45:07 - 49:39] 🏅 From Larry Bird to Bill Walton, we list our favorite cameos in the film. We also dive into our top quotes, including one particularly wild line about using body parts as peepholes (yes, you read that right!).Spinoff Ideas — [58:08 - 1:00:00] 🎬 We brainstorm potential spinoff or sequel ideas, including a hilarious scenario where the main characters’ kids become Lakers fans, igniting a new Celtics vs. Lakers rivalry in their household.Whether you're a Celtics superfan or just in need of a good laugh, this episode has it all! Tune in, grab a drink, and celebrate the start of the NBA season with us! 🏀💚