The Bottom Shelf

The Bottom Shelf

How do you know if infamously terrible movies are truly terrible if you’ve never seen them? We are taking on the task to discover how terrible they are for you.

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January 15, 2025 60 mins
In 1988, during the height of the Karate Movie boom, Jean-Claude Van Damme exploded into popculture with what some would call a cult classic. It was a film that was based on true... well mostly true... well we aren't really sure about that either... story about one man fighting to be the best that he could ever be. No, not in a Pokemon Tournament... But a bloodsport called the Kumite! Is this 1988 film better than what critics say?...
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In 2015, the makers of War Room and Pendragon: Sword of His father, created an action packed revolutionary war Assassins Creed like movie that was meant to inspire to be more than they were. It was met, however, with very poor reviews. But is it better than what the critics say? Can this film be more than it was? Or does it truly belong on... the Bottom Shelf Connect with John: https://linktr.ee/johnharju  Check out the Gunda...
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November 19, 2024 57 mins
In 1977 everyone's favorite webslinger came to the big screen... on small screens. While the spin off series is generally remembered fondly the movie was critically caught in a web of bad reviews. Is it better than what critics say? Or does it truly belong on... The Bottom Shelf? Connect with John: https://linktr.ee/johnharju  Check out the Gundam Watch Podcast: https://thegundamwatch.wordpress.com/  Connect with Dallas & Celest...
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October 31, 2024 65 mins
Welcome to a special episode of The Bottom Shelf! This time, we’re diving into Madame Web, the latest addition to the Spider-Man universe. Join our hosts—John, Dallas, and Force Ghost Branson—as they dig into this standalone origin story of one of Marvel's most mysterious heroines. With plenty of laughs and a critical eye, the team breaks down the film’s highs and lows, from its intriguing premise to its more controversial choices....
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October 2, 2024 63 mins
In 1991, Yoshiyuki Toninoia attempted to invent the Gundam franchise with a new action-packed Gundam series. Sadly due to - Reasons - the series was turned into a movie that is considered to be a critical fail.  But is Gundam F91 better than what the critics say? Or does it really belong on... the Bottom Shelf?   Connect with John: https://linktr.ee/johnharju  Check out the Gundam Watch Podcast: https://thegundamwatch.wordpress....
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September 4, 2024 67 mins
1960's Batman featuring Adam West and Burt Ward as the dynamic duo Batman and Robin, is notoriously campy and tongue and cheek. But what about their 1966 movie? Is it just as campy? Does it make it a bad movie? Join us as our team and special guest (and original member), Kevin Joshua Burnham, tackles this notorious Bat-Film Connect with John: https://linktr.ee/johnharju  Connect with Dallas & Celeste Via Geek Devotions: YOUTUBE:...
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August 25, 2024 18 mins
This past we our team had the opportunity to be at Geek'd Con in Shreveport, LA! While there John had a question for Geek'd Con-goers... "What's your favorite bad movie?"  Come hear some of their suggestions and then let us know your thoughts on their movie choices!   Connect with John: https://linktr.ee/johnharju    Connect with Dallas & Celeste Via Geek Devotions: YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/geekdevotions TWITTER: http:...
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August 7, 2024 55 mins
In 2018, Drew Goddard wrote and produced a film about 4 people who were stuck at a hotel called, The El Royale. Will this crime drama be enough to free our crew who's stuck in a wormhole? Join us as we ask the question, "Is Bad Times at the El Royale good? Or is it just a bad time that belongs on... The Bottom Shelf?" Connect with John: https://linktr.ee/johnharju    Connect with Dallas & Celeste Via Geek Devotions: YOUTUBE: ht...
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June 25, 2024 97 mins
As our team continues to float through the mysterious worm whole that is making them watch... Good movies?... Celeste suddenly disappears and our team is left to review the 2022, The Batman. Is Sparkle Bat a good movie or even a good Batman movie? Join the team a they seek to find out.   Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 03:41 Why is John avoiding watching “The Batman” 04:56 DON’T CLICK HERE 05:15 The Batman – Introduction, Back of the B...
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April 17, 2024 87 mins
The Crew of the Bottom Shelf remains lost in a strange wormhole where they must watch Bad...err.. good? movies? Join them as they take on 1998's disaster film Armaged...errr... Deep Impact! Is it as good as some have said? Or does it actually belong on... The Bottom Shelf. Connect with John: https://linktr.ee/johnharju  Connect with Branson EMAIL: branson.boykin@gmail.com Solid Houe Podcast: https://solidhousemedia.podbean.com/ ...
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February 27, 2024 82 mins
The team has been pulled into a wormhole and are suddenly forced to do something they aren't used to... Watch good movies? In this episode the team is being forced to watch the 1985 fantasy action film, Ladyhawke... is it as good as some say? Or does it actually belong on... The Bottom Shelf. Connect with John: https://linktr.ee/johnharju  Connect with Branson EMAIL: branson.boykin@gmail.com Solid Houe Podcast: https://solidhous...
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December 27, 2023 58 mins
In the aftermath of the Los Angeles Battle, Jonathan Liebesman brought forth "Wrath of the Titans." Critics saw it as a genesis and catastrophe of his carrier but is it really that bad? Is it better than what the critics say? Or does it truly belong on... the bottom shelf?   Connect with John: https://linktr.ee/johnharju  Connect with Branson EMAIL: branson.boykin@gmail.com Solid Houe Podcast: https://solidhousemedia.podbean.co...
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December 12, 2023 66 mins
After the failure of "The Incredible Hulk," Louis Leterrier tried to bring some classic titans back to the silver screen with his 2010 remake, "Clash of The Titans." The film left critic scratching their heads. But is it better than the critics say? Or does it truly belong on... the bottom shelf? Connect with John: https://linktr.ee/johnharju  Connect with Branson EMAIL: branson.boykin@gmail.com Solid Houe Podcast: https://solid...
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November 29, 2023 72 mins
In 1994, Steve Wang brought forth the sequel to the Americanized Tokusatsu, Guyver: Dark Hero, to life in a direct-to-video format. While it was more critically successful than "The Guyver" (1991), critics still didn't care for it. Join the crew of the Bottom Shelf as they strive to discover the truth behind this film. Is it better than what critics say? Or does it truly belong... on the bottom shelf? Connect with John: https://li...
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September 20, 2023 60 mins
In 1991, Screaming Mad George brought the Japanese based anime, Guyver to American cinema. critics felt like the script and filming was Screaming Mad and rated it as a complete flop. Is it as bad as critics say? Or does it truly belong on, The Bottom Shelf.       Connect with John: https://linktr.ee/johnharju  Connect with Branson EMAIL: branson.boykin@gmail.com Solid Houe Podcast: https://solidhousemedia.podbean.com/  B’s VI...
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August 16, 2023 121 mins
In 1992 the world was introduced to Rocky, Colt, and TumTum. The 3 Ninja heroes that captured the hearts of a generation. However, according to critics, it's a terrible movie. But is it? Francisco Ruiz and Paul J. Powers of Retro Rewind Podcast join the crew to find out if "3 Ninjas" truly belongs on... The Bottom Shelf.   Learn more about Retro Rewind Podcast: https://retrorewindpodcast.com/  Check out Paul J. Powers: http://pa...
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July 31, 2023 76 mins
In 1989, Eric Roberts and Phillip Rhee took to the silver screen to inspire a generation with a martial arts film. The critics say that it was a failure, but there is a generation that says that it truly was, The Best of the Best? Is it better than what the critics say? Or does it honestly belong on, The Bottom Shelf?   Connect with John: https://linktr.ee/johnharju  Connect with Branson EMAIL: branson.boykin@gmail.com Solid Ho...
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July 1, 2023 23 mins
The Bottom Shelf is part of the Geek Devotions Network, a network of podcasts that are devoted to letting people know that they are loved. Starting July 7th, Geek Devotions is doing what we call, Operation 501. This is a fundraiser where we are attempting to raise the funds to get Geek Devotions an official Nonprofit status. In this special audio John and Dallas talk about how The Bottom Shelf become part of Geek Devotions and how ...
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June 28, 2023 79 mins
In 1993, Ernie Reyes Sr. and Jr. waxed up their surf boards and exposed the world the a hidden secret... Ninjas... can... surf... well sort of. This Neal Israel family comedy was considered a box office flop, but does this more rad than what the critics say? Or will it wipe out as a total Barney on... The Bottom Shelf. Connect with John: https://linktr.ee/johnharju  Connect with Branson EMAIL: branson.boykin@gmail.com B’s VIEWS...
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May 10, 2023 92 mins
In 1996, before entering the Danger Zone on The Titanic... Billy Zane put on a mask and purple tights to fight evil in a Crime Story spanning from jungle adventure to the streets of New York... He became.... THE PHANTOM... This pulp action hero movie wasn't received well by critics. But is it better than what the critics say? Or does it truly belong on... The Bottom Shelf? Connect with John: https://linktr.ee/johnharju  Connect w...
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