Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast
Welcome to Top Notch Nonsense. A Genre Film Review Podcast. This is a film review and comedy pod done by a husband and wife to introduce each other to cinema cinema that’s obscure and beautiful, obscene and adorable. Hosts: Michael James Benson @mjbcomedy Maranda Mobley Music By @rickwood Edited By Michael Benson Art By Ed Greer
Episodes
Bayou Superhero: Swamp Thing (1982)/The Return of Swamp Thing (1989) Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode. Bayou Superhero: Swamp Thing (1982)/The Return of Swamp Thing (1989) The Plant Hero We Deserve. Also discussed: What happened at 625 river road?; The Wrong Cheerleader; The Wrong House Sitter; hiding from my husband. Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who like the ob...
The Gangsters American Dream: Scarface (1932) (1983)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 105. The Gangsters American Dream: Scarface (1932) (1983)
Nothing Exceeds Like Success. Also Discussed: Here Kills The Bride, identity thief of a cheerleader, rooming with danger, The Girl Who Wasn’t Dead.
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Distress With The Man You Love-Master Actress Juliette Lewis-That Night (1992)/The 4th Floor (1999)
Top Notch Nonsense Episode 104. Distress With The Man You Love-Master Actress Juliette Lewis-That Night (1992)/The 4th Floor (1999)
What can be done when you’re a young lady and you completely are infatuated with your freedom AND your Boyfriend…? Juliette Lewis Knows. We discuss the two films...
103. Lawyers B Crimin’:Cape Fear (1991)/Carlitos Way (1993)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 103. Lawyers B Crimin’: Cape Fear (1991)/Carlitos Way (1993)
Its Morals, Ethics, and Bro-Code in this episode where in both movies, Cape Fear (1991) and Carlitos Way (1993), they have lawyers that don’t treat their client all that well. The Other Major thing and what makes this pairing ...
102. Gender Horror: Homicidal (1961)/Sleepaway Camp (1983)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 102. Gender Horror: Homicidal (1961)/Sleepaway Camp (1983)
This Week we cover Homicidal from 1961 and Sleepaway Camp from 1983. We discuss how trauma and forcing someone to a gender that they are not is detrimental to a humans life. Also talked about are The Wrong Stepmother, The Wrong B...
Psychopathic Villains-Robert Mitchum: The Night of the Hunter (1955)/Cape Fear (1962)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 101. Psychopathic Villains-Robert Mitchum-The Night of the Hunter (1955)/Cape Fear (1962)
There’s only one Robert Mitchum and we break down two of his most iconic roles in splendid black and white dramatic thrillers, The Night of the Hunter (1955) and Cape Fear...
The 1% Are Pretty Awful Vol. 2: The Swimmer (1968)/Eat The Rich (1987)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 100. The 1% Are Pretty Awful Vol. 2: The Swimmer (1968)/Eat The Rich (1987)
The two films (The Swimmer, 1968; Eat The Rich, 1987;)we are talking about today have to do with the wealthy and what consequences that they sometimes have to deal with and sometimes they don’t have t...
Adoptsploitation-Nature Vs Nurture: The Bad Seed (1956)/Problem Child (1990)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 99. Adoptspoitation Nature Vs Nurture: The Bad Seed (1956)/Problem Child (1990)
We talk about two insane children and the sequels and remakes related to both The Bad Seed (1956) and Problem Child (1990). The 1985 Bad Seed and the 2018 and 2022 Bad Seed. The Sequel to Pr...
Noir Gene Hackman Tribute: Night Moves (1975)/Narrow Margin (1990)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 98. Noir Gene Hackman Tribute: Night Moves (1975)/Narrow Margin (1990)
This week we talk about one of the greatest to ever do it, Gene Hackman in a Noir Double Feature. Night Moves which is more Sad. Narrow Margin, More Action-y. We also talk about The Wrong Roommate and The Wron...
Raising Children is Hard: Lisa (1990)/Tainted Blood (1993)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 97. Raising Children is Hard: Lisa (1990)/Tainted Blood (1993).
This episode is all about trying to raise your girls as an imperfect parent. Also discussed is Holland and The Parenting.
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Desert Car Noir: Detour (1945)/The Hitch-Hiker (1953)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 96. Desert Car Noir: Detour (1945)/The Hitch-Hiker (1953)
Stuck in a car with dangerous loser type jerks in this double feature that pinpoints perspectives on panic and masculinity as a spectrum.
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The Unmasking of William Randolph Hearst: Citizen Kane (1941)/RKO 281 (1999)/The Cats Meow (2001)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 95. The Unmasking of William Randolph Hearst: Citizen Kane (1941), RKO 281 (1991), and The Cats Meow (2001)
This Week Michael and Maranda talk about a Super Famous Newspaper Owner who was power hungry and moved the world to his will. The two other m...
Business Crime: Double Indemnity (1944)/Force of Evil (1948)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 94. Business Crime: Double Indemnity (1944)/Force of Evil (1948)
This Week we cover two major Film Noir Staples, one not as well known as the other. Double Indemnity. Force of Evil. Michael JOKINGLY talks about how he would get his wife and also talk about the TV Show ‘Halston’.
Love & Assimilation in Late 19th Century NYC: Hester Street (1975)/Age of Innocence (1993)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 93. Love & Assimilation in Late 19th Century NYC
We Delve into how tough it is to find real true love whether or not you’re a prince or pauper. Hester Street (1975) and Age of Innocence (1993). We also speak about Voodoo Academy, both 1 and 2. Enjo...
92. Mike Hammer Marathon (1953, 1982, 1954, 1964)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 92. Mike Hammer Marathon.
We cover both films of ‘I, The Jury’. One from 1953, and one from 1982. The Circus Atmosphere in ‘Ring of Fear’ From 1954 and ‘The Girl Hunters’ from 1964. We also cover a Decocteau film, ‘Ring of Darkness’ from 2004.
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Mistaken Plans of the Heart: Bridget Jones’ Marathon (2001) (2004) (2016) (2025)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 91. Bridget Jones Marathon
We dive into all 4 films (Diary, Edge, Baby, and Boy) and discuss 2 other movies, Snow White: A Deadly Summer (2012) and Happy Anniversary (2025)
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Classic Film Noir: Narrow Margin (1952)/Kiss Me Deadly (1955)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 90. Narrow Margin (1952)/Kiss Me Deadly (1955)
These two pictures demonstrate anti heroes trying their best to do a good deed. It doesn’t go as planned. We also talk about the movie, ‘Kinda Pregnant’.
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Seduction, Revenge, & Conquest: Dangerous Liaisons (1988)/Valmont (1989)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 89 Dangerous Liaisons (1988)/Valmont (1989)
We talk about some more sexual mind games with these two movies. Annette Smoulders While Glenn Breaks Bad. Also discussed ‘You’re Cordially Invited’, ‘Saturday Night’, ‘Blink Twice’, ‘Nightbitch’, and ‘Tall, Dark, and Dangerou...
Dennis Hopper Connection Vol. 8-Fantasy Film Noir-Cast A Deadly Spell (1991)/Witch Hunt (1994)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 88. Cast A Deadly Spell (1991)/Witch Hunt (1994)
When Feeling Paranoid and Depressed Isn’t Enough You Pour In Goofy Creatures. We cover the two pictures that have HP Lovecraft finding out the secrets in Los Angeles. One Starring Fred Ward. One Starring...
Superstitious Capitalistic Menace: Leprechaun 1-6
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 87. Leprechaun 1-6.
We are doing all the Leprechaun movies with Warwick Davis. Leprechaun 1, 2 in hollywood, 3 in Vegas, 4 in space, 5 in the hood, and 6 back to the hood. (1993-2003)
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