Hot Takes With Billy Business

Hot Takes With Billy Business

Do you have that one friend (or maybe you ARE that one friend) that says "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is actually great!"or "Why does everybody like E.T.? I don't get it!" On "Hot Takes With Billy Business" we take unpopular movie opinions and have a deep, healthy discussion about why these movies deserve a second look

Episodes

Batman & Robin: Full Movie Audio Commentary (w/ Ed Greer)

June 8, 2021 • 134 mins
It's a special edition of Hot Takes w/ Billy Biz! Enjoy a full length audio commentary for "Batman & Robin" in this penultimate episode of the show! Just sync up your copy and enjoy!
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Daredevil (2003): An Important Piece of CBM History (w/ Victor Dandridge)

June 3, 2021 • 74 mins
Before he ever dawned the Dark Knight's cowl, Ben Affleck became the man without fear in 2003's Daredevil! Time has not been kind to the action blockbuster, but are we forgetting its place in comic book movie history? VICTOR DANDRIDGE joins the show to give us a history lesson!
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The ENTIRE Die Hard Franchise: Yippee-Ki-Yay or Nay? (w/ Chris Schrader)

May 25, 2021 • 108 mins
Die Hard is considered the gold standard for modern day action movies. Spawning FOUR sequels over the years, does this franchise hit more than it misses? CHRIS SCHRADER joins to go through every entry in the Die Hard saga and find out which ones live and which ones die...HARD!
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Is Nostalgia Ruining Pop Culture? (w/ Ed Greer)

May 4, 2021 • 71 mins
Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Full House...all staples of childhood memories. But have we arrived at a point where we can't see past the things we loved as children, despite being sold the same properties over and over? ED GREER (Reboot It, The Greatest Pod) joins to talk about our obsession with our nostalgic past!
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The Best and Worst of WWE WrestleMania (w/ Ken Napzok)

April 7, 2021 • 73 mins
It's a special edition of Hot Takes! It's WrestleMania week and KEN NAPZOK (Good People Association, Napzok Files) joins me to run down the very best (and worst) of the showcase of the immortals!
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Star Trek The Kelvin Timeline Trilogy: A Worthwhile Enterprise (w/ Klee Wiggins)

March 31, 2021 • 64 mins
Before you hated him for Star Wars, back in the early 2010's you might have hated JJ Abrams for his complete revamp of one of the most beloved sci-fi franchises of all time: Star Trek! Does the trilogy hold up or spit in the face of everything that came before it? KLEE WIGGINS joins to boldly go into the final frontier!
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Star Wars Episode III Revenge of the Sith: The Ragin' Climax (w/ Ron Swallow)

March 25, 2021 • 64 mins
In 2005, George Lucas finished his imperfect Star Wars prequel trilogy by releasing "Episode III: Revenge of the Sith" into theaters chronicling the rise of Darth Vader. Did the third installment right the wrongs of the first two entries? RON SWALLOW (Reboot It) joins as we wrap up our look at the Star Wars prequel trilogy!
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The Grey: More Than Just Wolf Punching (w/ Lon Harris)

March 16, 2021 • 59 mins
Has there ever been a trailer more misleading than 2012's "The Grey"? LON HARRIS (Schmoedown) joins me to talk about the much maligned and misunderstood thesis on life and death and possibly Liam Neeson's best performance of his career!
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Avengers Age of Ultron: A Mighty Sequel for Earth's Mightiest Heroes (w/ Mo Lightning)

March 9, 2021 • 65 mins
Is there any way the second Avengers movie could live up to the hype of the first? Probably not, but it certainly isn't the disaster history remembers it as. MO LIGHTNING joins the show to talk about this much maligned MCU Phase 2 entry!
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The Terminator Franchise: Where Did It All Go Wrong? (w/ Victor Dandridge)

December 16, 2020 • 93 mins
The Terminator franchise has THREE failed reboots under its massive billion dollar belt. Where did this once guaranteed money maker fall off the rails? VICTOR DANDRIDGE returns as we examine THE ENTIRE FRANCHISE movie by movie to figure out where things went wrong in this special episode!
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Toy Story 4: The Perfect Streak is Broken (w/ Carlos Freytes)

December 8, 2020 • 63 mins
When Pixar released Toy Story 4 into theaters in 2019, they not only made over a billion dollars, but this week you'll find out why I think they ended the streak of the most perfect trilogy in movie history. CARLOS FREYTES (Hey Do You Remember?) joins as two grown men gripe about a kids movie.
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The Incredible Hulk: The Forgotten MCU Movie (w/ Ryan O'Toole)

November 24, 2020 • 2 mins
In 2008, the release of "Iron Man" shocked the world and put the MCU on the map...and a month later "The Incredible Hulk" came out, but Marvel would almost rather you forgot that it did! RYAN O'TOOLE (Finally Watched It w/Ryan O'Toole) joins to talk about the forgotten Marvel movie for the Jade Giant!
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2 Fast 2 Furious: Way 2 Much Hate!! (w/ Mark Hofmeyer)

November 17, 2020 • 68 mins
The "Fast and Furious" franchise has become a worldwide phenomenon gaining more and more popularity as it loses more and more believability. So why does 2003's "2 Fast 2 Furious" get so much hate? MARK HOFMEYER (Movies, Films & Flix) joins to talk about the most fun entry in the Toretto family saga!
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LOST: The Birth of the TV Blockbuster (w/ Roxy Striar)

November 10, 2020 • 62 mins
In 2004 ABC brought us one of the biggest and most daring series to ever grace the small screen with "LOST". It's legacy is one of confusion, division, and a love/hate relationship no other show can touch. ROXY STRIAR joins to talk about the landmark series!
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Star Wars Episode II Attack of the Clones: Make Wars, Not Love (w/ Ron Swallow)

November 3, 2020 • 69 mins
Is Star Wars Episode II Attack of the clones the WORST Star Wars movie? RON SWALLOW (Reboot It) joins to talk about the hits and misses of the second entry in the Star Wars prequel trilogy as the final season of Hot Takes swings into full gear!
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Hocus Pocus: This Movie Lacks Focus (w/ Mrs. Business)

October 28, 2020 • 1 min
It's Halloween time and what better way to kick off the farewell season than with 1993's "Hocus Pocus". MRS. BUSINESS returns to the show to talk about why this box office flop has become an October staple! The final season of Hot Takes w/ Billy Business kicks off right here!
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Man of Steel: Superman's Finest Hour (w/ Marc Andreyko & Producer Bill)

June 23, 2020 • 104 mins
Is Zack Snyder's 2013 DCEU entry "Man of Steel" the best Superman has ever been on the big screen? It's such a massive question it took TWO guests (DC Comics writer Marc Andreyko and Reboot It host Producer Bill) to answer! Check out the Season 3 finale of Hot Takes now!
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Batman Forever: Full Movie Audio Commentary (w/ Ed Greer)

June 15, 2020 • 126 mins
It's a special edition of Hot Takes w/ Billy Biz! Enjoy a full length audio commentary for "Batman Forever" to celebrate the film's 25th anniversary! Just sync up your copy and enjoy!
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G.I. Joe The Rise of Cobra: Dumb Was Never So Fun (w/ Hal Rudnick)

May 18, 2020 • 58 mins
This week we're looking at 2009's "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra" with special guest HAL RUDNICK! Transformers was a huge hit for Hasbro, but why wasn't G.I. Joe? Sure this movie is silly, but is it TOO silly?? Check out this week's episode to get our thoughts!
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Transformers (2007): This Movie is More than Meets the Eye (w/ "The Outlaw" John Rocha)

May 13, 2020 • 57 mins
Autobots, roll out! This week "The Outlaw" JOHN ROCHA joins the show to talk about 2007's "Transformers". Is it a good time, or a piece of decepti-crap? Was this the turning point for Michael Bay? We discuss all of it in this week's episode!
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