What happens when a movie that feels like it was written in 1984, and was inspired by the 2000 election, is made in 2008? You get Swing Vote. Meanwhile, Dan reveals an uncomfortable new use for tweed, Elliott explains his new game show, and Will busts out the world’s most accurate Paul Schrader impression. 0:00 […]

Dan was on vacation this week, and he owns all the recording equipment. So, until next week’s new episode, please enjoy this re-run. (We apologize for the audio towards the end of this edition. One of the mics conked out — but there’s so much good stuff in it that we couldn’t resist revisiting this […]

We make up for our lost movie minute with our longest supplemental episode yet, about how the Oscars are always wrong. Press the play button above to listen to this episode. Download it here, or paste https://feeds.simplecast.com/EOAFriME into iTunes (or your favorite podcatching software) to have new episodes delivered to you directly as they’re released.

Can a film combining a hit man, an elephant, and incredible ham Nic Cage possibly be boring? You might be surprised. Yeah. We watched Bangkok Dangerous. Meanwhile, Elliott lists some little-known mob films, Stuart admires the Sarlaac’s chops, and Dan reveals the two words that will get him to see any movie. 0:00 – 0:31 […]

The real reason is that my computer ate it, but let’s pretend it has something to do with MLK day and the inauguration, because that makes it seem less like an error, and more like we love America. And speaking of America, if you miss your Flop House fix, why not enjoy this video starring […]

Today was a big day for the Flop House. For one thing, we got interviewed over at the Tru TV (formerly Court TV) blog. Why not go over there and check it out? We’ll wait here. Back? Pretty cool, huh? This means we’ll soon be pulling in those basic cable numbers, from fans who clicked […]

After a holiday break, we ease into 2009 with the dance film Step Up 2: The Streets, about a girl who’s a maniac, maniac on the floor. Will she dance like she’s never danced before? Almost certainly. Meanwhile Stuart explains the role of texting in film titles nowadays, Elliott runs the gamut of comedy sound […]