Bad Movies Rule!

Nico Toscani is a Chicago cop with a mysterious CIA past, a ponytail in progress, and a serious allergy to anyone thinking they're above the law — especially when that includes corrupt feds, mobsters, and a certain knife-wielding villain with a face that looks borrowed. Steven Seagal's debut vehicle mixes gritty cop drama, over-the-top action, and enough plot twists to make you wonder if the script was written by committee… or butter injections.

In this week's episode, James, Dave, Bob, and Mel dive scene-by-scene into Seagal's first big swing. They break down the wild Vietnam backstory, the legendary car hood ride, the church bombing, bodega brawls, and that unforgettable "keep the change, you filthy animal" cameo. Expect plenty of laughs at the hair, the flips, the running form, the shoe throw, and whether this is peak early Seagal or the beginning of the end.

They also hand out the awards (including a rare tie for the Will Patton), debate if this is a "bad movie that rules" or just straight-up bad, and wonder what Arnold or Kurt Russell could've done with the same material. Plus: Pam Grier in the car, Sharon Stone with random babies, and why this movie feels like three different films fighting for dominance.

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The crew opens up a ton of awesome physical fan mail — including new DVDs for the BMR Reacts pile (Dream a Little Dream, Plan 9 from Outer Space, It’s a Mad Mad Mad Mad World, and more), plus another wild care package from James Clemens complete with extreme heat, Pepto Bismol, and pickle potion.

We dive into your emails and voicemails featuring:
- Celebrity encounter stories (Jeremy Renner pre-Hurt Locker, baby Catherine Bach/Daisy Duke, Billy Zane signed Demon Knight VHS)
- Fan updates, food rants (Bojangles & Cook Out supremacy), and life stories
- Highlander universe deep dive, arm wrestling theories, horror movie advice, and plenty of laughs

Plus musical chairs, the return of the Chicken Lady (sorry Kurt), and more ridiculous tangents.

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The BMR crew is back for more quarter-mile chaos (and whatever the hell that bridge jump was) as we dive into 2 Fast 2 Furious! James, Clint, Bob, and Joe reunite to roast the Paul Walker/Tyreese Gibson bromance, Ludacris in a full-body jumpsuit, Cole Hauser’s rat torture tactics, and enough ejector seat talk to make you question physics. From Orange Julius-sponsored street races to houseboat showdowns and that legendary car-on-boat stunt, this one’s packed with early-2000s Miami vibes, terrible cop plots, and non-stop tangents.

We debate if this is the weakest Fast film, hand out awards (including the most cursed supporting performances), and deliver our final verdicts. Buckle up — it’s bad, it’s furious, and it’s exactly what the BMRmy ordered.

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This is an extended sample from our full 2+ hour discussion on Highlander, and we can't wait to talk about this cult classic. Want the whole thing? Click the link below to become a Patreon supporter!

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We were all shocked when this one landed on GMR instead of BMR — Patrick fully expected to feed us a stinker, but Highlander (7.0 IMDb, strong critic/audience scores) showed up ready to rumble. Join us as we dive into this cult classic with Christopher Lambert as Connor MacLeod, Sean Connery as the fabulous Spanish-Egyptian mentor Ramirez, and Clancy Brown absolutely dominating as the unhinged Kurgan.

We break down the epic sword fights (parking garage brawl, rooftop chaos, and that mountain training montage), the killer Queen soundtrack, Canon Films chaos, immortal rules, ridiculous accents, and why this 80s gem still hits with nostalgia, practical effects, and unhinged energy. Expect wrestling tangents, quickening breakdowns, Heather’s heartbreaking scenes, and our full awards (clean sweep for Clancy Brown’s intensity!).

A fun, heartfelt episode celebrating a movie that’s better than it has any right to be. There can be only one… and this one rules.
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Full crew mailbag alert! James, Clint, Joe, Curt, Dave, Bob and Mel dive into physical mail with a brutal Hellfire chocolate challenge, Murder by Death on Blu-ray, Santa Claus Conquers the Martians, and more. We tackle deserted island actor picks, Buffy superhero debates, Pumpkin Carver suggestions, HR vs. Mayor drama, and live show hype for Smokey Tony’s on July 25th. Plus international love from Scotland & South Africa, Jack Deen voicemails, and plenty of laughs.

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