God Awful Movies

Cara Santa Maria, a science communicator and TV personality known for her podcast Talk Nerdy, joins for a hilarious review of the film 'Church of Darkness.' The conversation dives into the film's absurd production choices and laughable plot twists, evoking comparisons to John Waters. They share lighthearted critiques on the amateurish script and ridiculous character dynamics. Alongside themes of inequality and personal relationships, the hosts find humor in the film's dark rituals, creating a comical exploration of faith and folly.

This week, Katie and Allen from the Werewolf Ambulance podcast join us for an atheist review of The Clot, a fetus-based Christian horror movie. Check out more from Katie and Allen here. If you’d like to make a per episode donation and get monthly bonus episodes, please check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/godawful Check out our other shows, The Scathing Atheist, The Skepticrat, Citation Needed, and D&D Minus. Our theme music is written and performed by Ryan Slotnick of Evil Giraffes on Mars. If you’d like to hear more, check out their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/EvilGiraffesOnMars/?fref=ts

This week, hosts humorously dissect a conservative film tackling racism, highlighting its failed satire and underlying absurdities. They share awkward theater experiences, emphasizing racial dynamics in audiences. The critique extends to misguided attempts at humor about race, revealing societal complexities and comedic pitfalls. They explore ethics in entertainment, touching on mental health and corporate contradictions. Amidst playful banter, they navigate serious themes like hate crimes, concluding with a provocative look at a controversial figure's blatant racism.

This week, we go back to where it all began; the God's Not Dead franchise. Specifically, the fifth installment, God's Not Dead: United We Stand, in which David AR White defends Christian Nationalism with the tried and true argument "that's not Christian Nationalism!" === Come see us live in Nashville on December 7th! If you’d like to make a per episode donation and get monthly bonus episodes, please check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/godawful Check out our other shows, The Scathing Atheist, The Skepticrat, Citation Needed, and D&D Minus. Our theme music is written and performed by Ryan Slotnick of Evil Giraffes on Mars. If you’d like to hear more, check out their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/EvilGiraffesOnMars/

This week's episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the Crystal Ballroom in Boston, MA. And in honor of our host city, we broke down Infinite, starring Boston's 23rd favorite son, Marky Mark. === Get tickets to see us live in Nashville, Tennessee on December 7th. If you’d like to make a per episode donation and get monthly bonus episodes, please check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/godawful Check out our other shows, The Scathing Atheist, The Skepticrat, Citation Needed, and D&D Minus. Our theme music is written and performed by Ryan Slotnick of Evil Giraffes on Mars. If you’d like to hear more, check out their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/EvilGiraffesOnMars/

Cecil, a well-known figure from podcasts like Cognitive Dissonance and Lawful Assembly, joins in for a comedic exploration of the animated film Noah's Ark. They dive into absurdities, like waste management on the Ark and bizarre character dynamics, including a DJ Noah. The discussion highlights dark humor, political themes, and the chaos of anthropomorphic animals. Through playful banter and critiques, they reflect on the film's mishaps while suggesting potential future Bible-themed comedies. Expect laughter and insightful commentary throughout!

Cara Santa Maria, a vibrant science communicator and host of the Talk Nerdy podcast, takes center stage. She dives into the absurdities of 'Angels Fallen: Warriors of Peace,' dissecting its over-the-top religious themes and ludicrous plot twists. The discussion playfully critiques bizarre fight scenes and character choices, including a scene in a Tbilisi strip club searching for 'warriors of peace.' They hilariously unravel chaotic supernatural elements, all while showcasing insightful commentary on the absurdity of mixing faith and filmmaking.

This week, Michael Marshall joins us for an atheist review of The Firing Squad, the international testament to how bad a green screen can still look with modern technology. --- Check out more from Marsh on Be Reasonable and Skeptics with a K --- If you’d like to make a per episode donation and get monthly bonus episodes, please check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/godawful Check out our other shows, The Scathing Atheist, The Skepticrat, Citation Needed, and D&D Minus. Our theme music is written and performed by Ryan Slotnick of Evil Giraffes on Mars. If you’d like to hear more, check out their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/EvilGiraffesOnMars/

This week, Andrea Romano joins us to review Dark Realm, the story of a guy trying to add a plot to his crappy magic routine, but not trying very hard. === If you’d like to make a per episode donation and get monthly bonus episodes, please check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/godawful Check out our other shows, The Scathing Atheist, The Skepticrat, Citation Needed, and D&D Minus. Our theme music is written and performed by Ryan Slotnick of Evil Giraffes on Mars. If you’d like to hear more, check out their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/EvilGiraffesOnMars/

This week, Dan Beecher from Data Over Dogma joins us live in Salt Lake City for an atheist review of The Oath, the story of Mormons trying to do gritty history with neither grit nor history. Hear more from Dan on Thank God I’m Atheist and Data Over Dogma If you’d like to make a per episode donation and get monthly bonus episodes, please check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/godawful Check out our other shows, The Scathing Atheist, The Skepticrat, Citation Needed, and D&D Minus. Our theme music is written and performed by Ryan Slotnick of Evil Giraffes on Mars. If you’d like to hear more, check out their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/EvilGiraffesOnMars/