Critters turns 40 and the POWER OF THE CRITE!

Saving Silverman turns 25 and the MEDIEVAL WOMAN!

Season 2, Episode 3. This month we have a listener request from friend of the show and all round best bro Rab! We’re chatting about and reassessing 2001’s goofball ‘edgy’ comedy ‘Saving Silverman’, or as some may know it ‘Evil Woman’. Jack Black is back, Steve Zahn is also in this one as well as that famous pie shagger; Jason Biggs. The energy is as chaotic as the plot, in which we have kidnappings (plural), at least one very toxic relationship and of course Mr Neil Diamond himself! Synopsis: Two desperate buddies concoct a reckless kidnapping scheme to break up their best friend’s toxic relationship with his controlling girlfriend.    Join us as we talk about the film’s scores, go over the plot and chat about our favourite moments, as well as trivia and more. If you would like to tell us what you thought of Saving Saving Silverman, suggest a rotten film you’d like us to talk about or just say hello you can email us at rankrottenpod@gmail.com, or contact us on any of our socials which are listed below. Links: ‘Hello Again’, Neil Diamond cover by Punk band ‘Groovie Ghoulies’: https://open.spotify.com/track/4C4Gv8pxhRyVqCSmh9ZZdv?si=e0f2a47c52964702 [https://open.spotify.com/track/4C4Gv8pxhRyVqCSmh9ZZdv?si=e0f2a47c52964702] Instagram Reels: Jason Biggs as Darren displaying his keyboard wizardry: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CsM25uhtj1J/?igsh=MXptamptcHI3NzB0 [https://www.instagram.com/reel/CsM25uhtj1J/?igsh=MXptamptcHI3NzB0] COMIN ON YEEEEEEHAAAAAAH: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHJ882LTMJ0/?igsh=MXQxNjBpbzFxcGIyag== [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHJ882LTMJ0/?igsh=MXQxNjBpbzFxcGIyag==] Steve Zahn talks about himself, Jack Black and walkie talkies: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPV5SyeCkWk/?igsh=aGZ2d2kzcWp0ZXow [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPV5SyeCkWk/?igsh=aGZ2d2kzcWp0ZXow] Why Neil Diamond has a restraining order against dem boys: https://www.instagram.com/p/CNY3qoqBqk6/?igsh=dWtsd2w1aDdrbXZt [https://www.instagram.com/p/CNY3qoqBqk6/?igsh=dWtsd2w1aDdrbXZt] Fart soundboard blunder: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRaAx0UjPSM/?igsh=ODU4OTZmMTFoNnJr [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRaAx0UjPSM/?igsh=ODU4OTZmMTFoNnJr] List of all of our socials, including YouTube where you can also subscribe, and listen to full episodes of Rank Rotten. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rankrottenpod [https://www.instagram.com/rankrottenpod] Threads: https://www.threads.com/@rankrottenpod [https://www.threads.com/@rankrottenpod] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rankrottenpod [https://www.tiktok.com/@rankrottenpod] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rankrottenpod [https://www.facebook.com/rankrottenpod] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RankRottenPod [https://www.youtube.com/@RankRottenPod] Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/rankrottenpod.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/rankrottenpod.bsky.social] Any content from ‘Saving Silverman’ is used under Section 107 of the Copyright Act for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, or research Sony Pictures Releasing holds the rights to this material. No infringement is intended, and the use is transformative and for the purposes of commentary and critique. Editing, music and artwork for Rank Rotten is by Mikey. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Critters turns 40 and the POWER OF THE CRITE!

Season 2, Episode 3. This month we’re talking all things CRITE (or is it KRITE, it’s up for debate) with 1986’s Critters, on it’s 40th Anniversary no less! It’s seen by many as simply a Gremlins ‘rip-off’ and by many others as a sci fi heavy creature feature cult classic, so we’ll talk about all this and more including floating prison wardens, space poisons and the FAMOUS Johnny Steele… Synopsis: A group of small but vicious alien creatures called Crites escape from an alien prison transport vessel and land near a Kansas farm house. It’s up to the Brown family and some of the locals to fend off the maniacal munching monsters until back up in the form shapeshifting alien bounty hunters can arrive!    Join us as we talk about the film’s scores, go over the whole plot, talk about trivia and more. If you would like to tell us what you thought of Critters, suggest a rotten film you’d like us to talk about or just say hello you can email us at rankrottenpod@gmail.com, or contact us on any of our socials which are listed below. Links: YouTube link; ‘Gaten Matarazzo's most underrated Legend of Zelda game | Shelf Quest’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmgSQHXO1wI [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmgSQHXO1wI] Dread Central article; ‘Power of the Crite: ‘Critters’ Isn’t Just a ‘Gremlins’ Clone’ https://www.dreadcentral.com/editorials/567223/power-of-the-crite-critters-isnt-just-a-gremlins-clone/ [https://www.dreadcentral.com/editorials/567223/power-of-the-crite-critters-isnt-just-a-gremlins-clone/] YouTube link; ‘Power Of The Night By Johnny Steele From The Critters Soundtrack’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zmcV0pIKKg [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zmcV0pIKKg] Two Men and an English Major; our friends in the US have started a literature focused comedy podcast. They pretty much do what we do but with books, plays, poems etc. it’s very accessible and very fun so check it out here:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3G4h5zd4A0iKRluXxDxevp?si=232214e25c824668 [https://open.spotify.com/show/3G4h5zd4A0iKRluXxDxevp?si=232214e25c824668] Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/jm/podcast/two-men-and-an-english-major/id1875800975 [https://podcasts.apple.com/jm/podcast/two-men-and-an-english-major/id1875800975] List of all of our socials, including YouTube where you can also subscribe, and listen to full episodes of Rank Rotten. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rankrottenpod [https://www.instagram.com/rankrottenpod] Threads: https://www.threads.com/@rankrottenpod [https://www.threads.com/@rankrottenpod] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rankrottenpod [https://www.tiktok.com/@rankrottenpod] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rankrottenpod [https://www.facebook.com/rankrottenpod] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdX7SbT-KgAXRQerJ4tMPdAhttps://www.youtube.com/@RankRottenPod [https://www.youtube.com/@RankRottenPod] Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/rankrottenpod.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/rankrottenpod.bsky.social] Any content from ‘Critters’ is used under Section 107 of the Copyright Act for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, or research New Line Cinema holds the rights to this material. No infringement is intended, and the use is transformative and for the purposes of commentary and critique. Editing, music and artwork for Rank Rotten is by Mikey. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

A Minecraft Movie, SURVIVAL MODE meltdowns and ‘Meta-mememania’

Season 2, Episode 2. SURPRISE, we’re back, we didn’t want to wait until the end of the month to return and as we’ve missed a couple of episodes, so we thought we’d put out our first ever extra episode. What a movie to come back with too; one of the most polarising movies of the last year; 2025’s A Minecraft Movie. Expect meme humour, lots of internet culture and Jack Black turned up to 11! Is this all too much for some people and why do some people simply LOVE it? It was a huge movie regardless of critical reception which took the world by storm for its music, humour and references. Whilst others saw it as ‘brain rot’ and ‘damaging’ *eye roll*. We’ll also talk about the story of Minecraft and how it came to be, chat about video games and sing…a lot. Synopsis: A mysterious portal pulls four misfits into the Overworld, a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they'll have to master the terrain while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected crafter named Steve.   Join us as we talk about the film’s scores, go over the whole plot, talk about trivia and more. If you would like to tell us what you thought of A Minecraft Movie, suggest a rotten film you’d like us to talk about or just say hello you can email us at rankrottenpod@gmail.com, or contact us on any of our socials which are listed below. Links: Polygon article; ‘The story of Minecraft is one of the saddest in gaming history’: https://www.polygon.com/minecraft-tetris-pajitnov-notch/ [https://www.polygon.com/minecraft-tetris-pajitnov-notch/] IGN article; ‘The History and Evolution of Minecraft’ https://www.ign.com/articles/the-history-and-evolution-of-minecraft [https://www.ign.com/articles/the-history-and-evolution-of-minecraft] YouTube link; ‘Welcome To Minecraft Middle-Earth - Lord Of The Rings In Minecraft’ ‘https://youtu.be/a1J97QJt6u4?si=vpLNt_EAg7QtNKr1 [https://youtu.be/a1J97QJt6u4?si=vpLNt_EAg7QtNKr1] Instagram link for ‘Maisie’s Bakes’, if you’re in the Edinburgh or East Lothian area, check it out: https://www.instagram.com/maisiesbakes__/ [https://www.instagram.com/maisiesbakes__/] YouTube link; ‘Jack Black - Steve's Lava Chicken (Official Music Video) | A Minecraft Movie Soundtrack | WaterTower': https://youtu.be/41O_MydqxTU?si=FnOwZgmYtdGLJ62_ [https://youtu.be/41O_MydqxTU?si=FnOwZgmYtdGLJ62_] YouTube link; ‘BIG CHUNGUS | Official Main Theme | Song by Endigo’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cB4dYfFgaME [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cB4dYfFgaME] BBC link; ‘Why A Minecraft Movie was 2025's most important film’ https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20251222-why-a-minecraft-movie-was-2025s-most-important-film [https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20251222-why-a-minecraft-movie-was-2025s-most-important-film] YouTube link; ‘Napalm Death - You Suffer (BBC 'What's That Noise' with Craig Charles) 1989’; skip to about 1 minute 18 seconds, for the song, then a very confused Craig Charles, followed by a bangin’ performance (in Mikey’s opinion) of ‘From Enslavement to Obliteration’‘: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tE_ZUGPGAFM [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tE_ZUGPGAFM] YouTube link; ‘Next Level with DanTDM - #1 "Huge Franchises" (2025-01-12)': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFiktZAKxjo [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFiktZAKxjo] List of all of our socials, including YouTube where you can also subscribe, and listen to full episodes of Rank Rotten: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rankrottenpod [https://www.instagram.com/rankrottenpod] Threads: https://www.threads.com/@rankrottenpod [https://www.threads.com/@rankrottenpod] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rankrottenpod [https://www.tiktok.com/@rankrottenpod] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rankrottenpod [https://www.facebook.com/rankrottenpod] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdX7SbT-KgAXRQerJ4tMPdAhttps://www.youtube.com/@RankRottenPod [https://www.youtube.com/@RankRottenPod] Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/rankrottenpod.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/rankrottenpod.bsky.social] Any content from ‘A Minecraft Movie’ is used under Section 107 of the Copyright Act for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, or research. Warner Bros. Pictures holds the rights to this material. No infringement is intended, and the use is transformative and for the purposes of commentary and critique. Editing, music and artwork for Rank Rotten is by Mikey. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Jaws, 2 and Larry Jr; the ‘nice looking boy’

Season 2, Episode 1 - DUUUUUUUUH DUN, DUUUUUUUUH DUN! That can only mean one thing! For January's episode we’re taking a ‘deep dive’ into Jaws…Jaws 2 that is. In 1975 the cinematic landscape was forever changed by the release of Jaws. It was a ground breaking movie, based on the popular novel by Peter Benchley and it was also heavily tied into the cultural landscape. Made by a wee up and comer named Steven Spielberg the movie took the world by storm. It was then followed up by an inevitable sequel in 1978 which we discuss here at length. But…was Jaws 2 equally as impressive and iconic as the first? Was it ‘sum-fin’ special or did it ‘flounder’? Synopsis: 4 years after the shark attacks that left Amity Island reeling, Sheriff Martin Brody finds new trouble lurking in the waters. However, Mayor Vaughn is hesitant to take action as he wants to rid the area of its grisly reputation. But the disappearance of a pair of divers suggests that all is not going ‘swimmingly’ in the waters surrounding Amity Island. Join us as we talk about the film’s scores, go over the whole plot, talk about trivia and more. If you would like to tell us what you thought of Jaws 2, suggest a rotten film you’d like us to talk about or just say hello you can email us at rankrottenpod@gmail.com, or contact us on any of our socials which are listed below. Links: YouTube link; ‘Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story | Official Trailer | National Geographic’: https://youtu.be/jrBN9zcQAGw?si=IMaOUEtp2pb8MnYh [https://youtu.be/jrBN9zcQAGw?si=IMaOUEtp2pb8MnYh] Medium article; ‘Jaws: The Bite That Changed Everything’: https://medium.com/@norbertdemeterwrites/jaws-the-bite-that-changed-everything-1888c63d242a [https://medium.com/@norbertdemeterwrites/jaws-the-bite-that-changed-everything-1888c63d242a] BBC article; ‘What made Jaws such an effective thriller?’: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/hSTQLy5zKlXcgksp7LQcZb/what-made-jaws-such-an-effective-thriller [https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/hSTQLy5zKlXcgksp7LQcZb/what-made-jaws-such-an-effective-thriller] YouTube link; Necronomipod; ‘Bonus Episode: The Amityville Horror’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDak-NuO8FE [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDak-NuO8FE] YouTube link; ‘Chaotic parish council zoom meeting goes viral: 'You have no authority here Jackie Weaver': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l17UIwAFOyk [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l17UIwAFOyk] YouTube link; ‘That's A Paddlin' (The Simpsons)’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKiLfH3DVGc [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKiLfH3DVGc] List of all of our socials, including YouTube where you can also subscribe, and listen to full episodes of Rank Rotten. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rankrottenpod [https://www.instagram.com/rankrottenpod] Threads: https://www.threads.com/@rankrottenpod [https://www.threads.com/@rankrottenpod] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rankrottenpod [https://www.tiktok.com/@rankrottenpod] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rankrottenpod [https://www.facebook.com/rankrottenpod] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdX7SbT-KgAXRQerJ4tMPdAhttps://www.youtube.com/@RankRottenPod [https://www.youtube.com/@RankRottenPod] Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/rankrottenpod.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/rankrottenpod.bsky.social] Any content from Jaws 2 is used under Section 107 of the Copyright Act for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, or research. Universal Pictures holds the rights to this material. No infringement is intended, and the use is transformative and for the purposes of commentary and critique. Editing, music and artwork for Rank Rotten is by Mikey. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Season 1 Rankings, and the best Rank Rotten movie of 2025

Season 1, Episode 20 - It’s the turn of the year so we thought it would be a good idea to reflect on a year of rotten movies, and most importantly rank them all from 19 to 1. We start with a wee chat about Hogmanay and our traditions and about the invasion of AI slop on social media before getting down to business and running through all 19, taking a little bit more time to discuss the top 10.  Following that we have some fun segments as we discuss some of our favourite things from the season. There’s also some more feedback, including a musical interlude submitted by listener, friend and all round good guy; Rab. Stick around to hear about plans for Rank Rotten going forward and to hear what our first movie of 2026 will be. Links: Here Comes The Guillotine links; Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/59LhZOiRlTvpQFGOkFg88l?si=bc77e94d50cf4bba [https://open.spotify.com/show/59LhZOiRlTvpQFGOkFg88l?si=bc77e94d50cf4bba] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guillotinepod/ [https://www.instagram.com/guillotinepod/] The Moomins YouTube link; ‘The Moomins - The Trial Of The Groke Ep. 8’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrwNCUdjY-0&list=PLu1QRkr07FWBbU2OewEH4d0NraR2CJ9k0&index=3 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrwNCUdjY-0&list=PLu1QRkr07FWBbU2OewEH4d0NraR2CJ9k0&index=3] Don’t Press Play Podcast links; Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4u7ykTx2LEBZbDTsiCpriw?si=d526526e13b942a4 [https://open.spotify.com/show/4u7ykTx2LEBZbDTsiCpriw?si=d526526e13b942a4] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedontpressplaypod/ [https://www.instagram.com/thedontpressplaypod/] Music for countdown from Pixabay.com [http://pixabay.com]; ‘New Yeаr Countdown Music (Celebration Holiday Background Intro Theme)’ by user BackgroundMusicForVideos List of all of our socials, including YouTube where you can also subscribe, and listen to full episodes of Rank Rotten. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rankrottenpod [https://www.instagram.com/rankrottenpod] Threads: https://www.threads.com/@rankrottenpod [https://www.threads.com/@rankrottenpod] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rankrottenpod [https://www.tiktok.com/@rankrottenpod] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rankrottenpod [https://www.facebook.com/rankrottenpod] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdX7SbT-KgAXRQerJ4tMPdAhttps://www.youtube.com/@RankRottenPod [https://www.youtube.com/@RankRottenPod] Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/rankrottenpod.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/rankrottenpod.bsky.social] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.