The Bottom Shelf

The Bottom Shelf

The Bottom Shelf

How do you know if infamously terrible movies are truly terrible if you've never seen them? We are taking on the task to discover how terrible they are for you.

How bad is Kickboxer?

How bad is Kickboxer?

On the heels of the release of “Bloodsport,” Mark DiSalle got to work on a new action pack martial arts movie about a man out to prove he’s the best at fighting style that he’s just learned. Bloodsport 2! er…. Kickboxer! This Jean-Claude Van Damme movie worth watching? Is it better than what the critics say? Or does it truly belong on… The Bottom Shelf? Connect with John: https://linktr.ee/johnharju  Check out the Gundam Watch Podcast: https://thegundamwatch.wordpress.com/  Check out the Spider

Jan 29, • 48:12

How Bad is Bloodsport?

How Bad is Bloodsport?

In 1988, during the height of the Karate Movie boom, Jean-Claude Van Damme exploded into popculture with what some would call a cult classic. It was a film that was based on true… well mostly true… well we aren’t really sure about that either… story about one man fighting to be the best that he could ever be. No, not in a Pokemon Tournament… But a bloodsport called the Kumite! Is this 1988 film better than what critics say? Or does it truly belong on… the Bottom Shelf Connect with John: https://

Jan 15, • 1:00:13

How Bad is Beyond the Mask?

How Bad is Beyond the Mask?

In 2015, the makers of War Room and Pendragon: Sword of His father, created an action packed revolutionary war Assassins Creed like movie that was meant to inspire to be more than they were. It was met, however, with very poor reviews. But is it better than what the critics say? Can this film be more than it was? Or does it truly belong on… the Bottom Shelf Connect with John: https://linktr.ee/johnharju Check out the Gundam Watch Podcast: https://thegundamwatch.wordpress.

Dec 18, 2024 • 55:30

How Bad is Spider-Man 1977

How Bad is Spider-Man 1977

In 1977 everyone’s favorite webslinger came to the big screen… on small screens. While the spin off series is generally remembered fondly the movie was critically caught in a web of bad reviews. Is it better than what critics say? Or does it truly belong on… The Bottom Shelf? Connect with John: https://linktr.ee/johnharju  Check out the Gundam Watch Podcast: https://thegundamwatch.wordpress.com/  Connect with Dallas & Celeste Via Geek Devotions: YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube

Nov 20, 2024 • 57:46

How Bad is Madame Web?

How Bad is Madame Web?

Connect with John: https://linktr.ee/johnharju  Connect with Branson EMAIL: branson.boykin@gmail.comSpider-Fan Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spiderfanpodcast B’s VIEWS AND REVIEWS PODCAST: https://geekdevotions.com/category/comm-talk/bs-views-and-reviews/  Connect with Dallas & Celeste Via Geek Devotions: YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/geekdevotionsTWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/geekdevotionsINSTAGRAM:

Oct 31, 2024 • 1:05:46

How bad is Gundam F91

How bad is Gundam F91

In 1991, Yoshiyuki Toninoia attempted to invent the Gundam franchise with a new action-packed Gundam series. Sadly due to – Reasons – the series was turned into a movie that is considered to be a critical fail.  But is Gundam F91 better than what the critics say? Or does it really belong on… the Bottom Shelf?   Connect with John: https://linktr.ee/johnharju  Check out the Gundam Watch Podcast: https://thegundamwatch.wordpress.com/  Connect with Dallas & Celeste Via Geek Devotions: YOUTUBE: https

Oct 2, 2024 • 1:03:53

How Bad is Batman the Movie – 1966

How Bad is Batman the Movie – 1966

1960’s Batman featuring Adam West and Burt Ward as the dynamic duo Batman and Robin, is notoriously campy and tongue and cheek. But what about their 1966 movie? Is it just as campy? Does it make it a bad movie? Join us as our team and special guest (and original member), Kevin Joshua Burnham, tackles this notorious Bat-Film Connect with John: https://linktr.ee/johnharju  Connect with Dallas & Celeste Via Geek Devotions: YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/geekdevotions TWITTER: http://www

Sep 4, 2024 • 1:07:13

Best Bad Movies of Geek’d Con 2024

Best Bad Movies of Geek’d Con 2024

This past we our team had the opportunity to be at Geek’d Con in Shreveport, LA! While there John had[...]

Aug 26, 2024 • 18:30

How bad is Bad Times at the El Royale?

How bad is Bad Times at the El Royale?

In 2018, Drew Goddard wrote and produced a film about 4 people who were stuck at a hotel called, The El Royale. Will this crime drama be enough to free our crew who’s stuck in a wormhole? Join us as we ask the question, “Is Bad Times at the El Royale good? Or is it just a bad time that belongs on… The Bottom Shelf?” Connect with John: https://linktr.ee/johnharju  Connect with Dallas & Celeste Via Geek Devotions: YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/geekdevotions TW

Aug 7, 2024 • 55:46

How Bad is The Batman?

How Bad is The Batman?

As our team continues to float through the mysterious worm whole that is making them watch… Good movies?… Celeste suddenly[...]

Jun 26, 2024 • 1:37:05

How Bad is Deep Impact?

How Bad is Deep Impact?

The Crew of the Bottom Shelf remains lost in a strange wormhole where they must watch Bad…err.. good? movies? Join[...]

Apr 17, 2024 • 1:27:14

How Bad is Ladyhawke?

How Bad is Ladyhawke?

The team has been pulled into a wormhole and are suddenly forced to do something they aren’t used to… Watch[...]

Feb 28, 2024 • 1:22:11

How Bad is Wrath of the Titans?

How Bad is Wrath of the Titans?

In the aftermath of the Los Angeles Battle, Jonathan Liebesman brought forth “Wrath of the Titans.” Critics saw it as[...]

Dec 27, 2023 • 58:29

How Bad is Clash of the Titans 2010

How Bad is Clash of the Titans 2010

After the failure of “The Incredible Hulk,” Louis Leterrier tried to bring some classic titans back to the silver screen[...]

Dec 13, 2023 • 1:06:02

How Bad is Guyver Dark Hero?

How Bad is Guyver Dark Hero?

In 1994, Steve Wang brought forth the sequel to the Americanized Tokusatsu, Guyver: Dark Hero, to life in a direct-to-video[...]

Nov 29, 2023 • 1:12:09

How Bad is 1991’s The Guyver

How Bad is 1991’s The Guyver

In 1991, Screaming Mad George brought the Japanese based anime, Guyver to American cinema. critics felt like the script and[...]

Sep 20, 2023 • 1:00:17

How Bad is 3 Ninjas

How Bad is 3 Ninjas

In 1992 the world was introduced to Rocky, Colt, and TumTum. The 3 Ninja heroes that captured the hearts of[...]

Aug 16, 2023 • 2:01:07

How Bad is Best of the Best?

How Bad is Best of the Best?

In 1989, Eric Roberts and Phillip Rhee took to the silver screen to inspire a generation with a martial arts[...]

Jul 31, 2023 • 1:16:43

Geek Devotions Event

Geek Devotions Event

The Bottom Shelf is part of the Geek Devotions Network, a network of podcasts that are devoted to letting people[...]

Jul 1, 2023 • 23:58

How Bad is Surf Ninjas?

How Bad is Surf Ninjas?

In 1993, Ernie Reyes Sr. and Jr. waxed up their surf boards and exposed the world the a hidden secret…[...]

Jun 28, 2023 • 1:19:07

How Bad is The Phantom (1996)

How Bad is The Phantom (1996)

In 1996, before entering the Danger Zone on The Titanic… Billy Zane put on a mask and purple tights to[...]

May 10, 2023 • 1:32:56

How Bad is Dungeons and Dragons Wrath of the Dragon God (2005)

How Bad is Dungeons and Dragons Wrath of the Dragon God (2005)

It would appear that in 2005, Gerry Lively passed his constitution roll and managed to produce yet another Dungeons and[...]

Apr 9, 2023 • 1:00:21

How Bad is Dungeons and Dragons (2000)

How Bad is Dungeons and Dragons (2000)

In the year 2000, Jeremy Irons tried to take over the world with 2000's Dungeons and Dragons. The box office rolled a crit 1 and died... but can it get a saving through with a nat 20? Or does it truly belong on The Bottom Shelf?

Mar 22, 2023 • 1:03:50

How Bad is Leprechaun 2?

How Bad is Leprechaun 2?

Last year, the crew of The Bottom Shelf took on the horrifying task of reviewing 1993’s Leprechaun… Today they must[...]

Mar 17, 2023 • 1:11:57

How Bad is Cooties?

How Bad is Cooties?

In 2014 Elijah Wood left the shire and went to work at a local School… but discovered the dangers of[...]

Feb 22, 2023 • 1:03:28

How Bad is Resident Evil?

How Bad is Resident Evil?

In 2002, Milla Jovovich played a character that was looking for a “MULTIPASS” out of a very scary situation. Some[...]

Feb 8, 2023 • 1:14:24

How bad is G-Saviour?

How bad is G-Saviour?

In 1999, Sunrise put together a multimedia event meant to celebrate 20 years of the franchise, Mobile Suit Gundam. Part[...]

Dec 21, 2022 • 1:09:49

How Bad is Robot Jox?

How Bad is Robot Jox?

In 1989 Stuart Gordon had a dream of giant robots fighting amid a cold war era. Critically it failed… but[...]

Dec 7, 2022 • 1:15:44

How bad is Street Fighter (1994)?

How bad is Street Fighter (1994)?

In 1994 Jean-Claude Van Damme stepped on to a set that some say he was missing in action more than[...]

Nov 30, 2022 • 1:11:18

A discussion on Suicide, Depression and the loss of Jason David Frank

A discussion on Suicide, Depression and the loss of Jason David Frank

This is a very somber bonus episode featuring a cross post of the podcast Comm Talk by Geek Devotions. Join[...]

Nov 22, 2022 • 17:25

How Bad Is Super Mario Bros from 1993?

How Bad Is Super Mario Bros from 1993?

In 1993, Bob Hoskins and John Leguizamo took up the mantle of Mario Mario and Luigi Mario. Critically this movie[...]

Nov 17, 2022 • 1:08:22

How Bad is The Dead Don’t Die

How Bad is The Dead Don’t Die

In  2019 Jim Jarmusch put out a music video to Sturgill Simpson’s “The Dead Don’t Die.” Wait… that’s not right…[...]

Oct 26, 2022 • 1:14:12

How Bad is Killer Klowns from Outer Space?

How Bad is Killer Klowns from Outer Space?

In 1988, the Chiodo Brothers brought their creative talent together to create intergalactic critters that made audiance forget about their[...]

Oct 12, 2022 • 1:10:46

How Bad is Matinee from 1993?

How Bad is Matinee from 1993?

In 1993 Joe Dante brought to life a gremlin of a script that left audiences howling. Thanks to him the[...]

Oct 5, 2022 • 1:20:25

How Bad is Godzilla 1998? Feat. Nathan Marchand

How Bad is Godzilla 1998? Feat. Nathan Marchand

In 1998, Director Roland Emmerich thought he’d open a gate of stars that would highlight the King of all Monsters,[...]

Sep 20, 2022 • 1:42:03

The Geek’d Con Episode

The Geek’d Con Episode

In August the crew went to Geek’d Con in Shreveport, LA. While on the con floor they walked around asking[...]

Sep 5, 2022 • 25:05

How Bad is The Meg?

How Bad is The Meg?

While you were sleeping back in 2018, Jon Turteltaub thought he had a national treasure on his hands that would[...]

Jul 27, 2022 • 1:13:23

How Bad is Sharktopus?

How Bad is Sharktopus?

In 1975, Steven Spielberg made moviegoers afraid of going into the water with his thriller, Jaws. Since then, the film[...]

Jul 13, 2022 • 1:07:49

How Bad is Mortal Kombat Annihilation?

How Bad is Mortal Kombat Annihilation?

In 1997, a movie about a group of warriors who had 6 days to save to world was released to[...]

Jun 30, 2022 • 1:02:58

Mortal Kombat

Mortal Kombat

In 1996 the Arcade Classic, Mortal Kombat came to the silver screen with mixed emotions. Is this film one worth[...]

Jun 17, 2022 • 1:28:47

Return of the Killer Tomatoes

Return of the Killer Tomatoes

In 1988, John De Bello brought Anthony Starke and George Clooney into his vision of humanoid tomatoes.  But is the[...]

May 25, 2022 • 1:13:59

Attack of the Killer Tomatoes

Attack of the Killer Tomatoes

In 1978 the world faced a great danger. Villainous grouping of the mature ovary of a flowering plant that is[...]

May 19, 2022 • 1:37:51

Pryde Of The X-Men | A Comm Talk Cross Over

Pryde Of The X-Men | A Comm Talk Cross Over

This week on The Bottom Shelf, we’d like to share a cross over episode of Comm Talk by Geek Devotions;[...]

May 11, 2022 • 1:16:20

The Punisher (1989)

The Punisher (1989)

In 1989 Dolph Lundgren took on the role as Frank Castle…the Punisher. Critics say it was a rocky start, but[...]

Apr 27, 2022 • 1:38:13

Final Rating of Captain America 1990

Final Rating of Captain America 1990

The wait is over…. what is the final rating of Captain America (1990)? Listen and find out! If you’d like[...]

Apr 21, 2022 • 3:24

Captain America 1990

Captain America 1990

Before Chris Evans became the Star Spangled Warrior known as Captain America, there was Matt Salinger.  But the 1990’s Captain[...]

Apr 13, 2022 • 2:09:54

Fatal Deviation

Fatal Deviation

In 1998, martial artist, James P Bennett, decided to present to the world a classic good versus evil movie. His vision was full of action packed moments of martial arts, motorcycles and other major productions elements. The Final result… is considered to be one of Ireland’s worst films of history. But is there hope for this film? Or does it truly belong… on The Bottom Shelf? Website: https://thebottomshelf.blubrry.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBottomShelfPodcast The

Mar 16, 2022 • 1:07:14

Leprechaun

Leprechaun

Legend has it that at the end of every rainbow that there is a Leprechaun with a pot of gold.[...]

Mar 2, 2022 • 1:30:01

IDC Breaking News – A Correction

IDC Breaking News – A Correction

Newsman Alexander Loof breaks in on your podcast feed to bring some correction to statements made in our previous episode[...]

Feb 23, 2022 • 1:34

Dark Star – Our Final Rating?

Dark Star – Our Final Rating?

Dark Star… So much conversation around this film, but what was our final rating? Well today we are finally going[...]

Feb 23, 2022 • 24:17

Dark Star

Dark Star

In 1974, iconic master of horror, John Carpenter, releases his dark comedy student film to the silver screen. Some, felt[...]

Feb 16, 2022 • 1:46:59

The VelociPastor feat Squid

The VelociPastor feat Squid

In 2018 the world found a hero they didn’t deserve… nor that they needed…. nor that they really wanted… that[...]

Feb 2, 2022 • 1:19:25

Venom

Venom

In 2018 Sony Pictures attempted to bond with movie goers with the SpiderMan-less Venom…. It was a critical failure. Today,[...]

Jan 21, 2022 • 1:52:10

Krull

Krull

In 1983, Columbia Pictures sought to bring a large scale epic to the silver screen that would rival Star Wars…[...]

Jan 5, 2022 • 1:19:38

Mistakes Were Made – Scrooged Correction

Mistakes Were Made – Scrooged Correction

In our most recent episode, Scrooged, we gave some bad facts about the film. Kevin has taken some time to[...]

Dec 22, 2021 • 1:26

Scrooged

Scrooged

Scrooged is a disputed Holiday classic. It has a strong fan following despite it’s Metacritic score of 38… Are the[...]

Dec 22, 2021 • 1:40:48

Battlefield Earth

Battlefield Earth

In the year 2000, L. Ron Hubbard’s “Battlefield Earth: A Saga of the Year 3000″ was turned into a major[...]

Dec 8, 2021 • 51:48

Mars Attacks

Mars Attacks

ACK! ACK ACK, ACK! ACK ACK ACK AAAAAAACK ACK ACK! ACK ACK ACK, ACK ACK! Translation… In 1996, Tim Burton’s[...]

Nov 24, 2021 • 53:13

Dune (1984)

Dune (1984)

A Strange outside force has interrupted our normal feed… as a result Dallas and Glix have disappeared into an impossibility.[...]

Nov 10, 2021 • 59:15

Interruption

Interruption

There is an interruption in the feed… a mysterious individual has hacked the impossibility drive and has imposed a new[...]

Nov 3, 2021 • 1:36

The Last Airbender

The Last Airbender

In 2010 Avatar the Last Airbender fans were excited about the release of the Live Action adaptation that M. Night[...]

Oct 28, 2021 • 1:03:42

Plan 9 From Outer Space

Plan 9 From Outer Space

In 1959 Ed Wood released Plan 9 from Outer Space. Since that time, it has been dubbed the absolute worst[...]

Oct 13, 2021 • 59:07

Dallas Is Making Popcorn

Dallas Is Making Popcorn

Final prep work for The Bottom Shelf Podcast is underway. Kevin (The Dapper Man) has the movies set and John[...]

Oct 11, 2021 • 2:41

John Accidentally Makes an Ejection System

John Accidentally Makes an Ejection System

High above the Planet Geekery, John accidentally makes an ejection system… This may come in handy…

Oct 10, 2021 • 2:28

Kevin Discovers a Strange Container

Kevin Discovers a Strange Container

Kevin discovers a strange object in the deserts of the Planet Geekery…   8LLqGHK1YwEmJvLjBxBs

Oct 6, 2021 • 2:30

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