Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast
Welcome to Top Notch Nonsense. A Genre Film Review Podcast. This is a film review and comedy pod done by a husband and wife to introduce each other to cinema cinema that’s obscure and beautiful, obscene and adorable. Hosts: Michael James Benson @mjbcomedy Maranda Mobley Music By @rickwood Edited By Michael Benson Art By Ed Greer
Episodes
Adoptsploitation-Nature Vs Nurture: The Bad Seed (1956)/Problem Child (1990)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 99. Adoptspoitation Nature Vs Nurture: The Bad Seed (1956)/Problem Child (1990)
We talk about two insane children and the sequels and remakes related to both The Bad Seed (1956) and Problem Child (1990). The 1985 Bad Seed and the 2018 and 2022 Bad Seed. The Sequel to Pr...
Noir Gene Hackman Tribute: Night Moves (1975)/Narrow Margin (1990)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 98. Noir Gene Hackman Tribute: Night Moves (1975)/Narrow Margin (1990)
This week we talk about one of the greatest to ever do it, Gene Hackman in a Noir Double Feature. Night Moves which is more Sad. Narrow Margin, More Action-y. We also talk about The Wrong Roommate and The Wron...
Raising Children is Hard: Lisa (1990)/Tainted Blood (1993)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 97. Raising Children is Hard: Lisa (1990)/Tainted Blood (1993).
This episode is all about trying to raise your girls as an imperfect parent. Also discussed is Holland and The Parenting.
Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team w...
Desert Car Noir: Detour (1945)/The Hitch-Hiker (1953)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 96. Desert Car Noir: Detour (1945)/The Hitch-Hiker (1953)
Stuck in a car with dangerous loser type jerks in this double feature that pinpoints perspectives on panic and masculinity as a spectrum.
Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife t...
The Unmasking of William Randolph Hearst: Citizen Kane (1941)/RKO 281 (1999)/The Cats Meow (2001)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 95. The Unmasking of William Randolph Hearst: Citizen Kane (1941), RKO 281 (1991), and The Cats Meow (2001)
This Week Michael and Maranda talk about a Super Famous Newspaper Owner who was power hungry and moved the world to his will. The two other m...
Business Crime: Double Indemnity (1944)/Force of Evil (1948)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 94. Business Crime: Double Indemnity (1944)/Force of Evil (1948)
This Week we cover two major Film Noir Staples, one not as well known as the other. Double Indemnity. Force of Evil. Michael JOKINGLY talks about how he would get his wife and also talk about the TV Show ‘Halston’.
Love & Assimilation in Late 19th Century NYC: Hester Street (1975)/Age of Innocence (1993)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 93. Love & Assimilation in Late 19th Century NYC
We Delve into how tough it is to find real true love whether or not you’re a prince or pauper. Hester Street (1975) and Age of Innocence (1993). We also speak about Voodoo Academy, both 1 and 2. Enjo...
92. Mike Hammer Marathon (1953, 1982, 1954, 1964)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 92. Mike Hammer Marathon.
We cover both films of ‘I, The Jury’. One from 1953, and one from 1982. The Circus Atmosphere in ‘Ring of Fear’ From 1954 and ‘The Girl Hunters’ from 1964. We also cover a Decocteau film, ‘Ring of Darkness’ from 2004.
Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A ge...
Mistaken Plans of the Heart: Bridget Jones’ Marathon (2001) (2004) (2016) (2025)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 91. Bridget Jones Marathon
We dive into all 4 films (Diary, Edge, Baby, and Boy) and discuss 2 other movies, Snow White: A Deadly Summer (2012) and Happy Anniversary (2025)
Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wif...
Classic Film Noir: Narrow Margin (1952)/Kiss Me Deadly (1955)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 90. Narrow Margin (1952)/Kiss Me Deadly (1955)
These two pictures demonstrate anti heroes trying their best to do a good deed. It doesn’t go as planned. We also talk about the movie, ‘Kinda Pregnant’.
Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a h...
Seduction, Revenge, & Conquest: Dangerous Liaisons (1988)/Valmont (1989)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 89 Dangerous Liaisons (1988)/Valmont (1989)
We talk about some more sexual mind games with these two movies. Annette Smoulders While Glenn Breaks Bad. Also discussed ‘You’re Cordially Invited’, ‘Saturday Night’, ‘Blink Twice’, ‘Nightbitch’, and ‘Tall, Dark, and Dangerou...
Dennis Hopper Connection Vol. 8-Fantasy Film Noir-Cast A Deadly Spell (1991)/Witch Hunt (1994)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 88. Cast A Deadly Spell (1991)/Witch Hunt (1994)
When Feeling Paranoid and Depressed Isn’t Enough You Pour In Goofy Creatures. We cover the two pictures that have HP Lovecraft finding out the secrets in Los Angeles. One Starring Fred Ward. One Starring...
Superstitious Capitalistic Menace: Leprechaun 1-6
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 87. Leprechaun 1-6.
We are doing all the Leprechaun movies with Warwick Davis. Leprechaun 1, 2 in hollywood, 3 in Vegas, 4 in space, 5 in the hood, and 6 back to the hood. (1993-2003)
Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who like the...
86. Star Jelly Meteor Goo: The Blob Trilogy
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 86. The Blob Trilogy.
Never touch a meteorite. The Blob (1958), Beware the Blob (1972), The Blob (1988).
Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who like the obscure and beautiful, the obscene and adorable. Every week one of us will bring in...
Rosemary’s Baby Triple Feature (1968) (1976) (2024)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 85. Rosemarys Baby triple feature.
We’re discussing the original (1968), The Sequel: Whatever Happened To Rosemarys Baby (1976) and the prequel, Apartment 7A (2024). This is one baby that should have been forgotten.
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Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 84. Sexual Deception: Wild Things (1998) Cruel Intentions (1999).
Reese and Matt are back featured in two movies this week. One of Matts Stronger Movies, Wild Things, and one of the just middle of the road pictures that gets a lot of love from the Reese-verse, Cruel Intentions. Quite a fascinating pair of films from the late 90’s delving into the worlds of B...
Top Notch Nonsense Episode 83. Young People Conforming And Stalking: Disturbing Behavior (1998)/Swimfan (2002)
Sad Katie Holmes and Scary Erika Christensen lead two movies, Disturbing Behavior & Swimfan, that are remakes of movies from 1987, The Stepford Children & Fatal Attraction, respectively. More privileged against the not so privileged. We talk about School Pool Fluids. Also Discussed Anyon...
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 82. Happy Robot Wife=Happy Robot Life: Feminism & Robots: A Stepford Marathon (1975; 1980; 1987; 1996; 2004) This Week we are talking about Feminism and Robots with the movies in the stepford series: The Stepford Wives. Revenge of the Stepford Wives. The Stepford Children. The Stepford Husbands. The Stepford Wives Remake. It's sad when billionaires won’t just leave women in Connect...
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 81. Political Thrillers Vol. 1: Shadow Conspiracy (1997)/Executive Target (1997)
Hey. It’s been rough political week. So Here’s another political tinged episode I hope you enjoy. These two pictures revolve around the 2 fears of our current president. One stars Charlie Sheen and one stars Michael Madsen. Guess which one is worse. Muscle bound Blonde Haired Dud...
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 80.
How To Handle Fame As A Woman During Your Journey: To Die For (1995)/Grace of my Heart (1996) Matt Dillon and Illeana Douglas both star in both of these movies dealing with fame and what you’re willing to do. Another Gus Van Sant Movie and the unofficial creative biopic of Carole King. Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who like th...
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