Each week on Best of the Rest we take a second look at a movie that was poorly received upon release, but challenge ourselves to only talk about what the movie does well. Maybe not every movie is great, but all movies have GREATNESS!
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Welcome to The Best of the Rest Podcast, where Stix and Freeza, two easygoing mates from Tasmania, Australia, share their love for Formula 1 in a light-hearted and relaxed manner. Join them as they review races, discuss the latest news, and explore the fascinating world of Formula 1. With their witty banter and unique perspective, Stix and Freeza offer an entertaining take on Formula 1 that's perfect for both seasoned fans and newcomers alike. So, grab a cuppa, sit back, and enjoy a laugh or ...
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Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
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We're kicking off prequel month with the one that started it all! It's hard to overstate the fandom backlash at the time, but today we're just talking about everything we like in Episode I with podcaster and Star Wars superfan Brian Keese! We're talking performances, droid designs, and even a little Mandalorian. Now THIS is podcasting! Check out Br…
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Ghostbusters II
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Five years after the release of the original film, Ghostbusters II failed to live up to studio and audience expectations. This week we revisit the second installment of the long running franchise to determine what it got right, and ask questions like "Is the Statue of Liberty a Mech?" Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb…
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Ghost Ship
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Even though Ghost Ship was a modest box office success, the critics were not kind. This week we revisit this tale of a doomed vessel to talk about everything it does well! Yes, of course we are talking about THAT scene... Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/botrcast Email: bestofthe…
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Thirteen Ghosts (2001) with Codey Mathis
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The remake of the 1960 cult horror film made an impression with some movie goers, but was ultimately a critically panned financial disappointment. This week we are joined by special guest Codey Mathis to discuss everything Thir13en Ghosts gets right! Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/u…
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The Haunting
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The second attempt to adapt Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House was a modest box office success, but was panned by critics and mocked by the Wayans Brothers. This week we revisit The Haunting to find everything it got right! Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/botrcast Emai…
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House on Haunted Hill (1999)
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In 1999, one of Vincent Price's most iconic films was remade for a new audience. Unfortunately that audience was not very interested. This week we take a second look at the B movie homage to find everything it got right! Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/botrcast Email: bestofther…
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Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever
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Ballistic: Ecks vs Sever is the worst reviewed film on Rotten Tomatoes, and this week we try and find something about it to celebrate. Let's go... Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/botrcast Email: bestoftherestpod@gmail.com Social Media @BotRCast on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook Bo…
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Problem Child
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Problem Child was a modest hit that many millennials remember fondly, but may be surprised to learn that the movie didn't receive a single positive review. Today we take a second look to find what they missed! Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/botrcast Email: bestoftherestpod@gmai…
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Highlander II: The Quickening
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Highlander earned its place in the cult classic hall of fame with its ambitious story, stylish action, and the immortal line "There can be only one!" Highlander II has a different legacy. This week we dive into what many have called the worst sequel of all time to find some positivity! Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNP…
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Wagons East
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All month long we're talking about movies with a 0% critic's score on Rotten Tomatoes, and we're starting with the western comedy Wagons East. With John Candy, Richard Lewis, and John C. McGinley in the cast, there's no shortage of positivity to be found talking about this one. Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch:…
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Wet Hot American Summer
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David Wain's feature debut barely had a theatrical release, and was despised by critics. Yet years later, it managed to grow an audience big enough to justify two Netflix spin offs. We're taking a second look at the summer camp comedy with an absolutely stacked cast to determine what exactly it got right over 20 years ago. Join the Best of the Rest…
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Heavyweights
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Before he played White Goodman in Dodgeball, Ben Stiller starred as Tony Perkis in Heavyweights. Unfortunately this turn as an obsessed fitness instructor did not strike a chord with critics or make a splash at the box office, but this week we're taking a second look at everyone's favorite nostalgic summer movie about a fat camp to determine what i…
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Send us a text Listen in to hear Stix and Freeza's Ratings of the 2024 F1 Grid going into the Summer Break. Who Shines? Who is under Pressure heading into the second half of the Season?Di Stix & Freeza
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Ernest Goes to Camp
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The character of Ernest P. Worrell finally made the leap from TV commercials to the silver screen in 1987 with Ernest Goes to Camp. Perhaps unsurprisingly, this movie found a bigger audience on home video than the box office. This week we revisit the nostalgia classic and discuss what it gets right! Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discor…
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Send us a text Tune in to hear our thoughts on Carlos Sainz move to Williams in the 2025 F1 Season, plus Red Bull committing to Perez for the remainder of the 2024 F1 SeasonDi Stix & Freeza
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Friday The 13th
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Unlike Halloween or A Nightmare on Elm Street, the Friday the 13th franchise did not begin with a critically acclaimed first entry. Nevertheless, it has stood the test of time and this week we revisit the horror classic as part of SUMMER CAMP month to discover what this one got right. Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb…
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Send us a text Dive into the action of the Belgian GP 2024 with Stix and Freeza on The Best of the Rest Podcast! Join these two easygoing mates from Tasmania as they dissect the race at the iconic Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. From daring overtakes to game-changing pit strategies, they break down every thrilling moment.…
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MacGruber
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After a hiatus from adapting their sketches into feature length films, SNL gave it one more shot in 2010 with MacGruber and were quickly reminded why they had stopped. Despite it's initial reception, the Will Forte movie has grown an audience over time and today we take a look at why this movie became a modern cult classic. (Exactly one of us is in…
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Deadpool & Wolverine - Best of the Best
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The highly anticipated team-up is here! We dive into everything we loved about the Merc with a Mouth's intro to the MCU, the return of Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, and the gratuitous amount of cameos! Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/botrcast Email: bestoftherestpod@gmail.com Socia…
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A Night at the Roxbury
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In 1998, Saturday Night Live rushed their new hit star into theaters with A Night at the Roxbury. Although Will Ferrell would go on to much greater success, his first leading film failed to impress at the box office. Now we take a second look to ask.... what is love? And what does this movie do well? Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://disco…
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Send us a text Join Stix and Freeza on The Best of the Rest Podcast as they break down all the excitement from the Hungarian GP 2024. From thrilling overtakes to strategic pit stops, they cover every key moment and dramatic twist from this challenging race at the Hungaroring.Di Stix & Freeza
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It's Pat
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After a very brief showing in theaters, It's Pat failed to gain much steam on the home video market either. But this week we're digging up this 90s relic to determine what the movie actually does well. Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/botrcast Email: bestoftherestpod@gmail.com So…
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Wayne's World 2
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The first SNL sequel was far less successful than its predecessor, but that doesn't mean it isn't EXCELLENT! We take a second look at Wayne's World 2 and it's outstanding cast and convoluted jokes to discuss everything this movie gets right. Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/botrc…
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Coneheads
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When Saturday Night Live decided to debut some of its characters on the big screen, one of the first adaptations to get the green light was Coneheads. Despite a weak box office and less than stellar reviews, it worked its way into the popular culture of the 90s through cable TV and VHS rentals. Now we're taking a second look at this flop to find wh…
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RoboCop (2014)
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Part man, part machine, all remake. Critics and audiences alike were dismissive of the 2014 remake of RoboCop, but this week we take a second look at the sleek reboot to find what the movie does well. The stacked cast includes Gary Oldman, Michael Keaton, and Samuel L. Jackson, and the action has stood the test of time. Dead or alive, we're hashtag…
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The Day The Earth Stood Still (2008)
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The Day The Earth Stood Still is a bonafide classic of the sci-fi genre, so there was understandably much hesitation from movie buffs when it was announced there would be a remake in 2008 starring Keanu Reeves. Although a moderate financial success, the new version did not win over critics or supplant the original in many people's eyes. This week w…
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Total Recall (2012)
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Many cried fowl at the very idea of remaking the Paul Verhoeven sci-fi classic, and when Total Recall released in 2012, not many people changed their minds. Today we're taking a second look at the Colin Farrell would-be blockbuster and searching for what works here! Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: https://www…
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Send us a text Tune in to The Best of the Rest Podcast as Stix and Freeza take you through the high-octane excitement of the Canadian GP 2024. From breathtaking overtakes to strategic pit stops, they break down all the key moments and drama from this thrilling race. With their relaxed banter and sharp insights, this episode is a must-listen for eve…
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Planet of the Apes (2001)
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How do you remake a classic film with one of the most famous sci-fi twist endings ever and still win over critics and audiences? You don't. But that's not stopping us from diving into Tim Burton's star studded remake of Planet of the Apes and finding everything it does well! Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: ht…
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Mortal Kombat: Annihilation
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Video game adaptations don't have the best reputation when it comes to their critical reception, but none may be as infamous as Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, which holds just a 4% on Rotten Tomatoes. We're revisiting the infamous sequel to find what is worth celebrating in this film. Bring it on. Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg…
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Silent Hill
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Just a few years after Resident Evil hit theaters, Silent Hill got an adaptation of its own. Although it stayed closer to the tone of its source material, critics were not impressed. This week however we are diving into everything this movie does right! Creepy atmosphere, crazy monsters, whole body degloving, there's a lot to discuss... Join the Be…
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This week we are presenting a debate from our appearance on the Great Game Debate Podcast! What is the best year for movies: 1957 or 1999? Listen to the Great Game Debate wherever you get your podcasts, and watch the video version of the debate here! Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/u…
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Send us a text Join Stix and Freeza on The Best of the Rest Podcast as they break down all the action from the Imola GP 2024. From intense wheel-to-wheel battles to strategic masterstrokes, they cover every thrilling moment of this iconic race.Di Stix & Freeza
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Send us a text In this episode of The Best of the Rest Podcast, Stix and Freeza dive into the excitement of the Imola GP 2024. Join them as they review the practice sessions and qualifying rounds, breaking down the key moments, surprises, and standout performances.Di Stix & Freeza
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Resident Evil
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One of Capcom's biggest franchises got its own big screen adaptation in 2002 with Resident Evil, directed by the same man that brought us Mortal Kombat in 1995: Paul W. S. Anderson. Critics were not kind, as is the case with most video game movies, but the movie found its audience and spawned numerous sequels. One of us loves the RE games, the othe…
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Rampage
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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has had a very successful, if not uneven run in Hollywood. Rampage seemed to please casual movie goers well enough, even if it did not win over critics. We are kicking off Video Game Month II with one of the more bizarre adaptations made so far. Does the monster mayhem satisfy? Is Jeffrey Dean Morgan criminally underrated?…
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Stir of Echoes
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Not only does this movie feature a young boy that can talk to dead people, but it released within months of The Sixth Sense. After a disappointing run at the box office and a slew of unfavorable comparisons, Stir of Echoes has quietly slipped into obscurity. Today we take a second look at the Pepsi of 1999 ghost movies to find what it actually does…
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The Illusionist
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The Illusionist was a moderately successful and well reviewed film about a magician. The only problem was it released in the same year as The Prestige, a movie with not one but TWO magicians, and a much higher budget. This week we take a second look at the overlooked magic movie starring Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, and Jessica Biel to find all th…
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Small Soldiers
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If you ask someone if they remember that talking toy movie from the 90s, they will probably tell you about Woody and Buzz. But in between Toy Story 1 and 2, Small Soldiers hit the big screen with a PG-13 attitude. Loaded with an incredible cast including Kirsten Dunst, Phil Hartman, and Tommy Lee Jones, we believe this movie is worthy of having a l…
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Released less than a year after The Truman Show, audiences and critics were quick to dismiss EdTV as a poor imitation. This week we take a second look at this Matthew McConaughey vehicle to find what it got right! You can catch us on the Great Game Debate podcast wherever you listen to podcasts, or on YouTube! Join the Best of the Rest discord: htt…
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Send us a text Join Stix and Freeza as they break down all the action from the Japanese Grand Prix. From thrilling overtakes to strategic gambits, they give you the inside scoop on this adrenaline-fueled race. Don't miss out on their laid-back banter and unique insights in this episode of The Best of the Rest Podcast!…
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Deep Impact
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Despite beating Armageddon to theaters, Deep Impact almost immediately became that "other movie about an asteroid heading towards Earth." Today we take a second look to find what this one does different, and what it does well! An all star cast led by Morgan Freeman, Téa Leoni, Robert Duvall, and Elijah Wood ask the audience: What would you do if th…
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Send us a text Hop on board as we delve into the rumours and speculation surrounding the driver lineup for the 2025 F1 Season. Join us as we share our thoughts and insights on who might be driving for which team. With so much buzz circulating, we'll try to separate fact from fiction and ponder whether we think any of these rumours hold water. Don't…
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Last Action Hero with Adal Rifai
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We're taking a second look at Arnold Schwarzenegger's most infamous flop to find everything that works, and this week we are joined by Adal Rifai! After revolutionizing the action movie genre with Predator and Die Hard, director John McTiernan made a movie entirely about Arnold's movie star persona. The cameo filled romp was panned by critics, but …
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Send us a text Kick back and relax with Stix and Freeza as they unwind the excitement of the Australian Grand Prix. Dive into the race's ups and downs with their laid-back commentary, peppered with a cheeky roast or two aimed at the drivers. It's like chatting with friends about your favourite sport – easygoing, fun, and full of laughs. Tune in for…
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Showgirls
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Paul Verhoeven took a risk when he released an NC-17 movie in nationwide theaters, and after a disastrous box office performance and poor reviews it seemed the risk did not pay off. Or did it? This week we revisit the now cult classic film Showgirls, and discuss everything we like. Hairstyles, lap dances, painted nipples, that pool scene, and plent…
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Send us a text It's the opening race of the 2024 season! Was the first race worth the wait and the hype that comes with it? Did Max Verstappen and Red Bull continue their winning ways from last year? There's only one way to find out, click play on the pod and hear our first race review!
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Send us a text Tune in to listen to us gather some thoughts on who we think may top the tables for the 2024 season. Will it be another Red Bull dominated season? Our thoughts are held within, what are your thoughts?
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Tomorrowland
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After making beloved animated films like The Iron Giant and The Incredibles, Brad Bird successfully made the jump to live action with Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol. His highly anticipated followup was a very expensive Disney film called Tomorrowland that, unfortunately, was a box office bomb. This week we take a second look to find what this…
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Send us a text Welcome to the Best of the Rest Podcast, thank you for getting this far! Get to know your hosts and what to expect from us in the Podcasts. Find out what got us into Formula 1 in the first place and why we decided to create a Podcast. Why should you listen to us? For entertainment rather that technical analysis, have a listen and we …
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