Good Brews Bad Views

Friend of the podcast Noah returns to cash in The Guests Privilege to watch The Empire of The Dark with the guys. Max, Ryan, and James can only hope their midlife crises are as fruitful as writer, co-producer, directer, editor, and star Steve Barkett's. Stop the sacrifice at 1:34:08 for the post episode wrap on all things Empire of the Dark, Foundational Beers, and a number of Big Announcements.  Check Out Noah's Linktree for his various projects.    Like what we're doing? Want even more GBBV? Want to help us forget we don't have early 90s Grocery Store prices anymore? Check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/goodbrewsbadviews

There are a boat load of video game adaptation hitting theaters in 2026, so Max, Ryan, and James, decide to hit the ground running and watch one of the more notorious ones via the help of the Episode Poll, is BloodRayne as bad as it's reputation would have you believe, or are the guys in for another Uwe Boll helmed disaster? Dodge the swirling saw blades of death at 1:29:55 for the post movie wrap up on Bloodrayne, other movies in the series, and the popularity of the Dhampir.  Like what we're doing? Want even more GBBV? Want to help us gain entry to the Brimstone society? Check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/goodbrewsbadviews

Invoking the Guest's Privilege, long time friend of the show and connoisseur of cinematic oddities Ross Payton returns to Good Brews Bad Views to watch Despiser with Max, Ryan, and James. Will the band of podcasters escape cinematic purgatory or will they be stuck in low res CGI for the rest of their days? Tune to 1:46:09 while taking your scenic drive through the afterlife for the post movie wrap up on all things Despiser, accompanying beer, and the other cinematic selections of Phillip Cook. Check out Ross' Linktree for his various projects. Like what we're doing? Want even more GBBV? Want to help us afford a sensible sedan to cruise around in? Check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/goodbrewsbadviews

The wellspring that is Nicolas Cage never runneth dry, much like the drinks in New Orleans in this very Of the Times movie, Stolen. Will Max, Ryan, and James make it to the parade in time? Use your plan you came up with after 8 years in prison and head to 1:33:42 for the post episode wrap up on all things Stolen, Beer that is much too tasty, and other heist movies. Like what we're doing? Want even more GBBV? Want to help us afford burner phones to throw off the bad guy? Check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/goodbrewsbadviews  

In anticipation of Gore Verbinski's "Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die" Max, James, and Ryan settle in for the two and a half hours that is The Lone Ranger to see if history has been kind to it or not.Check your watch at 2:22:48 for the post episode wrap up on all things Lone Ranger, Seasonal Beer, the 2010s of it all, and Western movies worth looking into.Like what we're doing? Want even more GBBV? Want to help us keep it in a safe place? Check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/goodbrewsbadviews

With the recent release of the remake starring Jack Black and Paul Rudd, Max, James, and Ryan revisit to original Anaconda movie with special guest Jordan G. to reminisce on how important a movie it is to a podcast and wonder if Jon Voight could be any more obvious that he's the villain. Slither on over to 1:31:26 for the post movie wrap up on Anaconda, a bunch of Polish beers, and the Giant Animal movie craze of the mid to late 90s. Like what we're doing? Want even more GBBV? Want to help us fund our jungle documentary expedition? Check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/goodbrewsbadviews

Good Brews Bad Views returns after a much needed break with Rad, the 1986 BMX bike movie about going up against an evil bike corporation trying to muscle control of bicycle racing and keep talented locals out for not bowing to capitalism. You know, tale as old as time. Also Lori Loughlin is here totally doing her own stunts. Trust us.Race to the finish at 1:32:20 for our post movie wrap up on Rad, a very special beer, and other Extreme Sports movies that you should check out. Like what we're doing? Want even more GBBV? Want to help qualify for BMX events? Check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/goodbrewsbadviews

Bodies. Everyone has them, everyone is grossed out by them in some way or another, so we made an episode where we let our fans pick what Body Horror movie we should watch for Halloween, and they chose Bad Milo, a movie with about a demonic polyp puppet with an absolute packed cast.Meditate your way to 1:22:45 for our post episode wrap up where Max, James, and Ryan talk about all things Bad Milo, accompanying award winning beer, notable puppet movies, and some very important announcements concerning the podcast. Like what we're doing? Want even more GBBV? Want to help us stay out of trouble with the feds? Check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/goodbrewsbadviews

To start of October James, Max, and Ryan decide to host an open house for The Selling, as as anyone who has moved in recent memory can attest to, the real estate market is absolutely terrifying.Jump to 1:31:00 as you snoop on your coworkers computer for our post movie wrap up on all things The Selling, a beer from a brewery we havent drank from in years, and this year's seasonal watch recommendations.Like what we're doing? Want even more GBBV? Want to help us afford a downpayment on a home? Check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/goodbrewsbadviews

The newly open to all Episode Poll has blessed the podcast with a rip roaring Stallone film with the 80's iconic flick Cobra. The Zombie Squad (Max, Ryan, and James) are joined by friend of the pod Amber, who literally begged them to be on the podcast for this movie, and they aren't one to deny requests.Jump to the New New World at 1:29:00 for the post movie wrap up on all things Cobra, Belgian Beer, a discussion on the legacy of Cobra, and an in depth discussion on what makes a good Van.Send Amber all your Van Related content at @ambertoLike what we're doing? Want to choose future episodes? Want to help us amass a supply of matchsticks to hold ? Check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/goodbrewsbadviews

Some movies hang over the podcast like a specter, even after 9 years, whispered about in hushed tones by those who saw it, once, ages ago. Mere glimpses of it's presence drift across the mind but are best forgotten. Or to put it plainly, Max, James, and Ryan watch Cutthroat Island one of Hollywood's biggest blunders even by modern standards.Keep/Lose your pirate accent and head over to 2:00:31 for our post movie wrap up for our final thoughts on Cutthroat Island, our accompanying thematic beer, and some absolutely wild stories from production.Like what we're doing? Want to choose future episodes? Want to help us build our horde of treasure that we can't actually spend anywhere? Check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/goodbrewsbadviewsOpening theme: Tha Silent Partner – Prohibition Brew and Pork 

Summer may be winding down but Schwarzesummer is eternal. The Good Brews Bad Views patrons voted for 1986's Raw Deal for this month's movie,  an action movie that feels like Arnold was thrown into before taking it over and making it his own with Max, Ryan, and James along for the ride.Pose as a vending machine technician and jump to 1:45:15 for the post episode wrap up where we talk about all thing Raw Deal, various beverages, The Chicago Canon, the weird place in Arnold Schwarzenegger's career this movie exists, and James' new movie project.We had to record this one remotely, please excuse the audio quality.Like what we're doing? Want to choose future episodes? Want to help us fund our cigar smoking habits? Check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/goodbrewsbadviewsOpening theme: Tha Silent Partner – Prohibition Brew and Pork Chops

Max, James, and Ryan decide to take a swing with a Blind View of Happy Gilmore 2, will the 90s Nostalgia hit hard or is this entire premise out of bounds?Tee off at 1:47:55 for our post movie wrap up on all things Happy Gilmore 2, accompanying huge beers, the shrinking nostalgia window, and generational media consumption trends.  Like what we're doing? Want to choose future episodes? Want to help us afford Parisian Dance School? Check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/goodbrewsbadviewsOpening theme: Tha Silent Partner – Prohibition Brew and Pork Chops

Somehow GBBV has gone over 200 bad movies without watching a Steven Seagal movie, luckily a Patreon poll of three Seagal movies with nearly identical posters helped Max, James, and Ryan correct this...blunder?Have your secret twin skip ahead to 1:32:43 for our post movie warp up on all things Marked for Death, beers of somewhat limited availability, and delving into the background of Steven "I totally fought the Yakuza" Seagal.   Like what we're doing? Want to choose future episodes? Want to supply us with cases of Red Stripe? Check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/goodbrewsbadviewsOpening theme: Tha Silent Partner – Prohibition Brew and Pork Chops

Nothing says summer like piling up in the family car and going on a vacation up north to get away from the hustle and bustle of every day life. And the GBBV Patrons agree, as they selected the Canadian comedy all star studded The Great Outdoors to remind Max, Ryan, and James what's important in life: water skiing, 96 oz steaks, and sound investment opportunities.Traumatize your family with a spooky story by jumping to 1:28:55 for our post movie wrap up on all things The Great Outdoors, accompanying beers, and a discussion of the Chicago Film Canon.Like what we're doing? Want to choose future episodes? Want to help us renovate a lake cabin? Check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/goodbrewsbadviewsOpening theme: Tha Silent Partner – Prohibition Brew and Pork Chops

To celebrate Pride, Cinematic Scourge DuJuan asked to come on to the podcast to watch Boat Trip, in which Cuba Gooding Jr. and Horatio Sanz accidentally attend a gay cruise, and how could Max, James, and Ryan refuse their friend's wishes?Cruise on over to 1:35:30 for our post episode wrap up on all things Boat Trip, Refreshing Beers, and our favorite queer cinema to watch during Pride or any other time of the year.Like what we're doing? Want to choose future episodes? Want to help us fund a trip to Sweden? Check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/goodbrewsbadviewsOpening theme: Tha Silent Partner – Prohibition Brew and Pork Chops

To Celebrate Friday the 13th, GBBV calls upon RPG podcast co-host extraordinaire and certified Super Guest Claire to settle in for what is either one of the best or one of the worst Friday the 13th movies, Part VI: Jason Lives, in which we see our hockey-masked killer become a full on zombie. Check out Relatable Rolls for all of your RPG actual play and review needs. Knowingly pan the camera/recording over to 1:28:02 for the post movie wrap up on all things Jason Voorhees, Toronto Beer, and the do's and don'ts of prequel series, and if anyone even cares about those.  Like what we're doing? Want to choose future episodes? Want to help us pay off our American Excess card? Check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/goodbrewsbadviewsOpening theme: Tha Silent Partner – Prohibition Brew and Pork Chops

After the success of Jaws it only made sense that Giant Animals Attack movies would become all the rage in Hollywood, and with the recent passing of it's leading alligator actor Morris, it only seems fitting that Now is the time for Good Brews Bad Views watches Alligator. Notable reptile expert/podcaster extraordinaire Ross Payton joins Max, Ryan, and James to find out what happens when you flush an alligator into the sewer and then have it eat growth hormone infused lab animals.Death Roll your way to 1:32:57 for the post movie wrap up on all things Alligator, accompanying beers, and our personal favorite Giant Animals Attack movies.Check out Ross' Linktree for his many podcasts and projects. 

In honor of moms for Mother's Day the Patreon Poll for May was a selection of Mom focused movies, with the GBBV Patrons deciding upon Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot starring the always entertaining Sylvester Stallone and the former Golden Girl Estelle Getty. Unpack your feelings over doing paper work at 1:26:45 for the post movie wrap up on all things Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot, Beers from Abroad, and a special report on other movies from the poll that someone (James) accidentally watched instead of this movie.Like what we're doing? Want to choose future episodes? Want to help us afford way too many flowers and various cleaners? Check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/goodbrewsbadviews Opening theme: Tha Silent Partner – Prohibition Brew and Pork

With word of Amazon taking over the James Bond series, Max, James, and Ryan sat down with friend of the pod and guy who recently watched All of the Bond films, Noah, to see if Roger Moore's Bond is as bad as everyone says he is. With the help the GBBV Patreons the podcast settles in for a Long Long Boat chase in Live and Let Die, which isn't the most racist Bond film, but it's up there. Put your faith in the cars and inflate your way to 2:03:40 for the post movie wrap up on all things, Live and Let Die, the multiple accompanying beverages, and a brief run down of some of the other Bond Movie Plots and how this installment fits into them.Like what we're doing? Want to choose future episodes? Want to help us buy the fastest boat on the river? Check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/goodbrewsbadviewsCheck out Noah's linktree for all he gets up to.Opening theme: Tha Silent Partner – Prohibition Brew and Pork