In the hopes of bringing some joy into your life, this week we gender-bent the cast of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Tilda Swinton as Saruman? Amy Adams as Wormtongue? Zac Efron as Arwen?   If it tickles your fancy, follow us on social media: Twitter: @bamoviepodcast  Instagram: @bangaveragemoviepodcast

This session of the Bang Average Film School takes us through the career of Ari Aster. His first two films, Hereditary and Midsommar, took the world by storm, paving the way for a new voice in horror. We take a look at his early career, and deep dive into what made Hereditary and Midsommar such big hits by exploring their extreme differences and surprising similarities.   If it tickles your fancy, follow us on social media: Twitter: @bamoviepodcast  Instagram: @bangaveragemoviepodcast

This week, the Bang Average Bros. dive into their feelings as they count down the top movies that have made them cry. Get ready for some real tears.   If it tickles your fancy, follow us on social media: Twitter: @bamoviepodcast  Instagram: @bangaveragemoviepodcast

This week, we settle a long-standing debate: is Casablanca or Citizen Kane the better movie? Both films are considered to be the greatest American films of all time, but which one is the GOAT? If it tickles your fancy, follow us on social media: Twitter: @bamoviepodcast  Instagram: @bangaveragemoviepodcast

The Oscars are over, so you know what that means! That's right, it's time to decide: is Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Khazakhstan a good movie? This gets way more academical than you think folks.   If it tickles your fancy, follow us on social media: Twitter: @bamoviepodcast  Instagram: @bangaveragemoviepodcast    

This week, we take off our thinking caps and slip into The Chill Zone, a new series of episodes in which we chill out and talk about today's film news. This week’s topics include:• The redesign of Sonic and social media’s influence over traditional media• The trend toward photorealism in animation (we’re looking at you, Disney)• The morality of CGI’ing dead actors into movies• We try to predict the plot of the newly-announced National Treasure 3• Our favorite Terry Jones roles as we pay our...

At long last, part 2 of Bang Average's History of the Camera is here! Nathan explains how we made the leap from photographic cameras to film cameras. Magic. That's basically the answer.   If it tickles your fancy, follow us on social media: Twitter: @bamoviepodcast  Instagram: @bangaveragemoviepodcast

This week on The Bang Average Movie Podcast, we try to answer that age-old question: is 2001 A Space Odyssey a good movie?Topics include the merits of the opening and closing acts, Nate and Tyler's own takes on what this film actually means, and rage against the 10 minute psychedelic landscape show that accompanies Star Baby.

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Bang Average Film School, in which Tyler and Nate attempt to teach each other aspects of film history and theory despite having no credentials to do so!In this first episode (part one of two!), Nate lays out the history of the camera, starting with the development of the camera obscura all the way through the photography boom of the late 19th century.Topics include emerald spectacles, the use of the camera obscura as a drawing aid, Rene Descartes...

It's our one year anniversary!!! Fifty-two episodes later, we're joined once again by Abbie as we talk about The Golden Compass. Topics include nightmare monkeys, movie cast vs. HBO cast, and the sexual liberation of teenagers!   If it tickles your fancy, follow us on social media: Twitter: @bamoviepodcast  Instagram: @bangaveragemoviepodcast

This week, Nate and Tyler are joined by Adam from The Black Case Diaries as they talk about Jurassic Park! Dinosaurs come up in conversation a fair bit.   Send Adam and the rest of The Black Case Diaries crew some love: Twitter: @BlackCaseDiary Facebook: @blackcasediariespodcast Instagram: @blackcasediariespodcast Email: [email protected]   If it tickles your fancy, follow us on social media: Twitter: @bamoviepodcast  Instagram: @bangaveragemoviepodcast

This week, Nate and Tyler dissect The Mist, one of the more underrated Stephen King adaptations. Topics include brilliant casting, THAT ENDING, and f@!*ing your way out of situations.   If it tickles your fancy, follow us on social media: Twitter: @bamoviepodcast  Instagram: @bangaveragemoviepodcast

This week, we begrudgingly delve into the shitshow that was the movie adaptation of Eragon. Who thought it was a good idea to cram 500 pages into an hour and 45 minutes?! Not us, that's for sure.   If it tickles your fancy, follow us on social media: Twitter: @bamoviepodcast  Instagram: @bangaveragemoviepodcast

This week, we talk Suspiria vs. Suspiria! Dario Argento's 1977 classic vs. Luca Guadagnino's divisive reimagining. Same story, two very different movies. We delve into the myriad differences between the two, before ultimately choosing our favorite. Plus a Haiku Corner featuring Cinema Recall and Garrett Talks to Himself!   If it tickles your fancy, follow us on social media: Twitter: @bamoviepodcast  Instagram: @bangaveragemoviepodcast

This week, Nate and Tyler take a look at Lucio Fulci's City of the Living Dead! Topics include a brief history of zombie movies, George Romero's struggles with copyright, the bonkers practical effects, and extensive crypt systems!    If it tickles your fancy, follow us on social media: Twitter: @bamoviepodcast  Instagram: @bangaveragemoviepodcast

This week, we sit down with Marci Forrest from the Black Case Diaries to talk about her favorite bad horror movie, Chernobyl Diaries! Topics include Jesse McCartney (obviously), real-life guided tours into Chernobyl (and North Korea), and the plethora of plot holes this movie holds!   Send Marci and the rest of The Black Case Diaries crew some love: Twitter: @BlackCaseDiary Facebook: @blackcasediariespodcast Instagram: @blackcasediariespodcast Email: [email protected]   If it tickles...

Happy Spooktober! We are celebrating October with our (well, Tyler's) favorite bad horror movies! Kicking off the mediocre scare fest, the boys talk about the 1985 horror-comedy classic, Ghoulies! Featuring a rousing game of Ghoulies Quote or Bible Verse! It gets real Satan-y up in here.   If it tickles your fancy, follow us on social media: Twitter: @bamoviepodcast  Instagram: @bangaveragemoviepodcast

Tyler and Nate wrap up Back to School Month talking about Bo Burnham's directorial debut Eighth Grade--along with the hellhole that was eighth grade. Featuring maybe the most depressing Haiku Corner we've done so far!   If it tickles your fancy, follow us on social media: Twitter: @bamoviepodcast  Instagram: @bangaveragemoviepodcast

Of course we were going to do an episode on High School Musical during Back to School Month. We got our heads in the game and dug deep into this cultural phenomenon. What team? WILDCATS!!   If it tickles your fancy, follow us on social media: Twitter: @bamoviepodcast  Instagram: @bangaveragemoviepodcast

This week, school is in full swing, which means we watched Fast Times at Ridgemont High! A verified classic teen movie, Nate and Tyler were dismayed to find that it was...meh.Plus a Haiku Corner featuring the Toys Were Us Podcast!   If it tickles your fancy, follow us on social media: Twitter: @bamoviepodcast  Instagram: @bangaveragemoviepodcast

To kick off Back to School Month, Nate, Tyler, and Robin from The Black Case Diaries delve into Rob Reiners 1986 classic Stand By Me. Although not tecnichally a back to school movie, it was just labor day and its a good movie so why the hell not.    Go check out The Black Case Diaries: Twitter: @BlackCaseDiary Instagram: @blackcasediariespodcast Email: [email protected]   If it tickles your fancy, follow us on social media: Twitter: @bamoviepodcast  Instagram: @bangaveragemoviepodcast  

To close out Guilty Pleasures Month, Nate and Tyler dive head first into the 2015 cult short film and Kickstarter success story Kung Fury. The catch is that Tyler had no idea what he was watching prior to recording, so you will be getting his truest reactions to what can only be described as an 80s Kung Fu fever dream. Check out the full movie on YouTube: Kung Fury   If it tickles your fancy, follow us on social media: Twitter: @bamoviepodcast  Instagram: @bangaveragemoviepodcast

This week for Guilty Pleasures Month, Nate takes Tyler and a begrudging Abbie on an excursion into all three Star Wars prequels! Redeemable qualities? Maybe. S****y CGI? YUP. Lots of laughs? Of course!Plus the only haikus you'll hear about these movies, featuring Jessica from Always the Critic Podcast, on this week's Haiku Corner!   If it tickles your fancy, follow us on social media: Twitter: @bamoviepodcast  Instagram: @bangaveragemoviepodcast

As we continue Guilty Pleasure Month, we take a look at one of our biggest guilty pleasure actors: the one and only Adam Sandler! Join us as we count down our favorite Adam Sandler movies—and take a trip down Nostalgia Lane.   If it tickles your fancy, follow us on social media: Twitter: @bamoviepodcast  Instagram: @bangaveragemoviepodcast