DeGen Cinema Podcast

A podcast that blends film discussion with personal stories of degenerate behavior. It's the Podcast For F***ed Up Movie Lovers.Join Andy S and Brandon Bombay, two degenerates, as they analyze film through the lens of the vices, addictions, and flaws they share with the dysfunctional characters. Conversation centered around cinematic figures who are driven by addiction, obsession, and compulsion which often veers into self-loathing.Follow Us On Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/degencinemaEmail Us:DeGenCinema@gmail.com

DeGen Cinema Podcast is a tv podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 160 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  There's Something About Mary (1998) | Getting J*zz In Your Hair On A Date

  Sep 16, 20261h 11m

  Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay get their frank and beans stuck in their zippers while rushing to talk about one of the funniest movies of all-time, 'There's Something About Mary.' Bombay starts off the episode by recalling a date hookup that got messy on several levels. Then the boys dive into this Farellelly Brothers classic that's jam-packed with standout performances, but it's Matt Dillon's bumbling scumbag private eye Healy who walks away as the MVP. From resuscitating a dog he drugged, to complaining about his "damn Nepalese coins," he's constantly finding the best say-the-wrong-thing humor in his performance. Meanwhile, Cameron Diaz is effervescently stunning, and charming as the eponymous Mary, as she has to ground the film while surrounded by raging lunatics, all while hitting great comedic notes. It's no wonder this film brought out wild aisle-rolling reactions from audiences when it hit theaters in the late '90s and redefined gross out comedy, but still maintaining enough heart and charm. Ben Stiller's starring role is a career-best physical performance, as he convincingly portrays getting his junk wrapped up in his zipper, and fights a dog in one of the funniest uses of a dummy ever caught on camera. That's all without mentioning Chris Elliott's genius comedic timing, and Harland Williams' gonzo 7 Minute Abs cameo. Similar to moviegoers in the '90s, this episode will have you rolling around so much with laughter that you'll be calling everyone "roller pig."

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  Vanilla Sky (2001) | Sleepwalking to the Bar

  Sep 9, 20261h 18m

  Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay celebrate the podcast's three year anniversary by covering a Cruisemas movie that was specially requested by a listener to talk, 'Vanilla Sky.' Andy opens it up with a dreamstate story involving Ambien that had him questioning his reality, by ending up in the wrong situation. Then the fellas tackle one of the most ambitious big budget movies of the 2000s that is very emblematic of its era. The film opens with one of the most jaw-dropping scenes of the decade in an empty pre-9/11 Times Square, and then proceeds to bite off more than it can chew, but offers a compelling ride. It's a glimpse at a bygone era of NYC, and a bygone era in cinema where Tom Cruise offered a personal performance before his well-publicized breakdown. Along with the meta-Cruise role, is Penelope Cruz who reprises her role from the original Spanish-language film the movie is based on. Her charm, and angelic face jump off the scream, and she even graces the audience by losing her clothing in one intimate scene. Juxtaposed to her effortless charm is Cameron Diaz's manic turn as the vengeful love whose body gets lied to and spouts, "I swallowed your c** that means something." The film also marked the peak of Cameron Crowe's Hollywood reign, as his career went on a precipitous fall after failing to grapple with a perplexing third act. Unlike Crowe, Degen Cinema is not slowing down as we're grateful to all our maniac listeners who've been along for the ride the past three years, and counting.

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  The Girl Next Door (2004) | Caught Hooking Up With the Girl Next Door

  Sep 2, 20261h 14m

  Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay prove the juice is worth the squeeze as they talk about the ultra-2000s comedy, 'The Girl Next Door.' Bombay starts it off by recalling how when he was a little kid he would stare out the window hoping to see someone saying, and eventually his wish sort of came true. Then the boys discuss a film that is packed with incessant needle drops, and is dripping with 2004-ness to the point you can smell the Axe body spray and envision the FHM write up about the movie.They ponder why Elisha Cuthbert, who was on the verge of superstardom, never became a bigger star — and if her reluctance to be nude on film played a part. Obviously, the movie borrows heavily from the '80s teen romp masterpiece, 'Risky Business,' and shares more DNA with that project besides the plot. Both are cases of a cast that would go onto bigger things with the lead Emile Hirsch flirting with Oscar glory in the late 2000s, Paul Dano becoming one of the most respected character actors in Hollywood, and Timothy Olyphant — who steals the show here — becoming a bonafide A-lister. Perhaps you had to be there, but 'The Girl Next Door' is a perfect time capsule for its era.

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  Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) | Ruining a Date By Watching T3

  Aug 26, 20261h 26m

  Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay say, come with them if you want to live, as they discuss James Cameron's action masterpiece, 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day.' Bombay starts off the episode by recalling how his overzealousness, and love for this movie brought him on a misguided attempt to see the sequel on a date. Then the boys dive into one of the most relentlessly cool films ever made. They recall their life-altering moviegoing experiences of seeing this in theater as little kids, and how the T2 phenomenon swept the nation. All of it was made possible by Cameron, a true cinema dictator, who strove for perfection while recalibrating what mainstream action could achieve. There's the mall fight with T-800 and T-1000 that made jaws drop, which segued into an incredible chase scene, and the feat was repeated multiple times including a 45 closing that included three ludicrous action set pieces seamlessly stitched together. At the time the boundary-pushing CGI visuals — and mind boggling inventiveness — altered movies, but today it's the practical FX that endure, as the director had no issues putting real human lives in danger to achieve the perfect shot. At the heart of the film is Linda Hamilton's physical, and emotional, transformation from a timid wallflower to a terminator-esque killing machine with one purpose: to deliver an enthralling picture. Loving this episode is easy money.

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  Kickboxer (1989) | Knocking Out Loons at Boxing Gyms

  Aug 19, 20261h 25m

  Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay head to Bangkok completely unprepared in the fight of their lives before discussing a Cannon Films classic, 'Kickboxer.' Andy opens up the first round by recalling a time when a man off the street entered his boxing gym with misplaced confidence similar to Eric getting whooped by Tong Po. Then the fellas jump into action to talk about this wonderful '80s oddity. A starring vehicle for Jean-Claude Van Damme just before he exploded into the mainstream, the film was ahead of its time having Muay Thai at the forefront, and features some incredible location shots in Thailand, but is extremely light on dialogue from actual Thai actors. The dialogue is obviously secondary as we all just want to get amped and watch Van Damme consciously showing off spinning kicks while training, which helped inspire a generation of kids to foolishly believe they could kick trees with their shins to toughen up. Opposite Van Damme is one of his most notable villains in the insidiously evil Tong Po (played by Van Damme's good friend in Thai face). The Muscles from Brussels gets to put some of his acting chops on display, as he is often playful and goofy — leading to a bar fight that is beloved on social media — and also emoting while crying for his brother, or reconnecting with ancient warriors. Similar to the episode, it's all delightful nonsense that will have you shouting Nok Su Kow by the time it's over.

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