Big Trouble In Little Podcast

About Big Trouble In Little Podcast

Four people Dubs, Andy, Zac, and Chaz who watch movies and talk about them. Our Gimmick is we take movies or episodes of TV shows and rank them. We sometimes talk about video games and other pop culture stuff. But stop by and listen to the show and see what we are ranking!

Publisher

Joe Dubs

Category

leisure · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

5 Feb 2018

Latest episode

1 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

449 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Nov 2026

   Metropolis (1927) Review | Fritz Lang's Sci-Fi Masterpiece – Film School

   🎬 Before Star Wars, Blade Runner, and The Matrix, there was Metropolis. Film School Month continues on Big Trouble in Little Podcast as Andy, Joe Dubs, Chaz, and Zack travel back to 1927 to discuss Metropolis, Fritz Lang's groundbreaking German silent science-fiction film. Nearly 100 years later, does this cinematic landmark still hold up? Can a two-and-a-half-hour silent movie entertain modern audiences? And what happens when you accidentally watch it with a completely inappropriate light jazz soundtrack? This week, the crew explores: 🎥 Revolutionary filmmaking — The incredible miniature sets, practical effects, cinematography, and visual storytelling that helped shape science-fiction cinema. 🤖 The Maschinenmensch — The unforgettable robot Maria, Brigitte Helm's performance, and some of the film's wildest sequences. 🏙️ Class warfare and social commentary — The divide between the wealthy elite and underground workers, and the film's surprisingly relevant themes. 🎼 Silent cinema and soundtracks — Why the version of Metropolis you watch can completely change your experience. 🚀 A century of influence — The connections the hosts see between Metropolis and later science-fiction classics, including Star Wars, Blade Runner, and The Matrix. 🏆 Does it deserve its legendary reputation? — All four hosts give their recommendations and discuss whether they'd revisit this historic film. Plus, stick around for our Post-Credit Scene, where we catch up on retro gaming, Castlevania, Pokémon, wrestling history, horror movies, and everything else we've been watching and playing. Next Film School assignment: The Seventh Seal (1957)! 🎙️ Big Trouble in Little Podcast — Four friends. One monthly theme. A whole lot of movies to rank. #Metropolis1927 #FritzLang #ClassicCinema #ScienceFiction #SilentFilms #FilmSchool #MoviePodcast #BigTroubleInLittlePodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands (https://redcircle.com/brands) Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy (https://redcircle.com/privacy)

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   27 Oct 2026

   12 Angry Men (1957) Review | Henry Fonda, Sidney Lumet & Film School

   🎬 Can 12 men arguing in one room create one of the greatest movies ever made? Welcome to Film School Month on Big Trouble in Little Podcast! Andy, Joe Dubs, Chaz, and Zack kick off their cinematic education with 12 Angry Men (1957), the legendary courtroom drama directed by Sidney Lumet and starring Henry Fonda. What makes this black-and-white classic so compelling nearly 70 years later? How does a movie set almost entirely inside a jury deliberation room deliver so much tension, character development, and unforgettable storytelling? In this episode, we discuss: 🎥 Cinematography and filmmaking — Sidney Lumet's camera movement, blocking, close-ups, and masterful use of a single location. ⚖️ Justice and reasonable doubt — How prejudice, personal bias, and the American jury system shape the story. 🎭 Acting and character development — Henry Fonda's Juror #8, the explosive final confrontation, and the personalities of all 12 jurors. 📽️ The 1997 remake — How the remake compares to the original, including changes to the characters, performances, and social commentary. 🏆 Why it's a classic — Does 12 Angry Men deserve its reputation as one of the greatest films ever made? We also discuss the movie's origins, its influence on filmmaking, and why great storytelling doesn't require massive budgets or elaborate special effects. Plus, stick around for our post-credits discussion of movies, gaming, Gundam, and more! Next Film School assignment: Metropolis (1927)! 🎙️ Big Trouble in Little Podcast — Four friends watching, discussing, and ranking movies, one theme at a time. #12AngryMen #HenryFonda #SidneyLumet #ClassicMovies #FilmSchool #MoviePodcast #MovieReview #BigTroubleInLittlePodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands (https://redcircle.com/brands) Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy (https://redcircle.com/privacy)

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   19 Oct 2026

   Dawn of the Dead (1978) & Bride of Re-Animator (1990) Review | Horror Sequel Rankings

   🧟 Zombies, Mad Scientists, and the Ultimate Horror Sequel Rankings! It's the grand finale of “Not This Guy Again” Horror Sequel Month on Big Trouble in Little Podcast! Andy, Joe Dubs, Chaz, and Zack close out the month with two cult horror favorites: George A. Romero's Dawn of the Dead (1978) and Bride of Re-Animator (1990). 🧟 DAWN OF THE DEAD (1978) We're heading to the shopping mall for one of the most celebrated zombie movies of all time! The crew discusses George A. Romero's legendary zombie trilogy, the film's unforgettable characters, practical gore effects, and the terrifying collapse of society. We also debate the movie's deeper themes, including consumerism, government failures, media hysteria, and human nature during a zombie apocalypse. Is Dawn of the Dead Romero's greatest achievement? And how does it compare to Night of the Living Dead and Day of the Dead? 🧪 BRIDE OF RE-ANIMATOR (1990) Then things get completely insane as Herbert West returns with more experiments, reanimated body parts, and questionable medical decisions! We break down Jeffrey Combs' hilarious performance, the movie's outrageous practical effects, its bizarre Frankenstein-inspired storyline, and whether this cult sequel lives up to the original Re-Animator. 🏆 THE FINAL HORROR SEQUEL RANKINGS! After a month of watching eight horror sequels, it's time for the ultimate showdown! We're ranking every movie from worst to best, including: Dawn of the Dead (1978) Bride of Re-Animator (1990) Scream 2 (1997) Final Destination 2 (2003) Saw IV (2007) I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998) Critters 4 (1992) Leprechaun 4: In Space (1996) Which sequel takes the crown? Which movie belongs at the bottom? And can the crew agree on anything? Join us for zombie chaos, mad science, ridiculous horror sequels, and the final rankings of Not This Guy Again! 🎙️ Big Trouble in Little Podcast — The Movie Ranking Podcast #DawnOfTheDead #BrideOfReAnimator #GeorgeARomero #JeffreyCombs #HorrorMovies #HorrorSequels #ZombieMovies #MovieReviews #BigTroubleInLittlePodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands (https://redcircle.com/brands) Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy (https://redcircle.com/privacy)

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 45 / 100

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YouTube

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Engagement

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