Late Fee Files is a movie podcast hosted by Brian Stevens and Adam Khromachou—two lifelong film buffs raised on the golden age of video stores, Friday night rentals, and worn-out VHS tapes.
Each week, Brian and Adam dig through the cinematic archives to revisit the forgotten gems, cult classics, and under-the-radar oddities that once filled the shelves of your local rental shop. Whether it’s a blockbuster that didn’t get its due or a straight-to-video fever dream you swear only you remember, they’re here to rewind it, rewatch it, and break it all down.
This episode of Late Fee Files, we’re cracking open two of the strangest comic-book adaptations of the late ’80s/early ’90s: Captain America (1990) and The Punisher (1989).
First up, it’s Cap himself! Before Chris Evans made the shield cool again, Matt Salinger suited up as Steve Rogers in a movie that swaps Nazi villains and super-soldier action for… Italian landscapes, motorcycles, questionable science, and one of the most bizarre versions of Captain America ever put on film. Is there a good movie buried underneath that tiny shield and even tinier budget?
Then we head into the sewers with Dolph Lundgren for The Punisher, a grimy, violent, surprisingly weird take on Frank Castle that famously leaves out one very important thing: the skull. Dolph may not be wearing the iconic logo, but he’s definitely bringing the ’80s action-hero energy.
We’re talking low budgets, strange casting choices, comic-book accuracy, video-store memories, action-movie clichés, and the eternal question:
Were these movies misunderstood gems… or should they have stayed on the shelf?
25 Jul 2026
The 1996 Summer Movie Draft with MovieDeathBlow
The Late Fee Files are going back to the summer of 1996! In this special episode, we're joined by MovieDeathBlow for an epic movie draft featuring some of the biggest, weirdest, wildest, and most memorable films released that summer.
From action and comedy to horror, drama, and cult classics, we're building our ultimate 1996 movie rosters and battling it out to see who can draft the best lineup.
It's a trip back to one of the most memorable summers in '90s cinema, packed with nostalgia, debate, hot takes, and plenty of movie talk.
Who drafted the ultimate 1996 movie lineup? Listen now and decide for yourself!
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10 Jul 2026
The 'Burbs (1989) & Death to Smoochy (2002)
This week on Late Fee Files, we're joined by Dan, aka Reel Takes, to discuss two certified cult classics.
First, we head to suburbia with The 'Burbs, where Tom Hanks leads a pitch-perfect dark comedy about paranoid neighbors convinced the strange family next door is hiding a deadly secret.
Then we jump into the colorful chaos of Death to Smoochy, Danny DeVito's outrageous black comedy starring Robin Williams and Edward Norton. Once dismissed by critics and audiences, the film has since found a loyal cult following. We discuss what works, what doesn't, and whether this misunderstood comedy deserves a second look.
From suburban paranoia to purple rhinos, join us as we run to the video store.
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