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THE MILKSHAKE BOOM

THE MILKSHAKE BOOM is quite possibly the greatest movie podcast ever made…but probably not. Simply put, we are a movie podcast dedicated to discussing hidden gems, cult films, and under appreciated guest favorites they feel need to be rediscovered!
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May 2, 2019

THE MILKSHAKE BOOM are back to round house kick you directly in the face with Robert's movie selection: 'JCVD'!

This 2008 Belgian crime drama, directed by Mabrouk El Mechri, stars the one and only Jean-Claude Van Damme!

Simply put: This is arthouse Van Damme, fam!  What more could you possibly need?!

TIME CODES

00:7:37 - Our favorite JCVD films!

00:20:38 - Interesting facts & the Rotten Tomatoes game!

00:31:54 - Spoilers begin (again)

01:11:22 - Our final thoughts and wrap-up!

Apr 8, 2019

THE MILKSHAKE BOOM have enlisted and are going to war to discuss Christine's pick: the 1997 motion picture 'Starship Troopers'!

This satirical sci-fi military film, directed by Paul Verhoven, stars Casper Van Dien, Denise Richards, Dina Meyer, Neil Patrick Harris, Jake Busey, Clancy Brown, and Michael Ironside!

Never has fascism and killing bugs looked this damn sexy!

Would you like to know more?

Time Codes

00:06:56 - Christine's embarrassing story about her first time watching 'Starship Troopers' with her dad.

00:12:58 - Other suggestions for satires and sci-fi films.

00:19:15 - The Rotten Tomatoes game.

00:20:24 - Paul Verhoven film discussion.

00:22:22 - Robert guesses what the movie 'Outbreak' is about.

00:23:59 - Christine's final pitch for you to watch 'Starship Troopers'.

00:25:54 - Spoiler Discussion Begins.

01:19:28 - Our final thoughts on the film and its themes.

01:36:55 - Interesting story on how this movie got made.

01:39:50 - Christine talks about her upcoming feature film 'The Atropos Tours' and its dark satirical themes.

01:48:56 - Final plugs and outro.

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Mar 19, 2019

THE MILKSHAKE BOOM are back this week with Robin's pick: 'Drop Dead Fred'!

This 1991 dark comedy/fantasy film, directed by Ate de Jong, stars Phoebe Cates, Rik Mayall, Carrie Fisher and Tim Matheson!

This children's film has everything: Emotional abuse, parental abandonment, spousal infidelity, and crippling mental illness!

Spoiler talk begins at 00:15:54.

Feb 21, 2019

THE MILKSHAKE BOOM are back  with a movie selection from our loyal listener Leo!

Leo has selected the 1994 film 'Milk Money' directed by Richard Benjamin and starring Melanie Griffith and Ed Harris!

This romantic comedy is your classic tale about pimps, prostitutes, and young boys desperately wanting to see a woman's boobs.  

In other words: Fun for the whole family!

TIME CODES

00:05:10 - Favorite Melanie Griffith films; Ed Harris performances

00:06:42 - Jose's favorite hookers in film

00:08:31 - The Rotten Tomatoes Game

00:09:31 - Interesting Facts on 'Milk Money'

00:18:26 - One Final Pitch

00:20:44 - Spoiler Section Begins

01:15:42 - Our Final Thoughts on 'Milk Money'

01:24:21 - Plugs & Outro

 

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Feb 5, 2019

We are back this week to discuss Jose's pick: 'The Core'!

This 2003 science fiction disaster film, directed by Jon Amiel, stars Aaron Eckhart, Hilary Swank, Stanley Tucci, Bruce Greenwood, and DJ Qualls!

Listen to find out what we think of a film that was once voted by scientists as one of, if not the most inaccurate science fiction films ever made!

Time Codes:

00:00:00 - Cold Open

00:06:30:00 - Canadian vacation stories

00:12:50 - Fyre Festival documentaries discussion

00:15:28 - 'Glass' discussion

00:19:10 - Plans for 2019

00:22:20 - Announcement of our next audience pick: 'Milk Money'

00:24:43 - Interesting facts about 'The Core'

00:32:57 - Spoiler Discussion Begins

01:24:50 - Our Final thoughts on 'The Core' and wrap-up.

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Jan 11, 2019

Happy New Year!

THE MILKSHAKE BOOM ring in 2019 with Robin's movie selection: 'Gremlins 2: The New Batch'!

This 1990 sequel to the 1984 original, directed by Joe Dante, stars Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, John Glover, Robert Picardo, Christopher Lee, and features the voices of Howie Mandel and Tony Randall!

We also discuss how this film is described as an anti-sequel, our favorite gremlin, and the ethics of whether or not Gizmo should die for the sake of all humanity.

Spoiler discussion begins at 00:18:46!

Have a movie suggestion? E-mail us at: themilkshakeboom@gmail.com and let us know!

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