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January 2026

January 2 – We Bury The Dead (Theaters)

January 6 – Will Trent (ABC, Next day Hulu)

January 8 – The Traitors (Peacock)

January 8 – His & Hers (Netflix)

January 9 – People We Meet On Vacation (Netflix)

January 9 – Sleepwalker (Theaters)

January 9 – Primate (Theaters)

January 16 – Night Patrol (Theaters)

January 16 – 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (Theaters)

January 21 – The Beauty (FX, Next day Hulu)

January 21 – Queer Eye (Netflix)

January 22 – Finding Her Edge (Netflix)

January 23 – Return to Silent Hill (Theaters)

January 28 – School Spirits (Paramount+)

January 28 – Shrinking (Apple TV+)

January 30 – Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die (Theaters)

January 30 – Iron Lung (Theaters)

January 30 – Send Help (Theaters)

February 2026

February 6 – The Strangers: Chapter 3 (Theaters)

February 6 – Dracula (Theaters)

February 6 – Pillion (Theaters)

February 6 – Whistle (Theaters)

February 8 – The ‘Burbs (Peacock)

February 13 – “Wuthering Heights” (Theaters)

February 13 – GOAT (Theaters)

February 13 – Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (Theaters)

February 18 – 56 Days (Prime)

February 20 – This is Not a Test (Theaters)

February 25 – Scrubs (ABC, next day Hulu)

February 27 – Scream 7 (Theaters)

March 2026

March 5 – Ted (Peacock)

March 6 – The Bride (Theaters)

March 6 – Peaky Blinders: The Eternal Man (Theaters, Netflix on March 20)

March 11 – Scarpetta (Prime)

March 18 – Imperfect Women (Apple TV+)

March 20 – Project Hail Mary (Theaters)

March 27 – Ready or Not: Here I Come (Theaters)

March 27 – Fantasy Life (Theaters)

March 27 – They Will Kill You (Theaters)

April 2026

April 3 – The Drama (Theaters)

April 8 – The Boys (Prime)

April 10 – Malcolm in the Middle (Hulu)

April 15 – Margo’s Got Money Troubles (Apple TV+)

April 17 – The Mummy (Theaters)

April 17 – Normal (Theaters)

May 2026

May 1 – The Devil Wears Prada 2 (Theaters)

May 1 – Hokum (Theaters)

May 15 – Obsession (Theaters)

May 22 – I Love Boosters (Theaters)

June 2026

June 12 – Scary Movie 6 (Theaters)

June 19 – Toy Story 5 (Theaters)

July 2026

July 12 – Disclosure Day (Theaters)

July 17 – The Odyssey (Theaters)

August 2026

August 21 – Insidious: The Bleeding World (Theaters)

August 28 – The Dog Star (Theaters)

August 28 – Coyote vs. ACME (Theaters)

September 2026

September 11 – Sense and Sensibility (Theaters)

September 18 – Practical Magic 2 (Theaters)

September 18 – Play House (Theaters)

September 18 – Resident Evil (Theaters)

October 2026

October 1 – Terrifier 4 (Theaters)

October 2 – Digger (Theaters)

October 9 – Other Mommy (Theaters)

October 16 – Street Fighter (Theaters)

October 23 – Remain (Theaters)

November 2026

November 20 – The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (Theaters)

December 2026

December 18 – Avengers: Doomsday (Theaters)

December 18 – Dune: Part Three (Theaters)

December 25 – Werewulf (Theaters)

Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping another edition of Lights, Camera, Album into the ol’ VCR. 

Friends, when I told you I was pumped for this series, I wasn’t kidding. I promise that I’ll space out these bad boys more moving forward, but I was too eager to not give you two entries back to back.*

*Note: I make no promises because I’m still excited about this series, so if you see another one soon, no you didn’t. 

In today’s edition of Lights, Camera, Album, we’re tackling everyone’s new favorite angsty queen, Olivia Rodrigo, and her debut album, SOUR.  

If this is your first Lights, Camera, Album, hello! This is only our second, the first being about Taylor Swift’s folklore, so you aren’t far behind. As a quick recap, this series is one wherein I take far too much time pairing each song from a chosen album to a movie. 

Sometimes it’s a stretch, but my brain doth work in mysterious ways. 

Now that we’re all on the same page, let’s get to it. 

“brutal” as Do Revenge

I know it’s a gimme because it’s on the soundtrack, but “brutal” has become synonymous with Do Revenge for me. Besides, if I was going to pair it with another movie, it would more than likely be one that Do Revenge drew inspiration from, so I’m simply cutting out the middleman. 

“traitor” as Hope Floats

I can’t think of a better embodiment of “traitor” than Hope Floats. Birdee (Sandra Bullock) finds out her husband is not only cheating on her with her best friend, but she finds out on a talk show? Come on. 

“drivers license” as Forgetting Sarah Marshall

You can’t tell me that Peter (Jason Segel) wouldn’t have cried in his hotel room to “drivers license” after he realizes Sarah (Kristen Bell) and Aldous (Russell Brand) are also in Hawaii. 

How I look in my little blue light glasses making silly YouTube videos. 

“1 step forward, 3 steps back” as Grease 

This was one of the easiest pairings for me. In Grease, Danny (John Travolta) and Sandy (Olivia Newton-John, RIP 🖤) are never on the same page, until, y’know, Sandy changes everything about herself, but I digress. They spend the entire movie moving “1 step forward, 3 steps back.” 

“deja vu” as Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind 

This should be a given, but “deja vu” reminds me of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind because Joel (Jim Carrey) and Clementine (Kate Winslet) meet for a second time after having their memories of one another erased, giving their second meeting the feeling of “deja vu.”

“good 4 u” as High Fidelity 

“good 4 u” has big “Charlie, you fucking bitch. Let’s work it out.” energy. The angry and angsty undertones throughout this song are giving major Rob (John Cusack) vibes.

“Meet me at the parking garage where Olivia Rodrigo filmed part of her special.”

“enough for you” as Legally Blonde

This pairing breaks my heart a little bit because it reminds me of the scene in Legally Blonde where Warner (Matthew Davis) first breaks up with Elle (Reese Witherspoon), and she says, “But I’m seriously in love with you. Isn’t that enough?” 

Now, Elle clearly comes out on top, and this breakup is the best thing that could’ve possibly happened to her, but all she initially wanted was to be enough for Warner. 

“happier” as The Wedding Singer

A little known fact about me is how much I LOVE The Wedding Singer. Truly. When I was listening to “happier,” it somehow reminded me of Robbie’s (Adam Sandler) inherently sweet demeanor that’s tested by his breakup. I feel like “happier” is almost the refined version of “Somebody Kill Me Please.”

“jealousy, jealousy” as Mean Girls 

I feel like “jealousy, jealousy” could be sung from the perspective of any of the female characters in Mean Girls. Janis (Lizzy Caplan) could be singing it in response to The Plastics, Karen (Amanda Seyfried) and Gretchen (Lacey Chabert) could be singing it thinking about Regina (Rachel McAdams), or Cady (Lindsay Lohan) could be singing it because she’s overwhelmed in her new environment. 

Elle Woods would’ve defended Olivia Rodrigo in her plagiarism case. 

“favorite crime” as Gone Girl

If this song doesn’t describe Amy Dunne (Rosamund Pike) from Gone Girl, I don’t know what does. 

“hope ur ok” as The Breakfast Club

I’m not here to make light of a serious and sweet song, and I don’t want anyone to mistake my comparison here as such. The Breakfast Club is about the people we encounter in high school, if only for one Saturday, that still cross our minds from time to time. We may not know where they are or what they’re doing, but we still wish them all the best and hope that they’re in a better place. 

Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping a cheesy Thanksgiving message into the ol’ VCR. 

Another holiday is finally here, and you know what that means — it’s time for another sentimental, ooey gooey message from yours truly. 

Now, I’m going to keep this one short and sweet because I’m sure you’re stuffed to the gills with turkey and assorted sides, and you’re probably reading this in bed while getting ready for your post meal nap. Or, if you’re anything like me, you’re reading this from your room because your social battery is completely drained, and you need alone time. 

Either way, I’m glad you’re here. 

I have a lot to be thankful for this year. 

We launched the B Movies Blog. 

We launched the B Movies Instagram. 

We launched the B Movies Channel. 

I took a risk, texted Elliott, and the rest is history. 

I’m so thankful for all of you. 

You’ve read and shared our blogs. 

You comment on and like our posts. 

You watch our videos. 

I could’ve never imagined all of the support we’ve received, and I can’t begin to thank all of you enough. 

Thank you so much for being here. 

Thank you for believing in us. 

Thank you. 

I promise that we’re just getting started. 

Happy Thanksgiving, Movie Mavens. 

Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping the Bad Ben franchise into the ol’ VCR. 

Friends, there are times in my extensive media consumption where I find low budget gems like Super Hot. Additionally, there are times I find micro budget gems that are too endearing to ignore. 

Today, I would like to submit for your approval: the Bad Ben series. 

Directed by and starring Nigel Bach (the pseudonym of Tom Fanslau), the Bad Ben series is centered around Tom Riley, a man simply looking to enjoy his new home. Throughout the series, we gather pieces to the lore of the house on Steelmanville Road, follow Tom through the multiverse, and join him as he decides to try his hand at driving for a rideshare company. 

Tom’s crotchety demeanor is hysterical and gives big dad and/or Tom Anderson energy, and, at times, is honestly relatable. Additionally, the plot of Bad Ben is entertaining as hell. 

Video source: Nigel Bach 

The series currently sits at 11 films. As of this writing, I can vouch for the first 7 because Tommy boy releases 1-2 films a year, and I somehow missed that four more had been released. 

The Bad Ben series is so charming because you can tell how much fun everyone involved has. From the fan clips in Bad Ben: Pandemic to the ghost hunters in Badder Ben, everyone seems like they’re having a blast. 

It’s like the horror movie I once made at a sleepover. I was killed in the corner of a shower but had to reposition myself to be easily discovered, and when one of our friends is revealed to be the murderer and is asked why she has a knife, she responds “I was cutting grapes.” (P.S. Gina or Jac, if you ever see this, LYLAS. And, Kara, I know you will, so thank you for being my best friend for over 20 years) 

Video source: Nigel Bach

It brings back such fond memories of making little horror movies with my friends in high school, as well as watching B-F horror movies on the weekends. 

I have a soft spot for movies like the Bad Ben franchise, and I think it’s time to expand the following. 

P.S. If you’ve ever wondered what high school girls do at sleepovers, I can assure you that they’re making low-budget horror movies.  

Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping the work of Steve Martin into the ol’ VCR. 

Steve Martin was a staple in my household. From Father of the Bride to Three Amigos, I grew up with his comedy and his movies. 

Now, before we go any further, I’m going to give a disclaimer. I am FULLY aware that some of his jokes/work didn’t age well and is racist/sexist. I don’t condone it at all. 

I digress. 

Steve Martin has continued to be a big part of my life through works like Only Murders in the Building, the Cheaper by the Dozen remakes, and his guest spot in Oh, Hello Broadway, the Too Much Tuna special.

Video source: Entertainment Headquarters

I don’t know what it is about Steve, but I really enjoy all of his work. 

Much like Robert Rodriguez, it would be impossible for me to sit here and choose my favorite Steve Martin movies. 

Father of the Bride and Father of the Bride 2 hold warm and fuzzy childhood memories for me. 

Video source: Megatron

I watched The Jerk, The Man with Two Brains, and Three Amigos! alongside the likes of Young Frankenstein and Monty Python and the Holy Grail in my adolescence. 

His episode of 30 Rock is one of my all-time faves. 

I even have his and Bernadette Peters’ duet of “Tonight You Belong To Me” from The Jerk on a couple of playlists. 

Video: Sing A Song

Call it nostalgia or being a creature of habit, but Steve Martin is just a comfort celebrity for me. 

Unless he gets canceled. 

Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping some transportation horror into the ol’ VCR. 

Friends, I promise that I’m not purposely trying to frighten you before your potential holiday travels. But, the holidays make me think of traveling, which makes me think of destination horror, transportation horror, etc… It’s one of the rare occasions where I can explain my thought patterns. I digress. 

Transportation horror is a fascinating little subgenre where the events of the movie mostly, if not solely, take place on some sort of train, plane, subway, or other means of transportation… hence the name. 

When you wake up in the middle of the night after eating Taco Bell for dinner

I’m really intrigued by this particular subgenre because I think it’s super impressive when a movie takes place within a contained setting. It’s hard to pull off, so when it’s done and done WELL, I give the cast and crew nothing but mad respect. 

Now, listen. Are all of these movies cinematic masterpieces? No. Are they all entertaining as hell? Yes, yes they are. 

Without further ado, here are a few of my favorite transportation horror movies: 

• The Midnight Meat Train 
• Terror Train 
• Train to Busan 
• Snakes on a Plane 
• Final Destination*
• Red Eye 

* I know it may be controversial, but the plane crash is the catalyst for everything, so I think it counts. 

This is the scene of a killer, Bella. 

Honorable mentions 

Scream VI: I know that the majority of this movie doesn’t take place on any means of transportation, but the subway scene is so well done that I had to include it. 

Twilight Zone: The Movie: Similar to Scream VI, only one segment of this flick qualifies for the list. It’s a remake of the “Nightmare at 20,000 Feet” episode though, so I’m legally obligated to include it in this piece. 

Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping a new series into the ol’ VCR. 

Friends, I’ve been wanting to launch this series for over a year, but it never came to fruition… until now. 

Presenting: Lights, Camera, Albums 

Similar to the Taylor Swift Eras piece I did a few weeks ago, I’m going to choose an album and recommend a movie to accompany each song. I already have three other albums selected, and I can’t wait to share them with you all. 

I’m not going to go into as much detail as I did with the Taylor Swift piece, but I’ll give you a brief look into the method behind my madness, and we’ll talk about it a little more over on YouTube. 

Additionally, you should know that my brain sometimes works in mysterious ways. Just roll with it. 

For the first piece in Lights, Camera, Albums, I chose to tackle folklore for a couple of reasons. First and foremost, I’ve written about Taylor a couple of times now, and I’ve gotten into a really good flow with connecting her music to pop culture. Secondly, folklore lends itself really well to these comparisons because there’s so much storytelling within the lyrics. Thirdly, I just really love this album. 

Without further ado, let’s dive into the inaugural piece in my Lights, Camera, Albums series. 

“the 1” as Past Lives 

Past Lives is all about the connection we have with another person, even if we don’t end up marrying that person within this lifetime. Taylor’s recounts of a past love align perfectly with the feelings of both admiration and sadness that Greta Lee’s character feels throughout the film. 

“cardigan” as Definitely, Maybe 

Surprisingly, this pairing took me the longest. April (Isla Fisher) and Will (Ryan Renyolds) first meet when they’re in their 20s. April is the stereotypical quirky girl, and Will is the slightly uptight intern. Their relationship is strained for years, but they ultimately come back together in the end. I like to think “cardigan” is a representation of the story Will tells his daughter and how he reminisces about April. 

“the last great american dynasty” as Fried Green Tomatoes 

I know these don’t mirror each other line for line, but I think there are a lot of similarities within the two. Ruth (Mary-Louise Parker) and Idgie’s (Mary Stuart Masterson) relationship really shakes up their small town, which becomes a ghost town after the events of the film. Their story also inspires Evelyn (Kathy Bates) to finally stand up for herself, which is similar to Taylor Swift purchasing Rebecca’s house and continuing the tradition. 

“exile (feat. Bon Iver)” as Marriage Story

I think this is one of the more obvious connections. When I was listening to folklore for this piece, I immediately saw it from the perspectives of Charlie (Adam Driver) and Nicole (Scarlett Johansson). 

How I feel hanging out with anyone under the age of 26 

“my tears ricochet” as Blue Valentine 

This was another immediate connection for me. Blue Valentine still destroys me to this very day, and I can’t watch it very often. I think this song is unique to this list, however, because I think it could technically be sung from either Cindy (Michelle Williams) or Dean’s (Ryan Gosling) perspective. 

“mirrorball” as Boogie Nights 

I know this one is a bit of a wildcard, but hear me out. The lyrics of “mirrorball” remind me of the excessive nature of the late 70s, and there are lyrics that make me think of both Rollergirl (Heather Graham) and Amber Waves (Julianne Moore). 

“seven” as Bridge to Terabithia 

I know that the kids in Bridge to Terabithia are a little older than the kids in the song, but I think it really encapsulates the feeling and themes of this movie. 

“august” as Dirty Dancing 

This was another easy pairing for me. Baby (Jennifer Grey) and Johnny’s (Patrick Swayze) romance probably wouldn’t exist outside of Kellerman’s, but, for one summer, they have a whirlwind relationship that they’ll both probably remember for the rest of their lives. 

1989 (Taylor’s Version) 

“this is me trying” as The Spectacular Now 

I like to think this is the conversation Sutter (Miles Teller) had at the bar after leaving Aimee (Shailene Woodley) at the bus stop. 

“illicit affairs” as Call Me By Your Name 

Elio (Timothée Chalamet) and Oliver’s (Armie Hammer, unfortunately) relationship is kept discrete, and, ultimately, Elio is left heartbroken because he’s able to accept himself in a way Oliver can’t/won’t. I feel like “illicit affairs” would fit nicely into the soundtrack, especially towards the end of the film. 

“invisible string” as Serendipity 

This is another given. Serendipity is all about fate and trusting the universe. Jonathan (John Cusack) and Sara (Kate Beckinsale) find their way back together through a book and a glove, and it personifies the idea of the “invisible string” Taylor Swift sings about. 

“mad woman” as The Craft 

I 100% think this song was written after Taylor Swift watched The Craft. “mad woman,” at least in my humble little opinion, is sung from Nancy’s (Fairuza Balk) perspective, and is initially aimed toward Chris (Skeet Ulrich), but then the focus shifts to Sarah (Robin Tunney). 

I really want them to open for boygenius.

“epiphany” as Saving Private Ryan 

I like to think of “epiphany” as a retelling of the stories that Private James Ryan (Matt Damon) told his children and grandchildren, with the “some things [he] just can’t speak about” being some of the horrific events from the film. 

“betty” as The DUFF 

Before we go into the explanation, I want to say that The DUFF is supremely underrated, and you should watch it immediately. I see “betty” from Wesley’s perspective (Robbie Amell), and refers to seeing Bianca (Mae Whitman) before her date with Toby (Nick Eversman). Wesley winds up making out with his ex-girlfriend, which Bianca sees, and this song is the result of him finally making a move. 

“peace” as Spring 

I don’t know how well known Spring is, so I think this might be a deep cut. Spring tells the story of Evan (Lou Taylor Pucci) and Louise (Nadia Hilker). Looking for a way to clear his head after a personal tragedy, Evan travels to Italy, where he meets Louise. 

After a one night stand, Louise’s, shall we say, complex background is revealed, and she finds herself having to make a difficult decision. I see this song from Louise’s perspective as she tries to explain everything to Evan. 

“hoax” as A Star is Born 

A Star is Born has been remade so many times, but the story always remains the same. The couple has a toxic relationship, and, unfortunately, the male lead always winds up dead. 

I think the correlation here works on two levels: from the perspective of the female lead in the relationship, and the perspective of the female lead after their partner has died. “hoax,” to me at least, tells the story of a toxic relationship that the singer just can’t give up, which is the nexus of A Star is Born. 

Austin & Ally (2011)

“the lakes” as Offseason

I know this is another strange pull, but again, I can’t help how my brain works. Maria (Jocelin Donahue) visits a remote island where she’s quickly pulled into a Lovecraftian nightmare. Based on this synopsis, you might be asking yourself how on Earth this connects to “the lakes.” 

1. It’s set in a coastal town. 
2. Maria is part of a prophecy. 
3. SPOILER: The townspeople can’t leave and encourage visitors to leave to avoid getting trapped like they have. 

I’m interpreting the lyrics of “the lakes” to be sorrowful instead of a lament about fame, and I promise you if you watch Offseason and squint, you can see what my brain did.

Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping music biopics into the ol’ VCR. 

Now, friends, I’m not the authority on music biopics. 

I tend to watch more content about music like Almost Famous and Daisy Jones & the Six than I do content about musicians in particular.

While I definitely need to expand my music biopic horizons, a question was asked in a Disgraceland After Party episode about favorite music biopics, and it got my gears turning. 

I know that this list is measly, but I wanted to write about this topic, damn it. 

In no particular order (and excluding some big ones because I haven’t seen them and told y’all I don’t write about things I haven’t seen), here are my favorite music biopics: 

• Walk the Line 
• Purple Rain 
• Elvis & Me 
• Rocketman 
• 8 Mile 
• Selena 
• Coal Miner’s Daughter 

However, I want to give an honorable mention to tick, tick…BOOM! I know Jonathan Larson was a playwright, but I think the music he wrote was so innovative and so, for lack of a better word, unique that it’s worth the mention. Plus, Andrew Garfield is brilliant in it. 

I know this list may be a bit measly, but I’m working on it. 

I hope this list didn’t strike a chord for all of you 🥴

Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping some Thanksgiving horror movies into the ol’ VCR. 

Now, friends, there aren’t very many Thanksgiving-themed horror movies, but I do think there are a handful that should be recognized. Additionally, with the upcoming release of Eli Roth’s Thanksgiving, based on his infamous trailer from Grindhouse, I think we need to give some love to the few Thanksgiving horror movies we’ve been blessed with over the years. 

The first dish on the table should be an obvious one: Blood Rage. John Grissmer’s 1987 cult classic tells the tale of Terry and Todd, twin boys…one with a penchant for murder. A decade after his wrongfully committed brother breaks out of his confinement, Terry goes on a murderous rampage on Thanksgiving. Blood Rage may be an over-the-top pleasure, but it’s not cranberry sauce. 

Next up we have ThanksKilling and ThanksKilling 3. And yes, you read that correctly; there is no ThanksKilling 2 — it’s a whole bit. I discovered ThanksKilling by complete accident in high school, so, naturally, I showed it to every single person I knew.*

*Note: The trailer is age restricted, so y’all are on your own here. 

It’s one of the most ridiculous movies I’ve ever seen, and I still have to fight the urge to quote it to this very day. You can imagine my surprise when I found there was actually another ThanksKilling. While the first is my favorite, ThanksKilling 3 is still a fun time. And where else can you find a turkey wearing a man’s face, a la Hannibal Lecter? Fair warning, this movie is very Troma-esque, so viewers beware. 

Yes, this is a real scene from ThanksKilling that I have, in no way, altered. 

Move over the mashed potatoes to make room for Pilgrim. Born from Blumhouse’s Into the Dark anthology series, Pilgrim is a new edition into the Thanksgiving horror subgenre. Long story short, a family looking for an “authentic” Puritanical Thanksgiving gets more than they bargained for after hiring reenactors. This little gem is often overlooked, but it’s worth the watch. 

Lastly, I hope you saved room for one last side. I know Black Friday takes place the day after Thanksgiving, but it’s close enough that I thought I’d count it. Also, it has both Devon Sawa and Bruce Campbell in it, so there’s no way I wasn’t going to include it. I digress. 

Black Friday tells the story of a ragtag group of retail workers who must band together after an infestation turns already unpleasant customers into zombie-like creatures. Think Night of the Consumers meets Shaun of the Dead with a sprinkling of Night of the Creeps. 

Thanksgiving is a time for stuffing your face and remembering how terrible our ancestors were. But, it’s also a time to consume the few horror releases we’ve been given over the years.

Eat up, movie mavens.

Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping The Brady Bunch into the ol’ VCR. 

I’m not sure if it was because the 60s and 70s were such a pivotal influence on the 90s or what, but we sure did love The Brady Bunch for a hot minute. 

From The Brady Bunch Movie and A Very Brady Sequel to the “Sunshine Days” episode of The X-Files, we were obsessed. I mean, who could forget A Very Brady Christmas, the 1988 classic where Mike Brady was stuck in a collapsed building while all of his children had major life crises? 

Who among us didn’t steal the book Bradymania from our sister as a child?

Hell, even our beloved Gilmore Girls references The Brady Bunch Hour in the episode where Rory receives her Harvard application. 

Why were/are the Bradys so beloved?

I think, first and foremost, they’re familiar. The Brady Bunch has been parodied and referenced so much within pop culture that I’d argue it’s one of the most well-known shows of all time. 

Secondly, I think it’s an easy form of escapism. The Brady Bunch was the “perfect” blended family. Even when Marcia’s nose was flattened like a pancake, we just chalked it up to the antics of the Brady boys. 

I love that Nick at Nite basically revolutionized AI for a Brady Bunch bumper. 

There was always a resolution, and the stakes were so incredibly low that there was no stress. The storylines were simplistic (not in a bad way), and the clothes were downright groovy. 

I also think that’s why it was so easy to make fun of. The perfection and naivety of The Brady Bunch is so unbelievable that it spawned two parody movies that some of us (me) still quote to this day. 

The Brady Bunch is a pop culture behemoth, and I don’t think it will ever go away. Sure, the references have slowed over the years, but most of us are still familiar with Jan’s unhinged jealousy and Marcia’s narcissistic tendencies. We’re still left wondering where both Tiger and Cousin Oliver disappeared to. We’ll never understand how Carol Brady’s hair stayed in place. Essentially, The Brady Bunch is a major social experiment as to what withstands the sands of time. 

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m joining my boyfriend, George Glass, for dinner. 

Funko read Jan for FILTH. 

Image source: Amazon

Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping the work of Robert Rodriguez into the ol’ VCR. 

Now, friends, I know that when I’ve done past spotlights, I’ve listed some of my favorite movies within a director’s oeuvre, but I can’t do it with Robert Rodriguez. 

Whenever I tried to pick out my favorites, it simply became a list of his work. 

Since the only person I have to answer to is Elliott (and I think she’s more than okay with it), we’re going to shake the spotlight format up a little bit, making this more of a love letter to a director I respect and admire. 

I’m secretly terrified that this is how I sound every time I write about someone I admire. 

Robert Rodriguez is one of my favorite directors of all time. From Planet Terror to The Faculty to even Spy Kids, I’ve always been a big fan. 

I love how he’s worked within multiple genres, but there’s still no denying you’re watching a Robert Rodriguez film. His ability to add a gritty and Grindhouse-y feel to a film while still keeping each storyline unique is just *chef’s kiss*. 

Additionally, his more surprising credits, i.e., Billie Eillish’s Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles special and the music video for Lady GaGa’s “Rain on Me” still have his distinct feel to them. 

If only “Unwritten” had been released a few years earlier

He’s one of those directors that I get excited to see new work from, and I’ve seen his horror movies, specifically, countless times. 

I know that Robert Rodriguez writes and makes movies, and I just write about movies and pop culture, but he definitely inspires me, and I appreciate his works more than I can adequately express. 

Talk about making those boys go loco, amirite?