On this week’s listener requested episode, Troy and Brad tackle the 2016, Shane Black film - The Nice Guys. The guys kick off the show discussing Shane Black, and all the Shane Blackisms found in his movies. Then they take a journey down the film noir rabbit hole, where they breakdown what truly makes a film “noir”.  Finally, they decide if The Nice Guys deserves to be labeled a bomb. 

The Nice Guys is directed by; Shane Black and stars, Russell Crowe, Ryan Gosling, Angourie Rice, Matt Bomer, Margaret Qualley, Keith David, and Kim Basinger.

Big thanks to Alex for the recommendation.

Episode 12 - Zodiac

Not A Bomb Podcast explores the cinematic failures of the box office as well as movies that critics, universally, didn‘t love. Each week, Brad and Troy discuss the history of a disastrous movie release and debate whether the film deserves a second chance. From misunderstood classics like Heaven’s Gate to cheesy flicks like Samurai Cop, you’ll find a wide variety of films that get a little extra attention and a possible second chance at success.