Hate Watching Babylon A.D.: Snowmobiles, Submarines, and Supernatural Babies
Send us a textWelcome back to another episode of Hate Watching with Dan and Tony! This week, we're diving into the 2008 sci-fi flick "Babylon A.D." starring Vin Diesel. A movie so confusing, it made us question if it was even finished!Join us as we try to make sense of a plot that is "very influenced by Children of Men" but fails to live up to it, a hero who collects $20 cashews, and a finale that leaves you with more questions than answers. We’ll discuss everything from a "virgin birth" to mind-reading "pill babies", and the absurdity of a car chase with no stakes.This episode is a masterclass in breaking down a movie's baffling decisions and a celebration of what makes a good film truly great.Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more movie chaos!Join the Conversation:What's the most confusing movie you've ever watched?Have you seen Babylon A.D.? What did you think?Leave your best movie recommendations for us in the comments!Written lovingly with AIBe our friend!Dan: @shakybaconTony: @tonydczechAnd follow the podcast on IG: @hatewatchingDAT
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Hate Watching Alien vs. Predator (AVP): The Almost-Kiss That Shocked the World!
Send us a textWelcome, fellow cinephiles and movie-haters! In this episode of Hate Watching with Dan and Tony, we’re taking on a true heavyweight of bad cinema: the 2004 movie "Alien vs. Predator"! Dan and Tony put this sci-fi showdown under the microscope, tackling some of the most ridiculous movie moments you've ever seen. We’re talking about an entire mission launched because of a “heat globe,” an alien's blood being an "endless acid," and a group of "schmucks" who make all the wrong decisions. You’ll laugh, you’ll cringe, and you might even wonder if a chemical engineer's degree can help you survive an alien attack. Is AVP truly one of the worst movies ever made? Tune in and decide for yourself! Connect with the community!What's your favorite bad movie?Did you hate-watch AVP?Leave a comment below with your thoughts and movie suggestions!Subscribe and hit the notification bell for more episodes!Written lovingly with AIBe our friend!Dan: @shakybaconTony: @tonydczechAnd follow the podcast on IG: @hatewatchingDAT
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Hate Watching War of the Worlds (2025): What's In Your Amazon Cart?
Send us a textEnter the bizarre world of "War of the Worlds 2025," where product placement and alien invasion collide in what might be the most gloriously terrible sci-fi film of recent years. Join us as we unpack this Amazon Prime spectacle that had us laughing harder than any intentional comedy could.At the center of this disaster is Ice Cube as Will Radford, a government surveillance analyst who can hack into anything on Earth—except, apparently, the door keeping him trapped in his office during an alien invasion. While meteors rain down and tripods emerge from the ground, Will's primary concern remains spying on his pregnant daughter and gamer son, much to our bewilderment and amusement.The film reaches peak absurdity when Will needs to upload a virus to defeat the data-eating aliens (yes, they eat data), but can only receive the necessary thumb drive through an Amazon Prime Air delivery—which requires placing an actual Amazon order first "because protocol." When a homeless man is convinced to help the mission in exchange for an Amazon gift card, we knew we'd reached cinematic rock bottom.From Ice Cube's emotionless "oh" upon seeing his daughter's blood-soaked empty Tesla to the son's revelation as the mysterious hacker "The Disruptor," every scene delivers fresh waves of unintentional comedy. The climactic solution involving a "cannibal code" that makes the aliens consume themselves perfectly caps this monument to illogical storytelling.Whether you're a connoisseur of terrible cinema or simply need a good laugh, "War of the Worlds 2025" belongs in the hallowed halls of so-bad-it's-good classics. Have you experienced a movie so delightfully terrible it became entertainment gold? Share your thoughts in the comments!Written lovingly by AIBe our friend!Dan: @shakybaconTony: @tonydczechAnd follow the podcast on IG: @hatewatchingDAT
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Hate Watching Zoolander 2: Now Who's Taking Crazy Pills?
Send us a textIs a creator's vision more important than fan expectations? When Dan selected Zoolander 2 to counter Tony's Happy Gilmore 2 pick, neither expected to ignite a fundamental debate about the nature of filmmaking itself.What begins as a typical movie discussion quickly transforms into a passionate philosophical standoff. Dan champions Zoolander 2 as a delightfully absurd comedy filled with machine-gun joke delivery, praising everything from Kyle Mooney's hipster character to Kiefer Sutherland's pregnancy reveal. He argues that filmmakers should follow their creative instincts rather than simply recreating what worked before.Tony, however, sees the film as a betrayal. Where the original Zoolander offered grounded fashion industry satire, the sequel's supernatural elements, fashion police, and action-movie aesthetics abandon everything that made the first film special. "This could be about any group of people that want to live forever. It has nothing to do with fashion," he argues, making the case that legacy sequels have an obligation to honor what fans loved.The conversation spirals into fascinating territory as the hosts examine specific scenes through completely different lenses. Whether discussing Benedict Cumberbatch's controversial All character, the bizarre masks sequence, or the lava pit finale, their disagreements reveal deeper questions about artistic growth versus audience satisfaction. Dan summarizes the contrast perfectly: "Happy Gilmore 2 is a perfect sequel but not a great movie, while Zoolander 2 is a horrible sequel but a fine movie by itself."Perhaps most compelling is their exploration of how creative failure shapes artistic paths. Ben Stiller's admission that Zoolander 2's poor reception propelled him toward creating acclaimed work like "Severance" raises questions about whether commercial disappointment sometimes serves a greater purpose.Whether you've seen the polarizing sequel or not, this episode delivers laugh-out-loud moments alongside thoughtful examination of what we truly want from the films we love. By the end, you'll be questioning your own stance on the eternal debate: should creators prioritize their artistic vision or give audiences exactly what they expect?Be our friend!Dan: @shakybaconTony: @tonydczechAnd follow the podcast on IG: @hatewatchingDAT
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Hate Watching Happy Gilmore 2: On Par or Fore-get About It?
Send us a textIn this passionate, no-holds-barred episode, Tony and Dan find themselves on opposite sides of the Happy Gilmore 2 debate, creating one of their most spirited discussions yet. Tony defends the Netflix sequel as a masterful love letter to the original, awarding it an impressive 8.5/10, while Dan dismisses it as a lazy rehash that fails to stand on its own merits.The hosts dissect the film's controversial use of flashbacks to the 1996 original, with Tony celebrating the painstaking attention to detail and Dan questioning why a movie needs to remind viewers of jokes from three decades ago. Their conversation evolves into a fascinating exploration of nostalgia, fan service, and what makes a successful sequel work.Where they do find common ground is in praising the professional golfers who appear throughout the film. John Daly's deadpan delivery (especially his "contutor" line that became Dan's lone laugh-out-loud moment), Scotty Scheffler's surprising comedic timing, and cameos from celebrities like Eminem and Bad Bunny emerge as bright spots even Dan can't deny.The discussion takes particularly interesting turns when examining the cemetery scene between Happy and Shooter McGavin, the controversial "shifty" sequence that raises questions about the film's politics, and whether Adam Sandler has betrayed the working-class roots that made the original character so relatable.By the end, Tony and Dan's disagreement transforms into a thought-provoking meditation on what we want from our entertainment: comfortable nostalgia that reminds us of what we loved, or fresh experiences that challenge us to feel something new. Whether you loved or hated Happy Gilmore 2, this episode offers a passionate analysis from both perspectives that will make you reconsider your own stance.Be our friend!Dan: @shakybaconTony: @tonydczechAnd follow the podcast on IG: @hatewatchingDAT
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