482: David vs. Goliath: Battle of Faith

482: David vs. Goliath: Battle of Faith

Author: Puzzle in a Thunderstorm, LLC November 12, 2024 Duration: 1:34:51
This week, Marsh and Cecil join us for an atheist review of David vs Goliath: Battle of Faith, the movie that asks "what if the story of David and Goliath was repackaged as an action movie that was repackaged as an ad for a monster truck rally?"

Ever find yourself scrolling through a streaming service, pausing on a movie so bafflingly bad it becomes magnetic? That’s the exact territory explored by God Awful Movies. Created by the team at Puzzle in a Thunderstorm, LLC, this podcast is a weekly expedition into the deepest, darkest corners of cinematic failure, where the plots are nonsensical, the acting is bewildering, and the special effects are anything but special. Each episode is a comedic autopsy of a truly terrible film, often pulled from the realms of low-budget horror, misguided faith-based projects, or straight-to-video curiosities that defy all logical filmmaking norms. The hosts don’t just mock the movies; they revel in their unique awfulness, dissecting the bizarre choices and unexpected moments that make these films unforgettable for all the wrong reasons. Tuning in feels like hanging out with friends who have just subjected themselves to a cinematic car crash so you don’t have to, complete with running jokes, sharp commentary, and a genuine appreciation for the sheer effort it takes to make something this gloriously bad. It’s a perfect blend of TV and film criticism filtered through a lens of relentless comedy and leisure-time snark, making it an essential listen for anyone who believes that sometimes, the best entertainment comes from art that completely misses the mark. You’ll come away from this podcast with a new list of movies to avoid and a lot of laughs from the journey.
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543: Hell and Mr. Fudge [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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542: No Safe Spaces [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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541: Solarbabies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:07:14
This week, we dive into the better-forgotten 1986 post-apocalyptic roller skating spectacular, Solarbabies. Cara Santa Maria joins us to send Secular Movie Month out with a bang.
540: Fateful Findings [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:13:25
This week, Katie and Allen from Werewolf Ambulance join us for a return to the masterful ramblings of Neil Breen.
539: Face/Off [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:45:09
This week, our secular-tacular continues with a movie that is neither God nor Awful. The 1997 John Woo masterpiece explores the terrors of having to be Nicolas Cage and/or John Travolta. And almost every inanimate object…
538: Diana: The Musical [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:41:14
This week, we kick off Secular Movie Month with cohost of The Know Rogan Experience Michael Marshall joining us for the atrocity that is Diana: The Musical.
537: So This Is Christmas [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:13:56
This week, the Christmas-tacular somehow continues when Cara Santa Maria joins us for an atheist review of So This Is Christmas, the story of Eric Roberts wandering in and out of the set of an after school special that p…
536: Hanukkah on Rye [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:33:55
This week, we review a Hallmark Hanukkah special, Hanukkah on Rye. It's the story of Hallmark wanting to make more money.
535: A Law for Christmas [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:59:29
This week, Marsh joins us for an atheist review of A Law for Christmas; the story of a whole production's worth of people never bothering to look up what the Secretary of Agriculture is.
534: And God Made Man [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:46:08
This week, Cecil and Marsh from the Know Rogan Experience join us for an atheist review of And God Made Man. It's the story of the dumbest legal argument you'll ever hear in your life and three secular podcasters trying…