Truly Rotten Potatoes
Australia's toughest podcast, featuring Morgan, Hayden, Declan and Mitch, Canberra's self-proclaimed foremost film experts. Each episode they watch, recap and review a film from Wikipedia's list of movies with a 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, often with special guests. They also interview filmmakers.
Episodes
Filmmaker Interview Series: Sebastian Chan | Endling
Sebastian Chan is an award-winning filmmaker from Canberra, Australia who just completed production on his debut feature film as a writer/director: ENDLING. With a wide number of shorts under his belt, Seb has a long list of producing credits on short films that have played at major festivals, been hosted on SBS OnDemand, and shortlisted for Tropfest.He has also produced the feature film SNATCHERS
Filmmaker Interview Series: James Branson | Bunny
James Branson is a Sydney-based filmmaker and the writer, director, executive producer, co-editor, and co-writer of the original score to feature film Bunny - a post-apocalyptic quasi horror about a young woman roaming climate-ravaged Australia in search of sustenance.In this conversation we delve into:James background as a musician, marketer and editor of grungy zine and YouTube channel.Making a
Filmmaker Interview Series: James Hunter | The Latcher
James Hunter is an award-winning Melbourne-based filmmaker, originally from Canberra, who just completed his debut feature film The Latcher - a psychological horror starring Lucy Lovegrove under his production company Full Cycle Films.In this conversation, we delve into:James' life as a filmmakerMaking shorts as a child and having one play at a film festival when he was 12Dropping out of schoo
Filmmaker Interview Series: Ché Baker | States of Mind
Ché Baker is a Canberra-based filmmaker who writes, produces, directs, edits, acts, does visual effects, martial arts, and authored the novel Rule of Knowledge under his penname Scott Baker.Under his production company Full Point Films he has directed two feature films: Blue World Order (co-directed with Dallas Bland, starring Billy Zane) and the recently completed States of Mind, set for release
Filmmaker Interview Series: Ujjwal Rai
Ujjwal Rai is a fast-rising Nepalese filmmaker based in Canberra, who has quickly made his mark on the local scene with his prolific award-winning productions through his company Sirujal Ever Films.He has directed music videos with 12 million views, won awards at Lights Canberra Action, Canberra Short Film Festival and Tropefest, and is in early development on his debut feature film Maha Maya, whi
Filmmaker Interview Series: Craig Alexander | Snatchers
In this new chapter of the Truly Rotten Potatoes saga, Declan begins an interview series with filmmakers and creatives.Craig Alexander is an actor who just wrote, starred in, edited, and co-directed (with his wife Shelly Higgs) his debut feature film: Snatchers, an independent film produced in Canberra that premiered internationally at Raindance.Ahead of it's Australian cinema release, Declan and
50. Freelance
This is a controversial one because this episode's subject FREELANCE (2023) is not currently on our bible: the official 0% list. It was, briefly, but a couple late reviews came in which pumped it to 7%. We cover those in the episode. This potato stars wrestler John Cena and Alison Brie (best known as Annie on Community) and was directed by frenchman Pierre Morel, best known as the director of the
49. John Henry
In this episode of Australia's toughest podcast, we discuss the death of Matthew Perry from Friends, read a bit of Calvin and Hobbs and most importantly... Terry Crews, former footballer and current actor, stars as the titular character in 2020's John Henry. John Henry is a strong man who lives in South Central Los Angeles and no longer is in gangs with his cousin Hell, played by Ludcaris. The sto
48. Hard Kill w/ Kyneisha Murray
Morgan and Declan invite filmmaker and musician Kyneisha Murray into the studio talk about 2020's Hard Kill a film from our 0% Bible - in fact, the LAST ONE chronologically! (as of this taping)This potato stars Bruce Willis (in his second appearance on the pod! Check out our episode on Precious Cargo to see his other appearance) & Jesse Metcalfe (from Passions! and Desperate Housewives! and Jo
47. The Last Days of American Crime
Morgan, Declan and Mitch re-unite to talk 2020's American Netflix crime movie The Last Days of American Crime. The film was directed by Olivier Megaton who also directed action films like Transporter 3 and Taken 2 + Taken 3. It stars Edgar Ramirez as BRICKE and Michael Pitt as Jared Leto's Joker. Only a few movies left on the official bible of 0%ers!!!Follow Truly Rotten Potatoes on:Facebook In
46. The Queen's Corgi
The gang (sans Hayden who is off ill with covid) watch and discuss the Belgian kids animated movie The Queen's Corgi.They also discuss Brock and the Rock gym in Pokemon, and the late Robert Blake, and the woman (his wife) he allegedly had killed. Only a few movies left on the official bible of 0%ers and we are free from this hell!!! Follow Truly Rotten Potatoes on:Facebook Instagram YoutubeO
45. Stratton
In this episode, we covered 2017's Stratton, starring Dominic Cooper, Gemma Chan and Tom Felton (AKA Draco Malfoy from the Harry Potter movies) Directed by Englishman Simon West (Tomb Raider [2001] and Con Air) Logline: A British Special Boat Service commando tracks down an international terrorist cell. Unfortunately, although it features a group called SBS and a character called Stratton, it is N
44.5 No Movie, Yes Nonsense
The four guys reunite for a quick episode where they discuss video games, James Cameron's Avatar and ask some tough questions.Follow Truly Rotten Potatoes on:Facebook Instagram YoutubeOr send us an email: trulyrottentomatoes@gmail.comOriginally published 30 September 2022.
44. London Fields
The boys (sans Hayden) are BACK! Interested in the relationship of Amber Heard, Johnny Depp and a bit of Cara Delevigne as a messy drug addict? Based on the hit book, London Fields (2018) is the movie for you. It's one of those ones where the director and producers all sued each other and the director hates the cut they went with.It took 3 years before it was released and still got a 0%. And now w
43. Precious Cargo
Bruce Willis stars (for 13 minutes) in Precious Cargo, an action thriller directed by Max Adams and also starring Mark-Paul Gosselaar. As IMDB says, the plot is simply: A crime boss tries to make off with loot that belongs to another thief. Mitch, Hayden and Declan analyse the film with special guest: Australian Bruce Willis. Originally published 2 July 2022.
42. Left Behind
Declan, Mitch and Hayden discuss Nic Cage as a pilot in Left Behind (2014), a cute Christian movie about the Rapture.Follow Truly Rotten Potatoes on:Facebook Instagram YoutubeOr send us an email: trulyrottentomatoes@gmail.comOriginally published 13 June 2022.
41. Max Steel
In this superhero origin story and adaptation of Mattel's 15 year running cartoon, the world was treated to a live action Max Steel (2016). With Hayden on suspension, Morgan, Mitch and Declan tackle everything about Andy Garcia's villainous Pacino-esque performance, and Ben Winchell's leading everyboy role. Directed by Stewart Hendler, this potato feels a bit like Transformers but stru
40. The Disappointments Room
Back on the scriptures, the four boys are reunited to talk through the DJ Caruso movie The Disappointments Room (2016). Starring Kate Beckinsale and Mel Raido, this supernatural thriller/horror tomato treads the ground of paranoid and traumatised women not taking her meds and thinking she's seeing creepy ghosts. And she is! Weirdly, this movie is also co-written by actor Wentworth Miller, best
39. The Matrix Resurrections
The boys take some time to deviate from their Bible of 0% films and take a look at 2021's late release: The Matrix Resurrections, directed by Lana Wachoswki co-writer and co-director from the original trilogy, and starring Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss. Resurrections is the fourth feature film in the Matrix franchise and serves as an amalgamation of reboot, remake and sequel. It got a 63%
38. Cabin Fever w/ Concetta Caristo
Comedian and TV personality Concetta Caristo joins the gang talk about the 2016 remake of Eli Roth's independent horror hit Cabin Fever. Released 14 years after the 2002 original, it found itself on the 0% list. At its core, its a gory violent horror film about 5 friends going to a cabin in the woods and succumbing to a flesh-eating virus. They virtually used Roth's original script and our
37. Stolen w/ Reuben Styles from Peking Duk
Joining the gang on this episode, from a Brisbane balcony surrounded by birds during hotel quarantine, is Reuben Styles from platinum selling Peking Duk and his latest outfit Y.O.G.A (You're Only Great Always). In this episode, we covered 2009's Stolen, starring Mad Men's Jon Hamm with a goofy haircut, Josh Lucas and Dawson's Creek's James Van Der Beek with appearances from Rho
36. A Thousand Words w/ Putri McMurray
In completion of her redemption arc, Putri McMurray joins us to talk through the latest 0% from our trusty bible: A Thousand Words (2012) starring Eddie Murphy, written by Steve Koren ('Click' and 'Jack & Jill')and directed by Brian Robbins (who also made Eddie Murphy movies Norbit and Meet Dave). This movie takes Eddie Murphy's skill in saying funny things and asks the question, what if every
35. The Nutcracker + Space Jam 2: A New Legacy
In a special double-movie episode, the OG crew reunite to talk through 2010's 0% CGI, rat-Nazi extravaganza 'The Nutcracker: The Untold Story (in 3D)' as well as the new Space Jam movie starring LeBron James. What do you need to know? The Nutcracker movie stars a young Elle Fanning and also Nathan Lane as Albert Einstein, and it's based on a Russian ballet. It's kind of like Al
34. Transylmania w/ comedian Bec Charlwood
On this episode of Australia's toughest podcast, the gang tackle 2009's Transylmania (AKA College Vampires) a college-based teen sex comedy, with a buttload of vampire stuff. Directed by David and Scott Hillebrand and starring a lot of 30 year olds playing college kids, this movie features an animated opening credits sequence and a song by The Darkness. Morgan was away on special COVID dut
33. Dark Tide w/ author Benjamin Stevenson
In this episode, the Potato Crew cover the Halle Berry 2012 shark movie Dark Tide. Directed by John Stockwell, the guy who also directed water-based movies like Into the Blue with Paul Walker (RIP) & Blue Crush. We're joined on Skype by special guest Benjamin Stevenson, one half of twin-brother comedy duo The Stevenson Experience (who recently performed opening night at the Melbourne Comed
32. Homecoming w/ comedian Frankie McNair
After Misha Barton left The O.C, she found herself in "horror" films like Homecoming (2009), directed by Morgan J. Freeman (not to be confused with Morgan Freeman the actor everyone knows). Follow our guest comedian Frankie McNair on Instagram.Follow Truly Rotten Potatoes on:Facebook Instagram YoutubeOr send us an email: trulyrottentomatoes@gmail.comOriginally published 30 July 202
31. Redline w/ rapper Seth Sentry
2007 brought the subprime mortgage crisis and the subsequent financial crash and global financial crisis. In a directly connected way, it also brought this Fast and the Furious knock-off: Redline. ARIA award winning rapper Seth Sentry joins us to talk everything Redline - the cars, the excess, Daniel Sadek the producer and who is credited as writing the story - and happened to be a subprime mortga
30. One Missed Call
In 2008, there was a US remake of a popular Takashi Miike Japanese horror film about people getting a phone call from themselves 3 days in the future that foreshadows their own sudden death. This is that film: One Missed Call (2008) It's kinda like Final Destination meets The Ring. A young Ariel Winter (pre-Modern Family) has a role. As well as Margaret Cho, Ed Burns and Megan Good.Follow Trul
29. Scar 3D
The gang was reunited to nearly watch the wrong movie and then eventually watch the right movie: Scar 3D (2007) This is a low-budget grungy horror film, in a similar vein to Saw. The only actors we recognised were Christopher Titus and Angela Bettis (from the 2002 Carrie TV movie) and Devon Graye (who played Teenage Dexter in Dexter) It was in old-school red and blue 3D. An early review said someo
28. The Love Guru
Mike Myers writes and stars in the 2008 movie that derailed his career as a force of character comedy. Hot off the heels of Austin Powers - but without his director Jay Roach who wanted to move more into political films - this would become the only director credit for Marco Schnabel who now works on NCIS. Also starring Jessica Alba, Justin Timberlake and Verne Troyer. P.S Mitch has been fired. Fol
27. Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2
In this episode, Canberra's smartest film reviewers tackle 2004's Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2 directed by Bob Clark and the sequel to 1999's Baby Genuises. Here's the plot: A group of smart-talking toddlers find themselves at the center of a media mogul's experiment to crack the code to baby talk. The toddlers must race against time for the sake of babies everywhere. This movi
26. National Lampoon's Gold Diggers
Gold Diggers is a 2003 movie that marks one of the many teen comedies put under the National Lampoon's brand. It stars Chris "The Sherminator" Owen and Will "Eric Matthews from Boy Meets World" Friedle with Renee "Fran Fine's mother in the Nanny" Taylor and is directed by Gary Preisler, who never directed another film. It ran in cinemas for one week. Follow Tr
25. Pinocchio w/ Putri McMurray (TERRIBLE AUDIO! NOT WORTH A LISTEN!)
We lost this episode then found it again in way worse quality. With guest Putri McMurray, we talked about 2002's live action Italian version of Pinocchio, directed by and starring Roberto Benigni. Sorry for how bad the audio is, feel free to skip this one. Originally published 24 January 2021.
24. Me and My Mates vs. the Zombie Apocalypse w/ Producer Dan Sanguineti (Live!)
The boys go off the official list to hold their first ever live show, at the 5th anniversary screening of indie oz-zom-com "Me and My Mates vs the Zombie Apocalypse" in Canberra. With special guest Dan Sanguineti, producer of the movie. This film stars Alex Williamson, Jim Jefferies, Greg Fleet, Adele Vuko and Andy Trieu and may or may not have been written/directed by Declan from the po
23. Merci Docteur Rey
The gang refuse to subject a guest to Merci Docteur Rey (2002), a comedic French film about a gay man trying to find the killer of his estranged father. This marks the first potato that the boys all watched together and then recorded the podcast immediately after. Written and directed by Andrew Litvack.Follow Truly Rotten Tomatoes on:Facebook Instagram YoutubeOr send us an email: trulyrotten
22. The Ridiculous 6 w/ Scott Owen from The Living End
Scott Owen from legendary rock band The Living End joins the gang via mobile phone to talk through Adam Sandler's first Netflix movie "The Ridiculous 6" (2015) - A comedy western about 6 half-brothers who find out their father is a notorious robber. The brothers are played by Rob Schneider, Terry Crews, Luke Wilson, Jorge Garcia and Taylor Lautner. The father is played by Nick Nolte.
21. The Fanatic w/ filmmaker Michael Shanks
As we veer off the 0% list to satiate our first return guest, filmmaker Michael Shanks (NOT the actor from Stargate) convinces us to watch a film with 16% positive reviews. Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst writes and directs this... thriller? The Fanatic (2019) stars John Travolta as an on-the-spectrum super-fan who breaks bad and stalks a B-list actor with bloody consequences. It's kinda like
20. 3 Strikes w/ Citizen Kay
Kay Ansah AKA Citizen Kay - Canberra rapper and producer - let us into his studio to talk about 2000's LA street comedy 3 Strikes. Written and directed by famed hip-hop producer DJ Pooh, who also co-wrote Friday and directed The Wash with Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, this potato tells the story of Rob who has 2 strikes on his criminal record - and 3 strikes now means 25 to life. Leaving prison, he&
19. Truly Rotten Potatoes
The potato boiz take a break from talking movies to talk about other things; lawsuits, name changes, actors, and (of course) movies.Originally published 22 September 2020.
18. Killing Me Softly w/ Michelle Brasier
Michelle Brasier (Aunty Donna, Mad as Hell) joins the gang to talk about 2002's erotic thriller Killing Me Softly starring Heather Graham (Austin Powers) and Joseph Fiennes (Shakespeare in Love). There's also an appearance from Ronan Vibert who looks exactly like a short-haired Alan Rickman. It's a very horny and somewhat problematic film, but if you like nudity and passionate sex, ice
17. Derailed
In this episode, the OG (old geezers) get back on the list to discuss the 2002 direct-to-DVD Jean-Claude Van Damme "bioweapons on a train" movie Derailed. And its mysterious end credits song. They also discuss how much money they'd need to be paid to break a finger, the discography of Aussie punk/rockabilly band The Living End and Australian TV commercials from the 2000s, with a part
16. The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee
The original hosts deviate from the list to talk about this new tomato that ISN'T a 0%, but needed to be discussed. It currently has a 13% critic rating on RT, so it's close enough. Paul Hogan stars as himself, a washed-up formerly successful comedic actor living in LA in his 80s, in this weird comedy that's streaming on Amazon. It also features a cavalcade of guest appearances: Chevy
15. Simon Sez w/ Lewi McKirdy
Following on from the success of Michael Jordan's SPACE JAM (1996), the world demanded MORE films starring legendary NBA players, specifically from that Chicago Bulls team that won 6 championships. So this is what we got. Dennis Rodman playing a spy in SIMON SEZ (1999), a spy-action-comedy. Alongside Dane Cook. In this episode, we are joined by former Triple J Presenter Lewi McKirdy, now based
14. Shadow Conspiracy w/ comedian Lauren Bonner
Comedian Lauren Bonner joins the pod to talk about 1997's SHADOW CONSPIRACY, an action thriller that goes to the highest level of the Government! Starring Charlie Sheen (HIV positive), Linda Hamilton (former wife of James Cameron) and Donald Sutherland (HIV negative, as far as we know), this movie cost $45 million to make and is set in Washington, D.C. It made virtually no money back. Follow L
13. Wagon's East w/ comedian Nina Oyama
Wagons East was released in 1994 and is best known for the fact that it killed legendary Canadian comedic actor John Candy. Seriously, the man best known for his roles in Uncle Buck, Cool Runnings, Home Alone and Planes, Trains & Automobiles died during production of this film. They had to finish the film without him. It also stars Richard Lewis and John C. McGinley (who makes his second offic
12. Bolero w/ filmmaker Michael Shanks
Starring a young Bo Derek, Bolero was written, directed and filmed by her husband John Derek and released in 1984. It's an erotic, romantic story about a young wealthy woman who finishes university and wants to travel the world and lose her virginity. Michael Shanks is our guest for this episode - a filmmaker who writes, directs, does visual effects and acts. Years after this episode was relea
11. A Low Down Dirty Shame w/ Tom Armstrong
Tom Armstrong from The Roundabout Crew and the Tom and Frenchy Podcast joins us this episode to discuss Keenan Ivory Wayans' auteur effort from 1994. Following his success on In Living Color, but before his smash hit Scary Movie, this tomato pivots from his famous outrageous parody style, instead opting for a serious action film in the vein of Lethal Weapon. It also stars Jada Pinkett Smith. O
10. Look Who's Talking Now w/ Nick Delatovic
Our main man John Travolta finds his way back onto the list, with 1993's "Look Who's Talking Now," the third in the Look trilogy, also starring fellow Scientologist Kirstie Alley. In the first films, it was babies who talked. Now, it's dogs! Basketballer Charles Barkley is also in this movie. Danny DeVito and Diane Keaton play the voices of some dogs. It's a... romantic c
9. Folks!
Tom Selleck stars in this 1992 "comedy" film about a guy whose Dad is suffering from dementia. Thanks to COVID-19 isolation, we recorded this remotely. The real question is, can we get Malcolm Turnbull on the podcast?Originally published 11 May 2020.Email us at trulyrottentomatoes@gmail.com if you want to get in touch. Or follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trulyrottentomatoe
8. Return to the Blue Lagoon
In this episode, the gang figure out what to call their fans and review 1991's Return to the Blue Lagoon, starring a young Milla Jovovich and Brian Krause. This film is the direct sequel to the 1980 film Blue Lagoon, which starred Brooke Shields and explores similar themes of island-stranded teenage lust. Originally published 3 May 2020.Email us at trulyrottentomatoes@gmail.com if you want to
7. Highlander 2: The Quickening
In 1991, the sequel to 1986's modest hit Highlander was released. It was a disaster. The director walked out of the premiere and denounced it. He was later allowed to re-edit it for international audiences. The contention about the quality of this tomato continues in 2020 as our gang have their first real fight. Originally published 26 April 2020.
6. Problem Child
In 1990, Problem Child was released. Directed by Denis Dugan (Happy Gilmore, Grown Ups, Big Daddy), it was a critical flop but a commercial hit, going on to spawn 2 sequels and a cartoon TV spin-off. It stars Michael Richards as Kramer from Seinfeld as a murderer and youngster Michael Oliver, who didn't act again after 1995. Originally published 19 April 2020.
5. Ballistic: Ecks vs Sever w/ Zach Ruane from Aunty Donna
Aunty Donna's Zachary Ruane becomes the first ever guest on the podcast. Being the guest, we let him choose which tomato he wanted to review and he chose 2002's "Ballistic: Ecks vs Sever," a rollicking action romp starring Antonio Banderas and Lucy Liu, which holds the official title of "worst-reviewed film in the history of Rotten Tomatoes." Directed by a mysterious ma
4. Mac and Me
In this episode, the gang discuss 1988's Mac and Me, a fairly obvious McDonald's and Coca-Cola sponsored rip-off of E.T, with more hideous alien costumes. This is that movie that Paul Rudd often trolls Conan O'Brien with clips from.Originally published 4 April 2020.
3. Police Academy 4 - Citizens on Patrol
In 1987, the third sequel to the popular Police Academy tomato series was released. No professional tomato critics gave it a positive review. It's a comedy. A young Sharon Stone has a role. We discuss whether it's truly rotten and whether David Spade or Tony Hawk save it.Originally published 7 March 2020.
2. Jaws 4: The Revenge
The gang review "Jaws: The Revenge" (1987), the fourth film in the famous feisty franchise about sharks killing humans. In their discussion, they realise that they didn't all watch the same tomato...Originally published 21 Feb 2020.
1. Staying Alive
The gang watch, recap and review the first tomato on the list 'Staying Alive' (1983) starring John Travolta and directed by a certain steroided tough man. This is the sequel to Saturday Night Fever (1977). Is it truly rotten?Originally published 18 January 2020.
Episode 0. What is this show?
Qualified film experts Morgan, Hayden, Declan & Mitch introduce themselves and the idea of the show - watching all of the tomatoes from this list: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_films_with_a_0%25_rating_on_Rotten_TomatoesOriginally published 18 Jan 2020.
