Remake Roundup and More Aliens. What else is there to say? This episode’s films are from the Rebel Highway Series on Showtime, Runaway Daughters, Jailbreakers and Cool and the Crazy all from 1994s THENNNN Invaders From Mars from 1953 and 1986. As always SPOILERS abound and this is NSFW for most audiences. CREDITS: Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited By Michael Benson Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley Cat: Pan @mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd. @topnotchnonsensepod on tiktok topnotchnonsensepod@gmail.com

Low or high budget, you can definitely go wrong with these horror movies.   This week’s films are all based on the works of Stephen King. First, The Night Flier from 1997 starring Miguel Ferrer, Julie Entwisle and Dan Monahan AND 2003’s Dreamcatcher starring Morgan Freeman, Thomas Jane and Jason Lee.   As always SPOILERS abound and this is NSFW for most audiences.   CREDITS: Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited By Michael Benson Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley

This week we have the another installment of the Master Director Series right here on Top Notch Nonsense. This time we are featuring Steven Soderberg.  Ladies battling their worst instincts and others while popping pills and glaring at bad ex-boyfriends and stalkers.  This week's films are Side Effects from 2013 starring Jude Law, Rooney Mara, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Channing Tatum and 2018's Unsane starring Claire Foy and Joshua Leonard.   As always SPOILERS abound and this is NSFW for most audiences.   CREDITS: Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited By Michael Benson Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley Cat: Pan @mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd. @topnotchnonsensepod on tiktok topnotchnonsensepod@gmail.com

What is there to say about what psychiatrists and scientists do to disturbed humans. These two truly TRIGGERED Michael. Very angry at the “Normals” in these movies. A couple of words about VHS 85, no one will save you, A Haunting in Venice. This week's films are David and Lisa from 1962 starring Keir Dullea, Janet Margolin and Howard Da Silva AND 1968's Charly starring Cliff Robertson, Claire Bloom and Leon Janney   As always SPOILERS abound and this is NSFW for most audiences.   CREDITS: Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited By Michael Benson Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley Cat: Pan @mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd. @topnotchnonsensepod on tiktok topnotchnonsensepod@gmail.com

They all hate each other. They all F**K each other; They nearly all are scared for each other when they all start to feel the demise. These 2 pictures are if Agatha Christie mystery story and a “Melrose Place” episode had seeeexxxxxxx….like most Giallos. This week's films are 1974's The Killer Reserved Nine Seats starring Rosanna Schiaffino, Chris Avram and Eva Czemerys. As well is Nine Guests For A Crime from 1977 starring Arthur Kennedy, John Richardson and Caroline Laurence.   As always SPOILERS abound and this is NSFW for most audiences.   CREDITS: Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited By Michael Benson Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley Cat: Pan @mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd. @topnotchnonsensepod on tiktok topnotchnonsensepod@gmail.com

Two more movies that prove that De Niro can be a fascinating performer in twisty, convoluted, 21st century genre trash. This week's films are Hide and Seek from 2005 starring OBVIOUSLY, De Niro as well as Dakota Fanning, Famke Janssen and Elisabeth Shue. PLUS, 2012's Red Lights with Cillian Murphy, Sigourney Weaver and De Niro.   As always SPOILERS abound and this is NSFW for most audiences.   CREDITS: Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited By Michael Benson Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley Cat: Pan @mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd. @topnotchnonsensepod on tiktok topnotchnonsensepod@gmail.com

Are you going on a long trip? If so, this is the episode to put on because this is as long as the last Scorsese movie, so focus on the road or lay back on your couch. This episode goes over some of the most heartless/beloved young women characters we’ve covered on the podcast. This week's films are Heathers from 1988 starring Winona Ryder, Christian Slater and Shannen Doherty AND 1999's Jawbreakers starring Rose McGowan, Rebecca Gayheart and Julie Benz.   As always SPOILERS abound and this is NSFW for most audiences.   CREDITS: Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited By Michael Benson Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley Cat: Pan @mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd. @topnotchnonsensepod on tiktok topnotchnonsensepod@gmail.com

Early 90’s thrillers where you try to protect your lady but it’s VERY challenging. It's strange how much time is spent on dealing with people who don’t know how to handle their money, Happy Tax Month Everybody! This week's films are 1990's Pacific Heights staring Melanie Griffith, Matthew Modine and Michael Keaton as well as Unlawful Entry from 1992 staring Kurt Russell, Madeleine Stowe and Ray Liotta. As always SPOILERS abound and this is NSFW for most audiences.   CREDITS: Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited By Michael Benson Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley Cat: Pan @mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd. @topnotchnonsensepod on tiktok topnotchnonsensepod@gmail.com

As always Spoilers abound and this is NSFW or for most audiences. Part 1 of a 4 part series covering the films of ‘rebel highway’ originally on Showtime. Dragstrip Girls is Directed by Mary Lambert of “Pet Cemetery” and “The InCrowd” fame. Motorcycle Gang is directed by John (“Conan The Barbarian”) Milius. Reform School Girls is directed by Johnathan Kaplan who directed “Unlawful Entry”, part of the next episode.    CREDITS: Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited By Michael Benson Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley Cat: Pan @mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd. @topnotchnonsensepod on tiktok topnotchnonsensepod@gmail.com

As always Spoilers abound and this is NSFW or for most audiences. Murdered women are exposed in this ‘minor’ film from Sergio Martino and a huge cult classic film directed by Juan Piquer Simon. This week's films are 1975's Suspicious Death of a Minor directed by Sergio Martino staring Claudio Cassinelli, Mel Ferrer and Lia Tanzi. As well as 1982's Pieces directed by Juan Piquer Simon and staring Christopher George, Lynda Day George, Frank Braña.     CREDITS: Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited By Michael Benson Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley Cat: Pan @mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd. @topnotchnonsensepod on tiktok topnotchnonsensepod@gmail.com

As Always Spoilers Abound and this is NSFW or for most audiences.   Two movies on how not to treat your friend.   One character drama which won the John Cassavetes Award at the 16th Independent Spirit Awards and the other dark comedy is a studio funded travesty with the biggest non drama stars in the world (circa early 2000s).   This week's films are 2000's Chuck and Buck directed by Miguel Arteta and written by and starred Mike White. As well as 2004's Envy starring Ben Stiller, Jack Black, Rachel Weisz, Amy Poehler and Christopher Walken.   A correction note: Barry Sonnenfeld did ‘Men in Black’, not Barry Levinson. You’ll understand when you listen.    CREDITS: Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited By Michael Benson Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley Cat: Pan @mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd. @topnotchnonsensepod on tiktok topnotchnonsensepod@gmail.com

As always spoilers abound and this is NSFW or for most audiences.   John Waters delivers to us his 3rd double feature on the podcast, and we thank him for that.   This week's films are Female Trouble from 1974 staring Divine David Lochary and Mary Vivian Pearce as well as Polyester from 1981 with Divine, Tab Hunter and David Samson.   CREDITS: Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited By Michael Benson Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley Cat: Pan @mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd. @topnotchnonsensepod on tiktok topnotchnonsensepod@gmail.com

“Can you pinpoint what cheese wiz smells like?” This weeks films are 2006's Delivery and Clownado from 2019.   As always spoilers abound and this is NSFW or for most audiences. Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited By Michael Benson Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley Cat: Pan @mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd. @topnotchnonsensepod on tiktok topnotchnonsensepod@gmail.com

This week we have another Master Director Series, this time with the talented Danny Devito. Yeah THAT Danny Devito.   This week's film feature Michael's favorite Robin Williams comedy performance, in Death To Smoochy from 2002 and the other film 2003's Duplex feature exhausted performances by Drew Barrymore and Ben Stiller.   Credits: Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited By Michael Benson Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley Cat: Pan @mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd. @topnotchnonsensepod on tiktok topnotchnonsensepod@gmail.com

Wholesome-ness with a twinge of sardonic nature...that's what we gulp down.    Today's film are the 1995's The Brady Bunch and the sequel A Very Brady Sequel, with Shelley Long and Gary Cole.   Credits: Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited By Michael Benson Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley Cat: Pan @mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd. @topnotchnonsensepod on tiktok topnotchnonsensepod@gmail.com

Being confronted with complicated morals can bring out the best and sometimes the worst in people, as seen here in these 2 pictures.   This week's movies are Before and After from 1996 starring Meryl Streep, Liam Neeson and 2002's Changing Lanes with Ben Affleck and Samuel L. Jackson.   CREDITS: Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited By Michael Benson Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley Cat: Pan @mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd. @topnotchnonsensepod on tiktok Email us at topnotchnonsensepod@gmail.com

Maranda and Michael delve into early 90's comedies revolving around the Italian family and the role of the head of the household.   This week's films are I Love You To Death from 1990 starring Kevin Kline, Tracey Ullman, William Hurt and River Phoenix and 1991's Oscar with Sylvester Stallone.     CREDITS: Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited By Michael Benson Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley Cat: Pan @mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd. @topnotchnonsensepod on tiktok Email us at topnotchnonsensepod@gmail.com

CLEARLY ARE THERE ARE SPOILER GALORE! We are dumbfounded and perplexed by these sci fi psychedelic semi-religious (satire?) movies.   This week's films are 1979's The Visitor directed by Giulio Paradisi and starring John Huston, Mel Ferrer and Glenn Ford. As well as The Ninth Configuration from 1980 written and directed by William Peter Blatty starring  Stacy Keach, Scott Wilson and Jason Miller   ----------------------------------- Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood   Edited By Michael Benson   Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc   Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley   Cat: Pan   @mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd.   @topnotchnonsensepod on tiktok   topnotchnonsensepod@gmail.com

When women put their mind to something they can accomplish the stars. Michael was playfully pissed he watched The First Wives Club but liked Romy and Michele’s trip back to high school. This week's movies are The First Wives Club from 1996 with Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn and Diane Keaton and 1997's Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion starring Mira Sorvino, Lisa Kudrow and Janeane Garofalo ----------------------------------- Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood   Edited By Michael Benson   Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc   Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley   Cat: Pan   @mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd.   @topnotchnonsensepod on tiktok   topnotchnonsensepod@gmail.com

AS ALWAYSSSSS NSFW and Spoilers Galore What you do during the winter break is try not to get killed... It's really good advice.   This week's films are Black Christmas from 1974 starring Olivia Hussey and Keir Dullea. Also we talk about 1980's New Year's Evil starring Kip Niven, Roz Kelly, and Chris Wallace.        Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited By Michael Benson Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley Cat: Pan @mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd. @topnotchnonsensepod on tiktok topnotchnonsensepod@gmail.com