Bad Taste and Bad Influence: Comedies That Defined Our Sense of Humour
In Bad Taste and Bad Influence: Comedies That Defined Our Sense of Humour, Miles and Katy dig into the chaotic comedy films that shaped their questionable instincts. From the deadpan genius of Naked Gun—packed with slapstick, razor-sharp scripts, and the legendary Leslie Nielsen delivering every ridiculous line with unwavering seriousness—to the outrageously un-PC but ultimately profound Blazing Saddles, they explore how these cult classics ruined their ability to take anything seriously. Along the way, they salute Mel Brooks’ brilliance and his fearless takedown of racism through bold satire. Expect inappropriate jokes, fond nostalgia, and a few moments of existential crisis as they unpack the comedy gold (and occasional cringe) of their formative years.
The Films That Ruined Us
Has a film ever ruined your life? Have you ever emerged from the cinema so obsessed with the movie you’ve just seen that it’s scarred you, positively or negatively? Filmmaker Miles Watts and culture queen Katy Cowan dive into the movies that have made the deepest impact on their lives (not Deep Impact) for better or worse, from kids’ films to violent horror, and examine in nauseating detail why these particular movies have ruined them.
- No. of episodes: 9
- Latest episode: 2025-04-23
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