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Alright, alright, alright. With Valentine’s Day approaching, Baconsale decided to pit two very different romantic comedies against each other: 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) & How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003). Why these two movies? Well, Kent and Joel sometimes get the titles confused. Also, they passionately disagree as to which one is better. The guys try to keep the debate structured as they discuss the writing, directing, critical reviews, box office performance, and legacy of both films, but—as tends to happen in these versus-style episodes—the discussion tends to devolve into an argument about who’s interrupting whom. I want you to press play. I need you to press play. I'd love you to press play.

Hey puddin’! It’s time for Baconsale to review Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn). Kent brought along a guest to the screening of this R-rated Suicide Squad sequel, but no, it wasn’t Jacob or Joel. Our friend Emily is here, as well, and she and Kent are going to try their best to not spoil the movie as they gush about the fight scenes and Margot Robbie‎’s performance. Press play, Mr. J (and everyone else)!

Now that Sundance is over, Kent is ready to talk about it. And he brought our good friend Emily with him to give us a recap of the Sundance movies that were bad, the films that were good, and how many times Emily fell asleep (spoiler alert: she slept a LOT). We also discuss when and where these films will be available for you to view, which will probably NOT be on Disney Plus. Press play to get indie with Baconsale!

Rise and shine, listener! The Academy is getting an early start on award season this year, and they’ve bumped up the Oscars up to February 9th. Therefore, we had to do our annual Baconsale prediction show earlier, as well. Jacob and Joel are mind twins this time, matching on far too many answers, while Kent forges his own path to glory (or utter failure). And with a date night on the line, the stakes have never been higher. Listen as we discuss which films are Oscar bait, memorialize the things we lost in 2019, and try to perfect our Joker laugh. Here’s your statue. Take a breath. Take a bow. Thank your agent. Then press play. Plus, you can make your own predictions for the 92nd Academy Awards for a chance to win a fabulous prize! Visit Baconsale.com or our social media pages to find the link to our official Google Form.

Pose for the paparazzi in your hipster coat, hat & sunglasses, because Baconsale is going to Sundance! Well, we’re not all going. Jacob isn’t that familiar with this indie film event and Joel thinks it’s too cold/crowded. However, Kent has gone for the last ten years and he’s ready to tell you all about it—including how to spot celebrities, where to go to see the movies you want, and why you should bring cash. We also discuss directors who got their big break there, what it means to be an independent film, and our favorite movies to come out of the Sundance Film Festival. Joseph Gordon-Levitt was here about 10 minutes ago, and he said to press play.

Oi, mate! Are you a fan of fast-talking gangsters with thick English accents? Well, then, you may enjoy Guy Ritchie’s latest movie, The Gentlemen. No, this isn’t a film adaptation of that terrifying episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, this is an action crime movie featuring Matthew McConaughey, Charlie Hunnam, Michelle Dockery, Colin Farrell, Hugh Grant and a lot of cursing. Kent went to a screening and he’s ready to give his review. We also spend a while discussing who Guy Ritchie is and why posters of his movies graced the walls of most college students in the early 2000s. Press play to see if Guy Ritchie is back in Kent’s good graces after Aladdin (2019).

Whether you call it clairvoyance, fortune telling, or ESPN, Baconsale is peering deep into the upcoming year and predicting pop culture occurrences for 2020. Jacob has a pretty bleak outlook of the future—and things do get a little dark as we talk about untimely demises, filthy dragons, and the blood of innocents—but Kent and Joel also prognosticate about healthy fast food options, TV show reboots and THREE TYPES of sporting events (#ChiefLife)! Plus, we end the episode talking about films we want to flop and our most anticipated movies of the year. The relative position of the planets and the stars indicate that you should press play.

Woo! It’s been 17 years since the last Bad Boys movie, but without Michael Bay at the helm, will Bad Boys for Life still feel the same? Kent has seen the movie and is ready to tell us all about it. There won’t be any spoilers, but Kent will let us know why he’s unhappy with the name (Joel will try and come up with a better one), and we’ll also look at how these three movies have done at the box office and with audiences. Ride or die, it’s time for a BaconBit review! Woo!

We’re back, baby! And we’re starting our sixth season of Baconsale with a recap of our favorite films of the past year. Kent selects movies that were released in 2019 and Joel picks ones he watched for the first time in 2019. Along the way, we find out what makes Kent smile (HINT: it has something to do with alligators), we discover that Joel can’t do a North Korean accent, and we learn how many cough drops Jacob can consume in a single episode. Press play to get your kicks with our beginning of season six!

Memory, all alone in the dark side. I can dream of the old films. They were beautiful then. I remember the time I knew what Skywalkers were. Will the saga live again? Our season may have ended, but we couldn’t leave you hanging when two of the most anticipated movies of the year were released. So, on this BaconBit, Kent & Joel are going to review both Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and Cats. We watched them on the same day, so comparisons are inevitable. But will this final chapter in the sequel right the wrongs Baconsale found in The Last Jedi? And will we ever figure out what “Jellicle” means? Press play to find out. And don’t worry, the first part of this BaconBit is spoiler-free, so even if you haven’t seen either movie, you can still listen!

After an entire year of talking about pop culture topics, it’s time for Baconsale to talk about talking about pop culture topics. We’re looking back at the past season and giving you behind-the-scenes peeks into how this podcast is made. Topics include how Kent makes cover art (more nostril!), tournament matches we regret, learning to play Dungeons & Dragons, recording with Weezer, the surprise popularity of soda pop, and why pumpkin spice stressed Jacob out and almost killed Joel. And while Kent, Joel, and Jacob may not agree on their choices, we do all agree that we’re grateful for you, the listener. Press play to hear how we wrap up the fifth season of Baconsale!

It’s beginning to look a lot like a decade dance! Baconsale has already looked at horror films, action flicks, comedies, and dramas made in the past 10 years, but now it’s time for us to briefly talk about whether or not any good Christmas movies were released between 2010 and 2019. Kent and Joel have picked their top three and they’re ready to (kind of) recommend them to you. However, we also invoke the name of an ancient evil…one that we haven’t spoken of for a long, long time. Press play to get into the holiday spirit with Baconsale!

We're waiting for a train—a train that’ll take us far away. But before our season ends, Baconsale would like to have one last decade dance with you. This time, we’re focusing on the best dramatic movies released from 2010 to 2019. It’s kind of like the Academy Awards on steroids. Kent seems to love the films that hurt him the most, Joel has an alarming affinity for sociopaths, and, for some reason, we try really hard not to spoil movies that came out ten years ago. Here's to the ones who dream—foolish as they may seem. Here's to the hearts that ache. Here's to the ones who press play.

Here’s the story of a lovely lady, who joined Kent and Joel one snowy winter night. TV theme songs was her choice, for the topic, which was a true delight. Here’s the story, of categories, such as “Best” and “Worst” and “Can Stand on Its Own.” Ranging way back, from the 1960s, up until Game of Thrones. It’s not easy to pick favorites from all history, and we knew the kind of stress this would entail. That this show, would probably cause contention, but that’s just that way it is on Baconsale. On Baconsale! On Baconsale! That’s the way we do things on Baconsale! Pick up your remote and press play to hear the episode that Adrienne picked.

Steven Spielberg may say that movies released on streaming platforms don’t count as real films, but Martin Scorsese must disagree, because he’s created a three and a half-hour epic specifically for Netflix called The Irishman. And then Rian Johnson tries to redeem himself by making thinly-veiled jabs at everyone he doesn’t like in his latest movie, Knives Out. Join Kent, Joel and our special guest Adrienne as we talk about these two films, and then count how many F-words are in each one. Press play to get de-aged like Robert De Niro.

People keep asking if Decade Dance is back and we haven't really had an answer. But now, yeah, we’re thinkin' it’s back! On this episode of Baconsale, we’re looking at the past 10 years of action flicks and picking our favorites. We talk about everything from the super popular superhero movies to the underperforming & underappreciated cult classics. Jacob keeps making Kent swear on things, Joel keeps bringing up Spider-Man, and Kent ends up kicking both of them off the show. What a day, what a lovely day! Press play!

Would you be ours, could you be ours, won’t you be our listener? Kent is ready to give spoiler-free reviews for two dark, gritty, R-rated films on this BaconBit: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood and Frozen II. He finally lets Joel and Mr. Rogers know if Tom Hanks is able to become Mister Rogers. Then, Kent launches “Into the Unknown” and discusses his thoughts about the Frozen sequel. But is he able to defy his daughters who say it’s the best movie since the last movie they saw? Plus, listen for details on how you can win some spicy fudge!

Last time he was here, Ryan Ferrin told us, “I’ll be back.” Well he’s back on this episode of Baconsale, and he’s brought with him a bracket featuring famous robots, droids, cyborgs, and androids from film & TV. Instead of killing all humans, though, these robots are going to be fighting each other in a no-holds barred, single-elimination tournament. Ryan, Kent, and Joel will be picking their winners for each round and debating the results, while Jacob gets to sit back and enjoy the chaos that ensues. One by one, each robot will be wiped out like tears…in rain until only one is left standing. Will Johnny 5 stay alive? Will Baymax break his Hippocratic Oath? Will Sonny come home with a vengeance? To initiate robot tournament sequence, press play. Print your own bracket at Baconsale.com and play along at home.

After a riveting game of Paper, Rock, Scissors, Kent gears up to review the new Charlie’s Angels movie. This is, after all, the “rebooquel” everyone has been asking for. Right? RIGHT? And then we take a hard left into the dramatic historical film, Ford v Ferrari: Dawn of Justice. Kent may now be a car guy after watching this film, and he also talks about Matt Damon’s performance and Christian Bale’s weight. Press play to hear another set of reviews from Kent, since he doesn’t take Jacob or Joel to screenings anymore.

It’s time for another Decade Dance, where Baconsale looks back at movies from the past 10 years and discusses the best of the best. This time around, we’re talking about comedies released between 2010 and 2019. It’s not easy to explain why a comedy is comical, but we’re sure going to try! Joel has a love-hate relationship with his list and it stressed him out to select his favorite funny films, but Kent is happy to cheer on the darkness and violence in his humorous hipster picks. Press play to hear us laugh at each other’s comedic choices.

No, you’re not seeing double, Kent saw two sequels to popular 80s thrillers, and he’s ready to review both of them. Joel and Jacob didn’t attend these screenings, so they’re going to have to take Kent’s word on it as he talks about which Terminator sequels Dark Fate ignores, and if Doctor Sleep will make any sense if you haven’t seen The Shining. There are also no spoilers for either movie on air, but Kent is more than willing to spoil them off the air. Come press play with us. And press play if you want to live.

Just for the taste of it, Baconsale has decided to rank and tier some of your favorite soft drinks! However, since there are so many sodas available today, we had to draw the line somewhere. Therefore, in this episode Kent Joel and Jacob are only going to be discussing Coke products (Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite), Shasta and a few independent brands. We also briefly recap the history of soda pop—starting way back in the 1800s, when it was considered to be a drug, until we arrive in modern times, when it’s still kind of considered to be a drug. Obey your thirst. Press play.

This isn’t a trick, you’re getting treated to a special Halloween BaconBit! We did our Scary Date Night with Baconsale (lightning sound effect), and we’re going to talk about how it went. We are joined on this episode by Kelsey Watts, the winner of our October giveaway along with her friend, Rachel Carlson. Kelsey & Rachel joined us for dinner, where Joel stole all the rice, and then we all went to Nightmare on 13th Haunted House, where we almost froze to death and clowns smelled Kelsey’s breath. Press play to find out which of us is the biggest scaredy cat!

The Halloween season and the year are winding to a close, so Baconsale is counting down the best horror films of the past decade. Kent and Joel have each picked their top ten scary movies that were released between 2010 and 2019, and they’re ready and willing to share them with you, the listener. Kent’s expresses his love for dark and disturbing slow-burn movies, whereas Joel lets you know which of his flicks need to be edited. We’re sad to see the month end, but we hope this episode will help you find some fun frights before October is over. Take a breath. Count to ten. Press play. It’s time for Baconsale.

It must be the season of the witch, because Baconsale is discussing historical hags, creepy covens and spooky spell casters. This episode is all about traditional folklore, varieties of witches from around the world, and how the perception of witches has changed over the years. Kent and Joel are also here to help you and Jacob (who loves witches!) learn how to identify a person that is using witchcraft and how to protect yourself from their dark magic. Plus, as is tradition, we’ve created a lengthy list of witchy movies and will let you know if they are Baconsale-approved or not. Press play or else I'll get you, my pretty, and your little dog too!

Few things get us into the Halloween spirit faster than eerie music, which is why on this episode of Baconsale, we’re talking spooky soundtracks! Kent and Joel have selected spine-chilling tunes for 13 horrific categories such as Theme You Never Wanted to Hear as a Kid, Creepiest Classical Piece, Worst Song to Play on a Date, Hipster Horror Pick and Most Annoying. Along the way, Kent tries to summon a demonic presence while Joel subliminally shares a recipe for German pancakes. Press play to get your pulse racing with fear! You can also find a link to our Spotify playlist featuring these songs at Baconsale.com.

Kent and Joel made a book! A real-life book that people can actually purchase and read at home! It’s a children’s picture book called “Goodnight, Sleepy Zombie.” Joel came up with the idea to entertain his kids and Kent used his drawing skills to help bring it to life. . .eventually. Listen to hear how the process worked and why it took Joel over a decade to get his idea published (SPOILER ALERT: procrastination). Also, enjoy a live reading by the author, even though there are less than 50 words in the entire thing and the jokes are mostly visual. And, after you press play and listen to this BaconBit, you can find the book on Amazon by searching for “Goodnight, Sleepy Zombie” or by clicking the link on Baconsale.com.

Let the Halloween season officially begin! Not a fan of scary movies? Well, then this episode of Baconsale is specifically for you! We’ve created a list of 13 horror films to help you ease into the genre, and hopefully give you a pleasant, yet spooky experience that will make you want to watch more. Joel chooses a bunch of softball horror-comedies to coddle our listener, whereas Kent feels like our listener is an adult who can take a little traumatizing terror in stride. Blah, blah, blah, don’t be frightened and press play, blah, blah, blah.

After we were done recording our pumpkin spice episode, we sat down with our friend Lindsay and asked her to tell us some of her real-life supernatural experiences. Kent and Joel had heard these chilling stories last year, and really wanted her to share them with you, the listener, to set the mood for the Halloween season. WARNING: While these stories are not explicit or even violent, they are unsettling, so you may not want to listen with your kids around. #NightmareFuel Press play for tales of ghostly hands, creepy doorbells and paranormal peek-a-boo.

It’s autumn, which means it’s time for Baconsale to embrace the basic as we eat & drink a variety of pumpkin spice goodies. And we’ve invited a self-professed fall-flavor lover, our friend Lindsay, to join us! Kent, Joel, Jacob and Lindsay brought cookies, chips, cereal, doughnuts, cakes, salsa and more that are laced with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves and occasionally some actual pumpkin. After we try each item, we’re going to rank them and let you know which pumpkin spice products are pleasing to our palates, and which treats should be tossed in the trash. Press play, and thanks a latte for listening!

Reality TV contestants have faced brutal physical challenges, harsh living conditions and draining social interactions, but nothing can prepare them for the unbridled enthusiasm that comes from our guest this week, Mats Mudrow. Mats asked Baconsale to watch 21 reality competition programs, including Survivor, Big Brother, The Amazing Race, The Biggest Loser and a bunch we’d never heard of before. After we introduce them to you, Kent, Joel and Mats are ready to rank them as tier one, tier two or tier three. Things get a little intense at times, but what would you expect from an episode based on television shows which are fueled by drama? Press play, because we didn’t come here to make friends. We came here to Baconsale.

Comic books—they’re not just for nerds & geeks anymore. In fact, graphic novels have been adapted into some of the highest grossing movies of all time. But there are decades of illustrated stories ready for reading, so where does one start? Well, Baconsale has brought on a special guest, Spencer Myers, to help us understand the history of comics and give some recommendations, too. Spencer & Kent geek out, Joel tries to relate while getting them to explain stuff, and Jacob tries to stay awake. Press play and then put this episode in a protective sleeve to keep it in mint condition.

Live from the Baconcave, it’s Saturday Night! Actually this show was pre-recorded and, let’s be honest, you’re probably not listening to this on a Saturday evening. Nevertheless, on this episode of Baconsale, three wild & crazy guys are talking about the comedic TV staple that is Saturday Night Live. This show has everything: Favorite Recurring Characters, Underrated Cast Members, Best Fake Commercials, Classic SNL MVPs, Greatest Celebrity Hosts, Dan Cortese... And it’s up to Kent and Joel to pick winners from over 40 years of sketch comedy. Press play for more cowbell in a van down by the river.

The summer season is officially over, which means it’s time to turn our attention to the films that will be coming out at the end of this year. Joel and Kent have each picked five movies they’re wanting to see along with five flicks they want to bomb. Kent is predictably a hipster in his choices and even selects some straight-to-streaming options, while Joel, makes some ridiculous fake picks and, at times, lets the hate flow through him. Double tap that play button—it’s time to listen to these jokers.

Do you get Michael Cera mixed up with Jesse Eisenberg sometimes? Did you enjoy Amy Adams’ performance in Wedding Crashers? Have you ever wondered how Sawyer from Lost landed a starring role as Jaime Lannister on Game of Thrones? Well, then, this is the episode for you! Today Kent and Joel are discussing popular doppelgängers with our special guest, Steven Ross. We’ve got 20 pairs of celebrities who often get confused for one another, and we’re going to pick which twin wins each round. Look to your left, look to your right, then press play to hear about famous lookalikes.

It’s a beautiful day in the Baconcave, a beautiful day for a podcast. Won’t you be our listener? Today on Baconsale we’re talking educational television programs for kids. This includes TV shows our children watch today as well as ones from our childhood. Can you say “nostalgia”? And, like a butterfly in the sky, Kent and Joel flit & flutter from category to category, picking good, bad and strange series for each one. Can you press play and tell me how to get to Baconsale Street?

After listening to the previous What Would Baconsale Do episodes, everyone's favorite clinical psychologist, Dr. Matt, is back to give a final analysis of Kent, Joel and Jacob. And in order to make these findings more relatable to those three, Dr. Matt lets them know which Star Wars character they are, as well as which Disney Princess they're most like. Plus, Jacob has a few questions to ask about what would make them break off a possible engagement. Press play to hear each of us take a turn in the hot seat.

If you like chicken nuggets then you gotta listen to this episode of Baconsale. Kent, Joel and Jacob have eaten chicken nuggets, chicken tenders, chicken fingers, chicken stars, chicken strips, chicken rings, chicken fries, boneless wings and popcorn chicken from 14 different fast food restaurants and they're ready to present their results. We used a matrix and math and to rank the taste, quality, breading, sauce and re-buyability of each poultry product. It's not speculation, it's Baconscience. PRESS PLAY PLEASE. A MAN NEEDS HIS NUGGS

Amazon! On this episode of Baconsale, we would like to introduce you to the bizarre world of Kamen Rider, a popular Japanese TV show that has been running since the 1970s. Not familiar with the Kamen Rider series? Neither were we. Our special guest, Nicole, requested this episode and had Kent, Joel and Jacob watch an entire season of Amazon Riders in preparation. Join us as we try to understand the Rider mythology, level up on our geekiness and reference everything from Power Rangers to Twilight to The Walking Dead. Press play to hear us discover the worst type of starfish!

What's this? It's a tale as old as time—classic animated characters fighting each other in a brutal deathmatch. And Baconsale is ready to go the distance and officially declare who the ultimate winner is in this second & final installment of our tournament of Disney heroes. But which is more powerful: Merlin's magic or Esmeralda's charms? Is Elastigirl going to stretch herself too thin? Will Ariel show Jasmine a whole new world of pain? What can we say except press play now! Print your own Baconsale Disney Hero advanced bracket at Baconsale.com.

Are you getting the most out of your Stranger Things viewing experience? Kent and Joel have come up with a list of eleven (get it!?) movies, books and games that have influenced the popular Netflix series and they're ready to share them with you in a very spoiler-free manner—so even if you've never seen Stranger Things, you can still listen and then properly prepare yourself. However, as they share these 80s influences and references, Jacob shares some information that shocks Baconsale to its very core. Grab some Eggo waffles, avoid the Demogorgon and press play!

We've all had enough time to finish the latest season of Netflix's Stranger Things, right? Good. Let's talk about it. During this BaconBit, we'll do our best to stay focused on season three and not talk about the series as a whole—we're saving that for another time. And we'll also keep the first part of this review spoiler-free, so even if you haven't finished it yet (like Jacob) you can still hear and appreciate our overall thoughts and feelings about our most recent journey to Hawkins, Indiana. Press play to join Kent, Joel, Jacob, Joyce, Hopper, Mike, Eleven, Dustin, Lucas, Will, Max, Nancy, Jonathan, Steve, Billy and Robin as we dive, once again, into the Upside Down.

Have you ever wondered who would win in a fight between Tarzan and Maui? Does a tubby little cubby all stuffed with fluff stand a chance against an inflatable personal healthcare companion? Well, Baconsale has pitted some of your favorite Disney heroes against one another in a no-holds-barred tournament to the death. However, we're only going one jump ahead on the bracket in this episode, so be sure to check out our upcoming tournament finals for these beloved animated characters. Press play to hear Cinderella tangle with Rapunzel and see if Judy Hopps gets the jump on Peter Pan! Download your own bracket at Baconsale.com and play along.

Security around this movie was pretty tight, but Kent and Joel managed to see it and are now ready to present to you their thoughts on Spider-Man: Far From Home. Joel predicts Kent's review, Kent predicts Joel's review, and then they both discuss how they actually felt about the final film in Phase Three of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Will Mysterio (Jake Gyllenhaal) charm them? Will Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) impress them? Will Jacob (Jacob Rogers) be on this episode? Press play to find out! And if you haven't seen it yet, don't worry, the first part is spoiler free.

It's been over two years since our last What Would Baconsale Do episode, but this time around there's a twist! Everyone's favorite clinical psychologist, Dr. Matt is here to deliver the questions and analyze the answers, and his sights seem to be set on the mysterious mind of Jacob. Plus, Dr. Matt makes Kent and Joel compete to see who knows Jacob better. Play along as we answer revealing questions about shopping carts, superpowers, desert islands, Universal movie monsters, chocolate, Disney princesses, bathroom sandwiches and TV moms. Press play. The doctor will see you now.

Some films don't age well. Some are better left to memory. But Baconsale is going to try an experiment. We're going to watch four movies that we haven't seen in a long time, specifically Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989), So I Married an Axe Murderer (1993), Billy Madison (1995) and What about Bob?(1991). We'll then discuss if these classic comedies still hold up after all these years. Will we be able to remain impartial & objective? Or will this be a nostalgia-fueled walk down memory lane? Press play to find out!

Kyler is a historian. History is his passion. Therefore, during our show earlier this week, he had a lot to say about how Dungeons & Dragons became the behemoth it currently is. However, since that episode already ran a little long, we decided to cut that part out and we are now presenting it to you as its own BaconBit. We hope you enjoy this lesson on the history of fantasy role-playing games. Press play. Class is about to begin.

Hearken, yon listener, and witness the tale of Baconsale! Kevros Darkeyes, Jamkas Laughshield and Jamben Sapphiredge are ready to embark on their first quest ever into the realm of Dungeons & Dragons. They are guided (tormented?) through this introductory journey into role-playing games by their guest, Dungeon Master Kyler. We hope you enjoy the occasionally dark adventures of a half-elf rogue, a gnome bard and a dragonborn ranger who battle supernatural enemies and occasionally each other. Roll the dice, press play and listen to our crash course in D&D.

Here comes the Men in Black review. Kent & Joel are putting on their dark suits and sunglasses to tell you their feelings about this sequel/spin-off/reboot. Is Tessa Thompson the next Will Smith? Can Chris Hemsworth pull off a non-Thor role? Or does the whole experience just feel kind of alien to Baconsale? Even if you haven't seen the movie, don't worry, the first half of this BaconBit is spoiler free. Now if you could just press play while looking directly into this neuralyzer, we'd appreciate it.

We had so much fun talking summer blockbusters last week on Baconsale that we decided to look at the flip side, the summer flops. Once again, we've created 16 categories, including Flop You Loved as a Child, Film that Killed the Franchise, Worst Adaptation, Needs a Sequel and Biggest Flop of All Time. Kent and Joel have to pick a winner for each one, and even though there are dozens of options out there, they still manage to match on a few choices. Press play to hear all about famous bombs at the box office.