Chapter
The Appeal of Hokey Action Movies
53:39 - 56:40 (03:01)
The hosts discuss the appeal of bad hokey action movies from different eras and how people still enjoy them despite their flaws. They also touch on the similarity with bad video games, which can still be enjoyable.
Clips
The standards of action movies may vary with time and era, but people tend to love the bad aspects of it that make it hokey and funny, irrespective of whether the stories make sense or not.
53:39 - 54:50 (01:11)
Summary
The standards of action movies may vary with time and era, but people tend to love the bad aspects of it that make it hokey and funny, irrespective of whether the stories make sense or not.
ChapterThe Appeal of Hokey Action Movies
EpisodeSo Bad It's Good
PodcastDistractible
The hosts recall the indie game EnviroBear 2000, where you play as a pixelated bear driving a car while avoiding obstacles like fish, bees, and raccoons.
54:50 - 55:55 (01:05)
Summary
The hosts recall the indie game EnviroBear 2000, where you play as a pixelated bear driving a car while avoiding obstacles like fish, bees, and raccoons. Despite its poor design and controls, many people loved the game and it became a fan favorite.
ChapterThe Appeal of Hokey Action Movies
EpisodeSo Bad It's Good
PodcastDistractible
Mark and the speaker play a game together for the first time, but when the speaker loses a spoon, Mark flies into a blind rage.
55:56 - 56:40 (00:44)
Summary
Mark and the speaker play a game together for the first time, but when the speaker loses a spoon, Mark flies into a blind rage.