Dick Ebert

Die Hard With A Vengeance (1995)

After a New York City department store bombing, NYPD officer John McClane (Bruce Willis) is forced into a deadly game of Simon Says by a mysterious terrorist named Simon Gruber (Jeremy Irons). With the help of reluctant sidekick Zeus Carver (Samuel L. Jackson), McClane races across the city to prevent further destruction while uncovering Gruber’s true plan—a massive gold heist at the Federal Reserve Bank. As time runs out, McClane must outwit his most cunning adversary yet in a high-stakes battle of wits, explosions, and classic one-liners.

Die Hard 2 (1990)

Die Hard 2 (1990) is an action thriller directed by Renny Harlin, featuring Bruce Willis returning as off-duty NYPD cop John McClane. While waiting at Washington Dulles International Airport for his wife’s plane, McClane uncovers a terrorist plot orchestrated by rogue military commandos who seize control of the airport. Against the clock and outnumbered, he must battle the well-armed mercenaries in a bid to save his wife and the hundreds of passengers in jeopardy.

Class of Nuke ‘Em High (1986)

Class of Nuke ‘Em High (1986) is a cult horror-comedy set in a high school located near a nuclear power plant, where a radioactive spill turns both teachers and students into grotesque mutants. The ensuing chaos leads to over-the-top, violent mayhem and absurd scenarios that satirize the effects of nuclear contamination and teenage rebellion. Blending outrageous humor, campy special effects, and Troma-style exploitation, the film offers a wild, offbeat critique of modern society’s nuclear anxieties and educational failures.

Slap Shot (1977)

This week on “Shat the Movies,” we’re hitting the rink with Slap Shot (1977), the ultimate hockey comedy! Join us as we dive into this rowdy, irreverent film about a struggling minor league hockey team and their eccentric players, led by the unforgettable Paul Newman. We’ll break down the film’s...

8mm (1999)

Happy New Year’s Eve, movie lovers! This week, the Shat crew bids farewell to 2024 with a truly twisted trip back to 1999 and Joel Schumacher’s descent into darkness: 8mm. Nicholas Cage trades in his bees for smokes, Joaquin Phoenix dons the most questionable crop tops ever filmed, and we...

The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)

This week, the Shat Crew dives into the heartwarming holiday classic: The Muppet Christmas Carol! Directed by Brian Henson and starring the legendary Michael Caine, this 1992 retelling of Charles Dickens’ beloved tale combines Victorian drama with whimsical Muppet humor. But does it still hold up today? 🤔 Join Gene...

Thief (1981)

  This week on “Shat the Movies,” we’re diving into Thief (1981), Michael Mann’s gritty, neon-lit crime drama starring James Caan. Join us as we explore the world of Frank, a professional thief with a plan, as he navigates loyalty, betrayal, and the high cost of trust. We’ll discuss the...

Some Kind of Wonderful (1987)

  This week on “Shat the Movies,” we’re revisiting Some Kind of Wonderful (1987), a teen romance that’s all about love, friendship, and the search for identity. Join us as we dive into the love triangle between Keith, Watts, and Amanda, and explore how this John Hughes classic flips the...