Join us as we unravel the campy chaos of “The Apple”—from disco madness to biblical allegories to questionable musical numbers and more.
“THE APPLE stands as perhaps the most baffling disco-fueled biblical allegory ever committed to celluloid.”
Hey, hey, hey, a wild ride is on the way with this episode of Guilty Pleasures! Join Stephanie, Jack, and Kelly as they take a bite out of the bizarre and bewildering 1980 musical oddity, The Apple. Set in a dystopian 1994 where the music industry reigns supreme, this film is a kaleidoscope of disco, biblical allegories, and questionable songwriting that gives your hosts plenty to talk about… but is any of it GOOD?
Kelly and Jack share their reactions to the film’s outrageous fashion choices, perplexing character arcs, and uncomfortable moments. Meanwhile, Stephanie tries to defend the film against an onslaught of abuse, but can she make a compelling case thatThe Apple is so bad it’s good and not just plain BAD?
The conversation is peppered with laughter, debate, and disbelief as the trio navigates through the film’s ridiculous musical numbers, including the infamous ”BIM” anthem that will stick in your head long after the episode ends. But if you’re anything like Jack and Kelly, that may inspire more rage than respect.
Join the Guilty Pleasures Crew as they grapple with the absurdity of The Apple and try to get to the core of the matter, deciding if it’s a guilty pleasure worth revisiting or a cinematic disaster best left forgotten.
Is ”The Apple” an actual, actual, actual trainwreck?
The Nitty Gritty:
In the latest episode of our podcast, we explore the bizarre and bewildering world of the 1980 musical film The Apple. This cult classic is a true testament to the idea that sometimes, the worst movies can provide the most enjoyable discussions. We are both entertained and appalled as we unpack the film’s outrageous plot, questionable musical numbers, and audacious attempt to merge biblical allegory with disco culture.
Set in a dystopian 1994, The Apple presents a world where the music industry controls society through mandatory musical exercise programs. The story follows Alfie and Bebe, two innocent folk singers from Canada, navigating a world dominated by the sinister Mr. Boogalow, a character who embodies the devil himself.
With a narrative that combines elements of the Garden of Eden and the Book of Revelation, the film is a confusing yet fascinating exploration of good versus evil.
Throughout our discussion, we highlight the film’s many absurdities, including its catchy yet maddening anthem. We share our reactions to the film’s bizarre choreography, questionable lyrical choices, and overall production quality that leaves much to be desired. Whether you’re a fan of bad movies or simply curious about this bizarre musical, our episode promises to entertain and enlighten.
Join us as we navigate this wild ride and debate whether this cinematic trainwreck is deliciously bad or just plain rotten to the core.
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Episode References:
The Apple
How Did This Get Made?
Phantom of the Paradise
Rocky Horror Picture Show
Tommy
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