Second Rate Film School

04/02/2024

Friend of the show Peter Lauer returns, this time to discuss the process behind directing an episode of the Nickelodeon classic: 'The Adventures of Pete & Pete'. We discuss the crafting of the storyboards, multiple revisions, issues shooting, deleted subplots, and more!

Friend of the show Peter Lauer returns, this time to discuss the process behind directing an episode of the Nickelodeon classic: 'The Adventures of Pete & Pe...

30/10/2023

It's Pete and Pete like you've never seen them: as Storyboards! For the first time ever see the original storyboards to "Halloweenie '' provided by the Episode's Director Peter Lauer! In a picture & picture view, you'll see these directly compared to the episode itself & how close or different they were to the final product for a one of a kind peak behind the curtain of one of our favorite shows!

It's Pete and Pete like you've never seen them: as Storyboards! For the first time ever see the original story boards to "Halloweenie '' provided by the Epis...

24/10/2023

Spooktober continues with friend of the show Lance Falk returning to do a commentary on his 2000 film Scooby-Doo and the Alien Invaders! So join us as we reminisce about this Scoobtastic classic with: Shaggy's first real love interest, hints for future Scooby Movies, hidden jokes revealed and more!

Spooktober continues with friend of the show Lance Falk returning to do a commentary on his 2000 film Scooby-Doo and the Alien Invaders! So join us as we rem...

13/10/2023

Come out to the middle of Nowhere as we discuss the history of Courage the Cowardly Dog in the first of a three part retrospective!

Joining us is Series Creator John R. Dilworth, Writers David Steven Cohen & William Hohauser, Composer Jody Gray & Courage himself: Marty Grabstein!

Come out to the middle of Nowhere as we discuss the history of Courage the Cowardly Dog in the first of a three part retrospective! Joining us is Series Crea...

05/07/2023

In 1993 as The Simpsons were dominating Pop Culture, Bongo Comics launched "Simpsons Comics" bringing America's favorite Yellow Family to the comic book store! To help grow the new line, Bongo created several spin offs related to the world of "The Simpsons" & thus we were introduced to Bart Simpson’s Favorite Superhero: Radioactive Man! So after earning $100 from back breaking work for Mrs. Glick, I picked up this puppy from Android’s Dungeon! Ripping it out of its mylar to bring you the first full motion comic of the “Origin of Radioactive Man”!

Stay tuned for the further Adventures of Radioactive Man & other great content!

In 1993 as The Simpsons were dominating Pop Culture, Bongo Comics launched "Simpsons Comics" bringing America's favorite Yellow Family to the comic book stor...

04/05/2022

in 2002 the big screen! In honor of that join us in this vintage commentary track for our favorite 's first ever movie! https://youtu.be/_v4vWSoVgJI

Are you ready for the cinematic debut of our favorite web-slinger? Well we are for sure! From James Franco's dyed hair, to our Willem Dafoe impressions & of ...

11/03/2022

Today we're discussing The Batman! We discuss this new interpretation of Batman from his more humble origins, the kickass Batmobile chase & it's overall standing with in the Pantheon of Batman movies!
https://youtu.be/1c40eDcKGyc

Fresh off of marathoning every (ok almost) Batman movie, today we're discussing The Batman (2022)! We discuss this new interpretation of Batman from his more...

12/02/2022

Super Bowl XXV is mere hours away! Well at least when this was taped... So how will the Bills fare out? Will Scott Norwood kick an amazing field goal!?! What commercials will be seen?!? Click here to find out!https://youtu.be/B-8fdm32Tu4

Super Bowl XXV is mere hours away! Well at least when this was taped... So how will the Bills fare out? Will Scott Norwood kick an amazing field goal!?! What...

11/02/2022

90s Nostalgia is in store for Today with another helping of Super Bowl XXV Coverage! Part 3 continues with the special "The Road to the Super Bowl". Sure you could just read the wikipedia, but why not watch it?!
https://youtu.be/8hzeN4UxRck

We're back with more Super Bowl/90s Nostalgia! Part 3 continues with the special "The Road to the Super Bowl". Sure you could just read the wikipedia, but wh...

10/02/2022

We're back with more Super Bowl/90s Nostalgia! Part 2 continues the Road to Super Bowl XXV! So sit back & relax as we watch the Buffalo Bills gear up for what I'm sure is a resounding Super Bowl Victory!
https://youtu.be/NeaatBUYIcQ

We're back with more Super Bowl/90s Nostalgia! Part 2 continues the Road to Super Bowl XXV! So sit back & relax as we watch the Buffalo Bills gear up for wha...

09/02/2022

As we lead into the Super Bowl, here is Part one of some vintage Pre-Game Coverage & Commercials from SuperBowl XXV in 1991! So enjoy this nostalgic look back when the Buffalo Bills were about to square off with the New York Giants! Lets Go Buffalo!
https://youtu.be/pPw2W7mw2jY

Ah 1991! Here is part one of a VHS of news coverage following the Buffalo Bills on the road to the Super Bowl! Everyone's so optimistic about their chances, ...

24/01/2022

Join us as we discuss (2022) and how it compares with the rest of the franchise! From pre-viewing predictions, to post viewing breakdown, reactions & hopes for future installments!
https://youtu.be/eeCc77rl2XA

Join Jake & I as we discuss Scream (2022) and how it compares with the rest of the franchise! From pre-viewing predictions, to post viewing breakdown, reacti...

25/12/2021

We're back again with the Best of commercials! From copious amounts of McDonalds Commercials, to 7UP trying to position itself as the Christmas Soda! So screw the Yule Log, check out this 40 minute long nostalgia overload!
https://youtu.be/lu8VwBEUB9s

We're back again with the Best of 1980s Christmas commercials! This time from 1985! From copious amounts of McDonalds Commercials, to 7Up trying to position ...

24/12/2021

Today we're back to commentate on the single most badass CHRISTMAS movie of all time: Die Hard! From it's novel origins, to it's ever growing number of sequels, & how we'd make a truly great Die Hard Sequel! We cover it all!
https://youtu.be/AnXbW8hHYKY

To Sync: There will be a 10 second countdown to press play as the 20th Century Fox Logo fades in.Today we're back to commentate on the single most badass CHR...

20/12/2021

Today I'm joined by Famaliar Faces Creator CR! We'll be covering the Rankin Bass Classic 'The Year Without a Santa Claus'! Join us as we discuss the iconic Miser Brothers Songs, the weird sequels and live action remake nobody remembers as well as the legacy of Rankin Bass & the world of Christmas specials as a whole!

To Sync: There will be a 20 second countdown to press play as the North Pole Village fades in.Today I'm joined by Famaliar Faces Creator CR! We'll be coverin...

06/12/2021

Today we wrap up our Oral History of Cry Baby Lane: The Movie too scary for Nickelodeon! My guests again are Director Peter Lauer, Writer Bob Mittenthal & Director of Photography John Inwood! In this part we exam in the movie's banishment, rediscovery & legacy 21 years on! https://youtu.be/Yfj4awF7hlQ

Part One: https://youtu.be/XaKlNej1CEMToday we wrap up our Oral History of Cry Baby Lane: The Movie too scary for Nickelodeon! Joining me again as my guests ...

25/11/2021

It's ! Are you sick of your family yet? Well we've got a solution! Check out our Thanksgiving Playlist of past episodes now!
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy8HpKRa7deMPjewoVajc0KY_wI5vYG9H

22/11/2021

On this day in 1991 Disney released Beauty and the Beast. To help celebrate it's 30th Birthday, here is an interviewwith Director Gary Trousdale! Spoilers we get an answer for how old the Beast was at the start!
https://youtu.be/wke98ajaXpM

Today we are joined by animation director Gary Trousdale! A mainstay of the animation industry for decades, Gary has directed some of your favorite movies, i...

29/10/2021

We're back for the final time ever (maybe?) with my Sister as we cover the 13th Treehouse of Horror Episode! We also discuss our feelings on the first 13 Years of this Tradition and our overall favorites and least favorite segments! https://youtu.be/E-QKmqcMxvE

We're back for the final time ever (maybe?) with my Sister as we cover the 13th Treehouse of Horror Episode! Is it the best one yet or lackluster? Watch to f...

26/10/2021

Today we commemorate 25 years of Scream! Jake & I discuss what makes this one of the best slasher, horror & mystery movies of all time! From the legendary intro with Drew Barrymore, the stellar casting, writing & Directing from the legendary Wes Craven, we cover it all!
https://t.co/ejhPE7RbAj?amp=1

To Sync: There will be a ten second countdown to press play as the Mirimax logo fades in.Today we commemorate 25 years of Scream! Jake & I discuss what makes...

22/10/2021

We're back today with my sister as we cover Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Episodes 10-12! Join us as we discuss Werewolf Flanders clashing with a Super Crisp loving Homer, a segment with Killer Dolphins that I thought was a parody of Jaws, a Parody of Harry Potter before the franchise became overplayed!
https://youtu.be/dUyUIqxILtk

We're back today with my sister as we cover Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Episodes 10-12!Join us as we discuss Werewolf Flanders clashing with a Super Crisp l...

18/10/2021

Today we're examining the history behind the Nickelodeon movie, that was so scary it was only aired once: Cry Baby Lane! I'm joined today by Director Peter Lauer, Writer Bob Mittenthal & D.P. John Inwood, as we discuss the movie Nick doesn't want you to see!
https://youtu.be/XaKlNej1CEM

Today we're examining the history behind the Nickelodeon movie, that was so scary it was only aired once: Cry Baby Lane! My Guests today are Executive Produc...

15/10/2021

My sister is back on the show as we cover Parts 7-9 today of The Simpsons Tree House of Horror! From the much less toxic Clin-ton Years, Marge's First Starring role, & a killer hair day! We cover it all
https://youtu.be/FY9cB7NYe3s

My sister is back on the show as we cover Parts 7-9 today of The Simpsons Tree House of Horror! From the much less toxic Clin-ton Years, Marge's First Starri...

08/10/2021

My sister returns as we continue our month long Treehouse of Horror Commentary tracks, as we cover Parts 4-6 today! From Ned Flanders as the Devil to No TV & No Beer Makes Homer go something something, and Weird 3D Homer we cover it all!
https://youtu.be/PQCYh2o3lzg

My sister returns as we continue our month long Treehouse of Horror Commentary tracks, as we cover Parts 4-6 today! From Ned Flanders as the Devil to No TV &...

03/10/2021

Today I'm joined by Ben Rock & Matt Blazi to discuss Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2, the infamous sequel that came out approximately 48 hours after the original! https://youtu.be/CZwK_QlE5K4

To Sync: Press Play as the Artisan Logo fades up from blackToday I'm joined by Blair Witch Production Designer Ben Rock & 8 Days in the Woods: The Making of ...

28/09/2021

Today we're joined the stars of the 2006 Reality show: Who Wants to Be a Superhero? This slice of Pre-MCU Superhero Pop Culture was Hosted by Stan Lee and may be the most fascinating/most confusing reality show ever made! In Part 1 we cover the first half of the season ranging topics from creating their characters to controversial eliminations.

https://youtu.be/ZhUj3eZOOzI

Today we're joined the stars of the 2006 Reality show: Who Wants to Be a Superhero? This slice of Pre-MCU Superhero Pop Culture was Hosted by Stan Lee and ma...

23/09/2021

Scooby Doo On Zombie Island Premeried 23 Years ago today! In honor of that, feel free to check out our first ever episode! Fun fact we're very drunk at the time!
https://youtu.be/JSITJEJy76Q

In our first commentary track, we dive into the 1998 made for TV movie Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island! Now you can listen to three snarky 20-Somethings talk abo...

10/09/2021

Join us as we discuss Clarissa Explains It All! with series creator
Mitchell Kriegman!

From it's conception, to failed spin offs & it's incredibly catch theme, we EXPLAIN IT ALL!

Check out this Nickelodeon classic that 90s Kids still love!
https://youtu.be/hAFUSd-fwmA

Today we sit down with series creator Mitchell Kriegman as we commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the Nickelodeon Classic: Clarissa Explains it All! From cre...

16/07/2021

On this day in 1999 Audiences were introduced to The Blair Witch Project! In honor of it's 22nd Birthday, check out this commentary we did with Director Eduardo Sanchez!
https://youtu.be/k4GY19QdxQg

The Blair Witch Project Director Eduardo Sánchez joins Second Rate Film School to discuss how he created one of the highest-grossing films of 1999. In this n...

05/07/2021

Director Gary Trousdale joins me to discuss the making of his three Disney Classics, including Beauty & the Beast!

Today we are joined by animation director Gary Trousdale! A mainstay of the animation industry for decades, Gary has directed some of your favorite movies, i...