Die Hard Episodes

Die Hard is the kind of “comfort violence” film that never gets old, and your recap hits basically every reason it works. A few extra bits worth calling out (because they’re the secret sauce): It’s a Christmas film for structural reasons, not vibes. Christmas isn’t just background dressing. The party only happens because it’s Christmas, the building is half-staffed because it’s Christmas, McClane is only in LA because it’s Christmas, and Hans’ whole timing depends on a holiday lull. Remov...

You can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out! Welcome back to Bad Dads Film Review! Today, we're revisiting a quintessential action-packed sequel, Die Hard 2, often styled as Die Hard 2: Die Harder. Directed by Renny Harlin and released in 1990, this film takes the high-octane thrills of its predecessor and amplifies them against the backdrop of a snow-covered Washin...

Welcome back to another episode of Bad Dads Film Review! Today, we're donning our Santa hats and diving into the action-packed, darkly comedic world of Violent Night. Violent Night takes the classic holiday movie and flips it on its head. Think less 'Miracle on 34th Street' and more 'Die Hard' meets 'Bad Santa.' This isn't your typical feel-good Christmas film; it's a wild ride that blends festive cheer with high-octane action. The story unfolds on Christmas Eve, as a group of mercenaries bre...