Spill.com
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Spill.com is an award-winning video game and movie review
, discussion, and news website created by cartoonist
and animator Korey Coleman
. It is the continuation of the 9 year old Austin, Texas
based Public-access television
cable TV show called The Reel Deal. There are four main film critic contributors to the website, collectively known as the Spill Crew, including Korey Coleman, Chris Cox, Martin Thomas, and Tony Guerrero. Under aliases, they review movies as animated versions of themselves or in uncut audio reviews, maintaining their persona in weekly podcast
s. The website is currently owned by Hollywood.com, under R&S Investments. Stylistically, the site strives to maintain a "down-to-earth vibe". As of Oct 2011, Spill.com has over 41,546 registered members.
of the Atheist Experience also emerged, developing a strong fan base locally. The show featured a cast of rotating members discussing and reviewing movies, along with other topics. Spliced in between these discussion were skits that parodied popular movies and current topics. The show ended after Coleman decided that,"As much fun as it was, I didn't want to spend another 10 years doing an access show".
Coleman tried experimenting with short animated versions of movie reviews, which were uploaded onto Youtube
. It was then discovered by Dave McCarthy, an executive at MIVA Inc., a marketing corporation. Mr. McCarthy and MIVA offered to finance Coleman, aiding him in starting the website in 2007. MIVA owned the website, handling the marketing, design and logistics of the site, leaving Coleman and the other members of Spill.com in charge of creating content. While the creative team has grown and expanded over the years, Coleman is still involved in the animation process. The site, as of 2009, was bought by Hollywood.com., owned by R&S Investments.
. Co-Host previously rarely appeared in ensemble reviews, but in 2009 and 2010 began to take a more active role on the site as former reviewer "Carlyle" (Ain't It Cool News
writer C. Robert Cargill) left the site to pursue his writing career. He is now a regular on ensemble reviews.
Better Than Sex
!:
The Spill Crew usually withholds this rating and only gives this rating to a movie that they find flawless or exceptionally outstanding. It is the least given rating, in essence scoring the film an 11/10 (as Carlyle once explained in a webcam video) or a "better than perfect." When a Spill reviewer gives this rating, a sound clip of a cheering audience plays.
Examples: Cloverfield
, The Dark Knight
, District 9
.
Full Price!!:
The Spill Crew gives this rating to movies they find very enjoyable that are above average quality. Films which receive this rating are recommended and definitely worth paying the full price at a theater to see (night time, popcorn & drink). The crew finds these films excellent, but not necessarily flawless.
Examples: 127 Hours
, How to Train Your Dragon
, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
, Zombieland
, Captain America The First Avenger and Rise of the Planet of the Apes.
Matinée!:
The Spill Crew gives this rating to movies that are still entertaining enough to warrant a theater viewing, but are flawed enough that one should pay the lower matinée price for them. It is a "mid-level" rating, and the Spill reviewers often modify the review depending on the specific flaws or strengths of the film — e.g. "High Matinée" or "Low Matinée."
Examples: The Muppets
, Margin Call
, Predators, Iron Man 2
, Paul
, and Scream 4
.
Rental:
The Spill Crew gives this rating to movies that are worth seeing on some level, but not worth the cost of admission at a theater or seeing during the initial theatrical run. Like the "Matinée!" rating, "Rental" can be modified by the individual reviewer - e.g. "High Rental" or "Low Rental."
Examples: Punisher: War Zone
, Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief, Valentine's Day
, Friday the 13th
, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
, and Twilight: Eclipse.
Some Old Bullshit!:
The Spill Crew gives this rating to movies they consider to have little redeeming value, regardless of their audience. Unlike all ratings above it, "Some Old Bullshit" recommends against watching the film at any price. Until Spill.com introduced the "Fuck You" rating, "Some Old Bullshit!" was their lowest rating.
Examples: Twilight: New Moon, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Meet the Spartans
, The Love Guru
, Knowing
, and Robin Hood
.
Fuck You!:
The "Fuck You!" rating is given to movies that the Spill crew find offensive, either due to low quality or distasteful material. Unlike "Some Old Bullshit," it is actively enthusiastic against the film. "Fuck You!" was not part of the original rating system - it was invented for 2008's Disaster Movie
when Korey felt the movie required an extra low rating, and invented the "Fuck You!" rating on the spot. The "Fuck You!" rating has a distinct graphic from the other reviews in which Korey gives the middle finger
(regardless of which reviewer gave the rating). A sound clip similar to the theme from Psycho
then plays. The rating is also known as "Fuck This Movie!!" Movies must make the Spill Crew genuinely angry to obtain this rating. Notably, Spill's review of Vampires Suck
consists entirely of Korey saying, "Fuck you" and displaying the accompanying rating. As of December 21, 2010, Little Fockers
became the first film to receive a collective rating of "Fuck you!" from the Spill Crew, however the reviews were aggregated as "Some Ole Bullshit!".
Examples: Disaster Movie
, Max Payne
, Old Dogs
, The Last Song
, The Last Airbender, Gulliver's Travels
, Little Fockers
, Beastly
, Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star, Zookeeper
, Something Borrowed
, and Daddy Day Camp
(though this review came before the "Fuck You!" rating was invented, the crew agreed that it deserved a rating lower than "Some Old Bullshit!").
s and one unscheduled podcast. All podcasts are subject to the hosts occasionally getting drunk
over the course of the show.
A Couple of Cold Ones
:
Abbreviated as 'ACOCO', is currently hosted by Korey and Leon with fairly rare guest appearances. It is Spill's oldest podcast, debuting no later than and likely in January 2008
and focuses mainly on film. Originally, it was hosted by Corey and Carlyle, though Leon was added as a third host in mid to late 2010. In June 2011
, Carlyle left the show, essentially the last remaining part of his involvement in the site as a whole, to pursue opportunities as a novelist and screenwriter
, leaving Korey and Leon as the sole hosts. Korey originally had planned for Leon to replace him, but later changed his mind. This proved fortuitous, as mere months later Carlyle decided to retire from the show. Segments include discussion on weekly box office
rankings dubbed "The Top Five," followed by free form discussion and a segment on e-mails and twitters submitted by members of the site. "The Top Five" is done in a countdown format, with Leon announcing each number before Korey reveals the film in that slot, followed by brief discussion of the film. The show is recorded mostly over Skype
. It is usually recorded on Sunday nights and released early Monday.
The League of Extremely Ordinary Gentlemen:
Abbreviated as 'LEOG', is a podcast started by Cyrus and Leon. It has an ensemble cast, led by Cyrus and Leon (who have altered positions as 'official' host, initially Cyrus and currently held by Leon), featuring a rotating cast of "LEOG Members": Grant, Greg, Jason F ("Fish"), Randy, Harris, Cat, John Rubio, Nakato, and fellow Spill employees: animator Peter ("Fungusmonkey") Sorensen and writer Brian Salisbury. LEOG Members Emeritus include: Beau, Jason, Allison, Kristin, and Kayla. It is the only podcast to regularly feature guest stars. The guests are numerous and include people in various creative industries and even other people from the website, such as Co-Host 3000 and visiting members. A wide range of topics on geek culture are discussed, such as comic books, science fiction & fantasy, movies and TV shows. The podcast's name is derived from Alan Moore
's The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
. The show is split into volumes, and subdivided amongst them into stand-alone issues. The show, like Let's Do This!, has a tendency towards recurring jokes and self-referential humor which usually last a few months at a time. It is also the only podcast that seems to be subject to any level of editing. Each episode is concluded by a collective cry of "Long live the League!" It generally runs a little under three hours, but can vary in length. It is typically released midday on Fridays.
Let’s Do This!:
Abbreviated as 'LDT', features Korey and Co-Host, with occasional guest appearances. It is a spinoff of A Couple of Cold Ones. The show does not have a fixed topic, although film, Internet videos, current political events, celebrity gossip and personal anecdotes are common subjects; according to the hosts, the purpose of the show is to "talk bullshit." The show is defined by a stream of consciousness style known as the "bullshit train." The podcast has numerous running gags and recurring elements including the show's mascot, Goatsey. An imaginary bipedal goat, Goatsey helps lead to the intro of the crew shouting the show name and playing "Get to the Choppa" by Austrian Death Machine
. The latter part of the show includes "Fuck Yo Thoughts", the show's e-mail section, a reference to a quotation by Don "Reverend X
" Vincent, one of the show's running gags. Traditionally, this is the longest of the Spill podcasts, with no set length. It has been known to run approximately three or even four hours total. Because of these long running times, "Let's Do This" is often split into two segments, with Part 1 released on Wednesdays and Part 2 on Thursdays.
The Spill Call-in Show:
A recurring live podcast in which Korey takes calls from members of the community and answers their questions. The show is broadcast live on the website, typically on Saturday afternoons. The show is always posted with a chatroom where listeners themselves can interact and comment on the live show as well. The recording of the audio portion of the show are sometimes posted later in the week as their own podcast so even those who missed the live show can listen to it. It typically runs an hour to an hour and a half (with the occasional extension or cancellation), and has no set release dates. Previous shows included a live-animated video feed that accompanied the audio, but the current show is audio only.
The Loading Bar:
A weekly video game podcast hosted by the site's video game editor and animator, Professor Jeff and co-hosted by a group of gamers including Korey, Kevin J. Baird of Video Game News Radio, international friend of the site Nick Hodges, and Jason Murphy, formerly of the LEOG podcast. Originally titled "The Unnamed Spill Video Game Show", the hosts struggled for the first few weeks to solidify a format and title, eventually landing on "Let's Play This". However, due to fan backlash and complaints that it was too similar to "Let's Do This" (including complaints from Co-Host 3000 himself), a call was put out to the fans to come up with a new name. After a lengthy suggestion period, the name "The Loading Bar" was chosen, both for its reference to the aggravating loading times most gamers are familiar with, and for its alcoholic connotations "loaded" and "bar". The show often features community members as "fan experts" on video game titles, and is the only other podcast on the site that has accompanying video reviews as well. Unlike the film reviews, which are created in a cartoon style, the video game reviews are created in a pixel art
style, similar to a 16-bit console game.
's Blue Christmas
, sung a cappella
by Korey. The name is a pun on Blu-ray Disc
s and was selected after a fan contest to choose the title. It was recorded over Skype
directly after ACOCO, and released a day later, on Tuesdays. Its running time was usually 30 to 45 minutes long. After weeks of falling ratings, fan complaints about content and length, and a conflict of interest with their weekly written Blu-ray and DVD reviews, Korey and Carlyle announced that Blu Tuesday had been cancelled.
Shootin' The Shit was a podcast were all of the Spill crew talked about some random news. It hasn't been done in years, but is not officially cancelled.
Ths laid-back nature means that Spill Dot Con is mainly a get together and fan appreciation party for Spill.com community members that takes place in Austin, Texas where the site is based. The members get a chance to hang out with the Spill Crew during special shows and parties and mingle with their fellow fans. Spill community members also submit fan films to "the first annual Spill.com Film Festival" (a running gag in which every year is the "first annual" year), and compete in a competition. The films are screened for the audience, typically at the Alamo Drafthouse in downtown Austin. The winning films from the 2010 and 2011 festivals were both submitted by Spill member Stephan, with his entries "Goatsey Come Home" and "Spill Noir."
to reclaim money that users supposedly wasted by watching a bad film called Paybacktime. To participate, a user must pick out a film, a refund amount and make a case to the Facebook community as to why they should receive a refund. If enough Facebook users in the community decide that they should receive a refund, they will receive that refund in the form of virtual movie tickets from Fandango.com.
Film criticism
Film criticism is the analysis and evaluation of films, individually and collectively. In general, this can be divided into journalistic criticism that appears regularly in newspapers, and other popular, mass-media outlets and academic criticism by film scholars that is informed by film theory and...
, discussion, and news website created by cartoonist
Cartoonist
A cartoonist is a person who specializes in drawing cartoons. This work is usually humorous, mainly created for entertainment, political commentary or advertising...
and animator Korey Coleman
Korey Coleman
Korey Coleman is an American film critic, director, graphic artist and animator from Austin, Texas. He is the director of the independent film 2 A.M.. He is currently working at Spill.com, a film review website...
. It is the continuation of the 9 year old Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas
Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of :Texas and the seat of Travis County. Located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 14th most populous city in the United States. It was the third-fastest-growing large city in...
based Public-access television
Public-access television
Public-access television is a form of non-commercial mass media where ordinary people can create content television programming which is cablecast through cable TV specialty channels...
cable TV show called The Reel Deal. There are four main film critic contributors to the website, collectively known as the Spill Crew, including Korey Coleman, Chris Cox, Martin Thomas, and Tony Guerrero. Under aliases, they review movies as animated versions of themselves or in uncut audio reviews, maintaining their persona in weekly podcast
Podcast
A podcast is a series of digital media files that are released episodically and often downloaded through web syndication...
s. The website is currently owned by Hollywood.com, under R&S Investments. Stylistically, the site strives to maintain a "down-to-earth vibe". As of Oct 2011, Spill.com has over 41,546 registered members.
History
The Reel Deal is the precursor to Spill.com. The show began in Austin as a live, call-in format cable access television program, from the same local channel where Alex Jones of Infowars and Matt DillahuntyMatt Dillahunty
Matt Dillahunty is the president of the Atheist Community of Austin, and is also a host of the live internet radio show "Non-Prophets Radio" and of the Austin Public-access television cable TV show "The Atheist Experience....
of the Atheist Experience also emerged, developing a strong fan base locally. The show featured a cast of rotating members discussing and reviewing movies, along with other topics. Spliced in between these discussion were skits that parodied popular movies and current topics. The show ended after Coleman decided that,"As much fun as it was, I didn't want to spend another 10 years doing an access show".
Coleman tried experimenting with short animated versions of movie reviews, which were uploaded onto Youtube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
. It was then discovered by Dave McCarthy, an executive at MIVA Inc., a marketing corporation. Mr. McCarthy and MIVA offered to finance Coleman, aiding him in starting the website in 2007. MIVA owned the website, handling the marketing, design and logistics of the site, leaving Coleman and the other members of Spill.com in charge of creating content. While the creative team has grown and expanded over the years, Coleman is still involved in the animation process. The site, as of 2009, was bought by Hollywood.com., owned by R&S Investments.
Critics
There are four main film critics on Spill.com. With the exception of Coleman, they use aliases on the site due to legal issues. Critics include Korey Coleman, founder of the site and main host; Chris Cox as Cyrus Tiberius Kirk, previously part of The Reel Deal; Martin Thomas as Leon, part of The Reel Deal and defunct Behind The Screens; and Film.com, and Tony Guerrero as The Co-Host 3000, also part of The Reel Deal. Guerrero (as Co-Host) appears in animation as a floating spherical robot, rather than a caricature of himself. Reviews usually include two or more of the critics, though some include Korey on his own. Korey himself has only ever not appeared in one animated review, InkheartInkheart (film)
Inkheart is a 2008 fantasy film directed by Iain Softley and starring Brendan Fraser, Eliza Bennett, Paul Bettany, Helen Mirren, Andy Serkis and Jim Broadbent. It is based on the novel with the same name by Cornelia Funke...
. Co-Host previously rarely appeared in ensemble reviews, but in 2009 and 2010 began to take a more active role on the site as former reviewer "Carlyle" (Ain't It Cool News
Ain't It Cool News
Ain't It Cool News is a website founded and run by Harry Knowles, dedicated to news, rumors and reviews of upcoming and currently playing films and television projects, with an emphasis on science fiction, fantasy, horror, comic-book and action genres...
writer C. Robert Cargill) left the site to pursue his writing career. He is now a regular on ensemble reviews.
- Korey ColemanKorey ColemanKorey Coleman is an American film critic, director, graphic artist and animator from Austin, Texas. He is the director of the independent film 2 A.M.. He is currently working at Spill.com, a film review website...
- (voiced by himself) The creator of the site and main host. His character is known for his gregariousness, promiscuity, womanizing, and temper. He strives to maintain humor in reviews and podcasts, and commonly ends reviews with jokes about other ways a film could play out. He hosts/co-hosts the podcasts 'A Couple of Cold Ones', 'Let's Do This!', 'The Loading Bar', and the 'Spill Live Call-In Show' (in which he takes live calls from members of the community).
- Cyrus - (voiced by Chris Cox) Seemingly the most nerdy and cynical of the group, his character is fond of pop culture and internet ephemera, such as LOL Cats and memes, plus a complete virgin. He is an opinionated critic, known to drink to excess and parodies a stereotypical over-the-top atheist critical of organized religion (though he has stated that his real-life counterpart is agnosticAgnosticismAgnosticism is the view that the truth value of certain claims—especially claims about the existence or non-existence of any deity, but also other religious and metaphysical claims—is unknown or unknowable....
). He has given the most "Fuck You!" ratings of any Spill crew member. He hosts/co-hosts the pop culture podcast 'The League of Extremely Ordinary Gentlemen'.
- Leon - (voiced by Martin Thomas) The eldest critic of the group, his character shares Cyrus' love of comic books and pop culture, and is known to frequent strip clubs plus boy scout troops. A short stint of spoiling movies resulted in the superhero moniker "The Spoiler." His character often serves as the Spill crew's whipping boy and his age is often the subject of their jokes. He hosts/co-hosts the podcasts 'The League of Extremely Ordinary Gentlemen' and 'A Couple of Cold Ones' and has giving the most rental ratings. (since 2010).
- The Co-Host 3000 - (voiced by Tony Guerrero) Korey's 'robotic' companion, who loves B-movies and is known for his rambunctious and crass sense of humor. He is considered LatinoLatinoThe demonyms Latino and Latina , are defined in English language dictionaries as:* "a person of Latin-American descent."* "A Latin American."* "A person of Hispanic, especially Latin-American, descent, often one living in the United States."...
as his components were manufactured in Mexico (although his builder is Japanese). His presence on the site has increased since 2009, and he is now as involved as the other three critics. He hosts/co-hosts the podcast 'Let's Do This!' as well as making guest appearances on the other podcasts as well.
Former Critics
- Carlyle - (voiced by Christopher Robert Cargill) Formerly appearing on film reviews and podcasts, he was known for his often hyperbolic opinions and the tendency to "name-drop" celebrity friends, such as Ain't It Cool webmaster Harry Knowles (earning him the superhero moniker 'The Name Dropper'). His involvement in the site, specifically the film reviews, began to decrease dramatically in late 2009 and throughout 2010 as he began to focus more on his writing career, specifically the horror film 'Sinister' which he co-wrote with Scott DerricksonScott DerricksonScott Derrickson is an American screenwriter, producer, and director. He lives in Los Angeles, California.- Biography :Derrickson was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. He graduated from Biola University with a B.A. in Humanities with an emphasis in literature and philosophy, a B.A. in...
. During this time, his sole involvement with the site was appearing weekly on the podcast "A Couple of Cold Ones,". He retired from that podcast and Spill.com in 2011 in order to continue his career as a professional novelist and screenwriterScreenwriterScreenwriters or scriptwriters or scenario writers are people who write/create the short or feature-length screenplays from which mass media such as films, television programs, Comics or video games are based.-Profession:...
. Carlyle's last review appearance to date (and possibly ever) was in the review for the film Just Go With ItJust Go With ItJust Go with It is a 2011 romantic comedy film directed by Dennis Dugan, starring Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston. The film was released on , 2011...
. He still appears occasionally on the site as a special guest.
Review system
Each Spill crew member gives their own rating, so it is not uncommon for there to be more than one rating stated for a film. At the end of each review, the critics give their ratings. A cumulative score is then posted on the site itself. The rating system is based on means of seeing the movie, from most to least expensive and engrossing, except the highest and lowest ratings. Each film is judged on its own merits, taking into account a multitude of factors including by not limited to its perceived audience, the time of year it's released, its marketing campaign, etc. Ratings are conveyed (in the videos reviews only) by showing a picture of the reviewer and their rating written underneath and a sound not dissimilar from a cash register (with a few exceptions, detailed below). To date, Co-Host does not have a rating card due to the current redesign the site and characters are undergoing. Commonly assumed to be a standard 5-star system, the Spill.com rating system is actually loosely based on a sliding 0-10 star system, with a variety of names and incremental levels, such as "Matinee" or "High Matinee". They are as follows:Better Than Sex
Sexual intercourse
Sexual intercourse, also known as copulation or coitus, commonly refers to the act in which a male's penis enters a female's vagina for the purposes of sexual pleasure or reproduction. The entities may be of opposite sexes, or they may be hermaphroditic, as is the case with snails...
!:
The Spill Crew usually withholds this rating and only gives this rating to a movie that they find flawless or exceptionally outstanding. It is the least given rating, in essence scoring the film an 11/10 (as Carlyle once explained in a webcam video) or a "better than perfect." When a Spill reviewer gives this rating, a sound clip of a cheering audience plays.
Examples: Cloverfield
Cloverfield
Cloverfield is a 2008 American disaster-monster film directed by Matt Reeves, produced by J. J. Abrams and written by Drew Goddard.The film follows six young New Yorkers attending a going-away party on the night that a gigantic monster attacks the city...
, The Dark Knight
The Dark Knight (film)
The Dark Knight is a 2008 superhero film directed, produced and co-written by Christopher Nolan. Based on the DC Comics character Batman, the film is part of Nolan's Batman film series and a sequel to 2005's Batman Begins...
, District 9
District 9
District 9 is a 2009 South African science fiction thriller film directed by Neill Blomkamp. It was written by Blomkamp and Terri Tatchell, and produced by Peter Jackson and Carolynne Cunningham. The film stars Sharlto Copley, Jason Cope, and David James...
.
Full Price!!:
The Spill Crew gives this rating to movies they find very enjoyable that are above average quality. Films which receive this rating are recommended and definitely worth paying the full price at a theater to see (night time, popcorn & drink). The crew finds these films excellent, but not necessarily flawless.
Examples: 127 Hours
127 Hours
127 Hours is a 2010 biographical adventure drama film co-written, produced and directed by Danny Boyle. The film stars James Franco as mountain climber Aron Ralston, who became trapped by a boulder in Robbers Roost, Utah in April 2003....
, How to Train Your Dragon
How to Train Your Dragon (film)
How to Train Your Dragon is a 2010 3D computer-animated action fantasy film by DreamWorks Animation loosely based on the 2003 book of the same name. The film stars the voices of Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler, Craig Ferguson, America Ferrera, Jonah Hill, T.J. Miller, Kristen Wiig, and Christopher...
, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is a 2010 comedy film directed by Edgar Wright, based on the graphic novel series Scott Pilgrim by Bryan Lee O'Malley. The film is about Scott Pilgrim , a young Canadian musician, meeting the girl of his dreams, Ramona Flowers , an American delivery girl...
, Zombieland
Zombieland
Zombieland is a 2009 American zombie comedy film directed by Ruben Fleischer from a screenplay written by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. The film stars Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, and Abigail Breslin as survivors of a zombie apocalypse...
, Captain America The First Avenger and Rise of the Planet of the Apes.
Matinée!:
The Spill Crew gives this rating to movies that are still entertaining enough to warrant a theater viewing, but are flawed enough that one should pay the lower matinée price for them. It is a "mid-level" rating, and the Spill reviewers often modify the review depending on the specific flaws or strengths of the film — e.g. "High Matinée" or "Low Matinée."
Examples: The Muppets
The Muppets
The Muppets are a group of puppet characters created by Jim Henson starting in 1954–55. Although the term is often used to refer to any puppet that resembles the distinctive style of The Muppet Show, the term is both an informal name and legal trademark owned by the Walt Disney Company in reference...
, Margin Call
Margin Call
Margin Call is a 2011 American independent drama film, written and directed by J.C. Chandor. The film has an ensemble cast that includes Kevin Spacey, Demi Moore, Paul Bettany, Jeremy Irons, Zachary Quinto, Stanley Tucci, Simon Baker, and Penn Badgley...
, Predators, Iron Man 2
Iron Man 2
Iron Man 2 is a 2010 American superhero film featuring the Marvel Comics character Iron Man, produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Paramount Pictures. It is the sequel to 2008's Iron Man, the second film in a planned trilogy and is a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Directed by Jon...
, Paul
Paul (film)
Paul is a 2011 science fiction comedy film directed by Greg Mottola, written by Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. It stars Pegg, Frost, and the voice of Seth Rogen as the title character...
, and Scream 4
Scream 4
Scream 4 is a 2011 American slasher horror film and the fourth installment in the Scream film series. Directed by Wes Craven and written by Kevin Williamson, writer of Scream and Scream 2, the film stars an ensemble cast which includes David Arquette, Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Emma Roberts,...
.
Rental:
The Spill Crew gives this rating to movies that are worth seeing on some level, but not worth the cost of admission at a theater or seeing during the initial theatrical run. Like the "Matinée!" rating, "Rental" can be modified by the individual reviewer - e.g. "High Rental" or "Low Rental."
Examples: Punisher: War Zone
Punisher: War Zone
Punisher: War Zone is a 2008 comic book action film directed by Lexi Alexander; based on the fictional Marvel Comics vigilante/anti-hero the Punisher. It is the third film to depict the Marvel character Frank Castle...
, Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief, Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day (film)
Valentine's Day is a 2010 American romantic comedy film directed by Garry Marshall and based on the novel by Michael Connelly. The screenplay and the story was written by Katherine Fugate, Ivan Reitman, Jason Reitman, Akiva Goldsman, Rob Reiner, P. J...
, Friday the 13th
Friday the 13th (2009 film)
Friday the 13th is a 2009 American slasher film directed by Marcus Nispel and written by Damian Shannon and Mark Swift. It is a reboot of the Friday the 13th film series, which began in 1980 and the twelfth Friday the 13th film in total...
, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is a 2009 American science fiction-action film directed by Michael Bay and produced by Steven Spielberg. It is the sequel to the 2007 film Transformers and the second installment in the live-action Transformers series...
, and Twilight: Eclipse.
Some Old Bullshit!:
The Spill Crew gives this rating to movies they consider to have little redeeming value, regardless of their audience. Unlike all ratings above it, "Some Old Bullshit" recommends against watching the film at any price. Until Spill.com introduced the "Fuck You" rating, "Some Old Bullshit!" was their lowest rating.
Examples: Twilight: New Moon, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Meet the Spartans
Meet the Spartans
Meet the Spartans is a 2008 parody film directed by Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer. Similar to past movies, such as Scary Movie, Date Movie, and most recently Epic Movie, it directs parodies at various films. Although it references many movies, TV shows, people and pop cultural events, it...
, The Love Guru
The Love Guru
The Love Guru is a 2008 comedy film, directed by Marco Schnabel and starring Mike Myers and Jessica Alba along with Romany Malco and Justin Timberlake. In addition to starring in the film, Myers wrote The Love Guru with Graham Gordy and produced it with Gary Barber. The film was released by...
, Knowing
Knowing (film)
Knowing is a 2009 American-British science fiction film directed by Alex Proyas and starring Nicolas Cage. The project was originally attached to a number of directors under Columbia Pictures, but it was placed in turnaround and eventually picked up by Escape Artists. Production was financially...
, and Robin Hood
Robin Hood (2010 film)
Robin Hood is a 2010 British/American adventure film based on the Robin Hood legend, directed by Ridley Scott and starring Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett...
.
Fuck You!:
The "Fuck You!" rating is given to movies that the Spill crew find offensive, either due to low quality or distasteful material. Unlike "Some Old Bullshit," it is actively enthusiastic against the film. "Fuck You!" was not part of the original rating system - it was invented for 2008's Disaster Movie
Disaster Movie
Disaster Movie is a 2008 parody film. It is written and directed by Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer, and stars Carmen Electra, Kim Kardashian, Matt Lanter, Nicole Parker, Crista Flanagan, Vanessa Minnillo, and Ike Barinholtz...
when Korey felt the movie required an extra low rating, and invented the "Fuck You!" rating on the spot. The "Fuck You!" rating has a distinct graphic from the other reviews in which Korey gives the middle finger
Finger (gesture)
In Western culture, the finger , also known as the middle finger, is an obscene hand gesture, often meaning the phrases "fuck off" , "fuck you" or "up yours"...
(regardless of which reviewer gave the rating). A sound clip similar to the theme from Psycho
Psycho (1960 film)
Psycho is a 1960 American suspense/psychological horror film directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring Janet Leigh and Anthony Perkins. The film is based on the screenplay by Joseph Stefano, who adapted it from the 1959 novel of the same name by Robert Bloch...
then plays. The rating is also known as "Fuck This Movie!!" Movies must make the Spill Crew genuinely angry to obtain this rating. Notably, Spill's review of Vampires Suck
Vampires Suck
Vampires Suck is a 2010 vampire spoof film based on the Twilight film series and directed by Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer. It stars Jenn Proske, Matt Lanter, Christopher N...
consists entirely of Korey saying, "Fuck you" and displaying the accompanying rating. As of December 21, 2010, Little Fockers
Little Fockers
Little Fockers is a 2010 American comedy film and sequel to Meet the Parents and Meet the Fockers . It stars Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Blythe Danner, Teri Polo, Dustin Hoffman and Barbra Streisand...
became the first film to receive a collective rating of "Fuck you!" from the Spill Crew, however the reviews were aggregated as "Some Ole Bullshit!".
Examples: Disaster Movie
Disaster Movie
Disaster Movie is a 2008 parody film. It is written and directed by Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer, and stars Carmen Electra, Kim Kardashian, Matt Lanter, Nicole Parker, Crista Flanagan, Vanessa Minnillo, and Ike Barinholtz...
, Max Payne
Max Payne (film)
Max Payne is a 2008 noir action film based on the 2001 video game of the same name by Remedy Entertainment. It was written by Beau Thorne and was directed by John Moore. The film stars Mark Wahlberg in the title role as Max Payne, Mila Kunis as Mona Sax, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges as Jim Bravura and...
, Old Dogs
Old Dogs (film)
Old Dogs is a 2009 American ensemble comedy film directed by Wild Hogs Walt Becker and starring Robin Williams and John Travolta with an ensemble supporting cast played by Kelly Preston, Matt Dillon, Justin Long, Seth Green, Rita Wilson, Dax Shepard, and Bernie Mac...
, The Last Song
The Last Song (film)
The Last Song is a 2010 American coming of age drama film developed alongside Nicholas Sparks novel by the same name. The film was directed by Julie Anne Robinson in her feature film directorial debut and co-written by Sparks and Jeff Van Wie...
, The Last Airbender, Gulliver's Travels
Gulliver's Travels (2010 film)
Gulliver's Travels is a 2010 fantasy comedy film directed by Rob Letterman and very loosely based on Part One of the 18th-century novel of the same name by Jonathan Swift, though the film takes place in modern day...
, Little Fockers
Little Fockers
Little Fockers is a 2010 American comedy film and sequel to Meet the Parents and Meet the Fockers . It stars Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Blythe Danner, Teri Polo, Dustin Hoffman and Barbra Streisand...
, Beastly
Beastly (film)
Beastly is a 2011 romantic fantasy film loosely based on Alex Flinn's 2007 novel of the same name. It is a retelling of the fairytale Beauty and the Beast set in modern-day New York City. The film is written and directed by Daniel Barnz and stars Vanessa Hudgens and Alex Pettyfer.The plot focuses...
, Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star, Zookeeper
Zookeeper (film)
Zookeeper is a 2011 comedy film starring Kevin James, and featuring the voices of Adam Sandler, Sylvester Stallone, Nick Nolte, Don Rickles, Judd Apatow, Jon Favreau, Cher and Faizon Love. The film contains computer animation, is produced by Sandler's production company, Happy Madison, and is...
, Something Borrowed
Something Borrowed (film)
Something Borrowed is a 2011 American romantic comedy film based on Emily Giffin's book of the same name, directed by Luke Greenfield, starring Ginnifer Goodwin, Kate Hudson, Colin Egglesfield, and John Krasinski....
, and Daddy Day Camp
Daddy Day Camp
Daddy Day Camp is a 2007 American family comedy film directed by Fred Savage in his feature film directing debut. It was the sequel to Daddy Day Care , with a recast of the characters that appeared in the original film. The film was produced by Revolution Studios and released by TriStar Pictures...
(though this review came before the "Fuck You!" rating was invented, the crew agreed that it deserved a rating lower than "Some Old Bullshit!").
Podcasts
In addition to movie review and discussion, the website also releases four weekly podcastPodcast
A podcast is a series of digital media files that are released episodically and often downloaded through web syndication...
s and one unscheduled podcast. All podcasts are subject to the hosts occasionally getting drunk
Alcohol consumption
Alcohol consumption may refer to:* Alcohol consumption by youth in the United States* Alcoholic beverage* Legal drinking age* List of countries by alcohol consumption* Long-term effects of alcohol* Short-term effects of alcohol...
over the course of the show.
A Couple of Cold Ones
Beer
Beer is the world's most widely consumed andprobably oldest alcoholic beverage; it is the third most popular drink overall, after water and tea. It is produced by the brewing and fermentation of sugars, mainly derived from malted cereal grains, most commonly malted barley and malted wheat...
:
Abbreviated as 'ACOCO', is currently hosted by Korey and Leon with fairly rare guest appearances. It is Spill's oldest podcast, debuting no later than and likely in January 2008
January 2008
January 2008 was the first month of that year. It began on a Tuesday and ended after 31 days on a Thursday.-International holidays:* January 1 – New Year's Day* January 1 – Independence Day * January 7 – Christmas...
and focuses mainly on film. Originally, it was hosted by Corey and Carlyle, though Leon was added as a third host in mid to late 2010. In June 2011
June 2011
June 2011 is the sixth month of the current year. It began on a Wednesday and ended after 30 days on a Thursday.- Portal:Current events :This is an archived version of Wikipedia's Current events Portal from June 2011....
, Carlyle left the show, essentially the last remaining part of his involvement in the site as a whole, to pursue opportunities as a novelist and screenwriter
Screenwriter
Screenwriters or scriptwriters or scenario writers are people who write/create the short or feature-length screenplays from which mass media such as films, television programs, Comics or video games are based.-Profession:...
, leaving Korey and Leon as the sole hosts. Korey originally had planned for Leon to replace him, but later changed his mind. This proved fortuitous, as mere months later Carlyle decided to retire from the show. Segments include discussion on weekly box office
Box office
A box office is a place where tickets are sold to the public for admission to an event. Patrons may perform the transaction at a countertop, through an unblocked hole through a wall or window, or at a wicket....
rankings dubbed "The Top Five," followed by free form discussion and a segment on e-mails and twitters submitted by members of the site. "The Top Five" is done in a countdown format, with Leon announcing each number before Korey reveals the film in that slot, followed by brief discussion of the film. The show is recorded mostly over Skype
Skype
Skype is a software application that allows users to make voice and video calls and chat over the Internet. Calls to other users within the Skype service are free, while calls to both traditional landline telephones and mobile phones can be made for a fee using a debit-based user account system...
. It is usually recorded on Sunday nights and released early Monday.
The League of Extremely Ordinary Gentlemen:
Abbreviated as 'LEOG', is a podcast started by Cyrus and Leon. It has an ensemble cast, led by Cyrus and Leon (who have altered positions as 'official' host, initially Cyrus and currently held by Leon), featuring a rotating cast of "LEOG Members": Grant, Greg, Jason F ("Fish"), Randy, Harris, Cat, John Rubio, Nakato, and fellow Spill employees: animator Peter ("Fungusmonkey") Sorensen and writer Brian Salisbury. LEOG Members Emeritus include: Beau, Jason, Allison, Kristin, and Kayla. It is the only podcast to regularly feature guest stars. The guests are numerous and include people in various creative industries and even other people from the website, such as Co-Host 3000 and visiting members. A wide range of topics on geek culture are discussed, such as comic books, science fiction & fantasy, movies and TV shows. The podcast's name is derived from Alan Moore
Alan Moore
Alan Oswald Moore is an English writer primarily known for his work in comic books, a medium where he has produced a number of critically acclaimed and popular series, including Watchmen, V for Vendetta, and From Hell...
's The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen is a comic book series written by Alan Moore and illustrated by Kevin O'Neill, publication of which began in 1999. The series spans two six-issue limited series and a graphic novel from the America's Best Comics imprint of Wildstorm/DC, and a third miniseries...
. The show is split into volumes, and subdivided amongst them into stand-alone issues. The show, like Let's Do This!, has a tendency towards recurring jokes and self-referential humor which usually last a few months at a time. It is also the only podcast that seems to be subject to any level of editing. Each episode is concluded by a collective cry of "Long live the League!" It generally runs a little under three hours, but can vary in length. It is typically released midday on Fridays.
Let’s Do This!:
Abbreviated as 'LDT', features Korey and Co-Host, with occasional guest appearances. It is a spinoff of A Couple of Cold Ones. The show does not have a fixed topic, although film, Internet videos, current political events, celebrity gossip and personal anecdotes are common subjects; according to the hosts, the purpose of the show is to "talk bullshit." The show is defined by a stream of consciousness style known as the "bullshit train." The podcast has numerous running gags and recurring elements including the show's mascot, Goatsey. An imaginary bipedal goat, Goatsey helps lead to the intro of the crew shouting the show name and playing "Get to the Choppa" by Austrian Death Machine
Austrian Death Machine
Austrian Death Machine is an American metal side project from San Diego, California, founded by As I Lay Dying vocalist Tim Lambesis to be a parody and tribute of Arnold Schwarzenegger's films.-Biography:...
. The latter part of the show includes "Fuck Yo Thoughts", the show's e-mail section, a reference to a quotation by Don "Reverend X
The Spirit of Truth
The "Spirit of Truth" was a segment for a televangelist who appeared on a program entitled "One Man Show". The program was broadcast on Los Angeles-based Public-access television for five years during the late 1990s...
" Vincent, one of the show's running gags. Traditionally, this is the longest of the Spill podcasts, with no set length. It has been known to run approximately three or even four hours total. Because of these long running times, "Let's Do This" is often split into two segments, with Part 1 released on Wednesdays and Part 2 on Thursdays.
The Spill Call-in Show:
A recurring live podcast in which Korey takes calls from members of the community and answers their questions. The show is broadcast live on the website, typically on Saturday afternoons. The show is always posted with a chatroom where listeners themselves can interact and comment on the live show as well. The recording of the audio portion of the show are sometimes posted later in the week as their own podcast so even those who missed the live show can listen to it. It typically runs an hour to an hour and a half (with the occasional extension or cancellation), and has no set release dates. Previous shows included a live-animated video feed that accompanied the audio, but the current show is audio only.
The Loading Bar:
A weekly video game podcast hosted by the site's video game editor and animator, Professor Jeff and co-hosted by a group of gamers including Korey, Kevin J. Baird of Video Game News Radio, international friend of the site Nick Hodges, and Jason Murphy, formerly of the LEOG podcast. Originally titled "The Unnamed Spill Video Game Show", the hosts struggled for the first few weeks to solidify a format and title, eventually landing on "Let's Play This". However, due to fan backlash and complaints that it was too similar to "Let's Do This" (including complaints from Co-Host 3000 himself), a call was put out to the fans to come up with a new name. After a lengthy suggestion period, the name "The Loading Bar" was chosen, both for its reference to the aggravating loading times most gamers are familiar with, and for its alcoholic connotations "loaded" and "bar". The show often features community members as "fan experts" on video game titles, and is the only other podcast on the site that has accompanying video reviews as well. Unlike the film reviews, which are created in a cartoon style, the video game reviews are created in a pixel art
Pixel art
Pixel art is a form of digital art, created through the use of raster graphics software, where images are edited on the pixel level. Graphics in most old computer and video games, graphing calculator games, and many mobile phone games are mostly pixel art.- History :The term pixel art was first...
style, similar to a 16-bit console game.
Former podcasts
Blu Tuesday was a podcast in which Korey and Carlyle discussed the new Blu-ray and DVDs being released in the coming week. The show began with a parody of Elvis PresleyElvis Presley
Elvis Aaron Presley was one of the most popular American singers of the 20th century. A cultural icon, he is widely known by the single name Elvis. He is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King"....
's Blue Christmas
Blue Christmas
"Blue Christmas" is a Christmas song written by Billy Hayes and Jay W. Johnson. The heart-broken tale of unrequited love during the holidays had long been considered a Christmas staple of country music, having been recorded first by Doye O'Dell in 1948 and popularised by Ernest Tubb the next year...
, sung a cappella
A cappella
A cappella music is specifically solo or group singing without instrumental sound, or a piece intended to be performed in this way. It is the opposite of cantata, which is accompanied singing. A cappella was originally intended to differentiate between Renaissance polyphony and Baroque concertato...
by Korey. The name is a pun on Blu-ray Disc
Blu-ray Disc
Blu-ray Disc is an optical disc storage medium designed to supersede the DVD format. The plastic disc is 120 mm in diameter and 1.2 mm thick, the same size as DVDs and CDs. Blu-ray Discs contain 25 GB per layer, with dual layer discs being the norm for feature-length video discs...
s and was selected after a fan contest to choose the title. It was recorded over Skype
Skype
Skype is a software application that allows users to make voice and video calls and chat over the Internet. Calls to other users within the Skype service are free, while calls to both traditional landline telephones and mobile phones can be made for a fee using a debit-based user account system...
directly after ACOCO, and released a day later, on Tuesdays. Its running time was usually 30 to 45 minutes long. After weeks of falling ratings, fan complaints about content and length, and a conflict of interest with their weekly written Blu-ray and DVD reviews, Korey and Carlyle announced that Blu Tuesday had been cancelled.
Shootin' The Shit was a podcast were all of the Spill crew talked about some random news. It hasn't been done in years, but is not officially cancelled.
Spill Dot Con
Spill Dot Con is the now annual spill convention that began in 2009. A weekend long event that takes place over many venues with activities that range from live music acts, (in 2010 rapper Del the Funky Homosapien performed) to live art shows. The convention also features panels, both featuring guests and the Spill crew. While Spill Dot Con features a large amount of events and panels, the convention is a lot more laid back and "down to earth" than most conventions of this size.Ths laid-back nature means that Spill Dot Con is mainly a get together and fan appreciation party for Spill.com community members that takes place in Austin, Texas where the site is based. The members get a chance to hang out with the Spill Crew during special shows and parties and mingle with their fellow fans. Spill community members also submit fan films to "the first annual Spill.com Film Festival" (a running gag in which every year is the "first annual" year), and compete in a competition. The films are screened for the audience, typically at the Alamo Drafthouse in downtown Austin. The winning films from the 2010 and 2011 festivals were both submitted by Spill member Stephan, with his entries "Goatsey Come Home" and "Spill Noir."
Recurring jokes
The podcasts and reviews of The Spill Crew are largely humorous. Since they are all good friends, they like to take shots at each other. Some of the commonly recurring jokes (or, in some cases, jokes that were once common but have largely disappeared) are:- Korey's womanizing, and fetish for older womenAge disparity in sexual relationshipsAge disparity in sexual relationships refers to sexual relations between people with a significant difference in age. Whether these relationships are accepted and the question of what counts as a significant difference in age has varied over time; and varies over cultures, different legal systems,...
. - Korey's love of Training DayTraining DayTraining Day is a 2001 crime drama film directed by Antoine Fuqua, written by David Ayer, starring Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawke. The film follows two LAPD narcotics detectives over a 24-hour period in the gang neighborhoods of South and East Los Angeles.The film was a box office success and...
to the point some member has kept a counter, which has in turn become its own joke. - Korey's temper, in particular one incident some years ago when he allegedly became so enraged he threw a chair.
- Korey's bizarre childhood, including an incident where his mother threw a pan of hot grease onto his father, an incident where he was 'prison raped' by a neighbor's dog, and his attempt to have sex with a vacuum cleanerVacuum cleanerA vacuum cleaner, commonly referred to as a "vacuum," is a device that uses an air pump to create a partial vacuum to suck up dust and dirt, usually from floors, and optionally from other surfaces as well. The dirt is collected by either a dustbag or a cyclone for later disposal...
when he was ten years old. - Korey's tendency to go easy onDevil's advocateIn common parlance, a devil's advocate is someone who, given a certain argument, takes a position he or she does not necessarily agree with, just for the sake of argument. In taking such position, the individual taking on the devil's advocate role seeks to engage others in an argumentative...
films he dislikes, often being called "Captain Matinée." - Korey's lesbianLesbianLesbian is a term most widely used in the English language to describe sexual and romantic desire between females. The word may be used as a noun, to refer to women who identify themselves or who are characterized by others as having the primary attribute of female homosexuality, or as an...
cat named after Doctor DoomDoctor DoomVictor von Doom is a fictional character who appears in Marvel Comics publications . Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in Fantastic Four #5 wearing his trademark metal mask and green cloak...
, over whom he won a custody battle. - Korey's talking on his phone or texting during movies.
- Korey's ex-roommate John, nicknamed "Taco BellTaco BellTaco Bell is an American chain of fast-food restaurants based in Irvine, California. A subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc., which serves American-adapted Mexican food. Taco Bell serves tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, other specialty items, and a variety of "Value Menu" items...
a LugosiBéla LugosiBéla Ferenc Dezső Blaskó , commonly known as Bela Lugosi, was a Hungarian actor of stage and screen. He was best known for having played Count Dracula in the Broadway play and subsequent film version, as well as having starred in several of Ed Wood's low budget films in the last years of his...
" because of his midnight Taco Bell cravings, to the point he jokeingly believed him to be a vampire living off Mexican food and blood of hookers. - Korey's tendency to befriend socially bizarre or inept members such as Call-In show fan Hector and "Taco BellTaco BellTaco Bell is an American chain of fast-food restaurants based in Irvine, California. A subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc., which serves American-adapted Mexican food. Taco Bell serves tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, other specialty items, and a variety of "Value Menu" items...
a LugosiBéla LugosiBéla Ferenc Dezső Blaskó , commonly known as Bela Lugosi, was a Hungarian actor of stage and screen. He was best known for having played Count Dracula in the Broadway play and subsequent film version, as well as having starred in several of Ed Wood's low budget films in the last years of his...
". - Korey's friend Billy "Uncle Popcorn" Brooks, also a friend of Leon and Co-Host. He is the younger brother of actor Mehcad BrooksMehcad BrooksMehcad Jason McKinley Brooks is an American actor and former fashion model.-Early life:Brooks was born and raised in Austin, Texas, where he attended L.C. Anderson High School...
and is known for his dental hygieneDental HygieneDental Hygiene is a 1980 Iranian short film directed by Abbas Kiarostami....
, love of white women, and flakiness. - Other members mock the fact that Korey did work on Space Jam (even though Korey's only involvement in the movie was putting a shadow on Tweety bird in one shot).
- Korey and Co-Host reaffirming the listeners that they are not "nerds" like Cyrus and Leon.
- Korey's repeated stories of his former roommate Raymond and his crazy adventures.
- Korey and Co-Host's "Let's Do This Curse", in which celebrities often die within days of being mentioned on the 'Let's Do This' podcast. The list includes Randy SavageRandy SavageRandall Mario Poffo , better known by his ring name "Macho Man" Randy Savage, was an American professional wrestler, best known for his time with the World Wrestling Federation and World Championship Wrestling .Savage held twenty championships during his professional wrestling career and was a...
& Steve JobsSteve JobsSteven Paul Jobs was an American businessman and inventor widely recognized as a charismatic pioneer of the personal computer revolution. He was co-founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Apple Inc...
, the latter was announced dead right before Korey posted the week's episode which mentioned him. - Cyrus' weightObesityObesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have an adverse effect on health, leading to reduced life expectancy and/or increased health problems...
and eating habits, Co-Host makes the majority of these jokes. - Cyrus' bad punPunThe pun, also called paronomasia, is a form of word play which suggests two or more meanings, by exploiting multiple meanings of words, or of similar-sounding words, for an intended humorous or rhetorical effect. These ambiguities can arise from the intentional use and abuse of homophonic,...
s. He has the self-given nickname "the PUNisher" - Cyrus' sex life being exaggeratedly inexperienced. This joke was largely phased out when he dated a fellow LEOG member.
- Cyrus' love of cats, to the point he's been given the nickname "Lolcat".
- Cyrus' inability to say the word "women."
- Cyrus' tendency to look down on religion or people who are theist.
- Cyrus and Leon's comic-book fandomFan (person)A Fan, sometimes also called aficionado or supporter, is a person with a liking and enthusiasm for something, such as a band or a sports team. Fans of a particular thing or person constitute its fanbase or fandom...
. Korey and Co-Host often refer to Leon and Cyrus as "them funny-book boys.NerdNerd is a derogatory slang term for an intelligent but socially awkward and obsessive person who spends time on unpopular or obscure pursuits, to the exclusion of more mainstream activities. Nerds are considered to be awkward, shy, and unattractive...
" - Leon getting strange gifts of (Usually terrible) movies in the mail from a mysterious member whom he has yet to track down.
- Leon's age (he is the oldestOld ageOld age consists of ages nearing or surpassing the average life span of human beings, and thus the end of the human life cycle...
critic on Spill.com). - Leon's hatred for police officers.
- Leon's supposed "hatred" of InceptionInceptionInception: The Subconscious Jams 1994-1995 is a compilation of unreleased tracks by the band Download.-Track listing:# "Primitive Tekno Jam" – 3:23# "Bee Sting Sickness" – 8:04# "Weed Acid Techno" – 8:19...
(In reality, he gave the film a Matinée). - Leon's poorly-disguised affinity for strip clubs and children's music, such as Hannah MontanaHannah MontanaHannah Montana is an American television series, which debuted on March 24, 2006 on the Disney Channel. The series focuses on a girl who lives a double life as an average teenage school girl named Miley Stewart by day and a famous pop singer named Hannah Montana by night, concealing her real...
and The Jonas Brothers. - Leon's former tendency to spoilSpoiler (media)Spoiler is slang for any element of any summary or description of any piece of fiction that reveals any plot element which will give away the outcome of a dramatic episode within the work of fiction, or the conclusion of the entire work. It can also be used to refer to any piece of information...
the endings of movies, having being called "The Spoiler." - Leon's sarcastic support of the film Dylan Dog: Dead of Night
- Leon's heckling catchphrase "Tell some jokes!"
- Leon's problems with his microphone.
- Co-Host's catchphrases "Don't tell me your problems" and "Revenga!"
- Co-Host's profane, belligerent ventriloquist dummy, Po Po.
- Co-Host's hyperbolic reviews since he gives more "Better Than Sex!" and "Fuck You!!!" ratings than the other members of the Spill Crew.
- Co-Host's belief in conspiracy theoriesConspiracy theoryA conspiracy theory explains an event as being the result of an alleged plot by a covert group or organization or, more broadly, the idea that important political, social or economic events are the products of secret plots that are largely unknown to the general public.-Usage:The term "conspiracy...
and the paranormalParanormalParanormal is a general term that designates experiences that lie outside "the range of normal experience or scientific explanation" or that indicates phenomena understood to be outside of science's current ability to explain or measure...
, which he refers to as "cucuyCucoThe Coco is a mythical ghost-monster; equivalent to the boogeyman, found in many Hispanic and Lusophone countries. He can also be considered a Hispanic version of a bugbear, as it is a commonly used figure of speech representing an irrational or exaggerated fear...
." - Co-Host's admiration of "Lord Humungus" from The Road Warrior.
- Co-Host's frequent references to Predator and other Arnold SchwarzeneggerArnold SchwarzeneggerArnold Alois Schwarzenegger is an Austrian-American former professional bodybuilder, actor, businessman, investor, and politician. Schwarzenegger served as the 38th Governor of California from 2003 until 2011....
films. - Co-Host's reference to GalactusGalactusGalactus is a fictional character appearing in comic books and other publications published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist and co-plotter Jack Kirby, the character debuted in Fantastic Four #48 , the first of a three-issue story later known as "The Galactus...
as a deityDeityA deity is a recognized preternatural or supernatural immortal being, who may be thought of as holy, divine, or sacred, held in high regard, and respected by believers....
. - Co-Host's tendency to botch the names of actors/actresses (e.g. referring to Kristen StewartKristen StewartKristen Jaymes Stewart is an American actress. She is best known for playing Bella Swan in The Twilight Saga. She has also starred in films including Panic Room , Zathura , In the Land of Women , The Messengers , Adventureland and The Runaways .- Early life :Stewart was born and raised in Los...
as "Kristen Swanson" or Kristen BellKristen BellKristen Anne Bell is an American actress. Although her first film role was an uncredited appearance in Polish Wedding, Bell previously acted in stage and musical productions. In 2001, she made her Broadway debut as Becky Thatcher in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer...
, and James FrancoJames FrancoJames Edward Franco is an American actor, film director, producer, screenwriter, author, painter, performance artist and instructor at New York University. He left college in order to pursue acting and started off his career by making guest appearances on television series in the 1990s...
as "James DeFranco").
Facebook application
In 2008, Spill.com instituted a feature in partnership with FacebookFacebook
Facebook is a social networking service and website launched in February 2004, operated and privately owned by Facebook, Inc. , Facebook has more than 800 million active users. Users must register before using the site, after which they may create a personal profile, add other users as...
to reclaim money that users supposedly wasted by watching a bad film called Paybacktime. To participate, a user must pick out a film, a refund amount and make a case to the Facebook community as to why they should receive a refund. If enough Facebook users in the community decide that they should receive a refund, they will receive that refund in the form of virtual movie tickets from Fandango.com.