Episodes

  • Thor: The Dark World
    Sep 11 2024

    Thor: The Dark World is generally considered one of the weakest entries in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Many fans will tell you to skip it. But it made plenty of money. Is its reputation deserved or should it get more love? Guest Dennis Berscak returns to discuss.

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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • On Deadly Ground
    Sep 4 2024

    On Deadly Ground was the first and only movie directed by Steven Seagal. Believe it or not this was a fairly big deal in 1994 when Seagal was a legit action star. Michael Caine showed up to collect a paycheck. A lot of stuff got blown up. Guest Tom Paradiso returns to talk about one of Seagal's proudest works.

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • The Man With the Golden Gun
    Aug 28 2024

    He has a powerful weapon. He charges one million a shot. It's the 50th anniversary of The Man With the Golden Golden Gun! Generally seen as a low point in the James Bond series, it's a bit of an odd duck. Roger Moore's sophomore slump, if you will . . . or was it? Is it actually underrated? We certainly got a great performance from Christopher Lee. Guest Garret Ohringer returns for his first Bond experience on Why Wasn't It Better.

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    1 hr and 45 mins
  • Tora! Tora! Tora!
    Aug 21 2024

    World War II pseudo-classic about the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Tora! Tora! Tora! was an ambitious co-production between the United States and Japan. It was also a very expensive failure when it was released in 1970. Does it deserve a better reputation? We think so. Guest Peter Baldeo returns to discuss.

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Blade: Trinity
    Aug 14 2024

    The first two Blade films are fondly remembered. The third one isn't. Blade: Trinity spawned countless Wesley Snipes stories and Ryan Reynolds jokes. This was really the last gasp of Snipes' career. Producer Eric Taylor joins to talk about his first time experience with it.

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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • The Hunchback of Notre Dame
    Aug 7 2024

    This oft-overlooked entry in the Disney Renaissance has a curious legacy nearly thirty years later. The Hunchback of Notre Dame explored themes that Disney would dare not go near today. It's fondly remembered by its fans. Should it be a true classic? First time guest Ryan McQuade joins the podcast to defend its honor.

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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • A.I. Artificial Intelligence
    Jul 31 2024

    Steven Spielberg directing a project conceived by Stanley Kubrick about a robot boy who is programmed to love? A.I. Artificial Intelligence is what we call a unicorn, something completely unique that we're never getting again. We were expecting a masterpiece but its legacy is something less than that. Guest Paul Kind returns to the podcast to discuss this fascinating film.

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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • A Passage to India
    Jul 24 2024

    Sir David Lean's final film received all the acclaim and awards attention when it was released in 1984. Today A Passage to India is only remembered by true film buffs. All of the ingredients were there for a classic: famous source material, lush location shooting, a Maurice Jarre score. Why wasn't it better?

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    1 hr and 24 mins