Best Chris Torres and Ryan Melo Podcasts (2025)

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Favorite Moments on the TV Show LUTHER (with Oreo Brewer!) 1:48:28

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Oreo Brewer returns again to discuss the plot twists, London setting & cat-and-mouse action that makes the show LUTHER stand out from all the other competition. Is this easily Idris Elba's best role to date? Why was the recent movie a pretty badass comeback? And will we ever see the dangerous Alice Morgan return to the saga? Get your cuffs and prep…

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3 Colours Trilogy (with The Sociologist’s Dojo’s Brian Brutlag!) 1:31:50

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We finish the week with an electrifying tribute to Krzysztof Kieślowski's Three Colours trilogy. Why are Blue and Red often the most popular entries? Why is White a little divisive on rewatches? And why are these honestly some of the most overall agreeable art-house cinema for purists? Follow The Sociologist’s Dojo’s Brian Brutlag: ⁠https://www.ama…

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28 Days & Weeks Later Minisode (with Jeff Kerr) 36:32

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Jeff Kerr returns and we harp on the rage-zombie universe in this double feature of 28 DAYS LATER and 28 WEEKS LATER. Will the world ever eventually settle on Romero type zombie dramas or are we going to keep getting RESIDENT EVIL style apocalyptic material? Is Alex Garland tied with Christopher Nolan and M. Night Shyamalan in terms of the infamous…

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Sitcoms Tribute Double Bill: Fresh Prince of Bel-Air & Living Single (with the Podcast Fresh Network Duo's Ryan Melo & Chris Torres) 2:24:10

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The Podcast Fresh Network Duo (Ryan Melo & Chris Torres) join me in a Sitcoms Tribute Double Bill: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air & Living Single. Which sitcom was probably more grounded in its reality and which one took more liberties? Which running gags and guest stars on both were rather hysterical? And where is either one streaming nowadays?…

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A Minisode Review of Netflix's Fear Street Trilogy 12:51

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Enjoy another uncanny pick for this Entertainment themed week: Just in time for the newest installment, Cam gets to summarize the ambitious yet rather problematic FEAR STREET trilogy by Netflix. Do these screenwriters have some ambitious ideas that Hollywood could seriously use right about now? Which installment was by far rather decent and which o…

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An R-Rated Muppet Chat 1:00:18

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You heard it from us here folks: we're doing an R-rated compilation episode about The Muppets. In this re-edit, you'll get an hour's worth of more to-the-point discussion on: *Pete tells a whacky Disneyland story about the live Muppet shows from 1992 *Are Yoda & the Ninja Turtles part of the Muppet family? *And more blue comedy level questions that…

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Shark Week 2025: The Meg 1 & 2 Review 18:28

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We wrap up Shark Week with a double feature of THE MEG films. Are these sone of the few PG-13 films that all crowds can enjoy without feeling like the gory mayhem is censored? Which is our favorite character in this stacked cast? Who knew you could combine dinosaurs with sharks in one crazy big-budget movie? Why did Part 2 get a Zero percent critic…

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Shark Week 2025: Open Water Trilogy Review 21:27

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Darren & I dive into another recent franchise that goes in so many different directions: OPEN WATER. Why was the first one a sleeper found-footage hit for 2003? Why is the 2nd one a surprisingly emotional character-based thriller? And was the 3rd one wise to go the 47 METERS DOWN route or was that annoyingly derivative? Come examine film styles wit…

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Shark Week 2025: Shark Attack Movie Trilogy Review 13:27

12d ago13:27

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SHARK ATTACK, another infamous shark movie franchise gets reinspected. Are Casper Van Dien & Ernie Hudson both still in STARSHIP TROOPERS and CONGO mode? Why is the 2nd one so unengaging? And why is the third film's infamous line one of the most memorable bad movie moments of all time? Come surf with us while avoiding the unconvincing shark puppets…

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Shark Week 2025: Deep Blue Sea Trilogy (with Darren Gaskell) 23:25

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Darren is back and we dive head-first into the DEEP BLUE SEA trilogy while trying to avoid becoming prey to the inevitable bad movie cliches. Do the ILM visual effects for the original film still hold up or are they as dated as the JURASSIC PARK knock-off plot? Why does the second one drown in its own blood? Why does the third film have way more to…

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Shark Week 2025: The Reef 1 & 2 Review (with Darren Gaskell) 22:39

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Darren Gaskell (The HD Movie Podcast) returns to talk about everyone's favorite real-life monsters for this whole week. First on the docket of shark movie franchises to cover are THE REEF 1 & 2. Are these Australian productions more successful than most creature features from other countries generally are or do they "fall victim" to the same cliche…

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Podcast Fresh Cafe #119 - Sinners + Squid Game S3 Reviews, New Street Fighter movie, Microsoft Release 9000 Employees, Mario Bros. Wonder 1:42:01

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Send us a text ON THIS EPISODE - School's out, Darren's not travelling and Chris' ankle bracelet has been deactivated just in time for Ryan to hit the "Record" button! It's the CAFE #119! MOVIES AND GAMES ALL IN ONE SHOW. ONE, DID YOU HEAR ME, YOU CLOWN? GO AND SUBSCRIBE, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR. On the Screenflow: Chris reviews Sinners (2025) and…

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Jet Li Franchises Double Bill: The Legend (Fong Sai-Yuk) and Tai-Chi 9:05

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Corey & Fred close out Jet Li July with a focus on two more of the legend's franchises: THE LEGEND and THE TAI-CHI MASTER. TOPICS INCLUDE: *Which entry has Jet Li only in the first part? *Does Michelle Yeoh steal the show (like always)? *Is Fong Sai Yuk one of Jet's better roles or just passable? *And which one had a horrendously unnecessary sequel…

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Favorite Moments in The Expendables Franchise 19:33

19d ago19:33

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We bring up our favorite running gags, fight scenes & stupidly awesome moments in THE EXPENDABLES saga. Which team member didn't get enough screentime? Which one-timer should've been back for seconds? And which one always got the best one-liners? Get to the choppa & unleash some testosterone in this cheesy saga retrospect! GUESTS INCLUDE: Jonathan …

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Black Mask 1 & 2: HK Franchise Movie Review (with Corey Danna & Fred Andersson) 16:41

20d ago16:41

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Corey & Fred return to highlight BLACK MASK, which is easily the most underrated Hong Kong Superhero saga. TOPICS INCLUDE: *How this concept is essentially X-Men type mutants facing off against each other with Jet Li playing a Green Hornet costumed Batman utilizing stealthy martial arts and you have yourself an ambitious yet far from fully-develope…

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Jet Li Double Feature: Fist of Legend & Fearless 13:54

21d ago13:54

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Corey Danna & Fred Andersson (Schmollywood Babylon) rejoin for another entry for the Week of Jet Li July! We chronicle the Huo Yuanjia biopic FEARLESS and FIST OF LEGEND, the film about Huo's fictional protege Chen Zhen. Why is the fight choreography so dynamic? Why are these easily in Li's Top Ten Roles of All Time? And how do both films provide s…

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Katana Zero | The Gaming Asylum 14:32

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Send us a text Katana Zero was the last game I played on the Nintendo Switch before the Switch 2 came into my hands. What did I think of this dystopian indie and was it a nice farewell to the Switch? Find out! -------------------- THE PODCAST FRESH NETWORK: TORRES & ACAPELLO SHOW - The brand new show from the two rambling, bumbling co-hosts sees To…

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Once Upon a Time in China Saga Retrospect (with Corey Danna & Fred Andersson) 13:57

22d ago13:57

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Movie Fan/Author Corey Danna & Instagrammer Fred Andersson (Schmollywood Babylon) join me in this quick overview on the ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA franchise starring Jet Li as folk hero Wong Fei Hung. TOPICS INCLUDE: *The scoop on the Eureka, Tai Seng & Sony DVD/Blu Ray special features *How is this village different from the other Jet Li franchise …

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Our Top 120 Martial Artists & Stunt Performers (with Filmmaker Michael Baez) 1:46:38

25d ago1:46:38

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Filmmaker, Yoga Trainer & Martial Artist Michael Baez gets interviewed on his movie DE LA CRUZ. Then we get to list off and approve together a master list of the Top 120 Martial Artists/Stunt Performers of All Time! Side Interview Topics Include: *Michael Baez talks learning about Andrew Tanner & Jerry Fontanez *He recommends the book The 4 Agreeme…

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Favorite Indiana Jones Saga Moments Minisode 12:33

26d ago12:33

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In this brief overview, we and the guests sum up our favorite INDIANA JONES moments from the whole saga. What are some amusing bloopers that made the cut? Which segments do you not notice until you've reseen it a bunch? And what line always gets quoted verbatim by movie geeks? Watch out for snakes and catch a plane with us! OUR GUESTS: Elliott Serr…

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Donkey Kong Bananza Looks Great! | The Gaming Asylum 22:43

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Send us a text Here are my thoughts on the recent Donkey Kong Bananza Nintendo Direct. Obviously, I liked it. -------------------- THE PODCAST FRESH NETWORK: TORRES & ACAPELLO SHOW - The brand new show from the two rambling, bumbling co-hosts sees Torres and Acapello in an open forum, talking whatever is on their mind. Opinions, rants, takes, Yo Ma…

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The Expresso Shot #18 - EB Games is Back! But Does It Matter? 9:14

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Send us a text ON THIS SHOW: In this Shot we talk about the return of EB Games to Canada. We discuss EB Games, video game stores and their challenges today, how far nostalgia goes, and the future of shopping for games. WTF IS THE EXPRESSO SHOT? - Shorter and sweeter than Chris' ex. It's extra crap from the main shows packed into a smaller shot, an …

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A Look Back at Radio Channel Norms 8:21

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In this quick minisode, we discuss the evolution of Radio and how what was normal then isn't so normal nowadays. We also briefly joke about Howard Sterns evolution, Don Imus' (generally) offensive nature, satellite evolution & CBS Radio Mystery Hour still holding up among other semi-recent news.By JackedUpReviewShow

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Tribute to Actor-Activist-Filmmaker Forest Whitaker (with Oreo Brewer) 47:16

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Oreo rejoins me to discuss the incredible actor/activist/filmmaker Forest Whitaker, his list off his many accomplishments & why he finds a legion of fans with his scene-stealing roles every era. TOPICS INCLUDE: *universities he's overseen progress on *his activism efforts *some incredible TV roles he's perfected *why his voice is instantly recogniz…

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DMX & Joel Silver's Rap-and-Kung Fu Movie Trilogy Review 10:52

29d ago10:52

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Caomh McGillion rejoins our show to discuss the DMX & Joel Silver's Rap-and-Kung Fu Themed Movie Trilogy: *Despite this not being an era Jet Li personally cares for, which of these is often beloved by his fans? *Does DMX outshine everyone (including Tom Arnold) in each installment? *Which is the most absurd(est) Steven Seagal moment? *Why does this…

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No-Budget Filmmaking Disasters Ep10 (with Everything is a Primary Source Podcast) 8:03

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To conclude this amusing series of movie related games, we have Everything Is A Primary Source Podcast on to finish up the amusing producer fixing process: *If you're creating a workplace sitcom, how do you keep the jokes witty? *How do you the keep the subplots from derailing the main story? *And how do you get the programmers to keep the release …

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No-Budget Filmmaking Disasters Ep9: Johnny Potoky 23:12

1M ago23:12

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Author & Podcaster Johnny Potoky (Attack of the B-Movies) gets to participate in our movie game: *If you're making a Horror anthology show, how do you make it be successful as a web series in today's world? *How do you get rid of a writer's lawsuit? *How do you fix the production after the trailer is released with unfinished effects? *How do you ha…

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The Expresso Shot #17 - Portugal wins UEFA Nations, Yamal Vs Ronaldo, Italy's demise, Ronaldo and Rooney, Messi as young captain 23:41

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Send us a text ON THIS SHOW: We have a little soccer talk! Portugal wins the UEFA Nations League, Yamal Vs Ronaldo, the future of Portugal's national squad, Chris' take on Yamal's rise, Messi's rise to fill his role, Italy's demise, Rooney Vs Ronaldo as a rookie, and Argentines playing in England. WTF IS THE EXPRESSO SHOT? - Shorter and sweeter tha…

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No-Budget Filmmaking Disasters Ep8: Elvery Tren Peters 38:43

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In this episode of No-Budget Filmmaking Disasters, I invite back my filmmaking pal Elvery Tren Peters for another amusing lowdown discussion. If you're fixing a High School comedy film, how do you recast the main actor without causing a scene? How do you make the jokes work when the actors are saying the lines poorly & the cameraman keeps laughing?…

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Mario Kart World | The Gaming Asylum 34:08

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Send us a text This is my in-depth review of Mario Kart World for the Nintendo Switch 2. I've spent a decent amount of time with the game by now and I can finally answer the elephant in the room...is it worth the price? -------------------- SOCIAL MEDIA Podcast Fresh Network (@podcastfresh) • Instagram photos and videos Torres & Acapello Show (@tor…

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Podcast Fresh Cafe #118 - Final Destination + Snow White + Death Note reviews, Paradise Records + Iron Heart trailers, Fantastic Four discussion 1:14:18

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Send us a text ON THIS EPISODE - The boys are back in town and ready to kick ass in the new CAFE #118! In the Trailer Round-Up, we take a look at the new trailers for Paradise Records and Iron Heart, both due out later this year. Chris reviews Final Destination Bloodlines and Snow White! Darren has arrived and finished MobLand at the same time. Tun…

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No-Budget Filmmaking Disasters Ep7 (with the cast & crew of JURY OF HER PEERS) 1:32:58

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We have back on the cast of the indie legal film JURY OF HER PEERS on and we have them play our movie-fixing game: How do you work with actors who don't understand the genre? How do you get the show done when the network it's on has other plans? How dod you get the show shot on time when the props are coming in late, expensive visual effects & acto…

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No-Budget Filmmaking Disasters Ep6: Mack Lambert & Oreo Brewer 9:22

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No-Budget Filmmaking Disasters returns for another week: In Episode 6, Mack Lambert & Oreo Brewer both help save a mindblowing indie mystery flick. Can they maintain the ambiguity without arguing about the actual premise? Can they blend various genres together without oversaturating it all? Can they get the director & writer to behave while they re…

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Social Media and Politics (and more!) (with Reena Watts & Oreo Brewer) 32:21

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You get yet another amusing sit-down to listen to for half an hour: Podcast Host Reena Friedman Watts & Poet Oreo Brewer return and in this part of our many sit-downs, we decided to dedicate a section on the combined disruptive nature of Social Media and Politics. What other combos can you think of being just as lethal? Is there any internet poll t…

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Disowned DC Comics Movies & Movie Trailer Trends That Must Stop Minisode 7:30

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Since this was a Headlines themed week, we decided the penultimate episode could be a hysterical look back at the latest Movie Trailer trends (and why this kind of marketing must stop). Along the way in this minisode, you'll get to see hear some amusing DC Comics movie first impressions, other mismarketed misfires and other amusing word-of-mouth th…

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ALTERED CARBON Book Trilogy Review (with Elvery Tren Peters!) 37:49

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Filmmaker Elvery Tren Peters returns for another stab at the ALTERED CARBON franchise and this time we detail the book trilogy which inspired the graphic novels and hit Netflix TV show adaptation. Why is some stuff easier to visualize versus read? What stuff gets unfairly omitted from the adaptation? And which novel is the strongest yet most reward…

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Martin Scorsese's Corruption Themed Trilogy (with Pop Culture Five!) 26:12

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Deremy Dove and Thomas Sena (Pop Culture Five Podcast) join for the final Martin Scorsese themed movie focus special. This week, it's the Corruption Themed Trilogy: WOLF OF WALL STREET, THE IRISHMAN & KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON! TOPICS DISCUSSED: *Why are these well-intended misfires somewhat dull & rather inaccurate? *Why does Wolf of Wall Street …

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In the Heat of the Night Movie Trilogy Review 29:11

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It would be wrong to not do something right for the annual Black History Month and we got the perfect entry for you all: A retrospect on the IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT movie trilogy starring the late great award-winner Sidney Poitier in the role of Inspector Tibbs! Why do the sequels take the feel of a general FRENCH CONNECTION/SHAFT type thriller? W…

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Favorite In the Line of Duty/Yes, Madam Movie Fight Scenes 10:58

2M ago10:58

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You heard us discuss the In the Line of Duty/Yes, Madam franchise, why it rocked & made international superstars out of its twisted cops-and-robbers premises. Now, hear us wrap up this week as we sum up the gripping moments that cemented this saga's place in Hong Kong cinema history. Michelle Yeoh (allegedly) approves this message! TOPICS DISCUSSED…

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A Better Tomorrow Trilogy Retrospect Minisode 9:34

2M ago9:34

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In this minisode, John Woo's answer to The Godfather emerges in this brief summary of the pros and cons of A BETTER TOMORROW. Corey Danna & Fred Andersson were back in the studio so it was a helluva good time! MAIN LINKS: LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JackedUpReviewShow/ Facebook Group: https://www.…

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Tiger on Beat 1 & 2: Hong Kong Buddy Cop Movie Review Minisode 19:10

2M ago19:10

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For this chapter of Hong Kong cinema greatness, I present to you a mini-overview on TIGER ON BEAT, its redundant sequel, the cult attraction to it & even leave you with a clip of the entire memorable finale. Grab a chainsaw, get your shotgun, it's manic awesomeness at its finest! SONG USED: "Rocket" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under…

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Favorite Moments in Jackie Chan's Police Story (Supercop) Saga 11:35

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Corey Danna & Fred Andersson return and this time we explore the iconic moments from the visual comedy, bank takeovers & vehicle filled escapes of Jackie Chan's Police Story/Supercop franchise. Are physical comedian led movies literally the only time where both audiences & critics don't care about the loose plotting and everyone has a good time? Wh…

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John Woo's Hard Boiled & Stranglehold Videogame Sequel (with Corey Donna & Fred Andersson) 18:11

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It's another summer of celebrating Hong Kong Film: Author Corey Donna & Instagramer Fred Andersson sum up John Woo's Hard Boiled & its Stranglehold Videogame Sequel. Talking Points: *How Chou Yun-Fat's Inspector Tequila role is pre-dated in the earlier Tiger on Beat films *Why are nitpickers okay with John Woo's characters not reloading in his othe…

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All 4 Versions of... Apocalypse Now (with Anthony Francis) 19:39

2M ago19:39

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For this minisode, we continue a trend where we come to the determination on what's the ultimate version of a movie after so many special editions and director's cuts have been issued. In this case, Critic/Podcaster/Filmmaker Anthony Francis (The Movie Revue) strategically steps in to determine which of the four versions of APOCALYPSE NOW best echo…

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The Expendables Alternate Casting Special 49:13

2M ago49:13

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Suit up for more '80s/'90s amusement as we discuss various cast and crew who missed out the chance to be in the campy EXPENDABLES throwbacks to blockbuster cinema. Why couldn't Carl Weathers, Karl Urban, Cynthia Rothrock, Pierce Brosnan, Frank Grillo, Bautista & even Casper Van Dien be part of the ensemble? Maybe a TV spinoff with Maggie Q as the l…

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The Men-on-a-Mission Film Legacy: Guns of Navarone, Dirty Dozen & Wild Geese Part 3 of 3 37:52

2M ago37:52

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The crew is back and suited up for the away-team mission: a three parter on the men-on-a-mission movie genre's evolution after the successful GUNS OF NAVARONE, THE DIRTY DOZEN & THE WILD GEESE first erupted into theaters! We conclude this lively discussion with more recent and obscure entries in the subgenre that have encompassed how these films ar…

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The Men-on-a-Mission Film Legacy: Guns of Navarone, Dirty Dozen & Wild Geese Part 2 of 3 43:14

2M ago43:14

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The crew is back and suited up for the away-team mission: a three parter on the men-on-a-mission movie genre's evolution after the successful GUNS OF NAVARONE, THE DIRTY DOZEN & THE WILD GEESE first erupted into theaters! Discussion Key Points Include: *the importance of the casting, plot twists, locations & themes in these movies. MAIN LINKS: Link…

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The Men-on-a-Mission Film Legacy: Guns of Navarone, Dirty Dozen & Wild Geese Part 1 of 3 27:19

2M ago27:19

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The crew is back and suited up for the away-team mission: a three parter on the men-on-a-mission movie genre's evolution after the successful GUNS OF NAVARONE, THE DIRTY DOZEN & THE WILD GEESE first erupted into theaters! In the first part, we discuss: *they key yet often imitated War movie formulas *and some other lesser-seen films that also play …

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Zak Penn's Virtual Reality Themed Trilogy 26:18

2M ago26:18

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As part of another filmmaker who's signature style we get to study, we reviewed screenwriter Zak Penn's virtual reality themed movie trilogy: LAST ACTION HERO, READY PLAYER ONE and FREE GUY. Why is the first film gone from the butt of many jokes to the perfect Hollywood insider satire? What similiarities does it share with other meta-comedies Purpl…

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JCVD Tribute (with Charlie Hildebrand, Corey Danna & Fred Andersson) 44:38

2M ago44:38

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Filmbuff Charlie Hildebrand, Author Corey Danna & Instagramer Fred Andersson unite to share why Jean-Claude Van Damme is a helluva popular talent to dedicate a podcast tribute to! Which of us came around on him while the rest of us found he varied movie to movie? What whacky MTV interview did he give back in the early '90s? Has he truly evolved for…

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