The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast

Snowpiercer TV Series Minisode Review

A look at the cancelled then later rescued cable TV epic SNOWPIERCER occurs in this minisode:

 

*What solid casting does this edgy mature audience-minded show contain?

 

*What does this do with the premise that is way more captivating than the movie version?

 

*And what does it offer apart from other apocalyptic genre offerings?

 

 

 

 

SONGS USED:

"Delay Rock" and "Exit the Premises" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Bret Easton Ellis Adaptations Double Feature: American Psycho (2000) & The Rules of Attraction (2002) (with Boomer from Podcast in the Woods)!

Boomer (from Podcast in the Woods) joins me to summarize Bret Easton Ellis' satirical look at terrible human beings disguised as established elites. 

 

How much more graphic is the book version of AMERICAN PSYCHO and what are some surprising trivia about how it got greenlit?

 

What sequence of events actually did happen and which ones were in Patrick Bateman's demented mind?

 

Why was RULES OF ATTRACTION appropriate subject matter for Quentin Tarantino's partner-in-crime Roger Avery?

 

All that and other books by Ellis that could possibly be adapted in the future with the right satirical filmmaker!

 

 

Favorite Silent Night Deadly Movie Moments (with Comedian & Podcaster Hoff Matthews)

YT Comedian/Podcaster Hoff Matthews joins me to sum up our favorite moments about the so-bad-it's-good slasher dark comedy franchise SILENT NIGHT DEADLY NIGHT.

 

Which installment would be so much better if it loosened up on the disturbing backstory?

 

Is the first sequel still one of the best quotable bad movies of all time?

 

Are director Brian Yuzna's later entries honestly the best?

 

All this and theories on if it inspired other OTT comedies!

 

 

 

FOLLOW HOFF MATTHEWS HERE:

https://hoffmatthews.com/

 

 

MUSIC USED:

SNDS 2 OST Soundtrack by Perry Botkin

 

 

 

The Bourne Identity (1988) Miniseries & The Bourne Conspiracy Videgame Review Minisode

It's time for more unofficial Christmas/Winter set movies and more for this holiday season so get ready as we go into overdrive in delivering more whacky entertainment for your earbuds:

 

I decided it was time to revisit the Christmas backdrop set other adaptations of THE BOURNE IDENTITY.

 

In this minisode, you get a look at the original '80s mini-series event as well as the criminally underrated fighting game THE BOURNE CONSPIRACY which combines elements of the books and the movies!

 

 

MUSIC USED:

"Delay Rock," "Leopard Print Elevator" and "Double O" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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Other Free-To-Use Music by Soundscrate.

MST3k & RiffTrax Movies That Don't Stink! (with Tom & JJ!)

To close out the parent's basement themed week, Tom & JJ reflect with Cam on the infamous movies featured on Mystery Science Theater 3000/RiffTrax that actually aren't a pain to endure nor unwatchable.

 

There Are Worser Crimes Against Cinema!

 

 

SONG USED: 

"A Clown in the Sky" by Farid Barron Trio

Actor/Filmmaker Jack Nicholson Tribute (with Oreo Brewer, Jeff Kerr & Interviewer Jimmy Carter)

Filmbuff Jeff Kerr, Poet Oreo Brewer & the usual podcasting suspects welcome interviewer Jimmy Carter for a tribute on actor/filmmaker Jack Nicholson.

 

TOPICS INCLUDE:

*Discussion on his rare appeal with both critics & audiences, the best parodies of him & how his career is a special kind of lightning in a bottle

*When did he become the recognizable "character" while avoid becoming a mockery of himself?

*We note the dramatic beats & Natural cadence in his dialogue mixed with his quirky charisma)

*Was ventriloquist comedian Otto Petersen the best at doing impressions of Nicholson?

*Jimmy also gets to talk about what it's like meeting both Nicholson AND Elvis Presley in-person from actual experience!

 

INTRO CLIP:

Film '82 special with Ian Johnstone Interviewing Jack Nicholson

Favorite Moments on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (with Tim Smith & Gil Palmer)

We get to sum up our favorite quotes, character studies, battles & recurring mysteries on the spin-off Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.

 

What is more gripping here compared to other Trek outings?

 

How does it handle a throwback to the original show while balancing out legal arguments, planetary terror, tech talk & tactical action like the later shows became known for?

 

SONGS USED:

"End Credits" and "Subspace Rhapsody End Credits Melody" by Jeff Russo

 

 

The Bletchley Circle TV Series Review Minisode

In this Minisode, I reflect on a special kind of spy/mystery show you might'be encountered on Masterpiece Theater:

THE BLETCHLEY CIRCLE.

 

The premise involves some British code-breakers who must track down unusual serial killings during the '50s. Is it going to appeal to those who want some first-class TV or only the cozy viewing crowd? Find out in this quick reflection on one of the many recent small-screen hits.

 

 

SONGS USED:

"Chase" and "Pulse Rock" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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Pixar's Toy Story Saga Tribute (with Oreo Brewer & James Bruno & More!)

It's another week of talking about key pop culture stuff you might've encountered in random capacities (if not your parent's basement); check this out:

We've got a tribute to the revolutionary TOY STORY saga that launched Pixar into being the king of the CGI animated drama style with gripping scripts, animation breakthroughs and noteworthy characters.

 

To start us off as we speak on the four movies, TV specials, videogames, meta-storybooks & rather appropriate merchandise, we got 3 exclusive voicemails from mega-cartoon fans:

Dina Gonzalez (and her son Draken),

Dr. Nic Hoffman (Myopia Movies & Required Reading)

Ocho (from Drunk Discussions)

 

 

Free-To-Use Music by Soundscrate!

Favorite Moments & Characters on HBO's The Sopranos (with Josh Hansen & Oreo Brewer)

Bada-bing, bada-boom:

it's time for us to finally discuss our favorite moments and characters from HBO's The Sopranos.

 

Other discussions include joking about the failed attempt to syndicate it on other edited TV networks & James gets to do his best Tony Soprano impressions!

 

GUESTS INCLUDE:

Poet & YouTuber Oreo Brewer

Josh Hansen (Baseball's Bastard Son, Action Movie Book Club)

 

 

 

Favorite Dick Wolf TV Show Villains

Everyone's encountered a Dick Wolf TV show production at one point whether it's while sick in bed from school or at a random party so it's time to have others note the absolute most memorable antagonists (who were either one-offs or a recurring presence).

 

How many were corrupt big pharma suits, corrupt detectives or shady prosecutors and how many were atypical thieves, spree killers and truly shameless crimelords?

 

Some quick and to-the-point reminiscing about some clever must-see TV that resembles a potboiling, page-turning novel!

 

 

 

SHOWS MENTIONED:

Law & Order saga (Original show, SVU, CI, OC, Trial By Jury, Conviction)

New York Undercover

FBI & FBI: Most Wanted

Chicago Fire/PD

Chicago Justice

 

 

 

GUESTS FEATURED:

Aahana Asija (Jean from X)

Leanne Caruso

Oliver Rockside & Jasen Bach (In Your Earholes Network)

Oreo Brewer

 

 

Free-To-Use Music by Soundscrate.

Whacky Comic Book Versus Matches

We continue our hysterical group conversations to reflect on some of the whackiest comic book versus matches in publishing history.

Talking Points include:

*Is the Darkseid Vs. Galactus match underrated?
*Did you know that the Green Hornet & Lone Ranger were related?
*Why did they make a DC Comics Vs. Mortal Kombat event when there was no fatalities?
*We also surprise each other with crazy trivia

 

 

 

GUESTS FEATURED:

Daniel "Nightmare Nerd" Ryan,

Oreo Brewer,

The Predator Minute trio (Cliff Stevenson, Shane Kelley & A-aron Landerville),

James Bruno,

Gil Palmer,

Tom Lindaman

& MIke Ensing

 

 

 

 

SONG USED:
"The Ultimate Showdown" by Lemon Demon

 

 

Best Moments on NYPD Blue (with the Asher Bros.)

In this re-edit, I had the podcasting duo the Asher Brothers on to discuss our favorite moments of the TV classic NYPD Blue.

 

Why do so many people take the show out of context and not get the blunt discussion on getting over one's bigotry?

 

What thrilling and dramatic moments perfectly reveal societal imperfections?

 

And which characters had some of the best plot arcs in TV history?

 

(TRIGGER WARNING: SOME CLIPS CONTAIN INAPPROPRIATE LANGUAGE BUT WE BUILD UP TO THE CONTEXT)

 

MUSIC USED:

OST Music Composed by Mike Post and Danny Lux

Comedic Smartass Filmmaker Mel Brooks Tribute (with Brad Mendenhall)

Brad Mendenhall (Cosmic Geppetto Podcast) joins us to mention actor & comedy TV writer turned filmmaker Mel Brooks in this tribute.

 

We also mention some less talked about trivia, his accolades for perfecting all kinds of humor & the historical landmarks comedy clubs that Mel and his writing buddies frequented!

 

 

Favorite Moments on Desiganted Survivor (with Dina Gonzalez, Ben Waterworth & GameDotFilm)

Cam Sully & Ben Waterworth (The Oz Network Movie-TV Recaps) sum up the 24 inspired TV show DESIGNATED SURVIVOR and try to convince GameDotFilm (from 3ReelCinema) to see it.

 

Along the way, you'll hear more summaries of the best moments for this show's three season run as well as clips from contributor Dina Gonzalaz from the podcast archives.

 

Why didn't this get two more seasons before being rescued (then cancelled) by Netflix?

 

What new takes on current politics while mixing it with DIE HARD/WEST WING type thrills did the show have to offer?

 

And why do we have to keep looking to fiction to see any kind of politicians with integrity?

 

Get the FBI and Secret Service, we got an emergency meeting to attend!

 

 

SONGS USED:

"Theme Song" and "Closing Credits" by Sean Callery (from the show OST)

The 24 Best Characters on 24 (with GameDotFilm, Ben Waterworth & Rocki’n Lithma)

Rocki’n Lithma (Jack Bauer & Scofield Chronicles on Youtube) joins GameDotFilm (from 3ReelCinema) & Ben Waterworth (The Oz Network Movie-TV Recaps) as Cam moderates the continued 24 related discussion:

 

We gave you our favorite moments, season rankings and 24 best episodes so let's give some love to the 24 best characters from the entire franchise.

 

Which ones do we want to see return someday?

 

And which ones were so badass that the rest looked like amateurs in comparison?

 

More fandom is complimented, one podcast episode at a time!

 

 

SONGS USED:

"Day 1: Up and Down Stairs" & "Day 7: Tony's Theme" by Sean Callery

"24 Theme (Crystal Method Remix)" by Sean Callery

"Deeper Underground" by Jamiroquai (From Godzilla 1998)

24 TV Show Saga Ranking (with GameDotFilm)

GameDotFilm (from 3ReelCinema) rejoins to sum up the 10 seasons, Redemption TV movie, books, comics & novels for the entire saga.

 

What seasons would we recommend to casual viewers?

 

Which ones don't get enough love?

 

Which ones SHOULD rank higher due to their brilliant second act plot twist?

 

And which ones will you see anyway (despite the fan & critical hatred)?

 

Get to the chopper, bring a TAC team & get ready to disarm some bombs with us!

 

 

 

SONGS USED:

SONGS/CLIPS USED:

"The Office" Dwight Schrute's a Jack Bauer fan clip

"No Time" by The Heavy

"Back Biter" by Pfeifer Broz. Music (used in the Season 2 Trailer)

"Day 7: The Convoy" by Sean Callery

"The Longest Day" by Armin van Buuren & Sean Callery

Favorite Moments on the TV Show 24 (with GameDotFilm & Ben Waterworth)

GameDotFilm (from 3ReelCinema) & Ben Waterworth (The Oz Network Movie-TV Recaps) join for the rest of the week in this summary of the absolute best moments on the 24 TV show saga.

 

What was a great moment that made up for a bad subplot?

 

What kinetic editing, villainous actors & presidential speeches are often cited as the best by fans?

 

And which moments made us actually yell "Dammit!" at the screen?

 

All that and plenty of other time-ticking podcasting!

 

 

 

 

SONGS/CLIPS USED:

The 100 Episodes Reel

"Vengeance" by Zack Hemsey (from the 24: LAD trailer)

"Day 4: Roadblocks." "Day 4: Tony's Return," "Day 5: Quick Thinking" & "Day 7: Deep Sky Part 1" by Sean Callery

"Jack Bauer" parody song by The Great Luke Ski

"24 Theme (LifeSucks Mix)" by Benny Benassi & Sean Callery

The 24 Best Episodes of 24

Join us for the Jack Bauer themed week where we utilized the best social, political, exciting & downright memorable moments of FOX's edgy mystery adventure:

 

To start it off, I list the (appropriately named) 24 best episode of the show. Whether or not you want to binge this again or just want a "Best Of" sample, you've come to the right place!

 

SONGS USED:

"Day 1: Palmer's Theme," "Day 7: Matter Of Trust" and "Day 9: Finale" by Sean Callery

Tremors Franchise Overivew (with Levi Dylan Burzlaff-Luett)

I'm joined by podcaster & author Levi Dylan Burzlaff-Luett to discuss the unapolegetic B-movie action horror scifi comedy mishmash that is the TREMORS franchise.

 

Talking Points Include:

*We also note the different ways how big-budget studios market mainstream B-movies
*Why fans unnecessarily politicize this franchise?
*Why Universal didn't involve the creators in future installments

*And the Pasadena Convention of 2025 where saga fans gathered!

 

 

 

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