The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast

All Versions of... A Nightmare on Elm Street 5 & 6

In this minisode, we do another special editions/director's cut versions overview and this time it's over A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 5 & 6.

 

For Elm Street 5, we mention scenes from the Unrated Cut which was never restored past its VHS release. For Part 6, we discuss all 4 versions: the theatrical, home video, workprint & UPN TV edit.

 

Do any of these change the infamy associated with these cult movie sequels or are there some gems worth seeking out here?

 

 

 

 

GUESTS:

Follow Filmmaker Jack Bennett (Never Surrender Documentary):

⁠https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3429301/⁠

 

Follow Ryan McGann (Off Topic Podcast):

⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/front-facelock-podcast/id1544149718⁠

 

Follow Parker (Dissect That Film Podcast):

⁠https://www.youtube.com/dissectthatfilm⁠

 

Follow Jim Morazzini (Voices from the Balcony Blog):

⁠https://www.voicesfromthebalcony.com/about/⁠

 

Follow Gabriel Jewett:

⁠https://www.instagram.com/gabriel_cage_jewett/⁠

 

Follow Lucas Dickinson:

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Happy Death Day Movies Review Minisode

What happens when you mash-up GROUNDHOG's DAY with SCREAM? You get mixed results at best!

 

What do these slasher dark comedies get right and what do they get (mostly) wrong?

 

Is Bear McCreary's score worth a listen on its own merit?

 

Is anyone noteworthy here or do they essentially all become variations of the same kind of cliche characters this genre is known for?

 

All that and more summaries during Slasher September!

 

 

MUSIC USED:

"Club Diver" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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The Asylum's Scarecrow Slayer Movie Review Minisode

Before The Asylum became the main production outlet for SyFy Channel Original Movies, they were coming up with even quirkier low-budget B-movie material.

 

I sum up the Killer Scarecrow trilogy, some surprisingly then-unknown and genre favorite actors who make cameos and the other shenanigans that entail in this film (all inbetween whacky reactions)!

 

 

Best Moments on Ray Donovan

We conclude the week with this awesome re-edit where my 3 incredible guests and I conclude the highlights, fight scenes, dramatic reveals & social commentary on Showtime's edgy show RAY DONOVAN.

 

Our Well-Worded Guests:

Tara Jabbari (Who Was She?, Mediamaker Spotlight)

Katie  Geilenkirchen (Retromade Podcast, One More Round)

Hal Rudnick (Screen Junkies, Upright Citizen's Brigade)

 

 

Tom Ripley Adaptations Overview

Patricia Highsmith is both a terrible person and a great author who's Tom Ripley character was adapted into so many different movies and recently a Netflix mini-series.

 

Here, I get to do an overview of the different portrayals of the character as well as why this con artist turned murderer is so endlessly fascinating to see adapted!

Better Call Saul Wrap-Up Retrospect

We were overdue to do a look at the themes, character arcs & franchise closure in the final years of BETTER CALL SAUL.

 

If you want a lively summary of character evolution, twisted emotions, gritty thrills & well-formatted scripting, this is the place for you!

 

 

OUR GUESTS INCLUDE:

Kevin “The Critic” Thomas

Josh Hansen (Action Movie Book Club)

Adam Silva

Josh Mattson (Twist My Arm)

Jackie Chan & Jet Li Videogames Review (with Corey Danna, Fred Andersson & Mark Shaver)

To continue the Gangster themed week, author Corey Danna, blogger Fred Andersson & HK movie fanatic Mark Shaver all enter the recording studio!

 

Why was Jackie Chan's STUNTMASTER the ultimate experimental PS1 videogame for both gamers and his established fanbase?

 

Why was Jet Li's RISE TO HONOR the ultimate send-up of both his HK and U.S. movies while mixing in some MATRIX and John Woo tropes?

 

Did either game have some neat button combos or did they mainly benefit from word-of-mouth recommends by fans?

 

OTHER SHOW NOTES:

*Mark better details the fighting mechanics, motion capture graphics & what a collector's item the Jackie Chan videogame is

*Mark also shares trivia on how Rise to Honor's Cantonese dialogue was overdubbed and the background on the game's setting

*Mark brings up some other obscure Jackie Chan games (as well as an infamous Bruce Lee game) that showed how licenses for these Action hero icons evolved overtime in the industry and the continual mix of rap music with Kung Fu scenarios in the videogames

*And Corey also brings up other cool Hong Kong trivia & other John Woo/Chou-Yun Fat stories including how he was at the premiere of The Replacement Killers!

 

 

MUSIC USED: 

"Rise to Honor" OST by Raymond Wong and Michael Reagan

 

"Ossuary 2- Turn" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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"Crowd Hammer" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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Gangstas Double Feature: City of God & City of Men

I do a fun expose on the Brazillian crime epics CITY OF GOD (a rightful award-winner) and its like-it-or-hate-it sequel CITY OF MEN from five years later.

 

What other relevant projects have the filmmakers worked on since?

 

Is the TV show streaming anywhere?

 

And why do so many love the dark comedy & GOODFELLAS inspired narration in the original gem of a film?

 

Get ready to steal that night!

Bonus Q&A with actress & teacher Gloria Jean Robertson!

Teacher/Actress Gloria Jean Robertson stops by this lively interview!

 

TALKING POINTS

*Balancing successes & disappointments 
*Doing extra work
*And a summary of the whole actor's audition process!

Music Concert Movies & Retro Documentaries Special (with James Bruno)

James joins me again to discuss some of the edgiest, sweat-filled and riveting Music Concert Movies & Retro Documentaries.

 

Which ones are simply must-sees for their innovative filmmaking?

 

And which specials still often air on Showtime and Turner Classic Movies?

 

 

 

SONGS USED: 
"Acoustic Rock" by AudioNautix.

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

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"Code Blue" by AudioNautix.

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

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A Brief History of the Alan Smithee Alias Used by Movie Directors

You heard that right. Strap in for an amusing yet to-the-point tribute to the ultimate name you don't want your film to be credited with: Alan Smithee. 

 

What are some good movies that just so happen to share this "stage name"?

 

Where does the line begin to blur between simply disagreeing with the studio and totally disowning one's own work?

 

All that and the amusing way in which this practice was ultimately discontinued by the Director's Guild!

 

 

Special Thanks to Not a Bomb Podcast for sharing some of this key trivia.

 

 

 

SONGS USED: 

"Shiny Tech" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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"Summon the Rawk" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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"The Whip Theme (Extended)" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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"Urban Gauntlet (High Quality Version)" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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3 Classic Documentary Series Tribute: Biography, Behind the Music & E! True Hollywood Story (with JJ, Tom, Gil, Mike & Oreo!)

We give you the ultimate tribute to three key TV documentary shows that changed the genre for the better: Biography, Behind the Music & E! True Hollywood Story.

 

TALKING POINTS:

*We mention precursors to this like You Are There & Against the Odds
*We also keep joking about Robert Blake because he represents everything bad in this world
*And as usual,  you can also expect a SHIT TON of celeb impressions!

 

 

SONG USED:

"Biography" Theme Song Intro

 

 

Unbroken 1 & 2 Biopic Movies Review

For our Documentary themed week, I get to illustrate the life of real-life Olympian-turned-WWII P.O.W. "Louie" Zamperini as seen in the film UNBROKEN and its religious sequel.

 

Why does this inspire all kinds of hope in a well-worn genre?

 

 

SONG USED: 

"Clash Defiant" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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"Exotic Battle" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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Lawrence of Arabia Movies Double Feature (with Gil Palmer & Mike Ensing)

Mike, Gil & Cam head into the Wadi Rum desert as they note some less discussed trivia on Lawrence of Arabia and its PBS made sequel.

 

TALKING POINTS:

*After detailing the production, both Mike & Gil note what separates this movie from most movie epics of both the past and present.
*We highlight the best quotes and metaphors in detail.
*We also talk about why Roland Emmerich should stay away from telling any other version of this captivating story.

 

SONG USED: 
"Main Theme" by Maurice Jarre (from Lawrence of Arabia OST)

 

 

Prank Calling Comedy Duo THE JERKY BOYS Retrospect (with James, Gil & Mike)

Gil, James & Cam get to bring up some amusing trivia, memories & note some hysterical skits from the ultimate '90s prank calling duo THE JERKY BOYS.

 

We also get to educate Mike on it as he never encountered this mayhem!

 

 

 

Lou Diamond Phillips' Educational Crowdpleaser Films Double Feature: Stand & Deliver and In a Class of His Own

We present to you two real-life story adapted movies dealing with the educational system in this half-hour sitdown:

*Should every student watch this to get inspiration on passing their SATs?

*A-aron also does a spot-on impression of Edward James Olmos & Cliff notes some other backstory on the film and some riveting personal experiences while Cam notes some trivia

*Which one is streaming and which one can be bought digitally?

 

Get schooled and don't procrastinate as we give you the lowdown on some inspiring yet emotionally rewarding test-taking drama!

 

 

SONG USED: 

"Main Title/East L.A." by Craig Safan (Stand and Deliver OST)

 

 

Hellraiser Movie Villains Special

During one of our other conversations, it involved a fun retrospect on the villains and deceitful characters of the HELLRAISER franchise so enjoy this 16 minute chat!

 

 

 

Guests on the Episode:

*Ken Sledge (Sledgehammer Horror- who's folks used to own a local videostore rental place called Downtown Video)

*Nick Sheist (Bad Movies We Luv)

*Mondo (I Luv the Films on Insta)

*Jim Evans (Film Rage Podcast)

*Matthew Skelly

 

 

 

SONG USED:

"Main Title (from Hellraiser: Inferno)" by Walter Werzowa

Indiana Jones Videogames Retrospect Minisode

We start off a themed week for Adaptations and Tie-In Media with an amusing minisode on Indiana Jones videogames.

 

What would you do if you were an archeologist with deadly fists, a signature hat and a whip?

 

 

 

 

OUR GUESTS:

Elliott Serrano & Thomas Juettner (from Top Men: An Indiana Jones Podcast): ⁠⁠https://radiomisfits.com/podcasts/caffeinated-comics/⁠⁠

⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088192821450⁠⁠

 

Jason Stein (from Dads from the Crypt & How NOT to Make a Movie Podcasts):

⁠⁠https://dadsfromthecrypt.com/⁠⁠

 

Voice-Over Artist & Podcaster Corby Stephens:

⁠⁠https://www.corbystephens.com/⁠⁠

 

Cliff Stevenson (from Predator Minute!)

⁠⁠https://x.com/MinutePredator⁠⁠

 

Lucas Dickinson:

⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TESDAnt⁠⁠

 

Tom, JJ, Mike & Gil (from The Film Junkyard on FB):

⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/192094814680515⁠⁠

 

Comic Book Creator JM Brandt:

⁠⁠https://x.com/mrjmbrandt⁠⁠

⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/JMBrandt⁠

 

 

 

 

 

SONG INTRO USED:

"Indiana Jones Theme [Epic Metal]" by MegaRaptor

 

 

 

Political Impressions and Cruising: The Musical!

We are all overdue to share some amusing celebrity impressions so witness the shitshow where Cam, Mike & James all go ballistic with their many celeb and politician impressions.

 

They include:

Bill Clinton, Al Gore, Hugh Hefner, Richard Nixon, Liam Neeson, Norm McDonald & Al Pacino!

 

We then (unexpectedly) conclude with an impression of Allan Sherman, George Takei & Cookie Monster starring in Cruising: The Musical.

 

I wish I was making that up!

Charles Bronson's Family of Cops TV Movie Trilogy

I get to do a short yet sweet overview on Charles Bronson's Family of Cops telefilm trilogy.

What make these comfy mysteries stand out from other TV movies?

Does Charlie and the cast of character actors get to play one badass family?

And were these a decent swan song for Bronson's career or did it leave much to be desired?

 

 

 

MUSIC USED:

"Babylon" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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