The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast

S4E17- Gamera saga (with Nathan from WWTT)

What Were They Thinking's Nathan Spavold joins in the friend to all children that is Gamera. Often mocked as both a knock-off and rival to other giant Japanese film monsters like Godzilla and reemerging on antenna channel mocking shows like Mystery Science Theater 3000, we discuss all the 70s cheese and superior 90s reimagined material. The 2006 prequel film is also briefly mentioned as well as to speculation on when Gamera might finally get an American remake. Why does Pacific Rim not got a single original soul in its body by taking all the best elements of these films? Why does Gamera scream like an injured rhino/elephant?? And is he a badass or just a friend??? Do the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles consider him their icon???? And more turtle power!

#turtles #space #creature #Gamera #guardianoftheuniverse #godzilla #kingkong #wwtt #whatweretheythinking #kaiju #monsters #antennachannel #mst3k #mysterysciencetheater3000 #cheesey #fun #awesome #kenny #cornjob #pacificrim #homage #elephant #prequels #remakes #reboot #reimagining

S4E16- Godzilla franchise takedown (with Reels of Justice & The Nightmare Nerd)

Daniel Ryan (The Nightmare Nerd) and Robb Maynard (Reels of Justice) unload on the Kaiju nightmare that is Godzilla. All eras of the franchise are tackled and kept under 3 hours in rather lively yet on-topic fashion . How did this end up outdoing James Bond with the number of entries it had? Which era was probably the one that most audiences are familiar with in terms of style?? And which films contain specific recuts in other countries??? All that and a stomping great time!

 

#godzilla #kaiju #japan #films #cinema #suspense #military #monsters #creaturefeatures #campy #badass #serious #acclaimed #infamous #gamera #kingkong #jetjaguar #mst3k #antennachannels #showa #era #millennium #reiwa #heisei #toho #filmcompany #epic #multiplegenerations #anime #netflix 

S4E15- Quentin Tarantino's film career (with Erica Wright, Daniel Ryan & Jon Mark)

Our trio tonight details their glaring yet intense takes on maestro Tarantino's maniacal films which are often times their own genre pieces. What's often weaker: his third portion of his films or his actual acting? Why do Natural Born Killers, True Romance, Hateful Eight & OUATIH all differ by audience preference?? And is he really going to do only 10 films (especially when he's done plenty of other written works he's later disowned despite the pleasant reviews)???

 

#quentintarantino #infamous #famous #awesome #dialogue #gore #crime #noir #genre #mashup #filmography #resume #imdb #naturalbornkillers #trueromance #pulpfiction #reservoirdogs #allstarcast #acting #filmmaker #actor #writer #producer #weinsteincompany #miramax #indiefilmmaker #robertrodriguez #action #horror #crime #western #war #atypical #unpredictable #fromdusktilldawn #hitmen #robbers #cowboys #stunts #zoebell #samuelljackson #michaelmadsen #music #periodpiece #homages #pretentious #edgy

S4E14- Top 10 John Cusack Film Roles (with Cori Gilbert Wallace)

Cori Wallace (Munsons at the Movies) jumps onboard to note some of the goofiest comedies that actor John Cusack has done while Cam notes some of his arguably better dramas and thrillers. Does he actually keep the glum look that ends up being photoshopped on some of his lesser films? Does he have as bad a resume as John Travolta and Nic Cage? Is he more like Morgan Freeman and Robert De Niro where he just gets roped into so many all-star cast films where he either does or doesn't have much to do?

Also, an amusing article is noted: in it, both Cusack and Ethan Hawke were were interviewed regarding how they do 2 questionable films and 2 really good films each year in order to both make a living and stay creatively respectable. 

 

#johncusack #topten #films #actingroles #actor #podcast #underrated #unusual #weird #darkcomedies #dramas #action #mystery #cult #movies #nutty #whacky #quotable #questionable #edgy #munsonsatthemovies #resume #imdb

S4E13- Robert Rodriguez's film sagas (with David Gherman, Jon Mark & Daniel Ryan)

Our gang members David, Jon & Daniel all recollect the best and worst moments of most of director-producer Rodriguez's career. Why does Alita: Battle Angel divide us so much? Why did Robert take so long making sequels to his better films while spending far more time making sequels that no one asked for to his lesser films?? What is he likely going to do in the future when he's run out of homages and favors to his homie Tarantino??? And more of bloody course!

 

#quentintarantino #robertrodriguez #pulpfiction #spykids #alitabattleangel #anime #sharkboyandlavagirl #elmariacho #desperado #salmahayek #antoniobanderas #dialogue #gore #guitar #vampires #fromdusktilldawn #badass #frankmiller #sincity #comicbook #rosemcgowan #divorce #dannytrejo #predators #machete #michellerodriguez #jessicaalba #wtf #douchebag #infamous #awesome #overthetop #thedirectorschair #elrey #cablenetwork 

 

 

S4E12- John Carpenters Vampires trilogy (with Nightmare Nerd)

S4E11- Creature Film Talk (with Jon Mark)

Fear not the creatures themselves but the more modern creature features! Jon Mark and I just briefly summarize the terror, excitement and inevitable amusement to be had tackling numerous killer aliens, alligators, crocodiles, dinosaurs, bugs, sharks and other seemingly non-ending supply of franchises. #lakeplacid #anaconda #python #boa #critters #starshiptroopers #jurassicpark #gremlins #ghoulies #hobgoblins #mimic #munchies #bats #jaws #sharkattack #crocodile #alligator #films #cultfilms #sony #lionsgate #universal #creaturefeatures #creatures #mayhem #awesome #funny #fox #syfychannel #bugs #hysterical 

S4E10- Breaking Bad discussion 3 of 3 (with Ryan Luis Rodriguz)

The final entry in our Breaking Bad three-part chat is finally concluded by friend of the show, Ryan Luis Rodriguez (the podcasts Reels of Justice and Coolness Chronicles). 

 

#breakingbad #bettercallsaul #bobodenkirk #giancarloesposito #deannorris #aaronpaul #amc #cablenetwork #sundance #rianjohnson #bryancranston #malcolminthemiddle #annagunn #gus #walterwhite #jesse #skylar #drugdealing #sopranos #theshield #trainingday #thewire #nypdblue #prisonbreak #crimedrama #neonoir #neowestern #badass #hitmanmike #elcamino #netflix #corruption #reelsofjustice #podcast #coolnesschronicles #mrshow #mst3k 

S4E09- Breaking Bad discussion 2 of 3 (with Denise Tolston)

The second-part Breaking Bad chat begins with guest and friend Denise Tolston recalling how the uncanny cast, unflinching plot twists and unsettling details make said show's claim to fame as new-found small-screen addiction. #breakingbad #bryancranston #giancarloesposito #amccable #addicting #tvshows #drugs #criminals #crimedrama #action #mystery #westerns #cablenetworks #aaronpaul #annagunn #bobodenkirk

S4E08- Breaking Bad discussion 1 of 3 (with Jeramiah Pierce)

The three-part Breaking Bad chat begins with guest and friend Jeramiah Pierce recalling how the uncanny cast, unflinching plot twists and unsettling details make said show's claim to fame as new-found small-screen addiction. #breakingbad #bryancranston #giancarloesposito #amccable #addicting #tvshows #drugs #criminals #crimedrama #action #mystery #westerns #cablenetworks #aaronpaul #annagunn #bobodenkirk

S4E07- Filmmaker Asif Akbar Interview!

I do a straightforward Q&A panel with indie filmmaker Asif Akbar! His films include: Smoke Filled Lungs, Larceny, Astro, Executive Protection, Top Priority: The Terror Within, Clown Fear, Escape Room (a different one from 2017), Assassin X, Puncture Wounds, Ace & The Christmas Miracle and The Commander. He has worked as an editor, primary and 2nd unit director, writer, production manager, cinematographer and producer. He has worked with the likes of Jon Lovitz, Dolph Lundgren, Gary Daniels, Michael Jai White, Mickey Rourke and Olivier Gruner.

How did he find his voice as a filmmaker who worked consistently in both Los Angeles and India? Does he prefer working on reality shows and documentaries or genre fare like Horror, Action, War and Mystery movies?? And what project did he just wrap up filming with iconic stuntman Philip Tan (Showdown in Little Tokyo, Tango & Cash)??? And more in this nifty interview!

 

#asifakbar #india #losangeles #bmovies #DolphLundgren #Horror #Action #Documentary #filmmaker #director #producer #OlivierGruner #MickeyRourke #PhilipTan #realityshows #MichaelJaiWhite #JonLovitz #PhilipTan #GaryDaniels #independent #gunforhire #lowbudget #awesom #cool #interview #q&a #panel #stunts

S4E06- Horror Hosts Special (with Daniel Ryan)

Daniel & I tackle all kinds of whacky television show hosts from Elvira and Joe Bob to Svengoolie, Mystery Science Theater 3000 and Mr. Lobo (Cinema Insomnia). What is it about their campy hosting styles that stand out to us? What less-talked about ones are still on the air or have embraced social media?? Which ones sometimes make convention appearances??? And who was that guy that used to be on USA Network's Up All Night show???

 

#Svengoolie #mst3k #mysterysciencetheater #thelastdrivein #tnt #cable #television #streaming #shudder #amc #cinema insomnia #monstervision #mrlobo #antennachannels #awesome #cult #favorite #retro #badmovies #USA #UpAllNight

S4E05- Paul Verhoeven's 10 Best Works (with Podcasting After Dark)

 

This Dutch filmmaker has tackled so many blockbusters both in his homeland and here in the United States but what was it that made audiences respond to his films (regardless if they got the full picture regarding some of the amusing satire he snuck into his films)? Corey Stevenson from the Podcasting After Dark podcast joins me in ranking his 10 best films and overall resume with him ranking some of his best American films (Total Recall, Hollow Man, Basic Instinct, Robocop & Starship Troopers) and me ranking his best Dutch language films (The 4th Man, Flesh + Blood, Soldier of Orange, Turkish Delight, Spetters, Black Book). 

 

How much of his dystopian scifi future universes appear to be coming to life in some form of our actual reality nowadays? How well does he handle using popular actors like Rutger Hauer (Blade Runner, The Hitcher) and Jeroen Krabbe (The Living Daylights, The Fugitive) in his Dutch productions?? Are we that politically correct a society to where no one can concentrate on some of his gimmicks and premises just because they're not used to how he incorporates his gritty, violent and sexual elements into each film he does??? And can we just let the infamy of Showgirls go already???? And more to talk about endlessly within an hour! :)

 

#Dutch #filmmaker #director #writer #producer #satire #socialcommentary #paulverhoeven #top10 #bestfilms #movies #RutgerHauer #JeroenKrabbe #robocop #starshiptroopers #basicinstinct #the4thman #spetters #erotic #violent #soldieroforange #foreignfilms #subtitles #awesome #underrated #infamous #badass #hollowman #showgirls #razzies #sharonstone #peterweller #caspervandien #arnoldschwarzenegger #ronnycox #michaeldouglas #cultfilmmakers #acclaimed #awardwinning #criterioncollection

 

 

S4E04- Warlock trilogy (with Jon Mark)

The Lionsgate/Vestron trilogy of Action-Horror-Fantasy films (two starring Julian Sands and one starring Bruce Payne) are covered here. Did you know that Steve Miner (Friday the 13th trilogy, Halloween H20, Lake Placid) and David Twohy (Riddick films, The Fugitive) worked on the first film (which is deemed by some as a cheap Terminator knock-off)? How does Anthony Hickox (Hellraiser 3, Waxwork 1 & 2) handle the first sequel with its violent Neo-Western look and far-more energetic thrills?? Was the third film really that bad as they like to play it up like other infamous third parters (i.e. Candyman 3, Wishmaster 3) or is it still worth a look for Bruce Payne fans??? All that, more amusing trivia and a complete recommendation to others of obtaining the recent Blu-Ray trilogy pack!

 

#warlock #Vestron #lionsgate #homeentertainment #action #horror #juliansands #folklore #fantasy #terminator #wishmaster #candyman #hellraiser #waxwork #brucepayne #bluray #awesome #badass #cool #adventure #directtovideo #dtv #vod

The Second Annual Video On Demand Awards Special (2021)!

Our second award show is none other than honoring any kind of crud you rent thru VOD services. We honor plenty of other sarcastic, well-deserving or other Razzie/Stinkers/The Onion type awards for films of many kinds. So now that you've seen this year's Oscars suckfest, you can be in a far better mood by listening to this amusing round table instead. Our contributors this year include:

*Reels of Justice's Robb Maynard

*They Must Be Destroyed on Sight's Lee Russell (talking like Michael Caine)

*Podcasting After Dark's Corey Stevenson

*The Psychosemanticast's Daeron Wilson

*Attack of the B-Movies' Johnny Potoky

*The Action Drunkie's Robb Antequera

*Wacky Talkie's Nathaniel Avila, Serenity & Ruby Rodriguez

*And our own contributors David Gherman, Jeramiah Pierce, Jon Mark, Corey "Core" Grundstein & Tom Lindaman.

 

Theme song music used: "Whose Line Is It Anyway?"

S4E03- Mummy & Scorpion King saga (with Jon Mark)

Jon and I tackle Universal's uncanny update of their classic Horror-Adventure films that started in the '90s and kept going in the 2010s with their Scorpion King prequel/sequel/spin-offs! What other incarnations of the cryptic Egyptian creature were there prior? Do these films appeal to anyone else besides fans of wrestling and Indiana Jones/Conan the Barbarian knock-offs?? And which one was worser: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor or the 2017 Tom Cruise reboot??? All that and more shitastic fun!

 

#themummy #universal #horrormonsters #horror #adventure #action #saga #rickoconnell #indianajones #brendanfraser #arnoldvosloo #tomcruise #russellcrowe #sucked #awful #awesome #amazing #sobaditsgood #therock #DwayneJohnson #trilogy #wwe #wrestling #slugfest #badass #conanthebarbarian #cult #franchises #films #movies

S4E02- Pumpkinhead saga (with Steve & Izzy and David Gherman!)

Pals to all podcasters and film buffs, Steve and Izzy join Gherman and I to tackle the uncanny cult franchise that is Pumpkinhead, originally crafted by late great effects wizard Stan Winston in something resembling North Carolina(?!).

Did you know that the dog from Gremlins is in the first film to this saga? Why does the second film have the most batshit hysterical car chase in quite some time?? And who could this creature had done a cool versus match crossover with (besides Halloween, Jeepers Creepers AND John Wick!)??? And more fun creature rampaging talk!

#pumpkinhead #cult #filmfranchises #lionsgate #vestron #mgm #sonypictures #quadrilogy #stanwinston #shoutfactory #bluray #versus #matches #halloween #alien #predator #specialeffects #lancehenriksen #puppetmaster #gremlins

S4E01- [REC] quadrilogy (with David Gherman!)

Our fourth season premieres with yet another cult action-horror quadrilogy. Part of the Found Footage subgenera craze and some of the most rarely intelligent zombie romps since George Romero's genre gems, this launched dozens of careers for the Spanish cast and crew as well as enhanced its industry. Was the American remake Quarantine worth a hoot? Which is the best installment following the original film?? How badass is the main heroine??? And more explosions and gory mayhem to discuss!! #rec #iamlegend #dawnofthedead #georgeromero #[rec] #quarantine #corona #spain #spanish #badass #femaleactionstars #chainsaws #quadrilogy #genre #mashups #foundfootage #paranormalactivity

S3E42- Larry Cohen's Phone Trilogy (with David Gherman)

We tackle writer-producer Larry Cohen's descent from Blaxploitation, B-films and Action-Horror-Mystery mash-ups to his most successful phone-themed trilogy in his latter days. First, we sum up the pros of 2002's Phone Booth, then we tackle similar crowd pleasing ground with 2004's Cellular. We wrap it up with the Hong Kong remake of Cellular, entitled Connected, from 2008, and wrap it up with the 2009 Matthew Lilliard-starring slasher Messages Deleted. Could Hollywood make this concept (which was originally pitched to Alfred Hitchcock) as well as they did back then? Are the bad guys in these first two entries as freaky and well-configured as the ones in other blockbusters like Silence of the Lambs, Speed, Die Hard and Se7en?? Could Phone Booth had easily existed in the same world as Schumacher's Falling Down??? And more of course to determine!

 

#larrycohen #mystery #freaky #original #mysterious #thecaller #phonebooth #joelschumacher #cellular #hongkong #diehard #speed #se7en #hanniballector #silenceofthelambs #maniaccop #thestuff #capefear #se7en #genremashups #fallingdown #dfens #splitscreen #realtime #terror #madman #serialkillers #psychopaths #antiheroes #phone #cellphone #messagesdeleted #matthewlilliard #slashers

S3E41- Wishmaster quadrilogy takedown (with the 4 of us!)

Erica, Daniel & Robb help me tackle the four films in this action-horror-comedy-fantasy mash-up of films that is the Wishmaster saga. With a first half that's amusing gory fun (Parts 1 & 2) to a last half (Parts 3 & 4) that's "laughable" Lifetime/SyFy Channel/Skinemax type crud, this saga is still unlike anything else (and that's including Leprechaun, Gremlins or Hellraiser type material). Should they had remade this or done a proper third film with the original actors returning? Which one is the absolute worst of the franchise?? How much did we learn about Egyptian folklore and mischief-filled genies??? And which moment contains our personal favorite kill???? And more of course!

#wishmaster #mummy #djinn #wishes #monkeyspaw #andrewdivoff #leprechaun #lionsgate #gore #humor #gremlins #hellraiser #peteratkins #wescraven #hbo #syfychannel #skinemax #lifetime #cheesy #fun #sobaditsgood #idlehands #fullmoon #scream #nightmareonelmstreet straighttovideo #dtv