The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast

The 10 Worst Arnold Schwarzenegger Movies (with Aaron Frescas & Chris Chapman)

Aaron Frescas & Chris Chapman (See You at the Poddy, Richter! Podcast) rejoin for more Arnie nostalgia and admiration:

 

All three of us discuss our 10 Bottom of the Barrel Arnie films we don't recommend anyone waste time viewing.

 

Which ones are surprisingly still divisive?

 

And which ones are morbid curiosities even though they stink to high heaven?

 

All that and noting why we will view anything starring hte former Mr. Olympia champion!

 

 

 

SOUND BITES FROM:

Kindergarten Cop (1990)

The Best Arnold Schwarzengger Movie Soundtracks & Scores (with Aaron Frescas & Chris Chapman)

Aaron Frescas & Chris Chapman (See You at the Poddy, Richter Podcast) join for this and next week's Arnold Schwarzenegger related chats:

 

Which Arnie movie has the single best score and which ones just have unique songs featured throughout? 

 

Which ones don't get enough love (even if the movie itself is worth ignoring)?

 

And which ones are surprisingly original to listen to despite the films themselves emulating Arnie's earlier success?

 

All tons of movie soundtrack fanfare from all different aisles here so don't miss this segment!

 

 

 

SONG USED: 

"Arnold Sings Yakety Yak" (originally by The Coasters; from the movie Twins)

The Best Villains in the Terminator Franchise with Gil, Mike, Oreo, Shahi Sabzevari (The Arnold Fans) & Filmmaker Jack Bennett!

We start another Terminator themed week to entertain everyone's earbuds:

 

We detail all the various unstoppable killer machine villains in the beloved franchise but which one is our personal favorite?

 

Which ones unfortunately are just flat T-1000 knock-off villains and which ones don't get enough love?

 

Plus, we discuss proof that the T-800 killed Bill Paxton's punk character & other details that shouldn't be up for debate!

 

 

SONGS USED:

"T2 Theme" and "I Am A Cybernetic Organism, Living Tissue Over (Metal) Endoskeleton" by Austrian Death Machine

The Karate Kid Saga Review (with Johnny Potoky)

We end the week with tons of praise for Jackie Chan (and Pat Morita of course) with the on-going KARATE KID franchise!

 

How were the '80s was the perfect era for the empowering the teen protagonist in movies?

 

What other films used the ROCKY formula well (i.e. training montages, characters slowly changing/evolving)?

 

Which action stars of this era & the ones of today are really charismatic performers?

 

In contrast, which recent sequels did or didn't handle homages well?

 

Inbetween sharing hot takes, we try to dissect why it's become a part of the pop culture zeitgeist.

 

Wax on, wax off, Kemosabe!

 

 

Jackie Chan's Police Story (Supercop) Franchise Overview

The penultimate episode of this Jackie Chan themed podcast week drops:

 

Bloggers and Filmbuffs Corey Danna & Fred Andersson enter the studio but which are their personal favorite entries in the SUPERCOP (A.K.A. POLICE STORY) franchise with Jackie and Michelle Yeoh?

 

How did director/stunt coordinator Stanley Tong & Jackie helm similar collaborations as a result?

 

What other films does Jackie portray a narc prior to this and post-POLICE STORY?

 

And Fred gets to note the ACES GO PLACES films being an interesting parallel franchise to this!

 

 

Jackie Chan's Shanghai Noon & Knights Mini-Overview (with Johnny Potoky)

In this brief overview, John & I question why Jackie's SHANGHAI NOON/KNIGHTS buddy films aren't more popular with both American and international audiences:

 

Why isn't Part 3 out already (and can we please not make RUSH HOUR 4 while we're at it)?

 

How many other fun character actors and genre favorites are in these movies?

 

And we also note some of Jackie's earlier buddy films and lesser known roles as a member of Bruce Lee's stunt team in the '70s!

 

 

AUDIO INTRO:

Jackie Chan discusses playing Chon Wang in Shanghai Noon (2000 WFAA ABC Channel 8 News Interview)

Jackie Chan's Project A Films Minisode (with Johnny Potoky)

The honoring of everyone's favorite modern-day physical comedian Jackie Chan continues:

John Potoky and I reminisce about the two PROJECT A films and how they combined more acrobatic stunts while introducing Chan to do more spy movie mash-ups with his craft.

 

How did this inspire some of his later films like WHO AM I? and the OPERATION CONDOR series?

 

Which one has stuntwork that lives rent-free in genre lover's minds?

 

And which one is, you, the listener's personal favorite?

 

Sound off below and see you there that night!

 

 

 

AUDIO CLIP INTRO:

Jackie Chan Interview on Late Night with Conan O'Brien (9/25/2002)

 

Jackie Chan's Drunken Master Movies Retrospect (with Johnny Potoky)

Podcaster Johnny Potoky joins me for the entire themed week of Jackie Chan January:

 

We summarize the DRUNKEN MASTER movies in Chan's filmography while summing up their influence on similar Hong Kong Martial Arts Comedies.

 

Enjoy the minisode and remember to not start these kinds of fights the next time you're out at a bar!

 

 

 

AUDIO CLIP INTRO USED:

Behind the Master (Drunken Master II: 2002 Dimension Films DVD Special Feature)

Hunger Games, Divergent & Maze Runner Type Apocalyptic Teen Blockbusters Overview (with Kevin Israel)

Comedian & Podcaster Kevin Israel returns to help me sum up some of the different teen/young adult apocalyptic book adaptations that divide audiences.

 

Why do they remind us how some of the '90s "Hunt or Be Hunted" movies were so much better?

 

Why are TV shows often more successful at getting their vision across?

 

And can any non-fans REALLY tell the Hunger Games, Maze Runner & Divergent franchises apart from one another?

 

Grab your bow-and-arrows and come hunting with us!

 

 

MUSIC INTRO/OUTRO USED:

"Battle Rally" and "Stranger Land' by Soundscrate.

Killer Baby Franchises: It's Alive & Basket Case Review (with Crystal Hairston)

Crystal Hairston drops back into the studio to discuss two outrageously over-the-top Killer Baby Franchises: It's Alive & Basket Case!

 

Why were both coincidentally turnt into trilogies?

 

Was It's Alive one of Larry Cohen's more coherent B-pictures or was it more cheesy/low-brow fun?

 

Are any of the Basket Case films competently made or are they more of the trashy fun variety?

 

Come sit and listen with us as we continue this nostalgia themed podcast week!

The Princess Bride Movie & Book Retrespect

Drop your Sword as we discuss the movie and book version of William Goldman's scripted THE PRINCESS BRIDE!

 

It's The Purple Rose of Cairo meets Monty Python in this endlessly rewatchable tale.

 

We also mention some less discussed trivia, some of the underrated jokes, the music talent involved & some of the other films it's inspired.

 

 

 

PLEASE NOTE:

We recorded this long before the sudden murder of beloved filmmaker Rob Reiner but we knew that as we had to start off the year remembering his classic film just to cherish the memories he left for past and future audiences. Enjoy!

Favorite Episodes of The Twilight Zone

The podcast quintet is back to sum up the freakiest mysteries, memorably written scifi, well-acted terror, fascinating fantasies & most creative episodes featured on the original TWILIGHT ZONE.

 

 

 

SONG INTRO:

"The Twilight Zone" by The Great Luke Ski

Infamous & Cheesy Fun Clint Eastwood Movies Retrospect

In this amusing re-edit, my beyond talented guests sum up some of the most bizarre, whacky, infamous and sometimes puzzling movies in Clint Eastwood's filmography.

 

We're all fans here but there are some which pose tons of questions with can only be answered with various shrugs (if not sighs).

 

What's your some of your favorite cheesy Clint Eastwood movies?

 

 

GUESTS INCLUDE:

Jeffrey Rhodes (Unapologetically Stupid Podcast),

Jay Skipworth (Film Strip Podcast),

Sean Phillips (Guys at the Movies)

&

Will Styer (Geek with the Clip Ons)

 

 

 

 

 

INTRO CLIP USED:

Why Burt Reynolds & Clint Eastwood Were Fired From Universal- CONAN on TBS Interview (Jun 21, 2018)

 

 

Fictional Crossovers That Should've Happened!

We conclude the first week of the new year with a hysterical chat on crossovers/versus matches in fiction that should've been (but never were)!

 

Why didn't Tony Stark's dad & the Rocketeer team up in a steampunk adventure?

 

Should Jack Torrance & Patrick Bateman be in an axe fight match?

 

Why don't Jason Bourne & John Wick face-off?

 

Why are the Harlem Globe Trotters thrown into any encounter nowadays?

 

Would Dr. Katz & The Critic put up with each other's crap?

 

They should TOTALLY make a Godfather Vs. Scarface showdown but why didn't they?

 

All that and James & Oreo outlining the PERFECT Star Trek & Star Wars crossover concept!

 

 

 

 

SPEAKERS & GUESTS:

Cam Sully,

Daniel "Nightmare Nerd" Ryan,

Oreo Brewer,

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

James Bruno,

Gil Palmer,

Tom Lindaman

& MIke Ensing

 

 

SONG INTRO:

"Fight Song" by Rachel Platten

Favorite Riddick Movie Moments (with Oreo Brewer)

Oreo Brewer joins me back on the show as we discuss some of our favorite moments from the RIDDICK movies.

 

Are there other shows and anime that feel somewhat influenced by this mysterious ex-con who can see in the dark?

 

Why is there still a thirst for this saga this many years later?

 

What was the most dangerous planet he set foot on?

 

All that and more chronicles!

Adam West Cult Movies Minisode Tribute (with JJ & TOM!)

JJ, Tom & I were on one of several other casual pop culture discussions and in the midst of that we briefly summed up a brief overview on some oddball movies in Adam West's lengthy career.

 

Enjoy and be ready to learn something else about the late great legend!

Police Academy Comedic Saga Review (with Tim Caldwell)

Moviebuff colleague Tim Caldwell joins us for another outrageous chat: an amusing summary of the divisive POLICE ACADEMY film series.

 

How did this change up the dumb comedy format?

 

What other movies besides Caddyshack & Beverly Hills Cop have improvised every scene?

 

What's the funniest reference to this franchise in recent history?

 

All that and more (including why VERY FEW were fortunate to never see the infamous cartoon show spin-off)!

 

 

 

One Season Wonders & Infamous Programming (with JJ Bruno!)

We premiere the first week of  Season 13 with no shortage of the usual uncanny content:

 

We start one of five different episodes where we reminisce about entertainment treasures. For the first episode, James & I decided to dive into some infamous TV programs as well as some truly bizarre "One Season Wonders."

 

Sit down, grab a chair & feel free to let us know if you recognize any of these crazy shows we name-drop!

 

 

Luc Besson's SciFi Fantasy Trilogy: The Fifth Element, Lockout & Valerian (with Oreo Brewer & Johnny Potoky)

We conclude the 12th Season the day after Christmas for a minisode on Luc Besson's SciFi Fantasy Trilogy: The Fifth Element, Lockout & Valerian.

 

Guests Oreo Brewer & Johnny Potoky bring up how these pre-STAR WARS comics and fantasy elements helped these film adaptations come to life in a post-mega blockbuster movie world.

 

Is FIFTH ELEMENT the most successful Bruce Willis film outside of his earlier '90s work (and is Korben Dallas his best role given how it allows him more comedic work while spoofing his DIE HARD ego)?

 

Are these movies perfect examples of paintings that can be reobserved and you find something new from them each time?

 

Is LOCKOUT still a damn fun time no matter which version you watch or did the Snake Plissken/Han Solo hero feel too derivative?

 

And should VALERIAN be given a better re-evaluation in this snobby internet world?

 

Come drive your flying car into space with us as we podcast across the galaxy!

 

 

MUSIC INTRO USED:

"Redrum" Immediate Music (from The Fifth Element Trailer)

 

 

Bruce Willis' Detective Knight Trilogy Minisode Review

On Christmas Day, you're getting more bullshit starring Bruce Willis for the holiday:

 

I briefly sum up Willis' final franchise that is both DIE HARD inspired and a rather forced homage/tribute on top of that.

 

Can you tell any of the 3 entries apart or do they all fade together?

 

Were any of them different in quality or was it all one overlong mess?

 

Plus, a brief spotlight on the indie director/producer duo (who also co-star in these films)!

 

 

FILMS DISCUSSED:

Detective Knight: Rogue, Redemption & Independence

 

 

SONGS USED:

"Delay Rock," "Cool Blast," "Groove Grove" and "Rock Hybrid" by Kevin Macleod.

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