The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast

A Review of the Christopher Columbus Movie Epics

The various infamous, glamorizing and Hollywoodized Christopher Columbus films get a brief overview.

 

It's mainly an excuse for us to talk about about renaming the holiday so we can stop honoring this tyrant and actually celebrate the Indigenous traditions themselves.

 

Plus, you get to hear some brief yet very snappy satire clips about Columbus' racism from both Amber Ruffin and The Apartment on YouTube's Asif Ali and Ali Baluch so enjoy that history lesson as well!

 

 

 

MUSIC USED:

"Delay Rock," "Urban Gauntlet" and "Vadadora" by Kevin MacLeod.

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DC Vs. Marvel Comic Book Crossovers (with Predator Minute, Oreo Brewer & Daniel Ryan!)

It was an overdue yet hysterical summary on the many crossover versus matches featuring the iconic characters of the DC Comics and Marvel Comics.

 

How many of these were decided by fans voting versus creators making compromises?

 

Which were the biggest facepalm worthy crossovers?

 

And why is no amount of ass-kicking just good enough for some fanboys?

 

 

OUR GUESTS:

Oreo Brewer (All Poetry)

Clifford Stevenson, A-aron Landerville & Shane Kelley (from Predator Minute)

Daniel Ryan (The Nightmare Nerd on YouTube)

 

 

SONG INTROS:

"Superman" by R.E.M.

"Spider-Man" by Veruca Salt

 

Pee-Wee's Playhouse Retrospect (with Tom Lindaman)

Tom & I summarize the running gags, the audience reception & overall contribution to the family friendly comedy genre that Paul Reuben's iconic TV show legacy brought.

 

 

CLIP INTRO:

2004 Access Hollywood Video Interview

New Amsterdam TV Show Review Minisode

This hospital drama ran for 5 years on NBC and got a bigger streaming audience on Netflix but what does it offer to stand apart from others in this genre?

 

What are some dramatically rewarding segments often featured here?

 

What music helps elevator the various character's mood swings?

 

And what other positives can you find here in this already oversaturated market of various programming?

 

 

MUSIC USED:

"Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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A Brief History of the Commando Cody Serials

Join me for this fun yet brief film history overview on the Commando Cody character in fiction.

 

Popularized by the Radar Men from the Moon serials which were later shown on MST3k and which inspired The Rocketeer, what do these '40s short films have that you didn't get from Lone Ranger type fare?

 

 

SONGS USED:

"Delay Rock" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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"Exhilarate" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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The 6th Annual VOD Awards Special (2025) (with Jasen Bach & Oliver Rockside)

The In Your Earholes podcast network duo join the annual award show for more unconvincing set designs, crazy wardrobe, nonsensical scripts & amazing scenery chewing- all of it worth of getting some 'endearing" awards.

 

Who doesn't want some laid-back sarcasm in under half an hour?

 

 

 

MUSIC INTRO USED:

"Firebrand" (MXC Theme Song) by Bumblefoot

"Whose Line?" Theme Outro

Riddick Movie Tie-In Material (Motion Comics, Anime & Videogames) Reviewed (with Oreo Brewer!)

Oreo Brewer returns to the show to highlight the tie-in material for the CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK universe.

 

Where can one find the motion comics for the first and third movie?

 

What cool new characters voiced by famous actors appeared in both SPLINTER CELL inspired videogames?

 

Was the anime movie by the AEON FLUX creator any good?

 

Maybe DC Comics Animation Director Sam Liu can help bring another Riddick anime to life should the 4th live-action film not come out anytime soon?

 

Reiwa Era Godzilla Films Review Minisode (with Tim Caldwell)

In this minisode, we do a brief overview on the pros and cons of both SHIN GODZILLA (2016) and GODZILLA MINUS ONE (2024).

 

TALKING POINTS:

*James also recounts what else he saw at the recent Boston Film Festival that GODZILLA MINUS ONE was showing at
*For both two new takes during this Reiwa Era, which is the superior Japanese version of the iconic monster?
*Is Godzilla really a Digimon/Pokemon given his amount of evolving?
*And some other fun takes on two largely agreeable creature features.

 

 

Anti-Terrorist Cell (AKA The Red Phone) TV Movie Series Review Minisode

I present to you a mini-overview on these European spy action films with an all-star cast: a double feature of the ANTI-TERROR CELL movies!

 

Is this one of the few times we've seen Arnold Vosloo (The Mummy) play a good guy?

 

Why did these not get picked up to series?

 

Who else is in this stacked cast?

 

And do the thrills deliver?

 

 

 

MUSIC USED:

"Exhilarate" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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"Delay Rock" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Steven Bochco TV Classic Retrospects: L.A. Law & Hill Street Blues

Welcome to a themed week on Antiheroes in Fiction:

 

To start off, I summarize your parent's favorite '80s NBC Dramas by Steven Bochco.

 

Does L.A. Law hold any muster or is it sadly rather dated?

 

Is there anybody likeable on the Serpico-inspired drama Hill Street Blues or is it only a cesspool of crooked bastards?

 

Aside from their cultural influence, what other material and dramatic impact did they leave?

 

Find out in this fun revisit!

 

 

SONG USED
"L.A. Law" theme songs by Mike Post

Review of 4 Rebecca De Mornay Psycho Thrillers (with Oreo Brewer)

It was time for another actor retrospect where we take review movies on their resume with similar themes.

This time we get to tackle 4 Rebecca De Mornay slashers/psycho thrillers:

*The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

*Table for One

*Identity

*Mother's Day (2010)

 

Which of these stands out the most?

 

Which of these is sadly underrated?

 

Plus, Oreo & I joke how we're so glad we're not at any creepy places as depicted in these movies!

The Shield TV Show Villains Retrospect (with Josh Hansen & Carlo Giovannetti from The Movie Loot!)

We do our final discussion on the FX cable TV show THE SHIELD with a villains retrospect:

 

*When you're all a group of crooked cops, who's ultimately the worst of the bunch?

*Which of the serial killers and gangsters were also very freaky?

*And we get to play some awesome clips from the show as well as a clip from Walton Goggin's interview on The Rich Eisen Show!

 

 

OUR GUESTS INCLUDE:

Josh Hansen (Action Movie Book Club)

Carlo Giovannetti (The Movie Loot) 

 

 

SONG USED:
"Cop Killer" by Ice-T & Body Count

 

 

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:

⁠https://www.facebook.com/TESDAnt⁠

 

Follow Author Bill Hatfield:

⁠https://linktr.ee/billhatfield⁠

 

 

 

 

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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)

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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)

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

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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!