The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast

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)

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

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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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Tommy Wiseau's Movie Legacy: The Room & Best Friends Vol.s 1 and 2 (with Mike Ensing, Gil Palmer & Tom Lindaman)

Mike, Tom, Gil & I revisit more of infamous "filmmaker" Tommy Wiseau's various fascinatingly bad movie adventures:

*What less-discussed trivia about THE ROOM truly sums up its continual behind the scenes issues?

*What famous comedian appears in the ambitious yet still divisive Best F(r)iends movies?

*What easter eggs and bizarre style choices have truly immortalized Tommy's legacy for wannabe filmmakers and his fanbase alike?

 

Grab your spoons and witness the insanity with us nutty moviegoers!

 

 

 

Music Subgenres Reclassifications (with Podcaster & Author Libby Cudmore)

Libby Cudmore rejoins for another half-hour pop culture deep dive: We get to note how Music Subgenres need more labels and ways to classify the type of material they cover.

 

If they can use loose labels like Yacht Rock, then why not Douche Rock?

 

Given how much music is tongue-in-cheek or campy, wouldn't you want to make a playlist just based on that tone alone?

 

We mention more criminally ignored music & the funniest episodes of Libby's show The O.S.T. Party Podcast!

 

Follow them here:

https://pod.link/ostparty

 

 

 

The Transporter Films & TV Franchise Overview (with Darren Gaskell)

We schedule another deep cut themed week titled No Holds Barred:

Darren Gaskell (HD Movie Podacst) rejoins and helps do a mini-outline of The Transporter movie/TV franchise.

 

Was this essentially the movie version of the whole GTA formula of delivering packages and getting to checkpoints in time while outrunning the police and rival criminal affiliates?

 

What themes from Luc Besson's earlier action-crime movies come into play for this?

 

Is Frank Martin still the best franchise character Jason Statham has portrayed to date?

 

 

SONG USED:
"Fighting Man" by DJ Pone & Drixxxe

Favorite Stargate SG-1 Saga Moments, Battles & Running Gags

We do give you the ultimate tribute to the battles, characters, running gags & favorite characters in the STARGATE SG-1 saga.

 

TALKING POINTS:

*Discussing how non-space opera fans adore these shows

*Joking about the infamous episodes & awesome Canadian scenery

*And amusing convention stories & movies the actors have been in together!

 

 

GUESTS INCLUDE:

Rose Mishaan & Samantha Schwartz (Probing the Wormhole Podcast)

Gil Palmer

Tim Smith (TSmittyTreks Fan Art on Insta)

Matthew Litwin

Todd Simpson (Galaxy Quest Superfan FB Group)

 

 

CLIPS USED:

Michael Shanks discussing why the Zatniktel is a stupid weapon at a fan convention

The two "L"s running gag on Stargate SG-1

 

 

Netflix's ANOTHER LIFE Review Minisode

I provide a brief overview on the two-season Netflix escapade ANOTHER LIFE.

 

Why did this often feel like one rad yet intense mash-up of DEAD CALM meets ALIENS meets ARRIVAL?

 

Why did the science, cast, music & atmosphere complement one unpredictable premise?

 

Why was it (wrongfully) bashed by some viewer?

 

Is Katee Sackhoff still the undisputed Queen of the SciFi genre?

 

 

Inspect those space crystals and take a tour on the wild side of the galaxy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MUSIC USED: 

 

“Deep Space” by AudioNautix.

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

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“Ectoplasm” by AudioNautix.

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

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“Mathesar Takes Command” by David Newman (from Galaxy Quest OST)

 

“End Credits Theme” by Joel Goldsmith (from Stargate SG-1 OST)

Galaxy Quest Comic Books & Legacy Retrospect (with Todd Simpson!)

Superfan Todd Simpson joins to highlight the legacy of the beloved spoof-tribute film GALAXY QUEST while Cam gets to summarize the two comic book tie-ins that followed.

 

Was that Amazon TV show follow-up history after one of the beloved actors passed away?

 

Why do non-genre fans love quoting this movie as well?

 

What witty aspects on the script make it find an audience every decade?

 

Check out Todd Simpson's Galaxy Quest Superfan Group on FB:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1213630815322193

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 MUSIC USED:

"Happy Ending/End Credits/Theme Song" by David Newman (from the Galaxy Quest OST)

Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda & Earth: Final Conflict Retrospect (with Oreo Brewer)

Oreo Brewer returns to highlight the themes, appeal & genre highlights in the Gene Roddenberry inspired productions ANDROMEDA and EARTH: FINAL CONFLICT.

 

Which one of these dated better and which one is just trashy camp by today's standards?

 

Aside from trivia on the Canadian productions, TV channels that carried them and other roles from the actors, all SciFi fans will get validated in what made these appeal to TV escapism crowds.

 

Plus, stay tuned at the end as Oreo unexpectedly trolls Cam and Cam has to force himself to be the bigger man and not retaliate. ;) 

 

 

 

Indie Space Web Series NOBILITY & SPACE COMMAND Review

We start another week of Space Opera themed reviews for this week:

First on the docket is the three-hour NOBILITY show. Despite it having a who's who of genre actors, does it mockumentary comedy blend well with whatever the hell bizarre tone it's trying to capture?

 

Then, I sum up the infamous SPACE COMMAND web series. Despite again having some passion from the veteran writers and starpower does it also leave mixed results?

 

Fire up the fuel tanks & let's blast off!

 

 

 

MUSIC USED:

“Deep Space” by AudioNautix.

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

 

“Ectoplasm” by AudioNautix.

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

 

“Mathesar Takes Command/Sarris Kills Everybody/Happy Ending/End Credits” by David Newman (from Galaxy Quest OST)

 

 

“End Credits Theme” by Joel Goldsmith (from Stargate SG-1 OST)