The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast
A bunch of cinephiles and retro TV connoisseurs group together to talk about ridiculous Action/Crime/Horror genre tropes, deadly protagonists, outrageous body counts, political conspiracies, over-the-top gimmick-driven premises and the merit of various franchises. Facebook: www.facebook.com/JackedUpReviewShow/ Twitter: https://x.com/JackedUpReview Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacked_up_podcast/
Episodes
Another all-star crew assembles for the rest of this month to highlight the beloved Action Comedies brought to life by antsy producer Joel Silver & witty screenwriter Shane Black.
What fictional movie producer characters are clearly inspired by Joel Silver's colorful antics?
Why did Shane Black make the best kind of cynical comedy & holiday movie mayhem mash-ups for the longest time?
All that and more uncanny film his...
The infamous Stallone franchise rankings continue this holiday season because, yes, the original RAMBO is set at Christmas!
Oreo, Cliff & Josh return to share their amusing rankings on everyone's favorite Green Beret led franchise.
TALKING POINTS INCLUDE:
*We also give out exploding arrows & "Fuck 'Ems" as our measure of rating the films *Much like ROCKY V, there are surprisingly some fans of RAMBO 5 (and it's not the s...
Prepare for another week of blockbuster '80s movies set at Christmas time:
Cliff Stevenson, Josh Hansen & Oreo Brewer return to help us sort and rank the ROCKY and CREED movie franchise.
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We finish what we started last Christmas season: discussing some deep dives in the Hanna-Barbera cartoon catalogue.
Which installments didn't get much replay?
And which ones should totally be...
We got to keep in the Christmas spirit by mentioning more atypical ways to celebrate the holiday so I bring up the six season-appropriate episodes of THE WEST WING.
Which episode is not a good stand-alone episode?
We decided to do a wonderful showcase + tribute to the legacy of TV host Mister Rogers.
TALKING POINTS INCLUDE:
*Mike, Gil & I all get to discuss the documentary and Tom Hanks biopic on the subject matter
*James also talks about how his dad worked at a Sears & Roebuck company that was a sponsor for the show back in the day *Does Keith David get any fanmail from being on this show? *We also discuss the many network & c...
Guest what awesome sitcom parodies DIE HARD and other Christmas/Action movies? Matt Pritchett joins me to discuss the four key episodes from COMMUNITY that parody '80s blockbuster movies
What are some other neat running gags, holiday specials and surprise humor that doesn't get enough lo...
In our first ever Comedy Roast special, we decided to unleash it during the holiday season for a winter-filled franchise known as HBO's GAME OF THRONES:
Like any roast, we get to the nitty and gritty about why it created a divisive fanbase, the lack of proper plot outlines & end with some compliments.
ROASTERS:
Gil Palmer, James Bruno, Tom Lindaman & Cam Sully
GUESTS:
Oreo Brewer & Josh Hansen
INTRO:
I've Been...
It's time for another annual special to two of our favorite Christmas time movies of all time: GREMLINS 1 & 2.
What is the most cynical line of dialogue by far?
Despite the first film being rather violent, isn't it surprisingly how low the body count actually is?
What other funny easter eggs on corporations, Hollywood & celebrity personas will you find in the sequel?
All that while avoiding getting anything wet!
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A look at the cancelled then later rescued cable TV epic SNOWPIERCER occurs in this minisode:
*What solid casting does this edgy mature audience-minded show contain?
*What does this do with the premise that is way more captivating than the movie version?
*And what does it offer apart from other apocalyptic genre offerings?
SONGS USED:
"Delay Rock" and "Exit the Premises" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com...
Boomer (from Podcast in the Woods) joins me to summarize Bret Easton Ellis' satirical look at terrible human beings disguised as established elites.
How much more graphic is the book version of AMERICAN PSYCHO and what are some surprising trivia about how it got greenlit?
What sequence of events actually did happen and which ones were in Patrick Bateman's demented mind?
Why was RULES OF ATTRACTION appropriate subject matter ...
YT Comedian/Podcaster Hoff Matthews joins me to sum up our favorite moments about the so-bad-it's-good slasher dark comedy franchise SILENT NIGHT DEADLY NIGHT.
Which installment would be so much better if it loosened up on the disturbing backstory?
It's time for more unofficial Christmas/Winter set movies and more for this holiday season so get ready as we go into overdrive in delivering more whacky entertainment for your earbuds:
I decided it was time to revisit the Christmas backdrop set other adaptations of THE BOURNE IDENTITY.
...To close out the parent's basement themed week, Tom & JJ reflect with Cam on the infamous movies featured on Mystery Science Theater 3000/RiffTrax that actually aren't a pain to endure nor unwatchable.
There Are Worser Crimes Against Cinema!
SONG USED:
"A Clown in the Sky" by Farid Barron Trio
Filmbuff Jeff Kerr, Poet Oreo Brewer & the usual podcasting suspects welcome interviewer Jimmy Carter for a tribute on actor/filmmaker Jack Nicholson.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
*Discussion on his rare appeal with both critics & audiences, the ...
We get to sum up our favorite quotes, character studies, battles & recurring mysteries on the spin-off Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.
What is more gripping here compared to other Trek outings?
How does it handle a throwback to the original show while balancing out legal arguments, planetary terror, tech talk & tactical action like the later shows became known for?
SONGS USED:
"End Credits" and "Subspace Rhapsody End C...
In this Minisode, I reflect on a special kind of spy/mystery show you might'be encountered on Masterpiece Theater:
THE BLETCHLEY CIRCLE.
The premise involves some British code-breakers who must track down unusual serial killings during the '...
It's another week of talking about key pop culture stuff you might've encountered in random capacities (if not your parent's basement); check this out:
We've got a tribute to the revolutionary TOY STORY saga that launched Pixar into being the king of the CGI animated drama style with gripping scripts, animation breakthroughs and noteworthy characters.
To start us off as we speak on the four movies, TV specials, videogames, meta-s...
Bada-bing, bada-boom:
it's time for us to finally discuss our favorite moments and characters from HBO's The Sopranos.
Other discussions include joking about the failed attempt to syndicate it on other edited TV networks & James gets to ...
Everyone's encountered a Dick Wolf TV show production at one point whether it's while sick in bed from school or at a random party so it's time to have others note the absolute most memorable antagonists (who were either one-offs or a recurring presence).
How many were corrupt big pharma suits, corrupt detectives or shady prosecutors and how many were atypical thieves, spree killers and truly shameless crimelords?
Some quick an...
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