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
Josh Hansen (Action Movie Book Club) returns once more and highlights what was once dubbed the most violent videogame of '93: ROBOCOP VS. THE TERMINATOR.
We also heavily detail the original hit Frank Miller comic book and the infamous KILL HUMAN sequel by Dynamite Entertainment!
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Music Critic Michael Amland (Pedestrian at Best Podcast) gets to help Cam sort out why '00s had some of the most epic ancient dramas: HBO's ROME and ABC's EMPIRE.
What would a third season of ROME had looked like prior to the cancellation via budget downsizing?
In under half an hour, I bring you the lowdown on what makes both the eighties and current small-screen version of THE EQUALIZER gel for most audiences.
Why do spies often make for the best kind of vigilantes? Find out that night!
I give a thumbs up to the iconic Stephen J. Cannell shows THE COMMISH and HUNTER.
Have they dated well, cliches and all?
Which one gets more of the badass car chases & arrests?
In this minisode, I get to highlight what the CRIMINAL MINDS tie-in novels by Max Allan Collins get right about the show and absolutely dead-wrong!
What's your favorite book spin-off of a pre-established property? Comment below!
Tom, Gil & Mike all get to quiz me on their favorite lines and future A-list TV actors from the infamous yet popular TV terror film KILLDOZER.
We also discuss the book it was based on (and how it made better sense), the Marvel Comics: Worlds Unknown adaptation & the various TV shows ...
I get to review the IDW Publishing comic book spin-off of the hit cable TV show THE SHIELD.
Should they had done a follow-up to this Spotlight story arc? Why does this do a rare job of literally illustrating the show for both fans and newcomers? All that and comments on other spin-off materi...
We discuss both movie/cartoon versions of the HELLBOY adaptations, how creator Mike Mignola approved of both versions and why this Constantine/Wishmaster styled creation makes us long for more naughty yet creatively violent comic book hero outings!
Blogger Bill McCormick talks about how he wore so many hats prior to becoming an award-winning SciFi Fiction author.
He has written for Chicago Rocker Magazine, been featured in segments on FOX Sports & works in other forms of entertainment including radio.
My homie Oreo returns to the show to illustrate our favorite moments of one of HBO's most underrated drama/thriller programs: OZ.
We also dive deep into how innovative the official rap soundtrack was, why the late '90s allowed all kinds of media to successfully become very addicting yet comp...
Tonight, I provide a solo review on the rather remarkable JOHN Wick Prequel graphic novel written by Greg Pak for Dynamite Comics.
It has a solid backstory for fans and non-fans while providing the usual dark humor, brutal action & gritty Neo-Noir backdrop but what does it really surprise readers with?
Which new villain steals the show here? And other reasons why all geeks should purchase this keeper!
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MMA Fighting Expert/YouTuber Mike Radich joins me to also discuss the beloved Cinemax premium channel's programming of low-brow content and why it was in the right place at the right time prior to the internet "exploding."
We also discuss how heavyhanded recent homage movies have become, annoying changes in tv programming & why we should honor the memories of college comedies, Giallo Horror & outrageous Action movies on m...
Documentary Filmmaker Robert Cohen returns to help me praise a darling of indie cinema who's got a diverse voice, directed many future beloved character actors & puts the "L" in "low-budget": John Sayles!
We conclude the week with another interview: Horror Filmmaker Dana Elcar.
He promotes his newest film BRIGHTWOOD, discusses his late great actor father Dana Elcar, writing scripts and shot list tips-and-tricks.
Later on, we get to detail digital steadicam filming, Horrorhound festival attending and other lovely yet snappy film advice!
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<...Recurring partner-in-crime James Bruno returns to help me highlight the late great character actor Miguel Ferrer.
We also discuss his family history, his diverse genre roles & famous yet amusing character quotes!
I interview True Crime Podcaster Courtney Fenner (of A Nefarious Nightmare Podcast).
She offers tips & tricks on creating this podcast genre, research tips, her upcoming collaborationss, documentaries she watches & how to be a respectful person in general when covering other people's...
Colleague Jon rejoins me to discuss the elaborate, unpredictable and moody career of actress turned humanitarian activist Ashley Judd.
Which roles of her's have been rather underrated and which ones have been criminally underseen? We also circle around on her professionalism, famous family and tough gal persona.
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We begin Season 10 by interviewing Indie Horror Filmmaking Duo JJ Perez & J. William Boothman II.
We get to chat about how they first met at Weird Wednesdays at the Alamo Drafthouse in Austin, TX; William Boothman notes what it was like studying at both the Dallas Art Institute & No...
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