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
We wrap up the Drama themed week with some amusing side-tangents:
Podcaster Ryan T. Richardson & Filmbuff Paul Derby return to discuss some amusing State & Regional related humor.
Amusing Related Topics Include:
Author Corey Danna & Instagramer Fred Andersson return to help me with a mini-showcase about the Hong Kong martial arts cop flick series: IN THE LINE OF DUTY (A.K.A. YES, MADAM).
How many of the talented stars appear but as different characters in each installment?
In this re-edit, we do a primary focus on Sam Raimi's two key yet criminally undervalued character studies: 1998's A SIMPLE PLAN and 2000's THE GIFT.
How does Raimi go about adding his fantasy/terror style to the latter while encompassing a rich noir ensemble in the initial hit film?
We also detail his signature styles, his on-screen passion for being unpredictable & other uncanny stuff that only he seems able to pull off!
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Podcaster Patrick Crain & Afternoon.FM’s Matthew Zeitoun join me to highlight the King of Gripping Yet Engaging Indie Cinema Styles: John Cassavetes.
We also discuss how he evolved as an actor and as a family man while also showcasing protege Steven Spielberg's tribute to him at the 2023...
Deremy Dove and Thomas Sena (Pop Culture Five Podcast), Author Corey Danna, Fred Andersson and GameDotFilm (from 3ReelCinema) join the usual podcast shenanigans:
An overview of the Hong Kong narcs vs. criminals in the INFERNAL AFFAIRS trilogy and it's award-winning U.S. remake THE DEPARTED!
TOPICS INCLUDE:
*How well phones and the musical scores are used in both versions of the formula *A retrospect on different kinds of movie...
I brought back the reliable Action/Horror/Fantasy movie guests for a fun side-section where we discuss our favorite moments in THE PROPHECY movies starring Christopher Walken as the Archangel Gabriel!
TOPICS INCLUDE:
*How it's another twisted vision by the creator of the HIGHLANDER franchise
*The scene-stealing actor in the first 3 installments
*How the 4th & 5th film should've just been stand-alone EXORCIST/HELLRAISER seque...
Deremy Dove and Thomas Sena (Pop Culture Five Podcast) return to illustrate Paul Newman's "Fast Eddie" Felson movies in this minisode double feature of THE HUSTLER and THE COLOR OF MONEY!
TOPICS INCLUDE: *Rare instances of sequels being naturally produced years later after an earlier hit
*How to illustrate the themes of gambling and playing pool in movies today versus back then
*And more of the usual pros and cons by your's truly...
In this side chat minisode, we do a look at George Lucas' attempt at blending in his famous franchise with historical recreations and family friendly antics: THE YOUNG INDIANA JONES CHRONICLES.
How many iconic guests stars appeared on this early '90s adventure?
What acclaim and detractors did it have?
How does it truly hold up now?
All that (and how there's no way Indy actually interacted with Pancho Villa in any reality)!
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Cohorts Deremy Dove and Thomas Sena (Pop Culture Five Podcast) elaborate on the Gangster Turf War Themed Movies of Martin Scorsese's filmography: MEAN STREETS, CASINO & GANGS OF NEW YORK!
TOPICS INCLUDE:
*What is our favorite Frank Vincent role out of all 3 Scorsese films he's in? *What special elements does Tarantino steal from Mean Streets the most? *What's the best ironic line by one of the gangsters about to be murdered ...
Podcaster partner-in-crime James Bruno interjects on how he will reign supreme at another round in the movie fixing game: NO-BUDGET FILMMAKING DISASTERS!
How does one get rid of a talented yet perverted cinematographer, make a pulpy sexy mystery film actually safe-for-work viewing AND get ac...
TV Host, Theater Actor & Podcaster Rich Cyr (The Claw's Corner) puts on his thinking cap for another round of the ultimate movie fixer game: NO-BUDGET FILMMAKING DISASTERS!
How do you turn a progressive Western into something bigger than it really is?
Jay Burke & Ryan McGann celebrate the ultimate Grunge Metal band tribute in the name of Kurt Cobain and his group Nirvana.
TALKING POINTS INCLUDE:
*We also look at actual trivia vs. some anno...
Deremy Dove and Thomas Sena (Pop Culture Five Podcast) help me start one of several Martin Scorsese themed movie discussions these next few months with a double feature discussion about GOODFELLAS and its parody follow-up MY BLUE HEAVEN.
TALKING POINTS INCLUDE:
The ultimate sitcom trivia is in session tonight as we discuss: THE BRADY BUNCH.
We also detail the best sitcoms it's inspired by as well as the ones it played a part in developing as well as some of the most common ways it's spoofed in pop culture.
If you think you had one crazy huge family, think again!
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Author Corey Danna & Instagram Blogger Fred Andersson (Schmollywood Babylon) join me to highlight our favorite moments in the BEST OF THE BEST martial arts movie series.
Then stay tuned afterwards for an interview with Martial Arts Filmbuffs Christopher Evans & Jamie MacDonald as the...
We were long overdue to discuss the earlier eras of MTV from its initial cartoon & video programming blocks to its intense interviews, experimental comedy & initial reality TV craze. We also get to play some bumpers, detail the unusual marketing, criminally forgotten single season shows & mention our favorite TV hosts.
Joining us are for our dynamic journey are:
*Everything Is A Primary Source Podcast:
*Mack Lambert
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