This week Gene and Steph are here to discuss a film that many have described as a genre defining fish-out-of-water tale. And this fish tale is much like a fishtail- once you unthaw said fish, it flings about uncontrollably. If you haven't guessed it, or skipped the title, that beautiful set up was about 1993's Demolition Man. This film has it all, folks- action, comedy and of course, the hunka chunka. Crazy, scary, spooky & hilarious.
Starring: Sylvester Stallone & Welsey Snipes
Director: Marco Brambilla
Come one, come all and hear a tale of lingerie, governmental overreach, & friendship. The strongest ship ever built. This week Gene & Steph discuss 1998's Enemy of the State. We answer burning questions such as, "Is the government spying on citizens really bad?" and "Was this role written for a white man?". Join in the fun!
Starring: Will Smith & Gene Hackman
Director: Tony Scott
Well uh huh. New week, new episode. This week we're talking 1997's Face/Off- a wonderful mess of action, comedy and plot holes. Join us as we discuss John Archer, Castor & Pastor Troy.
Starring: John Travolta & Nic Cage
Oh we're back baby! We're kicking off Season 3- the Nuthin But Action season- with a little Riggs and Murtaugh. Come take a trip with us to 1987 and reminisce about the good ol' days of police violence and sexy saxophone solos.
Director: Richard Donner
Starring: Mel Gipson & Danny Glover
In the words of President Bill Pullman, today we celebrate our independence!
That's right it's a special Fourth of July episode for you guys while you wait on Season 3. Keeping in line with the reason for the season, we're discussing 1996's Independence Day. Director: Roland EmmerichStarring: Will Smith, Jeff Goldblum & Bill Pullman
We're back, and this week we're discussing a cult classic from the year 1984- Gremlins. Much like the mogwai, we too have some very important rules to follow: 1. Press Play 2. Enjoy Director: Joe Dante Starring: Zack Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Corey Feldman, & Glynn Turman
A spooky horror movie in April? Yes, much like ol' Louis Creed we're breaking all the rules. Also, like Mr. Creed we're also very inattentive but that's a whole 'nother story. If you hadn't guessed, nor read the title, we're talking about 1989's Pet Sematary today. Mind the road and come on over to the View It Again homestead, as we delight you with a tale about zombie babies and 18-wheelers. Director: Mary Lambert Written by: Stephen King
What's that? A real episode?
That's right, we're back in the swing of things with a full-length episode this week, yet it's still a mini-episode. That's because we're discussing 1989's Honey, I Shrunk The Kids. In addition to the titular tiny chaps, we also discuss whether shrunk is grammatically correct, Obsidian's Grounded video game, and the importance of curtains. Enjoy.
Director: John Johnston
Starring: Rick Moranis, Matt Frewer, Thomas Wilson Brown, Kristine Sutherland
Hey guys. We ran out to get cigarettes, but here's a mini-episode to hold you over. Our streaming pick this week is Fox's Accused. And we have two (2) music picks: Phony Ppl's "Euphonyus" and Jonathan McReynold's "My Truth". Check em all out. Well, after you listen to the episode. Do that first, then check em out.
Wondering what would happen if a thunderstorm turned your murderbot into a loveable automaton who hungers for humanity's knowledge? Well, you're in luck because the answer is but a click away. Come on inside with Gene and Steph as they discuss 1986's Short Circuit.
Director: John Badham
Starring: Ally Sheedy, Steve Guttenberg, & Fisher Stevens.
Here's a little story about a man named John. We're talking about John McClane, folks. Continue on this 80's trip with Gene & Steph, as they discuss 1988's Die Hard. Yippee-ki-yay, melon farmers.
Director: John McTiernan Starring: Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman & Reginald VelJohnson
That's right, even more kung-fu from the gang with our 3rd and final episode of our martial arts suite. Come with us as we reach that upper level and discuss 1985's (Berry Gordy's) The Last Dragon. Our minds, bodies, and souls are one.
Director: Michael Schultz
Starring: Taimak, Vanity, & Julius Carry
For part 2 of our special karate suite, Gene & Steph head into the kumite and discuss the gem that is 1988's Bloodsport. The film stars the incomparable Jean-Claude Van Damme, and his many, many splits. So many. Seriously, this film is chock full of 'em, guys.
Director: Newt Arnold Starring: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Donald Gibb, & Bolo Yeung. #80smovies #couplecomedy #filmcriticisms #moviereview
Tune in next week for the final part of our martial arts series as we discuss the glow of 1985's The Last Dragon!
Another week, and another teen just kicking it (baddum ching) with an old guy. That's right, this week we're discussing 1984's The Karate Kid. And much like Doc & Marty, Danny & Miyagi are up to some dangerous & unsupervised 80's hijinks. Violence is never the answer, until it is.
And like the old Cobra Kai adage goes: Strike first. Strike hard. No mercy. By that we mean like, subscribe & share. Unmercifully.
Director: John Avildsen
Starring: Ralph Macchio & Pat Morita
Next week, tune in for more 1980's martial arts as we drop part 2 of our karate suite of episodes.
He's a teenager. He's also a werewolf. Dare we say he's a teen wolf?
That's right, it's time for the second episode in our Michael J. Fox suite. In addition to figuring out exactly what his "J" stands for, we also break down his classic film- 1985's Teen Wolf. Essentially, it's a coming-of-age story and one that a lot of us can relate to. Who amongst us hasn't struggled with the in's and out's of high school popularity and also being stricken with lycanthropy?
Director: Rod Daniel
Starring: Michael J. Fox, Susan Ursitti & James Hampton
Next week, an endearing tale about a maintenance man teaching a KID some KARATE through the magic of manual labor. See y'all then.
Season 2 P R E M I E R E ! ! ! !
We're not just back, we're waaaay back, baby. To the olden times of the 1980's we go this season. We're kicking this season off with the 1985 classic Back To The Future. We find out what a maverick is, discuss where Doc's getting his DeLorean money, and debate the merits of some light-hearted assault. And just when you think you're all Foxed out, Michael J(ammin) Fox is back on next week's episode, where we discuss Teen Wolf.
Director: Robert Zemeckis
Starring: Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Crispin Glover, & Lea Thompson.
Happy New Year, viewers! Here's to the first (mini) episode of 2023 and it's a goodun. In addition to a classic music pick, we're talking about The Best Man again. This time it's about the Peacock series, though. Also, somehow, we discuss 227 & Dr. Sebi. Tune in to find out how any of this relates. See you guys in a few weeks with a real-deal episode to kick off season 2. We promise(?)
Ho, ho, ho you guys.
Gene & Steph are here to deliver cheer at this time of year. We're discussing 1996's The Preacher's Wife. A story where a most powerful angel desires and pursues a married woman; a tale as old as time. In addition to that juicy subject matter, we also find time to chat about the Commodores, Chad Butler, and Chiwetel Ejiofor. Enjoy. And a Merry Chrimmuh to you all!
Director: Penny Marshall Starring: Whitney Houston, Denzel Washington, Courtney B. Vance & Jennifer Lewis
It's that time again. One final mini-episode before our Christmas episode(s?) and then we kick off the new season.
This week we briefly discuss Hulu's Reasonable Doubt and Steph drops an oldie-but-goodie for her music pick.
And another one.
Gene and Steph return with another shortie to delight your collective senses. While Gene does go on a rant detailing exactly why episode 2 is late (spoiler: skip Nope), we also bring you a few new favorites. The movie pick for this week is a nice little comedy film from the UK. As for audio picks, we have two (neo? nouveau?) Jazz selections. Grammy-nominated suggestions, to boot. So give us a play why dontcha?