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You might not know his face, but you've definitely seen his work. Jeff Wolfe is an Emmy Award–winning stunt coordinator, second unit director, and performer with over three decades of experience shaping the most iconic action sequences in film and television. He's worked on blockbuster franchises like John Wick, Rush Hour, and The Fast and the Furious, and helped redefine what's possible on the small screen with shows like Westworld, 24, and The Terminal List. In this exclusive interview, Jeff joins Second Chance Cinema to talk about the evolution of stunts in Hollywood—from practical effects to digital enhancements, from risk management to storytelling through action. We dig into the physical and creative demands of being a stunt double, why some of the best performances never happen in front of the camera, and what it means to earn a second chance in an industry that rarely slows down. Whether you're a fan of action movies or curious about the craft behind the chaos, this is a deep dive into the grit, precision, and artistry of stunt work with one of the best in the business. Credit Music - The Man Himself - Wolfe Hybrid singing "Survivor" - Find the Official Music Video Here #JeffWolfe #SecondChanceCinema #StuntCoordinator #HollywoodStunts #StuntDouble #ActionMovies #FilmStunts #BehindTheScenes #WestworldHBO #JohnWickSeries #RushHourMovie #EmmyWinner #StuntLegend #SecondUnitDirector #MovieStunts #ActionDesign #MartialArtsMovies #FightChoreography #MovieMagic #FilmIndustry #MoviePodcast #StuntWork #UnsungHeroes #FilmmakerInterview #TVAction #ActionDirecting #CinemaCraft #MakingMovies #StuntTalk #HollywoodInsider

MC and Spro exploit a Second Chance loophole to talk about the late, great Val Kilmer's less talked about gem. If you're in the mood for a sleek '90s action thriller with a bit of espionage, a touch of romance, and a wildly entertaining performance by Val Kilmer, The Saint is worth a watch. Kilmer plays a master of disguise and international thief who gets pulled into a Cold War-style conspiracy involving stolen technology and Russian politics. It's got that stylish, globe-trotting vibe, a moody soundtrack (including some standout '90s electronica), and Kilmer clearly having fun switching personas. It's not perfect, but it's an enjoyable ride — especially if you like your thrillers with a bit of camp and charm. #TheSaint1997 #ValKilmer #SimonTemplar #TheSaintMovie #ElisabethShue #SpyThriller #MasterOfDisguise #ColdFusion #SaintWithManyFaces #KilmerClassic #90sMovies #90sThriller #NostalgiaCinema #RetroMovieNight #ThrowbackMovie #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #PodcastEpisode #NowPlayingPodcast #MovieTalk #SpyMovies #ActionThriller #EspionageFilm #SecretIdentities #MovieSpies #90sSoundtrack #ElectronicaVibes #ScoreAndSoundtrack #RewatchAndReview #HiddenGemMovie

If you're in the mood for a psychological thriller that blends emotional depth with zombie horror, Outbreak (2024) might be just what you're looking for. Now available on Amazon, this indie film offers a fresh take on the genre by focusing on the human psyche amidst chaos. Set in the eerie expanse of Mourning Rock State Park, the story follows park ranger Neil Morris (Billy Burke) and his wife Abby (Alyshia Ochse) as they grapple with the mysterious disappearance of their teenage son, Ben. Their personal turmoil is compounded when a bizarre outbreak begins to affect the local population, blurring the lines between reality and delusion. As the couple delves deeper into the mystery, they must confront not only the external threats but also the internal demons that threaten to consume them. Billy Burke as Neil Morris Alyshia Ochse as Abby Morris Jessica Frances Dukes as Helen Raoul Max Trujillo as Chief Mike Cortez Taylor Handley as John Gibson Directed by stunt veteran Jeff Wolfe in his directorial debut, Outbreak showcases his ability to craft suspenseful narratives on a modest budget. The film was produced under challenging conditions, including labor strikes, and was shot over 19 days around Los Angeles. While Outbreak features elements of a zombie outbreak, it's more of a character study exploring the depths of grief and psychological deterioration. The film has been noted for its effective makeup effects and the portrayal of zombies that are both unsettling and agile. Billy Burke's performance as a man consumed by loss has been particularly praised. Outbreak is available for streaming on Amazon. If you're interested in a horror film that delves into the complexities of the human mind while delivering suspense and chills, this might be a compelling choice. #SecondChanceCinema #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #CinemaLovers #HiddenGems #Outbreak2024 #OutbreakMovie #JeffWolfe #BillyBurke #ZombieThriller #HorrorMovies #PsychologicalThriller #IndieFilm #SupportIndieFilm #ZombieApocalypse #GriefHorror #HorrorCommunity #ThrillerFans #CreepyCinema

TJ Storm is an American actor, martial artist, and motion capture performer known for his dynamic presence on-screen and behind the scenes in major film productions. Born Juan Ricardo Ojeda in Indiana and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, Storm studied martial arts, dance, and gymnastics, which would later define his career. He is widely recognized for his motion capture performances, portraying iconic characters like Godzilla in Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019) and Godzilla vs. Kong (2021), as well as roles in the Avatar franchise and numerous video games, including the Resident Evil and Devil May Cry series. In addition to his motion capture work, Storm has appeared in live-action roles in films like Punisher: War Zone, Green Lantern, and The Martial Arts Kid. A respected martial artist, he holds black belts in multiple disciplines, including Arashi-Ryu Karate, Taekwondo, and Jujitsu. Storm is also a sought-after motion capture coach and stunt coordinator, contributing his expertise to help shape action scenes for film, television, and games. His work is celebrated for blending physical power with emotional depth, making him one of the top performers in the specialized world of performance capture. Mind's Eye Tribe: https://mindseyetribe.com/ #TJStorm #ActorLife #MartialArts #MotionCapture #MoCap #ActionStar #StuntPerformer #HollywoodAction #BehindTheScenes #FilmIndustry #MovieMagic #Godzilla #GodzillaKingOfTheMonsters #GodzillaVsKong #MartialArtist #ActionMovies #FilmInterview #ActorInterview #LegendInTheMaking #PerformanceCapture #MoCapMaster #StuntActor #MonsterVerse #KaijuKing #MartialArtsLife #ActingJourney

Second Chance Cinema is about to evolve. That's right-- MC and Spro will still be breathing life back into the movies that you may or may not have heard of their first go around, Rudy will still be reading our reviews to open the show, but for Year 7-- we're going to be focusing half of our episodes into STUNTS. That's right. The world the Academy is about to start acknowledging, we want to prepare you for all the high-octane, world-of-wonders stunt designers put together and performers risk their lives for.  So, for Year 7, stick around-- it's going to be our most exciting year, yet!

Thomas Cruise Mapother IV (born July 3, 1962) is an American actor and producer. He is considered a Hollywood icon and has received various accolades, including an Honorary Palme d'Or and three Golden Globe Awards, along with nominations for four Academy Awards. His films have grossed over $12 billion worldwide, placing him among the highest-grossing actors of all time. He is considered one of Hollywood's most bankable stars and is consistently one of the highest-paid actors in the world. Cruise began his acting career in the early 1980s and gained recognition with leading roles in *Risky Business* (1983) and *Top Gun* (1986). He received critical acclaim for his performances in the dramas *The Color of Money* (1986), *Rain Man* (1988), and *Born on the Fourth of July* (1989). For his portrayal of Ron Kovic in *Born on the Fourth of July*, he won a Golden Globe Award and received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. As a leading star in the 1990s, he starred in several commercially successful films, including the drama *A Few Good Men* (1992), the thriller *The Firm* (1993), the horror film *Interview with the Vampire* (1994), and the romance *Jerry Maguire* (1996). He won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for the latter. Cruise's performance in *Magnolia* (1999) earned him another Golden Globe Award and a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. He later established himself as a star of science fiction and action films, often performing his own stunts. Cruise has portrayed the fictional agent Ethan Hunt in the *Mission: Impossible* film series since 1996. Other films in this genre include *Vanilla Sky* (2001), *Minority Report* (2002), *The Last Samurai* (2003), *Collateral* (2004), *War of the Worlds* (2005), *Knight and Day* (2010), *Jack Reacher* (2012), *Oblivion* (2013), *Edge of Tomorrow* (2014), and *Top Gun: Maverick* (2022). Cruise holds the Guinness World Record for the most consecutive $100-million-grossing movies, a record achieved between 2012 and 2018. In December 2024, he was awarded the U.S. Navy's highest civilian honor, the Distinguished Public Service Award, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the military through his screen roles. Forbes ranked him as the world's most powerful celebrity in 2006. He was named People's Sexiest Man Alive in 1990 and received the distinction of "Most Beautiful People" in 1997. Outside of his film career, Cruise has been an outspoken advocate for the Church of Scientology.

"Trojan War" is a 1997 American teen comedy film directed by George Huang and starring Will Friedle, Jennifer Love Hewitt, and Marley Shelton. The film was both a critical and box office failure. Produced on a budget of $15 million, it grossed only $309 in ticket sales, as it was shown in just two theaters in the United States and was pulled from screens after only one week. The film premiered in the fall of 1997, with one of the theaters located in Boulder, Colorado. Interestingly, the only attendees were Friedle and Huang, who had traveled to Colorado for the screening. As of 2007, "Trojan War" was recorded as the fifth lowest-grossing film since modern box office tracking began in the 1980s.

Compliance is a 2012 American thriller film written and directed by Craig Zobel and starring Ann Dowd, Dreama Walker, Pat Healy, and Bill Camp. The plot of the movie is closely based upon an actual strip search phone call scam that took place in Mount Washington, Kentucky in 2004, although the names of the real-life figures were changed. In both the film and the real-life incident, a caller posing as a police officer convinced a restaurant manager and others to carry out unlawful and intrusive procedures on an innocent employee.   The film received generally positive reviews and Dowd's performance as the manipulated restaurant manager was met with critical acclaim, earning her the National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actress. The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reports an 89% approval rating with an average rating of 7.5/10 based on 140 reviews. The website's consensus reads, "Anchored by smart, sensitive direction and strong performances, Compliance is a ripped-from-the-headlines thriller that's equal parts gripping and disturbing." On Metacritic, it has a score of 68 out of 100 based on 32 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews". At the premiere at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival, Compliance was met with controversy, as the audience's response included several walkouts and shouting matches during the film's question and answer session.

Cedar Rapids is a 2011 American comedy film directed by Miguel Arteta. The script, written by Phil Johnston, was included on the 2009 Black List, a Hollywood list of the most popular unproduced screenplays of the year. The film stars Ed Helms, John C. Reilly, Anne Heche, Isiah Whitlock Jr., and Sigourney Weaver. The film grossed $6,861,102 in the United States and Canada, and $867,834 in other territories, for a worldwide total of $7,728,936. On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 86% of 167 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.7/10. The website's consensus reads: "It's as conventional as its Midwestern setting, but Cedar Rapids boasts a terrific cast and a script that deftly blends R-rated raunch and endearing sweetness." Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 70 out of 100, based on 38 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.

Michael Chaturantabut (born April 30, 1975) is a Thai American actor, martial artist and stuntman, best known for his role as Chad Lee, the Blue Ranger in Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue. He was born in Rayong Province, Thailand. Extreme martial art Xtreme Martial Arts or XMA is a brand name owned by Chaturantabut. Chaturantabut's XMA is a combination of elements from martial arts, acrobatics and gymnastics, with an emphasis on showmanship. The concept of adding gymnastics-like tumbling moves to elements of traditional martial arts is otherwise known as "tricking (martial arts)". XMA makes these exhibition moves the focus of the sport. Open hand and weapons choreography are often accompanied by dramatic dance or programmatic music. The goal is to command the attention of the audience. Currently there are schools of martial arts or similar XMA styles based in the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, the World Headquarters being in North Hollywood, California. Many of the moves are high-flying aerial acrobatic maneuvers. These stunning movements attain the goal of capturing the crowd, improving physical agility, balance, strength, coordination, and endurance, as well as performing an artistic display of talent. He feels that there are many basic moves that can be specialized to be more acrobatic, flashy and artistic, so as to give the impression of complexity and difficulty for showmanship purposes. It is for this reason that he feels that even the basic athlete or beginner can learn the progression from basic moves to highly complex acrobatic sequences.

Coherence is a 2013 American surreal science fiction psychological thriller film directed by James Ward Byrkit in his directorial debut. The film had its world debut on September 19, 2013, at Fantastic Fest and stars Emily Foxler as a woman who must deal with strange occurrences following the close passing of a comet. Byrkit came up with the idea for Coherence after deciding that he wanted to test the idea of shooting a film "without a crew and without a script". He chose to shoot in his own home and developed the film's science fiction aspect out of necessity, as he wanted to "make a living room feel bigger than just a living room". While Byrkit did have a specific idea for how the film would unfold, he selected improvisational actors and gave them the basic outline of their characters, motivations, and major plot points. Emily Foxler as Em Maury Sterling as Kevin Nicholas Brendon as Mike Lorene Scafaria as Lee Hugo Armstrong as Hugh Elizabeth Gracen as Beth Alex Manugian as Amir Lauren Maher as Laurie

Frailty is a 2001 American psychological horror film directed by and starring Bill Paxton, and co-starring Matthew McConaughey and Powers Boothe. It marks Paxton's directorial debut. The plot focuses on the strange relationship between two young brothers and their father, who believes that he has been commanded by God to kill demons disguised as people. Released on April 12, 2002, the film received generally positive reviews from critics and grossed $17 million.

The War is a 1994 American drama film directed by Jon Avnet and starring Elijah Wood, Kevin Costner, and Mare Winningham. It is a coming of age tale set in Mississippi in the 1970s. Despite a weak box-office opening and negative reviews, the film gained praise from critics for Wood's performance. Elijah Wood was nominated for a YoungStar Award in the category of Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Drama Film while Lexi Randall was nominated for a Young Artist Award in the category of Best Performance by a Young Actress Co-Starring in a Motion Picture.

Concussion is a 2015 American biographical sports drama film written and directed by Peter Landesman, based on the exposé "Game Brain" by Jeanne Marie Laskas, published in 2009 by GQ magazine. Set during the 2000s, the film stars Will Smith as Bennet Omalu, a forensic pathologist who fights against the National Football League trying to suppress his research on chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) brain degeneration suffered by professional football players. The film premiered at AFI Fest on November 11, 2015 and was released by Columbia Pictures on December 25, 2015. The film grossed $48 million worldwide and received mixed reviews, although Smith earned a Golden Globe nomination.

Airheads is a 1994 American comedy film directed by Michael Lehmann and written by Rich Wilkes. It stars Brendan Fraser, Steve Buscemi, and Adam Sandler as the members of a struggling rock band who hijack a Los Angeles radio station in order to get their demo aired. The supporting cast includes Chris Farley, Michael McKean, Judd Nelson, Michael Richards, Joe Mantegna, Ernie Hudson, Amy Locane, Nina Siemaszko, Marshall Bell, Reg E. Cathey, and David Arquette. Airheads was a critical and commercial failure, but has since come to be viewed as a cult film.

Welcome to this bisected episode where in the first part-- Upon reflection, MC and Spro realized that they didn't do their newest segment called 5 Questions for The Punisher: War Zone. So, for a quick opening, they fix that error which gives MC more time to rant against the "ammo-sexuals" (as he calls them) that use the logo to symbolize something The Punisher wouldn't stand for.  In the second part-- MC and Spro catch-up with their pal (and Review Reader) Rudy who just got done returning to the stage in Available Light's Production of You Will Get Sick in Columbus, OH. Listeners will get to know one of MC and Spro's favorite people on a higher level, and listen to one man's advice on how to keep the spark alive for the thing you're passionate about.  Enjoy this very special episode of Second Chance Cinema!

Punisher: War Zone is a 2008 vigilante action-thriller film based on the Marvel Comics character the Punisher, directed by Lexi Alexander. Rather than a sequel to 2004's The Punisher, the film is a reboot that follows the war waged by vigilante Frank Castle / Punisher (Ray Stevenson) on crime and corruption, in particular on the disfigured mob boss known as Billy "Jigsaw" Russotti (Dominic West).[6] It is the third feature film adaptation of The Punisher, the second reboot thereof and the first of two films to be produced under the Marvel Knights production banner, which focuses on films for mature audiences. Punisher: War Zone was released in North America by Lionsgate on December 5, 2008, and it was released in the United Kingdom by Sony Pictures Releasing on February 6, 2009 to negative reviews and grossed $10 million worldwide, making it a box-office bomb. Its related soundtrack hit the #23 slot on Billboard's Top Independent Albums chart. It was the final Punisher film to be produced by an outside studio before the rights reverted to Marvel Studios, with Stevenson reprising his role as Castle in The Super Hero Squad Show. A television series was later released on Netflix in 2017 and is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.   MC references this article in the episode: https://www.forbes.com/sites/lisettevoytko/2020/06/11/the-creator-of-the-punisher-wants-to-reclaim-the-iconic-skull-from-police-and-fringe-admirers/?sh=2ab6c3b1b434

For the first time in Second Chance Cinema history, MC and Spro sat down together to watch a film and then hopped right on the mics to talk about it. Maybe it's because this film is only 11 minutes long. But, despite how short it is, it truly packs a punch.  If you want to watch it with them, you can find Power/Rangers here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wncYbIpm6hk   Power/Rangers, or Power Rangers: Unauthorized, is an American superhero fan short film based on the Power Rangers franchise, and was directed and co-written by Joseph Kahn, produced by Adi Shankar and Jil Hardin, and co-written by James Van Der Beek and Dutch Southern. The short film featured an ensemble cast starring Katee Sackhoff, Van Der Beek, Russ Bain, Will Yun Lee, and Gichi Gamba. It was released on YouTube and Vimeo on February 23, 2015.

In 2004, amongst other comedies like Road Trip, Eurotrip, Grandma's Boy, Super Troopers came this comedy starring Dax Shephard, Seth Green and Matthew Lillard that started amazingly and then went... a little off the rails. Jeremy joins MC and Spro for this episode to talk A LOT about Poop, Friendship and how Without a Paddle could have been the basis for Stand By Me 2.   #withoutapaddle #daxshepard #sethgreen #matthewlillard #antonystarr #ethansuplee #abrahambenrubi #jerryconlaine #danmott #tommarshall #withoutapaddlemovie #paddle #water #edits #edit  #favourite #20foxcentury #disneyplus #disney #nickelodeon #2004 #2004movies #woods #fyp #fypシ #fypage #movienight #comedy #cinema #cinemalover #cinemalovers #cinemalove #film #filmlover #filmlovers #movie #movielover #moviescenes #moviequotes #moviequote #movielines #moviescenes #filmquotes #filmscene #filmfeed #filmlife #movielife #movieaddict #movietime #moviecollection #moviestills #welovemovies #movielovers #filmquotes #filmquotes #withoutapaddle #comedymovie #comedyfilm #sethgreen #matthewlillard #daxshepard

MC and Spro continue Year 6 with one of Spro's most liked under-the-radar films. Basic reunites John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson on the screen for the first time since their Pulp Fiction days. Critics hated this film because they didn't understand it, but Spro hopes to explain it so the SCC audience can grasp how John McTiernan's (Die Hard) last film isn't filled with twists and turns but rather just manipulative lies.  This episode proves that Basic isn't complicated. It's as simple as this grammatically incorrect statement: Wings is bad. #Basic #JohnTravolta #SamuelLJackson #ConnieNielson #GiovanniRibisi #military #thriller #whodoneit #timdaly #wings #JohnMcTiernan #2003movies #actiondirectors #ДжонМакТирнан #Basicmovie #BoleroRavel #КонниНильсен #section8 #ДжонТраволта #screenwritingsolutions #JamesVanderbilt #nienteèciòchesembra #ДжованниРибизи #nothingiswhatitseems #decorsdecinema #DennisBradford #questionedipuntidivista #базаклейтон #directeurphoto #SteveMason #閉ざされた森 #army #mission #soldiers #survivors #investigation #stories

Episode Description-- At the height of Macaulay Culkin's Home Alone fame, his father strong-armed the studios to let his son star as the villain opposite Elijah Wood in this 10-year-olds vs each other Thriller masterpiece. MC and Spro are back for their sixth year to explore a universe where Elijah's dad has to go hijack Alcatraz, what makes a cigarette safe for a preteen, and who is probably the worst cinematic psychiatrist of all time?  Welcome to Year 6!   #thegoodson #henryevans #macauleyculkin #elijahwood #90sthriller #wendycrewson #davidmorse #jacquelinebrookes #90smovies #90sthrowback #90snostalgia 

MC and Spro are back for 2024! The boys look forward to Year 6 of their little podcast which takes a second look at films that either you never heard about or never heard good things about. We are back to correct that, starting with: THE GOOD SON BASIC WITHOUT A PADDLE POWER/RANGERS: THE DEBOOT PUNISHER:WAR ZONE Just to start. Subscribe now! #TheGoodSon #Basic #WithoutAPaddle #PowerRangers #Punisher 

Walter Bruce Willis (born March 19, 1955) is an American former actor. He achieved fame with a leading role on the comedy-drama series Moonlighting (1985–1989) and has appeared in over a hundred films, gaining recognition as an action hero after his portrayal of John McClane in the Die Hard franchise (1988–2013) and other roles.[1][2] Willis's other credits include The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990), Hudson Hawk (1991), Pulp Fiction (1994), 12 Monkeys (1995), The Fifth Element (1997), Armageddon (1998), The Sixth Sense (1999), Unbreakable (2000), Tears of the Sun (2003), Lucky Number Slevin (2006), Surrogates (2009), Moonrise Kingdom (2012) and Motherless Brooklyn (2019). In the later years of his career, Willis starred in many low-budget direct-to-video films, which were poorly received. In March 2022, Willis's family announced that he was retiring after suffering from aphasia. In February 2023, he was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. As a singer, Willis released his debut album, The Return of Bruno, in 1987, followed by two more albums in 1989 and 2001. He made his Broadway debut in the stage adaptation of Misery in 2015. Willis has received various accolades throughout his career, including a Golden Globe Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and two People's Choice Awards. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2006. Films featuring Willis have grossed between US$2.64 billion and US$3.05 billion at North American box offices, making him in 2010 the eighth-highest-grossing leading actor. First, the man they call Buck-Buck came on the scene in the 1980s Bruce Willis smoked like a chimney and swore like a trucker He supplemented his income by bartending at NYC's KAMIKAZE Yippie Kay Yay, Motherfucker -Spro   From Bruce Coolidge to John McClane We celebrate Bruce His movies all entertain We're fans. And that's the truth. -MC

(Originally 3 Parts which aired: April 19th, 2020 - Part One April 24th, 2020 - Part Two May 1st, 2020 - Part Three) Michael Benjamin Bay (born February 17, 1965)[1] is an American film director and producer. He is best known for making big-budget, high-concept action films characterized by fast cutting, stylistic cinematography and visuals, and extensive use of special effects, including frequent depictions of explosions.[2][3] The films he has produced and directed, which include Armageddon (1998), Pearl Harbor (2001) and the Transformers film series (2007–present), have grossed over US$7.8 billion worldwide, making him one of the most commercially successful directors in history.[4][5] He is co-founder of commercial production house The Institute, a.k.a. The Institute for the Development of Enhanced Perceptual Awareness.[6] He co-owns Platinum Dunes, a production house which has remade horror films, including The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003), The Amityville Horror (2005), The Hitcher (2007), Friday the 13th (2009) and A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010).[7] Despite his commercial success at the box office, Bay's work is generally held in low esteem by film critics. While The Rock (1996), Transformers (2007), 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi (2016), and Ambulance (2022) received moderately positive reviews, most of his other films, particularly the four Transformers sequels, have been received negatively by critics. SONG PARODY-- "Sitting in a film by the Bay Turning on a smile and off my brain Sitting in the dark with my bae This is what I need today." -Spro (To the tune of "Sitting by the Dock of a Bay") LIMERICK-- "There once was a man named Bay About him, the critics would say: 'His movies are trash.' 'Overshadowed by cash.' We say-- 'Stay out of his way.' -MC

(Original Airdate - March 31st, 2020) Outbreak is a 1995 American medical disaster film directed by Wolfgang Petersen and written by Laurence Dworet and Robert Roy Pool. The film stars Dustin Hoffman, Rene Russo, Morgan Freeman and Donald Sutherland, and co-stars Cuba Gooding Jr., Kevin Spacey and Patrick Dempsey. The film focuses on an outbreak of Motaba, a fictional ebolavirus- and orthomyxoviridae-like virus, in Zaire and later in a small town in California. It is primarily set in the United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the fictional town of Cedar Creek, California. Outbreak's plot speculates how far military and civilian agencies might go to contain the spread of a deadly, contagious disease. The film, released by Warner Bros. on March 10, 1995, was a box-office success, and Spacey won two awards for his performance. A real-life outbreak of the Ebola virus was occurring in Zaire when the film was released.[1] HAIKU-- "Grey's Anatomy's Patrick Dempsy grabs monkey Becomes killer Friend." -Spro "Shit, shit, shit, shit, shit, Shit, shit, shit, shit, shit, shit, shit. Shit, shit, shit, shit, fuuuck." -MC

(Original Airdate - December 4th, 2019) Death Sentence is a 2007 American vigilante action thriller film loosely based on the 1975 novel of the same name by Brian Garfield; although the novel is a sequel to Garfield's Death Wish, the film is unconnected to the previous Death Wish film series. Directed by James Wan, the film stars Kevin Bacon as Nick Hume, a man who takes the law into his own hands after his son is murdered by a gang member as an initiation ritual; Hume must then protect his family from the gang's resulting vengeance. Death Sentence was released by 20th Century Fox on August 31, 2007, and was released on DVD on January 8, 2008. It was a box-office bomb earning $16 million against a $20 million budget, and received negative reviews from critics, who criticized the graphic violence and plot. SCRAPPED POEM-- "Kelly Preston is perfection Did I mention? She's in Death Sentence." -Spro HAIKU-- "Kelly Preston, d'oh! Kevin Bacon wraps his head and goes tit-for-tat." -Spro LIMERICK-- "Kevin Bacon kicks everyone's asses. Not one punk gets any free passes. He kills one and all. His morals all fall. How thick were John Goodman's glasses?" -MC

(Original Airdate - November 5th, 2019) Toy Soldiers is a 1991 American action film directed by Daniel Petrie Jr., with a screenplay by Petrie and David Koepp. It stars Sean Astin, Wil Wheaton, Louis Gossett Jr., Andrew Divoff, Mason Adams and Denholm Elliott. The plot revolves around an all-male boarding school overtaken by terrorists. While the authorities remain helpless, a group of rebellious and mischievous students decide to put their resourcefulness to good use.[2] POEM-- "The Regis School of Rejects, drinking mouthwash and talking sex, doing their worst is doing their best, by doing battle with a dangerous terrorist." -Spro HAIKU "Rudy, Whil Wheaton, other dudes in underpants. John McClain shakes head." -MC

(Original Airdate - October 9th, 2019) A Bug's Life is a 1998 American computer-animated comedy film produced by Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures as its second feature-length film, following Toy Story (1995). Directed by John Lasseter and co-directed by Andrew Stanton from a screenplay written by Stanton, Donald McEnery and Bob Shaw and a story conceived by Lasseter, Stanton and Joe Ranft, the film stars the voices of Dave Foley, Kevin Spacey and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. In the film, a misfit ant named Flik, looks for "tough warriors" to save his ant colony from a protection racket run by a gang of grasshoppers. Unfortunately, the "warriors" he brings back turn out to be an inept troupe of Circus Bugs. The film's plot was initially inspired by Aesop's fable The Ant and the Grasshopper.[3][4] Production on A Bug's Life began shortly after the release of Toy Story in 1995. The ants in the film were redesigned to be more appealing, and Pixar's animation unit employed technical innovations in computer animation. Randy Newman composed the music for the film. During production, a controversial public feud erupted between Steve Jobs and Lasseter of Pixar and DreamWorks co-founder Jeffrey Katzenberg due to the parallel production of his similar film Antz, which was released the same year. The film was released worldwide on November 20, 1998, received positive reviews and became a commercial success, having grossed $363 million at the box office. It was the first film to be digitally transferred frame-by-frame and released on DVD, and has been released multiple times on home video. POEM-- "What is the meaning of A Bug's Life? Is it working hard or avoiding strife? Flick lives his on the edge of a scythe while trying to impress and gain a princess wife." -Spro LIMERICK-- "There once was an ant named Flick Conformity, it made him so sick So, he took a stand with his feet in the sand And told the grasshoppers just what they could stick [up their asses.]" -MC

(Original Airdate - September 22nd, 2019) Equilibrium is a 2002 American science fiction film[4] written and directed by Kurt Wimmer, and starring Christian Bale, Emily Watson, and Taye Diggs. The film follows John Preston (Christian Bale), an enforcement officer in a future in which feelings and artistic expression are outlawed and citizens take daily injections of powerful psychoactive drugs to suppress their emotions. After accidentally missing a dose, Preston begins to experience emotions, which makes him question his morality and moderate his actions while attempting to remain undetected by the suspicious society in which he lives. Ultimately, he aids a resistance movement using advanced martial arts, which he was taught by the regime he is helping to overthrow. HAIKUs-- "What is with Bale's mouth? Father betrays William Wallace. Taye Diggs is handsome." -Spro "Mona Lisa burned. Emotions are outlawed BUT no Kardashians." -MC

(Original Airdate - July 15th, 2019)  Lakeview Terrace is a 2008 American crime thriller film[2] directed by Neil LaBute, written by David Loughery and Howard Korder, co-produced by James Lassiter and Will Smith, and starring Samuel L. Jackson, Patrick Wilson and Kerry Washington. Jackson plays a racist African-American LAPD police officer who terrorizes his new next-door neighbors (Wilson and Washington) because they are an interracially married couple. The title is a reference to the ethnically mixed middle class Los Angeles neighborhood of Lake View Terrace. The film was released on September 19, 2008, received mixed reviews and grossed $44 million. HAIKU-- "Lakeview Terrace home. Sam L. hates: Kobe Bryant, Smoke, and White People." -Spro LIMERICK-- "I enjoy this film truly I think it's pretty groovy Lakeview Terrace Should be embarrassed They call it Lakeview Circle in the movie." -MC  

(Original Airdate - July 4th, 2019) The Ice Harvest is a 2005 American neo-noir black comedy film directed by Harold Ramis, written by Richard Russo and Robert Benton, based on the 2000 novel of the same name by Scott Phillips and starring John Cusack, Billy Bob Thornton, and Connie Nielsen, with Randy Quaid and Oliver Platt in supporting roles. It was distributed by Focus Features, and it was released on VHS and DVD on February 28, 2006, making it the last Focus Features film released on VHS format. The Ice Harvest grossed $10.2 million worldwide. HAIKUs-- "As Wichita Falls So Falls Connie Nielson as Jessica Rabbit." -Spro "Charlie and Vick stole money. Randy Quaid is mobster boss. Wichita strippers." -MC

(Original Airdate - April 17th, 2019) The Faculty is a 1998 American science fiction horror film directed by Robert Rodriguez and written by Kevin Williamson. It stars Jordana Brewster, Clea DuVall, Laura Harris, Josh Hartnett, Shawn Hatosy, Famke Janssen, Piper Laurie, Bebe Neuwirth, Robert Patrick, Usher Raymond, Jon Stewart, and Elijah Wood. The film was theatrically released on December 25, 1998, by Miramax Films through Dimension Films. It grossed $63.2 million[2] and has developed a cult following since its release, with some critics noting it as underrated in Rodriguez's catalog.[3][4][5][6] HAIKUs-- "Joshua Hartnett's hair needs a comb and water. He dates Ms. Bad Bangs." -Spro "Teachers are monsters. Drugs in ball point pen bodies mightier than sword." -MC

(Original Airdate - February 21st, 2019) The Beach is a 2000 adventure drama film directed by Danny Boyle, from a screenplay by John Hodge, based on the 1996 novel of the same name by Alex Garland. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Tilda Swinton, Virginie Ledoyen, Guillaume Canet, and Robert Carlyle. It was filmed on the Thai island of Ko Phi Phi Le. The film was a moderate box office success but received mixed-to-negative reviews from critics. HAIKUs-- "The Beach is pristine. Francoise takes pictures of stars. Leo goes crazy." -Spro "Richard was a dick. He found a map to the beach. Not a Baywatch film." -MC

(Original Airdate - February 21st, 2019) Four Brothers is a 2005 American action film[3] directed by John Singleton. The film stars Mark Wahlberg, Tyrese Gibson, André Benjamin and Garrett Hedlund as four adopted brothers who set out to avenge the murder of their adoptive mother. The film was shot in Detroit, Michigan and the Greater Toronto Area.[4] It has been described as blaxploitation-influenced.[5][6] Released on August 12, 2005, the film received mixed reviews from critics and grossed $92 million worldwide.   MUSICAL PARODY-- (To the tune of "Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer.") "Evelyn got shot up in a corner store After giving a kid a hard time over a Tootsie Now Four Brothers are here for revenge and more Killing people all over the Motor City." -Spro  LIMERICK "There once lived Four handsome Brothers Seeking vengeance for the death of their mother They sought out the guy who made them all cry. Oh great... Terrance Howard is back for another." -MC  

(Original Airdate - January 4th, 2019) Law Abiding Citizen is a 2009 American vigilante action thriller film[3][4][5] directed by F. Gary Gray, written by Kurt Wimmer, and starring Jamie Foxx and Gerard Butler (who also co-produced). The film takes place in Philadelphia, telling the story of a man driven to seek justice while targeting not only his family's killer but also those who have supported a corrupt criminal justice system, intending to assassinate anyone supporting the system. Law Abiding Citizen was filmed on location in Philadelphia, and released theatrically by Overture Films in North America on October 16, 2009. The film grossed $127 million worldwide and received generally negative reviews from critics. Despite this, it was nominated for a Saturn Award as the Best Action/Adventure/Thriller Film of the year, as well as NAACP Image Award nominations for both Foxx (Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture) and Gray (Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture). HAIKU-- "It's what you can prove! Jamie Foxx teeth line up well. He's Scottish sometimes." -Spro LIMERICK-- "There once was a man named Clyde He was sad because his whole family died He had lots of fun Then killed everyone And we got to see his naked backside." -MC

(Original Airdate - November 18th, 2018) The Program is a 1993 American drama film starring James Caan, Halle Berry, Omar Epps, Craig Sheffer, Kristy Swanson, and Joey Lauren Adams. The film was directed by David S. Ward who has directed and written other Hollywood films such as the Major League series. The film touches on the season of the fictional Division I FBS (then IA) college football team, the Eastern State University (ESU) Timberwolves as they deal with the pressure to make a bowl game, alcohol and anabolic steroid abuse, receipt of improper benefits, and overall college life. It follows the trials of Coach Sam Winters (Caan), the Heisman Trophy candidate Joe Kane (Sheffer), the freshman running back Darnell Jefferson (Epps), their love interests (Berry and Swanson), and other team members. The film was released by Touchstone Pictures in September 1993. The film went on to gross over $20 million at the box office. The film was shot on location at several American universities, including: Boston College, Duke University, the University of Michigan, the University of Iowa, and the University of South Carolina. While the college that is the main setting of the film is fictional, the team's opponents are real programs. The film includes a cameo appearance from Michigan coaching legend Bo Schembechler. HAIKUs-- "Joe Kane is good name Latimor is gigantor. Yaaaa, Kristy Swanson." -Spro "Hut, hut! down, set, hike! Quarterback. Kristy Swanson. Both huge shoulder pads." -MC

(Original Airdate - November 4th, 2018) Virtuosity is a 1995 American science fiction action film directed by Brett Leonard and starring Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe. Howard W. Koch Jr. served as an executive producer for the film. The film was released in the United States on August 4, 1995. Virtuosity had an estimated budget of $30 million and grossed $37 million worldwide.[1] HAIKUs-- "Sid 6.7 Real life video game boss in Steve Harvey's suits." -MC "Killed his family. He conducts a Scream Chorus. And Kaley Cuoco." -Spro

(Original Airdate - November 4th, 2018) The Hunchback of Notre Dame is a 1996 American animated musical drama film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released by Walt Disney Pictures. The 34th Disney animated feature film and the seventh produced during the Disney Renaissance, it is loosely based on the 1831 novel of the same name by Victor Hugo. The film was directed by Gary Trousdale and Kirk Wise and produced by Don Hahn, from a screenplay written by Tab Murphy, Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts, and the writing team of Bob Tzudiker and Noni White. Featuring the voices of Tom Hulce, Demi Moore, Tony Jay, and Kevin Kline, the film follows Quasimodo, the deformed and confined bell-ringer of Notre Dame, and his yearning to explore the outside world and be accepted by society, against the wishes of his cruel, puritanical foster father Claude Frollo, who also wants to exterminate Paris' Romani population. The film is considered to be one of Disney's darkest animated films due to its mature subject matter such as infanticide, lust, damnation, antiziganism, genocide, and sin, despite the changes made from the original source material in order to ensure a G rating from the MPAA. The musical score was written by Alan Menken, with songs written by Menken and lyricist Stephen Schwartz, who had previously collaborated on Pocahontas (1995). The pair later also collaborated on 2007's Enchanted. The Hunchback of Notre Dame premiered at the Louisiana Superdome on June 19, 1996, and was released in the United States on June 21, to generally positive reviews. It was a commercial success, grossing over $325 million worldwide and becoming the fifth highest-grossing film of 1996. The film received Academy Award and Golden Globe Award nominations for its musical score. A stage adaptation of the film was produced by Walt Disney Theatrical in 1999. A direct-to-video sequel, The Hunchback of Notre Dame II, was released in 2002. HAIKUs-- "Quasimodo sad. The bellringer of Paris, Is he King of Fools?" -Spro "Hey, Quasimodo! Who's that sarcastic gargoyle? It's George Constanza." -MC

(Original Airdate - August 11th, 2018) Gremlins 2: The New Batch is a 1990 American black comedy horror film, and the sequel to the 1984 film Gremlins. It was directed by Joe Dante and written by Charles S. Haas, with creature designs by Rick Baker. Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Dick Miller, Jackie Joseph, and Keye Luke reprise their roles from the first film; Belinda Balaski also returns, this time playing a different character. New cast members include John Glover, Robert Prosky, Haviland Morris, Robert Picardo, and Christopher Lee; additionally, the film features Tony Randall providing the voice for one of the gremlins. The story continues the adventures of the creature Gizmo (once again voiced by Howie Mandel), who spawns numerous small monsters when wet. In the first film, Gizmo's offspring rampaged through a small fictional town. In Gremlins 2: The New Batch, Gizmo multiplies within a skyscraper in New York City after his owner dies. The new creatures thus pose a serious threat to the city should they be able to leave the building, and the story revolves around the human characters' efforts to prevent this disaster. Like the first film, Gremlins 2: The New Batch is a live-action horror comedy film; however, Dante put effort into taking the sequel in new anarchistic directions. Dante created the film to act almost as a parody of the original Gremlins,[3] and it is meant to be more cartoon-like and less dark than the original. Its violence leans more towards slapstick, so the film received a PG-13 rating by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA). There are also a number of parodies of other films and stories, including the Rambo films, The Wizard of Oz, Marathon Man and The Phantom of the Opera. When released into theaters on June 15, 1990 Gremlins 2: The New Batch was a box office disappointment, grossing only $41.5 million on a budget of $30–50 million. Despite its mixed critical reception when it first released, it has since developed a cult following.   HAIKU-- "Do not get them wet. No eating after midnight. They're just like children." - MC

(Original Airdate: August 11th, 2018) The Big Hit is a 1998 American action comedy film directed by Hong Kong filmmaker Che-Kirk Wong, and stars Mark Wahlberg, Lou Diamond Phillips, Christina Applegate, Bokeem Woodbine, Antonio Sabàto Jr., China Chow, Avery Brooks, Lainie Kazan, Elliott Gould, Sab Shimono and Lela Rochon. The film was shot in Hamilton and Pickering, Ontario, Canada.[2] HAIKU-- "Trace Buster Buster Trace Buster Buster Buster Trace Buster Buster." -MC

(Original Airdate - July 21st, 2018) Small Soldiers is a 1998 American action comedy film directed by Joe Dante. It stars Kirsten Dunst and Gregory Smith, along with the voices of Frank Langella and Tommy Lee Jones. It depicts two factions of toys which turn sentient after being programmed with a military microprocessor, putting two families in danger when one faction ultimately turns lethal. Released on July 10, 1998, in the United States, the film received mixed reviews and grossed $87.5 million on a $40 million budget. Small Soldiers marks the last on-screen film role of Phil Hartman, who was murdered two months before the film's American premiere, and is dedicated in his memory. It was also the final film role of Clint Walker.   HAIKUs-- "Toy Story. Child's Play. War. Ugh! What is it good for? Pure propaganda." -MC "Denis Leary rant. Gorgonites best at hiding. I was Nick Nitro." -Spro

(Original Airdate: July 21st, 2018) The Chase is a 1994 American action comedy film directed by Adam Rifkin and starring Charlie Sheen and Kristy Swanson. Set in California, the film follows a wrongfully convicted man who kidnaps a wealthy heiress and leads police on a lengthy car chase in an attempt to escape prison, while the news media dramatize the chase to absurd extents. It features Henry Rollins, Josh Mostel, and Ray Wise in supporting roles, with cameo appearances by Anthony Kiedis and Flea of the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers. The Chase was conceived as a direct response to Rifkin's 1991 comedy The Dark Backward, which performed extremely poorly at the box office. The film was shot in Houston, Texas and its soundtrack features alternative artists such as Bad Religion, NOFX, and Rollins Band. Although the film received mixed reviews from critics, it was considered a commercial success. Journalists generally criticized its forced script and subpar characters, but praised the film's use of satire to criticize the television news industry. According to Rollins, the film has attracted a cult following. HAIKUs-- "Sex scene in the car. Positions Impossible. Pull Over. Pull Out." -MC

(Original Airdate: February 19th, 2018) The Village (marketed as M. Night Shyamalan's The Village) is a 2004 American period thriller film[4] written, produced, and directed by M. Night Shyamalan. It stars Bryce Dallas Howard, Joaquin Phoenix, Adrien Brody, William Hurt, Sigourney Weaver, and Brendan Gleeson. The film is about a village whose population lives in fear of creatures inhabiting the woods beyond it, referred to as "Those We Don't Speak Of". The Village received mixed reviews, with many critics expressing disappointment with the twist ending.[5][6] James Newton Howard was nominated for Best Original Score at the 77th Academy Awards. The film was a financial success as it grossed $257 million worldwide against a $60 million production budget.[7] HAIKU-- "They live in the woods. Terrible creatures surround. Refrigerator." - MC

(Original Air Date: February 19th, 2018) Street Fighter[a] is a 1994 action film written and directed by Steven E. de Souza, based on the video game series of the same name produced by Capcom. Distributed by Universal Pictures in the United States and Columbia Pictures internationally, the film stars Jean-Claude Van Damme and Raul Julia (in his final theatrical film role) along with supporting performances by Byron Mann, Damian Chapa, Kylie Minogue, Ming-Na Wen and Wes Studi. Loosely following the plot of Street Fighter II: The World Warrior, the film focuses on the efforts of Colonel Guile (Van Damme) to bring down General M. Bison (Julia), the military dictator and drug kingpin of Shadaloo City who aspires to conquer the world with an army of genetic supersoldiers, while enlisting the aid of street fighters Ryu (Mann) and Ken (Chapa) to infiltrate Bison's empire and help destroy it from within. The film was commercially successful, with a worldwide box office gross approximately three times its production costs, and its home video releases and television broadcasts were also profitable, with the film earning Capcom a return of ¥15.5 billion ($165 million) from the box office and home media. It was not well-received by critics for its campy tone, unfaithfulness to the source material, and overblown effects. However, Julia's performance as M. Bison was praised by critics and garnered him a posthumous nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the Saturn Awards. The film was Julia's final theatrical performance, as he died of stroke two months before the film's release; the film is dedicated to his memory.   HAIKU-- "Great video game. Raul Julia's last movie Vaya con Dios." - MC

(Original Airdate: January 12th, 2018) Saving Silverman (internationally titled Evil Woman) is a 2001 American comedy film directed by Dennis Dugan and starring Jason Biggs, Steve Zahn, Jack Black and Amanda Peet. Neil Diamond has a cameo role playing himself. In the film, Darren Silverman's longtime friends try to save him from marrying his controlling new girlfriend, whose behavior threatens the friends, their band, and Darren's chance at happiness with his lifelong true love. The film was remade in Telugu as Thotti Gang in 2002 and Hindi as De Taali in 2008. HAIKU-- "Darth Vader with tits. We've got to Save Silverman! Come-en-uh-yay-ha!" - MC

(Original Airdate: January 12th, 2018) Congo is a 1995 American science fiction action-adventure film based on the 1980 novel by Michael Crichton. It was directed by Frank Marshall and stars Laura Linney, Dylan Walsh, Ernie Hudson, Grant Heslov, Joe Don Baker and Tim Curry. The film was released on June 9, 1995, by Paramount Pictures.[1][2] It received negative reviews, but performed better than expected at the box office.[3] Haiku-- "She good gorilla Now, Tim Curry stop eating my sesame cake!" - MC

(Original Airdate: January 12th, 2018) Jurassic Park III is a 2001 American science fiction action film[3] directed by Joe Johnston and written by Peter Buchman, Alexander Payne and Jim Taylor. It is the third installment in the Jurassic Park franchise and the final film in the original Jurassic Park trilogy, following The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997). It is also the first film in the franchise not to be directed by Steven Spielberg, as well as the first not to be based on a novel by Michael Crichton; however, the film features characters and ideas by Crichton. Sam Neill and Laura Dern reprise their roles from the first film. New cast members include William H. Macy, Téa Leoni, Alessandro Nivola, Trevor Morgan and Michael Jeter. The plot follows a divorced couple who deceive paleontologist Dr. Alan Grant into helping them find their son, who has gone missing on Isla Sorna. After the release of Spielberg's Jurassic Park, Joe Johnston expressed interest in directing a sequel, which Spielberg agreed to. Universal Pictures announced the third film in June 1998, with a release scheduled for mid-2000. A draft written by Buchman was rejected five weeks ahead of filming in favor of a simpler story idea suggested by David Koepp, the writer of the previous two films. Payne and Taylor were hired to rewrite the earlier script by Buchman, who made further revisions to their draft. Filming lasted five months, beginning in Hawaii in August 2000 before moving to California. A final draft of the script was never completed during production, a circumstance Johnston considered quitting over. Jurassic Park III features a combination of computer-generated and animatronic dinosaurs. A Spinosaurus replaces the Tyrannosaurus from previous films as the principle dinosaur antagonist. Jurassic Park III premiered on July 16, 2001, and was theatrically released on July 18. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, the film was successful at the box office, grossing $368 million worldwide to become the eighth highest-grossing film of 2001; however, it is the lowest-grossing installment in the franchise to date. In 2015, it was followed by Jurassic World, which started the Jurassic World sequel trilogy. Haiku-- "Dr. Alan Grant Talking Velociraptors William H. Macy." -MC

(Original Airdate: January 12th, 2018) Boiler Room is a 2000 American crime drama film written and directed by Ben Younger and starring Giovanni Ribisi, Vin Diesel, Nia Long, Ben Affleck, Nicky Katt, Scott Caan, Tom Everett Scott, Ron Rifkin, and Jamie Kennedy. The film was conceived when screenwriter Ben Younger interviewed for a job at brokerage firm Sterling Foster. Younger said, "I walked in and immediately realized, 'This is my movie.' I mean, you see these kids and know something is going on."[3] The film was nominated for several awards including a Black Reel Award, a British Independent Film Award, and two Independent Spirit Awards. It won the Special Jury Prize at the 2000 Deauville Film Festival. Haiku-- "Stock brokers are bad Giovanni Ribisi Ben Affleck is great?" - MC

Several years ago, Second Chance Cinema Host and S.C.C. Guest Host Jeremy were sitting at work and came up with a brain exercise of picking the four best things in a pop culture category. Years later, they invited Spro and Rudy to join them and nominate, dissect, debate and elect their choices. To introduce the second season of The Mount Rushmore Podcast (recorded between Second Chance Cinemas 2nd and 3rd seasons,) we came up with a crossover idea of trying to figure out which of the movies we covered are the 4 best. If you like Second Chance Cinema, go over to The Mount Rushmore Podcast and give it a follow!

TMNT is a 2007 computer-animated superhero film written and directed by Kevin Munroe (in his feature directorial debut). It is the fourth theatrical Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film and a standalone sequel to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III (1993).[6] The first animated film in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise, it features an ensemble voice cast including Chris Evans, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Mako, Kevin Smith, Patrick Stewart, and Ziyi Zhang with narration by Laurence Fishburne. In the film, after having grown apart following the final defeat of their arch-enemy, the Shredder, the four Turtles — Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo (voiced respectively by James Arnold Taylor, Nolan North, Mitchell Whitfield, and Mikey Kelley) — are set to reunite and overcome their faults to save the world from evil ancient creatures. A computer-animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film was first announced in 2000, with John Woo supposedly directing, but the project languished in development hell, and Woo ultimately moved on to other projects. The choice to do the film in CGI instead of live action like the prior Turtles films was to have audiences suspend their beliefs easier as well as to save budget. When writing TMNT, Munroe wanted to divert away from the lighthearted elements of the franchise and put a heavier emphasis on the darker tone of the original comics. The animators that worked on the fight sequences were inspired by Hong Kong action films. TMNT was released theatrically in the United States on March 23, 2007, by Warner Bros. Pictures, and in Hong Kong, on March 29 by Gold Scene. The film received mixed reviews from critics, but it was a small commercial success, grossing over $95 million worldwide against a budget of $34 million. Planned sequels were cancelled after Nickelodeon acquired the franchise in 2009, rebooting the film series with the live-action film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in 2014.   Teenage turtles fight amongst each other and, yet, they still save the world  -SPRO   Cowabunga, dude Four turtles. Four Green Brothers. Best Turtle fight, yet. -MC

Hancock is a 2008 American superhero film directed by Peter Berg from a screenplay by Vince Gilligan and Vy Vincent Ngo and co-produced by and starring Will Smith in the title role with Charlize Theron and Jason Bateman. The story was originally written by Vy Vincent Ngo in 1996. It languished in development hell for years with various directors attached, including Tony Scott, Michael Mann (who would later co-produce the film), Jonathan Mostow, and Gabriele Muccino, before being filmed in 2007 in Los Angeles with a production budget of $150 million. In the United States, the film was rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America after changes were made at their request in order to avoid an R rating, which it had received twice before. The film was released on July 2, 2008, in the United States by Columbia Pictures. Hancock received mixed reviews from critics who praised its humor, performances, visual effects and premise, but criticized its execution and failure to deliver on its potential, especially during its second half. It grossed $629 million worldwide, becoming the fourth highest-grossing film of 2008.   ABAB Poetry-- "So, huh, Hancock came out in 2008? You would think after Will Smith's 2022 I bet he wished he did this today... Could have gotten some character reconstruction, dude." - Spro "Hancock was a jerk. A superhero with no class. Fighting crime with a smirk, shoving head into ass." - MC "Will Smith played a drunk hero. Who doesn't know Charlize is his equal. The fucks he gives equals zero. Dammit, this movie deserved a sequel." - Rudy