The Cannon Cruisers

We are the Cannon Cruisers, and since 2017, we've been cruisin' that Cannon Catalogue. As our journey ends, JD and Randy have ranked the top 100 Cannon films out of the 150+ we've seen. In the coming weeks, we'll discuss which films made it to our top 100 list, starting with what didn't make the cut. This is part 1 of 5.

This week, JD and Randy discuss the top 25 Non-Cannon films they watched over the course of this series. Will they agree on what's the best? Tune in to find out.

JD and Randy watched "Bolero" (1984). 'Nuff said. Happy New Year!

This week, JD and Randy check out the notorious Cannon film, "The Wicked Lady" (1983). Does it live up to its reputation? "She's wild. She's wicked. And she really knows how to whip up a good time!"

We are the Cannon Cruisers and we continue to cruise that Cannon catalogue. This week, JD and Randy were able to get their hands on a copy of Sam Firstenberg's first film released by Cannon, "One More Chance" (1981).

And we're back with another exciting edition of "The Cannon Cruisers." This week, JD and Randy check out the 1986 Cannon Classic, "Link." You will believe that an orangutan is a chimpanzee...or not, learn how to suspend your disbelief, sheesh.

Hey everybody, we're back with another exciting edition of the Cannon Cruisers. This week, JD and Randy continue our cruise through the Cannon catalogue with the 1985 film, "Deja Vu." That's right, you heard correctly, we still have more Cannon films to watch. Join us!

This week, JD and Randy check out the 1981 horror-comedy classic, "An American Werewolf in London." Definitely a horror film; definitely not family-friendly.

After last week's terrifying film, JD and Randy check out a truly family-friendly series of films, Mr. Boogedy (1986) and Bride of Boogedy (1987). Boogedy-boogedy-BOO!

This week, JD and Randy check out the most family-friendly horror ever made, the 1982 PG-rated horror classic, "Poltergeist."

This week, JD and Randy check out "The Watcher in the Woods" (1980).

This week, JD and Randy check out "Return to Oz" (1985), a movie that left a lasting impression on a generation of children. The film, directed by Walter Murch, who co-wrote the screenplay with Gill Dennis, is a dark fantasy that features Fairuza Balk, Nicol Williamson, Jean Marsh, and Piper Laurie in its cast.

This week, JD and Randy revisit "Arachnophobia", a 1990 horror-comedy film directed by Frank Marshall. The movie stars Jeff Daniels, John Goodman, and Julian Sands, and centers around a doctor who moves to a spider-infested small town. Tune in to see if the film still holds up 23 years later. "Eight legs, two fangs and an attitude."

On this week's exciting episode of the Non-Cannon-ical Adventures of JD and Randy, we check out "The Witches", a 1990 dark fantasy comedy horror film based on the 1983 novel by Roald Dahl. The film is directed by Nicolas Roeg, who co-wrote the screenplay with Allan Scott. The film stars Anjelica Huston, Mai Zetterling, Rowan Atkinson, and Jasen Fisher.

We continue exploring family-friendly horror with "Something Wicked This Way Comes" (1983), based on Ray Bradbury's book.

This week, JD and Randy return to the nightmare of "The Gate II," a follow-up to the cult classic "The Gate." Louis Tripp stars as Terry, a teenager obsessed with the evil portal, and Pamela Adlon co-stars as Liz, a goth girl fascinated by the occult. Directed by Tibor Takács and written by Michael Nankin.

This week, JD and Randy check out "Little Monsters" from 1989. Starring Howie Mandel, and Fred Savage in a Richard Greenberg film.

"What would you do if you were eleven years old and suddenly went bald?" This week, JD and Randy check out the 1985 Canadian film "The Peanut Butter Solution," a bizarre and unsettling fantasy adventure that includes ghosts, curses, body horror, and family fun. Join us as we dive into the weird and wonderful world of "The Peanut Butter Solution". It stars Mathew Mackay as Michael, Siluck Saysanasy as his friend Connie, Alison Darcy as his sister Suzie, and Michael Hogan as his father Billy in a Michael Rubbo-written and directed film.

For this week's Non-Cannon-ical Adventure, Randy and JD check out little known 1987 film, "Monster Squad." "The Wolfman has nards."

And now, it's time for a vibe, and that vibe is "the end of the world." This week, JD and Randy check out the 1986 Horror/Sci-Fi classic, "Maximum Overdrive." Starring Emilio Estevez, Pat Hingle, and Laura Harrington in a film directed by the master himself, STEPHEN KING.

And we're back with part 2 of our Season 8 Cannon Wrap-up. Enjoy are our rambling, and our insights.

This week JD and Randy discuss all the Cannon Films they watched this season, or at least some of them, as this was the season that never ends, and we somehow kept cruisin' the Cannon Catalogue. Please Enjoy Part One of Two.

If you're a fan of JD and Randy's ramblings, then you're in for a real treat this week! They'll reflect on their Non-Canonical Adventures and share their thoughts on them. All 29 episodes. So get ready to join in on the fun and hear what they have to say.

On this week's exciting edition of The Non-Cannon-ical Adventures of JD and Randy, we check out the 1994 direct-to-video release of "Cyborg Cop 2". Starring David Bradley, Morgan Hunter, Jill Pierce, and Victor Melleney in a Sam Firstenberg film. "Get Ready for War"

Welcome to this week's exciting episode of the Cannon Cruisers podcast! JD and Randy revisit the 1980 horror classic, "Schizoid" directed by David Paulsen. With an all-star cast, including Marianna Hill, Klaus Kinski, and Craig Wasson, this movie is a must-see for Cannon fans. Join us as we explore "Schizoid" once again. "There's no cure for what this maniac has in mind..."

Hey everybody, we're the Cannon Cruisers, and this week JD and Randy dig DEEP into the Cannon Catalogue and find the 1986 animated film, Robotech: The Movie. "Now THAT'S a Cannon Film" The film was created by splicing together footage from the Japanese OVA “Megazone 23 Part I” and the animated television series “Super Dimension Cavalry Southern Cross” and had only a loose connection to the Robotech TV show and is today considered non-canon. What did JD and Randy think? Find out!

Join JD and Randy as they revisit the 80s classic "Superman IV: The Quest for Peace" starring Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman, and Jon Cryer. The writers aimed to convey a message of hope and unity during a time of nuclear war. Did they succeed? Stay tuned to find out!

“Apartment for Rent. Inquire Within…” Get ready for a wild ride with JD and Randy on "The Non-CANNON-ical Adventures" as they explore the 1986 horror-comedy "Troll." Join Harry Potter Jr (no, not the wizard) as he teams up with the beautiful witch Eunice St. Clair to save his sister Wendy and their apartment complex from the evil troll wizard Torok. With a talented cast including Noah Hathaway, Michael Moriarty, Shelly Hack, Jenny Beck, and even the legendary Sonny Bono, this film from Empire Pictures has gained a cult following over the years. Don't miss out on this hilarious and thrilling adventure! “Worlds of Wonder, Worlds of Mystery, Worlds of Fear; These Worlds are the Kingdom of Troll!”

"The Most Powerful Love Story Ever Told..." This week, JD and Randy checked out the 1986 Cannon Classic film, "Otello". It's amazing how we keep finding more Cannon films. Otello is a 1986 film based on the Giuseppe Verdi opera of the same name, which was itself based on the Shakespearean play Othello. The film was directed by Franco Zeffirelli and starred Plácido Domingo in the title role, Katia Ricciarelli as Desdemona and Justino Díaz as Iago. "The most passionate opera of all time comes to life on the motion picture screen."

“For Americans captured in Vietnam, one war ended. Another war was about to begin...” This week, things take yet another turn to the serious when JD and Randy take a trip to Vietnam with their latest watch, the Obscure 1987 Vietnam War flick, “The Hanoi Hilton,” a Cannon film that would have been better as a TV miniseries. Where have we heard that before? Starring Michael Moriarty, Paul Le Met, and John Edwin Shaw in a Lionel Chetwynd film.

“They were seven - And they fought like seven hundred!” On this week's exciting episode, JD and Randy cruise back to 1983 and check out a film that until today they didn't even realize existed, "The Seven Magnificent Gladiators." Starring Lou Ferrigno, Dan Vadis, and Sybil Danning in a Bruno Mattei film. Enjoy the ride! “Once You've Met Them...You'll Never Forget Them.”

On the latest episode of "The Non-Canonical Adventures of JD and Randy," we check out a hidden gem that you might not have heard of, "Uforia" (1984). Interestingly, it only had one VHS release and one (?) showing on cable TV. So, it's a bit of a rare find! Directed by John Binder and starring Fred Ward, Harry Dean Stanton, and Cindy Williams. Enjoy!

This week, JD and Randy are excited to review one of their most anticipated Cannon Films - "Jean-Luc Godard's King Lear" (1987). It should be noted that all of human culture was lost after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster of 1986. However, with the aid of William Shakespeare Jr, the Fifth, and the Cannon Culture Division, they attempt to revive Shakespeare's great works, beginning with King Lear. Let's delve into the story of how this was accomplished.

Join JD and Randy as they continue their cruise through the Cannon Catalogue. This week, we check out the 1986 Korean War drama, "Field of Honor," a Dutch-South Korean co-production. Starring Everett McGill, Ron Brandsteder, Bart Römer, Lee Hye-Young and Kim Dong-Hyeon; directed by Kim Dae-Hie and Hans Scheepmaker, with a screenplay by Henk Bos and Kim Dae-Hie.

"Dear Friend, will I ever forget the day we met? I will never forget you, oh no, dear friend." This week, JD and Randy revisit 1987 and the strangest family film ever released by Cannon, "Too Much: The Robot with a Heart." Starring talented actors such as Bridgette Andersen (in her final film role), Masato Fukazama, and Char Fontane in a film directed by Éric Rochat. I, for one, welcome our new robot overlords...

This week, JD and Randy meet up with an ex-rock star and a naive businessman and team up to fight local thugs and enter a car race on Route 66. "Roadhouse 66 (1984)" Starring Willem Dafoe, Judge Reinhold, Kaaren Lee, and Kate Vernon in a John Mark Robinson-directed film.

In this exciting episode of The Cannon Cruisers, JD and Randy take a trip to 1988 and the Louisiana Bayou. Along the way, they meet a talented writer from Manhattan, her daughter who is struggling with addiction, and the matriarch of a swamp family who rules over her three sons with an iron fist. That's right, folks; we checked out yet another forgotten Cannon Classic, "Shy People.” Starring Jill Clayburgh, Barbara Hershey, and Martha Plimpton in an Andrey Konchalovskiy-directed film with a screenplay by Konchalovkiy and Gerard Brach. Yes, there are people out in that swamp, shy people, just like us.

Welcome back to another edition of the Cannon Cruisers! This week, JD and Randy delve into the serious realm of film with a review of the little-known WW2 biopic "Hanna's War" from 1988. Directed by Menahem Golan, the movie features a star-studded cast including Maruschka Detmers, Ellen Burstyn, Anthony Andrews, and Donald Pleasence. Golan also co-wrote the screenplay with Stanley Mann. Buckle in and enjoy the ride!

"A comedy about two people who wanted each other in the worst way...and that's how they got each other." This week, JD and Randy surrender to the good times and check out the Jerry Belson-directed 1987 romantic comedy, “Surrender.” Starring Sir Michael Caine in the role of Sean Stein, a prosperous writer who struggles with love and alimony payments, Sally Fields as Daisy Morgan, a laid-back artist grappling with her love life and professional aspirations, and Steve Gutenberg, renowned for his part in "Police Academy," plays Marty, Daisy's attorney, and non-committal boyfriend. Daisy: “Look, I don't make love BEFORE the first date.”

"Nothing he found on Earth could compare to the hell he'd left behind." Hey there, Randy here! On this week's exciting Non-Cannon episode, I wanted to share with you something cool that I snagged during a Vinegar Syndrome sale. JD and I watched a real gem - a quirky, independent sci-fi flick from 1989, "Alien Private Eye." The film stars Nicholas Hill, Cliff Aduddell, and John Alexander and is written and directed by Viktor Rubenstein, who is known for his work on hit 90s television series, “Early Edition”. Can you say, CULT CLASSIC? “THERMONUCLEAR DEVICE!”

"A comedy that spans 1 mile, 2 romances, 3 careers, 4 days, 5 relatives, and $379,000" JD and Randy take a trip back to 1984 to New York City with little seen Cannon film, "Over The Brooklyn Bridge." Starring Elliot Gould, Margaux Hemingway, and Sid Caesar in a Menahem Golan film with a screenplay by Arnold Somkin. Uncle Benjamin: "Right or wrong, I'm right!"

Randy accomplished his mission of finding a movie that has proved elusive. This week, JD and Randy watched "To the Death," a 1993 Darrell Roodt film, the official CANNON sequel to the 1991 "American Kickboxer." Starring John Barrett, Michel Qissi, and the charming Robert Whitehead. Is it better than its canon and non-canon predecessors? Tune in to hear where we fall in this debate and whether Randy's search for this film was worth the effort.

"He had everything, but nothing was enough." This week, JD and Randy check out Luke Perry in the long-forgotten 1992 Cannon film, "Terminal Bliss." Is this film better off forgotten, or is it a lost classic? Listen, and find out. Starring Tim Owen, Luke Perry, and Estee Chandler in a Jordan Alan film.

When is a numbered sequel, not a sequel? This week JD and Randy check out the non-Canon-ical sequel to a non-classic Cannon film from 1993, "American Kickboxer 2." Is it better than the original? Find out! Starring Dale "Apollo" Cook, Evan Lurie, and Kathy Shower in a Jenö Hodi film. "Twice the action. Twice the danger. Twice the excitement."

If you've been wondering why Randy has been running around in a daze shouting "OAK TREE" at all hours of the day or night, you should probably listen to this episode of the Cannon Cruisers. This week, JD and Randy check out the strangest boxing movie to come out of Cannon films, the 1987 threequel, "Penitentiary III." Starring Leon Isaac Kennedy, Anthony Geary, and Steve Antin in a Jamaa Fanaka Film. "Where the boxing stops... and the real fight begins!"

This week, JD and Randy check out the 1982 film adaptation of the stage play "That Championship Season." It is a film with a little more going on under its hood than the average Cannon film, exploring themes of loyalty versus betrayal, success versus failure, and the repercussions of bigotry and prejudice, which can result in feelings of alienation, isolation, and dependency. The film directorial debut of playwright Jason Miller features an impressive cast including Bruce Dern, Stacy Keach, Robert Mitchum, Martin Sheen, and Paul Sorvino. "For one brief moment... they were the greatest..."

"Once the murder was solved, the real mystery began..." Get ready for a thrilling ride as JD and Randy dive into the 1984 film, "Ordeal of Innocence". Featuring an all-star cast including Donald Sutherland, Faye Dunaway, Christopher Plummer, and Sarah Miles, this adaptation of an Agatha Christie novel will keep you on the edge of your seat. But wait, there's a twist! Unlike the typical Agatha Christie mystery, this film takes a noir approach. Will this change in tone pay off? Tune in to find out!

"The dancing's over. Now it gets dirty." Join JD and Randy on their latest Non-CANNON-ical Adventure as they take you on a trip back to 1989. In this episode, the two revisit the late, great Patrick Swayze's most iconic film - Roadhouse. Directed by Rowdy Herrington and written by David Lee Henry, this action-packed classic in addition to Swayze features a star-studded cast, including Kelly Lynch, Sam Elliott, and Ben Gazzara. Need we say more?

Join JD and Randy as they check out the 1990 film "A Man Called Sarge." This uproarious comedy, in the style of the Zucker Brothers, follows a group of American soldiers during World War II and their zany misadventures. Directed by Stuart Gillard and written by Jeffery Barron, the movie features a talented cast, including Gary Kroeger, Marc Singer, and Gretchen German. Tune in as we discuss the film's unforgettable humour, lovable characters, and standout moments. Don't miss out on the laughs - after all, what's funnier than World War II?

"Handsome guys can get away with murder..." This week, JD and Randy rewatch the 1980 film, "Dr. Heckyl and Mr Hype." Directed by Charles B. Griffith and written by Griffith and Mark Hanna, this horror-comedy stars Oliver Reed in the titular role and tells the story of a doctor who transforms into a monstrous figure after taking a potion. Alongside Reed, the movie stars Sunny Johnson and Maia Danziger. Will the hosts change their opinions since their last viewing in 2017? Is the film a hidden gem or a flop? Tune in to find out and prepare to be surprised (or not). Did you know that Oliver Reed disliked the movie so much that he refused to promote it upon release? Gee, I wonder why? "To LOVE him is to DIE for him!"

JD and Randy watch "Keaton's Cop," a 1990 buddy-cop crime movie featuring Hollywood icons Abe Vigoda, Don Rickles, and Lee Majors. The talented Michael B. Druxman writes, and Robert Burge directs the film, which follows a cop who teams up with an elderly wise guy to bring down a dangerous criminal.