The Comeuppance Reviews Podcast

And the subjects are strange, you gotta admit that! Matt, our old buddy and collaborator, returns for this melange of wackiness that manages to string together seagulls, monkeys, and Andy Rooney. How does it all come together? Press play today! 

It's time to talk about another fan-favorite actor: the one and only C. Thomas Howell! We dive deep into his back catalog - and we're not 'Kid'ding around. There's a brief segue into the latest segment of Action News, and a classic Brett rant about the abomination that is fruit in salad. Enjoy, everybody!

On today's sparkling episode, we unearth another batch of gems for your inspection, or, should we say, ENJOYMENT: We're talkin' Wayne Crawford, we're talkin' Eddie Cibrian, and the last gem will leave you breathless! So breathless, you won't be able to breathe. Well, enough of the hyperbole, press play today!

On today's power-packed episode - HAUER-power-packed episode - we pay tribute to the one and only Rutger Hauer. There really was no one like him - he was a true original. And, yes, he made some "Comeuppance Classics" during the course of his long and illustrious career. Along the way, we discuss why you shouldn't reach for Reacher, the controversy involving Shmuda, and in which movie does Hauer resemble Willie Nelson? You MUST tune in today!

Hot on the heels of us catchin' up (it has to end with an N and an apostrophe because we're cool young people, you see) with Mr. DTVC on our previous episode, and us catchin' up with Mr. Jon Cross on his 'cast, The PM Entertainment Podcast, what better time than now to catch up with Mr. Richard Pierce? With his new movie, Abducted in the Everglades streaming on Lifetime now, we got together and had a wide-ranging chat. Enjoy!

It's been a while since we last talked with longtime collaborator and friend Matt, the DTVC - so we decided to rectify that situation and have a good old-fashioned catch-up! It's a wide-ranging conversation that encompasses a good many things - too many to mention here, so have a listen and press play today!

He was a character actor that added life and vitality to all his roles, big and small - the one and only Brion James is the subject of today's 'cast. His memorable presence was felt in everything from Mogavero to Blade Runner and everything in between. As usual, we go down our interesting (?) side roads - what the heck is a Mup? You'll sure find out once you press play!

We're back! And what better way to start off the new year than with the second (and final) installment of our tribute to David Carradine? We could talk about Mr. Carradine for hours, so this is the short version - even with all our classic tangents (hey, new year, new tangents). Some ideas for new segments and episodes are touched upon as well, ensuring that 2025 is the year we DON'T run out of ideas! Thanks for listening and press play today! 

To paraphrase the great Faith No More, we Carradine a lot! Part one of our projected multi-part series on the multi-talented David Carradine starts out with a bang - jungle huts exploding, a falcon held by a quiet man, and a certain Chess Piece Killer. Carradine was so prolific, we can't stop at just one podcast - his movies are like Lay's potato chips in that way. So gently tap the play button today!

To quote Tesla (the band, not the car), we're comin' at ya live! That's right, we're back in the same room kickin' up some subjects in this wide-ranging hangout episode. What do movie junkets, Talkboy/Talkgirl, and Keenen Ivory Wayans have in common? We say hey, find out today and press play!

Isn't it about time we talked about Sam Jones? While a mainstay of action cinema in the 80's and 90's, most people only seem to know him from Flash Gordon. But there's much more to Mr. Jones than that, as we discuss in greater detail. Then there are the brief (and rather strange) cameos he started to do in the 2000's. Is Sam Jones an unsung hero of DTV action? Find out what we have to say today!

Our tribute to the great Tom Sizemore is here! As usual, we discuss his more offbeat entries into the DTV canon. Not that his mainstream work wasn't impressive, but this is what we do. And what does Frankie Valli have to do with any of this? For all this and 'More, press play today!

For our fifth anniversary show, we load up the Halloween pillowcase not with Zagnuts and Whatchamacallits, but with gems - suggestions for your watchlist...or are they? Where else would the indifference of Jim Mitchum meet the effervescence of MC Kung Fu? It would have to here (and only here) - so press play today!

Writer extraordinaire Richard Pierce returns for the third entry in our "Hangin'" series! While the topic of Sector 4: Extraction was, let's face it, inevitable, a wide range of topics are covered in our typical style. Will there be mentions of To The Limit? Perhaps Latin Dragon? Well, yeah, obviously, but what exactly are we saying this time? Tune in - now - to find out!

Our trilogy dedicated to the work of fan favorite Cynthia Rothrock concludes with this, the third and final episode. Nostalgia and silly tangents aside (hey, where would we be without our trademarked nostalgia and silly tangents?) - we would like to dedicate these past eps to the countless hours of entertainment Ms. Rothrock has provided us all. Watch one of her classics tonight - but press play today!

Our tribute to the great Lance Henriksen begins with a recounting of our trip to Terrificon where we met six - count 'em, six! - celebrities, most of whom are what you might call "Comeuppance Reviews" celebrities - who are they? You'll just have to tune in to find out. After that, we take a chance with our stance on Lance. What does that entail exactly? Once again, we would kindly encourage you to have a listen...today!

Welcome back to the second of our three-part series about fan favorite Cynthia Rothrock! In this installment, we tackle some of her earlier Hong Kong outings, as well as lesser-known gems and favorites. What does a bunch of mountaintop yelling and asking yourself certain philosophical questions have to do with any of this? Find out - and press play - today!

Today we talk about one of our favorite actors - the great Peter Weller! But, as always, with a concentration on his DTV work. Weller wasn't afraid to go from highbrow to lowbrow and back again - which is just one reason why he's one of the greats. It's time for your yearly Weller-ness check, so press play today!

How is it possible that we've gotten this far into our podcasting career without doing a show about the great and mighty Cynthia Rothrock? Perhaps the ultimate fan favorite, it's going to take time to delve into her peerless body of work. So, today we present part one of our planned miniseries about her. It's CR (Comeuppance Reviews) meets CR (Cynthia Rothrock), so scorpion kick that play button today!

We're crazy fans of Billy Zane - so, following on from our Tom Berenger episode, we now dare to enter the In Zane Asylum! The career of Mr. Zane is discussed, leaving out most of the obvious stuff, as is our wont. Billy usually livens up anything he appears in, so we'll try to make him proud - press play today!

When does studio meddling go right? It's a jumping off point for this, the fifth installment of our Grab Bag of Gems series. There could be an Alien Warrior, there could be an Act of Valor...and who knows what else? That's why they call it a grab bag. What's in today's tote? Press play to find out today!

On today's episode, friend of the show and acclaimed screenwriter Richard Pierce joins us for the long-awaited twelfth installment of our Video Store Memories series...But Wait! There's More! It's not just memories - it's a wide-ranging discussion of action personalities, what it's like to work with Olivier Gruner, Tubi, Lifetime, and so much, yes...more! You HAVE to tune in today!

Where does Tom Berenger fit in to all this action madness? It's a question we've all been pondering, and today we explore the life and times of Berenger in search of an answer. In a career that spans from award-winning theatrical features all the way through to DTV crud, isn't it about time SOMEONE decided to talk some Tom? Why not us...and why not press play today?

Matt, the DTVC, returns for the tenth - yes, TENTH - installment of the now long-running series of wackiness that we like to call No Subject. How does Martin Mull connect to Puddle of Mudd - or is it Puddle of Mull? And if you think that's nutty, get ready for more in that vein and press play today!

On today's episode, we honor the great William Forsythe - a favorite around these parts and no stranger to the wild world of DTV movies. Dick Tracy barely gets a mention as we dig deep into his lengthy catalog. Will we find gems? Not so...gems? You're just going to have to tune in to find out!

Much like our podcast about Robert Forster, today's discussion of the great Roy Scheider eschews the obvious titles. If you're expecting lots of jawing about Jaws, you're plum out of luck. But did you think we WEREN'T going to talk about Red Serpent? This is the Comeuppance Reviews Podcast, after all. So always remember that the world is your Royster as you press play today!

Following on from the Bad Boys of Best Video and Hangin' With Mr. DTVC episodes, today - as Street Corner Justice's Mike Justus might put it - it's just us. What do Michael Douglas and Michael Madsen have in common - besides the name Michael? All this and much more are covered in this wide-ranging conversation. Much like a certain boring movie under discussion, "launch" this episode today!

1989 was truly an amazing year for video stores, and on today's episode, we highlight some of the titles you may have rented - or just perused right past - on your old video store's increasingly-packed shelves. Of course, this is just a mere sampling - get ready for more installments in the future. But until then, sit back, relax, and enjoy this virtual video store trip back to the magical year of 1989!

The Grab Bag is swingin' back your way! Questions that are answered in this episode: what would happen if a bunch of your favorite action stars were all asked to provide their opinions on cable news? What mulleted celebrity loves to answer "Nope" to every question posed to him? And what 90's slang DIDN'T catch on in a certain Judd (Nelson) joint? Find out what's in the plastic bag today!

The Erotic Thriller was an important part of the video store and cable landscape of the 80's and 90's, and joining us on today's show to talk about the ET phenomenon is none other than Matt P the DTVC, and who better than he to discuss these films that seemingly only now are getting their due? It's time to separate the rated from the unrated, so press play today!

Today we shine the spotlight on one of our favorite people - the inimitable Pam Grier! As an important part of the action movie universe, it was only a matter of time until we devoted an episode to her, and here it finally is. Also, we attempt to untangle the mystery of the differences (or lack thereof?) between William Katt and Christopher Atkins. Enjoy!

What better way to kick off the new year than an all-new Bag Of Gems episode? It's the first podcast of 2024, no matter what year you may be listening! From Eddie Griffin to Huub Stapel, you never know what's going to be in the bag - let's just say, "Blast" this episode in your earbuds today! 

For our second full-movie breakdown (the first was Righteous Kill), and first in the 'Let's Watch!' series, we - along with longtime collaborator DTVC - discuss the Cannon Classic (?) Keaton's Cop like no one else in history has ever done before! Dare you come along for the ride with Mike Gable and Jake Barber? And what could be a better occasion than this to celebrate our 100th podcast? Probably nothing. And they said we wouldn't last. (Actually, nobody said that and everyone's been super supportive). So thank you to everyone who has listened over the past 100 eps. We appreciate it very much. Here's to another 100 episodes - which we intend to do, unless we run out of ideas. Thanks again, everybody!

In the second of our "Hangout" episodes (the first was The Bad Boys of Best Video with our buddy Iain), we hang out this time with...you guessed it, Matt P the DTVC! That's not really a surprise, as he is a longtime collaborator, but we've never officially done a Hangout episode with him, so, here it is! Enjoy!

DTVC returns yet again for another round of original content! What will they think of next? Matt and Ty have brewed up another heapin' helpin' of wacky ideas to throw at the Brettster! What will he like? What will he think is TOO silly? Tune in to find out!

Due to the overwhelming response to the first Grab Bag of Gems episode, we decided to do an encore - an encore of GEMS, that is. More freewheeling fun ensues as we discuss more items that should be on your watchlist. What could be in the bag this time? Find out today!

There's no sophomore slump when it comes to this, our second collection of songs from the DTV movies we love! We've meticulously gone through the Comeuppance archives once again, looking for the films with the standout tunes. What we've found may or may not surprise you, but the results sure are catchy! Also, we debut a hot new segment!

Today's episode is a tribute to one of our all-time favorite actors: the great Robert Forster! Like we did on our Dennis Hopper episode, we avoid talking about his more well-known titles and instead we concentrate on some of his gems that are more in our wheelhouse. What will we uncover from his fantastic legacy? Press play today to find out!

Our No Subject series finally returns, and we've got our collaborator DTVC in tow. What do Seal, Shatner, and Hasselhoff all have in common? Not much. But on this episode of wacky ideas, they're all together. Find out how, and press play today!

1988 was a great(y) time for action movies, for video stores, and for us all. We were spoiled for choice, and we couldn't help but notice how many films from this year were on our website. So, we thought a celebration of some gems from 1988 was long past due. In what may be the first in a year-based series, we bring you...1988. Oh, and press play today!

Remember our episode from years ago called "Killin' It"? Well, today we're Righteous Killin' It with our first-ever full movie breakdown! We chose, naturally, the 2008 classic, Righteous Kill. And to help us with this momentous occasion, longtime collaborator Matt, the DTVC, is onboard. Perhaps only he can help us sort out the insanity - and differences - between Turk, Rooster, Rambo TSP, and Stubby. Righteously press play today!

On today's episode, we honor a man who needs no introduction - but maybe his DTV years do! That's right, we delve into the years of the legendary Dennis Hopper's career that DTV fans know well, but the public at large may not know about. Eschewing his more well-known titles and going full DTV, we invite you to Hop on in!

The DTVC, Matt Poirier, stops by to reminisce about the great Treat Williams. We all share our thoughts, memories, and observations of one of our favorite actors. In our own style, it's a celebration of Treat's life and work. Press play today!

Today we reach deep into the Comeuppance archives and present to you a sparkling array of hidden gems. We tried to avoid the obvious here - and our goal is to add to your to-watch list. Did we succeed? Let us know on our social media sites. And, by the way, press play today!

Matt Poirier, the DTVC, drops by for a fun, fact-filled Fahey-fest! That would be Jeff Fahey, of course. We each have our top five - as does a certain non-human list-maker - could the number one choice be a surprise? Tune in today!

Today's topic is the mystery man of cinema: one Lloyd Simandl! Who is this Lloyd Simandl person you ask? From what we know, he's a writer, director and producer...what else do we know? You're going to have to tune in to find out - it's all the Simandl you can handle!

Are there really seven subjects in this 'cast? We lost track, but that's only because Matt, The Direct To Video Connoisseur, is onboard no-subjectin' it up with us. It's bound to get zany, so prepare yourself - and press play today!

To quote the great Great White, "Lady Bloodfight, rock me tonight!" Okay, maybe they didn't exactly say that, but what WE'RE 'podding' about are the lady movies and the cyber movies on our website. Only here will the kickings and punchings of Cynthia Rothrock meet the cyberations of one Angelina Jolie. What's the connection? Press play today!

We're back...to the SHADOWS in this exploration of both the SHADOW movies and the WAR movies from comeuppancereviews.net! What are the warring factions that may include, but are not limited to: Hulk Hogan, Dirk Benedict, and...Wallace Shawn? Interested? Hit the (play) button today!

It's all-singing! It's all-dancing! Well, you might not be able to see us dancing, but rest assured, the spirit of song is the basis for today's episode. We discuss some of our favorite songs featured in the movies on the site we love and enjoy. Sing along to your heart's content and press play today!

Where else are you going to get original content - original COMBO content - such as the wild and wacky combination of all the Terminal movies and all the Dragon movies on our website? Questions will be raised - and answered - such as: who is the original Snookie? What's the difference between Peter Weller's classic characters of Danny G and Mr. V? All your perfectly natural confusion will be remedied when you press play!