The Deuce's Podcast

Oscar Nominated Sequels (2/3) We're continuing our review of 2023 Oscar nominated sequels this week with Black Panther:  Wakanda Forever which was been nominated in categories including Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Angela Bassett, Best Makeup and Hairstyling, Best Costume Design, and Best Visual Effects.  Will they be able to take home the gold? 

Oscar Nominated Sequels (1/3) We've got a need...a need to proceed with our next group of movies:  2023 Oscar nominated sequels.  There were three sequels nominated for awards in the 2023 Oscar picks.  Top Gun: Maverick is one of just 9 sequels to ever be nominated for Best Picture.  Will it take home the gold or will it stall out and go into a nosedive?  

WARNING:  This movie just recently came out so spoiler alerts are in effect. Rian Johnson has revived his southern super-sleuth, Benoit Blanc, for another mystery.  Five friends gather at the beckoning of their benefactor.  Little do they know, someone has invited Blanc along for what is sure to be a weekend to die for.

This week we decided to review A Bad Moms Christmas.  These moms were wild in the first movie.  Will the grandmothers keep that energy going?  Listen to find out what we thought about this holiday sequel.

Ep. 186:  Enola Holmes 2 This week we're reviewing the recently released Enola Holmes 2.  The first movie toon Netflix by storm.  Will the sequel keep the viewers just as entertained?

This week the guys are sticking with a movie from the classic Omen horror franchise.  How does it stack up against newer horror franchises with huge budgets and digital effects?  Listen to find out!

SPOILER ALERT This week we decided to review the recently released Hocus Pocus 2.  The Sanderson Sisters are back after nearly 30 years and they're here to wreak havoc on Salem.

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Why does everyone tell us we should watch this movie?  What's the big deal?  We had plenty of stiff competition for this week's movie, so it was a hard choice.  We decided we were being too rigid with our episode picks, so we decided on Magic Mike XXL.

This week we're going back to college with 22 Jump Street.

This week we decided to have a little light-hearted fun, so we're watching Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising.  

We wanted to make sure and get at least one doggone in for the upcoming Independence Day weekend.  The fact that Lady and the Tramp II:  Scamp's Adventure was actually set on Independence Day had our tails wagging.  

We decided this week to review the recent video game movie sequel, Sonic the Hedgehog 2.  If you're a fan of the classic games, you definitely need to listen to this episode.

THE GREAT DEBATE:  IS CHIP ‘N DALE: RESCUE RANGERS A REBOOT OR A SEQUEL? ***WARNING***  This episode contains spoilers!  ***WARNING*** We had some differences of opinion on whether this movie is a reboot of the 90's hit, Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers, or a sequel to 1988's Who Framed Roger Rabbit.  Instead of just debating amongst ourselves, we decided to bring the discussion to our listeners.  What do you think?

It's May Day, so we decided to go back and take a look at the sequel to 1973's The Wicker Man...wait...or is it a spiritual sequel?  Or a companion piece?  Eh...better just check it out for yourselves.

It's been 6 years since we lost Prince and we've been thinking a lot about that lately.  We decided we would take the opportunity to review the 1990 sequel to the iconic Purple Rain.  So take some time to join us as we talk about Graffiti Bridge.   Music is the power. Love is the message. Truth is the answer.

Well, we've been waiting to review this one for a couple of years now.  He's not exactly an Easter Bunny, but Peter Rabbit should be good enough for the Deuce.  Relax, eat a handful of marshmallow peeps, and listen to the episode.

We have to admit, we love a good mystery...and Agatha Christie is the Queen of Mystery.  Her stories have been adapted many times over, but there is only one sequel with director Kenneth Branagh at the helm.   If you liked Murder on the Orient Express, then you'll want to check out this episode.

(Director Cuts part 1 of 3)   Being a director can be tough.  You have a vision for how you see your project coming to life, but that doesn't always come to fruition.  Producers, studios, and any number of influences can alter the picture in a million little ways.  Occasionally, a director has a chance to come back and show audiences how they would have done it differently if they had another chance.  The Richard Donner Cut of Superman II is just one example of a director getting a redo.  

(Happy Firthuary! Pt 3 or 3)   In this sequel, we get a glimpse of action star Colin Firth in all of his butt kicking glory.  He's back with co-star Taron Egerton in the 2nd installment of the Kingsman series. 

(Happy Firthuary! pt 2 of 3)   After seeing Colin Firth in last week's review of Momma Mia! Here We Go Again, we decided to review another of his movies.  This week we're looking at Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason. 

It's Super Bowl Sunday, so it's only fitting that we review a football movie sequel.  But that's not how we roll here at The Deuce, so here's the jukebox musical, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.  

We decided that one tribute to the great Sidney Poitier was not enough, but we also wanted to pay tribute to the late actor/director Peter Bogdanovich.  Fortunately, we were able to cover both with To Sir, with Love II.    Nearly 30 years had passed since teacher Mark Thackeray molded the minds of troubled young students in London's East End.  Could he do it again, this time in Chicago?

This week we decided to review the 1970 sequel to In the Heat of the Night in honor of the late Sidney Poitier. 

(Christmas Specials part 2 of 3)   Everyone is familiar with the perennial favorite The Year Without a Santa Claus, but have you heard of its sequel?  A Miser Brother's Christmas focuses largely on Heat Miser and Snow Miser, the breakout hits of the first holiday special.  And yes…they sing the song.

(Christmas Specials part 1 of 3) We decided to go in a little bit of a different direction this holiday season.  A lot of us grew up watching animated Christmas specials every year until they became widely accepted traditions.  But did you know a lot of these holiday specials actually have sequels?  Well hold onto your magic hats because this week we're going to be reviewing the Frosty the Snowman sequels.  Which one is the legit 2nd installment?  Listen and find out.  Plus, we have a bonus review of the How the Grinch Stole Christmas sequel, Halloween is Grinch Night.

Happy Thanksgiving!   I bet you're wondering why we decided to review Rocky II.  Did you know that the fight between Rocky Balboa and Apollo Creed takes place on Thanksgiving?  Sure they don't exactly do a lot of Thanksgiving feasting, but it counts!    

Happy Noir-vember!  There are not that many noir sequels, so we wanted to make sure we reviewed this one.  The Two Jakes is the sequel to the critically acclaimed Chinatown.  Unfortunately, the sequel suffered a lot of setbacks, production delays, and one producer who attempted to turn himself into a cat.  Did we think it still came out okay or did we feel it missed the mark?  Listen and find out!

(Slasher Sequels part 4 of 4) The final installment of our slasher sequel series has us checking in on Freddy and the good folks of Elm Street.  We dive into discussions about the LGBT overtones of the movie, the poor handling by the studio, and whether this is in essence a “gay panic” film.

(Slasher Sequels part 3 of 4) Let me tell you, we are so excited to be reviewing the third installment of our Slasher Sequel series:  Halloween II.  Halloween became the template for so much of the slasher genre, so Halloween II had some pretty big shoes to fill.  We discuss the impact of the movie, dish the dirt on the behind-the-scenes drama, and try to untangle the Halloween franchise timeline (and what has been retconned out of existence).

(Slasher Sequels part 2 of 4) The second episode of our Slasher Sequel series is one of our more modern installments:  Happy Death Day 2U.  The first movie was a surprise favorite with audiences.  Does the sequel hold up?  Tune in and find out.

(Slasher Sequels part 1 of 4) We're kicking off this Halloween season by reviewing slasher sequels.  The first movie on the list is Child's Play 2.  Chucky's back and it's playtime!

Cruel Summer (pt 3/3) In the final installment of our Cruel Summer series, we're watching a sequel 26 years in the making.  Was it worth the wait?  Tune in and find out.

Cruel Summer (pt 2/3) This week we decided to review Backdraft 2, the sequel you wanted 18 years to see.  Did this movie spark our interests, or did we get majorly burned?

Cruel Summer (pt 1/3) This month we're looking at some real stinkers for our selection of sequels.  First up is Single White Female 2: The Psycho, a charming film teaching you that toxic relationships are okay and meeting new friends who empower you might just be the worst choice you could make.  Wait...

(Sneak-quels part 3 of 3)   We're wrapping up our review of sneak-quels.  Back in the day, studios were so impressed with the cult popularity of Se7en that they wanted to make Ei8ht.  No one wanted to be part of that, so they repurposed it into Solace.  Listen to the episode and find out why scrapping Ei8ht was definitely the right move.

(Sneak-quels part 2 of 4) So it's time to review our next Sneak-quel……DIE HARD?!?!  If the original writer had his way, we'd be watching a 70-year-old Frank Sinatra dive off the side of a skyscraper ahead of a massive explosion.  Actually…I might have watched that. Yippee ki yay, you crazy kids…

(Sneak-quels part 1 of 4)   This week we are reviewing E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.  Wait, that's not the second in a series…but it ALMOST was.  Tune in to find out what movie very nearly got the sequel treatment and how our loveable alien buddy could have been very, very different.  

We decided this week to review a sequel which features the late, great Charles Grodin.  This week's show is all about My Summer Story (a/k/a It Runs in the Family) which is the sequel to A Christmas Story.  A (mostly) new cast stars in the sequel to the perennial cult classic.  How do they stack up against the original?  Listen to find out.

In honor of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, we're reviewing An Englishman in New York, the (kinda) sequel to The Naked Civil Servant (1975).  John Hurt returns to play English humorist and raconteur, Quentin Crisp, now living out his twilight years in New York. Speaking of Englishmen in New York, we are extremely honored to have Richard G Jones of Gray Jones Media (https://grayjonesmedia.com/) reviewing this movie with us.

Ep. 150:  Ocean's Twelve Heist Movies (Pt 3 of 3) Well we've reached the end of our heist movies, and what better way to end than with the star-studded Ocean's Twelve?  You know what they say: twelve is the new eleven.

Heist Movies (pt 2 of 3)   This week the guys review the sleight of hand heist sequel, Now You See Me 2.  Is stage magic just another kind of con or something more?  You be the judge.  

April is the Cruelest Month (pt 3 of 3) Heist Movies (pt 1 of 3)   The Sting won 7 Academy Awards... The Sting II has a 0% on Rotten Tomatoes...

April is the Cruelest Month (pt 2 of 3)   When talking about his experience with this movie, Sylvester Stallone said, "Escape Plan 2 was truly the most horribly produced film I have ever had the misfortune to be in."

April is the Cruelest Month (pt 1 of 3)   Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 OR Paul Fart: Mall Flop P.U.?   You decide!

This week the guys take a look at The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.  In a field full of fantasy book to film adaptations, does this movie make an impact or does it simply fall flat? 

It's been over 30 years since audiences experienced the original Coming to America.  It's safe to call it a classic.  Does the sequel hold up?  Is this idea brilliant or ill-conceived?  Take a listen and see if you agree!

This week we talk Fletch Lives...and this week we were joined by none other than Tom of the Lights, Camera, Fletch podcast.  It's safe to say he's a Fletch super-fan, so he was only too happy to come and drop some knowledge on us.  Make sure you listen and hear the great insights Tom has to share.

It's a great weekend for football whether you're watching the Super Bowl or the Puppy Bowl.  Now you can get the best of both worlds by listening to our latest episode, Air Bud: Golden Receiver.  He can play basketball AND football?  What can't this dog do?

This week the guys are joined by a very special guest, John A Hernandez, the horror host of Here TV's series Stan the Mechanic.  They sit down and take a stab at discussing the horror staple, Scream 2.  This is a great episode you won't want to miss.   Be sure to check out John and his exploits as Stan the Mechanic streaming on Here TV and at stanthemechanic.com.  

Jeremy stuck with the theme of TV reboots this week and went with Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle.  Who's in the mood for some early-2000's adrenaline fueled action?