The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast

Before The Asylum became the main production outlet for SyFy Channel Original Movies, they were coming up with even quirkier low-budget B-movie material.   I sum up the Killer Scarecrow trilogy, some surprisingly then-unknown and genre favorite actors who make cameos and the other shenanigans that entail in this film (all inbetween whacky reactions)!    

We conclude the week with this awesome re-edit where my 3 incredible guests and I conclude the highlights, fight scenes, dramatic reveals & social commentary on Showtime's edgy show RAY DONOVAN.   Our Well-Worded Guests: Tara Jabbari (Who Was She?, Mediamaker Spotlight) Katie  Geilenkirchen (Retromade Podcast, One More Round) Hal Rudnick (Screen Junkies, Upright Citizen's Brigade)    

Patricia Highsmith is both a terrible person and a great author who's Tom Ripley character was adapted into so many different movies and recently a Netflix mini-series.   Here, I get to do an overview of the different portrayals of the character as well as why this con artist turned murderer is so endlessly fascinating to see adapted!

We were overdue to do a look at the themes, character arcs & franchise closure in the final years of BETTER CALL SAUL.   If you want a lively summary of character evolution, twisted emotions, gritty thrills & well-formatted scripting, this is the place for you!     OUR GUESTS INCLUDE: Kevin “The Critic” Thomas Josh Hansen (Action Movie Book Club) Adam Silva Josh Mattson (Twist My Arm)

To continue the Gangster themed week, author Corey Danna, blogger Fred Andersson & HK movie fanatic Mark Shaver all enter the recording studio!   Why was Jackie Chan's STUNTMASTER the ultimate experimental PS1 videogame for both gamers and his established fanbase?   Why was Jet Li's RISE TO HONOR the ultimate send-up of both his HK and U.S. movies while mixing in some MATRIX and John Woo tropes?   Did either game have some neat button combos or did they mainly benefit from word-of-mouth recommends by fans?   OTHER SHOW NOTES: *Mark better details the fighting mechanics, motion capture graphics & what a collector's item the Jackie Chan videogame is *Mark also shares trivia on how Rise to Honor's Cantonese dialogue was overdubbed and the background on the game's setting *Mark brings up some other obscure Jackie Chan games (as well as an infamous Bruce Lee game) that showed how licenses for these Action hero icons evolved overtime in the industry and the continual mix of rap music with Kung Fu scenarios in the videogames *And Corey also brings up other cool Hong Kong trivia & other John Woo/Chou-Yun Fat stories including how he was at the premiere of The Replacement Killers!     MUSIC USED:  "Rise to Honor" OST by Raymond Wong and Michael Reagan   "Ossuary 2- Turn" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   "Crowd Hammer" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

I do a fun expose on the Brazillian crime epics CITY OF GOD (a rightful award-winner) and its like-it-or-hate-it sequel CITY OF MEN from five years later.   What other relevant projects have the filmmakers worked on since?   Is the TV show streaming anywhere?   And why do so many love the dark comedy & GOODFELLAS inspired narration in the original gem of a film?   Get ready to steal that night!

Teacher/Actress Gloria Jean Robertson stops by this lively interview!   TALKING POINTS *Balancing successes & disappointments  *Doing extra work *And a summary of the whole actor's audition process!

James joins me again to discuss some of the edgiest, sweat-filled and riveting Music Concert Movies & Retro Documentaries.   Which ones are simply must-sees for their innovative filmmaking?   And which specials still often air on Showtime and Turner Classic Movies?       SONGS USED:  "Acoustic Rock" by AudioNautix. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   "Code Blue" by AudioNautix. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/    

You heard that right. Strap in for an amusing yet to-the-point tribute to the ultimate name you don't want your film to be credited with: Alan Smithee.    What are some good movies that just so happen to share this "stage name"?   Where does the line begin to blur between simply disagreeing with the studio and totally disowning one's own work?   All that and the amusing way in which this practice was ultimately discontinued by the Director's Guild!     Special Thanks to Not a Bomb Podcast for sharing some of this key trivia.       SONGS USED:  "Shiny Tech" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   "Summon the Rawk" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/     "The Whip Theme (Extended)" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/     "Urban Gauntlet (High Quality Version)" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/          

We give you the ultimate tribute to three key TV documentary shows that changed the genre for the better: Biography, Behind the Music & E! True Hollywood Story.   TALKING POINTS: *We mention precursors to this like You Are There & Against the Odds *We also keep joking about Robert Blake because he represents everything bad in this world *And as usual,  you can also expect a SHIT TON of celeb impressions!     SONG USED: "Biography" Theme Song Intro    

For our Documentary themed week, I get to illustrate the life of real-life Olympian-turned-WWII P.O.W. "Louie" Zamperini as seen in the film UNBROKEN and its religious sequel.   Why does this inspire all kinds of hope in a well-worn genre?     SONG USED:  "Clash Defiant" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   "Exotic Battle" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/    

Mike, Gil & Cam head into the Wadi Rum desert as they note some less discussed trivia on Lawrence of Arabia and its PBS made sequel.   TALKING POINTS: *After detailing the production, both Mike & Gil note what separates this movie from most movie epics of both the past and present. *We highlight the best quotes and metaphors in detail. *We also talk about why Roland Emmerich should stay away from telling any other version of this captivating story.   SONG USED:  "Main Theme" by Maurice Jarre (from Lawrence of Arabia OST)    

Gil, James & Cam get to bring up some amusing trivia, memories & note some hysterical skits from the ultimate '90s prank calling duo THE JERKY BOYS.   We also get to educate Mike on it as he never encountered this mayhem!      

We present to you two real-life story adapted movies dealing with the educational system in this half-hour sitdown: *Should every student watch this to get inspiration on passing their SATs? *A-aron also does a spot-on impression of Edward James Olmos & Cliff notes some other backstory on the film and some riveting personal experiences while Cam notes some trivia *Which one is streaming and which one can be bought digitally?   Get schooled and don't procrastinate as we give you the lowdown on some inspiring yet emotionally rewarding test-taking drama!     SONG USED:  "Main Title/East L.A." by Craig Safan (Stand and Deliver OST)    

During one of our other conversations, it involved a fun retrospect on the villains and deceitful characters of the HELLRAISER franchise so enjoy this 16 minute chat!       Guests on the Episode: *Ken Sledge (Sledgehammer Horror- who's folks used to own a local videostore rental place called Downtown Video) *Nick Sheist (Bad Movies We Luv) *Mondo (I Luv the Films on Insta) *Jim Evans (Film Rage Podcast) *Matthew Skelly       SONG USED: "Main Title (from Hellraiser: Inferno)" by Walter Werzowa

We start off a themed week for Adaptations and Tie-In Media with an amusing minisode on Indiana Jones videogames.   What would you do if you were an archeologist with deadly fists, a signature hat and a whip?         OUR GUESTS: Elliott Serrano & Thomas Juettner (from Top Men: An Indiana Jones Podcast): ⁠⁠https://radiomisfits.com/podcasts/caffeinated-comics/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088192821450⁠⁠   Jason Stein (from Dads from the Crypt & How NOT to Make a Movie Podcasts): ⁠⁠https://dadsfromthecrypt.com/⁠⁠   Voice-Over Artist & Podcaster Corby Stephens: ⁠⁠https://www.corbystephens.com/⁠⁠   Cliff Stevenson (from Predator Minute!) ⁠⁠https://x.com/MinutePredator⁠⁠   Lucas Dickinson: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TESDAnt⁠⁠   Tom, JJ, Mike & Gil (from The Film Junkyard on FB): ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/192094814680515⁠⁠   Comic Book Creator JM Brandt: ⁠⁠https://x.com/mrjmbrandt⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/JMBrandt⁠           SONG INTRO USED: "Indiana Jones Theme [Epic Metal]" by MegaRaptor      

We are all overdue to share some amusing celebrity impressions so witness the shitshow where Cam, Mike & James all go ballistic with their many celeb and politician impressions.   They include: Bill Clinton, Al Gore, Hugh Hefner, Richard Nixon, Liam Neeson, Norm McDonald & Al Pacino!   We then (unexpectedly) conclude with an impression of Allan Sherman, George Takei & Cookie Monster starring in Cruising: The Musical.   I wish I was making that up!

I get to do a short yet sweet overview on Charles Bronson's Family of Cops telefilm trilogy. What make these comfy mysteries stand out from other TV movies? Does Charlie and the cast of character actors get to play one badass family? And were these a decent swan song for Bronson's career or did it leave much to be desired?       MUSIC USED: "Babylon" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Mike, Tom, Gil & I revisit more of infamous "filmmaker" Tommy Wiseau's various fascinatingly bad movie adventures: *What less-discussed trivia about THE ROOM truly sums up its continual behind the scenes issues? *What famous comedian appears in the ambitious yet still divisive Best F(r)iends movies? *What easter eggs and bizarre style choices have truly immortalized Tommy's legacy for wannabe filmmakers and his fanbase alike?   Grab your spoons and witness the insanity with us nutty moviegoers!      

Libby Cudmore rejoins for another half-hour pop culture deep dive: We get to note how Music Subgenres need more labels and ways to classify the type of material they cover.   If they can use loose labels like Yacht Rock, then why not Douche Rock?   Given how much music is tongue-in-cheek or campy, wouldn't you want to make a playlist just based on that tone alone?   We mention more criminally ignored music & the funniest episodes of Libby's show The O.S.T. Party Podcast!   Follow them here: https://pod.link/ostparty      

We schedule another deep cut themed week titled No Holds Barred: Darren Gaskell (HD Movie Podacst) rejoins and helps do a mini-outline of The Transporter movie/TV franchise.   Was this essentially the movie version of the whole GTA formula of delivering packages and getting to checkpoints in time while outrunning the police and rival criminal affiliates?   What themes from Luc Besson's earlier action-crime movies come into play for this?   Is Frank Martin still the best franchise character Jason Statham has portrayed to date?     SONG USED: "Fighting Man" by DJ Pone & Drixxxe

We do give you the ultimate tribute to the battles, characters, running gags & favorite characters in the STARGATE SG-1 saga.   TALKING POINTS: *Discussing how non-space opera fans adore these shows *Joking about the infamous episodes & awesome Canadian scenery *And amusing convention stories & movies the actors have been in together!     GUESTS INCLUDE: Rose Mishaan & Samantha Schwartz (Probing the Wormhole Podcast) Gil Palmer Tim Smith (TSmittyTreks Fan Art on Insta) Matthew Litwin Todd Simpson (Galaxy Quest Superfan FB Group)     CLIPS USED: Michael Shanks discussing why the Zatniktel is a stupid weapon at a fan convention The two "L"s running gag on Stargate SG-1    

I provide a brief overview on the two-season Netflix escapade ANOTHER LIFE.   Why did this often feel like one rad yet intense mash-up of DEAD CALM meets ALIENS meets ARRIVAL?   Why did the science, cast, music & atmosphere complement one unpredictable premise?   Why was it (wrongfully) bashed by some viewer?   Is Katee Sackhoff still the undisputed Queen of the SciFi genre?     Inspect those space crystals and take a tour on the wild side of the galaxy!               MUSIC USED:    “Deep Space” by AudioNautix. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   “Ectoplasm” by AudioNautix. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   “Mathesar Takes Command” by David Newman (from Galaxy Quest OST)   “End Credits Theme” by Joel Goldsmith (from Stargate SG-1 OST)

Superfan Todd Simpson joins to highlight the legacy of the beloved spoof-tribute film GALAXY QUEST while Cam gets to summarize the two comic book tie-ins that followed.   Was that Amazon TV show follow-up history after one of the beloved actors passed away?   Why do non-genre fans love quoting this movie as well?   What witty aspects on the script make it find an audience every decade?   Check out Todd Simpson's Galaxy Quest Superfan Group on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1213630815322193                MUSIC USED: "Happy Ending/End Credits/Theme Song" by David Newman (from the Galaxy Quest OST)

Oreo Brewer returns to highlight the themes, appeal & genre highlights in the Gene Roddenberry inspired productions ANDROMEDA and EARTH: FINAL CONFLICT.   Which one of these dated better and which one is just trashy camp by today's standards?   Aside from trivia on the Canadian productions, TV channels that carried them and other roles from the actors, all SciFi fans will get validated in what made these appeal to TV escapism crowds.   Plus, stay tuned at the end as Oreo unexpectedly trolls Cam and Cam has to force himself to be the bigger man and not retaliate. ;)       

We start another week of Space Opera themed reviews for this week: First on the docket is the three-hour NOBILITY show. Despite it having a who's who of genre actors, does it mockumentary comedy blend well with whatever the hell bizarre tone it's trying to capture?   Then, I sum up the infamous SPACE COMMAND web series. Despite again having some passion from the veteran writers and starpower does it also leave mixed results?   Fire up the fuel tanks & let's blast off!       MUSIC USED: “Deep Space” by AudioNautix. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   “Ectoplasm” by AudioNautix. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   “Mathesar Takes Command/Sarris Kills Everybody/Happy Ending/End Credits” by David Newman (from Galaxy Quest OST)     “End Credits Theme” by Joel Goldsmith (from Stargate SG-1 OST)

We end the week on yet another Filmmaker retrospect and documentary specialist Robert Cohen gets to share thoughts on Oliver Stone's overall career.   TOPICS INCLUDE: *Who would've guessed he'd be the go-to guy for awhile at assembling moody biopics, business satires and war dramas? *Has he given up moviemaking to now focus on just doing interviews? *Who would've taken his place in conspiracy thrillers had he not gotten there first? *Plus, some audio clips from Stone's 2016 interview with BAFTA Guru.

To continue the Cop Movie weekly theme, I summarize two Karl Urban procedural films: ACTS OF VENGEANCE (2017) and BENT (2018).   What did Jay Skipworth (Film Strip Podcast) think about these kinds of mid-budget Action flicks for today's audiences?   Why is Karl Urban not a bigger star despite being in so many franchises and proving himself as a star?   And which film kicked way more ass?   Throw away the badge and come avenge the fallen comrades with us!       FOLLOW JAY ON: https://open.spotify.com/show/1hlsJftCLJKUzSOIlKBgfK       MUSIC USED: "Clouds" by AudioNautix. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/      

To continue the cop movie themed week, Tom, Gil & I highlight the ROBOCOP trilogy, both TV shows & its remake.   We also go more into the overall focus on the characters' journeys and villainous OCP corporation while mentioning the Robodoc documentary.   TALKING POINTS INCLUDE: *How do the movies & comic book plots basically mix a Batman type city with Lethal Weapon cops & Skynet type computer bases? *Could the Terminator Vs. Movie had actually been made initially? *Did anyone love the '90s TV show Rock N' Roll soundtrack? *How come no one remembers the original unmade remake (which was arguably very imaginative)? *Are some of the violent comedic bits also homages to Death Race 2000? *How wild how the studios didn't get the marketing jokes in the films themselves. *Why did MGM keep making merchandise meant to appeal to kids despite it not being for them? *Is the new ROGUE CITY videogame the only agreed upon sequel or are there still many Part 2 & Prime Directives defenders? *Some praise for the Arrow Blu-Ray contributing to the original film's party movie night nature *Some Phil Tippett backstory as well according ot the latest Disney Plus ILM documentary show *Discussing the unmade Robocoop Vs. Predator comic book project and Robocop's appearance on WCW *We sum up how so many generations saw it before they were old enough to actually see it *Why does the corporation always rely on local crooks to do their dirty work? *Why were crowds okay with this versus other Verhoeven's typical OTT films? *Can you introduce the cheesy '90s show for teens not ready to watch the movies without cringing yourself? *Can you enjoy the 2014 rehash in a Judge Dredd/Training Day way? *Is a Robocop Anime Anthology more feasible these days? *Cam also shares a cool story he heard about Peter Weller's directing career from his peers.  

Jon Mark & I highlight movie composter Harold Faltermeyer 's immortalized '80s movie themes, show clips of his interview and highlight some trivia about his recognizable material.   CLIPS FROM: Movie Geeks United Podcast   MUSIC USED: "El Magica" by Kevin MacLeod. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   "Summon the Rawk" by Kevin MacLeod. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Oreo Brewer returns again to discuss the plot twists, London setting & cat-and-mouse action that makes the show LUTHER stand out from all the other competition.   Is this easily Idris Elba's best role to date?   Why was the recent movie a pretty badass comeback?   And will we ever see the dangerous Alice Morgan return to the saga?   Get your cuffs and prepare for a street fight!    

We finish the week with an electrifying tribute to Krzysztof Kieślowski's Three Colours trilogy.   Why are Blue and Red often the most popular entries?   Why is White a little divisive on rewatches?   And why are these honestly some of the most overall agreeable art-house cinema for purists?     Follow The Sociologist's Dojo's Brian Brutlag: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/the-Sociologists-Dojos-Podcast/dp/B08JJTGTJY⁠

Jeff Kerr returns and we harp on the rage-zombie universe in this double feature of 28 DAYS LATER and 28 WEEKS LATER.   Will the world ever eventually settle on Romero type zombie dramas or are we going to keep getting RESIDENT EVIL style apocalyptic material?   Is Alex Garland tied with Christopher Nolan and M. Night Shyamalan in terms of the infamous endings?   How does the initial sequel actually take a cool ALIENS type approach to one-upping the original and settling for more military action?   All that and more illustrating the noteworthy theme song by John Murphy!    

The Podcast Fresh Network Duo (Ryan Melo & Chris Torres) join me in a Sitcoms Tribute Double Bill: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air & Living Single.   Which sitcom was probably more grounded in its reality and which one took more liberties?   Which running gags and guest stars on both were rather hysterical?   And where is either one streaming nowadays?    

Enjoy another uncanny pick for this Entertainment themed week: Just in time for the newest installment, Cam gets to summarize the ambitious yet rather problematic FEAR STREET trilogy by Netflix.   Do these screenwriters have some ambitious ideas that Hollywood could seriously use right about now?   Which installment was by far rather decent and which one was the pits level bad?   Where does it become way too convoluted to be any fun?   And which was the best use of time period appropriate music?       SONG USED:  "Contance" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

You heard it from us here folks: we're doing an R-rated compilation episode about The Muppets.   In this re-edit, you'll get an hour's worth of more to-the-point discussion on: *Pete tells a whacky Disneyland story about the live Muppet shows from 1992 *Are Yoda & the Ninja Turtles part of the Muppet family? *And more blue comedy level questions that Jim Henson left open to interpretation!   OUR GUESTS INCLUDE: Nathalie Galde, Pete Quint, Max Wood, Mike Ensing, James Bruno, Jamie Ray & the SciFi Remnant Podcast Trio     CLIPS/SONGS FEATURED: *MAD TV Parody *"Who Let the Frog Out?" by The Great Luke Ski *Dave Chappelle: Killin' Them Softly *"Bad Touch" by Bloodhound Gang    

We wrap up Shark Week with a double feature of THE MEG films.   Are these sone of the few PG-13 films that all crowds can enjoy without feeling like the gory mayhem is censored?   Which is our favorite character in this stacked cast?   Who knew you could combine dinosaurs with sharks in one crazy big-budget movie?    Why did Part 2 get a Zero percent critical rating when it's fairly watchable?   Plus, Darren gets to share an awesome Ben Wheatley film festival story!  

Darren & I dive into another recent franchise that goes in so many different directions: OPEN WATER.   Why was the first one a sleeper found-footage hit for 2003?   Why is the 2nd one a surprisingly emotional character-based thriller?   And was the 3rd one wise to go the 47 METERS DOWN route or was that annoyingly derivative?   Come examine film styles with us and determine if they got any bite left in them!    

SHARK ATTACK, another infamous shark movie franchise gets reinspected.   Are Casper Van Dien & Ernie Hudson both still in STARSHIP TROOPERS and CONGO mode?   Why is the 2nd one so unengaging?   And why is the third film's infamous line one of the most memorable bad movie moments of all time?   Come surf with us while avoiding the unconvincing shark puppets!                 MAIN LINKS:  LinkTree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast⁠ Facebook Page: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/JackedUpReviewShow/⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/2452329545040913⁠ Twitter:⁠ https://twitter.com/JackedUpReview ⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jacked_up_podcast/ ⁠       SHOW LINKS: YouTube: ⁠https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCIyMawFPgvOpOUhKcQo4eQQ⁠   iHeartRadio: ⁠https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-jacked-up-review-show-59422651/⁠   Podbean: ⁠https://jackedupreviewshow.podbean.com⁠   Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7Eg8w0DNympD6SQXSj1X3M⁠   Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jacked-up-review-show-podcast/id1494236218⁠   RadioPublic: ⁠https://radiopublic.com/the-jacked-up-review-show-We4VjE⁠   Overcast: ⁠https://overcast.fm/itunes1494236218/the-jacked-up-review-show-podcast⁠   Google Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9hNDYyOTdjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz⁠   Anchor:  ⁠https://anchor.fm/s/a46297c/podcast/rss⁠   PocketCasts: ⁠https://pca.st/0ncd5qp4⁠   CastBox:  ⁠https://castbox.fm/channel/The-Jacked-Up-Review-Show-Podcast-id2591222⁠   Discord:  ⁠https://discord.com/channels/796154005914779678/796154006358851586⁠         #MovieReview #FilmTwitter #PodFamily #PodcastersOfInstagram #Movies #Film #Cinema #Music #Reviews #Retrospect #Podcasts #MutantFam #MutantFamily #actionmystery #bmovies #scifihorror #truecrime #historydramas #warmovies #podcastcollabs #hottakes #edgy #cultmovies #nsfw #HorrorFam #badass 

Darren is back and we dive head-first into the DEEP BLUE SEA trilogy while trying to avoid becoming prey to the inevitable bad movie cliches.   Do the ILM visual effects for the original film still hold up or are they as dated as the JURASSIC PARK knock-off plot?   Why does the second one drown in its own blood?   Why does the third film have way more to offer than it has any right to be?   All that and predictions on the upcoming 4th entry!                 MAIN LINKS:  LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JackedUpReviewShow/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2452329545040913 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JackedUpReview  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacked_up_podcast/        SHOW LINKS: YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCIyMawFPgvOpOUhKcQo4eQQ   iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-jacked-up-review-show-59422651/   Podbean: https://jackedupreviewshow.podbean.com   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Eg8w0DNympD6SQXSj1X3M   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jacked-up-review-show-podcast/id1494236218   RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/the-jacked-up-review-show-We4VjE   Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1494236218/the-jacked-up-review-show-podcast   Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9hNDYyOTdjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz   Anchor:  https://anchor.fm/s/a46297c/podcast/rss   PocketCasts: https://pca.st/0ncd5qp4   CastBox:  https://castbox.fm/channel/The-Jacked-Up-Review-Show-Podcast-id2591222   Discord:  https://discord.com/channels/796154005914779678/796154006358851586         #MovieReview #FilmTwitter #PodFamily #PodcastersOfInstagram #Movies #Film #Cinema #Music #Reviews #Retrospect #Podcasts #MutantFam #MutantFamily #actionmystery #bmovies #scifihorror #truecrime #historydramas #warmovies #podcastcollabs #hottakes #edgy #cultmovies #nsfw #HorrorFam #badass 

Darren Gaskell (The HD Movie Podcast) returns to talk about everyone's favorite real-life monsters for this whole week.   First on the docket of shark movie franchises to cover are THE REEF 1 & 2.   Are these Australian productions more successful than most creature features from other countries generally are or do they "fall victim" to the same cliches?   How is the first film a reverse JAWS effect in real life where the Aussie gov't was afraid this film would scae away tourist attractions?   And does the sequel deliver or is it a watchable mediocrity?   Let's go fishin' together!             MAIN LINKS:  LinkTree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast⁠ Facebook Page: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/JackedUpReviewShow/⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/2452329545040913⁠ Twitter:⁠ https://twitter.com/JackedUpReview ⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jacked_up_podcast/ ⁠       SHOW LINKS: YouTube: ⁠https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCIyMawFPgvOpOUhKcQo4eQQ⁠   iHeartRadio: ⁠https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-jacked-up-review-show-59422651/⁠   Podbean: ⁠https://jackedupreviewshow.podbean.com⁠   Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7Eg8w0DNympD6SQXSj1X3M⁠   Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jacked-up-review-show-podcast/id1494236218⁠   RadioPublic: ⁠https://radiopublic.com/the-jacked-up-review-show-We4VjE⁠   Overcast: ⁠https://overcast.fm/itunes1494236218/the-jacked-up-review-show-podcast⁠   Google Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9hNDYyOTdjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz⁠   Anchor:  ⁠https://anchor.fm/s/a46297c/podcast/rss⁠   PocketCasts: ⁠https://pca.st/0ncd5qp4⁠   CastBox:  ⁠https://castbox.fm/channel/The-Jacked-Up-Review-Show-Podcast-id2591222⁠   Discord:  ⁠https://discord.com/channels/796154005914779678/796154006358851586⁠         #MovieReview #FilmTwitter #PodFamily #PodcastersOfInstagram #Movies #Film #Cinema #Music #Reviews #Retrospect #Podcasts #MutantFam #MutantFamily #actionmystery #bmovies #scifihorror #truecrime #historydramas #warmovies #podcastcollabs #hottakes #edgy #cultmovies #nsfw #HorrorFam #badass 

Corey & Fred close out Jet Li July with a focus on two more of the legend's franchises: THE LEGEND and THE TAI-CHI MASTER.   TOPICS INCLUDE: *Which entry has Jet Li only in the first part? *Does Michelle Yeoh steal the show (like always)? *Is Fong Sai Yuk one of Jet's better roles or just passable? *And which one had a horrendously unnecessary sequel?        

We bring up our favorite running gags, fight scenes & stupidly awesome moments in THE EXPENDABLES saga.   Which team member didn't get enough screentime? Which one-timer should've been back for seconds? And which one always got the best one-liners?   Get to the choppa & unleash some testosterone in this cheesy saga retrospect!       GUESTS INCLUDE: Jonathan Orr, The Western Wonder (Pic-a-Flic Podcast), Podcaster/Filmmaker Mark Oguschewitz & Gil Palmer!      

Corey & Fred return to highlight BLACK MASK, which is easily the most underrated Hong Kong Superhero saga.   TOPICS INCLUDE: *How this concept is essentially X-Men type mutants facing off against each other with Jet Li playing a Green Hornet costumed Batman utilizing stealthy martial arts and you have yourself an ambitious yet far from fully-developed genre outing *A fun overview on Li's '90s output, how he evolves as an Action star & his awesome child-like grin in all his films *How the Hospital takeover is a fun homage to John Woo's movie Hard Boiled *And explaining the cast of the zany sequel.       SONG USED: "Black Mask (1996 Main Theme) " by Teddy Robin.

Corey Danna & Fred Andersson (Schmollywood Babylon) rejoin for another entry for the Week of Jet Li July!   We chronicle the Huo Yuanjia biopic FEARLESS and FIST OF LEGEND, the film about Huo's fictional protege Chen Zhen.   Why is the fight choreography so dynamic?   Why are these easily in Li's Top Ten Roles of All Time?   And how do both films provide solid soundtracks, production value and supporting castmembers?      

Movie Fan/Author Corey Danna & Instagrammer Fred Andersson (Schmollywood Babylon) join me in this quick overview on the ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA franchise starring Jet Li as folk hero Wong Fei Hung.   TOPICS INCLUDE: *The scoop on the Eureka, Tai Seng & Sony DVD/Blu Ray special features *How is this village different from the other Jet Li franchise Fong Sai Yuk? *The ideals, principles, discipline & themes of fighting back against invading 19th century gov't forces as well as how it's a grittier version of the same historical legend Wong-Fei Hung portrayed in Jackie Chan's comedic DRUNKEN MASTER saga *And the infamous parts 4, 5 & 6 as well as the campy 7th installment which brought Jet Li back.    

Filmmaker, Yoga Trainer & Martial Artist Michael Baez gets interviewed on his movie DE LA CRUZ. Then we get to list off and approve together a master list of the Top 120 Martial Artists/Stunt Performers of All Time!     Side Interview Topics Include: *Michael Baez talks learning about Andrew Tanner & Jerry Fontanez *He recommends the book The 4 Agreements *And details how he found his own philosophy.   Check Out: https://awakenedwarrior.yoga/my-guru/ https://andrewtanner.com/about

In this brief overview, we and the guests sum up our favorite INDIANA JONES moments from the whole saga.   What are some amusing bloopers that made the cut? Which segments do you not notice until you've reseen it a bunch? And what line always gets quoted verbatim by movie geeks?   Watch out for snakes and catch a plane with us!     OUR GUESTS: Elliott Serrano & Thomas Juettner (from Top Men: An Indiana Jones Podcast): ⁠⁠https://radiomisfits.com/podcasts/caffeinated-comics/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088192821450⁠⁠   Jason Stein (from Dads from the Crypt & How NOT to Make a Movie Podcasts): ⁠⁠https://dadsfromthecrypt.com/⁠⁠   Voice-Over Artist & Podcaster Corby Stephens: ⁠⁠https://www.corbystephens.com/⁠⁠   Cliff Stevenson (from Predator Minute!) ⁠⁠https://x.com/MinutePredator⁠⁠   Lucas Dickinson: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TESDAnt⁠⁠   Tom, JJ, Mike & Gil (from The Film Junkyard on FB): ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/192094814680515⁠⁠   Comic Book Creator JM Brandt: ⁠⁠https://x.com/mrjmbrandt⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/JMBrandt⁠           SONG INTRO USED: "Raiders March - Indiana Jones (METAL Cover)" by BobMusic

In this quick minisode, we discuss the evolution of Radio and how what was normal then isn't so normal nowadays.   We also briefly joke about Howard Sterns evolution, Don Imus' (generally) offensive nature, satellite evolution & CBS Radio Mystery Hour still holding up among other semi-recent news.      

Oreo rejoins me to discuss the incredible actor/activist/filmmaker Forest Whitaker, his list off his many accomplishments & why he finds a legion of fans with his scene-stealing roles every era.   TOPICS INCLUDE: *universities he's overseen progress on *his activism efforts *some incredible TV roles he's perfected *why his voice is instantly recognizable *an analysis on his pitch-perfect Oscar acceptance speech *and some other less-discussed trivia!  

Caomh McGillion rejoins our show to discuss the DMX & Joel Silver's Rap-and-Kung Fu Themed Movie Trilogy:   *Despite this not being an era Jet Li personally cares for, which of these is often beloved by his fans? *Does DMX outshine everyone (including Tom Arnold) in each installment? *Which is the most absurd(est) Steven Seagal moment? *Why does this make one long for superior sequels to BETTER Joel Silver movies? *Should DMX had done more Martial Arts movies? *And which entry made us want our wasted time back (the most)?