Commentaries by Justin & Josh
We are back for part II of our Paul Verhoeven commentary trilogy with Total Recall. email us - soullessminions@gmail.com
Justin and Josh are back with Starship Troopers! After all these years, Starship Troopers holds up as both an action flick and as a social commentary. Justin and Josh do a deep dive into the movie to examine what Paul Verhoeven was attempting to say throughout the length of this still often misunderstood sci-fi epic. Watch along with us or just listen! Pause your copy of Starship Troopers at 20 seconds and press plat when we say "unpause." email us - soullessminions@gmail.com
We finish the trilogy today with Back to the Future Part 3. It this movie a western, a comedy, sci-fi, or an adventure? Or maybe it is all of those things! That's one of the questions we ponder as we provide commentary. Watch it with us or just listen along! You can sync up at 40 seconds into the blu-ray or just after the Universal logo has faded away. email us: soullessminions@gmail.com
We're back for Back to the Future Part 2! We do a deep dive into the movie, analyzing it's strengths and weakness compared to the masterpiece that is the original Back to the Future. Watch with us or just listen along! Sync your DVD or Blu ray at 17 seconds into the movie email us soullessminions@gmail.com
You know the movie! It's one of the GREATEST Sci-fi films of all time. It's Back to the Future! Watch the movie with us or just listen along! email us at soullessminions@gmail.com
Today we are watching Roxanne, the Cyrano de Bergerac adaptation from 1987, starring Steve Martin and Daryl Hannah. If you'd like to watch the movie with us, sync up at 21 seconds into the movie... email us at soullessminions@gmail.com
Justin and Josh are back with an audio commentary on the underrated and much maligned 1980 movie The Apple. We love this movie and the the amazing soundtrack that accompanies it. Watch the movie with us or just listen along. It'll be fun either way. email us at soullessminions@gmail.com
This is the first of our Mystery Commentaries in which the other host does not know what movie they will be watching... Our first for this is 2001's Just Visiting. Sync up at 33 seconds into the DVD and watch it with us, or just listen along as you go about your day. email us soullessminions@gmail.com Please send some love and give us a rating, a thumbs up and subscribe to our channel!
Josh and Justin are back! And this time we're talking about Buck Rogers in the 25th Century... This is our second demo of this experiment show. Like the first, it's a rough draft, so please lend your opinions and suggestions. Thanks! email us soullessminions@gmail.comÂ
We're trying something a little different with this episode. Rather than a feature length commentary, we provide a short retrospective on a nostalgic piece of cinema, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. Give us feedback soullessminions@gmail.com or leave a comment so we can decide to continue with this experiment or bury it in the back alley of the internet.Â
We did some serious talking over 1986's Top Gun. Invigorated by the recently released Top Gun: Maverick trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSqVVswa420&t=5s), we decided to take a long look at the movie that made us all want to fly jets and unearthed some interesting thoughts and theories about this 80's classic... Like what is the reason why Goose is called Goose? Is Iceman the other half of Maverick's psyche? Is Top Gun also a coming of age movie? Listen in and find out. Watch the movie with us or listen to us on the go! You can sync up with us by pausing just after the Paramount logo fades to black. If you like us, please take a moment to rate us and give us a comment. email us - soullessminions@gmail.comÂ
We talk about Toy Soldiers as we watch it. The movie has been largely forgotten but we still remember it fondly as you probably do! Check it out with us or just listen to it. The SYNC POINT is just after the Tri-Star logo has faded to black. email us at soullessminions@gmail.com and visit or website to check out more of our commentaries at http://soullessminions.libsyn.comÂ
When we talk over 1984's The Philadelphia Experiment... Get your DVD and watch the movie with us. The SYNC POINT is 8 seconds into the movie. If you don't have the movie, the full version is available on youtube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WSQRUUoghU), so check it out there before the YouTube overlords take it down. email us - soullessminions@gmail.comÂ
The episode where Justin & Josh talk over Space Station 76... Sync point: 13 seconds on the counter clock. email us - soullessminions@gmail.com Â
...when Justin and Josh talk over Flight of the Navigator. Sync Point: After the Walt Disney logo has faded away. email us - soullessminions@gmail.com
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Justin and Josh are back after another year long hiatus to talk over the very funny early 90s film L.A. Story. This movie is quite the hidden gem, so check it out if you haven't seen it! Sync Point: The black point after the Carolco logo has faded to black, about 38 seconds into the movie.
Justin and Josh are back after a long hiatus with 1992's Ladybugs. Sync Point - The black frame after the Paramount logo has faded to black Email us - soullessminions@gmail.com
Justin and Josh provide their SECOND commentary on one of the greatest films ever made...Cabin Boy.  Sync Point - The black frame after the Touchtone logo has faded to black. email us soullessminions@gmail.com
Justin & Josh go back to 1958 for this commentary with It! The Terror from Beyond Space. We were both new to the movie but we had a good time dissecting the movie. Sync Point - The black point after the United Artists logo has faded away. email us soullessminions@gmail.com
Regarded by most as the best of the TNG films, First Contact stands the test of time fairly well. It's got a lot of energy and a quick pace, combined with some fresh ideas. We are fair to point out the movie's strengths and appreciate it for what it achieved and not for what it lacked. Still, we do mull over its flaws as well. Sync Point - The black frame after the Paramount Logo has faded away. email us soullessminions@gmail.com
Not the best but definitely not the worst, Star Trek V: The Final Frontier could be looked at as a misfire, yes, but there are a lot of good things in it. Â Sync Point - After the Paramount Logo turns to all white email us soullessminions@gmail.com
Justin & Josh look as 1987's Real Men. Not many people have seen this one, unfortunately. If you haven't seen it do yourself a favor and pick up a copy. It's simple, clever, and funny as heck. Sync Point: The black frame after the MGM logo has faded away. email us soullessminons@gmail.com
The Minions, Justin & Josh, take on 1985's Spies Like Us. It's an outrageously funnny and awesome movie that has aged remarkably well over the years. In general, we talk about its awesomeness, laugh and quote the movie a lot...sorry but we just can't help it cause it's just so darn quotable! Sync Point - The black point after the WB logo has faded away. email us soullessminions@gmail.com
The Human Adventure is Just Beginning... Justin & Josh take a look at 1979's Star Trek: The Motion Picture. It's a good movie that has an unfortunate reputation of being slow, boring and generally uninteresting. However, we feel it to be solid piture with a lot going for it. Sync Point: The black point after the Paramount Logo has faded away.
Justin and Josh take a request from a listener and dive in to the 1954 sci-fi film Them!. It's one of the first films of its kind and we are proud to dissect it, stopping along the way and giving it its proper dues. Sync Point - The frame after the Warner Bros. logo has faded away email us soullessminions@gmail.com
Justin and Josh provide commentary on 2013's Ender's Game, the long awaited adaptation of Orson Scott Card's acclaimed novel. Justin is very familiar with the source material and spends much of the commentary making comparisons, while Josh says a lot of stupid things (as usual). Regardless, we both enjoy the movie. Still, we find that it isn't perfect and that perhaps some of the imperfections are from the source as oppose to its adaptation. Sync Point - The black frame after the Summit Ent. logo has faded away Email us soullessminions@gmail.com
The Soulless Minions of Orthodoxy provide commentary on the first cinematic outing for the Next Gen crew as they watch 1994's Star Trek: Generations. It's a far from perfect film but it does have some good elements. Josh is dismissive of the film, however, Justin finds more things to like about it. Still, both admit there was and still is plenty of room for improvement. Sync Point: The black frame after the Paramount Logo has faded away. Email us soullessminions@gmail.com
Justin & Josh return to the Superman universe with a look at the "what if" version of Superman II. Although not perfect, it's an interesting specimen to behold. Certain modifications were bold, clever and interesting. Nevertheless, there are instances where the theatrical version out shines it and yet plenty of times when it doesn't. However, despite the strengths and imperfections of either version, the Donner cut of Superman II is a rare cinematic treat that deserves to be treasured. Sync Point - The black point after the Warner Bros. logo has faded away. Email us soullessminions@gmail.com
The Soulless Minions celebrate the holidays with a look at the 1985 film Santa Claus: The Movie. It's a celebrated film from our youth, as it is with many others. Sure, it isn't perfect but it's sugary charm is infectious. Sync Point: The black point after the title card Alexander Salkind Presents fades to black. Email Us soullessminions@gmail.com
Superman returns in a better movie, Man of Steel. It's not the greatest cinematic adaptation, however, it is an interesting spin on the classic mythos. Man of Steel isn't the equal of the Donner films, but it tries hard to be its own seperate entity. It's not perfect, but it succeeds more than it doesn't. Sync Point: The black point after the Syncopy logo has faded away. Email us Soullessminions@gmail.com
The Soulless Minions take a look at the 1976 sci-fi classic Logan's Run. It's steepd in the 70's, sure, but that's what gives the movie its charm. It still holds up, however, it's not without its faults. Picking it a part and analyzing it, we sometimes have a bit too much fun. It's last day in the Soulless Minions studio, so... RUN, RUNNER! Sync Point: The black frame after the MGM logo has faded away. Email us Soullessminions@gmail.com
The Soulless Minions have been recruited by the star league to defend the frontier against Xur and the Kondan Armada. The Last Starfighteris one of our favorite movies from our youth, as it is with many others. Sure, it's effects may be dated, but the movie holds up. it's still so easy to slip into the shoes of Alex Rogan and battle to save the universe. Sync Point: The black frame after the Lorimar presents title card has faded away. Emall us soullessminions@gmail.com
Bill and Ted are back and so are The Soulless Minons of Orthodoxy as they join the Wyld Stallyns for a journey through heaven and hell in Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey. Although Bogus isn't held in the same regard as the original, it's still a worthy sequel. It took chances by not playing it safe, expanding the story and mythos of B&T. Then there's Willaim Saddler as Death...he nearly steals the show. Sync Point - The frame after the MGM logo has faded away. Email us soullessminions@gmail.com
The Soulless Minions take a look at 1984's Supergirl starring Helen Slater, Faye Dunawy, Peter O'Toole and directed by Jeannot Szwarc. Supergirl is the least successful of all the "Super" films, critically and commercially. It can be difficult to watch at times and painful when you realize how much potential was lost. Nevertheless, we find some joy while watching it as we try to reconcile some of the plot elements. Sync Point - Zero on your DVD counter clock. Email us soullessminions@gmail.com
The Soulless Minions take the way back machine back to 1989 and revisit one of the best time travel movies ever made, Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure. It's silly at times, sure, and some might dismiss it as simply silly but we believe that sentiment to be shortsided. Actually, we find it to be quite smart and effective in its use of time travel...and it's pretty funny, too. Sync Point - The black frame after the MGM logo has faded away. Email us soullessminions@gmail.com
Sleep tight America. These Women carry guns. The Soulless Minions take a nostalgic look at the 1988 film Feds starring Rebecca De Mornay and Mary Gross. Feds wasn't much of money maker and it rides on more than a few cliches but the two leads have chemistry, there's some hijinks and romance and it's just plain feel good fun as we put ourselves in the shoes of Ellie De Wit and Janis Zuckerman as they strive to join to the ranks of the FBI. Sync Point - The black frame after the Warner Bros. logo has faded away. Email us Soullessminions@gmail.com
Never say Die! Iron Eagle! Forget Top Gun. This is the real 80's jet movie. Sync Point  - The black frame after the Tri-Star logo has faded away. Email us Soullessminions@gmail.com
Back in 1978 many movie making personas, talents and factors came together and created something magical. And now the Soulless Minions are taking a look at that piece of magic which just happens to be one of the greatest superhero films ever made - Superman: The Movie. Sync Point - The black frame after the title card which reads This picture is dedicated with love and respect to Geoffrey Unsworth O.B.E. Email Us soullessminions@gmail.com
A few years ago the orginal Tron was the first alternative DVD commentary published by The Soulless Minions of Orthodoxy. And now to mark and celebrate our 50th commentary we decided to go the route of symmetry and look at the sequel of Tron - Tron Legacy. For this milestone in podcasting we were joined by Mike and Max of Commentary Track Stars. CTS also celebrate a milestone with this collaboration - their 150th commentary. Sync Point: The black frame after the Disney logo has faded away. Email us soullessminions@gmail.com
A Soulless Minion (minus one) takes on the sequal to the greatest superhero film ever made... Superman II! This represents the second to last in our unofficial countdown of the Superman films in reverse order. Justin (the minion in question here) is a lifelong fan of the franchise and does his best to explore the various plot elements and behind-the-scenes goings on of the film that have now become the stuff of movie legend. This commentary strives to examine the elements of this version of the film while at the same time comparing to the Richard Donner Cut of the film released a few years ago. Because this version is the one most of us grew up with, it seemed only right to do a commentary on this the theatrical cut. Superman II is not a perfect film, but it's a fun and entertaining ride through superheroland. Sync Point - The first black frame after the WB logo fades to black Email us soullessminions@gmail.com
The Soulless Minions take a look at the 2012 action film Dredd. Neither of the Minions is familiar with the source material so we spend most of the conversation discussing the film on its own merits, however, we do from time to time compare and contrast it to Judge Dredd from 1995. Aside from the sporadic references to the 1995 version most of the conversation is spent admiring Dredd as a film - things such as it's very high and yet appropriate level of violence, it's phenomenal production design, its very well placed set of actors and gritty realism. Sync Point - The black frame after the Reliance Entertainment logo has faded away. Email us soullessminions@gmail.com
The Soulless Minions take a look at the 1985 comedy film Clue. In our minds Clue is an example of a pitch perfect film. It's simply fantastic. Every ingrediant of its production works to a T -- from its tightly honed script, its brilliant cast of players, its use of limited sets and its fun and yet ominous musical score. If you haven't seen it in a while do yourself a favor and fire it up on your DVD player. It's timeless and madcap as hell. Sync Point - The first black frame after the Paramount logo has faded away. Email us soullessminions@gmail.com
One of the Soulless Minions is joined by special guest Kimberly for a look at the 1983 film A Christmas Story. A Christmas Story is a holiday classic that never seems to get old no matter how many times you may watch it. So watch it again with The Minions... Sync Point: The black frame after the MGM logo has faded away. Email Us soullessminions@gmail.com
The Soulless Minions take a look at the 2002 film The Adventures of Pluto Nash. Pluto Nash has a bit of a reputation as an enormous box office bomb (a loss of about 90 million dollars) and also as a critically reviled slice of ficton (it was nominated for five Golden Raspberry Awards awards). So does it really deserve such a bad reputation? Is it really that bad? Both Soulless Minions don't think so. Wipe its slate clean and strip it of its rotten tomato and The Adventures of Pluto Nash stands as a fun movie. We do point out some things that we feel would improve the film but most of the time we point out what works and what we like -- including some good set pieces, performances and some genuinely funny moments. So go into it fresh and watch it with us. Maybe we'll make you a Pluto fan. Sync Point - The black frame after the Village Roadshow Pictures logo has faded away. Email Us soullessminions@gmail.com
Both Soulless Minions take on the 1994 action/sci-fi film Timecop. Timecop stands out as one of Jean-Claude Van Damme's stronger efforts in his resume. Despite bending and breaking some of its own time travel rules it well surpasses mediocrity. And with the help of some great co-stars and a very capable veteran director Timecop manages to be quite a fun ride -- if not always completely credible. Sync Point - The black frame after the Universal logo has faded to black. Email Us soullessminions@gmail.com
Both Soulless Minions return once again to the Superman universe for a look at the 1983 film Superman III. The fllm was directed by Richard Lester who is a fine director in his own right--but was he a good fit for Superman? Most seem to agree that he wasn't. But not all in Supes III is at a loss. Most of it's comedy is over the top and misplaced but if removed from the other films in the saga it really isn't a bad film at all. It's just the wrong tone. With this approach we found that most of the performances are top notch and there are some genuinely funny moments not just from Pryor but from others as well. Sync Point - The first black frame after the Warner Bros. Logo has faded away. Email us
There's no Kryptonite. There's no Lex Luther. For this is a different struggle for The Man of Steel. In this fantastic animated tale Superman finds himself at odds with a group of powerful beings -- The Elite. The Elite claim to be a force for good but their form of dishing justice is against Superman's established code. Who is right? The Elite or Superman? And when they battle... ...who will win? Sync Point - The first black frame immediately after the Warner Bros. Premiere logo has faded away. Email us
Soulless Minion, Josh, goes solo for a commentary on the 2004 film The Notebook directed by Nick Cassavetes and adapted from the novel of the same name by Nicholas Sparks. Noah and Allie are both bright eyed and bushy tailed, young and fancy free. They have a chance encounter one evening at a local fair and soon after delve deep into the throws of a passionate summer romance. But when the summer ends so does their relationship and so the seemingly inseparable pair go their separate ways. Many years go by and both Noah and Allie try to live their lives to the fullest but no matter what they do they find their minds reaching back to the summer of their lost youth and that first love that seemed so powerful. And now soon they will meet again... Sync Point - The first black frame after the New Line Cinema logo has faded to black. Email us
Both Soulless Minions join in on the 1984 fantasy adventure film The NeverEnding Story. The movie was adapted by the book of the same name written by Michael Ende and directed by Wolfgang Peterson. Through some research we found that Michael Ende wound up so unsatisfied with the adaptation that he had his name removed from the credits. Surprising but true. Nevertheless, we believe it to be a pretty good adaptation that has held up quite well over the years. Most of our commentary focuses on story analysis, book to film comparsions, Michael Ende's feelings regarding the film and overall impressions of the fantasy genre. Sync Point - The black frame immediately after the Warner Bros. logo has faded to black. Email us
Soulless Minion, Josh, is joined by special guest, Susan, for a look at the 2002 film A Walk to Remember. The film was adapted from the best selling novel by Nicholas Sparks who has had many of his novels adapted in films. This was his second novel to be adapted We are both fans of the novel so throughtout the commentary we discuss the changes that occured during the adaptation from book to screen and how successful the adaptation was in our eyes. Sync Point - The first frame immediately after the Warner Bros. logo has faded away. Email us
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