Podcast appearances and mentions of Michael Bay

Take pleasure in the gut-wrenching excitement of a 90s action milestone! This week on The Dana Buckler Show, we are heading straight to Alcatraz to break down Michael Bay's 1996 definitive high-concept thriller, The Rock.Coming off the success of Bad Boys, Michael Bay was handed the keys to a massive blockbuster budget, a killer premise, and an absolutely legendary cast. The result? A beautifully shot, fast-paced, explosion-filled masterpiece that stands as a high-water mark for the golden era of 90s action cinema and Hollywood summer blockbusters.In this cinema retrospective, film historian Dana Buckler dives deep into: The Powerhouse Trio: The incredible, lightning-in-a-bottle chemistry between Nicolas Cage's frantic, vinyl-loving FBI chemical weapons expert Stanley Goodspeed and Sean Connery's sophisticated, badass British operative John Patrick Mason. The Sympathetic Villain: Ed Harris's brilliant, nuanced performance as General Hummel—an antagonist with legitimate, tragic motives that elevate the stakes way beyond a standard hostage situation. The Pinnacle of 90s Action: From the iconic, destructive Ferrari car chase through the streets of San Francisco to the brutal shower room standoff, we break down why the practical effects and set pieces in this film still hold up today. The Uncredited Script Doctors: How Hollywood legends like Quentin Tarantino, Aaron Sorkin, and Jonathan Hensleigh secretly helped polish the razor-sharp dialogue. Whether you're a long-time fan who can quote "Your best! Losers always whine about their best" line-for-line, or you're revisiting this classic Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer production era for the first time, grab your green smoke and join us for the ultimate film review.Welcome to The Rock!Join our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/danabucklershowJoin my Patreon for early access to all episodes, plus a new exclusive podcast, go to Patreon.com/howisthismovieSubscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast platform by going to https://linktr.ee/DanaBucklerShowJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/danabucklershowJoin Our Patreon for early access to all episodes, plus a new exclusive podcast, go to Patreon.com/howisthismovie #TheRock #TheDanaBuckler Show #90sAction #NicolasCage #SeanConnery #MichaelBay #FilmPodcast #MovieHistory #CinemaRetrospective #ActionMovies #90sCinema #FilmBuff

This is the week to try our paid Patreon membership. There is almost an HOUR of extra content for you to enjoy out there! Almost all the Patreon-ers in one place. A near-immediate party foul. Liquid that looks like it came from the bowels of a @7Dungeons creature. Runts and failing to open boxes of them. Little Kings in a glass. Marco sneaking out before the end of the show. In addition to that, we managed to talk about some Cincinnati Craft Beer Content! We talked about things like:  The full government name for Wandering Monsters (for the Greater Cincinnati Region) Do you prefer your beer to be made with love or bliss? Armpit diesel. The one in, one out rule. Getting a tattoo while shooting off fireworks and drinking a beer while in a bounce house. Michael Bay-esque thumbnails. The French are drinking beer and we all have terrible French accents. Demanding lists. State to state confusion in alcohol laws. Over a decade of litigation over a dog toy. Rhinegeist's Ghost brand is pretty good and the West Coast IPA is coming soon! Discussing chonky beer and the fact that, surprisingly, quality matters. The foray into the THC beverage market. What the "E" stands for in NEW Ales. Flavorings vs "real" ingredients The fruit that's replacing cranberry for your turkey Ruminating with Doctor Bird. Gnome's glamping extravaganza ----- This episode covers the following shows : The Weekly Pint - Ep 314 - I've Cracked The Code! Cincy Brew Dads - Wandering Monsters - A Tale of Two Coneys - From The Tap Ep 23 Pt 1 Cincy Brew Dads - Wandering Monsters - Mark, Monsters, and Merch - From The Tap Ep 23 Pt 2 Barstool Perspective - 5-22-2026 Blake's Craft Beer Podcast - Ep 124 - Back to NEW Ales Brewing Brewbound Podcast - 5-13-2026 - Rhinegeist's Plans Amid Hemp Bev Prohibition ----- What we drank :  Wax Wings Brewing - Pulled Into Nazareth - NEIPA Sixth Sense Brewing - Hail Barry - Imperial Black IPA Foam Brewers - Dead Flowers - New Zealand IPA Masthead Brewing - IPA - IPA Streetside - Vaderade - NEIPA Fat Head's - Head Hunter - IPA Little Kings - Cream Ale Grimm Artisan Ales - Weisse - Hefeweizen Malort Runts Malort (filtered) Runts Malort (unfiltered) ----- Episode recorded on 5/26/2026 at our amazing podcast host, Higher Gravity Summit Park! https://highergravitycrafthaus.com/ Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by Truth, Beer, and Podsequences are those of the participants alone and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of any entities they may represent. ------  Links to everything at http://truthbeerpod.com/ or https://truthbeerpod.podbean.com/ Find us on all the social medias @ TruthBeerPod Email us at TruthBeerPod@gmail.com Subscribe, like, review, and share! Find all of our episodes on your favorite Podcast platform or https://www.youtube.com/@TruthBeerPod ! Buy us a pint!  If you'd like to support the show, you can do by clicking the "One-Time Donation" link at http://truthbeerpod.com ! If you want exclusive content, check out our Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/TruthBeerPod If you'd like to be a show sponsor or even just a segment sponsor, let us know via email or hit us up on social media! ----- We want you to continue to be around to listen to all of our episodes.  If you're struggling, please reach out to a friend, family member, co-worker, or mental health professional.  If you don't feel comfortable talking to someone you know, please use one of the below resources to talk to someone who wants you around just as much as we do.   Call or Text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Chat with someone at 988lifeline.org http://www.988lifeline.org ----- Our Intro, Outro, and most of the "within the episode" music was provided by Gnome Creative. Check out www.GnomeCreative.com for all your audio, video, and imagery needs! @gnome__creative on Instagram @TheGnarlyGnome on Twitter https://thegnarlygnome.com/support http://gnomecreative.com http://instagram.com/gnome__creative http://www.twitter.com/TheGnarlyGnome

This week, we're greenlighting the incursion with 1996's "The Rock." We talk all about the Michael Bay blockbuster with Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage, Ed Harris and about 75 other awesome actors, and we examine how well the action holds up 30 years later. Listen now.

This week, Donny Deutsch breaks down the biggest brands rising and falling this week — from Hollywood flops to Wall Street trust shifts, political advertising disruption, and the women's sports boom. This week on Brands of the Week: Star Wars' worst box office since 2012 — why The Mandalorian & Grogu underperformed despite $102M Memorial Day opening Gen Z trusts DraftKings & Polymarket more than Disney and Bank of America — what this seismic brand trust shift reveals about the future of institutional brands AI is replacing "lower value human capital" — a major bank CEO accidentally says the quiet part loud, sparking massive backlash Spencer Pratt's LA mayoral campaign — why his AI-generated, rap-infused political ads may be the future of political advertising World Cup 2026 tourism disappointment — 5 million tickets sold but hotel bookings are collapsing, and America's global brand may be to blame Enhanced Games & Silicon Valley doping — Peter Thiel-backed, Trump Jr.-endorsed: is this the future of sports or a dangerous testosterone marketing funnel? Christie's $1.1 billion auction night — the most in history, and what it says about the tale of two economies Women's sports exploding — the Caitlin Clark effect, WNBA surge, and why the 55+ demographic is driving the boom Operation Epic Fury — is Michael Bay's film about an ongoing war a new low in military propaganda? Yoko Ono's brand rehabilitation at 92, Jell-O goes natural, James Bond casting frontrunners, and Heart Attack Grill closes after 21 years Older influencers outperform Gen Z creators — new Adweek research shows the 55+ demo controls 50% of consumer spending but gets almost no ad dollars Plus: the science of why nighttime sex is bad for your relationship, America's most misspelled words, and a preview of Thursday's big interview with ABC's Martha Raddatz on her new book about war heroes. In a world where everything is a brand — athletes, celebrities, companies, ideas, movements — Donny Deutsch helps you understand who's winning, who's losing, and why it matters. New episodes every Tuesday (Brands of the Week) and Thursday (long-form interview). Subscribe so you never miss a drop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Week for your Daily Ratings Movie News: We talk some films coming out of Cannes Film Festival. We get the answer to how long The Odyssey will be. Nia DaCosta is making her next film with Mahershala, and Michael is picking up Epic Fury as his next movie.   - Check out all our Movie Scores on the site! - Support the Daily Ratings and become a Producer now! - Here are all the new movies out now! - Shop our store for all the Daily Ratings gear!

Retrieved from the newsvalanche: Fiveish4Kars4Kids4EretzIsrael. Drinking coffee makes genocide impossible. ElooMa's ex-receptical has something to add to the Discourse Manufacturing Machine. Trump continues to look inward, deeply self-reflecting with image generating chatbots as his spiritual copilot. Michael Bay will bring Operation Epic Fury to the silver screen. More absurdly heighten levels of desperation and debasement RE the Trump admin's too little/too late attempt to undo all the self-destructive shit the US has only recently done to China, Iran et al. DNC autotopsy: Kamala should've undergone cosmetic surgery to look exactly like Trump in order to win in 2024. Quiet-Out-Loud corruption all over, slush funds, forever chemicals, vape industry hijinks, ebola outbreak, and finally, Fetterman (Can't Find A) and Jim Cramer both don't even have the words right now.Recorded on Friday, May 22nd, 2569 B.E. around 9.00PM Central Standard Time. Commiserate on Discord: discord.gg/aDf4Yv9PrYNever Forget: standwithdanielhale.orgGenral RecommendationsJosh's Recommendation: Forests, generally speaking, and a few specifics, specifically speaking: Sedge Meadow, Moraine Hills, Van Patten Woods, and McDonald Woods for starters.Tim's Recommendation: Half ManFurther Reading, Viewing, ListeningShow notes + Full list of links, sources, etcEternal thanks to Rm Brown ("King of the Soundboard")More From Timothy Robert BuechnerPodcast: Q&T ARE / violentpeople.co Tweets: @ROHDUTCHLocationless Locationsheatdeathpod.comEvery show-related link is corralled and available here.Twitter: @heatdeathpodPlease send all Letters of Derision, Indifference, Inquiry, Mild Elation, et cetera to: heatdeathoftheuniversepodcast@gmail.comSend us Fan MailSupport the showSupport: patreon / buzzsprout

In episode 2063, Jack and Miles are joined by actor. writer. and stand-up comedian, Marcella Arguello, to discuss… Bezos Is Really Into Guillotines, Judge Rules The White House Can’t Ignore Presidential Records Act, Of Course Michael Bay Is Making “Operation Epic Fury: The Movie” and more! Bezos on CNBC: "You could double the taxes I pay, and it's not gonna help that teacher in Queens. I promise you." SpaceX confirms plans for an IPO that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire Judge Orders White House to Preserve Officials’ Text Messages 'Established a substantial risk': Federal judge orders White House to comply with 'modest constraint' on Trump 'validly enacted' after Watergate Michael Bay to Direct Operation Epic Fury Rescue Movie for Universal The US military storm Hollywood WATCH: Secret Service Drops a Super Bowl Ad Directed By Michael Bay — Complete With Photo of Assassination Attempt on Trump The Biggest Conservative Dog Whistles in Michael Bay’s Benghazi Movie 13 Hours Michael Bay’s 13 Hours promotes some of the worst Benghazi conspiracy theories Michael Bay's Benghazi movie could hit Hillary Clinton's campaign Michael Bay: Hollywood’s Conservative Hero? How michael bay met obama How Michael Bay’s ‘The Rock’ Was Used to Justify War in Iraq LISTEN: Dum Dums - Remix (feat. J Sina & TOBISWAG) by CPskiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk  a new The Godfather movie is in the works, Adventure oif Cliff Booth set for November IMAX release, The Odyssey's rumored runtime, Michael Bay's new movie set during US vs Iran war, Matt Damon to star in the new Daniels movie, a 'The Getawa' remake is happening at Netflix, King Conan to shoot in 2027 according to Schwarzenegger, Vin Diesel talks "Popular Cinema is not a lesser form of art" nonsense at Cannes, Tom Francis for James Bond rumors, James Franco joins the Rambo prequel movie, Sneider's Lanterns story-what's really going on here, Damon  Lindelof's Star Wars plans, Quinta Brunson set to star as Betty Boop in new movie, Netflix's Michael Jackson doc trailer, Francesca Scorsese  has been cast in Mr and Mrs Smith 2 (nepo bay stuff), Victorian Psycho, Strung and Little Brother trailers and more!#DC #jamesgunn #theodyssey #jamesbond #christophernolan  #Netflix #Disney #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha ____________________________________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro and Rundown5:23 Jason Clarke Has Been Cast in 'Heat 2'7:56 Lionsgate Talks Plans for 'Michael' Sequel, Will It Be a Trilogy?12:12 Mel Gibson Releases First Photo from 'The Resurrection of the Christ'15:30 New 'The Godfather' Movie in the Works from Connie's POV23:56 Masters of the Universe First Reactions, Soft Box Office Tracking26:20 Damon Lindelof Talks His Cancelled Star Wars Movie and Script32:41 LANTERNS - What's Really Happening Behind the Scenes?43:38 Gina Carano and Ronda Rousey Fight - Did It Help Either Performer?47:43 The Odyssey Runtime Released by AMC Theaters50:34 Quinta Brunson to Write and Star in Betty Boop Live Action Movie54:42 Matt Damon to Lead The Daniels New Movie58:35 'Adventures of Cliff Booth' To Have November IMAX Release1:01:16 James Franco Joins Rambo Prequel - Good Idea?1:03:40 Tom Francis for James Bond - True or False?, Who Might Be Playing Bond1:11:10 Netflix Making a 'The Getaway' Remake Series1:12:50 Francesca Scorsese Cast in Mr. & Mrs. Smith Season 21:14:34 Vin Diesel Defends Popular Movies as Great Art at Cannes1:17:18 Penske Media Buying Up Even More Sites1:21:48 Michael Bay Making Movie Based on US Pilots Downed In Iran1:25:30 Streamlabs and Superchat QuestionsFollow John Rocha: @therochasays Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.

WILL RAGE HULK APPEAR IN BRAND NEW DAY?!! Have your say here! - https://app.delphi.fyi/market/22f8a163-dbab-4a36-82aa-9ba43486ca53 Kristian Harloff breaks down the biggest movie news stories of the day, including major DCU updates, Marvel rumors, and huge Hollywood box office buzz. Milly Alcock's Supergirl is officially joining James Gunn's "Man of Tomorrow," Michael Bay is directing a new US-Iran war rescue movie, and the viral horror phenomenon "Backrooms" is reportedly heading toward massive box office success. Plus, new rumors suggest Blade could have a major role in Marvel's Midnight Sons movie — but will it be Mahershala Ali or Wesley Snipes? Kristian gives his full reaction and analysis to all the latest movie news, superhero updates, and Hollywood rumors.

The week on The Nerdpocalypse we break down thoughts on "The Bride!" and discusses whether this latest action thriller delivers. Fast & Furious is expanding to television with a new series in development at Peacock—we analyze whether the franchise can work on TV and what Vin Diesel's involvement means for the show. Chris Cantwell has been confirmed as writer and executive producer for HBO's Lanterns Season 2, securing the Green Lantern DCU series' future before Season 1 even drops.Michael Bay is directing Operation Epic Fury, a fictional movie about the Iran war—we break down Bay's history with military action films and the controversy around making entertainment from ongoing conflicts and how this particular story seems like utter bullshit coming from the White House anyway. Federal judges are considering efforts to force FCC action on news distortion policies, with FCC Chair Brendan Carr at the center of the fight. We discuss the implications for press freedom and media regulation.We react to the final Spider-Noir trailer starring Nicolas Cage and the latest Lanterns footage showcasing the DCU's Green Lantern series. Plus: WTF moments from the Edit That Out podcast. All your franchise news, trailer breakdowns, and geek culture analysis in one episode!The Nerdpocalypse is a weekly podcast covering the latest movie news, TV show news, trailer reactions, and pop culture commentary. We break down Marvel MCU updates, DC Universe news, Star Wars, superhero movies, sci-fi, horror, streaming wars, box office results, casting announcements, and everything happening in Hollywood and the entertainment industry. Hosted by Jay, Micah, and Terrence. A TNP Studios production since 2011. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. Premium content at TheNerdpocalypse.com/premium. For more TNP Studios content, check out Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), Dense Pixels (video game news), and Look Forward (progressive politics).

Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquistWEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #BallsShow Notes/Links: OKC Thunder tie up series with Spurs 1-1https://x.com/espn/status/2057298712783724561?s=20Las Vegas Knights take game 1 in Western conference finalshttps://x.com/espn/status/2057294317140553985?s=20Aaron Rodgers to retire after 2026 seasonhttps://x.com/espn/status/2057168249330991607?s=20Next 4 Super Bowl sites are set, which is your favorite?https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2056887260507763029?s=20NFL to expand international games to 10, remove protections for gameshttps://www.airitoutbro.com/2026/05/nfls-global-grab-might-grow-the-brand-but-it-is-gutting-the-home-fans-who-built-it/100 days until college football returnshttps://x.com/On3/status/2057446338111971558?s=20Big Ten football rivalries rankedhttps://x.com/TheBigTenHuddle/status/2057117895466135570?s=20Michael Bay to direct movie about 2 missing/recovered fighter pilots in Iranhttps://x.com/leadingreport/status/2057184163766120540?s=46&t=uaL12_jzouHgBP9nzey-rgCoca Cola 600 this Sunday at 5pm easternhttps://x.com/DaleJr/status/2056756654478139785?s=20See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Trump administration makes a big move for Raul Castro, Elon might make everyone rich and become a trillionaire while doing it, Iran gives a hard pass to handing over their enriched uranium, and we're excited for this new Michael Bay movie that was just announced. We have the details on all these stories and so much more on this Thursday!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

DECADES 2026 continues as we move ahewad 10 years to 1996 and Michael Bay's The Rock! Sean Connery, Nic Cage, and Ed Harris' milkshake brought EVERYONE to the theater back in 1996! From IMDB: An FBI chemical weapons expert, and a former SAS soldier turned political prisoner, must break into Alcatraz prison when a rogue military group, led by a renegade general, take it over and threaten a nerve gas attack on San Francisco. GO SEE MOVIES! ENJOY! Love and Rockets, Corey and Joseph ------------------ If you'd like to show your support for members of WGA, SAG, IATSE, as well as other workers in the entertainment industry, please take a look at the link below and maybe make a donation: Entertainment Community Fund https://entertainmentcommunity.org/support-our-work ------------------ As always, and maybe even more than ever, here are some mental health resources for North America: United States  https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ The Suicide Hotline phone number has been changed. Now, just text or call 988. Canada https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1 1 (833) 456-4566 Even though we don't say it in this episode, more NOW than ever before: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take care of yourselves and those around you. Be mindful of your surroundings. Karate in the Garage Linkages 

MayAction Month continues with one of the most entertaining buddy cop films ever made: Bad BoysIn Episode 370 of Jay Movie Talk, I revisit the action comedy classic that launched the iconic partnership of Will Smith and Martin Lawrence and introduced the world to Michael Bay's larger-than-life directing style. More than just explosions and one-liners, Bad Boys succeeds because of its chemistry, humor, and nonstop energy.This episode dives into:*Why Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett became one of the greatest action duos in movie history.*Will Smith and Martin Lawrence's unforgettable chemistry *Michael Bay's directorial debut and the birth of his signature style.*The practical stunts, shootouts, and explosive set pieces that defined 90s action *Why Bad Boys still holds up as one of the most rewatchable action movies of its era I also discuss the legacy of the buddy cop genre, compare Bad Boys to other classics like Lethal Weapon and Rush Hour, and explore why the personality-driven action films remain so beloved.Three decades later, Bad Boys still delivers laughs, swagger, and some of the most fun action moments of the 1990s.

The precision, patience, and technical know how needed to sell action filmmaking is underrated and under appreciated. Action directors like Michael Curtiz, Steven Spielberg, James Cameron, George Miller, John McTiernan, even. . .Michael Bay get treated differently than art house canonically revered moviemakers. Yet what is accomplished in action hits like Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Aliens, Die Hard, Mad Max Fury Road, even Bad Boys II is a cinematic miracle. Very carefully planned illusion becomes reality. Secret Movie Club founder.programmer Craig Hammill takes a filmmaking-centric approach to talk about the technical tools and tricks used to sell stunts, sequences, cinematic danger. 

In the summer of 1998, Hollywood delivered two versions of the apocalypse within eight weeks of each other, and the story of how that happened is almost as dramatic as either film.Deep Impact, directed by Mimi Leder and released on 8th May, had been in development since the late 1970s, tracing its origins to producers Richard Zanuck and David Brown's desire to remake the 1951 sci-fi film When Worlds Collide. The project was ultimately merged with Steven Spielberg's adaptation of Arthur C. Clarke's The Hammer of God, before Spielberg, occupied with Amistad, handed the director's chair to Leder.What emerged was a deliberately restrained disaster film, one less interested in the mechanics of impact than in the texture of grief: how ordinary people, politicians, astronauts, and estranged families face the end with or without dignity. With scientific consultants including comet co-discoverers Carolyn and Gene Shoemaker, and ILM's groundbreaking digital tsunami, the film earned genuine respect from the astronomical community and grossed a respectable $349 million worldwide on an $80 million budget.Armageddon, released on 1st July under Disney's Touchstone Pictures banner, was a different creature entirely, and was, by most accounts, a direct competitive response to Deep Impact.Michael Bay's film was shot in just sixteen weeks, with unprecedented government and military access, under enormous studio pressure. Where Deep Impact depicted skilled astronomers, Armageddon hired oil drillers and sent them to space. Where Leder's film earned praise for plausibility, Bay's is famously scientifically inaccurate in many ways. Despite this, Armageddon grossed $553 million worldwide, topped the year's global box office, eventually received a Criterion Collection release and four Oscar nominations. Deep Impact did not.Both hinge on sacrifice, on families torn apart by cosmic indifference, on the question of who gets saved and who doesn't. Both were shaped by real cosmic events, which shook the scientific community and governments into action and Hollywood into a race to dramatise the unthinkable. One film aimed for the gut; the other aimed for the conscience.That Armageddon won commercially while Deep Impact won critically, and that Mimi Leder's career faltered, while Michael Bay built a franchise empire, tells you not just about the summer of 1998, but about which kinds of spectacle Hollywood, and audiences, are willing to reward.Everything wrong with Armageddon – Everyday Science StuffSupport Verbal DioramaLoved this episode? Here's how you can help:⭐ Leave a 5-star review on your podcast app

This week on GENZ/X™, JM & Braxton take us to 2007 and 1981! First, an in-depth analysis of the Michael Bay opus, Transformers with Shia and Megan Fox! Then, into the Way Back Machine for the 1981 Vietnam-related classic First Blood with Sylvester Stallone and Brian Dennehy. 006 GENZ/X™ The World’s Greatest Generational Podcast Apple […] The post 006 GENZX | God didn’t make Rambo, Megatron made him. appeared first on The LEFT Show.

An FBI chemical weapons expert (Oscar-winner Nicholas Cage) and a former SAS soldier turned political prisoner (Oscar-winner Sean Connery) must break into Alcatraz prison when a rogue military group, lead by a renegade general (Oscar-nominee Ed Harris), has taken it over and are now threatening a nerve gas attack on San Franscisco.  This high-octane action thriller was a huge smash when released in the Summer of 1996 and helped cement director Michael Bay (Bad Boys, Armageddon, Transformers, Pearl Harbor) as an established brand of filmmaker for decades to come.  The stacked supporting cast also includes John Spencer, David Morse, William Forsythe, Vanessa Marcil, Tony Todd, Bokeem Woodbine, and Michael Biehn among several others.  Get ready to ROCK!Host & Editor: Geoff GershonProducer: Marlene Gershon Send us Fan MailSupport the showhttps://livingforthecinema.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/ 

Brian and Dan celebrate TWO HUNDRED FIFTY episodes of The Goods with a big-time double-whammy of two oft-mentioned but never-reviewed films: Armageddon, the Michael Bay space-disaster blockbuster, and Amadeus, the Best Picture-winning story of competing classical music composers. Join as they discuss The Criterion Collection, laser discs, the critical merits of "Bayhem," the goofy charms and demerits of Armageddon, the long shadow of Amadeus, Opera Saturday, sexual frustration, obsession, God, and what comes next on The Goods' hazy, winding path forward. Dan's movie reviews: http://thegoodsreviews.com/ Subscribe, join the Discord, and find us on Letterboxd: http://thegoodsfilmpodcast.com/  

We know you know the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre from 1974, but this time your three friends are talking about the Michael-Bay-produced remake that no one asked for--The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003). (Send your questions/comments/curses to CinemanomiconPod@gmail.com!)

Daniel Pearl, A.S.C. is best known for his cinematography work on various horror films including The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974). He has worked on many feature films, over 400 music videos and more than 250 commercials. Some other notable films that he shot include the remake of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003), Invaders from Mars (1986), Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (2007), Friday the 13th (2009), The Boy (2016) and Mom and Dad (2017). Some of the most notable music videos he worked on include Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean", Guns 'N Roses' "November Rain" and Meatloaf's "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That). He won the first MTV cinematography award for "Every Breath You Take" by The Police. He's worked with a record amount of artists in the industry including Billy Idol, Bette Midler, The Go-Go's, Mariah Carey, Ed Sheeran and Usher. Pearl filmed the Michael Bay-directed Meatloaf video, "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)", which he cites as "one of my personal all-time favorite projects ... I think the cinematography is pure, and it tells a story about the song." Michael Bay would later produce the 2003 Chainsaw remake and their collaborations continued on for years.  More films in Pearl's catalogue include Zapped! (1982), Pathfinder (2007) and The Apparition (2012).  He worked with Larry Cohen on a number of projects including Full Moon High (1981), It's Alive III: Island of the Alive (1987) and A Return to Salem's Lot (1987). 

Noel catches up with Sean Whalen. The actor had memorable roles in The People Under The Stairs and Twister, which are both celebrating anniversaries this year. Sean talks about the legacy of Twister and the truth regarding Aunt Meg's cooking. He also had a role in Never Been Kissed and he reveals which movie he thought would have brought him greater success. Sean starred in the very first "Got Milk?" commercial, which was directed by Michael Bay. Sean talks about how long it took him to enjoy peanut butter following the commercial. Sean directed and starred in the fantastic horror/comedy movie, Crust.

La octava entrega del dossier dedicado al cineasta norteamericano nos lleva a abordar uno de sus versos libres, la película donde pone en cuestión todo lo que aparentemente venía defendiendo hasta entonces. Una profunda sátira de la sociedad estadounidense y la perversión que se ha producido de sus valores fundacionales. Participan en el debate Alberto Varet, Tonio L. Alarcón, Lorenzo Ayuso y Yago Paris. El tema que cierra el programa es "I Believe in Fitness", compuesto por Steve Jablonsky y perteneciente a la BSO del filme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zz0IsffudJ0&list=RDZz0IsffudJ0&start_radio=1

Our most-requested movie is celebrating its 30th anniversary! It's the kind of movie where a cable car inextricably flies straight up into air out of nowhere... A scene so amazing that Isaac Slade calls in to premiere a sequel to his Fray hit "Over My Head (Cable Car)" right here on this episode! We also have a brand new segment called "When was the last time David Hallgren watched this movie?" that we think will really go places. What if Quentin Tarantino wrote the Nicolas Cage parts, Aaron Sorkin wrote the government scenes, Sean Connery hired British writers and basically just played James Bond, and somehow it all came together into the only Michael Bay film in the Criterion Collection? The Rock absolutely should not work — and absolutely does.If you'd like to advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail greatbadmoviesshow@gmail.comSubscribe to Great Bad Movies wherever you listen to podcastsMore Great Bad Movies online:InstagramGreat Bad Movies WebsiteYouTubeEmail us at greatbadmoviesshow@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ey up! For letter P of our Playstation journey we become an almost Bee. Did we BEElieve in it or not? Get in touch with us via the following pester paths; Discord Instagram Twitch Website X - Formally known as Twitter Round Table Chat About Games and That What Mark Did Dispatch Marty Supreme Smashing Machine What Dan Did Rick Astley LIVE! Fast & Furious 8 The Night Manager What Sulll Did Super Nintendo World - Orlando Final Fantasy V The Running Man (2025) Cultural Interlude 10th October 2003 UK Singles Charts No 6 - Jamelia - Superstar No 3 - The Darkness - I Believe In A Thing Called Love No 1 - The Black Eyed Peas - Where Is The Love? Fillums!  Clues courtesy of topfilmtip No 8 - #AntonioBanderas wreaks havoc on corrupt officials & drug lords in South American gunfight spectacular No 2 - More car chases, more tough guys walking away from explosions, more Michael Bay! Guilty pleasure No 1 - Overly cautious fish teams up with a forgetful blue tang—to rescue his son after he's placed in a dentist's aquarium? And what we've all been waiting for!!!!! - Games GamesTM 11 Final Fantasy Tactics Advance Boktai: The Sun Is in Your Hand Pokemon Pinball: Ruby and Sapphire What could we have been playing? PaRappa The Rapper Parasite Eve Parodius Point Blank Pop'n Pop Pro Evo Soccer A few Puyo Puyo games Pepsiman All P Games Deadlock's Super Groovy Episode Archive -  bit.ly/PHEpisodeGuide What did YOU think of Pinobee? How many AWOOGAS would you give it? How was October 2003 for you?! Get in touch and let us know.  We love to hear from you lovely people and that...

Nach einigen Jahren Pause fanden Leatherface und Co. in den Händen von Michael Bay und seinen Geschäftspartner bei Platinum Dunes ein neues zu Hause. Der Blockbuster-Regisseur hatte eine Vision von Neuauflagen mal mehr, mal weniger berühmter Horrorklassiker. Marcus Nispels Remake vom Texas Chainsaw Massacre war dabei nur der Auftakt einer ganzen Welle. Aber wie gut ist der Film? Was macht er anders? Wo liegen die Probleme? Das klären wir in Folge 423.

They say in space nobody can hear you scream. Well, Michael Bay doesn't think that's cool so shut up.  That's right we watched Armageddon.  So take your space madness pills, dim the lights in your NASA control rooms, and double check who has been using your animal crackers.  Remember astronauting is just gussied up oil drilling.  Now let's all sing the insomnia theme song!  I don't wanna close my eyes I don't wanna to fall asleep 'Cause I'd miss you baby And I don't wanna miss a thing

Artemis II featured a Michael Bay level product placement. Artemis astronauts saw colors on the Moon better than camera equipment. 45 years ago, NASA launched and landed the first space shuttle.  Fireball season hasn't disappointed. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.

In honor of the successful Artemis 2 mission around the moon the boy decided to talk about space movies and debate which film was better... Michael Bay's Armageddon or the Dreamwork's asteroid film Deep Impact

Joe and Anthony kick off with a deep nostalgia dive into classic arcade games, Sega vs. Nintendo rivalries, and the evolution of gaming culture — from beach arcades and LAN parties to streamers and speedrunners. From there, the guys shift into wrestling talk: WWE's creative direction under TKO, the internet's reaction to the worst-rated SmackDown in history, the Jelly Roll/Pat McAfee rumor, the CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns buildup, and a full breakdown of the leaked WrestleMania 42 two-night card. Plus: Jade Cargill's PED controversy, Finn Bálor's future, and why WWE keeps putting celebrities over logic.Timestamps:0:00 — Intro & Chucky Doll bit1:02 — One Piece, live action anime, and Michael Bay's Transformers crime4:43 — Sega history: Alex the Kid, Sonic, Altered Beast & Streets of Rage6:42 — The return of arcades & the "third space" crisis18:15 — Watching streamers & gaming content creators19:53 — Chris Chan, internet culture & the cancel cycle20:57 — Pat McAfee's WWE debut reaction & booking confusion33:47 — Jelly Roll reportedly added to the McAfee/Orton feud36:36 — Show intro (better late than never) + responding to comments43:16 — Worst SmackDown ever? YouTube dislikes & fan backlash53:07 — WrestleMania 42 Night One card breakdown1:08:04 — WrestleMania 42 Night Two card breakdown1:43:10 — CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns preview & final thoughtsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

This week on Another Pass, Sam and Case are joined by their very own editor Sophia Ricciardi to take on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014)! We dig into the film's bold redesigns, chaotic energy, and whether this modern take on the Heroes in a Half Shell captures what makes the Turtles work—or misses the mark entirely. #AnotherPass #TMNT #TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles #SophiaRicciardi #MoviePodcast #FascinatingButFlawed Another Pass Full Episode Originally aired: April 10, 2026 Music by Vin Macri and Matt Brogan Podcast Edited by Sophia Ricciardi Certain Point Of View is a podcast network brining you all sorts of nerdy goodness! From Star Wars role playing, to Disney day dreaming, to video game love, we've got the show for you! Learn more on our website: https://www.certainpov.com Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/CertainPOVMedia Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/wcHHer4 PODCAST SHOWS: ▶ Another Pass - https://www.certainpov.com/another-pass-podcast Identity Crisis Affects Narrative: The movie struggled with its identity, dropping core elements and inserting convoluted backstories mid-production. Character Design Issues: Turtles' designs were criticized as grotesque, reducing relatability and making action scenes less believable. Storytelling Problems: Over-explained plots, especially regarding April O'Neil and Eric Sacks, bogged down the movie's pacing and clarity. Setting Conflicts: The film's setting away from New York City limited key identity elements and iconic landmarks associated with the turtles. Mixed Reception of Cast: Alan Ritchson as Raphael received praise, while others like Johnny Knoxville and Megan Fox faced criticism for their roles. Cultural Context Matters: The film reflected a 2014 era not fully embracing nerd culture, impacting its creative choices and audience reception.   Notes Production and Narrative Challenges This 2014 Ninja Turtles movie struggled with a lack of creative love and identity, making it feel like a disjointed and ashamed adaptation of the franchise (00:00). Identity Crisis and Shame Factor heavily influenced the movie's tone and plot, with the film almost dropping the "Teenage Mutant" part and considering alien origins for the turtles (11:31). The film's producers inserted convoluted backstory elements mid-production to "course correct" a script that initially strayed far from the core Ninja Turtles mythos. This led to an over-explained, bogged-down narrative that felt like a "walk of shame" rather than an embrace of the IP's strengths. The era's mainstream culture had not fully embraced nerd properties, causing awkward attempts at modernization and distancing. Plot Bloat and Over-Explanation detracted from the movie's pacing and engagement, especially with April O'Neil's bloated and often unconvincing reporter storyline (20:53). Scenes focus too long on generic Michael Bay-style action and April's personal struggles rather than on the turtles themselves. The turtles are introduced late and spend much of the runtime as shadowy figures rather than engaging characters. Convoluted Villain Backstory with Eric Sacks as an unnecessary intermediary between Shredder and the turtles, adding complexity that did not improve the story (01:10:14). Removing or significantly trimming Sacks' role was proposed as a way to streamline the narrative. Mismatch in Tone and Style was evident, with the movie trying to be serious and gritty while relying on CGI-heavy, unrealistic action sequences that lacked tangible physicality (35:42). The film's heavy use of CGI and complex mech suit for Shredder overshadowed traditional martial arts choreography that defines the franchise. Character and Design Issues The film's character portrayals and designs undermined the essence of the Ninja Turtles, alienating fans and harming engagement (28:35). Turtle Designs Were Widely Disliked for being oversized, grotesque, and overly detailed with "human teeth" that made them less relatable and more monstrous (29:50). Their giant size and bulletproof nature reduced the importance of their ninja skills and made fight scenes less believable. Complex textures and too many visual details caused action scenes to become "CGI mush," making it hard to focus on key movements. Character Imbalance and Focus on Raphael turned the movie into essentially a Raphael-centric story, sidelining the other turtles and undermining the team dynamic (56:20). Alan Ritchson's portrayal of Raphael was praised as the best casting and performance in the film. Other turtles like Leonardo and Donatello were underused; Michelangelo was poorly written as an overly sexualized and annoying character. April O'Neil's Role and Writing were criticized for being unconvincing and bloated, with her professional competence and motivations feeling unrealistic and distracting (26:00). The forced "chosen one" connection between April and the turtles was seen as unnecessary and cheapened her acceptance of them. Supporting Characters like Will Arnett's cameraman were noted as relatively decent additions, providing human perspective and some humor without overwhelming the story (48:42). Setting and Visual Context The movie's setting choices and visual style weakened the core appeal of the franchise, distancing it from the turtles' iconic New York City roots (43:58). Misplaced Setting Outside New York City for large portions of the movie conflicted with the turtles' identity as New York City teens and vigilantes (44:50). Much of the film occurs in an ambiguous upstate New York mansion and mountain, disconnected from the urban environment central to the turtles' story. This choice limited opportunities to showcase iconic city landmarks and the turtles' connection to their home turf. Visual Style Reflects 2010s Orange-Teal Trend, which while vibrant, was harsh and contributed to a stylized look that did not fit the tone of the movie (16:45). Snowboarding and Chase Sequences were seen as fun and reminiscent of video game-inspired action but felt out of place and disconnected from the turtles' core habitat (48:42). These sequences resembled arcade game levels rather than integrated story moments. Proposed Fixes and Editorial Improvements A major consensus was that the movie could be improved significantly by cutting down excess plot and focusing much earlier and more on the turtles themselves (01:09:02). Streamline April's Story and Cut Eric Sacks to reduce narrative bloat and confusing backstory (01:10:14). Compress April's investigation into one clear sequence, eliminating multiple instances of Foot Clan encounters and confusing plot threads. Remove or minimize Sacks to focus villainy on Shredder and the Foot Clan. Introduce the Turtles Sooner and Add More Teenage Interactions to showcase their personalities and team dynamics earlier in the movie (01:10:14). Incorporate scenes like the elevator banter to emphasize their teenage traits and humor. Sprinkle in more Foot Clan fights to build suspense and showcase ninja action throughout. Focus on Making the Final Third Action-Packed but Clear, allowing the action sequences to flow without unnecessary interruptions (01:10:14). Keep the fight choreography that works, such as the Shredder vs. Splinter sequence, while trimming excess. Possible Reshoots or Edits to downplay or rework problematic story elements like April's "chosen one" status and the lab origin flashbacks (01:19:47). Use existing footage more efficiently to maintain story coherence while trimming excess. Emphasize Fun and Character Chemistry earlier to avoid the film feeling "all tension" and "boring" (01:15:07). Add small moments of levity, camaraderie, and ninja antics before the big action scenes. Maintain Realistic Expectations about how much could be changed given the film's production timeline and 2014-era constraints (01:25:21). Cast and Performances Certain casting choices were praised while others detracted from the film's overall impact on character believability (03:51). Alan Ritchson as Raphael was widely considered the best fit and performance, capturing Raphael's classic loner and heartfelt traits well (51:05). His emotional speech and portrayal of Raphael's arc were highlights. Johnny Knoxville as Leonardo was underused and miscast, with his limited screen time failing to do justice to the character (53:34). Megan Fox's April O'Neil was critiqued for lacking investment and acting strength, which weakened the emotional core of her storyline (24:35). Will Arnett's Cameraman Character was a positive surprise, providing light humor and a grounded human viewpoint without dominating the narrative (48:42). Whoopi Goldberg's Role was underutilized and seen as wasted potential given her talent (28:35). Franchise and Cultural Context The film reflects the cultural and franchise environment of the early 2010s, impacting its creative choices and reception (14:07). 2014 Era Nerd Culture Not Fully Embraced, leading to awkward attempts at modernization and distancing from the core turtle identity (14:07). The movie's shame about being a Ninja Turtles film echoes similar issues seen in early Transformers films. Comparisons with Other Ninja Turtles Iterations show this movie as weaker, especially compared to its sequel and animated projects like Mutant Mayhem that clearly love the source material (02:41). The sequel "Turtles Out of the Shadows" was noted as far more fun and faithful. Discussion of the Franchise's Multi-Generational Appeal highlighted the turtles' ability to adapt but also underscored the risk of losing core essence through unnecessary changes (06:18). Audience Distrust and Over-Explanation reflects a production that did not trust viewers to accept the turtles as they are, leading to excessive exposition and forced justifications (18:04). Product Placement and Minor Details like Windows Phones on characters' devices were noted as subtle but fun touches (01:02:00). Meeting Outline Meeting Outline Introduction (00:00)   Discussion on the 2014 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie and its flaws. Case Aiken and Sam Alicea host the podcast, with Sofia Ricciardi as a guest. Background on Ninja Turtles (01:32)   Exploration of the hosts' personal connections to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise. Each host shares their childhood experiences with the franchise. Film Overview (03:51)   Opinions on the 2014 movie, described as the least favored among the Ninja Turtles films. Discussion on the film's strengths and weaknesses. Character Analysis (06:18)   Examination of the character designs for the turtles and their significance. Alan Ritchson's portrayal of Raphael is highlighted positively. Plot and Themes (10:23)   Critique of the film's plot structure and pacing, particularly the introduction of characters. Discussion on the film's failure to embrace its source material fully. Viewer Engagement (14:15)   Comments on the film's engagement level and whether it resonates with fans. Exploration of the humor and character dynamics within the film. Production Insights (19:30)   Discussion on behind-the-scenes challenges faced during production. Mention of the various drafts of the script and their implications on the final film. Editorial Perspective (22:45)   Suggestions for how to improve the film through editing and narrative focus. Emphasis on restructuring the film to highlight the turtles more effectively. Conclusion (28:00)   Final thoughts on the film and the importance of honoring the franchise's legacy. Encouragement to engage with the podcast and other shows in the network.

We're joined by the fantastic pop singer Simon f*cking Love, as we grab our drills, jump in the space shuttle and save the world.  Yes, Simon's chosen another Bruce Willis film that critics have described as “maybe not one of his best”.  It's ARMAGEDDON from 1998. END CREDITS- Presented by Robert Johnson and Chris Webb- Produced by Chris Webb- "Still Any Good?" logo designed by Graham Wood & Robert Johnson- Crap poster mock-ups by Chris Webb- Theme music ("The Slide Of Time") by The Sonic Jewels, used with kind permission(c) 2026 Tiger Feet ProductionsFind us:Bluesky @stillanygood.bsky.socialTwitter @stillanygoodpodInstagram stillanygoodpodEmail stillanygood@gmail.comFind Simon Love:Bluesky @simonloverules.bsky.socialInstagram @simonloveruleslinktr.ee/SimonLoveRules Support the show

Send us Fan MailThe Artemis crew WISHES they could be as cool as the goofy miners-turned-astronauts in this ridiculous Michael Bay extravaganza from 1998.  Grab your animal crackers and settle in for nearly 3 hours full of space dementia and good old America saving the world yet again.  Oh, spoiler alert: Gruber doesn't make it (whoever the hell he was).

ThisWeekInGeek's Loose Cannon is our all around movies podcast covering the weird, wild, or sometimes nostalgic world of films.This time, Ken, David and Adam are heading back to the sewers of New York City for the second part of our Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Retrospective. This time, Mike, Ken, David and Adam are heading back to the sewers of New York City one last time in our Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Retrospective. This time we're covering the 2 Theatrical features from Michael Bay's Platinum Dunes production house , Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows. We talk about how apart from the design choices these films might hold up better than we initially expected. It's time to shout Cowabunga and grab ourselves a slice of pizza on TWIG Loose Cannon. Please Be Kind and Don't Forget to Rewind before returning your videos to the shelves.Show Notes:Your Geekmasters:Mike "The Birdman" - https://bsky.app/profile/birdmanguelph.bsky.socialAlex "The Producer" - https://bsky.app/profile/dethphasetwig.bsky.socialKen Reels - https://bsky.app/profile/kenreels.comAaron PollyeaFeedback for the show?:Email: feedback@thisweekingeek.netTwitter: https://twitter.com/thisweekingeekBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thisweekingeek.netSubscribe to our feed: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3571037/episodes/feediTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-geek/id215643675Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lit2bzebJXMTIv7j7fkqqCastbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id2162049Website: https://www.thisweekingeek.netApril 4, 2026

¡En este episodio de Café en Mano nos vamos detrás de las cámaras! Me siento a hablar con Derek Marengo, mejor conocido en las redes como Handy Human. Derek es un "Scenic Artist" (Artista Escénico) con más de 20 años de experiencia transformando sets de películas, comerciales y conciertos en Puerto Rico.Hablamos sobre cómo construyó las famosas favelas de Orocovis para la película Bad Boys 2 (y su encontronazo con el director Michael Bay y Will Smith), sus viajes creando cuevas artificiales en Jamaica, y nos revela todos los secretos de cómo su equipo construyó la icónica montaña, el flamboyán y el "billboard" para los conciertos de la residencia de Bad Bunny en el Choliseo.Además, tocamos la realidad de remodelar y construir en Puerto Rico: por qué los materiales están tan caros, cómo evitar que un contratista te robe el dinero y sus mejores consejos para que aprendas a ser "handy" en tu propia casa. ¡Un episodio lleno de anécdotas increíbles de Hollywood y Puerto Rico!☕ Este episodio es traído a ustedes por Fus Telecom, internet sin preocupaciones.

Send us Fan MailTransformers fans are a special breed—and this week we get the ultimate guide. Jason Exum of Dyce Games joins us to break down the history, toys, cartoons, and culture behind the Transformers phenomenon. Whether you grew up watching the series, collecting the figures, or just yelling “Autobots, roll out!” on the playground, this episode is packed with nostalgia, fandom lore, and some very enthusiastic robot talk.Follow us @grownasskidsclub

It's finally time to close out The Trinity! We've talked Con Air. We've discussed Face/Off. Get ready for... The Rock! It stars Sean Connery, Ed Harris, John Spencer, William Forsythe, Michael Beihn, John C. McGinley, Tony Todd, and, of course, Nicolas Cage! Directed by the Michael Bay. Thanks for joining us. Let's hit it.Then we run our little computer system thingy to find out what movie joins the Wheel-O-Cage next! Don't forget to check out our social media pages to see the next Wheel-O-Cage spin and find out what movie we're reviewing next on the show! Plus, CAGE-O Bingo!Links: ⁠⁠⁠comingofcage.com⁠⁠⁠Merch Store: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.teepublic.com/stores/derricostudios?ref_id=7261⁠⁠⁠Reddit: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/comingofcage/⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coming-of-cage/id1625687655⁠⁠⁠Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1mVw6A52QjbMeQicIlj4i7⁠⁠⁠Spreaker: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/coming-of-cage–6057154⁠⁠⁠RSS Feed: ⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/s/fbf3c75c/podcast/rss⁠⁠⁠Join our Film Forum for news, memes, spoiler conversations, tournaments, polls, and more: ⁠⁠⁠Facebook.com/groups/ScreenHeroes⁠⁠⁠A Derrico Studios ProductionHosted by Derreck Mayer & Ryan CoutureExecutive Producer & Editor: Derreck Mayer

***Apologies for the lack of voice. Robin is sick and has lost itThis week we're taking a detour from the usual political hellscape to cover something that is, underneath the celebrity packaging, the exact same story: who gets protected, who gets discarded, and how the machine that hands powerful men unlimited second acts is the same machine running everything else we cover on this show.Shia LaBeouf is thirty-nine years old and currently facing three counts of simple battery in New Orleans, including allegedly punching a bartender, dislocating someone's nose, and headbutting a third person while shirtless during a four-day Mardi Gras bar crawl. His attorney's defense was "frankly, being drunk on Mardi Gras is not a crime." That's the legal strategy.Simultaneously, FKA Twigs (the Grammy-nominated artist Tahliah Barnett) has filed a new lawsuit arguing that the NDA inside her 2025 sexual battery settlement with LaBeouf is illegal under California's STAND Act, and that after she said publicly she didn't feel safe, LaBeouf secretly filed arbitration proceedings to extract money from her for saying it. She hired Mathew Rosengart (the attorney who freed Britney Spears) and she is not seeking money. She is seeking the legal right to describe her own life.This episode: the full legal timeline from 2005 to 2026, the Mia Goth relationship from the 2012 set of Nymphomaniac to the 2024 Pasadena 911 call, to the method acting culture that celebrates self-harm and calls it genius, the Honey Boy credit, the Catholic conversion with full ambivalence, and the redemption arc as a structure that serves perpetrators more reliably than survivors.Plus: why this episode exists, and why the same system protecting Shia LaBeouf is the same one that fired Megan Fox for comparing Michael Bay to Hitler, buried Tig Notaro for being right about Louis C.K. too early, and made Monica Lewinsky the punchline of a generation while the president who was actually in the room got two hundred thousand dollars a speech.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/we-saw-the-devil-crime-political-analysis--4433638/support.Website: http://www.wesawthedevil.comPatreon: http://www.patreon.com/wesawthedevilDiscord: https://discord.gg/X2qYXdB4Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/WeSawtheDevilInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/wesawthedevilpodcast.

Hop in for a ride as we discuss Michael Bay's first movie! Is Martin Lawrence the worst fake driver ever? What is going on with the Men's Room at this club? Why didn't the Goons just kill Julie as soon as they got her? It's full of questionable female characters, improv and explosions..what's not to love?!

Hosts Josh and Jamie and special returning guest Andrew Law head to hell and discuss a double feature of Ate De Jong's teen-fantasy horror-comedy road movie HIGHWAY TO HELL (1992) and Alex Cox's punk-rock western parody STRAIGHT TO HELL (1987). Next week's episode is a patron-exclusive bonus episode on Michael Bay's THE ROCK (1996) + Tony Scott's THE ENEMY OF THE STATE (1998), you can get access to that episode (and all past + future bonus episodes) by subscribing to our $5 tier on Patreon: www.patreon.com/sleazoidspodcast Intro // 00:00-18:52 HIGHWAY TO HELL // 18:52-1:37:29 STRAIGHT TO HELL // 1:37:29-2:34:57 Outro // 2:34:57-2:38:34 NEW SLEAZOIDS SHIRT + HAT: https://blackbeltcinema.ca/search?q=sleazoids&options%5Bprefix%5D=last WEBSITE: www.sleazoidspodcast.com/ Pod Twitter: twitter.com/sleazoidspod Pod Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/SLEAZOIDS/ Josh's Twitter: twitter.com/thejoshl Josh's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/thejoshl Jamie's Twitter: twitter.com/jamiemilleracas Jamie's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/jamiemiller

On episode 153, the gang attempts to escape The Island, Michael Bay's glossy 2005 action curio, which arrived sandwiched between the pyrotechnic bravado of Bad Boys II and the toy-store industrial complex known as Transformers. The film itself behaves like three movies crammed into a trench coat: dystopian sci-fi meditation, glossy chase spectacle, and existential identity crisis, all sprinting toward the same helicopter explosion. The post Episode #153 – The Island (2005) first appeared on Boomstick Comics.

Get in, Dood, we're going to watch the most Michael Bay movie of all Michael Bay Movies. 2005's The IslandDirected by Michael BayScreenplay byCaspian Tredwell-Owen, Alex Kurtzman, Roberto OrciStory by Caspian Tredwell-OwenProduced by Walter F. Parkes, Michael Bay, Ian BryceStarring Ewan McGregor, Scarlett Johansson, Djimon Hounsou, Sean Bean, Michael Clarke Duncan, Steve BuscemiCinematography Mauro FioreEdited by Paul Rubell, Christian Wagner, Roger Barton, John Murray, Tom Muldoon, Nina Lucia, Todd Douglas MillerMusic by Steve JablonskyProduction companies DreamWorks PicturesParkes/MacDonald Productions[1]Distributed byDreamWorks Distribution LLC (North America) Warner Bros. Pictures (International)[1]Release date July 22, 2005Running time 136 minutesBudget$126,000,000 (estimated)Gross US & Canada$35,818,913Opening weekend US & Canada$12,409,070Jul 24, 2005Gross worldwide$162,949,164

Take a scenic tour of beautiful Los Angeles in this week's episode as we discuss Michael Bay's action-packed 2022 flop AMBULANCEAMBULANCEDIRECTED BY: Michael BayRELEASED: April 8, 2022STARRING: Jake Gyllenhaal, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Eiza Gonzales, Garret DillahuntBUDGET: $40mBOX OFFICE: $52.3mESTIMATED LOSS: $30mNEXT EPISODE: We're going back to the relatively quaint jingoism of 2004 with TEAM AMERICA: WORLD POLICE0:00 Intro 4:26 Show & tell10:38 This week's movie

Send a textLock and load, dear listeners—because this week on Entertain This!, we're storming Alcatraz one meticulously explosive frame at a time. Join the crew as we embed with Nicolas Cage's sweat-drenched biochemist, Sean Connery's improbably dapper ex-SAS escape artist, and Ed Harris's honor-bound general who decided the Geneva Convention was more of a suggestion. From the Fairmont heist that launched a thousand car chases to the shower-room showdown that still makes us flinch, no bullet casing, no VX vial, and no hairpiece goes unexamined. Expect rapid-fire banter sharper than a SEAL's KA-BAR, plot-hole forensics that would impress the FBI, and enough ‘90s Michael Bay pyrotechnics to trigger every smoke alarm in your vicinity. Whether you're a first-time inmate or a repeat offender, this episode delivers a parole-proof good time. Tune in—because in the words of the film's most quotable convict, losers whine about their best… winners go home and listen to Entertain This!Support the show

In this latest episode of the Big Shot Bob Podcast, hosts Robert Horry, Brandon Harper, and Rob Jenners dive headfirst into an action-packed discussion on the latest happenings in the NBA. The episode kicks off with a talk about a recent intense NBA brawl that saw Isaiah Stewart and several others facing suspensions. The guys share their thoughts on NBA fights, how the league's image has been cleaned up over the years, and the implications for the involved teams, particularly focusing on the Pistons' evolving identity as the 'bad boys' of the modern era. They also discuss the dramatic aftermath and the culture of physical play in today's NBA compared to previous generations.   Next, the crew delves into the NBA trade deadline aftermath, dissecting major trades such as James Harden's move to the Cavaliers and Darius Garland going to the Clippers. They analyze the impact of these trades on both teams in the short and long term. The conversation also covers other notable trades like Jonathan Kuminga's trade to the Hawks and Anthony Davis's surprising move to the Wizards. Amidst the trade-talk, there's speculation about Giannis Antetokounmpo's future and the possibility of him leaving the Bucks. The episode also touches on the Jazz's recent decisions, emphasizing their apparent push for tanking and the broader implications for the team and the league.   The podcast isn't just limited to NBA drama; it also discusses the upcoming NBA All-Star Weekend, announcing participants for the Slam Dunk Contest and the Three-Point Contest. There's excitement about Damian Lillard's return to the three-point contest and the prospects of other sharp shooters. Additionally, the hosts celebrate the Seattle Seahawks' Super Bowl victory while sharing personal anecdotes from their Super Bowl weekend, including Robert Horry's surprising visit to Michael Bay's house. The episode wraps up with a lively game of Shootout, where the hosts test their knowledge on NBA Finals MVPs and teams that have never won a Super Bowl.   00:00 Introduction and Podcast Kickoff 01:22 NBA Brawl Breakdown 08:05 NBA Trade Deadline Aftermath 09:03 Giannis Trade Speculations 10:24 James Harden Trade Analysis 14:57 LeBron James' Future 23:14 Anthony Davis to the Wizards 29:51 Utah Jazz Tanking Strategy 36:32 Shaq's Controversial Comments and Jazz's Tanking Strategy 37:48 All Star Weekend Highlights and Predictions 40:07 NBA Standings and Ketamine Controversy 42:12 Super Bowl Recap and Michael Bay's Party 49:41 Big Shot of the Week: Heroic 13-Year-Old Saves Family 51:52 Shootout Game

We're ALIIIIIVE! We're back with a deep dive into late-80s kids sci-fi with Guttenberg-less sequel SHORT CIRCUIT 2SHORT CIRCUIT 2RELEASED: July 6, 1988DIRECTED BY: Kenneth JohnsonSTARRING: Fisher Stevens, Michael McKean, Cynthia Gibb, Jack Weston, Tim BlaneyBUDGET: $15MBOX OFFICE: $21.6MESTIMATED LOSS: $8M NEXT EPISODE: We're hitting the road with our old pals Michael Bay and Jake Gyllenhaal for 2022's AMBULANCE0:00 Intro 3:51 Show & tell10:02 This week's movie

This is a preview of a premium episode from our Patreon feed, Paid Costly For Me! Head over to Patreon.com/PodCastyForMe to hear more for just $5 a month. You voted, we watched! For our second Listener Choice episode, we're sitting down with Michael Bay's 2016 action docudrama 13 HOURS: THE SECRET SOLDIERS OF BENGHAZI, a supposedly just-the-facts look at the 2012 attack on the American diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya. The film is brutally short on context, but don't worry - that's what we're here for. Join us to talk interventionism, AMERICAN SNIPER, Office Jim, Hillary Clinton, and more. Plus - a message from Maxwell. "Worse Than Benghazi" by David Mizner "13 Hours and the Benghazi Scandal" at Spy Culture Thanks as always to Jetski for our theme music and Jeremy Allison for our artwork.

Our Celebrity News starts with a Welcome back to The Rizzuto Show, your favorite daily comedy show where deep philosophical questions last about 90 seconds before turning into chaos.Today's episode starts deceptively thoughtful: What genre is your life? Comedy? Horror? Rom-com? Greek tragedy? Straight-to-DVD disappointment? The crew breaks it down in the only way they know how — by roasting each other, name-dropping directors, and somehow landing on Tim Burton, Judd Apatow, Michael Bay, and Tommy Wiseau in the same breath.From there, things escalate fast. The gang debates the worst Super Bowl halftime show of all time, re-litigates Maroon 5's shirtless crimes against humanity, and tries (and fails) to agree on whether Bad Bunny, Kid Rock, or literally anyone else should be allowed near a halftime stage ever again. Spoiler: nobody wins.For you music nerds get fed too. KISS casually hits one billion YouTube views, Queen's touring future sparks debate, Aerosmith dreams are manifested aggressively, and a wild Paste Magazine “Top Guitarists of All Time” list sends the room into full disbelief when legends are left off and Prince reigns supreme.There's also real-world stuff mixed into the madness — heartfelt tributes, shocking news updates, and moments where the show accidentally becomes emotional before immediately undercutting it with jokes (as tradition demands).Basically, this daily comedy show has everything:Existential life questionsSuper Bowl halftime rageRock music historyQuestionable celebrity listsAccidental documentaries about being humanAnd the reminder that everyone's life is probably a comedy… just shot very poorlyIf you're here for a funny podcast, a daily show that refuses to stay on topic, or a comedy podcast that feels like your group chat came to life on the radio — congratulations, you're home.Stick around, subscribe, and prepare to question what genre your life is… while we absolutely do not fix ours.Follow The Rizzuto Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshow Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShow Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MOSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The guys unpack the Rams surviving Caleb Williams' miracle magic, the Seahawks turning the 49ers into dust, and the Broncos stealing a wild one from the Bills in overtime. They argue about the Brandon Cooks interception, Bo Nix breaking his ankle, Josh Allen's brutal turnovers, and why the Rams are apparently seasoning their feet with cayenne pepper. (00:00) Intro (00:47) Rams-Bears (20:25) Seahawks-49ers (28:11) Broncos-Bills (47:52) Fart or Shart (01:01:03) Intrusive Thoughts (01:25:42) DK has never seen 'Transformers' Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau Check out the 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings: https://fantasyfootball.theringer.com/ Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“These movies are not made for audiences.” - Steve, on DTS titles like this On our first episode of 2026 we're chatting about the direct-to-streaming, holiday-set sequel, The Family Plan 2! Why can't Wahlberg be icing dudes in this movie? Beyond that great Michael Bay doc that hasn't come out yet, are we still doing parkour in movies? Should Mark just start doing PVOD Secret Movies? How much of a boost does the on-location shooting give you? Does Kit Harington's character have an actual plan beyond the vague “power” dream? Why are we cramming Christmas into this film? And doesn't Michelle Monaghan deserve better than this? PLUS: The Transformers get down with some parkour too! The Family Plan 2 stars Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Monaghan, Zoe Colletti, Van Crosby, Reda Elazouar, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Sanjeev Baskar, and Kit Harington as Finn Clarke; directed by Simon Cellan Jones. This episode is sponsored by Lumi Gummies! Lumi Gummies are available nationwide! Go to LumiGummies.com and use code WHM for 30% off your order! Grab your tickets now for the first leg of the 2026 tour! We'll be in Los Angeles on 2/22, Minneapolis on 3/20 and Chicago on 3/22—don't wait, snag those tix now! Original cover art by Felipe Sobreiro.