Podcasts about Freejack

Send us a textWilliam Gibson described Cyberpunk as a fusion of high-tech and low-life, exploring the intersection of technology, cybernetics, and computer networks on human society in a near-future, often dystopian setting.If you don't know who William Gibson is then shame on you.Like most people out there, my first exposure to Cyberpunk was Blade Runner. The 1982 movie by Ridley Scott blew me away. After that I watched movies like Freejack and Johnny Mnemonic, Akira, and Ghost in the Shell. it wasn't until the late 90's that I started diving into the literary world of Cyberpunk with Nuromancer and Snowcrash.I loved the setting, the style, the tech, and the action, but I never got into the roleplaying games. I heard about Cyberpunk, and Cyberpunk 2020. But for some strange reason I never picked them up.Then Mike asked me if I was interested in playing Cyberpunk Red.I jumped at the chance.Mike ran our group though almost a year of Cyberpunk using the Cyberpunk Red rules and we have recently started up again focusing more on the Edgerunner 2077 expansion for Cyberpunk Red.After that much game time, we got opinions.In this episode Mike, Christina and I are going to give you an honest, unbiased review of Cyberpunk Red.But before we do that, Christina, break down the legalese for us.[Kick to Christina so she can go on about how we haven't been paid or compensated in any way for our opinion and we bought the shit with money out of our own pocket.]Now Mike, Start us off on our review of Cyberpunk Red.

00:00:00 – Show Setup, Joe's Absence, and Alex Jones Clips Mike talks about Joe being away for work and floating the idea of rebranding the show. Scheduling updates are discussed for upcoming episodes. The Alex Jones clips of the week feature bizarre rants involving aliens, political decapitation, and erratic health conspiracies. 00:10:00 – Biden's Wild Speech and AI Voice Antics Biden's animated and disjointed speech is reviewed, filled with emotional tangents and outbursts. The team speculates about performance enhancers being used. They joke about AI voice recreations of Biden and Trump debating or performing music. 00:20:00 – Time Travel Films: 'Millennium' and 'Freejack' Discussion on Millennium, a film about time travelers abducting people moments before disasters to repopulate the future. Mike brings up Freejack, with a similar plot but focused on body-swapping and elite immortality. Both movies are praised for their concepts. 00:30:00 – DMT, Mantis Entities, and Time-Traveling Insects Exploring theories that some alien encounters, especially involving mantis entities, are actually contact with time-traveling insectoids from Earth's distant future. The segment ties together DMT experiences, evolution, and theories by Whitley Strieber and Michael Masters. 00:40:00 – The Case of Sergei: Time-Slipped Photographer in Ukraine The hosts discuss the mysterious story of Sergei, who was arrested in 2006 Ukraine claiming to be from 1958. He carried a Soviet-era ID and vintage camera. Recovered film showed photos from the 1950s and even a bell-shaped UFO. He later vanished from a locked hospital room. 00:50:00 – Film Evidence and Disappearance Theories Questions arise about how Sergei's film survived in such good condition and how he allegedly time-traveled. Skepticism builds, but the story's consistency and oddities keep it intriguing. The idea of hoax vs. real phenomena is debated. 01:00:00 – Bombshells, Biden Recap, and 9/11 Conspiracies The crew circles back to Biden's speech antics and then discusses a new Tucker Carlson interview with claims about the 9/11 Commission being a cover-up. A teenager's disturbing extremist plot with possible Ukrainian connections is revealed. 01:10:00 – Katy Perry's Blue Origin Flight Sparks Fake Space Theories The show dives into conspiracy theories around Katy Perry's Blue Origin trip. Viewers point out the capsule door opened from the inside before Bezos “unlocked” it. Online reactions, including a savage tweet from Wendy's, fuel fake spaceflight accusations. 01:20:00 – Alien Invasion Prep: Fox News Segment and State Rankings A Fox News bit ranks U.S. states by how well they'd survive an alien invasion. Virginia tops the list due to military infrastructure. Hosts mock the confused angle blending illegal immigration with extraterrestrial invasions. 01:30:00 – Florida Store Busted for Selling Human Bones Online A Florida curio shop is exposed for selling human remains like skulls and ribs on Facebook Marketplace. The owners claimed to have documentation but failed to provide it. Police launched a full investigation into the morbid sales operation. 01:40:00 – Real ID Rant and Digital Surveillance Concerns The conversation shifts to frustrations over Real ID requirements and concerns about surveillance, digital IDs, and the slippery slope toward a social credit system. The team critiques the loss of privacy in the digital age. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research ▀▄▀▄▀ CONTACT LINKS ▀▄▀▄▀ ► Phone: 614-388-9109 ► Skype: ourbigdumbmouth ► Website: http://obdmpod.com ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/obdmpod ► Full Videos at Odysee: https://odysee.com/@obdm:0 ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/obdmpod ► Instagram: obdmpod ► Email: ourbigdumbmouth at gmail ► RSS: http://ourbigdumbmouth.libsyn.com/rss ► iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/our-big-dumb-mouth/id261189509?mt=2  

given the show is a little long in the tooth, I thought it might be fun this to replay an older episode, perhaps one from the year 1925. The part that makes it confusing is that even 100 years ago i was a particularly well-versed time traveler (you've heard of Dr. Who? Well, now you've met Dr. What The Fuck). This week's broadcast of a show from 1925 sounds unusually contemporary because I'd zapped myself into 2025 to pick out the repertoire. Needless to say, all of this century hopping has me laid up with a nasty case of Fred G. Sanford level WHIPLASH but I'm hoping you'll find it all as entertaining and educational as always. If I happen to say something wildly inappropriate, please keep in mind the bullshit excuse, “those were different times” actually flies in this case because it _was_ a different time. It was a hundred fucking years ago.(above : I'd wanted to include a picture of the pod from “Timecop” but I got distracted and ended up watching another, earlier time travel saga, “Freejack” (1992, dir. Geoff Murphy) and that's another reason why I'm gonna be laid up all day) 

Send us a textThe hapless heroine Agnes reincarnated every time she makes the same mistake: tuning in to the latest episode of her favorite podcast hosted by three idiots. On Episode 656 of Trick or Treat Radio we discuss the British Reincarnation Rom Com Timestalker from writer/director/star Alice Lowe! We also talk about films involving time travel as its main conceit, french extremity films, and the darker, toxic side of love. So grab your pink heart-shaped wig, prepare to be reincarnated once again, and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!Stuff we talk about: Australia, Yahoo Serious, Umbrella Entertainment, Google Machine, The New Extremity Collection Vol. 1, torture and gore, High Tension, Frontiers, Martyrs, French Extremity, RIP Peter Jason, They Live, Married With Children, Nice Dreams, Cheech and Chong, The Coughing Corner, Peter David, Rotten Cotton, Time Bandits, Dream A Little Dream, Call the Coreys, Pump Up the Volume, Talk Radio, Oliver Stone, Timecop, Waxwork II, Lost in Time Rap, 12 Monkeys, La Jetee, Last Night in Soho, Event Horizon, Don Coscarelli, Timecrimes, Lake Mungo, The Frighteners, Camp Slaughter, Donnie Darker, Jason X, Looper, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Angels in the Outfield, Taylor Negron, Adrien Brody, Krispen Wah, Freejack, Mick Jagger, Paul Reubens, Axel Foley, Stoned Age, Clancy Brown, More Deadly Podcast, what is a CV?, little feet and small hands, Game of Thrones, Key and Peele, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, Garth Marenghi's Darkplace, Alice Lowe, Timestalker, Sightseers, Ben Wheatley, Nick Frost, Prevenge, Barry Lyndon, Stanley Kubrick, Krazy House, Black Cab, Adam Ant, Barry Lyndon, Toydrum, Aneurin Barnard, The Fall, Tarsem Singh, Dogtooth, Yorgos Lanthimos, Rolling Rock and Uncrustables, and Dial 4 For GFY.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trickortreatradioJoin our Discord Community: discord.trickortreatradio.comSend Email/Voicemail: mailto:podcast@trickortreatradio.comVisit our website: http://trickortreatradio.comStart your own podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=386Use our Amazon link: http://amzn.to/2CTdZzKFB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/trickortreatradioTwitter: http://twitter.com/TrickTreatRadioFacebook: http://facebook.com/TrickOrTreatRadioYouTube: http://youtube.com/TrickOrTreatRadioInstagram: http://instagram.com/TrickorTreatRadioSupport the show

Send us a textWhat happens when memories of a mediocre film collide with contemporary reflections on identity and time travel? Join us as we navigate the tangled narratives and bizarre performances of "Free Jack,” where past meets future in the most unusual ways. The episode dives into nostalgia, societal commentary, and the innate humor tied to exploring what makes this film a curious relic.• The discovery of "Free Jack" leads to deeper reflections on cinematic value • Character analysis of Emilio Estevez and the intricacies of time travel • Discussion of the social implications tied to the film's narrative • Humor interspersed through commentary on Mick Jagger's villain role • An invitation for listeners to rethink past cinematic experiences and memoriesWritten lovingly by AIBe our friend!Dan: @shakybaconTony: @tonydczechAnd follow the podcast on IG: @hatewatchingDAT

 Join us as we embark on a wild ride through the cult classic "Freejack," featuring dual rockstars Mick Jagger and David Johansen. We unravel the film's weak plot of time travel and body snatching, buoyed only slightly by Jagger's acting choices. 

Send us a textRemember those carefree days of the 90s, when our biggest worry was catching our favorite movie on VHS? We take you on a trip down memory lane as we hilariously unpack the quirks and absurdities of "Milk Money," starring Melanie Griffith and Ed Harris. As we reminisce about our youthful adventures pedaling through suburban streets, we can't help but chuckle over our past misconceptions about the film's plot and the bizarre misadventures of its characters. Get ready for a laughter-filled discussion as we debate the merits of 90s cinema and the surprising mix-ups involving Anne Heche's roles.Our curiosity doesn't stop with the big screen; we dive into the classic myth of a deadly penny drop from the Empire State Building, only to debunk it with a nod to science. There's also an exciting detour into a fictional movie narrative, complete with treehouses and mysterious time capsules. Through playful banter and a touch of comedic genius, we explore character backstories, such as Frank's battle with grief, and sprinkle in some hilariously relatable suburban oddities, like clogged drains and household plumbing fiascos.In a rollercoaster of plot twists, we dissect the peculiar family dynamics and comedic chaos in "Milk Money," questioning everything from steering wheel removals to quirky character motivations. Our critique is lighthearted yet insightful as we ponder the strange romantic entanglements and questionable parenting choices that defined 90s teen flicks. With a nod to magazine nostalgia and the anticipation of watching "Freejack" next, we keep the laughs coming and invite you to join us for another trip into classic 90s film territory. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and prepare for more entertaining nostalgia in our upcoming episodes!Written lovingly with AIBe our friend!Dan: @shakybaconTony: @tonydczechAnd follow the podcast on IG: @hatewatchingDAT

For years, the organizers of the Annual Val Verde BeatleCon have been emailing Sir Paul McCartney (played by Pat Cassels), begging him to perform at the Con at the Verde Dome. This year, for the 48th iteration, it actually worked! Geoff “The Angry Man” Garlock and Whisp Turlington broadcast live from backstage at BeatleCon, running down all the performers and sitting down for an interview with a legendary, Paul McCartney! Macca at Sea: Instead of stories about Hamburg or Liverpool, McCartney shares some of his favorite stories about the sea! Election Recap: It was Election Day in Val Verde yesterday and Whisp and Geoff are still reeling from the results. Freejack: Who knew that Geoff and Whisp would bond with Paul McCartney over their love for the 90's film, “Freejack.” “I would take a Rutle!”: Sometimes when you're at the end of your rope, you'd love for a Rutle to come around! Especially at BeatleCon! This episode is sponsored by: Wish You Were Beer Shetland Creameries Shitbox Airlines Guest Starring: Pat Cassels (Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, Atlas Obscura, CollegeHumor) Love 108.9 The Hawk? HERE'S WHERE TO GET IT ALL & HOW TO HELP! Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, Apple, or whatever you listen on! Give a five-star review on Apple Podcasts! Get official merch: http://tee.pub/lic/goodrockshirts Early access & bonus shows: https://patreon.com/1089thehawk Follow us on social media: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Bluesky, Threads Learn more & sign up for our mailing list: https://1089thehawk.com

Culture Clash Live EP. 259: Time Travel Spotlight: "FREEJACK" (1992) & Fandom News & Reviews! Watch the video on the Fandom Podcast Network YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FandomPodcastNetwork On this episode of Culture Clash Kyle is joined by Lacee and special guest Norman Lao to continue the year of Time Travel on the Fandom Podcast Network with a Time Travel Spotlight on Voyagers!.  Join them as they make sure their Omni is in the green and are ready to jump through time yet again.  Plus all the latest in Fandom News and a few reviews in Buy It, Stream It or Unsee It! Let's Do This Thing! Fandom Podcast Network Contact Info: PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the Fandom Podcast Network on YouTube! Like and share! https://www.youtube.com/c/FandomPodcastNetwork Our master feed for all of our audio podcasts can be found on Podbean: - https://fpnet.podbean.com/ - The Fandom Podcast Network can stream and download on the Podbean app The Fandom Podcast Network is on all major podcast platforms, which includes: Apple Podcasts / iTunes Contact Information: - Facebook: Fandom Podcast Network - Email: fandompodcastnetwork@gmail.com - Instagram: @FandomPodcastNetwork - X (Twitter): @FanPodNetwork Host & Guests Contact Info On Social Media - Kyle Wagner on X: @AKyleW / Instagram & Threads: @Akylefandom / @akyleW on Discord / @Ksport16: Letterboxd - Kevin Reitzel on X, Instagram, Threads, Discord & Letterboxd: @spartan_phoenix - Lacee Aderhold on X: @LaceePants / Instagram: @thelaceepants / Letterboxd: @Laceepants. #CultureClash #CiltureClashLive #TheFandomPodcastNetwork #FPNet #FPN #TimeTravel #TimeTravelSpotlight #TimeTravelTropes #TimeTravelMachine #Voyagers! #Voyagers!1982 #Voyagers!TV #KevinReitzel #KyleWagner #LaceeAderhold #NormanLao   New boost

Culture Clash Live EP. 258: Time Travel Spotlight: "FREEJACK" (1992) & Fandom News & Reviews! Watch the video on the Fandom Podcast Network YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FandomPodcastNetwork On this episode of Culture Clash we return to the Time Travel Spotlight with 1992's "FREEJACK".  Freejack is a 1992 American science fiction film directed by Geoff Murphy and starring Emilio Estevez, Mick Jagger, Rene Russo, and Anthony Hopkins. The screenplay was written by Steven Pressfield, Ronald Shusett and Dan Gilroy, who adapted it from the 1959 science fiction novel Immortality, Inc. by Robert Sheckley. The film was produced by Morgan Creek and released by Warner Bros. in the United States on January 17, 1992. It received mostly negative reviews. Plot Synopsis: Bounty hunters from the future transport a doomed race car driver to New York City in 2009, where his mind will be replaced with that of a dead billionaire. We will also look at the recent Fandom News and Reviews! Let's do this thing! Fandom Podcast Network Contact Info: PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the Fandom Podcast Network on YouTube! Like and share! https://www.youtube.com/c/FandomPodcastNetwork Our master feed for all of our audio podcasts can be found on Podbean: - https://fpnet.podbean.com/ - The Fandom Podcast Network can stream and download on the Podbean app The Fandom Podcast Network is on all major podcast platforms, which includes: Apple Podcasts / iTunes Contact Information: - Facebook: Fandom Podcast Network - Email: fandompodcastnetwork@gmail.com - Instagram: @FandomPodcastNetwork - X (Twitter): @FanPodNetwork Host & Guests Contact Info On Social Media - Kyle Wagner on X: @AKyleW / Instagram & Threads: @Akylefandom / @akyleW on Discord / @Ksport16: Letterboxd - Kevin Reitzel on X, Instagram, Threads, Discord & Letterboxd: @spartan_phoenix - Lacee Aderhold on X: @LaceePants / Instagram: @thelaceepants / Letterboxd: @Laceepants. #CultureClash #CiltureClashLive #TheFandomPodcastNetwork #FPNet #FPN #TimeTravel #TimeTravelSpotlight #TimeTravelTropes #TimeTravelMachine #Freejack #Freejack1992 #FreejackMovie #Geoff Murphy  #EmilioEstevez #MickJagger #ReneRusso #AnthonyHopkins #ImmortalityInc #ImmortalityInc1959 #StevenPressfield #RonaldShusett  #DanGilroy #KevinReitzel #KyleWagner #LaceeAderhold

Patrick and Adam Riske get drunk on Red Pop. Download this episode here. (53.9 MB) Listen to F This Movie! on Apple Podcasts. Also discussed this episode: Strange Darling (2024), Around the World in 80 Days (2004), Million Dollar Baby (2004), The Shaggy Dog (1959), Cinderella (1950), The Mad Magician (1954), The Watcher (2000), Weird Science (1985), About Last Night... (1986), Child Star (2024), The Dark Crystal (1982), Freejack (1992), Conspiracy Theory (1997)

In 1981, the Capitol Records green label LP, budget line re-release of "Mind Games" cost $5.99. In 2024, that same record, when heard in a cube complete with a gnome sized replica of Yoko (allegedly), can be purchased for roughly $1700. Thanks, Obama! (#Sarcasm #Satire #Satcasm) A new precedent in solo Beatles reissues has been set with this reissue, including the more moderately priced (yet still insane) 6 disc edition. Is that a good thing? Does hearing 6 versions of "Intuition" really enhance the experience of listening to the album? And if T.J. doesn't collect it, does it even exist? Tony and T.J. begin to dive into this massive release and answer these questions, and more, like:

Patreon strikes again! Michael Bagford joins the fellas this week to talk about the Emilio Estevez-starring Freejack. They talk all about Emilio's sexy quirks (and Brendan wonders if he's actually a good actor or not), the connection to Futurama, trashcan fires, Anthony Hopkins genuinely "phoning in" his performance, the Spiritual Switchboard and much more. Next week: Die Hard? Kinda? What We've Been Watching: American Movie "Ted Lasso" "Who Killed WCW?" Questions? Comments? Suggestions? You can always shoot us an e-mail at wwttpodcast@gmail.com  Patreon: www.patreon.com/wwttpodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/wwttpodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/wwttpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/wwttpodcast Theme Song recorded by Taylor Sheasgreen: www.facebook.com/themotorleague Logo designed by Mariah Lirette: www.instagram.com/its.mariah.xo Montrose Monkington III: www.twitter.com/montrosethe3rd Freejack stars Emilio Estevez, Rene Russo, Mick Jagger, Jonathan Banks, Amanda Plummer, Frankie Faison, David Johansen and Anthony Hopkins; directed by Geoff Murphy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Freejack (1992), a movie about time-travel body-snatching, a billionaire's quest for extended life, and Mick-fucking-Jagger. (Part 1 of 2)Hit us up!https://www.neondystopia.com/https://www.patreon.com/neondystopia/discord.gg/M6fGZERb7Zhttps://rss.com/podcasts/l0wl1f3podcast/

We pick up where we left off, in the future of 2009. Mick Jagger is all that remains.Hit us up!https://www.neondystopia.com/https://www.patreon.com/neondystopia/discord.gg/M6fGZERb7Zhttps://rss.com/podcasts/l0wl1f3podcast/

Nick and Justin, unlike Rene Russo, have aged 132 years in the last 18 years. Post show song: The new tune from The Lucky Nightsticks and Friends' new album HOMER, POSTGAME MILKSHAKE (Nunziata, Murphy, Cunningham, Makarewicz).  By the way, you can donate to this show in the link if you have more money than sense. You can follow on Instagram and on Twitter and can comment on these on the Trouble City message boards.  You can also write a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts. Theme music by Nick Nunziata and Steve Murphy. Find their music on Soundcloud. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moviemicroscope/support

We do an exclusive double feature on the early '90s dystopia SciFi Action films FREEJACK and DEMOLITION MAN. We cover their comic book companion pieces as well as why both have endured a critcal bashing and welcoming moviegoer audience all these years later.                 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/  Blind Knowledge Podcast Network: https://www.blindknowledge.com/       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     

Rabbit and Barto are back talking chapters 4 and 5 of The Invisible Committee's "To Our Friends." Along the way we cover cybernetics, bridging the dichotomy between pacifism and "radicalism," not thinking like an insurrectionist and not becoming the anarchist the state wants you to be, tact, and the book's relevancy to the ongoing encampments and the situation on the ground in Gaza. We also mention Jack, who is facing charges for alleged sabotage on Cop City in Atlanta. Part of the reason cited for his extremely high bond was owning literature by The Invisible Committee. You can support him financially or through letter writing at FreeJack.co    You don't have to have any familiarity with the text to follow the conversation, but the book is available in PDF form on libcom.org so you can read along (we really like the text so obviously we'd encourage you to read it! It's also extremely relevant to the present moment)   To listen to the full episode as well as lots of other bonus content, sign up for our Patreon. Just $1 a month gets you everything we do. patreon.com/nogodspod

Having barely dodged vitriol with his last two entries, Adam's now mocking us all in plain sight by shoving TTFC into the dystopian capitalist nightmare future of 1992's Freejack.We love hearing from listeners, so please send all your questions, reviews, reactions and suggestions to timetravelfilmclub@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we're talking about Freejack, the 1992 time-travel-body-snatching dystopia, set in the futuristic hellscape of the year 2009; a film whose predictions about the future of the United States included FaceTime and a shotgun-wielding nun (so basically they were two for two).

This week Caleb talks some recent watches (a couple are actually recent releases!), but first, Six Days and Seven Nights, another charming performance from Log It! staple Harrison Ford, for Pi Day, the black & white Darren Aronofsky directorial Debut, Pi, then we go to 1992's 2009 for Freejack with Emilio Estevez and Mick Jagger, and then to round things off we talk the great Dream Scenario with Nicolas Cage. Plus a bonus quickie for Madame Web. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One this episode we crown a new Smokin Sounds Heavy Weight Champion, it's the Rocky Patel Edge vs Foundations Maduro Tabernacle, and joining us is our great friend Mr. WWf Justin aka Freejack!!  Socials: @smokinsoundspod Website: smokinsounds.podbean.com Email: smokinsoundspod@gmail.com  

THREE new releases celebrate their BIG 4-0's this week, as March 2nd, 1984, saw the release of AGAINST ALL ODDS, REPO MAN, and the comedy classic THIS IS SPINAL TAP. But SPINAL TAP is not available on any streamer at the moment and, surprisingly, neither Ron nor Peter own it on any physical media. At press time, the DVD has been purchased and delivered and we will remedy the situation on a future episode. But, since we are looking at the Emilo Estevez, sci-fi cult hit REPO MAN this week, we thought in SPINAL TAP's place we'd look at another Estevez sci-fi thriller - one with much less of a cult following - 1992's FREEJACK, co-staring Rene Russo, Anthony Hopkins, and Mick Fucking Jagger! Find out if we think this one deserves a similar status as REPO MAN (and if we think REPO MAN deserves its status...). We also look at the Jeff Bridges/Rachel Ward/James Woods thriller AGAINST ALL ODDS. Please remember to Rate, Like, and Subscribe, and we'll be back next week with are birthday hats on for SPLASH and CHILDREN OF THE CORN!

Oh boy, a huge catchup for films seen in late January and February. Only 18 films! Sorry, I said 19 on the podcast in error. What movies are they? Miller's Girl, The Portrait of a Lady, Meet Me in the Bathroom, The Zone of Interest, The Ward, How to Blow Up a Pipeline, Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold, Morvern Callar, Surviving Desire, All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt, Love Jones, Freejack, Lisa Frankenstein, The Rainbow, The Eternal Memory, Nyad, Maestro (2003), and The Taste of Things

This Week: Kevin starts things off with a look at last week’s anemic box office and some thoughts on the Alec Baldwin plea in the Rust shooting. Next, he looks at new trailers for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire and Monkey Man. Later, he reviews Argylle and looks back at 90s cyberthrillers with The Net, Freejack, The […]

This Week: Kevin starts things off with a look at last week’s anemic box office and some thoughts on the Alec Baldwin plea in the Rust shooting. Next, he looks at new trailers for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire and Monkey Man. Later, he reviews Argylle and looks back at 90s cyberthrillers with The Net, Freejack, The […]

Comedian/writer/actress Phoebe Robinson (2 Dope Queens) joins Paul, Jason, and guest co-host Jessica St. Clair to discuss the 1992 science fiction action film Freejack. Recorded live in New York, they talk about the spiritual switch board, faberge eggs, and the true meaning of “Freejack.” Plus, we get a special 3rd Opinion from June from Montreal! (Originally Released 02/02/2018) UPCOMING TOUR DATES IN: San Francisco, San Diego, the UK, & Ireland! Go to hdtgm.com for tix and info.Pre-Order Paul's book about his childhood, Joyful Recollections of Trauma, wherever books are soldFor extra Matinee Monday content, visit Paul's YouTube page: youtube.com/paulscheerHDTGM Discord: discord.gg/hdtgmPaul's Discord: discord.gg/paulscheerFollow Paul on Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/paulscheer/Check out Paul and Rob Huebel live on Twitch (www.twitch.tv/friendzone) every Thursday 8-10pm ESTSubscribe to Unspooled with Paul and Amy Nicholson here: listen.earwolf.com/unspooledSubscribe to The Deep Dive with Jessica St. Clair and June Diane Raphael here: www.thedeepdiveacademy.com/podcastCheck out The Jane Club over at www.janeclub.comCheck out new HDTGM merch over at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hdtgmWhere to find Jason, June & Paul:@PaulScheer on Instagram & Twitter@Junediane on IG and @MsJuneDiane on TwitterJason is not on Twitter

Mike and Jesse discuss the 1992 Sci-fi action film Freejack. Starring Emilio Estevez, Mick Jagger, Anthony Hopkins, Rene Russo and Jonathan Banks. Leave us a message at https://speakpipe.com/cdfpod Get your CDF Pod merch at https://cdfpodmerch.com Our theme music was composed by CollinDomo AKA Chunky Krill. Find more of his work at soundcloud.com/chunky-krill Facebook: facebook.com/cdfpod Instagram: instagram.com/cdfpod/

Boomer and Brandon discuss the supernatural horror sequel The Exorcist III (1990), written & directed by the author of the original Exorcist's source novel https://swampflix.com/2023/09/28/halloween-streaming-recommendations-2023/ 00:00 Welcome 04:22 House on Haunted Hill (1999) 12:22 Jacob's Ladder (1990) 14:47 Talk to Me (2023) 26:12 Aporia (2023) 27:59 Freejack (1992) 30:12 Buzzcut (2022) 31:56 Mission: Impossible - Fallout (2018) 34:02 No One Will Save You (2023) 39:36 Fire in the Sky (1993) 48:52 Cult of Chucky (2017) 56:50 The Craft (1996) 1:03:53 The Craft: Legacy (2020) 1:07:35 The Exorcist III (1990)

We head to the future with Emilio Estevez. That's right: we're headed all the way to 2009 to discuss the sci-fi action film Freejack. Join us as we discuss how we've never heard of this movie before, the impressive cast, and the twists on top of twists. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4705196/advertisement

In this episode of Drive-In Double Feature Podcast, hosts Nathan and Ryan dive into the high-octane world of "Freejack" (1992). Set in a dystopian future, the film follows Alex Furlong, played by Emilio Estevez, as he finds himself thrust into a dangerous game of life and death when his consciousness is transferred into the body of a wealthy businessman just moments before his death. Nathan and Ryan discuss the film's adrenaline-pumping chase sequences, futuristic visuals, and the ensemble cast featuring Mick Jagger and Anthony Hopkins. They explore the film's blend of sci-fi, action, and themes of identity and mortality. Join them as they unravel the time-traveling excitement of "Freejack."

Actor and director Emilio Estevez joins Gemma and Mitchell to talk through his four favorite films (Apocalypse Now, Shawshank Redemption, No Country for Old Men and Pulp Fiction), respond to thirsty Letterboxd reviews about The Breakfast Club, and answer many of our burning questions. Like: what was Emilio like at sixteen? Why is he uncredited in Mission: Impossible? Is his favorite movie hair the Young Guns sideburns or the Stakeout pornstache? What was it like riding around with Harry Dean Stanton in Repo Man? What is wrong with Freejack? What's the movie he missed a flight so he could keep watching? And why is The Way—the film he wrote and directed starring his own dad Martin Sheen as a bereaved father walking the Camino—back in cinemas for one day only, May 16, 2023? Chapters: Opening credits (00:00:00) Apocalypse Now (00:04:43) The Way (00:17:41) Shawshank Redemption (00:28:56) The Way (00:37:14) No Country For Old Men/Pulp Fiction (00:45:33) Closing credits (00:50:50) Credits: Recorded in Newark DE, Cincinnati OH and Auckland NZ. Edited by Slim. Theme music: “Vampiros Danceoteque” by Moniker. Editorial producer: Brian Formo. Production manager: Sophie Shin. The Letterboxd Show and Weekend Watchlist are TAPEDECK productions. Links: List of movies mentioned Reviews mentioned: Cody Cannon's The Breakfast Club review lexieluvsdb's The Way review The Big Large's Young Guns review Thotty without Organs's Repo Man review Michael Vazquez's The Public review TorinM's The Way review Lists mentioned: "I'm 16 and this is the greatest movie ever made" by coffee "My comfort movies" by Mitchell Beaupre

هذه الحلقة منتجت وسجلت بالإشتراك مع بودكاست ستيل شاوت (Steel Shout) أدب السايبربنك يعتبر من أهم الفروع التي ولدت من أدب الخيال العلمي في القرن العشرينما هو الـ(cyberpunk)  في الأدب.يمثل الـ (cyberpunk) نوعًا من أدب الخيال العلمي الذي يتميز بتمحوره حول العالم الافتراضي والتكنولوجيا المتقدمة، كما يتضمن العديد من العناصر الأخرى مثل الجريمة والفساد والتحرر والتمرد، ونوع من القصص الغامضة. يعود أصل الـ (cyberpunk)  إلى الأدب الخيال العلمي الذي ظهر في الستينات والسبعينات من القرن الماضي، ولكنه انتشر وازدهر في الثمانينات والتسعينات، وذلك بفضل العديد من الأعمال الشهيرة التي تناولت هذا الموضوع، مثل رواية "نيرومانسر" للكاتب وليام جيبسون التي صدرت في عام 1984.تعريف (cyberpunk)تأتي كلمة "سايبربانك" أو "سايبربونك" (Cyberpunk) من مزيج بين كلمتين:الأولى هي "سايبرنيتيكس" (Cybernetics) وهي تعني دراسة النظم الآلية والحيوية والتفاعل بينها.يشير مصطلح "سايبرنيتيكس" (Cybernetics) إلى دراسة النظم والآليات والتفاعلات بين الأجزاء المختلفة في الأنظمة الحيوية والآلية. ويتضمن هذا المصطلح فهم العلاقات المتبادلة بين الجزء والكل في النظام، وكيفية تغيير وتحكم الأنظمة في أنفسها.وتشمل مجالات الدراسة في السايبرنيتيكس مثل هذه النظم المختلفة كالأعصاب والغدد، والآليات المتحكمة في الصناعة والتحكم في المرور والملاحة والطيران، والتكنولوجيا الحيوية والطبية، والذكاء الاصطناعي والروبوتات.يعود أصل مصطلح "سايبرنيتيكس" (Cybernetics) إلى اللغة اليونانية، حيث تعني "kybernetes" باللغة اليونانية "الملاح" أو "القائد" أو "المدير". ولقد استخدم هذا المصطلح في اليونان القديمة للإشارة إلى الشخص الذي يدير السفينة ويتحكم في اتجاهها وحركتها. وفي القرن العشرين، أطلق عالم الرياضيات الأمريكي نوربرت وينر (Norbert Wiener) مصطلح "cybernetics" لوصف الدراسة العلمية للتحكم والتواصل في الآلات والأنظمة المعقدة. وقد استخدم وينر هذا المصطلح للإشارة إلى دراسة العمليات التي تحكم الأنظمة المعقدة، سواء كانت هذه الأنظمة آلية أو حية. ومنذ ذلك الحين، انتشر استخدام مصطلح "سايبرنيتيكس" لوصف دراسة نظم التحكم الآلية والحية، وأصبح مصطلحًا شائعًا في العديد من المجالات العلمية والتقنية المختلفة.ومن المهم أن نلاحظ أن السايبرنيتيكس لا تقتصر فقط على النظم الحيوية، بل تشمل أيضًا النظم الآلية والتكنولوجية، وهذا ما يجعلها مفهومًا مهمًا في العديد من المجالات المختلفة، بما في ذلك العلوم الحاسوبية والهندسة والفلسفة والاقتصاد والعلوم الاجتماعية.  والثانية هي "بانك" (Punk) وهي تعني نوعًا من الموسيقى الروك المتمردة والمناهضة للنظام والسلطة وبالتالي، فإن الـ(cyberpunk)  يجمع بين عنصرين رئيسيين: العالم التكنولوجي المتقدم والمتمردة والمناهضة للنظام والسلطة. ويتناول هذا النوع من الأدب عادة العالم الافتراضي والتقنية المتطورة بطريقة متمردة ومناهضة للنظام، ويتضمن الكثير من العناصر الاجتماعية والسياسية والثقافية المعاصرة.يُعرف مصطلح "بانك" (Punk) بشكل لغوي على أنه نوع من الموسيقى الروك المتمردة والمعارضة للنظام والسلطة، والتي ظهرت في السبعينيات من القرن الماضي. ويشار في قاموس أكسفورد الإنجليزي إلى أن كلمة "بانك" تعني بشكل عام شخصاً أو شيئاً يتمتع بالقوة والعنف والتمرد والانفصال عن النظام السائد. ويمكن أن يُستخدم مصطلح "بانك" لوصف أي شيء يتميز بالتمرد والمعارضة للسلطة والنظام، وليس فقط في عالم الموسيقى الروك. وعلى سبيل المثال، يمكن استخدام هذا المصطلح لوصف حركات اجتماعية وثقافية وفنية أخرى، مثل حركات الشباب المتمردة وحركات المقاومة السياسية والفنانين الذين يسعون لتحدي النظام السائد.بروس بيثكي (Bruce Bethke) هو كاتب أمريكي ولد في عام 1955، وهو معتبر أحد رواد الأدب السايبربانكي. وقد نشر بيثكي في عام 1980 قصة قصيرة بعنوان "Cyberpunk" في مجلة "Amazing Science Fiction". وقد تم استخدام هذه القصة لاحقًا كدليل لتحديد الأدب السايبربانكي. تتناول قصة بيثكي العالم الخيالي والمستقبلي والذي يتميز بتكنولوجيا متقدمة وتمحوره حول شخصية مخترق حاسوبي يقوم بسرقة بيانات مهمة. وقد اشتهرت هذه القصة بسبب استخدام كلمة "سايبربانك" في عنوانها، والتي أصبحت بعد ذلك مصطلحاً مشهوراً في الأدب والثقافة الشعبية. وقد كتب بيثكي العديد من القصص الخيالية والروايات، وأصبحت له بعض الأعمال الأخرى مثل "Headcrash" و "Wild Wild West" و "Redbeard" و "Rebel Moon"، وقد تم ترشيح روايته "Headcrash" لجائزة نيبولا في عام 1995. وبالإضافة إلى كونه كاتباً، فإن بيثكي يعمل أيضاً في مجال تكنولوجيا المعلومات والحوسبة، ويشغل حالياً منصب مدير تقنية المعلومات في إحدى الشركات الأمريكية.تصريح بروس ستيرلينغ "combination of lowlife and high tech" ليس تعريفًا محددًا للسايبربنك، وإنما هو وصف للجو العام الذي يمكن أن يتميز به عالم السايبربنك. ففي هذا الوصف، يركز ستيرلينغ على تحدُّث السايبربنك عن النزلاء الرَّخاء والمتعطشين للمتع الجسدية والأمور غير المشروعة، والتكنولوجيا العالية والحديثة التي تستخدمها هؤلاء الأشخاص في تحقيق ما يريدونه. ويتناول ستيرلينغ هذا المفهوم في روايته الشهيرة "المرآة الشعورية" (Mirrorshades)، وهي مجموعة من القصص القصيرة التي تعتبر أحد الأعمال الأساسية في أدب السايبربنك.ومع ذلك، يمكن القول أن هذا الوصف ينطبق بشكل عام على أعمال السايبربنك، حيث يتميز هذا النوع الأدبي بتحقيق التوازن بين الجوانب العالية التكنولوجية والجوانب الأكثر شعبية والمرتبطة بالعالم السفلي والجريمة المنظمة. وتنتمي روايات وليام جيبسون وبروس يرلينغ وغيرهما من الكتَّاب إلى هذا النوع الأدبي، ويتعاملون في أعمالهم مع قضايا تتعلق بالتكنولوجيا المتقدمة والحياة الافتراضية والتحديات الاجتماعية والثقافية التي تنشأ بسببها. وتجمع هذه الأعمال بين الجوانب العالية التكنولوجية والجوانب الأكثر شعبية والمرتبطة بالعالم السفلي، وتتميز بأسلوب سريع الإيقاع وشخصيات مثيرة للاهتمام، كما تستخدم لغة فيها الكثير من المصطلحات التقنية والحاسوبية.وبشكل عام، يجمع وصف بروس ستيرلينغ "combination of lowlife and high tech" بين هذه الجوانب، ويعكس الجانب الغامض والمثير للاهتمام في أدب السايبربنك، الذي يتميز بتحقيق التوازن بين العالم الافتراضي والعالم الحقيقي وبين الجوانب الفنية والتكنولوجية والجوانب الاجتماعية والثقافية.عناصر السايبربنك الأدبي:·       الجوالـ (Dystopian):o      تحكم وتملك المنظمات والشركات للمجتمع.o      طبقية الرأسماليةo      حياة وضيعة.o      تمرد الأفراد على الشركات والمنظمات.o      انغماس الأفراد في الجريمة والملذات والشهوات.o      غلاء المعيشة ·       التقنية العالية:o      الذكاء الصناعي.o      الواقع الافتراضي .o      تطورعلم الأطراف الصناعيةo      المستنسخين والرجال الآليين.o      الاتصالات والتقنيةo      الهاكرز او محرك الشبكة  (Netrunner)·       الثقافة:o      موسيقى الـ  Punk Rock والـVaporwaveo      الازياء o      العمران والأضواء (اليابان في الثمانينات ونموها اقتصاديا في العالم الإلكتروني)o      المتحري والمحقق الظلامي (Noir)o      الرياضات والترفيه  أهم الأعمال الأدبية:·       رواية نوفا لـ (Samuel Delany) في عام 1968:o      نوفا هي رواية خيال علمي من تأليف الكاتب الأمريكي صموئيل ديلاني ونشرت في عام 1968. تستكشف الرواية، التي تصنف رسميًا كعمل فضائي، السياسة والثقافة في مستقبل يتسم بانتشار تقنية السايبورج بشكل شامل (والرواية واحدة من سلفيات السايبربانك)، ولكن يمكن أن تنطوي صناعة القرارات الكبرى على استخدام بطاقات التاروت. تحمل الرواية نغمات أسطورية قوية، وترتبط على حد سواء بمسألة البحث عن الكأس المقدسة وبقصة جايسون والأرجونوتيكا والسعي للحصول على الصوف الذهبي. تم ترشيح نوفا لجائزة هيوغو لأفضل رواية في عام 1969. في عام 1984، قام ديفيد برينجل بإدراجها ضمن قائمته لأفضل 100 رواية خيال علمي كتبت منذ عام 1949. ملخص القصةفي عام 3172، تنقسم السلطة السياسية في المجرة إلى فصيلين: فصيل دراكو الموجود على الأرض وفصيل الاتحاد الثريد الذي ظهر في وقت لاحق. كلاهما لديه اهتمامات في المستعمرات الخارجية الأحدث، حيث تنتج المناجم كميات قليلة من المصدر القيم إليريون، وهو مادة فائقة الثقل ضرورية للسفر الفضائي وتغيير مناخ الكواكب.يتورط قائد مهووس ومشوه من الاتحاد الثريد، لورك فون راي، في صراع بين العائلات الأرستقراطية والاقتصادية القوية، فيجند فريقًا متنوعًا من المختلفين لمساعدته في السباق مع عدوه اللدود، الأمير ريد من شركة ريد شيفت المرتبطة بفصيل دراكو، للحصول على الزعامة الاقتصادية عن طريق تأمين كمية هائلة من إليريون مباشرة من قلب نجم نوفا. وبذلك، سيحدث فون راي تحولًا في توازن القوى في النظام الكوني الحالي، مما سيؤدي إلى سقوط العائلة الحمراء ونهاية سيطرة الأرض على السياسة الفضائية بين النجوم.تتبع الرواية مغامرات فريق فون راي في محاولة الحصول على إليريون من نوفا، حيث يتعرضون للعديد من المصاعب والتحديات، بما في ذلك مواجهة العدو، والتعامل مع الأسرار الغامضة المرتبطة بنوفا نفسها، وكذلك الاستكشاف العميق لشخصيات الأعضاء المختلفين في الفريق.في نهاية المطاف، يتمكن فون راي وفريقه من الحصول على الإليريون من نوفا، ويتغلبون على الأمير ريد وشركته، مما يؤدي إلى تحويل التوازن في السياسة الفضائية بين الفصيلين. وبالتالي، ينتهي السيطرة الأرضية على السياسة الفضائية، وتبدأ مرحلة جديدة في تاريخ المجرة. ·       رواية (Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep) لـ (Philip K. Dick) عام 1968:o      هي رواية خيال علمي كتبها الكاتب الأمريكي فيليب ك. ديك، وصدرت عام 1968. تدور أحداث الرواية في المستقبل البعيد بعد أن تعرضت الأرض لحرب نووية دمرت جزءا كبيرا منها وأدت إلى إنقراض الحيوانات وتحكي قصة ريك ديكارد، الذي يعمل كصائد للروبوتات المتمردة التي تشبه البشر، ويتم تكليفه بمهمة القضاء على ستة من هذه الروبوتات المتمردة. هذه الرواية تشتمل على بعض العناصر التي يمكن وصفها بالسايبرنك، مثل الروبوتات والذكاء الاصطناعي، يمكن اعتبار هذه الرواية الأم لفيلم "Blade Runner" الذي صدر في عام 1982 والذي يعتبر من أهم الأعمال في فن السايبرنك.تدور قصة الحيوانات في الرواية حول شخصية ريك ديك، الذي يعمل كصائد للحيوانات النادرة، وذلك لكسب نقاط مادية تتيح له شراء حيوان حقيقي بدلاً من حيوان اصطناعي. ويحلم ريك بامتلاك حيوان طائر "البطريق الإمبراطوري"، وهو الحيوان النادر الذي يساعده على التفرد والتميز في مجتمع موحد.تعتبر قصة الحيوانات والتركيز على الرغبة في امتلاك حيوانات حقيقية، رمزًا للحاجة إلى التميز والاهتمام بالطبيعة والحيوانات، وكذلك للعلاقة بين الإنسان والطبيعة في عالم مستقبلي متغير. وتعد هذه القصة أحد المحاور الرئيسية في الرواية التي تتناول موضوعات أخرى مثل الهوية الإنسانية الواقعية والذاتية والمجتمعية والروبوتات والذكاء الاصطناعي، والتي تركز على القضايا الأخلاقية والفلسفية المتعلقة بالحياة والوجود والتعايش في عالم متغير ومعقد.رواية (Neuromancer) للكاتب الأمريكي ويليام جيبسون عام 1984 م:تعد من أولى روايات السايبربانك. تعتبر من أهم الأعمال الأدبية في هذا النوع، حيث أنها قدمت للقراء نموذجاً جديداً للأدب العلمي والخيال العلمي، يستخدم فيه (جيبسون) تقنيات ومفاهيم حديثة كالحوسبة والشبكات والذكاء الاصطناعي والروبوتات والتجارة الإلكترونية، وجعل منها عناصر رئيسية في قالب قصته المثيرة والمشوقة. وقد فازت هذه الرواية بجائزة نيبولا لأفضل رواية علمية خيالية في عام 1984.بطلها كيس، وهو هاكر حاسوب عاطل عن العمل يتم استئجاره من قبل صاحب عمل جديد غامض يدعى أرميتاج. يتم تشكيل فريق مع مولي، السايبورغ، وبيتر ريفيرا، اللص والخادع، لتنفيذ سلسلة من الجرائم التي تمهد الطريق للهدف النهائي للمجموعة، والذي يتم تنفيذه في محطة الفضاء المدارية المسماة "فريسايد"، موطن عائلة تيسييه-أشبول الثرية. تم إنشاء اثنين من الذكاءات الاصطناعية (AIs)، وينترميوت ونيورومانسر ، التي هي قوية لدرجة أنها يمكن أن تتصل ببعضها البعض في نقطة واحدة فقط. يتعلم كيس وزملاؤه أنهم تم استئجارهم من قبل وينترميوت لكسر الفصل بين الذكاءات الاصطناعية. يتغلب كيس ومولي على التدخلات القانونية السيبرانية ومحاولة خيانة من ريفيرا لدمج وينترميوت مع نيورومانسر، وينتهي الأمر بكيس يعيش في عالم جديد شجاعأفلام:·        Escape from New York (1981)[40][41]·        Burst City (1982)[42]·        Tron (1982)[43]·        Blade Runner (1982)[44]·        Brainstorm (1983)[45]·        Videodrome (1983)[46]·        Repo Man (1984)·        The Terminator (1984)·        Brazil (1985)·        RoboCop (1987)[47]·        The Running Man (1987)·        Gunhed (1989)[48]·        Tetsuo: The Iron Man (1989)·        Circuitry Man (1990)[49]·        RoboCop 2 (1990)·        Hardware (a.k.a. M.A.R.K. 13) (1990)[50]·        Megaville (1990)[51]·        Total Recall (1990)[52]·        Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)·        964 Pinocchio (1991)[53]·        Until the End of the World (1991)[54]·        Nemesis (1992)·        Freejack (1992)[55]·        The Lawnmower Man (1992)[56]·        Tetsuo II: Body Hammer (1992)·        Cyborg 2 (1993)[57]·        Demolition Man (1993)[58]·        RoboCop 3 (1993)·        Robot Wars (1993)·        Plughead Rewired: Circuitry Man II (1994)[59]·        Death Machine (1994)·        Hackers (1995)[60]·        Johnny Mnemonic (1995)[61]·        Judge Dredd (1995)[62]·        Strange Days (1995)[63]·        Virtuosity (1995)·        Escape from L.A. (1996)[64]·        The Lawnmower Man 2: Beyond Cyberspace (1996)[65]·        Deathline (a.k.a. Redline) (1997)[66]·        The Fifth Element (1997)[67]·        Nirvana (1997)[68]·        Andromedia (1998)[69]·        New Rose Hotel (1998)·        Pi (1998)[70]·        Skyggen (a.k.a. Webmaster) (1998)[71]·        Dark City (1998)[72]·        eXistenZ (1999)[73]·        The Thirteenth Floor (1999)[74]·        Bicentennial Man (1999)[75]·        The Matrix (1999)[76]·        I.K.U. (2000)[77]·        The 6th Day (2000)[78]·        Avalon (2001)[79]·        A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001)·        Electric Dragon 80.000 V (2001)[80]·        Cypher (2002)[81]·        Dead or Alive: Final (2002)[82]·        Impostor (2002)[83]·        Minority Report (2002)[84]·        Resurrection of the Little Match Girl (2002)[85][86]·        All Tomorrow's Parties (2003)[87]·        Code 46 (2003)[88]·        The Matrix Reloaded (2003)[89]·        The Matrix Revolutions (2003)[90]·        Natural City (2003)[91]·        Paycheck (2003)[92]·        Avatar (a.k.a. Cyber Wars) (2004)[93]·        Immortal (2004)[94]·        I, Robot (2004)[95]·        Paranoia 1.0 (a.k.a. One Point 0) (2004)[96]·        Æon Flux (2005)[97]·        Children of Men (2006)·        Ultraviolet (2006)[98]·        Chrysalis (2007)[99]·        Eden Log (2007)[100]·        The Gene Generation (2007)[101][102][103]·        Babylon A.D. (2008)[104][105]·        Sleep Dealer (2008)[106]·        Tokyo Gore Police (2008)[107]·        District 9 (2009)·        Hardwired (2009)[108][109]·        Surrogates (2009)[110]·        Tetsuo: The Bullet Man (2009)·        Tron: Legacy (2010)[60]·        Repo Men (2010)[111]·        Priest (2011)[60]·        Dredd (2012)[112][113][114][115][116]·        Total Recall (2012)·        Elysium (2013)[117][118]·        The Zero Theorem (2013)[60]·        Automata (2014)[119]·        Transcendence (2014)[120]·        RoboCop (2014)·        Chappie (2015)[121]·        Ex Machina (2015)[122]·        Hardcore Henry (2015)·        Ghost in the Shell (2017)[123][124]·        Bleeding Steel (2017)·        Blade Runner 2049 (2017)·        Ready Player One (2018)[125][126]·        Upgrade (2018)·        Hotel Artemis (2018)·        Anon (2018)·        Alita: Battle Angel (2019)·        Reminiscence (2021)·        Jung E (2023)القصص المصورة:·        Judge Dredd (1977–) by John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra·        The Incal (1981–1989) by Alejandro Jodorowsky·        Akira (1982–1990) by Katsuhiro Ōtomo[33]·        Black Magic (1983) by Masamune Shirow·        Ronin (1983–1984) by Frank Miller·        Shatter (1985–1988) by Peter B. Gillis and Mike Saenz·        Appleseed (1985–1989) by Masamune Shirow·        Dominion (1986) by Masamune Shirow·        Ghost in the Shell (1989–1991) by Masamune Shirow·        Neuromancer (1989) by Tom de Haven and Bruce Jensen[34]·        Battle Angel Alita (1990–1995) by Yukito Kishiro[33]·        Martha Washington (1990–1991) by Frank Miller and Dave Gibbons·        Barb Wire (1994–1995) by Chris Warner·        Transmetropolitan (1997–2002) by Warren Ellis[35]·        Eden: It's an Endless World! (1998–2008) by Hiroki Endo·        Blame! (1998) by Tsutomu Nihei[36]o   NOiSE (2001) – prequel to Blame!o   Biomega (2007)·        Singularity 7 (2004) by Ben Templesmith[37]·        The Surrogates (2005) by Robert Venditti[38]·        The entire Marvel 2099 line is an example of the cyberpunk genre in comics, especially Ghost Rider 2099 and Spider-Man 2099.·        Marvel's Machine Man Vol. 2·        Batman Beyond·        The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys (2013-2014) by Gerard Way and Shaun Simon الأنمي:·        Megazone 23 (1985)[127]·        Neo Tokyo (1986)[128]·        Black Magic M-66 (1987)·        Bubblegum Crisis (1987)[129]o   Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040 (1998)[130]·        Akira (1988)[131][132]·        RoboCop: The Animated Series (1988)·        Beast Machines: Transformers (1999–2000)·        Dominiono   Dominion (1988–1989)o   New Dominion Tank Police (1993–1994)o   Tank Police Team: Tank S.W.A.T. 01 (2006)·        Appleseedo   Appleseed (1988 film)o   Appleseed (2004 film)o   Appleseed Ex Machina (2007 film)o   Appleseed XIII (2011)o   Appleseed Alpha (2014 film)·        A.D. Police Files (1990)·        Cyber City Oedo 808 (1990)[133]·        Æon Flux (1991–1995)[134]·        Silent Möbius (1991–2003)[135]·        Genocyber (1993)[136]·        Macross Plus (1994)·        Armitage III (1995)·        Ghost in the Shell (anime films)o   Ghost in the Shell (1995 film)[137]o   Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence (2004 film)[138]·        Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (S.A.C.)[139]o   Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (S.A.C.) (2002–2003)o   Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C. 2nd GIG (2004–2005)o   Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society (2006 film)o   Ghost in the Shell: SAC 2045 (2020–2022)·        Ghost in the Shell: Ariseo   Ghost in the Shell: Arise (2013–2015)o   Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie (2016 film)·        Spicy City (1997)·        Cowboy Bebop (1998)·        RoboCop: Alpha Commando (1998–1999)·        Serial Experiments Lain (1998)[140]·        Gundress (1999)·        Batman Beyond (1999–2001)·        Metropolis (2001)[141]·        The Animatrix (2003)[142]·        Code Lyoko (2003–2007)·        Heat Guy J (2003)[143]·        Parasite Dolls (2003)[144]·        Texhnolyze (2003)[145]·        Wonderful Days (a.k.a. Sky Blue) (2003)[146][147]·        Burst Angel (2004)[148]·        Fragile Machine (2005)[149]·        Aachi & Ssipak (2006)[150]·        A Scanner Darkly (2006)[151]·        Ergo Proxy (2006)[152]·        Paprika (2006)[153][154]·        Renaissance (2006)[155]·        Dennō Coil (2007)[156]·        Vexille (2007)[157][158]·        Technotise: Edit & I (2009, Serbia)[159]·        Real Drive (2008)·        Mardock Scramble (2010)[160]·        Accel World (2012–2016)·        Psycho-Pass (2012)[161]·        Tron: Uprising (2012)·        Dimension W (2016)·        No Guns Life (2019–2020)·        Altered Carbon: Resleeved (2020)·        Akudama Drive (2020)·        Blade Runner: Black Lotus (2021–2022)·        Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (2022)مسلسلات·        World on a Wire (1973)[162]·        The Deadly Assassin (1976)[163]·        Overdrawn at the Memory Bank (1983)[164]·        Max Headroom: 20 Minutes into the Future (1985), British television movieo   Max Headroom (1987),[165] American television series based on the UK TV movie·        Wild Palms (1993)[166]·        TekWar (1994)[167]·        RoboCop: The Series (1994)·        VR.5 (1996)[citation needed]·        Welcome to Paradox (1998)[168]·        The X-Files, two episodes of the series were written by William Gibson and contain cyberpunk themes:o   Kill Switch (1998)[169]o   First Person Shooter (2000)[170][171]·        Harsh Realm (1999)[172]·        Total Recall 2070 (1999)[173]·        Dark Angel (2000–2002)[174]·        RoboCop: Prime Directives (2001)[175]·        Charlie Jade (2005)[176]·        Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (2008–2009)·        Power Rangers RPM (2009)·        Kamen Rider Dragon Knight (2009)[citation needed]·        Dollhouse (2009–2010)[177]·        Caprica (2010)·        Person of Interest (2011–2016)·        Black Mirror (2011–2019)·        Continuum (2012–2015), set in the present with a protagonist who has time traveled back from a cyberpunk future in 2077·        H+: The Digital Series (2012)·        Almost Human (2013–2014)·        Die Gstettensaga: The Rise of Echsenfriedl (2014)·        Mr. Robot (2015–2019)·        Humans (2015–2018)·        Westworld (2016–2022)·        Incorporated (2016–2017)·        Altered Carbon (2018–2020)·        S'parta (2018)·        Better Than Us (2018–2019)·        Love, Death & Robots (2019–present)·        Meta Runner (2019–2022)·        Onisciente (2020)·        Upload (2020–present)[178] ألعاب فيديو:·       Exapunk The Screamer (1985)[190] Imitation City (1987)[191] Megami Tensei series (1987–present)[192]  Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei (1987)[193][194]   Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers (1997)[195]   Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga (2004)[196]   Shin Megami Tensei IV (2013)[192]   Soul Hackers 2 (2022)   Metal Gear series (1987–present)  Metal Gear Solid (1998)[197]   Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (2001)[198]   Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (2008)[192]   Metal Gear Rising Revengeance (2013)   Akira (1988–2002)  Akira (1988)[192]   Akira Psycho Ball (2002)   Neuromancer (1988)[199] Snatcher (1988–1996)[200] Genocide (1989)[192] Night Striker (1989) DreamWeb (1992)[201] Flashback (1992)[202] BloodNet (1993)[203] Gadget: Invention, Travel, & Adventure (1993)[204] Shadowrun series  Shadowrun (SNES) (1993)[205]   Shadowrun (Sega Genesis) (1994)[206]   Shadowrun (Sega CD) (1996)[207]   Shadowrun (2007)[208][209]   Shadowrun Returns (2013) [210]   Shadowrun: Dragonfall (2014) [211]   Shadowrun Chronicles: Boston Lockdown (2015)   Shadowrun: Hong Kong (2015) [212]   Syndicate series  Syndicate (1993)[213]   Syndicate Wars (1996)[214]   Syndicate (2012)[215]   Beneath a Steel Sky (1994)[216] Burn:Cycle (1994)[217] Hell: A Cyberpunk Thriller (1994) Delta V (1994)[218] Hagane: The Final Conflict (1994)[192] Live A Live (1994)[192] Rise of the Robots (1994) [219][220] Policenauts (1994)[192] Appleseed series  Appleseed: Oracle of Prometheus (1994)   Appleseed EX (2004)   System Shock series  System Shock (1994)[221]   System Shock 2 (1999)[222]   CyberMage: Darklight Awakening (1995)[223] Johnny Mnemonic: The Interactive Action Movie (1995)[224] Road Rage (1995) Osman (1996)[192] Blade Runner (1997)[225] Final Fantasy VII (1997)[226]  Compilation of Final Fantasy VII (2004–2009)   Final Fantasy VII Remake (2020)[227]   Ghost in the Shell (1997)[192] Einhänder (1998)[192] Nightlong: Union City Conspiracy (1998) Xenogears (1998)[228] The Nomad Soul (1999) Fear Effect series  Fear Effect (2000)   Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix (2001)   Fear Effect Sedna (2018)   Deus Ex series  Deus Ex (2000)[229]   Deus Ex: Invisible War (2003) [230]   Deus Ex: Human Revolution (2011) [231]   Deus Ex: The Fall (2013)[232]   Deus Ex: Mankind Divided (2016)   Perfect Dark series  Perfect Dark (2000)   Perfect Dark Zero (2005)   Oni (2001)[233] Anachronox (2001) Mega Man Battle Network series  Mega Man Battle Network (2001)   Mega Man Battle Network 2 (2001)   Mega Man Battle Network 3 (2002)   Mega Man Network Transmission (2003)   Mega Man Battle Chip Challenge (2003)   Mega Man Battle Network 4 (2003)   Mega Man Battle Network 5 (2004)   Mega Man Battle Network 6 (2005)   Uplink (2001)[234][235] Breath of Fire: Dragon Quarter (2002)[236] .hack series  .hack//IMOQ (2002–2003)   .hack//G.U. (2006–2007)   .hack//Link (2010)   Neocron (2002)[237] Enter the Matrix (2003)[238] P.N.03 (2003) Cy Girls (2004) Æon Flux (2005) Dystopia (2005)[239] System Rush (2005)[240] Mirror's Edge (2008) Halo 3: ODST (2009) Cyber Knights series:  Cyber Knights (Classic) (2011)[241]   Cyber Knights: Flashpoint (2021)[242]   Gemini Rue (2011)[243] Hard Reset (2011) Cypher (2012)[244] Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead (2013) Remember Me (2013)[245] Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon (2013) Alien: Isolation (2014) Jazzpunk (2014) Transistor (2014) Watch Dogs series:  Watch Dogs (2014)[246]   Watch Dogs 2 (2016)   Watch Dogs: Legion (2020)   2064: Read Only Memories (2015) Call of Duty: Black Ops III (2015)[247] Dex (2015)[248] Technobabylon (2015) Soma (2015) Satellite Reign (2015) Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth (2015)[249] Invisible, Inc. (2016) Mirror's Edge Catalyst (2016) Superhot (2016) VA-11 HALL-A (2016)[250] Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker's Memory (2017)[249] Observer (2017) Ruiner (2017)[251] The Red Strings Club (2018)[252] Ion Fury (2018) Tales of the Neon Sea (2018)[253] Astral Chain (2019)[254] Katana Zero (2019) Dohna Dohna (2020)[255] Cyberpunk 2077 (2020) Ghostrunner (2020) Incredibox  V8: Dystopia (2020)   Cloudpunk (2020) ENCODYA (2021) The Ascent (2021) Stray (2022) SIGNALIS (2022) The Last Night (TBA)[256]  الالعاب الروائية:·        Cyberpunk (1988)o   Cyberpunk 2020 (1990)o   Cyberpunk V3.0 (2005)o   Cyberpunk Red (2020)·        Shadowrun (1989)·        GURPS Cyberpunk (1990)[257]·        Necromunda (1995)·        Infinity (2005)·        Corporation (2009)[258]·        Deadzone (2013)·        Carbon 2185 A Cyberpunk RPG (2019)

Jen and Tim jack freely over a rote 1992 sci-fi action thriller, Freejack, starring Emilio Estevez and Mick Jagger. Your hosts kind of forget to talk about Jagger, but Tim does reminisce fondly about Four Loko.Jen says “Psycho Ninja” when she was actually thinking of Psycho Kickboxer. The latter film is absolutely delightful, by the way.If you're curious about the gory details of Denise Richards' divorce from Charlie Sheen, you can read them here, directly from the court document. Have You Seen This? BONUS episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's watchcast we tackle a very dumb movie that is near and dear to Alex's heart in the Emilio Estevez/Mick Jagger future thriller Freejack. Come marvel along with us at all the janky tech, the insane plotting, and the goofy-ass battle gear they deck Mick out in. CHAPTERS: (00:00:00) - NOTE: Some timecodes may be inaccurate in versions other than the ad-free Patreon version due to dynamic ad insertions. Please use caution if skipping around to avoid spoilers. Thanks for listening.(00:00:16) - Intro.(00:03:06) - Alex's dark secret reason for picking this week's movie: Freejack.(00:08:47) - Just what the hell is Freejack all about?(00:11:25) - How Did This Get Ma--wait, that's a different podcast. How did Freejack come to be? Yes, there we go.(00:15:59) - Talking about our star-studded cast.(00:25:14) - Our director may have been one of the big issues here (though certainly not the only one).(00:27:23) - Did Alex Furlong actually die? Does it matter?(00:35:35) - Who's afraid of the big bad freejack?(00:38:50) - The twist that ain't much of one.(00:40:47) - Aging makeup? Who needs it?(00:43:00) - Break!(00:43:17) - Brad's here! Brad's a turncoat.(00:46:48) - Julie doesn't buy that this is still Alex.(00:49:32) - The dumb motorcycle chase, and the even dumber champagne truck chase.(00:53:16) - Eagle Man!(00:58:32) - Grand L. Bush's dorky little sword.(01:00:18) - Trying to get Alex out of the city, the club scene, and an all-time nutshot.(01:12:56) - Furlong and Vacendak milling around in a warehouse for what feels like 15 minutes.(01:15:37) - Michelette reveals his dastardly plan.(01:18:31) - The spiritual switchboard. What a concept!(01:27:18) - The mind transfer.(01:32:17) - Nibble my ear so we can end this movie.(01:39:19) - Outro.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready to escape the futuristic rockstar who wants your body with Ben Silverio, Jenna Dalgety, and Ansel Burch. They're pop culture observers/ zany podcasters/ excellent friends who have banded together to talk about the ultimate story of time traveling your way to immortality, Freejack.Let's get weird with some digressions, bloopers and side conversations from the recording session for Freejack. Jenna Dalgety is @jennadalgety on Twitter and IG. You can also find her @plan9burlesque on IG. Ben Silverio is @Bsilverio20 on Twitter and IG. Ansel Burch is @Indecisionist on Twitter and @TheIndecisionist on IG. In two weeks, we're back on our BS with February's movie, A Kid in King Arthur's Court with Nicole Keating! Make sure you're subscribed because no matter where you are int he timestream, it's #Time2Party.

Get ready to escape the futuristic rockstar who wants your body with Ben Silverio, Jenna Dalgety, and Ansel Burch. They're pop culture observers/ zany podcasters/ excellent friends who have banded together to talk about the ultimate story of time traveling your way to immortality, Freejack.Put on your thinking cap with your confusion chinstrap for another shallow dive into some loosely related topics inspired by watching Freejack. Jenna and Ben have decided that their nerdy little hearts wanted to tell your nerdy little selves about Stopwatches and Laser Brain Surgery. Jenna Dalgety is @jennadalgety on Twitter and IG. You can also find her @plan9burlesque on IG.Ben Silverio is @Bsilverio20 on Twitter and IG. Ansel Burch is @Indecisionist on Twitter and @TheIndecisionist on IG. Next week, the jacking party ends with our bonus episode full of weird digressions, mistakes, and stories. Try listening to it on public transit. We dare you. Make sure you're subscribed, so you don't miss the next episode of #Time2Party.

Get ready to escape the futuristic rockstar who wants your body with Ben Silverio, Jenna Dalgety, and Ansel Burch. They're pop culture observers/ zany podcasters/ excellent friends who have banded together to talk about the ultimate story of time traveling your way to immortality, Freejack.It's full spoilers ahead for another movie review with Time 2 Party. Can Ben and Jenna make sense of this movie from 31 years ago? Does the nonsense make it any less fun to watch? There's one good way to find out. Jenna Dalgety is @jennadalgety on Twitter and IG. You can also find her @plan9burlesque on IG.Ben Silverio is @Bsilverio20 on Twitter and IG. Ansel Burch is @Indecisionist on Twitter and @TheIndecisionist on IG. Next week, we're getting weird with our edutainment episode. What will Ben and Jenna choose to dive into? Find out in the next episode of #Time2Party.

Phoebe Xavier from 123 GO Publications joins us again to talk about her upcoming novel Superliminal Latency, and we talk about a lot of other stuff as well. DOWNLOAD Superliminal Latency By Phoebe Xavier. Tales from the Blackbird Dossier. Freejack … Continue reading →

Get ready to escape the futuristic rockstar who wants your body with Ben Silverio, Jenna Dalgety, and Ansel Burch. They're pop culture observers/ zany podcasters/ excellent friends who have banded together to talk about the ultimate story of time traveling your way to immortality, Freejack.This is our “Party Games” episode, where we give you watch-along rules to enhance your enjoyment of this timeless classic from the golden age that was the early 90s.Jenna Dalgety is @jennadalgety on Twitter and IG. You can also find her @plan9burlesque on IG.Ben Silverio is @Bsilverio20 on Twitter and IG. Ansel Burch is @Indecisionist on Twitter and @TheIndecisionist on IG. Next week, we'll give you the goods with a full movie review. Welcome to season 3. It's #Time2Party.

Time loop your way to a better relationship with Ben Silverio and Ansel Burch. They're pop culture observers/zany podcasters/ excellent friends who have banded together to talk about the rom-com that isn't, Meet Cute (2022) starring Kaley Cuoco and Pete Davidson.Long-time listeners may have been looking forward to hearing all of the weirdness that comes out of a session without a guest to focus our energy on. Hopefully, we will not disappoint with this 26-minute digression-palooza.Ben Silverio is @Bsilverio20 on Twitter and IG. Ansel Burch is @Indecisionist on Twitter and @TheIndecisionist on IG. Well, that's it for season two. Not to worry, though, season three is coming down the pike with episode one of Freejack with Jenna Dalgety dropping on January 2. We're keeping things rolling for 2023. So, make sure you're subscribed. It's #Time2Party.

Gates of Fire: An Epic Novel of the Battle of Thermopylae (1998) by Steven Pressfield Read and listen to "Gates of Fire" on Amazon! We're very excited to announce our books “Sexual Magnetism,” “The WASM Dating Handbook” and “Secrets of Sensual Massage” are now available! Follow these links to get your copies of "Sexual Magnetism," "The WASM Dating Handbook" and "Secrets of Sensual Massage" on Amazon.com. Want more great books? Check out our MUST READ LIST! Overview of “Gates of Fire: An Epic Novel of the Battle of Thermopylae” A very brief description of “Gates of Fire” At Thermopylae, a rocky mountain pass in northern Greece, 300 Spartan soldiers engaged in a suicide mission - to save their country they must hold the pass against the invading millions of the mighty Persian army. Day after bloody day they withstood the terrible onslaught, buying time for the Greeks to rally their forces and eventually overcome the world's most powerful empire. This is the story of the Spartan's legendary feat - the greatest military stand in history.What Pressfield sets out to do / Purpose of the bookPressfield's goal in the book isn't just to tell the spectacular legend of the 300 Spartan warriors, but to to explain how their children - born into a cult of spiritual courage, physical endurance, and unmatched battle skill - were raised to become men and women capable of accomplishing the impossible.The intended audience of the book / Who will benefit mostPeople who love action and adventure storiesPeople who historical novelsPeople who love philosophy - and especially philosophy in actionPeople who want to learn how to die wellPeople who want to understand war - in all its glory and horrorPeople who are obsessed with super buff men in tiny outfits beating each other to a bloody pulpWho probably WON'T like this book?People who can't handle extreme, graphic violencePeople who think war is always stupid and unnecessaryPeople who like easy-reading books (and don't want to look up words - especially in other languages)People who hated reading The Iliad or The Odyssey in High SchoolHow does Gates of Fire specifically benefit Men? This book has MANY things to teach men. It's required reading at West Point, the United States Naval Academy, and at the Marine Corps Basic School. It's about honor, skill, courage in the face of insurmountable odds, sacrifice, brotherhood, death, romance, love and so much more.Is this book Easy, Average or Difficult to read? / How long is it? The book is brilliant and very enjoyable but is also very dense with warfare terminology and historical and archaic terminology (plus dozens of Greek words). It's not easy reading but it's worth the work.531 pages, (Audiobook is 14 hours and 55 minutes)What are the overall book reviews? Is the book well-known? Popular? Significant?Kindle: 5,070 ratings, 4.7 stars#130 in Education & Reference #135 in Military Historical Fiction#248 in U.S. Historical FictionAudible: 5,764 ratings, 4.8 stars#17 in Military Thrillers#42 in Military Historical Fiction#63 in War & Military FictionBook-To-Movie Translation No movie has been made based directly on this book (although George Clooney does own the movie rights) but it could easily be argued that the movie ‘300' starring Gerard Butler is exactly that. Gates of Fire was published in 1998 and Frank Miller's graphic novel ‘300' (which is for all intents and purposes identical to the movie) came out in 1999. Coincidence? Not likely. Bio of Steven Pressfield Steven Pressfield (born September 1, 1943 - he's 79) is an American author of historical fiction, non-fiction, and screenplays.Pressfield was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad, in 1943, while his father was stationed there, in the Navy.Pressfield graduated from Duke University in 1965. In 1966, he joined the Marine Corps.Pressfield was an advertising copywriter, schoolteacher, tractor-trailer driver, bartender, oilfield roustabout, attendant in a mental hospital, fruit-picker in Washington state, and screenwriter. His struggles to make a living as an author, including the period when he was homeless and living out of the back of his car, are detailed in his 2002 book The War of Art.Pressfield's first book, The Legend of Bagger Vance, which was loosely based on the Bhagavad Gita, was published in 1995, and was made into a 2000 film of the same name directed by Robert Redford and starring Will Smith, Charlize Theron, and Matt Damon.His second novel, Gates of Fire (1998), is about the Spartans and the battle at Thermopylae. It is taught in the U.S. Military Academy, the United States Naval Academy, and the Marine Corps Basic School at Quantico.Pressfield has written ten novels, mostly military thrillers set in various time periods ranging from ancient Greece all the way to sci-fi future. He has also written nine non-fiction novels, including the best-selling book “The War of Art” that teaches artists how to become successful.Prior to publishing his first original works of fiction, Pressfield wrote several Hollywood screenplays including 1986's King Kong Lives, 1988's Above the Law starring Steven Seagal, 1992's Freejack, a fun B-movie sci-fi starring Emilio Estevez, Mick Jagger, and Anthony Hopkins, and 1993's Army of One starring Dolph Lundgren Breakdown of Themes Cities, Identity, and BelongingIn the ancient Greek context of Gates of Fire, a city was not just a geographic home, but the environment in which people forged relationships, learned their culture, and formed their sense of identity. To lose a city was really to lose one's self. This is what befalls the main character, XeoFaith and Divine InterventionWhile it's hardly surprising that gods and divine activity are a significant theme in Gates of Fire, Pressfield's treatment of the human/divine relationship is far from simplistic. The gods are interested in human lives—even seemingly insignificant human lives—yet their intentions for those lives are not always clear from a human perspective. Through a range of personal and collective encounters between Greeks and their gods, Pressfield suggests that religious faith is a complex matter.Warfare and BrotherhoodAfter Xeo's hometown is destroyed by the Argives, he longs to join the Spartans because they are the only warriors who can defeat the Argives. “The Spartans became for [him] the equivalent of avenging gods. [He] couldn't learn enough about these warriors who had so devastatingly defeated the murderers” of his family. In Xeo's journeys with the Spartans, he encounters different views of what being a warrior and engaging in battle entail.Fear, Courage, and LoveThroughout Gates of Fire, fear is pervasive, from the destruction of Xeo's city to the hovering threat of the Persian invasion to the horrors of Thermopylae. Dienekes, seasoned mentor to the young Alexandros and the master whom Xeo serves as squire, is preoccupied with the study of fear and how it may be overcome. Through Dienekes' exploration of the question of fear at pivotal moments in the story, Pressfield argues that fear can overcome everything except for love. Kingship, Loyalty, and FreedomThough Pressfield is not heavy-handed in his portrayal of Greece as the traditional birthplace of democracy, he does portray King Leonidas and the Spartans as fledgling freedom-fighters, in contrast to the enslaving Xerxes and the masses of soldiers Xerxes compels to dominate Asia and Europe on his behalf. More than a political or historical point, Pressfield uses the contrast between Leonidas and Xerxes to make a point about the nature of leadership itself.Female Strength and InfluenceThough Gates of Fire is very much dominated by male characters, women play a surprisingly prominent role throughout. Speaking of what prompted the monumental battle at Thermopylae, Xeo readily acknowledges that “In the end it was their women who galvanized the Spartans into action.” Though female characters are largely viewed through the eyes of male characters in the novel, Pressfield argues that women were the major inspiration for Spartan actions and character in war and at home.

If you've ever wondered what a movie would be like if it had Mick Jagger, Anthony Hopkins and Emilio Estevez in it, then you don't have to wonder any more. The 1992 film Freejack will answer that question, it just might make you sorry you asked. Come along with us as we walk through the movie scene by scene and break it all down for you. Bad Movies Rule is a movie podcast about the movies you love even if no one else does. You can support Bad Movies Rule https://www.patreon.com/badmoviesrule (on Patreon here.) You can join our community on https://www.facebook.com/BadMoviesRule/ (Facebook )and https://www.tiktok.com/@badmoviesrule (TikTok). You can email the show any movie related questions for our mailbag episodes https://my.captivate.fm/thisshowistrash@gmail.com (here).

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Things get meta on episode 136 while Movie Toaster Adam toasts episode 135 and re-toasts the reviewed movies of that week including The Valet, The Bob's Burgers Movie, & Top Gun: Maverick. After that Toaster Adam goes on to review Alex Garland's latest movie Men. Then Movie Toaster Dennis goes retro when he reviews the classic film Freejack. Adam talks about Karen Gillan battling her clone in Dual. Speaking of dynamic duos two classic chipmunks reunite in Chip 'n' Dale: Rescue Rangers. Keeping the spirit of battle alive Nicolas Cage & Sean Connery duke it out in The Rock. Then streamers go head to head in South Park: The Streaming Wars. Up next Maika Monroe thinks she's being stalked by a serial killer in Watcher. After that David Cronenberg keeps things creepy with Crimes of the Future. Then the Sandman shoots some hoops in Hustle. Grooving on the dance floor next is Cha Cha Real Smooth. To end things new school and old school collide in Jurassic World: Dominion. Before they wrap things up the toasters decided to toast the latest Marvel show, Ms. Marvel. So get ready to keep things interesting while we get toasty.

A rich dead guy from the future tries to hijack the body of Emilio Estivez. Things go wrong. Also starring Mick Jagger, Rene Russo, Anthony Hopkins, Jonathan Banks, David Johansen, and Amanda Plummer.

1992's Freejack starring Emilio Estevez, Rene Russo, Anthony Hopkins, and unironically Mick Jagger is a confounding quagmire of bad jokes, cheesy FX, and yet it is still wildly terrible. Plus, looking towards the final season of Better Call Saul, Marvel's Moon Knight, and more.  And if you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe. Enjoy!

Have you ever turned a song on the radio and instantly been transported back to a specific scene in a movie? We have. It's these songs that have been indelibly ingrained into our memory and associated with that movie forever. This week we look at some of our favorites and the movies that go along with them on Enjoy Stuff!   Quick! What does this song remind you of? Jay and Shua give each other clips of 10 songs and quiz each other to see if it makes them think of the same movie.    News Bruce Willis retires after almost 40 years of Film and Television due to aphasia. Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind at Epcot opening date announced  Cracker Jack Introduces a new Cracker Jill line New cast for season 3 of Picard announced What we're Enjoying Jay, along with millions of us, tuned into the newest Disney+ Marvel series ‘Moon Knight'. It's a pretty unique and mind blowing story. But he's also been digging into the comic book origins and inspirations too.  We recommend it. Shua has been killing random seconds of free time a day playing the ios app Mario Kart Tour. A fun distraction with a lot of fun, creative content and characters.    Sci-Fi Saturdays/MCU Location Scout Be sure to check out Jay's articles on Retrozap.com. He may not be able to recommend the movie this week, but we can for sure recommend the Retrozap article on the 1992 movie Freejack. This forgettable film stars Emilio Estevez, Mick Jagger, and Anthony Hopkins and had an interesting premise, but a less than perfect execution. The latest Marvel series on Disney+ is here! Now go check out some great filming locations for Moon Knight on MCU Location Scout.    Enjoy Movies! Do you remember your high school science lessons on memory? We sure don't. But we do know that memories are important for reminiscing about the great stuff we grew up with. All that school learning is something called ‘explicit' memory. It's memory that you can remember by thinking about it. Book learning. But the memory you get when you smell that pine and think of a special Christmas, or the song that takes you back to that first make out session is called ‘implicit' memory.    Implicit memory can be triggered by your senses. These outside stimuli trigger a thought back to another time that you might have been experiencing those senses. Strangely enough, the strongest time of a person's life that is likely to have these memories is between 10 and 30 years old. Meaning all that nostalgia people have when they are in their 40s is actually a psychological norm.    We love when a particular song triggers a memory of a movie. So Jay and Shua each put together a separate list of songs that take them back to a film. And they try to guess each other's pick. Are they enough alike that they can match them all?    Do you have songs that make you think of a movie? What kind of emotions do those trigger?  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to podcast@enjoystuff.com

The guys discuss Robert Sheckley’s 1958 novel, Immortality, Inc. and its 1992 film adaptation (starring Mick Jagger), Freejack. Leg two of the Tri-Sheck-Ta is in the books! Rankings! Colin: Book/No Award James: Book/Movie Seth: Book/Movie