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In this week's first episode of For Crying Out Loud, Lynette, Stefanie, and Stefanie's husband Jon say goodbye to their longtime producer Caelan Biehn, formerly known as Brandon. The gang talks to Caelan about the various jobs and podcasts he's busy producing, including his passion project with his dad called Just Foolin About with Michael Biehn. They also get into detail about every aspect of podcasting, of which there are many these days, and they all discuss the amount of time and work that must go into a show for it to grow and succeed. This also leads Stefanie and Jon to talk about their shows as well. And thanks for supporting today's sponsors: SpotAndTango.com/FCOL enter FCOL
Lethal Mullet Podcast: Episode #279: Navy Seals On tonight's episode The Mullet checks out the long forgotten cult action film NAVY SEALS, starring Charlie Sheen and Michael Biehn. Find Lethal Mullet Podcast on: Apple / Stitcher / Spotify / Google Play / Podbean / IheartRadio / YouTube Contact: Site: fpnet.podbean.com Twitter: @fanpodnetwork Facebook & Instagram: Fandom Podcast Network Adam: @thelethalmullet (Twitter/Facebook/Instagram) Check out the Video Show on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@fandompodcastnetwork FPN Master Feed: fpnet.podbean.com Catch the flagship show: Culture Clash, Blood of Kings, and the host of amazing podcasts covering all of Lethal Mullet Podcast Tee public: Grab all kinds of LM merchandise @ teepublic.com #navyseals #charliesheen #michaelbiehn #action #fandompodcastnetwork #lethalmulletpodcast #adamobrien #australia
War der erste Teil noch beklemmender Horror-Thriller, so macht James Cameron aus der Fortsetzung ein Sci-Fi-Action Feuerwerk und fährt mit der Alien Queen am Ende noch mal richtig auf.
What if we recasted Michael Bay's 1996 classic "The Rock?"Ash Hurry joins us once again to break down why this film stands as possibly Bay's greatest achievement and the culmination of Nicolas Cage's action movie trilogy. • Exploring the James Bond theory: Sean Connery's character John Mason is actually an older James Bond who was captured and imprisoned• Michael Bay's filmography and how "The Rock" represents his peak before the Transformers era• The anti-villain brilliance of Ed Harris's General Hummel – threatening but ultimately unwilling to follow through• Standout scenes including the shower room speech by Michael Biehn and the green smoke finale • Chemistry between Cage and Connery creates the perfect action movie pairing, similar to other great duos in film history• And of course, our fun recasting game, where we reimagine the film with modern actors (Nick), DC universe actors (Ash), and professional wrestlers (Cory).Check out our social media for more content and to join the conversation about your favorite action movie duos and scenes from The Rock. Leave us a review if you enjoyed this deep dive into 90s action cinema!Thanks for listening; If you feel like supporting us, this is where you do that!Patreon (Just a buck to show your support!)BuyMeACoffee Check out or other content/socials here. LinktreeTapbioHosts:Cory Williams (@thelionfire)Nick Growall (@nickgrowall)Co-Hosts (Season 6):Aly Dale (@alydale55)Ash Hurry (@filmexplorationah)Cass Elliott (@take5cass)Terran Sherwood (@terransherwood) Voice of the Time Machine:Kristi Rothrock (@letzshake)Editing by:Nick GrowallFeatured Music:"Quantum Recast Theme" - Cory Williams"Charmer" - Coat...
Send us a textKatie and Bridget promise to be each other's Huckleberries as they re-watch the cowboy classic: Tombstone! It's a movie all about how when there's no sound law and order the people will go crazy, and having free access to guns will result in murders, and peaceful protests won't do shit when the crazies are still walking around free!!!!! ...We swear this movie takes place in the 1800s! Come along as we meet Wyatt Earp, a lawman who's just trying to retire to the up and coming town of Tombstone Arizona with his brothers and BFF Doc Holiday. When reckless cowboys start messing up the town, Wyatt takes the law into his own hands and basically goes on a Kill Bill inspired killing spree across the desert - with friends! It's got action, laughs, Billy Zane, a kind of love story, and most importantly mustaches. Lots and lots of mustaches. Released in 1993 (the best year for movies), it stars an insane amount of actors including: Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, Sam Elliott, Bill Paxton, Michael Biehn, Powers Boothe, Dana Delany, Billy Bob Thornton, and Billy Zane.
Michael Biehn from Terminator and Park Joong-hoon from Nowhere to Hide face off against the Yakuza and a mafia led by Bob Pinciotti of That 70's Show... I mean that just sounds like it can't be bad... right? Right?DISCLAIMER: Language and Spoiler!AMERICAN DRAGONS/DOUBLE EDGEdir. Ralph Hemeckerstarring: Michael Biehn; Park Joong-hoon; Don Stark
TGMEM has an ultra beefy episode about the ultra beefy guns and biceps of James Cameron's ultra beefy sequel that boldly asks “what if there were more than one alien this time?” Does Big Jim successfully follow up Ridley Scott's original, or is it game over, man, game over? It's another Alien day on The Greatest Movie Ever Made and this time, it's war!Aliens (1986) is directed by James Cameron and stars Sigourney Weaver, Carrie Henn, Michael Biehn, Paul Reiser, and Lance Henriksen.Music: “Fractals” by Kyle Casey and White Bat Audio
Continuing our ROTTEN EGGS triple feature, we're investigating the remains of an extraterrestrial ghost town to meet a family of phallic-headed flesh-feeders and their cosmic Queen, commonly known as BITCH, in James Cameron's ALIENS, starring Sigourney Weaver, Michael Biehn, Lance Henriksen, Paul Reiser, Bill Paxton, Jenette Goldstein, Al Matthews, and Carrie Henn. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTubeFor bonus content and commentaries, check out our PatreonFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok, and FacebookWant to support the show and save 20% on Fangoria? Visit Fangoria and enter PROMO CODE: HOWIMETYOURMONSTER at checkout!Looking for How I Met Your Monster merch? Check out TeePublic for shirts, stickers, mugs, and more!Questions and comments: howimetyourmonsterpodcast@gmail.com
Gay homosexuals Nick and Joseph review Tombstone - a 1993 American Western film directed by George P. Cosmatos, written by Kevin Jarre , and starring Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, Sam Elliott, Bill Paxton, Powers Boothe, Michael Biehn, and Dana Delany.Additional topics include:Gay cruises vs. regular cruisesCarrot cakeCher in The Widow PainBlack filmmakers who are not Tyler Perry: Bridgett M. Davis, Martine Syms, Reginald Hudlin, Tayarisha Poe, and Gerard BushThe deaths of Richard Chamberlain and Val KilmerJoin us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FishJellyFilmReviewsWant to send them stuff? Fish Jelly PO Box 461752 Los Angeles, CA 90046Find merch here: https://fishjellyfilmreviews.myspreadshop.com/allVenmo @fishjellyVisit their website at www.fishjellyfilms.comFind their podcast at the following: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/fish-jelly Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/388hcJA50qkMsrTfu04peH Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fish-jelly/id1564138767Find them on Instagram: Nick (@ragingbells) Joseph (@joroyolo) Fish Jelly (@fishjellyfilms)Find them on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ragingbells/ https://letterboxd.com/joroyolo/Nick and Joseph are both Tomatometer-approved critics at Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/critics/nicholas-bell https://www.rottentomatoes.com/critics/joseph-robinson
The brothers discuss season 2 of The Mandalorian which they agreed was much better than season 1. They enjoyed the return of beloved characters and fun casting choices: Timothy Olyphant, Michael Biehn, Katee Sackhoff, Bill Burr, Ming-Na, Wen, and Richard freakin' Brake Housekeeping begins at 55:15 during which they discuss boiler maintenance, IMAX festivals, and sectional furniture File length 1:27:29 File Size 62.3 MB Theme by Jul Big Green via SongFinch Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts Listen to us on Stitcher Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Send your comments to show@notinacreepyway.com Visit the show website at Not In A Creepy Way
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Jamie Kennedy seems to be struggling to remain relevant in Hollywood while simultaneously losing his grip on reality. When he isn't interviewing Michael Biehn about how Terminator predicted the future, he's talking about how the Matrix is actually a documentary. Oh, and he's also telling his haters what's up. Adam Busch is on to chat about 90s Con, Chump Con, and Kato Kaelin. Gavin Newsom's new podcast with guest Tim Walz is our Cringe of the Week. Michael Ray Bower, the guy who played Donkeylips on Salute Your Shorts, talks about his entry into the Dabbleverse and unwillingness to get a job. Frenchie from Pure Genuine dropped a new episode introducing a new cohost. Cardiff joins the show as we watch Howard Stern read a mean YouTube comment and demand that his staff delete all negative remarks going forward. Opie had Steve Grillo on his show to discuss Howard Stern's paranoia. Annie the review girl joins us to play another round of “2 Minutes with Tom,” read a recent review, and listen to your voicemails. Cardiff's new channel - https://www.youtube.com/@CardiffElect Annie's website – https://www.insanneity.com/ Support us, get bonus episodes, and watch live every Saturday and Wednesday: http://bit.ly/watp-patreon https://watp.supercast.tech/ Come to Hackamania May 9-11 in Las Vegas with promo code WATP – https://hackamania.com/ Season 2 of the Tapes! Watch Dabble House April 11-12 – https://dabblecon.live/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In episode 38, Johnny talks to soundtrack nut, Aliens fan, and all-round good guy from Iowa, Joe Foster. Their chat includes a lengthy discussion on Ripley's return to LV-426, they talk about James Horner, Ed Zwick and Michael Biehn, and they discuss whether wearing a pith helmet somehow makes you able to drink beer faster.This conversation was recorded online in mid-March of 2025.Thanks to James Van As who wrote and performed the brilliant podcast music (check out James' Loco Looper game) and to Willow Van As who designed the amazing artwork and provided general podcast support.You can contact My Movie DNA on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter @mymovieDNA or email mymovieDNA@gmail.com.
This week, the boys return to 1989 for the second time to discuss “The Abyss”, James Cameron's underwater sci-fi thriller that paved the way for much of T2 and Titanic. Starring Ed Harris, May Elizabeth Mastrantonio, and Michael Biehn, the film looks real… because it is! After John kicks things off with a mini-review of “Last Breath”, we set up what was happening in 1989 before diving deep into the film. Jeff had a first-time watch, John and Dave returned to the film. How do they feel it lives on 36 years after its release? Our phone number is 646-484-9298. It accepts texts or voice messages. 0:00 Intro; 6:38 “Last Breath” mini-review; 12:11 Gripes; 17:25 1989 Year in Review; 40:07 Films of 1989: “The Abyss”; 1:22:18 What You Been Watching?; 1:34:56 Next Week's Movie Announcement Additional Cast/Crew: Alvin Silvestri, Mikael Solomon, Chris Elliot, Brad Sullivan, Michael Beach, Woody Harrelson, Simu Liu, Finn Cole, Cliff Curtis, Alex Parkinson, Michell LaFortune, David Brooks, Mark Bonnar. Hosts: Dave Green, Jeff Ostermueller, John Say Edited & Produced by Dave Green. Beer Sponsor: Carlos Barrozo Music Sponsor: Dasein Dasein on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/77H3GPgYigeKNlZKGx11KZ Dasein on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/dasein/1637517407 Additional Tags: The Crusades, Swedish Art, Knights, Death, MGM, Amazon Prime, Marvel, Sony, Wicked, All Quiet on the Western Front, Wicked, Conclave, Here, Venom: The Last Dance, Casablanca, The Wizard of Oz, Oscars, Academy Awards, BFI, BAFTA, BAFTAS, British Cinema. England, Vienna, Leopoldstadt, The Golden Globes, Past Lives, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, The Holiday, Sunset Boulevard, Napoleon, Ferrari, Beer, Scotch, Travis Scott, U2, Apple, Apple Podcasts, Switzerland, West Side Story, Wikipedia, Adelaide, Australia, Queensland, New South Wales, Melbourne, Indonesia, Java, Jakarta, Bali, Guinea, The British, England, The SEC, Ronald Reagan, Stock Buybacks, Marvel, MCU, DCEU, Film, Movies, Southeast Asia, The Phillippines, Vietnam, America, The US, Academy Awards, WGA Strike, SAG-AFTRA, SAG Strike, Peter Weir.
Welcome to this week's episode of the CREEP-O-RAMA podcast, the only one brave enough to tackle the HOLY TRINITY of Nicolas Cage Insanity—Face/Off, Con Air, and The Rock—and somehow still have enough brain cells left to scream about it for an hour.
Wrapping up our HIGH OCTANE KILLS triple feature, we're popping our collars and spiking our mullets to meet Skynet's body-building, face-shooting Cyberdyne cyborg, The T-800, in James Cameron's THE TERMINATOR, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Michael Biehn, Lance Henriksen, Earl Boen, and Bill Paxton. Make sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you get your podcasts.For bonus content, check out our Patreon at https://patreon.com/howimetyourmonsterWant to support the show and save 20% on Fangoria? Visit shop.fangoria.com/howimetyourmonster and enter PROMO CODE: HOWIMETYOURMONSTER at checkout!Looking for How I Met Your Monster merch? Check out TeePublic https://bit.ly/howimetyourmonstermerchQuestions and comments: howimetyourmonsterpodcast@gmail.com
SEASON 5! Best Season so far.... Is what we will keep saying. This week, our annual Nic Cage Kick-off Episode! Will, Ian & Nora must break into Alcatraz to stop a crazed general who has a bit off right idea wrong execution. Mistakes are made, shit happens, its wild. There's a new logo and a theme song, so that's exciting. Because it's hard to get things done when you're on - THE ROCK (1996) R 136 minutes Directed by: Michael Bay. Starring: Nicolas Cage, Sean Connery, Ed Harris, Davind Morse, Claire Forlani, John C. McGinley, William Forsythe, John Spencer, Bokeem Woodbine, Michael Biehn, Tony Todd, Raymond Cruz, Steve Harris, Gregory Sporleder and Many Other Talented People. 00:00- New Theme. Thank You Stefan! 03:30- How ya Been... 05:00- Season 5, Best Season Yet!....... 08:30- First Thoughts 13:30- THE ROCK (1996) 16:45- Tasty Morsels 20:00- Rating/Review 57:30- Totals 58:50- Next Week/Bye Patreon: patreon.com/THELastActionCritics Instagram: @TheLastActionCritics email: Thelastactioncritics@gmail.com Next Week: Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In (available on Amazon Prime)
The fun continues as Nicolas Cage plays Eddie in 1993's Deadfall! This eccentric con artist is joined by Michael Biehn, Sarah Trigger, and James Coburn. 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.com Merch Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/derricostudios?ref_id=7261 Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/comingofcage/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coming-of-cage/id1625687655 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1mVw6A52QjbMeQicIlj4i7 Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/coming-of-cage–6057154 RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/fbf3c75c/podcast/rss Join our Film Forum for news, memes, spoiler conversations, tournaments, polls, and more: Facebook.com/groups/ScreenHeroes A Derrico Studios Production Hosted by Derreck Mayer & Ryan Couture Executive Producer & Editor: Derreck Mayer
Couch Potato Theater: The Abyss (1989) Fandom Podcast Network YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@FandomPodcastNetwork Couch Potato Theater Audio Podcast Link: https://fpnet.podbean.com/category/couch-potato-theater Welcome to Couch Potato Theater, where we celebrate our favorite movies on the Fandom Podcast Network! On this episode we celebrate James Cameron's underwater sci-fi adventure drama, The Abyss (1989). The Abyss is a 1989 American science fiction film written and directed by James Cameron and starring Ed Harris, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, and Michael Biehn. When an American submarine sinks in the Caribbean, a US search and recovery team works with an oil platform crew, racing against Soviet vessels to recover the boat. Deep in the ocean, they encounter something unexpected. The film was released on August 9, 1989, receiving generally positive reviews and grossed $90 million. It was nominated for four Academy Awards and won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. Fandom Podcast Network Contact Information - - Fandom Podcast Network YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FandomPodcastNetwork - Master feed for all FPNet Audio Podcasts: http://fpnet.podbean.com/ - Couch Potato Theater Audio Podcast Master Feed: https://fpnet.podbean.com/category/couch-potato-theater - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fandompodcastnetwork - Email: fandompodcastnetwork@gmail.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fandompodcastnetwork/ - X: @fanpodnetwork / https://twitter.com/fanpodnetwork -Bluesky: @fanpodnetwork / https://bsky.app/profile/fanpodnetwork.bsky.social Host & Guest Contact Info: - Kyle Wagner on X: @AKyleW / Instagram & Threads: @Akylefandom / @akyleW on Discord / @Ksport16: Letterboxd / Bluesky: @akylew - Kevin Reitzel on X, Instagram, Threads, Discord & Letterboxd: @spartan_phoenix / Bluesky: @spartanphoenix - Lacee Aderhold on X, Letterboxd, Bluesky, Discord & Bluesky: @LaceePants / Instagram: @thelaceepants - Dan Hadley on X: @the_spacebook / Instagram: @the_spacebook - Type 40 is @Type40doctorwho on X / @type40doctorwho on Instagram #CouchPotatoTheater #CPT #FandomPodcastNetwork #FPNet #FPN #TheAbyss #TheAbyss1989 #TheAbyssMovie #JamesCameron #EdHarris #MaryElizabethMastrantonio #MichaelBiehn #GaleAnneHurd #AlanSilvestri #80sSciFiMovies #80sActionMovies #1989Movies #KevinReitzel #KyleWagner #LaceeAderhold #DanHadley
Couch Potato Theater: Aliens (1986) & Aliens Expanded - Documentary (2024) Fandom Podcast Network YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@FandomPodcastNetwork Couch Potato Theater Audio Podcast Link: https://fpnet.podbean.com/category/couch-potato-theater Welcome to Couch Potato Theater, where we celebrate our favorite movies on the Fandom Podcast Network! On this episode we celebrate one of the best sequels of all time, James Cameron's Sci-Fi action masterpiece, Aliens (1986). We also discuss and review the 4 hour, 42 minute, director Ian Nathan's fan supported ambitious tribute to Aliens (1986), the Aliens Expanded - Documentary (2024). Aliens is a 1986 science fiction action film written and directed by James Cameron. It is the sequel to the 1979 science fiction horror film Alien, and the second film in the Alien franchise. Set in the far future, it stars Sigourney Weaver as Ellen Ripley, the sole survivor of an alien attack on her ship. When communications are lost with a human colony on the LV-426 moon where her crew first encountered the alien creatures, Ripley agrees to return to the site with a unit of Colonial Marines to investigate. Michael Biehn, Paul Reiser, Lance Henriksen, and Carrie Henn are featured in supporting roles. Aliens Expanded (2024) is an in-depth and innovative documentary that explores the story behind James Cameron's beloved sci-fi epic Aliens (1986) and its incredible impact. Directed by Ian Nathan. Fandom Podcast Network Contact Information - - Fandom Podcast Network YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FandomPodcastNetwork - Master feed for all FPNet Audio Podcasts: http://fpnet.podbean.com/ - Couch Potato Theater Audio Podcast Master Feed: https://fpnet.podbean.com/category/couch-potato-theater - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fandompodcastnetwork - Email: fandompodcastnetwork@gmail.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fandompodcastnetwork/ - X: @fanpodnetwork / https://twitter.com/fanpodnetwork -Bluesky: @fanpodnetwork / https://bsky.app/profile/fanpodnetwork.bsky.social Host & Guest Contact Info: - Kyle Wagner on X: @AKyleW / Instagram & Threads: @Akylefandom / @akyleW on Discord / @Ksport16: Letterboxd / Bluesky: @akylew - Kevin Reitzel on X / Instagram / Threads / Discord & Letterboxd: @spartan_phoenix / Bluesky: @spartanphoenix - Lacee Aderhold on X: @LaceePants / Instagram: @thelaceepants / Letterboxd: @Laceepants / Bluesky: @laceepants - Erin Reitzel Gill on Instagram: @eringill666 #CouchPotatoTheater #FandomPodcastNetwork #FPNet #FPN #Aliens #Aliens1986 #AliensMovie #AliensExpanded #AliensExpanded2024 #AliensExpandedDocumentary #JamesCameron #SigourneyWeaver #MichaelBiehn #CarrieHenn #LanceHenriksen #BillPaxton #JenetteGoldstein #MarkRolston #PaulReiser #WilliamHope #AlMatthews #RiccoRoss #ColetteHiller #DanielKash #CynthiaDaleScott #80sActionMovies #KevinReitzel #ErinGill #KyleWagner #LaceeAderhold
In this episode, we conclude our month of underwater adventure with James Cameron's 1989 science fiction diving romp, "The Abyss", starring Ed Harris, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio and Michael Biehn! Listen now!
Mike and Angel, your favorite movie-loving duo, are back with a deep dive into another iconic 80s classic! In this episode, they take on James Cameron's groundbreaking 1984 sci-fi thriller, The Terminator. Join the conversation as they explore the film that catapulted Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, and Michael Biehn into stardom, while laying the foundation for a franchise that redefined the sci-fi genre. Packed with personal anecdotes and heartfelt admiration, Mike and Angel unpack the time-traveling action and dystopian themes that made this film a timeless masterpiece. Celebrating its 40th anniversary, they reflect on why The Terminator remains one of their all-time favorites and a touchstone of 80s cinema. Don't miss their passionate take on the movie that started it all—the rise of the machines, the fight for humanity, and the enduring legacy of this cinematic gem. Tune in for the nostalgia, insights, and love for a film that changed the game!
Welcome to Cyberpunk Cinema – the Definitive Dive into the Dark Future of Science Fiction. I am your host, Anthony La Pira, and I will be taking you on a cinematic journey through the sprawling cityscapes, the crippling datastorms, and the cybernetic implants that encompass all things Cyberpunk.In this week's episode, I will be breaking-down the 1986 cyberpunk sci-fi action masterpiece, Aliens – written & directed by James Cameron; story by James Cameron, Walter Hill, & David Giler; starring Sigourney Weaver, Michael Biehn, Paul Reiser, Lance Henriksen, Bill Paxton, Jenette Goldstein, and Carrie Henn.Decades after surviving the Nostromo incident, Ellen Ripley is sent out to re-establish contact with a terraforming colony but finds herself battling the Alien Queen and her offspring.Aliens transformed my childhood and became a sci-fi action landmark that, in my opinion, has never been topped. This film is galvanizing, terrifying, heart-pounding, pulse-pounding, funny, legendarily quotable, and a certifiable stone-cold classic. It's the ultimate litmus test – if you don't like Aliens, than we can't be friends. Period. I have probably seen this film near 100 times and it only gets better with each viewing. I cannot fucking wait to go over this star beast!So, do me a favor – it's time to access your cranial jacks, boot up your Ono-Sendai Cyberspace 7, and slap on your damn mirror-shades. You know what time it is! Cyberpunk Cinema starts…now!Anthony's IG - https://www.instagram.com/stormgiantproductionsCyberpunk Cinema IG - https://www.instagram.com/cyberpunk.cinemaSignal Fragment SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/signalfragmentSend us a text
A sci-fi movie about nuclear war sounds like a depressing way to honour veterans on their day, but not when the podcast is about one of the greatest (horror) movies ever made. James Cameron didn't have much of a budget to make The Terminator, but it started a franchise. And it stars the unlikeliest of movie stars, Arnold Schwarzenegger. Michael Biehn and Linda Hamilton are terrific too, but Ah-nuld playing a murderous machine is his signature role, even if he's all wrong for an infiltration unit. He's a futuristic, murderous cyborg who's sent back in time to kill the woman who will become the mother of leader of the resistance. The chase is on. The Terminator is thrilling and it never lets up and it's all built on the back of a great screenplay. Yeah, Cameron introduces a lot of paradoxes and they don't all track, but the actors are so good in these roles that their intense performances make up for a lot of the "but how?" angles. So upgrade your pet from a lizard to a dog and prepare for a horrific future while this 624th edition of Have You Ever Seen has Ryan monologuing about The Terminator. Try Sparkplug Coffee. You can take advantage of a 20% discount if you use our "HYES" promo code. Go to "sparkplug.coffee/hyes". Feedback options: email (haveyoueverseenpodcast@gmail.com), Twi-X (@moviefiend51 and @bevellisellis) and Threads (@bevellisellis). Look for our shows on YouTube (@hyesellis in your browser), then drop some comments, a like and a be a subscriber. And, finally, do us a solid by rating and reviewing our podcast in your app.
“That bum. So what if he has a Porsche? He can't treat you like this. It's Friday night!” We watched “The Terminator” (1984), and you should listen with us if you want to live! We covered T2 back in 2022, but we're here to talk about the original— the mother of independent blockbusters. It doesn't get any more ‘80s “Tech Noir” than riding through the streets of downtown Los Angeles to an electronic atonal soundtrack while being chased by Arnold Schwarzenegger in wrap-around sunglasses. Throw in Michael Biehn rocking some sweet Nike high tops, and you've got yourself a retro good time. Listen, we all have a little Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton) in us— just trying to make it through another workday, while dodging robotic supersoldiers from the future and getting down with your hottie (and human) guardian. Okay, maybe we're not that much like Sarah— but we really wish we were. This movie is so good we'd watch it even without the copious shots of buns, cool soundtrack, and even cooler characters. James Cameron managed to take a $ 6 million budget and give us a movie (in 1984) that looks better than most $ 100 million movies made today. Follow Sarah on a wild adventure through the streets of L.A. on her way to becoming the mother of a revolution. And remember— be nice to your digital AI assistants— that's how Terminators get made!! Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! www.patreon.com/moviesthatmadeusgay Facebook/Instagram: @moviesthatmadeusgay Twitter: @MTMUGPod Scott Youngbauer: Twitter @oscarscott / Instagram @scottyoungballer Peter Lozano: Twitter/Instagram @peterlasagna
This week Craig Bruce Smith and Robert Greene II drop in to debate whether The Terminator was the most important film made in the 1980s, plus ranking the biggest action stars from 1980 to 2000.About our guests: Craig Bruce Smith is an associate professor of history at National Defense University in the Joint Advanced Warfighting School (JAWS) in Norfolk, VA. He authored American Honor: The Creation of the Nation's Ideals during the Revolutionary Era and co-authored George Washington's Lessons in Ethical Leadership.Smith earned his PhD in American history from Brandeis University. Previously, he was an associate professor of military history at the U.S. Army School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS), an assistant professor of history, and the director of the history program at William Woods University, and he has taught at additional colleges, including Tufts University. He specializes in American Revolutionary and early American history, specifically focusing on George Washington, honor, ethics, war, the founders, transnational ideas, and national identity. In addition, he has broader interests in colonial America, the early republic, leadership, and early American cultural, intellectual, and political history. Robert Greene II IS Assistant Professor of History at Claflin University. Dr. Greene received his Bachelor of Arts in Writing and Linguistics with a concentration in Creative Writing from Georgia Southern University; his Master of Arts in History from Georgia Southern University; and earned his Ph.D. in History from the University of South Carolina, Columbia. Dr. Greene recently completed his dissertation at the University of South Carolina, about the ways in which Democratic Party leaders in the South from 1964 to 1994 vied for the African American vote via appeals to Southern identity and memory of the Civil Rights Movement. Mr. Greene has published a book chapter in the collection Navigating Souths, and has published a scholarly article in Patterns of Prejudice. He has also published at several popular magazines and websites, including The Nation, Jacobin, Dissent, Scalawag, Current Affairs, and Jacobin.His research interests include African American history, American intellectual history since 1945, and Southern history since 1945. Dr. Greene is also a blogger and book review editor for the Society of U.S. Intellectual Historians, and has just begun a six-post stint for the Teaching American History blog.
CINEPHILE HISSY FIT #174 (October 11, 2024): For their 174th episode, two roughneck film critics, two bioluminescent dads, and two teachers with the bends, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, venture below the waves to the deep trench of James Cameron hallmarks that compose “The Abyss,” starring Ed Harris, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, and Michael Biehn. They pull out all the oxygen tanks and “water weenies” out for a good show. Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect that the fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast!https://www.teepublic.com/user/ruminationsradionetworkhttps://www.instagram.com/cinephilehissyfit/https://www.instagram.com/casablancadon/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CinephileFitwww.RuminationsRadioNetwork.comwww.instagram.com/RuminationsRadioNetworkTwitter: RuminationsRadioNetwork@RuminationsNProduction by Mitch Proctor for Area 42 Studios and SoundEpisode Artwork by Charles Langley for Area 42 Studios and Soundhttps://www.patreon.com/RuminationsRadiohttps://everymoviehasalesson.com/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
For the first time in the podcast's five-year history, Luke & Corrye are flummoxed over a film. What was Todd Phillips trying to tell us with Joker Folie a Deux? What was his message? Why that "twist" ending? PLUS: the major role that fan favorite Michael Biehn almost scored; adios Weinstein Brothers; and the new projects for Will Smith, Adam Driver, and Matt Damon!
Siskoid Cinema presents... On Borrowed Time, the shows that explores time travel in movies. On this episode, Siskoid and Ryan Blake discuss 1984's stone-cold time travel classic, The Terminator. Do we even need to say more here? Listen to the episode below, or subscribe to FW Team-Up on Apple or Spotify! This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK! Visit our WEBSITE: https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Follow us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts Like our FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Subscribe via Apple Podcasts as part of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK. Credits: Bonus clips: "The Terminator" by James Cameron, starring Shawn Schepps, Michael Biehn, Ed Dogans, Linda Hamilton and Arnold Schwarzenegger; Doctor Who's "Before the Flood" by Stephen Moffat, starring Peter Capaldi; and "The Terminator Main Theme" by Brad Fiedel. Thanks for leaving a comment!
In 1986 James Cameron brought us another look at the creature from Ridley Scott's 1979 classic ALIEN. Plus some Space Marines. Plus a Space Yuppie. Plus an extra "S". It's ALIENS!
In light of Alien: Romulus being released in theaters, Joe, Greg and Producer Marc take a trip to LV-426 and try to stay away from Xenomorphs and Wayland-Yutani corporate scumbags while talking about James Cameron's 1986 sci-fi thriller "Aliens," starring Sigourney Weaver, Michael Biehn, Paul Reiser and Bill Paxton.E-mail Prime Cut Podcast at theprimecutpodcast@gmail.comPrime Cut is on TikTok @PrimeCutPodcastFollow and Subscribe to the Prime Cut Podcast on YouTube at - https://www.youtube.com/@ThePrimeCutPodcastFollow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/prime_cut_podcast/
Send us a textAs we blast off into our 4th Season here at Fabulous Film and Friends, and with the recent release of Alien Romulus, we thought it only fitting to take a look at ALL the Alien movies, minus the execrable Alien v. Predator films, starting with 1979's Alien directed by Ridley Scott and starring Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, Harry Dean Stanton, Yaphett Koto, John Hurt, Veronica Cartright and Ian Holm followed by 1986's Aliens, directed by James Cameron and starring Sigourney Weaver again, joined by Michael Biehn, Bill Paxton, Lance Henrickson, Carrie Ann Henn, William Hope, Jeanette Goldstein, Mark Rolston Al Matthews, and Paul Reiser. Then we get 1992's Alien 3 directed by David Fincer, starring Weaver once again, with Charles S. Dutton, Charles Dance, Ralph Brown, Pete Postelwaite, Brian Glover, Holt MccAllany, Lance Henrickson and a veritable slew of bald British day players yelling, "You bloody wanker!" Then there's 1997's Alien Resurrection directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet starring Ms. Weaver, Winona Ryder, Ron Perlman, Dan Hedaya, Brad Dourif, JE Freeman, Kim Flowers Gary Dourdan, Dominique Pinon and Michael Wincott. Then there's a long break in the actual franchise with the aforementioned cash-grabs Alien v. Predator films thrown in the mix and the series starts up again in earnest with 2012's Ridley Scott directed prequel Prometheus starring Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron, Idris Elba, Logan Marshall Green, Sean Harris, Rafe Spall, and Guy Pierce. In 2017 we're treated to Alien Covenant, once again directed by Ridley Scott starring Michael Fassbender, Katherine Waterston, Billy Cruddup, Danny McBride, Callie Hernandez, Carmen Ejogo, Guy Pearce, everybody's favorite prankster, Jussie Smollet and blink and you'll miss them cameos by Noomi Rapace and James Franco. Which leads us to 2024's Alien Romulus directed by Fede Alvarez and starring Callie Spaeny, David Jonsson, Isabella Merced, Archie Renaux, Aileen Wu, Spike Fearn and a posthumus Ian Holm. I'm your host Gino Caputi and the guests today are Burton Brown, David Johnson, DMD, Joe Field. With seven movies to cover we're going to get right into it, with one synopsis. Alien movies started off about a crew of space miners serving on the enormous mining vessel the Nostromo who while in cryosleep on their return to Earth with their minerals and ore in tow, are given orders to stop on the planet LV-426 to investigate a distress signal coming from a derelict spacecraft. While investigating the phenomena the crew inadvertently bring an alien on board their vessel. The Alien picks off the crew one by one and it is only warrant officer Ripley who survives by destroying the Nostromo and ultimately shooting the alien out into space. An internet meme sums it up thusly:Alien 1 - A team of miners faces an AlienAliens - A team of marines faces a lot of AliensAlien 3 - A group of convicts faces one AlienAlien Resurrection - A team of pirates face 5 AliensPrometheus - A team of scientists inadvertently create the AlienAlien Covenant - A team of colonists face a a lot of AliensAlien Romulus - A team of babyfaced Gen Z 'ers face a lot of AliensWhich is Queen of the Hive? Find out!Watch the podcast on Youtube:https://youtu.be/gdZKUp7IM38
Joe, Greg and Producer Marc take a look at the groundbreaking 1989 sc-fi adventure drama "The Abyss," directed by James Cameron, and starring Ed Harris, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, and Michael Biehn.E-mail Prime Cut Podcast at theprimecutpodcast@gmail.comPrime Cut is on TikTok @PrimeCutPodcastFollow and Subscribe to the Prime Cut Podcast on YouTube at - https://www.youtube.com/@ThePrimeCutPodcastFollow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/prime_cut_podcast/
Jim reflects on his first time watching James Cameron's 1984 Sci-Fi Classic "The Terminator," starring Linda Hamilton, Michael Biehn, Arnold Schwartznegger, Earl Boen, Paul Winfield, and Lance Henriksen. A killer cyborg is sent from the future to kill the mother of a future revolutionary. This classic spawned several sequels and was one of the top grossing films of the year. Find out more on this episode of MONSTER ATTACK!, The Podcast Dedicated To Old Monster Movies.
Jim reflects on his first time watching James Cameron’s 1984 Sci-Fi Classic “The Terminator,” starring Linda Hamilton, Michael Biehn, Arnold Schwartznegger, Earl Boen, Paul Winfield, and Lance Henriksen. A killer cyborg is sent from the future to kill the mother of a future revolutionary. This classic spawned several sequels and was one of the top […] The post The Terminator | Episode 426 appeared first on The ESO Network.
The Terminator 1984 is an absolute all out sci-fi action classic. The brainchild of director James Cameron and producer Gale Anne Hurd it introduced the world to the titular Terminator as played by then rising star Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton's Sarah Connor the mother of future savior John Connor along with Michael Biehn as Kyle Reece a soldier sent back through time to protect Sarah. Essentially an extremely well executed slasher movie it holds up extremely well some four decades later and kicked off a franchise that like the Terminator itself refuses to die. Thanks for watching our Caravan Of Garbage reviewSUBSCRIBE HERE ►► http://goo.gl/pQ39jNHelp support the show and get early episodes ► https://bigsandwich.co/Patreon ► https://patreon.com/mrsundaymoviesJames' Twitter ► http://twitter.com/mrsundaymoviesMaso's Twitter ► http://twitter.com/wikipediabrownPatreon ► https://patreon.com/mrsundaymoviesT-Shirts/Merch ► https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mr-sunday-movies The Weekly Planet iTunes ► https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-weekly-planet/id718158767?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 The Weekly Planet Direct Download ► https://play.acast.com/s/theweeklyplanetAmazon Affiliate Link ► https://amzn.to/2nc12P4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In our latest episode of Born to Watch, we're time-travelling back to 1984 to revisit one of the most iconic sci-fi films ever made, The Terminator. Directed by James Cameron and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger in a career-defining role, this movie didn't just redefine the sci-fi genre; it became a cultural touchstone that continues to influence films, TV shows, and video games to this day. If you're a fan of action-packed storytelling, cutting-edge special effects (for its time), and an unstoppable villain, then The Terminator (1984) is a must-watch. And if you've seen it before, it's worth revisiting with us as we break down what makes this film a timeless classic.The Plot That Changed Sci-Fi ForeverAt its core, The Terminator (1984) is a story about survival and destiny. The film opens with a bleak vision of the future—Los Angeles in 2029, a post-apocalyptic wasteland where machines rule over the remnants of humanity. The machines, controlled by the artificial intelligence Skynet, have nearly wiped out the human race. But humanity has a saviour in John Connor, the leader of the human resistance.To prevent their defeat, Skynet sends a cyborg assassin, the Terminator (Schwarzenegger), back in time to 1984. Its mission is simple: kill Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton), John's mother, before he is even born. The resistance counters by sending one of their own, Kyle Reese (Michael Biehn), to protect her. What follows is a relentless cat-and-mouse chase that blends sci-fi elements with horror and action, creating a cinematic experience unlike anything audiences have seen before.Arnold Schwarzenegger as the Unstoppable ForceArnold Schwarzenegger's portrayal of the Terminator is one of the film's most memorable aspects. The role of the cold, emotionless cyborg was tailor-made for Schwarzenegger, whose imposing physicality and minimal dialogue were used to maximum effect. The Terminator is a machine on a mission, and Schwarzenegger's portrayal captures the relentless nature of this killer robot perfectly. His performance is chillingly efficient, and his limited lines, including the now-legendary "I'll be back," add to the character's menacing presence.It's hard to imagine anyone else in the role, but Schwarzenegger was not initially considered for the part of the Terminator. He was initially approached to play Kyle Reese. However, after reading the script, Schwarzenegger was more interested in the role of the Terminator, and the rest is history. His performance not only made him a star but also turned the Terminator into one of the most iconic villains in film history.Linda Hamilton as the Reluctant HeroWhile Schwarzenegger's Terminator is the film's most recognisable figure, Linda Hamilton's Sarah Connor is its heart and soul. When we first meet Sarah, she's just an ordinary woman living in Los Angeles, working as a waitress, and struggling with the challenges of everyday life. However, as the story unfolds, she evolves from a vulnerable target into a determined survivor who will stop at nothing to protect her unborn son. Hamilton's performance is a masterclass in character development. She portrays Sarah's transformation with such authenticity that it's impossible not to root for her. Sarah's journey from a damsel in distress to a warrior is not only crucial to the plot but also lays the groundwork for her role in the sequel, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, where she fully embraces her destiny as the mother of the future saviour of humanity.James Cameron's Visionary DirectionJames Cameron, who co-wrote the screenplay with Gale Anne Hurd, brought a unique vision to The Terminator (1984). Cameron's background in special effects is evident throughout the film, especially in how he blends practical effects with early CGI to create a believable future where machines dominate the world. The film's budget was relatively modest, but Cameron's innovative techniques made every dollar count. From the practical effects used to depict the Terminator's robotic skeleton to the eerie, futuristic landscapes of the post-apocalyptic world, the film's visuals are both gritty and captivating. Cameron also excels at pacing. The film moves at a breakneck speed, never giving the audience much time to breathe. This relentless pace mirrors the Terminator's unyielding pursuit of Sarah Connor, creating a tension that doesn't let up until the film's final moments. The narrative structure, which blends elements of a chase movie with those of a horror film, keeps the audience on edge, unsure of what will happen next.Cultural and Historical ImpactThe Terminator (1984) is more than just a sci-fi action film; it's a cultural phenomenon that has left an indelible mark on popular culture. The movie's success spawned a franchise with multiple sequels, a TV series, comic books, and video games. The character of the Terminator has become a symbol of an unstoppable force, and the film's themes of technology gone awry and the potential dangers of artificial intelligence resonate even more today than they did in the 1980s. The film also launched the careers of its key players. James Cameron would go on to direct some of the biggest blockbusters in history, including Aliens, Titanic, and Avatar. Linda Hamilton's portrayal of Sarah Connor made her a feminist icon, particularly with her return in Terminator 2: Judgment Day, where she embodies the hardened, battle-ready warrior that Sarah becomes. And, of course, Arnold Schwarzenegger's career skyrocketed, leading to him becoming one of the biggest action stars of the 80s and 90s.Special Effects and SoundtrackDespite being released in 1984, The Terminator still holds up remarkably well, particularly in its special effects. The practical effects used to depict the Terminator's mechanical endoskeleton, especially in the climactic scenes, are impressive even by today's standards. The film's use of stop-motion animation, while somewhat dated, adds to the movie's unique charm and serves as a reminder of the creativity and ingenuity that filmmakers had to employ before the advent of modern CGI. The film's soundtrack, composed by Brad Fiedel, is another standout element. The iconic synthesiser score perfectly complements the film's tone, blending a sense of urgency with a feeling of dread. The central theme, with its pounding beats and mechanical rhythms, has become synonymous with the franchise and remains one of the most recognisable pieces of movie music.Legacy and InfluenceThe Terminator (1984) has influenced countless films and TV shows. Its depiction of time travel, artificial intelligence, and the concept of a predestined future has been explored in various ways in pop culture. Films like The Matrix, Looper, and even the X-Men series owe a debt to The Terminator for paving the way with its innovative storytelling and groundbreaking special effects.Moreover, the film's impact on the sci-fi genre cannot be overstated. It helped shift sci-fi away from the often-optimistic portrayals of the future seen in earlier decades and towards a darker, more dystopian vision. This shift opened the door for a new wave of sci-fi films that explored the potential dangers of technology, a theme that remains relevant in today's tech-driven world.ConclusionIn our Born to Watch podcast, we celebrate The Terminator (1984) not just as a thrilling action movie but as a landmark film that changed the course of cinema. Its ...
Send us a Text Message.This week on Fabulous Film & Friends it's the moment all yall cowpokes been watin' fer. We're biting the bullet and comparing the two star-studded “Gunfight at the OK Corral” epics, pitting 1993's Tombstone directed by George Pan Cosmatos starring Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, Sam Elliot, Bill Paxton, Powers Boothe, Michael Biehn, Stephen Lang, Dana Delany, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Joanna Pacula Michael Rooker, Thomas Hayden Church, Jason Priestly, Billy Zane, Billy Bob Thornton, Charleton Heston and Robert Mitchum against 1994's Wyatt Earp directed by Lawrence Kasdan and starring Kevin Costner, Dennis Quaid, Michael Madsen, Tom Sizemore, Bill Pullman, Linden Ashby, David Andrews, Isabella Rossellini Mare Winningham, Jobeth Williams, Catherine O'Hara, Allison Elliot, Annabeth Gish, Joanna Going, Mark Harmon, Jeff Fahey, Lewis Smith, Adam Baldwin, Martin Kove, Jim Caviezel, Tea Leoni, Betty Buckley and Gene Hackman. I'm your host Gino Caputi and I have quite a lineup of hired guns on this edition starting with my kid sis and prairie loving Roseanne Caputi, the sons of Eastern Oregon and Northern Utah, Burton Brown and David Johnson, DMD, Texas Joe Field and the rootin' tootin' est actor photographer this side of the Columbia River, Gordon Alex Robertson. Alright, before we throw down and draw: the synopses. Tombstone finds retired lawman Wyatt Earp and his brothers Virgil and Morgan along with their wives settling in the Arizona mining town of Tombstone to seek their fortunes. Their plans go awry when Curly Bill Brocius, Ike and Bill Clanton and rest of The Cowboy gang start making trouble and allegedly kill the Tombstone Marshall Fred White. The Earp Brothers don the tin stars and are sworn in once again to face off with the members of the gang at the legendary OK Corral. Wyatt Earp basically tells the same story except with a bit more backstory more and A LOT more padding. Which film wins the duel? Find out!! Follow the FFF Facebook page!https://www.facebook.com/groups/fabulousfilmandfriends Watch the podcast on Youtube: https://youtu.be/-NFnXIOr7F0
Lynette and Stefanie open the show by talking to Producer about a new podcast he's producing with his dad called Just Fooling About with Michael Biehn. Stefanie then recaps her recent trip to the dentist to get a root canal. After that, the gang talks about different drugs they've tried in the past. Before they wrap, the ladies get into a little Real Housewives talk. Thanks for supporting today's sponsors:Greenlight.com/FCOLNutrafol.com enter FCOLVisit one of Tropical Smoothie Cafe's 1400+ locations or order online or through their app! Follow us on all social media channels @FCOLpodcastWatch guest episodes on Youtube: Youtube.com/@FCOLpodcastJoin our Patreon page for an additional episode every week: Patreon.com/FCOL
Send us a Text Message.You didn't think that it was game over for the Summer of Action, did you? What are we gonna do now, what are we gonna do? We're not going to build a fire and sing a few songs, I'll tell you that. Look, if we're going to do this right, we need to bring in a special guest. James (not Cameron), allegedly the foremost expert of all things involving this movie, joins us to discuss the ins, facehuggers, and outs, chestbursters, of the James (okay now) Cameron classic Aliens (1986)!
On the 91st episode of the Slice By Slice podcast, Jesse and Josh cover two of their favorite sci-fi/horror films, Terminator and T2:Judgemnet Day. Recorded on 6/22/24. IntroNews and AnnouncementsCorrections and UpdatesWhat We WatchedFilm DiscussionsThe Terminator (1984)Terminator 2: JudgementDay (1991)Outro
Released in 1984, "The Terminator," directed by James Cameron, is a landmark science fiction action film that introduced audiences to a dystopian future where humanity is locked in a battle against machines. The film stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as the titular Terminator, a nearly indestructible cyborg assassin sent from the year 2029 to 1984 to kill Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton). Sarah is targeted because her future son, John Connor, is destined to lead the human resistance against the oppressive artificial intelligence known as Skynet. Alongside Schwarzenegger and Hamilton, Michael Biehn stars as Kyle Reese, a soldier sent back in time to protect Sarah from the relentless Terminator. Cameron's film combines intense action sequences with a compelling narrative, making it a seminal work in both the science fiction and action genres. "The Terminator" is celebrated not only for its thrilling storyline and groundbreaking special effects but also for its exploration of themes such as fate, technology, and the human spirit's resilience. Schwarzenegger's portrayal of the Terminator, with his iconic catchphrases and menacing presence, quickly became a cultural icon. The film's bleak vision of the future, juxtaposed with the desperate fight for survival in the present, adds a layer of philosophical depth to the high-octane action. James Cameron's direction, coupled with Stan Winston's innovative visual effects and Brad Fiedel's haunting score, creates a tense and immersive experience that has influenced countless films and media. "The Terminator" stands as a cornerstone of 1980s cinema, launching a franchise that continues to captivate audiences and leaving an indelible mark on popular culture. Instagram: @aahfterhorrorpodcastTwitter: @aahfterhorrorFacebook: aahfterhorrorpodcastEmail: aafterhorrorpod@outlook.com
The Summer of Action continues, and it feels like a steel mill outside. Hot enough to melt a liquid nitrogen-frozen T-1000! Oh, yeah, and it's also 40th anniversary of the first movie in this series. So, chill out, dic...oh, wait! I mean, chill out and relax while we discuss some James Cameron cyborg stuff.Overshadowed by its sequel, is there any reason to watch the original movie in this series? The Common Craig argues its merit as a slasher-style horror film with a science fiction coat of paint. Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as a seemingly unstoppable cyborg from the future, sent to the past to wipe out any Sarah Conner that gets in its sights. Grab your phased plasma rifle in the 40-watt range, and join us for a 40th anniversary celebration of The Terminator (1984)!And then from there, with reportedly a nearly $100 million budget increase, can James Cameron deliver on the promise of a sequel to match the intensity of the original? Or will it be all Hollywood polish and little substance? Get ready to up the ante, with dueling Terminators, both trying to track down a 10-year-old John Conner, with the future of the human race potentially at stake! Beware of AI, or prepare yourself for Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)!
It's Die Hard on Alcatraz!This time on the show, Phil and Liam attempt not to explode with excitement as they discuss Michael Bay's 1996 all-star action classic THE ROCK, with special guest Bilge Ebiri!When a group of highly trained Marines led by decorated general Francis X. Hummel (Ed Harris) take over Alcatraz and threaten to launch VX poison gas missiles at mainland San Francisco, the government are forced to turn to two unlikely heroes: eccentric FBI chemical weapons specialist Stanley Goodspeed (Nicolas Cage) and enigmatic prisoner John Patrick Mason (Sean Connery), the only man to have ever escape from the legendary penitentiary. Phil, Liam and Bilge discuss their memories of seeing this iconic movie upon its initial release, and their respective relationships with it over the years since. They lay out the film's numerous connections to DIE HARD in the ‘Die Hard DNA' section and dig deep on its under-discussed thematics, particularly with regards to its complex exploration of patriotism. As always, they analyze the film's heroes, Mason and Goodspeed - two highly innovative characters both played by iconic actors - and debate whether Ed Harris' General Hummel might be the greatest action movie ‘villain' of all time. They also talk about as many members of the film's astonishing supporting cast as time will allow, including the likes of David Morse, Michael Biehn, William Forsythe, Jon Spencer, Tony Todd, Claire Forlani, Vanessa Marcil, Todd Louiso, Gregory Sporleder and many more!Finally, the guys break into the ‘Die Hard Oscars' to dispense some action movie awards, and wrap things up with a particularly tricky edition of the ‘Double Jeopardy' trivia quiz! THE ROCK trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3qcNyjj9ZQAt the time of release, THE ROCK is streaming on Fubo and FXNow in the US and is available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime Video, Apple/iTunes, Fandango and all the usual platforms!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/die-hard-on-a-blank/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Obvious Action, Patriotic Porn: Michael Bay's The Rock This week Mr. Chavez & I dive into the world of 1990s Big Budget, Over-Hyped & Underwritten, Garbage Cinema with one of the best that would come out of the Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Machine, Michael Bay's 1996 opus The RockFeaturing Nicholas Cage (in the first of a series of big-budgeted, ridiculous films), Sir Sean Connery, David Morse, and Ed Harris (in a performance out of touch with this particular film), along with a who's who of 90s character actors inclluding: John Spencer, Phillip Baker Hall, Claire Forlani, Bokeem Woodbine, Tony Todd, Michael Biehn, and William Forsyth. This is absolutely the definition of "so bad it's good" with Michael Bay leading his cast into battle, while building on a Bruckheimer aesthetic that would overwhelm every following Bruckheimer release. It's a fun talk. Take a listen and judge for yourself. As always, we can be reached at gondoramos@yahoo.com. For those of you who would like to donate to this undying labor of love, you can do so with a contribution at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/watchrickramos - Anything and Everything is appreciated, You Cheap Bastards..
For this week's episode of the podcast, we watched Michael Bay's weirdly prescient action thriller, “The Rock,” released in 1996 and starring Sean Connery, Nicholas Cage, Ed Harris, Michael Biehn and William Forsythe. The supporting cast is also chock full of compelling character actors, including John Spencer, Philip Baker Hall, John C. McKinley, Tony Todd and Bokeem Woodbine. In “The Rock,” Ed Harris plays General Francis Hummel, a disillusioned Vietnam War vet who is angry with the American government for abandoning its soldiers to die behind enemy lines with little to no recognition or compensation. To get his revenge, and to get compensation for his men and their families, he leads his force of rogue Marines in a raid on a naval weapons depot, where they steal a stockpile of VX gas-loaded rockets. They then seize control of Alcatraz Island, off the coast of San Francisco, and hold the area hostage. Either the U.S. government pays him $100 million from a military slush fund, or he launches the rockets, killing hundreds of thousands of people.To disarm the rockets and stop Hummel, the Pentagon and the FBI organize a joint-task force of Navy Seals, special agents and a former convict at Alcatraz. Nic Cage plays FBI agent Stanley Goodspeed, a chemical weapons expert asked with identifying and disarming the weapons. Sean Connery plays John Patrick Mason, a former MI6 officer and current maximum security inmate who was the only person to successfully escape from Alcatraz. The FBI has brought Mason out of prison to aid the mission. The team successfully infiltrates Alcatraz, but then the plan falls apart. The Seals are killed, and Goodspeed and Mason are left trapped in Alcatraz. Their only hope of escape, and survival, is to complete the mission before an airstrike — ordered as a last resort — destroys the island and everyone on it.The tagline for “The Rock” was “Alcatraz. Only one man has ever broken out. Now five million lives depend on two men breaking in.”You can find “The Rock” to rent or buy on demand on iTunes and Amazon.Our next episode will be on the 1995 film “Hackers.”Connor Lynch produced this episode. Artwork by Rachel Eck.Contact us!Follow us on Twitter!John GanzJamelle BouieUnclearPodAnd join the Unclear and Present Patreon! For just $5 a month, patrons get access to a bonus show on the films of the Cold War, and much, much more. Our latest episode of the patreon is on the 1964 nuclear war thriller, “Fail Safe.”
On this week's show, we watched 1986's Aliens starring Sigourney Weaver, Michael Biehn, Paul Reiser, Lance Henriksen, Carrie Henn, and Bill Paxton. From director James Cameron, this next installment to the Alien franchise is quite a tonal shift from the first movie. While the first is a sci-fi horror classic, the second is arguably one of the greatest sci-fi action movies ever. This movie sees the return of both the hero and monster(s) from the first, a group of intergalactic badass soldiers, great cinematography, an unforgettable soundtrack, vehicles that would make the Dark Knight swoon, a couple of laughs, a few scares, and a wildly intense and unrelenting climax. Be sure to let us know what you think of the movie, and the podcast. Thanks and enjoy!
Michael Biehn (Tombstone, Aliens) joins us again this week, as promised - and he does not disappoint! Story on story on story… Michael addresses misconceptions with Tombstone, deadly experiences while filming The Abyss, alternative casting on The Terminator, and so much more that we couldn't fit in his first appearance. There are great moments where Michael discusses the importance of protecting yourself as an actor, including a positive experience he had collaborating on his upcoming film The Red. We also talk about his run-in with Deniro, his love for Aliens, and suffering from JDD. Thank you to our sponsors: ❤️ Betterhelp: https://betterhelp.com/inside