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Welcome to the final battle of Dan's season of video game movies, where we tackle the quintessential 90s movie adaptation of Midway's hyper-violent fighting game, Mortal Kombat (1995). We're closing out the season in style – or perhaps lack thereof – with the second appearance of director Paul W.S. Anderson (see our episode covering Resident Evil at the beginning of the season). Dan admits this computer game adaptation is effin stupid but still finds it fun and iconic. Meanwhile, Sarah is glad it's over for fear of any more video game movies potentially invoking mental illness upon her. This cheesy 90s action film was a massive box-office success, grossing over $120 million on a $20 million budget. We discuss the perplexing decision by New Line Cinema (who built their brand on Freddy Krueger!) to water down the signature violence and force a PG-13 rating, denying the R-rated fatalities the source material demands. Dan defends Anderson's work, noting that the director adapted his methods on set as advised by proficient martial artist and star Robin Shou (Liu Kang). We marvel at how much dedication Christopher Lambert (Raiden) had for the project and celebrate the fact that the film features some of the first major Hollywood wirework. However, we can't stop asking: What exactly is Goro, the animatronic monster that ate 5% of the film's budget? We scrutinise the confusing plot, the jarring CGI and why the usually badass Sonya Blade (Bridget Wilson Sampras) gets sidelined and forced into a dress. Listen as Sarah unleashes a final FATALITY on the season's terrible musical selections, citing the theme song as the worst soundtrack of the season–a claim Dan aggressively disputes. What to expect from this episode: We explain why the movie adaptation was forced to go PG-13, despite the game's hyper-violent reputation. Dan and Sarah argue over the iconic (or headache-inducing) movie soundtrack. We discuss the complex animatronics required to bring Goro to life, which cost $1 million and required 13-16 operators. Critique of the film's messy opening, where characters like Liu Kang, Sonya Blade and Johnny Cage are introduced haphazardly. Sarah shares some interesting trivia about how Kano's character was adapted in the game's following the release of Mortal Kombat (1995). We praise the decent fighting choreography, noting the early use of wirework in Hollywood inspired by Hong Kong action films. We discuss how Christopher Lambert's casting as Raiden was influenced by his love for the original fighting game. And finally, we thank our podcast pals Chris and Joel at Just the Thing podcast for the shout-out on their Resident Evil: Afterlife episode, which is an excellent companion show for our Resident Evil episode. Sadly, that concludes Dan's season of video-game adaptations but fear not, for we will return on November 24th for a brand new season and a brand new theme, as chosen by Sarah. Be sure to listen right to the end of this episode to find out what she has in store. If you would like to find out the full lineup for the next season, sign up to Patreon as a FREE member to see the schedule when it drops, in a few weeks. If you have some loose change consider signing up as a paid member. Our £3 a month Patreon tier will grant you access to all of our end of season wrap shows for seasons 1-11 and a minimum of 2 reviews of brand new movies each month. Plus the back-catalogue of reviews from 2023, 2024 and 2025. Enjoy the show but can't support us financially? We get it. You could submit a review on the podcast player you're reading this on right now. Or if you listen on Spotify and you haven't given us a five-star rating yet, what are ye waiting for? It's easy. If you've done some or all of that and still want to do more, we would love it if you tell a friend about the show. Or come find us on social media: Instagram | TikTok | Threads | YouTube
October 23, 2025 ~ Detroit Regional Chamber President and CEO Sandy Baruah chats with Paul W. about the results of their new poll about the economy, Tariffs and AI. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
October 23, 2025 ~ Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard talks with Paul W. about Operation Ghost Rider being put into play in Oakland County to help cut down on distracted driving. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
October 23, 2025 ~ Michigan's 6th District Congresswomen Debbie Dingell updates Paul W . on the government shutdown. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
October 23, 2025 ~ Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Board Chair Matt Cullen talks with Paul W. about the Ralph C. Wilson Centennial Park opening on October 25, 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Our special "Trick 'r(esident) Tre(vil)" month concludes, with the 2021 cinematic reboot of the Resident Evil series. We've lost Milla Jovovich and Paul W.S. Anderson (except for an in-name-only producer credit), but hey, we've got a crap-ton of 1998 references to make up for it! That's because Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City promised to be a more faithful adaptation of the original video game source material, condensing the first two games into one movie. And yet, even with this allegedly more accurate representation of the beloved video game series, Welcome to Raccoon City clearly did not spawn the same sort of long-running, financially successful franchise that Paul W.S. Anderson's less faithful adaptation did. But...why? We pull out our Palm Pilots and investigate. Our Twitter Our Facebook Our Instagram Our YouTube Trev's Letterboxd Chris' Letterboxd
October 20, 2025 ~ Rocky Raczkowski fills in for Paul W Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
La nanarologie, LE cours en ligne qui vous permet de voyager en toute sécurité dans le monde du cinéma bis et à terme de devenir de vrais spécialistes.On va forcément un jour vous parler de Mortal Kombat : Destruction finale. Donc histoire d'être prêts lorsque cela arrivera, petite session rattrapage où nous revoyons l'original pour voir si il réussit à vieillir avec grâce ou non.Année : 1995Origine : États-UnisRéalisateur : Paul W.S. Anderson, notre PauloCasting : Christophe Lambert, c'est tout.---------------------------Introduction : Reprise 8-bit par LtBolo d'Against the Ninja du groupe Dragon Sound, bande-originale du film Miami Connection : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMsY8...Conclusion : Thème du film Dangerous MenBluesky : https://bsky.app/profile/nanarologie.bsky.socialDiscord : https://discord.gg/F9BCqTaaxpLetterboxd : https://letterboxd.com/Nanarologie/
For a special Halloween edition of our "Success to Series" spin-off show, we're taking a break from our usual failures and instead beginning our "Trick 'r(esident) Tre(vil)" theme month, with a loving look at a series we unironically adore - Paul W.S. Anderson's six-film Resident Evil saga (2002-2016), starring Milla Jovovich. We explain why we genuinely enjoy this oft critically-panned series, once again pontificate on the star-power of Jovovich, and try to figure out why we're okay with the huge liberties Anderson took when adapting the video game source material. Ultimately, we take a look at each individual entry in the franchise, sharing our favorite moments and characters, and discuss why the series can possibly be viewed as a deeply personal auteur vision. Yes, that's right, we're still talking about Paul W.S. Anderson movies. So get ready to kick some zombie dogs - and kick aside any concerns about continuity or narrative logic, while you're at it - and join us for an in-depth look at Resident Evil. Our Twitter Our Facebook Our Instagram Our YouTube Trev's Letterboxd Chris' Letterboxd
RMR 0334: Special Guest, William Hunter, of HunterWick Productions, joins your hosts, Chad Robinson and Dustin Melbardis for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Event Horizon (1997) [R] Genre: Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller, Psychological Horror Starring: Laurence Fishburne, Sam Neill, Kathleen Quinlan, Joely Richardson, Richard T. Jones, Jack Noseworthy, Jason Isaacs, Sean Pertwee, Peter Marinker, Holley Chant, Barclay Wright, Noah Huntley, Robert Jezek Directed by: Paul W.S. Anderson Recorded on 2025-09-22
Wirework lover and wife guy Paul W.S. Anderson tries his hand at an adventure classic with 2011's The Three Musketeers! How is he going to find a way to add Matrix fights, laser traps and exploding airships into this one? Starring Ray Stevenson, Luke Evans, Orlando Bloom, Mads Mikkelsen, Chrisoph Waltz, and, you guessed it, Milla Jovovich. After a successful heist in Venice, the musketeers and Milady manage to steal Leonardo la Vinci's famous airship plans. Athos (Matthew Macfadyen) uses his classic scuba ninja skills, Aramis (Evans) his Assassin's Creed cloak-wearing skills, and Porthos (Stevenson) his getting into prison on purpose skills. However, tragedy strikes when Milady, with the help of the Duke of Buckingham (Bloom) betrays the team and steals the plans for the duke. One year later, D'Artagnan (Logan Lerman) is a Gascon bumpkin heading to the big city to start duels with everyone he meets. After picking a fight with Rochefort (Mikkelsen), the best swordsman in France, he picks fights with the 2nd-4th best swordsmen in France: the Three Musketeers. But they become friends anyway, and engage in a highly bastardized version of the book's plot in order to thwart the evil plan of Cardinal Richelieu (Waltz). Will the team accomplish whatever they were trying to do? Will they integrate a bunch of 2010s style 3D elements? Will an airship be shot at by an even bigger airship? You'll just have to listen to find out!
This week, it's one zombie battle after another as we talk two big movies from the two big Paul Andersons... it's 2002's Resident Evil, written and directed by Paul W.S. Anderson and starring Milla Jovovich, Michelle Rodriguez, Colin Salmon, Eric Mabius, James Purefoy and Martin Crewes. It's a movie that J Mo specifically picked up to do a whole parody of the PTA theme month we did last year (a "P.W.S.Autumn" if you will), so it's only fitting that we actually spend the bulk of this episode talking about Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another, an absolutely stunning cinematic achievement and the best movie of 2025. Meanwhile, Hayley has caught Weapons not once but twice since we last spoke, and we use that as a springboard to look ahead at what we'd like to see from Zach Cregger's next project, as he tries to be true to the gameplaying experience of the original Resident Evil games. All that plus theatrical field reports from Justin on The Conjuring: Last Rites and The Long Walk! If you'd like to watch Resident Evil before listening along to our discussion, it can currently be found streaming in Canada on Netflix, Paramount+ and Hollywood Suite at the time of publication, while One Battle After Another is of course now in theaters. Other works discussed in this episode include Barbarian, Insidious: The Red Door, Alien: Romulus, Rye Lane, Carlito's Way, Licorice Pizza, Sinners, Inherent Vice, The Big Lebowski, 28 Days Later, Night of the Living Dead, Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City, and of course, as always, LOST. We'll be back in two weeks time with another Halloween-themed horror selection, but what this is we don't yet know, so keep your eyes peeled to our social accounts on Instagram and BlueSky to find out! Until then, we'll see you at the movies!!
Welcome to another episode of the Holmes Movies Podcast!Anders and Adam Holmes reunite after a long 2 month hiatus to pay tribute to a Hollywood legend. A fantastic actor and director, who also did a lot for social and human rights. The great Robert Redford passed away on the 16th of September 2025 at his home in Sundance, Utah. He was 89 years old. Born August 18th 1936, Robert Redford's career began in New York City where he worked on stage and on television. His numerous early acting credits were on TV shows like The Twilight Zone, The Untouchables, Perry Mason and Alfred Hitchcock Presents. His early credits in film were Tall Story and The Chase, his first collaboration with Jane Fonda. After being cast along side Paul Newman in the George Roy Hill western, Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid, did Redford become a bankable actor. His career took off in the 70s. Some of his most memorable roles were in films like All The President's Men, Jeremiah Johnson, The Candidate, 3 Days of The Condor, The Sting and The Way We Were. In the beginning of the 80s, Redford transitioned to directing as well as acting. He won an Oscar for Best Directing for his work on Ordinary People, starring Donald Sutherland, Timothy Hutton and Mary Tyler Moore. With the proceeds he received from his acting career, Robert Redford purchased a block of land in Utah that he named Sundance, after his character in Butch Cassidy. Redford went onto to create the Sundance Institute and out of that came the Sundance Film Festival. This festival was created in a way to foster new and exciting cinematic voices. A new generation of filmmakers. Aside from his film work, Redford fought and campaigned for LGBT rights, Native American rights and climate change. An actor, director, environmentalist and activist all rolled into one.A tremendous individual who did a lot for the film industry. There will never be another man like him. He will be missed. Rest in peace Mister Redford. Hope somewhere you and Paul Newman have finally reunited. We hope you enjoy this episode of the podcast. The Fascism On Film series will continue with the Rainer Werner Fassbinder film: The Marriage of Maria Braun. Subscribe and follow the podcast and stay tuned for that. You can listen to Anders Holmes review the Paul W.S. Anderson film Event Horizon here.Be sure to check out our Monument Valley Film on our YouTube Channel.Follow us on our Instagram page.Also check us out on Letterboxd too!AndersAdam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hello everyone! Anders Holmes is here with another solo episode where he reviews the sci fi horror film Event Horizon, directed by Paul W.S. Anderson. As it is spooky season with October around the corner and Halloween is on the way, Anders Holmes will be talking about some of his favourite horror films in these solo Anders Reviews episodes. Horrors film that are some of his favourites, films that have made a big impression on him and films that people should check out. Whether they be fans of the genre or not. On this episode, Anders talks about one of his favourite horror films from the 1990s. Event Horizon was released in 1997 and Anders's words, it is the perfect definition of a cult film. Event Horizon may have bombed at the box office and received mostly negative reviews, however over the years it has amassed a large cult following. One of those types of films that found its audience and success later on home video, DVD, Blu-ray and streaming. The film stars Sam Neill, Laurence Fishburne, Jason Isaacs, Sean Pertwee, Kathleen Quinlan, Joely Richardson, Richard T. Jones and Jack Noseworthy. A script written by Philip Eisner. Event Horizon is best described as a haunted house film set in space. It is set in the not to distant future, 2047 to be exact. Prior to the events of the film, seven years earlier, the starship Event Horizon disappears without a trace. The ship was designed for vast space exploration. It reappears and is orbiting around the planet of Neptune. A rescue salvage crew, the Lewis & Clark, led by Captain Miller (Fishburne) is sent out to rescue the remaining crew members and salvage the ship. Along for the ride is Dr William Weir (Neill) who designed and built the Event Horizon. Upon entering the Event Horizon, do they find the ship empty of its crew and also discover evidence of bloody violence. It slowly becomes evident to our characters, that they are not alone. Wherever the ship has been for the last seven years, it has brought something back with it. It is a race against time for the Lewis & Clark crew to figure out what is going on before they suffer the same fate that befell the Event Horizon crew. Event Horizon takes characteristics of the haunted house genre and mixes it together with the stylings of Ridley Scott's Alien, Andrei Tarkovsky's Solaris and Clive Barker's Hellraiser. A film that is fun, entertaining and something you want to watch with a large crowd. Having said that, the production history is much more interesting than the film itself. Event Horizon had a rushed production schedule and was put together quickly. Multiple scenes were cut from the film. Those scenes/moments don't exist anymore and the footage that does exist was badly preserved or of bad VHS quality. Chances of an extended cut from Paul W.S. Anderson are slim, but it is still able to stand on its own.We hope you enjoy this episode and stay tuned for more solo episodes from Anders during this year's spooky season.Be sure to check out our Monument Valley Film on our YouTube Channel.Follow us on our Instagram page.Also check us out on Letterboxd too!AndersAdam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
“Cutting Deep into Horror” dives headfirst into Paul W.S. Anderson's cult-classic sci-fi horror Event Horizon (1997). Hosts Henrique Couto & Rachael Redolfi unpack how a “haunted house in space” premise, Catholic-guilt undertones, and that infamous “I don't need eyes to see” line still rattle nerves. We track the film's bomb-then-cult trajectory, the ‘90s horror landscape post-Scream, and why the movie's gothic production design and jump scares work because they reveal character, not just because they're loud.Inside this episodeEvent Horizon as a haunted house in space: gothic corridors, lightning over a gas giant, and experiential terror over pure plot.‘90s context: the post-Scream pivot and where big monster/ghost cycles fit in that moment.Latin distress call (“liberate tutemet ex inferis”) and what it implies about a hellish dimension.Character-first fear: Captain Miller's zero-G fire memory; Dr. Weir's grief, guilt, and “no eyes” transformation.The “Baby Bear” airlock sequence and how the movie makes space hazards horrifyingly tactile.CO₂ scrubbers, ticking clocks, and the ship as a possible “immune response” vs. the doorway to literal hell.Space-horror lineage mentioned: Hellraiser vibes; Jason X, Leprechaun 4, Critters 4; plus how Star Trek often dabbled in horror vibes across series.Final act choices: separation charges, sacrifice, and the fake-out rescue ending.Quick nod to the new 4K collector's edition they watched and why it pops.Where to watch (U.S.)(Verified at time of writing; availability changes often.)Paramount+ — stream with subscription https://www.paramountplus.com/movies/video/WMpyEztvg53KrruaW94ZmQtPsLDdFkOl MGM+ — stream with subscription https://www.mgmplus.com/movie/event-horizon-1997 FuboTV — stream with subscription / free trial https://www.fubo.tv/welcome/program/MV002971960000/event-horizon Philo — stream with subscription / free trial https://www.philo.com/player/show/U2hvdzo2MDg1NDg4OTk2NDg0NzI2NDc JustWatch (aggregator) — quick status snapshot across services https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/event-horizon-1997 Note: The Roku Channel can surface the movie via premium add-ons like Paramount+ or MGM+ inside Roku; selection varies.
September 16, 2025 ~ Doug Johnson, Senior Director of Business Development at Cruise and Tour talks about Paul W and Kim's Dream Vacation to Italy, France and Spain next August. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Mark and Norbert discuss the 2004 sci-fi action film Alien vs. Predator. Directed by Paul W.S. Anderson, and starring Sanaa Lathan, Lance Henricksen and several beefy Yautja hunters, the movie focuses on what happens when dummy aliens attempt to battle xenomorphs (it ends badly). In this episode, they also talk about epic fights, ice time and a smokeshow of an archaeologist.Make sure to listen to the other Alien franchise episodes that Norbert and I have recorded. Alien - Episode 258Aliens - Episode 638Alien 3 - Episode 620Alien: Covenant - Episode 648Alien: Romulus - Episode 632
Get ready to reside in pure evil as Dan and Sarah kick off Season 12 of Shoot the Hostage with a deep dive into the 2002 action horror film, Resident Evil! After our last season got us all hooked on movies about drugs, we're booting up a brand new theme: video game movies! And who better to start with than the master of computer game adaptations, director Paul W.S. Anderson? Join us as we explore the cult classic that spawned a franchise (and a very specific type of career for its director). We're talking Milla Jovovich's transformation into an action icon, her real-life romance with Anderson, and the shocking revelation that her role as Alice was nearly a damsel in distress! We also discuss the memorable contributions of Michelle Rodriguez as Rain, and the unforgettable, meat-cubed moment starring Colin Salmon. Brace yourselves for our unfiltered thoughts on the film's dated CGI, its "edgy" Marilyn Manson-infused soundtrack, and the curious case of the always-convenient amnesia trope. We unpack why George A. Romero's original script was deemed too violent, and how the movie makes some surprising Alice in Wonderland connections. Is it a faithful movie adaptation? Is it even a good film? And is it truly a zombie movie, or just a reanimated corpse of a good idea? Here's what to expect from this Resident Evil deep dive: How Resident Evil (2002) kicks off our new season of video game movie adaptations Dan's long history with PlayStation and Sarah's gaming preferences The career of director Paul W.S. Anderson and his frequent collaborator Milla Jovovich Why George A. Romero's original Resident Evil script was deemed "too violent" for Hollywood Our thoughts on the infamous laser hallway scene and Colin Salmon's cubed fate. Why the film's "edgy" soundtrack, co-composed by Marilyn Manson, might give you a headache. A debate on if Resident Evil truly counts as a zombie movie and where it ranks amongst them. Insights into why computer game adaptations are notoriously difficult to get right, and how this film stacks up. Would you like to see the full lineup for season 12? The only place you can see it is on Patreon but you don't need to be a paying member. Sign up for a free membership and get access to the lineup. If you do have some loose change consider signing up as a paid member. Our £3 a month Patreon tier will grant you access to all of our end of season wrap shows for seasons 1-11 and a minimum of 2 reviews of brand new movies each month. Plus the back-catalogue of reviews from 2023, 2024 and 2025. Enjoy the show but can't support us financially? We get it. You could submit a review on the podcast player you're reading this on right now. Or if you listen on Spotify and you haven't given us a five-star rating yet, what are ye waiting for? It's easy. If you've done some or all of that and still want to do more, we would love it if you tell a friend about the show. Or come find us on social media: Instagram | TikTok | Threads | YouTube
September 5, 2025 ~ Jamie Furbush, CEO, Frankenmuth Convention and Visitors Bureau talks to Paul W about what's new and exciting in Frankenmuth.
“Do you see?” We never imagined discussing an Event Horizon comic on the podcast, but the moment the notion was floated, we were enthralled. The original 1997 movie, directed by Paul W.S. Anderson, struck a chord back in the day, but it was also a movie that was obviously jumbled about and fumbled in the editing room. And since the story relied on the device of a spaceship lost in a black hole/literal hell for decades, it so easily allows for prequel expansion. All that's required are the perfect creators to expand the material. Maybe even mend some of it. Christian Ward and Tristan Jones are the perfect creators for Event Horizon. If you've read their work, especially Ward's time on Batman: City of Madness and Jones' time on Aliens, you're probably already subscribed to the new prequel series from IDW Publishing. Event Horizon: Dark Descent tells the story of the original starship crew who ignited the Gravity Drive, popped into the space between spaces, and found their damnation in the abyss. It's always a pleasure to have Christian Ward on the podcast, but this week, that's especially true because we're all geeking out about the original movie, discussing how it influences all of his work, and why prequels are a damn good narrative delivery system. Yes, we talk about trauma and therapy, but also demons and personifying hell in the most joyful comic booky fashion. Event Horizon: Dark Descent is the best book you didn't expect in 2025. Let's all go to hell together. Event Horizon: Dark Descent is written by Christian Ward, illustrated by Tristan Jones, colored by Pip Martin, and lettered by Alex Ray. Variant Covers by Jeffrey Alan Love. Issue 1 is now available from IDW Publishing, and FOC for Issue 2 is Today (9/1/25). Call your shop and get subbed. Also, continue this conversation with Christian Ward by visiting his Website and following him on Blue Sky and Instagram. This Week's Sponsors Looking for sci-fi comics that go further than you've ever been before? Then you need 2000 AD – it's the Galaxy's Greatest Comic! Whether you're a new or returning reader, September is the perfect time to try out 2000 AD, with the launch of 2000 AD issue 2450 -- a jump-on issue with a fresh start for every story! Featuring a terrifying new Judge Dredd story by Rob Williams and Henry Flint, the issue also has a major new Rogue Trooper story from the team of Alex de Campi and Neil Edwards! Get a print subscription to 2000 AD and it'll arrive through your letterbox every week, and your first issue is free. Or, subscribe digitally and you can download DRM-free copies of each issue for only $9 a month. That's 128 pages of incredible comics every month for less than $10! For thirty years, Street Sharks has remained a fan-favorite franchise, but the fearless Bolton Brothers have been cruelly absent from comic book shops. Until now. This September, IDW Publishing launches a brand new five-issue Street Sharks mini-series from writer Stephanie Williams and artist Ariel Medel. The new series celebrates the JAW-SOME characters you already love while exploring new depths to their souls and universe. So, get ready to return to the chaotic streets of Fission City as Ripster, Jab, Streex, and Big Slammu fight to protect their home against twisted experiments gone wrong, including muscle-bound mutant lobsters, ruthless squids, and deranged scientists. Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to the CBCC YouTube Channel and Prepare for The Stacks Chris Condon in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Brad and Lisa Gullickson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Sanford Greene in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Philip Kennedy Johnson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Steve Anderson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics David Brothers and Chip Zdarsky in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Benjamin Percy in the Stacks at Third Eye Comics Join Comic Book Club in Person Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. The Comic Book Couples Counseling TeePublic Merch Page. Don't forget to grab your tickets for our September 28th Alamo Drafthouse Winchester screening of Event Horizon, co-sponsored by Four Color Fantasies. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Bluesky @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Jesse Lonergan and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.
Ben and Rob board the Event Horizon this week, diving into Paul W.S. Anderson's genre-bending science fiction horror that flopped hard at the box office; only to rise like a cosmic demon into cult classic territory. Featuring powerhouse performances from Laurence Fishburne and Sam Neill, Event Horizon remixes haunted‑house tropes, cosmic dread, and cyber‑Gothic design into a spaceship of nightmares.Can a haunted spaceship film feel like Alien, Hellraiser, and Solaris all in one? How do Fishburne's grounded reactions and Neill's unraveling physicist elevate this twisted space‑horror ride? And what about Paul W.S. Anderson? Is he a compromised studio hack, or the mastermind behind a misunderstood masterpiece?CONSUUUME to find out all this and much more!PLUS! We have a Patreon with EXCLUSIVE content just for you starting at just ONE POUND a month - click the link below!Find us on your socials of choice at www.linktr.ee/everymovieeverpodcast
Our “Summer of Sam” continues as The Nomads of Fantasy board the haunted starship for Paul W.S. Anderson's Event Horizon, starring Sam Neill and Laurence Fishburne. We gush over the film's incredible production design, moody atmosphere, and a first half that lets the crew (and the dread) breathe. But we also talk about how the finale sputters into a dull ending—and how so much promising material was clearly cut, leaving a choppier, less satisfying experience than it could've been. Join us as we celebrate what works, lament what's missing, and imagine the better version that might have been.Stick around for a round of 20 Questions after the conversation!Safe travels, nomads.
Send us a textEpisode 227 of the Hey You Guys Podcast is here, and this week, Liam and Rod look back at Blade Runner sidequel(?), 1998's, Soldier. A major critical and commercial flop at the time, has this Kurt Russel starring, Paul W.S. Anderson directed sci-fi actioner been unfairly treated? Does it deserve a second chance? Do those late 90s special effects hold up? Oh, and why are there so many CDs and candles? We answer all of these questions and much more - listen in via the link in the bio.
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August 11, 2025 ~ The Nerve and Disc Institute's Dr. Sol Cogan spoke with Paul W about the scary situation that happened on Friday at the Lions pre-season game with Morice Norris.
August 11, 2025 ~ Ford's President and CEO Jim Farley joins Paul W to talk about Ford's announcement: Ford's $5B Bet on America: Innovation Meets Efficiency in New EV Platform, Assembly Process and Midsize Truck.
August 11, 2025 ~ Michigan Travel Show Host Dave Lorenz chats with Paul W about cool places to visit around Michigan before the summer ends.
August 11, 2025 ~ Detroit Free Press "On Guard" Columnist ML Elrick chats with Paul W. about who will win this race for Mayor of Detroit.
Survive the Horror. A new month! A new theme! Action August explodses with 2002's RESIDENT EVIL. A viral outbreak in a high-tech subterranean lab unleashes a horde of infected zombies, forcing a tactical response team to fight through deadly traps and mutated horrors. Amnesiac Alice discovers her tie to the experiment and the malevolent AI controlling it. Also this week: The movie's George Romero connection, whats wrong with the slogan "New Look Same Great Taste!", and questionable Milla Jovovich impressions, All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "You're all going to die down here." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Resident Evil (2002) Directed by Paul W.S. Anderson Written by Paul W.S. Anderson Starring Milla Jovovich, Eric Mabius, Martin Crewes, Colin Salmon, and Michelle Rodriguez ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 23:41 - "The Shpiel" 48:30 - Film Breakdown 01:39:32 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro
This week, Eric and Josh discuss: workplace birthdays, The Rise Of Skywalker, gimmick popcorn buckets, Saturday Night Sinema, our repaired marquee, Mayfair t-shirts, Paul W.S. Anderson, and more! They also mention the movies screening the week of Friday August 1 - Thursday August 7: Eddington, Sorry Baby, American Gigolo, Saturday Morning All-You-Can-Eat-Cereal Cartoon Party, It Happened One Night, and Boogie Nights!
Research shows faith and religious engagement are society‘s greatest strengths in solving social division, loneliness, and virtue decline. Paul W. Lambert, religion initiative director at the Wheatley Institute, delivered this forum address on July 29, 2025. You can access the talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"From the Archives" The Atlantic Group Tuesday Speaker: Paul W March 28 2017 Welcome to the Atlantic Group Podcast. Our 7th tradition states, “Every A.A. group ought to be fully self-supporting declining outside contributions.” Your contribution covers the expenses of our group, this podcast, and also that of our AA service structure. If you are an AA member who finds this podcast helpful, you can contribute using Venmo @AGTradition7 or Zelle at AGNYCINFO@gmail.com. Under what's it for, please write AG Podcast. Thank you for your support. For any questions, please e-mail: TuesdayAGNYC@gmail.com
This week Parker from @DissectThatFilm joins us as we dust off a forgotten slice of late-'90s sci-fi action with Paul W.S. Anderson's Soldier (1998), starring a mostly silent but fully shredded Kurt Russell. From the bleak wastelands of junk planets to the emotionally stunted heart of a genetically bred killing machine, we're breaking down the brutal, the bizarre, and the surprisingly heartfelt moments in this cult favorite.Was Soldier ahead of its time or just another discarded relic from the video store shelves? We talk military programming, emotional reawakening, slow-motion explosions—and how this film might secretly be a cousin to Blade Runner.
"Where we're going, we won't need eyes to see"For today's episode, we are conducting a conversational watch-along of Paul W.S. Anderson's 1997 chilling cosmic horror EVENT HORIZON."In the year 2047, a group of astronauts are sent to investigate and salvage the long-lost starship Event Horizon. The ship mysteriously disappeared seven years ago on its maiden voyage, and with its return comes even more mystery as the crew of the Lewis and Clark discover the real truth behind its disappearance and something even more terrifying."Joining us in the third chair for this audio commentary is the 3x Eisner-winning comic book creator behind titles like ODY-C, Invisible Kingdom, Black Bolt, Blood-Stained Teeth, Batman: City of Madness, Spectregraph, and the recent Two-Face miniseries and upcoming Event Horizon: Dark Descent: our good buddy Christian Ward!---Thank you Oni Press & Endless Comics, Cards & Games for sponsoring The Oblivion Bar PodcastFollow us on InstagramFollow us on ThreadsFollow us on BlueSkyLike us on FacebookConsider supporting us over on PatreonThank you DreamKid for our Oblivion Bar musicThank you KXD Studios for our Oblivion Bar art
Send us a Question!PATREON MOVIE DISCUSSION:Kathryn joins Melvin to discuss June's Patreon-Picked movie, Event Horizon! This late 90's sci-fi horror feature includes some excellent set-design and atmosphere, but does it satisfy the needs of a horror movie? And what themes are present in this early Paul W.S. Anderson picture?Topics:(PATREON EXCLUSIVE) 20-minutes discussing Carly Thomas' write-up on The Hollywood Reporter "James Gunn Says the "Movie Industry is Dying" Due to Films Being Made with Unfinished Scripts" and whether we believe in Gunn's interpretation of Hollywood's current hurdles or if the issue is more complicated than that. (PATREON EXCLUSIVE)For Kathryn, Event Horizon was a mix of big surprises with a few small disappointments.The film balances "being fun" and "about something" without impeding eitherRewatching a movie sometimes makes it better.Is the pursuit of knowledge worth the cost?In Event Horizon the antagonistic force is completely evil.Each act of the film feels distinct and exciting, with the third act being an explosive climax mixing everything together.Recommendations:Muppets from Space (1999) (Movie)Strange Darling (2024) (Movie) Support the showSupport on Patreon for Unique Perks! Early access to uncut episodes Vote on a movie/show we review One-time reward of two Cinematic Doctrine Stickers & Pins Social Links: Threads Website Substack Instagram Facebook Group
Computer game adaptations: perhaps the least respected form of film-making around. And let's face it, the ratio of good films to bad films is pretty darn low. This week, we team up with the guys from the Grandad and Mr Tech gaming podcast to have a close look at two much maligned entries in this subgenre: Street Fighter (1994), directed by Steven E. de Souza, and Mortal Kombat (1995), directed by Paul W.S Anderson. Tune in, sit back, and FINISH IT!!! Let's just say, plot is somewhat secondary in importance to the conception of both of these films. so we won't be announcing a Spoiler Territory section for either of them. If you are on tenterhooks about the dramatic resolution of either of these films, please watch them before listening (our advice: don't worry too much about that). Want to get in touch? You can reach us on caliber9fromouterspace@gmail.com Theme music: "The Cold Light of Day" by HKM. Check out HKM on #SoundCloud or Bandcamp
Paul W. Werth, How Russia Got Big: A Territorial History (Bloomsbury, 2025) “Even people who know little about Russia know that it is big.” Thus Paul Werth begins his forthcoming book, How Russia Got Big: A Territorial History. The geographical expanse of the Russian Empire—known since the eighteenth century to span 1/6 of the earth—has been widely marveled upon. Scholars have explained Russia's size variously: an urge to the sea; a search for natural borders in landscapes lacking them; entrepreneurial happenstance; an insatiable hunger for conquest and more territory; a special world-historical mission. Explanations and answers, especially given Russia's invasion of its sovereign neighbor, Ukraine, are highly charged. In this small book on a big topic, Werth assembles a rivetingly concise account of what constituted the territory of Muscovy, the Russian Empire, the Soviet Union, and the Russian Federation when. The result is a startlingly refreshing synthesis that sets him up to consider the deeper ‘hows' and ‘whys' of Russian expansion and longevity. Among multiple constructive insights, Werth's analysis lays bare numerous ways in which sovereignty can be more gray than black and white—thought-provoking circumstances he frames as ‘Russia Beyond' and ‘Russia Within'. Listen in on this conversation where we talk about this book slated for release in September 2025. Paul Werth is professor of History at University of Nevada-Las Vegas. In addition to the forthcoming How Russia Got Big, he is the author of four monographs, numerous scholarly articles, and two edited volumes on Imperial Russian history, as well as a textbook. He served as the editor of the journal Kritika: Explorations in Russian and Eurasian Studies for many years. In 2022 he was named a Fellow of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. In the Spring of 2023 he was the Gerhard Casper Fellow at the American Academy in Berlin, and in Spring of 2024, a fellow at the Swedish Collegium for Advanced Studies in Uppsala. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/russian-studies
Hunter and Eric return for another edition of Midnight Millennial Cowboys, this time examining Paul W.S. Anderson's franchise-spawning adaptation of the "Resident Evil" video games. We also talk about the games, the unmade George Romero version and the recent documentary about it, and the love and hate these movie get.
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May 21, 2025 ~ Mike Love from The Beach Boys checks in with Paul W before their show at Meadow Brook Sunday night.
May 8, 2025 ~ WJR Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne and Paul W. listen and break down the first speech of Pope Leo XIV shortly after he was revealed as the new leader of Catholics worldwide. PHOTO: Courtesy of DepositPhotos
This week, we are comparing Sunshine (2007) and Event Horizon (1997) - two films about ill-fated missions through our solar system.-----The Movies:Sunshine (2007)Directed by Danny BoyleWritten by Alex GarlandiMDb Rating: 7.2Event Horizon (1997)Directed by Paul W.S. AndersonWritten by Philip EisneriMDB Rating: 6.6-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning:Discussions of death, gore, body horror, violence, suicide, rape, trauma
Welcome back to Not A Bomb! This is the podcast where we explore some of cinema's biggest box failures and decide if they deserve a second chance.In this episode, Troy and Brad discuss one of the most underrated science fiction films of the last 30 years—a film that raises the intriguing question: “What if Kurt Russell didn't have a mullet?” This week, they delve into the 1998 film Soldier, which some consider a potential sidequel to Blade Runner. This film stretches the limits of "face acting"—and maybe even Paul Anderson's directing chops. Is it worth a second watch? Does Russell manage to leave a mark with just 104 words of dialogue? And will Brad at long last reconcile his oddly specific obsession with child death in cinema? Tune in to find out!Soldier is directed by Paul W.S. Anderson and stars Kurt Russell, Jason Scott Lee, Connie Nielsen, Michael Chiklis, and Gary BuseyNot A Bomb has has plenty of spooky designs in our Merch store! Head over to the Not A Bomb Tee Public store and check them out. Special thanks to Ted Blair for the amazing designs!We're committed to hearing your feedback and suggestions. If there's a cinematic flop you'd like us to delve into, please reach out to us at NotABombPod@gmail.com or through our contact page. Your reviews and feedback are what drive us. If you enjoy our content, consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify.Cast: Brad, Troy
Send us a textBrothers Paul & Pete review "Snow White", the controversial remake of the Disney animated classic. This film stars Rachel Zegler, Gal Gadot, and Emilia Faucher and directed by Marc Webb.Next, they review "Novocaine", an action dark comedy starring Jack Quaid and Amber Midthunder.Then, Paul reviews the newest Steven Soderbergh and David Koepp collaboration, "Black Bag". This CIA spy thriller stars Michael Fassbender, Cate Blanchett, and Pierce Brosnan.Next, they review the big budget Netflix movie "The Electric State", directed by the Russo Brothers and written by Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely, and Simon Stalenhag. The movie stars Millie Bobby Brown, Chris Pratt, Woody Harrelson, and Ke Huy Quan.Then, Paul reviews "Alto Knights", a new gangster film from the makers of Goodfellas, Director Barry Levinson and Producer Irwin Winkler. The film stars Robert DeNiro playing the dual roles of Frank Costello and Vito Genovese.Next, Pete reviews "In the Lost Lands", starring Milla Jovovich, Dave Bautista, and directed by Paul W.S. Anderson.Then, Paul reviews "Magaizine Dreams", winner of the Sundance Film Festival and starring Jonathan Majors.Next, Paul reviews "Ash", a mind-bending Sci-fi thriller directed by White Lotus and starring Eiza Gonzalez and Aaron Paul.And lastly, Pete give his review of "Last Breath", based on a true story, and starring Woody Harrelson, Simu Liu, and Finn Cole.To listen on Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aaaction-podcast/id1634666134To listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1L78fn3C6RlKKdUihtiLyR?si=f31450db95724290Please make sure to like and subscribe to the Aaaction Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzJFoiUHvdbaHaiIfN37BaQ#aaactionpodcast #podcast #film #movie #moviereview #moviepodcast #newmovie #amc #amctheatres #alist #amcpass #snowhite #disney #snowwhiteandsevendwarfs #novocaine #blackbag #thriller #electricstate #netflix #Altoknights #gangster #robertdeniro #inthelostlands #magazinedreams #bodybuilding #Ash #scifi #lastbreath
This week we continue part two of our four part series on CORPORATE HORROR .Tune in while the friends formulate how to climb the corporate ladder of the Umbrella Corporation without being turned into swiss cheese in a laser tunnel as we discuss Paul W.S. Anderson's, Resident Evil. As always, thank you to our fans! Spotify..........: @HorrorbleFriendsApple............: @HorrorbleFriendsAnchor.fm.....: @horrorble-friendsInstagram......: @HorrorbleFriendsEmail..............: horrorblefriends@gmail.comOr just check out www.tugcon.com. No, we are not lying.Thanks to those who support us:Intro/Outro Music.....: Andrew Kavanagh | andrewkavanagh.bandcamp.com | www.facebook.com/andrew.m.kavanaghAudio and Editing: Jarvis
A freeform hangout episode with random riffs, rants and a few movie takes, on topics such as upcoming films, Babygirl, movie critics wearing T-shirts, Michael Fassbender, Paul W.S. Anderson, Mickey 17, zoning out, The Monkey, and (very briefly) Captain America Brave New World.
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NEW EPISODE! *WARNING, intro music may cause severe levels of hype heretofore unheard of. Please listen responsibly*Pete Volk joins The Boys to talk all things Paul W.S. Anderson. Liam & Max find kinship in the director despite AvPR woes, Mike hates Daylight Savings, while Vyce takes a week off.Find Us on these Platforms:Guest- Pete Volk: Bluesky/Letterboxd/Polygon https://bsky.app/profile/petevolk.bsky.social https://letterboxd.com/Pete_Volk/ https://www.polygon.com/authors/pete-volkWorks to Seek Out:Into the Lost Lands Review- https://www.polygon.com/review/531784/in-the-lost-lands-review-milla-jovovich-paul-w-s-anderson-movie-george-r-r-martinDaisy Ridley Interview-https://www.polygon.com/review/531784/in-the-lost-lands-review-milla-jovovich-paul-w-s-anderson-movie-george-r-r-martinDaredevil Born Again Opinion-https://www.polygon.com/opinion/535176/daredevil-born-again-new-fight-scene-show-bullseye-barThe Boys-Action For Everyone: Twitter/BlueSky/Twitch https://x.com/A4EPodcast https://bsky.app/profile/a4epodcast.bsky.social https://www.twitch.tv/action4everyoneMichael Scott: BlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/hibachijustice.bsky.socialVyceVictus: Twitter/BlueSky/Instagram/Letterboxd- https://x.com/VyceVictus https://bsky.app/profile/vycevictus.bsky.social https://www.instagram.com/vycevictus/ https://letterboxd.com/vycevictus/ Liam O'Donnell: Twitter/Instagram- https://x.com/LiamODin https://www.instagram.com/liamodin/?hl=enMax Deering: Twitter/Bluesky/Letterboxd- https://x.com/ODSTSpartan https://bsky.app/profile/odstspartan.bsky.social https://letterboxd.com/ODSTSpartan/
Infinite space - Infinite terror. This week your favorite spaces cases cover the 1997 sci-fi horror Event Horizon. In 2047, a long-lost starship mysteriously reappears in orbit around Neptune, prompting a rescue mission that quickly turns nightmarish. As the crew delves deeper into the ship's dark secrets, they encounter unimaginable horrors that push them to the brink of sanity. Were The Boys put through Hell? Find out here! Also this week: Stink bomb stories, the movie's relation to Doom and Hellraiser, and New Weird Candy returns! All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "Where we're going, we won't need eyes to see." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Event Horizon (2001) Directed by Paul W.S. Anderson Written by Philip Eisner Starring Laurence Fishburne, Sam Neill, and Kathleen Quinlan
My friend Paul Peterson (married father of 3, lives in Arkansas, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from Valdosta State University, owns/runs his own practice) joins us to talk about how we can know we are whole/perfect now and we are always loved by God—and tools to absolutely accept this. Paul talks about how this helps us to “become”—not from a feeling of shame/brokenness—but from a position of strength, fully understanding our identity as a beloved child of God. Paul brings his personal experience, academic training, theological understanding, and professional experience to make this a reality in our lives. I was deeply moved (and calmed) listening to Paul. I encourage everyone to check out this episode and read Paul's book—I believe it will help you and give you more tools to help others. Thank you, Paul, for being on the podcast and your much needed work in our community. It is good people like you that give me hope. Links: Paul's website: www.paulwpeterson.com/ Paul's book: www.amazon.com/dp/B0DN5TY2C4
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! The Golden Bachelorette has just concluded and Joan Vassos returns with her fiance Chock to share the love! Meanwhile, we discuss the Mike Tyson v Jake Paul fight, Teddi Mellencamp's alleged affair, Gypsy Rose announcing her baby's name, Kenya Moore speaking out, RHOSLC, and RHOC. “She doesn't only hate the elderly." OUT NOW! Listen to Humble Brag with Cynthia Bailey and Crystal Kung Minkoff. Available wherever you get your podcasts and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@humblebragpod https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/humble-brag-with-crystal-and-cynthia/id1774286896 Start your 7 Day Free Trial of Viall Files + here: https://viallfiles.supportingcast.fm/ Please make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and as always send in your relationship questions to asknick@theviallfiles.com to be a part of our Monday episodes. Follow us on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheViallFiles Listen To Disrespectfully now! Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disrespectfully/id1516710301 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0J6DW1KeDX6SpoVEuQpl7z?si=c35995a56b8d4038 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCh8MqSsiGkfJcWhkan0D0w To Order Nick's Book Go To: http://www.viallfiles.com If you would like to get some texting advice on Office Hours send an email to asknick@theviallfiles.com with “Texting Office Hours” in the subject line! To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/TheViallFiles THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Wonderful Pistachios - Thank you Wonderful Pistachios for sponsoring this segment of The Viall Files! Visit https://www.WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more. Quince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to https://www.Quince.com/viall for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Helix Sleep - Helix is offering 25% off sitewide and 2 free dream pillows with any mattress purchase! Go to https://www.HelixSleep.com/viall Nutrafol - Right now, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off any order! Enjoy free shipping when you subscribe. Go to https://www.Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code VIALLGIFT. Caraway - Visit https://www.Carawayhome.com/viall10 to take advantage of this limited-time offer for up to 20% off your next purchase. Vionic - Use new code VIALL at checkout for 15% off your entire order at https://www.vionicshoes.com when you log into your account. 1 time use only. Vionic Shoes. Episode Socials: @viallfiles @nickviall @nnataliejjoy @joan_vassos @chockchapple @erikapriscilla@scottysdaysoff @ciaracrobinson @justinkaphillips @leahgsilberstein @the_mare_bare @dereklanerussell Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro03:36 - Household Headlines 10:50 - Vibes Or Knowledge 11:40 - More Headlines 48:14 - Joan And Chock Interview 01:05:37 - Post Interview Chat 01:07:06 - RHOSLC 01:30:59 - RHOC 01:45:46 - Outro
