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Stephen Lee Naish's Point Break: Movies Minute by Minute (Bloomsbury, 2026), in Bloomsbury's Timecodes Series, is a detailed, minute-by-minute critical exploration of Kathryn Bigelow's 1991 action film "Point Break". Moving sequentially through the film's two-hour runtime, the book blends formal analysis, cultural history and theory, action genre study, and personal reflection and interpretation. It positions Point Break as both a quintessential action spectacle and a film layered with thematic tensions: masculinity, spirituality, individual risk, personal freedom, environmental awareness, and the search for one's identity. Each minute of the film is treated as a self-contained unit. The cinematography, editing, sound design, performances, and narrative beats are discussed in relation to broader social contexts including surfing subculture, mid-to-late-20th-century American politics, post-Vietnam War attitudes, and the evolving media images of Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze. Drawing on a wide array of sources, such as film theory, cultural criticism, and surf memoirs, the book reframes "Point Break" as not merely an adrenaline-driven thriller, but as a work rich in symbolism, mythology, homoerotic desires, and philosophical inquiry. This approach reveals how Bigelow crafts a kinetic, expressive cinema where bodies, landscapes, and motion collide, and how the film's characters operate within intersecting personal, cultural, and ideological currents. The result is a hybrid of scholarship and creative writing that reanimates the film by slowing it down, revealing layers of meaning often obscured by its velocity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/film
In this episode, we cover:Laura's trip back East and her time at the Jersey ShoreJulia riding Andi under the lights at home and what happened
The Now Playing crew checks in for another Intermission with a packed slate of movies, memories, and questionable homework assignments. Jason revisits Point Break on the big screen 35 years later. Brock goes from The American President to Kate & Leopold and an MCU rewatch, and Stuart reports back from Chicago's new Obama Presidential Center. Plus Arnie and Justin unexpectedly find common ground in the comedy of The State, Wet Hot American Summer, and Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass. Then longtime listener Josh joins the show for Resident Evil trivia and turns the tables with a question about the origins of Now Playing Podcast's "Brown Arrow" Review Rating. Finally, Disney+ has assembled a 15-project watchlist to prepare for Avengers: Doomsday. Does revisiting the MCU's greatest hits and less-greatest hits make the crew more excited for the next Avengers movie, or does it just feel like homework? All this is explored on September's special Intermission episode!
Brah, on this week's Radical Episode, Will & Ian search for the ultimate rush! Pure Adrenaline! The Ultimate High! Surfing and Bank Robbery. That's right, it's-POINT BREAK (1991) R 122 minutesDirected by: Kathryn Bigelow. Starring: Keanu Reeves, Patrick Swayze, Lori Petty, Gary Busey, John C. McGinley, James Le Gros, Lee Turgesen, Bojesse Christopher, John Philbin, Julian Reyes, Vincent Klyn, Anthony Kiedis, Tom Sizemore and Many Other Talented People!01:00- First Thoughts14:00- POINT BREAK (1991)16:00- Tasty Morsels24:00- Rating/Review56:00- Totals59:00- Next Week/Bye!Patreon: patreon.com/THELastActionCriticsInstagram: @TheLastActionCriticsemail: Thelastactioncritics@gmail.comYoutube.comNext Week: Any Given Sunday (1999)
This week we'll hanging ten and catching tubes in order to put away a man so evil and malevolent that he will put lives at risk merely for the promise of an endless summer, no, not Mike Love, I mean Bodhi, leader of the Ex-Presidents. Yes, it's Point BreakJoining me to eat the ass end out of a dead rhino is Kate McCabe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
THE BIG 4-0 is back after a two-week break to celebrate the belated 40th birthdays of Disney's FLIGHT OF THE NAVIGATOR, David Cronenberg's THE FLY, Michael Mann's MANHUNTER, and John Candy's ARMED & DANGEROUS. We also look at handful of other, more recent films: THE END OF OAK STREET (2026), THE LAST HOUSE (2026), OVER YOUR DEAD BODY (2026), OBSESSION (2026), CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD (2025), MR. HARRIGAN'S PHONE (2022), THE TRIP (2021), TOKYO GORE POLICE (2008), RATED X (2000), BOUND (1996), SILENT TRIGGER (1996), HEAT (1995), ANOTHER STAKEOUT (1993), POINT BREAK (1991), and ANOTHER 48 HRS. (1990).Please remember to Rate, Like, and Subscribe, and we'll be back next week to celebrate The BIG 4-0's of STAND BY ME, THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASACRE 2, and REFORM SCHOOL GIRLS!And shout-out to our buddy Steve for all of our recent awesome social media content!
In honor of its recent 35th Anniversary, here is our newly remastered (with additional content) review of one of The Most Beloved Action Films of the '90's!This is the tale of an undercover FBI agent and a surfing bank robber thrust together through fate – Keanu Reeves (John Wick, Speed) plays the FBI agent and the late great Patrick Swayze (Dirty Dancing, Ghost) plays the bank robber. Oscar-winner Kathryn Bigelow (Zero Dark Thirty, The Hurt Locker) directs them alongside Gary Busey, John C. McGinley, and Lori Petty in one of the more quotable action films in cinema history. 100% Pure Adrenaline! Host & Editor: Geoff GershonProducer: Marlene Gershon Send us Fan MailSupport the showhttps://livingforthecinema.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/
We discuss the definitive surfing, sky diving, and bank robbing movie, Point Break, from Oscar Winning Director Kathryn Bigelow. Is Keanu Reeves perfect for this role or have our opinions about him changed over the years? Would you join a surfing/bank robbing cult if Bodhi was the leader? Hear our sequel ideas, our thoughts on the sexual politics and why this movie shouldn't have been as good as it is. So if you see any surfing, skydiving, bank robbing movie, make sure it's this one. Follow the show behind the scenes on IG @soimarriedafilmcritic_podcast.
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Kris Zellner is joined by Rob Naylor and Our Good Buddy Charles as we discuss the month of July 1991 in World Championship Wrestling and pop culture in general. Topics of discussion include:The entire show is bookended by Ric Flair being fired at the beginning of the month and then WCW basically offering him the booking position at the end of the month.Ric Flair refusing to drop the title not just to Lex Luger but Barry Windham as well, as they were trying to get Flair to do business before he left.Flair's departure totally screwing up the production going into the Great American Bash PPV.The way Flair's departure was treated on TV as a complete shoot which was so foreign to how wrestling was presented on TV in that era.The total confusion of what Barry Windham was supposed to be.Axl Rose starting a riot at a Guns 'n' Roses concert in St. Louis.Fans at house shows being very upset over no-shows, especially Ric Flair.The awesomeness of The Geto Boys.The end of the Desperados after all that damn TV time.“Boyz n the Hood” and “Point Break” being released on the same weekend and the impact “Boyz” had on the west coast's rise in pop culture.A full rundown of the Great American Bash PPV, including why it wasn't as bad as people want to think it was.The supposedly buried Brian Pillman being all over TV and in main events all the time while the supposedly overpushed Dustin Rhodes isn't in those spots.The first-ever Lollapalooza tour.Mike Tyson and Jeffrey Dahmer getting arrested on the SAME DAMN DAY.The end of WCW Pro Wrestling New York, as WCW they switches affiliates in NYC from WPIX to WCBS and Pro NY is replaced by Worldwide.MTV and who they pushed to the moon that didn't reach the expected level of success.This is just a taste of what we talk about on the show as we have a complete and total blast here!!!To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to My AEW and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Kris Zellner is joined by Rob Naylor and Our Good Buddy Charles as we discuss the month of July 1991 in World Championship Wrestling and pop culture in general. Topics of discussion include:The entire show is bookended by Ric Flair being fired at the beginning of the month and then WCW basically offering him the booking position at the end of the month.Ric Flair refusing to drop the title not just to Lex Luger but Barry Windham as well, as they were trying to get Flair to do business before he left.Flair's departure totally screwing up the production going into the Great American Bash PPV.The way Flair's departure was treated on TV as a complete shoot which was so foreign to how wrestling was presented on TV in that era.The total confusion of what Barry Windham was supposed to be.Axl Rose starting a riot at a Guns 'n' Roses concert in St. Louis.Fans at house shows being very upset over no-shows, especially Ric Flair.The awesomeness of The Geto Boys.The end of the Desperados after all that damn TV time.“Boyz n the Hood” and “Point Break” being released on the same weekend and the impact “Boyz” had on the west coast's rise in pop culture.A full rundown of the Great American Bash PPV, including why it wasn't as bad as people want to think it was.The supposedly buried Brian Pillman being all over TV and in main events all the time while the supposedly overpushed Dustin Rhodes isn't in those spots.The first-ever Lollapalooza tour.Mike Tyson and Jeffrey Dahmer getting arrested on the SAME DAMN DAY.The end of WCW Pro Wrestling New York, as WCW they switches affiliates in NYC from WPIX to WCBS and Pro NY is replaced by Worldwide.MTV and who they pushed to the moon that didn't reach the expected level of success.This is just a taste of what we talk about on the show as we have a complete and total blast here!!!To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to My AEW and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
This week on Fresh Hop Cinema: Beer From: Humble Forager (Madison, WI) Beer 1: Coastal Sunshine // Fruited Sour // 6% J:10 M:10 Beer 2: Murky Maelstrom // Hazy DIPA // 8% J:6.3 M:7 Film : “The Sheep Detectives" (2026) Dir. By Kyle Balda Ratings: Jonny - 8.5, Max - 4 Inside Hot & Bothered: - Max: - Jonny: Physical Media, Princess bride, Prince of Thieves, Point Break, World War Z
Welcome to PTBN Pop's Movie Review of The Day! Every weekday we will be reviewing a movie whether it be currently in theaters, featured on streaming or just a film that we hold near and dear to us. On today's episode, Andy Atherton is reviewing “Point Break” from 1991 starring Patrick Swayze, Keanu Reeves, Gary Busey, Lori Petty & John C. McGinley.
Kathryn Bigelow's “wet western” action-thriller has something for everyone: Keanu Reeves' face if your Jen, Gary Busey in general if you're Mick, and a dog being thrown at a person during a high-speed foot-chase if you're Hannah. But will this wang-heavy surfer-bank-robber classic stand the test of time? And we did all know it was directed by a woman, right? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We're continuing our journey through Nicolas Cage's recent filmography by talking about The Surfer, which premiered at Cannes! After talking about how critics loved it (but fans didn't), we share our favorite details and moments, like: it's an Australian Christmas movie... it's the summer! We heap praise on both Nicolas Cage and Julian McMahon's performances, and talk about how it feels like this is a return to a Vampire's Kiss-esque character for Cage. So much feels like a dream... but isn't... and we talk about what that does for the movie. Joey praises it for being a really tight film with such clear wants and needs, Mike compares this surf crew to the one in Point Break, and we both talk about the rat being an item in old point-and-click PC adventure games. We look ahead to The Carpenter's Son and talk about showing off Cage's lesser-known films. Joey shares the level of artistic impact he has achieved on behalf of #CageClub.
Matt Archbold is one of the most influential free surfers of all time, a surfing icon whose radical approach helped redefine modern performance surfing long before free surfing became its own career path. On this episode of The Lineup with Dave Prodan, Archy joins the show to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Point Break and reflect on a career that forever changed surfing. Archy shares behind-the-scenes stories from filming the Kathryn Bigelow cult classic, including working alongside Keanu Reeves, Patrick Swayze, Lori Petty, and the rest of the cast & crew, why Point Break has endured as one of the few Hollywood surf films embraced by surfers, and what it was like returning to film a special introduction for the movie's new 4K theatrical re-release. The conversation also dives into Archy's groundbreaking competitive career, why his progressive surfing often outpaced the judging of the era, his decision to forge his own path as a free surfer, the influences that shaped his unmistakable style, and why his love for surfing has never faded. Dave and Archy also discuss the evolution of competitive surfing and look forward to Archy competing at the Express Session at the Trestles Pro later this year! Point Break returns to theatres nationwide in 4K on August 16 & 19! Get tickets now at https://hubs.la/Q04pWVwl0 Follow Matt Archbold here. Catch stop No. 2 of the Challenger Series, the Lexus US Open of Surfing Presented by Pacifico, Jul 25 - Aug 2. Stay tuned to the Outerknown Tahiti Pro Presented by I-SEA, Aug 8-18. Stay up to date with the rankings. Get the latest merch at the WSL Store! Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of The World's Greatest Action Sports Podcast About Nothing, Chris and Todd talk about Man Ramp on America's Got Talent, Simon Cowell is a Man Ramp fan, Lexus US Open Of Surfing, Haz goes E.A.S.T. for STAB, Real Skateboards drop, Haole's getting pounded on Maui, Ridge Lenny finds an aquatic anomaly, Point Break turns 35, a Richards rant about A.S.S., coach Danny Kass, how to get in to Zeb Powell's pants, Jace De Tomasso switch ollie's on to the Thrasher cover, Chris hates flip flops on airplanes, lots of laughter, and so much more. Presented by: Turtlebox @turtleboxaudio Made By Dentists @madebydentists Sun Bum @sunbum Bachans Japanese BBQ Sauce @trybachans Veia Supplies @veiasupplies New Greens @newgreens Pannikin Coffee And Tea @pannikincoffeeandtea Vesyl Shipping @vesylapp Hansen Surfboards @hansensurf Bubs Naturals @bubsnaturals Spy Optic @spyoptic Mint Tours @minttours Die Cut Stickers @diecutstickersdotcom Fuel TV @fuel.tv Sessions Surf Festival @sessionssurffestival
The film that gave us Johnny Utah and some bank-robbing ex-presidents, Point Break, is turning 35 years old this year. We had to bring in Nate Stone, the Swayziest guy we know, to chat about this film with us. Surf's up, get ready for a radical ride!
Noah Smith is a multidisciplinary visual storyteller specializing in UX design. With a background in film, Noah's also a big, big fan of Ferris Bueller's Day Off, the 1986 comedy that's also full of action, drama, and sprawling musical numbers. Ferris, an extremely popular teenager, skips school and with his best friend Cameron and his girlfriend Sloane, they embark on a series of adventures. What about the possibility of Ferris being a figment of Cameron's imagination, the so-called Fight Club theory? And how does Ferris connect to Spider-Man? Plus, the movie's small but memorable baseball moments make it perfect for the month of March and Major League Baseball's season openers.-Noah Smith's true love for all things 80s includes some pretty rad engagement photos that made their way into People and Huffpost. An accomplished woodworker, he's designed tables, bowls, cutting boards, spoons, and everything in-between, a hobby he began in 2020. For a few years in college he produced music (under the name, Hard Mix) and eventually signed to a record label.https://www.noahdanielsmith.com/https://www.instagram.com/noahdanielsmith/https://www.huffpost.com/entry/omg-these-80s-themed-engagement-pics_n_5978cffce4b0e201d57a8f96https://people.com/human-interest/couple-80s-throwback-engagement-pics/-Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091042/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098795/https://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2012/06/why-ferris-bueller-never-existed/327276/https://www.businessinsider.com/the-ferris-bueller-fight-club-theory-and-other-fan-conspiracies-sending-people-on-reddit-into-a-tailspin-2015-6https://www.slashfilm.com/503532/the-ferris-bueller-fight-club-theory/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiMuj85ngEohttps://theweek.com/speedreads/540187/john-hughes-wrote-ferris-buellers-day-6-days-79-other-facts-about-80shttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Rose_House-Pop culture discussedhttps://www.bustle.com/p/the-ferris-bueller-reference-in-spider-man-homecoming-you-mightve-missed-68654https://typographica.org/on-typography/corbis-buys-veer-whither-the-fonts/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rooney_(band) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcazL5yNukw-Other movies and shows discussed:Alfie (1966)Deadpool (2016)Fight Club (1999)Hello Dolly! (1969)The Matrix (1999)Napoleon Dynamite (2004)Point Break (1991)Pretty in Pink (1986)Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)Toy Story 5 (2026)WALL-E (2008)WarGames (1983)Weird Science (1985)
35 years ago, Point Break came out, and our lives … were never going to be the same. Of all the action-sports movies out there, what makes Point Break so special, and why has it had such a lasting legacy? Jonathan Ellsworth and Mountain Gazette owner and editor, Mike Rogge, dive DEEP beneath the surf to answer these questions.Let Us Know Your Thoughts!Email us here or leave a comment on our site with your hot take or thoughts on the film. Or tell us which movies you'd like to see us cover on Blister Cinematic.RELATED LINKS:Episode Sponsor: oneskin.co/BLISTERBLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredTOPICS & TIMES:Why This Film? (3:11)Most Rewatchable Scenes (21:07)Best Lines (33:32)What's Aged the Best? (46:48)What's Aged the Worst? (50:15)‘Hottest Take' Award (53:06)Who Needed BLISTER+ the Most? (1:02:43)‘Gimme More' Award (1:04:02)‘Gimme Less' Award (1:05:48)Burning Questions / I Need Answers (1:09:09)Companion Film: Sequel, Prequel, or Spinoff? (1:10:20)Memorabilia You Want the Most (1:12:38)Best Life Lessons? (1:14:40)Who Won The Movie? (1:17:50)Our Final Grades (1:19:32)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In honor of it's 35th anniversary, please enjoy this throwback episode (originally aired in May 2022) while our break continues.
Heists have been a part of cinema since at least 1903, when The Great Train Robbery became one of the most successful movies of its time. There's something intrinsically compelling about people stealing things – the thrill of transgression, the desperation that leads to the act, the anxiety of getting caught. Heist films have changed tremendously over the intervening 120-plus years, but the best of them still retain that sense of excitement and danger, and in many cases have us actively rooting for the thief to win. So join the Great Pop Culture Debate as we attempt to name the Best Heist Film of all time – at least until mid-2026, when we're recording this.Movies discussed: Ocean's 11 (2001), Baby Driver, Reservoir Dogs, The Thomas Crown Affair (1999), Heat, Inception, The Italian Job (2003), Point Break (1991), Three Kings, The Great Muppet Caper, Inside Man, Jackie Brown, Dog Day Afternoon, Now You See Me, A Fish Called Wanda, The TownJoin host Eric Rezsnyak, GPCD Panelists Karissa Kloss and Kevin Dillon, and special guest panelist Paul Caiola from the That Aged Well Podcast as they discuss and debate 16 of cinema's most memorable heist films.For the warm-up to this episode, in which we discuss additional movies featuring robberies that didn't make the bracket, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today. EPISODE CREDITSHost: Eric RezsnyakPanelists: Karissa Kloss, Kevin DillonSpecial Guest: Paul Caiola, That Aged Well PodcastProducer: Bob ErlenbackEditor: Bob ErlenbackIntro/Outro Music: "Dance to My Tune" by Marc Torch#movies #film #heistfilms #heistmovies #oceans11 #thetown #jackiebrown #reservoirdogs #theitalianjob #thomascrownaffair #babydriver #heat #inception #nowyouseeme #dogdayafternoon #insideman #greatmuppetcaper #threekings #afishcalledwanda #podast #popcultureSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Since more than one segment had audio that couldn't be podcasted, they've been condensed into just one podcast for the day! Enjoy Skin's Point Break story, a celebration of Gary Busey, a Snakes Plus party and the top 50 movies of the 20th century. What an American show, HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!
No. not the super cool original with Keanu and the late., great Swayze; the remake! Yes, my friend (and astute film genius) Vince Mancini actually likes this remake. Listen in for why! Check out the list of episodes here: bit.ly/3WZiLFk. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc. Overhated is now proudly sponsored by those Effin' Birds.com, the award-winning comic strip by Aaron Reynolds.
Point Break Welcome to this months episode in which Meds and Kell talk about underwear, the heatwave and of course the 1991 action film Point Break. Released in 1991 the film stars Keanu Reeves, Patrick Swayze, Gary Busey and Lori Petty. Its full of quips, surfing and the ex Presidents. Please do share the podcast and thanks for listening.
Sam Watson and Charlotte Smet run the rule over the last eight weeks of five-star showjumping ahead of the World Championships in Aachen. Ben Maher and Point Break end a 917-day winless run at CHIO Rotterdam, Marcus Ehning returns to a five-star podium at St. Gallen, and Richard Vogel keeps the Rolex Grand Slam alive at Aachen. Plus a Mexican upset in Rome, a run through the top Elo horses, and the young horses worth watching. This show is very kindly supported by FLAIR Equine Nasal Strips. Achieve Equine, LLC develops innovative equine products like the FLAIR Strips. Founded by Jim Chiapetta and Ed Blach, both equine veterinarians, the company focuses on enhancing horse respiratory health and performance. They conduct rigorous research to ensure the efficacy and safety of its products, aiming to support the health and safety of horses and riders. Achieve Equine emphasizes strong relationships, data-driven decisions, and effective solutions in the equine industry. Stayed tuned for what's next from Achieve Equine.
Florida man robs a bank as 'Sonic the Hedgehog,' and Florida family consumes 'Spaghetti-O's Parasite.' On this episode, Josh Mills and Wayne McCarty discuss your favorite Florida Man headlines, read listener letters, and celebrate the end of their three-month table read! Stick around until the end for the final reading of the hit '90s classic film Point Break. Headlines: Florida family consumes parasite found in canned spaghetti; Florida man arrested in a river by paddleboard cops; Louisiana man running from police escapes into a swamp, where he is attacked by an alligator; Florida man robs a bank wearing a Sonic the Hedgehog mask; Florida man surfs his Chevy S-10 at New Smyrna Beach. On mic: Josh Mills, Wayne McCarty, Emily Grabill, Luke West, Jesse Nieman Each week, the Florida Men on Florida Man podcast blends comedy with the fascinating legends, lore, and history of the wildest state in the Union: Florida. Learn more at www.fmofm.com Support the show at www.patreon.com/fmofmpodcast
Happy Pride! This Pride Month, we're talking movies that involve the love that dare not speak its name...but come really, really close. First up in our homoerotic quartet is Kathryn Bigelow's Point Break (1991), starring Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze as two dudes from opposite sides (one an undercover FBI agent, the other a surfer and possible criminal) who come together over their love of adrenaline and increasingly intense (but largely unspoken) passion for each other. Way fewer people would've died if these dudes had just kissed. Next up: Westerns are totally gay, and Vera Cruz among the gayest.
Your favorite podsmiths are back -- young, dumb and full of commentary. In a perfect world, there would be a perfect movie. And if that movie existed, it would have surfing, skydiving, surfing and skydiving themed philosophical exposition, bank robberies, the best 90s one-liners you can imagine, and it might just provide a blueprint for the Fast and the Furious franchise. Well, you're in luck, because that movie exists and we're here to talk at you about it. Trust us, NOTHING comes close to it... not even sex (although we may not be doing it right). So grab a meatball sandwich or two and strap in for the ultimate movie commentary... and you won't even have to be willing to pay the ultimate price. Vaya con Dios, movie fans.
Your favorite podsmiths are back -- young, dumb and full of commentary. In a perfect world, there would be a perfect movie. And if that movie existed, it would have surfing, skydiving, surfing and skydiving themed philosophical exposition, bank robberies, the best 90s one-liners you can imagine, and it might just provide a blueprint for the Fast and the Furious franchise. Well, you're in luck, because that movie exists and we're here to talk at you about it. Trust us, NOTHING comes close to it... not even sex (although we may not be doing it right). So grab a meatball sandwich or two and strap in for the ultimate movie commentary... and you won't even have to be willing to pay the ultimate price. Vaya con Dios, movie fans.
An American ship, the Willie Dee, shot a torpedo at the USS Iowa while it was carrying the President of the United States during one of the most pivotal moments of World War II. On this episode, Josh Mills, Wayne McCarty, and Emily Grabill discuss your favorite Florida Man headlines before being joined by showrunner Luke West for reviews of Obsession and The Backrooms. They then unleash the "FMOFM Files," a series of secret audio recordings that back our hosts into a complicated corner. Story time features the tale of the USS William D. Porter, the most dysfunctional ship in the United States Navy. Musical guests APPLESEED join us all the way from Las Vegas, Nevada! Stick around at the end for one of the final readings of the hit '90s classic film Point Break. Headlines: Florida woman accused of holding a phone in her right hand (she doesn't have one), and Florida man discovers millions of dollars at a local beach. On mic: Josh Mills, Wayne McCarty, Emily Grabill, Luke West Musical guests: APPLESEED! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/appleseedtheband/ Each week, the Florida Men on Florida Man podcast blends comedy with the fascinating legends, lore, and history of the wildest state in the Union: Florida. Learn more at www.fmofm.com Support the show at www.patreon.com/fmofmpodcast
This episode kicks off with a discussion about theatrical releases, social media, Point Break and The Fast and the Furious before your regularly scheduled programming of Movies We've Seen since last time (6:56), TV Talk (44:27), and Entertainment News/Upcoming Trailers and Stuff (1:03:56). Then Patrick continues to share his gift by absolutely crushing this latest edition of What Year Did That Come Out Again? (1:22:56), trying his hand at stand-alone Star Wars Tomato Talk (1:25:30) and providing a Hidden Gem recommendation (1:28:31) before we lovingly sign off until next time. Episode highlights include discussions about what we want out of a biopic, the appropriate way to watch horror if you don't like horror, Star Wars talk, the Cosm experience, our continued love for Brosnan's James Bond, the surprising amount of episodes of The Pitt, the problem with the Jack Ryan of today, how Andy Weir's thoughts about modern Star Trek mirror our own, the stupidity of circumstances surrounding the Egyptian theater in Hollywood, and our hopes for future Spielberg flicks. All that, plus Kelly - on the record - calling Peter Jackson a bitch! Our best wishes to Lord of the Rings super fan and talented funny-man, Stephen Colbert, and shout-out to long time listener and friend of the podcast, Chance, for his shocking television recommendation - Widow's Bay.
This may be the whitest movie we will ever discuss. Leave an email at HindsightMovieRevues@gmail.comTwitter: @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @JeffVsTheWorld, @HindsightRevues, @RatchetBookClubFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HindsightMovieReviewsBecome a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcastDonate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast
This may be the whitest movie we will ever discuss. Leave an email at HindsightMovieRevues@gmail.comTwitter: @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @JeffVsTheWorld, @HindsightRevues, @RatchetBookClubFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HindsightMovieReviewsBecome a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcastDonate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast
Keanu stars as a barely undercover "F.B.I. AGENT!!" turned newbie surfer searching for a band of beach bum bank robbers. Swayze, the big kahuna, takes him under wing to teach him surfing as a way of life…or death. Is it a 90's mushburger or a gnarly bros turned foes action flick? Turn off the tube and hang loose with the Brains. You can also watch this, and many more episodes with our dashing young mugs in full video on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFilmWithThreeBrains
To celebrate the Memorial Day holiday, FMOFM answered a longtime listener request: no outlines, just riffing. On this episode, Josh Mills, Wayne McCarty, and Luke West discuss beach volleyball, Florida casinos, steroids in sports, and much more. Stick around after the credits for the next table read of the hit '90s classic Point Break. Regularly formatted episodes return next week! Each week, the Florida Men on Florida Man podcast blends comedy with the fascinating legends, lore, and history of the wildest state in the Union: Florida. Learn more at www.fmofm.com Support the show at www.patreon.com/fmofmpodcast
Wesley Snipes and Gary Busey star in the 1994 skydiving thriller Drop Zone, which believe it or not is Busey's second film about skydiving criminals after Point Break. Paul, Jason, and June break down the opening plane heist, all the mid-air 69ing, the copy machine kill, Wesley Snipes punching Yancy Butler, Swoop's antics, and so much more. Does this movie feature a classic Loosey Busey? Tune in to find out! • Go to hdtgm.com for tour dates, merch, FAQs, and more• Leave us a voicemail at speakpipe.com/hdtgm• Submit your Last Looks theme song to us here• Join the HDTGM conversation on Discord: discord.gg/hdtgm• Buy merch at howdidthisgetmade.dashery.com/• Order Paul's book about his childhood: Joyful Recollections of Trauma• Shop our new hat collection at podswag.com• Paul's Discord: discord.gg/paulscheer• Paul's YouTube page: youtube.com/paulscheer• Follow Paul on Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/paulscheer• Subscribe to Enter The Dark Web w/ Paul & Rob Huebel: youtube.com/@enterthedarkweb• Listen to Unspooled with Paul & Amy Nicholson: unspooledpodcast.com• Listen to The Deep Dive with June & Jessica St. Clair: thedeepdiveacademy.com/podcast• Instagram: @hdtgm, @paulscheer, & @junediane• Twitter: @hdtgm, @paulscheer, & msjunediane • Jason is not on social media• Episode transcripts available at how-did-this-get-made.simplecast.com/episodesGet access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using the link: siriusxm.com/hdtgm Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
I love a good heist film. These films always feature a group of criminals coming together to pull off a crime none of them could do on their own. I always enjoy the interaction and banter between the members of the gang, and despite trying to figure out what the group is about to do, like the police chasing them, I'm usually one step behind. There are many classic films including the Oceans 11 franchise, Point Break, and The Italian Job. Here are four of my favorites.First up is Reservoir Dogs (1992), the directorial debut of Quentin Tarantino. In this film, things go terribly wrong after six men known only by aliases like Mr. White and Mr. Pink attempt a jewelry heist. By the end of the film several members of the gang have been killed, an undercover cop has infiltrated the group, and one very unlucky police officer ends up tied to a chair. Reservoir Dogs is not for the faint of heart, but then again neither is a good jewelry heist.House of Games (1987) is a lesser known film that features a group of conmen who cross paths with a psychiatrist, Margaret Ford. Ford is sucked in by the group's jobs, alternating between being a member and a mark of the group's cons. When Mike, the leader of the group pushes Margaret too far, the two go head to head in a battle of the minds… and also, bullets. Third up is The Usual Suspects, the groundbreaking film from 1995. After meeting in the clink, five local criminals team up to begin working together. The danger mounts when the group begin working for the mysterious crime lord Keyser Söze, a criminal so underground that no one has ever seen his face. The story unfolds through the eyes of Verbal Kent as he relays the group's activities to a detective. By the end of the film you'll discover that Kent may not have been entirely truthful to the police… and by the very end you'll be hit with a twist that will not only blow your mind but demands you watch the film a second time. Wrapping up this week's episode is one of my favorite films of all time, 1998's Ronin. ”Ronin” were samurai who lost their masters and roamed the earth as mercenaries for hire, which defines the criminal masterminds that come together in this film. Four men are hired to obtain a briefcase, despite not knowning what's in the case, who has it, or who' they're delivering it to. The stakes continue to rise as one mission leads to another, and things really spin out of control when one member of the gang attempts to make off with the briefcase for his own purposes. Starring Robert De Niro as Sam, the self-appointed leader of the gang. Ronin features a twisty plot, non-stop tension, and jaw-dropping car chases. A must watch.Thanks for reading Video Store Podcast! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.videostorepodcast.com
This week we are comparing Point Break (1991) and The Fast and the Furious (2001) - two films about law enforcment agents developing a bond with the thrill-seeking criminals they are hunting.-----The Movies:Point Break (1991)Directed by Kathryn BigelowWritten by Rick King & W. Peter IliffiMDb Rating: 7.3The Fast and the Furious (2001)Directed by Rob CohenWritten by Gary Scott Thompson, Erik Bergquist & David AyerInspired by the magazine article "Racer X" by Ken LiiMDB Rating: 6.8-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning: Mentions of racism, sexism, crime, gun violence.
This week on Unglossy, the fellas sit down with Mark Isham — Grammy-nominated composer and trumpeter behind some of Hollywood's most iconic scores, including Crash, A River Runs Through It, Point Break, and 42. Mark traces the journey from San Francisco's jazz scene to landing a $35 million Disney film with no formal training and 90 bucks in the bank — and how a home-duplicated cassette changed everything. He breaks down what it's really like to score films for Jodie Foster, Robert Redford, and Kathryn Bigelow, the night he rewrote the entire Point Break score, and why silencing self-doubt has been as important as any musical skill. Plus: where film scoring is heading, a new series about the Irish gangs of Brooklyn, and a new album in the works Unglossy is hosted by Bun B, Jeffrey Sledge, and Tom Frank. The show is produced and distributed by Merrick Studios. For early access, live recordings and more, join us on Merrick Studios+
What happens when 12 ships flying Mexico's national flag take over a small island off the coast of Florida? On this episode, Josh Mills and Wayne McCarty are joined by the one and only Michael Delgado for an incredibly special episode filled with Florida news, game show-style quizzes, and a story from our state's history that's so wild it's almost unbelievable. In 1817, Florida was invaded by Mexico... or was it? Filled with bizarre twists and turns, join the FMOFM crew as they deep dive into one of the craziest moments in Florida history. Stick around at the end for the next table read of the hit 90's classic Point Break! Headlines include: Florida woman gets arrested for stinking up an entire neighborhood; Florida Taco Bell employee fires a gun at a customer for putting soda into a water cup. On mic: Josh Mills, Wayne McCarty, Michael Delgado, Luke West Each week, the Florida Men on Florida Man podcast blends comedy with the fascinating legends, lore, and history of the wildest state in the Union: Florida. Learn more at www.fmofm.com Support the show at www.patreon.com/fmofmpodcast
Sinkholes are the danger we all thought quicksand would be. Alachua County knows this all to well. FMOFM brings you the horrific tales submitted by the people who were ignored by the Government. On this episode, Josh Mills and Wayne McCarty cover your favorite Florida Man headlines before being joined by showrunner Luke West for a "Five Minute Film Review" of the latest biopic, Michael. The crew then faces off in a "Millennial vs. Gen Z" quiz to decide, once and for all, which generation reigns supreme. For the main story, they dive into sinkholes and the destruction they've caused across Florida, with a special focus on Alachua County. Stick around after the credits for the next installment of their table read of the '90s action classic Point Break. Headlines include: Florida teenagers facing charges after driving a lawn mower into Target; Group of teens stage "speedruns" inside the Church of Scientology while secretly mapping its headquarters. On mic: Josh Mills, Wayne McCarty, Emily Grabill, Jesse Nieman, Luke West Each week, the Florida Men on Florida Man podcast blends comedy with the fascinating legends, lore, and history of the wildest state in the Union: Florida. Learn more at www.fmofm.com Support the show at www.patreon.com/fmofmpodcast
E|179 Hollywood - Part Four: The Point of No Return In this episode, Carolyn Ossorio continues her deep dive into “Hollywood,” the elusive Seattle-based bank robber who captured headlines in the early 1990s — and somehow blurred the line between criminal and cultural myth. This time, the story takes an unexpected turn. Carolyn sits down with W. Peter Iliff, the writer behind Point Break — the iconic film that, for many, became the definitive portrayal of charismatic, thrill-seeking bank robbers. The question is unavoidable: Did Hollywood influence the myth… or did the myth influence Hollywood? As Iliff reflects on the origins of Point Break, the conversation reveals just how much real-world crime, media coverage, and public fascination feed into the stories we tell — and how those stories, in turn, reshape reality. Meanwhile, Carolyn continues to unravel the truth behind “Hollywood” — a figure who, despite never giving the money away, somehow earned comparisons to a modern-day Robin Hood. Perception vs. reality.Story vs. truth.Myth vs. man. And somewhere in the middle… a bank robber who understood exactly how to control the narrative.
How many natural disasters could Floridians survive? And did you know Florida had a volcano in the 1800s? On this episode Josh Mills and Wayne McCarty cover your favorite Florida Man headlines, review the new film Forbidden Fruits, and play a choose-your-own-adventure style game called "Would You Survive?" before diving into the legend of the Wakulla Swamp Volcano. Stick around until the end for the next session of our complete table read of the hit '90s classic Point Break. Headlines include: Tiger Woods, "sweating profusely," had opioids in his pocket during arrest, affidavit says; HOA property manager accused of embezzling hundreds of thousands before vanishing; "Barbie's Dream Fest"? More like a nightmare warehouse; Florida woman trying to rekindle her marriage accused of torching her husband's home. On Mic: Josh Mills, Wayne McCarty, Emily Grabill, Jesse Nieman, Luke West Each week, the Florida Men on Florida Man podcast blends comedy with the fascinating legends, lore, and history of the wildest state in the Union: Florida. Learn more at www.fmofm.com Support the show at www.patreon.com/fmofmpodcast
We hope you love this crossover episode with our new best friends at @thatagedwell ! Paul and Erika are a hilarious duo that recap old movies that hold up to today's standards TERRIBLY. We're dishing about our favorite pop culture touchstones from our childhoods, and trust us, these are four people that can get WAY too emphatic about Robin Hood Prince of Thieves and Adventures in Babysitting. A raucous time was had by all, and we hope you have as much fun listening as we had recording! Go subscribe to That Aged Well faster than a Road House kick to the chest or Kimberly will force you to listen to her Point Break impression again. Welcome to That Aged Well, a podcast about yesterday's pop culture...today. Paul and Erika still love all the garbage they loved growing up, and they want you to come love it with them! After all, nostalgia is more fun if you aren't the only one embarrassed by it. If you like discussions full of spoilers on decades-old movies, this is for you!
The Second Seminole War was one of the deadliest and most costly wars in early American history. Do you think you could escape from the fortress of St. Augustine? On this episode, Josh Mills and Wayne McCarty discuss your favorite Florida Man headlines, review the new film "Project Hail Mary," and dive into international affairs (including an Israeli driver who kidnapped a monkey and a gator). They also deep dive into John Horse, the leader of the Black Seminoles, and his rebel partner Coacoochee, exploring their daring escape from the fortress of St. Augustine. The crew welcomes special musical guest Matías Urzúa and participates in a table read of pages 40 through 50 of the hit '90s classic, Point Break. Headlines include: 'Looksmaxxing' streamer Clavicular arrested in Florida; Florida woman yells "tourist" before ramming a Key West cyclist with a minivan; Florida Man plows a car through an airport gate before trying to board two different planes. On Mic: Josh Mills, Wayne McCarty, Emily Grabill, Jesse Nieman, Luke West Follow Matías! https://linktr.ee/urzumatias Each week, the Florida Men on Florida Man podcast blends comedy with the fascinating legends, lore, and history of the wildest state in the Union: Florida. To learn more about the show, visit www.fmofm.com Please consider supporting the show @ www.patreon.com/fmofmpodcast
Did a dolphin really kidnap a Florida Man and force him to build an underground city? On this episode, Josh Mills and Wayne McCarty discuss your favorite Florida Man headlines, debate the validity of ancient Irish phrases, recap the Oscars, and read through the next portion of the script from the hit '90s classic Point Break. Headlines include: Florida Man gets kidnapped by a dolphin and forced to build an underwater city (hoax), Florida Man hides gun beneath prosthetic breasts, Florida Man misses Valentine's Day because he was stuck in quicksand. On Mic: Josh Mills, Wayne McCarty, Luke West Each week, the Florida Men on Florida Man podcast blends comedy with the fascinating legends, lore, and history of the wildest state in the Union: Florida. To learn more about the show, visit www.fmofm.com.