Podcast appearances and mentions of Roland Emmerich

To kick off our next series (24th!) -- we are looking into an overlooked sci-fi action film from one of the 90's genre favorites, Roland Emmerich. Set upon a 44th Moon Mining Colony and starring that guy from Fright Night, this film has so many prop helicopters and packs of cigarettes it would make your father proud. DISCLAIMER: LANGUAGE AND SPOILERS!CW/TW: MOVIE CONTAINS SAMOON 44dir. Roland Emmerichstarring: Michael Pare; Dean Devlin, Malcolm McDowell

Hunt them down: Wir laufen eine Runde mit THE RUNNING MAN, lassen uns von DIE UNFASSBAREN 3 - NOW YOU SEE ME noch mal einen vorgaukeln und drehen mit HIM - DER GRÖSSTE ALLER ZEITEN ordentlich an der Style-Schraube. Außerdem kriecht noch DIE MY LOVE in Form von Jennifer Lawrence durchs Unterholz, während sich zwei deutsche Filmemacher mit MAKE ME FEEL auf ganz ambitionierte wie angreifbare Pfade wagen. So weit zu den Kinostarts. Daneben haben Antje und Schröck aber auch noch ein paar schnuckelige Mediatheken- und Streaming-Tipps am Start. Zum Beispiel eine erste Ladung an Weihnachtsgeschichten. Also mehr oder weniger, wenn wir von LAST CHRISTMAS, SILENT NIGHT: STUMME RACHE oder den viel zu unbeachteten BETTER WATCH OUT sprechen. Darüber hinaus geht's aber auch noch um das Körpertausch-Comeback FREAKIER FRIDAY, das Powerhouse-Drama BEATING HEARTS, das Flieger-Abenteuer AIR AMERICA, den klassischen Paul Schrader-Kreuzgang THE CARD COUNTER und Roland Emmerichs historischen Verschwörungs-Thriller ANONYMUS, zu dem wir dann auch noch eine passende Doku bei Arte namens ROLAND EMMERICH - WELTENZERSTÖRER, WELTENERBAUER im Angebot haben. Abgerundet durch einen Veranstaltungshinweis zu CASINO. Demnach: viel Spaß im Kino oder auf der Couch und bleibt so gesund wie drauf. Plus: gute Unterhaltung mit dieser Folge. Ciao. Rocket Beans wird unterstützt von fritz-kola. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Das Wichtigste zuerst: Der Welk kann wiehern! Ansonsten frischen die Boomer Boys ihr Wissen über Eierbecher und Gurkenschalen auf und fragen sich, ob Kanzler Merz zu seinem 70. Geburtstag eine Einigung beim Wehrdienstgesetz geschenkt bekommt. Wo doch jetzt auch die Bundeswehr 70 Jahre alt wird??? Das erinnert Kalk gleich daran, dass er nur halb gemustert wurde! Und dann hat auch noch unser Mann aus Hollywood, Roland Emmerich, zum 70. Mal Geburtstag: Kalk und Welk gratulieren und würdigen den Meister der Apokalypse. Podcast Tipp: Freiheit Deluxe mit Jagoda Marinic https://www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/freiheit-deluxe-mit-jagoda-marinic/urn:ard:show:5fda9cb937c63786/

We are off again this week so here is an episode of the podcast Media Made that we guested on! Enjoy! ___________________________ Media Made is going back to 90s, and we're bringing some friends along! Welcome to Earth, 1996. It was a big year in pop culture. Blockbuster movies were everywhere, classic cartoon characters were entering their renaissance, and a little game console called the Nintendo 64 was hitting store shelves. Rod & Jess are joined this month by Gooey and McKenna, hosts of the Flashback 64 podcast, to look back at the two 1996 movies that most invaded THEIR lives. We kick off the festivities with conversation about Roland Emmerich's disaster movie classic, Independence Day. Then, we slam and jam with the 90s' craziest crossover film, Space Jam.   Check out Flashback 64 right here: https://flashback64.neocities.org/ Content Warning: Sexual Content, Discussions of Substance Abuse Follow us on Bluesky: @mediamade.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram: @mediamadeshow Buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/mediamade Check out our links: linktr.ee/mediamade 

Roland Emmerich, einer der erfolgreichsten Regisseure und Drehbuchautoren aus dem Südwesten, feiert seinen 70. Geburtstag. Der „Meister der Apokalypse“, wie man ihn gern nennt, hat die Welt auf der Leinwand schon so oft untergehen lassen, dass es fast ein Wunder ist, dass sie überhaupt noch existiert. Und was macht er heute? Ganz klar – er dreht weiter Filme...

Heute vor 70 Jahren wurde in Stuttgart Roland Emmerich geboren, der in den USA seine zweite Heimat fand und von dort aus als Regisseur und Produzent mit Action- und Katastrophenfilmen Karriere machte.

Wir sprechen über die neue Serie von Vince Gilligan, dem genialen Geist hinter "Breaking Bad" und "Better Call Saul": "Pluribus" startet bei Apple TV. Es ist eine der überraschendsten Serien seit langem - mit der wohl originellsten Grundidee seit "Severance". "Und im Leben geht's oft her wie im Film von Rohmer", sangen Tocotronic vor vielen Jahren. Rohmer-mäßig wird es auch in der spanischen Beziehungsserie "Ana und Oscar", die ihr bei ARTE sehen könnt. Wer das Buch, den Film oder die Serie "Zwei an einem Tag" ("One Day") mag, sollte unbedingt einsteigen. Es geht um das Leben von Ana und Oscar und ihre Beziehung zwischen dem 30. und 40. Lebensjahr. Jede neue Folge zeigt die beiden ein Jahr später, am 31. Dezember und 1. Januar, ihren Geburtstagen. Ebenfalls von Liebe und Beziehung handelt die Miniserie "The Other GAIrl" mit Tom Beck über Love-Chatbots in der ZDF-Mediathek. Am Schluss reden wir über den intimen Dokumentarfilm "Meister der Apokalypse - Roland Emmerich“ zum 70. Geburtstags des Regisseurs (ARD-Mediathek), bei dem Jan einen Eklat provoziert. Ihr hört "Och eine noch! Der Streaming-Podcast" Folge 82.

Politische Stimmung in den USA am Tag nach den Wahlen in einigen Bundesstaaten, Verbot der islamistischen Gruppierung „Muslim interaktiv“ wegen Verfassungsfeindlichkeit, Außenminister Wadephul wird zum Problem für die Union mit seinen Ansichten zu Syrien, Weitere Meldungen im Überblick, #mittendrin in Hamburg: Pflegealltag in Zeiten der Pflegekrise, ARD-Dokumentation über Roland Emmerich zu seinem 70. Geburtstag, Das Wetter Hinweis: Diese Sendung wurde nachträglich bearbeitet. Der Beitrag zu Roland Emmerich darf aus rechtlichen Gründen nicht auf tagesschau.de gezeigt werden.

Politische Stimmung in den USA am Tag nach den Wahlen in einigen Bundesstaaten, Verbot der islamistischen Gruppierung „Muslim interaktiv“ wegen Verfassungsfeindlichkeit, Außenminister Wadephul wird zum Problem für die Union mit seinen Ansichten zu Syrien, Weitere Meldungen im Überblick, #mittendrin in Hamburg: Pflegealltag in Zeiten der Pflegekrise, ARD-Dokumentation über Roland Emmerich zu seinem 70. Geburtstag, Das Wetter Hinweis: Diese Sendung wurde nachträglich bearbeitet. Der Beitrag zu Roland Emmerich darf aus rechtlichen Gründen nicht auf tagesschau.de gezeigt werden.

Politische Stimmung in den USA am Tag nach den Wahlen in einigen Bundesstaaten, Verbot der islamistischen Gruppierung „Muslim interaktiv“ wegen Verfassungsfeindlichkeit, Außenminister Wadephul wird zum Problem für die Union mit seinen Ansichten zu Syrien, Weitere Meldungen im Überblick, #mittendrin in Hamburg: Pflegealltag in Zeiten der Pflegekrise, ARD-Dokumentation über Roland Emmerich zu seinem 70. Geburtstag, Das Wetter Hinweis: Diese Sendung wurde nachträglich bearbeitet. Der Beitrag zu Roland Emmerich darf aus rechtlichen Gründen nicht auf tagesschau.de gezeigt werden.

Seit seinem Megaerfolg mit „Independence Day“ gilt Roland Emmerich in Hollywood als „Master of Desaster“. Kein anderer deutscher Regisseur war dort je erfolgreicher. In Deutschland hat man den Schwaben und sein Blockbuster-Kino dagegen lange belächelt. In der ARD-Doku von Jo Müller blickt er zurück und gibt bisher ungesehene Einblicke in sein Privatleben.

Everyone longs for the glory days—that moment in life or career when everything clicked and it felt like you couldn't miss. On this episode, we're talking about actors and filmmakers who decided, decades later, to try and capture that magic again. From Tom Cruise revving back up as Maverick, to Michael Keaton slipping on the wig and makeup for Beetlejuice once more, to icons like Harrison Ford, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Mark Hamill stepping back into their legendary roles—we're digging into what it means when stars revisit past hits. We also look at directors like Tim Burton, Ridley Scott, and Roland Emmerich returning to the worlds that made them famous, and comic book legends Frank Miller, Chris Claremont, and Jim Starlin revisiting their signature creations and stories. Oh, and we've got a confession about this version of Sidebar that fits right in with this theme. Plus, we ask: – What really drives these creative run-backs—fan service, nostalgia, or the quest for relevance? – Do these returns add to a legacy, or water it down? – And is there any "nostalgia porn" we'd actually welcome?

This week, Ben and Rob dive headfirst into the radioactive rubble of Roland Emmerich's Godzilla (1998); the overblown, rain-soaked, fish-filled blockbuster that nearly killed the King of the Monsters. Starring Matthew Broderick, Jean Reno, Maria Pitillo, and Hank Azaria, this was Hollywood's first crack at bringing ‘Godzilla' to the West… and oh boy, did it go through development hell.We talk storylines that make no sense, studio interference that redefined excess, and the moment Toho themselves declared this version of Godzilla “not actually Godzilla.” But is it really as bad as legend claims? Could this misunderstood monster movie actually be thebestGodzilla ever made?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

Seit 30 Jahren verfolgt Jo Müller Roland Emmerichs Werdegang. Die SWR-Doku, die anlässlich dessen 70. Geburtstags erscheint, ist ein Porträt, das ganz neue Einblicke in die Arbeit und das Privatleben des Star-Regisseurs bietet: über wahrgewordene Träume, unterdrückte Sexualität, die Regeln der Traumfabrik Hollywood und das Leben in Amerika.

Pete and Trevor, and special stowaway Justin, set off to catch One Battle After Another, Paul Thomas Anderson's modern thriller/drama/satire starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, and Chase Infiniti. We also met our friend Anthony at the theatre who was able to join us for a quick recap. Like good cinephiles, we saw this in 70mm IMAX. Did this movie live up to the hype? Spoiler: yes, it's very excellent. Listen to our immediate spoiler-free reactions after leaving the theatre, before we give plenty of warning when heading into spoiler-talk. This was week three of our ongoing project ‘Last Action Heroes'. We talk about the careers of Jean-Claude Van Damme and Dolph Lundgren via Roland Emmerich's Universal Soldier. Tune in next week for our discussion of a Bruce Willis movie, comment below or email firstlookfinalwordpod@gmail.com to weigh in on what movie we should cover. Don't forget to enter our ongoing contest to win a subscription to Letterboxd Patron: https://boxd.it/OT9rwIntro and our history with PTA (0:00)Review of Universal Soldier (16:35)Review of One Battle After Another (45:29)Anthony jumps out of the car (56:37)Spoilers (1:11:00)

In the second of the new interviews being released to the podcast feed today, Nathan sits down and, for the first time, interviews a Godzilla suit actor—but not the one you'd expect! Today, he chats with Kurt Carley, for a hot second in the infamous Godzilla (1998), directed by Roland Emmerich, played the divisive “G.I.N.O.” (“Godzilla In Name Only”) as a man in a rubber suit. Not CGI. Not mocap. But the conversation won't stop there. Nathan will ask Mr. Carley about what got him into acting and his many other iconic roles. You've probably seen him and didn't know about it! Watch the original video interview: https://youtube.com/live/c5bTwOA_-iQ. Check out Nathan's spinoff podcasts, The Henshin Men and The Power Trip, and Henshin Power V3! We'd like to give a shout-out to our MIFV MAX patrons Danny DiManna (author/creator of the Godzilla Novelization Project); Damon Noyes, The Cel Cast, TofuFury, Eric Anderson of Nerd Chapel, Wynja the Ninja, Christopher Riner, The Indiscrite One, Eli Harris, Jake Hambrick, Matt Walsh (but not that Matt Walsh), Jonathan Courtright, Leon Campbell, Michael Watson, Sam Allred, and Devin Torrence! Thanks for your support! You, too, can join MIFV MAX on Patreon to get this and other perks starting at only $3 a month! (https://www.patreon.com/monsterislandfilmvault) Buy official MIFV merch on TeePublic! (https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-monster-island-gift-shop). NEW MERCH NOW AVAILABLE! This episode is approved by the Monster Island Board of Directors. Podcast Social Media: MIFV Linktree: https://linktr.ee/monsterislandfilmvault Nate's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nathan_marchand MIFV is a member of PodNation (https://podnation.tv/) MIFV is one of Feedspot's top 10 tokusatsu podcasts! (https://blog.feedspot.com/tokusatsu_podcasts/) MIFV is one of Feedspot's top 20 monster podcasts! (https://podcasts.feedspot.com/monster_podcasts/) www.MonsterIslandFilmVault.com #JimmyFromNASALives      #MonsterIslandFilmVault      #Godzilla1998                        #Godzilla #KurtCarley           #SuitActor © 2025 Moonlighting Ninjas Media

The Nostalgia Pit's Colin Casserd joins Nicole and Ryan to discuss the soundtrack to the 1998 Roland Emmerich film, Godzilla. The soundtrack is aptly titled, Godzilla: The Album since barely any of the songs on the soundtrack actually appear in the film. For More Information About The Nostalgia Pit: Linktree Instagram Patreon Soundtrack Your Life SocialsBlueskyInstagramWriting SiteYouTubePatreon

Mark and John discuss the 1992 sci-fi action film Universal Soldier. Directed by Roland Emmerich and starring Dolph Lundgren, Ally Walker, Jean-Claude Van Damme and lots of ice, the movie focuses on what happens when the United States government creates zombie super soldiers who cost $250 million each. In this episode, they also talk about diner scenes, supermarket monologues, and Dolph Lundgren's best performances.

You know how Hannah and Overbye are always talking about Stargate? Well, we don't mean this one. We dive into the novelization of the flawed film that launched some terrific television.Subscribe to our Patreon!: patreon.com/authorizedpod Follow us on letterboxd:  letterboxd.com/AOverbye/  letterboxd.com/hsblechman/  letterboxd.com/johnnypomattoBluesky: ⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/authorizedpod.bsky.social⁠

You know how Hannah and Overbye are always talking about Stargate? Well, we don't mean this one. We dive into the novelization of the flawed film that launched some terrific television.Subscribe to our Patreon!: patreon.com/authorizedpod Follow us on letterboxd:  letterboxd.com/AOverbye/  letterboxd.com/hsblechman/  letterboxd.com/johnnypomattoBluesky: ⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/authorizedpod.bsky.social⁠

The 1994 science fiction movie Stargate is Dave's selection for this week.  The film, which put director Roland Emmerich firmly on the Hollywood map, was marketed as an ambitious blend of ancient mythology and future spectacle long before it gave rise to a massive TV franchise. With Carolco Pictures supporting Emmerich and director Dean Devlin following their success with Universal Soldier, Stargate's production was ambitious for its time.  In 1994, the film's visual effects were state-of-the-art, bringing its world to life with a blend of realistic effects, intricate set design, and early computer-generated imagery.  Stargate was a huge movie office success, earning over $190 million worldwide and opening the door for Emmerich's subsequent triumphs like Independence Day and The Day After Tomorrow, despite the fact that critics had differing opinions on how it was executed.If you enjoy the show, we have a Patreon, so become a supporter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.Referral links also help out the show if you were going to sign up:⁠⁠NordVPN⁠⁠⁠⁠NordPass⁠⁠Trailer Guy Plot SummaryAncient secrets… buried for thousands of years.A mysterious artifact… that defies explanation.And one discovery… that will open the door to another world.From director Roland Emmerich and producer Dean Devlin comes the sci-fi adventure that launched a universe. When the key is unlocked, a journey begins—beyond the stars, beyond imagination… to a place where myths come alive, and the fate of humanity hangs in the balance.Stargate — the gateway has been opened. Are you ready to step through?Fun FactsThe film that launched a franchise – Stargate was so successful it inspired multiple TV shows, including Stargate SG-1, Atlantis, and Universe, making it one of the most enduring sci-fi franchises of all time.Roland Emmerich's big break – Director Roland Emmerich scored his first major Hollywood hit with Stargate, paving the way for blockbusters like Independence Day (1996) and The Day After Tomorrow (2004).A surprise box office smash – Released in 1994, Stargate grossed over $196 million worldwide, a huge win for an original sci-fi property.Record-breaking opening – At the time, Stargate set the record for the highest-grossing October opening weekend in U.S. box office history.A star-making role for James Spader – Although James Spader was already respected as a dramatic actor, Stargate introduced him to a wider mainstream audience.Kurt Russell wasn't the first choice – The role of Colonel Jack O'Neil was originally offered to several actors, but Kurt Russell ultimately took it and delivered one of his most stoic performances.Filming in the desert – Many of the film's desert scenes were shot in Yuma, Arizona, and the Valley of Fire in Nevada, standing in for an alien world.A nod to real mythology – The story draws heavily on ancient Egyptian mythology, blending it with sci-fi concepts to create the mystery of the Stargate.A cult following grew fast – While critics were mixed on release, Stargate found a passionate fanbase that drove the demand for spinoffs and conventions.The Stargate prop was massive – The iconic Stargate itself was a practical set piece, weighing over 7 tons and measuring nearly 20 feet in diameter, making it one of the largest sci-fi props of its time.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Actress and comedian Caitlin Reilly (Loot, Hacks) joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 2004 Roland Emmerich film, The Day After Tomorrow, starring Dennis Quaid and Jake Gyllenhaal. Kenneth Welsh plays Vice President (VEEP) Becker. For the rest of this conversation, go to ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/secondincommand⁠⁠ and become a patron! Matt Walsh ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Timothy Simons ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caitlin Reilly https://instagram.com/hicaitlinreilly Second In Command ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/secondincommandpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email questions to: secondincommandatc@gmail.com

Actress and comedian Caitlin Reilly (Loot, Hacks) joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 2004 Roland Emmerich film, The Day After Tomorrow, starring Dennis Quaid and Jake Gyllenhaal. Kenneth Welsh plays Vice President (VEEP) Becker. For the rest of this conversation, go to ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/secondincommand⁠⁠ and become a patron! Matt Walsh ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Timothy Simons ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caitlin Reilly https://instagram.com/hicaitlinreilly Second In Command ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/secondincommandpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email questions to: secondincommandatc@gmail.com

After the Earth is plagued with a series of catastrophic natural disasters, a climatologist makes a daring trek to New York City, battling the elements in hopes of rescuing his stranded teenage son before it's too late. Stephanie, Michael, and Eric brave The Day After Tomorrow (2004), directed by Roland Emmerich.   Follow Aflixionados Podcast on social media for extended conversations, interesting tidbits, and other news!! Linktree | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Merch

Well listeners, it's taken 5 seasons, but finally Nick & Taylor can obsess over one of the greatest terrible movies ever conceived in the mind of Roland Emmerich. Follow your hosts as they hide in the subway systems, blow the crown off the Chrysler Building, and proudly proclaim: “that's a lot of fish!”. Join in as we celebrate our 100th episode! It's… Godzilla (1998)... starring… Matthew Broderick? __________Taylor Zaccario…Host, Director, Producer, WriterNick Zaccario…Host, Director, Producer, Editor

Mike, Gil & Cam head into the Wadi Rum desert as they note some less discussed trivia on Lawrence of Arabia and its PBS made sequel.   TALKING POINTS: *After detailing the production, both Mike & Gil note what separates this movie from most movie epics of both the past and present. *We highlight the best quotes and metaphors in detail. *We also talk about why Roland Emmerich should stay away from telling any other version of this captivating story.   SONG USED:  "Main Theme" by Maurice Jarre (from Lawrence of Arabia OST)    

Hey action movie fans, ready for a wild ride back to the days of high adventure? Join Kevin and Eric on 6° of Schwarzenegger as we dive deep into the 1992 cult classic Universal Soldier! This Van Damme and Lundgren showdown is packed with epic stunts, sci-fi vibes, and pure 90s action goodness. In this episode, we're tearing into Universal Soldier, directed by Roland Emmerich, where Jean-Claude Van Damme and Dolph Lundgren face off as reanimated super-soldiers. From the gritty Vietnam opener to the explosive Hoover Dam sequence, we cover the stunts, the cast, and the behind-the-scenes magic that made this film a Blockbuster staple. Expect laughs, bourbon, and a box of wine as we share our love for 80s and 90s action flicks!We break down why Universal Soldier holds up with its practical effects and star power. From Van Damme's iconic accent to Lundgren's chilling villain turn, we unpack the performances.Perfect for fans of Terminator 2, Rambo, and other action classics.Discover fun facts, like the film's Arizona golf course “jungle” and its unique cargo plane!0:00 - Intro: Days of High Adventure0:23 - Welcome to 6° of Schwarzenegger1:43 - Introducing Universal Soldier (1992)1:58 - Childhood Memories of the Film3:09 - Van Damme and Lundgren's Epic Co-Starring Role5:26 - Stunt Work and Practical Effects6:13 - Roland Emmerich's Directorial Debut in America11:56 - Cast Breakdown: Van Damme, Lundgren, and Allie Walker15:14 - Vietnam Opener: Gritty Action and Ear Necklaces26:06 - Hoover Dam Terrorist Attack Sequence6° of Schwarzenegger is your go-to podcast for deep dives into the best (and cheesiest) action movies of the 80s and 90s. We're all about celebrating the larger-than-life heroes, epic stunts, and nostalgic vibes of the genre.Next Episode: We're diving deeper into Universal Soldier—stay tuned for wild plot twists and an alternate ending! #UniversalSoldier #ActionMovies #VanDamme #DolphLundgren #90sNostalgia

The next movie pick comes courtesy of Chris, who's known for his love of high-energy, action-packed flicks. Following on from his previous picks, Chris has chosen Universal Soldier (1992)—a film that perfectly captures that early '90s blend of sci-fi and adrenaline-fueled spectacle.Universal Soldier is a 1992 science fiction action film directed by Roland Emmerich in his Hollywood debut. The movie stars Jean-Claude Van Damme and Dolph Lundgren, two iconic action stars of the early 1990s. Produced on a mid-range budget, the film combined practical effects with emerging visual techniques, helping to establish Emmerich's reputation for large-scale action spectacles.Filmed primarily in California, Universal Soldier features intense fight choreography and explosive set pieces that defined ‘90s action cinema. Despite mixed critical reviews at release, the film became a cult favorite and launched a successful franchise with multiple sequels. Its production marked an important milestone for both the director and its lead actors, highlighting the era's appetite for high-energy, science fiction-inspired action movies.If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, so become a supporter.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NordVPN: ⁠https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&aff_id=86289&url_id=902⁠ NordPass: ⁠https://go.nordpass.io/aff_c?offer_id=488&aff_id=86289&url_id=9356⁠ Trailer Guy Plot SummaryTwo unstoppable forces. One relentless mission. In a world where science pushes the limits of man and machine, only the toughest survive. Brace yourself for explosive action, high-octane thrills, and a battle that blurs the line between human and weapon. Get ready—because this summer, the war for control just got personal.Fun FactsUniversal Soldier marked the Hollywood directing debut of Roland Emmerich, who previously worked on German films before breaking into the U.S. market.Released by TriStar Pictures, Universal Soldier received mixed reviews upon release but grew into a cult favorite among action fans.The production had a budget of approximately $22–23 million, blending intense practical stunts with early computer-generated effects.Principal photography was filmed mostly in Southern California, utilizing desert landscapes and urban settings to create its futuristic military vibe.Jean-Claude Van Damme performed many of his own stuntsThe film's popularity led to a franchise with multiple sequels and made-for-TV spin-offs, maintaining the sci-fi action legacy.Roland Emmerich later directed other blockbuster hits such as Independence Day (1996), Godzilla (1998), The Patriot (2000), The Day After Tomorrow (2004), and 10,000 BC (2008).⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Brennan Brown is a stage and screen actor known for portraying complex and multifaceted characters. After graduating from Yale School of Drama, he landed roles on Broadway in revivals of Shaw's Major Barbara, and Stoppard's The Real Inspector Hound and The Fifteen Minute Hamlet, and in leading theatres throughout America. On screen Brennan has worked with such visionary directors including Tim Hooper on HBO's “John Adams”, John Requa and Glenn Ficarra on both of their films, I Love You Phillip Morris, and Focus, State of Play (dir. Kevin Macdonald), Detachment (dir. Tony Kaye), Midway (dir. Roland Emmerich), The Wolf Hour, and Not Okay. He has appeared in dozens of primetime shows most notably as antique dealer Robert Childan on the acclaimed Amazon series “The Man in the High Castle”, Edward Biben on "Mozart in the Jungle", Agent Donnelly on "Person of Interest", and for the past ten seasons as Dr. Sam Abrams on "Chicago Med". He also appears in the upcoming Netflix series “The Beast In Me”. Other appearances on long running shows including ”Madam Secretary","Elementary","The Blacklist",“Damages",“Bull”, "Ugly Betty","The Good Wife”, "Breaking Bad” and others. We chat about being an introvert, flow state, his medallion on circle cinemas walk of fame, moving around a lot as child, sobriety, auditioning, the Man in the High Castle, Chicago Med, perfectionism and wanting to get it ‘right', unlearning, meditation + plenty more! Check Brennan out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrennanbrown ------------------------------------------- Follow @Funny in Failure on Instagram and Facebook https://www.instagram.com/funnyinfailure/ https://www.facebook.com/funnyinfailure/ and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info. https://www.instagram.com/michael_kahan/ https://twitter.com/Michael_Kahan

Actor Reid Scott (Veep, Law & Order, My Boys) joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 1996 Roland Emmerich film, Independence Day, starring Jeff Goldblum and Will Smith. Bill Pullman plays President Thomas J. Whitmore. For the rest of this conversation, go to ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/secondincommand⁠⁠ and become a patron! Matt Walsh ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Timothy Simons ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reid Scott https://instagram.com/mrreidscott Second In Command ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/secondincommandpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email questions to: secondincommandatc@gmail.com

Actor Reid Scott (Veep, Law & Order, My Boys) joins Matt and Tim to discuss the 1996 Roland Emmerich film, Independence Day, starring Jeff Goldblum and Will Smith. Bill Pullman plays President Thomas J. Whitmore. For the rest of this conversation, go to ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/secondincommand⁠⁠ and become a patron! Matt Walsh ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Timothy Simons ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reid Scott https://instagram.com/mrreidscott Second In Command ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/secondincommandpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email questions to: secondincommandatc@gmail.com

After The Independence Day After Tomorrow, director Roland Emmerich thought he could do no wrong. (He must've forgotten about Godzilla.) So he made a prehistoric Lord of the Rings knockoff called 10,000 B.C. — is it mammoth-sized fun, or an anachronistic mess? Plus: Kahmeela got along fine with THE LUCKIEST MAN IN THE WORLD, Robin and Sean are in favor of this SUPERMAN fella and Robin liked OH, HI. And some podcast recommendations for your summer listening!

It's the summer of '96, and aliens have just declared war on Earth. In this explosive episode of Jay Movie Talk, I dive into the all-out spectacle that is Independence Day. From Will Smith's star-making performance to that Iconic Presidential speech, I break down why this movie still hits nearly 30 years later.I talk about Roland Emmerich's blockbuster formula, Jeff Goldblum's tech genius, and why Randy Quaid might've low-key stolen the show. I also dig into the film's legacy, its influence on modern disaster flicks, and ask does it still holds up today?So fire up your fighter jet, boot up that 1996 laptop, and join me as i relive the ultimate alien invasion flick

Always Liked A Good Number 2 has mutated. This go-around, it's a commentary series of the first (and not so good) sequel of very successful movies. We're starting the whole off with a movie that has the largest gap of time between it and it's big brother: INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENCE. Roland Emmerich and Dean Devlin have returned along with Jeff Goldblum, Bill Pullman, Vivica Fox, Sela Ward, and Brent Spiner. Joining the Old Guard is Liam Hemsworth, Micah Monroe, and Jessie Usher. From IMDB: Two decades after the first Independence Day invasion, Earth is faced with a new extra-Solar threat. But will mankind's new space defenses be enough? ENJOY! Love and Rockets, Corey, Freddy, and Joseph ------------------ If you'd like to show your support for members of WGA, SAG, IATSE, as well as other workers in the entertainment industry, please take a look at the link below and maybe make a donation: Entertainment Community Fund https://entertainmentcommunity.org/support-our-work ------------------ As always, and maybe even more than ever, here are some mental health resources for North America: United States  https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ The Suicide Hotline phone number has been changed. Now, just text or call 988. Canada https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1 1 (833) 456-4566 Even though we don't say it in this episode, more NOW than ever before: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take care of yourselves and those around you. Be mindful of your surroundings. Karate in the Garage Linkages 

There was a glorious time when you could watch The United States of America save the world in a movie without snickering. INDEPENDENCE DAY is a relic from America's golden days as Earth's protectors - a relic that, when inspected with modern eyes, falls ridiculously short of everything a sci-fi adventure should be. Perhaps that's why it's only MTV Movie Award in 1997 was for Best Kiss? Listen to Alex & Julio dissect Roland Emmerich's love letter to The US and its 68% Tomatometer score!TIMELINE00:02:05 Independence Day00:16:22 Contrarians Corner- Wanna know how we really feel about INDEPENDENCE DAY? Check out the Real Talk (RT) episode, on your feed RIGHT NOW! (or pretty soon — Spotify can be a pain when it comes to refreshing the feed)- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It's everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups and other fun videos!- Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE and buy yourself something nice that's emblazoned with one of our four different designs!- THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify, on Facebook or on their very own website.- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel.- THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn't just a show about wrestling: it's a brand, a lifestyle. And they're very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we'd like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemonios on Twitter or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about economy on his new TV show, VALOR AGREGADO. Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he's written on his own website. He has a new book: a sort of Economics For Dummies called MARGINAL. Ask him about it!

In this episode, Luke and Nathan take a deep dive into Independence Day, the explosive 1996 sci-fi blockbuster that redefined alien invasion films. From its iconic speeches to its groundbreaking effects, the guys discuss what made Roland Emmerich's epic such a pop culture phenomenon. They explore the film's all-star cast led by Will Smith, Jeff Goldblum, and Bill Pullman, and reflect on why it still holds up as essential July 4th viewing. Tune in as they revisit the destruction, the drama, and the sheer spectacle of Independence Day. Welcome to Earth!

It's time for another installment of Mike Makes Mike Watch! This time around, Mike D is continuing our accidental series on the films of Roland Emmerich by making Smith watch 1998's GODZILLA, while Smith is making Mike D catch up with a '90s slacker favorite, EMPIRE RECORDS!

Most leading scientists agree that the old idea that life on Earth sprang into existence thanks to some happy accident 3.7 billion years ago is provably wrong. Top astronomers, such as Carl Sagan and the discoverer of DNA, Francis Crick, believe that life must have been deliberately planted here. And many biologists have suggested that there are large areas of our DNA that may contain a huge message for us to unlock. Christopher Knight and Alan Butler have spent 25 years studying the issue, and now, they have published irrefutable evidence that not only was DNA seeded on our planet but that the Earth, Moon, and the asteroid Ceres were carefully manipulated to ensure that living creatures on Earth would evolve and prosper in what amounts to a gigantic incubator. In this book, they provide details of the existence of conspicuous instructions on how to unlock the communication contained within our DNA coding. This short book will revolutionise how we think about the origin of life on Earth and our next steps of development. The evidence is overwhelming - checkable by anyone with a basic calculator. The data provided cannot be wrong, and the consequences are world-changing. Our species has arrived at a turning point, the originator of the message has carefully timed its discovery to this precise moment - when we have developed multiple ways of obliterating ourselves if left to our own devices. The call is made for a multi-disciplinary team of global experts to be assembled to carry out the mission of fully unlocking and implementing the contents of this message from the beginning of time.Christopher Knight is past chairman of companies from a UK national advertising agency of the year to a hi-tech augmented reality pioneer. He has a number of world-wide patents in the field of mobile communications. He is the author of many international best selling books from ‘The Hiram Key' in 1996, which went into The Sunday Times Top Ten list after just three days of sales, sold over two million copies in its first year and has been translated into over 40 languages.​For 25 years he has researched and written with Alan Butler in the field of ancient metrology and their book ‘Who Built the Moon?' was the acknowledged inspiration for the 2022 blockbuster movie ‘Moonfall' directed by Roland Emmerich.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/earth-ancients--2790919/support.

The legend of 1995's Waterworld suggests that it was a huge flop and a criticial disaster. The truth? It was neither. But it was one of the toughest Hollywood productions of the 1990s, and its story continued even after the arduous shoot was complete. In this episode, Simon goes through the origins of the film as a low budget idea, right through to the emergence of a longer, alternate cut to the film: The Ulysses Cut. The second half of this episode is given over to Len Wiseman, who talks to Ryan Lambie about Ballerina, a lost moment in an OAP's home, Die Hard, getting fired from ILM, and working with Roland Emmerich. Please like, subscribe and all of that stuff. Support us at www.filmstories.co.uk/support. Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Disaster Month continues with The Day After Tomorrow, where climate change hits fast, Jake Gyllenhaal hides in a library, and Dennis Quaid walks to New York in a blizzard. It's Roland Emmerich doing what he does best: wrecking the world with special effects and barely explaining the science.In this episode, we break down the movie's wild logic, those infamous CGI wolves, and how this frozen mess somehow made half a billion dollars. Is it a misunderstood warning—or just big dumb fun? We've got thoughts. Plus: Letterboxd chaos, peak 2000s vibes, and our final star ratings.Hit play, then subscribe and leave us a review to help us ride the storm.

Media Made is going back to 90s, and we're bringing some friends along! Welcome to Earth, 1996. It was a big year in pop culture. Blockbuster movies were everywhere, classic cartoon characters were entering their renaissance, and a little game console called the Nintendo 64 was hitting store shelves. Rod & Jess are joined this month by Gooey and McKenna, hosts of the Flashback 64 podcast, to look back at the two 1996 movies that most invaded THEIR lives. We kick off the festivities with conversation about Roland Emmerich's disaster movie classic, Independence Day. Then, we slam and jam with the 90s' craziest crossover film, Space Jam. Check out Flashback 64 right here: https://flashback64.neocities.org/ Content Warning: Sexual Content, Discussions of Substance Abuse Follow us on Bluesky: @mediamade.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram: @mediamadeshow Buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/mediamade Check out our links: linktr.ee/mediamade

Episode 124  Like many visual effects artists of a certain vintage, Jeff Okun didn't plan on a career in VFX. In fact, by his own account, he didn't even plan to work in film at all. "I'm a completely accidental human being," he told me with a chuckle. His ambitions began on a very different stage — as a stand-up comic — until a sharply atheistic routine delivered at home earned him a lifetime ban from performing in front of his parents. Instead, Okun's creative outlet took the form of magic tricks, homemade stunts, and Super 8 visual gags. “I would blow up model ships and fake fights in rush hour traffic,” he said, “and I'd be in the bushes filming with ketchup for blood.” All of this childhood chicanery ultimately gave way to a fascination with the trickery of movies — the kind of illusions you could only pull off with careful camera work, sleight-of-hand editing, and an appetite for mischief. Learning the Craft the Hard Way Okun's first job in film was with the legendary graphic designer and filmmaker Saul Bass. The experience was, in Okun's words, “awful,” but also profoundly formative. As Bass's gopher-turned-editor, Okun was thrown into the deep end. “I hated him,” he laughed. “But he taught me everything: editing, sound, post-production supervision, how to shoot, how to frame. It was a masterclass.” Working for Bass meant operating in a visually precise, effects-heavy style — layering camera moves, creating in-camera effects, and often relying on labor-intensive optical printing processes. When optical houses turned down Bass's business — too exacting, too expensive — Okun stepped in with cost-saving workarounds and pricing schemes that actually worked. “We doubled the budget, added a contingency, and somehow still landed exactly on target.”“By the end of it, I ended up loving the man,” Okun said. “Not because he gave me a break, but because he was so specific and difficult to please that when you did please him, it meant something. He learned how to prep lineup sheets, how to composite with interpositives, and how to break down 140-layer optical shots into manageable components. “I was just the fix-it guy. I didn't know what I was doing half the time. I still don't.” VFX by Way of Accident It wasn't long before optical houses and producers began calling on Okun when their films were in trouble. One fix led to another. His reputation grew as someone who could step into a crisis and calmly solve it — usually with a combination of ingenuity, humour, and brute-force trial and error. “I think Saul trained me to see puzzles. That's what it comes down to — seeing what's broken and putting it together in a way that works. Most of the time, it wasn't about having the right answer. It was about trying 50 wrong ones.” This kind of lateral thinking came into its own on films like Stargate (1994), where Okun — working with Jeff Kleiser and Diana Walczak's fledgling CG company — had to convince director Roland Emmerich that computer graphics were even worth attempting. “Roland didn't believe in CG. So we built the shot, made the CG glider deliberately less detailed to match the miniature footage. Showed it to him. He said, ‘Exactly — that's what I'm talking about. Miniatures are the way to go.' And we said, ‘Nope. All CG.' That's when he finally came around.” (Fun fact, VFX supervisor Jeff Okun was paid homage by Brent Spiner in Independence Day in the role of Dr. Brackish Okun. There's uh, a slight resemblance.) - Credit to Nofilmschool.comPenguins, Moose, and the Invisible Effect Okun is quick to point out he wasn't a Star Wars kid. In fact, he avoided the original film for weeks on principle — he doesn't do queues. But he did get a behind-the-scenes tour of ILM's original Van Nuys facility courtesy of Bass and George Lucas. There, he saw motion control rigs, Richard Edlund on his knees filming the crawl, Phil Tippett animating the chess game, and pyro tests in the parking lot. It was, he admits, a little magical — though it didn't change the fact that his creative allegiance remained with illusion, not spectacle. “My favourite effects are the invisible ones. I started out as a magician. The goal is to make people believe there's no trick. That's where the real artistry is.” Still, that didn't stop him from sneaking penguins and moose into the background of multiple films. He once gave a horse antlers in a Cameron Crowe movie. In Blood Diamond, he added a huge penguin family to a wide evacuation shot — no one noticed. “It's like the gorilla basketball video. You just don't see what you're not looking for.” The Shark That Ate Sam Perhaps his most famous — or infamous — contribution to pop culture came on Deep Blue Sea. Samuel L. Jackson had just delivered a particularly rough eight-page monologue, and Okun, unimpressed with the script, asked Jackson what he wanted to do. “He just said, ‘Kill me.' So I said, ‘If you make it to the front of the moon pool, I'll kill you.'” The surprise shark attack that interrupts Jackson mid-speech is now legendary. It wasn't in the script. “Renny Harlin didn't know until the day,” Okun said. “Sam did take after take but always got to the kill spot early. We cut the rest. I shot the elements. It was a massacre. We even had baby sharks pull him apart for fun.” The Changing Landscape Much of our conversation revolved around the changing realities of visual effects — the rise of AI, the complications of LED walls, and the shifting expectations from directors and studios. “People think VFX is just hitting the ‘do it right' button and then the ‘do it fast' button,” he said. “There's so little appreciation for how hard this stuff is, and we've done ourselves no favours by making it all invisible.” He sees today's VFX artists as increasingly anonymous — a shift he's spent much of his career trying to reverse, both through his own visibility and via his tenure at the Visual Effects Society. “We don't sell our artistry. We sell our software. You know the names of the DPs, but no one can name last year's VFX Oscar winners. That's not sustainable.” The Invisible War Stories At the end of our chat, Okun expressed a desire to tell more of the “true” stories of VFX — the screw-ups, the late-night fixes, the shots that weren't supposed to work. He wants more people to know that the chaos behind the curtain is often where the real creative breakthroughs happen. “It's always fun. That's the only reason I still do it. And when it's collaborative, when it's people bouncing ideas off each other, it's magical. That's when everyone forgets the pain and just remembers the movie.”All the Filmumentaries Links

On today's show, we discuss America's first attempt at the king of the monsters, GODZILLA (1998)! We talk about director Roland Emmerich's lack of interest in making a Godzilla film, the design of "Zilla", Matthew Broderick's acting, multiple Simpsons cast members appearing in the movie, the Godzilla soundtrack, & more! Also discussed: Heretic (2024), The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms (1953), Godzilla Raids Again (1955), & Godzilla (2014)! ———————————————————— To see images of the stuff discussed, look at your device's screen while listening! Go here to get some LTAS Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/huI4z_dwRsI Email: LetsTalkAboutStuffPodcast AT gmail DOT com Follow LTAS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltaspod/?hl=en Subscribe to Steven's YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@alittlelessprofoundfilms?si=exv2x7LZS2O1B65h Follow Steven on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/stevenfisher22/ Brent is not on social media. A 5-Star rating on your podcast app is appreciated! And if you like our show, share it with your friends! THE YELLOW WAVE IS COMING.

Welcome to How Have You Not Seen, a movie podcast where the moon really is what we think it is. This week, Carson and Caroline celebrate St Patrick (Wilson)'s Day with Roland Emmerich's sci-fi disaster (both in genre and box office performance) movie Moonfall. Is this movie an overlooked genre gem or a bad movie that no one will ever watch again?This week's important questions:Is the moon a lesbian?Why did Carson choose to discuss a movie that literally doesn't exist on this podcast? What exactly are Roland Emmerich's feelings about the American government?-and- Is this movie so bad, even Patrick Wilson can't save it?

Roland Emmerich's 1994 sci-fi adventure film, STARGATE, is our feature presentation this week. We talk Kurt Russell's flattop, James Spader's negative reaction to the dialogue, the film's tie to UFO & Egyptian conspiracies, and much more. We also eulogize and pick our TOP 7 GENE HACKMAN MOVIES in this week's SILVER SCREEN 7. Join our Patreon ($2.99/month) here theturnbuckletavern.com to watch the episodes LIVE in video form day/weeks early. Find us on Instagram @thebrokenvcr and follow us on LetterBoxd! Become a regular here at THE BROKEN VCR!

A presentation of The PAPER STREET Podcast, 'LATE TO THE PARTY' is a recurring program that brings filmmakers, friends, and entertainment industry pros on to discuss one of their major movie blind spots.  The guest chats with hosts Shawn Talley and Cameron Burns before watching the film, then reconvenes with them after having seen it to all share their thoughts on the movie and much more!​ This go-round, Kimberley Elizabeth — critic, author, and one-half of the popular horror outlet and podcast 'Nightmare On Film Street' — was late to the party on INDEPENDENCE DAY, but we're glad she made it!  The hosts and Kimmi discuss the film's huge ensemble of recognizable faces, its many quotable one-liners, how it feels almost antiquated given the current state of U.S. and world affairs, Roland Emmerich's penchant for "disaster porn" that continues to this day, and more!  If you've seen the 1996 film INDEPENDENCE DAY, check out this lively conversation.  And if you haven't, you're late to the party, but that's okay; we'll still be here when you get to it! For show notes and additional links to our guest, please visit paperstreetpodcast.com.

La Órbita de Endor hoy es invadida por lo extraterrestres para que los estadounidenses puedan salvarnos (y al mundo entero) una vez más en una de las producciones hollywoodienses más estruendosas de su tiempo. INDEPENDENCE DAY. Con una premisa básica pero efectiva, este espectáculo visual de Roland Emmerich ofrece, además de entretenimiento y diversión de alto coste sin mucha más enjundia, algunas imágenes y frases lapidarias para el recuerdo. Sabiendo lo que se ve, que es fast food sin pretensiones, la película de 1996 se puede gozar hoy tanto como en su día, con la mentalización adecuada. Independence Day no engaña a nadie, da sólo lo que promete. Hoy junto a Albert PR17 Galdor, Christian Presa y Antonio Runa, se narrará la historia sobre su producción y se analizará la película con el tono y la perspectiva adecuada. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

This week Sean discusses the series finale of Lower Decks, we dive into the new Superman trailer and how Roland Emmerich screwed up Godzillia and so much more

In this episode Jef coaxes Josh and Brian into watching a mystery movie together. Not sure what their fate holds they agree although slightly weary of the 90's pick they are sure is coming. However once all together Jef poses a question: What if there was a horror movie that was like ET & Poltergeist smooshed together, would Josh and Brian be interested? Without thinking too much the answer would always be a resounding hell yes! But is there such a movie? Who would dare create such a Frankenstein mashup of all the things the FM3 loved as children of the 1980's? Sure enough there is such a flick, a literal blender spilling over with nostalgia and maybe a teaspoon of failure. That movie is 1985's "Making Contact" and the Forever Midnight boys are forever blown away that this bootleg messterpiece was ever made. Get ready as Jef, Josh and Brian talk about this wild ride written and directed by Roland Emmerich.  Check out this movie here for free https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Juclw7dtbRk 

It's disaster movie week! DeVaughn Taylor from the Specter Cinema Club Podcast  joins Mike to discuss Jan De Bont's TWISTER and Roland Emmerich's THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW.  Hosted, Produced and Edited by Mike Muncer Music by Jack Whitney.  Artwork by Mike Lee-Graham Visit our website www.evolutionofhorror.com  Buy tickets for our UPCOMING SCREENINGS & EVENTS Buy yourself some brand new EOH MERCH! Subscribe and donate on PATREON for bonus monthly content and extra treats... www.patreon.com/evolutionofhorror  Email us!  Follow us on TWITTER Follow us on INSTAGRAM Like us on FACEBOOK Join the DISCUSSION GROUP Join the DISCORD Follow us on LETTERBOXD Mike Muncer is a producer, podcaster and film journalist and can be found on TWITTER