Citizen Frame

Mad Max time!    The beginning of our retrospective takes us to 79 Australia and introduces us to some true talent like, George Miller and Mel Gibson.    With barely no budget and no permits this little engine that could film became a cult hit and also started a chain of films in a universe we would know as the Wasteland.    Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss this balls to wall car chase carna...

MaXXXine is the conclusion of our three part #Ti West film series.    With a throwback to early 80s crime/slasher this film follows the ongoing journey of Maxine the final girl featured in, X.    As she tries to begin her acting career a copycat killer of the Night Stalker has set their eyes on her and has an gameplan that goes back to the original film.    Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss t...

We have hit an all time low with Street Fighter.    Words can't express what you're about to listen to.    Bad sets, bad acting, bad score, bad costume design… etc etc etc.    Join Ciaran and Trevor and they argue about this trainwreck of a film and how sad it is to be Raul Julia's last film.    Try to enjoy it!    #RaulJulia #KylieMinogue ##MingNaWen #StreetFighter1994 #WesStudi #StevenEDeSouza

SPOILER ALERT!  SPOILER ALERT!    We have a treat for all of you listeners!  We have an extra podcast for the new release of…    Longlegs   Madman! FBI agent with a gift! An interrogation table!  The band, T-Rex! All play a part is this creepy little tail.    Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss this well received horror film from the mind of Norman Bates Kid (If you listen you will get that)   ...

Planes, trains, and Automobiles! Sadly, this podcast is not about that classic comedy.. Nope this is about the 1985 Indiana Jones rip off..    King Solomon's Mines.    Bad acting, bad script, scrappy editing, pee milk baths! Yep this has it all to make a terrible terrible film.    Join Ciaran and Trevor as they wonder why this got made and why we are actually watching this.    Enjoy!    #SharonSto...

THUD THUD THUD THUD    KILL   THUD THUD THUD THUD    This is the premise of the new slasher film, In a Violent Nature. Johnny is back to get revenge on those who stole his mothers locket.    Lots of heavy walking and kills.    Yep… ohh yeah it’s also told through the killer's perspective.    Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss this new outside the box take on a genre we all love.. The slasher. ...

Citizen Frame has the power!!!  Our boy, Dolph takes on the lead role of a beloved action figure series.  Masters of the Universe.  Can He-Man and his team stop Skeletor and his team from taking over the universe? Thank god they have the help of a high school musician, an orphan, and a dip shit detective.  Join Ciaran and Trevor aa they discuss why by the end of the film we craved Pepsi and a whop...

Howard the Duck… Wow! Where do we begin?    This film really ruffled a lot of executives' feathers wondering why or how this got greenlit.    Poor Lea Thompson deserved better than this train wreck from the LucasFilm team.    Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss this 80s quacktastrophe!    Enjoy!    #LeaThompson #GeorgeLucas #LucasFilm #HowardTheDuck #TimRobbins #WillardHuyck #GloriaKatz

Time to say goodbye to the Terminator franchise with Dark Fate. James Cameron is back a writer and producer as we get the T800 full arch and a chance to redeams himself from what happens to John.    Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss the final act in this series and why we argue that it does deserve a wider audience.  Enjoy!    #JamesCameron #ArnoldSchwarzenegger #LindaHamilton #DavidSGoyer #M...

It's happened.. The franchise has hit rock bottom with Terminator Genisys.    Arnie looks like he doesn't want to be back.    The 2 leads acting is far worse than any of the Sharknado films.    The comedy is soul destroying and so is the dialogue.    So join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss this train wreck and why it was the final nail in the terminator coffin.    Enjoy!  Or not…    #ArnoldSchwa...

The Terminator is back… Well sort off. Ok more of a cameo..sort of.    Batman and Blue Avatar man team up to fight Skynet and those pesky robots. They have the help of Kyle Reese and a mute child and a horny pilot named Blair.    Join Ciaran and Trevor aa we discuss this steampunk/Mad Max take on a dying franchise.    Enjoy!    #ArnoldSchwarzenegger #Common #AntonYelchin #MichaelIronside #Christia...

Were BACK and sadly so is the Terminator as we continue our retrospective.  This time we have a bullet proof coffin, a high school reunion (sort of) and a TX Terminator as dull as a documentary about being dull. Join Ciaran and Trevor aa they discuss why this train wreck should be terminated! Enjoy!   #ArnoldSchwarzenegger #NickStahl #ClareDanes #JamesCameron #StanWinston 

This week we talk, Abigail as we take a break from the Terminator franchise. This time we sink our teeth into (insert your laughter here) the new vampire film from the Radio Silence team. Can a young ballerina with an appetite for blood take on a gang of kidnappers!    Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss if this horror comedy is up to par with the films it pays homage to.  Enjoy!    #RadioSilen...

Terminator 2: Judgment Day.  Please believe me when I say it's a solid movie and we review this as  fanboys of the FIRST film in this long running franchise. 😁 Don't get mad..  Join Ciaran and Trevor as they talk about the continuity of the story, and if certain characters should of been back but mostly how the franchise could have further thrived by retaining its gritty original narrative.   Enj...

Dive into a captivating analysis of the iconic 'The Terminator' movie franchise. This episode explores the journey from the inception and evolution of the franchise, sketching a layered portrait of the iconic characters brought to life by Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, and more. Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss to ups and downs of this beloved and hated (depends on your thoughts of t...

Get lost in this comprehensive discussion of the newly rebooted "Roadhouse," loved for its unique blend of action and drama. This episode peels back layers of the intriguing characters, particularly the dynamic contrasts of hero and villain, played by Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor and others.  The discussion delves into the film’s notable changes – an evenly paced romantic subplot, tasteful s...

Welcome to another enlightening episode of Citizen Frame Mini Retrospective, where we delve into the distinctive charm of the Roadhouse Trilogy. This cult classic, peppered with iconic 80s ostentation, continues to captivate viewers with its blend of hilarity, audacity, and pure entertainment. We embark on a journey from the original Roadhouse, through Roadhouse 2: The Last Call and into the bound...

We delve deep into the London underworld with our episode: "Plot Twists and Untold Crimes: A Dive into Harold’s London Underworld". In this fascinating exploration, we unravel the complex narrative of the iconic British gangster film, The Long Good Friday. We dissect Harold's scheming endeavors, his interactions with other captivating characters, and the intricate chain of events sparking unpreced...

Welcome to another fascinating episode of Citizen Frame. This time, we revise our plans to dive into a passionate discussion on John Carpenter's 1988 cult classic, 'They Live'. Despite initial technical glitches, we delight ourselves with an exciting exploration of this unforgettable film.  We lay bare Carpenter’s fondness for 1950s' B-movies and pop culture and how it delivers a sharp critique of...

Welcome to a riveting episode of Citizen Frame, where we explore the gritty masterpiece of British film 'Dead Man's Shoes'. Enlightening discussions illuminate the brilliant craftsmanship of the legendary director Shane Meadows, known for his popular series 'This is England'. We dive deep into the neo-realistic elements of the 60s and the blatant violence of the 70s that this 2004 public favorite...

Join us in this engaging episode of the Citizen Frame Podcast where we delve deep into the chaotic beauty, 'The Wicker Man', an iconic 70s horror-musical that's celebrated for its bewildering charm and surreal cult rituals. Our hosts engage in an intriguing discussion, exploring the film's unusual storytelling, odd musical scores, and peculiar behaviors that have crowned it as a cult classic. An e...

The end is here as we say goodbye to everyone's favorite burned child murderer.. FREDDY.    The remake has teeth and for some reason fans and critics did not like it's serious approach.    Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss the franchise itself, the TV series and the much hated remake.    Enjoy!    #WesCraven #RobertShaye #JackieEarleHaley #RonneyMara #ClancyBrown #NightmareOnElmStreet #Freddy...

Well we are coming closer to the end of our Freddy retrospective.  First we talk about Freddy's Dead.. Sadly.    Then we jump into Wes Craven's New Nightmare.. happily.    Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss the worst in the franchise and then one of the best.  What made one better than the other?  One word… Wes.   Enjoy!    #WesCraven #RobertShaye #HeatherLangenkamp #MikoHughes #RobertEnglund...

 Well this time we have Freddys dead nun mom, another alcoholic parent, a pop song that makes you wish you were deaf and of course a baby freddy fighting an unborn fetus…    YEP!    Welcome back as we tackle the next 2 Nightmares!    Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss Wtf is going on with this beloved franchise.    ENJOY!    #WesCraven #RobertShaye #lisaWilcox #FreddyKrueger #RobertEnglund #Re...

Well, Freddy is back for 2 more films.. Freddy's Revenge and Dream Warriors.    With the second outing we find Freddy wanting to possess a boy who loves to dance and in the third we see him defending himself from potential victims who think they are more bad ass than they actually are.    Join Ciaran and Trevor as we discuss these films and was it the right direction to take Freddy.    Enjoy!    #...