The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast

To conclude the X-FILES themed week, we dive into the very saga that inspired the "Scully" nickname: A ranking of the always divisive, always shocking & ever controversial Hannibal Lector series of adaptations!   Why does anyone actually root for Hannibal when he's not even a Dexter type of vigilante?   Why is Anthony Hopkins' cartoonish overacting very distracting to watch nowadays compared t...

We dive into X-FILES creator Chris Carter's failed show that was heavily influenced by THE PRISONER:   How does it vary from the comic book it's loosely inspired by?   How does this modern day show differ in its bizarre scifi adventure mystery?   Why couldn't they research their technology a bit better?   And why its likely in the virtual reality part of the X-Files universe (among other funny sto...

For a show saga that inspired many others (including X-Files), we dive into the Patrick McGoohan spy mystery series Danger Man and its loose scifi follow-up The Prisoner:   Does the book version of The Running Man namedrop this?   We also discuss videogames & books clearly inspired by the latter as well as the expensive Blu Rays/DVDs and tie-in novel.   And we talk about the production design,...

To compliment THE X-FILES legacy, we dive into the very show cited as its biggest influence: KOLCHAK THE NIGHT STALKER.   A one-season wonder that built a cult audience & even spawned a brief comic book continuation, it is still a well-known '70s TV entry.   What conventions have had cosplayers dress up as the title character?   What pre-fame actors & TV writers had gigs on this show?   Ho...

To continue with the brief theme around X-Files actor Robert Patrick, I dive into another action-mystery he was featured on, the THE UNIT TV Show:   Around the hit show sadly ended pre-maturely after a 4-year run, it had two book tie-ins continuing the espionage adventures of its Delta Force team.   Which book would be an easy to approach, stand-alone adventure for a non-fan who wants an easy thri...

Before we dive into the next few seasons of X-FILES, I decided to navigate thru castmember Robert Patrick's other genre movie offerings:   How many of these films were festival hits and HBO channel premieres back in the day?   Why does he consider FBI Agent Doggett to be his favorite role to date?   And how does he handle the various mystery, horror & action movie cliches given his skill sets?...

That night, we dive into the next 3 interconnected seasons of THE X-FILES and the first theatrical movie:   How did this serialized show handle its behind-the-scene location changes while churning out a stand-alone movie?   Despite being one of the far more highly rated years, which plotline still divides viewers?   Why would any fans give up on Season 6 or 7 when they both end on cliffhangers?  ...

To compliment the ambiguous mysteries this week, we dive into the even more divisive Christopher Nolan movies INCEPTION and TENET:   Why does Nolan make movies with mysteries when they're overall not meant to be solved?   Why was Inception pretty enjoyable the first time around but laden with the most unconvincing shoot-outs known to mankind?   Nothing is free of criticism but why does Inception o...

In a new series of fun episodes, we dive into the DIE HARD takeover episodes of a beloved movie/TV franchise and first on the docket was THE X-FILES/MILLENNIUM saga:   Which hostage takers were equally creepy and also some of the best episodes?   How many death cults, demons, alien parasites & serial killers were utilized as the villains of the week?   And which other episodes had elements of...

My lovely guests and I do a tribute overview to the beyond talented writers of THE X-FILES/MILLENNIUM saga:   We discuss the writers' loyalty to utilize some amazing actors on each project.   And dive into how some of the Millennium-Buffy-24-Miami Vice-Law & Order writers sometimes cross over with each other's writers rooms!           INTRO CLIPS BY: Adam Silva, Sohan Sahoo, Xandra Files, Aman...

For another post-X-Files show, I cover Gillian Anderson's other addiction mystery series THE FALL:   Why did some viewers have issues with the ending?   How is the serial killer, police solving & office politics realized way differently here?   And why will that atmospheric soundtrack get stuck in your head?   SONG INTRO: "The Fall Main Theme Song" by David Holmes, composed by Geek Music

Oreo Brewer & Cam Sully talk about the divisive, moody, uneven & always changing four season run of HBO's TRUE DETECTIVE.   We figured that we'd dive into plenty of other uncanny serialized TV mysteries during the X-FILES themed week so why not this mega-hit?   Why are all the big-name stars arguably playing their most unusual roles?   What mysteries stick and which ones leave little to th...

The next grouped together reviews of The X-Files seasons continues for another themed week:   What surprises are earned in the gritty Season 3?   What monsters and stand-alone mysteries are truly jawdropping in Season 4?   And why did every show wish they could employ all the writers at their staff back in this day-and-age?   GUESTS: Sohan Sahoo & John Holman

As part of this special month, you get a bonus episode where me & my colleagues sum up the career, talents, complex backstory and trivia about the beloved actor Lance Henriksen.   Outside of bringing up Millennium as well as his various collabs with Sam Raimi, James Cameron, Sidney Lumet & more, we also dive into why he's evolved as a person, a recognizable face and a cowboy type persona o...

It was only fitting to summarize, salute and sound off on the various directors and producers that made THE X-FILES saga what it is while summarizing their innumerable accomplishments.   The main talents applauded are: Kim Manners, Thomas J. Wright, Rob Bowman, Bryan Spicer & more.   Is creator Chris Carter actually a more solid director than writer or vice-versa?   And some other multi-media...

It was only appropriate to talk about the biggest pre-X-FILES sensation and that is everything related to the GHOSTBUSTERS saga.   Plenty of takes, many discoveries and plenty of humor that will make you wonder if our own bizarre personas are actually haunted!     TALKING POINTS: *How many times are the words "Crispy creme" uttered?   *Was the crew's van as cool as Dolorian in Back to the Future?...

Our other podcast colleagues join us in this to-the-point minisode on TV's long-running yet massively popular action/fantasy/horror/comedy hybrid SUPERNATURAL:   How many tearjerking meets hysterical moments live rent-free in fan's memories?   How did similar shows like Brimstone and Preacher handle similar material?   How did Castiel & Crowley steal the show in every scene?   What guest from...

Oreo Brewer & Cam Sully dive into various kinds of movies that could've easily been an episode of everyone's favorite anthology shows.   Which films totally have Twilight Zone plot twists or X-Files gory terror?   Which pulp tales and dark comedies would be perfect for the Cryptkeeper to introduce?   And which ones are so surreal that The Outer Limits could've featured them in a segment?   Get...

The first year of X-Files October commences:   The guests and I start off with an overview on the first two groundbeaking seasons of the genre mash-up show while also leaving an overview on plot twist heavy franchises in general.   TALKING POINTS: *Each season recap starts with an intro and intent of each review to bring further closure to the beloved mysteries in each season   *How was the world...

We conclude the week with another Indie B-Movie Creator: Filmmaker Zachary Snygg is here to share some positivity building and crew teamwork stories.   Aside from his many distribution stories, Snygg leaves some solid advice on the do-it-yourself approach that is always strong in the New York film scene as well as which festivals he recommends attending!           SONG INTRO: "Halloween Spooky Cho...

In this interview with Actor, Videogame Writer & Filmmaker Morley Nelson, there are many unique things about the indie multi-talent:   *Director Nelson talks about how he translates the script pages to camera   *How he overcome all kinds of doubt earlier on and embracing his Pacific Islander heritage   *Making sure that EVERY job you're at is one where everyone gets along   *How he got mentore...

Continuing with the Spooky September theme, I had recurring guest Johnny Potoky on to share a one of a kind Supernatural Paranormal Story.   You read that right and prepare for all kinds of atypical shocks!       TALKING POINTS: *We also talk the art of validation & different snarky paranormal crowds to avoid. *We also mentions a haunted comedy club!       SONG INTRO: "Halloween Spooky Choir"...

Movie Blogger Kristin Battestella joins James & Cam for a beyond fulfilling summary of rival horror sitcoms The Munsters & The Addams Family:   What near-copyright infringement happened between these two rival shows?   Why was formulaic and repetitive nature of any two-season show quite acceptable back then?   And other detailed takes on the changing TV landscapes of changing expectations...

We've been overdue but it was finally time to sum up Dario Argento's divisive yet stylisticaly influential horror fantasy mystery trilogy THE THREE MOTHERS:   We also contrast the 2018 Suspiria re-imagining with the original film and how many different Blu-Rays to collect of the films as well as try to figure out if Inferno or Suspiria is the better film in terms of pop culture appeal and recognit...

Cliff & A-aron return to help Cam summarize William Shatner's Capt. Kirk- Shatner Verse Books:   Did Shatner actually understand any of Gene Roddenberry's themes?   And which of these books can you legit enjoy while avoiding the head-scratchingly yet hysterically bad ones?   All that and other highlights for the audiobooks where Shatner voices EVERY SINGLE character!     SONGS USED: "Where's C...