Analog Jones and the Temple of Film: VHS Podcast

If adventure has a name...it must be Analog Jones! We have finally made it to episode 200!!! It's been a wacky, fun adventure, and we couldn't think of a better film to celebrate with than Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom from 1984.  Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) Quick Facts Directed by Steven Spielberg Screenplay by Willard Huyck and Gloria Katz Story by George Lucas Produced by...

Just when Analog Jones thought it was safe to go down under. Chris returns to watch Howling III: The Marsupials and spoilers; WE LOVED IT!  Howling III: The Marsupials (1987) Quick Facts Directed by Philippe Mora Written by Gary Brandner and Philippe Mora Based on The Howling III: Echoes by Gary Brandner Distributed by MGM Released in the theater in November 1987 Budget: $1-2 million Box Office: N...

Torture, death, and destruction reign supreme in the castle of werewolves but don't worry. We have a secret weapon leading us in. Chris makes his first appearance on Analog Jones to help us laugh through our review of Howling II: Your Sister is a Werewolf from 1985.  Howling II: Your Sister is a Werewolf (1985) Quick Facts Directed by Philippe Mora Screenplay by Robert Sarno and Gary Brandner Base...

This week Alex Vazquez helps us start our Halloween season franchise review by watching The Howling (1981) directed by Joe Dante!  The Howling (1981) Quick Facts Directed by Joe Dante Screenplay by John Sayles and Terence H. Winkless Based on The Howling by Gary Brandner Distributed by Embassy Pictures Release date: March 13, 1981 Budget: $1.5 million Box Office: $17.9 million  Starring Dee Wallac...

Analog Jones is back in New York bringing justice to the streets...with Alex Vazquez! We continue our backward franchise review of Death Wish when we review Death Wish 3 (1985) starring Charles Bronson.  Death Wish 3 (1985) Quick Facts Directed by Michael Winner Screenplay by Don Jakoby (as Michael Edmonds) Based on Characters by Brian Garfield Distributed by Cannon Film Distributors Released on N...

Live for Podcast, or die for Analog Jones! Analog Jones finishes off their Rambo franchise review with Rambo (2008).  Quick Facts on Rambo (2008)  Directed by Sylvester Stallone Written by Art Monterastelli and Sylvester Stallone Based on John Rambo by David Morrell Distributed Lionsgate Released on January 25, 2008 Budget: $50 million Box Office: $113.2 million Starring Sylvester Stallone as John...

Analog Jones continues its Rambo franchise review and travels to Afghanistan to battle Russians! Not many action films age as poorly as Rambo III, but we came prepared with our bandanas and explosive tip arrows; let's go!  Quick Facts on Rambo III (1988) Directed by Peter MacDonald  Written by Sylvester Stallone and Sheldon Lettich  Based on John Rambo by David Morrell Distributed by Tri-Star Pict...

Brad returns to help us continue our Rambo franchise review. This week Analog Jones dives face-first into Rambo: First Blood Part II from 1985 starring Sylvester Stallone.  Quick Facts on Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985) Directed by George P. Cosmatos Screenplay by Sylvester Stallone and James Cameron Story by Kevin Jarre Based on John Rambo by David Morrell Distributed by Tri-Star Pictures Relea...

Analog Jones tackles another HUGE action franchise by reviewing the Rambo films. First up, we review Rambo: First Blood (1982) with our friend Brad.  Quick Facts on Rambo: First Blood (1982) Directed by Ted Kotcheff Screenplay by Michael Kozoll, William Sackheim, and Sylvester Stallone Based on First Blood by David Morrell Distributed by Orion Pictures Released on October 22, 1982 Budget: $15 mill...

According to science, Bigfoot doesn't exist, but Analog Jones doesn't believe in science. This week, we look at Rick Baker's makeup masterpiece Harry and the Hendersons from 1987.  Harry and the Hendersons (1987) Quick Facts Directed by William Dear Written by William Dear, William E. Martin, and Ezra D. Rappaport Production Companies: Univeral Pictures and Amblin Entertainment Distributed by Univ...

The faces you love. The voices you expect. Analog Jones wraps up our franchise review of Lethal Weapon with the 4th and final installment. This week we review Lethal Weapon 4 from 1998 starring Mel Gibson and Danny Glover.  Lethal Weapon 4 (1998) Quick Facts Directed by Richard Donner Produced by Richard Donner and Joel Silver Screenplay by Channing Gibson Story by Jonathan Lemkin, Alfred Gough, a...

The magic is back again...well, maybe. Analog Jones continues its Lethal Weapon franchise review with Lethal Weapon 3 from 1992, starring Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Joe Pesci, and Rene Russo!  Lethal Weapon 3 (1992) Quick Facts Directed by Richard Donner Screenplay by Jeffrey Boam and Robert Mark Kamen Story by Jeffrey Boam Based on Characters by Shane Black Distributed by Warner Bros. Release Date...

The magic of Analog Jones is back! This week we continue our Lethal Weapon franchise review with the 2nd installment in Lethal Weapon 2. Mel Gibson and Danny Glover battle south African Germans? We aren't totally sure, to be honest! Stay tuned to the end when we discuss Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021), starring LeBron James and Don Cheadle.  Lethal Weapon 2 (1989) Quick Facts Directed by Richard Do...

Two podcasters, Stephen carries a weapon, Matt is a weapon! We review Lethal Weapon from 1987, starring Mel Gibson and Danny Glover. At the end of the podcast, we also talk about Jolt (2021) starring Kate Beckinsale and Snack Eyes (2021) starring Henry Golding and Samara Weaving.  Lethal Weapon (1987) Quick Facts Directed by Richard Donner Written by Shane Black Produced by Richard Donner and Joel...

The greatest gambler in the West has finally met his match in Analog Jones! We review the underrated Richard Donnor film, Maverick from 1994, starring Mel Gibson. Stick around for our discussion of Loki's Disney + TV series and WWE's 2021 Money in the Bank Peacock Pay per view.  Maverick (1994) Quick Facts Directed by Richard Donner Written by William Goldman Based on Maverick by Roy Huggins Distr...

The year is 2019. The finest men in America don't run for President. They run for their lives....except Analog Jones. We don't run for anything. Enjoy our Running Man review! We also take a look at The Tomorrow War (2021) with Chris Pratt.  The Running Man (1987) Quick Facts  Directed by Paul Michael Glaser Screenplay by Steven E. de Souza Based on The Running Man by Richard Bachman (Stephen King)...

Evil rises from the depths of hell...and always ends up on Analog Jones. Enjoy our Faust: Love of the Damned Movie Review!  Faust: Love of the Damned (2000) Quick Facts Directed by Brian Yuzna Screenplay by David Quinn and Miguel Tejada-Flores Based on Faust (comics) by Tim Vigil and David Quinn Distributed by Trimark Home Video Released: October 12th, 2000 (Sitges Film Festival) Starring: Mark Fr...

Is this a terrible sequel? Find out the truth when Analog Jones reviews Speed 2: Cruise Control from 1997. We also discuss Honest Thief (2020), Escape Plan (2013), All Nighter (2017) and get a Gossip Girl update from Matt.  Speed 2: Cruise Control (1997) Quick Facts Directed by Jan de Bont Screenplay by Randall McCormick and Jeff Nathanson Story by Jan de Bont and Randall McCormick Based on Charac...

You will bear witness to the End of Analog Jones...just kidding, we aren't going anywhere! Enjoy Matt and I talking about another Arnold movie in our End of Days (1999) movie review. End of Days (1999) Quick Facts Directed by Peter Hyams Written by Andrew W. Marlowe Distributed by Universal Pictures (North America) and Buena Vista International (International) Released on November 24, 1999 Budget:...

If you weren't afraid of Analog Jones before...you will be now! Matt and Steve take a look at Turbulence from 1997. We also discuss Turbulence 3: Heavy Metal, Gilmore Girls, Q: Into the Storm, and Dancing at the Blue Iguana.  Quick Facts Directed by Robert Butler Produced by Martin Ransohoff and David Valdes Written by Jonathan Brett Distributed by MGM Distribution Co. Released Date: January 10, 1...

For Love. For Honor. For Analog Jones! We start our 90's disaster month with one of Michael Bay's all-time best films, Armageddon from 1998.  Quick Facts Directed by Michael Bay Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, Gale Anne Hurd, and Michael Bay Screenplay by Jonathan Hensleigh and J. J. Abrams Story by Robert Roy Pool, Jonathan Hensleigh, Tony Gilroy, and Shane Salerno Distributed by Buena Vista Pictu...

It's been more than 200 years...The beginning has just started...but this is our last Alien franchise review! This week Analog Jones ends its Alien franchise overview by watching Alien Resurrection (1997). This is the one where Ripley is a clone and battles a wacky white hybrid human/xenomorph thing! Quick Facts Directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet Written by Joss Whedon Based on Characters by Dan O'Ban...

This time it's hiding in the most terrifying place of all...your ears! Analog Jones returns to discuss Alien 3 from 1992!  Quick Facts Directed by David Fincher Screenplay by David Giler, Walter Hill, and Larry Ferguson Story by Vincent Ward Characters by Dan O'Bannon and Ronald Shusett Distributed by 20th Century Fox Released on May 22, 1992 Budget: $50-60 million Box Office: $159.8 million Starr...

There are some places in the universe you don't go alone...that's why we brought Ashley Nickell on our Aliens (1986) movie review!  Quick Facts Director: James Cameron Screenplay: James Cameron Story by James Cameron, David Giler, and Walter Hill Based on characters by Dan O'Bannon and Ronald Shusett Distributed by 20th Century Fox Released: July 18, 1986 Budget: $18.5 million Box office: $131.1-1...

In space, no one can hear you scream....except Analog Jones! This week we take on one of the biggest sci-fi franchises in Alien from 1979. The fans voted on this franchise to be reviewed on our Facebook page. Let's start the show! Quick Facts Directed by Ridley Scott Screenplay by Dan O'Bannon Story by Dan O'Bannon and Ronald Shusett Distributed by 20th Century Fox Released on May 25, 1979 (United...