Cheapseat Reviews

2023's Extraction 2  After barely surviving his grievous wounds from his mission in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tyler Rake is back, and his team is ready to take on their next mission. We have returned for the final quarter of the year.  And we come back with a bang.  This sequel to the action packed Chris Hemsoworth staring film, did not disapoint.  The one shot alone is fantastic! If you're a fan of acti...

2022's Willow  Twenty years after vanquishing the wicked queen Bavmorda, the sorcerer Willow Ufgood leads a group of misfits on a dangerous rescue mission into the unknown. Cameron from Green Shirt and Open Pike Night, joined Shawn to, originally chat about Dungeons and Dragons Honor amongst thieves and instead we switch to Willow, the Disney Plus streaming show.  We both love Willow the film and...

2023's Hidden Strike  Two ex-special forces soldiers must escort a group of civilians along Baghdad's "Highway of Death" to the safety of the Green Zone. Firstly, this discription is very incorect, secondly, this movie was way more fun than it had right to be.  This action, kick flick, buddy cop film was so much fun for Andrew and Shawn.  If you don't normally watch the films, we recommend you do...

1994's Leon the Professional  12-year-old Mathilda is reluctantly taken in by Léon, a professional assassin, after her family is murdered. An unusual relationship forms as she becomes his protégée and learns the assassin's trade. Will Triplet joins us again to discuss this cult classic film.  Leon the Professinal has lots of interesting points and tropes and even some uncomfortable moments, but it...

1989's Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade  In 1938, after his father goes missing while pursuing the Holy Grail, Indiana Jones finds himself up against the Nazis again to stop them from obtaining its powers. Erik from Cinematic Sound Radio Podcast joins us once again to chat about an Indy film.  It's Shawn's favorite, but how does it stack up to the others? Join us on Youtube   Cheapseat Reviews t...

2022's Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Speical Star-Lord, Drax, Rocket, Mantis, and Groot engage in some spirited shenanigans in an all-new original special created for Disney+. Andrew and I watch this Holiday Special live, so watch with us!  Join us here or on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ykxy4-ucGHo&t=200s This was Shawn's first time seeing this and we had a blast.  Cheapseat Reviews...

1984's Temple of Doom  In 1935, Indiana Jones is tasked by Indian villagers with reclaiming a rock stolen from them by a secret cult beneath the catacombs of an ancient palace. Erik joins us again for the second installment of the Indiana Jones franchize.  We talk music, bugs booby traps and prequels.  Cheapseat Reviews the podcast that explores the Hollywood film industry for the greater good  ht...

2023's Guardian of the Galaxy Vol 3 Still reeling from the loss of Gamora, Peter Quill rallies his team to defend the universe and one of their own - a mission that could mean the end of the Guardians if not successful. We review the latest in the MCU franchize. This very fun and very emotional film was a perfect way to cap off the trilogy.   Cheapseat Reviews the podcast that explores the Hollywo...

2022's Top Gun Maverick  After thirty years, Maverick is still pushing the envelope as a top naval aviator, but must confront ghosts of his past when he leads TOP GUN's elite graduates on a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those chosen to fly it. We watch this 2022 action flick and had a great time.  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1745960/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_5_nm_3_q_maverick Cheap...

2022's Bullet Train  Five assassins aboard a swiftly-moving bullet train find out that their missions have something in common. We're back! We needed to take some time away but we're back for a hot action movie summer.  We had a heck of a ride with Bullet Train, I hope you do too.  Cheapseat Reviews: the Podcast that explores the Hollywood film industry for the greater good.  https://www.imdb.com/...

1981's Indiana Jones  In 1936, archaeologist and adventurer Indiana Jones is hired by the U.S. government to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis can obtain its awesome powers. This is the 1st of our 3 part series where we review the Inidana Jones series leading up to the release of the 5th film.   Erik from Cinematic Sound Radio joins us to discuss his favorite film.  Cheapseat Reviews t...

2018's Free Solo Alex Honnold attempts to become the first person to ever free solo climb El Capitan. Join us as we watch and review live, the Documentary Free Solo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJ6eimbZ7Z4   Or you can watch with us on Youtube  Cheapseat Reviews the podcast that explores the Hollywood film industry for the greater good. 

2021's  Sadar Udham A biopic detailing the 2 decades that Punjabi Sikh revolutionary Udham Singh spent planning the assassination of the man responsible for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. This epic biopic about the revolutionary Udham Singh also reffered to as Shaheed-i-Azam Sardar Udham Singh.   We discuss all topics from the great acting and cinematography to the history of India, colonization a...

2022's Shotgun Wedding Darcy and Tom gather their families for the ultimate destination wedding but when the entire wedding party is taken hostage the bride and groom must save their loved ones--if they don't kill each other first. The ladies of Opinionated Lushes join us again, this time to discuss the Action Rom-Com Shotgun Wedding. This fun romp through the Philipines with pirates and mother in...

2022's The Glass Onion Famed Southern detective Benoit Blanc travels to Greece for his latest case. We review the sequel to the very popular film, Knives Out.  It's a clever murder mystery, but does it hold up to the first?  Audie Norman joins us to discuss this film, his two podcasts, movies set on islands and of course, the Mona Lisa.  Cheapseat Reviews the podcast that explores the Hollywood fi...

2022 The Menu  A young couple travels to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises. Mike and Tabby from the Happy Hour Podcast joins us to enjoy, savor and taste The Menu .  This movie was not what I expected, but it delivered!  Cheapseat Reviews the podcast that explores the Hollywood film industry for the greater goo...

2014's Into the Woods A witch tasks a childless baker and his wife with procuring magical items from classic fairy tales to reverse the curse put on their family tree.  We review the film adaptation of the Stephen Sondheim play.  Can the movie hold up to the greatness of the play? Bill Meeks joins us to discuss that.   Cheapseat Reviews the podcast that explores the Hollywood film industry for the...

2022's RRR A fictitious story about two legendary revolutionaries and their journey away from home before they started fighting for their country in the 1920s. Where do I start?! This epic 3 hour long movie was worth the time! Join us as special guest Marie from the Alt. Pop. Repeat Podcast joins us to chat about what is real history and not.  What holds up and doesn't.  And how crazy Canada is. 

1989's National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation  The Griswold family's plans for a big family Christmas predictably turn into a big disaster. The last episode of the year! Sam and Andrew are on vacation so Jessica Hart fills in in the cohost chair.  Kelli from Drunk theroy joined us to chat about this classic Christmas movie.  Does it hold up? Coudl it be made today? We discuss this plus fun canadian...

2017's Anna and the Apocalypse  A zombie apocalypse threatens the sleepy town of Little Haven - at Christmas - forcing Anna and her friends to fight, slash and sing their way to survival, facing the undead in a desperate race to reach their loved ones. But they soon discover that no one is safe in this new world, and with civilization falling apart around them, the only people they can truly rely...

1998's Wrongfully Accused  Ryan Harrison is framed for murder and must prove himself innocent by finding a mysterious one-eyed, one-armed, one-legged man after escaping from a bus accident on the way to jail. Lady Wan joins us to live review this parody film.   Check out our Youtube video to watch along with us.  Cheapseat Reviews the podcast that explores the Hollywood film industry for the great...

2022's Spirited  A musical version of Charles Dickens's story of a miserly misanthrope who is taken on a magical journey. The cast of Opinionated Lushes joins us for a chat about this new version of a Christmas Carol.  We talk about the music, the dancing, the acting, and does the twist work? Do we love it? Lets find out  Cheapseat Reviews the Podcast that explores the Hollywood film industry for...

2019's The Gentlemen An American expat tries to sell off his highly profitable marijuana empire in London, triggering plots, schemes, bribery and blackmail in an attempt to steal his domain out from under him. Producer John T Bolds joins us to chat about this Guy Ritchie film.  We here at CSR love Guy Ritchie films.  Where does it rank among some of his others? Listen to find out! Cheapseat Review...

Erik Woods from the Cinematic Sound Radio Podcast Joins us for a comprehensive discussion on the music of Trek from the original Theme to all 13 monvies, and up to Strange New Worlds.  If you love film socres this is a must listen to.   Cheapseat Reviews the podcast that explores the Hollywood film industry for the greater good. 

2016's Star Trek Beyond  The crew of the USS Enterprise explores the furthest reaches of uncharted space, where they encounter a new ruthless enemy, who puts them, and everything the Federation stands for, to the test. The Crew from Digital Dissection joined us to talk about the most recent in the Star Trek film Universe. We have a good discussion about space real estate, Star Trek/Star Wars and w...