Hans Shot First

#58 - In this bank episode we discuss one of Adam Sandler's best movies, "The Wedding Singer"  He and Drew Barrymore really have great chemistry in this movie that would give any romantic comedy a run for its money, but it is also has enough Sandler humor and 80s references to make it enjoyable to all.  Plus it has a killer sound track.  Enjoy!   Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-7, Alex-6, Scott-6

#57 - In this holiday bank episode we talk about the 80s classic, Gremlins.  Gizmo the Mogwai is a cute and cuddly pet, but don't forget to follow his impossibly difficult instructions or there will be a very un-merry Christmas.  It has been a while since we've watched this movie, but listen in as we struggle through this podcast.  I'm pretty sure we nailed it.  We didn't forget the microwave scen...

#56 - As Christmas closes in the guys discuss Dickens and Bill freakin' Murray classic Scrooged. We also discuss the difference between the Real and fake Ghostbusters, talk about the holiday spirit, and learn that Richard Donner has an aversion to fires. Enjoy!   Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-4, Alex-6, Scott-6

#55 - 'Tis the season for holiday episodes.  So this week, we are doing Die Hard.  We discuss one of favorite bad guys, Hans Gruber and favorite good guys, John McClane.  Nakatomi Plaza is under siege and only one man with bare feet can save it.   Meanwhile, Argyle is dancing in the limo with a big teddy bear.  We cross over into our other favorite villains, and talk about one of favorite side cop...

#54 - Listen to some of us ramble on about this ridiculous time travel movie.  Some of us can hardly remember it, so this sets up for a very unusual podcast.  Alex is in prime form as he drinks his funny juice.  That alone is worth listening to.  Remember you can always use Loogle to find more hilarious Hans Shot First podcasts.  Enjoy!   Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-4, Alex-5, Scott-5  

#53 - Party on dudes!  This week we discuss a most excellent time travel movie, "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure."  This film launched Keanu Reeves, and we are still trying to get rid of him.  Just kidding, we love the guy.  Socrates, Billy The Kid, Abraham Lincoln, Genghis Kahn, and many more help Bill and Ted with their history report.  George Carlin is awesome as always.  We also mashup abou...

#52 - Star Wars, a movie that changed our lives forever.  Happy Birthday to us!  Hans Shot First turns 1 with the release of this episode and to celebrate we finally discuss, "Star Wars"  We go back in time to discuss a movie that changed us forever.  We talk about our favorite moments and characters.  Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Princess Leia, Chewbacca, and Obi-Wan are all discussed....

#51 - Listen in this week as we delve into some modern world history by discussing in depth how Rocky Balboa nearly single-handedly ended the Cold War in the montage laden Rocky IV. We also talk about how culturally sensitive Mike Tyson's Punch-Out was, how Street Fighter II went global, and how the great the body of work of Dolph Lundgren was. Enjoy!   Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-6, Alex-6,...

#50 - We do something different this week and discuss a book (3 books actually).  We talk about Timothy Zahn's classic Star Wars Thrawn Trilogy.  This includes "Heir to the Empire", "Dark Force Rising", and "Last Command"  We discuss the book's plot, new characters, old characters, and the Expanded Universe in general.  So enjoy as we talk about our favorite old characters as well as new ones such...

#49 - This week we talk about the latest entry into the Superman mythos with cgi extravaganza Man of Steel. We contrast the cast of the first Reeves Superman with this iteration, discuss the wholesale heroic destruction of Metropolis, and go over some of the problems a teenage Clark might have had going through puberty at the Kent farmstead. Enjoy!   Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-2, Alex-4, Sco...

#48 - Ellen Ripley - Female Warrior.  We continue our scary movie month with the 1979 Sci-Fi/Horror classic, Alien.  We discuss our favorite scenes and talk about why we like this movie so much and why it is so scary.  The mood, the visuals, the set design, the creature design, etc..  all played such a huge part in why this is movie is so awesome.  We also discuss the genious of H.R. Giger and his...

#47 - Listen in as we continue our horror themed month with a talk about all time horror movie classic Halloween. We also talk about getting freaked out at Halloween themed amusement parks, the direction the horror genre has taken, and how Superman is an unstoppable killing machine. Enjoy!   Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-7, Alex-6, Scott-6

#46 - This time the guys talk about the easily defined time-traveling fantasy horror action-adventure classic Army of Darkness. We also go over sequels that vary wildly from their originals, give a short dissertation on Latin, and discuss the the cult of personality for the man, the myth, the legend, the chin, that is Bruce Campbell. Occupate!   Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-6, Alex-7, Scott-7

#45 - Listen in as we switch it up this week and talk about our favorite Michael Bay movies starting with The Rock, complete with life-like commentary from Sean Connery, Nic Cage, and Al Pacino for some reason. We also talk about what goes into writing for each Mad Men character, what Sean Connery thinks of the latest Bond movies, and how Marvel buying back their properties from Fox is a pipe drea...

#44 - Listen in this week as go over all time science-fiction themed and next level set design classic Blade Runner. We also discuss less exciting sci-fi fair from Star Trek to David Lynch, the sword fights and democracy of Star Wars, and how Orson Welles was a planet while recording his final movie role. Enjoy!   Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-5, Alex-6, Scott-7

#43 - In this episode we discuss Jurassic Park.  We talk about how the CGI in this movie forever changed Hollywood and movie making as we knew it.  We also discuss our favorite parts of the movie including Newman's awesome coding skills, Jules' awesome smoking skills, Mr. DNA, and Jeff Gol-gol-goldblum's awesome awe awesome acting skills.  Enjoy!   Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-7, Alex-7, Scott...

#42 - We finally review one of our favorite movies of all time, "The Raiders of the Lost Ark"  We start by discussing the climax of the movie where the Ark of Covenent is opened and the Nazis get melted.  Spoiler!  We then move on to discuss our other favorite moments from this Spielberg Lucas classic.  We talk about other scenes from our childhood that made us cover our eyes, pee our pants and mu...

#41 - This week we discuss the Broken Lizard catalog starting with the Crime and Punishment analog that came out of almost nowhere - Super Troopers. We also discuss the great and genre-bending Club Dread, the under-seen Puddle Cruiser, and one of the last memorable Michael Clarke Duncan rolls from The Slammin' Salmon. There is also a special guest appearance by Jeff. Enjoy!   Category: Movies HSF...

#40 - This week we talk about movies and television programming that makes their way inside other big and small screen offerings starting with the cult classic that failed to save a movie studio, UHF. We also talk about the Simpsons' adventures in and out of Japan, the infamous Labyrinthian codpiece of David Bowie, and that dream within a dream from the Princess Bride. Enjoy!   Category: Movies HS...

#39 - This week we talk about pre-turn of the century comedy staple Eddie Murphy with his multi-self-cast performance in a nod to the American epic and epic curl activators in  Coming to America. The guys also talk about what a good advertising campaign the Ghostbusters had, how Bruce Wayne didn't really go broke in the Dark Knight Rises, and how Shaft was one bad mother... Enjoy!   Category: Movi...

#38 - We are back to a full squad and then some in this episode about The Fifth Element.  We talk about the dancing diva scene and how awesome it is.  This leads us to famous musical moments in a movies where it is part of the action.  Jabba's Palace, Jack Rabbit Slims, Enchantment Under the Sea Dance, and much much more are discussed.  We also talk about our favorite Disney movies.  Enjoy!   Cate...

#37 - Scott's MIA and the remaining casters try and pick up the slack...this should be good...   Category: Other

#36 - We are definitely not too old for this sh*t!  This week we discuss our favorite movie from the Lethal Weapon saga, Lethal Weapon 2.  Condom commercials, exploding toilets, shoulder dislocations, and of course revoking diplomacy.  Mel Gibson and Danny Glover have some of the best on-screen chemistry in these movies and we love it.  Are there any better than these two?  Discussion leads us to...

#35 - In this special episode, Alex and Wade discuss the 80s comedy, "Twins".  The classic odd couple tale takes us through the adventures of Arnie and Devito as they get in hilarious mishaps.  Julius learns to drive, Vincent tries to become a better person, and Kuato wants the super engine and money, which proves that Kuato Lives!  Enjoy!   Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-6, Alex-6, Scott-5

#34 - Listen in as we talk about one of Hollywood's all time great badasses Clint Eastwood starting with Secret Service procedural In the Line of Fire. The guys also discuss other older men of the silver screen who are getting by on their old man strength, the best movies about Presidents that involve chimps, and Keanu Reeves was taller than Dennis Hopper as well as possessing more Speed. Enjoy!  ...