The Cannon Cruisers

Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! JD and Randy here. This week, we’re diving into the 1984 sports film  The Natural . Directed by Barry Levinson and starring Robert Redford, this movie follows Roy Hobbs, a baseball player who gets a second chance in the big leagues after a tragic event. We’ll chat about its mythological vibes, stunning cinematography, and why it’s still a classic. Whether you love basebal...

Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! JD and Randy here. This week, we're diving into the 1983 Australian family adventure, BMX Bandits. Directed by Brian Trenchard Smith and starring a young Nicole Kidman, the film follows a group of kids who stumble upon walkie-talkies used in a bank robbery. Join us to discover why BMX Bandits is a quirky gem worth checking out!

Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! JD and Randy here. This week, we’re continuing our sports special with the 1982 comedy-drama Six Pack . Directed by Daniel Petrie and starring Kenny Rogers, Diane Lane, and Anthony Michael Hall, Six Pack follows race car driver Brewster Baker as he encounters six young car thieves who change his life. Join us as we explore this hidden gem's nostalgic charm, laid-back...

Hold onto your seats because this week on The Cannon Cruisers, JD and Randy take a wild ride with the 1981 action-comedy classic, "The Cannonball Run." Directed by Hal Needham and featuring an all-star ensemble cast, this film is a madcap adventure across the USA that you won't want to miss. Whether you're a fan of classic comedies or high-speed action, this episode has something...

Get ready for a gritty exploration into the world of 1979's "Penitentiary" on this week's episode of The Cannon Cruisers! JD and Randy take you on a deep dive into Jamaa Fanaka's directorial debut, a raw and unfiltered look at prison life through the lens of a wrongfully accused man who turns to boxing as his means of survival. Join us as we dissect the film's straightfor...

Get ready for a nostalgic trip back to the 1970s with our latest podcast episode! We will be diving into "Skateboard: The Movie," a cult classic that captured the early days of skateboarding. The film, directed by George Gage and written by Dick Wolf, is a must-watch for fans of retro sports and cinema. Join us as we explore the story of a Hollywood agent who forms a professional skatebo...

This week on The Cannon Cruisers, JD and Randy dive into the raucous world of minor league hockey with the 1977 sports comedy cult classic, "Slap Shot." Directed by George Roy Hill and written by Nancy Dowd, this film stars the legendary Paul Newman alongside Michael Ontkean, and a host of real-life hockey players, creating an unforgettable blend of humor and brutality. Join us as we exp...

This week, JD and Randy check out the 1976 American sports comedy gem, "The Bad News Bears." Directed by the adept Michael Ritchie and penned by the imaginative Bill Lancaster, the film features the incomparable Walter Matthau and the prodigious Tatum O'Neal, establishing a benchmark for all subsequent underdog narratives in cinema. Tune in as The Cannon Cruisers dissect the movie&#3...

"In the not-too-distant future, wars will no longer exist. But there will be... Rollerball." This week in our ongoing summer sports special, the Cannon Cruisers are delving into the dystopian future of the 1975 sci-fi sports classic, "Rollerball," directed by Norman Jewison and starring James Caan. Join JD and Randy as they explore the film's unique blend of brutal sport an...

"The Great Depression's Bare-Knuckle Brawler" - Summer Special Episode Step into the world of underground street fighting during the Great Depression with our latest podcast episode! This week, we dive into "Hard Times" (1975), a gripping action drama directed by Walter Hill and starring Charles Bronson and James Coburn. Join us as we explore the film's authentic portra...

"The Mean Machine is Back in Action!" This week, JD and Randy kick off their summer special with a deep dive into the 1974 classic sports drama, "The Longest Yard," starring Burt Reynolds as Paul "Wrecking" Crewe. Directed by Robert Aldrich, this film blends drama, comedy, and sports in a prison setting. How does this 70s film hold up today? What makes it a trendsette...

"Take off on the ultimate fantasy adventure!" This week, JD and Randy check out the 1986 family film, "Flight of the Navigator." How has the film held up after all these years? Can JD and Randy put aside any nostalgia they might have for it? Start listening now to find out!

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, JD and Randy could not meet and record together in 2020. During this time, JD recorded a series of 26 GAIDEN episodes that were not previously released on our podcast feed but only appeared on the JD-maintained Cannon Cruisers Blog. This week, JD begins his dive into the PM ENTERTAINMENT catalogue of films, starting with: Shotgun (1989) Maximum Force (1992) Rage (1995...

In a previous episode, JD discussed the 1979 horror movie "Phantasm," directed by Don Coscarelli. Over time, JD became curious to hear Randy's thoughts on the movie. So, this week, JD and Randy will discuss "Phantasm" again. "If you're looking for horror that's got balls... IT'S FOUND YOU ."

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, JD and Randy could not meet and record together in 2020. During this time, JD recorded a series of 26 GAIDEN episodes that were not previously released on our podcast feed but only appeared on the JD-maintained Cannon Cruisers Blog. This week, JD checks out Jeff Speakman in "The Perfect Weapon" (1991). "No Gun, No Knife, No Equal."

Hey everybody, we're the Cannon Cruisers and this is our Bonus Feature. This week, we checked out yet another Joe Dante film. That's right, folks, we watched the 1998 film, "Small Soldiers." Big Action! Big Trouble! Big Movie! Small Soldiers! The few, the proud, and the small!

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, JD and Randy could not meet and record together in 2020. During this time, JD recorded a series of 26 GAIDEN episodes that were not previously released on our podcast feed but only appeared on the JD-maintained Cannon Cruisers Blog. This week, JD checks out: Suburban Commando (1991) Phantasm (1979)

On this week's Bonus Feature, JD and Randy watch Phil Tippett's 2022 stop-motion animated film Mad God. A film 30 years in the making.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, JD and Randy could not meet and record together in 2020. During this time, JD recorded a series of 26 GAIDEN episodes that were not previously released on our podcast feed but only appeared on the JD-maintained Cannon Cruisers Blog. This week, JD checks out not one movie, not two, but THREE movies. The Return of the Living Dead (1985) Return of the Living Dead Part II...

This week, JD and Randy return to the Cannon Catalogue and watch "Dancers", a 1987 film directed by Herbert Ross and starring Mikhail Baryshnikov and Julie Kent. Can you believe we found another Cannon film?

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, JD and Randy could not meet and record together in 2020. During this time, JD recorded a series of 26 GAIDEN episodes that were not previously released on our podcast feed but only appeared on the JD-maintained Cannon Cruisers Blog. Here are episodes 3 and 4: Night of the Creeps (1984) I Come in Peace (1990)

Hey everybody, we're back with an exciting film this week. A movie with a fun title to scream at random, the 1990 horror film: SHAKMA (1990) "The world's most aggressive primate just got mad."

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, JD and Randy could not meet and record together in 2020. During this time, JD recorded a series of 26 GAIDEN episodes that were not previously released on our podcast feed but only appeared on the JD-maintained Cannon Cruisers Blog. Here are the first two episodes: T-Force (1994) Creepozoids (1987)

Hey Everybody, Randy here, and I just wanted pop into your feed to give you an update.

This week, JD and Randy check out TWO documentaries on Cannon Films: The Go-Go Boys: The Inside Story of Cannon Films (2014) Electric Boogaloo: The Wild Untold Story of Cannon Films (2014) We hope you enjoy it!