The Jacked Up Review Show

To continue the Gangster themed week, author Corey Danna, blogger Fred Andersson & HK movie fanatic Mark Shaver all enter the recording studio!   Why was Jackie Chan's STUNTMASTER the ultimate experimental PS1 videogame for both gamers and his established fanbase?   Why was Jet Li's RISE TO HONOR the ultimate send-up of both his HK and U.S. movies while mixing in some MATRIX and John W...

I do a fun expose on the Brazillian crime epics CITY OF GOD (a rightful award-winner) and its like-it-or-hate-it sequel CITY OF MEN from five years later. What other relevant projects have the filmmakers worked on since? Is the TV show streaming anywhere? And why do so many love the dark comedy & GOODFELLAS inspired narration in the original gem of a film? Get ready to steal that night!

Teacher/Actress Gloria Jean Robertson stops by this lively interview!   TALKING POINTS *Balancing successes & disappointments  *Doing extra work *And a summary of the whole actor's audition process!

James joins me again to discuss some of the edgiest, sweat-filled and riveting Music Concert Movies & Retro Documentaries.   Which ones are simply must-sees for their innovative filmmaking?   And which specials still often air on Showtime and Turner Classic Movies?       SONGS USED:  "Acoustic Rock" by AudioNautix. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://cr...

You heard that right. Strap in for an amusing yet to-the-point tribute to the ultimate name you don't want your film to be credited with: Alan Smithee.    What are some good movies that just so happen to share this "stage name"?   Where does the line begin to blur between simply disagreeing with the studio and totally disowning one's own work?   All that and the amusing way in wh...

We give you the ultimate tribute to three key TV documentary shows that changed the genre for the better: Biography, Behind the Music & E! True Hollywood Story.   TALKING POINTS: *We mention precursors to this like You Are There & Against the Odds *We also keep joking about Robert Blake because he represents everything bad in this world *And as usual,  you can also expect a SHIT TON of cel...

For our Documentary themed week, I get to illustrate the life of real-life Olympian-turned-WWII P.O.W. "Louie" Zamperini as seen in the film UNBROKEN and its religious sequel.   Why does this inspire all kinds of hope in a well-worn genre?     SONG USED:  "Clash Defiant" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creati...

Mike, Gil & Cam head into the Wadi Rum desert as they note some less discussed trivia on Lawrence of Arabia and its PBS made sequel.   TALKING POINTS: *After detailing the production, both Mike & Gil note what separates this movie from most movie epics of both the past and present. *We highlight the best quotes and metaphors in detail. *We also talk about why Roland Emmerich should stay aw...

Gil, James & Cam get to bring up some amusing trivia, memories & note some hysterical skits from the ultimate '90s prank calling duo THE JERKY BOYS.   We also get to educate Mike on it as he never encountered this mayhem!      

We present to you two real-life story adapted movies dealing with the educational system in this half-hour sitdown: *Should every student watch this to get inspiration on passing their SATs? *A-aron also does a spot-on impression of Edward James Olmos & Cliff notes some other backstory on the film and some riveting personal experiences while Cam notes some trivia *Which one is streaming and wh...

During one of our other conversations, it involved a fun retrospect on the villains and deceitful characters of the HELLRAISER franchise so enjoy this 16 minute chat!       Guests on the Episode: *Ken Sledge (Sledgehammer Horror- who's folks used to own a local videostore rental place called Downtown Video) *Nick Sheist (Bad Movies We Luv) *Mondo (I Luv the Films on Insta) *Jim Evans (Film Rag...

We start off a themed week for Adaptations and Tie-In Media with an amusing minisode on Indiana Jones videogames.   What would you do if you were an archeologist with deadly fists, a signature hat and a whip?         OUR GUESTS: Elliott Serrano & Thomas Juettner (from Top Men: An Indiana Jones Podcast):  ⁠⁠https://radiomisfits.com/podcasts/caffeinated-comics/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profi...

We are all overdue to share some amusing celebrity impressions so witness the shitshow where Cam, Mike & James all go ballistic with their many celeb and politician impressions.   They include: Bill Clinton, Al Gore, Hugh Hefner, Richard Nixon, Liam Neeson, Norm McDonald & Al Pacino!   We then (unexpectedly) conclude with an impression of Allan Sherman, George Takei & Cookie Monster st...

I get to do a short yet sweet overview on Charles Bronson's Family of Cops telefilm trilogy. What make these comfy mysteries stand out from other TV movies? Does Charlie and the cast of character actors get to play one badass family? And were these a decent swan song for Bronson's career or did it leave much to be desired?       MUSIC USED: "Babylon" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech...

Mike, Tom, Gil & I revisit more of infamous "filmmaker" Tommy Wiseau's various fascinatingly bad movie adventures: *What less-discussed trivia about THE ROOM truly sums up its continual behind the scenes issues? *What famous comedian appears in the ambitious yet still divisive Best F(r)iends movies? *What easter eggs and bizarre style choices have truly immortalized Tommy's l...

Libby Cudmore rejoins for another half-hour pop culture deep dive: We get to note how Music Subgenres need more labels and ways to classify the type of material they cover.   If they can use loose labels like Yacht Rock, then why not Douche Rock?   Given how much music is tongue-in-cheek or campy, wouldn't you want to make a playlist just based on that tone alone?   We mention more criminally...

We schedule another deep cut themed week titled No Holds Barred: Darren Gaskell (HD Movie Podacst) rejoins and helps do a mini-outline of The Transporter movie/TV franchise.   Was this essentially the movie version of the whole GTA formula of delivering packages and getting to checkpoints in time while outrunning the police and rival criminal affiliates?   What themes from Luc Besson's earlier...

We do give you the ultimate tribute to the battles, characters, running gags & favorite characters in the STARGATE SG-1 saga. TALKING POINTS: *Discussing how non-space opera fans adore these shows *Joking about the infamous episodes & awesome Canadian scenery *And amusing convention stories & movies the actors have been in together! GUESTS INCLUDE: Rose Mishaan & Samantha Schwartz...

I provide a brief overview on the two-season Netflix escapade ANOTHER LIFE.   Why did this often feel like one rad yet intense mash-up of DEAD CALM meets ALIENS meets ARRIVAL?   Why did the science, cast, music & atmosphere complement one unpredictable premise?   Why was it (wrongfully) bashed by some viewer?   Is Katee Sackhoff still the undisputed Queen of the SciFi genre?     Inspect those...

Superfan Todd Simpson joins to highlight the legacy of the beloved spoof-tribute film GALAXY QUEST while Cam gets to summarize the two comic book tie-ins that followed.   Was that Amazon TV show follow-up history after one of the beloved actors passed away?   Why do non-genre fans love quoting this movie as well?   What witty aspects on the script make it find an audience every decade?   Check out...

Oreo Brewer returns to highlight the themes, appeal & genre highlights in the Gene Roddenberry inspired productions ANDROMEDA and EARTH: FINAL CONFLICT.   Which one of these dated better and which one is just trashy camp by today's standards?   Aside from trivia on the Canadian productions, TV channels that carried them and other roles from the actors, all SciFi fans will get validated in...

We start another week of Space Opera themed reviews for this week: First on the docket is the three-hour NOBILITY show. Despite it having a who's who of genre actors, does it mockumentary comedy blend well with whatever the hell bizarre tone it's trying to capture? Then, I sum up the infamous SPACE COMMAND web series. Despite again having some passion from the veteran writers and starpower...

We end the week on yet another Filmmaker retrospect and documentary specialist Robert Cohen gets to share thoughts on Oliver Stone's overall career. TOPICS INCLUDE: *Who would've guessed he'd be the go-to guy for awhile at assembling moody biopics, business satires and war dramas? *Has he given up moviemaking to now focus on just doing interviews? *Who would've taken his place in c...

To continue the Cop Movie weekly theme, I summarize two Karl Urban procedural films: ACTS OF VENGEANCE (2017) and BENT (2018). What did Jay Skipworth (Film Strip Podcast) think about these kinds of mid-budget Action flicks for today's audiences? Why is Karl Urban not a bigger star despite being in so many franchises and proving himself as a star? And which film kicked way more ass? Throw away...

To continue the cop movie themed week, Tom, Gil & I highlight the ROBOCOP trilogy, both TV shows & its remake. We also go more into the overall focus on the characters' journeys and villainous OCP corporation while mentioning the Robodoc documentary. TALKING POINTS INCLUDE: *How do the movies & comic book plots basically mix a Batman type city with Lethal Weapon cops & Skynet t...