The Jacked Up Review Show

We present yet another fun minisode about the INDIANA JONES saga: this time we're discussing all our favorite villains we love to see meet their comeuppance on-screen! Is Major Toht or Mola Ram more fun to hate? Who had the best death scene? And along the way, we get to play clips highlighting some of the awesome one-liners, moody entrances & moments! OUR GUESTS: Elliott Serrano & Thom...

It's a very special tribute to the king of TV Land programmed reruns: GILLIGAN'S ISLAND! Topics Include: *Funny refs to the show in pop culture by comedian Robert Klein, MST3k & even That '70s Show *We contrast this with other TV shows that became hit blockbusters & awful movie remakes *We talk about the 2001 documentary TV film, how the show is currently streaming on Tubi and...

We wrap up the Drama themed week with some amusing side-tangents: Podcaster Ryan T. Richardson & Filmbuff Paul Derby return to discuss some amusing State & Regional related humor. Amusing Related Topics Include: *Newark & Detroit based material you'll only get if you've lived there *The different kinds of highway traffic *Getting mugged while trying to catch a cab *And differen...

Author Corey Danna & Instagramer Fred Andersson return to help me with a mini-showcase about the Hong Kong martial arts cop flick series: IN THE LINE OF DUTY (A.K.A. YES, MADAM). How many of the talented stars appear but as different characters in each installment? How do they compare to other material like Jackie Chan's POLICE STORY/SUPERCOP films? And how do they measure up against U.S....

Thomas Sena & Deremy Dove (Pop Culture Five) dive back in for yet another Martin Scorsese themed filmmaker's corner sit-down. The 3 period drama related films in this pack are: BOXCAR BERTHA, RAGING BULL & THE AGE OF INNOCENCE. Topics of the Episode Include: *Sports movies overview and how period dramas have evolved in terms of how they're crafted *Why is Boxcar Bertha more of a Ro...

In this re-edit, we do a primary focus on Sam Raimi's two key yet criminally undervalued character studies: 1998's A SIMPLE PLAN and 2000's THE GIFT.   How does Raimi go about adding his fantasy/terror style to the latter while encompassing a rich noir ensemble in the initial hit film?   We also detail his signature styles, his on-screen passion for being unpredictable & other unca...

Podcaster Patrick Crain & Afternoon. FM’s Matthew Zeitoun join me to highlight the King of Gripping Yet Engaging Indie Cinema Styles: John Cassavetes. We also discuss how he evolved as an actor and as a family man while also showcasing protege Steven Spielberg's tribute to him at the 2023 Oscars! MAIN LINKS:  LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/...

Deremy Dove and Thomas Sena (Pop Culture Five Podcast), Author Corey Danna, Fred Andersson and GameDotFilm (from 3ReelCinema) join the usual podcast shenanigans: An overview of the Hong Kong narcs vs. criminals in the INFERNAL AFFAIRS trilogy and it's award-winning U.S. remake THE DEPARTED!     TOPICS INCLUDE:  *How well phones and the musical scores are used in both versions of the formula *A...

I brought back the reliable Action/Horror/Fantasy movie guests for a fun side-section where we discuss our favorite moments in THE PROPHECY movies starring Christopher Walken as the Archangel Gabriel!   TOPICS INCLUDE:  *How it's another twisted vision by the creator of the HIGHLANDER franchise *The scene-stealing actor in the first 3 installments *How the 4th & 5th film should've just...

Deremy Dove and Thomas Sena (Pop Culture Five Podcast) return to illustrate Paul Newman's "Fast Eddie" Felson movies in this minisode double feature of THE HUSTLER and THE COLOR OF MONEY! TOPICS INCLUDE:  *Rare instances of sequels being naturally produced years later after an earlier hit *How to illustrate the themes of gambling and playing pool in movies today versus back then *And...

In this side chat minisode, we do a look at George Lucas' attempt at blending in his famous franchise with historical recreations and family friendly antics: THE YOUNG INDIANA JONES CHRONICLES.   How many iconic guests stars appeared on this early '90s adventure?  What acclaim and detractors did it have?  How does it truly hold up now?  All that (and how there's no way Indy actually in...

Cohorts Deremy Dove and Thomas Sena (Pop Culture Five Podcast) elaborate on the Gangster Turf War Themed Movies of Martin Scorsese's filmography: MEAN STREETS, CASINO & GANGS OF NEW YORK!   TOPICS INCLUDE:  *What is our favorite Frank Vincent role out of all 3 Scorsese films he's in? *What special elements does Tarantino steal from Mean Streets the most? *What's the best ironic lin...

Movie & Music mega-fan/Podcaster Crewmember Mike Ensing takes his best shot at the chaotic movie set fixing game: NO-BUDGET FILMMAKING DISASTERS! This time, our guest must improve a Rock N' Roll music drama that's in disarray due to: *most of its soundtrack being public domain tunes, *the crew trying to make the production look cinematic (and not look Hallmark-like) *and untalented cas...

Podcaster partner-in-crime James Bruno interjects on how he will reign supreme at another round in the movie fixing game: NO-BUDGET FILMMAKING DISASTERS! How does one get rid of a talented yet perverted cinematographer, make a pulpy sexy mystery film actually safe-for-work viewing AND get actors who don't curse to say the lines the way they're written? James is Italian-born tough but is he...

TV Host, Theater Actor & Podcaster Rich Cyr (The Claw's Corner) puts on his thinking cap for another round of the ultimate movie fixer game: NO-BUDGET FILMMAKING DISASTERS! How do you turn a progressive Western into something bigger than it really is? How do you get performances if actors refuse to learn their lines, no filming permits and wasted camera shots? Will Rich ride his horse into...

Our usual podcast members Gil & Tom decide to tag-team and participate in another round of the ultimate game where you fix a problematic film set and come out with a cinematic winner: No-BUDGET FILMMAKING DISASTERS! This time, the duo must improve a cheap gladiators coliseum film with wrestlers who can't act, a film crew that keeps quitting & a studio who doesn't care as long as it...

We begin a new series of movie related games where we have our many guests fix a disasterous movie shoot and turn it into a surprise success: NO-BUDGET FILMMAKING DISASTERS! To start things off, we got author/podcaster/music buff Libby Cudmore rescuing a murder mystery movie from going south. Will she stop it from going straight to Netflix? How many script changes and improv are needed to make thi...

Jay Burke & Ryan McGann celebrate the ultimate Grunge Metal band tribute in the name of Kurt Cobain and his group Nirvana. TALKING POINTS INCLUDE: *We also look at actual trivia vs. some annoying history re-writes that have influenced the Grunge scene on Nirvana's influence *We outline their accolades, other cultural relevance & how they redefined MTV *Were they the first modern group...

Deremy Dove and Thomas Sena (Pop Culture Five Podcast) help me start one of several Martin Scorsese themed movie discussions these next few months with a double feature discussion about GOODFELLAS and its parody follow-up MY BLUE HEAVEN. TALKING POINTS INCLUDE: *How Henry Hill is an outsider, Goodfellas' iconic helicopter pursuit shot & how both films depict various Italian demographics *H...

The ultimate sitcom trivia is in session tonight as we discuss: THE BRADY BUNCH.   We also detail the best sitcoms it's inspired by as well as the ones it played a part in developing as well as some of the most common ways it's spoofed in pop culture.   If you think you had one crazy huge family, think again!                   MAIN LINKS:  LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast Facebook P...

Author Corey Danna & Instagram Blogger Fred Andersson (Schmollywood Babylon) join me to highlight our favorite moments in the BEST OF THE BEST martial arts movie series. Then stay tuned afterwards for an interview with Martial Arts Filmbuffs Christopher Evans & Jamie MacDonald as they illustrate how their new Alain Bannion book series was inspired by these kinds of movies. CHECK THEM OUT A...

We were long overdue to discuss the earlier eras of MTV from its initial cartoon & video programming blocks to its intense interviews, experimental comedy & initial reality TV craze. We also get to play some bumpers, detail the unusual marketing, criminally forgotten single season shows & mention our favorite TV hosts.   Joining us are for our dynamic journey are: *Everything Is A Prim...

Our gang continues the post-Ray Harryhausen discussion by doing a mini-overview of the earlier RKO monster movie days and why KING KONG was emulated in so many formats from the '30s to even today!               MAIN LINKS:  LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/JackedUpReviewShow/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2452329545040913 Twitte...

The podcast gang sums up what makes Ray Harryhausen's crafted effects epics still eye-popping all of these years later in cinema history.   We also get to talk about Ray's mentor Willis OBrien & the man's influence on later stop-motion animators like Phil Tippett & Nick Park.    Come get animated with us!                 MAIN LINKS:  LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast Face...

Deremy Dove & Thomas Sena (the duo from the Pop Culture Five Podcast) help me sing praise towards Martin Scorsese's documentary, biopic & crime movie career.   What are his brief visiting of the period drama, horror mystery & comedy genres often like?   What are some of his key influences for his movie style?    Plus, you also get to hear some neat clips from his American Express c...