The Jacked Up Review Show

Cori Wallace (Munsons at the Movies) jumps onboard to note some of the goofiest comedies that actor John Cusack has done while Cam notes some of his arguably better dramas and thrillers. Does he actually keep the glum look that ends up being photoshopped on some of his lesser films? Does he have as bad a resume as John Travolta and Nic Cage? Is he more like Morgan Freeman and Robert De Niro where...

Our gang members David, Jon & Daniel all recollect the best and worst moments of most of director-producer Rodriguez's career. Why does Alita: Battle Angel divide us so much? Why did Robert take so long making sequels to his better films while spending far more time making sequels that no one asked for to his lesser films?? What is he likely going to do in the future when he's run out of homag...

John Carpenter did yet another cult film by the hardly imaginable title of Vampires. Daniel Ryan jumps on once again to tackle it's best moments yet rather severe shortcomings. Why is it still mentioning among the likes of Lost Boys, From Dusk Till Dawn, Blade and Near Dark? Why does Part II: Los Muertos arguably fare much better despite no Carpenter contributions?? Is Part 3: The Turning worth a...

Fear not the creatures themselves but the more modern creature features! Jon Mark and I just briefly summarize the terror, excitement and inevitable amusement to be had tackling numerous killer aliens, alligators, crocodiles, dinosaurs, bugs, sharks and other seemingly non-ending supply of franchises. #lakeplacid #anaconda #python #boa #critters #starshiptroopers #jurassicpark #gremlins #ghoulies...

The final entry in our Breaking Bad three-part chat is finally concluded by friend of the show, Ryan Luis Rodriguez (the podcasts Reels of Justice and Coolness Chronicles). #breakingbad #bettercallsaul #bobodenkirk #giancarloesposito #deannorris #aaronpaul #amc #cablenetwork #sundance #rianjohnson #bryancranston #malcolminthemiddle #annagunn #gus #walterwhite #jesse #skylar #drugdealing #sopranos...

The second-part Breaking Bad chat has guest and friend Denise Tolston recalling how the uncanny cast, unflinching plot twists and unsettling details make said show's claim to fame as new-found small-screen addiction. #breakingbad #bryancranston #giancarloesposito #amccable #addicting #tvshows #drugs #criminals #crimedrama #action #mystery #westerns #cablenetworks #aaronpaul #annagunn #bobodenkirk

The three-part Breaking Bad chat begins with guest and friend Jeramiah Pierce recalling how the uncanny cast, unflinching plot twists and unsettling details make said show's claim to fame as new-found small-screen addiction. #breakingbad #bryancranston #giancarloesposito #amccable #addicting #tvshows #drugs #criminals #crimedrama #action #mystery #westerns #cablenetworks #aaronpaul #annagunn #bobo...

I do a straightforward Q&A panel with indie filmmaker Asif Akbar! His films include: Smoke Filled Lungs, Larceny, Astro, Executive Protection, Top Priority: The Terror Within, Clown Fear, Escape Room (a different one from 2017), Assassin X, Puncture Wounds, Ace & The Christmas Miracle and The Commander. He has worked as an editor, primary and 2nd unit director, writer, production manager,...

Daniel & I tackle all kinds of whacky television show hosts from Elvira and Joe Bob to Svengoolie, Mystery Science Theater 3000 and Mr. Lobo (Cinema Insomnia). What is it about their campy hosting styles that stand out to us? What less-talked about ones are still on the air or have embraced social media?? Which ones sometimes make convention appearances??? And who was that guy that used to be...

This Dutch filmmaker has tackled so many blockbusters both in his homeland and here in the United States but what was it that made audiences respond to his films (regardless if they got the full picture regarding some of the amusing satire he snuck into his films)? Corey Stevenson from the Podcasting After Dark podcast joins me in ranking his 10 best films and overall resume with him ranking some...

The Lionsgate/Vestron trilogy of Action-Horror-Fantasy films (two starring Julian Sands and one starring Bruce Payne) are covered here. Did you know that Steve Miner (Friday the 13th trilogy, Halloween H20, Lake Placid) and David Twohy (Riddick films, The Fugitive) worked on the first film (which is deemed by some as a cheap Terminator knock-off)? How does Anthony Hickox (Hellraiser 3, Waxwork 1 &...

Our second award show is none other than honoring any kind of crud you rent thru VOD services. We honor plenty of other sarcastic, well-deserving or other Razzie/Stinkers/The Onion type awards for films of many kinds. So now that you've seen this year's Oscars suckfest, you can be in a far better mood by listening to this amusing round table instead. Our contributors this year include: *Reels of J...

Jon and I tackle Universal's uncanny update of their classic Horror-Adventure films that started in the '90s and kept going in the 2010s with their Scorpion King prequel/sequel/spin-offs! What other incarnations of the cryptic Egyptian creature were there prior? Do these films appeal to anyone else besides fans of wrestling and Indiana Jones/Conan the Barbarian knock-offs?? And which one was worse...

Pals to all podcasters and film buffs, Steve and Izzy join Gherman and I to tackle the uncanny cult franchise that is Pumpkinhead, originally crafted by late great effects wizard Stan Winston in something resembling North Carolina(?!). Did you know that the dog from Gremlins is in the first film to this saga? Why does the second film have the most batshit hysterical car chase in quite some time??...

Our fourth season premieres with yet another cult action-horror quadrilogy. Part of the Found Footage subgenera craze and some of the most rarely intelligent zombie romps since George Romero's genre gems, this launched dozens of careers for the Spanish cast and crew as well as enhanced its industry. Was the American remake Quarantine worth a hoot? Which is the best installment following the origin...

We tackle writer-producer Larry Cohen's descent from Blaxploitation, B-films and Action-Horror-Mystery mash-ups to his most successful phone-themed trilogy in his latter days. First, we sum up the pros of 2002's Phone Booth, then we tackle similar crowd pleasing ground with 2004's Cellular. We wrap it up with the Hong Kong remake of Cellular, entitled Connected, from 2008, and wrap it up with the...

Erica, Daniel & Robb help me tackle the four films in this action-horror-comedy-fantasy mash-up of films that is the Wishmaster saga. With a first half that's amusing gory fun (Parts 1 & 2) to a last half (Parts 3 & 4) that's "laughable" Lifetime/SyFy Channel/Skinemax type crud, this saga is still unlike anything else (and that's including Leprechaun, Gremlins or Hellraiser type materi...

Anthony Francis (of Widescreen: A Film Podcast) helps me break down the pros and cons of the always entertaining doc series Inside the Actors Studio. Why does it typically rock as both an inquiry show and as a biopic for its numerous famous entertainers? Which guests weren't asked the best questions during their taping?? And which stellar episodes don't get talked about enough??? #insidetheactorss...

Part two of our two-part 007 saga means that we get to determine who will direct/write the next James Bond outing after decades of mostly solid entertainment. Are the Nolan brothers available? Why does 007 saga's many portrayers need to be compared (like with Robin Hood and Batman) when it's all apples and oranges at the end of the day. Also, proof that they are different people under the same cod...

Part one of our two-part 007 saga means that we get to determine who will direct/write the next James Bond outing after decades of mostly solid entertainment. Are the Nolan brothers available? Why does 007 saga's many portrayers need to be compared (like with Robin Hood and Batman) when it's all apples and oranges at the end of the day. Also, proof that they are different people under the same cod...

The Flint spy films with James Coburn and equally whacky Matt Helm films with Dean Martin all get covered here thanks to Attack of the B-Movies co-host John Potoky. Why should every guy introduce these films to his pals, if not his kids? Do they play well to today's standards or are they too varied in terms of the crowd's interests?? And why were there not any Rat Pack gang co-starring in the Helm...

Erica Wright and I get targeted by sharks who aren't amused by our jokes about such creatures. In all seriousness, how does this two-film franchise differ from other material like Shark Night 3D and the many Open Water/Deep Blue Sea type films? What plot twists actually configure into this mayhem?? What are the best kills in each??? And where would we rank this in terms of either an Action-Horror...

The Omen was another thematic franchise that rivaled the likes of Hellraiser, The Exorcist and even The Prophecy as one saga that challenged one's beliefs, depicted supernatural occurrences that led to a bigger picture and loads of explosive mayhem that ultimately pays off. How has the original film aged? And which of the sequels do we actually recommend nowadays?? And was the remake actually wort...

The Omen was another thematic franchise that rivaled the likes of Hellraiser, The Exorcist and even The Prophecy as one saga that challenged one's beliefs, depicted supernatural occurrences that led to a bigger picture and loads of explosive mayhem that ultimately pays off. How has the original film aged? And which of the sequels do we actually recommend nowadays?? And was the remake actually wort...

Johnny and I sit back for a brief yet amusing chat about a bunch of films like Robocop and Unbreakable which made a name by being their own original superhero/comic book formulas without actually adapting a comic book. And after that, all bets are off as we mention other material that clearly feels like a comic despite no prior source material. Strap in as we unload! #JackedUpReviewShow #Podcast #...