The Jacked Up Review Show

The honoring of everyone's favorite modern-day physical comedian Jackie Chan continues: John Potoky and I reminisce about the two PROJECT A films and how they combined more acrobatic stunts while introducing Chan to do more spy movie mash-ups with his craft.   How did this inspire some of his later films like WHO AM I? and the OPERATION CONDOR series?   Which one has stuntwork that lives rent-...

Podcaster Johnny Potoky joins me for the entire themed week of Jackie Chan January: We summarize the DRUNKEN MASTER movies in Chan's filmography while summing up their influence on similar Hong Kong Martial Arts Comedies. Enjoy the minisode and remember to not start these kinds of fights the next time you're out at a bar! AUDIO CLIP INTRO USED: Behind the Master (Drunken Master II: 2002 Di...

Comedian & Podcaster Kevin Israel returns to help me sum up some of the different teen/young adult apocalyptic book adaptations that divide audiences.   Why do they remind us how some of the '90s "Hunt or Be Hunted" movies were so much better?   Why are TV shows often more successful at getting their vision across?   And can any non-fans REALLY tell the Hunger Games, Maze Runner...

Crystal Hairston drops back into the studio to discuss two outrageously over-the-top Killer Baby Franchises: It's Alive & Basket Case! Why were both coincidentally turnt into trilogies? Was It's Alive one of Larry Cohen's more coherent B-pictures or was it more cheesy/low-brow fun? Are any of the Basket Case films competently made or are they more of the trashy fun variety? Come si...

Drop your Sword as we discuss the movie and book version of William Goldman's scripted THE PRINCESS BRIDE! It's The Purple Rose of Cairo meets Monty Python in this endlessly rewatchable tale. We also mention some less discussed trivia, some of the underrated jokes, the music talent involved & some of the other films it's inspired. PLEASE NOTE: We recorded this long before the sudde...

The podcast quintet is back to sum up the freakiest mysteries, memorably written scifi, well-acted terror, fascinating fantasies & most creative episodes featured on the original TWILIGHT ZONE. SONG INTRO: "The Twilight Zone" by The Great Luke Ski

In this amusing re-edit, my beyond talented guests sum up some of the most bizarre, whacky, infamous and sometimes puzzling movies in Clint Eastwood's filmography.   We're all fans here but there are some which pose tons of questions with can only be answered with various shrugs (if not sighs).   What's your some of your favorite cheesy Clint Eastwood movies?     GUESTS INCLUDE: Jeffre...

We conclude the first week of the new year with a hysterical chat on crossovers/versus matches in fiction that should've been (but never were)! Why didn't Tony Stark's dad & the Rocketeer team up in a steampunk adventure? Should Jack Torrance & Patrick Bateman be in an axe fight match? Why don't Jason Bourne & John Wick face-off? Why are the Harlem Globe Trotters thrown...

Oreo Brewer joins me back on the show as we discuss some of our favorite moments from the RIDDICK movies. Are there other shows and anime that feel somewhat influenced by this mysterious ex-con who can see in the dark? Why is there still a thirst for this saga this many years later? What was the most dangerous planet he set foot on? All that and more chronicles!

JJ, Tom & I were on one of several other casual pop culture discussions and in the midst of that we briefly summed up a brief overview on some oddball movies in Adam West's lengthy career. Enjoy and be ready to learn something else about the late great legend!

Moviebuff colleague Tim Caldwell joins us for another outrageous chat: an amusing summary of the divisive POLICE ACADEMY film series.   How did this change up the dumb comedy format?   What other movies besides Caddyshack & Beverly Hills Cop have improvised every scene?   What's the funniest reference to this franchise in recent history?   All that and more (including why VERY FEW were for...

We premiere the first week of  Season 13 with no shortage of the usual uncanny content:   We start one of five different episodes where we reminisce about entertainment treasures. For the first episode, James & I decided to dive into some infamous TV programs as well as some truly bizarre "One Season Wonders."   Sit down, grab a chair & feel free to let us know if you recognize a...

We conclude the 12th Season the day after Christmas for a minisode on Luc Besson's SciFi Fantasy Trilogy: The Fifth Element, Lockout & Valerian.   Guests Oreo Brewer & Johnny Potoky bring up how these pre-STAR WARS comics and fantasy elements helped these film adaptations come to life in a post-mega blockbuster movie world.   Is FIFTH ELEMENT the most successful Bruce Willis film outsi...

On Christmas Day, you're getting more bullshit starring Bruce Willis for the holiday: I briefly sum up Willis' final franchise that is both DIE HARD inspired and a rather forced homage/tribute on top of that. Can you tell any of the 3 entries apart or do they all fade together? Were any of them different in quality or was it all one overlong mess? Plus, a brief spotlight on the indie direc...

Summer Brooks & Ethan Weeks joke with the podcast crew for this minisode about Action-Mystery films by Bruce Willis/Shane Black/Joel Silver that could've easily been a DIE HARD sequel. Why is THE LAST BOY SCOUT mainly a LETHAL WEAPON movie co-starring John McClane? Why is THE COLOR OF NIGHT a Giallo Erotic Thriller Mystery with a brief McClane car chase? Plus, we also get to joke about oth...

Caomh McGillion briefly stops by to help Cam sum up Bruce Willis' 30 VOD & Limited Release Movies prior to his retirement. Which initial ones were rather reasonable B-movies/unofficial DIE HARD sequels? Which ones easily rivaled the most infamous Steven Seagal/Mel Gibson/John Travolta/Sylvester Stallone/Eric Roberts/Mickey Rourke movies of late? How did the producer of NARC/LONE SURVIVOR/T...

It's yet another DIE HARD themed Christmas Week to conclude the podcasting year: Various guests return to cite irrefutable proof that DIE HARD (and even the 2nd & 5th sequel) are Christmas/Winter themed movies while playing the Christmas related music & dialogue from the film itself! GUESTS INCLUDE: Jasen Bach, Oliver Rockside, Summer Brooks, Ethan Weeks, Ken Bates, Cliff Stevenson &am...

The week concludes with a retrospect on our favorite moments in the LETHAL WEAPON films.   Which movies started the "cut the red or blue wire" trope?   How much improvised comedy were in these films?   Are these the films that made Mel Gibson go crazy (or was it always unavoidable)?   All that and more summaries of physical comedy at its late '80s best!     GUESTS: Jasen Bach, Oliver...

Every good (or bad) movie needs an awesome villain and producer Joel Silver ensured that was the case with most of his movies.   We mention all kinds of antagonists rom Lethal Weapon & 48 Hrs.  To The Warriors, Executive Decision & Die Hard To Demolition Man, Streets of Fire, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, The Losers & Ricochet To The Last Boy Scout, Ninja Assassin, Demon Knight, Predator &...

Another all-star crew assembles for the rest of this month to highlight the beloved Action Comedies brought to life by antsy producer Joel Silver & witty screenwriter Shane Black.   What fictional movie producer characters are clearly inspired by Joel Silver's colorful antics?   Why did Shane Black make the best kind of cynical comedy & holiday movie mayhem mash-ups for the longest tim...

The infamous Stallone franchise rankings continue this holiday season because, yes, the original RAMBO is set at Christmas!   Oreo, Cliff & Josh return to share their amusing rankings on everyone's favorite Green Beret led franchise.   TALKING POINTS INCLUDE: *We also give out exploding arrows & "Fuck 'Ems" as our measure of rating the films *Much like ROCKY V, there are...

Prepare for another week of blockbuster '80s movies set at Christmas time: Cliff Stevenson, Josh Hansen & Oreo Brewer return to help us sort and rank the ROCKY and CREED movie franchise. TALKING POINTS INCLUDE: *Should Rocky blame that toy robot of his for all the bad luck he endures? *We also talk about how Philadelphia is just as vital a character & the inspiring music used in the sa...

We finish what we started last Christmas season: discussing some deep dives in the Hanna-Barbera cartoon catalogue. Which installments didn't get much replay? And which ones should totally be hunted down and viewed by all generations who desire quality cartoon time with the family? Laugh, run and talk with us as we're on fire here talking about pure nostalgia for all age groups!

We got to keep in the Christmas spirit by mentioning more atypical ways to celebrate the holiday so I bring up the six season-appropriate episodes of THE WEST WING. Which episode is not a good stand-alone episode? Which episode has the holiday featured but barely spends much time on making use of that setting? And which ones are just plain good television in general? SONGS USED: "The Oval Off...

We decided to do a wonderful showcase + tribute to the legacy of TV host Mister Rogers.   TALKING POINTS INCLUDE: *Mike, Gil & I all get to discuss the documentary and Tom Hanks biopic on the subject matter *James also talks about how his dad worked at a Sears & Roebuck company that was a sponsor for the show back in the day *Does Keith David get any fanmail from being on this show? *We al...