The Jacked Up Review Show

Guest what awesome sitcom parodies DIE HARD and other Christmas/Action movies? Matt Pritchett joins me to discuss the four key episodes from COMMUNITY that parody '80s blockbuster movies What are some other neat running gags, holiday specials and surprise humor that doesn't get enough love? Who is the deadliest with their paintball skills?? And when are we finally getting that movie reunio...

In our first ever Comedy Roast special, we decided to unleash it during the holiday season for a winter-filled franchise known as HBO's GAME OF THRONES:   Like any roast, we get to the nitty and gritty about why it created a divisive fanbase, the lack of proper plot outlines & end with some compliments.     ROASTERS: Gil Palmer, James Bruno, Tom Lindaman & Cam Sully   GUESTS: Oreo Brew...

It's time for another annual special to two of our favorite Christmas time movies of all time: GREMLINS 1 & 2.   What is the most cynical line of dialogue by far?   Despite the first film being rather violent, isn't it surprisingly how low the body count actually is?   What other funny easter eggs on corporations, Hollywood & celebrity personas will you find in the sequel?   All th...

A look at the cancelled then later rescued cable TV epic SNOWPIERCER occurs in this minisode:   *What solid casting does this edgy mature audience-minded show contain?   *What does this do with the premise that is way more captivating than the movie version?   *And what does it offer apart from other apocalyptic genre offerings?     SONGS USED: "Delay Rock" and "Exit the Premises&qu...

Boomer (from Podcast in the Woods) joins me to summarize Bret Easton Ellis' satirical look at terrible human beings disguised as established elites.    How much more graphic is the book version of AMERICAN PSYCHO and what are some surprising trivia about how it got greenlit?   What sequence of events actually did happen and which ones were in Patrick Bateman's demented mind?   Why was RULE...

YT Comedian/Podcaster Hoff Matthews joins me to sum up our favorite moments about the so-bad-it's-good slasher dark comedy franchise SILENT NIGHT DEADLY NIGHT. Which installment would be so much better if it loosened up on the disturbing backstory? Is the first sequel still one of the best quotable bad movies of all time? Are director Brian Yuzna's later entries honestly the best? All this...

It's time for more unofficial Christmas/Winter set movies and more for this holiday season so get ready as we go into overdrive in delivering more whacky entertainment for your earbuds: I decided it was time to revisit the Christmas backdrop set other adaptations of THE BOURNE IDENTITY. In this minisode, you get a look at the original '80s mini-series event as well as the criminally underr...

To close out the parent's basement themed week, Tom & JJ reflect with Cam on the infamous movies featured on Mystery Science Theater 3000/RiffTrax that actually aren't a pain to endure nor unwatchable.   There Are Worser Crimes Against Cinema!     SONG USED:  "A Clown in the Sky" by Farid Barron Trio

Filmbuff Jeff Kerr, Poet Oreo Brewer & the usual podcasting suspects welcome interviewer Jimmy Carter for a tribute on actor/filmmaker Jack Nicholson. TOPICS INCLUDE: *Discussion on his rare appeal with both critics & audiences, the best parodies of him & how his career is a special kind of lightning in a bottle *When did he become the recognizable "character" while avoid bec...

We get to sum up our favorite quotes, character studies, battles & recurring mysteries on the spin-off Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.   What is more gripping here compared to other Trek outings?   How does it handle a throwback to the original show while balancing out legal arguments, planetary terror, tech talk & tactical action like the later shows became known for?   SONGS USED: "E...

In this Minisode, I reflect on a special kind of spy/mystery show you might'be encountered on Masterpiece Theater: THE BLETCHLEY CIRCLE. The premise involves some British code-breakers who must track down unusual serial killings during the '50s. Is it going to appeal to those who want some first-class TV or only the cozy viewing crowd? Find out in this quick reflection on one of the many r...

It's another week of talking about key pop culture stuff you might've encountered in random capacities (if not your parent's basement); check this out: We've got a tribute to the revolutionary TOY STORY saga that launched Pixar into being the king of the CGI animated drama style with gripping scripts, animation breakthroughs and noteworthy characters.   To start us off as we speak...

Bada-bing, bada-boom: it's time for us to finally discuss our favorite moments and characters from HBO's The Sopranos. Other discussions include joking about the failed attempt to syndicate it on other edited TV networks & James gets to do his best Tony Soprano impressions! GUESTS INCLUDE: Poet & YouTuber Oreo Brewer Josh Hansen (Baseball's Bastard Son, Action Movie Book Club)

Everyone's encountered a Dick Wolf TV show production at one point whether it's while sick in bed from school or at a random party so it's time to have others note the absolute most memorable antagonists (who were either one-offs or a recurring presence).   How many were corrupt big pharma suits, corrupt detectives or shady prosecutors and how many were atypical thieves, spree killers...

We continue our hysterical group conversations to reflect on some of the whackiest comic book versus matches in publishing history. Talking Points include: *Is the Darkseid Vs. Galactus match underrated? *Did you know that the Green Hornet & Lone Ranger were related? *Why did they make a DC Comics Vs. Mortal Kombat event when there was no fatalities? *We also surprise each other with crazy tri...

In this re-edit, I had the podcasting duo the Asher Brothers on to discuss our favorite moments of the TV classic NYPD Blue. Why do so many people take the show out of context and not get the blunt discussion on getting over one's bigotry? What thrilling and dramatic moments perfectly reveal societal imperfections? And which characters had some of the best plot arcs in TV history? (TRIGGER WAR...

Brad Mendenhall (Cosmic Geppetto Podcast) joins us to mention actor & comedy TV writer turned filmmaker Mel Brooks in this tribute.   We also mention some less talked about trivia, his accolades for perfecting all kinds of humor & the historical landmarks comedy clubs that Mel and his writing buddies frequented!    

Cam Sully & Ben Waterworth (The Oz Network Movie-TV Recaps) sum up the 24 inspired TV show DESIGNATED SURVIVOR and try to convince GameDotFilm (from 3ReelCinema) to see it. Along the way, you'll hear more summaries of the best moments for this show's three season run as well as clips from contributor Dina Gonzalaz from the podcast archives. Why didn't this get two more seasons befo...

Rocki’n Lithma (Jack Bauer & Scofield Chronicles on Youtube) joins GameDotFilm (from 3ReelCinema) & Ben Waterworth (The Oz Network Movie-TV Recaps) as Cam moderates the continued 24 related discussion:   We gave you our favorite moments, season rankings and 24 best episodes so let's give some love to the 24 best characters from the entire franchise.   Which ones do we want to see retur...

GameDotFilm (from 3ReelCinema) rejoins to sum up the 10 seasons, Redemption TV movie, books, comics & novels for the entire saga. What seasons would we recommend to casual viewers? Which ones don't get enough love? Which ones SHOULD rank higher due to their brilliant second act plot twist? And which ones will you see anyway (despite the fan & critical hatred)? Get to the chopper, bring...

GameDotFilm (from 3ReelCinema) & Ben Waterworth (The Oz Network Movie-TV Recaps) join for the rest of the week in this summary of the absolute best moments on the 24 TV show saga. What was a great moment that made up for a bad subplot? What kinetic editing, villainous actors & presidential speeches are often cited as the best by fans? And which moments made us actually yell "Dammit!&q...

Join us for the Jack Bauer themed week where we utilized the best social, political, exciting & downright memorable moments of FOX's edgy mystery adventure:   To start it off, I list the (appropriately named) 24 best episode of the show. Whether or not you want to binge this again or just want a "Best Of" sample, you've come to the right place!   SONGS USED: "Day 1: Palm...

I'm joined by podcaster & author Levi Dylan Burzlaff-Luett to discuss the unapolegetic B-movie action horror scifi comedy mishmash that is the TREMORS franchise.   Talking Points Include: *We also note the different ways how big-budget studios market mainstream B-movies *Why fans unnecessarily politicize this franchise? *Why Universal didn't involve the creators in future installments...

Cam straps in for tactical action, Jade Seaberry (Diverse Toons Podcast) leave a badass voicemail & two CBS epics get all the love in the world. How visceral did SEAL Team truly get? What fun twist on the cop genre did SWAT offer? How edgier did the former get on Paramount + streaming? What is that SWAT spin-off looking like (and guess what other edgy shows it shared a universe with)? Suit up,...

SyFy Channel's crowning achievement in goofy movie knock-offs gets a brief summary: BOA VS. PYTHON! Aside from some interesting star power, no nonsense pacing & making its low-budget work for its already sarcastic nature, where does this crossover franchise even rank among other B-movie franchises? Inbetween the sequels summary, you'll also get to hear some other quips and clips from t...