The Soulless Minions of Orthodoxy - Movie Commentaries

Soulless Minion, Josh, goes solo for a commentary on the 2004 film The Notebook directed by Nick Cassavetes and adapted from the novel of the same name by Nicholas Sparks. Noah and Allie are both bright eyed and bushy tailed, young and fancy free. They have a chance encounter one evening at a local fair and soon after delve deep into the throws of a passionate summer romance. But when the summer e...

Both Soulless Minions join in on the 1984 fantasy adventure film The NeverEnding Story . The movie was adapted by the book of the same name written by Michael Ende and directed by Wolfgang Peterson. Through some research we found that Michael Ende wound up so unsatisfied with the adaptation that he had his name removed from the credits. Surprising but true. Nevertheless, we believe it to be a pret...

Soulless Minion, Josh, is joined by special guest, Susan, for a look at the 2002 film A Walk to Remember . The film was adapted from the best selling novel by Nicholas Sparks who has had many of his novels adapted in films. This was his second novel to be adapted We are both fans of the novel so throughtout the commentary we discuss the changes that occured during the adaptation from book to scree...

Here comes Jack Twiller! Plunging into the teenage abyss, always surprising, always surprised--just like a... JACK IN THE BOX One of the Soulless Minions, Josh, goes solo once again for a commentary on the 1990 film Book of Love. The film was adapted from a novel by William Kotzwinkle called Jack in the Box and was directed by Robert Shey--the founder and CEO of New Line Cinema. The book cover des...

"This film proves that you don't need a $100 million dollar budget if you have imagination and a good story!" The year is 1991... College professor Nick Miller has done it! He's become the world's first time traveller! And he managed to accomplish this breakthrough with just a modest computer and a Cessna ... but more importantly with a whole lot of ingenuity. Soon Nick sells his invention to a lo...

--Nothing so liberates the heart as when a fool awakes from his folly. This is the fantastical tale of Fancy Lad Nathaniel Mayweather and his journey through the mythical and treacherous Hell's Bucket . Upon graduating finishing school he was on his way to Hawaii to live a life of endless comfort under the wing of his father but fate to took his hand an steered him in another direction. Through hi...

Both Soulless Minions are joined by special guests Mike Ortiz and Damon Shaw of Geek Fights , Tsyto and Mike and Max of Commentary Track Stars for this commentary on the 1989 film Batman. There was a lot of anticipation in the summer of 1989 as this new version of Batman was nearing release. It had been many years since Batman graced the screens of our nations cinemas and many people feared it wou...

Your Soulless Minion, Josh, is joined by Tysto and Mike and Max from Commentary Track Stars for this commentary on the 1992 film Batman Returns. That's right. Batman has RETURNED . So has Keaton and Burton. Added to the mix are some new villains -- the cold blooded Penguin and the vivacious Catwoman . But how does this film stack up against its predecessor? Do the Catwoman and Penguin work as char...

One of the Soulless Minions goes solo for a commentary on the 2005 film Sky High. There have been many films over the years that delve humans into the realm of superpowers, heroic deeds and villainy with pulp, grace, dignity and audacity but Sky High is unique within this burgeoning genre as it breaks the mold and succeeds in a slightly different way. Nevertheless, it does have those basic element...

Both Soulless Minions are back for a commentary on the 1984 film Electric Dreams . This movie is quite the splendid little treat as it conatins the popular story elements of love, friendship, jealousy and most importantly artificial intelligence . Unfortunately, it's a film that has almost been lost to time. However, there are those of us that have kept this little gem of a movie in our hearts and...

One of the Soulless Minions is joined by Mike Ortiz and Damon Shaw of Geek Fights for this very special Nitpicker commentary on Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. Note: This commentary was recorded using the theatrical edition . Mike, Damon and Josh recognize the greatness that is Wrath of Khan but sometimes Trekkers find it interesting to really deconstruct Star Trek and shine a light and some of i...

NOTE: This commentary is a repost. It was previously only available at archive.org. One of the Soulless Minions and his father take a serious look at this overlooked film and attempt to point out its visual subtleties and also the messages that writer/director John Patrick Shanley was trying to convey. Sync Point: Set your counter clock on your DVD at ZERO. Press play on the commentary track and y...

Before there was Batman and Robin there was... Batman FOREVER. It was a big hit in its day. There was music videos and merchandising galore. Everyone seemed to have Bats on the brain in the summer of ’95. But does the movie stand the test of time? Or was it simply a product of its time? Fellow podcasters and commentators Tysto and Mike of Commentary Track Stars join one of the Soulless Minions in...

The Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure... Once again we are joined by fellow podcaster and book lover, Dave Alluisi, of The Bookhouse Boys and the Meandawg Top 5 podcasts for this look back at this much beloved and timeless film. Not only is the film adaptation of The Princess Bride celebrated and adored in the public consciousness but it is also an extre...

The Soulless Minions are joined by special guests -- Mike Ortiz and Damon Shaw of Geek Fights , Michael Felscher of Red Shirt Pictures and the mysterious Allen -- for a look back at the most underrated of the Star Trek films. The Search for Spock is the 2nd chapter in what has come to be known as The Star Trek Trilogy. Nevertheless, because it bears an odd number it is assumed to suffer from the o...

It might be a little difficult to believe but the film Drive Me Crazy was actually based on a book called How I Created My Perfect Prom Date by Todd Strasser. Todd Strasser is a very prolific writer in the realm of Middle Grade and Young Adult novels. How I Created My Perfect Prom Date is the 2nd part in what is know as the Time Zone High Trilogy. Drive Me Crazy , although modestly successful fina...

Have you heard of this movie? I willing to bet most of you haven't. Here's what the IMBD has to say about The Experts -  When Travis and Wendell are kidnapped while on their way to opening a nightclub in rural Nebraska. The KGB spy Cameron Smith takes them to the U.S.S.R. instead with the intention of teaching KGB agents to be hip like Americans. It may sound like a goofy premise but this is actua...

One of the Soulless Minions is joined by a very special guest, Dave Alluisi, of The Bookhouse Boys and The Meandawg Top 5 , for this commetnary on the 1975 film Jaws. Jaws is Dave's favorite film of all time so it was quite a pleasure to discuss this iconic and influential film with him. Most of the conversation focuses on the differences between the book and the film but we lightly touch upon the...

Joining the Soulless Minions for this commetary on the 1997 film Batman and Robin are Tysto , Mike Ortiz and Damon Shaw of Geek Fights , and Mike Schindler of Commetary Track Stars . Note : Mike Schindler arrives late to the commentary. Approximately 1hr and 1/2 in the film. Most do not speak well of this film. However, our approach to this commentary is not in that vein. We admit its flaws but at...

It's the 20th anniversary of the release of Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. We decided to celebrate with a commentary. I'm joined by Mike of Geek Fights , John of Sofa Dogs , Mike and Max of Commentary Track Stars and J.D. of The Delta Quandrant . Sync Point: The black point immediately after the Paramount logo has faded to black. Email us

John Pavlich ( http://www.sofadogs.libsyn.com/ ) and Tysto ( http://www.tysto.com/ ) join me once again for a commentary on the 1997 sci-fi film Gattaca. This film is the freshmen effort of writer and director Andrew Niccol who has been apart of many critically acclaimed and noteworthy films such as Lord of War and The Truman Show. Even if you're not interested in his works it can be said that loo...

I found myself alone in the Soulless Minions studio once again but thankfully I was joined by my fellow fan commentators -- Mike of Commentary Track Stars ( http://maxhegel.podbean.com/ ) and John from Sofa Dogs ( http://www.sofadogs.libsyn.com/ ) -- for this look at the 2000 cheerleading epic Bring It On. It might seem like an odd choice for John, Mike and myself considering that this movie is ge...

For this commentary we're joined by three special guest commentators--Damon Shaw and Mike Ortiz of Geek Fights ( http://www.geekfights.net/ ) and Michael Felsher of Red Shirt Pictures ( http://www.redshirtpictures.com/ ) for a commentary on Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. Well, it's Star Wars... ...enough said. Sync Point: The first black frame immediately after the Lucas Film logo has...

My regular co-host was out of the studio on this one but thankfully I was joined by two very special guests and fellow fan commentators--Tysto of Tysto.com ( http://www.tysto.com/ ) and John of SofaDogs.com ( http://www.sofadogs.libsyn.com/ )--for this commentary on the 1999 sci-fi comedy Galaxy Quest. You don't have to be a fan sci-fi to dig this movie because it's appeal is universal. There's co...

Joining us for this commentary on the 1998 film Rushmore is a very special guest and fellow podcaster Dave Alluisi of The Meandawg Top 5 and The Bookhouse Boys . Rushmore was the second film made by writer/director Wes Anderson. It was also co-written by actor Owen Wilson. It's a fine ensemble film and a touching coming of age tale and you need not be a fan of Wes Anderson and his signature style...