The Quick and the Dead

 

The street is ours as Peter joins us once again to draw our guns on one of the wildest and most entertaining Westerns ever made, The Quick and the Dead from 1995. Listen as we chronicle the decline of the Western as a film genre in the late 1990s, marvel at director Sam Raimi's visual ingenuity in creating the movie's unique look, and praise producer and star Sharon Stone's foresight in casting then lesser-known actors such as Russell Crowe and Leonardo DiCaprio. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and phallic firearm discussions.

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Think you're quick enough? Do you think Westerns will make a return at the box office? Is 1995-era Russell Crowe dreamy or what? Leave a comment and keep the conversation going.

The Man With The Golden Gun

Bob Chipman joins us again for our latest 'woke brawl' with 007 and this time we're setting our sights on The Man With the Golden Gun from 1974. Listen as we praise the suave menace of Christopher Lee, pine for the lost Alice Cooper theme song we might have had, and encounter that most rare of circumstances: a James Bond film Agatha enjoyed!! Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and intrusive slide whistles.

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Slide whistles on car stunts; yay or nay? Is a golden gun a practical weapon for close-range duelling? How many lead Bond girls is too many for one of these movies? Leave a comment and keep the conversation going.

Blue Thunder

We're back and we're bringing the Thunder as we welcome Gabe Ciociola to the show on an orientation flight and we use our sophisticated surveillance technology to record a conversation on the 1983 technothriller Blue Thunder. Listen as we discuss the film's themes of police militarization and misuse of technology, gush over the movie's amazing aerial stunts and action scenes, and chart how the original spec screenplay was dramatically changed for the finished film. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and a Christmas present controversy.

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Do you think Whisper Mode could really let a helicopter sneak up on people? Did this movie instill an obsession with helicopters in you? Is Malcolm McDowell a dedicated actor or what? Leave a comment and keep the conversation going.

Live and Let Die

Bob 'Moviebob' Chipman joins us for another outing with James Bond, but this time we all get Moore than we bargained for... Roger Moore, as we take on one of the most offensive films of the 007 series with the blaxploitation-influenced thriller Live and Let Die. Listen as we grapple with the movie's incredibly racist plot and characters, take aim at Moore's portrayal of the venerable super-spy, and ponder why the filmmakers decided an obnoxious redneck sheriff should serve as the film's comic relief. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and lots of poorly-served character actors.

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Do you have a more clever way to corner the U.S. heroin market? Can you explain why the chief villain chooses to wear that terrible disguise? Have advice on how to get away from an island of crocodiles? Leave a comment and keep the conversation going.

Diamonds Are Forever

Bob Chipman joins us for our annual outing with secret agent James Bond and this mission may be our most grueling yet as we cut down the cubic zirconia of 007 films, Diamonds Are Forever. Listen as we discuss Sean Connery's perfunctory return to the franchise, measure the mortality rate for women who sleep with James Bond, and contemplate more efficient methods of smuggling diamonds. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and car stunts that defy physics.

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Want to complain about bad villain disguises? Interested in informing everyone just how to foil your evil plans to blackmail the world with a cassette tape? Tasted a fine vintage of sherry you want to pontificate about? Leave a comment and keep the conversation going.

Terminator 2: Judgment Day

This summer marks the 30th anniversary of James Cameron's blockbuster sequel Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Kyle Brunet joins us again to discuss this epic sci-fi action epic. Listen as we examine how parallels between this film and the original reflect the time paradox at the heart of the story, marvel over Linda Hamilton's amazing transformation as hardened heroine Sarah Connor, and comment on the influence of the movie's groundbreaking digital effects. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, but no clunky futuristic epilogues.

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What's your favorite film in the Terminator franchise? Have any exercise tips on getting into shape for the apocalypse? How do you think cyborg circulatory systems work? Leave a comment and keep the conversation going.

Point Break

We're getting a shot of 100% pure adrenaline as we experience Kathryn Bigelow's epic of surfboards and shotguns, Point Break. Listen as we come to a fundamental difference of philosophies regarding this beloved action flick, debate whether Patrick Swayze's zen surf dude is a cult leader or just a scumbag, and bemoan one of cinema's most ridiculous character names. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and a commitment to watch Prayer of the Rollerboys.

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Ever tried skydiving with firearms but no parachutes? Can you take down two meatball subs? Are you a blue flame special? Leave a comment and keep the conversation going.

Episode 103: The Running Man

We're gunning for the big cash and prizes as we try to keep pace with Arnold Schwarzenegger by watching another of his 1980s sci-fi flicks, The Running Man. Listen as we examine how the film was transformed from Stephen King's grim novella into a Schwarzenegger action vehicle, uncover the stinging satire hidden beneath the movie's colorful blockbuster surface, and contemplate how the film makes its viewers complicit in the dystopian system it depicts. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and a chance to win the home version of America's favorite game show.

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Do you have a favorite game show? How fast can you run from opera-singing, lightning-wielding weirdos? Can you tell us what ICS stands for? Leave a message and keep the conversation going.

Episode 98: Midnight Run

We all may be stuck at home at the moment but for this episode we're taking a cinematic road trip as we watch Midnight Run from 1988. We discuss the film's mix of crime and comedy, the conflicted morality of De Niro's bounty hunter character, and our different reactions to Danny Elfman's bluesy score. Meanwhile Corinne shares her legal expertise (courtesy of Law and Order) and Tim notes which members of the cast have been squashed by King Kong. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and celebratory donuts.



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Do you have any cross-country travel adventures you'd like to share? If you were our accountant, what kind of business venture would you strongly advise us against? What do you think Jack would have named his coffee shop? Leave a comment and keep the conversation going.

Episode 94: You Only Live Twice

Welcome to Japan, Mr. Bond, and welcome back Bob Chipman for our annual assignment with 007 as we dive into an active volcano of racism and cultural malfeasance with the fifth James Bond adventure, You Only Live Twice. Listen as we discuss the series' forays into science fiction, the worst spy disguise ever put to film, and the viability of a James Bond theme park. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and one pissed off cat.



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Do you know where Blofeld's cat went? Would you watch a James Bond/kaiju crossover movie? How long would it take you to train as a ninja? Leave a comment and keep the conversation going.

Episode 93: The Terminator

The debates around James Cameron's debut film had waged for decades, but the ultimate discussion would not be conducted in the future. It would be held here, in this episode... tonight. Kyle returns to the show as we take aim at the original 1984 classic, The Terminator. Listen as we ponder the circular logic of time travel paradoxes, consider how modern abuses of artificial intelligence may lead to humanity's eventual downfall, and speculate about what to expect from Terminator: Dark Fate (we recorded this episode back in August before the film opened). Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and robots in meat suits.



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Can you follow the labyrinthine logic required to navigate the complexities of time travel? Do you have your own classification system regarding what separates a robot from a cyborg? Do you think Kyle Reese is a creepy time-travelling fanboy? Leave a comment and keep the conversation going.

Episode 80: Thunderball

We're back on assignment with Bob Chipman as we plunge into the murky waters of the fourth James Bond adventure, Thunderball. Listen as we detail the latest crimes of 007, wade into the legal entanglements concerning the story's origins, and critique wetsuit couture. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and way too much scuba combat.



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Want to help establish a memorial fund for fallen agent Paula Caplan? Know some coves you'd like to recommend for scuba-based hijacking plots? Do you support consumer jet packs for all? Leave a comment and keep the conversation going.

Episode 60: Goldfinger

In our newest episode, the honeymoon is over as Tim forces Corinne to watch yet another James Bond movie, with MovieBob joining them again to face the toxic masculinity of the popular 007 outing Goldfinger. We discuss the metaphorical and nearly literal emasculation of Bond, compare the greedy title villain to a certain head of state, and suggest that more casting decisions should be contingent on wrestling matches. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and a choice of hats: duck or projectile. Also pleased be advised that we do discuss sexual assault as a theme in the film, something that's almost a given with James Bond by this point.



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Does planning heists make you hungry for some Denny's? Would you follow Auric Goldfinger on Twitter? Did James Bond ruin your marriage? Leave a comment below and keep the conversation going.

Episode 54: Speed

In our latest episode, Chris and Sarah hop on board for a breakneck conversation about the 1994 action hit Speed. Along the way, we discuss the film's episodic story structure, ponder alternate casting choices for the story's heroes and villain, and appreciate the maniacal laughter of Dennis Hopper. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and buses that violate the laws of physics.



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Any public transportation horror stories you'd like to share? Would you risk getting on any form of motorized vehicle with Keanu Reeves? Really, what was with that ugly-ass jacket? Leave a comment and keep the conversation going.

Episode 51: Predator

In our latest episode, Corinne and Tim get dropped into a meat grinder but still manage to bring back a trophy or two as they watch the iconic action/monster movie Predator from 1987. Tim laughs at Arnold Schwarzenegger's cursing, Corinne re-imagines the movie with Jesse Ventura cast as the hero, and both discover the answer to the age-old question: How many future governors does it take to kill an alien? Warning: Contains language, spoilers, and a broke dick dog.

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What personal totem do you carry into battle? What is up with Schwarzenegger's beard? Does anyone out there love poor Poncho? Leave a comment and keep the conversation going.

Episode 46: From Russia With Love

We have new orders from M to make contact with special guest Bob Chipman and discuss From Russia With Love, the second James Bond film. We'll talk about the film's reputation as one of the best of the Bond films, examine the movie's place in the evolution of the 007 franchise, and keep track of the series' racism, sexism, homophobia, and articles of clothing that Bond has people fetch for him. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and a totally gratuitous Romani wrestling match.



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Have your own island-based training camp you'd like to brag about? Do you have a match or do you prefer a lighter (until they go wrong)? Want kind of wine do you drink with fish? Leave a comment and keep the conversation going.

Episode 42: The Magnificent Seven (1960)

Tim and Corinne are only two, but they podcast like two-hundred as they head south of the border to watch The Magnificent Seven from 1960. They compare this Americanized remake of Kurosawa's Seven Samurai to its Japanese source material, cringe at some of the "white savior" aspects of the story, and revel in the coolness of Yul Brynner and Steve McQueen. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and a questionable Cajun accent.



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Do you know where we can find a better deal on lead? Have your own theories on what Robert Vaughn's character is running from? Would you have had an answer for Calvera? Leave a comment and keep the conversation going.

Episode 37: The Beastmaster

So the idea was that Corinne, Tim, and walking non-sequitur Jay would sit down to talk about the 1982 fantasy cult classic The Beastmaster. But much like the film in question, the discussion goes spectacularly off the rails. As such, the giggle-afflicted conversation meanders around subjects such as the explosive potential of John Amos, whether being a man born of cow leads to sexual confusion, and what animal would be best to forge a psychic link with. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and udders.



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Do you have an animal you prefer to link with? Care to pontificate about Dar's sweet abs? Want to complain about how many of the characters' names we got wrong? Leave a comment and keep the discussion going.

Episode 36: Captain America: Civil War

It's time to pick a side as Corinne and Tim leap into the fray with the newest Marvel movie, Captain America: Civil War. We debate the ethical positions of Team Cap and Team Iron Man, comment on the romantic tension between Captain America and the Winter Soldier, and impatiently await the inevitable Black Widow and Black Panther films to come. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and BUCKY!!!



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Do you think the podcast needs international oversight? Would you prefer that Cap leave future generations of the Carter family alone? Is there a Marvel hero that hasn't hit the screen you think deserves an origin movie? Leave a comment and keep the discussion going.

Episode 25: Dr. No

Corinne and Tim face their toughest mission yet as they come up against Dr. No, the original James Bond film from 1962. We'll discuss the film's blatant sexism and racism, its role in establishing the formula for the rest of the Bond film series, and how the exploits of Bond reflect England's role in international affairs in the 1960s. Warning: Contains spoilers, explicit language, and bad Sean Connery impersonations. Also please be advised that in discussing the movie we do reference a sexual assault brought up as a plot point in the film.



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Have a unique vodka-martini recipe? Do you have a good reason for toppling NASA rockets? Want to place a bet as to how long before Corinne joins SPECTRE and plots her revenge against Bond? Leave a comment and keep the discussion going.