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PODCAST

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast

JackedUpReviewShow

A bunch of cinephiles and retro TV connoisseurs group together to talk about ridiculous Action/Crime/Horror genre tropes, deadly protagonists, outrageous body counts, political conspiracies, over-the-top gimmick-driven premises and the merit of various franchises. Facebook: www.facebook.com/JackedUpReviewShow/ Twitter: https://x.com/JackedUpReview Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacked_up_podcast/

tv & film

All Episodes

26:18

Zak Penn's Virtual Reality Themed Trilogy

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast ·

2025/05/23

As part of another filmmaker who's signature style we get to study, we reviewed screenwriter Zak Penn's virtual reality themed movie trilogy: LAST ACTION HERO, READY PLAYER ONE and FREE GUY. Why is the first film gone from the butt of many jokes to the perfect Hollywood insider satire? What similiarities does it share with other meta-comedies Purple Rose of Cairo, Who Framed Roger Rabbit and even UHF? And what are some of the best one-liners? Why is the second film actually fun on its own terms

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44:38

JCVD Tribute (with Charlie Hildebrand, Corey Danna &...

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2025/05/22

Filmbuff Charlie Hildebrand, Author Corey Danna & Instagramer Fred Andersson unite to share why Jean-Claude Van Damme is a helluva popular talent to dedicate a podcast tribute to!Which of us came around on him while the rest of us found he varied movie to movie? What whacky MTV interview did he give back in the early '90s? Has he truly evolved for the better or is he still proving divisive as a genre talent? MAIN LINKS: LinkTree:

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13:34

Paris Has Fallen TV Show Review

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2025/05/21

In the official offshoot of the OLYMPUS HAS FALLEN series, I review the French-UK produced PARIS HAS FALLEN (currently streaming on Hulu).Is the material as engaging as the surprisingly decent reviews indicated? How is the MI6 spy agency and the French gov't utilized into the story arc? Will it be even more addicting for the 24 and NCIS crowd seeking more military espionage adventure? And which key bad guy actor from the MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE films plays yet another scary bad apple? Grab

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17:30

Favorite Moments in Michael Manns Movies & TV Shows...

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2025/05/20

Caomh McGillion joins me to talk more about captivating filmmaker Michael Mann. This time, we highlight some of our favorite moments from his small-screen narc shows to his big-scale movies. Which key sequence in one of his '90s masterpieces has music play a pivotal role in beginning the sequence? Which scenes have some neat editing and gaffing choices? And which ones leave us wanting more of these rich characters and their gritty underworld backstory? Feel the heat around the corner, get

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13:57

F/X Movies Double Feature Minisode Review

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2025/05/19

Join me for a lowdown on the F/X action-buddy comedy thrillers where a special effects wizard & a detective are matched up together to fight criminal masterminds! Was this the first big role that all Americans saw Aussie character actor Bryan Brown in? Does Bryan Dennehy get to do his usual tough-guy antics or is he more reserved and having fun here? And how wild were some of these magic tricks in a pre-NOW YOU SEE ME world on-screen? Become invisible, fake your death & come listen

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08:54

The Worst Music Concerts We've Ever Been To Minisode

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2025/05/16

We present to you all a hysterical yet brief episode on some of the most infamous music concerts we've been to.Which one was an okay show but in a terrible setting? Which group should you never see hammered? And which group started touring at the worst possible time? Find out, guffaw with us & be glad you didn't spend tickets on some of these dumpster fire events! MAIN LINKS: LinkTree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast⁠ Facebook

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11:54

Martin Scorsese's Religion Themed Trilogy (with Pop...

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2025/05/15

Thomas Sena & Deremy Dove (Pop Culture Five Podcast Duo) light a match and illuminate the pros and cons of Martin Scorsese's Religious Epics Trilogy:THE LAST TEMPTATION OF CHRIST, KUNDUN and SILENCE! TOPICS INCLUDE: *An overview on Scorsese's look at Catholicism *Is Adam Driver needing better roles of late? *Philip Glass and Peter Gabriel's brilliantly inserted film scores for the initial two films *How hard it is to handle FOR ANY KIND of religious epic without someone disagreeing on the

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09:43

Sleepaway Camp Saga Minisode Overview

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2025/05/14

We got 7 months before Halloween hits but in this Personalities themed week, we owed it to you all to talk about one of the zaniest slasher franchises: SLEEPAWAY CAMP!TOPICS INCLUDE: *Which installment is uniformely the best from top to bottom *Why, much like the other franchises it rips off, it's become a bigger than life cult film *And why it deserved more installments than it ultimately earned! MUSIC USED: "Scorched Fields" by Sascha Ende. Filmmusic.io Material is Licensed under

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13:32

The Villains of the Indiana Jones Saga Minisode

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2025/05/13

We present yet another fun minisode about the INDIANA JONES saga: this time we're discussing all our favorite villains we love to see meet their comeuppance on-screen! Is Major Toht or Mola Ram more fun to hate? Who had the best death scene? And along the way, we get to play clips highlighting some of the awesome one-liners, moody entrances & moments! OUR GUESTS: Elliott Serrano & Thomas Juettner (from Top Men: An Indiana Jones Podcast):

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01:59:07

Gilligan's Island Retrospect

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2025/05/12

It's a very special tribute to the king of TV Land programmed reruns: GILLIGAN'S ISLAND!Topics Include: *Funny refs to the show in pop culture by comedian Robert Klein, MST3k & even That '70s Show *We contrast this with other TV shows that became hit blockbusters & awful movie remakes *We talk about the 2001 documentary TV film, how the show is currently streaming on Tubi and recast a NEW version (as well as a Skinemax/Roger Corman B-Movie Parody) *And we then finish it off with fun

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09:36

A Funny State & Regional Humor Minisode (with Paul...

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2025/05/09

We wrap up the Drama themed week with some amusing side-tangents: Podcaster Ryan T. Richardson & Filmbuff Paul Derby return to discuss some amusing State & Regional related humor. Amusing Related Topics Include: *Newark & Detroit based material you'll only get if you've lived there *The different kinds of highway traffic *Getting mugged while trying to catch a cab *And different times at night where you definitely don't want to be outside! MAIN LINKS: LinkTree:

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09:17

HK Movie Franchise: In the Line of Duty (Yes, Madam)...

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2025/05/08

Author Corey Danna & Instagramer Fred Andersson return to help me with a mini-showcase about the Hong Kong martial arts cop flick series: IN THE LINE OF DUTY (A.K.A. YES, MADAM).How many of the talented stars appear but as different characters in each installment? How do they compare to other material like Jackie Chan's POLICE STORY/SUPERCOP films? And how do they measure up against U.S. blockbusters like 48 HRS. and LETHAL WEAPON? Grab your earbuds for electric kicks, high-speed chases

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16:17

Martin Scorsese's Period Drama Themed Film Trilogy...

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2025/05/07

Thomas Sena & Deremy Dove (Pop Culture Five) dive back in for yet another Martin Scorsese themed filmmaker's corner sit-down.The 3 period drama related films in this pack are: BOXCAR BERTHA, RAGING BULL & THE AGE OF INNOCENCE. Topics of the Episode Include: *Sports movies overview and how period dramas have evolved in terms of how they're crafted *Why is Boxcar Bertha more of a Roger Corman movie than an ACTUAL Scorsese inspired vision? *Why Raging Bull is Scorsese's Schindler's List

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01:28:31

Sam Raimi Double Feature: A Simple Plan & The Gift

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2025/05/06

In this re-edit, we do a primary focus on Sam Raimi's two key yet criminally undervalued character studies: 1998's A SIMPLE PLAN and 2000's THE GIFT. How does Raimi go about adding his fantasy/terror style to the latter while encompassing a rich noir ensemble in the initial hit film? We also detail his signature styles, his on-screen passion for being unpredictable & other uncanny stuff that only he seems able to pull off! MAIN LINKS: LinkTree:

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01:19:40

John Cassavetes’ naturally dramatic engaging film...

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2025/05/05

Podcaster Patrick Crain & Afternoon.FM’s Matthew Zeitoun join me to highlight the King of Gripping Yet Engaging Indie Cinema Styles: John Cassavetes. We also discuss how he evolved as an actor and as a family man while also showcasing protege Steven Spielberg's tribute to him at the 2023 Oscars! MAIN LINKS: LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JackedUpReviewShow/ Facebook Group:

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01:35:15

Infernal Affairs & The Departed Retrospect

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast ·

2025/05/02

Deremy Dove and Thomas Sena (Pop Culture Five Podcast), Author Corey Danna, Fred Andersson and GameDotFilm (from 3ReelCinema) join the usual podcast shenanigans:An overview of the Hong Kong narcs vs. criminals in the INFERNAL AFFAIRS trilogy and it's award-winning U.S. remake THE DEPARTED! TOPICS INCLUDE: *How well phones and the musical scores are used in both versions of the formula *A retrospect on different kinds of movie criticism, how Hong Kong film is consumed nowadays & where to

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11:42

Favorite Moments of The Prophecy Movies

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast ·

2025/05/01

I brought back the reliable Action/Horror/Fantasy movie guests for a fun side-section where we discuss our favorite moments in THE PROPHECY movies starring Christopher Walken as the Archangel Gabriel!TOPICS INCLUDE: *How it's another twisted vision by the creator of the HIGHLANDER franchise *The scene-stealing actor in the first 3 installments *How the 4th & 5th film should've just been stand-alone EXORCIST/HELLRAISER sequels *We also mention the Vinegar Syndrome Blu-Ray collection * And the

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13:17

The Hustler Films Double Feature (with Pop Culture...

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2025/04/30

Deremy Dove and Thomas Sena (Pop Culture Five Podcast) return to illustrate Paul Newman's "Fast Eddie" Felson movies in this minisode double feature of THE HUSTLER and THE COLOR OF MONEY!TOPICS INCLUDE: *Rare instances of sequels being naturally produced years later after an earlier hit *How to illustrate the themes of gambling and playing pool in movies today versus back then *And more of the usual pros and cons by your's truly! MAIN LINKS: LinkTree:

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08:25

Young Indiana Jones Chronicles TV Show Minisode Review

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2025/04/29

In this side chat minisode, we do a look at George Lucas' attempt at blending in his famous franchise with historical recreations and family friendly antics: THE YOUNG INDIANA JONES CHRONICLES. How many iconic guests stars appeared on this early '90s adventure? What acclaim and detractors did it have? How does it truly hold up now? All that (and how there's no way Indy actually interacted with Pancho Villa in any reality)! OUR GUESTS: Elliott Serrano & Thomas Juettner (from Top Men: An

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21:39

Martin Scorseses Gangster Turf War Themed Trilogy...

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2025/04/28

Cohorts Deremy Dove and Thomas Sena (Pop Culture Five Podcast) elaborate on the Gangster Turf War Themed Movies of Martin Scorsese's filmography: MEAN STREETS, CASINO & GANGS OF NEW YORK! TOPICS INCLUDE: *What is our favorite Frank Vincent role out of all 3 Scorsese films he's in? *What special elements does Tarantino steal from Mean Streets the most? *What's the best ironic line by one of the gangsters about to be murdered in Casino's finale? *Why is the narration really unneeded in Casino

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