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The Jacked Up Review Show

Jacked Up Review Show

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. https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/JackedUpReviewShow/ Twitter: twitter.com/CamSully4 Instagram: www.instagram.com/camsullyfilm/

tv & film film reviews

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00:27:36

The 6th Annual VOD Awards Special (2025) (with Jasen...

The Jacked Up Review Show ·

2025/09/12

The In Your Earholes podcast network duo join the annual award show for more unconvincing set designs, crazy wardrobe, nonsensical scripts & amazing scenery chewing- all of it worth of getting some 'endearing" awards.Who doesn't want some laid-back sarcasm in under half an hour?MUSIC INTRO USED:"Firebrand" (MXC Theme Song) by Bumblefoot"Whose Line?" Theme Outro

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00:24:42

Riddick Movie Tie-In Material (Motion Comics, Anime &...

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2025/09/11

Oreo Brewer returns to the show to highlight the tie-in material for the CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK universe. Where can one find the motion comics for the first and third movie? What cool new characters voiced by famous actors appeared in both SPLINTER CELL inspired videogames? Was the anime movie by the AEON FLUX creator any good? Maybe DC Comics Animation Director Sam Liu can help bring another Riddick anime to life should the 4th live-action film not come out anytime soon?

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00:11:46

Reiwa Era Godzilla Films Review Minisode (with Tim...

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2025/09/10

In this minisode, we do a brief overview on the pros and cons of both SHIN GODZILLA (2016) and GODZILLA MINUS ONE (2024). TALKING POINTS:*James also recounts what else he saw at the recent Boston Film Festival that GODZILLA MINUS ONE was showing at*For both two new takes during this Reiwa Era, which is the superior Japanese version of the iconic monster?*Is Godzilla really a Digimon/Pokemon given his amount of evolving?*And some other fun takes on two largely agreeable creature features.

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00:10:39

Anti-Terrorist Cell (AKA The Red Phone) TV Movie...

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2025/09/09

I present to you a mini-overview on these European spy action films with an all-star cast: a double feature of the ANTI-TERROR CELL movies!Is this one of the few times we've seen Arnold Vosloo (The Mummy) play a good guy?Why did these not get picked up to series?Who else is in this stacked cast?And do the thrills deliver?MUSIC USED:"Exhilarate" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

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00:30:09

Steven Bochco TV Classic Retrospects: L.A. Law & Hill...

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2025/09/08

Welcome to a themed week on Antiheroes in Fiction: To start off, I summarize your parent's favorite '80s NBC Dramas by Steven Bochco. Does L.A. Law hold any muster or is it sadly rather dated? Is there anybody likeable on the Serpico-inspired drama Hill Street Blues or is it only a cesspool of crooked bastards? Aside from their cultural influence, what other material and dramatic impact did they leave? Find out in this fun revisit! SONG USED"L.A. Law" theme songs by Mike Post

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01:00:06

Review of 4 Rebecca De Mornay Psycho Thrillers (with...

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2025/09/05

It was time for another actor retrospect where we take review movies on their resume with similar themes. This time we get to tackle 4 Rebecca De Mornay slashers/psycho thrillers:*The Hand That Rocks the Cradle*Table for One*Identity*Mother's Day (2010)Which of these stands out the most?Which of these is sadly underrated?Plus, Oreo & I joke how we're so glad we're not at any creepy places as depicted in these movies!

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00:35:28

The Shield TV Show Villains Retrospect (with Josh...

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2025/09/04

We do our final discussion on the FX cable TV show THE SHIELD with a villains retrospect: *When you're all a group of crooked cops, who's ultimately the worst of the bunch?*Which of the serial killers and gangsters were also very freaky?*And we get to play some awesome clips from the show as well as a clip from Walton Goggin's interview on The Rich Eisen Show! OUR GUESTS INCLUDE:Josh Hansen (Action Movie Book Club)Carlo Giovannetti (The Movie Loot) SONG USED:"Cop Killer" by

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00:12:29

All Versions of... A Nightmare on Elm Street 5 & 6

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2025/09/03

In this minisode, we do another special editions/director's cut versions overview and this time it's over A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 5 & 6. For Elm Street 5, we mention scenes from the Unrated Cut which was never restored past its VHS release. For Part 6, we discuss all 4 versions: the theatrical, home video, workprint & UPN TV edit. Do any of these change the infamy associated with these cult movie sequels or are there some gems worth seeking out here? GUESTS:Follow Filmmaker Jack

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00:15:30

Happy Death Day Movies Review Minisode

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2025/09/02

What happens when you mash-up GROUNDHOG's DAY with SCREAM? You get mixed results at best!What do these slasher dark comedies get right and what do they get (mostly) wrong?Is Bear McCreary's score worth a listen on its own merit?Is anyone noteworthy here or do they essentially all become variations of the same kind of cliche characters this genre is known for?All that and more summaries during Slasher September!MUSIC USED: "Club Diver" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed

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00:09:56

The Asylum's Scarecrow Slayer Movie Review Minisode

The Jacked Up Review Show ·

2025/09/01

Before The Asylum became the main production outlet for SyFy Channel Original Movies, they were coming up with even quirkier low-budget B-movie material.I sum up the Killer Scarecrow trilogy, some surprisingly then-unknown and genre favorite actors who make cameos and the other shenanigans that entail in this film (all inbetween whacky reactions)!

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01:03:47

Best Moments on Ray Donovan

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2025/08/29

We conclude the week with this awesome re-edit where my 3 incredible guests and I conclude the highlights, fight scenes, dramatic reveals & social commentary on Showtime's edgy show RAY DONOVAN.Our Well-Worded Guests:Tara Jabbari (Who Was She?, Mediamaker Spotlight)Katie Geilenkirchen (Retromade Podcast, One More Round)Hal Rudnick (Screen Junkies, Upright Citizen's Brigade)

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00:29:41

Tom Ripley Adaptations Overview

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2025/08/28

Patricia Highsmith is both a terrible person and a great author who's Tom Ripley character was adapted into so many different movies and recently a Netflix mini-series.Here, I get to do an overview of the different portrayals of the character as well as why this con artist turned murderer is so endlessly fascinating to see adapted!MUSIC USED:Night on the Docks - Sax by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com/License: CC BY 3.0 https://goo.gl/Yibru5Just As Soon by Kevin MacLeod

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01:34:46

Better Call Saul Wrap-Up Retrospect

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2025/08/27

We were overdue to do a look at the themes, character arcs & franchise closure in the final years of BETTER CALL SAUL. If you want a lively summary of character evolution, twisted emotions, gritty thrills & well-formatted scripting, this is the place for you! OUR GUESTS INCLUDE:Kevin “The Critic” ThomasJosh Hansen (Action Movie Book Club)Adam SilvaJosh Mattson (Twist My Arm)

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00:35:22

Jackie Chan & Jet Li Videogames Review (with Corey...

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2025/08/26

To continue the Gangster themed week, author Corey Danna, blogger Fred Andersson & HK movie fanatic Mark Shaver all enter the recording studio! Why was Jackie Chan's STUNTMASTER the ultimate experimental PS1 videogame for both gamers and his established fanbase? Why was Jet Li's RISE TO HONOR the ultimate send-up of both his HK and U.S. movies while mixing in some MATRIX and John Woo tropes? Did either game have some neat button combos or did they mainly benefit from word-of-mouth

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00:13:41

Gangstas Double Feature: City of God & City of Men

The Jacked Up Review Show ·

2025/08/25

I do a fun expose on the Brazillian crime epics CITY OF GOD (a rightful award-winner) and its like-it-or-hate-it sequel CITY OF MEN from five years later.What other relevant projects have the filmmakers worked on since? Is the TV show streaming anywhere?And why do so many love the dark comedy & GOODFELLAS inspired narration in the original gem of a film?Get ready to steal that night!

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00:56:26

Bonus Q&A with actress & teacher Gloria Jean Robertson!

The Jacked Up Review Show ·

2025/08/22

Teacher/Actress Gloria Jean Robertson stops by this lively interview! TALKING POINTS*Balancing successes & disappointments *Doing extra work*And a summary of the whole actor's audition process!

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00:31:16

Music Concert Movies & Retro Documentaries Special...

The Jacked Up Review Show ·

2025/08/21

James joins me again to discuss some of the edgiest, sweat-filled and riveting Music Concert Movies & Retro Documentaries. Which ones are simply must-sees for their innovative filmmaking? And which specials still often air on Showtime and Turner Classic Movies? SONGS USED: "Acoustic Rock" by AudioNautix.Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Code Blue" by AudioNautix.Licensed under Creative Commons: By

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00:20:13

A Brief History of the Alan Smithee Alias Used by...

The Jacked Up Review Show ·

2025/08/20

You heard that right. Strap in for an amusing yet to-the-point tribute to the ultimate name you don't want your film to be credited with: Alan Smithee. What are some good movies that just so happen to share this "stage name"? Where does the line begin to blur between simply disagreeing with the studio and totally disowning one's own work? All that and the amusing way in which this practice was ultimately discontinued by the Director's Guild! Special Thanks to Not a Bomb

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01:23:11

3 Classic Documentary Series Tribute: Biography,...

The Jacked Up Review Show ·

2025/08/19

We give you the ultimate tribute to three key TV documentary shows that changed the genre for the better: Biography, Behind the Music & E! True Hollywood Story. TALKING POINTS:*We mention precursors to this like You Are There & Against the Odds*We also keep joking about Robert Blake because he represents everything bad in this world*And as usual, you can also expect a SHIT TON of celeb impressions! SONG USED:"Biography" Theme Song Intro

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00:17:50

Unbroken 1 & 2 Biopic Movies Review

The Jacked Up Review Show ·

2025/08/18

For our Documentary themed week, I get to illustrate the life of real-life Olympian-turned-WWII P.O.W. "Louie" Zamperini as seen in the film UNBROKEN and its religious sequel. Why does this inspire all kinds of hope in a well-worn genre? SONG USED: "Clash Defiant" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ "Exotic Battle" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under

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