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The mid to late 2000s was ripe with reboots and late age sequels to classic tv and film franchises. One such entry was the 2010 reboot of the 1980s action classic show The A Team which features a rag tag group of former Army Rangers dishonorably discharged from the US military only to form their own secret mercenary group. Featuring the likes of Liam Neeson, Bradly Cooper, and UFC legend Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, this reboot tells the origin story of these unlikely heroes. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to listen to About That Action as they discuss the pros and cons of this cinematic retelling of a cultural icon. Tune in, grab some weights, and turn up About That Action. Over and out.

Dennis Rodman was white hot in 1997 and Hollywood decided to give him a chance on the big screen in Double Team with JCVD but does his star power on the court translate to mega stardom? Tune into About That Action podcast to find out what the fellas have to say about the second movie in the Jock Block!

Stone Cold was an action movie starring former college football phenom Brian Bosworth as a police officer on suspension tasked with infiltrating a notorious biker gang. This movie had a fairly sizable budget and more than one face you will surely recognize lending performances that this film may or may not be entirely worthy of. Despite its unfortunate underperformance in the box office, this movie has tons of great action pieces and fight scenes good enough to get you doing push ups. So tune into About That Action to see why this movie is certified ANABOLIC!

Godzilla Vs Mechagodzilla 2 was initially released in Japan in 1993 and later in the US in 1999 and features the introduction of series favorite, "Baby Godzilla". With its low tech special effects and elaborate miniature cityscapes its hard not to find deep appreciation in the craftsmanship that went into the old Godzilla films, and even though the fellas have a hard time staying on topic, they all agreed on one thing: Its Anabolic. So sit back and hang with the boys as they discuss the 1993 series classic in Godzilla Vs Mechagodzilla 2. 

Pacific Rim is often considered the king of the giant robot genre. Debuting in 2013, this Del Toro action classic finally answers the question "What if robots fought big monster????" If you like giant robots, if you like giant monster, if you like Woody Allen impressions, if you like The Misfits, then this episode is perfect for you. Pop on those headphones and turn up the volume to hang out with the fellas on About That Action.

Robot Jox was a science fiction/action film about a dystopian future where nations settle all major disputes with large scale robots piloted by a single pilot called "Jox". Without the luxury of CGI, this movie was forced to utilize conventional techniques at the time to showcase the fight sequences. Does Robot Jox hold up after over 30 years? Or does it crash and burn? Tune in to About That Action to find out. Strap in, suit up, turn up that volume, and let'er rip.

Robot Jox is a widely overlooked science fiction/action film from the early 90s. With large scale stop motion robot battles, high octane karate, and super secret spy subplots, this movie seemed to not resonate with audiences at the time but does it resonate now? Tune into About That Action to find out if this early 90s cult classic stands against the rest, or will it crash and burn? The Big Dogs got you covered so strap in, do some curls, and suit up for Robot Jox.

Boondock Saints was a mid budget action movie that dropped in 1999 amid other absolutely smash hits like The Matrix, Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, and End of Days and follows two vigilante brothers in Boston exacting divine punishment on those they feel worthy of God's wrath. With heavy inspiration from Quinton Tarantino, this film was written AND directed by a complete rookie film maker. Bombing in the box office, it would come to find a strong fanbase through video sales. Does this cult classic hold up to its perceived glory? Or is this one action film that gets left in the alleys of Boston? Find out on About That Action! 

Boondock Saints is a cult classic about two brothers who exact their own form of divine justice upon the criminals of Boston in this 1999 frat bro extravaganza. Filled with bullets, blood, swearing, and more smoking than you can wrap your lungs around, this movie has surely left its mark on every college campus and South Side Chicago get together. Tune in to see if this 1999 gritty action holds up to the standards of today on About That Action.

Briefing: 1999 saw several satanic themed movies just on the edge of the new millennium and one of those was End of Days starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. Arnold is a down and out former cop turned private security who unravels a sinister plot to bring about the apocalypse in the name of Satan. Does this movie save the audience? Or does it bring about a chaotic hellscape for the watcher to navigate? Your Mission: Tune into About That Action to gather as much intel on End of Days as possible. Secondary Objective: Have a blast listening. Third Objective: Tune in next week.