Dissect That Film

In 1995, director Paul W.S. Anderson brought the legendary fighting game MORTAL KOMBAT to the screen, with fanfare and success. In 2002, he was asked once again to bring another classic video game to life, that being the Playstation horror game RESIDENT EVIL. Bringing actress Milla Jovovich to the forefront, RESIDENT EVIL brings us a fresh new story to the RE franchise, but does it work? Did it make RE fans happy? Is Milla Jovovich a good lead? Let's find out, this week on the DISSECT THAT FILM PODCAST.

In 1996, Speed director Jan de Bont brought together a collection of fun actors, state of the art effects and the term "the suck zone" to film with TWISTER. Does this still hold up 25 years later? Was Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt the perfect on screen couple? Is this the greatest movie about weather? Let's find out, this week on the DISSECT THAT FILM PODCAST.

In 1995, Italian filmmaker Bruno Mattei wanted to take advantage of the popularity of the Jaws franchise and The Last Shark by literally stealing scenes from those films to make his own Jaws sequel, CRUEL JAWS. What if Peter Benchley's novel was brought to life in a more loyal way, with a mob subplot, the Star Wars theme and scenes we've already seen in this franchise? You get Jaws 5. Let's dive in to this Italian nightmare, this week on the DISSECT THAT FILM PODCAST. 

In 1987, Lorraine Gary, wife of then President of Universal Studios, returns to the franchise that put her on the map, where this time she escapes to the Bahamas after a tragedy and the killer follows her, and that killer is a GREAT WHITE SHARK! Also starring the legendary Sir Michael Caine, in a role that bought his mom a house, this film brings wild moments, lines and multiple endings. Is this the worst of the franchise? Why does this film exist? Was Lorraine Gary relevant in anything other than this franchise? Let's find out, this week on the DISSECT THAT FILM PODCAST.

With the likes of Friday the 13th and Amityville Horror Bringing their franchises into the 3D realm, it was time for Bruce the shark to join the fray. With the original films effects man brought on as director, along with very young Dennis Quaid and Lea Thompson, and a legend like Louis Gossett, Jr, JAWS 3D brings a wild story set at SeaWorld and how sharks can seek revenge. Is this the worst of the franchise? Is Dennis Quaids rapid drug use during filming apparent on screen? Is Louis Gossett, Jr the villain? Let's find out on this week's DISSECT THAT FILM PODCAST.

In 1978, Universal wanted to take advantage of the success of Jaws and tried to go back to the people that made it to bring another story of another shark wrecking havoc on the same island. With only Roy Scheider returning, and a lot of turmoil with the director, we finally got JAWS 2. Is this the best sequel of the Jaws franchise? Was this necessary? Is Bruce 2 the best Bruce? Let's find out, this week on the DISSECT THAT FILM PODCAST.

In 1975, 27 year old Steven Spielberg brought to life Peter Benchley's controversial novel about a shark that wrecks havoc on a small island town. After being one of the hardest productions, blowing up the budget and time to film, it became, at the time, the highest grossing film of all time, and also the very first summer blockbuster. We head to the island to explore why it's so beloved and why the shark not working made it a much better film. It's time to drink to your leg, this week on the DISSECT THAT FILM PODCAST.

After 3 films, we finally got the fight of the century, where the giant legendary lizard known as Godzilla and the epic ape known as Kong came together to fight each other to see who is the ALPHA of the Titans. With new moves by big G and a more seasoned Kong, the battle spans the globe, leading to an epic fight that also brings back another classic character from the Godzilla franchise. Was this the fight we wanted? What side are you on? Let's find out on this week's DISSECT THAT FILM PODCAST.

It has been 15 years since Godzilla has battled his iconic enemies and the Monsterverse said it's time for that to come back with 2019's GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS. Director Michael Dougherty (Trick 'r Treat, Krampus) joins the Monsterverse to bring the epic beat 'em up back to the Godzilla franchise. Is this the return to form Godzilla fans wanted? Was Dougherty the right choice for this film? Why can't these movies create a compelling human story? Let's find out this week on the DISSECT THAT FILM PODCAST.

We travel to the legendary Skull Island to explore the Monsterverses take on the epic ape known as Kong in 2017's KONG: SKULL ISLAND. Does changing the original story of Kong create something fun for the character? Is Tom Hiddleston a good lead? Does Samuel L. Jackson play a good villain? Let's find out this week on the DISSECT THAT FILM PODCAST.