DTVC Podcast

"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some weeks in addition to the main podcast. In this episode we're starting our look at the Star Trek original cast franchise with "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" and "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Kahn." In the first one, we open with a short history of how the show ended, and then its popularity grew, which led to making this film. From there I get into ways the film worked and ways it missed the mark. With the second one, I talk about how this is probably the best Trek film ever--at least it's my favorite.

My newest novel, Don's House in the Mountains, is available here: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D⁠⁠

Check out Bainbridge, my short action novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠⁠⁠

For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com/⁠⁠

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

Scott Murphy from All 90s Action, All the Time and New Horror Express is back to discuss another Steven Seagal DTV flick, this time 2008's "Pistol Whipped." Before we do though we get into why recent DTV action hasn't been as solid overall as DTV horror. Then in discussing "Pistol Whipped," we look at all the good, the bad, and the ludicrous of this film--and surprisingly for a Seagal DTV actioner, this has more of the first than the second two.

You can find Scott's podcasts on iTunes or other major podcatchers; or go here for All 90s Action, All the Time, https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-murphy9, and here for New Horror Express, https://newhorrorexpress.com/

For my newest novel release, Don's House in the Mountains, go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D

Check out Bainbridge, a short action novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠

For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

In this episode I'm joined once again by Will from Exploding Helicopter, this time to look at the two Road House films. First we look at the original, why it works in spite of itself, how it became a cult classic, and why it endures today. Then we get stuck in on the new version on Amazon. If the first one works so well, why does the second one not capture that magic?

You can find Will and the Exploding Helicopter podcast on iTunes and other major podcatchers, and you can go to his site, https://www.explodinghelicopter.com/ for all things Exploding Helicopter, including links to social media, like his fantastic Twitter account.

My newest novel, "Don's House in the Mountains" is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D

For my author website, go here: www.matthewpoirierauthor.com

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com/

"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some weeks in addition to the main podcast. In this episode we're finishing our look at the John Wick franchise. With part 3, I talk about how this is building on the first two; also the performances by Halle Berry and Mark Dacascos. For part 4, I look at the end of the series, the legacy overall, whether or not this is the end, and of course Donnie Yen and Scott Adkins. Finally, we have a bonus segment, where I'll get into my thoughts on "Madame Web."

My newest novel, Don's House in the Mountains, is available here: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D⁠⁠

Check out Bainbridge, my short novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠⁠⁠

For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com/⁠⁠

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

Ty from Comeuppance Reviews is back, this time for "Madsen MAYhem," our Michael Madsen double feature. First we look at "Assault on Hill 400," an Asylum film where Madsen spends most of the time as a WWII general in a tent with William Baldwin. Second, we go back to 2007 for "Machine," a crime drama with Neal McDonough and Oscar winner Nick Vallelonga. Finally, in our Spotlight on a Fight, we look at the end fight from the Dudikoff classic "The Human Shield."

You can find Ty at ⁠⁠comeuppancereviews.net⁠⁠, or on the Comeuppance Reviews podcast, which you can subscribe to on most major podcatchers.

For my newest release, Don's House in the Mountains, go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D

Check out my Bainbridge, a short action novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠

For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

Todd Liebenow from Forgotten Filmcast is back on, this time to discuss "Crackerjack," Die Hard in a train tunnel with Judge Reinhold as the main star. We talked about what we usually think of Reinhold in, like "Fast Times," and then tried to reconcile that with him as an action lead--and then tried to reconcile that with the rest of the movie, which wasn't all that reconcilable!

You can find the Forgotten Filmcast on iTunes or other major podcatchers, or here: https://forgottenfilmcast.wordpress.com/

For my newest release, Don's House in the Mountains, go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D

Check out my Bainbridge, a short action novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠

For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some weeks in addition to the main podcast. In this episode we're starting our look at the John Wick franchise. With part 1, I talk about where this ranks in my top action films of the 2010s, and get into what I liked and didn't like. Also, I touch on the strong imagery of a dog being killed in a film. For part 2, I look at the shift toward mainstream this film makes, ever so slightly. I also make the case for having dogs in movies just to be dogs, not saving the day or having super powers.

My newest novel, Don's House in the Mountains, is available here: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D⁠⁠

Check out Bainbridge, my short novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠⁠⁠

For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com/⁠⁠

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

In this episode I'm joined once again by screenwriter Tom Jolliffe, as we discuss his newest film, "Cinderella's Revenge," which I was able to see in the theater. He gives us some of the behind the scenes on some of the decisions that were made, or what he and the rest of the cast and crew were going for in a particular instance. Before we get into that though, we give our thoughts on the late Daniel Zirilli, who left us last week.

Check out "Cinderella's Revenge," starring Lauren Staerick and Natasha Henstridge, and produced by Mark L. Lester, in select theaters here in the US, and then look for it on streaming everywhere later this year.

My newest novel, Don's House in the Mountains, is available here: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D⁠⁠

Check out Bainbridge, my short novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠⁠⁠

For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com/⁠⁠

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

In this episode I'm joined by Freddie Young from Full Moon Reviews as we discuss "Frankenhooker." We get into Frank Henenlotter as a director, and how he uses New York City as a character. We also compare NYC and Times Square today versus when "Frankenhooker" was made, and how horror has changed over the years too.

You can find Freddie at Full Moon Reviews: http://www.fullmoonreviews.net.

For my newest release, Don's House in the Mountains, go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D

Check out Bainbridge, my short action novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠

For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some weeks in addition to the main podcast. In this episode we're finishing our look at the Predator franchise with the three most recent films. With "Predators," I talk about the "cheek" of Robert Rodriguez to try and make this a sequel to the first Predator, when it's not as good as the real part 2. Then with "The Predator" I get into what went wrong with that one, and why it wasn't more successful. Finally, we finish with "Prey," which I really enjoyed.

My newest novel, Don's House in the Mountains, is available here: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D⁠⁠

Check out Bainbridge, my short novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠⁠⁠

For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com/⁠⁠

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com