DTVC Podcast

Ty from Comeuppance Reviews is back for his monthly spot on the pod as we look at a Trap House double feature with the Tubi Original "Trap House" and the new Netflix release "Trap House." Before we get into the films, for the first 45 minutes or so we talk about what we've been watching lately. Then with the first Trap House, we discover this isn't that bad, but is it enough to keep us away from the dreaded tangents? The second one proves again that kids never help a movie, and the teen gang attacking cartel money stashes are no exception. Finally, our spotlight on a fight looks at the end fight in "Death Warrant" between Van Damme and Patrick Kilpatrick.

For the Letterboxd list of the movies Ty and I have covered, you can go here: https://boxd.it/oXfLm

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

For Miscellaneous Plumbing Fixtures, the writer of our theme song, you can listen on Spotify, or go here for his Bandcamp https://miscplumbingfixtures.bandcamp.com/

We're on Substack! https://dtvconnoisseur.substack.com/

For my newest release, Mark in Sales, go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2SF5YCW

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 Sean Malloy of "I Must Break This Podcast" is back, and we're discussing another Van Damme DTV flick, 2011's "Assassination Games," the first of three films he did with Ernie Barbarash. What Sean and I discover is, in 2011 we weren't as impressed, but watching it in 2026, with the current state of DTV action, we realize how lucky we had it back then!

For Miscellaneous Plumbing Fixtures, you can listen on Spotify, or go here for his Bandcamp https://miscplumbingfixtures.bandcamp.com/

The DTVC on Substack: https://dtvconnoisseur.substack.com/

My newest book, Mark in Sales, is available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2SF5YCW

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

We're joined once again by Jon Cross from the PM Entertainment Podcast and the After Movie Diner, this time to discuss a Gregory Dark erotic thriller double feature--and no, we're not looking at two "Between the Cheeks" movies, we're looking at "Body of Influence" and "Stranger by Night." With "Body of Influence," we discuss Nick Cassavetes's therapy practice, his interior decorating choices, and how he lets Shannon Whirry bring it all crashing down. And then with "Stranger By Night," we get into why this one doesn't work as well, William Katt's outfits, and the twist at the end. Finally, after the end theme, we have bonus content, where Jon and I riff about midlife crises.

You can find the PM Entertainment Podcast and After Movie Diner on all major podcatchers, and on YouTube.

Our theme song is done by Jon Cross's Miscellaneous Plumbing Fixtures, which you can listen to on Spotify, or go here for his Bandcamp https://miscplumbingfixtures.bandcamp.com/

Go here for our Letterboxd list on the movies we've covered on the podcast: https://letterboxd.com/dtvconnoisseur/list/movies-covered-on-the-dtvc-podcast/

Check out my newest book, Mark and Sales, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2SF5YCW

For my author page on Amazon, go here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/stores/Matthew-Poirier/author/B085HTVYNJ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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

In this episode I'm joined once again by Jeanette Ward from The Mundane Adventures of a Fangirl, this time to discuss the first of two Albert Pyun Kickboxer sequels, "Kickboxer 2: The Road Back". We look at the trope of a hero being defeated by a baddie, and then through sheer will and determination fueled by a montage with a rockin' soundtrack, eventually gets his revenge. How does this one work in that realm? We also talk about the late Cary Tagawa, and the energy he brought to this film.

You can find Jeanette at https://jwardadventures.blogspot.com/

For my newest release, Mark in Sales, go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2SF5YCW

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

"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some weeks in addition to the main podcast. This episode is part one of my look at the Indiana Jones films, with "Raiders of the Lost Ark," "Temple of Doom," and "Last Crusade." I get into what works and what doesn't, and the greater film movement that they were a part of at the time. Also, I discuss how Spielberg and Lucas don't like animals.

For Miscellaneous Plumbing Fixtures, you can listen on Spotify, or go here for his Bandcamp https://miscplumbingfixtures.bandcamp.com/

My newest book, Mark in Sales, is available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2SF5YCW

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

Ty from Comeuppance Reviews is back for his monthly spot on the pod as we look at a Ruby Rose double feature with "Stowaway" and "Vanquish." In the first one we're firing up the Grillo, as one of our favorites, Frank Grillo, costars with Rose in one that's more of a thriller than actioner. The second one has another pod favorite, Morgan "Morgy" Freeman, in what is best described as an "Acceleration" ripoff. Finally, our spotlight on a fight looks at the classic fight in "Return of the Dragon" between Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris.

For the Letterboxd list of the movies Ty and I have covered, you can go here: https://boxd.it/oXfLm

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

For Miscellaneous Plumbing Fixtures, the writer of our theme song, you can listen on Spotify, or go here for his Bandcamp https://miscplumbingfixtures.bandcamp.com/

We're on Substack! https://dtvconnoisseur.substack.com/

For my newest release, Mark in Sales, go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2SF5YCW

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 Chris "The Brain" Kacvinsky from Bulletproof Action, and this time we're looking at the Dolph Lundgren Die Hard in a high school classic, "Detention." It's a movie we both enjoyed, but as we break it all down, do we still like it as much as we did? Also, Chris tries to break the record for saying "taint" the most times in a podcast episode, and in trying to figure out who the baddie looks like, we'll probably get "Father of Mine" stuck in your head.

You can find Chris and Bulletproof Action at bulletproofaction.com, and the Bulletproof Action podcast on most major podcatchers.

For Miscellaneous Plumbing Fixtures, the writer of our theme song, you can listen on Spotify, or go here for his Bandcamp https://miscplumbingfixtures.bandcamp.com/

For my newest release, Mark in Sales, go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2SF5YCW

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

Scott Murphy from All 90s Action, All the Time and Bloody Sam is back to discuss another Steven Seagal DTV flick, this time "Out of Reach." we've got Seagal as a former CIA guy who's been corresponding with a young girl in a Polish orphanage, but when she goes missing, he needs to go over there to save her. Do we at least get Seagal doing a poor sounding, racially appropriative accent? Absolutely.

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, here for Bloody Sam: https://open.spotify.com/show/5XEwQd8bu4FuJ7hQkbkv99?si=ca8ce6aad6584c12 and here for New Horror Express, https://newhorrorexpress.com/

For my newest novel, Mark and Sales, go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2SF5YCW

Check out Bainbridge, a short action novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FWPMZ5C9⁠⁠

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

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

Screenwriter Tom Jolliffe is back to discuss his newest film, "We Go Again," along with the film's two stars Zuza Tehanu and Charlotte Chiew. The first 30 minutes or so is a spoiler-free conversation about the film, so even if you haven't watched the movie yet, you can listen safely. Then after a break, I ask some questions that do contain spoilers, so be careful if you haven't seen it yet. Overall it was a great conversation about a film I really enjoyed. You can currently purchase it on Amazon here in the States on DVD and Blu-ray.

For more on "We Go Again" go to the Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wegoagainmovie/

For Miscellaneous Plumbing Fixtures, the writer of our theme song, you can listen on Spotify, or go here for his Bandcamp https://miscplumbingfixtures.bandcamp.com/

For the DTVC Substack: https://dtvconnoisseur.substack.com/

For my newest release, Mark in Sales, go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2SF5YCW

For Nadia and Aidan, go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPKXRP16

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

We're joined once again by Jon Cross from the PM Entertainment Podcast and the After Movie Diner, this time to discuss a Shannon Tweed erotic thriller double feature, with "Scorned" and "Victim of Desire." Before that though, for the first hour or so, Jon and I look at where Jim Belushi's career should go after his role in "The Chronology of Water," and then my mention of Sean Connery in the early James Bond films takes us off on a large tangent about accents in the UK and the starts of Michael Caine's and Terrence Stamp's careers. Then we get into the erotic thrillers, first with "Scorned," we discuss Tweed's performance, Andrew Stevens's direction, and the moments we really liked. And then with "Victim of Desire," it's all about the Wynorski, the Wings, the Strain, and definitely the Tweed as well.

You can find the PM Entertainment Podcast and After Movie Diner on all major podcatchers, and on YouTube.

Our theme song is done by Jon Cross's Miscellaneous Plumbing Fixtures, which you can listen to on Spotify, or go here for his Bandcamp https://miscplumbingfixtures.bandcamp.com/

Check out my newest book, Mark and Sales, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2SF5YCW

For my author page on Amazon, go here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/stores/Matthew-Poirier/author/B085HTVYNJ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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