Eric Roberts is the Man

Guard! Turn! Parry! Dodge! Spin! Ha! Thrust! It's Eric Roberts is the Man #26, where we're joined by director/writer/podcaster Justin Decloux to talk about the early 90s fencing classic BY THE SWORD and the dinosaur-filled schlock fest RAPTOR (from Jim Wynorski!). Featuring: F. Murray Abraham! Frank D'angelo! Corbin Bernsen! A never-ending sex scene! And so.. much.. stock footage. En garde!

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It's Episode 25 of the ALWAYS titillating Eric Roberts is the Man podcast! This time around we have comedian Dave Cave on-hand to help us squeeze out some plus-sized love for the Monique-starring comedy PHAT GIRLZ from 2006. Then we grit our teeth and think of England as we discuss the HORRIFICALLY offensive CHICKS DIG GAY GUYS. Holy HANNAH it's bad! And of course we'll catch you up on the latest Eric Roberts news, including his FIVE FAVORITE FILMS. Check it out.

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It's episode 24 of Eric Roberts is the Man and that means it's STALLONEAPOLOOZA, with two films pairing Sylvester Stallone and the birthday boy himself, Eric Roberts! For such a special occasion, we need a special guest, so we're joined by writer, producer and all around SUPER GUY Stephen Scarlata to help us digest this celebratory feast of Eric Roberts goodies. Do we start with the early 90s erotic action sleaze of THE SPECIALIST, or the all-star action extravaganza THE EXPENDABLES? DON'T MAKE ME CHOOSE! Just LISTEN!

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CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? It's episode 23 of Eric Roberts is the Man, and we're joined by writer and raconteur Samantha Lapierre to discuss the SAW-inspired puffy Val Kilmer-starring suspense thriller THE STEAM EXPERIMENT. If you suspect it has a terrible twist ending, you would be right! We follow up with the inspirational soccer classic GOLDEN SHOES, which is UNBELIEVABLY wretched and still oddly fun. All of that, and plenty of ROBERTS REPORT news. Call in sick tomorrow and LISTEN!

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LISTEN UP, BROTHER! It’s WRESTLEMANIA season at ERIC ROBERTS IS THE MAN, and we’re joined by wrestling expert Matt Hollinger to talk about TWO films where ER pairs with stars from the squared circle. First up finds Eric Roberts re-teaming (briefly) with his EXPENDABLES co-star “Stone Cold” Steve Austin in the 2010 CLIFFHANGER riff HUNT TO KILL. Then there’s THE CONDEMNED II which finds Roberts as the father of WWE superstar Randy Orton in a barely related sequel to the Steve Austin-starring THE CONDEMNED from 2007. Pull out your 24-inch pythons and enjoy! As always, check out ERIC ROBERTS IS THE MAN on Twitter, or come chat ER (or anything else) on our Facebook group. Matt Hollinger is the pride of Des Moines, Iowa and can be found on Twitter @hollinger. Make him happy by attending the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame from July 21st-July 23rd, 2016 in Waterloo, IA. The lineup looks terrific: On this week’s Roberts Report: We mentioned briefly at the end of the show Eric Roberts showing interest in appearing in SHARKNADO 3. Send your messages to The Asylum and tell ’em WE WANT ROBERTS. What?! @heidiandfrank I'm not in #SHARKNADO ? I guess my being in #SHARKTOPUS killed my chances — Eric Roberts (@EricRoberts) March 10, 2016 We discussed the gift that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gave to Michelle Obama, as mentioned in this article from Maclean’s magazine: http://www.macleans.ca/politics/washington/what-the-trudeaus-gave-the-obamas/ For Michelle Obama: First Lady Michelle Obama received a blue beaded cape from fourth-generation indigenous artist Tammy Beauvais of Kahnawake, Que. Three glass beads on the cape once belonged to the designer’s great grandmother. Beauvais has been designing Aboriginal clothing since she was 13, and her work has been purchased by politicians and their spouses, including Aline Chrétien, wife of former prime minister Jean Chrétien. Many of the first ladies of North America, South America and Central America own the Sky Woman Cape. (Sophie Grégoire-Trudeau was also gifted a similar cape, in winter white.) Beauvais’ work is also popular with celebrities, including Robert De Niro, who owns a satin Tree of Peace Native Design vest, and Julia Roberts’ brother, actor Eric Roberts. ——————– We discussed the launch of http://z420.tv/ and its Eric Roberts-related programming. Eric’s segments are called WHAT ARE YOU SMOKING? and can be found right here: http://z420.tv/what-are-you-smokin-with-eric-roberts/   We also have an interview with the founder of the network, which can be read right here: http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/270952/420-reasons-you-should-read-about-the-cnbc-of-cann.html —————- Starpulse mentioned Eric Roberts Twitter rave about his co-star Robert Pattinson in the upcoming movie GOOD TIME: http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2016/03/13/robert-pattinson-is-loved-eric-roberts Have a (now-deleted) picture of them together —– Finally, we discussed the upcoming Webseries SWEDISH DICKS starring Peter Stomare and Johan Glans. This article: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160314005476/en/MTG-Keanu-Reeves-joins-Viaplay%E2%80%99s-original-production Mentions that Keanu Reeves will be making some appearances in it, but the big news is a reteaming of Stomare and Eric Roberts!   Break #1 – “Stone Cold Steve Austin Theme” (Original) Break #2 – “The Crusher” by The Cramps Break #3 – “Stuck Between Stations” by The Hold Steady Don’t forget to head over to iTunes to subscribe and rate the show. If you like it.. tell a friend! Our theme song is (unofficially) officially endorsed by ERIC ROBERTS!

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It's MARCH MADNESS here at Eric Roberts is the Man, so we're joined by former Cineplex pre-show host and all-around man of mystery Ben Gordon to chat about two more Eric Roberts classics! First up is 1996's sweat-stained HEAVEN'S PRISONERS, which was shelved for two years and shows it. It features nude femme fatale Teri Hatcher, Alec Baldwin tears, shotgun murder and ERIC ROBERTS WITH CORNROWS. We follow up with the unwatchable DARK MOON RISING, which proceeded to sap our enthusiasm, coherence and will to live. I fear we'll never recover! All this and the ROBERTS REPORT so stop what you're doing and LISTEN.

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February is a month of LOVE and what better way to celebrate affairs of the heart than by having acclaimed romance novelist Kristin Ross (aka Evelyn Price) join us to chat about two made-for-Lifetime movies starring Eric Roberts? First up is the ripped-from-the-headlines thriller FATAL DESIRE which has Anne Heche seducing Eric Roberts OVER THE INTERNET and convincing him to murder her husband. It's a timeless love story! Then up is the absolutely INSANE recent Lifetime classic STALKED BY MY DOCTOR which featured ER as a surgeon who becomes uncomfortably obsessed with a teenage patient. IT'S AMAZING. All this and more on ERIC ROBERTS IS THE MAN!

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On a VERY SPECIAL episode of Eric Roberts is the Man we welcome VERY SPECIAL guest Jon Cross from The After Movie Diner Podcast to talk about two VERY SPECIAL movies. First up is the heartwarming family horse cart racing movie(?!)  AMAZING RACER (aka SHANNON’S RAINBOW) which features Darryl Hannah, Michael Madsen, Louis Gossett Jr., TOM ATKINS, Steve Guttenberg and ERIC ROBERTS. It’s.. uh.. something else.  But that’s not all! We follow that with the inspiring modern classic ASSAULT ON WALL STREET from the gret Uwe Boll, which has Dominic Purcell killing a bunch of Wall Street fat cats because they were indirectly responsible for ruining his life. It’s like THE BIG SHORT on STEROIDS except NOT GOOD. Also, Eric Roberts is there. TUNE IN! As always, check out ERIC ROBERTS IS THE MAN on Twitter, or come chat ER (or anything else) on our Facebook group.    Jon Cross is the celebrated host of The After Movie Diner podcast, which can be found at http://www.aftermoviediner.com/. His latest album (under the name Miscellaneous Plumbing Fixtures) can be streamed right here. Follow Jon on Twitter @aftermoviediner A live version of the song “Murder on Wall Street” by Distant 2nd – which inspired ASSAULT ON WALL STREET – can be viewed right here: THE ROBERTS REPORT This is exciting. Using the extraordinary technology of PERISCOPE, Andy Dick live-streamed some sort of weird.. gambling event with cars. I didn’t really understand what was going on. But what I *did* understand was an appearance from his old Less than Perfect running buddy ERIC ROBERTS! It was a pretty great moment. Andy was bemoaning the fact that there wasn’t any other celebrities there, and then someone said YES THERE IS and then appeared ERIC ROBERTS. They conversed for a few minutes and that was it. Pretty beautiful. ————— Now the big Eric Roberts news of this past week was Eric appearance on the a show we’ve – oddly – never mentioned on this podcast. It’s LOST GIRL, which just started its final season with Eric Roberts’ TENTH appearance as HADES. Lost Girl focuses on the gorgeous and charismatic Bo, a supernatural being called a succubus who feeds on the energy of humans, sometimes with fatal results. Refusing to embrace her supernatural clan system and its rigid hierarchy, Bo is a renegade who takes up the fight for the underdog while searching for the truth about her own mysterious origins. I know nothing about this show aside from the fact that it’s Canadian, but I *do* know that eventually I’ll have to watch at LEAST ten episodes of it. ————- We also discussed the upcoming theatrical release of Frank D’Angelo’s feature film SICILIAN VAMPIRE. The press release about the release can be read right here: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/frank-dangelos-sicilian-vampire-gets-green-light-for-theatrical-release-566722281.html TORONTO, Jan. 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ – The news was just released that Frank D’Angelo’s feature film Sicilian Vampire will have its theatrical release in Canada and USA at the end of February, with Europe soon to follow. Break #1 – “Bring Your Dog to Work Day” by Miscellaneous Plumbing Fixtures Break #2 – “Cold City Love Song” by Miscellaneous Plumbing Fixtures Break #3 – “Kris Kristofferson” by Miscellaneous Plumbing Fixtures End Song – “Bleed Me Dry” by The Revolver Method Don’t forget to head over to iTunes to subscribe and rate the show. If you like it.. tell a friend! Our theme song is (unofficially) officially endorsed by ERIC ROBERTS!  

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GET READY FOR THE ULTIMATE CHALLENGE! NO GUTS, NO GLORY on episode 18 of ERIC ROBERTS IS THE MAN as we tear into two carefully chosen Eric Roberts masterpieces. First is the only film featuring Eric and Julia Roberts acting together – as well as Elias Koteas, Michael Madsen and Dennis Hopper’s horrific Irish accent! It’s 1989’s BLOOD RED and it *sucks*! Thankfully, that’s balanced by the glory of Wayne Newton, underground fighting, and a gigantic German man named Brakus! It’s BEST OF THE BEST II, and while it’s missing Eric Roberts’ glorious hair from the first, it adds a TON of goofy stuff to make up for it. ALSO: we announce our new co-host and have a live BLOOD OATH! You’re not gonna want to miss it. As always, check out ERIC ROBERTS IS THE MAN on Twitter, or come chat ER (or anything else) on our Facebook group. Liam O’Donnell is a gentleman, scholar and host of the Cinepunx podcast over at Cinepunx.com. You can find Liam on his Twitter feed @LiamRulz, and his writing occasionally appears over at cinapse.co. The film PHOENIX can currently be viewed on Netflix. Liam was right. It’s really good. THE ROBERTS REPORT Out on DVD and Blu-Ray this week is THE CONDEMNED II from WWE studies, featuring pro-wrestler Randy Orton along with ERIC ROBERTS playing his dad. This is a sequel to a film that starred Stone Cold Steve Austin, and I know nothing about it aside from the plot, which is: A former bounty hunter who finds himself on the run as part of a revamped Condemned tournament, in which convicts are forced to fight each other to the death as part of a game that’s broadcast to the public. Orton and director Roel Reiné previously worked together in the film 12 ROUNDS 2, which I *also* haven’t seen. I have, however, seen the FIRST 12 ROUND movie with John Cena and it really, really sucked. ———————————–   Over at ALLAFRICA.COM is an article entitled Ay Produces ‘Trip to Jamaica’ for Jamaicans You may recall me mentioning the film A TRIP TO JAMAICA previously, and this article elaborates a bit on its creation. Popular Nigerian comedian, Ayo Makun, (AY), has said that his new movie “Trip to Jamaica” was inspired by his knowledge of how Jamaicans patronize Nigerian films. AY, who is the producer of the film, said the movie would hit the screen in months to come. In a chat with journalists, AY said he intended to take the film to the Jamaicans for the love they show the Nigerian movie industry. “They always want to watch our movies, so the best way to appreciate them back is to do something within their premise and create an aesthetic balance. This will make them like Nollywood even more,” AY said. He also said the movie would feature popular actor, Eric Roberts, who is well loved by the Jamaicans. I figure it’s called A TRIP TO JAMAICA because that’s why Eric Roberts is doing the film. ———–   And finally on this week’s ROBERTS REPORT.. Recently added to the Eric Roberts ever-expanding IMDB page is a film called Q-4 DREAM CORPORATION, a science fiction movie from director Tim McKort   In “Q4 Dream Corporation” – a futuristic thriller about the government attempting to control people’s sleeping habits – Madsen plays the role of antagonist Brandon Payton, who runs a corporation that is connected to manipulating people’s dreams.   Break #1 –  “Blood Red” by Slayer Break #2 – “Main Title (Best of the Best II)” by David Michael Frank Break #3 – “Generator” by Bad Religion Don’t forget to head over to iTunes to subscribe and rate the show. If you like it.. tell a friend! Our theme song is (unofficially) officially endorsed by ERIC ROBERTS!

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Consarn it, it’s Eric Roberts is the Man 17 and this dadburn episode features two classic, timeless WESTERNS featuring – you guessed it – ERIC ROBERTS! To avoid being dumfungled, we’re joined by writer and podcaster ROB TRENCH, who delights and entertains us as we look at the made-for-TNT supernatural western PURGATORY – with an all-star cast including SAM SHEPARD, RANDY QUAID, DONNIE “Donnie Don” WAHLBERG and ERIC ROBERTS. If that wasn’t enough star power, we follow it up with 2003’s THE LONG RIDE HOME starring RANDY TRAVIS as a mustachioed outlaw who is being hunted down by ERNEST BORGNINE. Also, ERIC ROBERTS is there! YEE-HAW! As always, check out ERIC ROBERTS IS THE MAN on Twitter, or come chat ER (or anything else) on our Facebook group. Rob Trench is a Toronto-based writer, podcaster and general man-about-town. He’s currently a Teaching Assistant/MA in Cinema Studies at York University, when not writing for sites like Scene Creek, The Seventh Art Magazine and From the Theatre. Keep up on his latest work over on Twitter @RobTrench. His TOP 10 films of 2015 looked like this: 1. Mad Max: Fury Road (George Miller) 2. Carol (Todd Haynes) 3. The Look of Silence (Joshua Oppenheimer) 4. Hard to Be a God (Alexei German) 5. The Tribe (Miroslav Slaboshpitsky) 6. The Forbidden Room (Guy Maddin, Evan Johnson) 7. Jauja (Lisandro Alonso) 8. The Mend (John Magary) 9. Phoenix (Christian Petzold) 10. Spotlight (Thomas McCarthy) On this week’s ROBERTS REPORT we discussed: With a new year comes plenty of new Eric Roberts news, starting with the enthusiastic response to the Lifetime movie STALKED BY MY DOCTOR which was airing regularly over the holidays. I’ve yet to see it, but I’ve been told by multiple sources that it features a delightfully unhinged Eric Roberts performance – and those are my favorite kind! We’ll be fast-tracking that one onto the podcast, so look for it soon. ————————– I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention that both the ERITFM Twitter account and my own personal account was recently followed by the lovely and talented Eliza Roberts – wife and manager to Eric Roberts. I rather jokingly mentioned that I’m in the process of collecting the whole set of the Roberts family on social media. Yes. Joking. ————————— Eric was recently interviewed for SMASHING INTERVIEWS MAGAZINE Eric Roberts Interview: Catching Up with One of Hollywood’s Busiest Actors Eric Roberts: I don’t know. IMDb tracks that for me. When I wonder what I’m doing, I go to IMDb and they tell me, or I go to my wife. I don’t really know what I have out there that’s still in the can because I’m always working, so I don’t keep track of what’s where. ————————– Over at Christian Post http://www.christianpost.com/news/christian-sports-coaches-faith-religious-oppression-prayer-never-fails-153773/ Christian Sports Coaches Facing Faith Oppression Highlighted in Upcoming Movie The upcoming film “Prayer Never Fails” was birthed from the various news stories that have made headlines about sports coaches being ridiculed or fired for praying at games. The movie promises to showcase prayer at a whole new level. “Prayer Never Fails” is from writer/director Wes Miller and stars Eric Roberts, Corbin Bernsen, Lorenzo Lamas, Nick Lashaway (“In Time”), and Minister Clifton Davis (“Any Given Sunday”). —————————– Finally on this week’s Roberts Report.. Recently added to the ever-expanding Eric Roberts IMDB page is 2016’s THE SUMMONING directed by Alberto G. Rodriguez, who also directed the – topical – Western zombie film THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE DEAD a few years back. The IMDB plot summary says: A law student, working on a century’s old murder case, discovers more than what she expected when spirits from the past begin to visit her, leading her towards an insidious truth that will place her own life in danger. And don’t forget to continue our campign to get Eric on Game Of Thrones! CONTACT YOUR LOCAL CONGRESSMEN! Break #1 –  “Main Theme From THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN” by Elmer Bernstein Break #2 – “Once Upon a Time in the West” by Ennio Morricone Break #3 – “Ecstacy of Gold” (Live) by Metallica Don’t forget to head over to iTunes to subscribe and rate the show. If you like it.. tell a friend! Our theme song is (unofficially) officially endorsed by ERIC ROBERTS!

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