Mel Gibson Wants His $70,000, And Your Soul. Host Jesse Blaze Snider recommends the 1999 revenge thriller Payback, with Mel Gibson as Porter, the double-crossed thief who claws back from the grave for one thing: his money; choose the lean theatrical cut or the bloodier Director’s Cut, either way, Brian Helgeland’s script turns a simple heist into a feral masterclass in cinematic payback.

Mel Gibson Wants His $70,000, And Your Soul. Host Jesse Blaze Snider recommends the 1999 revenge thriller Payback, with Mel Gibson as Porter, the double-crossed thief who claws back from the grave for one thing: his money; choose the lean theatrical cut or the bloodier Director’s Cut, either way, Brian Helgeland’s script turns a simple heist into a feral masterclass in cinematic payback.

Mel Gibson in “Payback” (Theatrical or Director’s Cut? WATCH THEM BOTH!!)

The Coolest Alive Podcast with Jesse Blaze Snider.
Every Tuesday, &ldquo;Coolest Alive&rdquo; dives into a fantastic album worthy of your time. No stuffy reviews here, just records from across genres getting deserved praise as must-listen classics, packed with cool vibes and reasons to hit play. Tune in for the best in music weekly.
Wednesday&rsquo;s &ldquo;Coolest Alive&rdquo; is all about comic books/graphic novels that shine bright. We&rsquo;re not reviewing, we&rsquo;re celebrating what makes this medium so awesome! Join us to discover a visual storytelling gem you&rsquo;ll want to check out.
Thursday&rsquo;s &ldquo;Coolest Alive&rdquo; brings the spotlight to a stellar film or TV show. Forget formal critiques, we&rsquo;re here to talk about what makes live-action filmmaking so great, from epic moments to why it&rsquo;s a must-watch. Catch the cinematic love every week.
Fridays are for the eclectic, think BOOKS, DOCUMENTARIES, STAGE SHOWS, VIDEO GAMES, STREET FIGHTS, or anything else not covered on Tuesday through Thursday's shows. Each week, we share something extraordinary (besides music, comics, and movies), diving into why it&rsquo;s a standout in its field. Expect the unexpected every Friday as we explore the coolest picks...across ALL mediums!

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The Coolest Alive Podcast with Jesse Blaze Snider. Every Tuesday, “Coolest Alive” dives into a fantastic album worthy of your time. No stuffy reviews here, just records from across genres getting deserved praise as must-listen classics, packed with cool vibes and reasons to hit play. Tune in for the best in music weekly. Wednesday’s “Coolest Alive” is all about comic books/graphic novels that shine bright. We’re not reviewing, we’re celebrating what makes this medium so awesome! Join us to discover a visual storytelling gem you’ll want to check out. Thursday’s “Coolest Alive” brings the spotlight to a stellar film or TV show. Forget formal critiques, we’re here to talk about what makes live-action filmmaking so great, from epic moments to why it’s a must-watch. Catch the cinematic love every week. Fridays are for the eclectic, think BOOKS, DOCUMENTARIES, STAGE SHOWS, VIDEO GAMES, STREET FIGHTS, or anything else not covered on Tuesday through Thursday's shows. Each week, we share something extraordinary (besides music, comics, and movies), diving into why it’s a standout in its field. Expect the unexpected every Friday as we explore the coolest picks...across ALL mediums!

The Coolest Alive Podcast with Jesse Blaze Snider.
Every Tuesday, “Coolest Alive” dives into a fantastic album worthy of your time. No stuffy reviews here, just records from across genres getting deserved praise as must-listen classics, packed with cool vibes and reasons to hit play. Tune in for the best in music weekly.
Wednesday’s “Coolest Alive” is all about comic books/graphic novels that shine bright. We’re not reviewing, we’re celebrating what makes this medium so awesome! Join us to discover a visual storytelling gem you’ll want to check out.
Thursday’s “Coolest Alive” brings the spotlight to a stellar film or TV show. Forget formal critiques, we’re here to talk about what makes live-action filmmaking so great, from epic moments to why it’s a must-watch. Catch the cinematic love every week.
Fridays are for the eclectic, think BOOKS, DOCUMENTARIES, STAGE SHOWS, VIDEO GAMES, STREET FIGHTS, or anything else not covered on Tuesday through Thursday's shows. Each week, we share something extraordinary (besides music, comics, and movies), diving into why it’s a standout in its field. Expect the unexpected every Friday as we explore the coolest picks...across ALL mediums!

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