We do yet another Jack Nicholson movie franchise double feature:

How does THE LAST DETAIL show how Navy sailors briefly defy orders while reluctantly carrying them out?

How did the author's loose sequel LAST FLAG FLYING capture much of the same style and themes?

Plus, the usual playing of awesome clips from the original movie!

MUSIC USED:

"The Last Detail : Opening & Closing Credits (1973)" by Johnny Mandel

We begin a Jack Nicholson themed month of June:

The podcast crew starts off with a mini-retrospect on the Neo-Noir gem CHINATOWN and its sequel THE TWO JAKES.

How did the first film amp up the demand for more modern days on older period mysteries?

How can you enjoy the sequel in its own right?

And we get to share more clips from the movies that just show what a badass pvt. eye Jake Gittes truly is!

OTHER TALKING POINTS:

*Does either film do a good use of Raymond Chandler's similar Noir style?

*Why hysterical stand-up comedians have done some amusing riffs on dirtbag director Polanski over the years?

*And why should everyone in these throwback movies learn how to protect their nose?

MUSIC USED:

Chinatown OST by Jerry Goldsmith

"Night on the Docks - Sax" by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com/

License: CC BY 3.0

GUESTS:

Lynsey G, C. Courtney Joyner, Interviewer Jimmy Carter & Jeff Kerr

Enjoy this bonus chat with Juicy, one of the dance captains working with dance team Curvy Queenz:

How did they form such an inclusive and body-positive crew?

How do they assemble their indie film & music crews?

Get schooled, get inspired & hear this mentally-rewarding chat!

#PodcastersOfInstagram #juneteenth #blackentertainers #curvyqueenz #juicy

In this part new-part old minisode, James, Johnny & I get to do a brief overview of the IRON EAGLE quadrilogy:

*How many "That Guy!" actors can you spot in these trashy movies?

*It's a poor-man's Rambo but is it actually way more fun than Top Gun?

*Why would this saga had worked better as an animated G.I. Joe type cartoon?

GUESTS:

James Bruno & Johnny Potoky

OST SONGS USED:

"Hide In The Rainbow" by DIO

:It's Too Late" by Helix

"The Aces Theme" & "End Credits" by Harry Manfredini (Iron Eagle III)

The Western Wonder (Pic A Flic Podcast) joins Oreo & Cam for a neat overview of Halle Berry's many high-pursuit thrillers & gritty dramas:

Later, you hear a clip from the archives with Jon Mark & I summing up Halle's most divisive thrillers to date.

Then ask the immortal question: Will she return for John Wick 5?

Plus, some other side mentions for Race the Sun, Catwoman, Dark Tide, The Flintstones & Perfect Stranger as well as her activism/charity work!

INTRO CLIP:

2004 Conan O'Brien Interview

GUESTS:

The Western Wonder (Pic-A-Flic Podcast on YouTube)

Oreo Brewer

Jon Mark

Gil, Tom & I highlight Actor, Voice Artist & Comedian Phil LaMarr:

In this tribute, we do an overview of both his cartoon and live-action roles but which ones remain his instantly recognized ones?

Is there any show or game that Phil WASN'T a voice-over on?

And more awesome trivia on how he got some of his key roles!

INTRO CLIP:

Phil LaMarr on Being a "Middle Class Working Actor" (Part 6) (Vlad TV Interview from Jun 10, 2018)

The podcast crew continues the Juneteenth themed month of honoring Black entertainers this week:

In this loving tribute, we talk all about the beloved activist and actor Danny Glover.

Was he one of the best actors to portray Nelson Mandela on film?

Should he return as Lt. Harrigan in the next Predator sequel?

And more honoring of the legend!

INTRO CLIP:

Take2MarkTV Rewind: Danny Glover interview on early acting roles, impact of Lethal Weapon & more (1991 chat)

We do a tribute to the beloved multi-era dramatic tough gal & Martial Artist Pam Grier.

What was an underseen role she did that needs more love?

What trivia we dug up on her perfectly illustrates her on-and-off-screen fearless nature?

And why is she immortalized by so many different kinds of audiences?

Shut yo mouth and strap in as the Queen makes her presence known yet again!

INTRO CLIP:

Conan O'Brien 1997 interview (discussing Blaxploitation movies and promoting Jackie Brown)

Check out our exclusive Interview with Keith Ulrey, the Guitarist for the rediscovered indie-rock group Pohgoh:

We talk about the do-it-yourself magazines and sound mixing scene in Tampa, doing anniversary and Christmas shows, using Bandcamp to its best advantage & keeping their recording studio alive for other bands!

I assemble a helluva neat crew to discuss our picks for the best songs of the 2020s (so far):

*We mention everyone from NXCRE & The Villains, The Cure, Pearl Jam, Bob Mould, Garbage, Bush, Filter, Polaris, Haute & Freddy. Unleash the Archers, Maggie Rogers, Rico Nasty, SZA, Madi Diaz, Taylor Swift, Viagra Boys, Dead Pioneers & Rolling Stones

FOLLOW MATT NEWLAND: 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbF3I19kklYu3Ir8TiFUmyA

FOLLOW FILMMAKER/MUSICIAN JAY ROHR:

https://filmobsessive.com/author/jay-rohr/

SONG INTRO: 

"Acoustic Shuffle" by AudioNautix. Creative Commons 4.0 License used. 

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/