The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast

In this minisode, Johnny Potoky & I dive into the on-going Tom Berenger war/spy franchise SNIPER:

*Are these proper tributes to every post-80s stealthy spy military film?

*Would more people see these movies if the names weren't so low-brow sounding?

*Why are there a surprisingly amount of awesome Martial Arts fights in these films?

*We also do an Expendables type fan-casting!

MOVIES DISCUSSED:

Sniper trilogy (1993, 2002, 2004),

Sniper 4: Legacy (2011),

Sniper 5: Legacy (2014),

Sniper 6: Ghost Shooter (2016),

Sniper 7: Ultimate Kill (2017),

Sniper 8: Assassin's End (2020),

Sniper 9: Rogue Mission (2022),

Sniper 10: G.R.I.T. (2023),

Sniper 11: The Last Stand (2025)

& Sniper 12: No Nation (2026)

MUSIC USED:

Sniper OST by Gary Chang, Mark Mancina & Hans Zimmer

I compiled a few recent brief chats together on the Conan the Barbarian versions and other Robert E. Howard adaptations. Then, we conclude with a special interview with Arnie Impressionist "The Govournator"!

TALKING POINTS:

*Jamie Ray even pitches what a 3rd proper Conan film could've been like.

*We also get hyped over Arnie's announced return to the Conan and Predator saga as well as the greenlit Commando 2!

Todd Simpson, John Holman, Matthew Litwin, Oreo Brewer, Jamie Ray, James, Nix E Clips (Cinema Shitshow), Ethan Weeks & Gil Palmer

Follow Arnie VO Impressionist Govournator on Cameo & Instagram!

We conclude the Nicholson themed week with the Stephen King double feature of THE SHINING and DOCTOR SLEEP:

In both a re-edit and new portion, we were so fortunate to have all kinds of guests who summed up the various praise, themes and critiques in their OWN voice.

Due to Kubrick's internal thoughts and his external approach, were the fans always going to be in-fighting amongst themselves and Stephen King's fans?

What sets Kubrick apart from all the Lars Von Trier copycats?

David Lynch never shied away but why do we still not understand Kubrick's true intent?

And why are fans so bonkers with the whole "Wendy is actually crazy" theory?

GUESTS:

Cliff Stevenson & A-aron Landerville (Predator Movie Minute, Gonzo Movie Minute),

Karen & Joseph (Bonsai Movie Crew),

Jenny Ambrose

& Lucas Dickinson

We get to do a very special tribute to the Sean Penn helmed, Jack Nicholson co-starring themed "Circle of Love" trilogy: THE INDIAN RUNNER (1991), THE CROSSING GUARD (1995) & THE PLEDGE (2001).

How do all of the ensemble casts and tight scripting compliment these atypical premises?

Which one hits the hardest out of the three?

And why will these films stay with any filmbuff long after the credits have rolled?

GUESTS:

Interviewer Jimmy Carter

We get to do an overview on Aaron Sorkin's Legal Themed Trilogy:

*How does Jack Nicholson portray the ultimate villain who thinks he's correct in A FEW GOOD MEN?

* How do Jessica Chastain and Idris Elba portray their most enriching characters to date in MOLLY's GAME?

*And why did THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7 come out at the best possible time?

GUESTS:

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

CLIPS USED:

Siskel & Ebert's mixed review of A FEW GOOD MEN

SONGS USED:

"Code Red/Semper Fidelis " and "Kaffe" by Marc Shaiman (from A FEW GOOD MEN OST)

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