"Let me tell you a little something about love Dennis. It has a voracious appetite. It eats everything-- friendship, family. It kills me how much it eats. But I'll tell you something else. You feed it right, and it can be a beautiful thing, and that's what we have. You know when someone believes in you man, you can do any FUCKING THING in the ENTIRE universe...and when you believe RIGHT BACK at that someone...THEN WATCH OUT WORLD, 'cause nobody could stop you then, NOBODY! EVER"

Strap in, shitters! On this week of The Seat Struck Movie Podcast, John and Quinn tackle the next entry in our John Carpenter Watch Series, the Stephen King-adaptation CHRISTINE! We spend some discussing the film and give our ratings.

In the second half, we chat what we watched this week. Next week we will be back with another John Carpenter film, see you soon!

TIME STAMPS

00:00:00 Introduction and CHRISTINE discussion.

00:40:22 Our Ratings

What We Watched This Week

00:45:23 Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (Quinn)

00:48:30 Ghosts of Girlfriends Past and Good Luck Chuck (John)

00:51:45 Park Row (John)

00:53:47 The Twentieth Century (John)

00:57:00 Mare of Easttown [TV] (John)

01:00:05 Wrap up

CREDITS AND PLUGS

Intro: Bad to the Bone - George Thorogood and the Destroyers

Outro: Christine Theme - John Carpenter

Quinn: @seatstruckreviews

Curtis: https://www.the-back-row.com/ - check out 'Runstedler's DVD Pick of the Month'

John: johnnycakes.substack.com

@johnnycakes on Letterboxd

Check out John's other podcast Domestic Pints ONLY! @domesticpintsonly on IG; find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

"Whoa"

On this week of The Seat Struck Movie Podcast, John and Quinn are joined by special guest Steve (you might know him as 'stout' Steve from John's other podcast, Domestic Pints ONLY) to talk about the late 90s cyberpunk goth action classic - THE MATRIX. We spend some discussing the film (with occasional light mentions of the sequels). We also lament that despite talking for nearly an hour we still have lots of stuff to chat about. Will we return for future Matrix discussion? Stay tuned!

In the second half, they chat what they watched this week.

TIME STAMPS

00:00:00 Introduction and THE MATRIX discussion.

00:50:10 Our Ratings

What We Watched This Week

00:55:34 Winter on Fire (Curtis)

00:56:13 Hard Target (Curtis)

00:57:04 Last Exit: Space (Curtis) and some extended Werner Herzog talk.

01:00:17 Licorice Pizza (Quinn)

01:03:07 The Batman (Quinn)

01:06:00 NYC Epicenters: 9/11 to 2021 1/2 (Quinn)

01:07:15 Dark Days [2000] (Quinn)

01:08:13 Strike [1925] (John)

01:10:13 Death Becomes Her (John)

01:12:30 The Empty Man (John)

01:15:29 Predestination (John)

01:17:15 Crocodile Dundee 1 and 2 (Steve)

01:18:34 Moneyball and The Wolf Of Wall Street (Steve)

01:18:50 Still Life [TV] (Steve)

01:19:20 Yellowstone (Steve)

01:19:37 The Great (Steve)

01:20:37 Wrap up

CREDITS AND PLUGS

Intro: The Matrix Theme by Don Davis

Outro: Wake Up by Rage Against the Machine

Quinn: @seatstruckreviews

Curtis: https://www.the-back-row.com/ - check out 'Runstedler's DVD Pick of the Month'

John: johnnycakes.substack.com

@johnnycakes on Letterboxd

Check out John's other podcast Domestic Pints ONLY! @domesticpintsonly on IG; find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

“Give the guy a gun and he’s Superman. Give him two and he’s God.” John, Curtis, and special guest Dr David Lo bring the action with this week's coverage of John Woo's 1992 Hong Kong gun fu classic HARD BOILED. The team discuss their favourite scenes, the symbolism, gender and performance, and those epic action sequences, including the epic 30 minute hospital shootout. Tune in for the best action movie you may have never seen! After the chat, the lads talk about the movies they watched this week. "Better than a dozen Die Hards!"

00:00:00 Introduction

00:05:03 HARD BOILED (1992) Discussion (favourite scenes, symbolism, hot takes, tasty bits)

00:38:48 Our Ratings

00:42:57 What We Watched This Week

01:06:08 Coming Up Next!

MOVIES WE WATCHED

JOHN: Back to the Future; Mothra vs. Godzilla; Godzilla (1998); Chosen (YouTube); Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster; Nightmare Alley (2022);

CURTIS: Louis Theroux’s Forbidden America (1.3); Euphoria (Season 2); Get on the Bus; Stone Cold (1991);

DAVID LO: The Tinder Swindler (2022), I am Jonas (2018), 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), Mulholland Drive (2001)

CREDITS AND PLUGS

Intro: Excerpts from HARD BOILED (1992); "Hard Boiled (Main Theme)" by Michael Gibbs

Outro: "Porcelain" by Moby

Quinn: @seatstruckreviews

Curtis: https://www.the-back-row.com/ - check out 'Runstedler's DVD Pick of the Month'

John: johnnycakes.substack.com

@johnnycakes on Letterboxd

Check out John's other podcast Domestic Pints ONLY! @domesticpintsonly on IG; find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

"Why don't we just wait here for a little while, see what happens?" The John Carpenter watch series returns this week with his horror classic THE THING (1982) and a (definitely unassimilated) special guest Owen Franklin, the director of the Bristol Film Festival. The usual suspects John and Curtis are sadly Quinnless this week, but he is off saving the world (and also not assimilated). The crew discuss the characters, favourite moments, the film's influence and legacy, and what makes it special. Following this discussion, they run down what they watched this week. Keep your flamethrowers ready as we turn up the heat for the latest SEAT STRUCK MOVIE PODCAST offering! Stay tuned for next week's episode (and Curtis's second canon pick) on John Woo's Hong Kong gun fu masterpiece HARD BOILED!

00:00:00 Introduction to THE THING (1982)

00:07:07 THE THING (1982) Discussion (characters, influences, romance, tasty bits, hot takes)

00:56:24 Our Ratings

01:01:55 What We Watched This Week

01:37:24 Coming Up Next!

MOVIES WE WATCHED

JOHN: Groundhog Day; My Bloody Valentine (1981); Me, Myself, and Irene; Billions (Season 4); The Green Hornet (2011); A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984; Drunken Cinema showing at the Bytowne Cinema)

CURTIS: Yellowjackets (Season 1); Louis Theroux’s Forbidden America; The Book of Boba Fett (Season 1); Beasts of No Nation; Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022); Forgive Us Our Trespasses; Perfect Blue

OWEN: X Files (Season 1), Nobody (2021), John Wick 3: Parabellum (2018), WALL•E (2009), Interstellar (2016)

Intro: "Humanity (Pt. 2)" by Ennio Morricone (THE THING OST); Excerpts from THE THING (1982), THE THING (1982) VHS Trailer

Outro: "Silver Moon Over Sleeping Steeples" by David Sylvian

Quinn: @seatstruckreviews

Curtis: https://www.the-back-row.com/ - check out 'Runstedler's DVD Pick of the Month'

John: johnnycakes.substack.com

@johnnycakes on Letterboxd

Check out John's other podcast Domestic Pints ONLY! @domesticpintsonly on IG; find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

https://www.bristolfilmfestival.com/

"Maybe this fool's such a bad motherfucker, he don't got to worry about nuthin, he just sit down, eat my Chinese, watch my TV." Welcome lovers all for THE SEAT STRUCK MOVIE PODCAST's Valentine's Day special, in which we discuss Tony Scott's (and Tarantino-scripted) masterpiece TRUE ROMANCE (1993). We talk about the spicy romance (and Clarence's love for Elvis), the movie's impact and influences, Tarantinoisms, the infamous Sicilian scene, and more. John also provides a brief synopsis of the film. Afterwards, we chat about what we watched this week.

TIME STAMPS

00:00:00 Introduction to TRUE ROMANCE (1993)

00:14:45 TRUE ROMANCE (1993) Discussion (characters, influences, romance, tasty bits, hot takes)

00:56:35 Our Ratings

01:01:18 What We Watched This Week

01:25:45 Coming Up Next!

MOVIES WE WATCHED

QUINN: Paulie (1998)

JOHN: Signs; The Last Duel; Men In Black (1997)

CURTIS: Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (1988); A Creepshow Holiday Special; Without Warning (1980); Tales from the Crypt: Bordello of Blood; Boys from County Hell

Intro: "You're So Cool" by Hans Zimmer (TRUE ROMANCE OST); Excerpts from TRUE ROMANCE (1993)

Outro: "I Want Your Body (Instrumental)" by Nymphomania

Quinn: @seatstruckreviews

Curtis: https://www.the-back-row.com/ - check out 'Runstedler's DVD Pick of the Month'

John: johnnycakes.substack.com

@johnnycakes on Letterboxd

Check out John's other podcast Domestic Pints ONLY! @domesticpintsonly on IG; find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

"If YOUUUU can believe it, it's an episode of Seat Struck once again!"

On this week of The Seat Struck Movie Podcast, the boys get their tires rotated, their oil changed, and get gassed up for a fun discussion about their favourite car chase movies. They also discuss some honourable mentions. In the second half, they chat what they watched this week.

TIME STAMPS

00:00:00 Introduction

00:02:00 Death Race 2000 (John)

00:06:07 Mad Max 2/The Road Warrior (Curtis)

00:12:00 The French Connection (Quinn)

00:15:14 The Matrix Reloaded (John)

00:19:20 Mad Max: Fury Road (Curtis)

00:29:23 To Live and Die in LA (Quinn)

00:33:44 Fast Five (John)

00:42:46 Ronin (Curtis)

00:45:11 Terminator 2: Judgement Day (Quinn), and some honourable mentions

What We Watched This Week

01:02:00 Scream [2022] (Quinn)

01:04:00 Jackass Forever (Quinn)

01:10:20 Police Story 2 (Curtis)

01:11:20 Oasis Knebworth 1996 (Curtis)

01:13:09 The Fallout (Curtis)

01:14:28 City of Broken Dreamers [VG] (Curtis)

01:15:10 The Handmaid's Tale Season 4 (John)

01:19:00 Licorice Pizza (John)

01:24:20 Copkiller (Curtis)

01:25:34 Wrap up

CREDITS AND PLUGS

Intro: To Live and Die in LA by Wang Chung

Outro: Route 66 by Depeche Mode

Quinn: @seatstruckreviews

Curtis: https://www.the-back-row.com/ - check out 'Runstedler's DVD Pick of the Month'

John: johnnycakes.substack.com

@johnnycakes on Letterboxd

Check out John's other podcast Domestic Pints ONLY! @domesticpintsonly on IG; find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

"Call me Snake."

TIME STAMPS

00:00:00 Introduction to ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK (1981)

00:09:08 ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK Discussion (characters, themes, impact and influence, tasty bits, hot takes)

00:49:00 Our Ratings

00:55:33 What We Watched This Week

01:22:10 Podcast Plugs

01:29:00 Coming Up Next!

MOVIES WE WATCHED

JOHN: Identity Thief; Finding Nemo, Scream (1996); Scream 2

CURTIS: Heavy Rain (Video Game); The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021)

MAGILL: The Beatles: Get Back, Annette; Heavy Rain (Video Game)

TOBI: Green Knight; The Red Circle

CREDITS AND PLUGS

Intro: Excerpts from ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK; ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK 1994 VHS Trailer 

Outro: "Escape from New York (Main Title)" by John Carpenter

Quinn: @seatstruckreviews

Curtis: https://www.the-back-row.com/ - check out 'Runstedler's DVD Pick of the Month'

John: johnnycakes.substack.com

@johnnycakes on Letterboxd

Check out John's other podcast Domestic Pints ONLY! @domesticpintsonly on IG; find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Also check out Magill Foote's true crime/cold case file podcast The Trail Went Cold (also on Spotify) and his website:

https://open.spotify.com/show/1IWYfBRGRlFXPJSpElzYJu

https://www.magillfoote.com/

More on Desmond Runstedler (Curtis' missing uncle) here:

https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/2253dmab.html

"Don't let the bastards grind you down. That's what I've learned."

TIME STAMPS

00:00:00 Introduction to SATURDAY NIGHT SUNDAY MORNING (1960)

00:01:49 SATURDAY NIGHT SUNDAY MORNING Discussion (characters, themes, influence, tasty bits, hot takes)

00:43:05 Our Ratings

00:48:02 What We Watched This Week

01:05:35 Coming Up Next!

MOVIES WE WATCHED

QUINN: In the Mood for Love (2000)

JOHN: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (2010); AVP: Alien vs. Predator; Centaurworld (Season 2); Hotel Transylvania; Murder to Mercy: The Cyntoia Brown Story; Memories of Murder

CURTIS: Yellowjackets (Season 1); Padak; Euphoria (Season 2); The Last Thing Mary Saw

CREDITS AND PLUGS

Intro: Excerpt from SATURDAY NIGHT SUNDAY MORNING; "There is a Light That Never Goes Out" by The Smiths

Outro: "Where Are They Now?" by The Kinks 

Quinn: @seatstruckreviews

Curtis: https://www.the-back-row.com/ - check out 'Runstedler's DVD Pick of the Month'

John: johnnycakes.substack.com

@johnnycakes on Letterboxd

Check out John's other podcast Domestic Pints ONLY! @domesticpintsonly on IG; find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

This week on The Seat Struck Movie Podcast, John and Quinn return back to our John Carpenter Watch Series to discuss the atmospheric 1980 classic THE FOG. We discuss the background and development of the film before discussing the plot of the movie. We wrap up as always by giving our scores. This was a great watch, and we're excited to discuss some of the heavy-hitter Carpenter 80s flicks coming up over the next few weeks. Our friend Curtis is away but will be back with us again next episode.

Next, we discuss what we watched this week (Curtis was kind enough to share his notes despite his absence). Stay tuned for next episode as we discuss one of Quinn's canon favourites.

TIME STAMPS

00:00:00 Introduction, quick chatter

00:11:48 THE FOG (summary and analysis)

00:43:50 Our Ratings

What We Watched This Week

49:20 Body Snatchers (Curtis)

52:20 Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous (Curtis)

53:10 Eyes of Fire (Curtis)

55:00 Ken and Barbie Killers (Quinn)

53:47 Bad Trip [2021] (John)

58:57 The Rental [2020] (John)

01:00:28 Manhunter (John)

01:02:24 The Father (John)

01:04:05 Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (John)

01:05:48 The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog (John)

01:07:10 Season of the Witch [2011] (John)

01:07:34 Final wrap up

CREDITS AND PLUGS

Intro: The Fog Theatrical Trailer

Outro: Main Theme (The Fog) - by John Carpenter

Quinn: @seatstruckreviews

Curtis: https://www.the-back-row.com/ - check out 'Runstedler's DVD Pick of the Month'

John: johnnycakes.substack.com

@johnnycakes on Letterboxd

Check out John's other podcast Domestic Pints ONLY! @domesticpintsonly on IG; find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

"Hold onto your butts!" Join Quinn, Curtis, and special guest GRANT JEFFERY as we take a bite out of Spielberg's 1993 blockbuster classic, the O.G. JURASSIC PARK (1993). The boys discuss their favourite scenes, the movie's influences, philosophy, characters, Michael Crichton's original book, hot takes, and more. John is in the Shadow of the Valley this week, but expect more John for next week! Experience the wonder, experience the thrills, experience the dinosaurs! Welcome to Jurassic Park!

Following this discussion, we run down through what we watched this week. Stay tuned for next week's episode as we enter the mist with our next John Carpenter film canon entry: THE FOG (1980).

This episode is dedicated to Tammy Folk.

TIME STAMPS

00:00:00 Introduction to JURASSIC PARK (1993)

00:03:46 JURASSIC PARK (1993) Discussion (characters, themes, the book, tasty bits, hot takes)

00:40:00 Our Ratings

00:42:46 What We Watched This Week

01:00:00 Coming Up Next!

MOVIES WE WATCHED

QUINN: Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts; C’mon C’mon; Don't Look Up; Oldboy (2003)

CURTIS: Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts; 3615 code Père Noël (Deadly Games); New Jack City; The Dark Crystal; Body Snatchers (1993); Labyrinth (1986); Andy Warhol's Blood for Dracula

GRANT: Benedetta (2021); The Devils (1971); Garth Mirenghi’s Dark Place (2004)

Intro: Excerpts from JURASSIC PARK (1993); "Welcome to Jurassic Park" by John Williams (JURASSIC PARK OST)

Outro: Excerpts from McDonald's JURASSIC PARK Dino-Sized Commercial (1993); JURASSIC PARK 1993 Teaser (VHS Capture)

Quinn: @seatstruckreviews

Curtis: https://www.the-back-row.com/ - check out 'Runstedler's DVD Pick of the Month'

John: johnnycakes.substack.com

@johnnycakes on Letterboxd

Check out John's other podcast Domestic Pints ONLY! @domesticpintsonly on IG; find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

http://grantjeffery.ca/index.html#work

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5CkoV5gF0g