The Soulless Minions of Orthodoxy - Movie Commentaries

One of the Soulless Minions is joined by Mike Ortiz and Damon Shaw of Geek Fights for this very special Nitpicker commentary on Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.

Note: This commentary was recorded using the theatrical edition.

Mike, Damon and Josh recognize the greatness that is Wrath of Khan but sometimes Trekkers find it interesting to really deconstruct Star Trek and shine a light and some of its oddities and inconsistencies. Most of our comments are geared toward larger elements involving the plot but we still find a plenty of time to puzzle over minutia as well. Overall this was a very fun experience for the three of us. Hopefully, others will enjoy our musings.

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NOTE: This commentary is a repost. It was previously only available at archive.org.

One of the Soulless Minions and his father take a serious look at this overlooked film and attempt to point out its visual subtleties and also the messages that writer/director John Patrick Shanley was trying to convey.

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Before there was Batman and Robin there was...

Batman FOREVER.

It was a big hit in its day. There was music videos and merchandising galore. Everyone seemed to have Bats on the brain in the summer of ’95.But does the movie stand the test of time? Or was it simply a product of its time?Fellow podcasters and commentators Tysto and Mike of Commentary Track Stars join one of the Soulless Minions in an attempt to answer some of these questions.Some other topics of discussions: Comparisons against other comic book adaptations, Schumacher vs. Burton, Keaton Vs. Kilmer, the supporting cast and the films change in tone and direction.

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The Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure...Once again we are joined by fellow podcaster and book lover, Dave Alluisi, of The Bookhouse Boys and the Meandawg Top 5 podcasts for this look back at this much beloved and timeless film. Not only is the film adaptation of The Princess Bride celebrated and adored in the public consciousness but it is also an extremely well written and respected novel written by the novelist and screenwriter William Goldman.Most of our comments throughout the commentary are guided toward comparing the book to the film, talking about the differences and similarities, but we also touch upon many other things including the casting, the score, it's timely nature, and Goldman's intentions in writing this classic tale. Simply a great film. Simply a great book. As Dave says, "It's a love letter to the genre of fantasy and adventure." I couldn't agree more.

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The Soulless Minions are joined by special guests -- Mike Ortiz and Damon Shaw of Geek Fights, Michael Felscher of Red Shirt Pictures and the mysterious Allen -- for a look back at the most underrated of the Star Trek films.

The Search for Spock is the 2nd chapter in what has come to be known as The Star Trek Trilogy. Nevertheless, because it bears an odd number it is assumed to suffer from the odd numbered curse. The Soulless Minions and guest commentators hope to dispel that notion to whomever may listen.

It may be not be as acclaimed as The Wrath of Khan or The Voyage Home but this 2nd act has a lot of great things going for it -- themes of life and death, friendship, sacrifice and a beautiful musical score.

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This commentary was recorded using a Region DVD.

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It might be a little difficult to believe but the film Drive Me Crazy was actually based on a book called How I Created My Perfect Prom Date by Todd Strasser. Todd Strasser is a very prolific writer in the realm of Middle Grade and Young Adult novels. How I Created My Perfect Prom Date is the 2nd part in what is know as the Time Zone High Trilogy.

Drive Me Crazy, although modestly successful financially as well as critically, holds a special place in one of the hearts of the Soulless Minions. It may not be perfect or incredibly deep but it does succeed in passing up some of the more cliched and formulaic teen films. It's got heart.

Most of the conversation involves the comparisons between the novel and film. Surprisingly there are some significant differences that I think might surprise some of you. My two guests, John of Sofa Dogs and J.D. of The Delta Quadrant and General Geekery, join me as I fill them in on the similarities and changes in the adaption. But the conversation also includes personal recollections on the film itself.

Is it all nostalgia or does the movie hold up? You'll have to listen to find out.

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Have you heard of this movie? I willing to bet most of you haven't.

Here's what the IMBD has to say about The Experts - When Travis and Wendell are kidnapped while on their way to opening a nightclub in rural Nebraska. The KGB spy Cameron Smith takes them to the U.S.S.R. instead with the intention of teaching KGB agents to be hip like Americans.

It may sound like a goofy premise but this is actually a pretty smart, funny, and witty film. As of this date the film is available on Netflix streaming. So go give it a watch and then five our commentary a listen.

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This commetnary was recorded using Netflix streaming

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One of the Soulless Minions is joined by a very special guest, Dave Alluisi, of The Bookhouse Boys and The Meandawg Top 5, for this commetnary on the 1975 film Jaws. Jaws is Dave's favorite film of all time so it was quite a pleasure to discuss this iconic and influential film with him. Most of the conversation focuses on the differences between the book and the film but we lightly touch upon the film's score, its well known production woes, its casting and comparisons to other literary works.

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This Commentary was recorded using a Region 1 DVD.

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Joining the Soulless Minions for this commetary on the 1997 film Batman and Robin are Tysto, Mike Ortiz and Damon Shaw of Geek Fights, and Mike Schindler of Commetary Track Stars.

Note: Mike Schindler arrives late to the commentary. Approximately 1hr and 1/2 in the film.

Most do not speak well of this film. However, our approach to this commentary is not in that vein. We admit its flaws but attempt to see the good things in it.

It's campy, bright and full of cheese.

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It's the 20th anniversary of the release of Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. We decided to celebrate with a commentary. I'm joined by Mike of Geek Fights, John of Sofa Dogs, Mike and Max of Commentary Track Stars and J.D. of The Delta Quandrant.

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