“There’s never been a superhero like Ace Hunter!” Michael returns to discuss MegaForce with Matt & Todd. The futuristic international military team that wants to ensure “The Good guys always win! Even in the 80s”. Their motto: “Deeds not Words” but since this is a podcast, words are all we have! “Are you Man Enough for MegaForce?” Because girls aren’t allowed! MegaForce stars Barry Bostwick, Persis Khambatta, Michael Beck & Henry Silva. Directed by Hal Needham

Matt and Todd duck for cover as the bullets fly in this blood soaked crime thriller about the Depression Era bank robber. Starring one of the greatest actors of the 60s and 70s Warren Oates. Also starring Ben Johnson, Michelle Phillips, Harry Dean Stanton and Richard Dryfuss. Directed with rapid fire ferocity by John Milius

A far better movie than it has any right to be. Excellent performances by Julian Sands and Richard E Grant guided by veteran horror director Steve Miner make this a must see horror flick. An underrated cult classic.

Mike joins Matt & Todd once again for an apocalyptic road trip. Very loosely based on the novel by Roger Zelazny, this sci-fi adventure film bombed at the box office but has since become a cult classic. Starring Jan-Michael Vincent, George Peppard, Dominique Sanda & Jackie Earl Haley. This episode is dedicated to Dizzie & Finnegan. Our recently departed dogs.

One of the best films to capitalize on the JAWS formula. Instead of one giant killer fish, we’re treated to hundreds of small killer fish. Bradford Dillman & Heather Menzies race against time to save as many people as they can from genetically engineered Piranha. Directed by Joe Dante. Also featuring Kevin McCarthy, Dick Miller & Keenan Wynn

The movie that destroyed Matt & Todd’s foolish preconceived notions on International Filmmakers. In the early 90s one of the greatest action directors in cinema history left Hong Kong to make films in the USA. His first American film was Hard Target, one of TV/Movie Rewinds Top Ten Action films. Matt & Todd consider Hard Target to be Woo’s best American made film and Star Jean-Claude Van Damme’s best movie. Featuring Lance Henriksen and Arnold Vosloo in amazing roles as villains. Hard Target reaches its 30th Anniversary in August. Celebrate with us.

Matt & Todd discuss filmmaker William Lustig’s magnum opus Maniac Cop 2. A rare example of a sequel being superior to the original. Once again two masters of exploitation films, Lustig and Larry Cohen deliver a highly entertaining experience. Starring Robert Davi, Claudia Christian, Bruce Campbell, Laurene Landon and Robert Z’Dar as Matt Cordell, The Maniac Cop.

Matt & Todd are joined by Shawn to discuss the 1981 drama TAPS. Timothy Hutton leads an amazing cast. Sean Penn, Tom Cruise, Giancarlo Esposito are proud military cadets. When they learn their academy is going to be closed they arm themselves and occupy the campus, demanding the school remain open. Are they heroes, or terrorists? There’s no easy answer. Also starring George C Scott and Ronny Cox.

Matt & Todd discuss Tremors. One of the first movies of the 90s is also one of the greatest movies of the 90s. One of the most fun monster movies of all time. Directed by Ron Underwood. Starring Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward, Finn Carter, Michael Gross and Reba McEntire

Matt & Todd discuss the dramatic action thrilling Uncommon Valor. The 1983 POW/MIA rescue film that beat Rambo: First Blood Part II to the theaters by two years. It was even helmed by Ted Kotcheff, director of First Blood. Starring Gene Hackman, Reb Brown, Fred Ward, Randall “Tex” Cobb, Tim Thomerson, Patrick Swayze, Harold Sylvester and Robert Stack.