Summer is almost over but that doesn't mean the Video Confidential Summer Movie Season is done. Today I'm going to the beach with my friend Jaylan Salah to discuss Éric Rohmer's romance film, A Summer's Tale. We discuss the 90's semi goth charm of Melvil Poupaud, how money doesn't matter in Rohmer films and the beauty of the film as a whole.
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... Disney's attempt at a superhero spy caper, Condorman.Join Jason LeBlanc and I as we break down this forgotten 80s Disney adventure. We discuss the terrifying effectiveness of Oliver Reed, the brilliance of James Hampton and some of the elements of the film that haven't aged all too well.
It wouldn't be summer without a trip to the water. Join Lauren Wilkins and I as we discuss Free Willy. We talk about everything from the hot dad energy Michael Madsen brings to the film, to the perfect evil of Michael Ironside and all points in between.
Grab your Wilderness Girl Cookies and don't forget your Head & Shoulders cause James McLaughlin and I are finally coming full circle from our Last Action Hero episode as we discuss National Lampoons Loaded Weapon 1. We discuss Sam Jackson's comedy chops, the brilliance of Tim Curry and bring up some differences between the theatrical and TV versions. You won't want to miss this.
Let's party! I'm joined by the incredible hosts of the Movies for Life podcast, Brian Keper and Michele Eggen, to discuss the Arnold Schwarzenegger classic, Commando. We try to figure out exactly why Rae Dawn Chong is even there, the perfection of Arnold's physique and the brief, brilliant appearance of Bill Paxton.
For me, the podcast is the juice. I'm joined by the wonderful and insightful Jaylan Salah as we talk Michael Mann's 1995 classic Heat. We break down the true stories Mann took from, the complex relationships between cops and criminals and the all around awesomeness of this movie.
April may be almost done, doesn't mean we can't have fun. In joined by the excellent Kristy Adams (@nightmarekristy) as we talk April Fool's Day. We break down the twists and turns of this unconventional whodunit slasher.
Get ready for high flying adventure and supernatural fun as special guest Lindsay Wilkins and I discuss 1999's The Mummy. We talk about everything from the effectiveness of the scares, the fun of all the action sequences and, of course, the absolute hotness of everyone on screen. You don't want to miss this one.
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It's time to ask the age old question: Is Man a Walrus at Heart? Special Guest Mary Beth May and I break down that question and more as we discuss the underrated work of Kevin Smith, Tusk. We discuss how Justin Long is perfectly cast as a dick, the brilliance of Michael Parks and just how terrifying it would be to be trapped in a Walrus suit. Buckle up because this is a wild one.
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It's a bit late but Santa snuck one more Christmas present in. Join James McLaughlin (completing a hat trick of appearances) and I as we discuss all three iterations of Black Christmas. Listen as we discuss the good, the bad and all points in between of each of these films and enjoy the insanity that comes from two men trying to discuss three movies in one sitting.
Grab yourself some frozen OJ (or perhaps something a bit more euphoric) and have a listen as the wonderful Lexy Van Dyke and I discuss Doug Liman's Go. We break down the scumbag hotness of Timothy Olyphant, why anyone is friends with Simon and just how amazing this soundtrack is. You don't want to miss this one.
On a very special episode of Video Confidential I get the chance to sit down and chat with writer/director/actor/producer and so much more Josh Ruben! Enjoy as we discuss Josh's latest work in A Wounded Fawn and Blood Relatives as well as trying to probe into his idea for a new Darkman film. You don't want to miss it!
Get a double dose of Thanksgiving Goodness as I'm joined by Patrick Bartlett of Chainsaws and Claws to discuss one and half awesome movies. First up we break down John Singleton's Four Brothers. Listen as we talk which of the four we would be and Mark Wahlberg's sole badass moment. Then we gush about the gory and hilarious trailer for Eli Roth's Thanksgiving. You'll be positively stuffed after listening to this episode.
Feeling the Halloween Hangover? Feeling a bit...vampiric? Well then have I got just the thing for you. Join Special Guest Derek Smith and I as we delve into the bloody horror that is Subspecies! We dive deep into the film discussing many topics including: Why the Subspecies are never called their title, The awesomeness of Rosary Bead shotgun shells and how much drool and blood come out of Radu's mouth.
Grab some 2 Liters of Coca-Cola, a few pizzas and let's take a trip to the video store because it's time for a Spooky Season Sleepover and James McLaughlin's parents were nice enough to let him stay over tonight. Join us as we talk about our favorite sleepover movie marathon movies that would fill the night with thrills, chills and plenty of screams. Are some of these picks similar to yours? Listen and find out.
The Internet is really scary, especially if you visit FearDotCom.com. Join Special Guest Chandler Bullock and I as we talk about how this movie missed the bus on the internet craze, why Udo Kier has no lines of dialogue and why this ghost is punishing two people literally just trying to help.
If this episode doesn't scare you, you're already dead! Join Special Guest Dirk Marshall as he and I talk 1979's Phantasm. We talk about the film as a metaphor for growing up and loss, we talk the peculiar awesomeness of Reggie Bannister and his horseshoe ponytail and of course we don't skimp on talking about the brilliance of Angus Scrimm as The Tall Man.
Spooky Season isn't stopping til I'm in the cold cold ground...or until I've finished getting all of these amazing episodes for you fine folks done. The Spooky Season Express continues as myself and special guest Lindsay Haddon discuss Tremors. We talk about the incredible creature designs, the pitch perfect dialogue and just how badass this movie is all around.
Spooky Season is getting closer and closer to done but that just means more episodes for your ears. In this episode Special Guest Lexy Van Dyke and I break down the Granddaddy of the Zombie Movies, George A. Romero's Night of the Living Dead. Join us as we break down how this film is just as important today as it was when it was first released, how scary it would be to see your own child coming at you with a gardening trowel and how much of a testament this movie is to independent film making.
Another episode?!?!?!? Damn right another episode. The Spooky Season Express rolls on as I discuss the craziness that is Puppet Master 3: Tulon's Revenge. Joined by special guest Eric Gustafson we dive deep into the lore of the franchise to discuss it's best sequel, the swagger of Guy Rolfe and his incredible goatee and just what makes this film work.