Catching Up On Cinema
By Trevor Hart
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Catching Up On CinemaOct 13, 2020
Catching Up On Kayfabe - No Way Out of Texas: In Your House (1998) Part 1
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This April, Catching Up On Cinema becomes “Catching Up On Kayfabe,” a pro-wrestling podcast!
All month long we'll be reviewing WWF/WWE shows from 1998, The Attitude Era.
This week, we're joined by Richie of the Super Media Bros podcast and gonstFM radio station, as we finally sit down to review the first half of the No Way Out of Texas: In Your House pay-per-view!
A haphazardly constructed card that suffers greatly from the absence of then WWF world heavyweight champion, Shawn Michaels, the first half of No Way Out of Texas is a somewhat tedious affair.
Matches featured in this week's discussion include:
The Headbangers vs. Marc Mero and Goldust
Taka Michinoku
vs. Pantera
The Godwinns vs. The Quebecers
Justin Bradshaw vs.
Jeff Jarrett
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Catching Up On Kayfabe: The Road to No Way Out - Monday Night Raw, 2/9/1998
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This April, Catching Up On Cinema becomes “Catching Up On Kayfabe,” a pro-wrestling podcast!
All month long we'll be reviewing WWF/WWE shows from 1998, The Attitude Era, more specifically the programming leading up to and including the No Way Out of Texas: In Your House pay-per-view.
This week, we continue with a review of the 246th episodes of Monday Night Raw, which occurred on February 9th, 1998 in Evansville, IN.
The “go home” Raw before the Now Way Out of Texas pay-per-view, the episode is once again rife with shenanigans and inconclusive finishes, but features several entertaining promos designed to set the stage for the pay-per-view to come, and perhaps more importantly, Mike Tyson's involvement in Shawn Michaels and “Stone Cold” Steve Austin's upcoming clash at Wrestlemania XIV
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Catching Up On Kayfabe: The Road to No Way Out - Monday Night Raw, 1/12/1998
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This April, Catching Up On Cinema becomes “Catching Up On Kayfabe,” a pro-wrestling podcast!
All month long we'll be reviewing WWF/WWE shows from 1998, The Attitude Era, more specifically the programming leading up to and including the No Way Out of Texas: In Your House pay-per-view.
This week, we kick things off with the 243rd episodes of Monday Night Raw, which occurred on January 12th, 1998 in State College, PA.
The “go home” Raw before the '98 Royal Rumble, the pay-per-view directly preceding No Way Out '98, the episode is largely lacking in quality in-ring action, but is buoyed by frequent appearances by “Stone Cold” Steve Austin throughout the show.
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Catching Up On Cinema Presents: Tales From the Shelf - The Backlog Boogie Part Trois
Join Trevor and his buddy Brad from the Cinema Speak podcast for "The Backlog Boogie Part Trois," wherein we'll be talking (for the 3rd time) about movies that (regrettably) remain forever stuck in our backlog. Brad's Picks: Evil Laugh (1986) - 11:45 Operation Fortune: Ruse De Guerre - 32:00 After Hours (1985), Mean Streets (1973) and The Irishman (2019) - 48:00 All the Haunts Be Ours (Severin) 1:10:40 Trevor's Picks: Kamen Rider Black RX (1988 - 1989) - 20:00 Marlowe (2022) - 42:00 The Raid: Redemption (2011), Titanic (1997) and Conan the Barbarian (1982) and Conan the Destroyer (1984) - 56:30
1:26:30 And stick around for the speed round, where Trevor and Brad briefly talk about runner up picks that they didn't have time to spotlight.
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Catching Up On Blu-Ray: March 2024
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It's once again time for Catching Up On Cinema's monthly Catching Up On Blu-Ray episode!
In this episode, Trevor and Brad take a look at the physical media releases for the month of March 2024.
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Play It to the Bone (2000)
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This March is “Mostly Woody” month at Catching Up On Cinema!
All month long, we'll be taking a look at some of the earlier films of actor Woody Harrelson!
This week, Trevor and Kyle review Ron Shelton's, Play It to the Bone (2000)!
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EdTV (1999)
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This March is “Mostly Woody” month at Catching Up On Cinema!
All month long, we'll be taking a look at some of the earlier films of actor Woody Harrelson!
This week, Trevor and Kyle review Ron Howard's, EdTV (1999)!
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Natural Born Killers (1994)
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This March is “Mostly Woody” month at Catching Up On Cinema!
All month long, we'll be taking a look at some of the earlier films of actor Woody Harrelson!
This week, Trevor and Kyle review Oliver Stone's, Natural Born
Killers (1994)!
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White Men Can't Jump (1992)
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This March is “Mostly Woody” month at Catching Up On Cinema!
All month long, we'll be taking a look at some of the earlier films of actor Woody Harrelson!
This week, Kyle and Trevor review Ron Shelton's, White Men Can't Jump (1992)!
Directed by minor league baseball player turned prolific director of sports films, Ron Shelton, White Men Can't Jump (1992) is a sports comedy centered around L.A. street ball hustlers.
Starring Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson, as well as featuring Rosie Perez in a key supporting role, the film is a delightful time capsule of early 90's West coast culture, encapsulating many of the sights, sounds and prominent social themes of the era.
Packed with trash talk, elegantly staged basketball sequences, and wrong-headed hyper masculinity, the film boldly invites the viewer to both cheer for, and scorn its protagonists in equal measure.
Oddly structured, and not consistently crowd pleasing in the way
many would expect from a “sports comedy”, White Men Can't Jump is nevertheless an enjoyable sports film, albeit a somewhat more dramatic and realistic one than one might expect.
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Catching Up On Cinema Presents: Tales From the Shelf - Sentimental Scores
Join Trevor and his buddy Brad from the Cinema Speak podcast as they talk about movies from their collections with nostalgic and "Sentimental Scores"! Brad's Picks: Signs (2002) by James Newton Howard - 5:45 The Social Network (2010) by Atticus Ross and Trent Reznor - 35:00 Jurassic Park (1993) and Home Alone (1990) and more by John Williams - 58:00 Ghostbusters (1984) by Elmer Bernstein - 1:35:50 Trevor's Picks: Face/Off (1997), The Bourne Trilogy (2002 - 2007), and Green Zone (2010) by John Powell 20:45 The Matrix Trilogy (1999 - 2003) by Don Davis, Juno Reactor, Rob Dougan and Gocoo - 47:30 Broken Arrow (1996), Black Rain (1989), Backdraft (1991), Gladiator (2000), The Rock (1996) and The Dark Knight Trilogy (2005 - 2011) by Hans Zimmer - 1:18:30 Robocop (1987), Conan the Barbarian (1982), Conan the Destroyer (1984), Starship Troopers (1997), and Under Siege 2: Dark Territory (1995) by Basil Poledouris - 1:49:001:59:30 And stick around for speed round, where Trevor and Brad briefly talk about runner up picks that they didn't have time to spotlight. Check out Brad's podcast, Cinema Speak on Libsyn at Cinema Speak, or on Twitter and Instagram. Follow us on Instagram @catchinguponcinema Follow us on Twitter @CatchingCinema
Catching Up On Blu-Ray: February 2024
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Face/Off (1997)
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This February is “Frame of Reference” month at Catching Up On Cinema!
All month long, Trevor and Kyle will be reviewing films that have frequently been referenced in recent episodes of the podcast.
This week, Trevor and Kyle review John Woo's, Face/Off (1997)!
Hong Kong legend, John Woo's, third American feature film, and the first that he was granted extensive creative control over, Face/Off (1997) may very well be the best of director Woo's Hollywood productions.
Headlined by John Travolta and Nicolas Cage, talented actors who clearly relished the opportunity to attempt to ape one another and give dual performances, Face/Off is equal parts rousing action thriller, and over-the-top psycho drama.
Grand and bombastic in both emotional content and action spectacle, Face/Off is never lacking in terms of energy and momentum, resulting in a film that, while debatable if it's deserving to be counted among director Woo's finest films, may be one of his most balanced and approachable.
Quotable, meme-able, and undeniably memorable, Face/Off is a rare example of a script landing in the lap of exactly the right director, who in turn cast exactly the right duo of chronic over-actors to lean into the material and make an otherwise ridiculous premise truly sing.
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The Mask of Zorro (1998)
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This February is “Frame of Reference” month at Catching Up On Cinema!
All month long, Trevor and Kyle will be reviewing films that have frequently been referenced in recent episodes of the podcast.
This week, Trevor and Kyle review Martin Campbell's, The Mask of Zorro (1998)!
A long gestating project that encountered many delays, ran over budget, and saw many directors step into and out of the director's chair, The Mask of Zorro (1998) would ultimately be ushered into theaters by director Martin Campbell in the summer of '98.
Starring Antonio Banderas and Anthony Hopkins as the titular Zorro, and featuring Catherine Zeta-Jones in a star making turn as Elena, The Mask of Zorro is a gorgeous production, both in terms of the aesthetic appeal of its stars and starlets, and the sumptuous production design.
Much as was the case in director Campbell's previous film, GoldenEye (1995), the stunt work and action choreography in The Mask of Zorro is top-notch, showcasing dynamic swordplay, horseback riding, and acrobatics.
Energetically scored by James Horner, the soundtrack for The Mask of Zorro is highly thematic, with memorable flourishes and melodies sprinkled throughout, and some truly show stopping action cues making the production soar whenever Zorro jumps into the fray.
Unlike other modern takes on comic book and radio heroes such as The Shadow (1994) or The Phantom (1996), The Mask of Zorro successfully manages to find a comfortable balance in showing reverence for and paying homage to classic Hollywood, resulting in a film that is wholly modern in its pacing and editing, while clearly bearing the DNA of swashbucklers of old.
A magnificent action film with a period charm, The Mask of a Zorro is a movie that this reviewer eagerly anticipated prior to its release, greatly enjoyed when it arrived in theaters and on VHS, and now, roughly 25 years later, has grown to truly love.
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Fire Down Below (1997)
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This February is “Frame of Reference” month at Catching Up On Cinema!
All month long, Trevor and Kyle will be reviewing films that have frequently been referenced in recent episodes of the podcast.
This week, Trevor and Kyle review Felix Enriquez Alcala's, Fire Down Below (1997)!
One of Steven Seagal's last major theatrical releases, Fire Down Below (1997) is an environmentally conscious action-thriller set in rural Kentucky.
Featuring a host of country music star cameos, including celebrated singer/songwriter Kris Kristofferson as the chief antagonist, Fire Down Below is a cozy, but not especially thrilling watch.
Apparently both gutted, and neutered in post-production, Fire Down Below is short on action, and long on down-home Appalachian charm.
With beautiful locations and scenery, and capable performances from everyone in the cast not named “Seagal,” with a few more aikido flips and a little less “geetar” strumming, Fire Down Below could perhaps have been considered one of the few truly “good” Steven Seagal films, however sadly, it was not meant to be.
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Payback (1999)
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This February is “Frame of Reference” month at Catching Up On Cinema!
All month long, Trevor and Kyle will be reviewing films that have frequently been referenced in recent episodes of the podcast.
Due to a technical snafu, our initial review this month, of Brian Helgeland's, Payback (1999) had to be re-recorded as a solo affair, featuring only Trevor on the mic.
A grim neo-noir crime thriller, Payback (1999) was prolific Hollywood writer Brian Helgeland's feature directorial debut.
Apparently a somewhat contentious production, Helgeland was apparently ousted from the production at some point during filming.
Despite often being criticized for its cruel atmosphere, the film would later receive a director's cut, overseen by Helgeland, that is considerably shorter than the theatrical cut, though it is up for debate which version is the superior cut.
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Catching Up On Cinema Presents: Tales From the Shelf - S-s-snow!
Join Trevor and his buddy Brad from the Cinema Speak podcast as they talk about movies from their collections that feature "S-s-snow!" Brad's Picks: Misery (1990) - 5:30 The Hateful Eight (2015) - 27:00 On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) and Spectre (2015) - 50:15 The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) - 1:17:30 Trevor's Picks: The Grey (2011) - 16:30 Lone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in Hell (1974) - 38:45 War for the Planet of the Apes (2017) - 58:45 Captain America 1 - 3 (2011 - 2016), Highlander III: The Final Dimension (1994) and Ghost Warrior (1984) - 1:25:451:35:45 And stick around for speed round, where Trevor and Brad briefly talk about runner up picks that they didn't have time to spotlight. Check out Brad's podcast, Cinema Speak on Libsyn at Cinema Speak, or on Twitter and Instagram. Follow us on Instagram @catchinguponcinema Follow us on Twitter @CatchingCinema
Catching Up On Blu-Ray: January 2024
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The Punisher (2004)
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This month is “Dark Hero” month at Catching Up On Cinema
All month long, Kyle and Trevor will be reviewing superhero movies of the antihero or dark hero variety!
This week, Trevor and Kyle review Jonathan Hensleigh's, The Punisher (2004)!
The 2nd live-action adaptation of the Marvel comics character, and the first to be produced during the 2000's boom of the superhero genre, The Punisher (2004) stars Thomas Jane as the titular Punisher.
Written and directed by first time director Jonathan Hensleigh, The Punisher is a sleepy and overplotted revenge film with a strong cast and some decent performances, but is severely lacking in momentum and energy.
Not especially colorful, nor especially thrilling, The Punisher often feels cheap, with much of the proceedings feeling muted and lacking a consistent tone or energy.
The film's one major saving grace comes in form of a single, 5 minute long action sequence involving former pro-wrestler Kevin Nash as “The Russian”, squaring off against Jane's Punisher in a comedic and creatively staged dust up.
A middling rendition of one of the most live-action adapted characters in Marvel's roster, The Punisher was par for the course among the Daredevils (2003) and Elektras (2005) of its day, however standards have changed, and unfortunately, despite Thomas Jane and Kevin Nash's best efforts, in 2024 The Punisher just doesn't hold up.
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Blade (1998)
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This month is “Dark Hero” month at Catching Up On Cinema
All month long, Kyle and Trevor will be reviewing superhero movies of the antihero or dark hero variety!
This week, Trevor and Kyle review Stephen Norrington's, Blade (1998)!
Both popula and financially successful at the time of its release, Stephen Norrington's, Blade (1998), is an early live-action Marvel comics film that at one point faded into obscurity, but has since seen its cultural footprint grow in recent years.
Released just prior to The Matrix (1999), as well as the comic book/superhero movie boom of the 2000's, beginning with 20th Century Fox's, X-Men (2000), Blade stands as the forerunner for many of the trends that would become ubiquitous in Hollywood action cinema in the coming years.
Starring Wesley Snipes, who would represent the character to such a crowd-pleasing degree that subsequent iterations of the titular Blade would be altered to match his appearance and mannerisms, Blade is a high-energy action film that is distinctly of its time, yet remains quite charming for those with a strong tolerance for late-90's aesthetics.
In actuality more of a supernatural action film than a superhero movie, in the long history of Big 2 (DC and Marvel) comic book adaptations, Blade holds the distinction of being both one of the earliest Marvel films (bearing an African American protagonist no less, as well as being a nasty and gritty), as well as being a rare, R-rated Marvel film, produced well before the rise of Marvel Studios' more homogenized branding and aesthetic.
A cultural artifact of late 90's aesthetics and trends, as well as the crown jewel of director Norrington's very short filmography, Blade is an energetic and brutal superhero flick that is well worth revisiting.
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Spawn (1997)
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This month is “Dark Hero” month at Catching Up On Cinema
All month long, Kyle and Trevor will be reviewing superhero movies of the antihero or dark hero variety!
This week, Trevor and Kyle are joined by the latter's brother, Nik, to review Mark A.Z. Dippe's, Spawn (1997)!
Adapted from Todd McFarlane's comic of the same name, Spawn (1997) is a messy and often boring superhero film from the nu metal school of aesthetics and tone.
Debuting via publisher Image Comics in 1992, Spawn's popularity continues to endure to this day, leading to guest appearances in video games like Mortal Kombat 11, and a long rumored 2nd live action film currently being pitched to Blumhouse and other film studios.
Starring Michael Jai White as the titular Spawn/Al Simmons, the film represents the feature directorial debut of Mark Dippe, whose experience in CGI animation and compositing likely served as the impetus for putting him at the helm of an effects intensive film like Spawn.
Uneven in pace, tone, and consistency of effects quality, Spawn is a frustrating film that's fleeting positive elements are so scant, and zip by with such rapidity, that the film's trailer may very well consist of every worthwhile shot in the film.
Financially successful (after rental and VHS sales), Spawn, much like the comic from which its, for lack of a better term, spawned, retains a mixed legacy, of being alternately reviled, or lauded as a cult classic, depending on who you ask, and more importantly, how big a fan they are of Korn or Marilyn Manson.
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The Crow (1994)
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This month is “Dark Hero” month at Catching Up On Cinema
All month long, Kyle and Trevor will be reviewing superhero movies of the antihero or dark hero variety!
This week, Trevor and Kyle review Alex Proyas', The Crow (1994)!
Adapted from James O'Barr's indie comic of the same name, The Crow (1994) is a visually astounding Gothic revenge thriller.
Starring Brandon Lee as the titular Crow/Eric Draven, the film holds the unfortunate distinction of being Lee's final screen role, as he tragically lost his life due to an accident during production.
A magnificent showcase of director Proyas' capable eye for production design and cinematography, The Crow is lovingly lit and framed, employing a wide variety of special effects techniques to bring its nightmarish and borderline supernatural vision of Detroit to life.
Possessed of a terrific cast of noteworthy character actors, but hamstrung by a simplistic narrative and thin characterizations, The Crow is a film that is unfortunately far from the sum of its parts, however its aesthetic charms are truly remarkable.
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Darkman (1990)
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This month is “Dark Hero” month at Catching Up On Cinema
All month long, Kyle and Trevor will be reviewing superhero movies of the antihero or dark hero variety!
This week, we kick things off with a review of Sam Raimi's, Darkman (1990)!
Released hot on the heels of the resounding box office success of Tim Burton's Batman (1989), Sam Raimi's Darkman (1990) is an original superhero film that was partially inspired by the enduring pulp icon, The Shadow.
Possessed of director Raimi's trademark visual style and comedic flair, Darkman was a financial success, and served as an important stepping stone in establishing Raimi as a valuable director in the eyes of major Hollywood studios.
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Catching Up On Cinema Presents: Tales From the Shelf - Holiday Haul
Join Trevor and his buddy Brad from the Cinema Speak podcast as they talk about blu-rays and 4ks that they added to their collection this holiday season! Brad's Picks: (VINEGAR SYNDROME UNBOXING) - 3:30 Don't Answer the Phone! (1980) The Lamp (1987) Gorgo (1961) Made in Hong Kong Volume One The Boogeyman (1980) Invisible Maniac (1990) Curucu, Beast of the Amazon (1956) Freeway (1996) Freeway II: Confessions of a Trickbaby (1999) Blood for Dracula - 28:00 Faceless (1988) All the Haunts Be Ours Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) - 55:45 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023) Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023) Barbie (2023) - 1:21:00 Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One (2023) Oppenheimer (2023) Trevor's Picks: (VINEGAR SYNDROME UNBOXING) - 15:30 Ebola Syndrome (1996) Bio Zombie (1998) Righting Wrongs (1986) Battle Kaiju Series 01: Ultraman vs. Red King - 38:30 Memories (1995) The Big-O (1999 - 2001) Dragons Forever (1988) - 1:06:00 The Princess Bride (1987) Check out Brad's podcast, Cinema Speak on Libsyn at Cinema Speak, or on Twitter and Instagram. Follow us on Instagram @catchinguponcinema Follow us on Twitter @CatchingCinema
Catching Up On Blu-Ray: December 2023
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Enemy Mine (1985)
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This week on Catching Up On Cinema, Kyle and Trevor review Wolfgang Petersen's, Enemy Mine (1985)!
An over-budgeted box office flop with a checkered production history, Enemy Mine (1985) is a charming, if uneven, sci-fi fable.
On the subject of “checkered production history,” the story goes that director Wolfgang Petersen was courted to take the helm of Enemy Mine over 5 weeks into the films' production, after original director Richard Loncraine apparently failed to meet the producer's expectations.
After director Petersen paused and rewound production to begin anew and remake the film from whole cloth, the production budget of Enemy Mine would essentially double.
To make matter worse, the film failed to generate interest at the box office, and Enemy Mine would go on to be regarded as a financial failure.
Despite failing to find an audience during its theatrical run, Enemy Mine has since gone on to become somewhat of a cult classic, largely on the strength of its handsome production design, and winning performances from both Louis Gossett Jr. and Dennis Quaid.
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Timecop (1994)
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This week on Catching Up On Cinema, Kyle and Trevor review Peter Hyams', Timecop (1994)!
A time travel action thriller from director Peter Hyams, Timecop (1994) is often thought of as Jean-Claude Van Damme's most profitable film, released in what would go on to be a very successful year for “The Muscles from Brussels”.
Produced by Sam Raimi and Dark Horse Entertainment, Timecop is an oddly tepid action film, lacking the flair or dynamism of many of its contemporaries.
While the performances and dialogue are on point, executed and delivered with aplomb by a very capable cast of familiar faces and character actors, Van Damme himself often comes across as slightly checked out.
While director/cinematographer Hyams' signature stark production design and murky black lighting schemes are of a high degree of craftsmanship, in some ways they hamper the tone, forcing the film to be perhaps more serious than it ought to be.
Featuring some nifty CGI effects work for its vintage,Timecop generally has a high degree of polish in its presentation, however much of the action feels weightless and low stakes, with very few action beats being worthy of Van Damme's highlight reel.
A middling JCVD film that likely earned its box office success through riding the 90's wave of sci-fi “techno thrillers”, and the promise of its star's muscular buttocks being featured prominently as co-star.
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Talk to Me (2022)
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This week on Catching Up On Cinema, Kyle returns to talk to Trevor about Danny and Michael Philippou's, Talk to Me (2022)!
Produced by acclaimed studio, A24, Talk to Me (2022) is a supernatural horror from directors Danny and Michael Philippou.
Coming from a background in YouTube content creation, Talk to Me is the Philippou brother's feature film debut, as well as one of most financially successful films in A24's catalog.
Violent and not short on contemporary thematic material, the film is at times energetic and slickly produced, though unfortunately lacks cohesion in its second half.
Anyone else think of Flatliners (1990) when they were watching this?
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Godzilla Minus One (2023)
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This week Trevor is joined by Richie AKA MdntAgntRAW from the Super Media Bros. Podcast to review Takashi Yamazaki's, Godzilla Minus One (2023)!
Released domestically in October, Godzilla Minus One (2023) is the the most recent Japanese produced Godzilla film since Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchi's critically acclaimed, Shin Godzilla (2016).
A post-war period film, Godzilla Minus One returns the franchise to its roots, exploring not only horrors of nuclear bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, but also the painful process of rebuilding following the nation's unconditional surrender.
While Godzilla Minus One exceeds expectations in terms of the quality and breadth of its effects driven destruction sequences, in truth, the film's greatest strength comes in the form of it's very raw, and compelling characterizations and themes.
At times feeling like an apology to the Japanese public for the intentions and actions of the long since defunct Empire of Japan, Godzilla Minus One boldly confronts many of the traumas endured by the Japanese, both civilian and military, during and immediately after the Pacific War.
Horrifying, beautiful, uplifting, and occasionally quite funny, Godzilla Minus One is a fantastic film that deftly utilizes the franchise framework to unexpectedly deliver a compelling human drama that exceeds all expectations.
An truly exceptional Godzilla film, fit for the Big G's 70th anniversary.
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Catching Up On Cinema Presents: Tales From the Shelf - Partner Picks
Join Trevor and his buddy Brad from the Cinema Speak podcast as they share some "Partner Picks" from their collections e.g. movies that they'd like to share with their significant others. Brad's Picks: 7:15 - Compliance (2012) 30:15 - The Child's Play Franchise (1988 - Ongoing) 57:30 - The Bird with the Crystal Plumage (1970) 1:22:00 - Shutter Island (2010) Trevor's Picks: 18:00 - Coup De Cinema (2014) 41:30 - Lethal Weapon 1 - 4 (1988 - 1998) 1:10:05 - Beavis and Butt-Head Do America (1996) 1:31:45 And stick around for speed round, where Trevor and Brad briefly talk about runner up picks that they didn't have time to spotlight. Check out Brad's podcast, Cinema Speak on Libsyn at Cinema Speak, or on Twitter and Instagram. Follow us on Instagram @catchinguponcinema Follow us on Twitter @CatchingCinema
Catching Up On Blu-Ray: November 2023
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Manborg (2011)
Once again, it is “No Theme November” here at Catching Up On Cinema!
We'll be reviewing whatever the f*ck we want for the next 4 weeks, so expect little to no consistency between picks this month.
This week, Trevor conducts a solo review of Steven Kostanski's, Manborg (2011)!
Reportedly shot in director Kostanski's garage and produced for $1000 CAD, Manborg (2011) is a charming low budget sci-fi film, packed to the brim with imaginative and resourceful special effects.
While the film's presentation is occasionally rough, largely coming in the form of less than perfect chroma key effects, to this reviewer it in no way effected its entertainment value.
Chock full of references to shlock cinema, perhaps most notably Eliminators (1986), a film which featured a “Mandroid” fighting alongside a team of martial artists, Manborg carries the delightful vibe of an ambitious film, produced with the intent of cramming in all of the director's favorite things onto a single canvas.
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Gojira (1984) and Godzilla 1985
Once again, it is “No Theme November” here at Catching Up On Cinema!
We'll be reviewing whatever the f*ck we want for the next 4 weeks, so expect little to no consistency between picks this month.
This week, Trevor conducts a solo review of Koji Hashimoto's, Gojira (1984), as well as Roger Corman produced recut, Godzilla 1985!
Sometimes referred to as The Return of Godzilla, Gojira (1984) represented the character's return to the silver screen after a 9 year absence.
Serving as the first film in the series' Heisei era, the film's tone is returns the franchise to it's more serious roots, once again portraying the titular monster as an intimidating and menacing presence.
Produced with state of the art special effects, the film was a serious effort on the part of Toho studios, successfully bringing the iconic monster to a new generation of fans, and reigniting and reinvigorating the franchise for another 10 years.
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Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows (1998)
Once again, it is “No Theme November” here at Catching Up On Cinema!
We'll be reviewing whatever the f*ck we want for the next 4 weeks, so expect little to no consistency between picks this month.
This week, Trevor conducts a solo review of Paul Jay's documentary, Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows (1998)!
Centered around the subject of legendary wrestler Bret “The Hitman” Hart, the documentary is a gripping and candid examination of the world of professional wrestling during the “Monday Night War”.
Using “The Montreal Screwjob” as both framing device and climax, the film serves as one of the more honest examinations of the fateful events of Survivor Series '97, far more raw than many of the WWE Studios produced documentaries that would be released in subsequent years.
Additionally, this review also includes mention of the director's follow up mini-doc, The Life and Death of Owen Hart, which was also included on the Canadian International Pictures blu-ray disc.
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No One Lives (2012)
Once again, it is “No Theme November” here at Catching Up On Cinema!
We'll be reviewing whatever the f*ck we want for the next 4 weeks, so expect little to no consistency between picks this month.
First up, Trevor conducts a solo review of Ryuhei Kitamura's, No One Lives (2012)!
Starring Luke Evans, No One Lives (2012) is a bloody and stylish pseudo-slasher with a twist.
Produced by WWE Studios, the film also features the former Funkasaurus, Brodus Clay, in a very small role.
Fair warning, Trevor picked this one largely as an excuse to wax nostalgic and talk at length about the director, so feel free to skip the first half or so of the episode if all you want is a straightforward review of the movie itself.
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Catching Up On Cinema Presents: Tales From the Shelf - Halloween Havoc
Join Trevor and his buddy Brad from the Cinema Speak podcast for some "Halloween Havoc" as they discuss various horror movies from their respective collections! Brad's Picks: 5:00 - Freaks (1932) 30:30 - The Mist (2007) 1:01:15 - Two Evil Eyes (1990) 1:28:00 - Terrifier 2 (2022) Trevor's Picks: 17:25 - Uncut Gems (2019) and Shiva Baby (2020) 48:45 - Pumpkinhead (1988) 1:18:10 - Tokyo: The Last Megalopolis (1988) and Doomed Megalopolis (1991) 1:41:30 And stick around for speed round, where Trevor and Brad briefly talk about runner up picks that they didn't have time to spotlight. Check out Brad's podcast, Cinema Speak on Libsyn at Cinema Speak, or on Twitter and Instagram. Follow us on Instagram @catchinguponcinema Follow us on Twitter @CatchingCinema
Catching Up On Blu-Ray: October 2023
It's once again time for Catching Up On Cinema's monthly Catching Up On Blu-Ray episode!
Join Trevor as he takes a look at the blu-ray releases for October 2023!
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Trick 'r Treat (2007)
Happy Halloween!
It's October, so that means it's once again time for Catching Up On Cinema's annual, “Kyle's Killer October” event month!
All month long, Catching Up On Cinema's resident horror enthusiast, Kyle, will be taking creative control of the program, offering up new reviews for a wide variety of horror flicks from week to week.
This week, Kyle and Trevor review Michael Dougherty's, Trick 'r Treat (2007)!
The feature directorial debut for Michael Dougherty, Trick 'r Treat (2007) is a collection of horror vignettes set in a small town on Halloween night.
Slickly directed and highly approachable for younger viewers and those not especially fond of overly scary Halloween cinema, much like the director's later film, Krampus (2015), Trick 'r Treat has become somewhat of a modern holiday cult classic.
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From Hell (2001)
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It's October, so that means it's once again time for Catching Up On Cinema's annual, “Kyle's Killer October” event month!
All month long, Catching Up On Cinema's resident horror enthusiast, Kyle, will be taking creative control of the program, offering up new reviews for a wide variety of horror flicks from week to week.
This week, Kyle and Trevor review The Hughes Brother's, From Hell (2001)!
Based on the acclaimed Alan Moore comic of the same name, From Hell (2001) is a grim and grisly fictionalized account of Jack the Ripper's reign of terror in 19th century London.
While the films technically stars American actors, Johnny Depp and Heather Graham, From Hell is bolstered by the presence of many excellent British stalwarts, including the likes of Ian Holm and Robbie Coltrane.
Featuring lovely production design and attention to detail in both its visual stylings and satisfyingly constructed mystery elements, From Hell is far from essential viewing, though it remains an entertaining and exceptionally handsome detective feature and period piece.
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High Tension (2003)
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It's October, so that means it's once again time for Catching Up On Cinema's annual, “Kyle's Killer October” event month!
All month long, Catching Up On Cinema's resident horror enthusiast, Kyle, will be taking creative control of the program, offering up new reviews for a wide variety of horror flicks from week to week.
This week, Kyle and Trevor review Alexandre Aja's, Haute/High Tension (2003)!
An early film in the unofficial, “New French Extremity” movement of the 2000's, Alexandre Aja's Haute/High Tension (2003) is a slickly produced, beautifully shot, and exceptionally brutal home invasion thriller with a novel twist.
Best experienced without spoilers, the film is nevertheless a very taut and immediate experience, such that it proves a worthwhile horror experience, even divorced from its twists and gimmicks.
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Frozen (2010)
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It's October, so that means it's once again time for Catching Up On Cinema's annual, “Kyle's Killer October” event month!
All month long, Catching Up On Cinema's resident horror enthusiast, Kyle, will be taking creative control of the program, offering up new reviews for a wide variety of horror flicks from week to week.
This week, Kyle and Trevor review Adam Green's, Frozen (2010)!
A streamlined and well-acted isolation thriller about 3 young folks (Shawn Ashmore, Emma Bell and Kevin Zegers) trapped high above the ground on a ski lift at night, Frozen (2010) is writer-director Adam Green's most mature and mainstream friendly film.
Shot “on location,” high above the ground and amid the elements, Frozen's minimalist presentation and concept in no way hinder the quality of its cinematography and editing, with varied camera angles, scenarios, and sincere performances doing much to prevent the film from becoming as boring or repetitive as one might expect given its simple concept.
Novel, and just clever enough to get quite a lot of mileage out of its core premise, Frozen is a quaint, but quite enjoyable little horror thriller.
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The Wolf Man (1941)
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It's October, so that means it's once again time for Catching Up On Cinema's annual, “Kyle's Killer October” event month!
All month long, Catching Up On Cinema's resident horror enthusiast, Kyle, will be taking creative control of the program, offering up new reviews for a wide variety of horror flicks from week to week.
First up, Kyle and Trevor review the Universal horror classic, George Waggner's, The Wolf Man (1941)!
Featuring horror legend Lon Chaney Jr. as the titular Wolfman, as well as featuring fellow horror icon and frequent co-star, Bela Lugosi, The Wolf Man (1941) is a handsome and briskly paced monster flick whose stellar reputation is well deserved.
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Catching Up On Cinema Presents: Tales From the Shelf - An Ensemble of E's
Join Trevor and his buddy Brad from the Cinema Speak podcast, as they chat about "An Ensemble of E's" e.g. movies from their collections that begin with the letter "E"! Brad's Picks: 6:00 - The Exorcist (1973) 41:30 - Enemy (2013) 1:03:30 - Everybody Wants Some (2016) 1:26:00 - Eastern Promises (2007) Trevor's Picks: 22:00 - The Expendables 1 - 3 (2010 - 2014) 52:30 - Edward Scissorhands (1990) and Ed Wood (1994) 1:16:00 - Event Horizon (1997) 1:37:00 And stick around for speed round, where Trevor and Brad briefly talk about runner up picks that they didn't have time to spotlight. Check out Brad's podcast, Cinema Speak on Libsyn at Cinema Speak, or on Twitter and Instagram. Follow us on Instagram @catchinguponcinema Follow us on Twitter @CatchingCinema
Catching Up On Blu-Ray: September 2023
It's once again time for Catching Up On Cinema's monthly Catching Up On Blu-Ray episode!
Join Trevor and Brad from the Cinema Speak podcast as they take a look at the blu-ray releases for September 2023!
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The Lethal Weapon Masterclass - Lethal Weapon 4 (1998)
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This September is Masterclass month at Catching Up On Cinema!
September is the anniversary month of Catching Up On Cinema, and this year we're celebrating the completion of 5 years of weekly podcasting.
For this year's Masterclass, Trevor and Kyle will be reviewing all 4 films in Richard Donner's Lethal Weapon series of films.
This week, Trevor review the last in the series, Lethal Weapon 4 (1998)!
After the massive box office success of Lethal Weapon 3 (1992), the series would go on extended hiatus for the first and only time in the history of the franchise, with the series finale, Lethal Weapon 4 (1998) not arriving in theaters until July of '98.
Historically known to be a somewhat troubled, and extraordinarily rushed production, Lethal Weapon 4 is a cluttered, but confidently constructed and agile film that skillfully allocates its screen time to giving series fans their money's worth.
Much like LW2 and 3, LW4 leans heavily on improvisation, with much of the cast apparently riffing and playing off of Richard Donner's various on-set prompts, though to the credit of the actors and the army of overworked writer's that apparently rewrote the script on the daily, the material feels tighter, more heartfelt, and ultimately more fun than in the previous film.
Featuring the most impressive and crisply executed fight choreography and stunt work in the history of the franchise, the film features Jet Li (in a rare villainous turn) in his Hollywood film debut as Wah Sing Ku, as well as host of familiar Asian American stunt and acting talent, with many scenes partially choreographed by Hong Kong legend, Corey Yuen.
As was the case with the transition from Lethal Weapon 2 (1989) to Lethal Weapon 3 (1992), Lethal Weapon 4 swaps cinematographer's, this time trading out Jan de Bont, for Andrzej Bartowiak, who had served as de Bont's DP on his feature film debut, Speed (1994), and would go on to direct films himself, many of which featured Jet Li.
In addition to the aforementioned Jet Li as the chief antagonist, Wah Sing Ku, LW4 also introduces Chris Rock as Lee Butters, comedic foil for Joe Pesci's returning Leo Getz, and son-in-law to Danny Glover's Roger Murtaugh.
Frequently hilarious, and featuring far and away the most energetic, violent, and dynamic action in the series, Lethal Weapon 4 is an excellent sequel, and an exceptional and heartfelt finale to a remarkable franchise.
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The Lethal Weapon Masterclass - Lethal Weapon 3 (1992)
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This September is Masterclass month at Catching Up On Cinema!
September is the anniversary month of Catching Up On Cinema, and this year we're celebrating the completion of 5 years of weekly podcasting.
For this year's Masterclass, Trevor and Kyle will be reviewing all 4 films in Richard Donner's Lethal Weapon series of films.
This week, Kyle and Trevor review Lethal Weapon 3 (1992)!
Debuting in theaters in May of 1992, Richard Donner's Lethal Weapon 3 (1992) pulls double duty as being far and away the most profitable of in the franchise, while perhaps also being the least cohesive and satisfying film in the series.
On par with Lethal Weapon 2 (1989) in terms of the scale and quality of its action and production design, Lethal Weapon 3 subs in Jan De Bont for Stephen Goldblatt as cinematographer for the production, resulting in silky smooth action shots, and anamorphic lens flares aplenty.
The first in the series to be completely divorced from Shane Black's pen, Lethal Weapon 3 is more focused on further crystallizing the characterizations developed over the previous 2 films than actually evolving them.
While not lacking for interesting situations for Riggs and Murtaugh to get into, the film very much represents a shift in the priority of the franchise from keeping the plot moving, to providing setups and premises for our immensely affable cast to riff off of.
Continuing the trend of growing the Lethal Weapon “family” of characters, the film once again features Joe Pesci, (somehow dialed up beyond the 11 that his character of Leo Getz debuted at in the previous film) and adds Rene Russo to the cast as Lorna Cole, Martin Riggs' high-kicking new love interest.
Additionally, Lethal Weapon 3 also features a largely wasted Stuart Wilson as its chief antagonist, as well as a host of familiar genre film favorites such as Sven-Ole Thorsen and Nick Chinlund in generic goon roles.
Often very funny, and packed with just enough action and stunts to never be boring, Lethal Weapon 3 is a fine sequel in a remarkably consistent series, however it is often lacking in focus, earning brownie points for featuring social commentary and earnest dramatic elements, but stumbling somewhat in its soggy attempts to tie it all into a cohesive whole.
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The Lethal Weapon Masterclass - Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)
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This September is Masterclass month at Catching Up On Cinema!
September is the anniversary month of Catching Up On Cinema, and this year we're celebrating the completion of 5 years of weekly podcasting.
For this year's Masterclass, Trevor and Kyle will be reviewing all 4 films in Richard Donner's Lethal Weapon series of films.
This week, Kyle and Trevor review the bombastic first sequel in the series, Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)!
Arriving in theaters in July of 1989, one of the more memorable and profitable summers in Hollywood history, Richard Donner's Lethal Weapon 2 (1989) is often regarded as the finest entry in the series.
Upping the ante in terms of the scale of its action and quickness of its pace, Lethal Weapon 2 is a fantastic sequel that does all that a studio could hope an action sequel could accomplish.
Though Shane Black does not return as screenwriter, Lethal Weapon 2 looks every bit of its $30 million budget, but more importantly, it honors the legacy of the characters presented in the first film, carrying their characterizations forward in meaningful and interesting ways.
While virtually all of the familiar faces introduced in the first film return here in Lethal Weapon 2, the film features Joe Pesci, making his franchise debut as comic relief character, Leo Getz.
Additionally, Lethal Weapon 2 features Joss Ackland and Derrick O'Connor in delightfully slimy villainous roles, and well Patsy Kensit as a pivotal new love interest for Mel Gibson's character of Martin Riggs.
Exceeding the first films intensity and scope of action, and tuning up the volume and tempo of its comic antics, Lethal Weapon 2 is a fantastic sequel that is, at the very least, equal to its predecessor; though by all rights it very well may be the very best in a truly outstanding series.
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The Lethal Weapon Masterclass - Lethal Weapon (1987)
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This September is Masterclass month at Catching Up On Cinema!
September is the anniversary month of Catching Up On Cinema, and this year we're celebrating the completion of 5 years of weekly podcasting.
For this year's Masterclass, Trevor and Kyle will be reviewing all 4 films in Richard Donner's Lethal Weapon series of films.
First up this month is a solo review from Trevor of the first film in the series, Lethal Weapon (1987)!
Directed by Richard Donner, written by Shane Black, and produced by Joel Silver, the first Lethal Weapon (1987) is a somewhat darker and moodier experience than the more colorful and energetic sequels, however the chemistry of cast and crew alike are very much evident from minute one of this, the very first in what would become one of the most beloved of buddy cop film franchises.
Starring Mel Gibson as Martin Riggs, and Danny Glover as Roger Murtaugh, Lethal is far from the first buddy cop/odd couple films, however many are quick to point out that while it may not have pioneered the genre, it very well may have perfected it.
Despite occasionally dipping into seriously dark subject matter, Richard Donner's direction, and the ever growing cast of immensely affable characters throughout the Lethal Weapon series, exhibit a precious, familial warmth that feels wholly genuine and proves to be the series calling card.
While not as bombastic or violent as John McTiernan's, Die Hard (1988), or indeed any number of other 1980's action films, Lethal Weapon sets itself apart from the rest by squarely placing its focus on characterization and character development.
While Lethal Weapon is a great film in and of itself, it is the first, necessarily darker chapter, in a story that spans 4 films and 10 years, and as a result, this reviewer feels it ultimately benefits greatly from the existence of characterization and story beats contained in its sequels.
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Catching Up On Blu-Ray: August 2023
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It's once again time for Catching Up On Cinema's monthly Catching Up On Blu-Ray episode!
In this episode, Trevor takes a look at the physical media releases for the month of August 2023.
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Catching Up On Cinema Presents: Tales From the Shelf - Notable Needle Drops
Join Trevor and his buddy Brad from the Cinema Speak podcast, as they chat about "Notable Needle Drops" e.g. noteworthy uses of licensed music in film. Brad's Picks: 6:00 - Inglourious Basterds (2009) - Cat People (Putting Out Fire) by David Bowie 24:00 - The Batman (2022) - Something in the Way by Nirvana 43:30 - Red Rocket (2021) - Bye Bye Bye by NSYNC 1:05:45 - Boogie Nights (1997) and Magnolia (1999) - Best of My Love by The Emotions and One by Aimee Mann 1:24:00 - Dazed and Confused (1993) - Slow Ride by Foghat Trevor's Picks: 18:00 - Bullet Train (2022) - Sukiyaki by Kyu Sakamoto 33:00 - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) - The Chain by Fleetwood Mac 52:30 - Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie (1994) - Ultra by KMFDM 1:16:00 - Goon (2011) - Nessun Dorma from Turandot, by Giacomo Puccini 1:40:30 And stick around for speed round, where Trevor and Brad briefly talk about runner up picks that they didn't have time to spotlight, including songs from films like: Beetlejuice The Graduate Beavis and Butt-Head Do America The Cable Guy Top Gun Zodiac Mortal Kombat American Psycho Scarface Lost in Translation Spider-Man 2 Shaun of the Dead Bloodsport Garden State Check out Brad's podcast, Cinema Speak on Libsyn at Cinema Speak, or on Twitter and Instagram.
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Turbulence (1997)
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This month is “Action August” at Catching Up On Cinema!
All month long, we'll be reviewing high concept action thrillers that involve environmental gimmicks in some fashion.
This week,Trevor conducts a solo review of Robert Butler's, Turbulence (1997)!
Starring Ray Liotta and Lauren Holly, Turbulence (1997) is a clumsy action-thriller taking place on a 747 jumbo jet.
Released the same year as the superior Con Air (1997) and Air Force One (1997), Turbulence was a box office failure that is largely forgotten by Hollywood and the general public.
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