All '90s Action, All The Time!
By Scott Murphy
All '90s Action, All The Time!Nov 23, 2021
Street Fighter (1994) (ft Matt Brothers of Is Paul Dano Ok? and Spocklight Podcasts)
Hosts Scott & Craig are joined by Matt Brothers (Is Paul Dano Ok & Spocklight) to talk about the critical bomb that was the Street Fighter movie.
Over the course of the episode we talk about the mistakes of video game movies in the 90s, try to decipher what they were actually going for here in terms of tone and just how great Raul Julia is in this thing!
You can check out Is Paul Dano Ok here and Spocklight here
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"All '90s Action, All The Time" was Produced & Edited by Petros Patsilivas. Music by Elyssa Vulpes.
"All '90s Action, All The Time" is also now a proud member of the Last of the Action Heroes Podcast Network
Highlander III: The Sorcerer (also known as Highlander: The Final Dimension or Highlander: The Final Conflict) (1994) (ft Matt Poirer AKA the DTV Connoisseur)
Hosts Scott & Craig are joined by Matt Poirier (AKA The DTV Connoisseur) to talk about the critical & box office flop that is Highlander III: The Sorceror.
Over the course of the episode we talk about how the film repeats the original but worse, how it still kind of improves on the second one and how Highlander has one of the confusing continuity's of any franchise.
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"All '90s Action, All The Time" was Produced & Edited by Petros Patsilivas. Music by Elyssa Vulpes.
"All '90s Action, All The Time" is also now a proud member of the Last of the Action Heroes Podcast Network
Maverick (1994) (ft Katie Geilenkirchen of Retromade and One More Round: The Rocky Series Podcast)
Host Scott and special guest Katie Geilenkirchen (host of Retromade and co-host of One More Round: The Rocky Series Podcast) take a look back at the underrated(?) Mel Gibson western "Maverick."
Over the course the episode we talk about what giddy fun this film is, how stacked the cast is and just how charming Mel was in the the 90s (and how that makes all his later controversies all the more dispiriting than they already were).
Be sure to check out Katie's solo pod Retromade
Also, you can check out her contributions on One More Round: The Rocky Series Podcast
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"All '90s Action, All The Time" was Produced & Edited by Petros Patsilivas. Music by Elyssa Vulpes.
"All '90s Action, All The Time" is also now a proud member of the Last of the Action Heroes Podcast Network
Surviving the Game (1994) (ft Sean Molloy of "I Must Break" This Podcast)
Host Scott and special guest (and No 1 Dolph Lundgren Expert) Sean Malloy ("I Must Break" This Podcast) break down the forgotten Ice T effort "Surviving the Game."
Be sure to also check out "I Must Break" This Podcast
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"All '90s Action, All The Time" was Produced & Edited by Petros Patsilivas. Music by Elyssa Vulpes.
"All '90s Action, All The Time" is also now a proud member of the Last of the Action Heroes Podcast Network
Drunken Master II (AKA The Legend of Drunken Master) (1994)
Join us for our 3rd annual edition of Chanuary! As Scott and Craig look at the Jackie's 1994 Martial Arts classic Drunken Master II, which many fans consider to be his best film.
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"All '90s Action, All The Time" was Produced & Edited by Petros Patsilivas. Music by Elyssa Vulpes.
"All '90s Action, All The Time" is also now a proud member of the Last of the Action Heroes Podcast Network
Joshua Tree (1993) (ft. Sean Malloy of "I Must Break" This Podcast)
Host Scott and special guest (and No 1 Dolph Lundgren Expert) Sean Malloy ("I Must Break" This Podcast) break down the Dolph outing Joshua Tree (AKA Army of One).
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"All '90s Action, All The Time" was Produced & Edited by Petros Patsilivas. Music by Elyssa Vulpes.
"All '90s Action, All The Time" is also now a proud member of the Last of the Action Heroes Podcast Network
Nick De Semlyen Interview
Host Scott chats to "Wild and Crazy Guys" author and Empire editor Nick De Semlyen about his brand new book "The Last Action Heroes" which chronicles the highs and lows of some of the 80s and 90s biggest action stars (Schwarzenegger, Stallone, Willis, Chan, Van Damme, Seagal, Norris and Lundgren).
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"All '90s Action, All The Time" was Produced & Edited by Petros Patsilivas. Music by Elyssa Vulpes.
"All '90s Action, All The Time" is also now a proud member of the Last of the Action Heroes Network
Judgement Night (1993)
Join your regular hosts Scott and Craig, along with their special guest director/producer Michael Peterson (Knuckleball) as they deep dive into the cult film "Judgement Night." A critical and box office bomb in its day but a movie that has picked up a solid following over the last 30 years.
Over the course of the episode we discuss the films all-star cast, how this film taps into the middle class paranoia's of it's day and, of course, the films classic soundtrack.
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"All '90s Action, All The Time" was Produced & Edited by Petros Patsilivas. Music by Elyssa Vulpes.
"All '90s Action, All The Time" is also now a proud member of the Last of the Action Heroes Network
Gunmen (1993)
Here at All '90s Action, All the Time sometimes we like to explore more obscure fare as well as the stone cold 90s action classics, which is exactly what we are doing today as we look at the forgotten buddy comedy "Gunmen." Granted, this selection was mainly inspired by co-host Craig Draheim's desire to cover a Christopher Lambert film but it was still a fun one to tackle.
Over the course of the episode we discuss the greatness of Lambert's laugh, the OTT-ness of Patrick Stewarts acting and the peak early 90s coolness of Mario Van Peebles. Plus, we get into Dennis Leary being Dennis Leary, whether the movie deserved the critical derision it received at the time and we discover that there is more than one Doctor Dre!
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"All '90s Action, All The Time" was Produced & Edited by Petros Patsilivas. Music by Elyssa Vulpes.
"All '90s Action, All The Time" is also now a proud member of the Last of the Action Heroes Network
Super Mario Bros. (1993) (ft. Brandon Schwitter of Namely 90s)
Well with a brand new Super Mario Bros. coming out soon we thought it would be a perfect to go back and rewatch the original film. A movie which many may not remember as the first video game to movie adaptation. Many may also not remember at all and if they do they probably don't have great memories. But did it deserve the critical savaging it got at the time and the lasting horrid reputation it has? These are just some of the many questions your regular hosts Scott and Craig and their special guest Brandon try to unravel. Tune in to see the results!
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"All '90s Action, All The Time" was Produced & Edited by Petros Patsilivas. Music by Elyssa Vulpes.
"All '90s Action, All The Time" is also now a proud member of the Last of the Action Heroes Network
American Yakuza (1993)
Finally Craig is back! Yes, after going AWOL on a super top secret mission the other half of All '90s Action, Mr Craig Draheim, returns to discuss with Scott this rather unheralded, but pretty decent, DTV effort starring a pre-LOTR fame Viggo Mortensen.
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"All '90s Action, All The Time" was Produced & Edited by Petros Patsilivas. Music by Elyssa Vulpes.
"All '90s Action, All The Time" is also now a proud member of the Last of the Action Heroes Network
City Hunter (1993) (ft Matt Poirier AKA The DTV Connoisseur)
Welcome back for our 2nd annual Chanuary celebrations! Tune in as Matt Poirier AKA The DTV Connoisseur joins in with regular host Scott to talk about one of Jackie's wackiest adventures (and one of his least favourite of his own films) "City Hunter."
Check out Matt's DTVC podcast here
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"All '90s Action, All The Time" was Produced & Edited by Petros Patsilivas. Music by Elyssa Vulpes.
"All '90s Action, All The Time" is also now a proud member of the Last of the Action Heroes Network
Batman Returns (1992) (ft Matt Poirier AKA The DTV Connoisseur)
"All 90s Action, All the Time" returns just in time for Christmas! Tune in as Matt Poirier AKA The DTV Connoisseur joins in with regular host Scott to talk about the Xmas classic that is "Batman Returns."
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"All '90s Action, All The Time" was Produced & Edited by Petros Patsilivas. Music by Elyssa Vulpes.
"All '90s Action, All The Time" is also now a proud member of the Last of the Action Heroes Network
The World is Not Enough (Ft. Adam Thornton of Thorny Reviews)
Join us as we finish off our All '90s Bond season! This time on our whistle-stop tour of the Brosnan era (minus Die Another Day) we are looking at a somewhat maligned entry in the Bond franchise 1999's "The World is Not Enough."
And this time Craig is back to his regular co-hosting duties! That is not all as we also have a great special guest in the form of film critic Adam Thornton (Thorny Reviews & The Wee Review). Over the course of the episode we discuss whether the film deserves its ropey reputation, the movie's noted departure in tone and how it provides a dry run for many elements that would be perfected in the Craig era. Plus, we get into whether this is Brosnan's best acting appearance as Bond, the daftness of Christmas Jones and the poignancy of Desmond Llewelyn's final scene in a Bond film.
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"All '90s Action, All The Time" is produced by Scott Murphy and Craig Draheim. Music by Elyssa Vulpes. Editing by Scott Murphy.
"All '90s Action, All The Time" is also now a proud member of the Last of the Action Heroes Network
Tomorrow Never Dies (ft. Brandon Schwitter of Namely '90s)
Join us as we continue our All '90s Bond mini-season. This time on our whistle-stop tour of the Brosnan era (minus Die Another Day) we are looking at the oft-slighted but actually in our opinion (or well Scotts really) one of the most underrated Bond adventures "Tomorrow Never Dies."
Sadly, due to being busy with super-villiany Craig could join in the fun for this one but your regular host Scott once again called on the assistance of Namely '90s Brandon Schwitter to delve into this one. Over the course the episode we debate Elliot Carver's (Jonathan Pryce) villain credentials, Bond's spying ability in this adventure and if Richard Stamper (Gotz Otto) is an under-utilised henchmen. Plus we get into how Teri Hatcher has less screen-time than you remember, it's great action set-pieces and the greatness of Michelle Yeoh.
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"All '90s Action, All The Time" is produced by Scott Murphy and Craig Draheim. Music by Elyssa Vulpes. Editing by Scott Murphy.
"All '90s Action, All The Time" is also now a proud member of the Last of the Action Heroes Network
Goldeneye (1995) (Ft. Brandon Schwitter of Namely 90s)
All '90s Action, All the time has returned! And we are back for a special All '90s Bond mini-season were throughout the month of August we will be celebrating all things 007! In this show we look at what many consider to be one of the best Bonds "Goldeneye."
Joining your regular hosts Scott and Craig we have a very special guest in the form of Namely 90s co-host Brandon Schwitter. Over the course of the episode we talk about how this proved to be a return to form for 007, how does and doesn't update the Bond formula and how Xenia Onatopp is one of the franchises greatest henchpeople.
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"All '90s Action, All The Time" is produced by Scott Murphy and Craig Draheim. Music by Elyssa Vulpes. Editing by Scott Murphy.
"All '90s Action, All The Time" is also a proud member of the Last of the Action Heroes Network
Con Air (1997) (ft. Brandon Schwitter of Namely 90s)
We're back! So we were not sure if we would return but we thought there were still some action movies we had to cover and how could we resist celebrating the 25th anniversary of Con Air!
Joining your regular hosts Scott and Craig we have a very special guest in the form of Namely 90s co-host Brandon Schwitter. Over the course of the episode we talk about the greatness of John Malkovich's film-stealing performance, how we collectively forgot Dave Chappelle is in the film and how Cameron Poe is a superhero.
Plus there is all the usual tangents and nonsense that you have come to expect from the pod.
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"All '90s Action, All The Time" is produced by Scott Murphy and Craig Draheim. Music by Elyssa Vulpes. Editing by Scott Murphy.
3 Ninjas (1992) (ft. Petros Patsilivas from Caged In: Coppola Connections)
So this had been planned as a two-parter titled "Those Pesky Kids!" (the other movie we were going to cover was 1997's Masterminds) but instead will provide us with our final episode before we go on indefinite hiatus.
More on that in a minute but first some details on the episode. For this last hurrah we pulled in an excellent guest in the form of fellow podcaster and Coppola family expert Petros Patsilivas to talk about a film that both him, our regular host Scott Murphy and we would guess any 90s raised martial art enthusiast have a lot of nostalgia for 3 Ninjas!
Over the course of the episode Petros and Scott talked about scenery chewing villains, obvious stunt double work and the greatness of Victor Wong. Plus, they get into how this movie manages to pack in EVERY early 90s cliche, try to make sense of the villain Snyder's operation and how this film was popular enough to spawn three sequels.
Lastly, Craig and I would just like to thank everyone who checked out our little podcast that allowed us to revisit some childhood action favourites and some movies we never want to watch again! It has been a blast. Hopefully we can record specials in the future. So, keep subscribed as you just never know when we will be back!
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"All '90s Action, All The Time" is produced by Scott Murphy, Kyle Hintz and Craig Draheim. Music by Elyssa Vulpes. Editing by Scott Murphy.
Chanuary Part 2 - Mr Nice Guy (1997)
Welcome back to Chanuary! As this month we celebrate all things Jackie Chan!
In our second (and final) edition of Chanuary your regular hosts Scott and Craig look at 1997's "Mr Nice Guy." Listen as the pair talk phoney Italians, incoherent plotting and Sammo Hung's women problem. Plus, we talk about YouTube subtitling issues (it subtitles the English but not the brief Mandarin parts!), cinema's most convoluted director's cameo and unsurprisingly we delve into the jaw-dropping stunt work common to Chan's Hong Kong output.
Elsewhere Scott and Craig look back upon the pod and select some favourite moments before we put it on indefinite hiatus after the next episode! (although we both suspect we will be back at some stage!)
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"All '90s Action, All The Time" is produced by Scott Murphy, Kyle Hintz and Craig Draheim. Music by Elyssa Vulpes. Editing by Scott Murphy.
Chanuary Part 1 - Supercop (1992) (ft. "A Ghost Waits" director Adam Stovall and The Last 80s Newsletters Drew McWeeny)
It's Chanuary! Yes, for the month of January we are going to be covering two films from Jackie Chan's 90s filmography.
First up we look at the 1992 classic Supercop! Listen as regular host Scott Murphy alongside guests "A Ghost Waits" director Adam Stovall and film critic and podcaster supremo Drew McWeeny (The Last 80s Newsletter) breakdown the awe-inspiring stunts of both Chan and Michelle Yeoh. We also talk about the dynamite chemistry between Yeoh and Chan, how much Hollywood stole from Chan films and just how ridiculously entertaining this film is!
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"All '90s Action, All The Time" is produced by Scott Murphy, Kyle Hintz and Craig Draheim. Music by Elyssa Vulpes. Editing by Scott Murphy.
Bonus Episode - Mission Impossible (1996) (w/ A Ghost Waits director Adam Stovall)
Your mission if you choose to except it is to check out our latest episode diving into the 1996 De Palma classic "Mission Impossible" (before the episode self destructs!)
Join your regular hosts Scott and Craig along with special guest Adam Stovall ("A Ghost Waits") as they breakdown the film's most iconic action setpieces, discuss the interesting history of the script (some of which was written on set) and the negative response from the original TV cast. Plus, the trio talk about where this stacks up in the franchise, how M:I compares to other spy franchises and the peculiar joy of Tom Cruise running.
Elsewhere in the episode you will hear us talk about movie hacking, come up with our own low budget M:I knockoff (titled Disavowed) and Adam has a fun Jon Voight tale.
'90s Kilmer - The Saint (1997) (Ft. Wayne Saunders from the £1 Movie Podcast)
It is our grand Kilmer finale! And to round out the season your regular hosts Scott and Craig look at 1997 spy movie flop "The Saint" alongside the £1 Movie Podcast host Wayne Saunders.
Over the course of the episode our intrepid trio discover "The Saint" is way bigger franchise than they thought it was, puzzle over the curious lack of action in the film and are curious as to how the finished product is so well so-so given all the talent involved. It ain't all bad though as the trio enjoy Val's many wacky personas, Rade Šerbedžija and Nikolaev's scenery-chewing villains and all things Elizabeth Shue.
Elsewhere, we get into the movie's ridiculous accents (most of which come from Val), silly seduction techniques and its hilarious portrayal of the British police.
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"All '90s Action, All The Time" is produced by Scott Murphy, Kyle Hintz and Craig Draheim. Music by Elyssa Vulpes. Editing by Scott Murphy.
'90s Kilmer - The Ghost and the Darkness (1996) (w/Caleb Knutson)
In the penultimate edition of our short Val Kilmer journey we look at the 1996 action-adventure "The Ghost and The Darkness."
Over the course of the episode Scott, Craig and regular special guest Caleb Knutson (can we still call him a special guest at this point? He is basically just part of the show, right?) talk about the true story the film is based on, how this was a passion project for Kilmer and how, for once, it wasn't him giving the director headaches (that would be Michael Douglas!). Plus we get into the movies dodgy effects, even dodgier politics and dodgier still accents.
Elsewhere in the episode, the gang get into common silly action tropes, white saviour narratives and there is some brief wrestling chat (amazingly instigated by Craig!). Plus, Scott comes up with the Ken Loach cut of the film and poorly explains a Scots term much to the bemusement of his co-hosts.
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"All '90s Action, All The Time" is produced by Scott Murphy, Kyle Hintz and Craig Draheim. Music by Elyssa Vulpes. Editing by Scott Murphy.
90s Kilmer - Batman Forever (1995) (w/Caleb Knutson)
Well you nearly didn't get this episode as part of the original recording was lost. Which is a real shame as it is probably one of our best (but then you only have our word for that). Thankfully with a bit of last minute scrambling together we managed to re-record it with our favourite YouTuber Caleb Knutson. Unfortunately 1/2 of the regular host team Craig could not make it this time around.
Anyway onto to the re-recorded episode where Scott and Caleb talk about wrestling, fast food franchises, 80s cartoons. And, oh yeah, also get round to talking about Batman Forever in all its campy glory. Throughout the episode we delve into its wacky tonal shifts, dodgy CGI and glorious neon production design. As well as which we tackle the vital questions such as where does Val's Batman rank? Is Jim Carrey a good Riddler? (the answer is hell yes!) and what is with that anatomically correct suit?
Plus we talk extensively about the Schumacher Cut and whether it will ever see the light of day?
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"All '90s Action, All The Time" is produced by Scott Murphy, Kyle Hintz and Craig Draheim. Music by Elyssa Vulpes. Editing by Scott Murphy.
90s Kilmer - The Real McCoy (1993)
Wait, from the writers of "Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot" you say? Oh f---
Anyway come join Scott and Craig as they continue their Val Kilmer season and examine this (rightfully) forgotten Kim Basinger vehicle that Val really does try his darndest to make this semi-entertaining in a valiantly futile effort. Much like the "Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot" episode Scott and Craig once again try to figure out why are these gags so bad? Is this Terence Stamp's worst performance? Who is this movie for exactly? And why have we put ourselves through this?
Elsewhere in the episode Scott and Craig come up with their own based on side characters. Well you know we have got to amuse ourselves somehow!
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"All '90s Action, All The Time" is produced by Scott Murphy, Kyle Hintz and Craig Draheim. Music by Elyssa Vulpes. Editing by Scott Murphy.
'90s Kilmer - Thunderheart (1992)
Welcome back for Season 4! This time we are tackling the 90s films of Val Kilmer. One of the 90s less obvious action stare but also one of the most interesting.
Join us as Scott and Craig open the season with Thunderheart (1992). A film that maybe Kilmer's most underrated 90s film and, in fact, may just be his most underrated film generally. Listen as Scott and Craig try to work out how this flick kind of got lost in the 90s shuffle, how the film despite its vintage largely avoids the obvious "magic Indian" tropes and just how great Kilmer and Graham Greene are as a buddy duo.
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"All '90s Action, All The Time" is produced by Scott Murphy, Kyle Hintz and Craig Draheim. Music by Elyssa Vulpes. Editing by Scott Murphy.
Bonus Episode - The Three Musketeers (1993)
Well before we go off for a couple of weeks we have a bonus episode for you! As always the bonus episode is connected to the main season. How is Disney's Three Musketeers connected to 90s Kurt Russell movies you say? Well, glad you asked so this episode connections are a) Rebecca De Mornay starred alongside Russell in "Backdraft" and b) Oliver Platt starred alongside him in "Executive Decision."
This is special episode too as our special guest Caleb Knutson completes what we are calling the "Caleb trilogy" as Caleb was previously on both the "Backdraft" and " Executive Decision" episodes.
Over the course of the episode you will hear regular host Scott and Caleb talk about the greatness of Tim Curry, the blandness of Chris O'Donnell and how this might be the horniest family movie ever made. Plus, they get how this film wants to be "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves," how this is the most American telling of the Musketeers tale and how you have almost certainly seen more Stephen Herek movies than you think you have.
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"All '90s Action, All The Time" is produced by Scott Murphy, Kyle Hintz and Craig Draheim. Music by Elyssa Vulpes. Editing by Scott Murphy.
Bonus - Kurt Russell Awards
To round off our Kurt Russell awards we hand out our '90s Russell Awards! Listen as regular hosts Scott and Craig talk about the best and worst of Russell's '90s work as well as discussing whether, despite his legendary status, he is somewhat underappreciated. Plus, just have a whole lot of fun reflecting on what has been our most consistently entertaining season to date. That is most consistently set of films we have looked at, we will leave up to you to decide how consistently entertaining (or not) we are!
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"All '90s Action, All The Time" is produced by Scott Murphy, Kyle Hintz and Craig Draheim. Music by Elyssa Vulpes. Editing by Scott Murphy.
'90s Kurt Russell - Soldier (1998)
In our Kurt Russell season finale our regular hosts Scott and Craig look at the 1998 box-office bomb that is "Soldier." Over the course of the episode you will hear us talk about the films troubled production, Russell's crazy 18 month training regime in preparation for the role and how that was immediately derailed by a broken ankle.
Elsewhere, we get into how the movie has developed a cult following since its release, how tonally weird the movie is and try to make the case that while this isn't a good film, it is better than critics of the time made it out to be. Plus, we deep dive into one of the cheesiest music montage's put on film as well as the usual tangents and nonsense you have come to expect from the pod!
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"All '90s Action, All The Time" is produced by Scott Murphy, Kyle Hintz and Craig Draheim. Music by Elyssa Vulpes. Editing by Scott Murphy.
Bonus - Interview with "Breakdown" director Jonathan Mostow
In this episode we have the great pleasure of chatting to Jonathan Mostow, the director of this week's featured film "Breakdown." Over the course of the episode, regular co-host Scott talks Jonathan about the films early development, how they accomplished the films stunts and if he was at all nervous about directing Kurt Russell in his debut feature.
Elsewhere in the episode, we talk about the new restoration of the film, the reason why suspense scripts are particularly difficult to sell in Hollywood and his thoughts on the current action movie landscape.
You can buy the brand new director approved Blu Ray restoration of "Breakdown" here
"All '90s Action, All The Time" is produced by Scott Murphy, Kyle Hintz and Craig Draheim. Music by Elyssa Vulpes. Editing by Scott Murphy.
'90s Kurt Russell - Breakdown (1997) (Ft. "A Ghost Waits" director Adam Stovall)
In our penultimate edition of Kurt Russell season Scott and Craig, along with special guest "A Ghost Waits" director Adam Stovall, dissect 1997's "Breakdown." Which might be most beginning to end the most fat-free movie we have covered on the podcast so far.
Over the course of the episode you will hear the three of them talk about just how perfect Kurt was for this role, just how terrifying J.T. Walsh is in this film (in one of his last film appearances) and are generally baffled at the lack of things to make fun. The latter being something that is very rare around these parts!
Don't worry there is still all the usual fun and nonsense as Craig, Scott and Adam get into the weird acting amibitions of Billy (Jack Noseworthy), how law enforcement is always the worst in these films and how Rex Linn is one of the most typecast actors in 90s action. Plus, Scott and Craig find out that while the podcast might be important but definitely not as important as dogsitting as Adam has dash off before the finale.
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"All '90s Action, All The Time" is produced by Scott Murphy, Kyle Hintz and Craig Draheim. Music by Elyssa Vulpes. Editing by Scott Murphy.
'90s Kurt Russell - Escape From LA (1996) (Ft Brandon Schwitter from Namely 90s podcast)
Well with Kyle still missing in action and Craig taking a week off it looked like Scott may have to talk about a film on his own (perish the thought!). However, that eventuality was narrowly avoided thanks to a last minute save from one half of the "Namely 90s" podcast Brandon Schwitter appearing in his "All '90s Action, All the Time!" pod debut to talk about this not so classic Carpenter/Russell collaboration "Escape From LA."
Over the course of the episode you will hear Brandon and Scott talk about how the film mirror's the original, the wacky tone of the movie and just how badass Russell is as Snake Plissken. Plus, the pair get into the historically awful CGI in the film, some of the others things that haven't aged well and how, despite all of its flaws, it remains a very fun watch.
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"All '90s Action, All The Time!" is produced by Scott Murphy, Kyle Hintz and Craig Draheim. Music by Elyssa Vulpes. Editing by Scott Murphy.
90s Kurt Russell - Executive Decision (1996) (Ft. Caleb Knutson from Caleb Watches Movies)
Caleb is back! Yes, YouTuber and friend of the show Caleb Knutson returns to talk about another one of his childhood favourite Kurt Russell flicks. Which is surprising as this movie is one that there is little nostalgia out there for. Not that it is bad movie. No, as Caleb and your regular hosts Scott and Craig discuss, it is actually a rather good film. It is just that it may be the most middle of the road action of the movie of the '90s. A film that positively screams THREE STARS. Something that we all discuss at length.
Elsewhere in the episode the trio discuss THAT Seagal bit (the one bit that everyone remembers), how Kurt doesn't quite convince as a nerd (although he is still cool!), and debate just how the terrorists in the film get all those guns on a plane (we know it is the '90s but jeez!). Plus, we get into Steven Seagal's being a jerk to John Leguizamo on-set, how Russell excels in a ensemble piece and why this film would very much not be made now.
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"All '90s Action, All The Time" is produced by Scott Murphy, Kyle Hintz and Craig Draheim. Music by Elyssa Vulpes. Editing by Scott Murphy.
'90s Kurt Russell - Stargate (1994)
In the third stop on their Kurt Russell journey, Craig and Scott explore the 1994 sci-fi blockbuster "Stargate." Over the course the episode they discuss how this film has probably the biggest legacy of any they film they have covered so far and just how random that legacy truly is. Also, they discuss the trilogy that never was, how the movie is structured in a odd way and get into how baffling it is that this film made it into Roger Ebert's all-time "Most Hated" list (Sure it ain't no Independence Day but it is a solid Emmerich/Devlin effort!).
Elsewhere in the episode, there is also all the usual tangents and nonsense that if you are a regular listener you have surely come to expect from the show!
"All '90s Action, All The Time" is produced by Scott Murphy, Kyle Hintz and Craig Draheim. Music by Elyssa Vulpes. Editing by Scott Murphy.
'90s Kurt Russell - Tombstone (1993) (Ft. Wayne Saunders from the £1 Movie Podcast)
"I'm Your Huckleberry" - Doc Holliday (Val Kilmer)
Join us as we continue our '90s Kurt Russell journey with the 1993 cult classic that is "Tombstone." Probably one of Kurt Russell's most iconic films. And to tackle such an iconic movie we need some back up and that is why, alongside regular hosts Scott Murphy and Craig Draheim, we enlisted host of the £1 Movie Podcast and Western enthusiast Wayne Saunders.
Over the course of the episode we talk about the films troubled production and how Kurt Russell ended up taking more of a backseat in this one than was originally intended. The trio also talk about just how legendary Val Kilmer's performance as Doc Holliday is, how Michael Biehn as Johnny Ringo is almost as good and just how crazily stacked the cast for this movie really is.
Elsewhere in the episode, the three talk about how all of Sam Elliot's power is in his moustache, try to figure out who the real villain of the movie is and how the movie under-serves Bill Paxton. Also, there is all the usual tangents and nonsense not related to the movie that you will have become so accustomed to now.
"All '90s Action, All The Time" is produced by Scott Murphy, Kyle Hintz and Craig Draheim. Music by Elyssa Vulpes. Editing by Scott Murphy.
'90s Kurt Russell - Backdraft (1991) (Ft. Caleb Knutson from Caleb Watches Movies)
"You go, we go!" - Stephen McCafferty (Kurt Russell)
And we're back again! This time around on Season 3 we breakdown the '90s films of Kurt Russell (an action star who is both iconic and yet still , we think, oddly underappreciated.) Kicking off the season Scott and Special Guest Caleb Knutson (check out his YouTube Channel Caleb Watches Movies) look at the 1991 Ron Howard *ahem* "classic" "Backdraft."
Ok, ok so we admit this movie is daft as a brush, has way too many subplots and a number of characters who have no right to been there. On saying that, do we think this movie is an enjoyable ride? Hell yeah, we do! Listen as Caleb talks about the special place this film has in his heart and Scott talk about how he assumed he had misremembered from his childhood viewings that fire is presented as a sentient villain (because that is silly right?) and his amusement that he had actually remembered that correctly!
Elsewhere in the episode, Caleb and Scott talk about how Donald Sutherland steals the film, how Kurt Russell and William Baldwin actually make really convincing brothers and get into just how wild and woolly the script for this film. Plus, they get into how Ron Howard might be one of the most middle of the road directors in cinematic history, whether or not Scott Glen is actually a vampire and how surprised they were to find out that this movie had a sequel....in 2019!
"All '90s Action, All The Time" is produced by Scott Murphy, Kyle Hintz and Craig Draheim. Music by Elyssa Vulpes. Editing by Scott Murphy.
Bonus Episode - Ronin (1998)
"No questions. No answers. That's the business we're in. You just accept it and move on. Maybe that's lesson number three." - Vincent (Jean Reno)
As always we end the season with a film that connects in some way to the main season but does not feature the action star we are covering. For Season 2 it is "Ronin" which stars Robert De Niro who co-starred alongside Stallone in "Copland."
Over the course of the episode regular co-hosts Craig and Scott try to unravel the movie's incredibly convoluted plot, breakdown what might be the greatest single car chase in cinema (no exaggeration, if you have not seen it do yourself a favour and do that now) and discuss how as good as this film is how it has the potential to be even better. Plus, we talk how this turned out to be John Frankenheimer's last great work, just how insane some of the stunts and have a good laugh at some of the ropey Irish accents.
Elsewhere in the episode the pair talk about how the film's central metaphor of the movie doesn't really, the films laissez-faire attitude to spycraft and how the film's alternative title could be "Reasons Undisclosed." Also, we talk about how the character of Deirdre (Natascha McElhone) stands out from many supporting female characters in '90s action movies. '
"All '90s Action, All The Time" is produced by Scott Murphy, Kyle Hintz and Craig Draheim. Music by Elyssa Vulpes. Editing by Scott Murphy.
'90s Stallone - End of Season Awards
Welcome to the first of two bonus episodes! This one was not actually planned but we could not fit the end of season awards into the Season finale so here we are.
Join us as Craig and Scott reflect on the crazy highs and lows that was the '90s Stallone experience and hand out award in the following categories:
Best Stallone One -Liner
Best End Credit Song
Best Action Set Pieces
Worst Villain
Best Villain
Worst Stallone Performance
Best Stallone Performance
Worst Film
Best Film
Now you can probably guess what films hog the best and worst categories but there is definitely some curve-ball wins that we don't think you will see coming, so tune in for that! Also, this is an episode were we would love your feedback on what you think the winners should have been (if you disagree with us that is). On top of that we would love to hear your thoughts on '90s Stallone and how well (or not) you thought we covered it.
"All '90s Action, All The Time" is produced by Scott Murphy, Kyle Hintz and Craig Draheim. Music by Elyssa Vulpes. Editing by Scott Murphy.
'90s Stallone - Copland (1997) (Ft. Adam Stovall)
"Two kind of people in this world: pinball people and video game people. You, Freddy, you're pinball people" - Figgis (Ray Liotta)
It is our Season 2 finale! And we end the season by tackling the film that many think features Stallone's greatest performance. That's right we are talking "Copland"!
Also, this time around it is not just Craig and Scott as they are joined by "A Ghost Waits" director Adam Stovall. Over the course of the episode the trio debate whether this truly is Stallone's greatest performance, defends its inclusion in the season despite it not really being an action movie and talk about how while it is a very good film "Copland" falls shorts of being the crime masterpiece it wants to be.
Elsewhere in the episode, we talk about how we rate the filmography of James Mangold generally, as well as about just how crazy stacked the cast of this film is and lavish praise on Ray Liotta twitchy, frazzled, coked-up (the character not him) performance in the movie. Not to mention we attempt to pitch our 10 part Copland mini-series which fill outs all the dangling plot threads in the movie (of which, there is way more than we remembered there being). Plus, most importantly, we talk about how this film connects to the 1993 Disney classic "Cool Runnings."
"All '90s Action, All The Time" is produced by Scott Murphy, Kyle Hintz and Craig Draheim. Music by Elyssa Vulpes. Editing by Scott Murphy.
'90s Stallone - Daylight (1996)
"I have found your heart, and I'm gonna blow it right out of you!" - Kit Latura (Stallone)
In the penultimate episode in our Stallone season Craig and Scott take a look at 1996 disaster flick "Daylight."
Over the course of the episode the pair talk about how 1996 was the year that so the return of the disaster pic, how this film may contain one of Stallone's most likeable performances of the decade and are blown away by the fact that Stallone's salary accounted for just over 20% of the budget (Budget: $80 million, Stallone's salary: $17.5 million). Plus, we reminisce to the days when Amy Brenneman was due to be a thing and are generally amused by the performance of Viggo Mortensen (this film definitely could have done with more Viggo).
Elsewhere in the episode we talk about how weird it is to see Dan Hedaya as a good guy, count the number of "that guy" actors in the movie and make way more Troma references than we thought would come up (Granted the expected Troma references were 0).
"All '90s Action, All The Time" is produced by Scott Murphy, Kyle Hintz and Craig Draheim. Music by Elyssa Vulpes. Editing by Scott Murphy
'90s Stallone - Assassins (1995)
"I beat you to the buyers, and now I've beat you to the mark. I'm sorry, but I think I picked the wrong guy to be my hero." - Miguel Bain (Antonio Banderas)
On this week's episode Craig and Scott tackle possibly the most frustrating film of the season "Assassins." A film that gets off to a splendid start only to get progressively worse throughout its running time (seriously the third act is soul sapping).
Over the course of episode you will hear us talk about how the Wachowski's disowned this film, how 1995 seemed to be the year of the hacker and just inept Stallone is at playing brooding and mysterious. Plus, we talk about how the film wastes Julianne Moore, how Antonio Banderas is by far the best thing in the movie and why we think his character may be Wolverine in disguise.
Elsewhere in the episode we talk about the films cool but random soundtrack (This is not the type of film you would expect to hear Portishead), perform our now routine recasting of the film and try to work out how the Official Assassins Global Ranking system works.
"All '90s Action, All The Time" is produced by Scott Murphy, Kyle Hintz and Craig Draheim. Music by Elyssa Vulpes. Editing by Scott Murphy.
'90s Stallone - Judge Dredd (1995)
"I never broke the Law! I AM THE LAW!!" - Judge Dredd (Stallone)
Join us as Craig and Scott enter the strange and terrifying world of '90s comic book movies. Back in the pre-MCU, pre-Dark Knight, pre-X-Men days when Hollywood clearly had no clue how to deal with these sorts of films. On today's episode from this comic book movie wasteland we look at one of Stallone's most notorious bombs, JUDGE DREDD!
Over the course of the episode Craig and Scott talk about how Stallone clearly doesn't get the character or the source material, his many clashes with director Danny Cannon and the silly studio, if understandable, studio decision to have Dredd not have his helmet on for most of the movie. Plus, we get into the films great production design, just how irritating Rob Schneider is in this film and how despite its many flaws the awesomeness Armand Assante (nearly) makes the whole thing worthwhile.
Also, we invite you all to get the ball rolling in our bid to see the Cannon cut of this film. #ReleasetheCannonCut
"All '90s Action, All The Time" is produced by Scott Murphy, Kyle Hintz and Craig Draheim. Music by Elyssa Vulpes. Editing by Scott Murphy.
90s Stallone - The Specialist (1994)
"Good. Nice sense of irony, blowing up the bomb unit" - Ned Trent (James Woods)
Well, on the downside after two great weeks we are back to talking about bad movies. On the upside however it is a bad movie that has one of cinema's most unintentionally funny sex scenes (rivalling "Showgirls" and "Watchmen") and a wonderfully unhinged performance James Woods (back in simpler times when he just seemed like a fun actor instead of well, you know). That's right this week Craig and Scott are talking about 1994s "The Specialist." Stallone's sole attempt to cash in on the erotic thriller trend of the late 80s-mid 90s. As you may have guessed, it did not go so well but that doesn't mean there is not plenty to talk about!
Over the course of the episode you will hear Craig and Scott talk about the lack of sexual chemistry between Stone and Stallone, Rod Steiger's perplexing Latin American accent (we can't be any more specific than that as we can't tell you what country he is attempting) and are generally mystified by how seriously this film seems to take itself. Plus, Scott attempts to recast the film, try to figure out the logistics of Ray Quick's "controlled explosions" and the pair ponder whether Eric Roberts character in the movie is actually a vampire.
"All '90s Action, All The Time" is produced by Scott Murphy, Kyle Hintz and Craig Draheim. Music by Elyssa Vulpes. Editing by Scott Murphy.
'90s Stallone - Demolition Man (1993) (Ft. Caleb Knutson from Caleb Watches Movies)
"He's finally matched his meet. You really licked his ass." - Lenina Huxley (Sandra Bullock)
After "Cliffhanger" got us back on the right path we return with another episode looking at another one of our favourites "Demolition Man." And just as exciting as that we also have a very special guest in the form of renowned YouTube movie reviewer Caleb Knutson. Over the course of the episode we discuss the joy that is Wesley Snipes as Simon Phoenix, just how lovable Sandra Bullock is in this film and the movies many memorable one-liners and set-pieces. Plus, of course, we talk about the three seashells, Taco Bell and President Schwarzenegger!
Elsewhere in the episode, the trio talk about the movie's confused politics, why it is easy to see why this film is popular with the Fox News crowd and the logistics of just how far does this "utopian" society extend (it very much seems like no further than the West Coast of the US). Plus, we decide that there are few things funnier than Stallone listing off sexual euphemisms and discover this films interesting connection with "Batman Forever."
"All '90s Action, All The Time" is produced by Scott Murphy, Kyle Hintz and Craig Draheim. Music by Elyssa Vulpes. Editing by Scott Murphy.
'90s Stallone - Cliffhanger (1993)
WARNING SPOILERS AHEAD
We continue on our 90s Stallone journey remarkably with a movie we actually like! Yes, it is 1993's Cliffhanger. But does it stand up to childhood nostalgia? Well Craig and Scott seek to find out and discover much to their delight that it is still almost as entertaining as they remembered it. From the classic opening to the thrilling mid-air heist to the scenery-chewing villains there is much to enjoy. Even if there is a couple of useless subplots that could easily be excised from the film.
Elsewhere, Craig and Scott talk about how surprising it is seeing Michael Rooker as a good guy, Stallone's obsession with showing off his glutes in his movies and '90s actions treatment of its female characters (eh, not good). Plus, we get into how the film resurrected Stallone's career, how the filmmakers tried to pass off Italy as Colorado and this films connection to another snowy 1993 film "Cool Runnings".
"All '90s Action, All The Time" is produced by Scott Murphy, Kyle Hintz and Craig Draheim. Music by Elyssa Vulpes. Editing by Scott Murphy.
'90s Stallone - Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot (1992)
WARNING SPOILERS AHEAD
We continue on our 90s Stallone journey with the 1991 disaster that is "Stop! OR My Mom Will Shoot." A film that even Stallone himself considers to be the worst of his career (That is right even worse than "Rhinestone", "Driven" or "Get Carter"). Is it that bad? Well yeah, it pretty much is. But just like last week that doesn't mean we don't have a fun episode for you. Even if most of that fun will probably stem from listening Scott and Craig losing their minds as they try to comprehend how anyone wrote this. Moreover, how anybody wrote this and thought it was funny!
Elsewhere in the episode, Scott and Craig discuss how this might be the most generic movie ever made, how it is visible watching the film Stallone does not want to be there and just how hard Estelle Getty works to try and save the film (it doesn't work but it is still a worthy effort - the only worthy effort in the movie). Plus, we talk about the original darker draft of the script, the wild character inconsistencies and how this film is connected to the other worst film we have covered ,"The Patriot."
"All '90s Action, All The Time" is produced by Scott Murphy, Kyle Hintz and Craig Draheim. Music by Elyssa Vulpes. Editing by Scott Murphy.
'90s Stallone - Rocky V (1990)
WARNING SPOILERS AHEAD
"You don't own me! You don't own me! Nobody does! I want my respect." - Tommy Gunn
And we're back! This time looking at the 90s action films of Sylvester Stallone. Scott and Craig kick off season 2 (Kyle is on one of his top secret CIA missions so can't join us this season) with an in-depth look at what many consider to be the worst entry in the Rocky. But is it though? Yes, it turns out it still very much is but that doesn't mean it is not fun to talk about. Not at all. Listen as we talk about how the film hilariously ham-fisted attempts to bring the series back to it roots, just how inexperienced real-life boxer Tommy Morrison was an actor before taking the role of Tommy Gunn and how Don King probably should of sued given how much George Washington Duke (Richard Gant) is based on him.
Elsewhere in the episode Scott and Craig are amused by Tommy's obsession with not being a robot, the worlds shortest teen rebellion phase and the fact anyone would trust Paulie (Burt Young) with there money. Plus, Scott is mightily confused as to how Craig can be a Stallone fan and not have seen the Rocky sequels (before this episode he had only seen the original and Creed).
"All '90s Action, All The Time" is produced by Scott Murphy, Kyle Hintz and Craig Draheim. Music by Elyssa Vulpes. Editing by Scott Murphy.
Bonus Episode - Rapid Fire (1992)*
WARNING SPOILERS AHEAD
*Each season we will be doing a bonus episode in which we will look at a film that is in some way connected to the main season. Be it through a co-star, director or theme. In this first one we will be looking at "Rapid Fire" which was directed by "Marked for Death" director Dwight H. Little.
Over course of the episode you will hear Scott and Kyle merrily discover way more Seaglian connections than they thought this movie had in the first place and talk about how this might be one of the 90s most underrated and underseen action movies. As well as lamenting the fact that we were robbed of having more Brandon Lee action by his tragically young death.
Elsewhere you can hear a lot of chat about this movies love for Brandon Lee's abs, our surprise at Powers Boothe being a good guy and our complete lack of surprise at Nick Mancuso being the exact character you expect him to be. As well as discussing how Al Leong truly is one of the all time best henchmen in action cinema history.
"All '90s Action, All The Time" is produced by Scott Murphy, Kyle Hintz and Craig Draheim. Music by Elyssa Vulpes. Editing by Scott Murphy.
'90s Seagal - The Patriot (1998)/End of Season Awards
Join Scott, Kyle and Craig as they wrap up the epic Seagal journey and celebrate their favourite films, villains, and moments of Seagal’s 90s filmography in our season closer.
Before we get to that, though, first the trio talk about 1998’s The Patriot (not to be confused with the much more famous Mel Gibson film). A film that is notable in several ways as not only is it Seagal’s first DTV effort but it also a movie that feels weirdly relevant feature as it does a pandemic and a right-wing militia. Not that that makes it good. No, this is still a film portraying Seagal as the world’s greatest immunologist, which is every bit as silly as that sounds.
Elsewhere in the episode the trio discuss why this film is often cited as one of Seagal fan’s least favourite Seagal efforts, how LQ Jones steals the film and how for all it’s rubbishness we can tell director Dean Semler is an accomplished cinematographer if not a good storyteller.
Lastly, Scott rounds up the rest of Seagal 90s and we briefly discuss the 00s Seagal efforts you should give a shot.
"All '90s Action, All The Time" is produced by Scott Murphy, Kyle Hintz and Craig Draheim. Music by Elyssa Vulpes. Editing by Scott Murphy.
'90s Seagal - Fire Down Below (1997)
"You couldn't take out a cheeseburger from a drive-through window." - Orin Hanner Snr (Kris Kristofferson)
Hosts Scott, Kyle and Craig come towards the end of our '90s Seagal journey with 1997's "Fire Down Below." Listen as they muse about this works as a companion piece to "On Deadly Ground," have fun playing the spot the Country & Western star game and note how in this film Seagal has the closest he has ever come to a (semi) convincing romantic relationship. Also, we get into it's ludicrous (even by movie standards) portrayal of Southern "hillbilly" types, are amused by another pompously self-righteous Seagal speech and ponder as to just how much of the budget went on that truck chase.
Elsewhere in the episode, Scott continues to make tenuous connections between Seagal flicks and "Twin Peaks", Craig keeps forgetting about Kris Kristofferson's character and Kyle muses on Seagal super-detective skills. Plus, we breakdown this movies severe daddy issues.
"All '90s Action, All The Time" is produced by Scott Murphy, Kyle Hintz and Craig Draheim. Music by Elyssa Vulpes. Editing by Scott Murphy.