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Today, Matt, Todd, and Mike dive into 1986's animated Sci-Fi action slugfest: Transformers: The Movie, directed by Nelson Shin, and featuring an all-star voice cast:
Orson Welles as Unicron
Leonard Nimoy as Galvatron
Judd Nelson as Rodimus Prime
Robert Stack as Ultra Magnus
And of course...
Frank Welker as Megatron & Soundwave
Peter Cullen as Optimus Prime & Ironhide
Written by Ron Friedman, this movie brought us many unforgettable moments. If you know & love the movie, you already know where this is going.
Talk to the right person, and mentioning this movie might just bring back some deep childhood trauma. If you don't know it yet, you're about to delve into one of the most effective and disturbing 'war films' an '80s child could watchâsomething akin to "We Were Soldiers" but, you know, with toys, set to some of the most rocking '80s glam you'll ever hear.
We're talking about a bunch of toy-heroes getting systematically slaughtered, genocided, tortured, and dipped in acid...
So grab your nearest action figure and jump in for a fantastic, fun-filled ride of family adventure. Transformers: The Movie is far more 'adult' than one would ever have expected, and the impactful death of some of the biggest stars is remembered forever. Many recall tearful theaters and leaving in shock.
Maybe you were never a fan, and maybe the Michael Bay movies didn't help. But this is differentâmore akin to "Heavy Metal" than a Saturday afternoon with some trucks and lasers.
Check this classic out! America doesn't make too many animated films quite like this, so it's no surprise that the Transformers' origins lie thousands of miles away in Japan.
Till all are one... and as always, thank you for listening.
Matt rolls out his favorites on Letterboxd and BlueSky @MovieMattSirois.
Witness Matt dispense Quintesson justice on the black fog of despair that is $1-budget action nonsense at the Movie Asylum of the Weird, Bad and Wonderful.
Check out some great content we also follow at:
Once Upon a Geek
Also The Fade Out Podcast
(Matt Joins the host on the Gordon Douglas episode featuring his final film: "Viva Knievel" a pretty strange 'sign of the time' fluff piece about the notoriously... complex Mr. Knievel)
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Today, Matt & Todd cover 1978's The Wild Geese, directed by Andrew V. McLaglen and starring Richard Burton, Richard Harris, and Roger Moore.
If you've seen "The Wild Geese," you understand where we're coming from. If you've made assumptions about how this movie might handle apartheid-era politics, don'tâbecause it didn't think too hard about it. The movie reflects that in nearly every character, why they're there, and what they're doing. This is not a message film, nor a political one. We appreciate the sense of honesty the film has about what it is doing and why.
The movie remains controversial for filming within South Africa during a time of heightening pressure against the oppressive regime, causing early bad publicity towards the film and outright bans in several countries.
On the surface, "The Wild Geese" is a straightforward action-adventure starring a cast of older stars whose characters are looking for profit and adventure. It is fair to point out the film for not getting into the socio-political problems it references, or the real-life mission it was inspired by. While forming that criticism, we think it is important to remember: It is a film made by one of the most mercenary operations in existenceâfilmmaking and exploiting something for entertainment without thinking too hard about it. We feel it handles the subject matter about as well as could be. If nothing else this film sticks to the clear motivations of the main characters with glints of humanity that may not be the best developed, but these are pretty single-minded lads by nature.
If you're an action fan, this should entertain you; it is thrilling, tense, and dramatic in just the right places.
You can also check out two critics we respect saying the exact opposite:
Roger Ebert - ("...dumb movie...", "...stay away...") and Gene Siskel - ("dull", "Dog of the Year")
Ebert's opening line about the cast is objectively funny.
We didn't watch this review before recording ours, and I can only imagine what they would have thought us.
As always, thank you for listening, and Happy New Year!
Collect intel on the movies Matt loves on his Letterbox'd and Bluesky: MovieMattSirois accounts.
Observe Marcus sufferings of the depths of "action" DVD bargain bins on Facebook at the Movie Asylum of the Weird, Bad and Wonderful
Check out some great content we also follow at:
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Hear Matt on Fade Out
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1999's The Mummy - Directed by Stephen Sommers; Starring Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, Jonathan Hyde and Arnold Vosloo stars as Imhotep: a resurrected sorcerer with incredible powers of destruction.
The Mummy is a throwback to early adventure films of early Hollywood, like we hadn't seen since Indiana Jones: And the Last Crusade fitting a mold that is a great blend of grand adventure with the supernatural we hadn't seen in over 10 years.
One of the top 10 grossing films in the US of 1999, The Mummy is left with a legacy of uneven sequels and spinoffs (including the debut of Dwayne Johnson: Movie Star), and a remake to undo it entirely, but let none of that stop you from having a great time with this one.
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Dreams.
Do they go on when you close your eyes?
What are they made of?
Are they a slow and steady fire?
Are they your heart and soul's desire?
Listen in as we discuss the movie that demands the question:
Would Alex Gardner get you through the night?
Dreamscape is a 1984 Sci-Fi Thriller directed by Joseph Ruben that was a blast to rediscover after probably 4 decades of kinda remembering it, despite having heavy HBO rotation in 'the day.'
Starring a stacked cast:
Dennis Quaid
Max Von Sydow
Christopher Plummer
Eddie Albert
Kate Capshaw
David Patrick Kelly
George Wendt
and more. listen in!
Follow @moviemattsirois on Letterbox'd and Bluesky!
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Despite a prolific and acclaimed creative career, including a musician his entire life with a deep passion for jazz and awards for composition and scoring along with directing.
Despite a list of international guilds, publications, and awards that goes on and on. (Whatever he hasn't won, he's received an honorary award for). About half of the films he has directed have been nominated for major industry awards in categories such as picture, direction, acting, sound, or scoring.
Despite all of this; Clint Eastwood will probably forever be remembered most as either the 'Man With No Name', 'the Good', or 'Dirty' Harry Callahan. Those roles were iconic, but today we're talking about the last 5 decades, and (most of) the 40 movies of this prolific career, the big and the underappreciated.
Today, Matt and Todd are joined by our neighbor from the north, Logan, to embark on a retrospective of Clint Eastwood's directorial efforts. The legend as a director.
Director Clint Eastwood's films have garnered enormous praise across the globe. Listen in as we discuss a career filled with industry accolades: 11 Oscar nominations for Best Picture or Director, including 2 wins each for "Unforgiven" and "Million Dollar Baby". He has also received 12 Golden Globe nominations as a director, with wins for "Bird", "Unforgiven", and "Million Dollar Baby".
We're throwing our hat into the â â â immense listâ â â of accolades to offer our admiration for his efforts and gratitude for hours of entertainment._________________
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Thank you again for listening, and we hope to have you next time.
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Did you think it was one word too?
Anyway Matt & Todd continue Neo-Western November to review the delightful actioner Road House (1989).
Directed by Rowdy Harrington
Starring: Patric Swayze, Kelly Lynch and Ben Gazzara
We love this film, unironically, exactly for the over-the-top wish-fulfillment it truly is. It reminds us of the sort of "code of honor" from the old cowboy pictures we grew up with.
It's no Lawrence of Arabia, or even Friday the 13th Part 2*, but
it is Road House and if you don't love it, just watch it until you do.
'High' art? No. Elevating filmmaking? No.
Awesome? Yes and that is what counts at TV/MR.
We also talk a little about the Jake Gyllenhaal one (pretty fun!)
Find us on Twitter if we're still there, Blusky and Letterboxed.
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Today Matt & Todd discuss the 1987 Neo-Western Action-Thriller: Extreme Prejudice.
Directed by Walter Hill, based on a story by John Milius
Starring: Nick Nolte and a TV/MR all star cast:,
Powers Boothe (ep: Tombstone),
Maria Conchita Alonso (ep: Running Man),
Micheal Ironside (eps: V, McBain)
and his "zombie" squad of SPECOPS:
Clancy Brown (ep: Highlander),
William Forsythe (ep: The Immortals),
Matt Mulhern (? Ok maybe not him),
Dan Tullis Jr (ep: Apparently, season 5 ep 03 of 'The A-Team, as 'himself'(!)),
Larry B. Scott (ep: Iron Eagle) ((not Larry B. David, not Larry Drake, not Larry B. Davis, or any other 'Larry' variant Matt mentions),
And, we can't forget an appearance by Rip Torn (ep: Beastmaster) as a local county sherriff.
Wow, what a cast, huh?
So...
A John Milius story,
directed by Walter Hill,
With this cast?
This is peak 80s action with a layered story firing on all cylinders. A forgotten action masterpiece and an outstanding time overall.
... I wasn't able to find this streaming anywhere in the U.S.A
That said, if any of this interests you, ahead and just add it to your collection.
If you've nodded along to our recommendation so far, this one gets one of our highest 'just buy it' recommendations.
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Welcome back to the TV/Movie Rewind podcast. Matt & Todd are joined by Mike to discuss the 1978 action-'road'-neo-western film Convoy.
Directed by Sam Peckinpah(!)
Starring Kris Kristofferson, Ernest Borgnine and Ali McGraw and a deeper cast including Burt Young and Franklin Ajaye tells the story of an outlaw and his pals escaping jurisdiction and finding help along the way.
Convoy is an at-times aimless neo-Western that asks more questions than it answers.
Of course we enjoyed it.
Among other places, you can find Convoy streaming for free on sites like: Pluto, Tubi, Plex and Hoopla.
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Matt & Todd review 1989âs Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat starring: David Carradine, Morgan Brittany, John Ireland, Bruce Campbell and an ensemble cast of the undead just trying to live amongst themselves.
Directed by Anthony Hickox this movie delivers on each of its premises with bloody tongue in cheek while playing off all themes vampire, western, melodramatic and comedic.
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Today Matt and Todd are joined by Mike McCarty to discuss a favorite from 1968. Quatermass and the Pit, (or, if you have the time, watch Five Million Years to Earth the USA title).
Quatermass and the Pit (1968) stars:
James Donald, Andrew Keir (as Quatermass), Barbara Shelley, and Julian Glover. Directed by Roy Ward Baker.
Written by the legend of British Science Fiction: Nigel Kneale, Quatermass and the Pit takes you to a deep pit, excavated in the underground of a London Building. What is found within begins to warp the minds of all around it, causing fear and chaos.
Quatermass and the Pit will be enjoyed by fans of Dr. Who, or movies like Halloween III, Prince of Darkness and Pandorum. This is a classic blend of sci-fi and horror.
Already well-known by Mike and Matt, this was a first-watch for Todd and an instant classic.
This is a great time, check it out. We couldn't find this streaming anywhere in the US, but the fantastic Blu Ray is available and alive with 60s London Nostalgia, I thought it was a nice clean print.
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Today Matt and Todd are joined again by @GabeCrate (follow on Twitter), to discuss the end George A. Romero's of the 'Dead Trilogy'... for about 20 years anyway.
Day of the Dead focuses on the downfall of a research post hidden deep within a Florida cave. We witness a force of wills that collide at the end of their rope, amongst their shambling doom.
George A. Romero's Day of the Dead (1985) stars Lori Cardille, Terry Alexander, Richard Liberty, Jarlath Conroy and Joe Pilato as Captain Rhodes.
This one never flinches, and the effects by Tom Savini and his team on this film remain a shocking and gruesome masterpiece to this day.
Follow desert warrior/filmmaker/illustrator/musician @GabeCrate on twitter if you want to share some lizard-on-a-stick and conserve water as he reviews every post apocalyptic film ever made.
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Matt & Todd are joined with Mike to discuss the immortal classic: Universal's Dracula (1931) starring Bela Lugosi, directed by Tod Browning.
You can't have Halloween without vampires, and with that, you're thinking Dracula, right?
We discuss movie that popularized the very image of Dracula that you probably have in your head right now and where it began, why it holds up, and why the simultaneously filmed Spanish-language version (Directed by George Melford, starring Carlos Villarias as the Count.
Seek it out if you haven't already. If you have... watch it again this spoooooky October.
Dracula 1931: Bela Lugosi, can be found in the USA on Amazon Prime (subscription required) and Turner Classic Movies.
Dracula 1931: Carlos Villarias (Spanish-language) can be found in the USA on Tubi.
This info provided for convenience, these streaming services are not affiliated with this podcast.
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Matt and Todd are joined by listener Robb to kick off Halloween 2024.
Today we discuss the underrated John Carpenter's Prince of Darkness
Starring: Donald Pleasance, Victor Wong, Jameson Parker and Lisa Blount
Scientists and faith battle evil on earth in this this 1987 Horror Classic available in the US with a Premium Peacock subscription, or for rental on many others. If you're a fan of Phantasm, Hellraiser, or Event Horizon we think you'll love it.
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Join Matt, Todd, and professional Canadian Logan (no not, "that" Logan), as we discuss the Canadian-cult-comedy-classic: The Adventures of Bob & Dough McKenzie: Strange Brew (or simply: Strange Brew).
This absolute classic was an early 80s HBO staple and stars the talents of:
Dave Thomas (as Doug, also Co-Director/Writer)
Rick Moranis (as Bob, also Co-Director/Writer)
Max Von Sydow,
Paul Dooley, and Lynne Griffin.
SCTV Alums Dave Thomas and Rick Moranis bring their beloved Bob & Doug characters into the big screen for the first time in 1983.
This movie has it all! Canadians, Hockey, Beer, Shakespeare, Ghosts and a sinister conspiracy for world domination.
As of 9/29/2024 we couldn't find a free streaming service with Strange Brew available in the US, but this one comes with one of our highest recommendations for fans of movies like: Wayne's World or Hot Rod.
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They made a sequel to Sniper?
Yes, join Matt and Todd as they discuss 2 of the NINE sequels to one of the most prolific franchises you might not even know existed.
Follow Marine Major Gunnery Sargent and accomplished Sniper Thomas Beckett (Beringer) as he finds himself out of retirement and recruited again for action.
Sniper 2 stars Tom Beringer and Bokeem Woodbine and featuring Whit Bissell winner Erika MarozsĂĄn. The first sequel of the series ups the military-action, while Sniper 3 stars Beringer reprising the role, largely solo this time, with a more intrigue and a story somewhat lifted from Apocalypse Now with supporting roles by: Byron Mann, Denis Arndt, John Dorman and Jeannetta Arnette.
Both fun films can be found at:
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Today Matt & Todd discuss the 1998 Crime-Thriller:
Suicide Kings
Starring:
Christopher Walken, Jay Mohr, Henry Thomas, Sean Patric Flannery, Jeremy Sisto, Jonathan Gilecki, Cliff Deyoung, Denis Leary (... and several supporting stars)
This ensemble cast puts together a fun crime-thriller that can't help but be compared to several Quentin Tarantino classics. When it isn't trying to add superficial elements of its more-popular contemporaries, the film stands its own with a solid story and excellent performances.
Check this one out on:
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Join Matt & Todd as they discuss the forgotten 1992 Sci-Fi Killer-Thriller: Split Second, starring Rutger Hauer, Neil (Alistair) Duncan, and Kim Cattrall.
Detective Harley Stone (Hauer) is tracking an elusive killer that tears the hearts from its victims in a near-future (actually, past-future) 2008 London, ravaged by the flooded waters of the Thames River.
A bloody streak of killings every 12 years has the haggard Stone at the end of his rope, and his straight-laced, fresh-faced partner Dick questioning the supernatural and extraterrestrial.
Split Second feels like a blend of low-key sci-fi thrillers from the '80s, wrapped in Blade Runner-esque visuals, great performances, and endless rushing water.
Split Second is available on multiple free and subscription streaming services in the US and worldwide.
If youâre a collector, youâll want to track this one down!
Near-future Rutger Hauer sci-fi, police-procedural killer-thriller, cool guns, great lines, and gallons of fun.
Where to watch:
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Matt and Todd discuss the 1990-1997 NBC-TV Sit-Com; Wings, starring Tim Daly, Steven Weber and Crystal Bernard as we join their lives on Nantucket Island's Tom Nevers Field.
The show features early performances by Thomas Haden Church as Lowell, Tony Shalhoub as Antonio and cameos from across the harbor.
Wings cruises through 8 strong seasons yet is largely forgotten in the wake of industry giants of the early-mid 90s like Friends, Seinfeld, Cheers, Frasier, Married... With Children, Mad About You, Fresh Prince of Bel Air, The Simpsons, Fish Police and Capitol Critters.
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Join Matt and Todd as they discuss the 1991 film: New Jack City.
Starring: Wesley Snipes, Ice-T and Judd Nelson.
Director: Mario Van Peebles
New Jack City blends the genres of crime, action and drama with talented performances into a wholly entertaining movie by the debut feature film director. Add this one to your collection if you are a fan of the genre, we don't think you will be disappointed.
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One weekend, Matt, Todd, and Shawn decided to talk about a world-war II spy thriller.
Where Eagles Dare follows spy tension with explosive action in this 1968 classic directed by Brian Hutton, starring Richard Burton, Clint Eastwood, Mary Ure and Patrick Wymark.
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