Predator 2 Sci-Fi Graveyard

In this episode, the hosts discuss the movie Predator 2. They talk about the cast, including Danny Glover and Bill Paxton, and the reasons for Arnold Schwarzenegger's absence. They also share trivia about the movie and discuss the controversy surrounding its release in South Africa. The hosts share their favorite predator kills and discuss the motivations of the characters. The episode concludes with a discussion about Bill Paxton's other notable movie, Twister. The conversation revolves around the film Predator 2 and its merits as a sequel. The participants debate whether it is a good follow-up to the original film and discuss the connections between Predator 2 and the novel Prey. They also explore the significance of the elder predator and the respect shown to Danny Glover's character. The conversation touches on the presence of predators on Earth throughout history and concludes with personal opinions on Predator 2 compared to the first film. Overall, the participants express an appreciation for Predator 2 that has grown over time. The hosts engage in casual conversation about movies and actors, discussing their favorite films and reminiscing about specific actors' roles. They then transition to planning future podcast episodes, including the movies they want to review. The conversation takes a somber turn as they remember the late actor Carl Weathers and express their appreciation for his work. The hosts conclude with final thoughts and recommendations, reflecting on previous podcast episodes and promoting their other podcasts and streaming activities. They end with closing remarks and discuss their plans for future episodes.
Takeaways

Predator 2 starred Danny Glover, Bill Paxton, and other notable actors.
Arnold Schwarzenegger did not appear in the movie due to various reasons.
The movie faced controversy in South Africa due to the political climate at the time.
The hosts shared their favorite predator kills and discussed the motivations of the characters.
Bill Paxton's other notable movie, Twister, was also mentioned. Predator 2 is a debated sequel to the original film, with some participants enjoying it as a follow-up and others preferring the first film.
The gun in Predator 2 has a connection to the novel Prey, and the participants discuss the significance of this connection.
The elder predator in Predator 2 shows respect to Danny Glover's character, indicating a deeper understanding of the predator's motivations.
The conversation explores the idea that predators have been present on Earth throughout history, adding depth to the predator mythology.
Personal opinions on Predator 2 vary, with some participants appreciating it more over time and others preferring the original film.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Cast
03:00 Reasons for Arnold Schwarzenegger's Absence
06:00 Trivia and Setting
09:00 South Africa Controversy
12:00 Danny Glover's Role and Other Cast Members
17:00 Favorite Predator Kills
22:00 Motivation of Characters
24:00 Bill Paxton and Twister
24:21 Debating if Predator 2 is a good sequel
27:10 The gun in Predator 2 and its connection to Prey
31:05 The significance of the elder predator and the respect shown to Danny Glover's character
34:31 Predators' presence on Earth throughout history
35:09 Personal opinions on Predator 2 compared to the first film
46:47 The appreciation for Predator 2 over time
51:35 Discussion about movies and actors
52:17 Planning future podcast episodes
53:25 Remembering Carl Weathers
54:36 Final thoughts and recommendations
56:08 Reflection on previous podcast episodes
57:03 Promotion of other podcasts and streaming activities
57:59 Closing remarks and future plans