Sci-Fi Graveyard Joseph Gettinger

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

The conversation covers various aspects of the movie Predator, including the special effects, the work of Stan Winston, the possibility of a prequel, and the movie's box office success and legacy. The hosts also discuss funny moments in the movie and share personal connections and childhood memories associated with it. They conclude by recommending the movie to those who haven't seen it and expressing their love for the film.
Chapters
00:00 Special Effects and Blood of the Predator
29:00 Stan Winston and Special Effects
31:01 Possible Prequel
33:06 No Complaints about the Movie
35:06 Pacing and Special Effects
39:02 Box Office Success and Legacy
40:02 Inspiration from Rocky Joke
42:08 Funny Moments in the Movie
43:21 Personal Connection and Childhood Memories
46:11 Future Movies and Franchise
50:19 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

In this episode of Sci-Fi Graveyard, the hosts discuss the 1978 film Superman the Movie. They provide background information on the movie's production and cast, including Christopher Reeve's physical transformation for the role. They share trivia and behind-the-scenes details, such as Arnold Schwarzenegger's failed attempt to play Superman and the reuse of footage in Knight Rider. The hosts also explore the significance of Krypton's sun and the name Rao, as well as the impact of inflation on the movie's budget. They discuss the experience of watching movies in theaters and reflect on their first superhero movie experiences. The hosts highlight memorable scenes and characters, including Ned Beatty's performance as Otis and the iconic flying scene. They also discuss the ending and its continuity with Superman II, as well as references to real locations like Metropolis and Hackensack. The hosts share their favorite and least favorite scenes from the movie. In this episode, the hosts discuss the movie 'Predators' and express their appreciation for the film. They reminisce about their personal experiences with watching movies, including their childhood memories and the influence of their families. The episode concludes with announcements of upcoming episodes and promotions of other podcasts and content on their website. The hosts also acknowledge the challenges of balancing work and content creation.
Takeaways
Superman the Movie was a groundbreaking superhero film that had a significant impact on the genre.Christopher Reeve's physical transformation for the role of Superman was impressive and inspired the post-crisis Superman look in the comics.The movie's budget and box office success, when adjusted for inflation, demonstrate its popularity and cultural impact.The experience of watching movies in theaters has changed over time, with the availability of streaming platforms and shorter theatrical release windows.Memorable scenes and characters, such as Otis and the flying scene, have left a lasting impression on audiences. The hosts enjoyed the movie 'Predators' and expressed their admiration for its inventiveness.Watching movies together was a significant part of the hosts' childhoods, and they appreciate the freedom their parents gave them to explore different genres.The hosts promote their other podcasts and encourage listeners to check out their website for more content.Balancing work and content creation can be challenging, but the hosts are committed to delivering quality episodes and products.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:26 Superman's Origin and Journey
02:24 Trivia and Behind-the-Scenes
03:11 What If Arnold Schwarzenegger Played Superman?
04:09 Krypton's Sun and the Name Rao
05:23 Steven Spielberg's Offer and Richard Donner's Firing
06:53 The Song That Became an Inner Monologue
07:38 Christopher Reeve's Physical Transformation
08:25 The Budget and Box Office Success
09:36 The Impact of Inflation on the Budget
11:10 The Experience of Watching Movies in Theaters
12:23 The First Superhero Movie Experience
13:46 Revisiting Movies in Theaters
15:02 The Visual Effects and Filming Techniques
17:31 The Realism of Christopher Reeve's Superman
19:11 Memorable Scenes and Characters
25:12 The Ending and Continuity with Superman II
28:10 Metropolis and Hackensack References
31:03 Favorite Scene: Superman's Debut in Metropolis
31:39 Least Favorite Scene: Inconsistencies with Lex Luthor
01:00:12 Discussion about the movie 'Predators'
01:01:10 Personal experiences with watching movies
01:02:03 Conclusion and announcement of next episodes
01:03:23 Discussion about the horror movie podcast
01:04:12 Promotion of other podcasts
01:05:29 Promotion of website and...

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