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On this episode we break down Jean Claude Van Damme's career, his rise and fall and rise again.

How did this man from Brussels make it to Hollywood and become the biggest action star during the mid nineties? And how did he blow it all up and lose everything?

A story of sex, drugs, alcohol, mental health issues, and overcoming all of it to come out on top again.



This is the story of Jean Claude Van Damme and his first direct to video movie, the 1998 film Legionnaire.

"Saltburn" 2023 film, a strange, non conventional film, about the rich, the poor, the middle class, the psychotic, and a sort of "period" piece, circa 2006.



On this episode we discuss the stylistic 2023 film Saltburn, a strange, shocking film, comparable to the Matt Damon film, "Talented Mr. Ripley.

The meaning of being ultra rich billionaire and what it's like for an outsider looking in.



Plus we talk Super Bowl.

On this Episode Andrew and Vartan breakdown the cinematic masterpiece Paris, Texas.

Released in 1984 the film tells the story of Travis Henderson, a man with no memory lost in Texas.

As Travis slowly gains his memories back, a story that seems like a mystery unfolds into a tale about family, loneliness, what it means to be a parent, and redemption.

We also take a look at some Oscar movies from 1985 and why Paris, Texas was not nominated for anything, but won several international awards.

So grab some popcorn on your drive home cousin Jack, and enjoy the show.

A special episode! An Oscar Episode!

On this episode we list the top 10 Academy Award nominated movies of the last ten years. Covering 2013 to 2023, and of course, two extra films outside of the last decade thrown in as wild cards.

We narrow these films down, discuss them, and why we loved them so much. We also narrow the list down to top 3, the results did shock both of us.

And finally we pick the best movie from the top 10. Which shocked both of us even more. A throughly overall shocking episode!

Join us, Andrew and Vartan, as we dive deep into Oscar Nominated movies and why we might hate them, we might love them, and why sometimes we just don't care for them.

Grab your popcorns movie lovers, this was a great episode.

WERE BACK! No we were not cancelled folks. Just took a small break to collect our thoughts.

In this episode we talk about the 2013 film THE HUNT! starring Mads Mikkelsen, directed by Thomas Vinterberg.

The story follows a kindergarten teacher named Lucas, who is wrongfully accused of being inappropriate with one of the students. Soon all his friends and the whole town turn against Lucas.

Lucas cast out and shunned by all, must now set out to prove he is innocent.

We also discuss James Bond and the Oscars short list for best foreign films of 2023.

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Aladdin, Marvels Infinity Wars, Homers Odyssey. What do all these films have in common? They all stole from the 1989 hit movie Sinbad of the Seven Seas! So join us as we dive deep into how this great film was ripped off and all its ideas stolen by Blockbuster Hollywood Filmmakers.



In this podcast episode, we delve into the 1987 film "Sinbad of the Seven Seas" starring Lou Ferrigno. We provide a detailed description of the movie, offering insights into its storyline and key elements. Ferrigno's portrayal of the legendary sailor Sinbad and his quest to rescue a princess from the clutches of an evil sorcerer.



And we analyze the film's special effects, action sequences, and overall production value. Additionally, Ferrigno's performance and how it contributes to the film's overall appeal.

Whether you're a fan of adventure films, Lou Ferrigno, or classic storytelling, this podcast episode is sure to provide an entertaining and informative discussion on "Sinbad of the Seven Seas."