The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast

We conclude the Nicholson themed week with the Stephen King double feature of THE SHINING and DOCTOR SLEEP: In both a re-edit and new portion, we were so fortunate to have all kinds of guests who summed up the various praise, themes and critiques in their OWN voice. Due to Kubrick's internal thoughts and his external approach, were the fans always going to be in-fighting amongst themselves and Stephen King's fans? What sets Kubrick apart from all the Lars Von Trier copycats? David Lynch never shied away but why do we still not understand Kubrick's true intent? And why are fans so bonkers with the whole "Wendy is actually crazy" theory? GUESTS: Cliff Stevenson & A-aron Landerville (Predator Movie Minute, Gonzo Movie Minute), Karen & Joseph (Bonsai Movie Crew), Jenny Ambrose & Lucas Dickinson

We get to do an overview on Aaron Sorkin's Legal Themed Trilogy: *How does Jack Nicholson portray the ultimate villain who thinks he's correct in A FEW GOOD MEN? * How do Jessica Chastain and Idris Elba portray their most enriching characters to date in MOLLY's GAME? *And why did THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7 come out at the best possible time? GUESTS: Lynsey G, C. Courtney Joyner, Interviewer Jimmy Carter & Jeff Kerr CLIPS USED: Siskel & Ebert's mixed review of A FEW GOOD MEN SONGS USED: "Code Red/Semper Fidelis " and "Kaffe" by Marc Shaiman (from A FEW GOOD MEN OST)

We begin a Jack Nicholson themed month of June: The podcast crew starts off with a mini-retrospect on the Neo-Noir gem CHINATOWN and its sequel THE TWO JAKES. How did the first film amp up the demand for more modern days on older period mysteries? How can you enjoy the sequel in its own right? And we get to share more clips from the movies that just show what a badass pvt. eye Jake Gittes truly is! OTHER TALKING POINTS: *Does either film do a good use of Raymond Chandler's similar Noir style? *Why hysterical stand-up comedians have done some amusing riffs on dirtbag director Polanski over the years? *And why should everyone in these throwback movies learn how to protect their nose? MUSIC USED: Chinatown OST by Jerry Goldsmith "Night on the Docks - Sax" by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com/ License: CC BY 3.0 GUESTS: Lynsey G, C. Courtney Joyner, Interviewer Jimmy Carter & Jeff Kerr

In this part new-part old minisode, James, Johnny & I get to do a brief overview of the IRON EAGLE quadrilogy: *How many "That Guy!" actors can you spot in these trashy movies? *It's a poor-man's Rambo but is it actually way more fun than Top Gun? *Why would this saga had worked better as an animated G.I. Joe type cartoon? GUESTS: James Bruno & Johnny Potoky OST SONGS USED: "Hide In The Rainbow" by DIO :It's Too Late" by Helix "The Aces Theme" & "End Credits" by Harry Manfredini (Iron Eagle III)

Gil, Tom & I highlight Actor, Voice Artist & Comedian Phil LaMarr: In this tribute, we do an overview of both his cartoon and live-action roles but which ones remain his instantly recognized ones? Is there any show or game that Phil WASN'T a voice-over on? And more awesome trivia on how he got some of his key roles! INTRO CLIP: Phil LaMarr on Being a "Middle Class Working Actor" (Part 6) (Vlad TV Interview from Jun 10, 2018)

We do a tribute to the beloved multi-era dramatic tough gal & Martial Artist Pam Grier. What was an underseen role she did that needs more love? What trivia we dug up on her perfectly illustrates her on-and-off-screen fearless nature? And why is she immortalized by so many different kinds of audiences? Shut yo mouth and strap in as the Queen makes her presence known yet again! INTRO CLIP: Conan O'Brien 1997 interview (discussing Blaxploitation movies and promoting Jackie Brown)