THE LATE RETURNS FILM REVIEW

The usos from the WesWes Network Cam, Filipo and Joey discuss and review the 1988 romantic comedy movie COMING TO AMERICA starring Eddie Murphy.

The usos from the WesWes Network Cam, Leti and Filipo delve into the 1992 classic 'White Men Can't Jump.' They explore the nostalgia surrounding video store culture, the film's cultural impact on basketball and streetball, and the significance of its soundtrack. The conversation highlights character dynamics, themes of hustling and loyalty, and the iconic scenes that have left a lasting legacy in pop culture. The hosts reflect on how the film's humor and racial commentary resonate differently today, making it a timeless classic that continues influencing audiences. This conversation delves into the themes and character dynamics of a classic basketball film, exploring the significance of tournament prize money, iconic scenes, philosophical quotes, and the cultural reflections that resonate with audiences today. The discussion highlights memorable quotes, annoying moments, and hidden gems, while also considering the potential for a series that expands on the characters' journeys and relationships. In this conversation, the hosts delve into the various aspects of the film 'White Men Can't Jump,' discussing character dynamics, performances, and the impact of supporting cast members. They analyze the significance of specific scenes, including the breakup scene, and explore the potential for recasting characters. The discussion also touches on emerging talent in the film industry, iconic props and costumes, and the lasting legacy of the movie. The hosts conclude by sharing their top basketball movies, highlighting the cultural significance of 'White Men Can't Jump' and its influence on future films.

The Usos from the WesWes Network Cam, Eddie along with Suli and Jey, revisit and review the 1994 New Zealand tragedy social drama ONCE WERE WARRIORS starring Rena Owen, Temuera Morrison, and directed by Lee Tamahori based on a book by Alan Duff. The boys discuss the cultural impact of the movie and take it through a gaunlet of sports themed categories.

The Usos from the WesWes Network Cam and Eric discuss the 1987 sci-fi action movie ROBOCOP starring Peter Weller and directed by Paul Verhoeven. They talk about memories of watching Robocop for the first time, the cultural impact of the movie, and some behind-the-scenes facts before running the movie through their sports-themed categories.

The WesWes Networks Eric and Cam discuss the 1990 Sci-Fi Action movie TOTAL RECALL starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and directed by Paul Verhoeven. Arnie plays Douglas Quaid who is haunted by a recurring dream about a journey to Mars. He hopes to find out more about this dream and buys a holiday at Rekall Inc. where they sell implanted memories. But something goes wrong with the memory implantation and he remembers being a secret agent fighting against the evil Mars administrator Cohaagen. For more WesWes Network podcasts go here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork⁠

The WesWes Networks Cam Schuster and Jan Zabawski discuss the Francis Ford Coppola 1974 movie The Godfather Part 2 starring Al Pacino and Robert DeNiro. It's the continuing saga of the Corleone crime family tells the story of a young Vito Corleone growing up in Sicily and in 1910s New York; and follows Michael Corleone in the 1950s as he attempts to expand the family business into Las Vegas, Hollywood, and Cuba. For more WesWes Network podcasts go here: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork⁠

The WesWes Networks Cam is joined by the Guru of Gains Jan Zabawski and host of the Zealous State of Mind Podcast to review a masterpiece of a film and possibly the greatest movie of all time Francis Ford Coppola's 1972 crime epic THE GODFATHER. The movie chronicles the Corleone Family under patriarch Vito Corleone from 1945 to 1955. It focuses on the transformation of his youngest son, Michael Corleone, from a reluctant family outsider to a ruthless Mafia boss. For more WesWes Network podcasts go here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork⁠

We review the 1987 movie LA BAMBA Directed by Luis Valdez and starring Lou Diamond Phillips and Esai Morales. This is the true story of Ritchie Valens, a young rock and roll singer who tragically died in a plane crash at age 17. The film follows Ritchie from his days in Pacoima, California where he and his family make a meager living working on farms to his rise as a star. The film also focuses on Ritchie's friendship and rivalry with his older brother Bob Morales and his relationship with Donna Ludwig, his girlfriend. For more WesWes Network podcasts go here: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork

Big Trouble in Little China is a 1986 American fantasy martial arts comedy film directed by John Carpenter and starring Kurt Russell, Kim Cattrall, Dennis Dun, and James Hong The film tells the story of Jack Burton, who helps his friend Wang Chi rescue Wang's green-eyed fiancée from bandits in San Francisco Chinatown. They go into the mysterious underworld beneath Chinatown, where they face an ancient sorcerer named David Lo Pan, who requires a woman with green eyes to marry him in order to release him from a centuries-old curse For more WesWes Network podcasts go here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork

OVER THE TOP is a 1987 American sports drama film starring Sylvester Stallone. It was produced and directed by Menahem Golan, and its screenplay was written by Stirling Silliphant and Stallone. The main character, Lincoln Hawk, played by Stallone, is a long-haul truck driver who tries to win back his alienated son, Michael, while becoming a champion arm wrestler. For more WesWes Network podcasts go here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork