Tv/Movie Rewind

Director Peter Weir’s WWI drama starring Mark Lee and Mel Gibson. The film focuses on the friendship of two young Australian men who join the army in search of honor, glory and adventure. It culminates with their arrival at the battle of Gallipoli.

Both a loving homage and parody of the classic radio & television police procedural, Dragnet is a fun and engaging good time. Filled with excellent performances and witty banter, it’s obvious why this is one of Matt & Todd’s favorite films. Starring Dan Aykroyd, Tom Hanks, Christopher Plummer, Jack O’Halloran, Harry Morgan, Dabney Coleman & Alexandra Paul as The Virgin Connie

Matt & Todd are joined by past guests, Kristen (The Outsiders Episode) Shawn (Escape from New York, The Warriors and Taps episodes) Mike (Damnation Alley, Megaforce, Monster Movies & Yor: Hunter from the Future episodes) and Mick (Super Fuzz and Private Eyes episodes) to induct more of their favorite Movies, TV series, actors and filmmakers to The TV/Movie Rewind Hall of Fame.

Matt & Todd discuss their fondness for the critical and commercial flop Turk 182. Sure this movie has its problems and plot holes, but it’s still a fun little film. It has excellent performances by Timothy Hutton and Robert Culp. Also starring Robert Urich, Peter Boyle, and Kim Cattrall. Directed by Bob Clark.

It’s our 150th episode! Also, on the day we recorded this it’s Kurt Russell’s birthday! Kurt Russell is one of our favorite actors and we figured covering one of his films was the perfect way to celebrate. Soldier is a fun and entertaining throwback to 80s sci-Fi action adventure. Starring Kurt Russell, Connie Neilson, Sean Pertwee, Jason Isaacs, Jason Scott Lee & Gary Busey.

This week we discuss one of the greatest sci-fi action films of all time: Predator. Ever heard of it? Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers, Richard Chaves, Sonny Landham, Bill Duke, Jesse Ventura, Shane Black, Elpidia Carrillo, R.G. Armstrong & Kevin Peter Hall as The Predator. Directed by John McTiernan

Matt & Todd discuss the badass western film loaded with badass characters. Featuring a cast of badass actors. Lee Marvin, Burt Lancaster, Robert Ryan & Woody Strode take on Jack Palance and his army of revolutionaries to rescue Claudia Cardinale. Directed by Richard Brooks.

Matt and Todd discuss the 1989 underwater sci-fi thriller that combines ALIEN & John Carpenter’s The Thing with a splash of The Poseidon Adventure. Directed by George P Cosmatos. Starring Peter Weller, Amanda Pays, Richard Crenna, Ernie Hudson and the eyes of Meg Foster.

The Sirois Brothers are joined by The Jamison Brothers to discuss Private Eyes. The slapstick comedy legendary film critic called Gene Siskel “A perfect Saturday matinee.” Comedy icons Don Knotts and Tim Conway bumble their way through a web of murder and mayhem. Directed by Lang Elliott.

This week we discuss an extremely fun sci-fi/action horror from the 80s. Chopping Mall is a fast paced thriller about killer robots attacking young couples trapped in a mall overnight. Directed by Jim Wynorski. Starring Kelli Maroney & Tony O’Dell. Produced by Julie Corman, daughter of the legendary Roger Corman.