Too Old For This Shit: an 80s/90s Action Movie Rewatch Podcast

Jan 11 2024 14 ep. 51 mins 6

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WARNING: CONTAINS SPOILERS Buckle up & dive headfirst into the best and worst 80s/90s Action Movies. This is the podcast that puts critical thought into a mindless genre. In every episode we rewatch these cinematic gems (or not-so-gems) to answer the burning questions: Do they still make you grip your seat? Can they pass the Bechdel Test? And most important, how many explosions are too many explosions? Join our dynamic duo – longtime filmmakers and collaborators Josh Samuels (VHS era fan) and Antonio Cafasso (the DVD generation) as they embark on a rollercoaster ride through cinema history.

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La Femme Nikita (1990)

Jan 11 2024 54 mins

Nobody does action like the French, at least that's how the saying goes in France. Nonetheless, in 1990 Luc Besson crafted a movie that's 1/2 arthouse and 1/2 junkie-turned-assassin story in the stylish and deadly La Femme Nikita. Our hosts dissect the film's dual nature, delving into its blend of elegant visuals and raw, intense action. They examine how Besson crafts a

Passenger 57 (1992)

Jan 03 2024 42 mins

If you haven't seen Passenger 1 through 56 don't worry you won't be lost. This is an action-thriller where you can check your brain cells at the door in the best possible way. Our hosts explore what made the film such a great afternoon cable movie, and how this adrenaline-pumping airplane hijack thriller had Wesley Snipes career reaching cruising altitude. Get ready for

Midnight Run (1988)

Dec 21 2023 51 mins

"You talking to me?" is a line made famous by Robert De Niro… that you won't hear it in this movie. But you will hear De Niro and Charles Grodin deliver a lot of odd-couple banter about health food, marriage, and a forgery in this action-comedy road movie. Our hosts dissect the witty dialogue, the relentless action, and the unexpected heart of the film. Join them as

Big Trouble in Little China (1986)

Dec 17 2023 56 mins

This week our intrepid co-hosts venture into the offbeat and outrageous world of John Carpenter's Big Trouble in Little China. In this episode, they unpack the film starring Kurt Russell and Kim Cattrall, a movie that could have been dubbed 'Sexist in the City' but, bizarrely, passes the Bechdel Test. It's a unique blend of kung-fu, comedy, and action, a concoction

Conan the Barbarian (1982)

Dec 13 2023 52 mins

Dive into the savage world of 1982’s Conan the Barbarian, with the greatest Conan of all time (apologies to Mr. Momoa and Mr. O’Brien). Join the hosts as they dissect the movie’s barbaric allure as director John Milius brings together James Earl Jones, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Sandahl Bergman for some sex, snakes, swords, and beheadings. I know, sounds boring right?! Our ho

On Deadly Ground (1994)

Dec 10 2023 46 mins

In this episode we ask the big question: can a movie with a pro-environment message actually make environmentalists wish for the wilderness's destruction just to avoid a sequel? Our hosts delve into the paradoxes of this film, examining its action scenes, environmental themes, and Seagal's “performance” as both actor and director. Join us for a deep dive into a movie th

The Rocketeer (1991)

Dec 07 2023 61 mins

Strap in for a nostalgic flight for a film that seemed too “Disney” for adults, yet based on saucy source material that's “too adult” for Disney. Our hosts blast off into this intriguing mix, exploring why the planned Art Deco inspired trilogy never soared as expected. With Jennifer Connelly in an early adult role, Billy Campbell donning the Rocketeer's helmet, and

Enemy of the State (1998)

Dec 07 2023 49 mins

In this digitally penetrating episode we revisit Tony Scott’s pre-9/11, surveillance state thriller starring Gene Hackman and that dude who used to rap alongside DJ Jazzy Jeff (Gen Xers will get this joke). Delving into a tale where the NSA's surveillance might seem quaint compared to what we voluntarily share on social media today, they ponder a pressing question: Despite it

Commando (1985)

Dec 03 2023 52 mins

Arnold. A kidnapped daughter. Explosions. Need we say more? Well, our hosts certainly have more to say! (Especially about Vernon Wells skin hugging chain mail vest). They dissect every muscle-flexing, explosive moment of this action-packed film. From Arnold and Rae Dawn Chong’s on point one-liners to the over-the-top action sequences that defined an era, Josh and Antonio explore

The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996)

Nov 29 2023 60 mins

Strap in for an explosive episode as we explore the high-octane world of 'The Long Kiss Goodnight. Witness Geena Davis go from housewife to kick-ass assassin, and Samuel L. Jackson delivering wisecracks with his signature style in a film born from the most expensive spec script ever sold (at the time … 4 million bucks if you can believe it!). With its Shane Black flair, our h