Just Foolin' About with Michael Biehn

Michael and the gang open the show by talking about Robert Pattinson's new A24 movie Primetime. This leads them to go over Pattinsons filmography including Twilight, The Lighthouse with Willem Dafoe, Good Time, The King, Tenet, and Batman. They then move onto speculation about upcoming Academy Awards contenders like The Odyssey, Dune, Project Hail Mary, Wild Horse 9, and a Fincher-made Once Upon a Time in Hollywood follow-up. The conversation turns to AI in publishing—books flagged as AI-written (“It Was Either That or Die,” “Call Me, I’ll Hide the Body”)—and fears about AI-generated movies and actor likeness, illustrated by an AI Tyson-as-Terminator clip and an AI image of Trump with tech CEOs. They also review Zach Cregger’s new Resident Evil film, discuss Whalefall starring Austin Abrams with Josh Brolin, reminisce about Grindhouse and Brolin’s Coen-brothers audition tape for No Country for Old Men, debate Coen classics (Fargo, Raising Arizona, Big Lebowski, O Brother, Burn After Reading, Barton Fink, True Grit), and recommend Xavier Gens projects including The Divide and the action film Farang (also called Mayhem). Follow The Show Online: YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4dHNzumLLaFOIRqm4kcaAA INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/justfoolinabout/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael and the gang open the show by talking about the start of the NFL season and Caelan working on a new podcast “Adrenaline Lined Up,” hosted by former Cowboys Sean Lee and Zack Martin with analyst Judah Fortgang. Then Michael gives his thoughts on the new Apple TV movie “Mayday”, starring Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh. After that Michael tells a few behind the scenes stories from Tombstone, and goes on to discuss Hollywood nepotism and showing his 11-year-old son Blade Runner. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The hosts congratulate Caelan on signing a contract for a new football podcast set to launch around the start of the NFL season, then focus on movies—especially Adam Wingard’s Onslaught—after its review embargo lifts and its Rotten Tomatoes score lands in the mid-70s, clearing Doug Stanhope’s 70% bet. They describe the film as a fun, ultra-violent but comic-book-tempered grindhouse-style ’80s action throwback, with reviews frequently comparing it to John Carpenter and James Cameron, and they debate criticism that its tight ~90-minute runtime is “too short.” They also call out standout work and moments from Adria Arjona, Eric Wareheim, Drew Starkey, and Reginald VelJohnson (with Die Hard references). The discussion branches into Ridley Scott’s shifting comments on Alien: Romulus, a defense of Prometheus, dislike of Covenant, and a quick tour of Scott’s broader filmography including Blade Runner, Gladiator, Black Hawk Down, American Gangster, and The Martian. Follow The Show Online: YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4dHNzumLLaFOIRqm4kcaAA INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/justfoolinabout/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The episode is a wide-ranging movie chat: Michael, Jim, and Caelan discuss a new Netflix movie called The Last House, and praise its Netflix marketing stunt featuring a live person inside a Sunset Boulevard billboard, then note Andrew’s upcoming Netflix projects adapting BioShock and Gears of War. They talk distribution, including Onslaught selling to India and whether the film could face issues in China. Michael reviews Los Frikis (2024), set in Cuba during the AIDS crisis and inspired by true events, describing communities where people intentionally contracted HIV to escape brutal life under Castro, with references to Scarface. Conversation also touches on Adam Wingard, beards/“getting wooly,” The Hollywood Reporter’s Aaron Couch and a Tim Colceri/Full Metal Jacket story, Alien: Romulus sequel rumors, Avatar’s future, Alita, Christopher Nolan films, box office rebounds, and potential podcast guests like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kurt Russell, and Brian May. Follow The Show Online: YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4dHNzumLLaFOIRqm4kcaAA INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/justfoolinabout/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dan Fogler is an American actor, comedian and writer. He had his breakout in theatre, winning the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his role as William Barfée in the Broadway production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, which was also his Broadway debut. Some of Dan’s acting credits include playing Francis Ford Coppola in Paramount’s The Offer, Jacob Kawalski in the Harry Potter spin-off film series Fantastic Beasts, House of the Dragon, A Complete Unknown, and Fanboys. Dan and Michael worked together on the 2011 comedy Take Me Home Tonight, as well as The Kellys, with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Liam Hemsworth, which just wrapped filming and will be available on Amazon in the future. Follow The Show Online: YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4dHNzumLLaFOIRqm4kcaAA INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/justfoolinabout/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael Biehn catches up with Jim and Caelan after returning home from Budapest where he was filming Amazon MGM’s The Kellys, sharing a few more stories about working with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Liam Hemsworth. They then pivot to wildfire news in Canada, France, and Spain which leads to them going over “wildfire movies” like Only the Brave and Spielberg’s Always. The conversation shifts to movies and TV: Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Richard Dreyfuss’ career and a Tombstone compliment, and behind-the-scenes stories about American Graffiti’s tiny budget and huge profitability. They debate Cape Fear’s adaptations and Apple TV’s new version starring Javier Bardem, then focus on A24’s Onslaught—its Comic-Con panel, new trailer, IMAX release, and comparisons to Terminator and The Guest—plus a viral Dan Stevens talk-show clip and Biehn’s story of not recognizing Stevens on set. They end with talk of Spider-Man plans, jet lag, and booking bigger podcast guests. Follow The Show Online: YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4dHNzumLLaFOIRqm4kcaAA INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/justfoolinabout/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The hosts briefly discuss liking the script “First Chair” by Roy Rosovich (Rick Rosovich’s son), set around an orchestra competition and a young violinist torn between classical music and a DJ path. They then shift to updates on “The Kellys,” noting Arnold Schwarzenegger and Geena Davis are out and praising the new cast, including Liam Hemsworth and Kelsey Asbille, with a detour into reactions to the bleak Taylor Sheridan film “Wind River.” Much of the episode focuses on A24’s push for “Onslaught” at San Diego Comic-Con, including a panel hosted by Kevin Smith, possible footage, and strong praise for Adria’s performance, while describing the film as action-heavy, bloody, and unapologetic. They also discuss studio economics, box-office tracking and prediction tools, low-budget horror successes, and the risks of $200–250M films, plus mention Arnold agreeing to do the podcast, Geena Davis playing Dorothea Puente, other cast members who may guest, travel impressions of Hungary/Greece, concerns about declining reading and phone addiction, condolences for the host’s mother, and lighter talk about “Smokey and the Bandit” and In-N-Out Follow The Show Online: YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4dHNzumLLaFOIRqm4kcaAA INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/justfoolinabout/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week's episode of Just Foolin About with Michael Biehn, Michael joins remotely from Budapest where he's filming Amazon MGM's "The Kelly's", starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Liam Hemsworth, Gina Davis, Ron Funches, and Dan Fogler. Michael talks about his experience working on the movie for the past few weeks and shares a few stories about reuniting with Arnold again after over 20 years when did The Terminator together.   Follow The Show Online: YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4dHNzumLLaFOIRqm4kcaAA INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/justfoolinabout/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560220663952 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael Biehn kicks things off by talking about his real “Abyss” knife that he kept, as well as some Buck Taylor Johnny Ringo art pieces that he likes. Then the episode shifts to Onslaught: it finally has a Labor Day weekend release date, and after seeing the movie, Michael says Adam Wingard absolutely nailed it—fast, dirty, ultra-violent, and nonstop—while shouting out performances from Dan Stevens and Adria Arjona. They also talk about the Onslaught trailer debuting in theaters before Backrooms, the huge buzz around Backrooms and internet-born horror, and how studios (especially A24) are leaning into horror because it’s making serious money. Michael briefly teases he’s in Europe prepping another big movie he can’t name yet, and shares a personal update about his mom’s health. Follow The Show Online: YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4dHNzumLLaFOIRqm4kcaAA INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/justfoolinabout/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dr. Jennifer Maritza McCauley is the author of the cross-genre collection SCAR ON/SCAR OFF (Stalking Horse Press), the short story collections When Trying to Return Home (Counterpoint Press) and Recognition (University of Wisconsin Press) ('27), the poetry collections Kinds of Grace (Flowersong Press) VERSUS and Tumbao ( '27, '29/Texas Review Press) and the speculative fiction collection Neon Steel (Cornerstone). She is the recipient of fellowships from National Endowment for the Arts, Kimbilio, CantoMundo, and Sundress Academy for the Arts. Her poetry collection SCAR ON/SCAR OFF received an Independent Publishers Book Award and her short story collection When Trying to Return Home, was a New York Times Editors' Choice and one of the Best Fiction Books of the Year by Kirkus Reviews. She has received an MFA from Florida International University and a PhD in English from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She is presently an assistant professor in English at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Follow The Show Online: YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4dHNzumLLaFOIRqm4kcaAA INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/justfoolinabout/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.