Episode 627 - Andor, Star Wars, and Tony Gilroy

Mark and Norbert discuss the 2024 sequel/prequel/rebootquel Alien: Romulus. Directed by pain merchant Fede Álvarez, and starring Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson and a bunch of dad jokes, the movie focuses on what happens when a group of young people get torn to shreds by a group of angry aliens. In this episode, they also talk about Alien franchise lore, swimming facehuggers, and mean movies. Enjoy!

Mark and Tom discuss the 1991 action comedy The Last Boy Scout. Directed by Tony Scott, and starring Bruce Willis, Damon Wayans, and Halle Berry, the movie focuses on what happens when two washed up guys get into some Shane Black written shenanigans. In this episode, they also talk about Shane Black, grimy buddy comedies, and Tony Scott’s filmography. Enjoy!Please make sure to rate, review or subscribe to the show!

Mark and Zanandi discuss the 2024 horror comedy Abigail. Directed by Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, and starring Melissa Barrera, Dan Stevens, Alisha Weir and a bag of onions, the movie focuses on what happens when a group of criminals have a really bad night. In this episode, they also talk about blood pools, Dan Stevens and the excellence of Kathryn Newton. Enjoy!

Mark and Aaron Neuwirth (@AaronsPS4 on X) draft their favorite scenes from 2009 action movies. In this episode, they talk about the neat action scenes in Drag me to Hell, Avatar, Crank: High Voltage, Merantu, Fast & Furious, District 9, Inglourious Basterds, Black Dynamite, Thirst and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.

Mark and Niall discuss the 1991 sequel Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. Directed by Nicholas Meyer, and starring William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Christopher Plummer and a gnarly mind-meld, the even-numbered sequel is easily one of the best Star Trek films.  In this episode, they also talk about angry Kirk, magnetic boots, and shapeshifters. Enjoy!

Mark and DJ Valentine (@TryingToBeDJV on X) talk about their favorite moments from the second season of Andor.

Mark and John discuss the 1987 fantasy epic Masters of the Universe (1987). Directed by Gary Goddard, and starring Dolph Lundgren, Courteney Cox, Frank Langella and a box of chicken, the movie focuses on what happens when a large shirtless man gets teleported to earth. In this episode, they also talk about Final Destination scenarios, Buick Slayers, and the excellence of Frank Langella.

Mark and John discuss the 2007 horror action film Death Proof. Directed by Quentin Tarantino, and starring Kurt Russell, Zoë Bell, Vanessa Ferlito, and a nacho grande platter, the grindhouse film features Kurt Russell as a murderous stuntman who loves crashing his car into people. In this episode, they also talk about movie props, big stunts, and Kurt Rusell’s legendary hair. Enjoy!

Mark and Joey Lewandowski discuss the 2018 surrealist neo-noir black comedy thriller Under the Silver Lake. Directed by David Robert Mitchell, and starring Andrew Garfield, Riley Keough, and dozens of secret codes, the movie focuses on what happens when an aimless slacker goes on a quest around Los Angeles. In this episode, they also talk about secret codes, swimming pools, and A24 films. Enjoy!

Mark and John discuss the wonderfully insane film Punisher: War Zone (2008). Directed by Lexi Alexander, and starring Ray Stevenson, Dominic West, Doug Hutchinson and an incredible amount of violence, the movie focuses on what happens when a burly man kills dozens of criminals. In this episode, they also talk about free running, mirror destruction, and big accents.