Episode 665 - Star Trek (2009), Lens Flares, and Alternate Timelines

Mark and Norbert discuss the 1997 action comedy Metro. Directed by Thomas Carter, and starring Eddie Murphy, Michael Rapaport, Carmen Ejogo, Michael Wincott, and a lot of sports betting, the movie focuses on what happens when a hostage negotiator matches wits with a maniac played by Michael Wincott (it gets gnarly) . In this episode, they also talk about Tahiti beach resorts, cable car action scenes, and serious Eddie Murphy. Enjoy!

The Kelvin Timeline! Mark and Niall continue their Star Trek series by talking about the 2009 rebootquel Star Trek. Directed by J.J. Abrams, and starring Chris Pine, Zoe Saldaña, Simon Pegg and hundreds of lens flares, the movie focuses on an alternate timeline of the Star Trek universe. In this episode, they also talk about revenge plans, space jumps, and supernovas. Enjoy!

Jay and Mark draft their favorite screams from the Scream franchise. They also talk about the excellence of Parker Posey, long screams, and Gale “Can’t Scream” Weathers

Mark and Zanandi analyze the wildly intricate revenge plan in Scream 6. In this episode, they talk about abandoned theater rental costs, college tuition, smear campaigns, and rigged roommate lotteries. Enjoy!

Mark and Joey Lewandowski (@soulpopped on Xis) discuss the 2011 horror comedy You’re Next. Directed by Adam Wingard, and starring Sharni Vinson, AJ Bowen, Amy Seimetz, and a deadly blender, the movie focuses on what happens when a badass named Erin wipes out a bunch of masked killers. In this episode, they also talk about kitchen fights, arrow wounds, and horror legends. Enjoy!Make sure to listen to the 2 Fast 2 Forever podcast (@2Fast2Forever on X).

Mark and Aaron Neuwirth (@AaronsPS4 on X) draft their favorite action scenes from horror movies. In this episode, you'll hear them talk about the neat action scenes in The Descent, Train to Busan, Blade, 28 Weeks Later, Death Proof, Gremlins, Predator 2, I Saw the Devil, Malignant and many more cool horror films. Enjoy!

Mark and Zanandi continue their Scream-ripoff series by talking about the 1998 sequel I Still Know What You Did Last Summer. Directed by Danny Cannon, and starring Jennifer Love Hewitt, Brandy, Mekhi Phifer and a tanning bed, the movie focuses on what happens when a maniac comes up with an absurd plan to take revenge on some college kids. In this episode, they also talk about early Jack Black roles, terrible roommates, and side quests. Enjoy!

Mark and Professor Mike Dillon discuss the 1994 video game adaptation Street Fighter. Directed by Steven E. de Souza, and starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Raúl Juliá, Ming-Na Wen, and about 34 more actors, the movie focuses on what happens when good street fighters battle evil street fighters. In this episode, they also talk about excellent monologues, rushed productions, and cheeky PA announcements. Enjoy!

Mark and Niall discuss the 1991 action epic Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. Directed by Kevin Reynolds, and starring Alan Rickman, Kevin Costner, Morgan Freeman, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, and a spoon, the movie focuses on what happens when Kevin Costner decided that he should play a legendary English outlaw. In this episode, they also talk about director’s cuts, catapult gags, and the excellence of Alan Rickman

Mark and Norbert discuss the 2007 science fiction horror film AVPR: Aliens vs Predator - Requiem. Directed by The Brothers Strause, and starring Steven Pasquale, John Ortiz, Johnny Lewis and very little visible light, the movie focuses on what happens when xenomorphs land on earth. In this episode, they also talk about terrible siblings, pizza hats, and the plight of Ricky. Enjoy!