Episode 657 - AVPR: Aliens vs Predator - Requiem (2007), Sad Ricky, and Dim Lighting

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!

Mark and John discuss the 2022 supernatural horror film Smile. Directed by Parker Finn and starring Sosie Bacon, Kyle Gallner, Kal Penn and several toothy grins, the movie focuses on what happens when a jerky demon attaches itself to a therapist. In this episode, they also talk about smart decisions, jump scares, and detective horror movies. 

Mark and Aaron Neuwirth (@AaronsPS4 on X) draft their favorite scenes from 2003 action movies. In this episode, you'll hear them talk about the neat action scenes in Matrix Reloaded, Oldboy, 2 Fast 2 Furious, Bad Boys 2, Ong-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior, Kill Bill, and many more cool action movies.

Mark and Zanandi discuss the 1997 horror film I Know What You Did Last Summer. Directed by Jim Gillespie and starring Jennifer Love Hewitt, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Freddie Prinze Jr., and an insane fisherman, the movie focuses on what happens when a car is accidentally driven into a psychotic fisherman. In this episode, they also talk about trunk crabs, insane plans, and tank tops. Enjoy!

Mark and Erik discuss the 2009 romantic comedy Couples Retreat. Directed by Peter Billingsley and starring Vince Vaughn, Jon Favreau, Malin Akerman, Kristin Bell, and Guitar Hero, the movie focuses on what happens when four couples are forced to endure couples therapy while visiting a beautiful island. In this episode, they also talk about original ideas, rom-com tropes, and vacation movies. Enjoy!

Mark and Nick share their favorite quotable movie lines from films like Airheads, Ernest Scared Stupid, Hot Tub Time Machine, Raising Arizona, Spaceballs, Walk Hard, and Dumb and Dumber.

Mark and John discuss the 1992 sci-fi action film Universal Soldier. Directed by Roland Emmerich and starring Dolph Lundgren, Ally Walker, Jean-Claude Van Damme and lots of ice, the movie focuses on what happens when the United States government creates zombie super soldiers who cost $250 million each. In this episode, they also talk about diner scenes, supermarket monologues, and Dolph Lundgren’s best performances.