Episode 704 - Stormtroopers, Star Wars, and Speeder Bikes

Mark and John discuss the excellent 2025 horror sequel Final Destination Bloodlines. Directed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein, and starring Kaitlyn Santa Juana, Tony Todd, Richard Harmon, and a poorly built observation tower, the movie focuses on what happens when death has to kill more people than normal. In this episode, they also talk about rogue glass, MRI machines, and inspired song choices. Enjoy!

Mark and Niall discuss the 1980 space opera superhero film Flash Gordon. Directed by Mike Hodges, and starring Sam J. Jones, Melody Anderson, Max von Sydow and some loud hawkmen, the movie focuses on what happens when a quarterback battles a merciless foe. In this episode, they also talk about expensive productions, loud characters, and cult classics. Enjoy!

Mark and John discuss the 2002 sequel to a prequel Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones. Directed by George Lucas, and starring Natalie Portman, Hayden Christensen, Ewan McGregor and a bounty hunter named Zam, the movie focuses on what happens when a comically large clone army is discovered. In this episode, they also talk about rain fights, droid armies, and excellent sound design.

Mark, Nathan and Elyce discuss the 2019 film Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Directed by J.J. Abrams and starring Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, and a secret army, the movie focuses on what happens when a powerful emperor somehow returns and shoots force lightning at people. In this episode, they also talk about rushed sequels, treasure hunt movies, and convenient maps. Enjoy!

Mark and Aaron draft their favorite action scenes from the Star Wars franchise. In this episode, you’ll hear them talk about hungry monsters, exploding star destroyers, and lightsaber duels. Enjoy!Make sure to listen to "Out Now With Aaron and Abe" and "2 Black Guys Talk Godzilla."

Mark and Niall draft their favorite moments from the Star Wars franchise that feature the death of a stormtrooper. In this episode, they also talk about Wilhelm screams, head bonks, and death by Ewok. Enjoy!

Hack the planet! Mark and Professor Mike Dillon discuss the 1995 cyber thriller Hackers. Directed by Iain Softley, and starring Jonny Lee Miller, Angelina Jolie, Fisher Stevens and a supercomputer, the movie focuses on what happens when a group of hackers battle a legendary hacker named Eugene. In this episode, they also talk about likable characters, 1990s fashion, and hacking planets. Enjoy!

Mark and Nick discuss the 2025 Italian martial arts film The Forbidden City. Directed by Gabriele Mainetti and starring Enrico Borello, Yaxi Liu, Marco Giallini and a well-stocked kitchen, the Italian action film is an excellent showcase for Yaxi Liu. In this episode, they also talk about kitchen fights, restaurant photos, and Well Go USA movies. Enjoy!

Mark and John discuss the insane 1991 action film Showdown in Little Tokyo. Directed by Mark L. Lester (who also directed Commando) and starring Dolph Lundgren, Brandon Lee, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, and a beer factory, the movie focuses on what happens when the Yakuza mess with a pair of overpowered cops. In this episode, they also talk about lifting cars, Yakuza parties, and overpowered characters. Enjoy!

Mark and John discuss the 1987 rom-com Overboard. Directed by Garry Marshall and starring Kurt Russell, Goldie Hawn, and a miniature golf course, the movie focuses on what happens when a guy goes to extreme lengths to get free daycare for his children. In this episode, they also talk about rom-com insanity, spiraling lies, and the excellence of Goldie Hawn. Enjoy!