Thursday, December 19, 2019

#48 - Christmas in Connecticut (1992)

Dust off your kitschy ornament collection and start flipping flapjacks because hosts Cam Smith and Tony G are getting downright festive with Arnie's sole movie directing effort, Christmas in Connecticut. Originally broadcast on the TNT network, this glossy remake of the 1945 Barbara Stanwyck gem boasts an all-star cast and no shortage of comic potential. But is it a wonderful gift from Santa or a sad lump of coal in the proverbial stocking? And how does Schwarzenegger fare behind the camera? Does this movie serve as a fascinating 'what if?" Reset your turkey timer and tune in for some holiday podcast fun!

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Thursday, December 5, 2019

#47 - Total Recall (2012)

Hop in an elevator and punch out a Star Wars-y robot because hosts Cam Smith and Tony G are plugging back in to the world of Total Recall, this time with the 2012 remake starring Colin Farrell and Kate Beckinsale. Directed by Underworld mastermind Len Wiseman, this expensive second take on Philip K. Dick's short story proved controversial with film fans at the time of its release, and has seemingly been almost completely forgotten since. But is it worth revisiting? Does Wiseman offer an interesting alternate perspective on the material? And is Farrell an acceptable Arnie substitute? Clear your mind and settle in for another mind-bending podcast headtrip!

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Thursday, November 21, 2019

#46 - Total Recall (1990)

Hail a robo-cab and embark on your dream vacation because hosts Cam Smith and Tony G are rocketing off to Mars with Paul Verhoeven's 1990 summer blockbuster Total Recall. Loosely adapted from a Philip K. Dick short story, this sci-fi head-tripper was a gamble that paid of hugely for Arnold. But, viewed almost 30 years later, does it warrant lofty inclusion alongside the most prestigious entries in his filmography? Do Verhoeven's weird ideas and over-the-top flights of lunacy still thrill? And does familiarity with this film make The Sixth Day worse? Sit back and get ready for the podcasting ride of your life!

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Thursday, November 7, 2019

#45 - Terminator: Dark Fate (2019)

Toss on some cargo shorts and hang some drapes because hosts Cam Smith and Tony G are riding along with Arnie, Linda, and their whole new gang, in the umpteenth Terminator franchise course-correction Dark Fate! Produced by James Cameron and directed by Deadpool's Tim Miller, this direct sequel to Judgment Day aims to reenergize the somewhat rusty brand. But is it successful? Do the new characters pop? And how do Schwarzenegger and Hamilton fare reprising their iconic badass action hero roles? Jump in the podcast truck and barrel down the chaos-laden highway with the duo and find out!

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Thursday, October 24, 2019

#44 - Terminator Genisys (2015)

Update your trendy apps and embrace temporal paradoxes because hosts Cam Smith and Tony G are embarking on a convoluted time-hopping adventure with Sarah Conner, Kyle Reese and the good 'ol T-800 in 2015's ill-fated franchise reboot Terminator Genisys! Directed by Alan Taylor, this costly new take on somewhat rusty material was intended to launch a whole new trilogy. Alas, the public felt differently. Was that for the better? Did Genisys bring interesting new ideas to the table? Or did it deserve to get tossed on the box-office scrap pile and forgotten? The duo break it all down! 

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Thursday, October 10, 2019

# 43 - Around the World in 80 Days (2004)

Put on a silly helmet and build yourself a Victorian flying machine because hosts Cam Smith and Tony G are travelling by land, sea and air with Disney's 2004 adaptation of Jules Verne's classic tale Around the World in 80 Days. Featuring Arnie in a truly unforgettable showcase supporting role, this costly Jackie Chan/Steve Coogan vehicle was a box office flop upon initial release and seems to have been quickly forgotten. But is that fair? Is there fun to be had with this martial arts-happy globe-trotting adventure? Or does it just go nowhere fast? Join the duo on their grand journey and discover for yourself!

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Thursday, September 26, 2019

#42 - The Last Stand (2013)

Polish your sheriff's badge and drive through a cornfield because hosts Cam Smith and Tony G are watching Arnie take down a fast and furious foe in 2013's The Last Stand! The big guy's first starring vehicle post-politics, the film - directed by celebrated South Korean filmmaker Jee-woon Kim - wasn't exactly an explosive comeback at the box office. But is there merit to its goofy "aging lawman vs. drug-lord in a souped-up speedster" premise? And, given the prestigious talent behind the camera, does it feel a cut above other late career Schwarzenegger efforts? Take the ride and find out!

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Thursday, September 12, 2019

#41 - Kull the Conqueror (1997): The Conan 3 That Almost Was!

Awaken an ancient evil and wield a flaming sword blindfolded because hosts Cam Smith and Tony G are tangling with the 1997 Kevin Sorbo vehicle Kull the Conqueror! Originally envisioned as a third Conan entry, this Robert E. Howard adaptation - a mostly forgotten box office bomb - retains many of the trappings of Schwarzenegger's barbarian epics. But is it worthy of standing alongside them? Join the duo as they perform some cinematic archaeology, examining the film's source material and development history, in an attempt to answer the eternal question: does Kull indeed rock???

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Thursday, September 5, 2019

#40.5 - Escape Plan 2: Hades (2018)

Hide your patents and paint a virtual flower because hosts Cam Smith and Tony G are returning to the Escape Plan-iverse with a special bonus episode digging into the franchise's first (!) DTV sequel, Hades. Featuring Sylvester Stallone and Dave Bautista, this movie seeks to make an argument for further Ray Breslin adventures. But is it successful? And is there any point without Arnold?! Get hip to your surroundings and listen in!

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Thursday, August 29, 2019

#40 - Escape Plan (2013)

Analyze your surroundings and engineer some rudimentary nautical tools because hosts Cam Smith and Tony G are getting taken to the cooler alongside Arnie and Sly with 2013's Escape Plan. One of Schwarzenegger's first post-politics comeback vehicles, the film sadly proved to be anything but with critics or audiences. However, is it possibly a hidden gem in the big guy's filmography? And does the teaming of the two action megastars deliver the desired fireworks? Lock yourself in for a fun and lively trip with the duo and they journey into the inescapable (?) glass-walled recesses of the Tomb!

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Wednesday, August 21, 2019

#39 - Ranking Arnie's Movie Posters

Fire up Adobe Photoshop and start pondering your use of negative space because hosts Cam Smith and Tony G are donning art critic hats in order to weigh in on the history of Schwarzenegger one-sheet film posters. From the early days of Hercules Goes Bananas, through iconic fare like Predator and T2, all the way to Aftermath and Killing Gunther, the duo reveal their definitive ranked lists for all to celebrate and/or condemn. So tune in and see where you stand when it comes to ordering Arnie's all-time badass artwork!
 
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Wednesday, August 14, 2019

#38 - See Arnold Run (2005)

Study up on your water policy and hit the campaign trail because hosts Cam Smith and Tony G are going toe to toe with the A&E biopic See Arnold Run! Televised in January 2005, this no frills production takes viewers behind the dramatic scenes of Arnold's successful governorship run, as well as into his early pre-stardom days on Muscle Beach. But does it do either of these eras justice? And are the talented actors tasked with recreating the legendary icon able to pull off this seemingly impossible task? Tune in and find out if this film is a hidden gem or better off remaining buried.


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Wednesday, July 31, 2019

#37 - Last Action Hero (1993)

Rip your magic ticket and blow up an ice cream truck because this week hosts Cam Smith and Tony G are taking on Arnold's notorious 1993 wannabe blockbuster Last Action Hero. Utterly torn apart by critics and audiences alike at the time of release, this turbulent John McTiernan production has forever been framed as one of Hollywood's all-time disasters. But is there an interesting movie to be found behind the infamy? Has Schwarzenegger's movieland fantasy grown into a place worth visiting? Dive through the silver screen with the duo and find out!

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Wednesday, July 17, 2019

#36 - Schwarzenegger vs. Stallone!

Tie on a red headband and raid a storage shed (to mix metaphors) because this week Cam Smith and Tony G tackle a burning question that has raged on since the excess-soaked 1980s: Arnold or Sly? In order to provide a concrete answer the duo suit up in referee uniforms, and stage a spectacular year-by-year showdown pitting the actors' formidable filmographies against one another. The final goal: to crown the undisputed king of the action movie box-office heavyweights! Ding-ding!

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Thursday, July 4, 2019

#35 - Kindergarten Cop (1990)

Thwart a lunch theft and kick off an "Old MacDonald" sing-a-long because this week hosts Cam Smith and Tony G are trudging back into Arnie comedy territory with 1990's Kindergarten Cop! Directed by Ivan Reitman, this big box-office hit spawned a dozen iconic catchphrases, many of which wound up on oft-used internet soundboards. But are there still laughs to be had from the material almost two decades later? And does the film's odd mixture of wisecracking kid antics and dark mature themes still hold up? Pay attention cause this class is in session!

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Wednesday, June 19, 2019

#34 - Terminator Salvation (2009)

Smear some dirt on your face and start dodging attack drones because this week hosts Cam Smith and Tony G are leaping back to the future in order to take on McG's polarizing 2009 franchise reboot Terminator Salvation. Poorly reviewed at the time, this box-office underperformer has since been cast aside in favor of further series reinventions. But is that fair? Is this perhaps a more interesting film than fans acknowledge? Plug in and find out where the podcasting duo stand!

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Thursday, May 30, 2019

#33 - Arnold's Collaborators, pt.2: James Cameron

Unplug your ponytail and board a luxury ocean liner because this week hosts Cam Smith and Tony G are diving deep into the fascinating and astonishingly successful career of arguably Arnie's finest director, James Cameron. From his shlocky killer flying fish roots to history-making spectacles Terminator 2, Titanic and Avatar, the duo chart the evolution of a cinematic master and break down his critical role in helping shape the icon that is Schwarzenegger!

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Wednesday, May 29, 2019

#32.5 - Terminator: Dark Fate Teaser Review

Rush back from the lobby and find your assigned seat because hosts Cam Smith and Tony G are breaking down the hotly debated first teaser for the James Cameron-produced Terminator: Dark Fate! Where do the podcasting duo come down on it? And what are they expecting Schwarzenegger to contribute on his fifth franchise tour of duty?

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Wednesday, May 15, 2019

#32 - Collateral Damage (2002)


Brush up on your Spanish and let loose with a fire axe because hosts Cam Smith and Tony G are heading into Colombia on a revenge quest with Arnie's 2002 box office dud Collateral Damage. Massively impacted by the tragic events of 9/11, this down and dirty thriller fell victim to studio nerves and a shifting zeitgeist. But is it deserving of reconsideration? And how does Schwarzenegger fare in a more somber and haunted dramatic turn? Only one way to find out!

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Wednesday, May 1, 2019

#31 - Conan the Destroyer (1984)

Swing an Atlantean sword and cry out for your lost beloved because hosts Cam Smith and Tony G are donning some 1984-era sandals in order to take on Arnie's second turn as the iconic Cimmerian Barbarian. Often criticized for its more family friendly PG-rated tone, Destroyer has never achieved the lofty cult fave status of its predecessor. But is there still fun to be had? And where does the film rank in Schwarzenegger's pre-megastardom fantasy trilogy? Crom demands you download and find out!

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Wednesday, April 17, 2019

#30 - The Jayne Mansfield Story (1980)

Bleach your hair and start living the Hollywood dream because hosts Cam Smith and Tony G are time-travelling back to the innocent year of 1980 when Arnie wasn't yet too big for quickie small screen biopics. Playing the frustrated husband of iconic 1950s sex symbol Jayne Mansfield, Schwarzenegger found one of his earliest dramatic showcases in this CBS production. But was it a good fit? And how successful were he and co-star Loni Anderson at channeling these legendary figures? Tune in and find out!

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Wednesday, April 3, 2019

#29 - The Expendables 3 (2014)

Throw on some elbow pads and whisper "jang-a-lang" because hosts Cam Smith and Tony G are finishing up their tour of duty with Sly and the gang with the third Expendables extravaganza! Now featuring action legends Wesley Snipes, Harrison Ford, Mel Gibson, Antonio Banderas and Kelsey Grammer, this 2014 installment tried to expand beyond the series' core audience to dwindling box office results. But did it get a fair reception? Was there still plenty more gas left in the heavily-armored truck's tank? Roll out with the podcasting duo as they give the crew's last mission a full debriefing.

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Tuesday, March 19, 2019

#28 - Arnold's Collaborators, pt.1: Andrew G. Vajna

Tie on a red headband and network like a boss because hosts Cam Smith and Tony G are taking an extensive look at the life and work of one of Arnie's most successful collaborators, Andrew G. Vajna. The co-founder of Carolco and mastermind behind Cinergi, the recently deceased Vajna had a huge impact on Schwarzenegger's career as well as the action movie scene as a whole! So lock yourself in for a guided tour of this producer extraordinaire's impressive filmography and showbiz legacy.

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Tuesday, March 5, 2019

#27 - Batman & Robin (1997)

Load your ice guns with diamonds and start cracking bad puns because hosts Cam Smith and Tony G, along with special guest Tyler Orton of the Subspace Transmissions podcast, are heading to the neon city of Gotham in order to size up Arnie's first major bad guy performance in this notorious 1997 superhero entry! Often cited as being by far the worst Batman picture, this Joel Schumacher-helmed effort has been a thorn in fans' sides forever. But is it truly without merit? And how does Schwarzenegger fare following in the iconic villainous footsteps of Nicholson, DeVito, Pfeiffer and Carrey?

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Tuesday, February 19, 2019

#26 - Wonders of the Sea 3D (2017)

Throw on your wetsuits and charter a boat because hosts Cam Smith and Tony G are diving deep into the first ever Schwarzenegger-narrated nature documentary! Co-directed by Jean-Michel Cousteau (yes, son of Jacques!), this state-of-the-art 3D experience promises an immersive, visually astonishing journey into the undersea kingdom. But does it deliver something unique in a world overflowing with similar films? And how does Arnie fare as our trusty guide? Take the plunge and find out!

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Wednesday, January 30, 2019

#25 - Raw Deal (1986)

Crank up the Rolling Stones and take a cruise through a gravel quarry because this week hosts Cam Smith and Tony G are donning white tank-tops and living the mob life as they dive into 1986's Raw Deal! Is there a reason this action thriller, which arrived just one year before Predator and Running Man, is so often ignored in discussions of Arnie's legendary 1980s work? Is it high time for reappraisal? Listen in as the daring duo weigh this bullet-riddled gangland saga's (often befuddling) pros and cons!

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Thursday, January 10, 2019

#24 - Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003)

Hop in a colossal crane truck and slap on some star-shaped shades because hosts Cam Smith and Tony G are fighting the future once more with the polarizing third Terminator adventure Rise of the Machines! Does this Jonathan Mostow-helmed thriller meet the franchise expectations James Cameron so magnificently set? And how does the movie fare now in the wake of Salvation and Genisys? Tune in and find out!

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