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Citizen FrameWishmaster Special with writer, Peter AtkinsToday is a fun one. Today we get to chat with Screenwriter/Author, Peter Atkins.
Peter has written novels, Morningstar and Big Thunder among others and screenplays from the Hellraiser franchise to our latest podcast review...
1997 Wishmaster.
Peter has gracefully taken time from his schedule and jumped on this episode to talk about his career and the filming of Wishmaster and the artistic process from script to screen.
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they chat with him and dig deeper into the mind of a...
2024-12-041h 21
Citizen FrameSmile 2Smile 2 is the sequel to horror smash.
CitizenFrame was not a fan of it for it lacked tension, scares and way too many down times.
Was not looking forward to this..
Very few sequels get it right by not fixing the issues that plagued the first one. Smile 2 is by far what the Godfather 2 is to its big brother…. superior
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss what the director has done to his franchise to bring us back on board to the Smile f...
2024-11-2542 min
Citizen FrameBeetlejuice Beetlejuice36 years later and we finally get a sequel to the 1988 hit Beetlejuice.
This time Lydia enlists the help of her ex fiancé, Beetlejuice (😁) to help her daughter, Astrid from some evil doings.
At the same time Beetlejuice's ex comes back from the dead to get her revenge.
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss if this was a necessary sequel and more importantly does it hold up to the original.
Enjoy!
#TimBurton #MichaelKeaton #WinonaRyder #jennyOrtega #JustinTheroux #WillemDafoe #MonicaBellucci
2024-11-1844 min
Citizen FrameBeetlejuiceBeetlejuice is a Tim Burton classic.
From the one liners to the fun effects this film is a staple in 80s cinema.
A horror comedy that deals with suicide, murder, underage marriage and of course the walking dead.
Funny as hell!
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss the film that is still beloved to this day.
Enjoy!
#MichaelKeaton #TimBurton #AlecBaldwin #GeenaDavis #WinonaRyder #DannyElfman #CatherineOHara
2024-11-1634 min
Citizen FrameThe SubstanceThe Substance is something that shouldn't appeal to me..but it does.
Why?
Body horror is not something I appreciate and in fact avoid. However, if in the right hands can it be more about someone's journey rather than the gore effect.
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss this hit and why people are drawn to it.
Enjoy!
#DemiMoore #DennisQuaid #MargaretQualley #CoralieFargeat
2024-11-0944 min
Citizen FrameHalloween III: Season of the WitchHalloween 3 was not well received when first released. The misleading title was one of those reasons…where's Michael!?
Years have passed and the film has seemed to find an audience. From its fun jingle to its corny effects and hammy dialogue this horror film has found its footing over 40 years later.
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss sexy Dr. Challis and his pursuit of the evil toy maker, Cochran all while trying to get into the pants of Ellie.
Enjoy!
#JohnCarpenter #DebraHill #TommyL...
2024-10-3145 min
Citizen FrameThe Witch (2015)Well as you all know I'm not a fan of this elevated horror. I feel the filmmakers and their audience feel that these types of films are smarter than they actually are.
Most importantly (no fault to the filmmakers) the sub genre, Elevated Horror comes off as derogatory to other horror films and other sub genres in it.
However, you give me a killer demon goat named Philip! You might win me over.
Join Ciaran and Trevor aa they discuss the film that kind of started this new s...
2024-10-2647 min
Citizen FrameSalem's Lot (2024)20024 Salem's Lot has been benched by Warner Brothers for a few years during their restructuring.
This was not the film's fault.
Remakes already are in danger of being blacklisted even before the camera rolls.
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they fight over this film and why it was doomed long before its benching. The team will shed some light on this film (see what I did there 😁) and if it was worth the wait.
Enjoy!
#LewisPullman #BillCamp #AlfreWoodard #J...
2024-10-1958 min
Citizen FrameFounder's DayIt's slasher time as we chat about..
Founder's Day! !
This political slasher tries too hard to be clever and that's its issue.
However, can the nice kills save it?
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss this slasher that no one has yet to see unless you really search for it.
Enjoy!
#FoundersDay #WilliamRuss
2024-10-1242 min
Citizen FrameDemons (1985)What do you get when you mix Italian filmmakers Dario Argento and Mario Bava?
You get Lamberto Bava.. Director of Demons 1985.
This film has not much to say but boy does it say a lot. Trust me, Ii believe that makes sense.
This film has a hairband, steampunk, Romero esq quality that certainly doesn't let up.
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss this horror fan fav and if it's worth all the hype.
Enjoy!
#MarioBava #D...
2024-10-0539 min
Citizen FrameThe Amityville Horror (1979)It's time for Halloween month and a ½!!! We start things off with this 1979 spooky house classic.
The lutz family just bought a house for next to nothing. Yes it had a mass murder that took place in it a year earlier but if you can save a buck.
Also, what could really go wrong?
Blood covered walls, flies galore, blisters, pig demon, angry cat, possession, and a trapped babysitter in a closet.
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss this haunted house classic and all...
2024-09-3044 min
Citizen FrameFuriosa: A Mad Max SagaTime to end our Mad Max retrospective with a spin off film.. Furiosa.
No Charlize, No Hardy. So why does this work when it honestly shouldn't.
Carnage, chases, elaborate sets, landscapes, explosions, and those damn lovable Citadel baddies.
This is why..
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they chat about this big blockbuster that lacked bite at the box office and why that is.
Enjoy!
#CharlizeTheron #TomHardy #GeorgeMiller #AnyaTaylorJoy #TomBurke
2024-09-2152 min
Citizen FrameMad Max: Fury Road30 years later after the trainwreck that was Beyond the Thunderdome we finally get the film that our boy Max deserves!
Fury Road is masterclass filmmaking with a rock opera style that no one can duplicate or has the balls to do so.
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss this adrenaline filled, super turbo charged action spectacle.
Enjoy!
#MelGibson #TomHardy #CharlizeTheron #GeorgeMiller #FuryRoad #MadMax #NicholasHoult #ZoeKravitz #RileyKeough
2024-09-1652 min
Citizen FrameTwin Peaks: Fire Walk With MeWell it's time to revisit David Lynch and chat about the bat shit crazy, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me.
A log lady, a jumping kid in a white mask, a black room and a red room, roofies, talking backwards little man, and alot more characters that i just don't have a clue about.
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss this prequel to the short lived TV series and also there is a loophole if you want to have an affair… Lol. Listen to find out
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2024-09-0650 min
Citizen FrameMad Max: Beyond ThunderdomeMad Max is back and this time he is up against Tina Turner.
Yep!
What a fall from grace we have here. What do you do to ruin a franchise?
You add a popstar
You add children
You give it a PG13 rating
You have a co director
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they chat about what went wrong with Max.
Enjoy!
#MelGibson #GeorgeMiller #TinaTurner #BruceSpence #MadMax
2024-09-0235 min
Citizen FrameMad Max: Beyond ThunderdomeMad Max is back and this time he is up against Tina Turner.
Yep!
What a fall from grace we have here. What do you do to ruin a franchise?
You add a popstar
You add children
You give it a PG13 rating
You have a co director
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they chat about what went wrong with Max.
Enjoy!
#MelGibson #GeorgeMiller #TinaTurner #BruceSpence #MadMax
2024-08-3036 min
Citizen FrameAlien: RomulusAlien time!
We take a break from Mad Max and revisit a beloved franchise with this new release.
New team are now in danger as they try to survive.. Facehuggers, rogue androids, acid blood and the Aliens itself and of course a special mystery guest.
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss this quite consistent franchise and what newcomer, Fede Alvarez can do with it like he did with the Evil Dead remake.
Enjoy!
#FedeAlvarez #RidleyScott #JamesCameron #DavidFincher #AlienRomulus #CaileeSpaeny
2024-08-2254 min
Citizen FrameMad Max 2: The Road WarriorWelcome back to our Mad Max retrospective!
This time we see Max take on The lord Humongous, Wez and his adopted man child?
Max must protect the precious gasoline from this violent wasteland gang and at the same time deal with the loss he suffered from the last film.
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they talk about a new listener, Jimmy and one of the greatest chase scenes ever filmed.
Enjoy!
#MelGibson #VernonWells #BruceSpence #GeorgeMiller #MadMax #TheRoadWarrior
2024-08-1742 min
Citizen FrameMad MaxMad Max time!
The beginning of our retrospective takes us to 79 Australia and introduces us to some true talent like, George Miller and Mel Gibson.
With barely no budget and no permits this little engine that could film became a cult hit and also started a chain of films in a universe we would know as the Wasteland.
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss this balls to wall car chase carnage franchise.
Enjoy!
#GeorgeMiller #MelGibson #BrianMay #Toecutter
2024-08-1046 min
Citizen FrameMaXXXineMaXXXine is the conclusion of our three part #Ti West film series.
With a throwback to early 80s crime/slasher this film follows the ongoing journey of Maxine the final girl featured in, X.
As she tries to begin her acting career a copycat killer of the Night Stalker has set their eyes on her and has an gameplan that goes back to the original film.
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss the final installment in this throwback trilogy.
Enjoy!
#TiW...
2024-08-0444 min
Citizen FrameStreet Fighter 1994We have hit an all time low with Street Fighter.
Words can't express what you're about to listen to.
Bad sets, bad acting, bad score, bad costume design… etc etc etc.
Join Ciaran and Trevor and they argue about this trainwreck of a film and how sad it is to be Raul Julia's last film.
Try to enjoy it!
#RaulJulia #KylieMinogue ##MingNaWen #StreetFighter1994 #WesStudi #StevenEDeSouza
2024-07-2832 min
Citizen FrameLONGLEGSSPOILER ALERT!
SPOILER ALERT!
We have a treat for all of you listeners! We have an extra podcast for the new release of…
Longlegs
Madman! FBI agent with a gift! An interrogation table! The band, T-Rex! All play a part is this creepy little tail.
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss this well received horror film from the mind of Norman Bates Kid (If you listen you will get that)
Enjoy!
#OzPerkins #NicholasCage #Ma...
2024-07-2347 min
Citizen FrameKing Solomon's Mines (1985)Planes, trains, and Automobiles! Sadly, this podcast is not about that classic comedy.. Nope this is about the 1985 Indiana Jones rip off..
King Solomon's Mines.
Bad acting, bad script, scrappy editing, pee milk baths! Yep this has it all to make a terrible terrible film.
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they wonder why this got made and why we are actually watching this.
Enjoy!
#SharonStone #RichardChamberlain HerbertLom #JohnRhysDavies
2024-07-2144 min
Citizen FrameIn a Violent NatureTHUD THUD THUD THUD
KILL
THUD THUD THUD THUD
This is the premise of the new slasher film, In a Violent Nature. Johnny is back to get revenge on those who stole his mothers locket.
Lots of heavy walking and kills.
Yep… ohh yeah it’s also told through the killer's perspective.
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss this new outside the box take on a genre we all love.. The slasher.
Enjoy! ...
2024-07-1340 min
Citizen FrameMasters of the UniverseCitizen Frame has the power!!!
Our boy, Dolph takes on the lead role of a beloved action figure series.
Masters of the Universe.
Can He-Man and his team stop Skeletor and his team from taking over the universe?
Thank god they have the help of a high school musician, an orphan, and a dip shit detective.
Join Ciaran and Trevor aa they discuss why by the end of the film we craved Pepsi and a whopper.
Enjoy!
#DolphLundgren ChelseaFields #FrankLangella #CourtneyCox #BillyBarty #DrewGoddard #MegFost...
2024-07-0744 min
Citizen FrameHoward the DuckHoward the Duck… Wow! Where do we begin?
This film really ruffled a lot of executives' feathers wondering why or how this got greenlit.
Poor Lea Thompson deserved better than this train wreck from the LucasFilm team.
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss this 80s quacktastrophe!
Enjoy!
#LeaThompson #GeorgeLucas #LucasFilm #HowardTheDuck #TimRobbins #WillardHuyck #GloriaKatz
2024-06-2837 min
Citizen FrameTerminator: Dark FateTime to say goodbye to the Terminator franchise with Dark Fate.
James Cameron is back a writer and producer as we get the T800 full arch and a chance to redeams himself from what happens to John.
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss the final act in this series and why we argue that it does deserve a wider audience.
Enjoy!
#JamesCameron #ArnoldSchwarzenegger #LindaHamilton #DavidSGoyer #MackenzieDavis #DiegoLuna
2024-06-2355 min
Citizen FrameTerminator GenisysIt's happened.. The franchise has hit rock bottom with Terminator Genisys.
Arnie looks like he doesn't want to be back.
The 2 leads acting is far worse than any of the Sharknado films.
The comedy is soul destroying and so is the dialogue.
So join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss this train wreck and why it was the final nail in the terminator coffin.
Enjoy! Or not…
#ArnoldSchwarzenegger #JonathanMostow #JaiCourtney #EmiliaClarke #MattSmith #JKSimmons
2024-06-1438 min
Citizen FrameTerminator SalvationThe Terminator is back… Well sort off. Ok more of a cameo..sort of.
Batman and Blue Avatar man team up to fight Skynet and those pesky robots. They have the help of Kyle Reese and a mute child and a horny pilot named Blair.
Join Ciaran and Trevor aa we discuss this steampunk/Mad Max take on a dying franchise.
Enjoy!
#ArnoldSchwarzenegger #Common #AntonYelchin #MichaelIronside #ChristianBale #MCG #DannyElfman #StanWinston
2024-06-0947 min
Citizen FrameTerminator 3: Rise of the MachinesWere BACK and sadly so is the Terminator as we continue our retrospective.
This time we have a bullet proof coffin, a high school reunion (sort of) and a TX Terminator as dull as a documentary about being dull.
Join Ciaran and Trevor aa they discuss why this train wreck should be terminated!
Enjoy!
#ArnoldSchwarzenegger #NickStahl #ClareDanes #JamesCameron #StanWinston
2024-05-3137 min
Citizen FrameAbigailThis week we talk, Abigail as we take a break from the Terminator franchise.
This time we sink our teeth into (insert your laughter here) the new vampire film from the Radio Silence team. Can a young ballerina with an appetite for blood take on a gang of kidnappers!
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss if this horror comedy is up to par with the films it pays homage to.
Enjoy!
#RadioSilenceProductions #DanStevens #MelissaBarrera #MattBettinelliOlpin #TylerGillett #ChadVillella
2024-05-2638 min
Citizen FrameTerminator 2: Judgement NightTerminator 2: Judgment Day.
Please believe me when I say it's a solid movie and we review this as fanboys of the FIRST film in this long running franchise. 😁
Don't get mad..
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they talk about the continuity of the story, and if certain characters should of been back but mostly how the franchise could have further thrived by retaining its gritty original narrative.
Enjoy!
#JamesCameron #ArnoldSchwarzenegger #MichaelBiehn #LindaHamilton #EdwardFurlong #RobertPatrick
2024-05-1747 min
Citizen FrameThe Terminator (1984)Dive into a captivating analysis of the iconic 'The Terminator' movie franchise. This episode explores the journey from the inception and evolution of the franchise, sketching a layered portrait of the iconic characters brought to life by Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, and more.
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss to ups and downs of this beloved and hated (depends on your thoughts of the sequels) franchise.
Enjoy!
#JamesCameron #ArnoldSchwarzenegger #MichaelBiehn #LindaHamilton #BradFiedel #StanWinston
2024-05-1250 min
Citizen FrameRoad House (2024)Get lost in this comprehensive discussion of the newly rebooted "Roadhouse," loved for its unique blend of action and drama. This episode peels back layers of the intriguing characters, particularly the dynamic contrasts of hero and villain, played by Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor and others.
The discussion delves into the film’s notable changes – an evenly paced romantic subplot, tasteful scene-setting, and unexpected game-changer – that stand the film on its own right. McGregor’s eccentric portrayal of a villainous character sparks debates, becoming an episode highlight.
Enjoy!
#JakeGyllenhaal #DougLiman #BillyMagnussen #PostMalone...
2024-05-0348 min
Citizen FrameRoad House 1989 and Road House: The Last CallWelcome to another enlightening episode of Citizen Frame Mini Retrospective, where we delve into the distinctive charm of the Roadhouse Trilogy. This cult classic, peppered with iconic 80s ostentation, continues to captivate viewers with its blend of hilarity, audacity, and pure entertainment. We embark on a journey from the original Roadhouse, through Roadhouse 2: The Last Call and into the boundaries of its recent requel. Join us as we analyze the quirky characters, the Western influence theme, and the daring bar shenanigans that have marked this series with undying affection.
Farther into our cinematic journey, we encounter the...
2024-04-271h 07
Citizen FrameThe Long Good FridayWe delve deep into the London underworld with our episode: "Plot Twists and Untold Crimes: A Dive into Harold’s London Underworld". In this fascinating exploration, we unravel the complex narrative of the iconic British gangster film, The Long Good Friday. We dissect Harold's scheming endeavors, his interactions with other captivating characters, and the intricate chain of events sparking unprecedented plot twists on one pivotal Good Friday.
This episode not only pays homage to British productions, but also delves into the film's rich cast, featuring a young Pierce Brosnan. Gritty realism meets humorous banter, as we navigate th...
2024-04-2049 min
Citizen FrameThey LiveWelcome to another fascinating episode of Citizen Frame. This time, we revise our plans to dive into a passionate discussion on John Carpenter's 1988 cult classic, 'They Live'. Despite initial technical glitches, we delight ourselves with an exciting exploration of this unforgettable film.
We lay bare Carpenter’s fondness for 1950s' B-movies and pop culture and how it delivers a sharp critique of our society. We grapple with the film’s central objectives and Carpenter's knack to keep things simple yet stylish. In this spellbinding discussion, some darker themes are also addressed, like the prevalence of subliminal messaging that...
2024-04-1339 min
Citizen FrameDead Man's ShoesWelcome to a riveting episode of Citizen Frame, where we explore the gritty masterpiece of British film 'Dead Man's Shoes'. Enlightening discussions illuminate the brilliant craftsmanship of the legendary director Shane Meadows, known for his popular series 'This is England'. We dive deep into the neo-realistic elements of the 60s and the blatant violence of the 70s that this 2004 public favorite film embraces and evolves.
Join us as we dissect the riveting plot, engaging character dynamics, and distinctive features of the movie. Focusing on the film's impressively immersive world, potent writing, and overlapped dialogues, we analyze Meadows...
2024-04-0842 min
Citizen FrameThe Wicker Man (1973)Join us in this engaging episode of the Citizen Frame Podcast where we delve deep into the chaotic beauty, 'The Wicker Man', an iconic 70s horror-musical that's celebrated for its bewildering charm and surreal cult rituals. Our hosts engage in an intriguing discussion, exploring the film's unusual storytelling, odd musical scores, and peculiar behaviors that have crowned it as a cult classic.
An extensive portion of this episode is dedicated to dissecting the unsettling eccentricities of the movie, from its unique musical approach to provocative themes. There's thoughtful analysis on the outstanding performance of Edward Woodward and...
2024-04-0139 min
Citizen FrameA Nightmare on Elm Street (2010)The end is here as we say goodbye to everyone's favorite burned child murderer.. FREDDY.
The remake has teeth and for some reason fans and critics did not like it's serious approach.
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss the franchise itself, the TV series and the much hated remake.
Enjoy!
#WesCraven #RobertShaye #JackieEarleHaley #RonneyMara #ClancyBrown #NightmareOnElmStreet #FreddyKrueger #RobertEnglund #ConnieBritton
2024-03-2259 min
Citizen FrameFreddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare and Wes Craven's New NightmareWell we are coming closer to the end of our Freddy retrospective. First we talk about Freddy's Dead.. Sadly.
Then we jump into Wes Craven's New Nightmare.. happily.
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss the worst in the franchise and then one of the best. What made one better than the other? One word… Wes.
Enjoy!
#WesCraven #RobertShaye #HeatherLangenkamp #MikoHughes #RobertEnglund #NewLineCinema #NewNightmare #JohnSaxon
2024-03-181h 01
Citizen FrameNightmare on Elm Street part 4: Dream Master and part 5: Dream Child Well this time we have Freddys dead nun mom, another alcoholic parent, a pop song that makes you wish you were deaf and of course a baby freddy fighting an unborn fetus…
YEP!
Welcome back as we tackle the next 2 Nightmares!
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss Wtf is going on with this beloved franchise.
ENJOY!
#WesCraven #RobertShaye #lisaWilcox #FreddyKrueger #RobertEnglund #RennyHarlin #StephenHopkins #DreamChild #DreamMaster #NightmareOnElmStreet
2024-03-091h 06
Citizen FrameNightmare on Elm Street part 2: Freddy's Revenge and Dream Warriors part 3Well, Freddy is back for 2 more films.. Freddy's Revenge and Dream Warriors.
With the second outing we find Freddy wanting to possess a boy who loves to dance and in the third we see him defending himself from potential victims who think they are more bad ass than they actually are.
Join Ciaran and Trevor as we discuss these films and was it the right direction to take Freddy.
Enjoy!
#NightmareOnElmStreet #FreddyKrueger #WesCraven #JackSholder #FrankDarabont #ChuckRussell #RobertShaye #JenniferRuin #MarkPatton
2024-03-031h 07
Citizen FrameA Nightmare on Elm Street part 1This is the start of our Nightmare on Elm Street retrospective.
We begin with the film that started it all and brought Freddy Krueger into our movie going lives.
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss the franchise that saved a studio and is still viewed to this day as a horror series HOF.
Enjoy!
#NightmareOnElmStreet #JohnSaxon #RobertShaye #WesCraven #NewLineCinema #JohnnyDepp #RobertEnglund #FreddyKrueger
2024-02-2548 min
Citizen FrameAbove the LawSteven Seagal became an action star in the late 80s and for a few years he had some hits…
Not this one.. Lol
Nico must fight the drug running ex CIA baddies he once worked with in Vietnam.
I think that's the story..
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss this action film with way too many subplots and not enough cool killing.
Enjoy!
#StevenSeagal #AndrewDavis #SharonStone #PamGrier #HenrySilva
2024-02-1734 min
Citizen FrameBack to the Future Part 3Well the Back to the Future Retrospective comes to an end with the third in the series.
Marty must get back to 1885 to save Doc from Mad Dog Tanner who shoots him in the back.
Will their time finally run out…? Hahahaha
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss the final chapter and if it's a fitting swan song to our time traveling heroes.
Enjoy!
#BackToTheFuture #ThomasFWilson #StevenSpielberg #BobGale #RobertZemekis #LeaThompson #MichaelJFox
2024-02-1241 min
Citizen FrameBack to the Future Part 2It's time to head to the future as we continue our Back to the Future Retrospective.
Will Marty and the Doc be able to stop the bully Biff from taking over Hill Valley?!
Will Marty be able to get the Grays Sports Almanac back in time?!
Well they have a time machine so they could always keep trying.
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss what seems to be a muddled middle child of this beloved trilogy.
Enjoy!
2024-02-0332 min
Citizen FrameBack to the Future Part 1In 1985 Back to the Future was a certified box office hit and beloved by anyone who enjoyed the cinema experience.
Marty McFly accidently sends himself to the 50s and needs Doc Brown to get him back.
Firstly, he needs to stop his mom from wanting him and move those feelings towards his dad, George.
If no one has seen this film, reading that last part makes this film sound pretty creepy.
Back to the Future is far from it.
Join Ciara...
2024-01-2958 min
Citizen FrameRambo: Last BloodTime to say goodbye to John Rambo.
It's been an adventure and what better way to end it than on his own home turf.
Rambo now takes on a group of Mexican traffickers that have taken his adoptive niece / father's carer's granddaughter.
Think that's right.
Join Ciaran and Trevor and they discuss if this violent ending to a beloved franchise was necessary.
Oh.. Sorry about the 2 minutes of Rambo score. To lazy to re-edit..so
Enjoy! 😁
#S...
2024-01-2054 min
Citizen FrameRamboJohn Rambo is back and this time he's charming snakes in Thailand.
However, his charming days are quickly over as he must save the missionaries from the evil Burmese baddies!
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss this #SylvesterStallone directed adventure that takes the body count from the last film and quadruples it….
YES quadruples it!
Enjoy!
#SylvesterStallone #JohnRambo #Rambo #DavidMorrell Julie Benz
2024-01-1445 min
Citizen FrameRambo 3Rambo is back and this time he takes on the Russians.
John Rambo quickly tries to adapt to his Afghanistan surroundings by quickly learning the game, Dead Sheep Circle.
Yep it exists!
Followed up by over 221 acts of violence and 120 deaths.
What more can we ask for in a Rambo movie.
Join Ciaran and Trevor as this discuss this way over the top film and if it’s worthy of using the name… RAMBO.
Enjoy!
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2024-01-0742 min
Citizen FrameSilent Night (2023)John Woo is back after a 20 year absence with the revenge xmas thriller..
Silent Night.
Lots of Woo in this. From slow mo action to rockin violence and of course a Woo staple … birds.
Something new to this film that most action films won't dare to do….
No dialogue.
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss if the director of Face Off still has it and if he can still have it with no dialogue.
Enjoy!
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2023-12-2930 min
Citizen FrameThanksgiving (2023)Gobble Gobble Gobble!
It's time to review Eli Roth's first slasher film.
Hostel is not a slasher for you fans.
Can a fake grindhouse movie trailer make it as a full length feature?
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss Eli Roth's career and is this finally a film we can get on board with.
Enjoy!
#EliRoth #Thanksgiving #PatrickDempsey #JohnCarver
2023-12-2443 min
Citizen FrameA Castle for ChristmasWe have torn these types of films to shreds and now it's time to back it up…
A Castle for Christmas is one of those films that is a copy and paste of what is put out every Xmas with about 300 more just like it.
Well can we be proven wrong when you get Brooke Shields and Cary Elwes in one of these train wrecks?
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they say…. NOPE.
Enjoy!
#CaryElwes #BrookeShields #Hallmark #BradKrevoy #ACastleForChristmas #DrewBarrymore
2023-12-1432 min
Citizen FrameSanta Claus: The MovieThe team that brought us Superman in the late 70s and 80s have decided to produce another story about another do-gooder that can fly…
Sort of.
1985s Santa Claus: The Movie.
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they talk about why this just didn't take off like the man of steel did.
Enjoy!
#JohnLithgow #DudleyMoore #SantaClausTheMovie #Jeannotszwarc
2023-12-1032 min
Citizen FrameViolent NightWell it's been years of us asking for an adult Xmas movie that combines the smart ass wise cracking violence of Die Hard with the young adult charm and chaos of Home Alone.
It's here… VIOLENT NIGHT
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss this none pc (thank god) xmas film and find out if it's destined to be a new holiday classic.
Enjoy!
#ViolentNight #TommyWirkola #DavidHarbour #HomeAlone #DieHard
2023-12-0138 min
Citizen FrameThe Killer (2023)The Killer is David Fincher's new film featuring a comeback performance from Michael Fassbender.
The film follows what happens when an assassin misses.
It's what happens when the hunter becomes the hunted.
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they talk about how a simple story and how its execution (hahahaha) can take a rather overdone premise and make it something different.
Enjoy!
#DavidFincher #MichaelFassbender #TrentReznor #AndrewKevinWalker #TheKiller
2023-11-2734 min
Citizen FrameShort Circuit and Short Circuit 2Is number 5 really alive?!
Well if you ask Ally Sheedy and Steve Guttenberg they would say..
YES!
However, other people from the Nova facility would disagree and they want Number 5 dismantled.
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they talk about this little lost 80s classic and it's shitty sequel. Will Number 5 hold up and stay alive and well in 2023 or has Johnnys battery run out of juice.
Enjoy!
#ShortCircuit #AllySheedy #JohnBadham #SteveGuttenberg
2023-11-1954 min
Citizen FrameDoctor Who: The Day of the Doctor60 years! Dr. Who has been on the BBC for that long.
Why? We had to take a peek into the world of this much beloved franchise.
Also Trevor doesn't stop talking about it as our listeners already know.
From the Tardis to Tom Bakers scarf almost everyone knows a little piece of this series whether they have seen it or not.
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they dive into a certain episode of the series and take it from there.
WHO knows...
2023-11-1241 min
Citizen FrameThe Last Voyage of the DemeterSo why did Last Voyage of Detemer bomb?
Classic matte work, classic practical effects, nice set design and directed by the man who brought us Troll Hunter.
What happened?
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss what went wrong with this prequel to Dracula and how by keeping it in VEIN with its source material could have been its downfall.
See what I did there? So funny..
Enjoy!
#BramStoker #LastVoyageOfDemeter #AndreOvredal #LiamCunningham #CoreyHawkins #Dracula
2023-11-0541 min
Citizen FrameExorcist: BelieverHappy Halloween all!!
Well today we talk about a film that has received more hate than any of the Pauly Shore movies combined.
The Exorcist: Believer is from the minds that brought us the new Halloween Trilogy.
Is that a good or bad thing?
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss this requel to the beloved classic. Will it make our heads spin in anger or will we accept the concept and allow all sins to be absolved.
OK yeah those...
2023-10-3154 min
Citizen FrameThe Exorcist: The HereticWow wow wow!
Words can't describe what we are about to talk about.
Our first podcast featuring a bug cam in a motion picture.
Locusts, mind melding, bad Broadway, and a sexually frustrated demon! I know when you think of these things you think of The Exorcist!
Lol. Wow!
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss a film that could quite possibly be the worst film ever produced.. and we talked about Stop or my mom will shoot.
Enjoy!
#TheExorcistHeretic #LindaBlair #RichardBurton #WilliamPeterBlatty #JohnBoorman #LouiseFletcher
2023-10-2649 min
Citizen FrameWaxwork (1988)It's time for some fun 80s horror cheese with 1988s Waxwork!
Cheesey acting
Cheesey sets
Cheesey story…
… and what's wrong with that!?
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss this different take on the anthology horror movie.
Enjoy!
#AnthonyHickox #DavidWarner #Vestron #CharlesBand #FullMoonEntertainment #DeborahForeman
2023-10-2228 min
Citizen FrameBurnt Offerings (1976)A house that can fix itself.
A free chauffeur.. even though they never requested one.
A father who plays a mean game of Marco Polo.
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss this underrated haunted house tale…
Burnt Offerings.
Enjoy#
#BurntOfferings #OliverReed #KarenBlack #BetteDavis #DanCurtis
2023-10-1546 min
Citizen FrameTalk to meIt's Halloween Month and a half!!!!
Let's begin with a film that takes the term, "talk to the hand" one step too far.
A group of teens decide to let spirits into their bodies and for 90 seconds to let them talk and or vent.
OHOH…
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss this little independent film that has surprised everyone.
Enjoy!
#A24 #TalkToMe #SophieWilde
2023-10-0840 min
Citizen FrameBarbieIt's Barbie time!!
Well we have delayed this review long enough. What better way to go into Halloween month than with this box office pink explosion hit.
Why is it a hit? What was the film trying to say? Was it anti-male?
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss these questions and more without being the male chauvinistic pigs the movie thinks we are…lol
Enjoy!
#Barbie #RyanGosling #GretaGerwig #margotRobbie #Mattel
2023-10-0137 min
Citizen FrameMeg 2: The TrenchMeg was a film that I'd rather liked. Yes, it's corny and non violent but it has Jason Statham fighting sharks and what else do you really need?
A bigger budget!
That's right! Those big monstrous sharks are back but this time they have brought a few friends with them.
Not to worry for Jonas is back to save the day and all he needs is a Jet Ski and to catch a good wave to save the day.
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they dive into into this unwanted sequel.
2023-09-2657 min
Citizen FrameThe Blob 1988The Blob is back! That's right in 1988 Chuck Russell and his team reimagined the corny Science fiction classic!
With some cool old school gore effects and a really badass mullet, this remake really ups its game!
Ok maybe that's a bit of an exaggeration but that mullet is badass!
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss this fun fright fest and why that mullet really is hypnotic.
Did we mention the mullet?
Enjoy!
#ChuckRussell #FrankDarabont #kevinDillon #ShawneeSmith #TheBlob
2023-09-1655 min
Citizen FrameMission Impossible 3We continue our Mission Impossible Retrospective with the 3rd installment directed by J.J. Abrams.
This time Ethan Hunt has to steal the rabbits foot to save his woman from the evil Owen Davian.
Can you do it? Well yes cause we have 4 more of these to do :)
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss this action franchise and how the team keep making the impossible… Possible.
Enjoy!
#JJAbrams #TomCruise #EthanHunt #MaggieQ #MissionImpossible
2023-09-1147 min
Citizen FrameTo Live and Die in LAWhat better way to say goodbye to William Friedkin than with one of his finest works.
Counterfeiting, dancers, shady cops, a cool car chase and an agent who is only days away from retirement… poor bastard.
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss a film that solidified Friedkin as one of the best.
Enjoy!
#WilliamFriedkin #ToLiveAndDieInLa #WillemDafoe #WilliamPeterson #MichaelMann
2023-09-0457 min
Citizen FrameThe Guardian (1990)William Friedkin has given us some classics.. The Exorcist, The French Connection, and The Sorcerer just to name a few.
However, it's this little hidden classic people have forgotten about.
That's right.. The Guardian. This folk horror tale gives us Babies turning into bark, a killer tree and a naked English nanny.
What more could you want?
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss this film and even though it sounds stupid, it might not be that bad.
Enjoy!
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2023-08-1952 min
Citizen FrameKindergarten CopNo "Get to the Choppa!"
No "I'll be back"
Just Arnie being bullied by little brats in cute little ways that can sometimes put a smile on our faces.
However, can we watch a PG Arnie or do we do need the killing?
Join Ciaran and Trevor and they discuss why we do need the killing.
Enjoy!
#IvanReitman #ArnoldSchwarzenegger #KindergartenCop
2023-08-1338 min
Citizen FrameMission Impossible 2Mission Impossible 2…John Woo!
Great director on board to show us his vision of a MI film after Depalma's departure. From Face Off and The Killer this man knows action.
However….
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss if there were to many egos in the making of this Tom Cruise sequel.
Enjoy!
#JohnWoo #TomCruise #MissionImpossible2 #RobertTowne #HansZimmer #MissionImpossible
2023-08-0847 min
Citizen FrameMission ImpossibleWe now begin our Mission Impossible retrospective…
That's if we choose to accept it…hahahhaha.
Ethan Hunt is on the run and must find the other half of what is called.. The Noc List.
Can you he do it?! Well, yes, cause there are 6 more of these coming.
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss this spy thriller from the mind of Brian Depalma.
Enjoy!
#TomCruise #MissionImpossible #BrianDepalma #EthanHunt
2023-07-3048 min
Citizen FrameMulholland DriveConsidered one of the greatest films of the 21st century even over Cats!
Mulholland Drive is a modern film noir that plays on the old Hollywood cliche… "It was all a dream."
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss why this copout cliche might actually work for this David Lynch film.
Enjoy!
#DavidLynch #NaomiWatts
2023-07-2342 min
Citizen FrameDario Argento Deep RedGiallo filmmaker, Dario Argento has been in the business for a long time. Deep Red is probably his most beloved mystery thriller.
The film focuses on a man's obsession with trying to solve a murder he witnessed.
With a few red herrings, some blood splatter and of course the music of Goblin we are quickly joining Marcus in his quest to find out who was in the hallway that horrible night.
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss this slasher classic and why it's considered one of the best to come from Argento.
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2023-07-121h 03
Citizen FrameIndiana Jones and the Dial of DestinyIt's time to say goodbye to our favourite grave robber… Dr. Henry Walter Jones Jr.
Otherwise known as… Indiana Jones.
The final film has been bullied before it even began filming and really never had a chance to prove itself.
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss this final chapter to our beloved adventurer.
Enjoy!
#IndianaJones #HarrisonFord #LucasFilm #DialOfDestiny #StevenSpielberg
2023-07-061h 12
Citizen FramePearl (2022)Well Pearl is back in this X prequel.
Learn how she became the ruthless slasher she was.
Learn how she dealt with her overbearing mother
Learn how to have sex with a scarecrow😱
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss this very well received film and if the love is just plain hype.
(SOME TECHNICAL ISSUES WITH TREVORS RECORDING BUT NOTHING TO ANNOYING. SORRY WE TRIED TO FIX IT BUT WE SUCK)
Enjoy!
#Pearl, #TiWest, #MiaGoth, #X
2023-06-2645 min
Citizen FrameIndiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal SkullOK all you haters… Let's do battle.
Maybe it's the years between this film and the last. Maybe you have been spoiled with superheroes and transformers or even Jack Sparrow.
I don't know.
What I do know… listen to Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss this underrated gem of escapism!
Enjoy!
#IndianaJones #StevenSpielberg #HarrisonFord #CitizenFrame #IndianaJonesAndTheKingdomOfTheCrystalSkull
2023-06-191h 02
Citizen FrameIndiana Jones and the Last CrusadeThe man with the fedora is back and this time he has a new sidekick… Sean Connery!
To get away from the dark tone of Temple, the team at #LucasFilm felt it was time to bring back the humor and charm of what made Raiders great!
However, does it go too far?
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss this third entry of a beloved franchise.
Enjoy!
#LucasFilm, #StevenSpielberg, #IndianaJones, #HarrisonFord
2023-06-1049 min
Citizen FrameIndiana Jones and the Temple of DoomThe Temple of Doom ruffled some parents feathers when it was released in 1984. In fact a new ratings system was set in place in the US due to this films subject matter and violence.
Something you would not expect from our swashbuckling archaeologist.
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they continue the Indiana Jones Retrospective with…
THE TEMPLE OF DOOM!
Enjoy!
#IndianaJones, #TempleOfDoom, #HarrisonFord, #StevenSpielberg, #LucasFilm
2023-06-0143 min
Citizen FrameIndiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost ArkEpic
Fun
Exciting
Harrison
And a Nazi Monkey!
This is Raiders of the Lost Ark and welcome to our Indiana Jones retrospective!
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they begin a month-long journey through the beloved franchise leading up to the final film.
Enjoy!
#HarrisonFord, #IndianaJones, #RaidersoftheLostArk, #LucasFilm
2023-05-2059 min
Citizen FrameEvil Dead RiseWelcome back! This time the evil monster witch book spirit has set its sights on a family located in an apartment complex.
Let the chaos begin and blood flow as a young DJ wakes the evil entity into their home.
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss this next installment to the beloved series.
Enjoy!
#EvilDead, #EvilDeadRises, #SamRaimi, #LeeCronin
2023-05-1337 min
Citizen FrameEvil Dead 2013Well we decided to take a break from horror to …..ummmm horror 😀
As we are about to dive into Evil Dead Rise we felt checking out the 2013 Evil Dead film makes sense.
Blood, vomit, sweat, self mutations, and withdrawal. Just your average everyday intervention..Raimi style!
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss this blood soaked… sequel?
Enjoy!
#EvilDead, #EvilDeadRise, #SamRaimi, #FedeAlverez
2023-05-0635 min
Citizen FrameScream 6Ghostface has returned and that means so has our Scream Retrospective!
This time the core four are back but this time in New York to face off against their nemesis.With the help of Scream original , Gale they must solve the murders before they too become just another statistic! (That was pretty good actually)😁
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss if this self aware horror franchise has overstayed its welcome.
Enjoy!
#Scream, #CourtneyCox, #WesCraven, #Ghostface
2023-04-2944 min
Citizen FrameUnchartedOne of the best games of all time comes to the big screen.
Uncharted has been passed around for years with different directors coming and going and cast members doing the same.
Can the director of Venom (ohoh) and Spiderman himself as well as Marky Mark save what seemed to be a doomed adaptation.
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss this adventure and find if there is a franchise in this movie.
Enjoy!
#Uncharted, #TomHolland, #MarkWahlberg
2023-04-2243 min
Citizen Frame65... million years ago65 is a predictable film that ticks most movie cliche boxes.
However, it does have Kylo Ren and dinosaurs!
What more do you need…..
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they talk about a film 65 million years in the making…65..hahahaha.
Enjoy!
#65, #A Quiet Place, #Adam Driver
2023-04-1634 min
Citizen FrameCreepshowWhat better way to celebrate Easter than with a horror anthology classic…Creepshow.
Taken from the mind of Stephen King and executed by the kings (hahahaha) of horror George A. Romero and Tom Savini.
This film features revenge, monsters, adultery, child abuse, how to prep a cake and a Billy.
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss a young Ed Harris and his sweet sweet dance moves.
Enjoy!
#Stephen King, #Tom Savini, #Creepshow, #George A. Romero
2023-04-0947 min
Citizen FrameThe Dead Zone (1983)Shake this man's hand and you might not like what he sees.
Johnny Smith has the power of second sight after being hit by a milk truck. Thank god he's not lactose intolerant.
Hahahahahha
As his new gift begins to save lives, it slowly begins to take his.
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss this Cronenberg feature and Walken's hair.
Enjoy!
#Dead Zone, #Stephen King, #Debra Hill
2023-04-0249 min
Citizen FrameCocaine BearCocaine Bear!
Nuff said… only that you have to be on coke to think that this film is good.
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss this film that had all the potential in the world until the production team decided to take a hibernation break…lol. Hahahahahaha get it?!
Enjoy!
#Cocaine Bear #Ray liotta #Elizabeth Banks
2023-03-2540 min
Citizen FrameTango and CashTango and Cash ..the final film of the 80s cheese.
Two cops wrongly imprisoned, must break out and clear their names. With the help of Tango's stripper drummer sister and Q (not from Bond) they have to outwit the dimwit villain, Yves Perret and his two partners.
Honestly… really not a problem. Easily done.
Join Ciaran, Trevor and special guest listener, Simon as they discuss this classic dumb film.
Enjoy!
#TangoandCash #Stallone #KurtRussell
2023-03-1947 min
Citizen FrameAssault on Precinct 13 (1976)The film that put Carpenter on the map and begin his journey to become one of the best in his field.
Thanks to Michael Myers (actual person not the killer), this found a second life in Europe and now has become a certified beloved cult classic.
Join Ciaran and Trevor and they discuss this gritty drama that features father and daughter team, the Bracketts! 😁
Enjoy!
#John Carpenter, #Assault on precinct 13, #Debra hill
2023-03-1146 min
Citizen FrameKnock at the CabinKnock knock. Who's there?
It's Dave Bautista and a few of his friends wanting you to kill yourself so the world won't end.
Join Ciaran and Trevor as we discuss the new M.Night mystery, knock at the cabin. Does it hold up to some of his previous outings or is it another Last Airbender.
Let's find out.
Enjoy!
#Knock At The Cabin, #M.Night, #DaveBautista
2023-03-0545 min
Citizen FrameReservoir DogsIt's Quentin's directorial debut with 1992's Reservoir Dogs!
When a jewel heist goes terribly wrong, the surviving colours of the rainbow begin to realize there is a mole in their group.
Leave it to Mr. White tries to figure things out as tensions begin to flare among the team.
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss this rookie outing for one of Hollywood's most successful filmmaker's, Quentin Tarantino.
Enjoy!
#Reservoir Dogs, #Tarantino, #Quentin Tarantino
2023-02-2739 min
Citizen FrameTrue RomanceWhen you mix the visual stylings of filmmaker Tony Scott with a script written by newcomer Quentin Taratino you get…
True Romance
Clarence and Alabama are on the run and need to quickly sell some coke that they have taken from the evil Drexyl.
With over the top characters and violence this film has become a classic with film buffs all over.
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss this films creative minds and why it has overcome a poor box office to become a cult gem.
Enjoy!
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2023-02-1743 min
Citizen FrameThe Adventures of Buckaroo Bonzai across the 8th dimensionWelcome to the tale of the great Buckaroo Bonzai!
Can Buckaroo and his Hong Kong Cavaliers save the planet from a bunch of John Aliens?
Words can't define what we are about to talk about but we will certainly give it a go.
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss this cult film and try to make sense of it.
Enjoy!
#BuckarooBonzai, #WDrichter, #PeterWeller
2023-02-1139 min
Citizen FrameM3GANMegan is a deadly robot doll toy that has decided it knows what's best for weee Cady
Gemma has to now outwit her own creation before it can do any more damage or killing.
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they talk about this mega hit…M3GAN! See what we did there? Soo clever.
Enjoy!!
#M3GAN, #JamesWan #Blumhouse
2023-02-0645 min
Citizen FrameSmile (2022)Smile!!! We're back!
Hahahaha. Well we are here to talk about the massive hit horror film from Paramount.
Why is this a hit?
Why are the ratings through the roof?
Well join Ciaran and Trevor as we try to look into this film and it's secret to success.
Enjoy! And maybe we can put a smile on your face😃
#Smile
2023-01-3042 min
Citizen FrameWargames (1983)Wargames is one of those films that everyone who has seen it …enjoys it.
Directed by underated filmmaker , John Badham this drama thriller was way ahead of it's time and still is relevant by today's standards
Join Ciaran and Trevor as we discuss Joshua and his favorite game to play, Global Thermal Nuclear War
Enjoy!
#Wargames, #JohnBadham, #WOPR
2023-01-1752 min
Citizen FrameRaw Deal (1986)Happy New Year listeners!
Like we promised in our last podcast as we take a little break in January we would pepper in a classic for you all for the beginning of 2023.
ARNIE TIME! What better way to take in the year than with this lost gem starring the man himself…. Raw Deal.
This time he turns in the camelflouge, the broad sword, and his leather.. for a suit. That's right.. he prepares to take on the mob in style.
Join Ciaran and Trevor as they discuss this kinda of a gritt...
2023-01-0634 min