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My-Conic MoviesIndependence Day - ArmageddonThe films we discuss this time share a foreboding, impending world annihilation theme, however from differing sources. Can the alien invasion of Independence Day outmuscle Will Smith or outsmart Jeff (Err) Goldblum and can Bruce Willis and his band of rednecks defeat a giant space rock in Armageddon? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-08-061h 51My-Conic MoviesBackdraft - InnerspaceThis episode the duo discuss square jaws and square haircuts fighting living fire, and a miniature marine fighting baddies inside the body of an unlikely hero, the films on offer this time are BACKDRAFT and INNERSPACE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-101h 38My-Conic MoviesShooter - Short CircuitIt's our Anniversary episode! A whole year of revisiting Myconic movies from our youth. In this episode we re-evaluate Marky Mark of the Funky Bunch fame, who brings his Swagger (in name and attitude) to the thrilling and intense movie - Shooter. And, we discuss how a weaponised robot becomes sentient and rejects his "nature" in Short Circuit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-071h 28My-Conic MoviesCarl Weathers in memoriamIn light of the sad passing of a Myconic Icon (our first Mycon) Carl Weathers, we take a look back on 2 classic Weathers films, Predator and Happy Gilmore. Showing his range from an elite paramilitary to retired ex-golf pro, Weathers exchanges his cammo for an argyle sweater and we get to enjoy him in all his splendour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-03-201h 32My-Conic MoviesThings To Do in Denver When You're Dead - The UntouchablesIn this episode we are doing things slightly differently, we discuss films that are actually good. We opine the ensemble crime thrillers, Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead and The Untouchables. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-261h 44My-Conic MoviesXmas Special: Die Hard - ScroogedIt's the holiday season and we bring to you our Christmas Special. Bill Murray brings the spirit of Dickens' Scrooge to a "modern" audience and Bruce Willis fights off the German terrorists looking to ruin the Christmas party at the Nakatomi Plaza. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-12-211h 49My-Conic MoviesRocky III - Under SiegeOn this episode we talk about the merits or otherwise of Sly Stallone facing two formidable challengers in the form of Mr T and Hulk Hogan in Rocky III, and the toughest chef in the US navy, Steven Seagal is...Under Siege. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-12-041h 29My-Conic MoviesWatership Down - The Golden ChildWe are back! After a brief hiatus Joel and Dave are back to discuss 2 more "myconic" movies. This time we discuss the 1978 "kids" cartoon about murderous rabbits, Watership Down, and the 1986 Eddie Murphy fantasy adventure The Golden Child. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-301h 33My-Conic MoviesMrs Doubtfire - Return to OzJoel and Dave discuss 2 "children's classics". Questions answered include why? and really? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-08-301h 33My-Conic MoviesWillow - KickboxerJoel and Dave discuss two belters from the 80s. Warwick Davis sets off on a quest to save a baby destined to destroy the evil Queen, and Van Damme seeks to overcome the mighty Tong Po. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-07-211h 38My-Conic MoviesDarkman - SpeedOur My-conic movies up for debate this month are the Superhero/anti-hero Darkman and the Keanu and Bullock thrill ride Speed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-06-111h 30My-Conic MoviesThe Fifth Element - True LiesOn this episode we discuss Bruce Willis and Milla Jovovich saving the world from "Mr. Shadow" and Gary Oldman in The Fifth Element. We also re-evaluate the Spy thriller-comedy, True Lies, with Arnie and Jamie-Lee Curtis, with Arnie doing his best "Bond" impression. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-05-041h 25My-Conic MoviesThe LaunchJoel and Dave re-assess 2 seminal films from teenage hood. This week it’s Connery, Cage and Harris in The Rock and rampant killer Gorillas vs Amy “beautiful Gorilla” in Congo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-04-0557 min