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Action Movie Hall of FameSpider-Man 2This week, Matt and Dereck review Spider-Man 2 on it's 20th anniversary. When this movie came out, it was hailed as the greatest Comic Book movie of all time. But a lot of comic book movies have come out in the past 20 years. Matt and Dereck will see how it holds up, and if it deserves to hang around in the Action Movie Hall of Fame, or will this movie leave the guys up in arms?2024-08-191h 22Action Movie Hall of FameTwistersIn 1996, critics were not exactly blown away by Twister. But when Matt and Dereck revisited it for the Action Movie Hall of Fame, it was an easy choice as an inductee. Now, almost 30 years later, we the Twister is expanding it's universe. But is Twisters good enough to build a Twister Universe? Is this something we even want? This week, Matt and Dereck see Twisters on Imax, and give their general thoughts, before getting into spoliers. 2024-08-0332 minAction Movie Hall of FameTerminatorPart Action, part horror, all Terminator. This week, Matt and Dereck continue their summer movie spectacular with 1984's Terminator. How does this hold up 40 years later? And how does it hold up, when compared to it's sequel, arguably the best action movie of all time? Sure, Terminator 2 is already in the Hall of Fame, but is this installment enough for Arnold to say "I'll be back" in reference to the AMHOF?2024-07-141h 20Action Movie Hall of FameLucyFrench director Luc Besson attempts to get us to expand our minds, in 2014's Lucy. The movie explores what could happen if you unlock the brains full potential. This week, Matt and Dereck will attempt to review Lucy keeping our own limitations in mind. Does Lucy have what it takes to insert itself in the Action Movie Hall of Fame? Or is this movie actually low on brain activity?2024-05-311h 02Action Movie Hall of FameThe Fall GuyFirst, there was The Nice Guys. Then, there was Barbie. Now, a vehicle for Ryan Gosling to either make an action star rise, or a dramatic drop, with 2024's The Fall Guy. We know Gosling has the action/comedy chops. And the same can be said for co-star, Emily Blunt. This week, another buddy duo, Matt and Dereck, review The Fall Guy to see if it lives up to the hype, or will it crash land and be forgotten about once shooting has wrapped? 2024-05-1939 minAction Movie Hall of FameCivil WarThis week, Matt and Dereck check out the latest from director Alex Garland, with 2024's Civil War. How does this actually play as an action movie? The guys give their general reactions after coming straight out of the theatre, then get into spoiler talk. This movie about Civil War breaking out in America is strangely non-political. The guys will discuss if that works in the movies favour, and decide if Civil War has the ingredients to be a Hall of Fame Action movie some day. 2024-04-2346 minAction Movie Hall of FameThree KingsThe Gulf War had a brief impact on world history. 25 years after its release, what impact has Three Kings had on action movies? This week on the Action Movie Hall of Fame, Matt and Dereck revisit David O. Russell's 1999 Film, Three Kings, starring George Clooney, Ice Cube, Mark Wahlberg, and Spike Jonze. Does a war movie about a dated war hold any relevance today? And how does the movie itself holdup as an action movie? This week the guys will decide if there's something golden hidden in this movie, or should it be lost to the sands of time?2024-04-161h 01Action Movie Hall of FameRoad House (2024)This week, Matt and Dereck take a dip in the stream, checking out the new Road House remake, directed by Doug Liman, and starring Jake Gyllenhaal. Conor McGregor is in the movie as well. They'll try to be nice when they compare it to the original. Does this movie have what it takes to be a potential Action Movie Hall of Fame nominee? Or will this movie sure to be denied entry? 2024-04-101h 18Action Movie Hall of FameMan on FireIn 2004, Tony Scott and Denzel Washington made the Equalizer movie before it even existed. But this 2004 action revenge thriller has mostly been panned by critics. How does this movie hold up 20 years later? And hoes does it compare to the EQ movies? Man on Fire also features a star performance from (at the time) kid-actor Dakota Fanning. Does Man on Fire have the leverage to make it's way into the Action Movie Hall of Fame, or will Matt and Dereck take it apart, piece by piece?2024-03-251h 10Action Movie Hall of FameDune Pt 2This week, Matt and Dereck go back to their local movie theatre to check out Dune Part 2 in IMAX. Is it worth the screen? Is it worth the hype? Have we seen this story before, or can we expect something deeper from Denis Villeneuve's Dune universe? Dunaverse? The guys will discuss how it stacks up to Part 1, give general reactions, then get into spoilers. Was Dune 2 worth the wait, or have we been praising a false-prophet? 2024-03-1633 minAction Movie Hall of FameThe BeekeeperThis week, Matt and Dereck wanted to let Jason Statham off the hook after the disappointment of The Meg 2: The Trench, and watch 2024's The Beekeeper, now available to rent. Is this franchise going to be the one to really stick with audiences? Will Statham and Director David Ayer find the sweet-spot on this movie that's getting more buzz than you'd think for a early year release. The guys will give general thoughts, dive into spoilers, and decide if this will be up for a potential Hall of Fame review in 5 years. 2024-02-2342 minAction Movie Hall of FameEdge of TomorrowThis week, Matt and Dereck Edge of Tomorrow, a sequel very loosely based on 1991's Groundhog Day. Of course, that's a lie. But it's hard to convince people about the truth, especially when it hasn't happened yet, in this Tom Cruise/Emily Blunt 2014 vehicle. This film didn't do as well as it should have at the box office, but has gained cult-like status in the following years. Does Edge of Tomorrow have what it takes to live on in perpetuity in the Action Movie Hall of Fame? Or will this movie finally get terminated, with no chance of running...2024-02-171h 02Action Movie Hall of FameCollateralIn 2004, Tom Cruise went out of his way to play a character he's never played before, with an actor we were only just getting familiar with, in Michael Mann's Collateral. This moody thriller features Tom Cruise as a hitman who takes cab driver, Jamie Foxx, hostage during his night-long killing spree. But how does this movie hold up 20 years later? Does era-specific music, like say, Audioslave completely ruin a movie like this? This week, Matt and Dereck will decide if Collateral has what it takes to see things through, and make it into the action movie hall of fame. O...2024-02-021h 13Action Movie Hall of FameThe River WildIt's been 30 years since The River Wild was released and everyone forgot about it: until now. This week, Matt and Dereck review this white-water-rafting-romp of a film. We know Meryl Streep has the goods as an actor. But how does Streep do as an action star? But does this thrilling thriller have enough action to cruise into the Action Movie Hall of Fame? Or will this movie be left up the creek without a paddle?2024-01-311h 13Action Movie Hall of FameThe Bourne SupremacyThe Action Movie Hall of Fame is officially back for its 4th season. This episode, (starting at the 7m30s mark) Matt and Dereck have an on-air production meeting, about what movies should be part of their Summer Blockbuster series. Then, it's on to reviewing The Bourne Supremacy (25:18) on it's 20th anniversary. How does this sequel compare to the original Bourne movie? And does Matt Damon and crew be able to piece together a story that is worthy of an Action Movie Hall of Fame induction? Or is this whole movie just one big misunderstanding? 2024-01-161h 24Action Movie Hall of FameEnemy of the StateOn it's 25th anniversary, Matt and Dereck do a deep dive of Enemy of the State, and REALLY get up into the movie's personal privacy. How much did it cost to serval Will Smith's character? Why did Jason Lee have to ruin Will's life? Why is Gene Hackman's character keeping a low profile while driving an El Camino? Should Denzel be the lead in this movie? Find out the answers to these questions, plus: will Enemy of the State be able to covertly make its way into the Action Movie Hall of Fame, or will it is the movie's...2023-12-231h 14Action Movie Hall of FameThe KillerFor the final episode of Season 3 of the Action Movie Hall of Fame, Matt and Dereck review David Fincher's 2023 Netflix-heavy release, The Killer. How exciting is it for Fincher to be making an action movie? Where does this rank among his other movies? And what in the hell is this movie about? The guys will discuss the movie generally before getting into spoilers, and discussing it's future chances of making it into the AMHOF. 2023-12-2347 minAction Movie Hall of FameThe Equalizer 2Five years after it's release, and fresh on the heals of its sequel being released, Matt and Dereck tune in to the Equalizer 2. What is an equalizer? What is the equalizer? Denzel Washington plays the titular EQ, who is easily the world's most deadly Lyft driver. But will Denzel's performance be enough to elevate The EQ2 into the Action Movie Hall of Fame? 2023-12-061h 12Action Movie Hall of FameThe Equalizer 3Denzel Washington is back, and does not disappoint, as the titular EQ, in The Equalizer 3. Matt and Dereck follow up last weeks review of EQ2 with EQ3. And while they are fans of the franchise, they felt the second installment could be a bit leaner. How does the Equalizer 3 do? Is this a franchise we want more of? And could this movie ever make it into the Action Movie Hall of Fame (when it's eligible in 5 years time)? 2023-12-0640 minAction Movie Hall of FameIn the Line of FireIn 1993, Clint Eastwood, Wolfgang Petersen, John Malkovich, and Rene Russo teamed up to make a movie that is a no-doubt entry into the Phone-Call Movie Hall of Fame. On it's 30th Anniversary, Matt and Dereck will put it through the ringer with a deep dive and decide if it belongs in the *Action* Movie Hall of Fame. Does this excellent movie, with amazing performances have the ingredients to dial-up an entry into the AMHOF? Or will Clint and Co be left hanging by the telephone? 2023-11-181h 11Action Movie Hall of FameCliffhangerIn 1993, the perfect action movie was released: The Fugitive. Also, Cliffhanger. On it's 30th anniversary, Matt and Dereck traverse a mountain to reassess this Sly Stallone action classic. Featuring some truly breathtaking scenes of mountains, and one of the most dysfunctional group of bad guys you'll ever encounter in a movie, does this movie have what it take to climb to the summit of the Action Movie Hall of Fame? Or will it be mindlessly left for dead, tossed onto a batch of readily available stalactites? 2023-11-111h 29Action Movie Hall of FameMandyThis week, Matt and Dereck review Mandy on it's 5th anniversary, for the final movie in their Halloween Horror Action Movie Bash. The vibes are off the charts in this movie by director Panos Cosmatos. From the other-worldly visuals, and moody/soul-crushing music, to the wild performance from Nick Cage, Mandy has a lot going for it. But how does it rank as an all-time action movie? Will Mandy be able to fashion its own weapon on a path of destruction towards the Action Movie Hall of Fame? Or will it end up as the victim of crazy evil?2023-11-041h 08Action Movie Hall of FameWorld War ZThis week, Matt and Dereck wrap up the Halloween Horror Action Movie Bash with World War Z. The book turned movie was mired in production issues and was feared to be a bust. But it turned into a modest hit, thanks in part to Brad Pitt's charisma, his never say die attitude, and the zombies who are willing to sacrifice their bodies for the sake of the team. But does this zombie apocalypse movie have the teeth to transform itself into a Hall of Fame Action Movie? Or will Matt and Dereck find a way to kill this movie...2023-10-261h 06Action Movie Hall of FameCloverfieldThe spooky season continues on the Action Movie Hall of Fame, with Matt and Dereck revisiting 2008's Cloverfield. How does this found footage action horror flick hold up 15 years later? Does this monster movie have enough going for it to be considered an action movie classic? The guys will check the tape.2023-10-201h 06Action Movie Hall of FameBladeIt's officially spooky season, so Matt and Dereck will spend the money sinking their teeth into movies in the action horror genre. This week, they check out 1998's Blade, starring Wesley Snipes. So far, Snipes has been shut out of the HOF. Will he be able to find his way into the AMHOF for eternity, or will Matt and Dereck leave him out, and keep his blood boiling?2023-10-061h 06Action Movie Hall of FameSisuThis week, Matt and Dereck return to the stream, and check out 2023's SIsu. This is a WWII era popcorn B-movie that had the AMHOF hosts literally screaming from the couch. They'll give their general reactions before getting into all of the bloody good spoilers. 2023-09-2831 minAction Movie Hall of FameJurassic ParkThis week, Matt and Dereck wrap up their Summer of Blockbusters with one of the most Summery and Block-Bustery movies of all time: 1993's Jurassic Park. This movie brought us dinosaurs and humans together for the first time on screeen (in a meaningful way, anyway). It also informed many of our current understanding of dinosaurs. But when the movie came out, it was on the cusp of CGI. So, on it's 30th Anniversary, how does it hold up? Does this movie still have the ability to shake us to the core, or will Jurassic Park's chances of going to...2023-09-151h 14Action Movie Hall of FameAll good things must wait. Or, maybe all good things just accidentally get permanently deleted by one podcast co-host/producer. So, while you THOUGHT you were getting 1993's Jurassic Park, SURPRISE: this week, Matt and Dereck review 2023's 65, staring Adam Driver. This is the first streaming movie review for the AMHOF, with more to come in the future. Speaking of the future, where did Adam Driver come from in this movie? What is this thing even about? And most importantly, will it have a chance to be reviewed for the Action Movie Hall of Fame in 5 years, or will...2023-09-0836 minAction Movie Hall of FameDeep ImpactIn 1998, the world got a disaster movie that no one would ever forget. That movie, is Armageddon. There was another disaster movie released in 1998, and the world may have actually forgotten about: Deep Impact. In the penultimate episode of the Summer of Blockbusters, Matt and Dereck review Deep Impact, and whether it has the juice to make it all the way to the Action Movie Hall of Fame. After watching Armageddon last week, there will be plenty of comparisons, including the answering of a question that has confounded fans of film for 25 years: what is the better '98 disaster...2023-08-221h 15Action Movie Hall of FameArmageddonThis week, Matt and Dereck Review Armageddon on it's 25th anniversary. This was the second highest grossing movie of 1998, and the cultural impact on everything from music to animal crackers was the never the same. But was it warranted? In part 1 of a 2 part double feature, the guys review Armageddon to see if it belongs in the Action Movie Hall of Fame. Then next week, they'll review 1998's Deep Impact, to crown a 1998 disaster movie champion. As for this week, can a bunch of drillers actually get the job done, and reach their intended target of the AMHOF?2023-08-201h 14Action Movie Hall of FameThe Meg 2: The TrenchAfter last week's episode of The Meg, Matt and Dereck continue their romance with Jason Statham, DJ, and the rest of the crew, in the Meg 2. The guys will give a general review before getting into spoilers. Is the Meg 2: The Trench a movie you've got to rush out to see this summer? Or does this movie lack the bite of the original?2023-08-1235 minAction Movie Hall of FameThe MegVin Diesel has cars. Tom Cruise has impossible missions. Jason Statham has a 25-metre man-eating shark. This week on the Action Movie Hall of Fame, we go deep sea diving with Statham in 2018's The Meg. An absolute B-movie with an A-movie budget, this movie blew box-office expectations out of the water, reeling in over half-a-billion dollars. Not bad for a prehistoric shark. With The Meg 2: The Trench being released this weekend, Matt and Dereck do a double dip on the Meg. Is there any chance this movie actually navigates its way into the AMHOF? Or, will this b-movie...2023-08-021h 11Action Movie Hall of FameBlack PantherThis week, Matt and Dereck take a trip to Wakanda, to review Black Panther on its 5 year anniversary. How does this movie hold up? And in the light of recent Marvel offerings, do they drag all movies in the MCU down? Will Wakanda be able to reside in the Action Movie Hall of Fame, or will it be stuck on the outside, with no idea how to get in?2023-07-261h 07Action Movie Hall of FameMission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Pt 1Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to watch Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Pt 1, then reconvene at the rendezvous (the Action Movie Hall of Fame Podcast) for a debrief of what we all witnessed. This message will self destruct...well, whenever the AI wipes all the podcasts off the internet. This week, Matt and Dereck follow up last weeks Hall of Fame induction episode of Mission Impossible: Fallout with a trip to the theatre, and instant reaction to Dead Reckoning. They give general thoughts, then get into spoilers and some of their favorite scenes. Is this latest...2023-07-1730 minAction Movie Hall of FameMission Impossible: FalloutOn the Action Movie Hall of Fame, films must wait a minimum of 5 years after being released to be considered for induction into the AMHOF. It's also the maximum amount of time Matt and Dereck could go without reviewing Mission Impossible: Fallout. It's also one week until Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1 comes out (that review will be next week). But how does Fallout hold up after 5 years? Will this be an easy run into the AMHOF for the 6th installment in the MI franchise, or will it come up limp along the way?2023-07-111h 02Action Movie Hall of FameSaving Private RyanThis week, Matt and Dereck review what no one is calling the feel good movie of 1998, when they revisit Saving Private Ryan. A difficult, and very serious war movie. But where does it belong amongst the Action Hall of Fame? Will it be able to enter the hall in a mission that seems likely to fail? Or will Saving Private Ryan not make it back where it belongs?2023-07-061h 01Action Movie Hall of FameAvengers: Infinity WarSure, there are lots of war movies. But not all war movies and indefinite. This week, Matt and Dereck review 2018's Avengers: Infinity War 5 years after its release. Will Infinity War still be riding the emotional high it reached when it came to theatres, or will the current state of the MCU drag it down? This week, the future of Infinity War will be decided: can it find a way into the action movie hall of fame, or will this movie simply turn to dust?2023-06-301h 37Action Movie Hall of FameDouble Feature: Gravity & Pacific RimThis week is Matt and Dereck take a trip to deep space, then to the sea (waist deep), then to the streets of Hong-Kong, then underwater, with a double feature of Gravity and Pacific Rim. Sure, Gravity is out of this world, but will it be able to safely land in the Action Movie Hall of Fame? Or will it be tethered to the CanadArm, and flung into deep space, never to be heard from again? (54:02) And what does the future hold for Pacific Rim? Does this movie have it's head on straight enough to get into the hall? O...2023-06-221h 46Action Movie Hall of FameAcross the Spider-verseThis week, Matt and Dereck follow up a Hall of Fame review in last week's episode on Into the Spider-verse, by taking a trip to the local cinema for the sequel: Across the Spider-verse. Does this have any chance of living up to the original? Should people keep their expectations low? And in a world now full of multi-universe movies, can the they keep the story simple, or will it get lost in another dimension? So let's revisit the Spider-verse, one last time. 2023-06-0742 minAction Movie Hall of FameInto the SpiderverseIt's been 5 years since Sony released a contractually obligated Spider-man movie that they had to make, or they would lose possession of the intellectual property. Now, that's not usually how great films start. But with Into the Spiderverse's success, maybe more big studios will release movies they think will stink. And with the sequel coming out next week, Matt and Dereck review the original 2018 movie to see if this has any chance of swinging into the Action Movie Hall of Fame, or will it left dangling? 2023-05-301h 02Action Movie Hall of FameFast XFast X is the 11th movie in the Fast and Furious franchise. This week, Matt and Dereck take a trip to the local multiplex for a spoiler-free review to start, with spoliers later in the podcast. How does this hold up compared to previous versions of the movie? Does this franchise still have plenty of gas in the tank, or should someone slam on the brakes? And the biggest question of all: can Dom keep the family safe?2023-05-2345 minAction Movie Hall of FameMaster and Commander: the Far Side of the WorldAhoy, matey. That's something people on a ship say, though it's not uttered once in 2003's Master and Commander: the Far Side of the World. To mark it's 20th anniversary, Matt and Dereck take a stab at reviewing this swashbuckling adventure. Due to it's poor return on investment, a sequel was never made. But where does that leave this film? Will it be able to sneakily maneuver it's way into the Action Movie Hall of Fame, or will it be left at sea?2023-05-041h 07Action Movie Hall of FameRoninBefore the Action Movie Hall of Fame podcast launched, Matt and Dereck recorded a pilot episode, never before released to the public. The episode, meant as a test run, was a review 1998's Ronin. Now, 25 years after it's release, the guys revisit this movie that will always have a special place in the history of the AMHOF. In the pilot episode, Ronin did not make it into the Hall. Will anything change this time around? Or should Ronin just forget any of this ever happened, and walk away?2023-04-271h 15Action Movie Hall of FameDen of ThievesIn 2018, a movie came out that changed the course of American Cinema: 2018's Den of Thieves. Okay, that may be overstating things. But it certainly borrowed heavily from some great American Cinema, plus Gerard Butler is unhinged in the best way possible in this. All this to say, Matt and Dereck will review this wildly entertaining heist movie. Does it have all the pieces in place to maneuver it's way into the Action Movie Hall of Fame? Or will it get left behind while the real mastermind is at a bar somewhere in London, trying to fake out people...2023-04-201h 11Action Movie Hall of FameRun Lola RunThis week, Matt and Dereck go back to 1998 to visit the German cult-classic, Run Lola Run. The red hair streaking through the streets of Berlin. The Groundhog Day/Edge of Tomorrow-style story-telling. The pre-millennium electronica! Does this off-the-wall action crime thriller have enough ingredients to make a run at the Action Movie Hall of Fame, or will it find that it's plans aren't working out?2023-04-131h 00Action Movie Hall of FameJohn Wick: Chapter 4The John Wick movies have joined the conversation as one of the best action movie franchises since is exploded onto the scene in 2014. This week, Matt and Dereck do one of their special Parking Lot Reviews, minutes after seeing the JW4 in the theatre. How does this compare to the other John Wick movies? Is this too long, with a nearly 3 hour runtime? And does this franchise have any fresh ideas left? The guys talk about that, rank the Wick movies, and decide whether or not it will be up for potential induction to the AMHOF in 5 years time. 2023-03-2838 minAction Movie Hall of FameWhite House DownThe AMHOF is back! After an extended break (2 weeks), the tension has been building as part 2 of the AMHOF Double Feature dares to answer one of cinemas most hotly debated questions: which is the better White-House-Under-Siege-film-of-2013: Olympus Has Fallen, or White House Down? Matt and Dereck will also decide if White House Down has enough of its resume to make it into the AMHOF.2023-03-231h 07Action Movie Hall of FameDune 1984There's no doubt about it: David Lynch's 1984 version of Dune is weird as hell. But it laid the groundwork for the Denis Villeneuve movies. There are actually a lot of similarities between the former and latter films when it comes to the arch of beats of the story. In this episode, Matt and Dereck will do a deep dive on this 84 Cult Classic. Why was it originally received so poorly? And does it have enough spice to make it into the Action Movie Hall of Fame? Or will this movie be disregarded and forgotten about, like a used heart...2023-03-031h 00Action Movie Hall of FameOlympus Has FallenTen years ago, an action movie about a siege on the White House was released. Coincidentally, 10 years ago, an action movie about a siege on the White House was released. These are two different movies, and this week, Matt and Dereck kick off Part 1 of a Double Feature with Olympus Has Fallen. This week, they'll examine another Gerard Butler gem, and decide whether or not it will be able to sneak it's way into the Action Movie Hall of Fame. Then next week, they'll decide the hall-of-fame-fate of 2013's White House Down, then crown a White-House-Under-Siege-Action-Movie-Champion. 2023-03-011h 05Action Movie Hall of FameKill Bill Vol 2With Kill Bill Vol 1 celebrating it's 20th anniversary, Matt and Dereck follow up last week's review with a review of Volume 2. How do the two movies work as one piece? Do they need to go into the Action Movie Hall of Fame together, or is one good enough to stand alone? Will the franchise be buried once and for all, or will they be able to dig themselves out of a hole?2023-02-221h 15Action Movie Hall of FameKill Bill Vol 1In 2003, Quentin Tarantino took a stab at his version of a martial arts revenge action movie. For it's 20th Anniversary, Matt and Dereck take a swing at reviewing it for the Action Movie Hall of Fame. Does the movie hold up well enough after 20 years, and does it still provide the kicks needed to make a one-way trip to the AMHOF? Or will Kill Bill join the heap of victims left out of the Hall?2023-02-151h 20Action Movie Hall of FameRushNetflix's Drive to Survive series has brought F1 Racing into the mainstream. But did you know F1 existed before 2016? In fact, 40 years earlier, there was quite a rivalry between Austrian driver Niki Lauda and British driver James Hunt. It was such a fierce rivalry, Ron Howard made a movie out of it. This week, on it's 10th Anniversary, Matt and Dereck revisit this action/biopic. Will Rush have enough in the tank to finish in the Action Movie Hall of Fame, or is this movie worn out like a pair of 1976 wet tyres?2023-02-081h 06Action Movie Hall of FameSnowpiercerThis week, Matt and Dereck review Snowpiercer on it's 10th anniversary. How does this genre-bending train-bound movie hold up? Will this version of Die Hard on a train have what it takes to infiltrate the Action Movie Hall of Fame? Or is this movie destined to be left out in the cold?2023-01-311h 04Action Movie Hall of FameU.S. MarshalsLast week, The Fugitive navigated its way into the Action Movie Hall of Fame. Tommy Lee Jones has a lot to do with that, so how does the sequel (1998's U.S. Marshals) hold up? Matt and Dereck join the chase for the second week, but this time, they're hot on the tail of Wesley Snipes. Will U.S. Marshalls be able to swing into the AMHOF, or will it be dead on arrival (RIP Newman)?2023-01-251h 17Action Movie Hall of FameThe FugitiveThis week, Matt and Dereck hop on a bus, that gets derailed by a derailed train, that takes them back to 1993 to review The Fugitive. How does the action in this action thriller hold up 30 years later? How does the train crash look? What about Dr. Richard Kimble Peter-Panning off the dam? Hopefully you care. But does this movie have what it takes to plunge into the Action Movie Hall of Fame? Or has the movie become disarmingly bad over time?2023-01-171h 08Action Movie Hall of FameAvatar 2: The Way of WaterMatt and Dereck, millions of movie-goers, and a number of sky-people return to Pandora after 13 years. But is this a place we want to be? Last week, 2009's Avatar was left out of the Action Movie Hall of Fame based on it's weak story, while acknowledging the impressive CGI. Here, the guys review Avatar 2 immediately after watching it in IMAX 3D. Does Pandora offer a deeper experience this time around? Or is it more of the same, just longer? WARNING: this episode contains spoilers starting at 16:402022-12-2038 minAction Movie Hall of FameAvatarThis week, audiences will go back to Pandora, with the release of Avatar 2: The Way of Water. To prepare for this event, Matt and Dereck go back to 2009, and to Pandora, to review the original Avatar. And this episode poses a lot of questions: How does this movie hold up in the 10 plus years since it's release? Are the visual still as groundbreaking as we remember? Is the story better than we remember? How excited should we be to watch the sequel? And finally, will Avatar be able to find it's connection with the Action Movie Hall of Fame, o...2022-12-141h 16Action Movie Hall of FameLoganThe claws are out for this episode of the Action Movie Hall of Fame with Matt and Dereck reviewing Logan on its 5 year anniversary. The movie was critically well received by critics, and audiency well received by the audience. But how does it hold up 5 years after the fact? Super hero movies are starting to get tired, almost as tired as Logan is in this movie. So does Logan have one more run left in him for the AMHOF, or will he get crossed out?2022-12-071h 21Action Movie Hall of FameThe Fifth ElementOn the 25th Anniversary of The Fifth Element, Matt and Dereck take it into consideration for the Action Movie Hall of Fame. Does Director Luc Besson's weird Sci-Fi/Space Opera (mixed with hip-hop)/Comedy/Action movie, with it's fabulous costumes, and perhaps a bit too much Chris Tucker, have all the elements it needs to make it into the AMHOF? Or will it lack the stones to get the job done?2022-11-301h 10Action Movie Hall of FameAlien CovenantMatt and Dereck make a trip back to the Alien Universe (AU) to see if some of the questions left in Prometheus will be answered. What is the black goo? How does the black goo become the beloved Xenomorph we've all come to know and love? Is this movie necessary? Would you prefer a world where only the original Alien movie was made? How long exactly have we been in David's apartment? The guys tackle those questions PLUS: will AC be able to sneak it's way into the Action Movie Hall of Fame, or has this movie tooted it's f...2022-11-081h 09Action Movie Hall of FamePrometheusIn 2012, we got one of the great movie trailers of all time: the Prometheus Trailer. This week, Matt and Dereck delve into the prequel to Alien. Was Prometheus able to live up to the hype of the trailer? And how does it hold up 10 years later. Will this action horror movie burst it's way into the Action Movie Hall of Fame, or will it be surgically removed from contention?2022-11-021h 21
Action Movie Hall of FameDunkirkWhere do war movies belong when it comes to Action movies? And where does Christopher Nolan fit when it comes to Action movies? Well this week, Matt and Dereck endeavor to find out, after they review 2017's Dunkirk. Does this movie have the elements to sail to victory and right on into the AMHOF, or will the guys sink Dunkirk's Battleship?2022-10-261h 05
Action Movie Hall of FameUnder SiegeThere were some great action movies released in 1992. But where does Steven Seagal's best action movie rank? Does Under Siege have the moves to make it into the Action Movie Hall of Fame, or will Matt and Dereck sink their battleship?2022-10-191h 13
Action Movie Hall of FamePassenger 57In 1992, Passenger 57 failed to take off with critics and movie-goers. But 30 years later, will Matt and Dereck have a new appreciation for this air-bound thriller? Does this movie have the fuel to make it into the Action Movie Hall of Fame? Or will it be a turbulent ending to an action movie that has no turbulent ending?2022-10-121h 07
Action Movie Hall of FameThe Count of Monte CristoThe Count of Monte Cristo is no doubt a great adventure, not to mention a total swashbuckler. This week, Matt and Dereck check out this period piece on it's 20th anniversary. Does this movie have the fortitude to make it to the hall of fame, or should it be locked up in the Chateau d'If, with the key thrown away?2022-10-041h 03
Action Movie Hall of FameMen in BlackMatt and Dereck review Men in Black on it's 25th anniversary. This movie is surprisingly light on action, but can the chemistry of the leads vault MIB into the Action Movie Hall of Fame, will our memories be wiped of this movie ever existing?2022-09-221h 04
Action Movie Hall of FameChronicleThe found-footage style of film-making is usually tied to horror movies. And action movies typically have big budgets. But this week on the Action Movie Hall of Fame, Matt and Dereck review a movie that bucks both of these trends, with 2012's Chronicle. It had great success at the box office, with favorable reviews from critics and fans alike. Will Chronicle be able to take flight into the AMHOF? Or will it be left for dead in downtown Seattle?2022-09-141h 18
Action Movie Hall of FameStarship Troopers (1997)On it's 25th anniversary, we revisit Paul Verhoeven's misunderstood action satire, Starship Troopers. What the movie lacks in acting, it makes up for with special effects. Will the larger message and special effects help this movie invade the Action Movie Hall of Fame, or will Matt and Dereck use the best democratic tool they have (violence) to keep it out? Do you want to know more? Just listen to this week's episode of the AMHOF.2022-09-071h 17
Action Movie Hall of FamePredator 2Some people have called Predator 2 the best predator movie released in 1990. This week, Matt and Dereck extend their stay in the P.U. and revisit the much maligned sequel to the 1987 Action Movie Hall of Fame Inductee, Predator. Is the movie really as bad as we remember? Is it actually much better than we remember? Why all the linen and pork pie hats? Would you like some candy? These questions, and more, this week on the Action Movie Hall of Fame, live from the jungle JUST KIDDING we're in a city. 2022-08-301h 11
Action Movie Hall of FamePredatorsFirst there was Predator, which Matt and Dereck reviewed last week. Then came the streaming prequel, Prey. There was also Predator 2, but the fellas are choosing to look past that for the moment, and focus their attention on Predators. How does it rank among the other Predator movies? Why is Adrian Brody there? Goggins? How do the Predators know Topher Grace is a serial killer? And does this movie have what it takes to get to the Action Movie Hall of Fame, or will superior movies step back, leaving this movie alone in a kill box?2022-08-231h 19
Action Movie Hall of FamePredatorThe handshake. The muscles. The heat vision. The yelling at others to get into the helicopter. No anniversary is as important at a 35 year anniversary. And with the release of Prey, Matt and Dereck do a deep dive on the original: 1987's Predator. How will this 80s action movie hold up? Is it a b-movie held in too high regard? Or will it stand the test of time, and survive against all odds to make it into the Action Movie Hall of Fame?2022-08-151h 25
Action Movie Hall of FamePreyAs we all know, the 35th Anniversary is the most important of all Anniversaries - and this is the 35th Anniversary of the Action Movie Classic, 1987's Predator. To celebrate, Matt and Dereck review the new Prey sequel, now streaming on Disney+. Can a Disney property really live up to the Predator name? How does this stack up against the original? And could this movie find itself in the AMHOF in 5 years? 2022-08-0932 min
Action Movie Hall of FameThor Love and ThunderLast week, Matt and Dereck put 2017's Thor Ragnarok into the Action Movie Hall of Fame. They follow that up by checking out the latest Thor offering from Chris Hemsworth, Taika Waititi, and crew. Is this new Thor a worthy follow up to Ragnarok, or should Love and Thunder be considered the Goat?2022-07-1128 min
Action Movie Hall of FameJack ReacherThere's no doubt that Tom Cruise is an Action Movie all-time super star. But not all of his action movies can make it into the Action Movie Hall of Fame, can they? This week, Matt and Dereck do a deep dive on 2012's Jack Reacher. Does this drifter has what it takes to achieve greatness, or will he simply visit the AMHOF before taking the next bus out of town?2022-06-281h 09
Action Movie Hall of Fame21 Jump StreetMatt and Dereck take a look back on the 21 Jump Street reboot 10 years after it came out. How do Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum mesh as a comedy buddy duo? Does the comedy hold up? What about the action? Will 21 Jump Street have what it takes to get into the Action Movie Hall of Fame, or will it get schooled?2022-06-071h 00
Action Movie Hall of FameTop Gun: MaverickAfter watching 1986's Top Gun last week, now an Action Movie Hall of Fame inductee, Matt and Dereck trot out to the movie theatre, then to the car, for a parking-lot review of 2022's Top Gun: Maverick. With expectations with this movie though the roof (but REALLY shouldn't be any lower than 5,000 feet) could Maverick possibly live up to expectations? Or is the movie entering a dangerous zone for overdue movie sequels? 2022-05-2828 min
Action Movie Hall of FameThe NorthmanMatt and Dereck hit the theatre, then immediately hit the parking lot for instant-reaction to the new Robert Eggers movie, The Northman. 2022-04-2323 min
Action Movie Hall of FameAir Force OneLast week Matt and Dereck reviewed 1997's Con Air. This week, they're staying in the air AND staying in 1997 with a look at Air Force One. Does this Harrison Ford 90s action thriller have what it takes to land safely in the Action Movie Hall of Fame, or will it find itself barreling towards a watery grave?2022-04-181h 03
Action Movie Hall of FameLooperOn this week's AMHOF, Matt and Dereck loop back to 2012 to revisit Looper. Will this movie get a golden ticket to the Action Movie Hall of Fame, or will it end up in a cornfield with a bag over it's head?2022-03-281h 07
Action Movie Hall of FameBatman ReturnsMatt and Dereck have reviewed a Robert Pattinson Batman movie (The Batman 2022), a Christian Bale Batman Movie (The Dark Knight Rises 2012) and now a Michael Keaton Batman movie. The guys will rank each Batman, Bruce Wayne, Catwoman, and Batman Jawline. They'll also decide if Batman Returns belongs in the Action Movie Hall of Fame, or if it will end up like the penguin: in the bottom of a sewer, never to be heard from again.2022-03-2152 min
Action Movie Hall of FameThe BatmanThis week on the Action Movie Hall of Fame, Matt and Dereck go to the theatre to see The Batman, starring Robert Pattinson, Zoe Kravitz, Colin Farrell, Paul Dano, Jeffrey Wright, and many more. They'll compare this Bat to the other Bat-men. Where does this movie rank among the best Bat movies? Where does Pattinson rank as Batman? And most importantly, where does Pattinson's jawline rank? 2022-03-0724 min
Action Movie Hall of FameSpider-Man: Homecoming20 years ago, we got Spider-Man, 10 years ago, we got The Amazing Spider-Man, and 5 years ago, we got Spider-Man: Homecoming. This week Matt and Dereck wrap up the tangled web of reviews with Homecoming. How does it compare to the other Spider-Man movies? Where does it rank? Who was the best Spidey? And will Tom Holland and crew be nimble enough to climb into the Action Movie Hall of Fame?2022-02-221h 11
Action Movie Hall of FameSpider-Man 2002Once again, Matt and Dereck swing into 2002 - this time - they review Sam Raimi's Spider-Man. It's a pivotal comic book movie and a huge box-office hit. But can it weave a case for why it should be in the Action Movie Hall of Fame?2022-02-071h 18
Action Movie Hall of FameMinority ReportThis week Matt and Dereck review 2002's Minority Report. Will the Spielberg/Cruise collab make it into the Action Movie Hall of Fame? Is the movie already pre-determined to be in the Hall of Fame? Or is this movie's future not as clear as it appears? 2022-01-251h 12
Action Movie Hall of FameSkyfallMatt and Dereck return for season 2 of the Action Movie Hall of Fame. The first movie of the year is 2012's Skyfall. The guys kept Casino Royale out of the Action Movie Hall of Fame last time around. Does Skyfall have what it takes to get into the Action Movie Hall of Fame? Or will it get eaten by bigger rats...uh...metaphorically speaking. 2022-01-181h 19
Action Movie Hall of FameYear in Review: Part 2Matt and Dereck are back for part 2 of the Action Movie Hall of Fame Year in Review: part 2. Best Deaths, Best Scenes, Best Fights, Best Performances, and Best movie. 2022-01-101h 13
Action Movie Hall of FameYear in Review: Part 1Who doesn't like lists? Who doesn't like top 5s? Luckily, we have both. Matt and Dereck revisit the films they watched in the inaugural season of the Action Movie Hall of Fame. In part one, they'll look at their top 5 decisions they're second guessing, the top 5 Boromir moments, the top 5 biggest surprises, the top 5 worst movies, and the top 5 best explosions. Plus there will be some highlights from the year, and some of the music that soundtracked the movies consumed on the AMHOF in 2021. 2022-01-031h 12
Action Movie Hall of FameThe Matrix: RevolutionsWe wrap up our review of the Matrix Trilogy with 2003's The Matrix Revolutions. The 1999 original made it into the HOF where Reloaded fell short. Will the battle at Zion, and the final fight between Neo and Agent Smith be enough to take this film franchise back to the Hall? Or will Matt and Dereck form an unlikely pact to work together to bring it down?2021-12-201h 04
Action Movie Hall of FameThe MatrixOur gift to all you action fans this holiday season is a review of all 3 Matrix movies, leading up to the release of Matrix: Resurrections - which Matt and Dereck will review for the final episode of the year, complete with their parking lot recording following the movie. But does 1999's Matrix hold up after all these years? And can it find it's way back to reality, and into the hall of fame?2021-12-071h 21
Action Movie Hall of FameDie Hard 2On Christmas Eve 2020, the Action Movie Hall of Fame released it's first episode - reviewing the 1988 Action AND holiday classic, Die Hard. With the holiday season upon us, Matt and Dereck have a gift for you as they revisit another classic action/holiday movie and sequel, Die Hard 2: Die Harder. Will DH2 make it to the paradise of the AMHOF, or will it crash and burn on takeoff?2021-11-291h 17
Action Movie Hall of FameThe AccountantThis week the Ben Affleck vehicle The Accountant gets a review. Does this thriller have enough action to break it's way into the Action Movie Hall of Fame? Matt and Dereck will crunch the numbers to find out. 2021-11-0858 min
Action Movie Hall of FameDUNEMatt and Dereck take another trip to the movie theatre - and review Dune from the parking lot after the show. Could the 2021 version possibly be better than David Lynch's? Has the hype been worth it? And most importantly, could this movie be in the Action Movie Hall of Fame in 5 years? Plus, the guys give their reviews. How many explosions is Dune worth?2021-10-2423 min
Action Movie Hall of FameDirty HarryHalf a century ago, a movie was based on the zodiac killer, and a rough-n-tumble cop who likes to threaten to blow people away. But 50 years later, do Clint Eastwood and Dirty Harry have what it takes to blow Matt and Dereck away, and leap into the Action Movie Hall of Fame?2021-09-201h 24
Action Movie Hall of FameSource CodeIt's been 10 years since Jake Gyllenhaal tried umpteen times to stop a bomb from going off in Chicago. Matt and Dereck go back and relive the same Sci-Fi Action Thriller, Source Code to see if can find a way to change the future, and divert the film into the Action Movie Hall of Fame. 2021-08-3057 min
Action Movie Hall of FameThe Suicide SquadMatt and Dereck hit up the theatre, then immediately recorded a review of the brand new The Suicide Squad from Director James Gunn. Can Gunn and the rest of the cast breathe new life in this DC franchise after the critically panned Suicide Squad from 2016? And will this new version have a chance at the Action Movie Hall of Fame in 5 years?2021-08-0933 min
Action Movie Hall of FameRobocopUp for potential induction on this week's episode of the Action Movie Hall of Fame is 1987's Robocop. Has the action satire aged well enough over the years, or will Matt and Dereck cut Robocop down to size?2021-05-031h 48
Action Movie Hall of FameTerminator 2Terminator 2 was revolutionary when it was released in 1991, but 30 years later, does it still hold up? Smash your face through the windshield of a helicopter, pour your body through the jagged hole, sit down in the pilot seat, and join the ride as Matt and Dereck discuss whether T2 will be immortalized in the Action Movie Hall of Fame, or if will it face it's own Judgement Day.2021-03-071h 44
Action Movie Hall of FameTrailer Predictor: NobodyWe're trying something new on the Action Movie Hall of Fame this week. For this episode, we're checking out the trailer for Nobody, starring Bob Odenkirk. Based on the trailer, Matt and Dereck will guess what score the movie will eventually receive on Rotten Tomatoes. Will Nobody be Fresh?Check out the trailer, then listen to the show!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZti8QKBWPo2021-01-2528 min
Action Movie Hall of FameCasino RoyaleWelcome to the Action Movie Hall of Fame! Each week, our co-hosts Matt Brand and Dereck Bordeleau do a deep-dive on an action movie, then decide if it belongs in the Action Movie Hall of Fame. This week, find out if Daniel Craig has what it takes to get the James Bond Franchise its first entry into the AMHOF with 2006's Casino Royale.2020-12-281h 25