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Comic News InsiderEpisode 1412 - Top 3 x 5! We had so much Heroes Con coverage and Jimmy hasn't done a Top 3 in ages. So he decided to do 5 Top 3 picks. Yep, you old math wizard, that's 15 recommendations this episode! All comics! Hear his thoughts on: FAMILY STYLE by Thien Pham IN LIMBO by Deb JJ Lee THE BOOKS OF CLASH by Gene Yang/Les McClaine/Alison Acton RAIN by David M. Booher/Zoe Thorogood/Chris O'Halloran COSMO KNIGHTS by Hannah Templer THE SECOND FAKE DEATH OF EDDIE CAMPBELL by Eddie Campbell SNIPPETS: 52 WEEKS OF DIARY COMICS by Rachael Smith MESSENGER: THE LEGEND OF MUHAMMAD ALI by M...2023-07-1326 min
The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastM&JW: DeliveranceConstant Listener! A bit of housekeeping. You will notice this episode has again dropped on a Monday. Moving forward, Mondays seem like they are going to be our best drop days. Any minisodes will drop on Saturdays, as in "Saturday Shorts." I like "clever" alliteration I guess.
On to the show notes. This week our spooky cinema analysis is Deliverance, starring Burt Reynolds, John Voight, Ronny Cox and Ned Beatty. It was directed by John Boorman. It may seem like a counter-intuitive selection for the spooky season but have a listen and see if we can convince you...2022-10-241h 11The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax and Jason Watch a Movie: ...A Werewolf By Night Primer aaand a few other thingsOn this episode, Max gives a primer on the MCU's newest character, Werewolf by Night.
After that, there is a capsule review of Amazon's first episode of Paper Girls.
But wait there is more, Alan Moore in fact. No, he isn't on the episode. Max takes a moment to respond to Alan Moore claim that superhero movies are in some way responsible for the rise and election of Donald Trump.
Enjoy the show!
2022-10-171h 14The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax and Jason Watch ”No Exit”This week M&JWAM kick off the spooky season with Max's review/analysis/discussion of Hulu's recent thriller, No Exit. Let us know what you thought of this film. Was Max right? Wrong? Or somewhere in between?
Reach out to us on all the things to let us know what what we get right, and what you think we get wrong.
You can find us on Insta at maxandjasonwatchamovie.
Enjoy the show!
2022-10-0832 minThe Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastM&J offer a She-Hulk primer + A Short Review of Brendan Gleeson’s ”Calvary.”This week it is just Max in Lord Movies Studios. He is, in honor of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, discussion one of his favorite topics, She-Hulk source material. This is a discussion of THE PRIMARY SHE-HULK DOCUMENTS, or as some people call them, comic books. Max has been a studious She-Hulk fan for about 10 years, and in this episode he discusses many of the key literary moments in Jen Walters comic book iteration, especially those comic book runs he thinks will likely inform the new Disney + show.
After telling you everything you probably didn't know about Jennifer Wal...2022-09-0136 minThe Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastM&J Watch PREYThis week Max and Jason watched Prey, the latest installment in the Predator franchise (Predator-Verse?). There have been several sequels over the 35 years since Arnold first uttered his classic line, "If it bleeds, we can kill it." Many of the sequels have been guilty of being derivative (Predators), too tongue in cheek (think director Shane Black's outing), or simply terrible (both Aliens vs Predator films).
Where does Prey land in the quality distribution curve of the Predator-Verse films? Have a listen and find out what we think.
2022-08-261h 26The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastRevisiting ”Predator”Audience! This week we are re-releasing our episode on Predator. Why you may ask? Because next week we are going to cover the latest installment of the Predatorverse, Prey.
Before tackling Prey, I thought it might be useful to touch base with what started this whole franchise off. In this episode we discuss a lot of production notes, and we dive deep into why we think this is really one of the best Sci-Fi action films of the 80s. It isn't just for the set pieces. The acting actually matches the action in quality.
We talk...2022-08-152h 12The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax and Jason talk Nichelle Nichols and her legacyNichelle Nichols died last week, so we decided to pause our Dirty Harry coverage and discuss her legacy and importance both to Star Trek and popular culture. Nichols left a legacy that extended beyond her role in one of the most important and ground breaking science fiction franchises in entertainment history. We wanted to share our appreciation of that legacy, and celebrate it with everyone else thinking about Nichelle Nichols right now.
Enjoy the show.
2022-08-0847 minThe Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax and Jason talk Nichelle Nichols and her legacyNichelle Nichols died last week, so we decided to pause our Dirty Harry coverage and discuss her legacy and importance both to Star Trek and popular culture. Nichols left a legacy that extended beyond her role in one of the most important and ground breaking science fiction franchises in entertainment history. We wanted to share our appreciation of that legacy, and celebrate it with everyone else thinking about Nichelle Nichols right now.
Enjoy the show.
2022-08-0847 minThe Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastM&J(&A) Watch: ”The Enforcer”Audience, sorry this is a day late, but Lord Movies Studios is a hot place right now, and the editor needed a couple more breaks than usual. But here is the episode!
This week we continue our analysis of the Dirty Harry franchise. The film? The Enforcer. Is it a worthy sequel? A necessary sequel? A good film? Have listen and find out as we answer these questions and many more.
Also, don't forget to check out our instagram page.
https://instagram.com/maxandjasonwatchamovie?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
2022-07-221h 56The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax and Jason Watch a ”Magnum Force.”Finally, here is our review and analysis of Magnum Force. This is the second installment in the Dirty Harry Franchise. Does it live up to the promise of the first film? Or, rather like a lot of sequels of the time, was it better left unfilmed? Well, have a listen and find out what we think of Harry's battle with a gang of cops who have decided to try their hands at being a San Fransisco based death squad.
Anya, who had to step away for a few shows, will be back in a special episode next we...2022-07-162h 08The Max and Jason Watch a Movie Podcast(Re-release) M&JWAM: The Thing (this time with sound)Okay, audience, let's try this again. Hopefully the sound works this time.
M&J are, in honor of the recent re-release of John Carpenter's The Thing, engaging in a little re-release of our. Enjoy our conversation and analysis of this classic film, before, or after you re-watch it, or watch it for the it for the first time.
We will be back on Thursday or Friday, with our continuing analysis of Dirty Harry's exploits in Magnum Force.
Until then, enjoy the show.
2022-07-111h 33The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax and Jason revisit ”The Thing” (1982)Folks, this week in honor of the theatrical re-release of The Thing (John Carpenter's remake) we are rebroadcasting, re-issuing, re-releasing, re-uploading -or whatever the podcast word for that is- our analysis of The Thing.
The re-release may have already happened but even still, if you missed it in theaters, you should definitely revisit this classic film at some point in the near future. And here is your guide to the film, either for previewing, or post viewing.
Enjoy.
2022-07-081h 33The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax watches a few thingsListeners! Its been another oddly uneventful eventful week. So the pod is late, and missing some hosts. That said, we should be back up and running our Dirty Harry analysis next week. In the meantime have listen to what I thought of some things I watched and tried to enjoy this week.
Topics to be covered are:
The Contractor, Chris Pine's latest thriller
Batman: The Long Halloween: Part One
Fear Street: 1994 (with some discussion of Fear Street: 1978 and the series generally)
Backström (the 2015 Rain Wilson interpretation)
Enjoy the...2022-06-2635 minThe Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax and Jason Watch ”Dirty Harry” Part IIListeners! Sorry about the delay, but here is the promised second part of our Dirty Harry review/discussion/analysis. We talk all things Harry Callahan, the importance of actual location shooting, and we give our verdicts. Obviously spoilers abound. If spoilers spoil your good time at the movies, do watch the movie first. It is streaming on Netflix and the whole Dirty Harry series is up on HBOMax as of this writing.
Anya couldn't join us this week but will do a Tuesday Short in the near future and offer her final thoughts on the film.
Ne...2022-06-1152 minThe Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastRe-release of M&JWaM: ”What If......?”"What if....." we re-released our What if....? episode? Well, what if we did?
Audience! I am running a bit behind so the second part of our Dirty Harry analysis and review will be out on the 10th, or 11th at the very latest. However, I do like to have an episode out for you on Thursday, so here is our analysis and review of Disney + and Marvel Studio's What if? Why? Well, I'm going to try super duper hard to see the new Doctor Strange film this weekend and the What if series is on my mind. So now it...2022-06-101h 30The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax and Jason (and Anya) Watch Dirty Harry Pt 1This week we begin our coverage of the "Dirty" Harry Callahan franchise, beginning with the eponymous Dirty Harry (1971). Sadly, we had a boat-load of technical difficulties which caused a stoppage in our recording, and leaves us only with a "part one" to give you. It is a longish "part one."
However there is some extra content on our Instagram page,
https://instagram.com/maxandjasonwatchamovie?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
In addition to the extra content Max filmed, Anya always does a great job curating the page and providing great images from the films we cov...2022-06-031h 26The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastEnter The Dragon (re-release)Hey, listeners, this week we are re-releasing our Enter the Dragon episode. Sorry we don't have a brand new episode about that bizarre police officer named "Dirty" Harry Callahan this week. There were some scheduling issues, and technological issues that just made getting a good episode out impossible, at least for our editor (which is Max).
We promise to have that new show up next week, along with some fun stuff on our instagram page.
In the mean time, enjoy our discussion about Bruce Lee's final film.
Until next week constant listeners!
2022-05-271h 56The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastM&J(&A)Watch: Last Night in SohoListeners, I'm sorry I'm a day late with this week's episode. I assure you it is worth the extra day of waiting on the edge of your car seat!
This week we tackle Edgar Wright's ghost story, Last Night in Soho. Ostensibly the film is about a young and talented woman who is practically obsessed with the 1960s, and who may possess something like the "shine." But is it also about something more? Last Night in Soho represents a more serious turn for Wright, a director known for his sharp witted, tightly edited action-comedies. Do Max and Jason...2022-05-201h 36The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax and Jason Watch Stagecoach (re-release)Hello, faithful listeners, we are re-releasing our analysis of Stagecoach in part because we just did a retrospective on the work of John Wayne. The other part is that Jason and Max are not always the best of planners!
In light of our last episode, we hope you will give this classic western a chance. Is it a John Wayne film? Is it a John Ford film? What do you think?
Also what do you think we should tackle next?
Enjoy the show, and we will be back next week, with a brand n...2022-05-131h 45The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax and Jason talk ”Best of John Wayne.”We are trying something a bit different this week. In this week's episode we discuss a top 20 John Wayne films list, put together by Screen Rant (using IMDB scores). We debate the merits of the list and offer our own Wayne "best of" recommendations. Along the way we talk a lot about John Ford and Howard Hawks and a few other things besides.
Wayne certainly is a controversial figure, but he made a lot of excellent westerns and his work defined the genre for decades, and his work is certainly worth examining, and many of his films a...2022-05-061h 26The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax and Jason (Actually Just Anya this Week) Watch a Movie: X-Men: The Animated SeriesThis week on M&JWAM we discuss the unexpected success that was the 1990s X-Men: The Animated Series. We dive into the origins of the show, its heroic producer/champion and it surprisingly faithful attempt to hew pretty closely to the source material. We also talk about the Disney/Marvel decision to relaunch the show.
The conversation also derails into tangents -delightful I'm sure- about Greg Pak's amazing run on the Hulk among other comic booky things.
Enjoy show and let us know what you think.
2022-04-291h 01The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastTuesday Shorts with AnyaFriend of the pod (increasingly regular guest host) takes this Tuesday Shorts installment and discusses a mix of film and streaming TV content.
She will talk, The Guilty, Those Who Wish Me Dead, Moon Knight and The New Mutants.
Let us know what you think!
Enjoy the Tuesday Short!
2022-04-2619 minThe Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax & Jason (& Anya) Watch a Trailer: Thor: Bloody Lovely ThunderMax called an emergency audible. So, instead of Last Night in Soho, we pivoted and decided it was imperative to tackle the trailer drop for Thor: Love and Thunder. This news was so stunning we had to bring in friend of the pod, Anya!
The following riveting episode is filled to the very brim with Thor trivia, our completely accurate predictions for the film's direction and major beats as well as things we hope to see in the film but are less sure will actually be in the film. We also mention some things we are watching and...2022-04-221h 00The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax and Jason Watch: Duel (1971)On this week's episode, we tackle Steven Spielberg's first feature film, Duel. It started its life as a made-for-TV movie but then grew into something more. This is where a dynasty of feature film excellence began. The film stars Dennis Weaver, as an everyman kind of hero and giant semi with a nearly faceless, certainly nameless driver. It was based on a short story by the great thriller and horror writer Richard Matheson. Matheson also wrote the screenplay adaptation. How well does Spielberg's first thriller hold up? Have a listen and find out what we think of this 1971 thriller wh...2022-04-141h 26The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastM&J(continue to watch) a Movie: The Limey (discussion part 2)Folks! In this episode, we continue our discussion of The Limey. If you did not listen to part one go back and check that out. Also, if you have still not taken my advice and watched The Limey, please, stop the podcast, go watch it and come back. Spoiling spoilers abound in this episode. Our episode will keep.
Well, you've been warned.
Enjoy the show!
See you next week.
M&J.
2022-04-0851 minThe Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax & Jason Watch: The Limey (Part 1)Hey folks, we watched The Limey (1999). It was directed by Steven Soderbergh, and stars, Terrance Stamp, Lesley Anne Warren, Peter Fonda, Luis Guzmán, and Barry Newman.
This will be the first part in longer discussion, for reasons that will be explained in this very episode. Part 2 will drop next Thursday. In the meantime enjoy the discussion.
Also, if you have not done so, hit pause and watch the film before listening to the pod!
Okay, you were warned.
2022-03-311h 11The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastThe Batman (2022)As promised, it's Thursday, and Max, Jason, and Anya are about talk all things Batman. Specifically, The Batman. Now before you think this is a rebroadcast of an old show, this is the 2022 interpretation starring Robert Pattinson, Zoe Kravitz, and Jeffery Wright among others!
There are some unexpected fireworks that may, just may involve Jason going on an epic rant. Its a fun discussion and we hope you, the listener will chime in.
Enjoy.
2022-03-252h 31The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastTuesday Shorts (Recommendations and Ramblings)Hey gang!
Lets imagine this is the very beginning of season 2 of Max and Jason Watch a movie, and I, Max, being of sound mind and body, am committing to adding one or two new -short- episodes per month to the roster in addition to our regular shows. This is the first ever, "Tuesday Shorts." Enjoy, and let me know if you want more of this. Its just me in this one and I talk about what I've been watching, and what I think you should be watching, or what you should be avoiding.
In th...2022-03-2220 minThe Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax & Jason Watch Knight Rider.Audience! Sorry we've been away for a so long. But here we are back and watching movies so you can know whether or not you have to!
This week we review some 80s classic television. Thanks to Netflix we watched the first two episodes of Knight Rider, starring David Hasslehoff along with a lot of other solid 80s television character actors.
Does it hold up? Is it as good as we remember? Listen and find out.
2022-02-191h 19The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastM&J Watch Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Pt 2In this episode we close out our discussion of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. What more can be added to that?
Let us know what you think of our insightful commentary, and what you want to hear us tackle next.
Until next week then!
2022-01-0833 minThe Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastM & J Watch a Movie: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Part 1This week is part one our Shang-Chi deep dive. Look for Part 2 on Thursday.
We ran long in our conversation but we also thought the history of Shang-Chi, and the general reception to the film required some serious discussion. Shang-Chi is easily one of Marvel's most interesting moves in the 1970s and makes for an interesting and unique entry into the MCU. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is a film very worthy of a two part episode.
Enjoy the show and we will see you next week for Part 2.
2022-01-021h 19The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax and Jason rerelease an early episode. Superman (1978)Folks, this week we have to turn to a re-release as the holidays have jammed our editor (which is Max) up. So have a listen to an early episode.
I'm going to work over time to get Shang Chi out by Monday and then we will be back to our regular schedule.
Thanks for listening and Happy Holidays, whatever those holidays are.
2021-12-261h 05The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastM&J Watch Dune (2021)On this week's episode we tackle Dennis Villeneuve's film adaptation of Frank Herbert's science fiction masterpiece, #Dune. Does Villeneuve succeed in bringing Herbert's long, imaginative, complicated, idea-rich novel to the big screen? Have listen to find out what we think. Hopefully our love of both the original novel and science fiction films will make us your most ideal guides to this film.
This is a longer episode folks, but it is a big, ambitious movie that attempted to bring to life a big, ambitious novel. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter.
H...2021-12-171h 59The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMeanderings: Max and Jason Talk About The Book of Boba FettHere is this week's episode folks. This week, we talk through our reactions, expectations of the latest offering from that galaxy far far away....
That means we are talking about Disney +'s upcoming The Book of Boba Fett. Are we excited? Do we have predictions? Do we talk history and trailer Easter eggs? You bet we do. If you have any hope of being properly prepared for TBOBF, it is cosmically crucial that you listen to this episode before the show's fast approaching drop date of December 29!
2021-12-1123 minThe Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastRevisiting Masters of the Universe: RevelationFor a couple of reasons (mentioned in the intro) we are revisiting Netflix's Masters of the Universe: Revelation. This is likely a good idea because Part 2 of the Kevin Smith helmed show dropped recently. We will tackle that soon. In the meantime, here is what we thought of Part 1. Next week we tackle the sand dunes of Arrakis.
See you in 7....ish.
2021-12-021h 28The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax and Jason Watch ”What If....?This week on Max and Jason Watch a Movie, we are joined by frequent flyer guest host Anya. We tackle the entire sprawling series of Marvel counterfactuals contained in the series What If...? Max says a controversial thing that creates a firestorm of controversy concerning cinematic Wizard battles.
We also discuss the roots of the series in the 1970s, and spend some time giving Roy Thomas a lot of credit for his work in developing the crazy idea of What If....?
Enjoy the show.
Enjoy the show.
2021-11-201h 29The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax and Jason Watch:The Bad News BearsOn this week's episode we watch a classic of the underdog film genre, The Bad News Bears. This is the '76 version, dated and problematic to be sure.
What did we think? Have a listen and find out.
Here is a trailer for the film (the did trailer's differently back then).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1DDuN_eYlg
2021-11-131h 46The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax and Jason Watch Bram Stoker‘s DraculaFolks huge apologies for the lateness of this episode. It is both a week late and, on top of that, it is a single late Halloween episode. We had wanted to give listeners a month of Halloween episode. Alas, we flubbed it. We'll try to do better next Halloween! After some production and life obstacles we present to you our reflections, reactions, observations on that much loved classic by Francis Ford Coppola, Bram Stoker's Dracula,
Our production schedule is back on track. Again, huge apologies for the missing a week. Enjoy the show and let us know wh...2021-11-041h 20The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax and Jason Watch Logan (Part 2)Well, here it is. The second part of our two part discussion of Logan has arrived. Corrections are made, though not enough, as I (Max) kept thinking that the casino hotel our heroes stay at is in Vegas. It was not.
Anyway, we think you will enjoy our commentary even though we are discussing bittersweet film. Let us know what you think.
2021-10-211h 02The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax& Jason Watch Logan (Part One)On this week's episode of M&JWAM, we begin our deep dive into Logan. This will be our part one. It is a film worth exploring in some detail. In part one we get into production and make some educated guesses about what source material Mangold et al are adapting or being inspired by. We also pretty thoroughly explore the first act of the film.
Let us know what you think but reaching out to us at Lordmovies39@gmail.com, or find Max at thesuppertest on twitter. Enjoy the show.
2021-10-151h 01The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax and Jason Watch a Movie: The MeanderingsFolks this week, we're going to try a new episode type. The Meanderings. Before or after almost any recording we do, we talk a lot, about a lot of different things. I thought our pre-show conversation for Logan was interesting and fun enough to offer to you. In this conversation we tackle, the Hypothetical Future MCU Mutant movies, the strange franchise that was Fox's X-Men films, Thor Ragnarok, The Matrix films, and we discuss how we think of the Sam Rami Spider-Man films, though not necessarily in that order.
Enjoy the Meanderings.
2021-10-0838 minThe Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax and Jason (plus Anya!)Watch a Movie: Black Widow part 2Max and Jason and guest host Anya, finish up their long (hopefully entertaining) discussion of Marvel's Black Widow. Have a listen and let us know what you thought!
Enjoy the show.
2021-10-011h 30The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastBlack WidowOn this week's episode we brought back guest host Anya, because we were worried that we just couldn't be objective about Marvel Studios' Black Widow. In the end what we got was the shoot out at the end what we got was the shoot-out at the end of Reservoir Dogs. Which is to say, we had a lot of fun disagreements about just about every piece of this film.
We also ran into the problem of getting three committed comic book nerds/movie nerds talking about a comic book movie. WE TALK A LOT. At the end of th...2021-09-231h 12The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastCaptain America: The First Avenger.Audience, this isn't the much anticipated Black Widow episode. Please keep anticipating. That will be out next week. In the mean time, enjoy this rebroadcast of an M&JWAM oldie. Its an MCU film, and one of our favorites. Captain America: The First Avenger.
If you missed it, and can't be bothered to scroll through our episode list, well, here it is! Convenient eh?
Enjoy and we will see you with a new episode next Thursday.
2021-09-161h 59The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMasters of the Universe: Revelation Episode 5 + Our PredictionsOn this week's episode we review and discuss Masters of the Universe: Revelation, episode 5. A lot happens for Teela, Andra, Roboto, Evil-Lyn, Beast-Man and.....Prince Adam. Have a listen to find out what we thought about the episode. We also offer predictions for what happens next in Part 2 of the show.
2021-09-101h 07The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastM&JWAM: Masters of the Universe Revelation: Ep. 3 & 4.On this week's episode we discuss our reactions to, and our thoughts about, MOU:R episodes 3 & 4, "The Most Dangerous Man in Eternia," and "Land of the Dead" respectively.
We also tackle the toxic fan culture around the show. Have a listen and do join the conversation.
2021-09-011h 02The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax & Jason watch Masters of the Universe Revelation Ep 1 & 2We continue our examination of Masters of the Universe: Revelation. In this episode we discuss MOUR's episode 1 and 2, "The Power of Grayskull," and "The Poisoned Chalice."
If you are a sci-fi nerd, you have probably heard that the show is somehow controversial. We begin to examine some of those complaints and compare them to the show itself. Is the show somehow too woke? Not woke enough? Is it really, really real Masters of the Universe storytelling? Give our show a listen to see what we think. I think you will find that "WE HAVE THE POWEEEEER!!!!!!" And yo...2021-08-251h 14The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax and Jason Watch a Movie: Masters of the Universe RevelationOn this week's episode of M&JWAM, we actually watch a Netflix show, Masters of the Universe: Revelation. Directed and written by Kevin Smith, this show takes us back to Eternia, and unlike the Dolph Lundgren Masters film, we actually get to stay there.
This episode marks part one of our review and discussion of this series. We discuss why this show got made, and our overall reaction to it. Is the show good? Is it a good interpretation of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe? Should you watch it? We answer those questions in this episod...2021-08-181h 27The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax and Jason: A guest disagrees with us about Gunpowder MilkshakeAudience! Jason had debilitating technical issues and we were unable to begin, or rather, finish beginning our conversation about Kevin Smith's Masters of the Universe: Revelations. This required some fast thinking on the part of the more serious, thoughtful host Max to get an episode out on Tuesday. And so, this week we have a guest who disagrees with us about Gunpowder Milkshake.
Enjoy the show!
Maybe you agree with the guest host, maybe you don't, but you can find the Amazing Anya at the following place:
https://www.instagram.com/anz_solo/
2021-08-1036 minThe Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax and Jason Watch a Movie: Gunpowder MilkshakeThis week we tackle Netflix's action comedy Gunpowder Milkshake, starring Karen Gillan, Lena Headey, Angela Bassett, Michelle Yeoh, Carla Gugino, Chloe Coleman, Micheal Smiley and Paul Giamatti. It will be hard not to notice that this film is packed with serious talent, and all of which are great in the shoot-em-up genre.
Gunpowder Milkshake is a blood soaked neon-noir, fable-fantasy-cartoon version of a gun-fu noir. Is it successful? Have a listen and find out what we think about this film.
2021-08-031h 24The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax and Jason Watch a Movie: Masters of the Universe (re-release)Hey listeners, Jason and I are taking the week off as we adjust our scheduling to account for a less pandemic restricted world. That means no Gunpowder Milkshake this week. Look for that episode next week. And perhaps beginning next week, or the following week we will be reviewing Kevin Smith's brand spanking new #HeMan content, Masters of the Universe: Revelations. So be on the look out for that. Until then, enjoy this episode where we ask a lot of questions about Dolph Lundgren's trek through Eternia.
2021-07-281h 39The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax and Jason Watch a Movie: The Outlaw Josey WalesHoooo boy. On this week's episode we tackle the sometimes entertaining, often problematic western movie classic, The Outlaw Josey Wales.
What we did not when picked this, and we don't think any of the filmmakers knew when they made it was the following.
This curious movie was based on a book by a former member of the KKK, a man who wrote speeches for George McGovern, and was an ardent segregationist. The speeches and Klan activity he performed under the name Asa Carter. He called himself Forrest Carter, and took on the persona of a Ch...2021-07-201h 46The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax and Jason Watch a Movie: Examining Richard DonnerHey folks. This week we are doing something a bit different. As many of you may know, Richard Donner died this month and Jason and I wanted to discuss the many contributions Donner has made to film, as well as discuss what those contributions have meant to us over the years. I would be hard to overstate how much we adore Donner's work.
Anyway, if you have not, we hope this episode will encourage you to watch some of his movies. If you haven't seen a Donner film in a while, we also encourage you to watch an...2021-07-151h 26The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax And Jason Watch a Movie: "Conan the Destroyer."This week we tackle the only sequel Arnold Schwarzenegger ever gave Conan. That can mean only one thing. We watched Conan the Destroyer. What or who does he destroy? Is it a worthy outing for Conan? Should you watch it? Have a listen and find out.
Be sure to share us and subscribe to our podcast. Also do leave a 5 star review for us on Apple podcasts if you think other movie buffs want to hear us yak about films.
See you next week.
2021-07-071h 35The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax And Jason Watch a Movie: Conan the BarbarianHUUUUGE apologies for the lateness of this episode. I can only plead "life happens," while pledging to try to do better in the future.
Apologies out of the way, today's episode is all barbarians all the time. That can only mean, Conan the Barbarian. I think Jason and I have a good discussion in store for you here. There are surprisingly deep ways to examine this "sword and sorcery" epic that go beyond the mere appreciation of actions beats, and the gouts of blood. Listen to our discussion then watch the film, or watch the film and the...2021-07-021h 45The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax and Jason Watch a Movie: G.I. Joe: Retaliation.On this week's episode (sorry for being a day late!) we discuss, review and react to G.I. Joe: Retaliation. Mysteries abound listeners. Is this a reboot? Is it a sequel? Is it a reboosequel? Does the film lean into the Joe mythology more or less effectively than the previous film?
Listen and find out!
2021-06-231h 01The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax and Jason Watch a Movie:G.I. Joe: The Rise of CobraOn this episode of M&JWAM, we discuss G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra. What more is there to say? Does this film get a "YO JOE," a "COBRAAA," or the dreaded, "COBRA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA?"
Listen and find out what we thought. And let us know what you thought of this film and what you thought of what we thought by email at our gmail account, Lordmovies39.
For a deeper dive on how the G.I. Joe toy line came to be the powerhouse that it was, watch Netflix's The Toys That Made Us episode on it...2021-06-161h 36The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax and Jason Watch a Movie: MiseryOn this episode of M&JWAM we discuss Rob Reiner's second Stephen King adaptation. That can only mean 1990's Misery, starring Kathy Bates and James Caan who are both supported by a small cast of excellent character actors.
There is a lot to discuss so hit the play button and dive in. Don't forget to subscribe to us on your favorite podcast catcher and give us a many many starred review.
2021-06-091h 58The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax and Jason Watch a Movie: "Enter the Dragon"Folks sorry this one is a bit late. The holiday weekend and poor planning on my part conspired against me. But here it is. On this episode of M&JWAM, we take a pretty deep dive into Bruce Lee's groundbreaking 1973 masterpiece, Enter the Dragon. This one is a bit longer than usual but for the way the film shook up the industry as well as inspired generations to take up the martial arts it most certainly warrants an unapologetically thorough discussion. Enjoy and let us know why you think!
Enjoy.
2021-06-031h 56The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax and Jason Watch a Movie: Godzilla vs KongOn this episode of M&JWAM we discuss the latest, but probably not the final, installment of Legendary Pictures Monsterverse, Godzilla vs Kong. Not since 1963 have these two leading monsters shared the big screen together. Is the combo peanut butter and chocolate, or orange juice and toothpaste?
Listen and find out what we think, and please let us know what you think in the comments here, or at my twitter account thesuppertest.
2021-05-261h 48The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax and Jason Watch a Movie: Godzilla King of the Monsters.On this episode, the Legendary Mosterverse examination continues as we discuss, react to, review and head scratch over Godzilla: King of the Monsters.
This discussion is a bit longer, but there really is a lot to say. Also, there was a lot of tequila and gin involved. Enjoy the show and let us know what you think.
What series do you want us to tackle next?
2021-05-201h 44The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax And Jason Watch a Movie: Kong: Skull Island.On this episode of M&JWAM we talk giants apes and monster movies. That can mean only one thing. We journey to that mysterious skull shaped island with too many apex predators and a really, really great, Great Ape. Join us as we talk Kong: Skull Island.
Is Kong a giant chimpanzee? A giant gorilla? Or is this an entirely new primate species, heretofore unknown to science?
Does this film navigate the human drama problem better than Godzilla (2014)? What about the fights? All your questions will be answered. Enjoy the show.
2021-05-121h 16The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax And Jason Watch a Movie: Godzilla (2014)On this episode of M&JWAM, we discuss, review and scratch our heads at Legendary's Godzilla. Made in 2014, it boasted an all star and more than capable cast, as well as some of the best CGI creature effects ever. Does the film stick every landing? Does it steal too many bases? Listen and find out what we think as we take a deep dive into this film and Godzilla lore. There may even be an odd autobiographical note or two.
Enjoy!
2021-05-062h 00The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax And Jason Watch a Movie: The Royal TenenbaumsOn this episode we discuss Wes Anderson's The Royal Tenenbaums (2001). This is the quintessential example of a genre Jason refers to as "American Eccentric." Let us know what you think.
Here is the link to the trailer:
https://youtu.be/caMgokYWboU
2021-04-271h 42The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax and Jason Watch a Movie: Bonus Episode SupergirlAs promised, for last week's late offering, here is a bonus episode of MAJWAM, wherein we tackle, or are tackled by the cult classic of superhero filmmaking, Supergirl. This film boasts an all star cast, and some, well, let us just say interesting production choices.
Enjoy!
2021-04-251h 38The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax and Jason Watch a Movie: "Son of Frankenstein"On this week's episode, we tackle the much overlooked Son of Frankenstein. This is Boris Karloff's last turn in the role of the creature. Where does this fit in the Frankenstein franchise? Top of the heap? Bottom? Listen and find out. We certainly have thoughts.
2021-04-2058 minThe Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax And Jason Watch a Movie: Bride of FrankensteinOn this episode we tackle the iconic, much loved Bride of Frankenstein. What do we think? Is this film actually better than the original film? We have thoughts. Listen to find out what those are.
Click on the link below if you want to follow Jason's advice (and of course you do) that you should listen to the score for Bride of Frankenstein.
https://youtu.be/t-0hZu4Ew4o
Let us know what you think of our opinions. Enjoy the show.
2021-04-1356 minThe Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax And Jason Watch a Movie: Frankenstein (1931)In this episode, we return to the early Universal Pictures horror films with a discussion of James Whale's extremely loose adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Released in the pre-code era of 1931 this film and Dracula -from the same year- saved Universal's bacon.
Have a listen and find if this is one we recommend.
Also sorry this one is late!
2021-04-081h 07The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax And Jason Watch a Movie: PredatorOn this episode of Max And Jason Watch a Movie, we dive into the 1987's Predator. Its a bit longer than usual but there is just so much to discuss. Enjoy the show and let us know what you think.
2021-03-312h 11The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax and Jason Watch a Movie: Captain America: The First AvengerOn this episode we tackle our first MCU film and what better film to start with than the one about the first Avenger? That means we will be discussing and reviewing Captain America: The First Avenger. Sorry this episode is coming out a day behind schedule. But here it is! Enjoy!
2021-03-241h 58The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax And Jason Watch a Movie: StagecoachThis week on Max and Jason Watch a Movie, we tackle John Ford's Stagecoach. It is a film that marked Ford's return to the western and would be a breakout film for John Wayne. Does this film suffer from the uneven and inconsistent tone that seemed to plague Ford's films? Is it the greatest western ever made? We have opinions.
2021-03-161h 44The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax And Jason Watch a Movie: Masters of the UniverseIn this episode we discuss the strangely fascinating film, Masters of the Universe. Frank Langella and Dolph Lundgren star in a film that did no one but the critics any favors. Is it so bad it is good, or just bad? Or do questions of good and bad even apply with such art? We have opinions.
When you finish listening to us pontificate, you may want to watch Frank Langella reflect on his interpretation of one 80's cartoons greatest villains. Its about midway through the video.
https://youtu.be/fUOLXBOm5ZI
2021-03-091h 38The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax and Jason Watch a Movie: John WickIn this episode we discuss the 2014 revenge action thriller, John Wick. Keanu Reeves stars, with Michael Nyquist, Alfie Allen, Willem Dafoe, Adrianne Palicki, Dean Winters, Lance Reddick, and Ian McShane.
It is a simple story. Does it work?
Listen and find out what we think!
2021-03-021h 34The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax And Jason Watch a Movie: HombreIn this episode we discuss and review the 1967 western Hombre. Based on Elmore Leonard's first novel, this film was directed by Martin Ritt and starred the incomparable Paul Newman. Newman is hardly the only great actor in this complicated, nuanced film. The film also featured Richard Boone, Fredrich March, and Diane Cilento.
Enjoy the show.
2021-02-231h 41The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax And Jason Watch A Movie: The Wolf Man.This week we discuss the 1941 Universal monster movie classic, The Wolf Man. This film was so popular it launched six more Universal Pictures Wolf Man films.
A couple of notes. During the discussion we talk at some length about an amazing series of books on cinema monsters. These are the Crestwood Publications "Monster" books. They were found in children's sections of libraries across the nation I presume and they were certainly in Morrison Reeves Library in my home town. They are long out of print now, but if you are lucky maybe you can find them in yo...2021-02-161h 41The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax and Jason Watch a Movie: Invasion of the Body SnatchersIn this episode, we discuss the 1978 sci-fi horror classic, Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Donald Sutherland and Leonard Nimoy star.
This is the second film in what I am thinking of as our 'paranoia trilogy.' Enjoy the show and let us know what you think.
2021-02-091h 44The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax And Jason Watch A Movie: John Carpenter's The ThingIn today's episode (which we thought would be 11 at the time we recorded but will be something else in Apple Podcasts) we discuss and review a classic of science fiction horror. That is John Carpenter's The Thing. If you have not seen it, I would urge you to hit pause on our dulcet tones, and go watch it before listening. Spoilers always abound at M&J and we would hate to deprive you of the joys of horrified surprise.
Enjoy the show and do let us know what you think.
2021-02-021h 32The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax and Jason Watch a Movie : The OmenIn our latest episode (which was 10 when we recorded it) we cover Richard Donner's original -accept no substitutes or sequels- iconic, maybe even ground breaking horror film, The Omen. As with all our discussions there will be spoilers. Enjoy the show.
For a quick refresher, you can click on the link to watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/kqAYR6z7yAU
2021-01-261h 53The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax and Jason Watch a Movie: The Hidden Fortress.On today's episode we discuss one of cinema's foundational films and one of its foundational directors. That means Akira Kurosawa's The Hidden Fortress. This film and its director have inspired countless other film directors, cinematographers, editors and actors. Today's show is certainly longer than usual, but the film is unavoidably discussable. Join us in the conversation by emailing us or hitting me up on twitter (my handle is thesuppertest) with your comments, criticisms, observations and movie suggestions.
We hope you are enjoying the discussions as much we. Enjoy the show.
2021-01-192h 05The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax and Jason Watch a Movie: Ep 7.5? Superman IV: The Quest for PeaceIn today's Episode Jason and I finish the Christopher Reeve Superman films. This means we dive directly into Superman IV: The Quest for Peace. This film was masterfully directed by Sidney J. Furie, and stars Christopher Reeve, Gene Hackman, & Margot Kidder. Is it a masterpiece? Is it a disaster? Join us and find out.
Also sorry for the confusion in the intro about the episode designation. When we recorded it was going to be Ep 7.5. On Apple Podcasts it will be something else. In our hearts? Confusion reigns. We are still working out the kinks.
Also, and cruc...2021-01-1258 minThe Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax andJason Watch a Movie Episode 7: Superman IIIAlright gang, on today's episode we tackle the third installment of what some refer to as the "Donnerverse." That means we are watching and discussing Superman III, a film directed by the Richard Lester, and staring Christopher Reeve, Richard Pryor, and Robert Vaughn. Don't forget to let us know what you think at lordmovies39@gmail.com or on the Podbean app. Enjoy the show.
2021-01-051h 11The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax And Jason Watch A Movie Ep 6 Superman IIOn today's episode we continue to explore the Christopher Reeve Superman films from the late 1970s, and early 1980s. Director Richard Donner is out and Richard Lester is in. The production story is as interesting as the movie itself, if not more so.
Let us know what you think at lordmovies39@gmail.com
2020-12-291h 39The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax And Jason Watch A Movie Episode 5.5Here it is, the promised part two of our discussion and review of Richard Donner's 1978 Superman: The Movie. I apologize for the rough sound, but the holidays cut into my editing time. This episode is longer too, but there is a lot to say about this classic! Happy Holidays!
Enjoy the episode!
You can shoot us questions at lordmovies39@gmail.com
or hit me (Max) up @thesuppertest on twitter.
2020-12-242h 02The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax and Jason Watch a Movie Episode 5: Superman 1978In episode 5 we begin our wide ranging discussion of 1978's Superman: The Movie. I say "begin" because, as it turns out, Jason and I have a lot to say about this ground breaking film. This will be a discussion in two parts. The second part, Episode 5.5, will drop later today (Tuesday December 22) I hope, or sometime tomorrow. Enjoy.
2020-12-221h 04The Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax and Jason Watch a Movie, Episode 4 Batman and Robin (1997)Today we review and discuss the final Batman in what we have been calling the Burtonverse. That means we tackle 1997's Batman and Robin. Is it the worst film ever made? The best? Listen and let us know what you think. You can contact us at lordmovies39@gmail.com or feel free to leave comments at our podbean site. We want to hear what you think.
Enjoy!
2020-12-1537 minThe Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastBatman Forever (At least Batman can move his neck...)This week we discuss Batman Forever. The film boasts a new director, new Batman, new love interest, and a new sidekick (a step up from the no sidekick situation in the previous installments). Is it enough? Listen and find out what we thought and currently think.
Also, on Friday, in anticipation of Daniel Craig's final Bond, No Time to Die, we begin a series of bonus episodes on the Craig run in the role of James Bond.
2020-12-0854 minThe Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax AndJason Watch a Movie Ep 2 "Batman Returns."On today's episode we tackle Batman Returns, the second installment in what has come to be known as the Burtonverse Batman films. Spoilers, ahead, and some language. Buckle up folks.
2020-12-0144 minThe Max and Jason Watch a Movie PodcastMax and Jason Watch a Movie Episode 1 Batman (1989Wherein we discuss Tim Burton's 1989 film, Batman. Starring Michael Keaton, Kim Basinger and Jack Nicholson.
Some cursing and obviously spoilers.
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