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Movies Unhacked072: The Fly (1986) & (1958)Is Jeff Goldblum any good in this movie? In what ways are these movies similar? And do these movies undermine their core problem? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco and Mike Young unhack The Fly (1986) & (1958). When a scientist invents teleportation, he uses himself as a guinea pig and befalls a horrible result to his experiment. Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis star in David Cronenberg's The Fly (1986) & (1958)! Episode Log: August 1986 trivia (3:10) Summary of The Fly (1986)'s story (6:20) Summary of The Fly (1958)'s story (8:50) Movie review (10:30) The beginnings of both movies (13:00) Not enough Vincent Price (15:40...
2024-10-311h 14
Movies Unhacked071: Westworld (1973)How does this movie break new ground in filmmaking? Are sex robots a real thing? And why is Yul Brynner so awesome? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco and Mike Young unhack Westworld (1973). When two friends visit the ultimate theme park, they are forced to reckon with more danger than they bargained for. Richard Benjamin, Yul Brynner, and James Brolin star in Michael Crichton's Westworld (1973)! Episode Log: November 1973 trivia (2:25) Summary of Westworld's story (4:15) Movie review (5:30) Michael Crichton (6:00) Movie walkthrough (7:30) What would Delos cost in today's dollars (8:50) Peter and John have first encounter with...
2024-08-041h 39
Movies Unhacked070: M3GAN (2022)Could Megan realistically do the things she does in this movie? How many other horror films does this movie reference? And is this movie even any good? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco and Matt Janulewicz unhack M3GAN (2022). When a young girl loses her parents in a car accident, she must go live with her aunt and learn to cope with her new life. Along the way she makes a new robot friend. Allison Williams and Violet McGraw star in Gerard Johnstone's and James Wan's M3GAN (2022)! Episode Log: Top songs Jan 2023 (1:50...
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Movies UnhackedAntitrust (2001)Can AI paintings personalize their display? What’s a dolly zoom shot? And is this movie any good? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco and Matt Janulewicz unhack Antitrust (2001) in this podcast episode.
When a software engineer gets a dream job, he must put his ethics to the test and make his way through a maze of traps. Ryan Phillippe, Tim Robbins, Rachael Leigh Cook, and Claire Forlani star in Peter Howitt’s Antitrust (2001)!
Episode Log:
January 2001 Trivia (2:20)
Summary of Antitrust‘s story (3:20)
Movie review (5:25)
Nurv campus security (13:55)
The Cast (34:15)
What is thi...
2023-05-0500 min
Movies Unhacked069: Antitrust (2001)Can AI paintings personalize their display? What's a dolly zoom shot? And is this movie any good? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco and Matt Janulewicz unhack Antitrust (2001). When a software engineer gets a dream job, he must put his ethics to the test and make his way through a maze of traps. Ryan Phillippe, Tim Robbins, Rachael Leigh Cook, and Claire Forlani star in Peter Howitt's Antitrust (2001)! Episode Log: January 2001 Trivia (2:20) Summary of Antitrust's story (3:20) Movie review (5:25) Nurv campus security (13:55) The Cast (34:15) What is this movie about? Silicon Valley culture? (42:55) Open-source as...
2023-05-051h 18Movies UnhackedThe Invisible Man (1933)How do they do invisibility effects in 1933? Why should we feel sorry for the barman? And do we have invisibility technology today? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco and Mike Young unhack The Invisible Man (1933) in this podcast episode.
When a stranger arrives in town, he turns the community into a living nightmare and the police must stop him before it’s too late. Claude Rains stars in James Whale’s The Invisible Man (1933)!
Episode Log:
1933 trivia (1:05)
Summary of story/plot (2:00)
Movie review (3:05)
Invisibility special effects (10:00)
Rules of being invisible (14:00)
The pres...
2022-10-3100 min
Movies Unhacked068: The Invisible Man (1933)How do they do invisibility effects in 1933? Why should we feel sorry for the barman? And do we have invisibility technology today? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco and Mike Young unhack The Invisible Man (1933). When a stranger arrives in town, he turns the community into a living nightmare and the police must stop him before it's too late. Claude Raines stars in James Whale's The Invisible Man (1933)! Episode Log: 1933 trivia (1:05) Summary of The Invisible Man's story/plot (2:00) Movie review (3:05) Invisibility special effects (10:00) Rules of being invisible (14:00) The presentation of the invisible man (15:05...
2022-10-311h 00
Diomandé L'Programme ! - DLP ! VacancesDLP! Vacances S02 EP06 - Invité : Dundee : "Croco d'îles" plein d'NRJ, de la Polynésie FM.Cette semaine, DLP ! Vacances consacre son "Dossier" à Philippe Vandel.
Officiant tous les jours de la semaine (hors période de vacances) sur Europe 1 avec Cuture Médias, le récent « sexygénaire » poursuit sa riche carrière audiovisuelle entamée
depuis bientôt 40 ans !
Notre invité est Green Kryen Puavaari Teumere, alias « Dundee », programmateur à
Api FM, station généraliste du Groupe NRJ Tahiti, et numéro 1 des audiences FM sur le territoire polynésien français.
"Les Jeux de Vainqueurs ! " sont consacrés cette semaine à À Prendre ou à laisser,
laissant hélas...
2022-08-0534 minMovies UnhackedColumbo, “Double Exposure” (1973)Does Subliminal Messaging really work? What happened when Peter Falk directed a Columbo episode? And who should be on the Mt. Rushmore of television characters? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco, Mike Young, and Jay Holavarri unhack Columbo, “Double Exposure” (1973) in this podcast episode.
When a man is murdered during a film presentation it’s up to Columbo to solve the mystery. Peter Falk and Robert Culp star in Columbo, “Double Exposure” (1973)!
Episode Log:
Mount Rushmore of television characters (2:30)
December 1973 trivia (5:10)
Behind the creation of season 1 (8:40)
Summary of Double Exposure’s story (19:50...
2022-04-2500 min
Movies Unhacked067: Columbo, “Double Exposure" (1973)Does Subliminal Messaging really work? What happened when Peter Falk directed a Columbo episode? And who should be on the Mt. Rushmore of television characters? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco, Mike Young, and Jay Holavarri unhack Columbo, "Double Exposure" (1973). When a man is murdered during a film presentation it's up to Columbo to solve the mystery. Peter Falk and Robert Culp star in Columbo, "Double Exposure" (1973)! Episode Log: Mount Rushmore of television characters (2:30) December 1973 trivia (5:10) Behind the creation of season 1 (8:40) Summary of Double Exposure's story (19:50) Inverted Detective Story format (22:10) Episode recommendation/review (27:00...
2022-04-251h 37Movies UnhackedChristine (1983) / Maximum Overdrive (1986)How great are Christine‘s characters? What genre of film is Maximum Overdrive? And what music video did Siskel and Ebert review in 1983? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco and Mike Young unhack Christine (1983) and Maximum Overdrive (1986) in this podcast episode.
When an unpopular teen gets a new car, things start to turn around for him. But his car has its own motivations. Keith Gordon stars in John Carpenter’s Christine (1983)!
When all the machines come to life, nobody is safe. It’s every person for themselves in a world gone crazy. Emilio...
2021-10-3100 min
Movies Unhacked066: Christine (1983) / Maximum Overdrive (1986)How great are Christine's characters? What genre of film is Maximum Overdrive? And what music video did Siskel and Ebert review in 1983? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco and Mike Young unhack Christine (1983) and Maximum Overdrive (1986). When an unpopular teen gets a new car, things start to turn around for him. But his car has its own motivations. Keith Gordon stars in John Carpenter's Christine (1983)! When all the machines come to life, nobody is safe. It's every person for themselves in a world gone crazy. Emilio Estevez stars in Stephen King's Maximum Overdrive (1986)!
2021-10-311h 29Movies UnhackedShort Circuit (1986)Is the relationship between Stephanie and Number Five cute, or weird? What is Number five’s major design flaw? And are there any likable characters in this movie? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco and Matt Janulewicz unhack Short Circuit (1986) in this podcast episode.
When a military robot weapon escapes, it’s all hands on deck to track it down. But when they find it, it may not be the same robot anymore, it may be ALIVE. Ally Sheedy and Steve Guttenberg star in John Badham’s Short Circuit (1986)!
Episode Log:
May 19...
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Movies Unhacked065: Short Circuit (1986)Is the relationship between Stephanie and Number Five cute, or weird? What is Number five's major design flaw? And are there any likable characters in this movie? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco and Matt Janulewicz unhack Short Circuit (1986). When a military robot weapon escapes, it's all hands on deck to track it down. But when they find it, it may not be the same robot anymore, it may be ALIVE. Ally Sheedy and Steve Guttenberg star in John Badham's Short Circuit (1986)! Episode Log: May 1986 trivia (2:15) Summary of Short Circuit's story/plot (2:55) Movie...
2021-09-301h 05Movies UnhackedExtreme Measures (1996)Does this movie get the medical scenes right? Is sacrifice for the greater good a sound medical policy? And how are the actors’ performances? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco and Christina Croco unhack Extreme Measures (1996) in this podcast episode.
When an ER patient inexplicably dies, the ER doctor who treated him descends into an investigation that leads him only to danger and conspiracy. Hugh Grant, Gene Hackman, and Sarah Jessica Parker star in Extreme Measures (1996)!
Episode Log:
September 1996 trivia (5:10)
Summary of Extreme Measures‘s story/plot (7:15)
Movie review (10:45)
File not foun...
2021-04-2400 min
Movies Unhacked064: Extreme Measures (1996)Does this movie get the medical scenes right? Is sacrifice for the greater good a sound medical policy? And how are the actors' performances? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco and Christina Croco unhack Extreme Measures (1996). When an ER patient inexplicably dies, the ER doctor who treated him descends into an investigation that leads him only to danger and conspiracy. Hugh Grant, Gene Hackman, and Sarah Jessica Parker star in Extreme Measures (1996)! Episode Log: September 1996 trivia (5:10) Summary of Extreme Measures's story/plot (7:15) Movie review (10:45) File not found, error 781 (15:45) Implausible phone surveillance (17:25) Realism of...
2021-04-241h 02Movies UnhackedParanormal Activity (2007)How do Ouija Boards work? What makes this movie so scary? And which movie had the highest ROI of all time? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco and Jay Holavarri unhack Paranormal Activity (2007) in this podcast episode.
A young couple records video of freaky happenings inside their home. Paranormal Activity (2007)!
Episode Log:
Summary of Paranormal Activity‘s story/plot (3:40)
Movie review (6:50)
The scariest thing in the film (16:20)
Ouija boards. All about Ouija boards (38:55)
Budget, Box Office, Critics’ reactions (1:15:15)
“Fiction or Fake?” game (1:20:40)
Subscribe to Movies Unhacked in Apple Podcasts...
2021-01-3100 min
Movies Unhacked063: Paranormal Activity (2007)How do Ouija Boards work? What makes this movie so scary? And which movie had the highest ROI of all time? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco and Jay Holavarri unhack Paranormal Activity (2007). A young couple records video of freaky happenings inside their home. Paranormal Activity (2007)! Episode Log: Summary of Paranormal Activity's story/plot (3:40) Movie review (6:50) The scariest thing in the film (16:20) Ouija boards. All about Ouija boards (38:55) Budget, Box Office, Critics' reactions (1:15:15) "Fiction or Fake?" game (1:20:40) Episode 063 - Paranormal Activity (2007) unhacked! Full Shownotes: https://www.moviesunhacked.com/2021/paranormal-activity/ ...
2021-01-311h 30Movies UnhackedFrom Beyond (1986)How does one awaken their “third eye”? Did we like the performances and special effects? And what’s new in parallel universes? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco and Dan Brooks unhack From Beyond (1986) in this podcast episode.
A man accused of murder wants to prove he didn’t do it and also destroy the culprit: a supernatural machine that opens a portal to a parallel universe. Jeffrey Combs and Barbara Crampton star in Stuart Gordon’s From Beyond (1986)!
Episode Log:
Scary movie box art (5:10)
October 1986 trivia (8:55)
Summary of From Beyond‘s story/plot...
2020-10-2100 min
Movies Unhacked062: From Beyond (1986)How does one awaken their "third eye"? Did we like the performances and special effects? And what's new in parallel universes? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco and Dan Brooks unhack From Beyond (1986). A man accused of murder wants to prove he didn't do it and also destroy the culprit: a supernatural machine that opens a portal to a parallel universe. Jeffrey Combs and Barbara Crampton star in Stuart Gordon's From Beyond (1986)! Episode Log: Scary movie box art (5:10) October 1986 trivia (8:55) Summary of From Beyond's story/plot (11:10) Movie review (13:00) The pineal gland (47:50) The latest...
2020-10-211h 09Movies UnhackedChopping Mall (1986)What was it like to grow up at a shopping mall in the 80s? What are the real-life security bots like? And does this movie follow the rules of the slasher genre? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco and Mike Young unhack Chopping Mall (1986) in this podcast episode.
When the mall security robots go on a murder spree, a group of friends must try to survive the night locked inside a shopping mall. Kelli Maroney, Tony O’Dell, and Barbara Crampton star in Chopping Mall (1986)!
Episode Log:
March 1986 trivia (2:05)
Summary of Ch...
2020-10-0200 min
Movies Unhacked061: Chopping Mall (1986)What was it like to grow up at a shopping mall in the 80s? What are the real-life security bots like? And does this movie follow the rules of the slasher genre? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco and Mike Young unhack Chopping Mall (1986). When the mall security robots go on a murder spree, a group of friends must try to survive the night locked inside a shopping mall. Kelli Maroney, Tony O'Dell, and Barbara Crampton star in Chopping Mall (1986)! Episode Log: March 1986 trivia (2:05) Summary of Chopping Mall's story/plot (7:00) Movie review and...
2020-10-021h 10Movies UnhackedThe Twilight Zone, “From Agnes – With Love” (1964)How realistic is the depiction of this computer in 1964? How funny is the comedy in this Twilight Zone episode? And what’s the deal with Baskin-Robbins? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco, Mike Young, and Matt Janulewicz unhack The Twilight Zone, “From Agnes – With Love” (1964) in this podcast episode.
When a computer goes on the Fritz, Elwood is called in to fix it. But is he working on the computer or is the computer working on him? Wally Cox stars in “From Agnes – With Love” (1964)!
Episode Log:
Brief Twilight Zone History (2:50)
February 1964...
2020-09-2500 min
Movies Unhacked060: The Twilight Zone, "From Agnes - With Love" (1964)How realistic is the depiction of this computer in 1964? How funny is the comedy in this Twilight Zone episode? And what's the deal with Baskin-Robbins? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco, Mike Young, and Matt Janulewicz unhack The Twilight Zone, "From Agnes - With Love" (1964). When a computer goes on the Fritz, Elwood is called in to fix it. But is he working on the computer or is the computer working on him? Wally Cox stars in The Twilight Zone, "From Agnes - With Love" (1964)! Episode Log: Brief Twilight Zone History (2:50) February 1964 trivia (3:55...
2020-09-2539 minMovies UnhackedCrimson Tide (1995)Is smoking allowed on submarines? How often do captains threaten men with guns and punch people? And how does a Sailor have any privacy on a sub? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco, Tim Fogarty, and Christina Croco unhack Crimson Tide (1995) in this podcast episode.
Tim spent many years serving on submarines in the U.S. Navy and shares his insights on this classic 90s thriller.
With nuclear war hanging in the balance, two submarine officers battle over the proper actions to take. Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman star in Tony Scott’s...
2020-08-2900 min
Movies Unhacked059: Crimson Tide (1995)Is smoking allowed on submarines? How often do captains threaten men with guns and punch people? And how does a Sailor have any privacy on a sub? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco, Tim Fogarty, and Christina Croco unhack Crimson Tide (1995). Tim spent many years serving on submarines in the U.S. Navy and shares his insights on this classic 90s thriller. With nuclear war hanging in the balance, two submarine officers battle over the proper actions to take. Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman star in Tony Scott's Crimson Tide (1995)! Episode Log:
2020-08-291h 07Movies UnhackedBlackhat (2015)Why is the main character so unlikable? Why was the badguy’s plan so disappointing? And what was the deal with Stuxnet? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco and Matt Janulewicz unhack Blackhat (2015) in this podcast episode.
When a nuclear facility gets hacked, the FBI brings in an expert, who happens to be in prison, to help solve the crime. Chris Hemsworth stars in Michael Mann’s Blackhat (2015)!
Episode Log:
January 2015 trivia (2:30)
Unknown Superstar (3:05)
Summary of Blackhat‘s story/plot (5:25)
Movie review (8:05)
Technology portrayal thoughts (25:25)
Stuxnet (40:15)
Who knows what kind of softwa...
2020-07-3000 min
Movies Unhacked058: Blackhat (2015)Why is the main character so unlikable? Why was the badguy's plan so disappointing? And what was the deal with Stuxnet? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco and Matt Janulewicz unhack Blackhat (2015). When a nuclear facility gets hacked, the FBI brings in an expert, who happens to be in prison, to help solve the crime. Chris Hemsworth stars in Michael Mann's Blackhat (2015)! Episode Log: January 2015 trivia (2:30) Unknown Superstar (3:05) Summary of Blackhat's story/plot (5:25) Movie review (8:05) Technology portrayal thoughts (25:25) Stuxnet (40:15) Who knows what kind of software is out there right now (51:05) The size and...
2020-07-301h 04Movies UnhackedUntraceable (2008)Would these death contraptions actually work? In what ways does the movie undermine itself? And why is searching your car before getting inside important for FBI agents? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco and Michael Scott unhack Untraceable (2008) in this podcast episode.
When a vengeful killer begins murdering people live on the internet, FBI agent Jennifer Marsh must crack the case while also keeping herself, and her family, safe. Diane Lane and Colin Hanks star in Untraceable (2008)!
Episode Log:
What this podcast is about (1:35)
January 2008 trivia (5:10)
Unknown Superstars (6:15)
Summary of Untraceable’s...
2020-06-2000 min
Movies Unhacked057: Untraceable (2008)Would these death contraptions actually work? In what ways does the movie undermine itself? And why is searching your car before getting inside important for FBI agents? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco and Michael Scott unhack Untraceable (2008). When a vengeful killer begins murdering people live on the internet, FBI agent Jennifer Marsh must crack the case while also keeping herself, and her family, safe. Diane Lane and Colin Hanks star in Untraceable (2008)! Episode Log: What this podcast is about (1:35) January 2008 trivia (5:10) Unknown Superstars (6:15) Summary of Untraceable's story/plot (9:55) Movie review (11:15) Two FBI...
2020-06-201h 19Movies UnhackedBattle Beyond the Stars (1980)Can this movie hold a candle to the movies that inspired it? What was the deal with dial-a-joke? And did this movie invent Tinder? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco and Mike Young unhack Battle Beyond the Stars (1980) in this podcast episode.
When a peaceful planet faces a galactic threat, it sends a hero out in search of mercenaries who can help defend the planet and restore the peace. John Saxon, Sybill Danning, Robert Vaughn, and George Peppard star in Roger Corman’s Battle Beyond the Stars (1980)!
Episode Log:
August 1980 trivia (1:55)
Su...
2020-05-1900 min
Movies Unhacked056: Battle Beyond the Stars (1980)Can this movie hold a candle to the movies that inspired it? What was the deal with dial-a-joke? And did this movie invent Tinder? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco and Mike Young unhack Battle Beyond the Stars (1980). When a peaceful planet faces a galactic threat, it sends a hero out in search of mercenaries who can help defend the planet and restore the peace. John Saxon, Sybill Danning, Robert Vaughn, and George Peppard star in Roger Corman's Battle Beyond the Stars (1980)! Episode Log: August 1980 trivia (1:55) Summary of Battle Beyond the Stars's story...
2020-05-191h 16Movies UnhackedBlade Runner (1982)Is Deckard a replicant? Can you really zoom in and enhance a photograph? And is there something special about the chess game Sebastian and Tyrell play? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco and Jay Holavarri unhack Blade Runner (1982) in this podcast episode.
When four escaped replicants need to be hunted down and retired, it’s up to former blade runner Rick Deckard to track them down. Harrison Ford, Sean Young, and Rutger Hauer star in Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner (1982)!
Episode Log:
Different cuts of the movie (0:50)
June 1982 trivia (5:35)
June 1982, best movi...
2020-04-3000 min
Movies Unhacked055: Blade Runner (1982)Is Deckard a replicant? Can you really zoom in and enhance a photograph? And is there something special about the chess game Sebastian and Tyrell play? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco and Jay Holavarri unhack Blade Runner (1982). When four escaped replicants need to be hunted down and retired, it's up to former blade runner Rick Deckard to track them down. Harrison Ford, Sean Young, and Rutger Hauer star in Ridley Scott's Blade Runner (1982)! Episode Log: Different cuts of the movie (0:50) June 1982 trivia (5:35) June 1982, best movie month of the 80s? (13:10) Talents behind the...
2020-04-301h 52Movies UnhackedLive Free or Die Hard (2007)Do we like this version of John McClane? Are the villains good at designing bomb triggers? And are the action scenes worthy of the Die Hard franchise? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco and Matt Janulewicz unhack Live Free or Die Hard (2007) in this podcast episode.
When domestic terrorists attack the country’s computer infrastructure, only John McClane and a talented hacker can stop them. Bruce Willis, Justin Long, Timothy Olyphant, and Maggie Q star in Live Free or Die Hard (2007)!
Episode Log:
The Die Hard franchise (1:10)
June 2007 trivia (8:45)
Summary of st...
2020-03-2000 min
Movies Unhacked054: Live Free or Die Hard (2007)Do we like this version of John McClane? Are the villains good at designing bomb triggers? And are the action scenes worthy of the Die Hard franchise? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco and Matt Janulewicz unhack Live Free or Die Hard (2007). When domestic terrorists attack the country's computer infrastructure, only John McClane and a talented hacker can stop them. Bruce Willis, Justin Long, Timothy Olyphant, and Maggie Q star in Live Free or Die Hard (2007)! Episode Log: The Die Hard franchise (1:10) June 2007 trivia (8:45) Summary of Live Free or Die Hard's story/plot (11:40...
2020-03-201h 19Movies UnhackedPrivate Benjamin (1980)What are our favorite lines from this film? Why were the critics wrong about this movie? And what could possibly be the technology we discuss in this episode? Listen now to find out! Scott and Christina Croco unhack Private Benjamin (1980) in this podcast episode.
Tragedy befalls a wanna-be housewife who winds up joining the army and learning she’s a much stronger person than she ever knew. Goldie Hawn and Eileen Brennan star in Private Benjamin (1980)!
Episode Log:
Women actors producing their own films (3:15)
October 1980 trivia (5:15)
Summary of Private Benjamin‘s story/plot...
2020-02-2100 min
Movies Unhacked053: Private Benjamin (1980)What are our favorite lines from this film? Why were the critics wrong about this movie? And what could possibly be the technology we discuss in this episode? Listen now to find out! Scott and Christina Croco unhack Private Benjamin (1980). Tragedy befalls a wanna-be housewife who winds up joining the army and learning she's a much stronger person than she ever knew. Goldie Hawn and Eileen Brennan star in Private Benjamin (1980)! Episode Log: Women actors producing their own films (3:15) October 1980 trivia (5:15) Summary of Private Benjamin's story/plot (6:05) Movie review (8:25) Great quotable lines (11:15) Great characters...
2020-02-2152 minMovies UnhackedForbidden Planet (1956)What exactly are the cook’s intentions with Robby the Robot? Why was this movie groundbreaking? And where can you see Robby the Robot today? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco and Mike Young unhack Forbidden Planet (1956) in this podcast episode.
When a space-traveling crew lands on a planet to find only one surviving member of an expedition, they must unravel the mystery while fighting off a monster. Leslie Nielson, Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis, and Robby the Robot star in Fred Wilcox’s Forbidden Planet (1956)!
Episode Log:
March 1956 trivia (1:45)
Summary of Forb...
2020-01-3100 min
Movies Unhacked052: Forbidden Planet (1956)What exactly are the cook's intentions with Robby the Robot? Why was this movie groundbreaking? And where can you see Robby the Robot today? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco and Mike Young unhack Forbidden Planet (1956). When a space-traveling crew lands on a planet to find only one surviving member of an expedition, they must unravel the mystery while fighting off a monster. Leslie Nielson, Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis, and Robby the Robot star in Fred Wilcox's Forbidden Planet (1956)! Episode Log: March 1956 trivia (1:45) Summary of Forbidden Planet's story/plot (2:35) The cook is quite...
2020-01-311h 01Movies Unhacked“Fiction or Fake?” Extravaganza!Everyone’s favorite guessing game, “Fiction or Fake?” gets a dedicated episode. Listen now to hear eight never-before-heard rounds of “Fiction or Fake?”! Scott Croco and all your favorite guests play the game. How many can YOU answer correctly?
Episode Log:
“Fiction or Fake?” with Jay Holavarri (0:55)
“Fiction or Fake?” with Mike Young (5:50)
“Fiction or Fake?” with Matt Janulewicz (8:05)
“Fiction or Fake?” with George Fiedziuszko (10:55)
“Fiction or Fake?” with Jay Holavarri (14:40)
“Fiction or Fake?” with Mike Young (16:40)
“Fiction or Fake?” with Kyle Kao / AJ Camarillo (19:40)
“Fiction or Fake?” with Matt Janulewicz (21:55)
Subscribe to Movies Unhacked in Apple Podcasts...
2020-01-1700 min
Movies Unhacked051: "Fiction or Fake?" Extravaganza!Everyone's favorite guessing game, "Fiction or Fake?" gets a dedicated episode. Listen now to hear eight never-before-heard rounds of "Fiction or Fake?"! Scott Croco and all your favorite guests play the game. How many can YOU answer correctly? Episode Log: "Fiction or Fake?" with Jay Holavarri (0:55) "Fiction or Fake?" with Mike Young (5:50) "Fiction or Fake?" with Matt Janulewicz (8:05) "Fiction or Fake?" with George Fiedziuszko (10:55) "Fiction or Fake?" with Jay Holavarri (14:40) "Fiction or Fake?" with Mike Young (16:40) "Fiction or Fake?" with Kyle Kao / AJ Camarillo (19:40) "Fiction or Fake?" with Matt Janulewicz (21:55) Episode 051 - "Fiction or Fake?"...
2020-01-1724 minMovies UnhackedSneakers (1992)Does this 1992 take on information security hold up? What tech gadget was the forerunner for the Apple company? And how is this movie connected to WarGames? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco and Matt Janulewicz unhack Sneakers (1992) in this podcast episode.
When a crack security team gets hired by the NSA to retrieve a mystery box, they get more than they bargained for and must find a way to keep the world safe. Robert Redford stars in Phil Alden Robinson’s Sneakers (1992)!
A very special 50th episode! Join us on this milestone wh...
2019-12-2600 min
Movies Unhacked050: Sneakers (1992)Does this 1992 take on information security hold up? What tech gadget was the forerunner for the Apple company? And how is this movie connected to WarGames? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco and Matt Janulewicz unhack Sneakers (1992). When a crack security team gets hired by the NSA to retrieve a mystery box, they get more than they bargained for and must find a way to keep the world safe. Robert Redford stars in Phil Alden Robinson's Sneakers (1992)! Episode Log: September 1992 trivia (3:35) Cast and crew credentials (4:35) Summary of story/plot (11:55) How the writers discovered "...
2019-12-261h 29
Movies Unhacked049: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)How does the reverse chronology affect the storytelling? Can false memories be implanted? And did Charlie Kaufman follow traditional screenplay structure? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco and Jay Holavarri unhack Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004). When a man discovers his girlfriend has erased him from her memory, he does the same thing in return. Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet star in Michel Gondry's and Charlie Kaufman's Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)! Episode Log: March 2004 trivia (1:45) Summary of Eternal Sunshine's story/plot (4:45) Charlie Kaufman's script (8:05) Movie Review (22:30) The Amstrad PPC640 computer (51:50...
2019-11-221h 39
Movies Unhacked048: Unfriended: Dark Web (2018)Scary movie month! Does this sequel improve upon the original? What is "swatting"? And are ghosts real? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco, AJ Camarillo, and Kyle Kao unhack Unfriended: Dark Web (2018). When a regular guy obtains a laptop he shouldn't have, he and his friends unwillingly become part of an underground circle of crime. Written and directed by Stephen Susco, Unfriended: Dark Web (2018)! Episode Log: Meet hosts Kyle and AJ (1:15) Summary of Unfriended: Dark Web's story (7:55) Movie review (10:05) Dark web unboxing phenomenon (19:45) Hidden files on a Mac, laptop remote access, overlay network (21:25...
2019-10-2957 min
Movies Unhacked047: Young Frankenstein (1974)Scary movie month! What are the origins of this film? What is the current state of reanimation science? And what are our favorite character moments? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco and Mike Young unhack Young Frankenstein (1974). When Dr. Frankenstein's grandson inherits the family estate, he battles his own scientific beliefs to dabble in reanimating the dead. Gene Wilder stars in Mel Brooks's Young Frankenstein (1974)! Episode Log: December 1974 trivia (2:00) Summary of Young Frankenstein's story/plot (5:20) Origins of Young Frankenstein (6:35) Movie review (9:40) Favorite character moments (13:15) The B&W cinematography is great (31:00) Reanimation of life (34:25...
2019-10-111h 01
Movies Unhacked046: Movies Unhacked Hall of Fame, Vol. 2Which of these 10 films will be inducted into the Movies Unhacked Hall of Fame? Re-Animator (1985), Terminator 2 (1991), The Last Starfighter (1984), Paranoia (2013), Upgrade (2018), Robocop (1987), Smokey and the Bandit (1977), Dr. Strangelove (1964), Ocean's Eleven (2001), or Blow-Up (1966)? Listen now to find out! The votes are in; Scott Croco and Jay Holavarri reveal the second group of inductees to the Movies Unhacked Hall of Fame. Visit the Hall of Fame page to see all the films that have been inducted! Episode Log: Hall of Fame explanation (0:40) 10 Eligible films (1:35) Hall of Fame voting results (2:00) Wrap-up (12:30) Episode 046 - Hall...
2019-10-0415 min
Movies Unhacked045: Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003)There's a lot of comedy in this film ... but is it funny? Does this franchise believe in fate and destiny? And is there a little misogyny in this movie? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco and Matt Janulewicz unhack Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003). When a new terminator model (the T-X) arrives from the future, the good old T-800 must keep John Connor safe. Arnold Schwarzenegger stars in Jonathan Mostow's Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003)! Episode Log: July 2003 trivia (1:55) Arnold's career between T2 and T3 (5:55) Summary of Terminator 3's story/plot (8:00) Movie review (9:45...
2019-09-241h 03
Movies Unhacked044: Swordfish (2001)How many ridiculous scenes can one movie have? And is encryption unbreakable until you really really really need to break it, and then can you do it in about 60 seconds? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco and Mike Young unhack Swordfish (2001). When a computer hacker gets drawn into a plot to rob a bank, he must find a way to accomplish the task without getting caught and while keeping his daughter safe. John Travolta, Don Cheadle, Halle Berry, and Hugh Jackman star in Dominic Sena's Swordfish (2001)! Episode Log: June 2001 trivia (2:10) Summary of Swordfish's...
2019-09-0352 min
Movies Unhacked043: Disclosure (1994)Is this movie sexist? Is the VR shown in this film realistic? And does this movie hold up? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco, Christina Croco, and Jenny Belforte unhack Disclosure (1994). When a Seattle tech manager gets entangled in a sexual harassment incident while trying to fix manufacturing problems that threaten an upcoming merger, he must prove his innocence and solve the puzzle in one fell swoop. Michael Douglas and Demi Moore star in Barry Levinson's Disclosure (1994)! Episode Log: December 1994 trivia (1:30) Summary of Disclosure's story (3:10) Movie review (4:50) Is the movie sexist? (12:50) Donald Sutherland...
2019-08-0756 min
Movies Unhacked042: Hall of Fame, Vol. 1Which of these 10 films will be inducted into the Movies Unhacked Hall of Fame? The Net (1995), Independence Day (1996), The Conversation (1974), The Terminator (1984), Dune (1984), Electric Dreams (1984), Ex Machina (2014), Superman III (1983), Paycheck (2003), or Dial M For Murder (1954)? Listen now to find out! The votes are in; Scott Croco and Matt Janulewicz reveal the very first members of the Movies Unhacked Hall of Fame. Visit the Hall of Fame page to see all the films that have been inducted! Episode Log: Hall of Fame intro (0:40) Eligible films (1:45) Hall of Fame voting results (2:15) Wrap-up (8:05) Episode 042...
2019-07-2609 min
Movies Unhacked041: Apollo 13 (1995)How do the zero gravity scenes look so real? Why did that oxygen tank explode, anyway? And how does the movie keep the tension high when the outcome is already known? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco and George Fiedziuszko unhack Apollo 13 (1995). When things go wrong during a manned space mission, NASA must find a way to get the men home safely. Tom Hanks, Ed Harris, Kevin Bacon, Bill Paxton, and Gary Sinise star in Ron Howard's Apollo 13 (1995)! Episode Log: June 1995 trivia (2:55) Summary of Apollo 13 (4:05) Movie review (4:45) First problem of mission - engine...
2019-07-121h 09
Movies Unhacked040: Primer (2004) / Predestination (2014)Which of these movies is more mind-blowing? What's the difference between a Grandfather paradox and a Causal Loop paradox? And will Matt win at "Fiction or Fake?" Listen now to find out! Scott Croco and Matt Janulewicz unhack Primer (2004) and Predestination (2014). When a couple engineers inadvertently create a time-travel machine, the logistics of time travel quickly become unwieldy as they lose trust in each other. Shane Carruth stars in, writes, and directs Primer (2004)! A time-traveling agent must stop a mad bomber while onboarding a new recruit and sorting through family history. Ethan Hawke and Sarah...
2019-06-251h 07
Movies Unhacked039: Gattaca (1997)What the heck is CRISPR? Where was this movie filmed? And how do the twists and turns affect subsequent viewings? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco and Jay Holavarri unhack Gattaca (1997). A man poses as someone else with much better genes in order to go into space, and must jump through hoops to go undetected. Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman, and Jude Law star in Andrew Niccol's Gattaca (1997)! Episode Log: Andrew Niccol's films (1:05) Summary of Gattaca's story/plot (2:40) Movie Review (4:15) Anton is a very interesting character (20:05) Doesn't pass the Bechdel test (28:40) Design, sets, locations (32:30...
2019-06-071h 32
Movies Unhacked038: The Final Countdown (1980)Why do Scott and Mike disagree on this film's quality? How do planes take-off and land on aircraft carriers? And what is this new "fiction or fake" game? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco and Mike Young unhack The Final Countdown (1980). When an aircraft carrier encounters a weather anomaly, the crew must figure out what happened and make decisions that could determine the past and the future. Kirk Douglas and Martin Sheen star in Don Taylor's The Final Countdown (1980)! Episode Log: Director and Cinematographer bios (1:55) Summary of The Final Countdown's story/plot (7:10) Movie...
2019-05-2150 min
Movies Unhacked037: I.T. (2016)What 90s movies does I.T. resemble? Are there actually smart showerheads available? And how accurate is the tech-speak in this picture? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco and Matt Janulewicz unhack I.T. (2016). When a creepy I.T. guy starts messing with a CEO, his business, and his family, the CEO must find a way to stop him. Pierce Brosnan stars in John Moore's I.T. (2016)! Episode Log: Summary of I.T.'s story/plot (0:55) Movie review (3:15) Pivotal scene when IT Guy meets the CEO (11:35) The IT Guy is a total creep (18:20...
2019-05-031h 04
Movies Unhacked036: Demolition Man (1993)Why did Taco Bell win the franchise wars? How well does the film represent future technology? And who gives a better performance, Stallone or Snipes? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco and Mike Young unhack Demolition Man (1993). When a criminal from the 1990s is unfrozen in the future, the only way to catch him is to unfreeze the cop who caught him the first time around. Sylvester Stallone, Wesley Snipes, and Sandra Bullock star in Marco Brambilla's Demolition Man (1993)! Episode Log: Director Marco Brambilla (1:05) Opening action sequence, Cryo-freezing process (4:35) Stallone and Snipes in 1993 (7:30...
2019-04-161h 19
Movies Unhacked035: Face/Off (1997)Is it possible to perform a face transplant? Are John Travolta and Nicolas Cage good at impersonating each other? And how many John Woo trademarks are in this movie? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco and Christina Croco unhack Face/Off (1997). When an FBI agent gets a chance to go undercover by physically transforming into his arch rival, he undergoes a face transplant, but then gets caught in a web of illusion and must find a way out! John Travolta and Nicolas Cage star in John Woo's Face/Off (1997)! Episode Log: Travolta, Cage...
2019-03-291h 00
The Dana Buckler ShowThe People VS........... A Time To KILL (1996)Dana and Mike breakdown the Court Case in 1996's A Time To Kill. Help support this show by going to www.patreon.com/howisthismovie Thank you to all of our Patreon Supporters: Matty Fek, Brian Hughes,DR B.,Louis McCoy,Paul Noble, Eamonn Sullivan, Carmelita Valdez McKoy,Scott Croco,Richard Sternberg, Dan Maloney,Thomas Reilly,George Alston,Alicia Friend,Chris Sephton,Ashley Blanco,Jerry kowalski,Damien Roberts,Jay Baca,Adam Riske,Jeff Paulson,Vanessa...
2019-03-121h 54
Movies Unhacked034: Gravity (2013)What genre is this movie? What is the Kessler Syndrome? And what was the largest piece of space debris purposely sent into space in 2018? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco and Matt Janulewicz unhack Gravity (2013). When a debris field in outer space comes racing towards a Hubble telescope repair team, they must find a way to survive. Sandra Bullock and George Clooney star in Alfonso Cuaron's Gravity (2013)! Episode Log: Sandra Bullock's career (1:10) Summary of Gravity's plot (4:25) Movie's screenplay structure (6:30) Movie review (12:25) Controversy around technical accuracy (21:45) Space debris! And the Kessler Syndrome (28:55) Real-life space...
2019-03-0852 min
Movies Unhacked033: Moonraker (1979)Is Roger Moore a good James Bond? Would a wrist-mounted dart gun be effective? And how did they film that skydiving stunt sequence? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco and Jay Holavarri unhack Moonraker (1979). When a space shuttle is stolen by a wealthy entrepreneur with plans to recolonize Earth, only James Bond can save the planet. Roger Moore stars in Lewis Gilbert's Moonraker (1979)! Episode Log: Bond films trivia (1:50) Director Lewis Gilbert bio (6:25) Summary of Moonraker's story (9:40) Movie adheres to traditional screenplay structure (15:50) Movie Review (23:55) Jaws - everyone's favorite henchman (29:55) Roger Moore as James...
2019-02-201h 30
Movies Unhacked032: Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)Does this film still hold up today? Are there any time travel paradoxes? And what was happening in the NFL when this movie was released? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco and Mike Horne unhack Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989). When Bill and Ted are in danger of flunking high school, they must travel through time and collect history's greatest legends in order to get an A on their history report. Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, and George Carlin star in Stephen Herek's Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)! Episode Log: Director & Al Leong trivia (2:35...
2019-02-0146 min
Movies Unhacked031: Five FavoritesWe pick some of our favorite movies of all time. Listen now to find out what they are! Episode Log: Jay's pick - Life of Brian (3:15) Jay's pick - Grease (5:25) Scott's pick - WarGames (7:25) Jay's pick - Pulp Fiction (9:45) Jay's pick - Adaptation. (12:15) Scott's pick - A Nightmare on Elm Street (15:00) Jay's pick - Dr. Strangelove (17:10) Matt's pick - L.A. Confidential (19:05) Matt's pick - Coraline (20:20) Matt's pick - The Breakfast Club (22:20) Scott's pick - Whiplash (23:40) Matt's pick - Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (25:35) Scott's bonus pick - A Christmas Story (27:10) Matt's pick - The Blues Brothers (28:10...
2019-01-151h 06
Movies Unhacked030: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)How intelligent is HAL 9000 really? What's the deal with that dawn of man segment? And how do you simulate gravity on spaceships? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco and Mike Young unhack 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968). Go on an interstellar journey spanning all of man's existence in this science fiction masterpiece. Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)! Episode Log: Arthur C. Clarke mini-bio (1:50) April 1968 trivia (3:05) Summary of 2001's story/plot (5:55) Movie review (8:15) Differences between book and movie (23:00) Artificial gravity in space (26:20) Artificial intelligence and The Chinese Room Argument (42:00) Budget, Box Office, Critics' reactions (46:40) Episode 030...
2018-12-2153 min
Movies Unhacked029: Hot Millions (1968)Which other movies did we recognize in this movie? What is considered to be the very first "hack"? And why did we pick this movie in the first place? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco and Matt Janulewicz unhack Hot Millions (1968). When a con man targets a company to steal from and gets hired on, he must hack the computer and juggle his lies to keep the money coming in. Peter Ustinov, Maggie Smith, Karl Malden, and Bob Newhart star in Hot Millions (1968)! Episode Log: Why did we pick this movie? (1:00) The actors...
2018-12-0756 min
Movies Unhacked028: Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)Who is the better character, Austin Powers or Dr. Evil? How do cryonics work? What movies from the 1960s and 1970s influenced this movie? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco unhacks Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997). When an evil genius is unfrozen after 30 years, only Austin Powers can stop him. In this podcast episode, Scott Croco unhacks Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997). Episode Log: Mike Myers - brief bio (0:40) Summary of Austin Powers's story/plot (2:50) Scott's thoughts on the film (4:45) Influences from the 1960s and 1970s (8:20) Eye-patch X-ray vision tech (13:30) Cryonics...
2018-11-1624 min
Movies Unhacked027: Alien (1979)Scary movie month! Is this the best sci-fi horror ever made? Do aliens exist? And Is an egg part of the life cycle? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco and Jay Holavarri unhack Alien (1979). When the crew of a spaceship is stalked by a brutal alien, the crew must find a way to survive and escape. Sigourney Weaver stars in Ridley Scott's Alien (1979)! Episode Log: Jay tells about seeing Alien as a kid (1:50) Trivia - May 1979 & inspirations behind Alien (5:00) Summary of movie's story/plot (11:45) Differences between director's cut and theatrical cut (13:30) The movie's...
2018-10-311h 36
Movies Unhacked026: Unfriended (2015)Scary movie month! Are ghosts real? Why don't we like the characters in this movie? And why doesn't its revenge-story format work? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco and Mike Young unhack Unfriended (2015). When friends get together on a video conference call, something - or someone - from their past creeps in and hunts them. It's Unfriended (2015)! Episode Log: Summary of Unfriended's story/plot (1:40) Unfriended movie review (3:45) Are there any scary parts? (15:20) Scott tells four computer ghost stories (17:05) Why do people see ghosts? (25:35) Analyzing the 4 ghost stories (31:35) Budget, Box Office results, and critics...
2018-10-1643 min
Movies Unhacked025: Ghostbusters (1984)Scary movie month! Is this a perfect movie or a flawed movie? How does modern ghost hunting equipment work? And does real-life chemistry among friends translate to the screen? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco and Dan Brooks unhack Ghostbusters (1984). When ghosts infiltrate NYC, three university researchers are up to the challenge of capturing and defeating all the ghouls and spectres. Bill Murray, Dan Akroyd, Harold Ramis, Sigourney Weaver, Ernie Hudson, and Rick Moranis star in Ivan Reitman's Ghostbusters (1984)! Episode Log: Dan Loves Ghostbusters! Perfect movie! (2:20) June 1984, cast/crew, and firehouse trivia (3:00) Summary...
2018-10-0258 min
Movies Unhacked024: Timecop (1994)Learn the answers to questions like: How fast are Van Damme's reflexes? How soon will we have autonomous vehicles? And does Timecop explain the Mandela effect? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco and Matt Janulewicz unhack Timecop (1994). When a corrupt politician uses time travel for personal gain, it is up to the Timecops to stop him and restore order to the timeline. Jean-Claude Van Damme stars in Peter Hyams's Timecop (1994)! Episode Log: Trivia: Timecop and September 1994 (1:00) Summary of Timecop's story (4:35) General thoughts on Timecop (6:40) Van Damme fights! In his apartment, and on Wall...
2018-09-2150 min
Movies Unhacked023: Blow-Up (1966)Learn the answers to questions like: Why are those mimes playing tennis? And how does photograph enlargement work? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco and Mike Young unhack Blow-Up (1966). When a photographer thinks he has snapped photos of a murder, he must try to unravel the mystery without getting sidetracked by swingin' 60s London. David Hemmings and Vanessa Redgrave star in Michelangelo Antonioni's Blow-Up (1966)! Episode Log: Antonioni quote #1 (1:40) Summary of Blow-Up's story/plot (2:30) General thoughts on Blow-Up (4:15) Theme #1: The power of artists (6:05) Theme #2: Swingin' 60s London (9:05) Theme #3: Validation of reality by other people (10:30...
2018-09-0731 min
Movies Unhacked022: Black Mirror, "Nosedive" (2016)Bryce Dallas Howard stars in Black Mirror, "Nosedive" (2016)! Learn the answers to questions like: How does China's social credit system work? What are the best scenes in this episode? And what 1984 film made a big impact on Scott? Listen now to find out! In a world where your social score determines your status in society, you either play along or suffer the consequences. In this podcast episode, Scott Croco and Mike Horne unhack the Black Mirror episode, “Nosedive” (2016). Episode Log: Summary of Nosedive's story/plot (1:45) General reactions to Nosedive (5:15) Lots of phoniness and insecurity in t...
2018-08-2156 min
Movies Unhacked021: Ocean's Eleven (2001)George Clooney and Brad Pitt star in Steven Soderbergh's Ocean's Eleven (2001)! Learn the answers to questions like: How much does $160 million in cash weigh? Which Ocean's Eleven is better, the 1960 version or 2001 version? And what exactly is "the biggest Ella Fitzgerald ever"? Listen now to find out! When Danny Ocean is released from prison, he gets the old gang back together to rob three Las Vegas casinos in one night. In this podcast episode, Scott Croco and Matt Janulewicz unhack Ocean's Eleven (2001). Episode Log: Steven Soderbergh's history (1:10) Casting director Debra Zane (4:55) Summary of Ocean's...
2018-08-1054 min
Movies Unhacked020: Dr. Strangelove (1964)Peter Sellers stars in Stanley Kubrick's Dr. Strangelove (1964)! Learn the answers to questions like: How are sex and war juxtaposed? Are doomsday devices real? And was it a good idea for Peter Sellers to play 3 different roles? Listen now to find out! When a military commander goes rogue in an attempt to start a nuclear war, a motley band of leaders must try to stop him! In this podcast episode, Scott Croco and Jay Holavarri unhack Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964). Episode Log: Scott and Jay's...
2018-07-241h 13
Movies Unhacked019: Smokey and the Bandit (1977)Burt Reynolds stars in Hal Needham's Smokey and the Bandit (1977)! And we answer questions like: Are the stunts any good? How does CB radio work? And are Firebird Trans Ams cool? Listen now to find out! Can Bandit bring a truckload of beer into Georgia in under 28 hours? Of course he can! The fun is in watching him do it. In this podcast episode, Scott Croco and Mike Young unhack Smokey and the Bandit (1977). Episode Log: May 1977 trivia (2:05) Sally Field - brief career history (3:40) Burt Reynolds - career history (6:15) Hal Needham - career history (14:15...
2018-07-061h 03
Movies Unhacked018: RoboCop (1987)Peter Weller stars in Paul Verhoeven's RoboCop (1987). Learn the answers to questions like: How great is the ED-209 boardroom scene? Do law enforcement cyborgs exist today? And, is Detroit known for innovation in their police department? Listen now to find out! When a police officer (Peter Weller) is murdered in the line of duty, he gets an opportunity to avenge his own death as a cyborg law-enforcement officer. In this podcast episode, Scott Croco and Jess McInerney unhack RoboCop (1987). Episode Log: Paul Verhoeven's career (2:20) Rob Bottin's makeup effects (4:30) July 1987 trivia (7:30) Summary of RoboCop's story...
2018-06-221h 01
Movies Unhacked017: Upgrade (2018)Logan Marshall-Green stars in Leigh Whannell's Upgrade (2018)! And we ask questions like: Is chemistry important between leads in a movie? Do muscles atrophy in the future? And what's the latest news in police drones? Listen now to find out! When a man becomes a quadriplegic, only a tech visionary with superior biotech can cure him and help him track down the thugs who ruined his life. In this podcast episode, Scott Croco and Mike Young unhack Upgrade (2018). Episode Log: Theater experience (0:50) General non-spoiler reaction to Upgrade (2:30) Spoiler-filled summary of Upgrade's story/plot (4:50) Spoiler-filled movie...
2018-06-1222 min
Movies Unhacked016: Paranoia (2013)Liam Hemsworth stars in Robert Luketic's Paranoia (2013)! Learn the answers to questions like: Does the narration work in this movie? Is 3DPS an actual thing? And, was Richard Dreyfuss's character a good idea? Listen now to find out! After a young tech go-getter (Liam Hemsworth) feels trapped by his employer (Gary Oldman), he agrees to engage in corporate espionage against a competitor (Harrison Ford). When he gets in over his head, falls in love with a co-worker (Amber Heard), and gets pursued by the FBI, he must find a way out of the sticky situation. Scott Croco...
2018-06-0545 min
Movies Unhacked015: Three's Company, "Mate for Each Other" (1982)John Ritter, Joyce DeWitt, and Priscilla Barnes star in Three's Company, "Mate for each other" (1982). Learn the answers to: What is the history of computer matchmaking? Why was Scott once scared of Three's Company? And, why are Scott and Mike discussing Rocky V again? Listen now to find out! When Jack and Janet secretly sign up for a computer dating service, they get matched to one another and share an evening out. Scott Croco and Mike Young unhack Three's Company, "Mate for each other" (1982). Episode Log: Mike reviews Rocky V (1:20) Three's Company's premise (4:30) Summary of Mate...
2018-05-181h 09
Movies Unhacked014: The Last Starfighter (1984)Lance Guest stars in Nick Castle's The Last Starfighter (1984)! We ask questions like: Was 1984 a good year for movies? Is it plausible to use a video game as a military recruitment tool? And, how is this movie similar to Superman (1978)? Listen now to find out! Alex Rogan (Lance Guest) gets recruited (via video game) to fight in an intergalactic war. A turn of events makes Alex the last Starfighter and he must devise a plan to defeat the Kodan armada. Scott Croco and Christina Croco unhack The Last Starfighter (1984)! Episode Log: 1984 was a great...
2018-05-0442 min
Movies Unhacked013: Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)Arnold Schwarzenegger stars in James Cameron's Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991), and we ask questions like: Is T2 a sequel or a remake? Does the precursor to a Terminator-like cyborg exist today? And, do Scott and Matt remember seeing Terminator 2 in the theater? Listen now to find out! When a liquid metal robot from the future (Robert Patrick) travels through time to hunt down a future resistance leader, it's up to the original Terminator (Arnold Schwarzenegger) to keep him safe. Scott Croco and Matt Janulewicz unhack Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991). Episode Log: Matt and Scott tell stories...
2018-04-1753 min
Movies Unhacked012: Re-Animator (1985)Jeffrey Combs stars in Stuart Gordon's Re-Animator (1985)! We ask questions like: Can scientists today reanimate the dead? Is foreshadowing used effectively in this movie? And, what are the best horror/comedy films? Listen now to find out! When a young scientist (Jeffrey Combs) creates a formula to revive the dead, unintended consequences result in a literal, and figurative, battle with the undead. A medical student (Bruce Abbott) must fight for his future, and his girlfriend (Barbara Crampton). Scott Croco and Dan Brooks unhack Re-Animator (1985). Episode 012 - Re-Animator (1985) unhacked! Additional Shownotes: http://www.moviesunhacked.com/2...
2018-04-0350 min
Movies Unhacked011: Dial M For Murder (1954)Ray Milland stars in Dial M For Murder (1954), and we ask questions like: What are the similarities between this movie and Columbo? What invention revolutionized the telephone industry? And what are Scott and Mike's favorite Hitchcock movies? Listen now to find out! When a man (Ray Milland) attempts to murder his unfaithful wife (Grace Kelly), the police inspector must solve the crime and prevent her death! Scott Croco and Mike Young unhack Dial M For Murder (1954). Episode 011 - Dial M For Murder (1954) unhacked! Additional Shownotes: http://www.moviesunhacked.com/2018/dial-m-for-murder/ Movies Unhacked explores movies and their depictions of technology. We analyze...
2018-03-2349 min
Movies Unhacked010: Paycheck (2003)Ben Affleck stars in Paycheck (2003)! And we ask questions like: How do humans form memories, and can they be erased? Has Matt been in a motorcycle accident? Could a machine actually see into the future?! Listen now to find out! When a professional reverse engineer (Ben Affleck) leaves himself clues about a job he no longer remembers, he must unravel the mystery to save not only his life, but humanity's future! Scott Croco and Matt Janulewicz unhack Paycheck (2003). Episode 010 - Paycheck (2003) unhacked! Additional Shownotes: http://www.moviesunhacked.com/2018/paycheck/ Movies Unhacked expl...
2018-03-1359 min
Movies Unhacked009: Black Mirror, "The Entire History of You" (2011)Is Black Mirror a good show? Does this episode feature the technology of today or the technology of tomorrow? And what happens when Scott goes to the movies and deals with an unruly patron? Listen now to find out! In a world where everyone can record and playback all their memories, Liam (Toby Kebbell) uncovers an indiscretion that he can't forgive. Scott Croco and Mike Horne unhack the Black Mirror episode, "The Entire History of You" (2011). Episode 009 - Black Mirror, "The Entire History of You" (2011) unhacked! Additional Shownotes: http://www.moviesunhacked.com/2018/black-mirror-history-of-you/
2018-02-2350 min
Movies Unhacked008: Superman III (1983)In how many different ways can a weather satellite be used to perform nefarious acts? How tall is Spud Webb? And has Scott ever driven a Ferrari? Listen now to find out! When a computer hacker (Richard Pryor) is leveraged to mastermind some impossible crimes, Superman (Christopher Reeve) must save the day! Scott Croco and Mike Young unhack Superman III (1983). Episode 008 - Superman III (1983) unhacked! Additional Shownotes: http://www.moviesunhacked.com/2018/superman-iii/ Movies Unhacked explores movies and their depictions of technology. We analyze everything from Hollywood blockbusters and television shows, to sci-f...
2018-02-091h 02
Movies Unhacked007: Ex Machina (2015)Can a computer's AI ever pass for human? Do Scott and Matt like the Oscars? And if there are no aliens in this movie, why is Matt talking about aliens? Listen now to find out! When a programmer (Domhnall Gleeson) is brought in to test his CEO's (Oscar Isaac) latest AI creation (Alicia Vikander), things get weird, and then get scary. Scott Croco and Matt Janulewicz unhack Ex Machina (2015). Episode 007 - Ex Machina (2015) unhacked! Additional Shownotes: http://www.moviesunhacked.com/2018/ex-machina/ Movies Unhacked explores movies and their depictions of technology. We analyze...
2018-01-301h 00
Movies Unhacked006: Electric Dreams (1984)How does a computer from 1984 have such amazing abilities? Which radio love therapist does this PC prefer? And how does Jeff Lynne (ELO) figure in to all this? Listen now to find out! When Miles (Lenny von Dohlen) brings home a computer, it becomes sentient and jealous of Miles's burgeoning romance with the attractive neighbor upstairs (Virginia Madsen). Scott Croco and Mike Young unhack Electric Dreams (1984). Episode 006 - Electric Dreams (1984) unhacked! Movies Unhacked explores movies and their depictions of technology. We analyze everything from Hollywood blockbusters and television shows, to sci-fi, horror, and clas...
2018-01-1955 min
Movies Unhacked005: Dune (1984)How does the Dune movie compare to the book? What is the proper way to speak the year in 10191? And what kind of jacket did Jay wear in grade school? Listen now to find out! When a corrupt emperor plots the downfall of a powerful family, the son, Paul Atreides (Kyle MacLachlan), must self-actualize, tame sandworms, and lead an army of warriors! Scott Croco and Jay Holavarri unhack Dune (1984). Episode 005 - Dune (1984) unhacked! Movies Unhacked explores movies and their depictions of technology. We analyze everything from Hollywood blockbusters and television shows, to sci-fi, hor...
2018-01-0959 min
Movies Unhacked004: The Terminator (1984)Does The Terminator's time-travel mechanism make sense? Was The Terminator one of the top grossing films of 1984? And how many people were considered for the role of Sarah Connor? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco and Matt Janulewicz unhack The Terminator (1984). When a killer cyborg from the future (Arnold Schwarzenegger) hunts down the mother (Linda Hamilton) of an unborn future resistance leader, it's up to Kyle Reese (Michael Biehn) to keep her safe. Episode 004 - The Terminator (1984) unhacked! Additional Shownotes: http://www.moviesunhacked.com/2017/terminator/ Movies Unhacked explores movies and their...
2017-12-2954 min
Movies Unhacked003: The Conversation (1974)Is The Conversation a commentary on Watergate? What did tech conventions look like in the 1970s? And how does Mike feel about ear licking? Listen now to find out! Scott Croco and Mike Young unhack The Conversation (1974). When Harry Caul (Gene Hackman) gets hired to record a secret conversation, he must untangle the meaning of what he discovers on the tape. Episode 003 - The Conversation (1974) unhacked! Additional Shownotes: http://www.moviesunhacked.com/2017/the-conversation/ Movies Unhacked explores movies, and their depictions of technology. We analyze everything from Hollywood blockbusters and television shows, to sci-f...
2017-12-1951 min
Movies Unhacked002: Independence Day (1996)Scott Croco and Matt Janulewicz unhack Independence Day (1996). How difficult is it to infect alien technology with a computer virus? In what way is Will Smith like James Bond? And was the moon landing a hoax? Listen now to find out! When aliens attack the earth's biggest cities, the POTUS (Bill Pullman), a fighter pilot (Will Smith), an MIT genius (Jeff Goldblum), and a crop duster (Randy Quaid) must team up to fight back and save the planet! Episode 002 - Independence Day (1996) unhacked! Movies Unhacked explores movies, and their depictions of technology. We...
2017-12-0857 min
Movies Unhacked001: The Net (1995)Scott Croco and Mike Young unhack The Net (1995). Is this movie a clone of The Fugitive? What does it have to do with Rocky V? And what is a Mozart's Ghost? Listen now to find out! When a computer programmer (Sandra Bullock) finds her identity has been erased, she must unravel the mystery while running for her life! Episode 001 - The Net (1995) unhacked! Movies Unhacked explores movies, and their depictions of technology. We analyze everything from Hollywood blockbusters and television shows, to sci-fi, horror, and classic cinema. Movie talk and tech talk in o...
2017-11-2843 min