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#49 - This week we talk about the latest entry into the Superman mythos with cgi extravaganza Man of Steel. We contrast the cast of the first Reeves Superman with this iteration, discuss the wholesale heroic destruction of Metropolis, and go over some of the problems a teenage Clark might have had going through puberty at the Kent farmstead. Enjoy!   Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-2, Alex-4, Scott-3

#48 - Ellen Ripley - Female Warrior.  We continue our scary movie month with the 1979 Sci-Fi/Horror classic, Alien.  We discuss our favorite scenes and talk about why we like this movie so much and why it is so scary.  The mood, the visuals, the set design, the creature design, etc..  all played such a huge part in why this is movie is so awesome.  We also discuss the genious of H.R. Giger and his crazy mind as well as the coming out party for director, Ridley Scott and actress, Sigourney Weaver.   Since this is a Halloween episode we talk about our other favorite scary movies such as Jaws, Poltergeist, Audition, and the Exorcist.   Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-6, Alex-6, Scott-6

#47 - Listen in as we continue our horror themed month with a talk about all time horror movie classic Halloween. We also talk about getting freaked out at Halloween themed amusement parks, the direction the horror genre has taken, and how Superman is an unstoppable killing machine. Enjoy!   Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-7, Alex-6, Scott-6

#46 - This time the guys talk about the easily defined time-traveling fantasy horror action-adventure classic Army of Darkness. We also go over sequels that vary wildly from their originals, give a short dissertation on Latin, and discuss the the cult of personality for the man, the myth, the legend, the chin, that is Bruce Campbell. Occupate!   Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-6, Alex-7, Scott-7

#45 - Listen in as we switch it up this week and talk about our favorite Michael Bay movies starting with The Rock, complete with life-like commentary from Sean Connery, Nic Cage, and Al Pacino for some reason. We also talk about what goes into writing for each Mad Men character, what Sean Connery thinks of the latest Bond movies, and how Marvel buying back their properties from Fox is a pipe dream. Enjoy!   Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-7, Alex-6, Scott-5

#44 - Listen in this week as go over all time science-fiction themed and next level set design classic Blade Runner. We also discuss less exciting sci-fi fair from Star Trek to David Lynch, the sword fights and democracy of Star Wars, and how Orson Welles was a planet while recording his final movie role. Enjoy!   Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-5, Alex-6, Scott-7

#43 - In this episode we discuss Jurassic Park.  We talk about how the CGI in this movie forever changed Hollywood and movie making as we knew it.  We also discuss our favorite parts of the movie including Newman's awesome coding skills, Jules' awesome smoking skills, Mr. DNA, and Jeff Gol-gol-goldblum's awesome awe awesome acting skills.  Enjoy!   Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-7, Alex-7, Scott-7

#42 - We finally review one of our favorite movies of all time, "The Raiders of the Lost Ark"  We start by discussing the climax of the movie where the Ark of Covenent is opened and the Nazis get melted.  Spoiler!  We then move on to discuss our other favorite moments from this Spielberg Lucas classic.  We talk about other scenes from our childhood that made us cover our eyes, pee our pants and much much more.  Enjoy!    Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-7, Alex-7, Scott-7

#41 - This week we discuss the Broken Lizard catalog starting with the Crime and Punishment analog that came out of almost nowhere - Super Troopers. We also discuss the great and genre-bending Club Dread, the under-seen Puddle Cruiser, and one of the last memorable Michael Clarke Duncan rolls from The Slammin' Salmon. There is also a special guest appearance by Jeff. Enjoy!   Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-5, Alex-5, Scott-6

#40 - This week we talk about movies and television programming that makes their way inside other big and small screen offerings starting with the cult classic that failed to save a movie studio, UHF. We also talk about the Simpsons' adventures in and out of Japan, the infamous Labyrinthian codpiece of David Bowie, and that dream within a dream from the Princess Bride. Enjoy!   Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-5, Alex-6, Scott-6

#39 - This week we talk about pre-turn of the century comedy staple Eddie Murphy with his multi-self-cast performance in a nod to the American epic and epic curl activators in  Coming to America. The guys also talk about what a good advertising campaign the Ghostbusters had, how Bruce Wayne didn't really go broke in the Dark Knight Rises, and how Shaft was one bad mother... Enjoy!   Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-5, Alex-6, Scott-5

#38 - We are back to a full squad and then some in this episode about The Fifth Element.  We talk about the dancing diva scene and how awesome it is.  This leads us to famous musical moments in a movies where it is part of the action.  Jabba's Palace, Jack Rabbit Slims, Enchantment Under the Sea Dance, and much much more are discussed.  We also talk about our favorite Disney movies.  Enjoy!   Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-7, Alex-6, Scott-6

#37 - Scott's MIA and the remaining casters try and pick up the slack...this should be good...   Category: Other

#36 - We are definitely not too old for this sh*t!  This week we discuss our favorite movie from the Lethal Weapon saga, Lethal Weapon 2.  Condom commercials, exploding toilets, shoulder dislocations, and of course revoking diplomacy.  Mel Gibson and Danny Glover have some of the best on-screen chemistry in these movies and we love it.  Are there any better than these two?  Discussion leads us to conversations about our favorite 80s action stars and our favorite quotes from heros after they destroy the bad guy.  We also discuss a lot of news that came out of San Diego Comic Con this year.  Enjoy!   Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-6, Alex-6, Scott-6

#35 - In this special episode, Alex and Wade discuss the 80s comedy, "Twins".  The classic odd couple tale takes us through the adventures of Arnie and Devito as they get in hilarious mishaps.  Julius learns to drive, Vincent tries to become a better person, and Kuato wants the super engine and money, which proves that Kuato Lives!  Enjoy!   Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-6, Alex-6, Scott-5

#34 - Listen in as we talk about one of Hollywood's all time great badasses Clint Eastwood starting with Secret Service procedural In the Line of Fire. The guys also discuss other older men of the silver screen who are getting by on their old man strength, the best movies about Presidents that involve chimps, and Keanu Reeves was taller than Dennis Hopper as well as possessing more Speed. Enjoy!   Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-6, Alex-5, Scott-4

#33 - Woooooah Bundy!  In this episode we discuss some of our favorite moments from the 80's sitcom Married With Children.  Al acting as a peeping tom, jumping from a plane instead of kissing Marcy, he and jefferson installing a satellite dish, etc... Al, Peg, Kelly, Bud and Buck Bundy are all discussed.  As usual this leads us down the rabbit hole of Star wars, die hard, game of thrones, batman, etc...  Enjoy!   Category: TV HSF Rating Jeff-6, Alex-6, Scott-6

#32 - Joining us is guest Jerrod as we talk about our favorite duels- some epic and some lopsided- beginning with unofficial Star Wars followup and all-time great Druish epic, Spaceballs. We also discuss how Peeps and Crackerjacks have a lot in common, how bored Clerks have some funny ideas about the Deathstar, and how bad things happen when you break the first rule of Fight Club. Enjoy!   Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-6, Alex-6, Scott-7

#31 - In this episode we talk about what happened in the second half of season 4 of Game of Thrones.  So SPOILERS galore on this episode.  You have been warned.  It is safe to say that is our current favorite show, so we have no problem discussing it at length.  We talk about our favoriate characters and moments of the season so far.  We discuss our favoirate: Stark, Lannister, Baratheon, Targaryen, Viper, Mountain, Little Finger, Sansa, Arya, The Hound, Tyrion, and etc...   Warning: This episode is very long and boring.  We tried something new and don't think it worked out too well.  Hopefully, some of you will enjoy it.   Category: TV

#30 - Listen in as we discuss the cream of the crop of the best ranters the WWF had to offer toward the end of the last millenium starting with the outside-of-the-ring abilities of the paragon of manhood that was the Macho Man Randy Savage. The gang also converses on the best matches off all time that involved thumb tacks, the smoothness of Val Venis, on how we did indeed know what the Rock was cooking. Know your role and shut your mouth and enjoy!   Category: Other