Cheapseat Reviews
502 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 38 ratingsExploring the Hollywood film industry for the greater good! With Shawn Allred, Sam Vegter, and Andrew Jimeson
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Episode #240 Kung Fu Yoga (Live Commentary)
February 25, 2019 03:22 - 1 hour - 100 MB2017's Kung Fu Yoga Two professors team up to locate a lost treasure and embark on an adventure that takes them from a Tibetan ice cave to Dubai, and to a mountain temple in India. This was a fun romp of typical Jackie Chan antics and action. Cheapseat Reviews the podcast that explores the Hollywood film industry for the greater good.
Episode #239 Moon (Mooün)
February 18, 2019 04:38 - 54 minutes - 74.4 MB2009's Moon Astronaut Sam Bell has a quintessentially personal encounter toward the end of his three-year stint on the Moon, where he, working alongside his computer, GERTY, sends back to Earth parcels of a resource that has helped diminish our planet's power problems. This was not what any of us expected, but we really enjoyed it anyway Cheapseat Reviews the podcast that explores the Hollywood film industry for the greater good.
Episode #238 Hell or High Water (salty waitress)
February 11, 2019 03:26 - 1 hour - 95.9 MB2016's Hell or High Water A divorced father and his ex-con older brother resort to a desperate scheme in order to save their family's ranch in West Texas. We truly see why this film was nominated for an academy award. It's great! Cheapseat Reviews the podcast that explores the Hollywood film industry for the greater good.
Episode #237 Shaun of the Dead (not Shawn)
February 05, 2019 03:21 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MB2004's Shaun of the Dead A man's uneventful life is disrupted by the zombie apocalypse. This hilarious horror comedy really is fun and exciting. Kill the Queen! The Jukebox! Cheapseat Reviews: the podcast that explores the Hollywood film industry for the greater good.
Episode #236 Bird Box (I'm not crying)
January 28, 2019 03:42 - 1 hour - 58.1 MB2018's Bird Box Five years after an ominous unseen presence drives most of society to suicide, a mother and her two children make a desperate bid to reach safety. A Netflix original that really pushes your emotions. Cheapseat Reviews: the podcast that explores the Hollywood film industry for the greater good.
Episode #235 Juno (welcome Karley)
January 21, 2019 00:32 - 1 hour - 83.2 MB2007's Juno Faced with an unplanned pregnancy, an offbeat young woman makes an unusual decision regarding her unborn child. We finally do our review of Juno, only 2.5 years in the making. Hope you enjoy. Cheapseat Reviews: the podcast that explores the Hollywood film industry for the greater good.
Episode #234 Blown Away (hurray 5 years)
January 14, 2019 02:51 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MB1994's Blown Away An Irish bomber escapes from prison and targets a member of the Boston bomb squad. We celebrate 5 years! Thank you for your support. Cheapseat Reviews: the podcast that explores the Hollywood film industry for the greater good.
Episode #233 The Christmas Chronicles (Merry Christmas!)
December 25, 2018 03:57 - 1 hour - 77.1 MB2018's The Christmas Chronicles The story of sister and brother, Kate and Teddy Pierce, whose Christmas Eve plan to catch Santa Claus on camera turns into an unexpected journey that most kids could only dream about. We celebrate the Holidays with this merry adventure with Santa. See you in 2019. Cheapseat Reviews the podcast that explores the Hollywood film industry for the greater good.
Episode #232 The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy (Hey Andrew!)
December 19, 2018 04:16 - 1 hour - 68 MB2005's The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy Mere seconds before the Earth is to be demolished by an alien construction crew, journeyman Arthur Dent is swept off the planet by his friend Ford Prefect, a researcher penning a new edition of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy." Andrew joins us late, but always great to have him. Cheapseat Reviews the Podcast that explores the Hollywood film industry for the greater good.
Episode #231 Windtalkers (...don't fax it)
December 10, 2018 04:24 - 1 hour - 70 MB2002's Windtalkers Two U.S. Marines in World War II are assigned to protect Navajo Marines, who use their native language as an unbreakable radio cypher. Andrew makes good bad jokes as we review this movie that we had hoped to be good. Cheapseat Reviews the podcast that explores the Hollywood film industry for the greater good.
Episode #230 Extinction (Fortnight!)
December 03, 2018 04:54 - 1 hour - 68 MB2018's Extinction A father has a recurring dream of losing his family. His nightmare turns into reality when the planet is invaded by a force bent on destruction. Fighting for their lives, he comes to realize an unknown strength to keep them safe from harm. This Netflix original movie has a cool twist, but is it enough to save the movie? Cheapseat Reviews: the podcast that explores the Hollywood film industry for the greater good.
Episode #229 Black Panther (Chihuahua)
November 26, 2018 04:03 - 1 hour - 66 MB2018's Black Panther After the death of his father, Prince T'Challa ascends to the throne of the small African country of Wakanda. T'Challa is also Black Panther, superhero. Now not only must he govern his country but defeat a dangerous adversary. We enjoy this CGI filled romp after the Thanksgiving week. Cheapseat Reviews: the podcast that explores the Hollywood film industry for the greater good.
Episode #228 The Last Castle (Sings, We are the last Castle)
November 16, 2018 04:16 - 1 hour - 66.5 MB2001's The Last Castle A court-martialed General rallies together twelve hundred inmates to rise against the corrupt system that put him away. A bad synopsis of a really good movie. Cheapseat Reviews the podcast that explores the Hollywood film industry for the greater good.
Episode #227 Swordfish (7 Networks!)
November 06, 2018 03:26 - 1 hour - 62.5 MB2001's Swordfish A covert counter-terrorist unit called Black Cell led by Gabriel Shear wants the money to help finance their war against international terrorism, but it's all locked away. Gabriel brings in convicted hacker Stanley Jobson to help him. Yup, this tech is still bad. Cheapseat Reviews: the podcast that explores the Hollywood film industry for the greater good
Episode #226 The Shinning (it's better with the theory)
October 29, 2018 03:40 - 1 hour - 64.6 MB1980's The Shinning A family heads to an isolated hotel for the winter where an evil spiritual presence influences the father into violence, while his psychic son sees horrific forebodings from the past and of the future. We ask why this movie is so revered. And why is it a horror film? Cheapseat Reviews: the podcast that explores the Hollywood film industry for the greater good.
Episode #225 The Witch (evil goat)
October 22, 2018 03:15 - 1 hour - 62.8 MB2015's The Witch A family in 1630s New England is torn apart by the forces of witchcraft, black magic and possession. Once again we do a movie that doesn't quite live up to it's expectations. Cheapseat Reviews: the podcast that explores the Hollywood film industries for the greater good.
Episode #224 Doom (shawn the bug killer)
October 14, 2018 16:01 - 1 hour - 79.6 MB2005's Doom Space Marines are sent to investigate strange events at a research facility on Mars but find themselves at the mercy of genetically enhanced killing machines. Our second October movie, a little more inline with what we usually do. Cheapseat Reviews: the podcast that explores the Hollywood film industry for the greater good.
Episode #223 Mother! (not what we were expecting)
October 12, 2018 04:25 - 1 hour - 85 MB2017's Mother! A couple's relationship is tested when uninvited guests arrive at their home, disrupting their tranquil existence. This movie took us all by surprise! This is not a horror film and the description above is also no accurate. But we insist you watch it before listening. Cheapseat Reviews: the podcast that explores the Hollywood film industry for the greater good.
Episode #222 Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone (fatsuit)
October 01, 2018 03:19 - 1 hour - 63.2 MB1983's Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone Three women make an emergency landing on a planet plagued with a fatal disease, but are captured by dictator Overdog. Adventurer Wolff goes there to rescue them and meets Niki, the only Earthling left from a medical expedition. Combining their talents, they try to rescue the women. Cheapseat Reviews: that podcast that explores the Hollywood film industry for the greater good.
Episode #221 The Siege of Jadotville (netflix needs to advertise better)
September 24, 2018 01:58 - 1 hour - 71.3 MB2016's The Siege of Jadotville Irish Commandant Pat Quinlan leads a stand off with troops against French and Belgian Mercenaries in the Congo during the early 1960s. Another week with special guest host, we review a Netflix gem. Cheapseat Reviews the Podcast that explores the Hollywood film industry for the greater good.
Episode #220 Runaway (Runaway Cat)
September 14, 2018 19:51 - 1 hour - 119 MB1984's Runaway In the near future, a police officer specializes in malfunctioning robots. When a robot turns out to have been programmed to kill, he begins to uncover a homicidal plot to create killer robots... and his son becomes a target. We have a special guest host, and a cat join the show. Cheapseat Reviews that podcast that explores the Hollywood film industry for the greater good.
Episode #219 Ex Machina (Don't trust a hot robot)
September 10, 2018 01:15 - 56 minutes - 76.9 MB2014's Ex Machina A young programmer is selected to participate in a ground-breaking experiment in synthetic intelligence by evaluating the human qualities of a breath-taking humanoid A.I. This was way better than we thought. A very cerebral film. Please watch it. Cheapseat Reviews: the Podcast that explores the Hollywood film industry for the greater good.
Episode #218 Buckaroo Banzai (Hey Ex Machina)
September 03, 2018 00:42 - 1 hour - 120 MB1984's Buckaroo Banzai Adventurer, brain surgeon, rock musician Buckaroo Banzai and his crime-fighting team, the Hong Kong Cavaliers, must stop evil alien invaders from the eighth dimension who are planning to conquer Earth. We review this "cult classic" which is a euphinism for bad movie. Do we think it holds up? Cheapseat Reviews the Podcast that explores the Hollywood film industry for the greater good.
Episode #217 Iron Man (With some Infinity War Spoilers)
August 27, 2018 03:05 - 1 hour - 102 MB2008's Iron Man After being held captive in an Afghan cave, billionaire engineer Tony Stark creates a unique weaponized suit of armor to fight evil. We had to change up the movie a bit, and we talk more about Inifinty War now that Shawn watched the Director's commentary.
Episode #216 The Disaster Artist (oh Hi Mark)
August 16, 2018 03:43 - 1 hour - 100 MB2017's The Disaster Artist When Greg Sestero, an aspiring film actor, meets the weird and mysterious Tommy Wiseau in an acting class, they form a unique friendship and travel to Hollywood to make their dreams come true. This was a really good movie about a really bad movie. Cheapseat Reviews: the podcast that explores the Hollywood film industry for the greater good.
Episode #215 Baywatch (Live Commentary)
August 08, 2018 02:05 - 33 minutes - 45.9 MB2017's Baywatch Devoted lifeguard Mitch Buchannon butts heads with a brash new recruit, as they uncover a criminal plot that threatens the future of the bay. We do a live review of the movie that was inspired by the show Baywatch. Cheapseat Reviews: the podcast that explores the Hollywood film industry for the greater good.
Episode #215 Baywatch (Live Commentary)
August 08, 2018 02:052017's Baywatch Devoted lifeguard Mitch Buchannon butts heads with a brash new recruit, as they uncover a criminal plot that threatens the future of the bay. We do a live review of the movie that was inspired by the show Baywatch. Cheapseat Reviews: the podcast that explores the Hollywood film industry for the greater good.
Episode #214 Evolution (2 to 4)
July 30, 2018 14:47 - 1 hour - 140 MB2001's Evolution A fire-fighting cadet, two college professors, and a geeky but sexy government scientist work against an alien organism that has been rapidly evolving since its arrival on Earth inside a meteor. We start with just Shawn and Sam and add the rest eventually. Cheapseat Reviews the podcast that explores the Hollywood film industry for the greater good.
Episode #213 The Lightest Darkness (Perfect 7)
July 24, 2018 22:11 - 1 hour - 129 MB2016's The Lightest Darkness This movie was on the film festival rounds and it's creator asked us to review it. Thank you for the opportunity to watch your film. Cheapseat Reviews: the podcast that explores the Hollywood film industry for the greater good.
Episode #212 Gamer (We're back!)
July 16, 2018 02:20 - 1 hour - 111 MB2009's Gamer In a future mind-controlling game, death row convicts are forced to battle in a 'Doom'-type environment. Convict Kable, controlled by Simon, a skilled teenage gamer, must survive thirty sessions in order to be set free. Or won't he? After a month off, we're back in the swing. Thanks for your support cheapseat Reviews: the podcast that explores the Hollywood film industry for the greater good
Episode #211 3:10 to Yuma (6,7,2008)
June 13, 2018 03:05 - 1 hour - 64.8 MB2007's 3:10 to Yuma A small-time rancher agrees to hold a captured outlaw who's awaiting a train to go to court in Yuma. A battle of wills ensues as the outlaw tries to psych out the rancher. No one falls asleep this week. Also it's a really good movie!
Episode #210 Escape from NY (sleepy Andrew)
June 04, 2018 01:48 - 1 hour - 74.3 MB1981's Escape from NY In 1997, when the U.S. president crashes into Manhattan, now a giant maximum security prison, a convicted bank robber is sent in to rescue him. This "cult" classic falls a little short for us, and Andrew falls asleep. Cheapseat Reviews: the podcast that explores the Hollywood film industry for the greater good.
Episode #209 Avengers: Infinity War (Spoiler)
May 25, 2018 18:26 - 1 hour - 89.1 MB2018's Avengers: Infinity War The Avengers and their allies must be willing to sacrifice all in an attempt to defeat the powerful Thanos before his blitz of devastation and ruin puts an end to the universe. We spoil the heck out of this movie. We all love it, but is it the best one? Cheapseat Reviews: the podcast that explores the Hollywood film industry for the greater good.
Episode #208 Arrival (weird endings)
May 12, 2018 01:37 - 1 hour - 74.4 MB2016's Arrival A linguist is recruited by the military to communicate with alien lifeforms after twelve mysterious spacecrafts land around the world. We go deep in this episode. Cheapseat Reviews: the podcast that explores the Hollywood film industry for the greater good.
Episode #207 Spaceballs (we ain't found...)
May 09, 2018 19:57 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MB1987's Spaceballs Planet Spaceballs' President Skroob sends Lord Dark Helmet to steal planet Druidia's abundant supply of air to replenish their own, and only Lone Starr can stop them. Shawn's finally back home and we enjoy a trip down memory lane. Cheapseat Reviews: the podcast that explores the Hollywood film industry for the greater good.
Episode #204 Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (I know it's out of order)
May 04, 2018 01:07 - 1 hour - 88.5 MB2017's Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets A dark force threatens Alpha, a vast metropolis and home to species from a thousand planets. Special operatives Valerian and Laureline must race to identify the marauding menace and safeguard not just Alpha, but the future of the universe. I know it's out of order, but that's what happens when you leave your laptop at home. Cheapseat Reviews: the podcast that explores the Hollywood film industry for the greater good.
Episode #206 The Cloverfield Paradox (Farewell to arms)
April 21, 2018 22:21 - 1 hour - 60.6 MB2018's The Cloverfield Paradox Orbiting a planet on the brink of war, scientists test a device to solve an energy crisis, and end up face-to-face with a dark alternate reality. Shawn's still on the road and sadly with no clips. Still a good episode though, or is it? Cheapseat Reviews: the podcast that explores the Hollywood film industry for the greater good.
Episode #205 The Negotiator (204 is coming soon)
April 12, 2018 04:07 - 59 minutes - 82.5 MB1998's The Negotiator In a desperate attempt to prove his innocence, a skilled police negotiator accused of corruption and murder takes hostages in a government office to gain the time he needs to find the truth. Shawn is on the road again. Technical difficulties has prevented us from posting Valerian but it will soon. Cheapseat Reviews: the podcast that explores the Hollywood film industry for the greater good.
Episode #203 Training Day (Snoop Dog type casting)
March 26, 2018 03:33 - 57 minutes - 53 MB2001's Training Day On his first day on the job as a Los Angeles narcotics officer, a rookie cop goes beyond a full work day in training within the narcotics division of the LAPD with a rogue detective who isn't what he appears to be. This thriller really holds up. Sam and Andrew hadn't seen it, will they like it? Cheapseat Reviews: the podcast that explores the Hollywood film industry for the greater good.
Episode #202 Chappie (in the arms of an..)
March 19, 2018 01:50 - 1 hour - 91.2 MB2015's In the near future, crime is patrolled by a mechanized police force. When one police droid, Chappie, is stolen and given new programming, he becomes the first robot with the ability to think and feel for himself. My son joins the show as we talk about a robot who kinda acts like a child Cheapseat Reviews: the podcast that explores the Hollywood film industry for the greater good.
Episode #201 The Circle (Amazon not Netflix)
March 09, 2018 02:09 - 1 hour - 83.2 MB2017's The Circle A woman lands a dream job at a powerful tech company called the Circle, only to uncover an agenda that will affect the lives of all of humanity. Sorry we're a few days late, but this episode is worth it, I think. Cheapseat Reviews the podcast that explores the Hollywood film industry for the greater good.
Episode #200 Star Trek 2: the Wrath of Khan (Sterds and Swerds)
February 26, 2018 04:34 - 1 hour - 91.2 MB1982's Star Trek 2: the Wrath of Khan With the assistance of the Enterprise crew, Admiral Kirk must stop an old nemesis, Khan Noonien Singh, from using the life-generating Genesis Device as the ultimate weapon. We made it to 200! Chad comes back to help us cap off a huge milestone for the show. Cheapseat Reviews: the podcast that explores the Hollywood film industry for the greater good.
Episode #199 Magnificent Seven (Horsing around)
February 17, 2018 20:12 - 1 hour - 61.5 MB2016's Magnificent Seven Seven gunmen in the old west gradually come together to help a poor village against savage thieves. On location in Minnesota, we select the winner of our 200th episode contest. Cheapseat Reviews: the podcast that explores the Hollywood film industry for the greater good.
Episode #198 Bright (Meow Mix)
February 08, 2018 15:54 - 1 hour - 64.3 MB2017's Bright Set in a world where fantasy creatures live side by side with humans. A human cop is forced to work with an Orc to find a weapon everyone is prepared to kill for. We had some recording issues early on but I think the show still sounds and is good. I hope. Cheapseat Reviews: the podcast that explores the Hollywood film industry for the greater good.
Episode #197 Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Men Tell No Tales (Scabbies)
February 03, 2018 01:53 - 1 hour - 65.7 MB2017's Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Men Tell No Tales Captain Jack Sparrow searches for the trident of Poseidon while being pursued by an undead sea captain and his crew. We enjoy the 5th installment of the Pirate movies Cheapseat Reviews: the podcast that explores the Hollywood film industry for the greater good.
Episode #196 The Road (50 Shades of Gray)
January 29, 2018 00:56 - 1 hour - 77.9 MB2009's The Road In a dangerous post-apocalyptic world, an ailing father defends his son as they slowly travel to the sea. We all struggle through this bleak movie. Cheapseat Reviews: the podcast that explores the Hollywood film industry for the greater good.
Episode #195 The Prestige (cool twist)
January 15, 2018 02:34 - 1 hour - 64.5 MB2006's The Prestige After a tragic accident two stage magicians engage in a battle to create the ultimate illusion whilst sacrificing everything they have to outwit the other. We start off the year with a great film about magic. Cheapseat Reviews: the podcast that explores the Hollywood film industry for the greater good.
Episode #194 The Last Jedi (Spoiler Alert!)
January 05, 2018 19:54 - 1 hour - 96.2 MB2017's The Last Jedi Rey develops her newly discovered abilities with the guidance of Luke Skywalker, who is unsettled by the strength of her powers. Meanwhile, the Resistance prepares for battle with the First Order. The most divisive movie of 2017, The Last Jedi, the 8th installment of the Star Wars franchise, and we spoil the heck out of it. Cheapseat Reviews: the podcast that explores the Hollywood film industry for the greater good.
Episode #193 Justice League (Spoiler Alert!)
December 24, 2017 04:27 - 1 hour - 84.5 MB2017's Justice League Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman's selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy. Alan joins us via Gofundme.com/cheapseatreviews Cheapseatreviews: the podcast that explores the Hollywood film industry for the greater good
Episode #192 Superbad (those were bad cops)
December 09, 2017 18:07 - 1 hour - 59.2 MB2007's Superbad Two co-dependent high school seniors are forced to deal with separation anxiety after their plan to stage a booze-soaked party goes awry. Shawn's on location in Chicago for this episode. Cheapseat Reviews: the podcast that explores the Hollywood film industry for the greater good.