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Armageddon is Extreme! - Talking About Tapes (#75)

Tony with Newt and Eric D. Wilkinson review the Michael Bay classic, ARMAGEDDON! In this Podcast / Movie Review of Armageddon they will go into detail about the things that make it extreme. Like the asteroid that roars and can shoot meteorites, the rocket ships made of titanium that come with vehicles that have Gatling guns, and how the solution to the problem is to use American made nuclear bombs! When an asteroid threatens to collide with Earth, NASA honcho Dan Truman (Billy Bob Thornton...

Friday The 13th Parts 1-6 Reviews - Talking About Tapes (#74)

Friday The 13th Parts 4-6 Reviews - Talking About Tapes (#74)

Jurassic Park is Iconic - Talking About Tapes (#73)

Tony and @Klayton Fioriti review the first Jurassic Park. In this Podcast/Movie Review they will talk about the things that make this movie iconic! From the ground breaking CGI, to the incredibly detailed live action animatronics, and how the film revolutionized the film industry. On a remote island, a wealthy entrepreneur secretly creates a theme park featuring living dinosaurs drawn from prehistoric DNA. Before opening the attraction to the public, he invites a top paleontologist, a pal...

Dredd is the Law! - Hack The Movies (#72)

Tony, Newt, And Justin review DREDD. In this Podcas /Movie Review they will talk about the things that make this movie Dredd 2012, or Dredd 3D as it was also known, Awesome! From the incredible action, great visual effects, and and how it adapted the comics in away that was unique but also faithful. Mega City One is a vast, violent metropolis where felons rule the streets. The only law lies with cops called "judges," who act as judge, jury and executioner, and Dredd (Karl Urban) is one of t...

Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl is Fantastic - Talking About Tapes (#71)

Tony and Johanna review Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. In this Podcast/Movie Review of the first entry in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise they will go into all the things that make it fantastic. Like the top notch fight scenes, the great direction by Gore Verbinski, and the iconic performance by Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow! Capt. Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) arrives at Port Royal in the Caribbean without a ship or crew. His timing is inopportune, howeve...

Josie and the Pussycats is a Great Satire - Talking About Tapes (#70)

Tony with Crystal and Erin review Josie and The Pussycats! In this Podcast/Movie Review of this underrated comic/cartoon adaptation they will talk about all the things that make it a great satire! Like the over the top product placement, the 4th wall breaking, and how it pokes fun at the trends at that were popular at the time. Josie (Rachael Leigh Cook), Melody (Tara Reid) and Val (Rosario Dawson) are three small-town girl musicians determined to take their rock band out of their garage and...

Underrated Alien Movies - Talking About Tapes (#69)

Tony, Newt, and film legend Fred Olen Ray get together to talk about alien movies they think are underrated. In this Podcast/film topic discussion they will talk about how Alien Resurrection is fun French film, how Ship of Monsters is a hidden gem, and how Alienator deserves more respect! Alien Resurrection: The saga continues 200 years after Ripley sacrificed herself for the sake of humanity. Her erstwhile employers long gone, this time it is the military that resurrects the one-woman killi...

Fear Street is Crazy! - Hack The Movies (#68)

Go to our link and get a discount on an Ekster product today: https://ekster.com/?sca_ref=902877.mZVnZcrc2H Tony, Newt, and eventually Johanna check out the new trilogy of films that just released on Netflix, Fear Street. In this Podcast / Movie Review they will talk about the things that make Fear Street Crazy! From the scream like opening in part 1: 1994, the insane camp slasher type scares in part 2: 1978, and the twist and turns in part 3: 1666. A circle of teenage friends accidentally e...

Mars Attacks! is Hilarious - Talking About Talk

Get 20% OFF Manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code HACKTHEMOVIES at MANSCAPED.com Tony with Newt and Crystal review Mars Attacks! In this Podcast / Movie Review of this underrated Tim Burton film they will talk about all the things that make it hilarious! Like the cartoony aliens, the start studded cast playing against type, and the over the top mayhem! A fleet of Martian spacecraft surrounds the world's major cities and all of humanity waits to see if the extraterrestrial visitors have, a...

Black Widow is Stunning! - Hack The Movies (#66)

Tony with Newt and Crystal review Marvel's Black Widow. In this Podcast / Movie Review of Black Widow's first solo adventure they will discuss all the things that make it stunning and brave! Like Scarlett Johannsson's stellar acting, The introduction of a new female hero, and how its leaps and bounds better than Captain Marvel! Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Widow, confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises. Pursued by a force that will stop...

Toy Story 2 is Terrific! - Talking About Tapes (#65)

Tony with Newt and Brandon, AKA The Frustrated Gamer, review Toy Story 2! In this Podcast / Movie Review of Toy Story 2 they will go into detail about the things that make this sequel terrific. Like the amazing animation, how the characters evolved from the previous film, and how it tugs on your heart strings!   Woody (Tom Hanks) is stolen from his home by toy dealer Al McWhiggin (Wayne Knight), leaving Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) and the rest of the gang to try to rescue him. But when Woody ...

The Boss Baby 2 is Trash - Hack The Movies (#64)

Tony and Justin review Boss Baby The Family Business. In this Podcast / Movie Review of the sequel to the surprise smash hit , The Boss Baby, they will talk about the things that make this movie trash. Like the jokes that mostly fall flat, the deep references that most kids or even their parents wouldn't get, and how the rules of this universe are idiotic. Now adults, Tim Templeton is a stay-at-home dad for two adorable daughters, while his estranged brother, Ted, is a big-shot CEO. They come...

Jaws is Great! - Talking About Tapes (#63)

Hope everyone had a great 4th of July weekend. Speaking of great, Tony and Newt watched the original summer blockbuster, JAWS! In this Podcast / Movie Review Tony and Newt will talk about the things that make Jaws Great! Like the outstanding performances by the cast, the innovative camera work used to film around the technical limitations they had, and Spielberg's amazing ability to fill his audience with suspense. Keep an eye out for some regular guest making cameos and don't forget to downl...

Independence Day is Cool! - Talking About Tapes (#62)

The 4th of July is on its way so Tony and Newt decided to watch the 1996 classic, Independence Day. In this Podcast / Movie Review Tony and Newt will talk about the things that make Independence Day cool! Like the miniature cities they built and destroyed, the unique alien design, and the most patriotic speech ever put to film! On July 2nd, communications systems worldwide are sent into chaos by a strange atmospheric interference. It is soon learned by the military that a number of enormous o...

Men in Black is Awesome! - Talking About Tapes (#61)

Get Honey for FREE today ▸ https://joinhoney.com/hackthemovies Honey finds coupons with one click. Thanks to Honey for sponsoring! Tony with Newt and Crystal review Men in Black. In this Podcast / Movie Review of Men in Black they will go into detail about the things that make Men in Black awesome. Like the amazing practical effects done by Rick Baker, the incredible pairing of Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones, and the amazing theme song! They are the best-kept secret in the universe. Working f...

Spider-Man Into The Spider-Verse - Hack The Movies (#60)

Tony and Kieran take a look at the first big budget animated Spider Man movie! In this Podcast / Movie Review Tony and Kieran will talk about all the ways Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse is spectacular. Like the state of the art ground breaking animation, the incredible soundtrack, and the rich characters that bring new life to the Spider-Man lore! Bitten by a radioactive spider in the subway, Brooklyn teenager Miles Morales suddenly develops mysterious powers that transform him into the on...

Titanic is Epic! - Talking About Tapes (#59)

Tony, Johanna, and Trisha look back at 3rd highest grossing film of all time, TITANIC! In this Podcast / Movie Review they will talk about the ways James Cameron's Titanic is epic! From the gigantic sets made to look like the actual ship, the state of the art special effects that broke new ground, and star studded cast! Don't forget that stupid song too. James Cameron's "Titanic" is an epic, action-packed romance set against the ill-fated maiden voyage of the R.M.S. Titanic; the pride and joy...

I Know What You Did Last Summer is Not Scream! - Talking About Tapes (#58)

Tony, Newt, and Trisha look back at a movie that is trying so hard to be like scream but is NOT Scream. In this Podcast / Movie Review they will talk about the ways "I Know What You Did Last Summer" is not like scream. From it being impossible to guess the killer cause there is no real clues to their identity, how it lacks any of the humor or wit from scream, and how its really not a slasher for most of the film. Also its one of Tony's favorite movies.   A year after running over a fisherman ...

The Mummy is Magnificent! - Talking About Tapes (#57)

Tony, Newt, and Johanna revisit the classic Mummy Reboot from 1999. In this Podcast / Movie Review they will talk about the things that make The Mummy magnificent. From the insanely good looking cast, the fun and clever script, and the state of the art special effects! The Mummy is a rousing, suspenseful and horrifying epic about an expedition of treasure-seeking explorers in the Sahara Desert in 1925. Stumbling upon an ancient tomb, the hunters unwittingly set loose a 3,000-year-old legacy o...

The Mummy is Magnificent! - Talking About Tapes

Tony, Newt, and Johanna revisit the classic Mummy Reboot from 1999. In this Podcast / Movie Review they will talk about the things that make The Mummy magnificent. From the insanely good looking cast, the fun and clever script, and the state of the art special effects! The Mummy is a rousing, suspenseful and horrifying epic about an expedition of treasure-seeking explorers in the Sahara Desert in 1925. Stumbling upon an ancient tomb, the hunters unwittingly set loose a 3,000-year-old legacy...

The Mummy is Magnificent! - Talking About Tapes

Tony, Newt, and Johanna revisit the classic Mummy Reboot from 1999. In this Podcast / Movie Review they will talk about the things that make The Mummy magnificent. From the insanely good looking cast, the fun and clever script, and the state of the art special effects! The Mummy is a rousing, suspenseful and horrifying epic about an expedition of treasure-seeking explorers in the Sahara Desert in 1925. Stumbling upon an ancient tomb, the hunters unwittingly set loose a 3,000-year-old legacy...

The Fate of The Furious is About Family! - Hack The Movies (#56)

The newest Fast and The Furious sequel is coming out soon so Newt and Tony decided to watch the eighth film even though they didn't see any of them after the second film. In this Podcast / Movie Review Newt and Tony will talk about the things that make The Fate of the Furious about family! Like the the fact that Vin Diesel's character now has a son, or how Jason Statham's character needs to get help from his mother and brother, and how Michelle Rodriguez wants to save her husband! Now that Do...

Batman and Robin is Bad! - Talking About Tapes (#55)

Tony with Newt and Crystal review Batman and Robin. In this Podcast / Movie Review of fourth movie in the Burton/Schumacher era of Batman films they'll talk about all the things that make it bad. Like the miscasting of Arnold as Mr. Freeze, the jokes that fall flat, and how Bane and Batgirl were so poorly shoehorned into the story. This superhero adventure finds Batman (George Clooney) and his partner, Robin (Chris O'Donnell), attempting to the foil the sinister schemes of a deranged set of n...

Batman and Robin is Bad! - Talking About Tapes (#55)

Tony with Newt and Crystal review Batman and Robin. In this Podcast / Movie Review of fourth movie in the Burton/Schumacher era of Batman films they'll talk about all the things that make it bad. Like the miscasting of Arnold as Mr. Freeze, the jokes that fall flat, and how Bane and Batgirl were so poorly shoehorned into the story. This superhero adventure finds Batman (George Clooney) and his partner, Robin (Chris O'Donnell), attempting to the foil the sinister schemes of a deranged set of...

Army of the Dead is Dumb! - Hack The Movies (#54)

Tony with Newt and Crystal review Zack Snyder's Army of the Dead. In this Podcast / Movie Review of this new zombie flick we talk about all the stuff that makes it dumb. Like the drawn out melodrama, characters that are infuriating, and robot zombies. You read that last part right.   With the abandoned, walled city of Las Vegas overrun with zombies, after a disastrous government fault, the billionaire casino magnate, Bly Tanaka, realises that he has left something in Sin City: $200 million to...

Space Jam is Stupid! - Talking About Tapes (#53)

Tony with Johanna and Sean (from Movie Dumpster) review Space Jam. In this Podcast / Movie Review of this relic from the 90s they talk about all the things that make it stupid. Like the weird crossover between the NBA and the Loony Tunes, the bizarre premise of Aliens and cartoons playing basketball, and the rampant product placement. Swackhammer (Danny DeVito), an evil alien theme park owner, needs a new attraction at Moron Mountain. When his gang, the Nerdlucks, heads to Earth to kidnap Bug...

Evil Dead (2013) is Extreme! - Hack The Movies (#52)

Tony with Newt and Crystal review Evil Dead from 2013. In this Podcast / Movie Review of this remake we talk about all the stuff that makes it extreme! Like the insane practical effects, the incredible sound design, and the gallons of blood that pour from the sky! Mia (Jane Levy), a drug addict, is determined to kick the habit. To that end, she asks her brother, David (Shiloh Fernandez), his girlfriend, Natalie (Elizabeth Blackmore) and their friends Olivia (Jessica Lucas) and Eric (Lou Taylo...

Evil Dead (2013) is Extreme! - Hack The Movies (#52)

Tony with Newt and Crystal review Evil Dead from 2013. In this Podcast / Movie Review of this remake we talk about all the stuff that makes it extreme! Like the insane practical effects, the incredible sound design, and the gallons of blood that pour from the sky!  Mia (Jane Levy), a drug addict, is determined to kick the habit. To that end, she asks her brother, David (Shiloh Fernandez), his girlfriend, Natalie (Elizabeth Blackmore) and their friends Olivia (Jessica Lucas) and Eric (Lou Ta...

Thirteen Ghosts is Crazy! - Talking About Tapes (#51)

Tony with Johanna and Crystal review Thirteen Ghosts. In this Podcast / Movie Review of early 2000's cult classic they'll talk about all the things that make it crazy! Like the over the top bad guy, the really memorable ghosts, and the awesome gore and make up effects!   A state-of-the-art remake of the classic William Castle horror film about a family that inherits a spectacular old house from an eccentric uncle. There's just one problem: the house seems to have a dangerous agenda all its...

Thirteen Ghosts is Crazy! - Talking About Tapes (#51)

Tony with Johanna and Crystal review Thirteen Ghosts. In this Podcast / Movie Review of early 2000's cult classic they'll talk about all the things that make it crazy! Like the over the top bad guy, the really memorable ghosts, and the awesome gore and make up effects!   A state-of-the-art remake of the classic William Castle horror film about a family that inherits a spectacular old house from an eccentric uncle. There's just one problem: the house seems to have a dangerous agenda all its ow...

Spiral: From The Book of Saw - Hack The Movies (#50)

The latest Saw Spin off is here! In this Podcast / Movie Review Newt and Tony will talk about the things that make 'Spiral: From The Book of Saw' Predictable. Like the cop movie clichés that are sprinkled throughout the movie, the obvious red herrings, and the even more obvious identity of the new Jigsaw killer. Working in the shadow of his father, Detective Ezekiel "Zeke" Banks and his rookie partner take charge of an investigation into grisly murders that are eerily reminiscent of the city'...

Batman Forever is Fun! - Talking About Tapes (#49)

Tony with Newt and Crystal review Batman Forever. In this Podcast / Movie Review of third movie in the Burton/Schumacher era of Batman films they'll talk about all the things that make it fun. Like the one liners by Jim Carey, the colorful costumes and set design, and the overall ridiculous tone! Batman (Val Kilmer) faces off against two foes: the schizophrenic, horribly scarred former District Attorney Harvey Dent, aka Two-Face (Tommy Lee Jones), and the Riddler (Jim Carrey), a disgruntled e...

The Conjuring is Creepy! - Hack The Movies (#48)

Tony with Newt and Sean (from Movie Dumpster) review The Conjuring. In this Podcast / Movie Review of this film that spawned a whole cinematic universe they will talk about all the stuff that make this movie creepy! Like the doll in that got her own franchise, the ghosts that clap in the dark, and the demon that haunts the house. In 1970, paranormal investigators and demonologists Lorraine (Vera Farmiga) and Ed (Patrick Wilson) Warren are summoned to the home of Carolyn (Lili Taylor) and Roge...

Twister is Still Awesome 25 Years Later! - Talking About Tapes (#47)

Since Twister is celebrating its 25th anniversary, Tony and Newt decided to revisit it. In this Podcast / Movie Review they will talk about all the things that make it awesome. From the ground breaking special effects, the non stop action sequences, and the memorable performances by the late Bill Paxton and Phillip Seymour Hoffman.   During the approach of the most powerful storm in decades, university professor Dr. Jo Harding (Helen Hunt) and an underfunded team of students prepare the proto...

Jennifer's Body is So High School! - Hack The Movies (#46)

Tony with Johanna and Crystal review Jennifer's Body. In this Podcast / Movie Review of underrated modern cult classic they'll talk about all the things that make it so High School! Like the relatable characters, the music that was popular at the time, or the popular girl turning into a demon and eating all the boys. Typical High School amiright? When a demon takes possession of her, high-school hottie Jennifer (Megan Fox) turns a hungry eye on guys who never stood a chance with her before. W...

Pokémon The First Movie is Sad! - Talking About Tapes (#45)

Since Pokémon Snap is now out, Justin and Newt got together and Pokémon The First Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back. In this Podcast / Movie Review they will talk about all the things that make it sad. From Mewtwo's existential crisis, the multiple Pokémon tears, and how it lead to sad people (like Justin) to obsessively collect garbage. When a group of scientists are offered funding into genetic research if they agree to try and clone the greatest ever Pokémon, Mew, the end result is success and Me...

Mortal Kombat (2021) Makes No Sense! - Hack The Movies (#44)

Its a Rental Reunion! Tony, Justin, and Kieran review the new Mortal Kombat. In this Podcast / Movie Review of The Mortal Kombat Reboot we talk about all the things that make no sense like the dumb dragon tattoo, the terrible script, and the awful new character. Hunted by the fearsome warrior Sub-Zero, MMA fighter Cole Young finds sanctuary at the temple of Lord Raiden. Training with experienced fighters Liu Kang, Kung Lao and the rogue mercenary Kano, Cole prepares to stand with Earth's grea...

Dawn of the Dead (2004) is Terrifying! - Talking About Tapes (#43)

Click the link and start your 7-day free trial today to dive into all AMC+ has to offer! http://bit.ly/htmAMCplus Since there is a new Zack Snyder Zombie movie coming out, Tony and Newt got together and re-watched the Dawn of the Dead from 2004. In this Podcast / Movie Review they will talk about all the things that make this terrifying, like the chaotic opening scene, the top notch make up effects, and the films overwhelming sense of dread. When her husband is attacked by a zombified nei...

Dawn of the Dead (2004) is Terrifying! - Talking About Tapes (#43)

Click the link and start your 7-day free trial today to dive into all AMC+ has to offer! http://bit.ly/htmAMCplus Since there is a new Zack Snyder Zombie movie coming out, Tony and Newt got together and re-watched the Dawn of the Dead from 2004. In this Podcast / Movie Review they will talk about all the things that make this terrifying, like the chaotic opening scene, the top notch make up effects, and the films overwhelming sense of dread. When her husband is attacked by a zombified neighb...

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is Trippy! - Talking About Tapes (#42)

Since Tony appeared in the Vegas Stakes episode of AVGN as character inspire by Dr. gonzo, him and Newt got together and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. In this Podcast / Movie Review they will talk about all the things that make this movie trippy. Like the insane visuals, the 4th wall breaking storytelling, and the over the top performances. Raoul Duke (Johnny Depp) and his attorney Dr. Gonzo (Benicio Del Toro) drive a red convertible across the Mojave desert to Las Vegas with a suitcase ful...

The Mighty Ducks is Top Shelf! - Talking About Tapes (#41)

Since there is a new Mighty Ducks show on Disney plus, Tony and Newt got together and rewatched the original Mighty Ducks from 1992. In this Podcast / Movie Review they will talk about all the things that make this top shelf! Like the memorable characters, Emilio Esteves' one liners, and the impact it had on actual Hockey. After reckless young lawyer Gordon Bombay (Emilio Estevez) gets arrested for drunk driving, he must coach a kids hockey team for his community service. Gordon has experie...

The Mighty Ducks is Top Shelf! - Talking About Tapes (#41)

Since there is a new Mighty Ducks show on Disney plus, Tony and Newt got together and rewatched the original Mighty Ducks from 1992. In this Podcast / Movie Review they will talk about all the things that make this top shelf! Like the memorable characters, Emilio Esteves' one liners, and the impact it had on actual Hockey. After reckless young lawyer Gordon Bombay (Emilio Estevez) gets arrested for drunk driving, he must coach a kids hockey team for his community service. Gordon has experienc...

The Last Blockbuster is Lame! - Hack The Movies (#40)

Tony with Newt and Crystal review The Last Blockbuster. In this Podcast / Movie Review of This documentary they'll talk about all the things that make it lame. Like the constant cutting to celebrities, the way its horribly structured, and how everyone its really just one big advertisement for Blockbuster merch. The documentary tells the story of Blockbuster Video, a video rental business. The documentary explores how the video rental company put independent video rental stores out of business...

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is Radical! - Talking About Tapes (#39)

Tony, Newt, And Mike Matei review Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles The Movie from 1990. In this Podcast / Movie Review they will talk about the things that make this movie radical! From the animatronics, the gritty looks, and how it adapted the crazy source material. In New York, mysterious radioactive ooze has mutated four sewer turtles into talking, upright-walking, crime-fighting ninjas. The intrepid heroes -- Michelangelo (Robbie Rist), Donatello (Corey Feldman), Raphael (Josh Pais) and Leo...

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is Radical! - Talking About Tapes (#39)

Tony, Newt, And Mike Matei review Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles The Movie from 1990. In this Podcast / Movie Review they will talk about the things that make this movie radical! From the animatronics, the gritty looks, and how it adapted the crazy source material. In New York, mysterious radioactive ooze has mutated four sewer turtles into talking, upright-walking, crime-fighting ninjas. The intrepid heroes -- Michelangelo (Robbie Rist), Donatello (Corey Feldman), Raphael (Josh Pais) and Leona...

Velocipastor is Hilarious - Hack The Movies (#38)

Tony with Newt and Crystal review Velocipastor. In this Podcast / Movie Review of Velocipastor they'll talk about all the insane stuff that make this movie hilarious. The ludicrous story, the over the top acting, and the laugh out loud gags. After losing his parents, a priest travels to China, where he inherits a mysterious ability that allows him to turn into a dinosaur. Although he is horrified by the new power, a hooker convinces him to use it to fight crime.

Velocipastor is Hilarious - Hack The Movies (#38)

Tony with Newt and Crystal review Velocipastor. In this Podcast / Movie Review of Velocipastor they'll talk about all the insane stuff that make this movie hilarious. The ludicrous story, the over the top acting, and the laugh out loud gags. After losing his parents, a priest travels to China, where he inherits a mysterious ability that allows him to turn into a dinosaur. Although he is horrified by the new power, a hooker convinces him to use it to fight crime.

Godzilla vs. Kong is Monstrous - Hack The Movies (#37)

Tony and Johanna review Godzilla vs. Kong! In this Podcast / Movie Review of the latest entry in the monsterverse series they get into all the stuff that makes the movie monstrous! From the new kaiju, the over the top battles, and the surprise titan at the end! Also we made bets on who would win and the loser had to read an apology written by the winner. Stay tuned for that and a Newt rant!   Kong and his protectors undertake a perilous journey to find his true home. Along for the ride is Jia...

Darkman is Awesome - Talking About Tapes (#36)

Tony and Justin review Darkman. In this Podcast / Movie Review they will talk about the things that make this movie Darkman awesome. From Sam Raimi's directing, Danny Elfman's score, and the over the top action scenes. Peyton Westlake is a scientist who has discovered a way to produce synthetic skin. This could revolutionize skin grafting, except for one minor glitch; the synthetic skin degrades after 100 minutes of exposure to light. When gangsters attack Peyton, he is horrifically burnt, an...