Episodes
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
John and Hunter are joined by Eric Zaldivar to talk about the much-maligned Shatner-helmed Star Trek film, Star Trek V: The Final Frontier. Is the hate for this movie deserved? Are other Trek movies worse? Does Shatner truly love the mountain? Does Kirk need his pain? All this and more shall be answered.
Thursday Mar 25, 2021
Zack Snyder's Justice League
Thursday Mar 25, 2021
Thursday Mar 25, 2021
The Snyder Cut has finally arrived! Zolly Becker joins John and Hunter to discuss the long awaited true version of Zack Snyder's Justice League. We talk about the version Joss Whedon assembled in 2017, the radical differences between the two, and what this monumental movie means for film culture.
Something to note, we recorded this the day before the interview dropped with WarnerMedia's Ann Sarnoff, where she eagerly announced that this was the end of the road for Snyder's "trilogy," undermining the success they had with a movie dominating the film conversation and eclipsing the competition. This is something we might cover on a future show as things develop.
Thursday Mar 18, 2021
Monster Hunter
Thursday Mar 18, 2021
Thursday Mar 18, 2021
John and Hunter are joined by Dangerous People director and show-favorite, Garo Nigoghossian, to discuss Paul W.S. Anderson's latest Capcom-based vidya game movie, Monster Hunter. We talk about Milla Jovovich, Tony Jaa, why Paul W.S. Anderson is the best Paul Anderson, and why it didn't matter that his Mortal Kombat movie wasn't rated R.
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
Lupin III: The First
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
John and Hunter sit back and enjoy the return of Monkey Punch's goofy-yet-debonaire thief, Lupin III, to the silver screen in Lupin III: The First. We talk about the comics, the cartoons, the various, checkered attempts to bring it to the United States, and we give our opinion on the dashing thief's return.
Friday Mar 05, 2021
Stu's Views Episode 04: The El Duce Tapes
Friday Mar 05, 2021
Friday Mar 05, 2021
Hey gang, Stu here, back with another Stu's views. This time around, I'm going back to the wretched world of The Mentors, with the newly released, but extremely glum documentary on Eldon Hoke AKA El Duce - The El Duce Tapes.
This doco is one you have to see to believe. Once you have heard this, go seek it out, and then listen to our other episode the MMC did a few years back, you can listen to it at the link below.
See you next episode
Stu
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
Mallrats
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
John and Hunter are joined by Eric Zaldivar and the infamous Garo Nigoghossian to revisit Kevin Smith's Mallrats. We discuss the movie in how it fits in with Kevin Smith's larger career ups and downs, how our feelings about his work have changed over the years.
Friday Feb 26, 2021
Stu's Views Episode 03: Friday the 13th Part 3 in 3-D
Friday Feb 26, 2021
Friday Feb 26, 2021
Hey gang, Stu here, back with another (overdue) episode of Stu's Views. This time, I return to the well (or should that be lake) and look at Friday the 13th Part 3 in 3-D, but I am not reviewing the film, instead I am reviewing the 3-D experience of it, from the disc in the Deluxe Edition box set.
This will be the last Friday the 13th episode i will do, nothing more needs to be said, and I want to move on to other things to share my view on.
Enjoy
Stu
Thursday Feb 25, 2021
Hang 'em High
Thursday Feb 25, 2021
Thursday Feb 25, 2021
Eric Zaldivar joins John and Hunter to take a look at Clint Eastwood's first Hollywood western after his run of spaghetti westerns with Sergio Leone, Hang 'em High, directed by Ted Post. In this episode, Clint romances Betty and Veronica while listening to jazz in the Carmel, CA woods, and we come to some tough realizations about Clint's American westerns that might be a bit unpopular. Listen to find out!
Wednesday Feb 17, 2021
Phil Spector
Wednesday Feb 17, 2021
Wednesday Feb 17, 2021
John and Hunter are once again joined by Eric Zaldivar to discuss David Mamet's 2012 HBO movie about the trial of Phil Spector, which goes by the title of its subject. Pacino plays Spector and his collection of wigs. Tangents about music are had.
Sunday Feb 07, 2021
Stu's Views Episode 02: Friday the 13th Deluxe Edition Box Set
Sunday Feb 07, 2021
Sunday Feb 07, 2021
Hey gang, back with another episode of Stu's Views, on this one I look at the wonder that is the Friday the 13th Deluxe Edition Blu Ray Box Set. This isn't a review of the films, as much it is a rundown of all the things in the box, and if it is worth it's hefty price point.
Anyway, I'll be back with another episode in a couple of days. Life prevented me from getting this one done earlier - it happens.
Enjoy
Stu
Thursday Feb 04, 2021
Hercules in the Haunted World
Thursday Feb 04, 2021
Thursday Feb 04, 2021
This week, John and Hunter dive into the world of surreal Italian peplum films as they examine Mario Bava's hallucinogenic Hercules in the Haunted World, also known by many other titles, including Hercules at the Center of the Earth. The film stars Reg Park, a guy who played the title role a handful of times, and Christopher Lee, who is no stranger to fantasy and horror films, as well as a group of Italian genre mainstays.
Topics include Bava's marvellous career, the various versions of this movies, the peplum genre and how it relates to other Italian genre booms and the country's cinema overall, Steve Reeves, and bodybuilders.
Listen in, and check out the supplemental videos below!
Hercules in the Haunted World on YouTube
Hercules starring Steve Reeves
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
Big Jake
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
John and Hunter are joined once again by western expert and all around bad hombre, Eric Zaldivar. This week, we delve into John Wayne's Big Jake, a western that comes late in the Duke's career, and co-stars more than a few frequent collaborators.
Items discussed include the Duke's penchant for removing commies, Vulture's not-so-good list of the greatest westerns ever made, and Eric talks about his experiences working with the Duke's Big Jake co-star, Chris Mitchum, son of Hollywood legend Robert Mitchum! Don't miss this one!
Here is a link to the article Eric references about Chris Mitchum's falling out with Duke: https://jeremylr.medium.com/john-wayne-built-my-career-durango-prop-guys-and-pistoleros-with-chris-mitchum-afa7d6077ffe
Here is footage of the premiere of Big Jake at Knott's Berry Farm:
Big Jake trailer:
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
Stu's Views Episode 01: Destruction - Mad Butcher E.P
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
Hey all, Stu here. So, over the next 2 months or so, I'm gonna be out of action on the regular MMC episodes, due to works happening in my house. However, of a nighttime, I'll be free to record, so I'll be doing a little side solo project called Stu's Views.
I'll be looking at anything and everything - films, music, books etc. and if the mood strikes me, I'll record a mini episode on my thoughts on it. Now, I am not leaving the MMC, I am just purely unavailable for the near future to do any, but I will be doing these.
First episode I decided to talk about the 1987 Destruction E.P Mad Butcher.
Dig in
Stu
Wednesday Jan 20, 2021
Broke: Lethal Weapon, Woke: Above the Law
Wednesday Jan 20, 2021
Wednesday Jan 20, 2021
John and Hunter re-examine two old favorites, Richard Donner's buddy cop film Lethal Weapon, and Andrew Davis' Steven Seagal vehicle, Above the Law. How do they hold up?
Well, the title should be an indicator.
Join us as we re-evaluate two similar eighties action flicks with similar plots, and how our opinions on them have changed in the years since.
Wednesday Jan 13, 2021
All the King's Men
Wednesday Jan 13, 2021
Wednesday Jan 13, 2021
John and Hunter ring in the new year with Robert Rossen's All the King's Men, an adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Robert Penn Warren. Steve Zaillian's notorious 2006 remake is also discussed, as well as the history behind the inspiration for the story, Louisiana Governor Huey P. Long. And of course, we can't help but tie it all in to recent events.
A note about this episode: We had some trouble getting going with recording, and during our technical issues, Hunter's audio settings were reset, so the audio on this episode is not up to our usual standards. We apologize to your ears for the inconvenience!
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
Rock Month: Killing Joke [Part 1]
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
Ok, after an almighty long wait since the last episode, and an eternity since Rock Month from last year (it basically got shelved indefinitely), we decided to give you just ONE Rock Month episode this year, well, one band split over 2 episodes.
On this one Stu and Hunter are joined by friend of the show, and Metalocalypse look-a-like Daniel Kiestler.
We discuss the 2013 Killing Joke documentary - The Death and Resurrection Show, and the insanity of KJ frontman Jaz Coleman. We also discuss, the huge, but widely unheralded, impact of Killing Joke's music.... more to come on that one when we do Part 2 of this very special Rock Month episode.
P.S - for those of you who are excited to see RM return, savour it, this WILL be the last one we ever do. RM was fun for the 6-7 years we did it, but we've done all we could with it. We'll still discuss music on the show, heck we may even do the odd episode dedicated to a band or artists new release, or rock documentary, but in terms of Rock Month... it's dead. Sorry fam.
Enjoy
Friday Nov 06, 2020
All Filler, No Killer
Friday Nov 06, 2020
Friday Nov 06, 2020
Hey gang, we're back with a quick fill-in episode. We were meant to do our Rock Month episode (still coming, so don't worry), but certain issues prevented that, so we knocked this one out to keep you tied over in the meantime.
There's a bunch of rants and tangents on here, and general observations too. The usual banter we do (that listeners seem to enjoy for some reason)
Anyway, enjoy this, it's nothin' fancy. Our Rock Month episode though, will be.
Sunday Oct 11, 2020
FM [1978]
Sunday Oct 11, 2020
Sunday Oct 11, 2020
Alright now, time to slip off them shoes, turn on your radio, and switch that dial to 102.1 MMC radio. This week the gang look at an Arrowshelf title (so you know darn well whose pick this is) FM from 1978.
Now for those of you who have seen it, the comparisons to WKRP in Cincinnati are unmistakable, we do go into that, but we also talk the film itself of course. A lost gem, with a pulsating soundtrack, this is one we think you need to see.... or is it? listen on and find out.
P.S - we will be doing ONE Rock Month episode this year. It was originally abandoned for 2020, but seeing as Doc Month was a disaster, we will bringing you a Rock Month episode very shortly, listen to this episode for details.
Monday Sep 28, 2020
The X-Files: D.P.O.
Monday Sep 28, 2020
Monday Sep 28, 2020
John and Hunter are back to talk about another episode of The X-Files. This time, we look at the episode "D.P.O." from season three, featuring an electrifying Giovanni Ribisi and Jack Black doing the hesher thing he used to do in everything. The content here lead to a long discussion about the nineties, Filter, Sega, the Vandals, and all kinds of other tangents relating to this episode.
Let us know if you dig these X-Files episodes! Enjoy!
Thursday Sep 03, 2020
Questions / Answers / Banter
Thursday Sep 03, 2020
Thursday Sep 03, 2020
Welcome to Week 3 of Doc Month.... NOT! Sorry folks, Doc Month is done, incomplete, but hey, you can't win 'em all.
So anyway, this episode, we decided to go casual, and do a Q & A with the MMC. There is a lot of banter in this one, a freeform, devoid of topic show.
2 hours of MMC for you all to enjoy.
Links to some of the discussions within.
Woman on the front of the Black Sabbath album cover.
P.S - At the time of this recording, Anthony Nesbitts' Youtube channel WAS active, unfortunately, it has now been shut down, hence why no link to it here.
Sunday Aug 16, 2020
Eurocrime
Sunday Aug 16, 2020
Sunday Aug 16, 2020
Ok, before you hurl your abuse, saying this was due out a month ago - we get it!! it's overdue, but life gets in the way. Anyway...
Welcome to week 2 of Doc Month. With this one, we are joined by The Bullsh*t Kid himself - Eric Zaldivar, to discuss a topic, which lately, seems to be rearing it's head on here a lot lately on the MMC - Eurocrime.
We look at the documentary Eurocrime (of which Eric was involved with it's making) to discuss, an era of years gone by - Italian crime films.
There are some hilarious stories on here, one almighty 20 minute plus tangent, and a bunch of other stuff.
Thanks for your patience, this episode will be worth it. We'll be back straight into it to bring you week 3 to close out Doc Month sooner rather than later.
Enjoy.
Tuesday Jul 07, 2020
Doc Month: TFW No GF
Tuesday Jul 07, 2020
Tuesday Jul 07, 2020
Like, there's no Rock Month man, like, my life sucks. I just wanna die, like what is this doc month? like, why does the MMC have to be such dic-
SHUT UP YOU WHINY INCEL
Right! now, in lieu of no Rock Month this year, instead, we have decided to do Doc Month.
What is Doc Month you ask? Well, this month, we will be looking at Documentaries nobody else will cover, but ones we think you will be interested in. First one off the rank for July is Hunter's pic - TFW No GF. A documentary on the (self imposed) outcasts of society - Incels, and the struggle they have with adjusting to social life, unaided by a keyboard or monitor.
It's a sad, sometimes funny, but mostly fascinating look into the life of an Incel.
So sit back, don your cowboy hat and spurs, or oversized windbreakers, or whatever the hell individualises you, and listen on.
like, enjoy, while you laugh at my miserable life maaaannnn.
Tuesday Jun 30, 2020
Once Upon A Time In Hollywood [Part 2]
Tuesday Jun 30, 2020
Tuesday Jun 30, 2020
Hi gang, after a very long wait, we are back with our part 2 of Quentin Tarantino's ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD.
On this one, Stu returns with Hunter and John. We are also joined by returning guest Eric Zaldivar, to take a look at Tarantino's latest film.
Stay tuned, July will be a new month that we will be dedicating a topic to. Keep your eyes and ears open.
Saturday May 30, 2020
Once Upon A Time In Hollywood (Part 1)
Saturday May 30, 2020
Saturday May 30, 2020
Howdy gang, it's been a few weeks, but we're back in the saddle, and here to present you with the first of a two part special, on Quentin Tarantino's film Once Upon A Time in Hollywood.
On this episode, Hunter and John (no Stu, he's on the upcoming Part 2) are joined by DJ extraordinaire, friend of the show, Martial Arts aficionado, Nostalgia King, and all around good guy Skeme Richards.
Sit back, listen, enjoy and look out for Part 2, coming very soon.
Wednesday May 06, 2020
Violent City
Wednesday May 06, 2020
Wednesday May 06, 2020
Greetings from Italy, this week the MMC boys, along with the help of Eric Zaldivar, look at the 1970 Charles Bronson film - Violent City.
We delve into all the ridiculousness, and rapiness of this exploitation film, done only the way that Italians could make it.
So sit back and enjoy our look at this Bronson non-classic.
Saluti dall'Italia, questa settimana i ragazzi della MMC, insieme all'aiuto di Eric Zaldivar, guardano il film del 1970 Charles Bronson - Violent City.
Approfondiamo tutta la ridicolità e la rapidità di questo film sullo
sfruttamento, fatto solo nel modo in cui gli italiani potevano farcela.
Quindi siediti e goditi il nostro sguardo a questo non classico di Bronson.
Voglio scopare la tua donna!!!
Thursday Apr 16, 2020
Midnight Movie Gameboys: Death Stranding
Thursday Apr 16, 2020
Thursday Apr 16, 2020
It's been awhile, but Midnight Movie Gameboys is back with a quarantine special! Hunter and Garo discuss Hideo Kojima's now-prophetic Amazon package delivery simulator, Death Stranding.
We talk about how our mixed responses to the game, how we live in Kojima's dystopian future, and Kojima's messy public split with Konami.
We also discuss the videos where movie director men praise Kojima, including famous con-artist J.J. Abrams. Video below!
Theme music: "Hero Dance Party" by TeknoAXE
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
Falling Down
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
Mousey returns.... sort of, well his son does, well not really... nevermind. Anyway, the three of us are back on board, and we discuss the no-way-could-you-make-this-today film FALLING DOWN starring Michael Douglas.
We discuss the film, it's parallels between it and his old man's film CAT AND MOUSE (which we covered a few weeks back) and the early 90's, a time when films like this COULD get made.
So, whilst we are all in lockdown, sit back, pop your mask and gloves on, and listen on.
it's Corona time!!!!
Wednesday Mar 18, 2020
Paradise Alley
Wednesday Mar 18, 2020
Wednesday Mar 18, 2020
Slycast host Craig Cohen returns to discuss Sylvester Stallone's directorial debut, Paradise Alley, with John and Hunter. Paradise Alley is the film where Sly cashed in his Rocky chips to do an Italian-American period epic, giving us a peek at a career Sly might've had before the trends of the eighties took over. Is it any good? Listen and find out!
We also discuss Sly's diet and workout routine, co-star Armand Assante's turn as Mike Hammer, pro-wrestling, and Tarzan movies.
Be sure to visit Craig over at the Slycast!
Monday Mar 09, 2020
Fletch
Monday Mar 09, 2020
Monday Mar 09, 2020
The gang's all here, and in this episode, we discuss "Fletch", the journalist-turned-detective classic starring Chevy Chase from 1985.
We also discuss the source novels by Gregory McDonald, the ill-fated sequel, the career of Chevy Chase, and the other "Fletch" sequels that never got made.
Friday Feb 28, 2020
Cat and Mouse
Friday Feb 28, 2020
Friday Feb 28, 2020
Hey friends, we're back after a small delay, and to celebrate the career of the recently departed film legend Kirk Douglas, we thought we'd look at one of his lesser known titles - Cat and Mouse (AKA Mousey)
all the gang are on board this one, listen to Stu progressively lose his marbles throughout the show, while his head cold wreaked havoc on him. There's also a new feature we have added to the show, it's one only a show such as the MMC could dare to do.
So sit back, and let's raise a toast to one of cinemas giants Mr. Kirk Douglas