In this episode we dive into the neon-lit chaos of *Big Trouble in Little China*. Join us as we follow trucker Jack Burton through supernatural San Francisco, battling ancient sorcerers and invisible warriors. Grab your six-demon bag and tune in for a whirlwind of laughs and enchantment!
#thechecksinthemail
RETROWATCH: The Warriors (1979)
In our new segment, RETROWATCH, We dive into the gritty world of The Warriors. We’ll explore this cult classic directed by Walter Hill (48 Hours) and it’s iconic characters, style and lasting legacy, Perfect for fans and newcomers alike.
#warriorscomeoutandplay
Everything Everywhere All At Once (Spoiler Discussion)
Everything Everywhere All At Once (Spoiler Discussion)
"...And the winner is" was the phrase most associated with a little known small budget movie called Everything Everywhere All at Once at the beginning of 2023. With the exception of big screen vet, Jamie Lee Curtis, it had an all Asian cast lead by Michelle Yeoh (sometimes referred to as the female Jackie Chan) and Ke Huy Quan who was an 80's child actor washed out of Hollywood as an adulthood. Yet, EEAAO swept pretty much every major film award of the 2022-2023 season all the way to the 95th Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress (Yeoh), Best Supporting Actor (Quan), Best Supporting Actress (Curtis), Best Original Screenplay, and Best Film Editing. But how does this film fit in for us fanboys? Listen in on this podcast episode to see how EEAAO defies all genre molds as it also happens to be as some consider now the greatest multiverse movie ever made.
Keeping It Pedro and PatStew: (Picard Season 3/ Mando S03/ The Last of Us Season 1 Finale)
It's Pedro Pascal's:world and we just podcast in it. He is just like the Oscar darling of 2023: Everything and Everywhere All At Once. They mind as well cast Pedro as the President of the United Federation of Planets. Maybe then out podcaster Miguel will feel more enthusiatic about Star Trek Picard's newest season. Let's hear how the crew of TBC_afp breaks it down.
#thisistheway
DC Studios Multi-Year Plan Announcement and Other News.
And just like that, one half of new head of DC Studios, James Gunn took to social media to announce their road map for the next several years thereby also consolidating its universe for films, TV streaming and comicbooks. No longer will there be differently confusing Batmen and alternate versions of characters under one roof. From non-Henry Cavill Superman to animated Creature Commandos to Authority anti-heros, this primary "phase" has been labeled, Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters. Even for the cynic, many hope we will get fresh solid storytellings enough to rival Kevin Feige's MCU. Let's wait and see.
Dune: From Lynch to Villeneuve (Spoiler Discussion)
Bringing Frank Herbert's Dune from page to the big screen has been long considered, to both fans and filmmakers, a Sci-Fi Holy Grail of sorts. With one original failed cinematic attempt (Jodoworsky), two feature films (set decades apart with one sequel in the works) and a Sci Fi Channel miniseries (2000) in mind, every stab at this hard sci-fi saga has been furiously debated on its pretense or grandeur. Yet, Dune's impact on Hollywood is undeniable inspiring those of such as George Lucas to Ridley Scott.
NOT IN THE MOOD you say? Well, order some pumpkin spice Joe, get podcast comfortable and enter the desert world of Arrakis AKA Dune.
#TheRighteous !!???
007: Never Die Tomorrow Twice Again Part 2 (No Time To Die Spoiler Discussion)
After a five film saga, Daniel Craig concludes his 007 run with No Time To Die. TBC_afp picks up from its last episode keeping the martini shaken and not stirred.
007: Never Die Tomorrow Twice Again Part 1 (Classic Movies Era Discussion)
No entertainment intellectual property has stood longer, for better or for worse (depending on who you talk to), than Ian Flemming's British gentleman super spy hypenate sexy womanizing (maybe even misogynist) international man of action, Agent 007 James Bond. Spanning 25 films from when Dr. No was released in 1968, 007 has spawned parodies, uncanonical spin offs all the while influecing the Hollywood action genre... Or perhaps chasing after trends. Fans and critics have argued and romanticized in love and hate, for some time now, over it's questionable yet alluring cinematic quality.
While no different, TBC_afp steps into Her Majesty's Sercret Service to pay homage, oftenly lampooning and maybe even lambast in this two parter podcast. So sit back and have a #martini #shakennotstirred on us.
Shang Chi and The Legends of the Ten Rings (Spoiler Discussion)
The Summer is over and TBC_afp is back after some hiatus, returning to the studio with full on piling mail and upcoming content. First on the list: Marvel Studios', maybe not maybe "experiment" and now certifiable blockbuster, Shang Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings with an all-star Asian cast. It’s got spectacular martial arts, action, family-drama and (spoilers) Avengers but is it TBC_afp certified Thumbs Fresh or Bomb? In-person schooling is back with masks... We are without a mascot... So let's jump right in.
#everyonewaskungfufighting
Richard Donner #RIP
The Godfather of modern Superhero/ comicbook movie genre, Richard Donner directed Superman The Movie in 1978 starring Christopher Reeve. The follow up sequel Superman II lead to a departure by the director due to creative differences resulting in a lesser treatment only for the director’s cut to be released in later years. He was Zack Snyder before there was Zack Synder and the embodiment blueprint to what Kevin Feige envisioned for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Every comicbook movie traces its DNA to Donner. Donner and his wife were were also producers on Bryan Singer’s X-Men and directed other little known movies such as The Omen, The Goonies and launched a small film franchise called Lethal Weapon. Donner’s impact on Hollywood filmmaking shall remain undeniable. #RIP
Make Mandalorian Great Again! The Mandalorian Season 2.
As We at TBC stream closer to the season finale of The Mandalorian Season 2 ( Two episodes remain since the taping of this podcast) the global pandemic caused by the Coronavirus continues to claim its victims. Nevertheless, through social distancing we come together to brave in discussion regarding of the most lauded TV series currently out there.
#thisistheway
Chadwick Boseman (November 29, 1976 - August 28, 2020)
As the recent death of Chadwick Boseman (August 28, 2020) has garnered messages of loss and mourning from celebrities and fan admirers, we here at TBC_afp felt it necessary to drop our originally planned content to address the life, work and impact from what is now, a legend in the making. #ChadwickBoseman #RIP #WAKANDAFOREVER
Coming Back...To The Future
After a hiatus due to the Global Pandemic, We of TBC_afp have returned to the Pancake Studios, albeit within social distancing measures, in order to deliver fanboy content in order to address the future or the err past. We return to a simpler time of pre-CGI, early fan driven movie franchises and dark thematic plot lines for the entire family! #GREATSCOTT Let’s blast back to 1985, BACK TO THE FUTURE!
Coronavirus Pandemic
Due to recent events of the Covid_19 pandemic, we now live in different times. We of TBC_afp are adapting hoping to put out more content albeit remotely. This current episode was recorded over Zoom on April 23, 2020.
Star Wars TROS Pregame Discussion + The Mandalorian
Indeed, 2019 proves to be a significant year for Lucasfilm but will Star Wars episode IX be embraced by fanboys or will another internet troll riddened civil war breakout as when Episode VIII, The Last Jedi divided fans. Meanwhile, we are joined by the intrepid crew of TBC_afp as they hyperdrive right into Lucasfilm/Disney+’s runaway hit, The Mandalorian which currently appears to be a safe spot for everyone to unite in enjoyment. #THISISWAY
San Diego Comic-Con 2019 - Part Two
While plenty was announced at San Diego Comic-Con 2019 this Summer, MARVEL STUDIOS PHASE 4 was the major takeaway of what was to come. Some other notable mentions such as Star Trek’s new series: Picard, along with a new official trailer surely blew roof off over a sea of cosplayers and nerd attendees alike . Tune in for TBC_apf’s full coverage.
#hallh #magnumpi?
San Diego Comic-Con 2019 - Part One
While plenty was announced at San Diego Comic-Con 2019 this Summer, MARVEL STUDIOS PHASE 4 was the major takeaway of what was to come. Some other notable mentions such as Star Trek’s new series: Picard, along with a new official trailer surely blew roof off over a sea of cosplayers and nerd attendees alike . Tune in for TBC_apf’s full coverage.
#hallh #magnumpi?
The Thing vs Starman: John Carpenter Retrospective
John Carpenter over decades has been commonly referred to as a master of the cinematic horror action genre. Yet, In fact, filmmakers such as James Cameron, Quentin Tarantino, Guillermo del Toro to name a few represent a generation who have been influenced by Carpenter’s eclectic style and in some case armed only with minimal equipment and vision for storytelling.
TBC_afp deep dives into two of Carpenter’s most iconic Sci-Fi pieces and in some respects, underrated works: The Thing (1982) and Starman (1984).
Sit back with some oatmeal and pie and enjoy!
#WilfordBrimley #GETTHEWORDOUT
Do You Remember The 21st Night of September?
TBC officially says Goodbye to Summer and Hello to Autumn and with that a review of the recently dropped Marvel Studio’s Captain Marvel trailer, Iron Fist Season 2 and In Memoriam: Burt Reynolds.
Strap in cuz it’s gonna be one bumpy ride. Tune in for the good old American life (according to The Bandit): For the money, for the glory, and for the fun... mostly for the money.
#WhiteLightning #Gator #McKluskytrilogy