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Just a couple of schmoes giving their take on cinema, pop culture and all things that inspired us.
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Saturday Feb 11, 2023
Saturday Feb 11, 2023
The Back To The Future trilogy has been a childhood favorite for both Turk & I for a long time. Having revisited the first movie for this retro roundtable, it brought us back to a very nostalgic state. I think we can all agree the 80's saw a lot of excellent original fun 'young' films like 'Back to the Future'. What really made these films immensely enjoyable then, and why they're still classics today, is that they really reflected what it was like being a young person in the 80s.....I guess in the 50s too?!. The proof is in the pudding with these movies. They were not just well written, directed, or acted. They were also well executed and most importantly they cut straight to the point.
Back To The Future is sheer fun with incredible energy! However it still manages to stay a heart felt innocent film basically about family - with some funny interesting but cleaver themes using the Oedipus Rex's story 🤔
What can we say about the acting. Overall everyone in the film is fantastic. Then we have Christopher Lloyd as the over-the-top mad scientist which is just sheer brilliance. Then there is Michael J. Fox as Marty Mcfly. With his brilliant dialogue, natural charisma, and raw energy - he totally owns the role and gives us one the greatest cinematic young heroes ever!
Back to the Future is one of the most enjoyable time-travelling classics. After all these years it still hasn't gotten old. Unfortunately, they don't make them like this anymore but then again I guess we can always just revisit them, right.
This is a Turk & Raz episode you'll want to go back in time to listen to. Thanks for listening!
Saturday Feb 04, 2023
Saturday Feb 04, 2023
Hey everyone, in this podcast we cover three interesting news articles as it relates to James Gunn's DC Universe, Tomb Raiders future with Amazon, and Star Wars writer Henry Gilroy's experience - writing The Clone Wars and Rebels with Dave Filoni, and his experience working for the notorious George Lucas. And how Darth Maul and General Grievous were almost made one in the same! Thanks for listening.
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Hey everyone! In this episode Turk and I catch up on some fun and interesting rumors and news including Mandalorian Season 3 and how it could lead to the dreaded Sequel Trilogy (sorry sequel fans, but Turk and I do not like those movies). We also discuss Avatar: The Way of Water's domestic and worldwide box office, and what James Cameron had to say about Marvel. We also look at a rumor suggesting a certain character in the new Indiana Jones: Dial of Destiny role will be be cut down significantly. Who could it be and what is the reason for this? Finally, we cover some sad news as it relates to Mark Hamill's Joker. Since the passing of Kevin Conroy, the voice of Batman from the legendary Batman: The Animated Series. The big question remains - will Hamill continue the role with out Conroy?
If you like speculating about upcoming movies before their release. Then this is a episode of the Turk & Raz you don't want to miss. Thanks for listening!
Saturday Jan 21, 2023
Saturday Jan 21, 2023
In this episode we talk about some of the more interesting headlines and rumors associated with Marvel and DC films. First we cover a article reporting that the last minute Reshoots in January to Ant-Man & Wasp: Quantamania could mean we are getting a more dick and fart joke heavy movie vs a more serious deeply emotional film that it was originally intended to be? In the second article we cover the more likely possibility that David Ayer's original cut of the 2016 'Suicide Squad' will see the light of day with the new take over with James Gunn as the new CEO of DC Studios. Finally, we discuss an article discussing The Joker Part 2's composer discussing the sequels direction as a musical and what this all could mean for Todd Phillip's Joker Universe? Thanks for listening.
Saturday Jan 07, 2023
Saturday Jan 07, 2023
There was once a time when going to the latest film at the cinema was a big event outing. These days anytime a big tentpole film is about to be released. The usual feeling is - what social political messages are they going to preach to us this time. It seems Hollywood has forgotten what people love about watching movies and TV shows? The chance to experience pure 'escapism'. Who didn't dream they could fly like Superman around the world, or take up adventures and fight the Evil Empire like Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Princess Leia?
Movie sequels such as Thor Love and Thunder, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever should be sure fire hits having people craving to see more of these fan favorite heroes. Instead these movies offer little more than some companies (Disney) or film makers particular social messaging by deconstructing and subverting our expectations on how these characters should be represented. Do we even have to mention Rian Johnson's take on Luke Skywalker in the Last Jedi. Where he took the most hopeful person in the Stars Wars Universe, and made him the most hopeless person who gave up on everyone - who's only purpose in the film is to die.
In this episode of the Turk & Raz we do our own deconstruction on why Hollywood these days just plain SUCKS! Thanks for listening.
Friday Dec 30, 2022
Friday Dec 30, 2022
DC is under new leadership. Warner Bros. Discovery has hired James Gunn as co-chairman and co-CEO of DC Studios. In their first order of business they decide to cut ties with Henry Cavill as Superman. Henry Cavill is more than just an actor. He is a unique person who has a true passion for fictional universes - DCs Superman, The Witcher, Warhammer. And we think he deserves better.
In this episode we discuss the pros and cons of this big change. Is starting from scratch the kick start DC needs to finally have a cinamatic universe it's characters deserve. Also, we discuss what this could mean for the upcoming film's still yet to be released - Shazam! Fury of the Gods, Flash Point, Blue Beetle, and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. How will this affect audiences excitement going into these films. Is there any point to care? I guess we'll wait and see. Thanks for listening.
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
The 13 year wait is over. Avatar: The Way of Water is finally here and James Cameron cannot hide all the way on Pandora from our The Good, The Bad, & Ugly Review! We knew before hand this will be one of the most visually innovative films ever. With that said, is this movie more than just a beautiful highly entertaining expensive blockbuster we see released every year?? Or is it one of those movies you must watch in your lifetime - a movie that is beautiful, touching and speaks right into your heart!
We recommend you don't want to miss this episode of the Turk & Raz Podcast, because you will be left feeling blue! Thanks for listening.
Saturday Dec 17, 2022
Saturday Dec 17, 2022
Christmas is right around the corner. What better way to celebrate the holidays with a dark, crazy, twisted, inventive, and violent Christmas classic for our Retro Roundtable. Gremlins is the 1984 black comedy horror film directed by Joe Dante and written by Chris Columbus.
This movie is greatness in every single way. The movie has it all: style, charm, horror, action, blood, guts, and humor, but it also never gets too overtly slapstick or comical. Don’t get us wrong, the tongue and cheek are still firmly in place. Gremlins in our opinions was among the top echelon of movies from the glorious ‘80’s (that decade was GREAT to be a kid or teenager). We pity the fool who doesn’t appreciate this classic.
So, when your washing machine blows up or your TV goes on the fritz, before you call the repair man, turn on all the lights and look under all the beds. ‘Cause you never can tell, there just might be a gremlin in your house. Thanks for listening.
Merry Christmas ya filthy animals!
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
The Christmas season is here again. What better way to start things of with a little Good, the Bad, & Ugly review from our favorite Guardians of the Galaxy!
Marvels 2nd special is a fun little Christmas story with little stake and that is perfectly fine. But don't kid yourself, this 45 min special adds way more to the Marvel universe than the entire phase 4 has done this whole time. But, you'll have to listen to our review to find out.....or, you might wanna watch the special before you do so "SPOILERS". Thanks for listening.
Season Greetings from Turk & Raz!
Friday Dec 02, 2022
Friday Dec 02, 2022
We're going to destroy this podcast just like James Cameron destroyed the box office back in 2009 with a little film called 'Avatar'. Both of us always felt this movie was a visual feast if nothing else. However, after re-watching it again, Avatar remains in its own way a cinematic wonder - which brings the audience as close as ever to actually visiting an alien world. The world of Pandora comes alive so visually, aurally and emotionally that it is in itself the true star of the show! After 12 years we think Avatar is a true event and it does what exactly a movie should be intended to do - it takes us away from our problems and worries for a few hours. Thanks for listening