Race with the Devil | Highway to Hell - Hey folks! Thanks for checking out another episode of Motion Picture Meltdown! Dehart picks the films this week, and we check out a couple of road-satanic horror flicks. We roast Race with the Devil (1975) and Highway to Hell (1991). In this episode, we come up with our own hellish caravan, we discuss the correct tactics of snake fighting, and fave "Hell Cop" against "Maniac Cop". Enjoy!
Dragonball Evolution | Alita: Battle Angel - We take a look at two anime and manga adaptation films, Dragonball Evolution (2009) and Alita: Battle Angel (2019). In this episode, we all come to agreement of the worst adaptation film, Stephen is introduced to his first and only Dragonball content, and we all question how Ernie Hudson gets his roles. Enjoy!
Looker | Runaway - Cheats chooses a couple of lesser-known science fiction films directed by novelist Michael Crichton. This week, we watch Looker (1981) and Runaway (1984). In this episode, we take the top mustachioed actors in Hollywood and decide who needs their mustache to survive the business, we appreciate Gene Simmons' ability to play a villain, and question whether novelists should ever take the helm of director. Enjoy!
Ultraman Story | dai Kaiju Mono - Hey friends and listeners! Thanks for checking out Motion Picture Meltdown! Cheats chooses the films for us this week and we check out a couple of Japanese Kaiju flicks, Ultraman Story (1984) and dai Kaiju Monoi (2016). In this episode, we choose which professional wrestlers we would want to defend us from Kaiju, we compare Ultraman Story to the Star Wars Holiday Special and question how invested you can be if no humans are threatened. Enjoy!
The Monster | The Soul Collector - Hey everyone! Thanks for checking out Motion Picture Meltdown! We're getting a super late finish to our MPM Monster Month of May (June) episodes, and this week, Phil chooses The Monster (2016) and The Soul Collector (2019). In this episode, we discuss our favorite folklore horror films, Phil wants movies to be titled by numbers, and Cheats mixes up Africa with Britain. Enjoy!
King Kong Escapes | King Kong Lives - Hey everyone! We're kicking off another MPM Monster Month of May with a couple of King Kong flicks. Dehart chooses King Kong Escapes (1967) and King Kong Lives (1986). In this episodes, we discuss sequels that pull things out of left field, Stephen goes on a sidebar about how awesome alligators are, and Phil debates the legitimacy of a giant ape surgeon job. Enjoy!
Black Christmas (1974 - MPM Classic) | Black Christmas (2019) - Hey everyone, thanks for checking out another great episode of Motion Picture Meltdown! We're having Christmas in the Spring! Phil chooses the movies this week and we revisit a film that we checked out over 300 episodes ago, Black Christmas (1974) and a more recent remake/reboot, Black Christmas (2019). In this episode, we talk about our best pranks, we discuss the main differences between a remake and reboot, and Stephen comes away with a new appreciation from his original thoughts. Enjoy!
Blood Rage | Intruder - Hey listeners! Thanks for checking out another episode of Motion Picture Meltdown! This week, Stephen picks a couple of lesser-known 80's slasher films as we break down Blood Rage (1987) and Intruder (1989). In this episode, we come up with a list of slasher filns that need more love for our listeners, discuss the dangers of going "full Hallmark", and realize one of these movies has one of the best slasher kill scenes of all time. Enjoy!
Charlie's Angels (2000) | Charlie's Angels (2019) - Hey friends and listeners! Thanks for checking out another episode of Motion Picture Meltdown! We finish up our MPM Women's History Month episodes (we know, we're late!) with a couple picks from Phil. We check out Charlie's Angels (2000) and the reboot sequel Charlie's Angels (2019). In this episode, we create our own powerhouse Angel squad, we discuss tripping on drugs at the Henchman's Ball, and all wonder what happened to Tom Green. Enjoy!
9 To 5 | Rhinestone - Hey everyone! Thanks for checking out the newest episode of Motion Picture Meltdown! Even though we're a little late, we continue our MPM Women's History Month episode by celebrating a true powerhouse woman, Dolly Parton! Stephen chooses the films this week and we go through 9 To 5 (1980) and Rhinestone (1984). In this episode, we talk about our favorite musician actors, we discuss dead technology, and all have our own Sylvester Stallone accents. Enjoy!
The Witches of Eastwick | The Witches (1990) - Hey listeners! Thanks for checking out another episode of Motion Picture Meltdown. We continue MPM Women's History Month and Dehart chooses some witches films to watch. We check out The Witches of Eastwick (1987), starring Cher, Susan Sarandon, and Michelle Pfeiffer and The Witches (1990). In this episode, we talk about films that we would have loved, but missed out on their releases, we debate the lifespan of a mouse, and decide that living as vermin may not be all bad. Enjoy!
Jennifer's Body | All Cheerleaders Die - Hey everyone! Thanks for checking out another episode of Motion Picture Meltdown as we kick off MPM Women's History Month! Every episode, we'll be highlight films that primarily feature women creatives, whether it be actors, directors, or writers. Cheats starts things off by choosing Jennifer's Body (2009) and All Cheerleaders Die (2013). In this episode, we discuss whether we'd turn in our monster best friend, we talk about what a dingus Michael Bay is, and wonder if cheerleaders always wear their cheerleader outfits. Enjoy!
Bad Boys II | Bad Boys For Life - Hey everyone! Thanks for checking out another episode of Motion Picture Meltdown! We finish up MPM Black History Month with a couple picks from Phil. He chooses Bad Boys II and Bad Boys For Life, starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. In this episode, we talk about franchises that started off bad and ended up great, we question how much money Michael Bay spends on pyrotechnics, and Cheats totally heel turns and speaks out against magic and motorcycles. Enjoy!
Action Jackson | Hurrican Smith - We continue MPM Black History Month with a couple of films where Carl Weathers is in the lead roles. This week we go through Action Jackson (1988) and Hurricane Smith (1992). In this episode, we talk about our favorite Black actors that typically play supporting roles, Cheats and I defend FakeLegGate and we discuss how hard you have to punch a windshield to break it. Enjoy!
Tales from the QuadeaD Zone | Who Killed Captain Alex? - Hello listeners! Thanks for checking out episode 405 of Motion Picture Meltdown. We continue our MPM Black History Month episodes of 2021 with a couple picks from Dehart. He chooses a couple films shot on handheld by black directors. The first, being Tales from the QuadeaD Zone(1987) directed by Chester Novell Turner and the second being Ugandan film Who Killed Captain Alex?(2010), directed by Nabwana I.G.G. Enjoy!
MPM Black History Month | Little Monsters (2019) | 21 Bridges - Hey everyone! Thanks for tuning in to another episode of Motion Picture Meltdown! We kick off another year of MPM Black History Month! Each episode, we'll highlight movies with black creatives, including actors, directors and writers. Cheats starts things off, and we check out Little Monsters (2019) starring Lupita Nyong'o and 21 Bridges starring the late Chadwick Boseman. Enjoy!
Stunt Rock | Murder Rock: Dancing Death - Hey listeners! Thanks for checking out the newest episode of Motion Picture Meltdown! Dehart hits us with some blind picks this week, and we roast through Stunt Rock (1978) and Lucio Fulci's Murder Rock: Dancing Death (1984). In this episode, we talk about our favorite film stunts, we talk about Tom Cruise in space, and dive into a school of red herring. Enjoy!
Scare Package | Scare Me - Hey everyone! As always, thanks for checking out another episode of Motion Picture Meltdown! This week, Cheats picks a couple of spooky Shudder originals for us to check out. We roast through the horror anthology Scare Package as well as a unique new take on the horror anthology genre, Scare Me. In this episode, Cheats gauges our thoughts on the number of acceptable horror comedies, Dehart expresses the open season if someone has a weapon, and we appreciate all Shudder has given us in 2020. Enjoy!
