Scott Murphy from All 90s Action, All the Time and New Horror Express is back to discuss another Steven Seagal DTV flick, this time "Out for a Kill." Some of the funniest stuff ever in a Seagal DTV flick, this is what you came for. Monkey Style Kung Fu climbing up walls, people being beheaded by flying samurai swords thrown from second story windows, and Seagal as an archaeology professor.

You can find Scott's podcasts on iTunes or other major podcatchers; or go here for All 90s Action, All the Time, https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-murphy9, and here for New Horror Express, https://newhorrorexpress.com/

For my newest , Nadia and Aidan, go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPKXRP16

Check out Bainbridge, a short action novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠

For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

In this episode I'm joined by Freddie Young from Full Moon Reviews as we look at the holiday horror sequel "Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2." Before that, we look at the year that was in theatrical releases, the winners and losers, and what we expect from next year. Then with the film, we get into how much of the first film was recycled, and then what we get that's new that's so iconic. "It's garbage day!"

You can find Freddie at Full Moon Reviews: http://www.fullmoonreviews.net.

For my newest release, Nadia and Aidan, go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPKXRP16

Check out Bainbridge, my short action novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠

For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some weeks in addition to the main podcast. In this episode we're finishing our look at the Rambo franchise with "Rambo" and "Rambo: Last Blood." For the first one, I look at why there was such a big delay after part III. From there I talk about the elements of this that worked so well. Then with the second film, I also try to get into why there was a gap after the previous film, and then I talk about what worked and what didn't for me.

My newest novel, Don's House in the Mountains, is available here: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D⁠⁠

Check out Bainbridge, my short action novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠⁠⁠

For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com/⁠⁠

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some of the weeks we don't have episodes of the main podcast. In this episode we continue the series looking at the Fast and Furious films, moving to "Fate of the Furious" and "Hobbs and Shaw." I look at how Fate of the Furious is able to maintain the success of Furious 7, but also the turmoil that comes at the end of production when Hobbs and Shaw was announced. Then with Hobbs and Shaw, I talk about why this one doesn't do as well. Was it the quality of the film? Were we seeing the "Disney Effect" that also crushed Terminator: Dark Fate that year? Maybe a combination of both?

My newest novel, "Holtman Arms," is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Holtman-Arms-Matthew-Poirier-ebook/dp/B0BJTVSVB3⁠

For my author page on Amazon, go here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Matthew-Poirier/author/B085HTVYNJ

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

In this episode I'm joined once again by Will from Exploding Helicopter to discuss two films from action star Olga Kurylenko. First we discuss "High Heat," co-starring Don Johnson and "Diamond" Dallas Page. Second we look at "The Courier" co-starring Gary Oldman and Dermot Mulroney. We also talk about where Kurylenko sits as far as women action stars all time.

You can find Will and the Exploding Helicopter podcast on iTunes and other major podcatchers, and you can go to his site, https://www.explodinghelicopter.com/ for all things, including links to social media, like his fantastic Twitter account.

My newest novel, "Holtman Arms," is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Holtman-Arms-Matthew-Poirier-ebook/dp/B0BJTVSVB3⁠

For my author page on Amazon, go here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Matthew-Poirier/author/B085HTVYNJ

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some of the weeks we don't have episodes of the main podcast. In this episode we continue the series looking at the Fast and Furious films, moving to "Fast & Furious 6" and "Furious 7." I look at how Fast and Furious 6 keeps the train running from Fast Five, but also moves the franchise into full blockbuster mode. Then with Furious 7 I talk about how the franchise goes next level, surpassing $1 billion at the box office. I also chat about the late Paul Walker, and how the series handled his tragic death.

My newest novel, "Holtman Arms," is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Holtman-Arms-Matthew-Poirier-ebook/dp/B0BJTVSVB3⁠

For my author page on Amazon, go here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Matthew-Poirier/author/B085HTVYNJ

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

In this episode I'm joined once again by Ty from Comeuppance Reviews, this time to discuss two films from the great Casper Van Dien. First we have "Most Dangerous Game," a film where Van Dien has a fun German accent, and CT from the Real World and The Challenge has his standard Mass accent. After that we look at the Nevsky film Red Prophecies, where Van Dien and co-stars Eric Roberts and Michael Madsen are all dubbed.

You can find Ty and Brett at comeuppancereviews.net, or on the Comeuppance Reviews podcast, which you can subscribe to on most major podcatchers.

My newest novel, "Holtman Arms," is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Holtman-Arms-Matthew-Poirier-ebook/dp/B0BJTVSVB3⁠

For my author page on Amazon, go here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Matthew-Poirier/author/B085HTVYNJ

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some of the weeks we don't have episodes of the main podcast. In this episode we continue the series looking at the Fast and Furious films, moving to "Fast and Furious" and "Fast Five." I try to set the stage for what the film industry was like when both films come out, look at how the franchise pivots from racing films to big budget blockbusters, and how that pivot allows the films to thrive at a time when Disney was starting to consolidate its hold on the industry. I also chat about Spiro Razatos, how he takes things to another level when he joins in Fast Five, plus his PM classics and the contributions he made to the Golden Age of DTV Action.

My newest novel, "Holtman Arms," is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Holtman-Arms-Matthew-Poirier-ebook/dp/B0BJTVSVB3⁠

For my author page on Amazon, go here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Matthew-Poirier/author/B085HTVYNJ

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

The guys from Comeuppance are back, and this time we're talking about Michael Dudikoff, giving you our lists of his unsung films. If you've seen the American Ninjas, and you know most of his Cannon films, we give the next ones to go to. Beyond that, we have our usual fun tangents, you never know where the conversation will go when the three of us get together.

You can find Ty and Brett at comeuppancereviews.net, or on the Comeuppance Reviews podcast, which you can subscribe to on most major podcatchers.

My newest novel, "Holtman Arms," is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Holtman-Arms-Matthew-Poirier-ebook/dp/B0BJTVSVB3

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some of the weeks we don't have episodes of the main podcast. First up, I'll be doing a series of episodes looking at the Fast and Furious films, starting in this episode with "The Fast and the Furious," "2 Fast 2 Furious," and "The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift." I talk about my own history with them, how they've aged over time, and I continually make the same mistake I've been making for 20 years in calling Paul Walker "Scott," and with a solo episode I don't have a guest on to correct me.

My newest novel, "Holtman Arms," is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Holtman-Arms-Matthew-Poirier-ebook/dp/B0BJTVSVB3⁠

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

In this episode we're joined once again by Scott Murphy from the "All 90s Action, All the Time" and the "New Horror Express" podcasts, and we're going back to the Seagal DTV well, this time to look at 2006's "Mercenary for Justice." We try to make sense of the plot, Matt struggles in his knowledge of Michigan geography, and the inclusion of Luke Goss gives us a chance to veer off on an 80s British pop music tangent.

You can find Scott's podcasts on iTunes or other major podcasts; or go here for All 90s Action, All the Time, https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-murphy9, and here for New Horror Express, https://newhorrorexpress.com/

My newest novel, "Holtman Arms," is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Holtman-Arms-Matthew-Poirier-ebook/dp/B0BJTVSVB3

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

In this episode I'm joined once again by Ty from Comeuppance Reviews as we go back to the Willis Well, looking at the Jesse V. Johnson flick "White Elephant," and then EFO rough sit "Survive the Game." Which film will lead us to more tangents as we discuss it? And just what will those tangents be? Tune in to find out as we make our way through more of Willis's 2021-2022 oeuvre.

You can find Ty at comeuppancereviews.net, or on the Comeuppance Reviews podcast, which you can subscribe to on most major podcatchers.

My newest novel, "Holtman Arms," is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Holtman-Arms-Matthew-Poirier-ebook/dp/B0BJTVSVB3

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

In this episode I'm joined once again by screenwriter Tom Jolliffe, who this time is accompanied by his filmmaking partner, director, producer, actor, and many more, Nathan Shepka to discuss their upcoming project "The Baby in the Basket." We also look at the film they collaborated on together last year, "When Darkness Falls," and get more of Nathan's perspective on making that film.

For the teaser trailer for "The Baby in the Basket," go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzsP_dnuYHw For the kickstarter to help them get the film made, go here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nathanshepka/the-baby-in-the-basket-gothic-horror-movie

And you can find "When Darkness Falls" on most major movie streamers here in the US, including Tubi.

My newest novel, "Holtman Arms," is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Holtman-Arms-Matthew-Poirier-ebook/dp/B0BJTVSVB3

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com/

In this episode I'm joined by actor, director, writer, and producer from Australia, Nathan Hill. We look at his newest film "Alien Love," but also talk about some of his other films like "Jasper," "Lady Terror," and "Revenge of the Gweilo," plus we get into his experiences in the film industry and discuss the state of film today.

You can find Nate at nhp.net.au, plus many of his films, including the four listed above, are on Tubi and other free streamers.

For my newest novel release, Don's House in the Mountains, go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D

Check out Bainbridge, a short action novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠

For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

In this episode I'm joined once again by Mitch from the Video Vacuum, as we discuss the 1990 party romp classic Ski School. Not only do we discuss that movie and what made it work, but we look at the early days of Skin-a-max and what cable was like in the late 80s into the 90s, around the time Ski School was released. We also chat about what Mitch is working on over at his site, The Video Vacuum, and his Tubi Continued project, where he's looking to cover 365 Tubi films this year.

You can find The Video Vacuum at https://thevideovacuum.blogspot.com/, and his books on Amazon by clicking this link.

From there you can find his other books by clicking on his name on the book page, or you can search Amazon for "Mitch Lovell"

My newest novel, "Holtman Arms," is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Holtman-Arms-Matthew-Poirier-ebook/dp/B0BJTVSVB3

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com/

In this episode we go an UnSub Above with Ty from Comeuppance Reviews, as we discuss the new Dolph submarine flick co-starring Frank Grillo, "Operation Seawolf." Is this one of Dolph's best DTV films in recent memory? We then follow that up with the UnSub hunter himself, Thomas "Hotch" Gibson from "Criminal Minds," in the film "Shadow Wolves." In between we give our idea for the Criminal Minds UnSub Shop that we think CBS should open in Times Square, complete with Criminal Minds themed sandwiches. 

You can find Ty at comeuppancereviews.net, the Comeuppance Reviews Podcast on most major podcatchers, and @tyactionrocks on Instagram.

My newest novel, "Holtman Arms," is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Holtman-Arms-Matthew-Poirier-ebook/dp/B0BJTVSVB3

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com/

In this episode, I'm joined once again by Scott Murphy from the All 90s Action, All the Time and New Horror Express podcasts. This time we're talking about Steven Seagal and his 2009 film "The Keeper." We talk about Seagal in general as well, and how our attitudes regarding him have changed from when he was one of the kings of action in the 90s, and now when he's the king of... well, something else.

You can find Scott's podcasts on iTunes and other major podcatchers, or you can go here for All 90s Action, All the Time: https://t.co/vvu0RS9n7S and here for New Horror Express: https://newhorrorexpress.com/podcast

My newest novel, "Holtman Arms," is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Holtman-Arms-Matthew-Poirier-ebook/dp/B0BJTVSVB3

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com/

Ty from Comeuppance is back for another double-dip, this time featuring the one and only Kevin Dillon, aka Johnny Drama. We start with a Willis flick, "Wire Room," then switch over to a Mel Gibson one, "Hot Seat." We talk about what unique elements Drama brings to these standard Emmett-Furla flicks that makes them more palatable. We also look at what it might mean if Gibson is doing these instead of Willis now that Willis is retiring.

You can find Ty at comeuppancereviews.net, the Comeuppance Reviews Podcast on most major podcatchers, and @tyactionrocks on Instagram.

My newest novel, "Holtman Arms," is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Holtman-Arms-Matthew-Poirier-ebook/dp/B0BJTVSVB3

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com/

We're joined once again by screenwriter Tom Jolliffe to talk about his newest film, the Shogun Films release "Renegades." We talk about why this movie is one you need to see, plus Tom gives us a lot of background about why decisions were made, and what they were going for with certain elements. This is a fun movie, made by action fans for action fans, and we get into how this is much more than your usual DTV actioner.

Currently you can rent "Renegades" via VOD here in the States, and then on January 30th it'll be available to stream in the UK. Check it out as soon as you can!

My newest novel, "Holtman Arms," is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Holtman-Arms-Matthew-Poirier-ebook/dp/B0BJTVSVB3

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com/

The DTVC podcast is back, and I'm joined once again by Ty from Comeuppance as we do another Bruce double dip, this time looking at two from 2022,
"Wrong Place" and "Corrective Measures." In addition, we both had a chance to watch the new Dolph flick "Section 8," so we discussed that as well. Finally, we try out a new bit, where I interview a "special guest."

You can find Ty with his brother Brett at comeuppancereviews.net; the Comeuppance Reviews podcast, which is on most major podcatchers, and then tyactionrocks on Instagram, where he showcases his prodigious VHS collection.

My newest novel, "Holtman Arms," is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Holtman-Arms-Matthew-Poirier-ebook/dp/B0BJTVSVB3

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com/

The DTVC podcast is back, and we're wrapping up the year in style with Dolph Lundgren's "Command Performance." I'm joined by Scott Murphy of the New Horror Express and All 90s Action, All The Time! podcasts, as we look at this Dolph directed DTV classic, where he plays a drummer who's the fly in the ointment of a Die Hard scenario, this time at a concert venue. Those baddies won't know what hit them, because, as Dolph says, "Dyin' is easy, rock n' roll is hard."

You can find Scott's New Horror Express here: https://newhorrorexpress.com/ and All 90s Action, All The Time! podcasts here on Anchor (https://anchor.fm/scott-murphy9), plus both are on iTunes and other major podcatchers.

My new novel Holtman Arms can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Holtman-Arms-Matthew-Poirier-ebook/dp/B0BJTVSVB3

And our DTVC merch on Threadless can be found here: https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com/

In this episode we're looking at the Dolph Lundgren talking dog Christmas movie from 2021, "Pups Alone," and who better to join us than Mitch from the Video Vacuum. Spoiler alert, this one was a bit of a rough sit, so after we're done going over where we felt things went wrong, we cleanse the palate with a discussion on the Dan Haggerty Christmas classic, "Elves". You can find Mitch at the Video Vacuum at https://thevideovacuum.blogspot.com/ and his latest book, The Bloody Book of Horror, the perfect addition for any horror collection, at https://www.amazon.com/Bloody-Book-Horror-Mitch-Lovell-ebook/dp/B07B6TBVG1

Looking for the perfect gift for that low-budget film fan in your life--or to get that special item for yourself--you can head on over to the DTV Threadless at https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com/

And my newest novel, "Holtman Arms," is available in paperback and on Kindle, the perfect read for any holiday travel you might be doing. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BJTVSVB3

We're joined once again by Will from Exploding Helicopter (who also came up with the title for this episode) as we look at two DTV films that featured former James Bonds. We have "Made Men" featuring Timothy Dalton as a local sheriff in a small town, along with the great James Belushi as a guy who may or may not have stolen money from the mob; and then "Live Wire," featuring Pierce Brosnan as a bomb expert who's up against a new kind of explosive that involves humans as bombs! You can find the Exploding Helicopter podcast on iTunes and other major podcatchers, and on his site, https://www.explodinghelicopter.com/ for all things, including links to social media, like his fantastic Twitter account.

And if you haven't yet, pick up my new novel, Holtman Arms, in paperback or on Amazon Kindle. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BJTVSVB3

This episode I'm joined by Ty from Comeuppance Reviews to discuss two Bruce Willis films, "American Siege" and "A Day to Die." With "American Siege," we look at the myriad Poor Man's versions of actors in the film, try to make sense of the story, and how Willis fits in. Then with "A Day to Die," it's not just about Willis, but also the deconstruction of Johnny Drama, plus we fire up the Grillo to discuss Frank Grillo's role in the film. You can find Ty on the Comeuppance Reviews podcast, which is on most major podcatchers, and the Comeuppance Reviews website at comeuppancereviews.net.

Also, check out my newest novel, Holtman Arms, through Amazon in paperback or Kindle. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BJTPG5YQ

In this episode I'm joined once again by Will from Exploding Helicopter, as we revisit Craig Fairbrass with another double feature of his films. First we look "Dead Cert," a British gangster film involving vampires. It sounds like a great concept, so why didn't it work? And then for the second film, we look at the Tubi original "A Violent Man," where Fairbrass really shines in the lead role.

You can find Will and the Exploding Helicopter podcast on iTunes and other major podcatchers, and you can go to his site, https://www.explodinghelicopter.com/ for all things Exploding Helicopter, including links to social media, like his fantastic Twitter account.

My newest novel, "Don's House in the Mountains" is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D

For my author website, go here: www.matthewpoirierauthor.com

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com/

In this episode I'm joined once again by screenwriter and cinephile Tom Jolliffe, as we discuss the great Mark Dacascos and his classic "Drive." We talk about what makes this movie such an action mainstay, why it may not have gotten a theatrical release, and why theatrical success has eluded Dacascos as well. Tom's latest film, "When Darkness Falls," is currently available to stream for free in the US on Tubi and Peacock, or you can buy it on DVD; and you can find Tom's articles on Flickering Myth here: https://www.flickeringmyth.com/author/tom-jolliffe/

And if you're looking for something new to read, check out my newest novel, Holtman Arms! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BJTPG5YQ

In our first episode on Anchor FM, I'm going solo to look at three Bruce Willis films, "Out of Death," "Hard Kill," and "Vendetta." How did I make out? I think the word "slog," came up a few times, as did "enough material for an episode of a syndicated action show." I also discuss Willis's legacy, and how these kinds of films may or may not have an effect, plus, have we reached the tipping point with these movies?

You can find me at dtvconnoiseur.blogspot.com, plus you can buy my books through my author page at https://www.amazon.com/Matthew-Poirier/e/B085HTVYNJ

Time to get Abusive on this episode, as I'm joined by the guys from Comeuppance Reviews for a discussion on the films of Gary Busey. We do our top fives, get in depth on Point Break--including my experiment with beer on my cereal--also discuss how a movie that uses a term like "butthorn" needs to fulfill the promise implicit in doing that, get into my adventures in the "Dog Who Saved Halloween" films, and flesh out what a "Predator vs the Ewoks" movie would look like. You can find the guys at Comeuppance at comeuppancereviews.net, and their podcast of the same name on all the major podcatchers. Don't forget to tune into their pod for our episode on Michael Pare later this month, as that episode is a companion to this one. Note: I was using a new headset for this episode, and there are parts where it picked up my overhead fan, which distorted the audio. I tried to remove it where I could, and it's something I'll rectify in the future, but hopefully it isn't too obtrusive this go-round.

In this episode I'm joined by Jon Cross from the After Movie Diner and Miscellaneous Plumbing Fixtures as we continue the Rothrock 40 Club celebration with a rousing conversation about two of her classics, Rage and Honor and Rage and Honor 2. You can find the After Movie Diner at aftermoviediner.com or through your major podcatchers; and Miscellaneous Plumbing Fixtures including the newest album "No Matter Where We Are," at https://miscplumbingfixtures.bandcamp.com/

In this episode I'm joined again by screenwriter Tom Jolliffe as we look at two Cynthia Rothrock films, "China O'Brien" and "Lady Dragon," as part of our celebration of her joining the 40 Club on the DTVC. We look not only at the films, but her career and legacy as one of action's true greats. Tom's film "When Darkness Falls" is currently available to rent or buy on DVD from Amazon here in the US, and will be available on more streamers both here in the US and abroad soon. You can find Tom's Flickering Myth articles here: https://www.flickeringmyth.com/author/tom-jolliffe/

In this episode I'm joined once again by Mitch Lovell from The Video Vacuum as we look at the Nicolas Cage film "Pig," plus look at Cage's career as a whole. Fair warning, this episode has spoilers, so if you want to watch the film first, you should do that before listening. You can find Mitch's books on Amazon by searching "Mitch Lovell," and his site at https://thevideovacuum.blogspot.com/

In this episode I'm joined once again by author Jacob Gustafson to discuss the Amir Shervan classic Young Rebels. We also look at Shervan's American career as a whole, and the people who worked with him, like Robert Z'Dar. You can find Jacob's Awful Awesome series on action, horror, and sci-fi films by going to his author page: https://www.amazon.com/Jacob-Gustafson/e/B0B4XVZHV7

With a catalog as deep as Dolph Lundgren's, one unsung list isn't enough, so in this episode I'm joined once again by the guys from Comeuppance, Brett and Ty, as we add five more unsung Dolph titles to our list. Are any of your favorites or not-so-favorites included? Listen in to find out! You can find Ty and Brett at ComeuppanceReviews.net and the Comeuppance Reviews podcast on iTunes and other major podcatchers.

In this episode I'm joined by screenwriter Tom Jolliffe to discuss his latest film, When Darkness Falls, which is currently on Amazon to rent here in the US. We also discuss his work on the upcoming movie Renegades for Shogun Films, and his recent article for Flickering Myth on Star Wars. You can find Tom's Flickering Myth articles here: https://www.flickeringmyth.com/author/tom-jolliffe/ and When Darkness Fall to rent on VOD through Amazon.

In this episode, I'm joined once again by Richard Hawes from the DTV Digest, as we discuss one of his favorites, 2002's Shadow Fury. We get into some of the film traditions the movie draws from, and how the filmmakers and cast are able to make these elements work. You can find Rich at the DTV Digest by subscribing on iTunes, or by going here: https://thedtvdigest.podbean.com/

"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some weeks in addition to the main podcast. In this episode we're starting our look at the Rambo franchise with "First Blood," "Rambo: First Blood Part II," and "Rambo III." For the first one, I look at why this one works so well, and what Stallone's career was like before it. For the next one, I get into how this film helped create the action ecosystem of the mid-80s to the mid-90s, and how it spawned a bunch of DTV clones shot in the Philippines. Finally with the third, I get into where this was off in terms of the Soviet war in Afghanistan, and how that affected its reception.

My newest novel, Don's House in the Mountains, is available here: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D⁠⁠

Check out Bainbridge, my short action novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠⁠⁠

For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com/⁠⁠

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

I'm flying solo this week, as I dig into four films I watched for a small Adkins Fest a couple weeks ago. I start with the Dolph-directed Castle Falls, then move onto a James Nunn double feature of Eliminators and One Shot, then wrap up with Hard Target 2. And since I have no guest to plug, I'll plug my two novels, Chad in Accounting and A Girl and a Gun. Grab one or both on Amazon, either in paperback or Kindle.

In this episode, I'm joined once again by the guys at Comeuppance, as we count down our favorite Frank Zagarino movies. Featured previously on an episode called "The Other Guys," he now gets his own spotlight here. You can find The Comeuppance Reviews podcast on iTunes and other major podcatchers, and the site at comeuppancereviews.net.

In this episode we delve into more Godfrey Ho with Mitch Lovell of the Video Vacuum. We look at two of his movies, "Ninja Terminator" and "Robo Vampire", and talk about not only the process of combining movies, but also how he took something like how he heard Americans were into Garfield, and turned that into Richard Harrison talking on a Garfield phone. You can find Mitch at https://thevideovacuum.blogspot.com/ and his book on Amazon by looking him up name, Mitch Lovell.

In this episode, I'm joined by filmmaker Kevin Vonesper to discuss his upcoming documentary, "The Life and Slimes of Dukey Flyswatter," which covers the career of Dukey Flyswatter, lead singer of the legendary horror themed band Haunted Garage, and screenwriter and actor who has worked names like Fred Olen Ray, David DeCoteau, and Brinke Stevens. Kevin is still working on his documentary, and has an Indie Go-Go campaign that you can donate to to get this project over the finish line. You can go to https://www.dukeydoc.com/ for more information, plus links to the Indie Go-Go and all social media.

In this episode I'm joined once again by Ty and Brett from Comeuppance Reviews as we count down our top 5 Matthias Hues movies. We also get into a bit of why he was such a huge--both figuratively and literally--part of the DTV action golden age of the late 80s and early 90s. You can find the guys of Comeuppance at comeuppancereviews.net, and can check out their podcast on iTunes or most other major podcatchers. Note: this episode was recorded before it was revealed that Bruce Willis was suffering from aphasia. In light of that news, we know now why he was making the number of films he was making, and how the productions were working to mitigate his circumstances to help him through, and that would have changed that part of our conversation.

In this episode, I'm joined by Will from Exploding Helicopter as we discuss the phenomenon of 90s virtual reality action movies, in particular Virtual Combat, Expect No Mercy, and Cyberjack aka Virtual Assassin. We look at the "science" behind the concepts the movies went for, plus I give Will a short tutorial on the hierarchy of American sports degeneracy, and then get bogged down in myriad asides about things like a 50% tax on VR experiences and the plausibility of Americans ever funding a high-speed train between Las Vegas and Los Angeles. You can find Will at https://www.explodinghelicopter.com/, and his podcast on all your major podcatchers.

In this episode I'm joined by Richard Hawes of the DTV Digest as we look at two films by writer/director Steven Kaman, Total Force, and the sequel/reboot/possible mix of both Absolute Force. We get into the craziness that is the first one, and try to figure out what's happening; but then also try to figure out why the second one is much more of a straight-ahead actioner. You can find Richard on the DTV Digest podcast at https://thedtvdigest.podbean.com/

In this episode I'm joined by Mitch from The Video Vacuum as we look at schlock auteurs Fred Olen Ray and Jim Wynorski. We start with the Ray directed Don "The Dragon" Wilson film Inferno, then discuss the DC comic book great Return of Swamp Thing, directed by Wynorski. You can find The Video Vacuum at thevideovacuum.blogspot.com, and his books at Amazon by typing Mitch Lovell into the search bar.

In this episode I'm joined by Francis Rizzo III of the KilmerKast podcast to discuss "Paydirt". We look at Kilmer's part in it, plus how Luke Goss did, and Kilmer's scenes with his daughter Mercedes. We also get into the modern movie theater experience, and have a short conversation at the end about the NHL. You can find KilmerKast on iTunes and other podcatchers.

In this episode, I'm joined once again by the guys from Comeuppance Reviews, as we discuss two guys who really played a part in making the 90s what they were, Malibu (Deron McBee) and Evan Lurie. We do a top three for each, plus get into how guys like these, who weren't always the stars, are another reason why that period from the late 80s to early 90s was so superior for DTV action. You can check out Comeuppance Reviews at comeuppancereviews.net, plus their podcast on iTunes and other major pod catchers.

"Easy! Eas-ee!" Scott Murphy from All 90s Action, All the Time and New Horror Express is back to discuss another Steven Seagal DTV flick, this time 2003's "The Foreigner." A product of its time, we see early 2000s action in all its glory, from techno music to fancy edits, and to that mix we add a Seagal who wasn't as lazy as he became, but lazy enough.

You can find Scott's podcasts on iTunes or other major podcatchers; or go here for All 90s Action, All the Time, https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-murphy9, and here for New Horror Express, https://newhorrorexpress.com/

For my newest novel release, Don's House in the Mountains, go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D

Check out Bainbridge, a short action novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠

For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com

And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com

In this episode, I'm joined by Jon Cross from The After Movie Diner and Miscellaneous Plumbing Fixtures as we discuss one of the greats, Action U.S.A. Before that, we delve into London's night buses and a similar phenomenon here in Philadelphia when the subways don't run late at night, and the kinds of characters you may encounter in that environment. You can find all things After Movie Diner, from reviews, to interviews, to podcasts, at https://aftermoviediner.com/; and Miscellaneous Plumbing Fixtures is on Bandcamp, where you can buy any of their albums and EPs. (Note: the Action USA conversation starts at about an hour in)

While discretion may be the better part of valor, in this episode, we're joined by Will from Exploding Helicopter to discuss No Retreat, No Surrender. We also talk about Jean-Claude Van Damme's career as a whole, and how he's aged as an action star. You can find Exploding Helicopter's site below, also check out the Exploding Helicopter podcast on all your major podcatchers. https://www.explodinghelicopter.com/

The guys from Comeuppance are back, this time to look at our top five Piper films. Our lists are a mix of his popular favorites, and some VHS-only deeper cuts. One of the best to do it who left us too soon, he gets his due here. For more from the guys from Comeuppance, you can go to their site, comeuppancereviews.net; and their podcast, The Comeuppance Reviews Podcast, is available on most major podcatchers.