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Above The Law (1988) Nov 21, 2023

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A martial-arts expert and former CIA agent, Nico Toscani (Steven Seagal) is working as a Chicago cop when a relatively routine drug-trafficking investigation leads to an international conspiracy. Soon Nico and his partner, Delores "Jax" Jackson (Pam Grier), are the targets of mysterious and powerful criminals, but he refuses to back down. As Nico gets deeper into the case, he must contend with an old adversary: corrupt CIA operative Kurt Zagon (Henry Silva). And that is an unnecessarily complicated script written for the greatest Steven Seagal movie ever made. Today on Buzzn The Tower we are gonna talk all things Above The Law. I'm Mo Shapiro and joining me as always the broken wrist to my Aikido, Max Sanders. And with that...

The Last Dragon (1985) Nov 14, 2023

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In New York City, martial arts student Leroy Green (also known as "Bruce Leeroy") has dreams of becoming a great martial artist like his idol Bruce Lee. His master explains that he has almost reached the final level of martial arts accomplishment, known as "The Last Dragon." Martial artists who reach this final level are said to be able to concentrate such mystical energy into their hands that they begin to glow. Only a true martial arts master would be able to exhibit "The Glow" over his entire body. So on a mission Bruce Leeroy is sent, to find the master and complete his training. Along the way he finds deceit, lies, and a little bit of romance. Today on Buzzn The Tower we're gonna take a look at one of the greatest films ever made, that is a combination martial arts, Blaxploitation, comedy called The Last Dragon. I'm Mo Shapiro and joining me as always the Sho'nuff to my Bruce Leeroy, Max Sanders. And with that...

Airplane! (1980) Nov 07, 2023

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This spoof comedy takes shots at the slew of disaster movies that were released in the 70s. When the passengers and crew of a jet are incapacitated due to food poisoning, a rogue pilot with a drinking problem must cooperate with his ex-girlfriend turned stewardess to bring the plane to a safe landing. Today on Buzzn The Tower, we picked a hell of a week to stop smoking, as we'll be spending the next hour talking about one of the greatest comedies ever made, Airplane! I'm Mo Shapiro and joining me as always the Over to my Under, Max Sanders. And with that...

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Poltergeist (1982) Oct 31, 2023

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Strange and creepy happenings beset an average California family, the Freelings when ghosts commune with them through the television set. Initially friendly and playful, the spirits turn unexpectedly menacing, and, when Carol Ann goes missing, Steve and Diane turn to a parapsychologist and eventually an exorcist for help. Today on Buzzn The Tower as we continue our October thrill ride of trying to scare Max, we'll discuss the classic Spielbergian birth child, Poltergeist. I'm Mo Shapiro and joining me as always, the Carol Ann to my ghosts and ghouls, Max Sanders. And with that.

The Thing (1982) Oct 24, 2023

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In remote Antarctica, a group of American research scientists are disturbed at their base camp by a helicopter shooting at a sled dog. When they take in the dog, it brutally attacks both human beings and canines in the camp and they discover that the beast can assume the shape of its victims. A resourceful helicopter pilot (Kurt Russell) and the camp doctor (Richard Dysart) lead the camp crew in a desperate, gory battle against the vicious creature before it picks them all off, one by one. In honor of October, Halloween, and scaring Max. Today on Buzzn The Tower we'll work ourselves into a paranoid frenzy as we talk about the John Carpenter cult classic, The Thing. I'm Mo Shapiro and joining me as always the Wilford Brimley to my Kurt Russell, Max Sanders. And with that.

Action Jackson (1988) Oct 17, 2023

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Due to the use of excessive force in arresting a sexual predator, Detective Lt. Jericho "Action" Jackson (Carl Weathers) is demoted to police sergeant. What's worse, the father of the man he roughed up, Detroit industrialist Peter Dellaplane (Craig T. Nelson), declares war on Jackson, framing him for the murder of his own wife, Patrice (Sharon Stone). But Jericho manages to elude arrest and, with the help of a drug-addicted singer named Sydney (Vanity), goes after Dellaplane. Today on Buzzn The Tower we answer the question that no one was asking; what if you gave Dillon from Predator, gave him a badge, and made him a street cop? So sick back relax and enjoy an hour of us talking about Action Jackson, the single greatest Detroit police officer next to Axel Foley. I'm Mo Shapiro and joining me as always the surprise Biff Tannen cameo to my otherwise nonsense movie, Max Sanders. And with that...

The Terminator (1984) Oct 10, 2023

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Disguised as a human, a cyborg assassin known as a Terminator (Arnold Schwarzenegger) travels from 2029 to 1984 to kill Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton). Sent to protect Sarah is Kyle Reese (Michael Biehn), who divulges the coming of Skynet, an artificial intelligence system that will spark a nuclear holocaust. Sarah is targeted because Skynet knows that her unborn son will lead the fight against them. With the virtually unstoppable Terminator in hot pursuit, she and Kyle attempt to escape. Today on Buzzn The Tower, Skynet becomes self-aware as we try to prevent a dystopian post-apocalyptic future, by talking about the movie of all movies, The Terminator. I'm Mo Shapiro and joining me as always the Sarah Conner to my T-800, Max Sanders. And with that...

Crocodile Dundee (1986) Oct 03, 2023

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Intrigued by the near-death experience of the rugged hunter, Michael J. "Crocodile" Dundee, after a close encounter with a monstrous saltwater crocodile, the New York City reporter, Sue Charlton, travels to Australia, to meet the legend in person. There, in the dusty hamlet of Walkabout Creek and the formidable outback, dangerous situations and unforeseen romantic complications await; however, Sue already knows that nothing compares to the urban jungle of the great Big Apple. So, like a fish out of water, Mick leaves Australia for the first time in his life for Manhattan's concrete maze, where he comes face-to-face with the complexities of modern life. But, will the unpretentious bushman ever adapt to the big city? Today on Buzzn The Tower we go down under, throw a shrimp on the barbie, and play with dead kangaroos as we visit the 1986 blockbuster, Crocodile Dundee. I'm Mo Shapiro and joining me as always the dingo that ate my baby, Max Sanders. And with that...

Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989) Sep 26, 2023

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Bill (Alex Winter) and Ted (Keanu Reeves) are high school buddies starting a band. However, they are about to fail their history class, which means Ted would be sent to military school. They receive help from Rufus (George Carlin), a traveler from a future where their band is the foundation for a perfect society. With the use of Rufus' time machine, Bill and Ted travel to various points in history, returning with important figures to help them complete their final history presentation. Today on Buzzn The Tower we squeeze into a phone booth, travel through the circuits of time, and discuss all things Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure. I'm Mo Shapiro and joining me as always my most excellent cohost Max Sanders, and with that...

Top 5 80s Soundtracks Sep 19, 2023

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Music and movies, movies and music, Cash and Tango, Tango and Cash. Our favorite movies all have one thing in common...a couple bangers of songs in them and that's what we're going to talk about. Today on Buzzn The Tower, we're going to take our critical eye...and ear, and set forth a list of our top 5 soundtracks from 80s movies. I'm Mo Shapiro and joining me as always the alto to my soprano, Max Sanders. And with that...

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