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Dawn of the Dead (2004) is Terrifying! - Talking About Tapes (#43) Apr 27, 2021

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Since there is a new Zack Snyder Zombie movie coming out, Tony and Newt got together and re-watched the Dawn of the Dead from 2004. In this Podcast / Movie Review they will talk about all the things that make this terrifying, like the chaotic opening scene, the top notch make up effects, and the films overwhelming sense of dread.
When her husband is attacked by a zombified neighbor, Ana (Sarah Polley) manages to escape, only to realize her entire Milwaukee neighborhood has been overrun by the walking dead. After being questioned by cautious policeman Kenneth (Ving Rhames), Ana joins him and a small group that gravitates to the local shopping mall as a bastion of safety. Once they convince suspicious security guards that they are not contaminated, the group bands together to fight the undead hordes.

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is Trippy! - Talking About Tapes (#42) Apr 23, 2021

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Since Tony appeared in the Vegas Stakes episode of AVGN as character inspire by Dr. gonzo, him and Newt got together and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. In this Podcast / Movie Review they will talk about all the things that make this movie trippy. Like the insane visuals, the 4th wall breaking storytelling, and the over the top performances.
Raoul Duke (Johnny Depp) and his attorney Dr. Gonzo (Benicio Del Toro) drive a red convertible across the Mojave desert to Las Vegas with a suitcase full of drugs to cover a motorcycle race. As their consumption of drugs increases at an alarming rate, the stoned duo trash their hotel room and fear legal repercussions. Duke begins to drive back to L.A., but after an odd run-in with a cop (Gary Busey), he returns to Sin City and continues his wild drug binge.
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The Mighty Ducks is Top Shelf! - Talking About Tapes (#41) Apr 20, 2021

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Since there is a new Mighty Ducks show on Disney plus, Tony and Newt got together and rewatched the original Mighty Ducks from 1992. In this Podcast / Movie Review they will talk about all the things that make this top shelf! Like the memorable characters, Emilio Esteves' one liners, and the impact it had on actual Hockey.
After reckless young lawyer Gordon Bombay (Emilio Estevez) gets arrested for drunk driving, he must coach a kids hockey team for his community service. Gordon has experience on the ice, but isn't eager to return to hockey, a point hit home by his tense dealings with his own former coach, Jack Reilly (Lane Smith). The reluctant Gordon eventually grows to appreciate his team, which includes promising young Charlie Conway (Joshua Jackson), and leads them to take on Reilly's tough players.

The Last Blockbuster is Lame! - Hack The Movies (#40) Apr 16, 2021

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Tony with Newt and Crystal review The Last Blockbuster. In this Podcast / Movie Review of This documentary they'll talk about all the things that make it lame. Like the constant cutting to celebrities, the way its horribly structured, and how everyone its really just one big advertisement for Blockbuster merch.
The documentary tells the story of Blockbuster Video, a video rental business. The documentary explores how the video rental company put independent video rental stores out of business by striking deals with film studios. These deals, known as revenue-share deals, allowed Blockbuster to negotiate lower price than their local counterparts in exchange for a cut of the rental fees. Eventually the Blockbuster brand would crumble only leaving one store left in Bend, Oregon.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is Radical! - Talking About Tapes (#39) Apr 13, 2021

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Tony, Newt, And Mike Matei review Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles The Movie from 1990. In this Podcast / Movie Review they will talk about the things that make this movie radical! From the animatronics, the gritty looks, and how it adapted the crazy source material.
In New York, mysterious radioactive ooze has mutated four sewer turtles into talking, upright-walking, crime-fighting ninjas. The intrepid heroes -- Michelangelo (Robbie Rist), Donatello (Corey Feldman), Raphael (Josh Pais) and Leonardo (Brian Tochi) -- are trained in the Ninjutsu arts by their rat sensei, Splinter. When a villainous rogue ninja, who is a former pupil of Splinter, arrives and spreads lawlessness throughout the city, it's up to the plucky turtles to stop him.

Velocipastor is Hilarious - Hack The Movies (#38) Apr 09, 2021

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Tony with Newt and Crystal review Velocipastor. In this Podcast / Movie Review of Velocipastor they'll talk about all the insane stuff that make this movie hilarious. The ludicrous story, the over the top acting, and the laugh out loud gags.
After losing his parents, a priest travels to China, where he inherits a mysterious ability that allows him to turn into a dinosaur. Although he is horrified by the new power, a hooker convinces him to use it to fight crime.

Godzilla vs. Kong is Monstrous - Hack The Movies (#37) Apr 06, 2021

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Tony and Johanna review Godzilla vs. Kong! In this Podcast / Movie Review of the latest entry in the monsterverse series they get into all the stuff that makes the movie monstrous! From the new kaiju, the over the top battles, and the surprise titan at the end! Also we made bets on who would win and the loser had to read an apology written by the winner. Stay tuned for that and a Newt rant!
Kong and his protectors undertake a perilous journey to find his true home. Along for the ride is Jia, an orphaned girl who has a unique and powerful bond with the mighty beast. However, they soon find themselves in the path of an enraged Godzilla as he cuts a swath of destruction across the globe. The initial confrontation between the two titans -- instigated by unseen forces -- is only the beginning of the mystery that lies deep within the core of the planet.

Darkman is Awesome - Talking About Tapes (#36) Apr 02, 2021

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Tony and Justin review Darkman. In this Podcast / Movie Review they will talk about the things that make this movie Darkman awesome. From Sam Raimi's directing, Danny Elfman's score, and the over the top action scenes.
Peyton Westlake is a scientist who has discovered a way to produce synthetic skin. This could revolutionize skin grafting, except for one minor glitch; the synthetic skin degrades after 100 minutes of exposure to light. When gangsters attack Peyton, he is horrifically burnt, and assumed dead. In his quest for revenge, Peyton, aka the Darkman, is able to take on the appearance of anyone (using the synthetic skin,) but he only has 100 minutes per disguise.

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers The Movie is Dumb - Talking About Tapes (#35) Mar 30, 2021

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Tony, Vizzy, and Mint review Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers The Movie and laugh at how dumb it is. In this Podcast / Movie Review of the first live action Power Rangers movie they will take a look at all the stuff that make it stupid like the rangers wardrobe, bird people that can fly at the speed of light, and the worst CGI robots you have ever seen.
After a construction crew accidentally cracks open a gigantic egg that has imprisoned evil maniac Ivan Ooze (Paul Freeman) for centuries, the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers prepare to face their most formidable foe yet. The vengeful Ooze kills their elderly mentor, Zordon (Nicholas Bell), and with him the source of the Rangers' power. Stunned by Zordon's death, the Rangers struggle to contain Ooze without the help of the Zords, the giant mechanical robots they have grown to depend upon in battle.

Pacific Rim is Fun! - Hack The Movies (#34) Mar 25, 2021

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Tony and Johanna review the first Pacific Rim by Guillermo del Toro. In this Podcast / Movie Review of Pacific Rim they get into all the stuff that makes the movie fun from the giant robots to the creative creature design and the over the top action.
As a war between humankind and monstrous sea creatures wages on, a former pilot and a trainee are paired up to drive a seemingly obsolete special weapon in a desperate effort to save the world from the apocalypse.

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