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Christmas at Graceland: Home for the Holidays Nov 22, 2024

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This week, we are discussing our first Hallmark movie ever, "Christmas at Graceland: Home for the Holidays." This movie had us trying to figure out the structure of these Hallmark movies and how everyone is so happy. We talked about the lack of money being mentioned for jobs, Priscilla Presley letting random people decorate her tree, job interviews in public places, turkey and jelly sandwiches, and more.

Check out Dustin's film "A Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story." which premieres on Hallmark on 11/30/24 at 8 PM EST.

Next up is "Live Free or Die Hard," and for it, I chatted with a stuntman from my hometown of South Plainfield, New Jersey, Mark Riccardi. We talked about his journey from college quarterback to on the set of a Chuck Norris flick, how important connections are in the business, doubling Travolta, what goes into planning a stunt, Christian Slater, and more.

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Filmmaker Dustin Rikert (Christmas at Graceland/Holiday Touchdown: A Chief's Love Story) Nov 16, 2024

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Christmas has arrived early, sequel lovers! The next sequel we will discuss is "Christmas at Grace: Home for the Holidays". For it, I chatted with the producer Dustin RIkert. Dustin is a New England kid who grew up to be a director, producer, and writer, but SFX was his early love. We talked about his time at USC film school, designing a mask for MTV Road Rules, his love of horror, filming at the Chief's stadium, and more.

Dustin's IMDb https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1046566/

Your homework is to watch "Christmas at Graceland: Home for the Holidays" which is on Hallmark and they offer a free trial. It has Vinny Chase from Entourage and Jack Parkman from Major League 2.

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Trancers II Nov 08, 2024

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This week, we are discussing "Trancers II." This movie had us trying to make sense of some of the Trancer rules and what Trancers are. We talked Happ Ashby's homeless baseball game, the family member cameos, stuffed ham bombs, McNulty, and more.

Watch the unedited review at sequelsonly.com/trancers2 or on our YouTube channel.

Next up we are discussing our 1st Hallmark movie ever "Christmas at Graceland: Home for the Holidays". For it, we talked with producer Dustin Rikert. Dustin talked about his journey from New England to USC, working on monster masks as a kid, early films he directed, his connection with Hallmark, and more. His new film "A Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story." premieres on Hallmark on 11/30/24 at 8 PM EST.

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Stuntman Chuck Borden (Darkman/Independence Day/Fast X) Nov 02, 2024

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The next sequel we will discuss is "Trancers II". For it, I chatted with a stuntman who got an invite to the set of "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" and the rest is history. Chuck talked about his journey from the Bronx to LA, a helicopter stunt in "Darkman", crashing a plane, how to plan for a stunt, moving to the Netherlands, and a ton more.

Watch the unedited video interview at sequelsonly.com/ChuckBorden or search "The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel" in your favorite podcast app.

Chuck's IMDb https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0096119/⁠

Your homework is to watch "Trancers II" which is free on Tubi, Pluto, Prime, and everywhere else.

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An American Werewolf in Paris Oct 23, 2024

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This week we are talking about "An American Werewolf in Paris". This movie had us talking a group of daredevils who are backpacking across Europe to jump off the Eiffel Tower. This one had us discussing the obsession Andy has with a girl who had a ton of red flags, werewolf rules, the fake parties that get thrown, the bad CGI, and more.

Watch the unedited review at sequelsonly.com/werewolfinparis or on our YouTube channel.

Next up we are heading for a Full Moon feature from the 90s with "Trancers II" This one has some familiar names and a wild tagline. For it I chatted with Stuntman Chuck Borden. Chuck talked about his journey from the Bronx to LA to the Netherlands. We talked about how the industry has changed, favorite jobs, difficult stunts, and more.

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Actor Alan McKenna (Emmerdale Farm/An American Werewolf in Paris) Oct 18, 2024

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The next sequel we will be discussing is "An American Werewolf in Paris". For it, I chatted with an Actor who plays a werewolf in his 1st credit, Alan McKenna. Alan talked about his different journey to acting which involved being convinced by a girl at a local London pub to star in a play, from that moment he was in love with the craft. We talked about England vs US productions, the process of optioning a book, the film he wrote and starred in "Pressure" starring Danny Huston, and more. Great chat. Listen/Watch at sequelsonly.com/AlanMcKenna or search "The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel" in your favorite podcast app. Alan's IMDb https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0571326/ ⁠ Your homework is to watch "An American Werewolf in Paris" which is free on Tubi, Pluto, Prime, Peacock, and pretty much everywhere else. Follow us on all social media @sequelsonly and our website is sequelsonly.com Review, rate, and share us with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes, and even that annoying supermarket clerk!

Class of 1999 Oct 14, 2024

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This week we are talking about "Class of 1999". This movie is like the Substitute 2, but instead of Treat Williams laying down the law, it's Cyborgs played by Pam Grier, Patrick Kilpatrick, and John P Ryan. This one had us discussing the lack of other teachers and adults, the love of school by the gang members, only one 12 year old, the great SFX, and more.

Watch the unedited video at sequelsonly.com/Classof99 or on our YouTube channel.

Next up in Scary Sequel Month is American Werewolf in Paris. For it, I chatted with an actor who played a werewolf in his 1st big budget movie Alan Mckenna. Alan talked about his odd journey into acting, soap operas, writing films, optioning scripts, and more.

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SFX Master Eric Allard (Stuart Little/Short Circuit/Demolition Man) Oct 07, 2024

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The next sequel we will be discussing is "Class of 1999". For it, I chatted with SFX Master Eric Allard. Eric talked about the journey to 1st credit, but this one had a stop over becoming a green beret! Then from there, he got a job working at the mill at Universal, he asked for his shot to work in SFX, and the rest is history. We talked Short Circuit and working on Johnny 5, cool camera tricks he did on F/X 2, working with Eastwood on Sudden Impact, The Energizer Bunny ads, his Oscar nomination, and more. Listen/Watch at sequelsonly.com/EricAllard or search "The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel" in your favorite podcast app. Eric's Website ⁠https://allfx.com/ Eric's IMDb https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0020063/ ⁠ Your homework is to watch "Class of 1999" which free on Tubi! Follow us on all social media @sequelsonly and our website is sequelsonly.com Review, rate, and share us with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes, and even that annoying supermarket clerk!

Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home Sep 27, 2024

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This week we are talking about Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home. This one gave us a lot to discuss. We talked about identifying whales, Michael Madsen playing normal, a whale catching a harmonica, an 8-year-old hitchhiking, and much more.

Watch the unedited video at sequelsonly.com/FreeWilly2 or on our YouTube channel.

Next week is October, our 6th Annual Scary Sequel Month, and we are kicking it off with "Class of 1999." For it, I chatted with SFX and Robotics master Eric Allard. Eric talked about his transition from being a green beret to working in SFX, Johnny 5, the Energizer bunny, being nominated for an Oscar, and more.

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Actor Neal Matarazzo (Free Willy 2) Sep 20, 2024

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The next sequel we will be discussing is "Free Willy 2". For it, I chatted with Actor Neal Matarazzo. Neal is a New Jersey guy and I had a blast talking about this career and the craft of acting. Neal talked about his journey to Hollywood, commercial work, Brooklyn South, how researching a role led to a tour of the White House, going Free Willy 2, researching roles, playing a cop, difficulties of being a guest star, commercials, Bryan Cranston, his NJ Acting Studio, and more. Great chat. Listen/Watch at sequelsonly.com/nealmatarazzo or by searching "The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel" in your favorite podcast app. Neal's Website ⁠https://njactingstudio.com/ Neals's IMDb https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0558126/ ⁠ Your homework is to watch "Free Willy 2" which is 4 bucks to rent everywhere. Follow us on all social media @sequelsonly and our website is sequelsonly.com Review, rate, and share us with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes, and even that annoying supermarket clerk!

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