Better Than You Remember

October 5, 2020: It’s time to see who is the deadliest horror movie villain! In this episode of ‘Better Than You Remember,’ Steve Peterson, Dan Hiner, Mike Moliterno and Maggie Young pit 16 movie killers against one another in a playoff-style bracket, until only one slasher remains. Some of the initial matchups include Pinhead versus Pennywise, the Xenomorph versus the shark from ‘Jaws,’ and Michael Myers versus Leatherface. And FYI, the guys decided to play a little trick on Maggie by advancing a certain villain all the way to the end, despite all logic. Watch Maggie’s disbelief grow and see if your favorite villain makes it to the end in this episode of ‘Better Than You Remember.’

September 22, 2020: In Episode 4 of “Better Than You Remember,” Mike Moliterno, Steve Peterson and Maggie Young take a look at “The Chase.” The little-known film stars Charlie Sheen as Jack Hammond, a wrongly-accused felon, and Kristy Swanson as Natalie Voss, the daughter of the richest man in California. The supporting cast features, well, pretty much everybody that’s appeared in a Hollywood production prior to its March 1994 release. Hammond captures Voss after being confronted in a gas station. After escaping thanks to a candy bar, Hammond and his hostage drive to the Mexican boarder with the police and local news crews hot on their tail. Is a comedy? Yes. Is it a romantic comedy? Kind of, in a way. But it’s definitely funny satire on the state of the media and public perception.

Greg Bartholomew, owner of All-American Cards and Comics, joins The Business Journal’s Mike Moliterno and Steve Peterson for “Better Than You Remember.” This time around, the group takes a look at the original “Star Wars” trilogy. The group breaks the movies down into comparable categories and debate the winner. Important questions are answered. What was the best opening? What was the best ending? Why does Cloud City have a questionable trash disposal system? Also, Greg makes an “Indiana Jones” statement so mind boggling that Mike’s brain short circuits for a couple minutes. For more lifestyle and entertainment news, be sure to visit AfterHoursYoungstown.com!

Raiders of the Lost Ark, Temple of Doom, The Last Crusade, Kingdom of the Crystal Skull: Which is the best Indiana Jones movie? Hint: It ain't Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. In this podcast Mike Moliterno, Steve Peterson and Jeremy Lydic discuss what makes a great Indiana Jones movie, which movies do those things the best, and give their take on which movies are their favorites. 0:00 - Intro 9:45 - Best Opening 17:32 - Best Ending 23:38 - Best Villain 29:07 - Best Love Interest 35:15 - Best Critter Scene 39:38 - Best Death 45:30 - Best Chase 49:50 - Best Artifact 54:41 - Best Fist Fight 59:03 - Best "Oh, come on!" Moment 1:03:30 - Movie Rankings

In the first episode, Mike Moliterno and Tony Marr hitch a ride on the Porkchop Express to revisit John Carpenter's 1986 box office flop 'Big Trouble in Little China', starring Kurt Russell. Mike claims, that from a certain perspective, the action/adventure is one of the greatest movies of all time. Purchase or rent 'Big Trouble in Little China' from YouTube Movies. 0:45 - Intro 2:50 - Why we love it 7:54 - Plot 9:31 - Casting 14:30 - Director & Actor Pairing 20:19 - Theater Release 25:50 - Recasting Jack Burton 27:12 - Randon Stuff 33:08 - Favorite Scenes 40:22 - Favorite Lines 41:20 - MVP 49:27 - Weakest Character 52:34 - Sequel or Reboot? 55:27 - Is it Better Than You Remember?