Tv/Movie Rewind

Director Peter Weir’s WWI drama starring Mark Lee and Mel Gibson. The film focuses on the friendship of two young Australian men who join the army in search of honor, glory and adventure. It culminates with their arrival at the battle of Gallipoli.

Both a loving homage and parody of the classic radio & television police procedural, Dragnet is a fun and engaging good time. Filled with excellent performances and witty banter, it’s obvious why this is one of Matt & Todd’s favorite films. Starring Dan Aykroyd, Tom Hanks, Christopher Plummer, Jack O’Halloran, Harry Morgan, Dabney Coleman & Alexandra Paul as The Virgin Connie Swail. Directed by Tom Mankiewicz

Matt & Todd are joined by past guests, Kristen (The Outsiders Episode) Shawn (Escape from New York, The Warriors and Taps episodes) Mike (Damnation Alley, Megaforce, Monster Movies & Yor: Hunter from the Future episodes) and Mick (Super Fuzz and Private Eyes episodes) to induct more of their favorite Movies, TV series, actors and filmmakers to The TV/Movie Rewind Hall of Fame.

Matt & Todd discuss their fondness for the critical and commercial flop Turk 182. Sure this movie has its problems and plot holes, but it’s still a fun little film. It has excellent performances by Timothy Hutton and Robert Culp. Also starring Robert Urich, Peter Boyle, and Kim Cattrall. Directed by Bob Clark.

It’s our 150th episode! Also, on the day we recorded this it’s Kurt Russell’s birthday! Kurt Russell is one of our favorite actors and we figured covering one of his films was the perfect way to celebrate. Soldier is a fun and entertaining throwback to 80s sci-Fi action adventure. Starring Kurt Russell, Connie Neilson, Sean Pertwee, Jason Isaacs, Jason Scott Lee & Gary Busey.

This week we discuss one of the greatest sci-fi action films of all time: Predator. Ever heard of it? Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers, Richard Chaves, Sonny Landham, Bill Duke, Jesse Ventura, Shane Black, Elpidia Carrillo, R.G. Armstrong & Kevin Peter Hall as The Predator. Directed by John McTiernan

Matt & Todd discuss the badass western film loaded with badass characters. Featuring a cast of badass actors. Lee Marvin, Burt Lancaster, Robert Ryan & Woody Strode take on Jack Palance and his army of revolutionaries to rescue Claudia Cardinale. Directed by Richard Brooks.

Matt and Todd discuss the 1989 underwater sci-fi thriller that combines ALIEN & John Carpenter’s The Thing with a splash of The Poseidon Adventure. Directed by George P Cosmatos. Starring Peter Weller, Amanda Pays, Richard Crenna, Ernie Hudson and the eyes of Meg Foster.

The Sirois Brothers are joined by The Jamison Brothers to discuss Private Eyes. The slapstick comedy legendary film critic called Gene Siskel “A perfect Saturday matinee.” Comedy icons Don Knotts and Tim Conway bumble their way through a web of murder and mayhem. Directed by Lang Elliott.

This week we discuss an extremely fun sci-fi/action horror from the 80s. Chopping Mall is a fast paced thriller about killer robots attacking young couples trapped in a mall overnight. Directed by Jim Wynorski. Starring Kelli Maroney & Tony O’Dell. Produced by Julie Corman, daughter of the legendary Roger Corman.

Up from the sewers come the teeth of terror! Matt & Todd discuss the 1980 creature feature Alligator, where a giant alligator terrorizes an entire city. This is another film that is far better than you might initially expect, due to excellent acting, a great script by John Sayles and terrific creature effects. Directed by Lewis Teague. Starring Robert Forster, Robin Riker and Michael V Gazzo.

The that film introduced John James Rambo to movie goers. A worldwide box office sensation. Matt & Todd discuss the film and compare it to the novel it’s based on. There are some stark differences! Starring Sylvester Stallone, Brian Dennehy, & Richard Crenna. Directed by Ted Kotcheff. Based on the novel by David Morrell

In the blink of an eye… the podcast begins. Matt & Todd discuss the cult sci-fi horror film Lifeforce. Interstellar vampires invade the Earth to absorb the Lifeforce from humanity. An elaborately staged homage to Nigel Kneale’s Quatermass with stunning special effects and some amazing set pieces. Directed by Tobe Hooper. Starring Steve Railsback, Peter Firth, Mathilda May, Frank Finlay and Sir Patrick Stewart.

Matt & Todd are joined by new guest Mick Jamison (Noice Guys: The Motion Picture Podcast), to discuss the 1980 superhero comedy adventure, Super Fuzz. An Italian production filmed in Miami FL. You might have fond memories of Super Fuzz, you might have never heard of Super Fuzz, or you just had a flashback to the early 80s when this movie had a heavy rotation on cable TV. Grab a beverage (or maybe some chewing gum) settle in and listen in as we discuss this fun and charming film. We hope we don’t have you seeing red! Super Fuzz stars Terence Hill & Ernest Borgnine and was directed by Sergio Corbucci. Look for the Noice Guys: Motion Picture podcast on YouTube part of Broaxium

We’re back for a new season with a new guest! Matt & Todd are joined by their sister Kristen to discuss The Outsiders. An absolute classic. This is the preferred Complete Novel Cut that restores 22minutes cut from the original theatrical version as well as a revised soundtrack. This version released in 2005 more faithfully recreates the full novel as written by S.E. Hinton. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Starring C Thomas Howell, Ralph Macchio, Matt Dillon, Diane Lane, Patrick Swayze, Rob Lowe, Emilio Estevez & Tom Cruise. With Leif Garrett, Darren Dalton, Glenn Withrow & Michelle Meyrink.

This episode is dedicated to the memory of one of our favorite actors, Andre Braugher. We bring the 3rd season of our podcast to a close with the 3rd Maniac Cop, which brought the film series to a close. While Bade of Silence is undoubtedly the weakest entry in the series, it is still a fun flick. Despite its troubled production, the movie still delivers some amazing action sequences. Starring Robert Davi, Robert Z’Dar & Caitlin Dulany. Directed by Alan Smithee (William Lustig)

Matt & Todd discuss the military thriller that attempted to deliver an accurate portrayal of Marine Sniper Missions. Delivering suspense over action, Sniper took some time to find an audience, but once it did, it was given NINE, sequels. Directed by Luis Llosa and starring Tom Berenger and Billy Zane. Follow us on X, Instagram and Letterboxd @MovieMattSirois

Matt and Todd discuss the sci-fi thriller Westworld. Terminator meets Jurassic Park before either existed. Written & Directed by Michael Crichton. Starring Yul Brynner, Richard Benjamin and James Brolin.

Matt & Todd discuss the 1977 animated feature, Race For Your Life, Charlie Brown! Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, Lucy and The Peanuts gang partake in a wilderness adventure. Their summer camp vacation involves bullies, white water rapids, search and rescue mission and all sorts of delightful shenanigans. Sit back and have a nostalgic good time. Characters created by Charles Shultz Featuring the work of Bill Melendez, director, animator, voice actor.

Matt & Todd discuss the espionage action thriller Ronin. This critically acclaimed heist film has been somewhat overlooked in recent years, but it’s stellar cast and excellent direction make worthy of your action film library. Directed by John Frankenheimer. Starring Robert DeNiro, Jean Reno, Natasha McElhone, Stellan Skarsgard and Jonathan Pryce. Follow us on X, Instagram, Bluesky and Letterboxd @MovieMattSirois