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This is the DTVC Podcast, official podcast of the Direct to Video Connoisseur. Every other week we tackle a new DTV film or topic. Drop us a line with comments and suggestions.
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"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some weeks in addition to the main podcast. In this episode we're starting our look at the John Wick franchise. With part 1, I talk about where this ranks in my top action films of the 2010s, and get into what I liked and didn't like. Also, I touch on the strong imagery of a dog being killed in a film. For part 2, I look at the shift toward mainstream this film makes, ever so slightly. I also make the case for having dogs in movies just to be dogs, not saving the day or having super powers.
My newest novel, Don's House in the Mountains, is available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D
Check out Bainbridge, my short novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5
For my author website, go here: https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com/
And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com
"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some weeks in addition to the main podcast. In this episode we're finishing our look at the Predator franchise with the three most recent films. With "Predators," I talk about the "cheek" of Robert Rodriguez to try and make this a sequel to the first Predator, when it's not as good as the real part 2. Then with "The Predator" I get into what went wrong with that one, and why it wasn't more successful. Finally, we finish with "Prey," which I really enjoyed.
My newest novel, Don's House in the Mountains, is available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D
Check out Bainbridge, my short novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5
For my author website, go here: https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com/
And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com
"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some weeks in addition to the main podcast. In this episode we're continuing our look at the Predator franchise with the two Alien vs. Predator films. With the first one, I talk about the gap in time between Predator films, and how this was a film Predator fans were waiting for, but maybe not so much Aliens fans. I also chat about Predators that aren't hunters, like engineers and anthropologists. For the second one, I talk about where this one might miss the mark from the first one, but despite the poor critic reception, still did well at the box office.
My newest novel, Don's House in the Mountains, is available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D
Check out Bainbridge, my short novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5
For my author website, go here: https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com/
And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com
"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some weeks in addition to the main podcast. In this episode we're starting our look at the Predator franchise with the first and second films. With the first one, I talk about this film's influence on me as an action fan, and its enduring legacy. For the second one, I talk about why I love this one, despite it not having the reputation the first one had
My newest novel, Don's House in the Mountains, is available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D
Check out Bainbridge, my short novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5
For my author website, go here: https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com/
And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com
"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some weeks in addition to the main podcast. In this episode we're continuing our look at the MCU Phase 2 with "Avengers: Age of Ultron" and "Ant-Man." Before that, I talk about the flop that was the 2015 "Fantastic Four" film. Then with "Avengers: Age of Ultron" I look at how that film compares with the first one, and how James Spader as Ultron's voice might be my favorite baddie so far. Finally, with "Ant-Man," I look at this as almost an after-thought film sandwiched between the Avengers film and the first film of Phase 3, "Captain America: Civil War," and then I further my thought from last week about how the MCU audience has aged out some, and how that affected the floor for movies like this going forward.
My newest novel, Don's House in the Mountains, is available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D
Check out Bainbridge, my short novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5
For my author website, go here: https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com/
And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com
"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some weeks in addition to the main podcast. In this episode we're continuing our look at the MCU Phase 2 with "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" and "The Guardians of the Galaxy." Before that, I talk a bit about the last year of comic book movies, and where the genre might be going. Then with "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" I look at how that film compares with the first one, and also get into how the franchise is handing things over to Anthony Mackie. Finally, with "The Guardians of the Galaxy," I try to break down why the film was so successful, and how this film could be a template for future adaptations of lesser-known properties.
My newest novel, Don's House in the Mountains, is available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D
Check out Bainbridge, my short novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5
For my author website, go here: https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com/
And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com
"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some weeks in addition to the main podcast. In this episode we're starting our look at the MCU Phase 2 with "Iron Man 3" and "Thor: Dark World." Before that, I talk a bit about the direction the DTVC Extra might go in now that we're doing weekly episodes with guests. I also get into the buzz--or non-buzz--surrounding "Madame Web." With "Iron Man 3," I look at why this was so successful, and how it measures up to the other two; and then with "Thor: Dark World," I try to make sense of the film, and make sense of how these Thor movies make so much money.
Here's the link to the collection of my MySpace free-writes that I mentioned in the episode: https://mattrpoirier.blogspot.com/
My newest novel, Don's House in the Mountains, is available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D
Check out Bainbridge, my short novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5
For my author website, go here: https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com/
And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com
"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some of the weeks we don't have episodes of the main podcast. In this episode we're finishing our look at the Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase 1, with "Captain America: The First Avenger" and "The Avengers." In the first segment, I go over the history of Captain America and previous adaptations, and how important this one was to the overall success of this first phase of the MCU. Then I looked "the Avengers," where the only precedent I could find was the Laff-a-Lympics. That inevitably leads me to a rant on "retconning" and "canon," which I blame for why we haven't gotten the X-Men in the MCU yet.
Here's the link to the collection of my MySpace free-writes that I mentioned in the episode: https://mattrpoirier.blogspot.com/
My newest novel, Don's House in the Mountains, is available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D
Check out Bainbridge, my short novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5
For my author website, go here: https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com/
And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com
"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some of the weeks we don't have episodes of the main podcast. In this episode we're continuing our look at the Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase 1, with "Iron Man 2" and "Thor." I pick up where we left off in 2008, and look at what happen in 2009 with "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" and the purchase of Marvel by Disney. From there I look at why "Iron Man 2" worked well, and also how it was unique as a sequel because it was not only working to further Iron Man's story, but also set up the events leading to "Avengers." And then with "Thor" I look at Thor as a Marvel hero, and how incredible I think it is that he's become this big. I also look at "X-Men: First Class," which came out that same year, and how Marvel Studios was able to make "Thor" into someone who could lead movies that were as big or bigger than X-Men films.
My newest novel, Don's House in the Mountains, is available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D
Check out Bainbridge, my short novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5
For my author website, go here: https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com/
And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com
"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some of the weeks we don't have episodes of the main podcast. In this episode we're starting our look at the Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase 1, with "Iron Man" and "Incredible Hulk." I start by going into the history of live action adaptations of Marvel comics, plus what DC was doing, and how that led to Marvel Studios creating their own films, of which Iron Man was the first. From there I'll get into what made Iron Man work so well, and how it would eventually lead to Marvel changing the game and coming out on top above DC. In the second segment, I look at the Incredible Hulk. I talk about the old TV show and the impact it had on me, also my own experience collecting comics, and why the Ang Lee one didn't work for me. And then I wrap the episode talking about why we haven't had another Hulk film, and the lessons I think Disney could learn from how 2008 was so successful, versus the relative lack of success they've had this year.
My newest novel, Don's House in the Mountains, is available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D
Check out Bainbridge, my short novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5
For my author website, go here: https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com/
And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com
"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some of the weeks we don't have episodes of the main podcast. In this episode we're finishing our series looking at the Bloodfist films with "Bloodfist VII: Manhunt," "Bloodfist VIII: Trained to Kill," and "Bloodfist 2050." With part VII, we look at how this continues the theme of Wilson against the world with a woman helping him out, also Art Camacho as fight coordinator, and how this feels like part of the end of that golden age of DTV action between the late 80s and early 90s. For part VIII, we talk about how, even one year later, this feels like something from a totally different time. We also get more into where Wilson's career goes from here, that this feels like the beginning of the end of his great era as a DTV lead. Finally, we not only look at "Bloodfist 2050," but I get into where this franchise could have gone, and wonder why Corman didn't slap the name "Bloodfist" on more titles after this.
My newest novel, Don's House in the Mountains, is available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D
Check out Bainbridge, my short novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5
For my author website, go here: https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com/
And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com
"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some of the weeks we don't have episodes of the main podcast. In this episode we're solo again as I continue our series looking at the Bloodfist films with "Bloodfist V: Human Target" and "Bloodfist VI: Ground Zero." With part V, we look at Wilson as a now established DTV star, and this paradigm that we see in a lot of Bloodfist movies starting with IV--Wilson against the world with a woman helping him out. For part VI, we get into how this is one of the ones that gets away from that paradigm by going the Die Hard route, and I also discuss how computers in action movies work, then go off on a tangent about my generation and Oregon Trail.
My newest novel, Don's House in the Mountains, is available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D
Check out Bainbridge, my short novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5
For my author website, go here: https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com/
And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com
"DTVC Extra" are usually shorter solo episodes that I post on some of the weeks we don't have episodes of the main podcast, but in this special episode, we're joined by Jon from After Movie Diner and Miscellaneous Plumbing Fixtures to continue our look at the Bloodfist films with "Bloodfist III" and "Bloodfist IV." With the first one, we look at this as a prison film, the funny names of some of Wilson's fellow prisoners, and the performance by Richard Roundtree. For part IV, we get into how much action is in this, and the combination of Wilson and Gary Daniels, making this one of the best of the franchise. Also, in the opening, I give my take on The Marvels.
You can find the After Movie Diner on all major podcatchers, and on YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook Live. For Miscellaneous Plumbing Fixtures, you can listen on Spotify, or go here for his Bandcamp: https://miscplumbingfixtures.bandcamp.com/
Check out my newest book, Don's House in the Mountains, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D
For my author page on Amazon, go here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Matthew-Poirier/author/B085HTVYNJ
And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com
"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some of the weeks we don't have episodes of the main podcast. In this episode we start our series looking at the Bloodfist films with "Bloodfist" and "Bloodfist II." With the first one, we look at Wilson as a new DTV star, Corman's approach to movies, and keeping this film under 90 minutes. For the second one, we get into how this is the only sequel that has any connection to the one before it, and look at the use of actors from the previous film who weren't playing the same part. I also get into the process of watching Tubi films on a jetBlue flight.
Check out my newest book, Bainbridge, a short novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5
For my author page on Amazon, go here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Matthew-Poirier/author/B085HTVYNJ
And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com
"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some of the weeks we don't have episodes of the main podcast. In this episode we finish our series looking at the Expendables films with "The Expendables 3" and "Expend4bles." With part 3, I look at how this was sauteed in wrong sauce, but tried to understand why Stallone went the way he did with it. Then with part 4, I talk about whether or not this film should've even been made, and if this was the movie worth waiting 10 years for.
Check out my newest release, Bainbridge, a novella about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5
For my author page on Amazon, go here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Matthew-Poirier/author/B085HTVYNJ
And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com
"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some of the weeks we don't have episodes of the main podcast. In this episode we start our series looking at the Expendables films with "The Expendables" and "The Expendables 2." With the first one, I get into some of the context in which the film was released, when we as action fans were looking for exactly what Stallone delivered to us; I also look at how this film brought Dolph back into the mainstream. Then with the second one, I talk about Van Damme as the baddie and the great job he did, plus how Stallone delivered again on what we as action fans wanted out of these movies..
Check out my newest release, Bainbridge, a novella about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5
My newest novel, "Holtman Arms," is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Holtman-Arms-Matthew-Poirier-ebook/dp/B0BJTVSVB3
For my author page on Amazon, go here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Matthew-Poirier/author/B085HTVYNJ
And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com
"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some of the weeks we don't have episodes of the main podcast. In this episode we finish our series looking at the Kickboxer films with "Kickboxer: Vengeance" and "Kickboxer: Retaliation." With the first one, we look at what this reboot meant after 20 years from part 5. How does Moussi compare to other leads in the series? Then with the second one, I talk about how this movie was too long, all the names in it, and whether the baddie worked or not. Finally, we wrap by looking at Van Damme's career arc between the first film and the last one.
My newest novel, "Holtman Arms," is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Holtman-Arms-Matthew-Poirier-ebook/dp/B0BJTVSVB3
For my author page on Amazon, go here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Matthew-Poirier/author/B085HTVYNJ
And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com
"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some of the weeks we don't have episodes of the main podcast. In this episode we continue our series looking at the Kickboxer films with "Kickboxer 3: The Art of War," "Kickboxer 4: The Aggressor," and "Redemption: Kickboxer 5." With part 3, we look at ways in which this was sauteed in wrong sauce, the low-rent Joe Izuzu for a baddie, and Sasha Mitchell's too sweet pants in the final scene. Then with part 4, I talk about Albert Pyun's return to the series, and his darker take on Kickboxer with Sasha Mitchell. What if he had had a chance to make his Kickboxer sequels he wasn't able to make? Finally, in part 5, we discuss Dacascos's martial arts, and James Ryan's baddie, plus speculate on why nothing further was done with Kickboxer for 20 years after this one. Also throughout the episode, we look at IMDb lists of what aired on WSBK TV 38 in Boston during the months of April, June, and July of 2001.
My newest novel, "Holtman Arms," is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Holtman-Arms-Matthew-Poirier-ebook/dp/B0BJTVSVB3
For my author page on Amazon, go here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Matthew-Poirier/author/B085HTVYNJ
And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com
"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some of the weeks we don't have episodes of the main podcast. In this episode we start our series looking at the Kickboxer films with "Kickboxer" and "Kickboxer 2." With Kickboxer, I get nostalgic for the late 80s, and talk about the Van Damme we had then, who was a rising star. Then with Kickboxer 2, I talk about the issues Albert Pyun had with Van Damme on Cyborg, whether or not that contributed to Van Damme passing on working on this, and what we got by having Sasha Mitchell instead.
My newest novel, "Holtman Arms," is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Holtman-Arms-Matthew-Poirier-ebook/dp/B0BJTVSVB3
For my author page on Amazon, go here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Matthew-Poirier/author/B085HTVYNJ
And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com
"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some of the weeks we don't have episodes of the main podcast. In this episode we finish our series looking at the Fast and Furious films with "F9: The Fast Saga" and "Fast X." I look at how F9 (which I call Fast 9 to make it easier) is one of the comfort food franchises people were looking for when theaters opened up again in 2021. Then with Fast X, I talk about my first trip to the theater to see a blockbuster in years, and how much that experience has changed since my last time going. I also compare the tail end of the franchise to a sitcom that may have been holding on too long to make it to rerun syndication, complete with going to space being the jumping of the shark, and the addition of the kid to the cast in Fast X--all we needed was that "very special episode" to make it complete.
My newest novel, "Holtman Arms," is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Holtman-Arms-Matthew-Poirier-ebook/dp/B0BJTVSVB3
For my author page on Amazon, go here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Matthew-Poirier/author/B085HTVYNJ
And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com
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