"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 Beverly Hills Cop franchise with "Beverly Hills Cop" and "Beverly Hills Cop II." For the first one, I look at how the film started as a Stallone vehicle, then moved to Eddie Murphy, and why it all works so well and is one of my favorite actioners ever. Then with the second one, I look at why it worked too, and how if the film was made today, they'd tack on another 45 minutes to it. I also talk about an experience I had on the Flix bus from Boston to NYC. My newest novel, Don's House in the Mountains, is available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D Check out Bainbridge, my short action 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 Rambo franchise with "Rambo" and "Rambo: Last Blood." For the first one, I look at why there was such a big delay after part III. From there I talk about the elements of this that worked so well. Then with the second film, I also try to get into why there was a gap after the previous film, and then I talk about what worked and what didn't for me. My newest novel, Don's House in the Mountains, is available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D Check out Bainbridge, my short action 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 Rambo franchise with "First Blood," "Rambo: First Blood Part II," and "Rambo III." For the first one, I look at why this one works so well, and what Stallone's career was like before it. For the next one, I get into how this film helped create the action ecosystem of the mid-80s to the mid-90s, and how it spawned a bunch of DTV clones shot in the Philippines. Finally with the third, I get into where this was off in terms of the Soviet war in Afghanistan, and how that affected its reception. My newest novel, Don's House in the Mountains, is available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D Check out Bainbridge, my short action 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 Die Hard Franchise with "Live Free or Die Hard," and "A Good Day to Die Hard." For the first one, I look at why there was a gap between this and the third film. I also get into why the title doesn't work, and why Justin Long doesn't work. And then we finish things off with the last movie in the series, and talk about why it's the last one in the series. Then I end with a whither "Die Hard" look, and wonder aloud if Disney would ever consider a reboot. My newest novel, Don's House in the Mountains, is available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D Check out Bainbridge, my short action 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 Die Hard Franchise with "Die Hard," "Die Hard II," and "Die Hard with a Vengeance." For the first one, I look at who Bruce Willis was as a star before the film and how this shot him to stardom, why this is such a classic, and answer the question on whether or not it's a Christmas movie. For the second one, I get into why I like it, but also why I think it's a great action movie, but not a classic. Finally, for the third one, I get into why there was a delay between this and part 2, and why it was a departure from the first two. My newest novel, Don's House in the Mountains, is available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D Check out Bainbridge, my short action 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 Superman pre-DCEU films with Superman IV and Superman Returns. For the first one, I look at the history of it, how Cannon and Golan-Globus came to get this film, and what went wrong with their approach. Then with Superman Returns I look at the period between IV and this film, how comic books changed, and how this didn't do as well as Batman Begins, and why. My newest novel, Don's House in the Mountains, is available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D Check out Bainbridge, my short action 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 Superman pre-DCEU films with Superman III and Supergirl. For the first one, I look at what went wrong here, and what parts of it I enjoyed in spite of itself. Then with Supergirl I look at areas where this film was a first in the comic book genre, but again what went wrong. My newest novel, Don's House in the Mountains, is available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D Check out Bainbridge, my short action 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 Superman pre-DCEU films with Superman and Superman II. For the first one, I look at how this might be the best comic book film ever, and why it deserves that title. For part two, I look at both the "Lester cut" and the Donner cut, which one I prefer, and areas where I felt this one could've been better, regardless of whose cut it was. My newest novel, Don's House in the Mountains, is available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D Check out Bainbridge, my short action 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 Ip Man films. With Ip Man 3, I look at the how the story continues from part 2, and how Mike Tyson is included. I also talk a bit about "Master Z: The Ip Man Legacy". With part 4 I look at how the series concludes, Donnie Yen's legacy as the hero, and how he developed the character over the four films. I also chat about Scott Adkins's part, and how his character as written was too one-note. My newest novel, Don's House in the Mountains, is available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D Check out Bainbridge, my short action 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 Ip Man films. With the first one, I look at the Ip Man story, how Donnie Yen does as the hero, and why the film works overall. With part 2, I get into a bit on Darren Shahlavi, and I also compare these films to Wong Kar Wai's "The Grandmaster." Then in a bonus segment, I look at "Wonder Woman 1984." My newest novel, Don's House in the Mountains, is available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D Check out Bainbridge, my short action 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 Star Trek original cast franchise with "Star Trek V: The Final Frontier" and "Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country." With the first film, I look at the volume of sequels that came out in 1989, and where this fit with those. Then I get into what played a role in this movie ultimately not working. With the second film, I get into my own personal history with it, and what I liked and didn't like, then I look at Star Trek's legacy as a whole. Where does it fit in this current ecosystem of fandoms and franchises? My newest novel, Don's House in the Mountains, is available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D Check out Bainbridge, my short action 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 Star Trek original cast franchise with "Star Trek III: The Search for Spock" and "Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home." With the first film, I open with a short history of the blockbuster at that time, starting with "Jaws" in '75, and how Star Trek fit into that. I also get into the idea that the odd-numbered films are bad and the even-numbered ones good, and whether or not that holds up with part III. With the second film, I talk about how it wasn't originally one of my favorites, but how this viewing I really enjoyed it; I also look at how "End Game" follows some of its premise, and chat a little bit about the Challenger explosion that happened the same year this film was released. My newest novel, Don's House in the Mountains, is available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D Check out Bainbridge, my short action 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 Star Trek original cast franchise with "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" and "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Kahn." In the first one, we open with a short history of how the show ended, and then its popularity grew, which led to making this film. From there I get into ways the film worked and ways it missed the mark. With the second one, I talk about how this is probably the best Trek film ever--at least it's my favorite. My newest novel, Don's House in the Mountains, is available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D Check out Bainbridge, my short action 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 John Wick franchise. With part 3, I talk about how this is building on the first two; also the performances by Halle Berry and Mark Dacascos. For part 4, I look at the end of the series, the legacy overall, whether or not this is the end, and of course Donnie Yen and Scott Adkins. Finally, we have a bonus segment, where I'll get into my thoughts on "Madame Web." 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 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
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