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What is there to say about T2 except "WOW!" It's damn near a perfect movie and the guys just gush about everything. From the film to the toys to the comics to the video games (well maybe not the video games) this movie has it all. There's even a healthy discussion about how this could be the perfect gateway for younger folks to get into action movies. The best part is that Charlie, Nate and Pete got to watch this masterpiece together. What a way to start out the year.

Pete certainly has a type when it comes to movies. Films that are atmospheric, subtitled, beautifully shot and much of the time have something to say other than the surface plot. While Troll Hunter is a flawed movie, it's still impressive for what they pulled off on such a small budget. Caution: this is a found footage film that both suffers and succeeds within the genre but the good outweighs the bad and it's a strong recommend....at least from two of us.

Nate and Pete totally missed the boat seeing Violent Night in the theaters. They couldn't quite put their fingers on why the marketing just didn't pull them in but thanks to Charlie's constant encouragement (beratement, nagging, call it what you like), the two bumbleducks finally did see this masterpiece and have added it to their annual holiday movie celebration. I'm sending you all the best present ever by telling you to see this film if you haven't already! If you don't see it right away then you'll be on the naughty list and that means you'll have to watch the Feast Trilogy.

Dead Snow 2 is a wild ride not without it's flaws. The kills and gore rival Turbo Kid in ridiculousness and absurdity. With it's twist on the modern day vision of zombies, this is a must see film for your next drinking night with your friends. Don't listen to Charlie, this one is a whole lotta fun.

While "I Come in Peace" (aka Dark Angel) isn't a classic in the usual sense, it's certainly a must see for a pizza and beer night with your movie friends. Literally this is a buddy cop movie with drug dealing space aliens as the antagonist and it's as absurd as it sounds. A shirtless Dolph Lundgren doesn't hurt either. It's definitely a strong recommend for your next alcohol fueled movie night.

Sorry folks. We had plans to cover a trilogy of movies this week but instead sat through a tire fire that almost drove the show off a cliff. It was still a fun conversation and we regret nothing except for the fact that we lost nearly four hours of our lives watching one of the worst trilogies ever put to celluloid. Under no circumstances should you watch all three Feast movies, not even out of morbid curiosity. You've been warned. Please just listen to the show and save your time and sanity. Eff this trilogy...or as Charlie said in the group chat "Triple eff these movies"!!!!!

Cliffhanger was a first time watch for Nate and Pete and they were honestly a little disappointed they missed this on the big screen. To be fair, the plot premise on the surface is lacking but the film is surprisingly exciting. Is it a Die Hard clone, of course it is. The film doesn't try to hide that fact but still, it's a lot of fun for it's absurd physics defying action sequences. If you don't take it too seriously you're sure to have a good time with this wonderful popcorn film.

OMG! Where has this movie been all my life??? Well Charlie saw it but the dynamic dingos, Nate and Pete, had never been graced with the glory of the Wishmaster. Thank goodness that's been corrected and we couldn't be happier that it's now part of our lives. Is it a great film? Not really. Is it entertaining AF? You betcha. If you haven't, go see this right now. Go on now. Go to Tubi. Watch it. I'm warning you. I will turn this car around!!!

Executive Decision has a lot of things going for it, star-studded cast, impressive miniatures and effects, stunning cinematography, excellent action and a story that is all too real. So why isn't it recognized as one of the great action movies of the 90s? Is it too long? Is Steven Segal an ass? Is Nate a nut job? Tune in as we try to explore those and other questions in this episode. P.S. I'm pretty sure we all know the answer to that last question.

This week Nate insisted we cover The Crow for Halloween even though Ernest Scared Stupid also takes place on All Hallows Eve and is way more of a horror movie. But good news, Troy also dropped in for this big screen adaptation of the classic action/revenge comic book. Strap in folks. This one's a ride for sure. "It can't rain all the time...."

Ernest Scared Stupid is without a doubt easy to love on every level. Is it dumb? Yes. Is it childish? Of course. Are there plot holes? Sure. But even with all it's "faults" it's quite possibly the perfect gateway movie to get young cinephiles into the horror genre. Jim Varney as Ernest P. Worrell is a delightful living Loony Tune character, the world lost one of the good ones too soon and we miss him dearly. Do yourself a favor and start making this film a family holiday tradition. Happy Halloween

Starting in 1958, British movie studio Hammer rolled the dice and put forth their best effort in reviving the classic characters Dracula, Frankenstein and the Mummy for a new generation. Horror of Dracula was their first film and they knocked it out of the park. With jaw-dropping sets, buxom babes, sweeping musical scores and legendary performances from the likes of Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee. Hammer Studios definitely hit the floor running with a true classic catapulting our favorite monsters back in to the spotlight.

This week's Spooky Month episode wasn't very difficult for Charlie to pick. Because once again he was able to blend Action and Horror with the help of one of his favorite directors take on vampire movies with... John Carpenter's Vampires. Join the guys as they dive into 90s era Carpenter and find out just how much Charlie loves this particular time of Carpenters career much to Pete's chagrin.

Even though the film was in production hell for well past these franchise's experation dates, the excitement for a Freddy v Jason movie was through the roof. The frenzied anticipation was too much for even these icons of cinema and fair or not, the film fell flat with the fans. Keenly aware that I'm quickly running out of alliterations, we'll simply say this; Freddy v Jason isn't as good as it could have been but it's really not as bad as it's been called. For heavens sake, it's a supernatural slasher, don't take it so damn seriously, bitch. But to make sure we had all our bases covered we invited the hosts of CinemaSlab, Anna, Hannah, and Hunter to come on and give their opinions as well!

There comes a time where every boy must become a man. It’s a time of passage that is passed on from generation to generation. Now at the ripe age of 35 it is time for Nate to take that step into manhood by watching Desperado. Even though his parents told him he’s not allowed to watch this one.... Shows what they know! He'll watch whatever he wants and stay up as late as he wants. So join the guys as they cover quite possibly the sexiest action movie ever for Nate's final birthday pick.... Desperado.

Since his arrival Pete's been guilty of trying to bring some class to the podcast by selecting films that have something to say or are even artful. Much to the delight of Charlie and Nate this is not one of those times. Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers is as advertised. Hookers from Hollywood killing John's with chainsaws. That's it. Boobs, blood and...well...boobs. It's definitely a strong recommend for a hilariously good time!

You may not know it but movies and television like Kill Bill, 13 Assassins, and The Professional, The Mandalorian and The Last of Us all owe Lone Wolf and Cub a great debt of gratitude even if Charlie and Nate wrongly dislike it. Thankfully the cultured stylings of Troy and Pete were able to team up with the Reviewing History Podcast's Brian Ruppert to set them straight. We talk about the Edo Period of Japanese history and examine the classic samurai tale and it's relationships to modern cinema. Oh and did I mention the glorious blood fountains cause we got those too. So many blood fountains.

The time has come. It is Nate and Pete’s birthday month! After a month of Neon we now take a step into celebrating these two knuckleheads birth! If you had the ingredients to make a Nate you would take equal parts; humor, gore, horror, and metal. Throw those in a bowl and stir. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes and you get a Nate. Which is why Deathgasm is the perfect horror movie for his first selection. This episode turns into a love letter of being an outcast and the special bond we find in music and movies. Brothers of Steel!!!!!

Throughout cinema history films such as 2001, The Ten Commandments, Seven Samurai, King Kong, The Matrix and Jurassic Park are of such a quality that you can only feel lucky that you were alive to experience them. Is Turbo Kid such a movie? In our eyes it was.... We won't spend a lot of time singing it's praises here but instead encourage you to go watch this cinematic masterpiece (all Hail Tubi) and then tune in to listen the podcast to hear four lovable dummies gush about it. And remember...There's a Thunder in your Heart!!!!!

So this week Charlie suggested a cold watch for the guys based solely on the title.....Neon Maniacs. Nate was reluctant, Pete had no clue but Charlie was relentless for some reason to include it in The Month of Neon...come on just look at the title. But be warned now...we highly recommend you watch this movie first (all hail Tubi) before you listen to this weeks episode. Or you can be the rebel we know you are and just throw caution to the wind to hear our reactions of this mostly forgotten 80s horror movie. It's definitely not what any of us expected...but you'll have to listen to find out if that's a good thing or a very very bad thing. Enjoy!!!!

What does Nate getting a haircut, the Fan Favorite from Ink Master season 12 & 14, and a movie that was already covered in the first year of the podcast all have in common? Well that's the exact circumstances that led to the guys covering 'Con Air' as an extra special bonus episode this week! Charlie and Nate are joined by none other than artist/tattoo extraordinaire Creepy Jason himself in this non stop action thrill ride. Tune in to find out how this unholy trinity of Nic Cage fans came to be and listen along as all of them gush about this movie (good and bad) and just revel in the gloriousness of 90s action movie excessiveness. Huge shout out to our Death Metal brother Mike at VHS for being the catalyst for this Bonus Episode!!!

This week the guys step into a psychedelic world of a murderous cult and a man hell bent on revenge. Mandy has been an extremely polarizing film since it’s release. A film that truly falls under a love it or hate it umbrella. This time we recruited Jeff from Suns and Shadows to help cover this color soaked movie. Prepare to scream along with us in a bloody passion of love and vengeance. The only way Nic Cage can present.

This week begins our month of Neon as designed by our very own Nate. Every movie will have a very distinct color palette that sets it apart from the run of the mill movie experience. Our first selection is Psycho Goreman, a movie that.....******static****** "Pathetic humans using airwaves to spread my message of death and destruction. Foolish cowards that believe they tell my tale. Their feeble brains can only hold a fraction of the doom I bring. The torment I bring will be considered a gift compared to listening to this feeble rodent podcast. I will sit upon my mighty throne and vanquish any whoever recommend this show to me again."

This week we wanted to do something a little different, we wanted to do a true double feature. But not the kind we've done before when we cover two movies on one show...no, we wanted to cover two movies on two separate shows. We joined forces with A Cut Above: Horror Review show to cover the best possible double feature that fit both shows.... Grindhouse- featuring Planet Terror on their show and Death Proof right here. Both episodes are being released the same day so you the listener can experience a true Double Feature Podcast!!! On our show we dig into the Carpocalypse stylized side with Death Proof starring Kurt Russell in a super high octane, non stop ride of carnage directed by the man himself Quentin Tarantino. After that head over to A Cut Above to hear the rest of the story with Planet Terror directed by Robert Rodriguez. So join us and A Cut Above as we cover two fantastic grindhouse style movies (it doesn't matter which you listen to first either).

Well we've finally come to our final Month of Action movie selection. This weeks pick was purely for the love and nostalgia of 80s action movies and with that in mind I could only pick one movie.... "MegaForce"!!!! Join the guys as they relive their childhoods and watch a movie every 12 year old boy wished that he had wrote but reenacted it scene for scene in the backyard. We show our love for practical effects, miniatures, and some of the corniest dialogue captured on celluloid. We also receive a special message from our bothers over at $2 Late Fee because when it comes to MegaForce there's no else who loves this movie more than we do.... And remember, "The Good Guys Always Win.....even in the 80s"!!!!!!

There always seems to be an argument in the world that sequels are lesser parts than their original. We here at Give Me Back My Action Movies disagree with this ideology! This week we recruited some help with @phatsamurai and his action knowledge to breakdown "What happens when the buddy cops return?" So strap yourself to your toilet (check for bombs first) and be prepared for a non stop thrill ride. Huge thank you to The Phat Samurai for coming onto the show! He’s a truly amazing human, and we can’t wait to have him on more. Be sure to check out his YouTube page and social media sites. The man is busy with content!

Pop quiz hotshot.... You takeover a podcast with an entire month of actions movies...What is the most important movie you can cover?! Easy...'Speed' of course! Strap in and brace yourselves as the guys take you on a ride that is a high energy action packed film worthy of being called a Summer Blockbuster. This week we were able to get Troy back on the show and he brought an amazing surprise with him, so awesome we're not gonna spoil it here. We also have one of our most fun and inventive homework sessions ever as well some great rips down the memory highway. So join us as we drive head-on into The Month of Action as we cover 'Speed'!!!!

This month Charlie has taken it upon himself to declare July the "Month of Action", horror always gets its spotlight in October so he decided that action needed a spotlight as well. And what better way to kick it off than to pick a movie with as many action stars as possible... Expendables 2!!!! But Charlie wasn't done there because he also brought a special guest this week, Eoin from The Action Elite (actionelite.com) to help ring in this newly appointed month. Listen along as Charlie compares the movie to an 'R' rated GI Joe film and how Nate and Eoin team up against Charlie with their critiques about certain aspects of the movie. Its a fun time as we get to enjoy watching our hero's all together on the big screen larger than life!!!

Anytime you sit down to watch a Cronenberg film you can always count on seeing something gross, disturbing or both...Usually both. Scanners has possibly one of the most famous practical gore effects in cinematic history. Even if you haven’t seen Scanners, you probably have seen this head explosion. The film is considered a classic by many horror fans but how does Charlie, Nate and Pete feel about it? How exciting is it to watch two full grown men stare at each other for 30 minutes? I’m not telling. You’ll just need to tune in.

The Raid obviously needs no introduction, as a film that took action fans by total surprise and gave the genre a much needed shot in the arm. It's also a film that Nate got to introduce to Pete once he discovered Pete had never seen this one before. And what better time to cover a modern martial arts movie than after doing one from the 70s with Monkey Kung Fu. So please enjoy this fast paced action packed episode! Join the guys as they express how much pain they would be in from every punch and kick this movie throws at you.

We wish we were covering this movie under better circumstances but unfortunately we recently lost Ray Stevenson. So Charlie and Nate decided to honor him the best way they knew how and make a bonus episode covering one of the most over the top ultra violent comic book movies to date.... Punisher: War Zone. The guys dig into what makes this version of the Punisher stand out amongst all the others and why after all these years they both still come back to this one time and time again. We are all saddened by Rays passing but take comfort in the legacy he left on film, so please enjoy our episode of Punisher: War Zone!!!

In the Summer of 2023, 3 podcasters went missing while trying to uncover the secrets of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (Uh, well…The Next Generation) A film made by one half of the original movie team. Where does this movie stand in the very confusing timeline of TCM? Has this truly been a cult classic the entire time or is it the lowest point of the franchise? It did get a release from Shout Factory after all!

Podcasting is full of surprises, take for example the three surprising questions that popped up this week as we watched Monkey Kung Fu. First, if you had to guess, how many Shaw Brother Kung Fu movies released in 1979 have Monkey Kung Fu in the title? Second, "can a Kung Fu movie have too much Kung Fu?" And third, are Charlie and Nate mad at Pete again for picking another shitty film? Honest, these are questions the boys answered in this episode of 'Give Me Back My Action Movies'. That and a lot of silly filler since the movie was devoid of any plot whatsoever. Tune in and giggle along.

Our Creature Feature/Apocalypse month has not gone exactly as plan. Nate went rogue and bashed almost everything this month, Pete was in the middle of the road, and poor Charlie watched his heart get stomped on repeatedly. But a shining light (Bugzapper is more like it) was discovered. A giant bug (Wasp....thanks Nate) movie that the trio had never seen before that contained some amazing practical effects. (We will truly never know if Pete had seen this before or not) Could the month still be saved and our triumphant trip rally us together in a movie that hopefully answers the "Give Me Back" battle cry??!....probably not but we can guarantee this episode will be a helluva ride!

This week the guys cover another Post Apocalyptic movie called 'Steel Dawn', starring the always graceful yet completely badass Patrick Swayze. But its not just Patrick having to be a heroic Nomad this episode because Charlie found himself standing alone in his love of this 80's Sword and Sandal adventure. Nate and Pete unfortunately sided with the ever evil Hordes and tried to rip Charlies nostalgia to shreds just like how Danmil and Sho tried to destroy everything Nomad chose to defend....but they were unsuccessful in their treacherous plans as Charlie stood strong, unwavering in his resolve that Steel Dawn deserves to be counted among the action classics. So grab a cold glass of water, charge up your solar wind rider and enjoy this weeks discussion of another 80s VHS classic!

It's been teased long enough! This week Charlie was able to bring his very first 'R' rated monster movie to the podcast..."Deepstar Six". A movie that neither Nate nor Pete had seen before ( I know shocking right?!) but even tho it's one that Charlie has seen numerous times over the years he still found a new experience to share with everyone. Listen along to find out what Nate and Pete thought of one of the first undersea creature features of 1989 (there were several that year) and finally hear the story from Charlies childhood that forever shaped his love for monsters and movies!!!

This week Charlie and Nate are left unsupervised so they decided to cover the 2008 movie 'Doomsday', a movie Charlie has been wanting to cover for awhile. Listen along as the boys dive into another Neil Marshall helmed film and join Charlie as he starts his journey into what Nate really thinks of this director. And while Pete was unable to attend fret not because he did manage to watch the movie and even sent over his shocking review!!! Please don't forget to subscribe and rate us as well as search for us on YouTube (GMBMAHM) to check out our new series "The Tubi Files".

And so begins a month long journey into creatures that hold a special place in our hearts. First up we have Tremors which is a very near and dear movie to Nate, Charlie and Pete. Find out why this movie has captivated the guys and the world for so many years, and hear about a love for cinema beginning at a very young age. There’s another special guest on this episode that you do not want to miss out on, trust us. Throw on your cowboy hat and boots, grab your elephant gun and climb the tallest building in your vicinity as the guys dig into.....'Tremors'.

We did it!!! We have finally arrived at our 100th episode of the podcast (not counting interviews). With so many great movies still to cover there is only one that could be our 100th movie....Demolition Man!!!!! A movie so great even Pete was excited to cover it along side myself and Nate as dove head first into pure action movie greatness. We talk about the many similarities of now versus then and how close the filmmakers were with getting scary accurate about what the future may hold. This episode turned into what we've decided to call our Giant Sized Episode with it being on the longer side, but fret not! We just couldn't help ourselves cramming a ton of content into the 100th and we even end the episode with an interview we guarantee no one will want to miss!!!

Nate found a way to get back at Pete for the Cutie Honey incident of 2023. (We try our best to not bring up such harsh memories) Cube at first does not seem like a likely choice for us to cover, but you'll be surpised at the history this movie has with each host and special guest Troy of Good Beer Bad Movie Night. Pete thought bringing in back up would help, and he was sadly mistaken!

Warning! This Account Has Been Hacked Greetings Fellow Keyboard Cowboys, It is I... Infamous hacker Smog Comet with his trusty sidekick Proxy Paradox . We've hacked the Gibson and taken over Give Me Back My Actions Movies to cover the greatest film ever made... 1995's HACKERS! Charlie, Nate and Pete will be allowed to participate, but only under the watchful eye of your new overlords/hosts. Grab your rollerblades and put on some Orbital. We're going into cyberspace with our new show Give Me Back My Hacking/SciFi/RollerBlading/Virus/There'sAPoolOnTheRoof Movies!!!!! Charlie, Pete & Nate, I got a message for ya... MESS WITH THE BEST, DIE LIKE THE REST!!! Btw... Want another podcast to listen to? We recommend the sex gods over at Spoils of Horror. This is definitely not them writing this description, but their show's far superior to this one

Warning! This Account Has Been Hacked Greetings Fellow Keyboard Cowboys, It is I... Infamous hacker Smog Comet with his trusty sidekick Proxy Paradox . We've hacked the Gibson and taken over Give Me Back My Actions Movies to cover the greatest ever made... 1995's HACKERS! Charlie, Nate and Pete will be allowed to participate, but only under the watchful of your new overlords/hosts. Grab your rollerblades and put on some Orbital. We're going into cyberspace with our new show Give Me Back My Hacking/SciFi/RollerBlading/Virus/There'sAPoolOnTheRoof Movies!!!!! Charlie, Pete & Nate, I got a message for ya... MESS WITH THE BEST, DIE LIKE THE REST!!! Btw... Want another podcast to listen to? We recommend the sex gods over at Spoils of Horror. This is definitely not them writing this description, but their show's far superior to this one.

NoES3 Sometimes nostalgia turns out to be rose colored glasses that paint the past favorites in a positive light only to let us down in our adult lives. Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors it anything but a letdown and the boys pee their pants singing the praises of this film. Well...maybe only Nate pee'd. This talk could still be going on had Charlie not reeled everyone in and made us do the bits. Frankly, the banter was going on so fast and loose that I can't remember what the heck we talked about but I promise it was a hoot. ....bitch

Charlie demanded an old school movie this week. There were no negotiations....period! So he tricked Nate into finally watching a movie he’s always ignored. Stone Cold!!! Now why did Nate always ignore this movie? The answer may surprise you and yet make total sense. Find out what happens when The Boz faces off with an unhinged Lance Henriksen. You’ll be surprised at how this one finishes.

Three-ways are a rare occurrence but when an opportunity arises you should never turn it down. The Give Me Back My Horror Movies podcast did just that and got the pleasure of being the meat in a podcast sandwich. Along with the "A Cut Above" and "Spoils of Horror" podcasts, we tackle the egregiously overlooked classic 'Children of the Corn' trilogy. "Hold on," you say, "Children of the Corn was a trilogy?" Well friend, it didn't start out intending to be a trilogy but it's what we got and certainly what we needed. Charlie, Nate and Pete dive into part two and come away in belly laughs and stitches. "Where has this movie been all my life," was a frequent question we asked ourselves. PLEASE make sure to watch all three before listening to our nonsense and help bring this film into cult classic status. Just to tease you a little more, this movie may have the best kill we have ever seen! So don't forget to check out 'A Cut Above: Horror' review for part one and 'Spoils of Horror' for the third installment of this what we hope it the first of many collaborations.

It feels like forever ago that we covered a true dyed in the wool action movie. So this week Charlie and Nate decided what better movie to cover than 'The Last Stand' starring the one and only Arnold Schwarzenegger! Listen along as the guys dig into the awesomeness of what many consider the return of Arnold to the action genre. With plenty of bullets, blood, fast cars, and an amazing supporting cast this weeks episode is a true return to form and delivers on its promise to... Give Me Back My Action Movies!!!!!

A new month approaches the podcast world. Nate and Charlie survived an apocalyptic February to the likes that had never been seen before. They kicked Pete out of the studio and made an appointment with The Dentist. A movie that haunted every kid in the video store aisle in the 90s. Was this enough to remove the tarnished stains of Pete month?

The final selection for "The Month of Pete" is completely banana pants. It's bloody. It's weird. It's nonsensical. It's outrageous. It's a little naughty. It's ROBOGEISHA!!! If you like Japanese splatter films like Machine Girl and Meatball Machine than you're in for a treat. No joke. This one is really weird and the boys should be thankful I didn't make them watch Takashi Miike's Gozu instead. Boob guns! Butt swords. Circular Saw Jaw! A geisha that turns into a tank and crawls up a building! Temple Kaiju! What's not to love?

*Spoiler Alert*!!! This description and episode will spoil the movie if you haven't seen it!....you've been warned! One Cut of the Dead Pete's third selection of the take-over month was a bit of a bait and switch. While not necessarily a "horror movie" it is a movie about making a horror movie. "One Cut of the Dead" is a delightful and hilarious independent film from Japan. Made for about $25,000, the film went on to make over $25 million globally. The highlight of the film is the 37 minute one-shot to open the movie and while the second act was a slog to get through, the final payoff is magical. The biggest surprise of this episode is Nate's M. Night Shyamalan twist at the end. One Cut of the Dead is a HUGE recommend from Pete but what do the guys think about it?

Join Nate and Charlie as they try to sneak a special interview episode past Pete this month. The guys are joined by Brandon Rhiness who wrote and directed the movie 'Grotesque' now available on Tubi (man we love Tubi). Brandon talks about how this movie came to be, some behind the scenes info, as well as his career up to this point. Both Charlie and Nate really enjoyed the movie and have a blast digging into the creation of the character Mildred and all of the chaos that ensues after her "surgery". Bonus: we find out some info on how movies get picked up for Tubi! There are some mild spoilers in this episode but we definitely recommend you go watch 'Grotesque' 2022 so you can enjoy the glee we all had talking about the surprisingly high body count!