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Ep 089: Mission Impossible – Ghost Protocol

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Punch Mountain is working without a net (literally!) with MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – GHOST PROTOCOL. Mac and David discuss thicc Tom Cruise, Paula Patton erasure, and Ethan Hunt’s riveting marital status before revealing MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – GHOST PROTOCOL’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.

Quickly provided answers for frequently asked questions about MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – GHOST PROTOCOL.

Did Tom Cruise really climb the building in Ghost Protocol?
No – the Burj Khalifa is way too tall to climb, especially for someone like Tom Cruise, so the crew built a replica Burj Khalifa for Tom to climb out of an abandoned McDonald’s Play Place.

Is Ghost Protocol part of Mission Impossible?
Yes, and always has been as foretold in the Cruise-anomicon, the book bound in L Ron Hubbard’s skin that serves as the franchise’s story bible!

Do I need to watch Mission Impossible 3 before Ghost Protocol?
Yes! Otherwise you won’t understand how Ethan Hunt is so good at lipreading!

Was Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol filmed in Russia?
Most of the Moscow scenes were shot in Epcot Center’s Little Russia land. If you look closely in the scene’s background, you can clearly see a man in a Mickey Mouse costume getting crushed by falling debris.

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Ep 088: Spider-man 2

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Punch Mountain is reconsidering this whole power/responsibility thing with SPIDER-MAN 2. Mac and David discuss Peter Parker’s creep vibes, weird cameos from comedians, and thirsty movie executives before revealing SPIDER-MAN 2’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.

Quickly provided answers for frequently asked questions about SPIDER-MAN 2

Why is Spider-man 2 so popular?
Because Spider-man has a “cool” dad who buys beer for Spidey and his friends.

Did Peter quit Spider-man 2?
He did quit Spider-Man 2 for a brief solo career, but when his single “Webbin’ You Back (To My Heart)” failed to chart, Peter came crawling back.

Why did they change Peter in Spider-man?
Why not? People change. They fall out of love, they watch old dreams move out of reach, they get new dreams, they fight Electro, etc

Does Harry find out Peter is Spider-man in Spider-man 2?
Harry does find out that his best friend Peter is actually Spider-Man, but who cares! He found a whole other room in his house, with bombs and a glider! I don’t care if Peter Parker is Aunt May!

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Ep 087: Rebel Ridge

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Punch Mountain is headed for a showdown at REBEL RIDGE. Mac and David discuss Aaron Pierre’s star-making role, hand fishing, and shit-eating grins before revealing REBEL RIDGE’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.

Quickly provided answers for frequently asked questions about REBEL RIDGE:

Is Rebel Ridge a real location?
I’m sorry but no it’s not. I know how much you were looking forward to having your next standoff there, but you’ll just have to keep holding them in the parking lot of that Home Goods.

Is Rebel Ridge about racism?
According to the Texas Board of Education, Rebel Ridge is about states’ rights.

What is the story of Rebel Ridge explained?
Well sir, Rebel Ridge was originally founded in 1863 as a place where, for a reasonable sum of money, Confederate soldiers could go to have their asshole licked by a drunk feral hog. The feral hog, of course, being Louisiana’s state bird.

Why is Rebel Ridge so good?
Because it’s on Netflix, a name synonymous with quality.

Is Rebel Ridge like Rambo?
Only in the naming of the upcoming sequels: Richmond: Rebel Ridge Part 2; Richmond 3; Terry Richmond; and Richmond – Last Ridge.

Does Rebel Ridge end well?
I think so, but that post credits scene – having Dominic Torretto drive in and say, “Welcome to the family rebel ridge” was pretty weak.

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Ep 086: Drunken Master 2

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Punch Mountain is going deep in their cups with DRUNKEN MASTER 2. Mac and David discuss supportive step-moms, ginseng tax evasion, and insane Jackie Chan stunts before revealing DRUNKEN MASTER 2’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.

Quickly provided answers for frequently asked questions about DRUNKEN MASTER 2:

Are Drunken Master 2 and The Legend of Drunken Master the same?
Yes, except The Legend Of The Drunken Master has eight additional minutes of Wong Fei-Hung playing Golden Tee

Which Drunken Master is better?
Of all the Drunken Masters, Ben Affleck is the most misunderstood

What styles does Jackie Chan know?
Classical, jazz, and tap!

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Ep 085: Escape from New York

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Punch Mountain is gliding into the heart of darkness with ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK. Mac and David discuss cool voices, cartoon antics, and brutally honest credits before revealing ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.

Quickly provided answers for frequently asked questions about ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK:

Is Escape from L.A. a sequel to Escape from New York?
It’s just one of the sequels along with Escape From Alcatraz, Escape From the Planet of the Apes, and Escape from the Battle of the Network Stars

How old was Kurt Russel when he filmed Escape to New York?
When he filmed Escape from New York, Kurt Russel was 29. Russel appears older thanks to the eyepatch, his beard and his love of radiation exposure.

Why is Escape from New York so good?
The same thing that makes everything great: MSG!

Is Escape from New York related to Metal Gear Solid?
If you’re asking if the character of Solid Snake from Metal Gear Solid is based on Snake Plissken, then yes! Solid Snake is an ironic name because he’s actually Snake Plissken’s ghost.

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Ep 084: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

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Punch Mountain is going back to how it all started with FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA. Mac and David discuss wig-based escape plans, emotionally withholding warlords, and Chris Hemsworth’s nipples before revealing FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA’s place on the definitive ranking of action movies.

Quickly provided answers for frequently asked questions about Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

Is Furiosa connected to Mad Max?
If you’re asking, are they related? No. Do they have anything in common? Also no.

Can I watch Furiosa without watching Mad Max?
Yeah, but if you’re not watching Mad Max he’s going to come at your from the side. You have to keep your eyes on him at all times.

Why wasn’t Furiosa a wife?
Because with those narrow hips she couldn’t have more than six or seven kids.

Why does Furiosa put grease on her head?
Because she’s a pimple popper who loves a challenge.

Why does Furiosa look so fake?
She’s had work done. And she has a robot arm.

 

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