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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 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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