In this episode I'm joined once again by Mitch from the Video Vacuum, as we discuss the 1990 party romp classic Ski School. Not only do we discuss that movie and what made it work, but we look at the early days of Skin-a-max and what cable was like in the late 80s into the 90s, around the time Ski School was released. We also chat about what Mitch is working on over at his site, The Video Vacuum, and his Tubi Continued project, where he's looking to cover 365 Tubi films this year. You can find The Video Vacuum at https://thevideovacuum.blogspot.com/, and his books on Amazon by clicking this link. From there you can find his other books by clicking on his name on the book page, or you can search Amazon for "Mitch Lovell" My newest novel, "Holtman Arms," is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Holtman-Arms-Matthew-Poirier-ebook/dp/B0BJTVSVB3 And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com/

In this episode we go an UnSub Above with Ty from Comeuppance Reviews, as we discuss the new Dolph submarine flick co-starring Frank Grillo, "Operation Seawolf." Is this one of Dolph's best DTV films in recent memory? We then follow that up with the UnSub hunter himself, Thomas "Hotch" Gibson from "Criminal Minds," in the film "Shadow Wolves." In between we give our idea for the Criminal Minds UnSub Shop that we think CBS should open in Times Square, complete with Criminal Minds themed sandwiches.  You can find Ty at comeuppancereviews.net, the Comeuppance Reviews Podcast on most major podcatchers, and @tyactionrocks on Instagram. My newest novel, "Holtman Arms," is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Holtman-Arms-Matthew-Poirier-ebook/dp/B0BJTVSVB3 And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com/

In this episode, I'm joined once again by Scott Murphy from the All 90s Action, All the Time and New Horror Express podcasts. This time we're talking about Steven Seagal and his 2009 film "The Keeper." We talk about Seagal in general as well, and how our attitudes regarding him have changed from when he was one of the kings of action in the 90s, and now when he's the king of... well, something else. You can find Scott's podcasts on iTunes and other major podcatchers, or you can go here for All 90s Action, All the Time: https://t.co/vvu0RS9n7S and here for New Horror Express: https://newhorrorexpress.com/podcast My newest novel, "Holtman Arms," is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Holtman-Arms-Matthew-Poirier-ebook/dp/B0BJTVSVB3 And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com/

Ty from Comeuppance is back for another double-dip, this time featuring the one and only Kevin Dillon, aka Johnny Drama. We start with a Willis flick, "Wire Room," then switch over to a Mel Gibson one, "Hot Seat." We talk about what unique elements Drama brings to these standard Emmett-Furla flicks that makes them more palatable. We also look at what it might mean if Gibson is doing these instead of Willis now that Willis is retiring. You can find Ty at comeuppancereviews.net, the Comeuppance Reviews Podcast on most major podcatchers, and @tyactionrocks on Instagram. My newest novel, "Holtman Arms," is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Holtman-Arms-Matthew-Poirier-ebook/dp/B0BJTVSVB3 And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com/

We're joined once again by screenwriter Tom Jolliffe to talk about his newest film, the Shogun Films release "Renegades." We talk about why this movie is one you need to see, plus Tom gives us a lot of background about why decisions were made, and what they were going for with certain elements. This is a fun movie, made by action fans for action fans, and we get into how this is much more than your usual DTV actioner. Currently you can rent "Renegades" via VOD here in the States, and then on January 30th it'll be available to stream in the UK. Check it out as soon as you can! My newest novel, "Holtman Arms," is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Holtman-Arms-Matthew-Poirier-ebook/dp/B0BJTVSVB3 And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com/

The DTVC podcast is back, and I'm joined once again by Ty from Comeuppance as we do another Bruce double dip, this time looking at two from 2022, "Wrong Place" and "Corrective Measures." In addition, we both had a chance to watch the new Dolph flick "Section 8," so we discussed that as well. Finally, we try out a new bit, where I interview a "special guest." You can find Ty with his brother Brett at comeuppancereviews.net; the Comeuppance Reviews podcast, which is on most major podcatchers, and then tyactionrocks on Instagram, where he showcases his prodigious VHS collection. My newest novel, "Holtman Arms," is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Holtman-Arms-Matthew-Poirier-ebook/dp/B0BJTVSVB3 And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com/

The DTVC podcast is back, and we're wrapping up the year in style with Dolph Lundgren's "Command Performance." I'm joined by Scott Murphy of the New Horror Express and All 90s Action, All The Time! podcasts, as we look at this Dolph directed DTV classic, where he plays a drummer who's the fly in the ointment of a Die Hard scenario, this time at a concert venue. Those baddies won't know what hit them, because, as Dolph says, "Dyin' is easy, rock n' roll is hard." You can find Scott's New Horror Express here: https://newhorrorexpress.com/ and All 90s Action, All The Time! podcasts here on Anchor (https://anchor.fm/scott-murphy9), plus both are on iTunes and other major podcatchers. My new novel Holtman Arms can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Holtman-Arms-Matthew-Poirier-ebook/dp/B0BJTVSVB3 And our DTVC merch on Threadless can be found here: https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com/

In this episode we're looking at the Dolph Lundgren talking dog Christmas movie from 2021, "Pups Alone," and who better to join us than Mitch from the Video Vacuum. Spoiler alert, this one was a bit of a rough sit, so after we're done going over where we felt things went wrong, we cleanse the palate with a discussion on the Dan Haggerty Christmas classic, "Elves". You can find Mitch at the Video Vacuum at https://thevideovacuum.blogspot.com/ and his latest book, The Bloody Book of Horror, the perfect addition for any horror collection, at https://www.amazon.com/Bloody-Book-Horror-Mitch-Lovell-ebook/dp/B07B6TBVG1 Looking for the perfect gift for that low-budget film fan in your life--or to get that special item for yourself--you can head on over to the DTV Threadless at https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com/ And my newest novel, "Holtman Arms," is available in paperback and on Kindle, the perfect read for any holiday travel you might be doing. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BJTVSVB3

We're joined once again by Will from Exploding Helicopter (who also came up with the title for this episode) as we look at two DTV films that featured former James Bonds. We have "Made Men" featuring Timothy Dalton as a local sheriff in a small town, along with the great James Belushi as a guy who may or may not have stolen money from the mob; and then "Live Wire," featuring Pierce Brosnan as a bomb expert who's up against a new kind of explosive that involves humans as bombs! You can find the Exploding Helicopter podcast on iTunes and other major podcatchers, and on his site, https://www.explodinghelicopter.com/ for all things, including links to social media, like his fantastic Twitter account. And if you haven't yet, pick up my new novel, Holtman Arms, in paperback or on Amazon Kindle. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BJTVSVB3

This episode I'm joined by Ty from Comeuppance Reviews to discuss two Bruce Willis films, "American Siege" and "A Day to Die." With "American Siege," we look at the myriad Poor Man's versions of actors in the film, try to make sense of the story, and how Willis fits in. Then with "A Day to Die," it's not just about Willis, but also the deconstruction of Johnny Drama, plus we fire up the Grillo to discuss Frank Grillo's role in the film. You can find Ty on the Comeuppance Reviews podcast, which is on most major podcatchers, and the Comeuppance Reviews website at comeuppancereviews.net. Also, check out my newest novel, Holtman Arms, through Amazon in paperback or Kindle. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BJTPG5YQ

In this episode I'm joined once again by screenwriter and cinephile Tom Jolliffe, as we discuss the great Mark Dacascos and his classic "Drive." We talk about what makes this movie such an action mainstay, why it may not have gotten a theatrical release, and why theatrical success has eluded Dacascos as well. Tom's latest film, "When Darkness Falls," is currently available to stream for free in the US on Tubi and Peacock, or you can buy it on DVD; and you can find Tom's articles on Flickering Myth here: https://www.flickeringmyth.com/author/tom-jolliffe/ And if you're looking for something new to read, check out my newest novel, Holtman Arms! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BJTPG5YQ

In our first episode on Anchor FM, I'm going solo to look at three Bruce Willis films, "Out of Death," "Hard Kill," and "Vendetta." How did I make out? I think the word "slog," came up a few times, as did "enough material for an episode of a syndicated action show." I also discuss Willis's legacy, and how these kinds of films may or may not have an effect, plus, have we reached the tipping point with these movies? You can find me at dtvconnoiseur.blogspot.com, plus you can buy my books through my author page at https://www.amazon.com/Matthew-Poirier/e/B085HTVYNJ

Time to get Abusive on this episode, as I'm joined by the guys from Comeuppance Reviews for a discussion on the films of Gary Busey. We do our top fives, get in depth on Point Break--including my experiment with beer on my cereal--also discuss how a movie that uses a term like "butthorn" needs to fulfill the promise implicit in doing that, get into my adventures in the "Dog Who Saved Halloween" films, and flesh out what a "Predator vs the Ewoks" movie would look like. You can find the guys at Comeuppance at comeuppancereviews.net, and their podcast of the same name on all the major podcatchers. Don't forget to tune into their pod for our episode on Michael Pare later this month, as that episode is a companion to this one. Note: I was using a new headset for this episode, and there are parts where it picked up my overhead fan, which distorted the audio. I tried to remove it where I could, and it's something I'll rectify in the future, but hopefully it isn't too obtrusive this go-round.

In this episode I'm joined by Jon Cross from the After Movie Diner and Miscellaneous Plumbing Fixtures as we continue the Rothrock 40 Club celebration with a rousing conversation about two of her classics, Rage and Honor and Rage and Honor 2. You can find the After Movie Diner at aftermoviediner.com or through your major podcatchers; and Miscellaneous Plumbing Fixtures including the newest album "No Matter Where We Are," at https://miscplumbingfixtures.bandcamp.com/

In this episode I'm joined again by screenwriter Tom Jolliffe as we look at two Cynthia Rothrock films, "China O'Brien" and "Lady Dragon," as part of our celebration of her joining the 40 Club on the DTVC. We look not only at the films, but her career and legacy as one of action's true greats. Tom's film "When Darkness Falls" is currently available to rent or buy on DVD from Amazon here in the US, and will be available on more streamers both here in the US and abroad soon. You can find Tom's Flickering Myth articles here: https://www.flickeringmyth.com/author/tom-jolliffe/

In this episode I'm joined once again by Mitch Lovell from The Video Vacuum as we look at the Nicolas Cage film "Pig," plus look at Cage's career as a whole. Fair warning, this episode has spoilers, so if you want to watch the film first, you should do that before listening. You can find Mitch's books on Amazon by searching "Mitch Lovell," and his site at https://thevideovacuum.blogspot.com/

In this episode I'm joined once again by author Jacob Gustafson to discuss the Amir Shervan classic Young Rebels. We also look at Shervan's American career as a whole, and the people who worked with him, like Robert Z'Dar. You can find Jacob's Awful Awesome series on action, horror, and sci-fi films by going to his author page: https://www.amazon.com/Jacob-Gustafson/e/B0B4XVZHV7

With a catalog as deep as Dolph Lundgren's, one unsung list isn't enough, so in this episode I'm joined once again by the guys from Comeuppance, Brett and Ty, as we add five more unsung Dolph titles to our list. Are any of your favorites or not-so-favorites included? Listen in to find out! You can find Ty and Brett at ComeuppanceReviews.net and the Comeuppance Reviews podcast on iTunes and other major podcatchers.

In this episode I'm joined by screenwriter Tom Jolliffe to discuss his latest film, When Darkness Falls, which is currently on Amazon to rent here in the US. We also discuss his work on the upcoming movie Renegades for Shogun Films, and his recent article for Flickering Myth on Star Wars. You can find Tom's Flickering Myth articles here: https://www.flickeringmyth.com/author/tom-jolliffe/ and When Darkness Fall to rent on VOD through Amazon.

In this episode, I'm joined once again by Richard Hawes from the DTV Digest, as we discuss one of his favorites, 2002's Shadow Fury. We get into some of the film traditions the movie draws from, and how the filmmakers and cast are able to make these elements work. You can find Rich at the DTV Digest by subscribing on iTunes, or by going here: https://thedtvdigest.podbean.com/