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Double Impact

Greg Kearney, Tristan Burrelldouble-impact.simplecast.com
Tristan + Greg are a couple of 90s kids from down under, on a mission to re-watch every movie that meant something from their childhood. Each episode they review a 'classic' film from the 80s or 90s, and determine how it stacks up in the modern era. ...They use the term 'classic' loosely.
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Episodes

Batman (Tim Burton, 1989) (Re-Release)

Tristan is out sick this week so we are re-releasing the closest thing we have to another spy movie - BATMAN!!!!! Its an Ep from a few years back so there is a chance it has not graced your ear holes before - enjoy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Follow us on Instagram Join our Friends of the Show Facebook Group Follow us on TikTok...

Apr 10, 20231 hr 19 minEp. 224

If Looks Could Kill & Lemmings (William Dear, 1991)

203 - It's week three of Spy Guys and this week we are hitting an EXTREMELY deep cut, know to half the world as 'If Looks Could Kill', and 'Teen Spy' to the other half. Different names, same movie. Deep. whether or not you remember this film, it is definitely worth stopping by as we also chat about Lemmings, the original GTA and Myst before we get into the main review. RICHARD GRIECOOOOOOO See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Follow us on Instagram Join our Friends of the Show Fa...

Apr 03, 20231 hr 16 minEp. 203

True Lies & Potato Wedges (James Cameron, 1994)

202 - It's week two of our Spy Guys miniseries, and this week it's the final entry in the trilogy of Cameron X Schwarzenegger - TRUE LIES! The most expensive movie ever made - for about 12 months until Waterworld came along. But Waterworld this is not, sure there is water, and it's set in a world, but that's where the similarities end, folks! Ok where were we? Oh yeah, True Lies - does it hold up or is it best left in the past? tune in and find out! Plus this week's 1994 members is Potato Wedges...

Mar 27, 20231 hr 19 minEp. 202

For Your Eyes Only & The Smurfs (John Glen, 1981)

201 - It's been nearly 200 episodes since our last Bond flick, so yeah, pretty overdue! And more than that, it's the first ep in our new 'Spy Guys' miniseries, focusing on the espionage films of the 80s and 90s. So join us as we dive into For Your Eyes Only and unpack Roger Moore's post-Moonraker earthbound tale of deception, babes and and ex-wife? Plus our 1981 member berry is The Smurfs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Follow us on Instagram Join our Friends of the Show Fa...

Mar 20, 20231 hr 17 minEp. 201

Bloodsport (1988) - with Frank Dux & Sheldon Lettich

200 - It's Episode 200 and we have gone LARGE. If you're a fan of Bloodsport, this is the episode for you - we tackle it all from soup to nut-punch. We speak to the creative forces behind the film in Sheldon Lettich and Frank Dux and get both sides of the contentious reality behind the film. Being episode 200, there is some preamble before we get into the titular sport of blood, so if you don't want to hear our reflections on the best and worst of the last 200 movies we have covered, you can ski...

Mar 13, 20232 hr 35 minEp. 200

From Dusk Till Dawn (Robert Rodriguez, 1996)

199 - Thought our Blood Suckas mini-series was over? Not quite. Sorta kinda. Ok so this is technically a re-release but let's be honest, a whole bunch of you were asking for this movie for fans choice, so you obviously need to go back and listen. So here it is, with a fresh new intro from 2023 Tristan and Greg, before we hand over to 2020 Tristan and Greg. We are working on a BIG episode for 200, stay tuned. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Follow us on Instagram Join our Fri...

Mar 06, 20231 hr 18 minEp. 199

Blade & The Cup of Life (Stephen Norrington, 1998)

198 - It's the final week of our Blood Suckas mini-series about those sexy creatures of the night, and what better way to bid adieu to these thirsty bois than with our Fan's Choice special - BLADE! You voted, we did it. Simple. But does Blade hold up today, or is it best left in the past? Tune in and find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Follow us on Instagram Join our Friends of the Show Facebook Group Follow us on TikTok...

Feb 27, 20231 hr 9 minEp. 198

The Lost Boys & The Air Max 1 (Joel Schumacher, 1987)

197 - We are at week 4 of our Blood Suckas mini-series and have hit the inevitable, the abominable, the iconic-able(?) The Lost Boys! Let's be honest, it's been nice to visit the over vamp films, but this is the one we've all been waiting for. So join us as we dive deeeeeep into the world of 1987 Santa Carla and decide if The Lost Boys holds up today, or is best left in the past. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Follow us on Instagram Join our Friends of the Show Facebook Gro...

Feb 20, 20231 hrEp. 197

Interview with the Vampire & CK1 (Neil Jordan, 1994)

196 - It's week three of Vampire week, and it's about time we hit the highest grossing vampire film of all time (until Twilight came along). It's Interview with the Vampire!! This thing is a wild ride man. It's definitely a grower not a shower, but holy moly this thing packs a punch once it gets going. Does that mean it holds up today? Tune in and find out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Follow us on Instagram Join our Friends of the Show Facebook Group Follow us on TikTok...

Feb 13, 20231 hr 15 minEp. 196

Buffy the Vampire Slayer (Fran Rubel Kuzui, 1992)

195 - It's week two of our Blood Suckas miniseries, with a sort-of-satire-ish teen-coming-of age spin on the genre - it's the original Buffy the Vampire Slayer. We also do a pretty significant deep dive into the life and times of Luke Perry, so there's that too. Enjoy!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Follow us on Instagram Join our Friends of the Show Facebook Group Follow us on TikTok...

Feb 06, 20231 hr 16 minEp. 195

Bram Stoker's Dracula (Francis Ford Coppola, 1992)

194 - It's new miniseries week! We are kicking off our 'Blood Suckas' series with a more foundational take on the most iconic vampire of all time, Dracula. Join us as we fly through a brief history of Vampires, and the origin story behind this film, as well as it's legacy and WILDLY RANGING performances. Vampires - LET'S GOOOOOOOO! To vote on our upcoming Fan's Choice episode, make sure you are following us on Instagram here Continue the conversation over on our 'Friends of the Show' Facebook gr...

Jan 30, 20231 hr 26 minEp. 194

So I Married an Axe Murderer (Thomas Schlamme, 1993)

193 - We are hitting somewhat of a B-Side for funnyman Myers this week. Primarily because of the slam poetry, but also SO MUCH MORE! Join us as we unpack So I Married an Axe Murderer, and decide whether it holds up today, or is best left in the past. Continue the conversation over on our 'Friends of the Show' Facebook group here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Follow us on Instagram Join our Friends of the Show Facebook Group Follow us on TikTok...

Jan 23, 20231 hr 1 minEp. 193

Tango & Cash (Andrei Konchalovsky, 1989)

192 - It's Tango & Cash. We cover all the important topics, from stunt butts, to great chins of history. Enquire within. Continue the conversation over on our 'Friends of the Show' Facebook group here What the full Konchalovsky interview we reference here by Premiere Scene See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Follow us on Instagram Join our Friends of the Show Facebook Group Follow us on TikTok...

Jan 16, 20231 hr 15 minEp. 192

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (Steven Spielberg, 1984)

191 - HAPPY NEW YEAR! We are back with a hot one, hot as lava down in some kind of mysterious doom-like temple. Join us as we dive into Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom! Continue the conversation over on our 'Friends of the Show' Facebook group here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Follow us on Instagram Join our Friends of the Show Facebook Group Follow us on TikTok...

Jan 09, 20231 hr 20 minEp. 191

End of Days (Peter Hyams, 1999) (Re-release)

It's a re-release, but its Arnold, so get amongst it! New episodes from next week See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Follow us on Instagram Join our Friends of the Show Facebook Group Follow us on TikTok...

Jan 02, 20231 hrEp. 190

Die Hard is a Christmas Movie - Let’s go!

Merry Christmas. Happy Die Hard. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Follow us on Instagram Join our Friends of the Show Facebook Group Follow us on TikTok

Dec 19, 20221 hr 4 minEp. 189

The Muppet Christmas Carol & 2022 Year In Review

188 - Seasons Greetings from Tristan & Greg! We have a VERY special episode this week, a bit of a two-parter; One part The Muppet Christmas Carol, and one part '2022 Year in Review' where we revisit some of our top (and bottom) films that we have covered this year. That's two for one, folks! A Christmas miracle!!!!! Continue the conversation over on our 'Friends of the Show' Facebook group here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Follow us on Instagram Join our Friends of th...

Dec 12, 20221 hr 14 minEp. 188

The Game (David Fincher, 1997)

187 - It's our first Fincher! But not our first Michael Douglas (ooee). Join us as we dive into the oft-neglected classic wedged between Seven and Fight Club. Is this film classic Fincher? Or tier 2? How re-watchable are movies with twists? Does Charlie Wilson sing the definitive version of the Yams song? This and more in this weeks episode. Enjoy! Full version of Sweet Yams by Fetty Was and Charlie Wilson available here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Follow us on Instagram...

Dec 05, 20221 hr 2 minEp. 187

Terminator 2: Judgement Day (James Cameron, 1991) (Re-release)

RE-RELEASE - In the lead up to Avatar 2, what better cure for James Cameron fever than that other sequel he made 31 years ago. Continue the conversation over on our 'Friends of the Show' Facebook group here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Follow us on Instagram Join our Friends of the Show Facebook Group Follow us on TikTok...

Nov 28, 20221 hr 8 minEp. 186

Under Siege (Andrew Davis, 1992)

185 - We are nearly 200 hundred episodes in and have only covered ONE Steven Seagal movie. That changes now. We are now doubling our Seagal coverag with our second outing, Under Siege. Do you like Die Hard? Do you like boats? Do you like Gary Busey in drag? You came to the right place. Join us as we dive into that movie with that one scene that changed your life as a young teen. Continue the conversation over on our 'Friends of the Show' Facebook group here See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Nov 21, 20221 hr 12 minEp. 185

Bad Boys (Michael Bay, 1995)

When you were eight and you had bad traits You go to school and learn the golden rule So why are you acting like a bloody fool? If you get hot, you must get cool Continue the conversation over on our 'Friends of the Show' Facebook group here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Follow us on Instagram Join our Friends of the Show Facebook Group Follow us on TikTok...

Nov 14, 20221 hr 9 minEp. 184

Treehouse of Horror VI (1995)

183 - for our final week of our Halloween Spooktacular series, we are doing things a little different, and diving into an ICONIC Simpsons episode. This is the first time we are diving as deep into a 22 minute episode as we do an entire movie, so join us and let us know if you want more of this sort of thing! Continue the conversation over on our 'Friends of the Show' Facebook group here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Follow us on Instagram Join our Friends of the Show Faceb...

Nov 07, 20221 hr 1 minEp. 183

Halloween III: Season of the Witch (Tommy Lee Wallace, 1982)

182 - HAPPY HALLOWEEN, FOLKS! We have the episode you probably haven't been waiting for right here ready to accompany you on your spooky commute to or from work. Or on a spooky treadmill. Or maybe some sort of spooky pilates class. Halloween season is very much a season of the witch in many ways, as is this film - except there are no witches at all in this film. Sometimes writing these blurbs is hard. Enjoy! Continue the conversation over on our 'Friends of the Show' Facebook group here See omny...

Oct 31, 202253 minEp. 182

Hocus Pocus (Kenny Ortega, 1993) with Ara Ko

181 - We interrupt our regularly scheduled programming to bring you a VERY special episode with one of our WOTS (wives of the show), Ara Ko, while Greg is somewhere over the Pacific Ocean. So join us as we talk Witches, witchcraft, and the Salem Witch Trials, and decide how this Halloween favourite holds up in 2022. Continue the conversation over on our 'Friends of the Show' Facebook group here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Follow us on Instagram Join our Friends of the Sh...

Oct 24, 20221 hr 3 minEp. 181

The Shining (Stanley Kubrick, 1980)

180 - When it comes to iconic horror films, it doesn't get much bigger than The Shining. And of course, the bigger the movie is, the deeper we go. So in addition to the the usual origin story, plot and legacy breakdowns, we deep dive into all the rich little nuggets that this film provides, from Scatman Crothers and Ancient Indian Burial ground tropes to reappraisals of Shelly Duval's performance and the added lens we can now apply with Doctor Sleep. Continue the conversation over on our 'Friend...

Oct 17, 20221 hr 35 minEp. 180

The Omen (Richard Donner, 1976)

179 - It's week two of our 3rd annual Halloween Spooktacular and we are going SLIGHTLY further back than usual with 1976's The Omen. in addition to all the usual pieces you have come to expect, we dive into 70s foods for some reason, as well share spooky stories from the 'cursed' production of The Omen (and other famous 'cursed' films), because Halloween. Continue the conversation over on our 'Friends of the Show' Facebook group here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Follow us...

Oct 10, 20221 hrEp. 179

The Blair Witch Project (Sanchez & Myrick, 1999)

178 - is spooky season let's gooooooooo! Our first spooktacular film of the season is found footage pioneer, The Blair Witch Project. This is an interesting one. Can an iconic and ground breaking film in from 1999 feel a little boring in 2022? Maybe... (maybe not). Continue the conversation over on our 'Friends of the Show' Facebook group here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Follow us on Instagram Join our Friends of the Show Facebook Group Follow us on TikTok...

Oct 03, 20221 hr 3 minEp. 178

Rookie of the Year (Daniel Stern, 1993) with Petros Patsilivas

177 - We have a very special episode this week, with Petros Patsilivas (from the Caged In / Coppola Connections podcast) joining us while Greg is away on family vacay. So join us as this Aussie and Pommy dive into the childhood American dream with Rookie of the Year! You can find the Caged In / Coppola Connections pod all on the same feed, here for Apple, and here for Spotify. If you love Nic Cage movies, he has done them ALL - so what are you waiting for??? You can also follow his pod instagram...

Sep 26, 20221 hr 19 minEp. 177

Predator 2 (Stephen Hopkins, 1990)

176 - It's the final week of Sequel September and its a doozy. Predator 2 is a fascinating pop-cultural artefact, a box office disappointment and critically panned at the time, it's easy to overlook in the Predator franchise, but what if.... it's freaking awesome?! Join us as we unpack this 1990 time capsule and find out! Continue the conversation over on our 'Friends of the Show' Facebook group here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Follow us on Instagram Join our Friends of ...

Sep 19, 20221 hr 4 minEp. 176

Beverly Hills Cop 2 (Tony Scott, 1987)

175 - Sequel September continues with Axle Foley and the gang and a kinda hard to follow plot, but jam-packed with Eddie Murphy magic nonetheless. So join us as we dive deep into this 80s classic and decide how it holds up in 2022. Continue the conversation over on our 'Friends of the Show' Facebook group here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Follow us on Instagram Join our Friends of the Show Facebook Group Follow us on TikTok...

Sep 12, 202258 minEp. 175
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