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The Cannon Cruisers

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Join the Cannon Cruisers, JD and Randy, as they dive deep into the explosive world of Cannon Films, bringing you lively discussions and nostalgic retrospectives on one of the most influential film studios of the '80s and '90s. Whether you're a die-hard action movie fanatic, a lover of cult classics, or just curious about the wild and wacky world of Cannon, our podcast has something for everyone. Plus, don't miss our "Non-CANNON-ical Adventures" where we uncover hidden gems and fan favourites from other studios. Keep cruisin' that Cannon catalogue!
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Cannon Cruisers S08E14 - Hospital Massacre (1982)

You're not taking crazy pills (but I am), JD and Randy once again check out the horror of 1982's "Hospital Massacre". It's been 4 years since we first watched and discussed this film way back in the first season of the Cannon Cruisers. So, when we were planning out the season, we thought that it would be a good idea to revisit it and see how much our view on Cannon had changed. Enjoy!

Aug 14, 202221 min

Cannon Cruisers S08E13 - Barfly (1987)

The Cannon Cruisers are BACK, continuing our cruise through the Cannon catalogue. This week, JD and Randy pulled into a little dive bar down in Los Angeles and had a drink with our friends, Mickey Rourke, Faye Dunaway, Frank Stallone, and Barbet Schroeder. That's right, we finally checked out the classic 1987 film, "Barfly". "Drinks for all my friends!"

Aug 07, 202225 min

Non - Cannon S08E15 - Brainscan (1994)

And we're back with another exciting edition of "The Non-CANNON-ical Adventures of JD and Randy". This week we continue with our Summer theme of Video Games and Video Game Adjacent movies with the 1994 American Science Fiction Slasher, "Brainscan". Goodbye Reality! HELLO VIRTUAL REALITY!

Jul 31, 202230 min

Non - Cannon S08E14 - Joysticks (1983)

Hey everybody, this week we check out some TOTALLY AWESOME VIDEOGAMES! That's right, we take a look at the 1983 comedy classical, "Joysticks". It's a freakin' boobie sex comedy. Sigh.

Jul 24, 202225 min

Non - Cannon S08E13 - Arcade (1994)

In this week's "Non-CANNON-ical Adventure of JD and Randy", we check out the 1994 Albert Pyun Masterpiece "Arcade". Randy really wanted to watch this for some reason and we don't know why. Enjoy!

Jul 17, 202227 min

Non - Cannon S08E12 - Mortal Kombat (1995)

On this week's "Non-KANNON-ical Adventure", JD and Randy take a trip to Outworld to watch some death fights. "GET OVER HERE!" That's right folks, the KANNON KRUISERS watched the video game film classic, "MORTAL KOMBAT (1995). "Toasty!"

Jul 10, 202224 min

Non - Cannon S08E11 - WarGames [1983]

This week we journey back to a simpler time of dial-up internet, phone booths, and the perceived imminent threat of Thermonuclear War and the end of all mankind. The film this week is "Wargames" (1983). Would you like to play a game?

Jul 03, 202223 min

Non - Cannon S08E10 - Street Fighter The Movie [1994]

Hey! Hi! Hello! This week we continue our Summer Cruise through the Video Game and Video Game Related Films catalogue. This week, we check in with Cannon favourite, Jean-Claude Van Damme, in his starring role as Guile in 1994's "Street Fighter: The Movie". Enjoy!

Jun 26, 202230 min

Non - Cannon S08E09 - The Last Starfighter [1984]

I feel like a kid again. Spending time with my bro, JD, playing video games, watching video game related films, and just hanging. SUMMERTIME! So, let's take flight back to the 80s once more, where having the highest score could make you a true hero. This week in Non-Cannon, we check out the 1984 Sci-Fi classic, "The Last Starfighter".

Jun 19, 202219 min

Non - Cannon S08E08 - Super Mario Bros [1993]

On this weeks exciting edition of "The Non-Cannon-ical Adventures of JD and Randy" we continue our Summer Journey, and check out the first live-action adaptation of a video game. That's right, guys, gals, and non-binary pals, SWING YOUR ARMS FROM SIDE TO SIDE, it's time to do...the...mario! We watched the 1993 video game film classic, "Super Mario Bros."

Jun 12, 202225 min

Non - Cannon S08E07 - The Wizard [1989]

Hey everybody, it's the Cannon Cruisers, and in this week's "Non-Cannon-cal Adventure of JD & Randy" Summer Special Series Thing, we check out a very serious movie about a young boy, traumatised by the death of his twin sister, who runs away from home with his elder half-brother and a homeless teen girl. On the run from a scummy PI, and the rest of their broken family, they set out for California, learning about life, love, and moving on along the way. That's right, we checked out the 1989 F...

Jun 05, 202228 min

Non - Cannon S08E06 - Double Dragon [1994]

It's time for summer and you know what that means...ANOTHER SUMMER SPECIAL SERIES. As usual, there is a little bit of a theme, can you figure it out? Our first Summer Movie is "Double Dragon" (1994).

May 29, 202225 min

Non - Cannon S08E05 - Repo Man [1984]

And we're back with another exciting edition of "The Non-CANON-ical Adventures of JD & Randy". This week, we checked out, "Repo Man" (1984).

May 22, 202222 min

Cannon Cruisers S08E11 - Under Cover (1987)

We're back with another exciting episode of the "Cannon Cruisers". This week, we check out "Under Cover" (1987), the Cannon response to 21 Jump Street.

May 08, 202213 min

Cannon Cruisers S08E10 - Naked Face (1984)

This week, we check out "The Naked Face" (1984). This Bryan Forbes directed, Roger Moore starring, film follows the tale of a Psychoanalyst wrongly accused of murder and the twist and turns that follow.

May 01, 202222 min

Non - Cannon S08E04 - Samurai Cop [1991]

On this weeks exciting edition of "The Non-Canon-cal Adventures of JD and Randy", we check out the 1991 Straight-to-Video CULT CLASSIC, "Samurai Cop".

Apr 24, 202216 min

Non - Cannon S08E03 - Tammy And The T - Rex

And we're back with another exciting episode of the "Non-CANNON-ical Adventures of JD and Randy". This week, we watched a little film that answers the age old question of "What would YOU do if you had access to a video camera and an animatronic T-rex for 2 weeks?". That's right we checked out the Uncut Vinegar Syndrome re-release of the 1994 CULT CLASSIC, "Tammy and the T-Rex".

Mar 27, 202221 min

Cannon Cruisers S08E06 - Dangerously Close (1986)

Greetings and Salutations Fellow Travellers, This week we return to 1986 to check at the Albert Pyun's Cannon Classic, "Dangerously Close". This is a film that had proven to be difficult to find up until recently, and JD was quite excited to check it out. Please enjoy.

Mar 20, 202218 min

Cannon Cruisers S08E05 - Death Warrant (1990)

Due to Cannon's financial and legal troubles at the time the film we're discussing this week was released by MGM, not Cannon. Regardless of what it says on the tin, this film is CANONICALLY a Cannon film (Paid for and Produced) and we treat it as such. So tune in, tune out, and hear what JD and Randy thought about the 1990 Jean-Claude Van Damme classic, "Death Warrant",

Mar 13, 202220 min

Non - Cannon S08E02 - Hell Comes To Frog Town (1988)

In this exciting episode of "The Non-Cannon-ical Adventures of JD and Randy", the boys take a trip down to Frog Town, and bring hell with them. This weeks film is "Hell Comes to Frog Town" (1988).

Feb 27, 202215 min

Cannon Cruisers S08E02 - The Apple (1980)

In this week's episode of the Cannon Cruisers, we revisit a film near and dear to all our hearts, "The Apple" (1980). Have our thoughts on this Cannon classic changed since we first talked about it 2017? Join us to find out.

Feb 13, 202228 min

Cannon Cruisers S08E01 - Treasure Of The Four Crowns (1983)

Welcome to another exciting season of The CANNON CRUISERS! Who'd have thought that we'd still be cruisin' that Cannon catalogue into an eighth season? This week, we travel back to a time when people thought that 3D FILMS would be the NEXT BIG THING, 1983, and of course Cannon had to try to get their piece of the 3D pie flying right out of the screen with, "Treasure of the Four Crowns" (1983).

Feb 06, 202215 min

Non - Cannon S08E01 - The Warriors (1979)

And we're back for another exciting season of the Cannon Cruisers. As always, we launch with another exciting edition of..."The Non-Cannon-ical Adventures of JD & Randy". We checked out another Walter Hill directed film, that's right, we checked out "The Warriors" (1979).

Jan 30, 202220 min

Non-Cannon S07E25 - Season 7 Wrap - Up (Non - Cannon Only)

Here is part 2 of our Season 7 wrap-up. This time focusing on our "Non-Cannon-ical Adventures". We hope you enjoy, and we WILL return with a BRAND-SPANKING NEW episode n January 30th. Barring the end of the world, and the complete breakdown of society. Randy is going back to sleep now.

Jan 09, 202239 min
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