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The Ups and Downs of Nicolas Cage

Each week we look at the most popular Nicolas Cage film and the least popular Nicolas Cage film to explore his confusing and wonderful career
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Episodes

Ep. 58: Pay the Ghost (2015)

On this spooky episode of Ups and Downs, we take a look at Nicolas Cage's Halloween romp looking for his missing son in "Pay the Ghost" directed by Uli Edel and starring Nicolas Cage, Sarah Wayne Callies, and Veronica Ferres.

Oct 31, 202128 minSeason 2Ep. 58

Ep 57: Knowing (2009)

In this episode, I review the 2009 sci-fi thriller "Knowing" starring Nicolas Cage, Rose Byrne, and Lara Robinson

Mar 19, 202129 min

Ep 56: Next (2007)

In this episode, I review the surprisingly fun and over-hated movie "Next" starring Nicolas Cage, Jessica Biel, and Julianne Moore

Mar 05, 202127 min

Quick Nic Pick: Superhero Roles

On this Quick Nic Pick, I review Nicolas Cage's performance as superheroes in movies, including a canceled project from long long ago.

Jan 29, 202120 min

Ep 55: The Frozen Ground (2013)

In this episode, I review the 2013 thriller "The Frozen Ground" starring Nicolas Cage, John Cusack, and Vanessa Hudgens

Jan 07, 202126 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Ep 54: Christmas Carol The Movie (2001)

On this special Holiday-themed episode, I review the 2001 "Christmas Carol: The Movie," Starring Simon Callow, Kate Winslet, and technically Nicolas Cage

Dec 23, 202046 min

Ep 53: Jiu Jitsu (2020)

ON this episode I review the frustratingly disappointing movie "Jiu Jitsu" starring Nicolas Cage, Frank Grillo, and Alain Moussi

Dec 10, 202039 min

Ep 52: Vengeance: A Love Story

On this episode, I review the spotty 2017 crime movie "Vengeance: A Love Story" starring Nicolas Cage, Anna Hutchinson, and Don Johnson

Dec 02, 202032 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Ep 51: Valley Girl (1983)

On this episode I review the 1983 rom-com "Valley Girl", Starring Nicolas Cage, Deborah Foreman, and Elizabeth Daily

Nov 18, 202032 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Ep 50: Inconceivable (2017)

On this episode I review the 2017 cliché-ridden thriller "Inconceivable" Starring Nicolas Cage, Gina Gershon, and Nicky Whalen

Oct 16, 202040 min

Ep 49: The Weather Man (2005)

On this episode I review the bleak and depressing non-comedy "Weather Man" Starring Nicolas Cage, Michael Caine, and Hope Davis

Oct 12, 202024 min

Ep 48: USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage

On this episode I review the disappointingly bland tale of "USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage" starring Nicolas Cage, Tom Sizemore and Thomas Jane

Oct 09, 202033 min

Ep 46: Time to Kill (1989)

On this episode i review the soul sucking "Time to Kill" starring Nicolas Cage. Giancarlo Giannini, and Robert Liensol

Oct 02, 202037 min

Ep 45: National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets

On today's episode I talk about the perfect sequel to the perfect movie. I discuss expanding on logical character progressions, Empire Strikes Back syndrome, and much more in "National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets" starring Nicolas Cage, Diane Kruger, and Justin Bartha

Sep 28, 202052 min

Ep 44: Ghost Rider (2007)

On this episode I review the CGI-fest known as "Ghost Rider" Starring Nicolas Cage, Eva Mendes, and Wes Bentley.

Sep 25, 202034 min

Ep 43: Gone in Sixty Seconds

On this episode I review the 2000 hit "Gone in Sixty Seconds" Starring Nicolas Cage, Angelina Jolie, and Giovani Ribisi

Sep 21, 202021 min

Ep 42: Army of One (2016)

On this episode I review the disappointing comedy "Army of One" Starring Nicolas Cage, Russel Brand, and Wendi McLendon-Covey

Sep 19, 202028 min

Ep 41: Racing with the Moon (1984)

On today's episode I review the 1984 WW2 period piece "Racing with the Moon" starring Sean Penn, Elizabeth McGovern, and Nicolas Cage

Sep 14, 202019 min

Update

My computer sort of died so I can’t record and will need to redo everything to adjust for this.

Sep 07, 20202 min

Ep 40: Rage (2014)

ON today's episode I talk about the unexpectedly enjoyable "Rage" starring Nicolas Cage, Rachel Nichols, and Max Ryan

Sep 04, 202030 min

Quick Nic Pick: Voodoo Child (2007)

On the first episode of the Quick Nic Pick series I talk about Nicolas Cage's comic book "Voodoo Child" written by Mike Carey and illustrated by Dean Ruben Hyrapiet

Sep 02, 202010 min

Ep 39: City of Angels (1998)

On this episode I go in depth on Angel reproductive systems, Hebrew bible passages and also a movie starring Nicolas Cage, Meg Ryan, and Andre Braugher.

Aug 31, 202031 min
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