Sci-Fi Graveyard

In this episode, the hosts discuss the movie Predator 2. They talk about the cast, including Danny Glover and Bill Paxton, and the reasons for Arnold Schwarzenegger's absence. They also share trivia about the movie and discuss the controversy surrounding its release in South Africa. The hosts share their favorite predator kills and discuss the motivations of the characters. The episode concludes with a discussion about Bill Paxton's other notable movie, Twister. The conversation revolves around the film Predator 2 and its merits as a sequel. The participants debate whether it is a good follow-up to the original film and discuss the connections between Predator 2 and the novel Prey. They also explore the significance of the elder predator and the respect shown to Danny Glover's character. The conversation touches on the presence of predators on Earth throughout history and concludes with personal opinions on Predator 2 compared to the first film. Overall, the participants express an appreciation for Predator 2 that has grown over time. The hosts engage in casual conversation about movies and actors, discussing their favorite films and reminiscing about specific actors' roles. They then transition to planning future podcast episodes, including the movies they want to review. The conversation takes a somber turn as they remember the late actor Carl Weathers and express their appreciation for his work. The hosts conclude with final thoughts and recommendations, reflecting on previous podcast episodes and promoting their other podcasts and streaming activities. They end with closing remarks and discuss their plans for future episodes. Takeaways Predator 2 starred Danny Glover, Bill Paxton, and other notable actors. Arnold Schwarzenegger did not appear in the movie due to various reasons. The movie faced controversy in South Africa due to the political climate at the time. The hosts shared their favorite predator kills and discussed the motivations of the characters. Bill Paxton's other notable movie, Twister, was also mentioned. Predator 2 is a debated sequel to the original film, with some participants enjoying it as a follow-up and others preferring the first film. The gun in Predator 2 has a connection to the novel Prey, and the participants discuss the significance of this connection. The elder predator in Predator 2 shows respect to Danny Glover's character, indicating a deeper understanding of the predator's motivations. The conversation explores the idea that predators have been present on Earth throughout history, adding depth to the predator mythology. Personal opinions on Predator 2 vary, with some participants appreciating it more over time and others preferring the original film. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Cast 03:00 Reasons for Arnold Schwarzenegger's Absence 06:00 Trivia and Setting 09:00 South Africa Controversy 12:00 Danny Glover's Role and Other Cast Members 17:00 Favorite Predator Kills 22:00 Motivation of Characters 24:00 Bill Paxton and Twister 24:21 Debating if Predator 2 is a good sequel 27:10 The gun in Predator 2 and its connection to Prey 31:05 The significance of the elder predator and the respect shown to Danny Glover's character 34:31 Predators' presence on Earth throughout history 35:09 Personal opinions on Predator 2 compared to the first film 46:47 The appreciation for Predator 2 over time 51:35 Discussion about movies and actors 52:17 Planning future podcast episodes 53:25 Remembering Carl Weathers 54:36 Final thoughts and recommendations 56:08 Reflection on previous podcast episodes 57:03 Promotion of other podcasts and streaming activities 57:59 Closing remarks and future plans

The conversation covers various aspects of the movie Predator, including the special effects, the work of Stan Winston, the possibility of a prequel, and the movie's box office success and legacy. The hosts also discuss funny moments in the movie and share personal connections and childhood memories associated with it. They conclude by recommending the movie to those who haven't seen it and expressing their love for the film. Chapters 00:00 Special Effects and Blood of the Predator 29:00 Stan Winston and Special Effects 31:01 Possible Prequel 33:06 No Complaints about the Movie 35:06 Pacing and Special Effects 39:02 Box Office Success and Legacy 40:02 Inspiration from Rocky Joke 42:08 Funny Moments in the Movie 43:21 Personal Connection and Childhood Memories 46:11 Future Movies and Franchise 50:19 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

In this episode of Sci-Fi Graveyard, the hosts discuss the 1978 film Superman the Movie. They provide background information on the movie's production and cast, including Christopher Reeve's physical transformation for the role. They share trivia and behind-the-scenes details, such as Arnold Schwarzenegger's failed attempt to play Superman and the reuse of footage in Knight Rider. The hosts also explore the significance of Krypton's sun and the name Rao, as well as the impact of inflation on the movie's budget. They discuss the experience of watching movies in theaters and reflect on their first superhero movie experiences. The hosts highlight memorable scenes and characters, including Ned Beatty's performance as Otis and the iconic flying scene. They also discuss the ending and its continuity with Superman II, as well as references to real locations like Metropolis and Hackensack. The hosts share their favorite and least favorite scenes from the movie. In this episode, the hosts discuss the movie 'Predators' and express their appreciation for the film. They reminisce about their personal experiences with watching movies, including their childhood memories and the influence of their families. The episode concludes with announcements of upcoming episodes and promotions of other podcasts and content on their website. The hosts also acknowledge the challenges of balancing work and content creation. Takeaways Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:26 Superman's Origin and Journey 02:24 Trivia and Behind-the-Scenes 03:11 What If Arnold Schwarzenegger Played Superman? 04:09 Krypton's Sun and the Name Rao 05:23 Steven Spielberg's Offer and Richard Donner's Firing 06:53 The Song That Became an Inner Monologue 07:38 Christopher Reeve's Physical Transformation 08:25 The Budget and Box Office Success 09:36 The Impact of Inflation on the Budget 11:10 The Experience of Watching Movies in Theaters 12:23 The First Superhero Movie Experience 13:46 Revisiting Movies in Theaters 15:02 The Visual Effects and Filming Techniques 17:31 The Realism of Christopher Reeve's Superman 19:11 Memorable Scenes and Characters 25:12 The Ending and Continuity with Superman II 28:10 Metropolis and Hackensack References 31:03 Favorite Scene: Superman's Debut in Metropolis 31:39 Least Favorite Scene: Inconsistencies with Lex Luthor 01:00:12 Discussion about the movie 'Predators' 01:01:10 Personal experiences with watching movies 01:02:03 Conclusion and announcement of next episodes 01:03:23 Discussion about the horror movie podcast 01:04:12 Promotion of other podcasts 01:05:29 Promotion of website and...

Today the gang discuss Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut. This was a rare instance where a removed director got to complete his "vision" of the film or close to it as possible. Have you seen it? How does it compare to the original theatrical version? Let us know.

On our latest episode; we discuss the 1983 film Superman III. Is this the film that flew over the shark? You'll believe a man can be in a slump. Come listen as we discuss a movie scribbled on paper with crayons and decide if it should Rest in Peace, Let it Die, or Rise from the Grave. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The gang discusses the last of the original Superman films; Superman IV: The Quest for Peace. We look forward to discussing Superman III in our next episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The gang discusses the latest and reboot of the Resident Evil series with Welcome To Raccoon City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The gang discuss the sixth and final film in the Resident Evil franchise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The gang discuss the fifth film in the Resident Evil franchise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The gang discuss the fourth film in the Resident Evil franchise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today Joseph and the Heart of Geek gang take a step out of the Sci-Fi Graveyard and into another as we discuss the modern classic from Peter Jackson's 1996 Hollywood debut The Frighteners.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The gang discuss the third film in the Resident Evil franchise. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today the gang on Sci-Fi Graveyard discuss the second film in the Resident Evil series. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today the Sci-Fi Graveyard gang discuss the new adaptation of Dune. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, the gang discusses resident Evil from 2002. The first film in the original film franchise. Did you like it? Tell us what you think?--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we discuss our opinions of the 1984 Sci-Fi Classic Dune.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today Joseph, Jeremy, and Josh discuss the movie based on the Sci-Fi classic Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today the gang discuss the 2017 Valerian and the Velarian and the City of a Thousand Planets. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tonight Joseph talks about mom and her recent passing and then the gang discuss Toxic Fandom and offer their opinions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tonight the Heart of Geek guys discuss the 2019 Sci-Fi movie Alita: Battle Angel.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.