Tue, 7 May 2013
Never say Die! Iron Eagle! Forget Top Gun. This is the real 80's jet movie. Sync Point - The black frame after the Tri-Star logo has faded away. Soullessminions@gmail.com
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Wed, 6 March 2013
Back in 1978 many movie making personas, talents and factors came together and created something magical. And now the Soulless Minions are taking a look at that piece of magic which just happens to be one of the greatest superhero films ever made - Superman: The Movie. Sync Point - The black frame after the title card which reads This picture is dedicated with love and respect to Geoffrey Unsworth O.B.E. soullessminions@gmail.com
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Fri, 15 February 2013
A few years ago the orginal Tron was the first alternative DVD commentary published by The Soulless Minions of Orthodoxy. And now to mark and celebrate our 50th commentary we decided to go the route of symmetry and look at the sequel of Tron - Tron Legacy. For this milestone in podcasting we were joined by Mike and Max of Commentary Track Stars. CTS also celebrate a milestone with this collaboration - their 150th commentary. Sync Point: The black frame after the Disney logo has faded away. soullessminions@gmail.com
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Thu, 7 February 2013
A Soulless Minion (minus one) takes on the sequal to the greatest superhero film ever made... Superman II! This represents the second to last in our unofficial countdown of the Superman films in reverse order. Justin (the minion in question here) is a lifelong fan of the franchise and does his best to explore the various plot elements and behind-the-scenes goings on of the film that have now become the stuff of movie legend. This commentary strives to examine the elements of this version of the film while at the same time comparing to the Richard Donner Cut of the film released a few years ago. Because this version is the one most of us grew up with, it seemed only right to do a commentary on this the theatrical cut. Superman II is not a perfect film, but it's a fun and entertaining ride through superheroland. soullessminions@gmail.com
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Thu, 31 January 2013
The Soulless Minions take a look at the 2012 action film Dredd. Neither of the Minions is familiar with the source material so we spend most of the conversation discussing the film on its own merits, however, we do from time to time compare and contrast it to Judge Dredd from 1995. Aside from the sporadic references to the 1995 version most of the conversation is spent admiring Dredd as a film - things such as it's very high and yet appropriate level of violence, it's phenomenal production design, its very well placed set of actors and gritty realism. Sync Point - The black frame after the Reliance Entertainment logo has faded away. soullessminions@gmail.com
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Wed, 16 January 2013
The Soulless Minions take a look at the 1985 comedy film Clue. In our minds Clue is an example of a pitch perfect film. It's simply fantastic. Every ingrediant of its production works to a T -- from its tightly honed script, its brilliant cast of players, its use of limited sets and its fun and yet ominous musical score. If you haven't seen it in a while do yourself a favor and fire it up on your DVD player. It's timeless and madcap as hell. Sync Point - The first black frame after the Paramount logo has faded away. soullessminions@gmail.com
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Tue, 25 December 2012
One of the Soulless Minions is joined by special guest Kimberly for a look at the 1983 film A Christmas Story. A Christmas Story is a holiday classic that never seems to get old no matter how many times you may watch it. So watch it again with The Minions... Sync Point: The black frame after the MGM logo has faded away. soullessminions@gmail.com
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Sat, 15 December 2012
The Soulless Minions take a look at the 2002 film The Adventures of Pluto Nash. Pluto Nash has a bit of a reputation as an enormous box office bomb (a loss of about 90 million dollars) and also as a critically reviled slice of ficton (it was nominated for five Golden Raspberry Awards awards). So does it really deserve such a bad reputation? Is it really that bad? Both Soulless Minions don't think so. Wipe its slate clean and strip it of its rotten tomato and The Adventures of Pluto Nash stands as a fun movie. We do point out some things that we feel would improve the film but most of the time we point out what works and what we like -- including some good set pieces, performances and some genuinely funny moments. So go into it fresh and watch it with us. Maybe we'll make you a Pluto fan. Sync Point - The black frame after the Village Roadshow Pictures logo has faded away. soullessminions@gmail.com
Direct download: The_Adventures_of_Pluto_Nash_Commentary_ducked.mp3
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Sat, 8 December 2012
Both Soulless Minions take on the 1994 action/sci-fi film Timecop. Timecop stands out as one of Jean-Claude Van Damme's stronger efforts in his resume. Despite bending and breaking some of its own time travel rules it well surpasses mediocrity. And with the help of some great co-stars and a very capable veteran director Timecop manages to be quite a fun ride -- if not always completely credible. Sync Point - The black frame after the Universal logo has faded to black. soullessminions@gmail.com
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Sat, 3 November 2012
Both Soulless Minions return once again to the Superman universe for a look at the 1983 film Superman III. The fllm was directed by Richard Lester who is a fine director in his own right--but was he a good fit for Superman? Most seem to agree that he wasn't. But not all in Supes III is at a loss. Most of it's comedy is over the top and misplaced but if removed from the other films in the saga it really isn't a bad film at all. It's just the wrong tone. With this approach we found that most of the performances are top notch and there are some genuinely funny moments not just from Pryor but from others as well. Sync Point - The first black frame after the Warner Bros. Logo has faded away.
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Mon, 15 October 2012
There's no Kryptonite. There's no Lex Luther. For this is a different struggle for The Man of Steel. In this fantastic animated tale Superman finds himself at odds with a group of powerful beings -- The Elite. The Elite claim to be a force for good but their form of dishing justice is against Superman's established code. Who is right? The Elite or Superman? And when they battle... ...who will win? Sync Point - The first black frame immediately after the Warner Bros. Premiere logo has faded away.
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Wed, 3 October 2012
Soulless Minion, Josh, goes solo for a commentary on the 2004 film The Notebook directed by Nick Cassavetes and adapted from the novel of the same name by Nicholas Sparks. Noah and Allie are both bright eyed and bushy tailed, young and fancy free. They have a chance encounter one evening at a local fair and soon after delve deep into the throws of a passionate summer romance. But when the summer ends so does their relationship and so the seemingly inseparable pair go their separate ways. Many years go by and both Noah and Allie try to live their lives to the fullest but no matter what they do they find their minds reaching back to the summer of their lost youth and that first love that seemed so powerful. And now soon they will meet again... Sync Point - The first black frame after the New Line Cinema logo has faded to black.
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Sat, 29 September 2012
Both Soulless Minions join in on the 1984 fantasy adventure film The NeverEnding Story. The movie was adapted by the book of the same name written by Michael Ende and directed by Wolfgang Peterson. Through some research we found that Michael Ende wound up so unsatisfied with the adaptation that he had his name removed from the credits. Surprising but true. Nevertheless, we believe it to be a pretty good adaptation that has held up quite well over the years. Most of our commentary focuses on story analysis, book to film comparsions, Michael Ende's feelings regarding the film and overall impressions of the fantasy genre. Sync Point - The black frame immediately after the Warner Bros. logo has faded to black.
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Thu, 20 September 2012
Soulless Minion, Josh, is joined by special guest, Susan, for a look at the 2002 film A Walk to Remember. The film was adapted from the best selling novel by Nicholas Sparks who has had many of his novels adapted in films. This was his second novel to be adapted We are both fans of the novel so throughtout the commentary we discuss the changes that occured during the adaptation from book to screen and how successful the adaptation was in our eyes. Sync Point - The first frame immediately after the Warner Bros. logo has faded away.
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Fri, 14 September 2012
Here comes Jack Twiller! Plunging into the teenage abyss, always surprising, always surprised--just like a... One of the Soulless Minions, Josh, goes solo once again for a commentary on the 1990 film Book of Love. The film was adapted from a novel by William Kotzwinkle called Jack in the Box and was directed by Robert Shey--the founder and CEO of New Line Cinema. The book cover describes Jack in the Box as An X-Rated American Graffiti... and I whole heartily agree. It is indeed quite raunchy but with that raunch comes real honesty from the dreams, exploits and the trials and tribulations of our main character--Jack Twiller. Book of Love never got the attention it deserved during it’s initial release but now thanks to DVD this film stands today as a real hidden gem and serves as a great and charming portrait of teenage life. Most of the commentary is devoted to comparisons between the book and film, however, I do deliver my fair share of nostalgia, personal insights and admiration. Sync Point: The first black frame after the New Line Cinema logo has faded to black.
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Sat, 1 September 2012
"This film proves that you don't need a $100 million dollar budget if you have imagination and a good story!" The year is 1991... College professor Nick Miller has done it! He's become the world's first time traveller! And he managed to accomplish this breakthrough with just a modest computer and a Cessna ... but more importantly with a whole lot of ingenuity. Soon Nick sells his invention to a local company, however, all is not well for long. Mismanagement and corporate greed leads to a dystopian future that Nick must strive to correct while trying to dodge the forces of evil and save the love of his life. Time Chasers (AKA Tangents) is a great example of how a lot of courage and determination can get a movie made despite the lack of a lot resources. It was popularized on the TV show MST3K in the late 90's but despite being fodder for the crew of the Satellite of Love it still stands today as a success and a long lived cult hit. One of the Soulless Minions, Josh, goes solo on this commentary for a fond look back and this time travel adventure that makes the most of its low budget. Sync Point: The first black frame after the title card - Edgewood Entertainment Ltd. Presents - has faded to black.
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Thu, 30 August 2012
--Nothing so liberates the heart as when a fool awakes from his folly. This is the fantastical tale of Fancy Lad Nathaniel Mayweather and his journey through the mythical and treacherous Hell's Bucket. Upon graduating finishing school he was on his way to Hawaii to live a life of endless comfort under the wing of his father but fate to took his hand an steered him in another direction. Through his newfound quest he will become the latest crew member of the Filthy Whore, apprentice to Captain Greybar, friend to Paps, Skunk and Big Teddy, and lover to the beautiful Trina. Watch with one of the Soulless Minions, Josh, as we see Nathaniel grow from Cabin Boy to Cabin Man ... with a little help from Callie of course ;) Sync Point: The first black frame immediately after the Touchstone logo has faded to black.
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Wed, 25 July 2012
Both Soulless Minions are joined by special guests Mike Ortiz and Damon Shaw of Geek Fights, Tsyto and Mike and Max of Commentary Track Stars for this commentary on the 1989 film Batman. There was a lot of anticipation in the summer of 1989 as this new version of Batman was nearing release. It had been many years since Batman graced the screens of our nations cinemas and many people feared it would be a let down. Some even thought it would be a catastrophe. However, Batman turned out to be a critical and financial success that ecplised doubters and naysayers. Does the film still hold up after all these years? Is this film more noir than its sequels? Is Michael Keaton the best Batman? Does the charasmatic Joker overshadow all the other characters? These are some of the questions The Minions and our guests ponder. Sync Point: The first frame after the Warner Bros. logo has faded away
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Tue, 10 July 2012
Your Soulless Minion, Josh, is joined by Tysto and Mike and Max from Commentary Track Stars for this commentary on the 1992 film Batman Returns. That's right. Batman has RETURNED. So has Keaton and Burton. Added to the mix are some new villains -- the cold blooded Penguin and the vivacious Catwoman. Sync Point: The first frame immediately after the Warner Bros. logo has faded away.
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Thu, 5 July 2012
One of the Soulless Minions goes solo for a commentary on the 2005 film Sky High. There have been many films over the years that delve humans into the realm of superpowers, heroic deeds and villainy with pulp, grace, dignity and audacity but Sky High is unique within this burgeoning genre as it breaks the mold and succeeds in a slightly different way. Nevertheless, it does have those basic elements of comic book story telling such as drama, action and adventure, but there's also young love, cheeky self awareness, and of course some cool kids and grown ups with some wicked cool superpowers. The latter elements give it a fresh spin that sets it aside from other modern contemporaries. Maybe some dismiss it as a parody but we like to think of it as a tribute or love letter to the genre. No matter how you see it you gotta admit - Sky High is a lot of fun. Sync Point - The black frame proceeding the Walt Disney logo.
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Fri, 29 June 2012
Both Soulless Minions are back for a commentary on the 1984 film Electric Dreams. This movie is quite the splendid little treat as it conatins the popular story elements of love, friendship, jealousy and most importantly artificial intelligence. Unfortunately, it's a film that has almost been lost to time. However, there are those of us that have kept this little gem of a movie in our hearts and in our dreams throughout the years. Sync Point - The first black frame immediately after the MGM logo has faded away.
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Thu, 31 May 2012
One of the Soulless Minions is joined by Mike Ortiz and Damon Shaw of Geek Fights for this very special Nitpicker commentary on Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. Note: This commentary was recorded using the theatrical edition. Mike, Damon and Josh recognize the greatness that is Wrath of Khan but sometimes Trekkers find it interesting to really deconstruct Star Trek and shine a light and some of its oddities and inconsistencies. Most of our comments are geared toward larger elements involving the plot but we still find a plenty of time to puzzle over minutia as well. Overall this was a very fun experience for the three of us. Hopefully, others will enjoy our musings. Sync Point: Set your counter clock at ZERO. Press play on our commentary and your DVD simultaneously.
Direct download: Star_Trek_II_The_Wrath_of_Khan_Commentary_Ducked.mp3
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Mon, 28 May 2012
NOTE: This commentary is a repost. It was previously only available at archive.org. One of the Soulless Minions and his father take a serious look at this overlooked film and attempt to point out its visual subtleties and also the messages that writer/director John Patrick Sync Point: Set your counter clock on your DVD at ZERO. Press play on the commentary track and your DVD simaltaneously.
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Mon, 28 May 2012
Before there was Batman and Robin there was... Batman FOREVER. It was a big hit in its day. There was music videos and merchandising galore. Everyone seemed to have Bats on the brain in the summer of ’95. Sync Point: Set your counter clock on your DVD at ZERO. Then press play on the commentary and your DVD simultaneously.
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Mon, 23 April 2012
The Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure... Sync Point: Sync counter clock at ZERO. Then press play simaltaneously with the commentary track and your DVD.
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Fri, 23 March 2012
The Soulless Minions are joined by special guests -- Mike Ortiz and Damon Shaw of Geek Fights, Michael Felscher of Red Shirt Pictures and the mysterious Allen -- for a look back at the most underrated of the Star Trek films. The Search for Spock is the 2nd chapter in what has come to be known as The Star Trek Trilogy. Nevertheless, because it bears an odd number it is assumed to suffer from the odd numbered curse. The Soulless Minions and guest commentators hope to dispel that notion to whomever may listen. It may be not be as acclaimed as The Wrath of Khan or The Voyage Home but this 2nd act has a lot of great things going for it -- themes of life and death, friendship, sacrifice and a beautiful musical score. Sync Point - The first white frame after the Paramount Logo has faded away. This commentary was recorded using a Region DVD.
Direct download: Star_Trek_3_-_The_Search_for_Spock_Commentary.mp3
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Sun, 26 February 2012
It might be a little difficult to believe but the film Drive Me Crazy was actually based on a book called How I Created My Perfect Prom Date by Todd Strasser. Todd Strasser is a very prolific writer in the realm of Middle Grade and Young Adult novels. How I Created My Perfect Prom Date is the 2nd part in what is know as the Time Zone High Trilogy. Drive Me Crazy, although modestly successful financially as well as critically, holds a special place in one of the hearts of the Soulless Minions. It may not be perfect or incredibly deep but it does succeed in passing up some of the more cliched and formulaic teen films. It's got heart. Most of the conversation involves the comparisons between the novel and film. Surprisingly there are some significant differences that I think might surprise some of you. My two guests, John of Sofa Dogs and J.D. of The Delta Quadrant and General Geekery, join me as I fill them in on the similarities and changes in the adaption. But the conversation also includes personal recollections on the film itself. Is it all nostalgia or does the movie hold up? You'll have to listen to find out. Sync Point: The black point immediately after the 20th Century Fox logo has faded to black.
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Fri, 24 February 2012
Have you heard of this movie? I willing to bet most of you haven't. Here's what the IMBD has to say about The Experts - When Travis and Wendell are kidnapped while on their way to opening a nightclub in rural Nebraska. The KGB spy Cameron Smith takes them to the U.S.S.R. instead with the intention of teaching KGB agents to be hip like Americans. It may sound like a goofy premise but this is actually a pretty smart, funny, and witty film. As of this date the film is available on Netflix streaming. So go give it a watch and then five our commentary a listen. Sync Point: The black frame immediately after the Paramount logo has faded to black. This commetnary was recorded using Netflix streaming
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Sat, 11 February 2012
One of the Soulless Minions is joined by a very special guest, Dave Alluisi, of The Bookhouse Boys and The Meandawg Top 5, for this commetnary on the 1975 film Jaws. Jaws is Dave's favorite film of all time so it was quite a pleasure to discuss this iconic and influential film with him. Most of the conversation focuses on the differences between the book and the film but we lightly touch upon the film's score, its well known production woes, its casting and comparisons to other literary works. Sync Point: The black point immediately after the Universal logo has faded away. This Commentary was recorded using a Region 1 DVD. Any comments our questions please visit or community forum: http://soullessminions.yuku.com/
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Fri, 30 December 2011
Joining the Soulless Minions for this commetary on the 1997 film Batman and Robin are Tysto, Mike Ortiz and Damon Shaw of Geek Fights, and Mike Schindler of Commetary Track Stars. Note: Mike Schindler arrives late to the commentary. Approximately 1hr and 1/2 in the film. Most do not speak well of this film. However, our approach to this commentary is not in that vein. We admit its flaws but attempt to see the good things in it. It's campy, bright and full of cheese. Sync Point: The first frame immediately after the titles "Warner Bros Pictures Presents" has faded away.
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Tue, 6 December 2011
It's the 20th anniversary of the release of Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. We decided to celebrate with a commentary. I'm joined by Mike of Geek Fights, John of Sofa Dogs, Mike and Max of Commentary Track Stars and J.D. of The Delta Quandrant. Sync Point: The black point immediately after the Paramount logo has faded to black.
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Mon, 5 December 2011
John Pavlich (http://www.sofadogs.libsyn.com/) and Tysto (http://www.tysto.com/) join me once again for a commentary on the 1997 sci-fi film Gattaca. This film is the freshmen effort of writer and director Andrew Niccol who has been apart of many critically acclaimed and noteworthy films such as Lord of War and The Truman Show. Even if you're not interested in his works it can be said that looking at the credits of Andrew Niccol his oeuvre definitely reflects a unique eye and style. Please join us as John, Tysto, and myself examine some of the finer points of Gattaca. Some of our discussions include -- its relevance in today's world, (was it perhaps ahead of its time?) the philosophical debate of free will versus determinism, it's place in the realm of mystery noir as well as retro sci-fi, it's wonderful score and set design, and my admiration of Ethan Hawke. Sync Point: The black point immediately after the Columbia Pictures logo has faded away. This commentary was recorded using a Region 1 DVD Any comments our questions please visit or community forum: http://soullessminions.yuku.com/
Direct download: Gattaca_Commentary_Josh_Derek_John_96_kbps.mp3
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Tue, 15 November 2011
I found myself alone in the Soulless Minions studio once again but thankfully I was joined by my fellow fan commentators -- Mike of Commentary Track Stars (http://maxhegel.podbean.com/) and John from Sofa Dogs (http://www.sofadogs.libsyn.com/) -- for this look at the 2000 cheerleading epic Bring It On. It might seem like an odd choice for John, Mike and myself considering that this movie is generally considered a "chick flick" in the eyes of most movie goers. But that doesn't really matter, we don't think, because this movie is just plain fun. It's poppy, bright and full of energy. And yet it's smart, clever and more nuanced than most other "teen films." Sync Point: The black point immediately after the Universal logo has faded away. This commentary was recorded using a Region 1 DVD.
Direct download: Bring_It_On_Commentary_Josh_John_and_Mike_96_kbps.mp3
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Wed, 9 November 2011
For this commentary we're joined by three special guest commentators--Damon Shaw and Mike Ortiz of Geek Fights (http://www.geekfights.net/) and Michael Felsher of Red Shirt Pictures (http://www.redshirtpictures.com/) for a commentary on Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. Well, it's Star Wars... ...enough said. Sync Point: The first black frame immediately after the Lucas Film logo has faded to black. The commentary was recorded using a Region 1 DVD. Special Note: The audio quality of this commentary isn't up to our usual standards. It's not perfect but it's listenable.
Direct download: Revenge_of_the_Sith_Commentary_Skype_Call.mp3
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Tue, 8 November 2011
My regular co-host was out of the studio on this one but thankfully I was joined by two very special guests and fellow fan commentators--Tysto of Tysto.com (http://www.tysto.com/) and John of SofaDogs.com (http://www.sofadogs.libsyn.com/)--for this commentary on the 1999 sci-fi comedy Galaxy Quest. You don't have to be a fan sci-fi to dig this movie because it's appeal is universal. There's comedy, drama, suspense, explosions, spaceships, and really cool looking aliens. This movie has everything. It's a treat to behold. It really is. Which make me wonder... Why doesn't this movie have a sequel? Sync Point: The black point immediately after the DreamWorks logo has faded away. This commentary was recorded using a Region 1 DVD.
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Mon, 24 October 2011
Joining us for this commentary on the 1998 film Rushmore is a very special guest and fellow podcaster Dave Alluisi of The Meandawg Top 5 and The Bookhouse Boys. Rushmore was the second film made by writer/director Wes Anderson. It was also co-written by actor Owen Wilson. It's a fine ensemble film and a touching coming of age tale and you need not be a fan of Wes Anderson and his signature style to enjoy it. If you haven't yet seen please do because it's just plain awesome in our humble opinion. It's not only strong in terms of writing and character but is also filled to the brim with many subtleties and nuances that are a real treat to look for and discover. It's a real gem. Sync Point: The black point immediately after the Touchstone Pictures logo has faded away.
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Mon, 17 October 2011
Fellow fan commentator Tysto (http://www.tysto.com/) joined Justin and myself (Your Soulless Minions of Orthodoxy) in our recording studio for a collaborative commentary on the 1988 Sword & Sorcery Epic--Willow. This was a blast to record because of course three heads are better than two. But also because the three of us of really like the film. Not only for nostalgia sake, but for the fact that its a stand out of its genre that still holds up today. As with other films of its kind Willow draws upon a shared pool of mythical elements - a child of prophecy, an evil queen, a lovable rogue, a hero on a journey, etc. But those familiarities shouldn't keep anyone of this generation or the last from enjoying this underrated film. Either young or young at heart Willow takes you on his journey with him. Sync Point: The black point immediately after the Lucas Film title card has faded away.
Direct download: Willow_Commentary_Tysto-Soulless_Minions_96_kbps.mp3
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Mon, 10 October 2011
The Soulless Minions (AKA - Justin & Josh) are lifelong Star Trek fans. So it is with much excitement and delight that we are presenting our first Star Trek Commentary. Justin and I are looking back at the 9th Star Trek film -- Star Trek: Insurrection. The year was 1998 and Insurrection was coming off the heels of the grandeur and success of Star Trek: First Contact. So Justin and I went into this film with very high expectations. As I'm sure was the case for most Star Trek fans. However, Insurrection left us disappointed. Perhaps our combined anticipation and expectations were to simply too high. Nevertheless, Insurrection is by no means a bad movie. It was well directed by Jonathon Frakes and competently produced. The film has quality and good production values. But is it a lack of scope? Often Insurrection has been noted as being more like an episode of the series than the cinematic adventure people were expecting. Justin and I share in that outlook. But as it is Star Trek we have warm feelings for it anyway despite our disappointment. Our commentary attempts to analyze the what we feel works and what we feel doesn't work. And also why the movie feels "small" in comparison to the other Star Trek films. Sync Point -- The black point immediately after the Paramount logo has faded away. Looking for more Star Trek? Then please check out http://www.treknologic.com/ for episode reviews, trivia and general discussion of all things Trek.
Direct download: Star_Trek_Insurrection_Commentary_128_kbps.mp3
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Sat, 8 October 2011
The mother of the Soulless Minions joins us once more with this commentary. We're taking a look at the 1996 film aptly titled -- Mother. Its was co-written and directed by Albert Brooks and among all of his films we think its one of his best. It also stars Debbie Reynolds who delivers a very funny and down to earth performance. This is simply a great movie that might appear a bit low key on the surface but under that surface it's really a strong and true to life examination of the relationship between a mother and her son. And that's a kind of relationship that isn't often examned in film. It's really a hidden gem. Sync Point: The black point immediately after the Paramount logo has faded away. This Commentary was recorded using a Region 1 DVD
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Thu, 8 September 2011
"SpaceCamp! Every summer, people flock there from across the country for official astronaut training on real NASA equipment...and to fulfill a dream..." Dispite its troubled production and release SpaceCamp turned out to be a farily successfull foray into the "disaster film" sub-genre. Although it has the common formulas -- ensemble cast, reluctant hero, etc. -- it manages to rise above them and engage you emotionally. It's still a fun movie for the nostalgic and the young. Plus it has a great score by John Williams. Sync Point -- The first black frame immediately after the ABC logo has faded away. Email us
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Mon, 29 August 2011
What an awesome movie! Justin and I had a great time looking back on this classic from 1985. Not only is it a favorite from our youth but it holds up remarkably well considering its age. We both feel whole heartedly that there's a fair amount grace, charm and subtlety under the surface of what some may dismiss as "just another 80's movie". Having not seen it in a number of years we both found it to be surprisingly touching and heartfelt. We hope you will as well. Maybe it's not perfect but it's pros outweigh its cons. Sync Point: The black point immediately after the MGM logo has faded away.
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Sun, 14 August 2011
The 1989 film Millennium was adapted from a novel written by John Varely. However, before it became a full length novel it was at first a short story entitled Air Raid--also written by Varley. Varely initially began adapting his short story into a screenplay--around the time of the late 70's-- with hopes of turning it into a film. In the intervening years the short story was fleshed out into the full length novel. Having recently read the novel (which was very good) we spend a lot of time making comparisons between it (the novel) and the finished film. Also, we are fans of time travel in general and Millennium is one of our favorites so it was fun to go back and give it a deeper look. As a film it incorporated a lot of interesting concepts into the story and the concept of time travel that work quite well and still hold up today. But is it good? We think so. Good but not great. We feel it has its shortcomings but we also feel its a notable entry into the time travel sub genre. Sync Point -- The black point immediately after the 20th Century Fox logo has faded away. This commentary was recorded using a Region 1 DVD.
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Wed, 29 June 2011
Upon its initial release David Lynch's 1984 adaptation of Frank Herbert's Dune was considered by many to be a great disappointment. We, however, enjoy it very much despite its flaws. Just as many others do. We know we're not alone in that respect. Nevertheless, it is generally looked upon negatively to this day. As this is the theatrical version there's a lot of comparison to the extended cut. As well as the book and 2000's miniseries adaptation. So we are very excited to present this commentary and hope we gave the movie its proper dues. Sync Point -- the black point immediately after the Universal logo has faded away. This commentary was recorded using a Region 1 DVD.
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Sun, 12 June 2011
Some might call it a chick flick, I guess. Most do actually. But a good movie is a good movie. And this one hits the marks without fail. It's a great story about the bonds of friendship. And that's something relatable to either gender. Sync Point--The black point immediately after the Tri-Star logo has faded away.
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Sun, 22 May 2011
Note: This commentary was recorded using a PAL (Region 2) DVD. This film has become synonymous with the word--failure. Many remember it as a notorious box office bomb and also the many, many woes that plagued its long and delayed production. Nevertheless, we believe many people have come to see this movie as very underrated and unfairly judged since its initial release in 1987. "Criminally underrated" is actually a more apt definition. Maybe this movie doesn't succeed on every level but we feel there's a lot of stuff to be admired in it. More of it works than what doesn't and the stuff that does work is pure gold. (The chemistry between Hoffman and Beaty is the highlight.) In the end its a movie about guy love and pursuing your dreams no matter what it takes. Sync Point--The black point immediately after the Columbia Logo has faded to black.
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Mon, 2 May 2011
Having recently read the novel from which the film was based I thought it would be interesting to go back and take another look at this much maligned film. Justin and I talk about the book of course--it's similarities and differences from the movie. We also give our own overall impressions of the movie--what we feel works and what we feel doesn't. Perhaps it isn't the best movie in the world but it certainly isn't the worst. Note -- This commentary was recorded using a Region 2 (PAL) DVD. Sync Point -- The black point immediately after the Castle Rock Logo has faed away.
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Fri, 8 April 2011
The Day the Earth Stood Still is a classic piece of Sc-Fi. It's simply a wonderful film. We give a lot of praise through out the film but mostly we discuss its story and message. We also talk about the remake ... a little bit. Sync Point -- The black point immediately after the 20th Century Fox logo has faded away.
Direct download: The_Day_the_Earth_Stood_Still_Commentary.mp3
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Mon, 21 March 2011
The Time Machine by H.G. Wells is a classic piece of literature in the realm of science fiction. Also, the 1960 film directed by George Pal and starring Rod Taylor is also regarded as a classic. But what about the 2002 adaptation starring Guy Pearce and directed by Simon Wells? It wasn't very well received and quickly faded from memory. It's not a bad movie. It's just nothing exceptional. Sadly. Sync Point -- The black point immediately after the Warner Bros. logo has faded to black.
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Fri, 4 March 2011
Superman IV was critically panned and ignored by audiences at the time of its release and is generally not remembered in a kind way. But there was a lot of ambition and good intentions behind this production. Maybe it's a bit goofy at times but like it or not we think there's some good stuff in it. Sync Point -- The black point immediately after the Warner Bros. logo has faded to black. This commentary was recorded using a region 1 DVD.
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Thu, 17 February 2011
Planet of the Apes is a classic piece of Sci-Fi. But what about its sequels? We're taking a look at the third film in the franchise. Overall we enjoy this movie quite a bit, however, we do attempt to deconstruct its plot and characters a little bit in an attempt to make sense of some of its loose story threads. Sync Point: When the title card -- 20th Century Fox Presents -- has faded away.
Direct download: Escape_from_the_Planet_of_the_Apes_Commentary128kbps.mp3
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Tue, 1 February 2011
Having recently read the novelization of the film (which was based on the original screenplay) we uncovered many aspects of the story that didn't make it to the screen. Join us as we discuss those missing elements and our very fond memories of this film. This commentary was recorded using the Region 1 DVD. Sync Point: The black point immediately after the Paramount logo has faded to black.
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Sun, 16 January 2011
The sequel is out so we thought it would be fun to go back and take a look at the original. This commentary was recorded using the 20th Anniversary Collector's Edition Region 1 DVD. Sync Point - The black point immediately after the title card -- Walt Disney Productions Presents -- has faded to black.
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