Episode 51 ~ Top Secret! (1984)

A rarity for us! We cover one of the lesser known parody movies from the most well know parody movie creators of the 20th century. We also discover what makes these movies so much better than the ones that would come later.

On top of it, this is the first starring role of one Val Kilmer (RIP!) and what a turn he makes. All in all, there's nothing quite like Top Secret! and we're going to talk about just why that is in today's episode! It holds up really well, despite the nature of what it is.

Randy's Score: 4/5

JD's Score: 5/5

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Up Next: Randy's other favorite movie!

Episode 50 ~ The French Connection (1971)

We finally got some Friedkin in! It's been a journey to get to this point, but considering the DNA in this movie, it was one we had to get to eventually. So for our special 50th episode of Bonus Feature (and technically 350th overall!) we decided to cover this increasingly overlooked classic! To this day, there's nothing quite like The French Connection.

If you wish to know why that is, I suggest kicking back, relaxing, and enjoying today's episode. We really loved this one.

Randy's Score: 5/5

JD's Score: 5/5

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Up Next: Top Secret!

Episode 49 ~ The Skateboard Kid (1993)

We're taking a break from our more recent serious fare this week to deliver an episode on one of the least talked about cult movies there is. It's time for The Skateboard Kid, the talking skateboard movie with more twists than you can shake a stick at.

But does it hold up? The scores might leave you scratching your head, at least, until you check out today's episode. The truth lies somewhere in the between on this one. And can you believe there's another one of these? Randy can't, and you'll hear all about it, believe you me!

Randy's Score: 1/5

JD's Score: 3/5

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Up Next: The French Connection!

Episode 48 ~ Cube (1997)

Today's movie is a strange one. It's a nearly flawless independent flick done on a miniscule with a lot of ambition and creativity. Despite its limitations Cube is a unique film that has gone nearly forgotten in the near two decades since its release.

So you might read this then wonder about the rating below. If it's nearly flawless, the why are the scores what they are. Well, the truth it there is only one major flaw with the movie and this one flaw damages the film in a way that was easily avoidable and ruins the experience. It's not really a plot twist, but more of a narrative decision that undercuts a lot of potential.

Find out why that is in today's episode!

Randy's Score: 3/5

JD's Score: 3/5

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Up Next: The Skateboard Kid!

Episode 47 ~ Grizzly II: Revenge (2020)

Where to even begin with Grizzly II: Revenge? We initially sought this out as it was "technically" a lost Cannon Films flick, but that turned out to be partially the case. Cannon never really got to do anything with this movie at all.

This film wasted away, unfinished for decades, until the rights holder decided to cobble it together with some CG and quick edits to barely squeak out a finished project. And what a project it is. We can easily say there is nothing quite like this movie.

And that's not a good thing. Check out this episode to learn why that might be.

Randy's Score: 1/5

JD's Score: 1/5

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Up Next: Cube!

Episode 46 ~ Lake Michigan Monster (2018)

Today we go a little bit outside of our ballpark and discuss a more recent movie (relatively recent) than our usual fare, based more on older films than what we typically cover on Cannon Cruisers. However, it's for a good reason.

This flick shows much potential for underground and indie film in how something with such a low budget still managed to look, sound, and feel, better than modern day studio movies. Find out how that might be in today's episode!

Randy's Score: 3/5

JD's Score: 3/5

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Up Next: Grizzly II: The Revenge!

Episode 45 ~ Ninja Terminator (1985)

It's finally here! After years of action movie cult favorites and blockbusters we finally get to Godfrey Ho's ninja movies, and his most beloved entry on to of it. Today, we talk Ninja Terminator. So after taking so long to get here, is the wait worth it?

Believe it or not, yes. It was. Find out exactly how well this infamous cult classic holds together despite the strange history behind it. Spliced footage, Garfield phones, killer toy robots, and exploding ninjas, all come together to form something quite unique.

And something still worth watching today.

Randy's Score: 3/5

JD's Score: 4/5

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Up Next: Lake Michigan Monster!