Episode 101 ~ Primate (2026)

For the first time we cover a hot new release almost exactly when it releases. Not only that, but we also really liked it! Considering the problems we tend to have with modern movies, how can that be? Surely there must be a catch?

You'll have to check out today's episode to find out and see! What exactly does this simple killer monkey movie do so differently? You might be surprised.

Randy's Score: 5/5

JD's Score: 5/5

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Episode 100 ~ Cast A Deadly Spell (1991)

We did it: we made it to 100 episodes (again)! In case you aren't keeping track, combined with our pre-Bonus Feature lineup, we now have a total of 400(!) episodes Cannon Cruisers. At this rate we might even hit 500 next year for our 10th(!) anniversary. Crazy to think about.

All that aside, today's episode is also a weird one: a film that was so obscure it only aired on HBO back in the day yet might be one of the most influential films of the decade. If you haven't heard of Cast A Deadly Spell, well, now is the time to hear about it. Because even still despite so many years passing and others aping it, there is still nothing quite like it.

And that's why we give it top marks.

Randy's Score: 5/5

JD's Score: 5/5

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Up Next: Primate!

Episode 99 ~ Castle Freak (1995)

It took some time but we finally came across another stinker. Unfortunately it happened during our parsing of Stuart Gordon films, as this is easily the weakest of his efforts that we've come across so far, and it isn't even close.

1995's Castle Freak has all the ingredients to make something interesting, even with its miniscule budget, but it just doesn't manage. Unfortunately, Jeffrey Combs is not enough to salvage this train wreck of a production. Find out why in today's episode.

Randy's Score: 1/5

JD's Score: 1/5

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Episode 98 ~ Fortress (1985)

We're back with . . . another Fortress? Yes, actually. This one is a very different movie than the last one, but it is also quite unique itself. Essentially a story of survival based on a real story, Fortress is intense and nail-biting with a cast of mostly kids that does not grate.

And it also succeeds in ways you might not think it would! Be sure to check out today's episode and please excuse the Discord quality. We had to make due with this one.

Randy's Score: 5/5

JD's Score: 5/5

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Episode 97 ~ Fortress (1992)

Here's a rarity for us, and a bit of a treat. Finally we get to cover another Christopher Lambert film, and it also just happened to be directed by Stuart Gordon. On top of all that, it is a futuristic prison movie with quite the build up and possibly a bit of a heist movie element(?) . . . we'll have to check with Randy on that last part.

Regardless, 1992's Fortress is a bit of a hidden gem with a lot more going for it than you might expect. It doesn't hurt to have Jeffrey Combs in it either.

Randy's Score: 3/5

JD's Score: 4/5

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Up Next: Fortress!

Episode 96 ~ Hundreds of Beavers (2022)

We're due for this one. Though we've covered plenty of more recent movies in more recent years, this one we've oddly had requests for before. "Oddly" because it's a strange film not much in line with what we tend to go over.

That aside, Hundreds of Beavers is hard to describe in a few words so be sure to check out today's episode to learn what makes it such a fun watch.

Randy's Score: 5/5

JD's Score: 5/5

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Up Next: Fortress!

Episode 95 ~ The Heatwave Lasted Four Days (1975)

Time for another screwball! This time we cover the little known Canadian drama The Heatwave Lasted Four Days, part of a project for language learning. It's not quite the sort of subject we cover and this movie is an odd one.

That said, it also manages to hold together for the final project to become an interesting film in its own right, project limitations aside. See how that is in today's episode!

Randy's Score: 4/5

JD's Score: 4/5

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Up Next: Hundreds of Beavers!