Episode 58 ~ Turbo Kid (2015)

Time for a flick we've wanted to cover for awhile but never got around to. A retro future look from an era that never was, 2015's Turbo Kid also feels like a movie that should have been made back in the day but never was. It's a movie very much out of time.

And yet it works in a way a lot of these sorts of movies don't. It understands what works about those old movies and brings it forward into a modern mindset that feels natural. As a result, it becomes its own thing, and what a thing it is. Check out today's episode to learn why that might be!

Randy's Score: 4/5

JD's Score: 5/5

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Episode 57 ~ Real Genius (1985)

Now here is a real blast to the past! Val Kilmer's first starring role, and a comedy of the like we don't cover much made this an obvious choice to cover. All that said, does this hold up as much as you remember?

You might be surprised! Val Kilmer was an absolute treat even this far back. Check out today's to learn why that just might be!

Randy's Score: 4/5

JD's Score: 4/5

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Episode 56 ~ Batteries Not Included (1987)

Here's one we've been trying to get to for awhile. Part Spielberg, part family friendly, part whimsy, with all the elements of the era you know so well. A movie once very well known, it has fallen hard into obscurity over the years. Why is that?

Actually,, there is a bit of a reason. While no turkey or masterpiece, there is a solid film in here worthy of discussion. However, there is a very good reason this one has slipped between the cracks. Find out why in today's episode!

Randy's Score: 3/5

JD's Score: 3/5

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Episode 55 ~ VFW (2019)

What is this? Another modern flick? That's right, VFW is one of the most recent movies we've covered on Cannon Cruisers, and that is because it is so clearly built on the foundations of older movies we've covered before. It's a bit of a unique film, but well worth watching and discussing. Even for as low a budget as it has, it still stands out.

But what do we think about? You'll just have to listen to this week's episode! Just excuse Randy. He was a little tired on this one.

Randy's Score: 3/5

JD's Score: 4/5

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Up Next: Batteries Not Included!