The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel

The next sequel we are reviewing is "Cannonball Run II" and this week we are talking with comedian, writer, director, and son of legendary comedian Buddy Hackett, Sandy Hackett.  Sandy talked about growing up in New Jersey (until he preferred California), working in the hotel industry which led to comedy, touring with his dad, getting into acting, his Rat Pack Show, and so much more. Also Sandy does a FLAWLESS impression of his dad.  Great chat. Links mentioned in this episode: Sandy's IMDb https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0352500/ Sandy's website https://sandyhackett.com/ My Buddy Hackett https://mybuddyhackett.com/ Also his wife's website https://lisadawnmiller.com/ Next week we are discussing "Cannonball Run II". This is our first in-studio review since before the pandemic started and it was a blast. Our resident Munchie expert joined us because of Dom Deluise was in it.  No video, but it sounds great being in person. Follow us on all social media @sequelsonly and our website is sequelsonly.com Review, rate, and share us with your friends, enemies, neighbors, ex's, and even that annoying supermarket clerk!

This week we are discussing "Robocop 3", which is the polar opposite of the first 2 films.  This movie is very tame because of its cartoon and toyline that was targeting kids, so this movie barely had any blood, but it was still fun to discuss.  We had a friend of the show Jerry Lou stop by with his Robocop expertise to break it all down.  We discussed the odd plot, Roboninjas, the cast full of familiar faces, Rip Torn being Rip Torn, and lots more. This a video review that you can watch at sequelsonly.com/Robocop3 The next sequel we are reviewing is “Cannonball Run II" which has Burt Reynolds, Sammy Davis Jr, Frank Sinatra, the voice of "Munchie" Dom Deluise, plus many more, and a cameo by next week’s guest Sandy Hackett, son of comedic legend Buddy Hackett.  Sandy talked about growing up with a legendary comedian as his dad, his video short called "My Buddy!" bout his father, his Rat Pack show, his acting career, comedy, and lots more.  Sandy does a flawless impression of his dad and it was a blast. Review, rate, and share us with your friends, enemies, neighbors, ex's, and even that annoying supermarket clerk!

This week's bonus interview is with actor Joe Gonzalez who plays "Rodriguez" in "Death Wish 3".  This collaborative interview was set up by Chris Rauch who runs a Charles Bronson Twitter account.  It was such a blast to pick Joe's brain about the behind-the-scenes from our favorite Death Wish movie ever.  Joe talked about working with Charles Bronson and Michael Winner, the zip gun, filming in England and how he got the nickname "Joe the Yank", writing on Amazon Prime's "Bosch", and lots more.  This is a video interview you can watch at sequelsonly.com/joegonzalez  Don't forget we are giving away a few autographed 8 x 10 photos signed by Joe Gonzalez himself. Follow us on Twitter to find out how to enter!  Follow Chris's Twitter @bronsontweets9  Follow us on all social media @sequelsonly and our website is sequelsonly.com  Review, rate, and share us with your friends, enemies, neighbors, ex's, and even that annoying supermarket clerk!

The next sequel we are reviewing is "Robocop 3" and this week we are talking with Actress Jodi Long.  This interview is one of the earlier ones we did and I thought I lost it but found it a few months back.  Jodi actually knew Peter Weller from growing up and performing in NYC and has a funny story about that. I always loved her scene-stealing role in “The Hot Chick” along with Sullivan and Son and so many great roles over the years.  Jodi recently won a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Daytime Fiction Program for her role on Netflix’s Dash & Lily.  I remember being so nervous chatting with her because it was one of the first interviews I did, but the interview was great hearing about her show biz parents, her appearance on Broadway at the age of 7, Asian representation in Hollywood, and so much more.  Amazing chat with an amazing woman. Links mentioned in this episode: Jodi's Instagram @xojodilong Watch her in Netflix's "Dash & Lily" Jodi's IMDb https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0519023/ Next week we are discussing "Robocop 3" which you can watch for free on Youtube.  Follow us on all social media @sequelsonly and our website is sequelsonly.com Review, rate, and share us with your friends, enemies, neighbors, ex's, and even that annoying supermarket clerk!

This week we are discussing "Iron Eagle IV", which marks the return to the franchise of the character "Doug Masters" who seemed to be dead after the opening scene from "Iron Eagle II".   Also, the legendary Lou Gossett Jr. is back as "Chappy" for the 4th time and he does not disappoint. This is a sequel like any other because it is essentially two movies, the first part seems like a kid's movie, and the second part is filled with murder. We discussed the troubled teens that are somehow allowed to fly planes without supervision, the most powerful grenade ever,  Luther the drug dealer, Chappy and a possible "Fight Club" scenario, and lots more. The movie is WILD, but lots of fun. This a video review that you can watch at sequelsonly.com/Ironeagle4 The next sequel we are reviewing is “Robocop 3"  and I got to interview the wonderful and funny actress Jodi Long.  This interview is one of the earlier ones we did and I thought I lost it but found it a few months back.  . I always loved her scene-stealing role in “The Hot Chick” along with "Sullivan and Son" and so many great roles over the years.  Jodi recently won a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Daytime Fiction Program for her role on Netflix’s "Dash & Lilly".  I remember being so nervous chatting with her because it was a very early interview, but the interview was great hearing about her show biz parents, her appearance on broadway at 7, Asian representation in Hollywood, and so much more. Follow us on all social media @sequelsonly and our website is sequelsonly.com

The next sequel we are reviewing is "Iron Eagle IV" and this week we are talking with one of the stars of this one, Actor Jason Cadieux.  Jason takes over the role of "Doug Masters" played by Jason Gedrick in the original.  Jason talked about how his big break came from a high school play, Lou Gossett Jr, his love of theatre, the Shaw Festival, and lots more.  Awesome chat. This is a video interview you can watch at sequelsonly.com/jasoncadieux Links mentioned in the interview: Fright-Rags https://www.fright-rags.com/ Jason's Instagram @cadieuxjason Shaw Festival https://www.shawfest.com/2021-season/ Joanne Vannicola book is "All We Knew But Couldn't Say" Jason's IMDb https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0128218/ Next week we are discussing "Iron Eagle IV" which you can watch for free on Tubi.  Lou Gossett Jr and troubled teens is a formula I LOVE. Follow us on all social media @sequelsonly and our website is sequelsonly.com Review, rate, and share us with your friends!

Happy Holiday Jason Fans, this week we are reviewing Friday the 13th IV: The Final Chapter, which is regarded by most as the best installment in the franchise.  We had to bring back our horror movie sequel expert Chris Egan to help us break it all down.  We discussed the thin plot, the large window budget, the epic Savini special effects, our mutual hate of "Teddy Bear", and lots more.  Overall this movie rules. This a video review that you can watch at sequelsonly.com/F13Part4 The next sequel we are reviewing is “Iron Eagle on the Attack" and I interviewed one of the stars, Jason Cadieux, who plays the lead of "Doug Masters" alongside the great Lou Gossett Jr.  Jason talked about his start in acting, his love of theater, and lots more. Follow us on all social media @sequelsonly and our website is sequelsonly.com

The next sequel we are reviewing is "Friday the 13th Part 4: Final Chapter" and this week we are talking with Legendary Casting Director Fern Champion.  Fern has cast for so many of your favorite films; "Police Academy" 1-5,  "Friday the 13th" 4-6, Cheech and Chong's "Nice Dreams" and "Things Are Tough All Over", "The Mask", and lots more.  Plus she is responsible for giving so many folks their first big break, Cameron Diaz is one of them.  Fern's journey from Brooklyn to Hollywood is one of my favorites yet.     This is a video interview you can watch at sequelsonly.com/fernchampion Fern's IMDb https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0150703/ The next sequel we discuss is "Friday the 13th Part 4: Final Chapter" with our horror expert Chris Egan.  This is regarded as one of the best Friday the 13th and we can't wait to discuss it. Follow us on all social media @sequelsonly and our website is sequelsonly.com Review, rate, and share us with your friends!

This week we are discussing "Death Wish 4: The Crackdown", which is the 4th installment of the epic saga of Paul Kersey, played by the legendary Charles Bronson, gunning down bad guys.  We can't do a Bronson flick without bringing back our movie sequel action expert, Andrew Powers.  We discussed the amazing one-liners, the insane plot, the many M. Night Shyamalan twists, Danny Trejo's FLAWLESS dummy, and lots more. Andrew calls this the "Thinking Man's Death Wish."   This a video review that you can watch at sequelsonly.com/deathwish4 The next sequel we are reviewing is “Friday the 13th IV: The Final Chapter" and I had interviewed legendary casting director Fern Champion.  Fern grew up in New York City and started as a fashion designer before she transitioned over to movies and lucky for us movie lovers she did.  She cast for the first 5 Police Academy movies, Friday the 13th Parts 4-6, Breakin and Breakin 2, and so many more.  Fern has a great story about giving Cameron Diaz her big break in landing the mask and lots more.  This interview will be out on 8/9 and it's a great chat. Follow us on all social media @sequelsonly and our website is sequelsonly.com

Next week's sequel is "Death Wish 4" and this week we are talking with Actor Tim Russ.  Tim is known all over the world for his role as "Tuvok" on "Star Trek: Voyager", but we talked a lot about he got started in Hollywood.  We talked about Tim's moving around a lot being the son of a military dad, his first love being music, "Death Wish 4", "Samantha Who", directing, and more. Tim's IMDb https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0750913/0 Next week, we discuss "Death Wish 4" with our action movie sequel expert Andrew Powers. It's free on Amazon Prime. Nothing beats a Charles Bronson movie and this one has a young Danny Trejo Follow us on all social media @sequelsonly and our website is sequelsonly.com Review, rate, and share us with your friends!

This week we are discussing "A Talking Pony!?!"  which is a movie about a talking horse that honestly has nothing to do with the plot, but that didn't stop Doug from enjoying it.  We brought back guest reviewer Tom Kiczula to help us break down this stock footage-filled sequel.  We discussed Horatio's one-liners and horse puns, former guest Kristine Debell crushing it, Juliet's creepy stepbrothers, Mr. Beetle being a bubble boy, and lots more. This a video review that you can watch at sequelsonly.com/atalkingpony The next sequel we are reviewing is “Death Wish IV: The Crackdown" and I interviewed Actor Tim Russ, who has the role of Jesse in the movie.  Most folks know Tim from his legendary role as "Tuvok" on "Star Trek Voyager", "Samantha Who", and so much more. Tim talked about growing up with a dad in the military a moving a lot, her love of playing music, directing, and lots more.   Follow us on all social media @sequelsonly and our website is sequelsonly.com

Next week's sequel is "A Talking Pony!?!" and this week we are talking with Sound Mixer Andy Theiss, AKA Audio Andy.  Andy is our first interview with someone who works in sound, so he provided us with insight on how that works. Everything from working the boom pole, micing people up, and where to hide a mic to get the perfect sound. We talked about Andy's journey to Hollywood from Green Bay, his early days on movie sets, how he started working at the legendary Capitol Records, Katy Perry, and more.  A really great chat with a genuine dude. Andy's IMDb https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2181723/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Next week, we discuss "A Talking Pony!?!" and it's one buck on Amazon Prime. It stars former guest Kristine Debell. Follow us on all social media @sequelsonly and our website is sequelsonly.com Review, rate, and share us with your friends!

This week we are discussing "American Ninja 2: The Confrontation"  which kicks some serious ass.  This is a Cannon classic and one of our favorite sequels yet and we had a lot to discuss.  We talked about the terrible Ninjas, Tojo's request of 3 bucks, Armstrong's perfect accuracy at throwing anything, Taylor's missing wife, and lots more.  Plus an unreal, but true story that involves the film's Martial Coordinator Mike Stone, Elvis, and a hitman. This a video review that you can watch at sequelsonly.com/americanninja2 The next sequel we are reviewing is “A Talking Pony!?!" and I had a blast interviewing the sound recording, Andy Theiss A.K.A. Audio Andy.  Andy talked about how he came to be in Hollywood working a lot with Full Moon Features and working at Capitol records with some BIG names after growing up in Green Bay.  Great story and a great chat about anything and everything. Follow us on all social media @sequelsonly and our website is sequelsonly.com

Next week's sequel is "American Ninja 2" and this week we are talking with Director Sam Firstenberg.  Sam is someone who has directed so many of my favorite movies at one of my favorite studios, Cannon Films.  Sam is the King of the Sequels, which I told him at the top of our chat, and it's true.  He's directed the sequels "Revenge of the Ninja", "Breakin 2: Electric Boogaloo", and "American Ninja 2", just to name a few.  Sam's journey to Hollywood from Jerusalem is so fascinating and it including a stop in the military on the way.  Sam is a great storyteller who you will love.    This is a video interview you can watch at sequelsonly.com/samfirstenberg  Sam's Book https://www.amazon.com/Stories-Trenches-Adventures-Hollywood-Firstenberg/dp/3960346697/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=stories+from+the+trenches&qid=1625107982&sr=8-1    Sam's IMDb https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0278735/  Next week we are discussing "American Ninja 2: The Confrontation" and you can find it free on Youtube  Follow us on all social media @sequelsonly and our website is sequelsonly.com     Review, rate, and share us with your friends!

This week we are discussing "Superman 2" on its 40th anniversary and this movie had a lot to discuss from the changing of the director, bringing in new writers, Gene Hackman not coming back for reshoots, and more.  So to help us out we brought back our guest review from our 100th episode "Back to the Future Part 3", Tom Campanella.  We discussed Lois Lane treating Clark terribly, the lack of Superman, too many jokes, Gene Hackman's body double, escaping in a balloon, and lots more  This a video review that you can watch at sequelsonly.com/superman2 The next sequel we are reviewing is “American Ninja 2: The Confrontation" and we were lucky enough to interview the director Sam Firstenberg. Sam grew up in Jerusalem, directing 22 theatrical feature films since completing his graduate studies in film at Loyola Marymount University and obtained his higher education in LA. He is best known for having made low-budget B movies most of his career, among them, is "Revenge of the Ninja", "Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo", "Avenging Force", and lots more. Sam has directed former guests Eric Roberts and his wife Eliza and Lisa London.  Sam's journey to Hollywood is one of my favorites and you will love it too. Follow us on all social media @sequelsonly and our website is sequelsonly.com