The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel

This week we are talking "Return of the Killer Tomatoes" which is a movie sequel that was on our list of must-do sequels when we started this almost 4 years ago.  This movie marks our 2nd sequel of George Clooney's that he wishes doesn't exist, but we are glad it does because this movie was awesome.  We discussed the great writing, breaking of the 4th wall, dating a tomato vs dating a mannequin, the great music, and so much more. This is a video review you can watch at sequelsonly.com/ROTKT The next sequel that will be discussed is Exorcist II. This movie had me interviewing our 1st Hollywood Bug Wrangler in Steven Kutcher.  Steven actually found us after watching our review of Teen Wolf Too since he worked on the flea scene.  Steven talked about how he started his passion for bugs, how his Hollywood journey began, and Arachnophobia, and he even had a tarantula show up on the podcast which was EPIC.   Follow us on all social media @sequelsonly and our website is sequelsonly.com Review, rate, and share us with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes, and even that annoying supermarket clerk!

The next sequel we are reviewing is "Return of the Killer Tomatoes” and for it, I interviewed Cinematographer and Camera Operator Stephen Andrich.  Stephen talked about how he went from shooting college sports to landing a gig with the NFL, it is an awesome story.  He also talked about Return of the Killer Tomatoes, George Clooney, Tom Cruise, Adam Sandler, Cobra Kai, and more.  Links mentioned in this episode: Stephen's IMDb https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0028976/ Next up is our review of "Return of the Killer Tomatoes", which is free on Tubi or Pluto. Follow us on all social media @sequelsonly and our website is sequelsonly.com Review, rate, and share us with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes, and even that annoying supermarket clerk!

This week we are talking "The Purge Anarchy" which was a movie sequel that we didn't expect (because for some reason we that it was over-the-top gorey).   This movie had some dreaming of more Frank Grillo-led action flicks because if he was around in the 80s/90s at this age, he would've led so many action flicks.  The Purge Anarchy had us discussing the odd rules of the purge, how you find your purge posse, who cleans the dead bodies, better ways to hide in your home, and lots more.  This is a video review you can watch at sequelsonly.com/purgeanarchy The next sequel that will be discussed is The Return of the Killer Tomatoes. This movie had me interviewing the cinematographer from it Stephen Andrich who had some fond memories of working on this one with George Clooney.  Then Stephen's career changed gears and he worked for NFL Films and actually lived in New Jersey when he did.  Stephen's recent camera credits include Cobra Kai, The Walking Dead, Leverage, and more.  I loved the origin story of his start in working for the NFL, one of those right-place-right-time stories for sure.  Follow us on all social media @sequelsonly and our website is sequelsonly.com Review, rate, and share us with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes, and even that annoying supermarket clerk!

The next sequel we are reviewing is "The Purge: Anarchy” and for it, I interviewed an actor who knows a thing about playing a bad guy in Actor Jasper Cole.  Jasper's career spans over 40 years, which is insane and a testament to his passion for his craft.  Jasper talked about being in Jason Takes Manhattan, working with Dee Wallace, finding his niche as a bad guy, and lots more. Jasper plays a bad guy but is the nicest guy ever and you will love him. This has an unedited video interview you can watch at sequelsonly.com/jaspercole Links mentioned in this episode: Jasper's IMDb https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0170594/?ref_=nm_mv_close The series he is on "The Family Business" on BET + starring Ernie Hudson Next up is our review of "The Purge: Anarchy", which is free on Peacock.  Rad movie with a pretty awesome cast. Follow us on all social media @sequelsonly and our website is sequelsonly.com Review, rate, and share us with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes, and even that annoying supermarket clerk!

This is our last Re-Release and it is quite the goodie. We are so excited to finally have the chance to dip our toes into the pool of Nightmare on Elm Street sequels and no better place to start than with Part 4 The Dream Master.  We talked broke down all the iconic kills, Freddy's one-liners, how they get rid of the dream warriors pretty quick, Alice's amazing character transformation, and of course the karate fight involving "invisible" Freddy. We couldn't discuss a horror legend with just the two of us, so we are joined by Amy Koto to help break it down.   This is a video review you can watch at sequelsonly.com/noes4 Amy's Links:  Twitter @TV_Fanatic_Girl  Blog: https://t.co/QOt3SyikPi?amp=1 Her Book: https://t.co/GznaCl861w?amp=1 The next sequel that will be discussed is The Purge Anarchy. This is the only Purge movie I have seen in the series and man it had an awesome cast.  Frank Grillo, Carmen Elojo, and the late Michael Kenneth Williams.  It wasn't what I was expecting and loved it.  For it, I chatted with Actor Jasper Cole.  Jasper has been an actor for years and is now the go-to bad guy that you have seen in "MacGruber" and so much more.  Jasper was a sketch performer for The Tonight Show w/ Jay Leno, was in Jason Takes Manhattan, and has had guest spots on classics like "Married w/ Children", "Everybody Hates Chris", and more.  Jasper is the opposite of the bad guy he plays on screen and had great stories from his career. Follow us on all social media @sequelsonly and our website is sequelsonly.com Review, rate, and share us with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes, and even that annoying supermarket clerk!

This week's Re-Release has us looking back at the time we welcomed a Horror legend and one of Doug's favorite final girls in horror history, actress Lisa Wilcox.  Lisa starred as "Alice Johnson" in A Nightmare on Elm Street 4 & 5.  We talked about her falling on stage in junior high doing a play, moving to California for High School, John Stamos, Freddy Krueger, Brady Bunch, Star Trek, and lots more.  I love hearing about moments when folks get discovered and Lisa's is one of my favorites so far.  Lisa's IMDb https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0928244/ I know I wrote this two weeks ago, BUTTT this should be our last Re-Release sequel lovers, my son is due to come home soon, so then Jamie and I will be back on our sequel-watching adventure. Your homework is to watch A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 4 The Dream Master to prep for next week's review of it with special guest Amy, who you should follow on Twitter @TV_Fanatic_Girl Follow us on all social media @sequelsonly and our website is sequelsonly.com Review, rate, and share us with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes, and even that annoying supermarket clerk!

This week's sequel has us traveling to a dystopian future where a young Mel Gibson (Mad Max) will do just about anything for gasoline. This movie has an all-star cast with Mel Gibson and Vernon Wells.  We, of course, talked about Jason Voorhees sorry I mean Lord Humongous, Feral Kid (What the hell was he), us both falling head over heels for Warrior Woman, how insane Vernon Wells is in this movie, and lots more.  Mad Max 2 was our highest Rotten Tomatoes score yet at 93%.  This is also available to watch in video form (Doug has an epic costume of a Mad Max 2 character) here sequelsonly.com/madmax2 Next up is our last Re-Release before my son, fingers crossed, comes home.  This is a flash back to two great episodes that include an interview with Actress Lisa Wilcox (Alice Johnson from Nightmare on Elm Street 4/5) and our review of Nightmare on Elm Street 4 The Dream Master.  Follow us on all social media @sequelsonly and our website is sequelsonly.com Review, rate, and share us with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes, and even that annoying supermarket clerk!

When it comes to movies you aren't supposed to be rooting for the bad guy, but how could I not root for this week's guest Vernon Wells?  Vernon played legendary bad guys in Mad Max 2 as Wez and in Commando as Bennett. Vernon has quite the origin story because he had ZERO interest in being on camera, he wanted to be behind it. Luckily a director stuck him front and center, the rest is history.  Of course, we talked about Weird Science, Joel Silver, Arnold Schwarzenegger, his start in acting, his love for being behind the camera, and so much more.  We talked about Commando a lot because his role as the villain Bennett is quite legendary to Jamie and me.  Enjoy this amazing chat This is a video interview you can watch at sequelsonly.com/vernonwells. This should be our last Re-Release sequel lovers, my son is due to come home soon, so then Jamie and I will be back on our sequel-watching adventure.   Watch Mad Max 2 on HBO Max. Follow us on all social media @sequelsonly and our website is sequelsonly.com Review, rate, and share us with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes, and even that annoying supermarket clerk!

Enjoy this week's Re-Release of Jaws 2.  Not too much longer til new episodes are out for your earholes to enjoy. This week we are talking "Jaws 2".  "Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water...." is the perfect tagline for the 1978 sequel to Jaws because this shark is on a mission in this one.  Jamie sees a lot of similarities between the shark and Jason Voorhees and Doug couldn't get over how bad the teens were at sailboating.  Also, you were in for a treat when the actor who plays the Mayor is on the poster. Follow us on all social media @sequelsonly and our website is sequelsonly.com Review, rate, and share us with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes, and even that annoying supermarket clerk!

Hey, sequel lovers, Doug here.  We are taking a little detour on our sequel-watching journey for me to settle in with my family's new little addition, but that doesn't mean we don't have anything for you.  We are going to pick a few sequels from our 1st year to Re-Release because many of you probably haven't gone back that far in our catalog, which we understand since we have over 220 episodes.  We have released a new episode for almost 176 weeks in a row and we promise to be back soon with some EPIC sequels.  Jaws. Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Escape From New York.  This week’s guest played a huge part in all of these films and is also our first oscar-nominated guest and BAFTA Winner (British Oscars), Joe Alves.  Joe is a legend in the film industry who has worn many hats. Art Director, Producer, Production Designer, and Director.  Joe was brought on to draw the concept art for the book that Jaws was based on, then was tasked with building the shark. Joe has stories that will make your jaw drop.  He has worked with Walt Disney, Alfred Hitchcock, Spielberg, Elvis Presley, Steven Seagal, Kurt Russell, and many many more.  Joe is an amazing human being and I know you'll love him!  https://joealvesmovieart.com/  Joe Alves “Designing Jaws” Book https://www.amazon.com/Joe-Alves-Designing-Dennis-Prince/dp/1789091012/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1X1IHTIA9N88A&keywords=joe+alves&qid=1574289694&sprefix=recording+studio+foam%2Caps%2C379&sr=8-1  Joe’s IMDb https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0023469/  Next up is our review of "Jaws 2", which is free on Tubi Follow us on all social media @sequelsonly and our website is sequelsonly.com  Review, rate, and share us with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes, and even that annoying supermarket clerk!

This week we are talking "Friday the 13th A New Beginning" which is one of the most controversial of the series and a lightning rod for opinions from fans.  This is our 6th Friday the 13th and we had a blast discussing it.  We talked about some of the behind the scene nuggets we read about, our dream of a prequel about Ethel and JR, those damn enchiladas, Violet's dance moves, THAT ending, and so much more. This is a video review you can watch at sequelsonly.com/F13part5 The next sequel that will be discussed is The Purge Anarchy. This is the only Purge movie I have seen in the series and man it had an awesome cast.  Frank Grillo, Carmen Elojo, and the late Michael Kenneth Williams.  It wasn't what I was expecting and loved it.  For it, I chatted with Actor Jasper Cole.  Jasper has been an actor for years and is now the go-to bad guy that you have seen in "MacGruber" and so much more.  Jasper was a sketch performer for The Tonight Show w/ Jay Leno, was in Jason Takes Manhattan, and has had guest spots on classics like "Married w/ Children", "Everybody Hates Chris", and more.  Jasper is the opposite of the bad guy he plays on screen and had great stories from his career.  Follow us on all social media @sequelsonly and our website is sequelsonly.com Review, rate, and share us with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes, and even that annoying supermarket clerk!

The next sequel we are reviewing is "Friday the 13th A New Beginning” and for it, I interviewed our first final girl from the franchise, Actress Melanie Kinnaman who played "Pam Roberts".  Melanie talked about her journey to being a final girl that started in western Massachusetts with a stop along in NYC where she was a dancer and then started acting in plays.  She even played "Cheryl Ladd" in a Saturday Night Live sketch about the "Battle of the Network Stars" back in the late 70s then landed a role on General Hospital followed by some commercial work.  Melanie talked about getting Friday the 13th A New Beginning, a role she had in "Best of the Best" starring Eric Roberts that got changed, upcoming projects, and lots more.  This has an unedited video interview you can watch at sequelsonly.com/melaniekinnaman Links mentioned in this episode: Melanie's IMDb https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0455687/?ref_=nm_mv_close Battle of the Network Stars Sketch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0f1Ywnjq0A Follow Melanie on Instagram @screensiren5   or click here https://www.instagram.com/screensiren5/?hl=en Next up is our review of "Friday the 13th A New Beginning", which is free on Pluto TV.   Follow us on all social media @sequelsonly and our website is sequelsonly.com Review, rate, and share us with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes, and even that annoying supermarket clerk!

This week we are talking "Piranha II The Spawning" and this just so happens to be our second James Cameron-directed flick this year... YEP, James Cameron directed this one, well 75% of it until he was fired for taking too many shots. For this one, we brought back our buddy Nick, who has helped us make sense of Munchie, Ghoulies, and more.  Nick came prepared with some behind the scene stories and even noticed some parts of Piranha II that would show up in later James Cameron flicks.  Piranha II had us discussing flying fish, boating a boat, an odd relationship with Anne and her son, dynamite fishing, and more. This is a video review you can watch at sequelsonly.com/Piranha2 The next sequel that will be discussed is a Friday the 13th even though we don't have any more Friday the 13ths this year and we are doing Part V: A New Beginning. This movie is the Halloween III of the Jason Voorhees saga because it tried something new that a lot of fans love and hate, it's quite the lightning rod.  I was lucky enough to interview the Final Girl from it, our 1st Friday the 13th Survivor, Pam Roberts herself actress Melanie Kinnaman.  Melanie talked about growing up in Boston, becoming a dancer in NYC, doing broadway and off broadway, her big-time commercials she did, landing Friday the 13th, a wild story about "Best of the Best", and more.  I loved talking to Melanie about her career and we had a lot of laughs.   Follow us on all social media @sequelsonly and our website is sequelsonly.com Review, rate, and share us with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes, and even that annoying supermarket clerk!

The next sequel we are reviewing is "Piranha II: The Spawning” and for it, I interviewed Actress, Singer, and Activist Carole Davis.  Carole grew up with her first love of singing where she was singing all over the world, but then after going to an audition just to support a friend, she was called in to audition and got it. The movie didn't matter because she chose most of her roles based on where they were being shot.  Carole was in so many great movies like Mannequin, The Flamingo Kid, The Shrimp on the Barbie, and more. But, I also enjoyed hearing about her singing career which includes stories involving Prince, getting the job as singing the end credit song for "Love Potion no. 9" (I linked it below for you to listen to because it's awesome), and more.  Amazing chat! This has an unedited video interview you can watch at sequelsonly.com/caroledavis Links mentioned in this episode:  Carole's IMDb https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0204316/ Carole's Love Potion no. 9  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXUa2XhQjC0 Next up is our review of "Piranha II: The Spawning", which is free on Youtube, we watch the Director's Cut.  This movie has things that I never thought I would ever see on screen, but now I have.  Follow us on all social media @sequelsonly and our website is sequelsonly.com  Review, rate, and share us with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes, and even that annoying supermarket clerk!

This week we are talking "The Last Sharknado: It's About Time" which I went thinking this was the 3rd film in the series, but sadly mistaken.  This is a sequel that took a sorta joke and turned it into a franchise that people love, Jamie not so much.  We discussed the main plot of the movie is wrong, the time traveling, the many borrowed movie quotes, Dee Snider crushing it, and so much more.  These sharknados seem to follow Fin and the gang, but you be the judge.   This is a video review you can watch at sequelsonly.com/Sharknado6 The next sequel that will be discussed next is "Piranha II: The Spawning" which is directed by James Cameron.  This movie got me the chance to chat with an actress who we loved in Mannequin and The Flamingo Kid, Actress Carole Davis.  Carole talked about how she sorta accidentally got into acting, her amazing singing career that includes singing the end title credits for "Love Potion no. 9" starring Sandra Bullock plus a story involving Prince that you'll have to hear to believe.   Follow us on all social media @sequelsonly and our website is sequelsonly.com Review, rate, and share us with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes, and even that annoying supermarket clerk!