Jakob Conkling

Brown Arrow

KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park

We want to rock and roll all night and podcast every day!

Reviewed Apr 16, 2015

The tale of rock band KISS and their efforts to thwart a diabolical plan by mad scientist Abner Devereaux. Devereaux has found a way to clone humans into robots in his laboratory at an amusement park. It just so happens that he plans to use the KISS concert as a platform to unleash his plan on the world. KISS must use their special powers to stop him. Genres: Horror, Music, Science Fiction, TV Movie

Duel

Trucks. Why'd it have to be trucks?

Reviewed Apr 14, 2015

Traveling businessman David Mann angers the driver of a rusty tanker while crossing the California desert. A simple trip turns deadly, as Mann struggles to stay on the road while the tanker plays cat and mouse with his life. Genres: Action, Thriller, TV Movie

Furious 7

You will believe a car can fly!

Reviewed Apr 6, 2015

Deckard Shaw seeks revenge against Dominic Toretto and his family for his comatose brother. Genres: Action, Crime, Theatrical Release, Thriller

Fast & Furious 6

Hide the baby oil--we're reviewing Fast & Furious 6!

Reviewed Mar 31, 2015

Hobbs has Dominic and Brian reassemble their crew to take down a team of mercenaries; Dominic unexpectedly gets sidetracked with facing his presumed deceased girlfriend, Letty. Genres: Action, Crime, Theatrical Release, Thriller

Fast Five

In this film Vin gets a piece of The Rock!

Reviewed Mar 24, 2015

Former cop Brian O'Conner partners with ex-con Dom Toretto on the opposite side of the law. Since Brian and Mia Toretto broke Dom out of custody, they've blown across many borders to elude authorities. Now backed into a corner in Rio de Janeiro, they must pull one last job in order to gain their freedom. Genres: Action, Crime, Theatrical Release, Thriller

Fast & Furious

Now with the latest in GPS technology!

Reviewed Mar 17, 2015

When a crime brings them back to L.A., fugitive ex-con Dom Toretto reignites his feud with agent Brian O'Conner. But as they are forced to confront a shared enemy, Dom and Brian must give in to an uncertain new trust if they hope to outmaneuver him. And the two men will find the best way to get revenge: push the limits of what's possible behind the wheel. Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Theatrical Release, Thriller

The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift

You want to listen, if you get my drift...

Reviewed Mar 10, 2015

In order to avoid a jail sentence, Sean Boswell heads to Tokyo to live with his military father. In a low-rent section of the city, Shaun gets caught up in the underground world of drift racing Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Theatrical Release, Thriller

They Live

They Live--You Listen

Reviewed Mar 6, 2015

A lone drifter stumbles upon a unique pair of sunglasses that reveal aliens are systematically gaining control of the Earth by masquerading as humans and lulling the public into submission. Genres: Action, Science Fiction, Theatrical Release, Thriller

2 Fast 2 Furious

I'm pretty sure this film's "clever" title doesn't work f...

Reviewed Mar 3, 2015

It's a major double-cross when former police officer Brian O'Conner teams up with his ex-con buddy Roman Pearce to transport a shipment of "dirty" money for shady Miami-based import-export dealer Carter Verone. But the guys are actually working with undercover agent Monica Fuentes to bring Verone down. Genres: Action, Crime, Theatrical Release, Thriller

The Incredibles

Now Playing Podcast's Terrific Three review the Incredibl...

Reviewed Feb 27, 2015

Bob Parr has given up his superhero days to log in time as an insurance adjuster and raise his three children with his formerly heroic wife in suburbia. But when he receives a mysterious assignment, it's time to get back into costume. Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Family, Theatrical Release

The Fast and the Furious

Who knew NOS was good for something other than whip-its?

Reviewed Feb 24, 2015

Dominic Toretto is a Los Angeles street racer suspected of masterminding a series of big-rig hijackings. When undercover cop Brian O'Conner infiltrates Toretto's iconoclastic crew, he falls for Toretto's sister and must choose a side: the gang or the LAPD. Genres: Action, Crime, Theatrical Release, Thriller

Kingsman: The Secret Service

Arnie, Stuart, and Jakob were NOT among the rash of abduc...

Reviewed Feb 20, 2015

The story of a super-secret spy organization that recruits an unrefined but promising street kid into the agency's ultra-competitive training program just as a global threat emerges from a twisted tech genius. Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Theatrical Release

Jupiter Ascending

Hey, Jupiter!

Reviewed Feb 11, 2015

In a universe where human genetic material is the most precious commodity, an impoverished young Earth woman becomes the key to strategic maneuvers and internal strife within a powerful dynasty… Genres: Action, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Theatrical Release

Boyhood

Mason, congratulations -- you're having the best 12 years...

Reviewed Feb 10, 2015

The film tells a story of a divorced couple trying to raise their young son. The story follows the boy for twelve years, from first grade at age 6 through 12th grade at age 17-18, and examines his relationship with his parents as he grows. Genres: Drama, Theatrical Release

Before Midnight

It's not the love of one other person that matters, it's ...

Reviewed Feb 3, 2015

It has been nine years since we last met Jesse and Celine, the French-American couple who once met on a train in Vienna. They now live in Paris with twin daughters but have spent a summer in Greece at the invitation of an author colleague of Jesse's. When the vacation is over and Jesse must send his teenage son off to the States, he begins to question his life decisions, and his relationship with Celine is at risk. Genres: Drama, Romance, Theatrical Release

Before Sunset

We probably wouldn't have finished this podcast if we wer...

Reviewed Jan 27, 2015

Nine years later, Jesse travels across Europe giving readings from a book he wrote about the night he spent in Vienna with Celine. After his reading in Paris, Celine finds him, and they spend part of the day together before Jesse has to again leave for a flight. They are both in relationships now, and Jesse has a son, but as their strong feelings for each other start to return, both confess a longing for more. Genres: Drama, Romance, Theatrical Release

Before Sunrise

It's a love story!

Reviewed Jan 20, 2015

An unexpected meeting on a train leads two travelers to spend an evening wandering through Vienna. As the night unfolds, they share stories and conversations about life and love, exploring new ideas while a quiet intimacy grows between them, knowing it may be their only night together. Genres: Drama, Romance, Theatrical Release

The Dead Zone

You said some things were worth waiting for. Haven't you ...

Reviewed Jan 13, 2015

Johnny Smith is a schoolteacher with his whole life ahead of him but, after leaving his fiancee's home one night, is involved in a car crash which leaves him in a coma for 5 years. When he wakes, he discovers he has an ability to see into the past, present and future life of anyone with whom he comes into physical contact. Genres: Horror, Science Fiction, Theatrical Release, Thriller

Ocean’s Thirteen

I'm getting robbed? YOU'RE getting robbed! This whole PLA...

Reviewed Jan 6, 2015

Danny Ocean's team of criminals are back and composing a plan more personal than ever. When ruthless casino owner Willy Bank doublecrosses Reuben Tishkoff, causing a heart attack, Danny Ocean vows that he and his team will do anything to bring down Willy Bank along with everything he's got. Even if it means asking for help from an enemy. Genres: Crime, Theatrical Release, Thriller

Ocean’s Twelve

The looky-loo caused a broken arrow and most certainly is...

Reviewed Dec 30, 2014

Despite pulling off one of the biggest heists in Las Vegas history and splitting the $160 million take, each of the infamous Ocean's crew have tried to go straight, lay low and live a legit life ... but that's proven to be a challenge. Casino owner Terry Benedict demands that Danny Ocean return the money, plus millions more in interest. Unable to come up the cash, the crew is forced to come together to pull off another series of heists, this time in Rome, Paris, and Amsterdam – but a Europol agent is hot on their heels. Genres: Crime, Theatrical Release, Thriller

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

The shortest book gets the longest goodbye.

Reviewed Dec 25, 2014

Following Smaug's attack on Laketown, Bilbo and the dwarves try to defend Erebor's mountain of treasure from others who claim it: the men of the ruined Laketown and the elves of Mirkwood. Meanwhile an army of Orcs led by Azog the Defiler is marching on Erebor, fueled by the rise of the dark lord Sauron. Dwarves, elves and men must unite, and the hope for Middle-Earth falls into Bilbo's hands. Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Theatrical Release

Ocean’s Eleven (2001)

This movie was released back when they still put "AOL Key...

Reviewed Dec 23, 2014

Less than 24 hours into his parole, charismatic thief Danny Ocean is already rolling out his next plan: In one night, Danny's hand-picked crew of specialists will attempt to steal more than $150 million from three Las Vegas casinos. But to score the cash, Danny risks his chances of reconciling with ex-wife, Tess. Genres: Crime, Theatrical Release, Thriller

Willow

Absolutely, under no circumstances, is anyone allowed to ...

Reviewed Dec 19, 2014

The evil Queen Bavmorda hunts the newborn princess Elora Danan, a child prophesied to bring about her downfall. When the royal infant is found by Willow, a timid farmer and aspiring sorcerer, he's entrusted with delivering her from evil. Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Theatrical Release

Ocean’s Eleven (1960)

If you like movies about old men playing piano and gettin...

Reviewed Dec 16, 2014

Danny Ocean and his gang attempt to rob the five biggest casinos in Las Vegas in one night. Genres: Christmas/Holiday, Comedy, Crime, Theatrical Release, Thriller