Film Sack 741: Thrashin'

Film Sack 741: Thrashin'

Author: Scott Johnson April 5, 2026 Duration: 1:39:32
On this week's Film Sack, two skateboarding gangs battle each other for supremacy, and a member of one gang falls in love with the sister of his rival. Sounds radical to us.

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There’s a particular kind of conversation that happens among friends after the credits roll, when the immediate reactions fade and you start digging into what you just watched-the weird choices, the hidden gems, the glorious misfires. That’s the space Film Sack occupies every week. Led by Scott Johnson and joined by regulars Brian Dunaway, Randy Jordan, and Brian Ibbott, this isn’t a film school lecture or a critics’ roundtable. It’s a deep, often hilarious, and always enthusiastic excavation of movies from every era and genre. The group mines these films not just for plot summary, but for the odd trivia, the technical quirks, and the personal memories they trigger. You’ll hear them tackle everything from forgotten cult classics to blockbuster staples, all with a sense of camaraderie and curiosity. Listening to this podcast feels like pulling up a chair at a lively, informed, and very funny post-movie debrief where the goal is simply to share a love for the craft and chaos of cinema. The discussions are deep enough for film buffs but remain entirely accessible to anyone who just enjoys a good story on screen. It’s that consistent, engaging dynamic between the hosts that makes each episode a fresh dive into the vast and wonderful world of film.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Film Sack ROUNDTABLE: Our Mid-Movies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:30
That's right, a discussion with the Film Sack crew about those movies that are not great, not terrible, but we love em all the same. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Film Sack 739: The Boondock Saints [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:31:31
This week on FilmSack, Two Irish Catholic brothers become vigilantes in order to try to wipe out Boston's criminal underworld in the name of God. Let's see how they do. And how this holds up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c…
Film Sack 738: The Toxic Avenger (2023) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:28:03
On this week’s Film Sack, a horrible toxic accident transforms downtrodden janitor Winston Gooze into a new evolution of hero: the Toxic Avenger! No ticky, no washy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform…
Film Sack 737: 48 Hrs. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:37:33
This week on Film Sack, a grumpy cop springs a smooth con man from prison for 48 hours to help catch a killer. They bicker constantly but get the job done. It basically invented the buddy cop genre and made Eddie Murphy…
Film Sack 736: Juice [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:38:44
Four Harlem teens chase respect on the streets, but when the crew's most volatile member (Tupac Shakur, in a career-making performance) gets a taste of power, it spirals into paranoia, betrayal, and murder. A raw, grippi…
Film Sack Round Table: How Does LoTR’s Do it? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:09
Why does the Lord of the Rings trilogy hold up so well? What’s the magic sauce? A lot to talk about, so we do, on this Round Table Film Sack this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Film Sack 735: Christine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:25
In 1978, bullied teen Arnie Cunningham buys and restores a possessed 1958 Plymouth Fury named Christine, which has a violent history dating back to its assembly. As the car supernaturally repairs itself, Arnie becomes da…
Film Sack 734: The Rip [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:39:16
This week on Film Sack, a group of Miami cops discovers a stash of millions in cash, leading to distrust as outsiders learn about the huge seizure, making them question who to rely on. Like dogma, except with guns. Okay,…
Film Sack 733: Elysium [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:28:40
This week on Film Sack, we watch Elysium! In the year 2154, the very wealthy live on a man-made space station while the rest of the population resides on a ruined Earth. A man takes on a mission that could bring equality…
Film Sack 732: Sucker Punch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:44:20
On this week’s Film Sack Podcast, we watch 2011’s Sucker Punch, about a young girl institutionalized by her abusive stepfather retreats to an alternative reality as a coping strategy and envisions a plan to help her esca…