Cinema Beef Podcast : Post Traumatic Flex Disorder (Ruckus/First Blood)

Cinema Beef Podcast : Post Traumatic Flex Disorder (Ruckus/First Blood)

Author: LegionPodcasts.com March 27, 2026 Duration: 2:10:28

The beef crew have come into your town and people keep giving us shit. Join us for some post Vietnam shenanigans when we discuss two films where a veteran comes to town and the locals don't treat them with the warmest welcome. We talk Ruckus from 1980 and First Blood from 1982.
Hosts include Jeffery X Martin, Suzanne Cappeletti, Mike Maryman, Dan TCM and Gary Hill.

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Grab a stool and settle in at The Butcher Shop, where the conversation is always fresh and the cuts are deep. Host Gary is joined by regulars Iris Walters, Suzanne Cappelletti, and Jamie Sammons to break down a pair of films connected by a common theme, genre, or sometimes just a wonderfully bizarre coincidence. This isn't a dry critical analysis, though you'll certainly get sharp insights. Instead, think of it as overhearing a lively, sometimes chaotic debate among friends who love movies, from blockbuster TV adaptations to obscure cult classics. The real meat of this podcast is the camaraderie and the good-natured ribbing that flies back and forth as they dissect what works, what doesn't, and why a particular performance leaves them in stitches. You'll hear genuine laughter, passionate disagreements, and the kind of tangents that only happen when people are truly enjoying a conversation. Whether the films are comedies, dramas, or something entirely unclassifiable, the discussion is always approachable and engaging. For anyone who enjoys film but often finds the most memorable part is talking about it afterwards with friends, this podcast captures that exact feeling. Each episode feels like you've pulled up a chair at the table, ready for a double feature followed by a conversation that's as entertaining as the movies themselves.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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