Collections of films discussed, film by film, in order and ranked. https://anchor.fm/arniethology Anchor Podcasts Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:22:49 GMT Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton discuss the movies that shaped modern popular cinema, film by film, in chronological order. S1: Schwarzenegger; S2: Cruise; S3: Forgotten Films episodic yes arnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reevesThe movies that shaped us, year by year.thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Highton https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Films-of-2022--Preview-of-2023-e1t1hpt 99343485-3f30-4966-a147-0d8c8e0737ba Tue, 03 Jan 2023 13:57:46 GMT Ben's back again to share his personal top 20 films of 2022, as well as some others that are worth watching, a couple that are not and a very brief look forward at what is coming out in 2023. Share your thoughts at thearniethology@gmail.com Follow Ben on Letterboxd here: https://boxd.it/1lH3J Music is Blackfly by audionautix (Jason Shaw) true 00:54:44 1 147 full thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Ben's back again to share his personal top 20 films of 2022, as well as some others that are worth watching, a couple that are not and a very brief look forward at what is coming out in 2023. Share your thoughts at thearniethology@gmail.com Follow Ben on Letterboxd here: https://boxd.it/1lH3J Music is Blackfly by audionautix (Jason Shaw)Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/BONUS-Top-Films-of-2021-and-some-disappointments-e1h1le6 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1187987848 Fri, 31 Dec 2021 15:15:33 GMT After a funny old year, Ben sits down to tell you about his favourites from 2021 and a handful of films that really should have tried harder. As always, get in touch at: thearniethology@gmail.com Music is 80s by David Szesztay true 00:55:59 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)After a funny old year, Ben sits down to tell you about his favourites from 2021 and a handful of films that really should have tried harder. As always, get in touch at: thearniethology@gmail.com Music is 80s by David SzesztayAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Somethings-Gotta-Give-2003---Keanucopia-e1h1l95 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/983396770 Thu, 11 Feb 2021 14:06:55 GMT Things get personal this week, as Ben and Alex follow Oscar winners Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton on their tumultuous relationship and it brings out the reflective side of the Arnietholy chaps. Writer-director Nancy Meyers is a brand unto herself and this isn't a bad example of why studios are so willing to throw tens of millions of dollars at her. Is it funny enough and romantic enough to pass the romcom test though? And just how incredibly hot is Keanu in this? Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com true 01:07:02 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Things get personal this week, as Ben and Alex follow Oscar winners Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton on their tumultuous relationship and it brings out the reflective side of the Arnietholy chaps. Writer-director Nancy Meyers is a brand unto herself and this isn't a bad example of why studios are so willing to throw tens of millions of dollars at her. Is it funny enough and romantic enough to pass the romcom test though? And just how incredibly hot is Keanu in this? Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/BONUS-Jackie-Chanuary-e1h1lae tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/980935753 Sun, 07 Feb 2021 17:49:12 GMT Ben watched 27 Jackie Chan films in January 2021. Here they are in his ranking order. Send yours to thearniethology@gmail.com true 00:28:39 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Ben watched 27 Jackie Chan films in January 2021. Here they are in his ranking order. Send yours to thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/The-Matrix-Revolutions-2003---Keanucopia-e1h1l9e tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/979316296 Thu, 04 Feb 2021 22:56:07 GMT Everything that has a beginning, has an end. And so Alex and Ben have come to the end (for now) of the Matrix franchise. Almost two decades of debate, both attacking and defending these films, has led to this moment. So after all this time and all these rewatches, does The Matrix Revolutions get the Arniethology seal of approval? Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com true 01:20:50 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Everything that has a beginning, has an end. And so Alex and Ben have come to the end (for now) of the Matrix franchise. Almost two decades of debate, both attacking and defending these films, has led to this moment. So after all this time and all these rewatches, does The Matrix Revolutions get the Arniethology seal of approval? Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/The-Matrix-Reloaded-2003---Keanucopia-e1h1lcr tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/975009682 Fri, 29 Jan 2021 08:19:14 GMT I believe that this episode holds, for each and every one of us, the very meaning of our lives. Neo, Trinity, Morpheus and a bunch of others are back and Ben and Alex are going big for it. More divisive than its predecessor, the first part of the back-to-back sequels was one of the most hotly anticipated films of its era and left a lot of people scratching their heads. Thankfully, becuase we've always got our finger on the pulse of what's hot, The Arniethology is here to unravel as much as possible and it only took 17 years. If you've got another theory on what's going on, we'd love to hear about it, so please get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. true 01:40:41 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)I believe that this episode holds, for each and every one of us, the very meaning of our lives. Neo, Trinity, Morpheus and a bunch of others are back and Ben and Alex are going big for it. More divisive than its predecessor, the first part of the back-to-back sequels was one of the most hotly anticipated films of its era and left a lot of people scratching their heads. Thankfully, becuase we've always got our finger on the pulse of what's hot, The Arniethology is here to unravel as much as possible and it only took 17 years. If you've got another theory on what's going on, we'd love to hear about it, so please get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com Music is Black Fly by Audionautix.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Hardball-2001---Keanucopia-e1h1lch tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/970451701 Fri, 22 Jan 2021 08:54:37 GMT A return to the world of Sport this week - Keanu is a degenerate gambler who gets sucked into the world of little league coaching in the suprising drama, Hardball. Ben and Alex are not your ideal candidates to walk you through a play-by-play, so there must be something special here to keep them engrossed. Could it be Keanu's performance? Or just the presense of Big Poppa on the soundtrack? Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com true 00:54:54 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)A return to the world of Sport this week - Keanu is a degenerate gambler who gets sucked into the world of little league coaching in the suprising drama, Hardball. Ben and Alex are not your ideal candidates to walk you through a play-by-play, so there must be something special here to keep them engrossed. Could it be Keanu's performance? Or just the presense of Big Poppa on the soundtrack? Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Sweet-November-2001---Keanucopia-e1h1lcs tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/965421310 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 14:09:08 GMT After a slew of bonus episodes. its the first actual Keanucopia episode of 2021 and to celebrate (?), Keanu has re-teamed with his Devil's Advocate co-star Charlize Theron for romantic drama, Sweet November. This is an odd confection, somewhat confusing for the first half and then, depending on your mindset, either much better or much worse in the second. Ben and Alex don't quite represent the even split on those feelings, but as always, they get into it. Music is Black Fly by Audionautix; get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com true 01:06:05 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)After a slew of bonus episodes. its the first actual Keanucopia episode of 2021 and to celebrate (?), Keanu has re-teamed with his Devil's Advocate co-star Charlize Theron for romantic drama, Sweet November. This is an odd confection, somewhat confusing for the first half and then, depending on your mindset, either much better or much worse in the second. Ben and Alex don't quite represent the even split on those feelings, but as always, they get into it. Music is Black Fly by Audionautix; get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Top-20-of-2020--Preview-of-2021--Mailbag-e1h1l92 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/964333216 Tue, 12 Jan 2021 18:32:01 GMT One final bonus episode before we get back on track with Keanu fims - this time, a catch up on the emails you've been sending us in recent weeks, then Ben's got a top 20 list of his favourite films from last year and finally a look forward to 2021, as both Alex and Ben pick five films each they're looking forward to this year. Think you can do better? thearniethology@gmail.com wants your suggestions. Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. true 01:03:57 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)One final bonus episode before we get back on track with Keanu fims - this time, a catch up on the emails you've been sending us in recent weeks, then Ben's got a top 20 list of his favourite films from last year and finally a look forward to 2021, as both Alex and Ben pick five films each they're looking forward to this year. Think you can do better? thearniethology@gmail.com wants your suggestions. Music is Black Fly by Audionautix.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/BONUS-Universal-Soldier---Day-of-Reckoning-e1h1lfl tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/959076673 Mon, 04 Jan 2021 10:47:20 GMT Another bonus crossover episode for you to see in the new year - this time we've linked up with Sean Malloy over at 'I Must Break This Podcast' to discuss the hyper-violent final entry (to date) in the Universal Soldier franchise. We big up Scott Adkins, discuss the career of JCVD and summarise the whole UniSol franchise before going deep into this surreal and strange, but impressive direct-to-video action film. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com true 02:00:09 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Another bonus crossover episode for you to see in the new year - this time we've linked up with Sean Malloy over at 'I Must Break This Podcast' to discuss the hyper-violent final entry (to date) in the Universal Soldier franchise. We big up Scott Adkins, discuss the career of JCVD and summarise the whole UniSol franchise before going deep into this surreal and strange, but impressive direct-to-video action film. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/The-Good--The-Bad-and-The-Remake-Episode-14---Sudden-Death--Welcome-to-Sudden-Death-e1h1l9i tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/957628762 Fri, 01 Jan 2021 13:21:34 GMT In place of new Keanu, please ring in the new year with The Good, The Bad and The Remake - go to Netflix, watch Sudden Death and then give this a listen. It's a lot of fun. Music is 'Bring me the West' by phlaala. Contact GBR at goodbadremake@gmail.com true 01:29:32 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)In place of new Keanu, please ring in the new year with The Good, The Bad and The Remake - go to Netflix, watch Sudden Death and then give this a listen. It's a lot of fun. Music is 'Bring me the West' by phlaala. Contact GBR at goodbadremake@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/The-Gift-2000---Keanucopia-e1h1l8o tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/949270165 Thu, 17 Dec 2020 09:58:03 GMT Sam Raimi takes the wheel this week as Alex and Ben open up The Gift from 2000 and see if what's inside is Keanutopia or Keanunopia. A glittering cast including Cate Blanchett, Greg Kinnear, JK Simmons and Katie Holmes makes this a glimpse into a different time in a lot of ways and our man Keanu is playing a bad guy again. Or is he? (He is). This is a mystery thriller with a supernatural edge from a master of spooky thrills. Is that enough to win The Arniethology over? Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com true 00:54:20 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Sam Raimi takes the wheel this week as Alex and Ben open up The Gift from 2000 and see if what's inside is Keanutopia or Keanunopia. A glittering cast including Cate Blanchett, Greg Kinnear, JK Simmons and Katie Holmes makes this a glimpse into a different time in a lot of ways and our man Keanu is playing a bad guy again. Or is he? (He is). This is a mystery thriller with a supernatural edge from a master of spooky thrills. Is that enough to win The Arniethology over? Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/The-Watcher-2000---Keanucopia-e1h1l8k tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/944600647 Wed, 09 Dec 2020 22:40:15 GMT There's not much to get excited about for Ben and Alex this week, as the contractual obligation The Watcher is the focus. Reeves is going through the motions, but the always noteworthy James Spader is also in this film. We're mostly just having a laugh on this one, it's that simple. Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com true 00:44:58 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)There's not much to get excited about for Ben and Alex this week, as the contractual obligation The Watcher is the focus. Reeves is going through the motions, but the always noteworthy James Spader is also in this film. We're mostly just having a laugh on this one, it's that simple. Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/The-Replacements-2000---Keanucopia-e1h1lbk tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/940588027 Thu, 03 Dec 2020 14:52:32 GMT Its a return to the world of sports this week, as Alex and Ben dive into professional American Football with the comedy The Replacements. Gene Hackman, Jon Favreau, Faison Love and Rhys Ifans are lending support, while Keanu makes such a convincing quarterback (apparently), that he nearly had a change of career. This episode was recorded the week of the US Presidential election and so starts with five minutes of chat about that. Skip forward if you're not interested in our thoughts. Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com true 00:50:02 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Its a return to the world of sports this week, as Alex and Ben dive into professional American Football with the comedy The Replacements. Gene Hackman, Jon Favreau, Faison Love and Rhys Ifans are lending support, while Keanu makes such a convincing quarterback (apparently), that he nearly had a change of career. This episode was recorded the week of the US Presidential election and so starts with five minutes of chat about that. Skip forward if you're not interested in our thoughts. Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/BONUS-The-Postman-1997-e1h1le7 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/936416053 Thu, 26 Nov 2020 13:05:59 GMT With The Matrix done and dusted and half of the Keanucopia boxed off, we're taking an interval with a film we've talked about for years, Kevin Costner's "epic" The Postman. Corny lines, weighty ideas, sloppy fights and 180 minutes. If you've never had the pleasure, we recommend this as a unique experience. Music is "80s" by David Szesztay. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com true 01:08:31 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)With The Matrix done and dusted and half of the Keanucopia boxed off, we're taking an interval with a film we've talked about for years, Kevin Costner's "epic" The Postman. Corny lines, weighty ideas, sloppy fights and 180 minutes. If you've never had the pleasure, we recommend this as a unique experience. Music is "80s" by David Szesztay. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/The-Matrix-1999---Keanucopia-e1h1leb tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/932525806 Thu, 19 Nov 2020 22:53:05 GMT It is The One. We've been talking about the Matrix for weeks, months, maybe years and it's finally time to dive in. As is The Arniethology way, this took us down some strange tangents, so don't come here expecting an analysis of the soundtrack or fashion. We're going down the rabbit hole. This is a film that Alex and Ben have bonded over for two decades - and this is our attempt to explore those conversations. And do Agent Smith impressions. Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com true 01:41:06 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)It is The One. We've been talking about the Matrix for weeks, months, maybe years and it's finally time to dive in. As is The Arniethology way, this took us down some strange tangents, so don't come here expecting an analysis of the soundtrack or fashion. We're going down the rabbit hole. This is a film that Alex and Ben have bonded over for two decades - and this is our attempt to explore those conversations. And do Agent Smith impressions. Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/The-Devils-Advocate-1998---Keanucopia-e1h1ld5 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/927806410 Thu, 12 Nov 2020 08:56:29 GMT The Devil's in the house as Ben and Alex discuss the 1998 legal thriller The Devil's Advocate, which isn't really a legal thriller. It is pretty bonkers though and so the conversation goes to some strange places as The Arniethology grapples with what, if anything, the film is trying to say. Keanu is on top form, perhaps raising his game against Al Pacino and an early, excellent supporting turn from Charlize Theron. This is one of Ben's favourites, but Alex has always been lukewarm about it. Can a rewatch change that? Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com true 01:20:02 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)The Devil's in the house as Ben and Alex discuss the 1998 legal thriller The Devil's Advocate, which isn't really a legal thriller. It is pretty bonkers though and so the conversation goes to some strange places as The Arniethology grapples with what, if anything, the film is trying to say. Keanu is on top form, perhaps raising his game against Al Pacino and an early, excellent supporting turn from Charlize Theron. This is one of Ben's favourites, but Alex has always been lukewarm about it. Can a rewatch change that? Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Halloween-Special---The-Invisible-Man--Doctor-Sleep-plus-Host--Saint-Maud--Swallow-e1h1l9d tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/919520230 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 10:31:52 GMT It's the time of year to get out your spooky sticks and point them at scary things. And with that awful analogy out of the way, Alex and Ben are here to tell you what they think of some recent horror films, by way of trying to convert Alex... First up is Leigh Whannell's The Invisible Man, then - after a brief recap of The Shining - it's onto Mike Flanagan's Doctor Sleep. Finally, Ben quickly recaps Shudder's original production Host; the directorial debut of Rose Glass, this year's Saint Maud (now in cinemas!); and the frankly jaw-dropping Swallow starring Haley Bennett. With the exception of The Shining, these are all spoiler-free. Music is Day of Chaos by Kevin McLeod. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com true 01:09:53 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)It's the time of year to get out your spooky sticks and point them at scary things. And with that awful analogy out of the way, Alex and Ben are here to tell you what they think of some recent horror films, by way of trying to convert Alex... First up is Leigh Whannell's The Invisible Man, then - after a brief recap of The Shining - it's onto Mike Flanagan's Doctor Sleep. Finally, Ben quickly recaps Shudder's original production Host; the directorial debut of Rose Glass, this year's Saint Maud (now in cinemas!); and the frankly jaw-dropping Swallow starring Haley Bennett. With the exception of The Shining, these are all spoiler-free. Music is Day of Chaos by Kevin McLeod. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/The-Last-Time-I-Committed-Suicide-1997---Keanucopia-e1h1ldg tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/915970363 Thu, 22 Oct 2020 10:36:36 GMT An oddity in the Keanucopia this week, as Keanu plays second fiddle to Thomas 'The Punisher' Jane in an adaptation of Neil Cassidy's epic letter to Jack Kerouac that helped kick off the Beat generation. Virtually no-one saw this film and, on the surface, it's not hard to see why. But there is plenty to chew on, admire and enjoy here, not least an excellent - if scummy - performance from Keanu. Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com true 00:52:54 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)An oddity in the Keanucopia this week, as Keanu plays second fiddle to Thomas 'The Punisher' Jane in an adaptation of Neil Cassidy's epic letter to Jack Kerouac that helped kick off the Beat generation. Virtually no-one saw this film and, on the surface, it's not hard to see why. But there is plenty to chew on, admire and enjoy here, not least an excellent - if scummy - performance from Keanu. Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Feeling-Minnesota-1996---Keanucopia-e1h1l9h tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/906983410 Thu, 08 Oct 2020 09:18:40 GMT After playing such a crucial role in the unfolding Tom Cruise shared universe, Cameron Diaz steps into the timeline once more to tie the Keanucopia to the Cruisiverse. Alongside her is Keanu - giving one of his most grounded performances to date - and the always exciting Vincent D'Onofrio and Delroy Lindo. The film itself has issues as well as surprises, but it led the Arniethology lads to reconsider Keanu's status as a movie star and actor and, for that alone, things in the Keanucopia may never be the same again... Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com true 01:05:14 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)After playing such a crucial role in the unfolding Tom Cruise shared universe, Cameron Diaz steps into the timeline once more to tie the Keanucopia to the Cruisiverse. Alongside her is Keanu - giving one of his most grounded performances to date - and the always exciting Vincent D'Onofrio and Delroy Lindo. The film itself has issues as well as surprises, but it led the Arniethology lads to reconsider Keanu's status as a movie star and actor and, for that alone, things in the Keanucopia may never be the same again... Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Chain-Reaction-1996---Keanucopia-e1h1l9k tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/903299254 Fri, 02 Oct 2020 07:54:27 GMT A mighty dollop of nostalgia this week as Alex and Ben reminisce about the time in their lives that they became cine-literate, as they travel back to 1996, a year that gave us Heat, Seven, Mission: Impossible and this week's Keanu offering, Chain Reaction. The definition of average, this is a mixed bag as the director's follow up to The Fugitive, so it's perhaps not a surprise that a massive detour into "pet peeve movie cliches" grabs their attention for a few minutes... Music is Black Fky by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com true 01:04:08 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)A mighty dollop of nostalgia this week as Alex and Ben reminisce about the time in their lives that they became cine-literate, as they travel back to 1996, a year that gave us Heat, Seven, Mission: Impossible and this week's Keanu offering, Chain Reaction. The definition of average, this is a mixed bag as the director's follow up to The Fugitive, so it's perhaps not a surprise that a massive detour into "pet peeve movie cliches" grabs their attention for a few minutes... Music is Black Fky by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/BONUS---Bill-and-Ted-Face-the-Music-2020-SPOILER-FREE-e1h1l8d tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/898702774 Thu, 24 Sep 2020 10:55:01 GMT There's a new Bill and Ted film out there - Bill and Ted Face the Music - and Ben and Alex have some thoughts on it. Don't worry if you haven't seen it yet, these are non-spoiler thoughts just to give an idea of whether we enjoyed it. Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com true 00:29:16 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)There's a new Bill and Ted film out there - Bill and Ted Face the Music - and Ben and Alex have some thoughts on it. Don't worry if you haven't seen it yet, these are non-spoiler thoughts just to give an idea of whether we enjoyed it. Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/A-Walk-in-the-Clouds-1995---Keanucopia-e1h1lbp tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/894310960 Wed, 16 Sep 2020 17:00:23 GMT Keanu returns to period romance with the gentle, warm drama A Walk in the Clouds, a film neither Alex nor Ben have seen before. Given that Speed is the runaway winner of the Keanucopia rankings to date, will a soft hug of a film such as this - never mind one that's selling an idea of fate that appeals to neither of them - have much to offer? Well, the answer, as they say, may surprise you... Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com true 01:10:49 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Keanu returns to period romance with the gentle, warm drama A Walk in the Clouds, a film neither Alex nor Ben have seen before. Given that Speed is the runaway winner of the Keanucopia rankings to date, will a soft hug of a film such as this - never mind one that's selling an idea of fate that appeals to neither of them - have much to offer? Well, the answer, as they say, may surprise you... Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Johnny-Mnemonic-1995---Keanucopia-e1h1l9o tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/890790994 Thu, 10 Sep 2020 08:10:58 GMT After the giddy highs of Speed, it's back down to earth with a bump for the oddly televisual techno-thriller, Johnny Mnemonic. Not just Keanu's first foray into sci-fi, but an early adaptation of father of cyberpunk, William Gibson. All the elements were here for something special, but it seems they gave it to the wrong director. There's still fun to be had though. Not least in some of the wild overacting on display... Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com true 01:10:40 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)After the giddy highs of Speed, it's back down to earth with a bump for the oddly televisual techno-thriller, Johnny Mnemonic. Not just Keanu's first foray into sci-fi, but an early adaptation of father of cyberpunk, William Gibson. All the elements were here for something special, but it seems they gave it to the wrong director. There's still fun to be had though. Not least in some of the wild overacting on display... Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Speed-1994---Keanucopia-e1h1lar tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/888187792 Sat, 05 Sep 2020 11:19:31 GMT The most hotly anticipated entry to the Keanucopia so far is here: 1994's action classic, Speed. As well as a bus that can't slow down, we get a new kind of Keanu (in only his second action lead role), his first collaboration with Sandra Bullock, a snarling psycho role for Dennis Hopper and Die-Hard-influenced cinematography, staging and editing from Jan De Bont. Alex and Ben both love this film, but not without some reservations. When all the pros and cons are tallied, can this land the top spot in the Keanucopia to date? And yes, there's a brief chat about the ill-fated sequel as well. Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com true 01:19:27 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)The most hotly anticipated entry to the Keanucopia so far is here: 1994's action classic, Speed. As well as a bus that can't slow down, we get a new kind of Keanu (in only his second action lead role), his first collaboration with Sandra Bullock, a snarling psycho role for Dennis Hopper and Die-Hard-influenced cinematography, staging and editing from Jan De Bont. Alex and Ben both love this film, but not without some reservations. When all the pros and cons are tallied, can this land the top spot in the Keanucopia to date? And yes, there's a brief chat about the ill-fated sequel as well. Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Speed-1994---Keanucopia-e1h1l9u tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/886835788 Thu, 03 Sep 2020 12:06:32 GMT The most hotly anticipated entry to the Keanucopia so far is here: 1994's action classic, Speed. As well as a bus that can't slow down, we get a new kind of Keanu (in only his second action lead role), his first collaboration with Sandra Bullock, a snarling psycho role for Dennis Hopper and Die Hard-influenced cinematography, staging and editing from Jan De Bont. Alex and Ben both love this film, but not without some reservations. When all the pros and cons are tallied, can this land the top spot in the Keanucopia to date? And yes, there's a brief chat about the ill-fated sequel as well. Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com true 01:19:27 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)The most hotly anticipated entry to the Keanucopia so far is here: 1994's action classic, Speed. As well as a bus that can't slow down, we get a new kind of Keanu (in only his second action lead role), his first collaboration with Sandra Bullock, a snarling psycho role for Dennis Hopper and Die Hard-influenced cinematography, staging and editing from Jan De Bont. Alex and Ben both love this film, but not without some reservations. When all the pros and cons are tallied, can this land the top spot in the Keanucopia to date? And yes, there's a brief chat about the ill-fated sequel as well. Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Little-Buddha-1993---Keanucopia-e1h1l9l tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/882828145 Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:14:52 GMT Keanu takes on arguably his biggest challenge yet, playing Siddartha Gautama, the buddha himself. Is he up to the task? Ben and Alex have some thoughts, naturally, and are unafraid to get side-tracked into a brief discussion about Kevin Costner's The Postman along the way. Really. Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com true 00:54:58 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Keanu takes on arguably his biggest challenge yet, playing Siddartha Gautama, the buddha himself. Is he up to the task? Ben and Alex have some thoughts, naturally, and are unafraid to get side-tracked into a brief discussion about Kevin Costner's The Postman along the way. Really. Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Even-Cowgirls-Get-The-Blues-1994---Keanucopia-e1h1lcu tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/878914933 Thu, 20 Aug 2020 09:17:00 GMT Gus Van Sant makes another appearance on the Keanucopia, as his My Own Private Idaho collective join forces with Uma Thurman in the strange, quirky road trip that is Even Cowgirls Get The Blues. First up, Ben and Alex are catching up with some of the recent changes affecting upcoming movies, including the imminent arrival of Bill and Ted Face The Music. Then they try and pick apart exactly what Van Sant was going for here - an even more free-wheeling and star-studded endeavour than Idaho was, but this time with a plainly comedic streak, as Uma Thurman plays a model with the world's biggest thumbs... Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com true 00:48:44 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Gus Van Sant makes another appearance on the Keanucopia, as his My Own Private Idaho collective join forces with Uma Thurman in the strange, quirky road trip that is Even Cowgirls Get The Blues. First up, Ben and Alex are catching up with some of the recent changes affecting upcoming movies, including the imminent arrival of Bill and Ted Face The Music. Then they try and pick apart exactly what Van Sant was going for here - an even more free-wheeling and star-studded endeavour than Idaho was, but this time with a plainly comedic streak, as Uma Thurman plays a model with the world's biggest thumbs... Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Much-Ado-About-Nothing-1993---Keanucopia-e1h1lf9 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/870507745 Wed, 05 Aug 2020 09:09:37 GMT A first for the Arniethology, as Alex and Ben get stuck into some Shakespeare and they've got some creative notes for the young up-and-comer. A cast that includes Denzel Washington, Kenneth Branagh, Emma Thompson, Richard Briers, Brian Blessed, Michael Keaton, Imelda Staunton, Kate Beckinsale and Robert Sean Leonard breathes life into Shakespeare's classic romantic comedy and this time, Keanu is the bad guy. But wouldn't this have been better re-cast with Jason Statham and Kathy Bates? Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com true 00:44:25 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)A first for the Arniethology, as Alex and Ben get stuck into some Shakespeare and they've got some creative notes for the young up-and-comer. A cast that includes Denzel Washington, Kenneth Branagh, Emma Thompson, Richard Briers, Brian Blessed, Michael Keaton, Imelda Staunton, Kate Beckinsale and Robert Sean Leonard breathes life into Shakespeare's classic romantic comedy and this time, Keanu is the bad guy. But wouldn't this have been better re-cast with Jason Statham and Kathy Bates? Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Freaked-1993---Keanucopia-e1h1l97 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/863018659 Thu, 23 Jul 2020 11:35:25 GMT A change of pace for sure this week, as Alex and Ben get into Alex Winter's directorial effort Freaked, a weird, metatextual satire, wherein the once and future Bill S. Preston plays a deformed actor and Keanu plays a half-man-half-dog hybrid (not a werewolf) called Ortiz. There are laughs to be had and horror to be horrified by and the jury is still out as to whether it's any good or not. It certainly is different though. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. true 00:43:09 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)A change of pace for sure this week, as Alex and Ben get into Alex Winter's directorial effort Freaked, a weird, metatextual satire, wherein the once and future Bill S. Preston plays a deformed actor and Keanu plays a half-man-half-dog hybrid (not a werewolf) called Ortiz. There are laughs to be had and horror to be horrified by and the jury is still out as to whether it's any good or not. It certainly is different though. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com Music is Black Fly by Audionautix.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Bram-Stokers-Dracula-1992---Keanucopia-e1h1le0 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/858866182 Thu, 16 Jul 2020 08:23:05 GMT An Oscar-winning director, a formidable cast, a literary classic and a unique vision are all in the mix this week, as Alex and Ben sink their teeth into Francis Ford Coppola's ambitious adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula from 1992. Ben's been harping on about this one for years and Alex finally sat down to watch it. What does he think of it and how does Keanu fit into proceedings? And then, just for fun, Jo Cardew bobs in to share her history with the film. Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com true 01:22:19 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)An Oscar-winning director, a formidable cast, a literary classic and a unique vision are all in the mix this week, as Alex and Ben sink their teeth into Francis Ford Coppola's ambitious adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula from 1992. Ben's been harping on about this one for years and Alex finally sat down to watch it. What does he think of it and how does Keanu fit into proceedings? And then, just for fun, Jo Cardew bobs in to share her history with the film. Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/My-Own-Private-Idaho-1991-e1h1ld1 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/854154508 Wed, 08 Jul 2020 08:30:55 GMT Keanu returns to his indie roots this week, as Ben and Alex try and decipher a critical darling of the early 90s independent scene, Gus Van Sant's My Own Private Idaho. A fractured narrative that emerged from multiple sources gives way to a touching story of love and friendship, street hustling and life on the road. And there's a big dollop of Shakespearean dialogue for good measure. Keanu is holding his own against River Phoenix here, but is it to the Arniethology's tastes? Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com true 01:13:48 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Keanu returns to his indie roots this week, as Ben and Alex try and decipher a critical darling of the early 90s independent scene, Gus Van Sant's My Own Private Idaho. A fractured narrative that emerged from multiple sources gives way to a touching story of love and friendship, street hustling and life on the road. And there's a big dollop of Shakespearean dialogue for good measure. Keanu is holding his own against River Phoenix here, but is it to the Arniethology's tastes? Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Point-Break-REDUX---The-Good--The-Bad-and-The-Remake-e1h1l9c tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/850128820 Wed, 01 Jul 2020 09:26:27 GMT As teased last week, Ben has joined up with another podcast - The Good, The Bad and The Remake - and their first episode was on Point Break and its 2015 remake. So as a way of launching the series and offering up something that the Arniethologists might enjoy, here is episode 1 of The Good, The Bad and The Remake. Keanucopia music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch with the Arniethology here: thearniethology@gmail.com true 01:08:45 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)As teased last week, Ben has joined up with another podcast - The Good, The Bad and The Remake - and their first episode was on Point Break and its 2015 remake. So as a way of launching the series and offering up something that the Arniethologists might enjoy, here is episode 1 of The Good, The Bad and The Remake. Keanucopia music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch with the Arniethology here: thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Bill-and-Teds-Bogus-Journey-1991-with-Adam-Stolfo-from-Reel-Chat---Keanucopia-e1h1lal tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/845874862 Wed, 24 Jun 2020 11:06:58 GMT It's that time where we get to discuss the second Bill and Ted film and joining us to help make sense of this wild trip is our most special of guests, Adam Stolfo from the Reel Chat podcast in Australia. Adam's been a long-term listener, supporter and friend to the podcast, and brings with him a wealth of knowledge and even an insider story or two. Join the three of us as we try to pick apart the starkly different and darker tone this film goes for, the genius of William "Bill" Sadler as Death and attempt to answer the question: 'Which is better, Bogus Journey or Excellent Adventure?' Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com true 01:26:49 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)It's that time where we get to discuss the second Bill and Ted film and joining us to help make sense of this wild trip is our most special of guests, Adam Stolfo from the Reel Chat podcast in Australia. Adam's been a long-term listener, supporter and friend to the podcast, and brings with him a wealth of knowledge and even an insider story or two. Join the three of us as we try to pick apart the starkly different and darker tone this film goes for, the genius of William "Bill" Sadler as Death and attempt to answer the question: 'Which is better, Bogus Journey or Excellent Adventure?' Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Point-Break-1991---Keanucopia-e1h1l9f tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/841986238 Wed, 17 Jun 2020 20:10:47 GMT We've finally arrived at Keanu's first action role - as Johnny Utah in the 1991 surfer-bank-robber-skydivers action thriller Point Break - and, as is tradition when dealing with an action classic with slightly homo-erotic undertones, Ben's sisters (Jo Cardew and Laura Highton) have joined us to discuss Keanu and Patrick Swayze's respective hotness, a thoroughly entertaining supporting cast that includes Gary Busey, John C McGinley and a Red Hot Chili Pepper, the wild pitch this film must have had, the pseudo-philosophy that underpins the action and the conductor of that action, the Oscar-winning Kathryn Bigelow. Music is BlackFly by Audionautix. Get in touch with us here: thearniethology@gmail.com true 01:25:34 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)We've finally arrived at Keanu's first action role - as Johnny Utah in the 1991 surfer-bank-robber-skydivers action thriller Point Break - and, as is tradition when dealing with an action classic with slightly homo-erotic undertones, Ben's sisters (Jo Cardew and Laura Highton) have joined us to discuss Keanu and Patrick Swayze's respective hotness, a thoroughly entertaining supporting cast that includes Gary Busey, John C McGinley and a Red Hot Chili Pepper, the wild pitch this film must have had, the pseudo-philosophy that underpins the action and the conductor of that action, the Oscar-winning Kathryn Bigelow. Music is BlackFly by Audionautix. Get in touch with us here: thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Tune-in-Tomorrow-1990---Keanucopia-e1h1l8s tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/834066295 Thu, 04 Jun 2020 15:47:47 GMT Back into the unknown this week, with a film neither of us had heard of, let alone seen - the 1990 period comedy-fantasy, Tune In Tomorrow. Keanu heads a cast that includes The Entity's Barbara Hershey and Columbo himself, the late great Peter Falk. The film itself is a combination of romantic drama and bizarre (and sometimes risqué) humour, against a backdrop of a 1950's radio station in a small town and the characters that help keep the serialised drama running. When Peter Falk's provocative writer comes to town, everything gets turned on its head and the results are very entertaining. Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com true 00:56:27 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Back into the unknown this week, with a film neither of us had heard of, let alone seen - the 1990 period comedy-fantasy, Tune In Tomorrow. Keanu heads a cast that includes The Entity's Barbara Hershey and Columbo himself, the late great Peter Falk. The film itself is a combination of romantic drama and bizarre (and sometimes risqué) humour, against a backdrop of a 1950's radio station in a small town and the characters that help keep the serialised drama running. When Peter Falk's provocative writer comes to town, everything gets turned on its head and the results are very entertaining. Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/I-Love-You-To-Death-1990-e1h1l98 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/829397671 Wed, 27 May 2020 22:37:57 GMT This week, we've got the comedic powerhouses Kevin Kline and Tracey Ullman more-than-ably supported by River Phoenix, William Hurt and, of course, our boy Keanu, in the strange black comedy I Love You To Death from Indiana Jones and Star Wars screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan. While not a complete departure from his usual goofy stoner shtick, Keanu is playing a genuinely entertaining twist on it here. How does he stack up against such formidable pedigree though? Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com true 00:50:07 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)This week, we've got the comedic powerhouses Kevin Kline and Tracey Ullman more-than-ably supported by River Phoenix, William Hurt and, of course, our boy Keanu, in the strange black comedy I Love You To Death from Indiana Jones and Star Wars screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan. While not a complete departure from his usual goofy stoner shtick, Keanu is playing a genuinely entertaining twist on it here. How does he stack up against such formidable pedigree though? Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Parenthood-1989---Keanucopia-e1h1lad tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/825049183 Thu, 21 May 2020 11:32:21 GMT Ron Howard's 1989 bittersweet dramedy is the subject of this week's conversation and it's another chance to reminisce about the golden age of the Steve Martin film. Keanu is arguably playing his finest 80s slacker here, as the idiot with a heart of gold, Tod. Does the funny stuff still make us laugh and does the dramatic stuff still give us chills? You know what to do to find out. Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com true 00:54:07 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Ron Howard's 1989 bittersweet dramedy is the subject of this week's conversation and it's another chance to reminisce about the golden age of the Steve Martin film. Keanu is arguably playing his finest 80s slacker here, as the idiot with a heart of gold, Tod. Does the funny stuff still make us laugh and does the dramatic stuff still give us chills? You know what to do to find out. Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Bill-and-Teds-Excellent-Adventure-1989---Keanucopia-e1h1ld0 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/819790018 Wed, 13 May 2020 19:11:28 GMT WARNING: This week's episode is extra sweary and explicit. In talking about the fledgling adventure of comedy duo Bill and Ted, we got into questions concerning some of the adult themes that so often appear in these 80s comedies, such as "What is a 69?" and "Did you spot Freud's drooping corndog?". And it's all in the name of answering the key question: is this film still any good at making us laugh, or is it now just a nostalgic cringe-fest? Stay tuned for the perspective of a youngling from 2020 to balance out our old and jaded views. Music is Black Fly by Audionautix; get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com true 01:00:11 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)WARNING: This week's episode is extra sweary and explicit. In talking about the fledgling adventure of comedy duo Bill and Ted, we got into questions concerning some of the adult themes that so often appear in these 80s comedies, such as "What is a 69?" and "Did you spot Freud's drooping corndog?". And it's all in the name of answering the key question: is this film still any good at making us laugh, or is it now just a nostalgic cringe-fest? Stay tuned for the perspective of a youngling from 2020 to balance out our old and jaded views. Music is Black Fly by Audionautix; get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Dangerous-Liaisons-1988---Keanucopia-e1h1laj tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/815484673 Thu, 07 May 2020 13:17:05 GMT Malkovich. Pfeiffer. Close. Uma. Capaldi. Keanu? Perhaps not as much as we would like, but he's finally played something other than a Broody Stoner Hunk Bro, as we try to pick apart Stephen Frears' multi award-winning period drama, Dangerous Liaisons. There's conspiracy, backsliding, sex, manipulation, love, death and even a strong vein of feminism. But does it tickle The Arniethology's pleasure centre? Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com true 00:53:06 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Malkovich. Pfeiffer. Close. Uma. Capaldi. Keanu? Perhaps not as much as we would like, but he's finally played something other than a Broody Stoner Hunk Bro, as we try to pick apart Stephen Frears' multi award-winning period drama, Dangerous Liaisons. There's conspiracy, backsliding, sex, manipulation, love, death and even a strong vein of feminism. But does it tickle The Arniethology's pleasure centre? Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/BONUS-The-Iron-Mask-2020---The-Arniethology-e1h1ldk tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/809593240 Wed, 29 Apr 2020 08:59:17 GMT A return to the original Arniethology for one week only, as the Austrian Oak has a new film out on home release, featuring his Around the World in 80 Days co-star, Jackie Chan. The Iron Mask (AKA Journey to China: Mystery of the Iron Mask) is a Russian-Chinese co-production and features the two megastars in supporting roles, as globe-trotting action fantasy shenanigans take place. Could this be a return to the family-friendly heights of Kindergarten Cop or just another in an increasing line of disappointments for the Arnie fan? Music is 80s Action Movie by Tony Gage; get in touch with us here: thearniethology@gmail.com true 00:35:05 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)A return to the original Arniethology for one week only, as the Austrian Oak has a new film out on home release, featuring his Around the World in 80 Days co-star, Jackie Chan. The Iron Mask (AKA Journey to China: Mystery of the Iron Mask) is a Russian-Chinese co-production and features the two megastars in supporting roles, as globe-trotting action fantasy shenanigans take place. Could this be a return to the family-friendly heights of Kindergarten Cop or just another in an increasing line of disappointments for the Arnie fan? Music is 80s Action Movie by Tony Gage; get in touch with us here: thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Prince-of-Pennsylvania-1988---Keanucopia-e1h1l8e tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/804820912 Wed, 22 Apr 2020 20:31:13 GMT An extra short episode this time around, as Alex and Ben are somewhat underwhelmed by a romantic comedy hostage drama, that struggles to be one thing or the other. A pretty great cast gets them through, however, and is perhaps the only reason to see this film. Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com true 00:33:25 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)An extra short episode this time around, as Alex and Ben are somewhat underwhelmed by a romantic comedy hostage drama, that struggles to be one thing or the other. A pretty great cast gets them through, however, and is perhaps the only reason to see this film. Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Permanent-Record-1988---Keanucopia-e1h1la7 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/798768613 Tue, 14 Apr 2020 20:42:50 GMT Before we get to the altogether unheard of and surprising film that is the focus of this week's episode, Ben and Alex have some suggestions for things to watch during the lockdown period (skip the first 13 minutes if you're not interested). Then it's on to director Marisa Silver's Permanent Record, a teen drama (stay with us) that tenderly deals with the impact of a promising high school student's suicide, through the mechanisms of grief, support, structure, empathy and music. More than any film so far in the Keanucopia, if this one has passed you by, give it a watch before you listen to us discuss it - firstly, it's well worth it and secondly, we get spoilery early doors. To top it all off, once the hankies are wrung out, Marisa Silver herself sent us a few words about the film. Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com true 01:13:32 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Before we get to the altogether unheard of and surprising film that is the focus of this week's episode, Ben and Alex have some suggestions for things to watch during the lockdown period (skip the first 13 minutes if you're not interested). Then it's on to director Marisa Silver's Permanent Record, a teen drama (stay with us) that tenderly deals with the impact of a promising high school student's suicide, through the mechanisms of grief, support, structure, empathy and music. More than any film so far in the Keanucopia, if this one has passed you by, give it a watch before you listen to us discuss it - firstly, it's well worth it and secondly, we get spoilery early doors. To top it all off, once the hankies are wrung out, Marisa Silver herself sent us a few words about the film. Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/The-Night-Before-1988---Keanucopia-e1h1leg tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/793879363 Wed, 08 Apr 2020 16:47:55 GMT Our exploration of the career of Keanu Reeves continues with The Night Before, a John Hughesian teen comedy about two kids who get lost on the way to prom and the journey to try and remember just what happened, before it's too late. Some pretty heavy topics get thrown around, for such a lightweight film, but the road to Bill and Ted is clear after seeing this. Is it a gem or just a stepping stone? Alex and Ben have differing opinions. Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com true 00:48:19 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Our exploration of the career of Keanu Reeves continues with The Night Before, a John Hughesian teen comedy about two kids who get lost on the way to prom and the journey to try and remember just what happened, before it's too late. Some pretty heavy topics get thrown around, for such a lightweight film, but the road to Bill and Ted is clear after seeing this. Is it a gem or just a stepping stone? Alex and Ben have differing opinions. Music is Black Fly by Audionautix. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Rivers-Edge-1987---Keanucopia-e1h1lfs tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/787743151 Tue, 31 Mar 2020 17:42:23 GMT In the words of the great John Wick, "Yeah, I'm thinking we're back". And we're kicking off the Keanu Reeves retrospective - AKA Keanucopia - with the first available film on our list, River's Edge. A dark and strange teen drama, this explores uncomfortable subjects through a less-is-more approach. We've got old favourites - It's Your Numbers - and a whole new set of actor staples to establish, as we set off on a journey to explore this most beloved of movie stars. Music is "Black Fly" by Audionautix Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com and join the conversation at facebook.com/Arniethology true 01:10:24 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)In the words of the great John Wick, "Yeah, I'm thinking we're back". And we're kicking off the Keanu Reeves retrospective - AKA Keanucopia - with the first available film on our list, River's Edge. A dark and strange teen drama, this explores uncomfortable subjects through a less-is-more approach. We've got old favourites - It's Your Numbers - and a whole new set of actor staples to establish, as we set off on a journey to explore this most beloved of movie stars. Music is "Black Fly" by Audionautix Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com and join the conversation at facebook.com/ArniethologyAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Review-of-the-decade-2010-2019-e1h1ldq tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/736307020 Tue, 31 Dec 2019 14:11:03 GMT For no reason other than the end of a decade comes but once every, what eight or nine years? Ben and Alex are listing their favourite films of the decade from 2010 to 2019. With two picks a year, this is a 40+ list of the films The Arniethology holds dearest from this most recent decade, along with plenty of mentions for films that came close to making the list and a few major disappointments that deserve extra special mention. Think we're nuts? Let us know at thearniethology@gmail.com Music is "80s" by David Szesztay. true 01:56:01 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)For no reason other than the end of a decade comes but once every, what eight or nine years? Ben and Alex are listing their favourite films of the decade from 2010 to 2019. With two picks a year, this is a 40+ list of the films The Arniethology holds dearest from this most recent decade, along with plenty of mentions for films that came close to making the list and a few major disappointments that deserve extra special mention. Think we're nuts? Let us know at thearniethology@gmail.com Music is "80s" by David Szesztay.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/BONUS-Terminator---Dark-Fate-e1h1lat tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/718418350 Mon, 25 Nov 2019 20:59:49 GMT We're back with an interstitial episode, talking about the latest in the Terminator franchise. First, there's a catch-up on the state of the year's films so far, including a rather lacklustre summer season. Then the review starts proper at 16m, as we get into the film many are hailing as the best Terminator film since James "Jim to his friends" Cameron helmed T2 in 1991. Does the Arniethology agree? Well, it takes some spoilerific talk to get into that and spoilers start at 49m30s. Do you agree with our thoughts? Let us know at thearniethology@gmail.com Music is 80s Action Movie by Tony Gage true 01:31:43 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)We're back with an interstitial episode, talking about the latest in the Terminator franchise. First, there's a catch-up on the state of the year's films so far, including a rather lacklustre summer season. Then the review starts proper at 16m, as we get into the film many are hailing as the best Terminator film since James "Jim to his friends" Cameron helmed T2 in 1991. Does the Arniethology agree? Well, it takes some spoilerific talk to get into that and spoilers start at 49m30s. Do you agree with our thoughts? Let us know at thearniethology@gmail.com Music is 80s Action Movie by Tony GageAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/BONUS-Hobbs--Shaw-plus-Special-Announcement-e1h1lg2 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/661052384 Sun, 04 Aug 2019 18:55:54 GMT We've got a special episode for you this time, as we talk through a potted history of the Fast and Furious franchise, before getting into (non-spoilery) chat about the latest entry - and first spin-off - 'Hobbs and Shaw'. We also take a quick look at the trailers for the upcoming Arnie and Cruise films in the shape of 'Terminator: Dark Fate' and 'Top Gun: Maverick', respectively. Finally, there's a look forward and a special announcement about where we're going next. Let us know what you think about any (or all) of it at thearniethology@gmail.com Music is "80s" by David Szesztay. true 01:15:59 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)We've got a special episode for you this time, as we talk through a potted history of the Fast and Furious franchise, before getting into (non-spoilery) chat about the latest entry - and first spin-off - 'Hobbs and Shaw'. We also take a quick look at the trailers for the upcoming Arnie and Cruise films in the shape of 'Terminator: Dark Fate' and 'Top Gun: Maverick', respectively. Finally, there's a look forward and a special announcement about where we're going next. Let us know what you think about any (or all) of it at thearniethology@gmail.com Music is "80s" by David Szesztay.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Forgotten-FIlms---1989-Always-and-Millennium-e1h1lek tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/659855657 Thu, 01 Aug 2019 23:00:34 GMT After a long delay, the final forgotten films of the 80s are upon us. And they look like a long forgotten - and perhaps underseen - Steven Spielberg film and a perhaps underappreciated time travel film in the shapes of 'Always' and 'Millennium', respectively. We're spoiling basic plot points from the off, but major spoilers for Always start @ 22m40s; then we're into Millennium @ 1h12m, with heavy spoilers @ 1h34m30s, before wrapping it all up at 1h52m. As always (see what I did there?), music is "80s" by David Szesztay; contact us at thearniethology@gmail.com true 02:01:15 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)After a long delay, the final forgotten films of the 80s are upon us. And they look like a long forgotten - and perhaps underseen - Steven Spielberg film and a perhaps underappreciated time travel film in the shapes of 'Always' and 'Millennium', respectively. We're spoiling basic plot points from the off, but major spoilers for Always start @ 22m40s; then we're into Millennium @ 1h12m, with heavy spoilers @ 1h34m30s, before wrapping it all up at 1h52m. As always (see what I did there?), music is "80s" by David Szesztay; contact us at thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/In-Praise-of-Keanu-e1h1l87 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/623552976 Mon, 20 May 2019 11:43:51 GMT For this week's mini episode, Ben discards the Suspiria remake to focus on the career trajectory of Mr Keanu Reeves, building up to his most satisfying role, that of Mr John Wick. There are no spoilers here, so if you haven't yet seen John Wick 3 AKA Parabellum, fear not - this is all about Keanu. Music is "80s" by David Szesztay. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com true 00:23:22 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)For this week's mini episode, Ben discards the Suspiria remake to focus on the career trajectory of Mr Keanu Reeves, building up to his most satisfying role, that of Mr John Wick. There are no spoilers here, so if you haven't yet seen John Wick 3 AKA Parabellum, fear not - this is all about Keanu. Music is "80s" by David Szesztay. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Forgotten-Films---1988-Part-2-Pass-the-Ammo-and-Deadly-Pursuit-AKA-Shoot-to-Kill-e1h1ld3 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/617761599 Wed, 08 May 2019 23:47:02 GMT Ben and Alex round out the review of 1988's forgotten films with an ok religious satire and an outstanding survival thriller. First up is the star-studded Pass the Ammo, featuring Tim Curry and a rare leading role for Bill Paxton, causing some Paxton Factor confusion. Then (at 23m), the unduly forgotten action thriller Deadly Pursuit (AKA Shoot to Kill), starring Sidney Poitier, Tom Berenger, Kirstie Alley and Clancy Brown - as well as a handful of stunts and twists. Music is "80s" by David Szesztay. Get in touch: thearniethology@gmail.com true 01:02:33 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Ben and Alex round out the review of 1988's forgotten films with an ok religious satire and an outstanding survival thriller. First up is the star-studded Pass the Ammo, featuring Tim Curry and a rare leading role for Bill Paxton, causing some Paxton Factor confusion. Then (at 23m), the unduly forgotten action thriller Deadly Pursuit (AKA Shoot to Kill), starring Sidney Poitier, Tom Berenger, Kirstie Alley and Clancy Brown - as well as a handful of stunts and twists. Music is "80s" by David Szesztay. Get in touch: thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Mandy--The-Old-Man--The-Gun--Wont-You-Be-My-Neighbour-e1h1lah tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/610911405 Wed, 24 Apr 2019 21:30:35 GMT Another trifecta of recent releases for recommendation and another phalanx - love that word - of listener recommendations for the weeks ahead. On the docket this week, Ben gives a view on bonkers, artful Nic Cage masterpiece 'Mandy'; Robert Redford's acting swansong, 'The Old Man and The Gun' (directed by David - not John - Lowery); and documentary 'Won't You Be My Neighbor?', detailing the career of the iconic children's presenter Mr Rogers. There's laughter, tears and chainsaws right here, people. What more do you want? Music is "80s" by David Szesztay. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com true 00:29:22 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Another trifecta of recent releases for recommendation and another phalanx - love that word - of listener recommendations for the weeks ahead. On the docket this week, Ben gives a view on bonkers, artful Nic Cage masterpiece 'Mandy'; Robert Redford's acting swansong, 'The Old Man and The Gun' (directed by David - not John - Lowery); and documentary 'Won't You Be My Neighbor?', detailing the career of the iconic children's presenter Mr Rogers. There's laughter, tears and chainsaws right here, people. What more do you want? Music is "80s" by David Szesztay. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Forgotten-Films---1988-Saigan-AKA-Off-Limits-and-Eight-Men-Out-e1h1lci tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/609544890 Mon, 22 Apr 2019 03:26:11 GMT In looking at 1988's Forgotten Films, Alex chooses a listener recommendation in the shape of Christopher Crowe's Vietnam cop thriller, Saigon AKA Off Limits (spoilers start at 38m30s). Then it's Ben's turn (at 51m) with John Sayles' genre-defying retelling of the 1919 'Black Sox' baseball scandal, Eight Men Out (with spoilers at 1h22m), before wrapping things up - for the first part of 1988 at least... (at 1h 27m). Music is "80s" by David Szesztay. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com true 01:32:58 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)In looking at 1988's Forgotten Films, Alex chooses a listener recommendation in the shape of Christopher Crowe's Vietnam cop thriller, Saigon AKA Off Limits (spoilers start at 38m30s). Then it's Ben's turn (at 51m) with John Sayles' genre-defying retelling of the 1919 'Black Sox' baseball scandal, Eight Men Out (with spoilers at 1h22m), before wrapping things up - for the first part of 1988 at least... (at 1h 27m). Music is "80s" by David Szesztay. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Looking-Ahead-e1h1laq tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/604847229 Fri, 12 Apr 2019 08:38:20 GMT Thanks to a pretty special piece of correspondence, this week's mini episode is not so mini, as Alex joins Ben to go through a list of potential upcoming films, as Forgotten Films moves into the 90s and beyond. Its a mixed bag, but there are some excellent recommendations here (thanks again to Cary from Vermont for taking the time). If you want to offer your recommendations - including anything we've missed in the 1980s - do so here: thearniethology@gmail.com Music is "80s" by David Szesztay. true 00:43:04 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Thanks to a pretty special piece of correspondence, this week's mini episode is not so mini, as Alex joins Ben to go through a list of potential upcoming films, as Forgotten Films moves into the 90s and beyond. Its a mixed bag, but there are some excellent recommendations here (thanks again to Cary from Vermont for taking the time). If you want to offer your recommendations - including anything we've missed in the 1980s - do so here: thearniethology@gmail.com Music is "80s" by David Szesztay.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/The-100th-Episode--Forgotten-Films---1987-batteries-not-included-and-Hollywood-Shuffle-e1h1lf8 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/601318116 Fri, 05 Apr 2019 09:45:39 GMT We finally did it. We reached 100 episodes. To celebrate, we've got specially recorded clips and questions from contributors and long-time fans, as well as tackling two films from 1987 for the Forgotten Films series. First up is "*batteries not included", one of the second tier Spielberg productions from the Amblin era, featuring adorable septuagenarians and even more adorable self-replicating robots. Then there's a deeper dive to rediscover Robert Townsend's "Hollywood Shuffle", a semi-autobiographical satire about racial stereotyping in the film industry. If you want two recommendations for something to watch or you want to learn more about Ben and Alex, this is the place to get it. Music is "80s" by David Szesztay; spoiler sounds come from Ewan Robinson. Contact us at thearniethology@gmail.com true 01:54:31 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)We finally did it. We reached 100 episodes. To celebrate, we've got specially recorded clips and questions from contributors and long-time fans, as well as tackling two films from 1987 for the Forgotten Films series. First up is "*batteries not included", one of the second tier Spielberg productions from the Amblin era, featuring adorable septuagenarians and even more adorable self-replicating robots. Then there's a deeper dive to rediscover Robert Townsend's "Hollywood Shuffle", a semi-autobiographical satire about racial stereotyping in the film industry. If you want two recommendations for something to watch or you want to learn more about Ben and Alex, this is the place to get it. Music is "80s" by David Szesztay; spoiler sounds come from Ewan Robinson. Contact us at thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Netflix-a-Go-Go-e1h1l8p tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/596844153 Wed, 27 Mar 2019 17:39:07 GMT A triple bill of Netflix nuggets you for this week in the shape of a documentary about our times, an action thriller with a killer cast and a right proper western anthology. Ben's got the skinny on them and they're all worth watching. Music is "80s" by David Szesztay; contact us at thearniethology@gmail.com true 00:16:37 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)A triple bill of Netflix nuggets you for this week in the shape of a documentary about our times, an action thriller with a killer cast and a right proper western anthology. Ben's got the skinny on them and they're all worth watching. Music is "80s" by David Szesztay; contact us at thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Forgotten-Films---1986-At-Close-Range-and-The-Wraith-e1h1lfq tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/593817693 Thu, 21 Mar 2019 22:53:15 GMT Ben declares a 'twosy-doozy' and Alex has some reservations as they trawl through 1986 for a couple of Forgotten FIlms. Ben's got Christopher Walken and Sean Penn in a tense, true life crime thriller with James Foley's At Close Range first (spoilers @ 52m30s); then Alex continues his descent into the bowels of sci-fi history (@ 1h7m) with frankly bonkers street-punk, teenage romance, sci-fi, spiritual, revenge action film, The Wraith. You won't want to miss this one. Music is "80s" by David Szesztay; spoiler sounds are courtesy of Ewan Robinson. Contact us: thearniethology@gmail.com true 01:39:18 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Ben declares a 'twosy-doozy' and Alex has some reservations as they trawl through 1986 for a couple of Forgotten FIlms. Ben's got Christopher Walken and Sean Penn in a tense, true life crime thriller with James Foley's At Close Range first (spoilers @ 52m30s); then Alex continues his descent into the bowels of sci-fi history (@ 1h7m) with frankly bonkers street-punk, teenage romance, sci-fi, spiritual, revenge action film, The Wraith. You won't want to miss this one. Music is "80s" by David Szesztay; spoiler sounds are courtesy of Ewan Robinson. Contact us: thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Presidents--Judges--Kings-and-Nazis-e1h1lc5 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/590147502 Thu, 14 Mar 2019 20:10:29 GMT A plethora of recommendations, as Ben serves up some recent documentaries that satisfy varying tastes and a potential future B-Movie classic in the making. Music is "80s" by David Szesztay. true 00:24:16 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)A plethora of recommendations, as Ben serves up some recent documentaries that satisfy varying tastes and a potential future B-Movie classic in the making. Music is "80s" by David Szesztay.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Forgotten-Films---1985-Enemy-Mine-and-Plenty-e1h1lcd tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/587368947 Sat, 09 Mar 2019 13:25:48 GMT 1985 is here and we've got a listener recommendation and an awards contender, fished out from the sofa of 1980s cinema, for reappraisal. First up, Alex has picked Wolfgang Peterson's space parable Enemy Mine, as requested by a number of listeners. A purer shot of 80s nostalgia there may not be, but did it do it for Alex and Ben? (Spoilers @ 35m 30s). Then (@ 44m 50s) Ben is trying to go high-brow, by offering up Plenty, starring Meryl Streep. A classy, prestige film for sure, but is there anything for Ben and Alex to get their teeth into? Two very different, noteworthy films this week, and we tried to really do them justice. Let us know how we did here: thearniethology@gmail.com Music is "80s" by David Szesztay. true 01:33:47 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)1985 is here and we've got a listener recommendation and an awards contender, fished out from the sofa of 1980s cinema, for reappraisal. First up, Alex has picked Wolfgang Peterson's space parable Enemy Mine, as requested by a number of listeners. A purer shot of 80s nostalgia there may not be, but did it do it for Alex and Ben? (Spoilers @ 35m 30s). Then (@ 44m 50s) Ben is trying to go high-brow, by offering up Plenty, starring Meryl Streep. A classy, prestige film for sure, but is there anything for Ben and Alex to get their teeth into? Two very different, noteworthy films this week, and we tried to really do them justice. Let us know how we did here: thearniethology@gmail.com Music is "80s" by David Szesztay.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/We-Need-to-Talk-About-Oscars-e1h1l85 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/582930498 Thu, 28 Feb 2019 20:53:33 GMT A super-brief one this week, as Ben recovers from lurgee - just long enough to have a mini-moan about the Oscars from his hotel room, before plugging the recent cross-over with Australia's Reel Chat podcast. Music is "80s" by David Szesztay; contact us at thearniethology@gmail.com true 00:10:01 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)A super-brief one this week, as Ben recovers from lurgee - just long enough to have a mini-moan about the Oscars from his hotel room, before plugging the recent cross-over with Australia's Reel Chat podcast. Music is "80s" by David Szesztay; contact us at thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Forgotten-Films---1984-Top-Secret--and-The-Phildapelphia-Experiment-e1h1lab tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/576872586 Sun, 17 Feb 2019 17:45:48 GMT Its 1984. Big Brother may be watching you, but The Arniethology is here to talk to you - about 2 films that may or may not be eligible to join the pantheon of Forgotten Films. First up, Ben introduces the Zucker-Abrams-Zucker film that came between their 2 classics (Airplane! and The Naked Gun) - the frankly all-over-the-place, but very funny Top Secret! Then it's Alex's turn with another sci-fi gem (or is it?), time-travel thriller The Philadelphia Experiment. Which is better? Which is more forgotten? Which deserves to be remembered? Where does Bill Paxton fit into all this? Some of these questions might be answered by listening. Music is "80s" by David Szesztay; contact us at thearniethology@gmail.com true 01:16:58 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Its 1984. Big Brother may be watching you, but The Arniethology is here to talk to you - about 2 films that may or may not be eligible to join the pantheon of Forgotten Films. First up, Ben introduces the Zucker-Abrams-Zucker film that came between their 2 classics (Airplane! and The Naked Gun) - the frankly all-over-the-place, but very funny Top Secret! Then it's Alex's turn with another sci-fi gem (or is it?), time-travel thriller The Philadelphia Experiment. Which is better? Which is more forgotten? Which deserves to be remembered? Where does Bill Paxton fit into all this? Some of these questions might be answered by listening. Music is "80s" by David Szesztay; contact us at thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Forgotten-Films-Bonus---1983-BMX-Bandits-e1h1la3 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/570999168 Wed, 06 Feb 2019 10:53:44 GMT It's a special bonus episode, as Alex joins Ben to offer up Nicole Kidman's first film, BMX Bandits, by way of apology for the, erm, lacklustre Wavelength pick from 1983. Before they get into the film itself, there's some movie news from the Fast and Furious and Mission: Impossible universes. Then its off to the bike-track for a hefty dose of 80s nostalgia, buffoonery, stunts and the start of an Oscar-winning career for Kidman. Music is "80s" by David Szesztay; get in touch at thearniethology@gmail.com true 00:49:16 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)It's a special bonus episode, as Alex joins Ben to offer up Nicole Kidman's first film, BMX Bandits, by way of apology for the, erm, lacklustre Wavelength pick from 1983. Before they get into the film itself, there's some movie news from the Fast and Furious and Mission: Impossible universes. Then its off to the bike-track for a hefty dose of 80s nostalgia, buffoonery, stunts and the start of an Oscar-winning career for Kidman. Music is "80s" by David Szesztay; get in touch at thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Forgotten-Films---1983-Wavelength-and-The-Hunger-e1h1lc7 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/568562133 Fri, 01 Feb 2019 17:32:07 GMT As the march through the 1980s continues, the Arniethology boys hit their first bump, as Alex makes a blind pick. Can anything good come from the obscure alien conspiracy film, Wavelength? Or is it down to Ben, with Tony Scott's The Hunger, to save the podcast from the scrapheap of forgotten films and, yes, maybe even forgotten dreams... Music is "80s" by David Szesztay. Contact us at thearniethology@gmail.com Intro & Wavelength, followed by The Hunger @ 33mins; spoilers for The Hunger @ 56mins; conclusion and ratings @ 1h12mins true 01:18:27 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)As the march through the 1980s continues, the Arniethology boys hit their first bump, as Alex makes a blind pick. Can anything good come from the obscure alien conspiracy film, Wavelength? Or is it down to Ben, with Tony Scott's The Hunger, to save the podcast from the scrapheap of forgotten films and, yes, maybe even forgotten dreams... Music is "80s" by David Szesztay. Contact us at thearniethology@gmail.com Intro & Wavelength, followed by The Hunger @ 33mins; spoilers for The Hunger @ 56mins; conclusion and ratings @ 1h12minsAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Preview-of-2019--A-Simple-Favour-e1h1l8n tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/563100000 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 21:30:50 GMT January blues getting you down? Ben's here to give you reasons to be cheerful, 1, 2, 3: 1) There are lots of films coming out in 2019 to be excited for! Here are a few of them. 2) They still churn out Die Hard remakes - such as Final Score AKA Die Hard in a Football Stadium - and Ben has seen it, so (perhaps) you don't have to! 3) Paul Feig is making films starring and about dynamic, entertaining women and A Simple Favour might be his most fascinating yet! Music is "80s" David Szesztay; get in touch at thearniethology@gmail.com true 00:35:24 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)January blues getting you down? Ben's here to give you reasons to be cheerful, 1, 2, 3: 1) There are lots of films coming out in 2019 to be excited for! Here are a few of them. 2) They still churn out Die Hard remakes - such as Final Score AKA Die Hard in a Football Stadium - and Ben has seen it, so (perhaps) you don't have to! 3) Paul Feig is making films starring and about dynamic, entertaining women and A Simple Favour might be his most fascinating yet! Music is "80s" David Szesztay; get in touch at thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Forgotten-Films---1982-The-Beastmaster-and-Dead-Men-Dont-Wear-Plaid-e1h1lei tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/560028801 Wed, 16 Jan 2019 19:15:26 GMT A truly outstanding year for genre films causes Alex and Ben to look a little bit harder for a couple of gems that aren't held up as highly as the classics that came out in 1982. Alex has chosen the sword and sorcery franchise-starter The Beastmaster, causing Ben to reveal perhaps his earliest hero worship... before Ben introduces Alex to the Carl Reiner-Steve Martin collaboration Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid and hilarity ensues. Which one will win out for their affections and earn the "highly coveted" (ahem) recommendation of The Arniethology, let alone be considered a lost gem? Music is "80s" by David Szesztay. Contact us at: thearniethology@gmail.com true 01:13:36 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)A truly outstanding year for genre films causes Alex and Ben to look a little bit harder for a couple of gems that aren't held up as highly as the classics that came out in 1982. Alex has chosen the sword and sorcery franchise-starter The Beastmaster, causing Ben to reveal perhaps his earliest hero worship... before Ben introduces Alex to the Carl Reiner-Steve Martin collaboration Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid and hilarity ensues. Which one will win out for their affections and earn the "highly coveted" (ahem) recommendation of The Arniethology, let alone be considered a lost gem? Music is "80s" by David Szesztay. Contact us at: thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Commies--Cyborgs-and-Hawkmen-e1h1lda tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/556485732 Wed, 09 Jan 2019 19:10:20 GMT Ben's back to tell you about an Oscar movie you can probably skip and a b-movie you probably shouldn't. Then there's music - a real song with words and production values and everything - courtesy of our spoiler sounds' creator and his band, Hawkmen Dive. Intro and incidental music is "80s" by David Szesztay. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.com true 00:29:56 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Ben's back to tell you about an Oscar movie you can probably skip and a b-movie you probably shouldn't. Then there's music - a real song with words and production values and everything - courtesy of our spoiler sounds' creator and his band, Hawkmen Dive. Intro and incidental music is "80s" by David Szesztay. Get in touch here: thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Forgotten-Films---1981-The-Entity-and-Wolfen-e1h1lev tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/553517658 Thu, 03 Jan 2019 14:24:35 GMT The forgotten gems of the 80s are in full swing now and Alex and Ben have a couple of beauties for you this week. Once Ben tries pushing another Walter Hill film, its down to business with the genuinely shocking and surprisingly relevant paranormal thriller, The Entity. Then its Alex's turn, by way of a listener recommendation, and the first novel from Whitley Streiber gets adapted in Wolfen. It is more than your average werewolf film. Episode layout: Intro, followed by The Entity (@ 6mins); spoilers for The Entity (@ 39mins); Wolfen (@ 56mins); spoilers for Wolfen (@ 1h12mins); conclusion and wrap-up (@ 1h33mins). If you have suggestions or feedback, please write to us at: thearniethology@gmail.com Music is "80s" by David Szesztay; spoiler jingle is courtesy of Ewan Robinson. true 01:38:11 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)The forgotten gems of the 80s are in full swing now and Alex and Ben have a couple of beauties for you this week. Once Ben tries pushing another Walter Hill film, its down to business with the genuinely shocking and surprisingly relevant paranormal thriller, The Entity. Then its Alex's turn, by way of a listener recommendation, and the first novel from Whitley Streiber gets adapted in Wolfen. It is more than your average werewolf film. Episode layout: Intro, followed by The Entity (@ 6mins); spoilers for The Entity (@ 39mins); Wolfen (@ 56mins); spoilers for Wolfen (@ 1h12mins); conclusion and wrap-up (@ 1h33mins). If you have suggestions or feedback, please write to us at: thearniethology@gmail.com Music is "80s" by David Szesztay; spoiler jingle is courtesy of Ewan Robinson.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/2018---A-Brief-Review-e1h1lb9 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/551078964 Fri, 28 Dec 2018 16:44:41 GMT Ben goes it alone for the first in a series of mini episodes, looking at some of the other forgotten films from 1980 that there wasn't time to talk about, including the Oscar contenders that year. Then its time for a discussion of the new format and feedback from listeners, before getting into a biref review of 2018 in film, along with a couple of future forgotten films to keep an eye out for. Music is "80s" by David Szesztay. Get in touch at: thearniethology@gmail.com true 00:26:33 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Ben goes it alone for the first in a series of mini episodes, looking at some of the other forgotten films from 1980 that there wasn't time to talk about, including the Oscar contenders that year. Then its time for a discussion of the new format and feedback from listeners, before getting into a biref review of 2018 in film, along with a couple of future forgotten films to keep an eye out for. Music is "80s" by David Szesztay. Get in touch at: thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Forgotten-Films---1980-Time-After-Time-and-The-Ninth-Configuration-e1h1ldu tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/546755286 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 13:25:45 GMT And so it begins... The first year of the 1980s kicks off with two very different films, as Ben brings time-travel romcom-thriller Time After Time to the table, before Alex serves up William Peter Blatty's The Ninth Configuration. Everything is spoiler-free (pretty much) up to the 1-hour mark. This is our new format, let us know what you think of it at thearniethology@gmail.com Music is "80s" by David Szesztay Please like and subscribe on Apple podcasts by searching for The Arniethology true 01:36:32 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)And so it begins... The first year of the 1980s kicks off with two very different films, as Ben brings time-travel romcom-thriller Time After Time to the table, before Alex serves up William Peter Blatty's The Ninth Configuration. Everything is spoiler-free (pretty much) up to the 1-hour mark. This is our new format, let us know what you think of it at thearniethology@gmail.com Music is "80s" by David Szesztay Please like and subscribe on Apple podcasts by searching for The ArniethologyAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Spoiler-Klaxons---A-Plea-e1h1l80 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/544038915 Wed, 12 Dec 2018 20:19:19 GMT We'll get to starting the discussion proper next week - promise - but for now, we have a couple of favours to ask. Take a listen. You - yes, you! - could be a part of Arniethology history. Music is "80s" by David Szesztay. true 00:12:41 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)We'll get to starting the discussion proper next week - promise - but for now, we have a couple of favours to ask. Take a listen. You - yes, you! - could be a part of Arniethology history. Music is "80s" by David Szesztay.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Forgotten-Films---The-Beginning-e1h1lco tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/540356034 Wed, 05 Dec 2018 21:46:47 GMT We're back! It's time to kick off the third season of The Arniethology presents... and this time Alex and Ben are delving into lost treasures - and deservedly lost turds - in the annals of movies from 1980-2010. In this inaugural episode, they try to determine which criteria guide what is eligible or not, as well as discussing some of the listener suggestions submitted over the last few weeks. We're still on the lookout for suggestions (it's truly never too late, as you'll hear), as well as recordings of possible spoiler klaxons. If you have a thought or sound file for us, send them to: thearniethology@gmail.com true 00:43:02 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)We're back! It's time to kick off the third season of The Arniethology presents... and this time Alex and Ben are delving into lost treasures - and deservedly lost turds - in the annals of movies from 1980-2010. In this inaugural episode, they try to determine which criteria guide what is eligible or not, as well as discussing some of the listener suggestions submitted over the last few weeks. We're still on the lookout for suggestions (it's truly never too late, as you'll hear), as well as recordings of possible spoiler klaxons. If you have a thought or sound file for us, send them to: thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Mission-Impossible---Fallout-Spoilers-e1h1l9g tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/481475193 Sun, 05 Aug 2018 17:13:33 GMT Its part two of the Mission: Impossible - Fallout discussion and this time Ben and Alex are getting into spoilers. All the major reveals, action scenes and character beats are fair game, along with regular features like the classic Cruise staples and Its Your Numbers. true 01:29:21 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Its part two of the Mission: Impossible - Fallout discussion and this time Ben and Alex are getting into spoilers. All the major reveals, action scenes and character beats are fair game, along with regular features like the classic Cruise staples and Its Your Numbers.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Mission-Impossible---Fallout-Spoiler-free-e1h1l81 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/478354869 Sun, 29 Jul 2018 19:34:13 GMT In part one of their discussion of the latest in the Mission: Impossible franchise, Alex and Ben share their expectations over dinner and their immediate reactions after seeing the film. Part two will get into the nitty gritty, so do not be afeared - there are no spoilers within. Apologies to Vannessa Kirby! true 00:28:39 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)In part one of their discussion of the latest in the Mission: Impossible franchise, Alex and Ben share their expectations over dinner and their immediate reactions after seeing the film. Part two will get into the nitty gritty, so do not be afeared - there are no spoilers within. Apologies to Vannessa Kirby!Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Killing-Gunther-2017-e1h1ldf tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/430125168 Sun, 15 Apr 2018 18:49:18 GMT We're back with a look at Arnie's latest entry, the long-delayed action comedy Killing Gunther. Ben and Alex get into all the usual stuff - is it an Arnie film if he's only in it for 20 minutes, what does it say about his career now he's doing straight to VOD films, does he get rip out anyone's spine - as well as assessing the film on its own terms. This one is spoilery pretty much from the off, so think about whether you want to see this film before listening to us talk about it. Its also pretty sweary in places too, even by our standards. Music is 80s Action Movie by Tony Gage; artwork is by Laura Highton. true 00:51:03 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)We're back with a look at Arnie's latest entry, the long-delayed action comedy Killing Gunther. Ben and Alex get into all the usual stuff - is it an Arnie film if he's only in it for 20 minutes, what does it say about his career now he's doing straight to VOD films, does he get rip out anyone's spine - as well as assessing the film on its own terms. This one is spoilery pretty much from the off, so think about whether you want to see this film before listening to us talk about it. Its also pretty sweary in places too, even by our standards. Music is 80s Action Movie by Tony Gage; artwork is by Laura Highton.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/CruiseCast-Finale---The-Tom-Ten-e1h1laa tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/414991548 Sat, 17 Mar 2018 08:22:44 GMT The results are here - the most listened-to episodes, the biggest box office draws and, of course, the top 10 Tom Cruise films as voted for by you. We're also giving away awards for Best Kiss, Best Shirtlessness, Best Running and many more before finally revealing what will be the focus of season three. Thank you to everyone for contributing over the last year, especially Laura Highton for her artwork; regular theme music is Mission Improbable by Dorian Kelly; our awards jingle is Duo Fanfare News Jingle by Lobo Loco. Keep an eye on twitter and facebook for future episodes. true 01:02:24 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)The results are here - the most listened-to episodes, the biggest box office draws and, of course, the top 10 Tom Cruise films as voted for by you. We're also giving away awards for Best Kiss, Best Shirtlessness, Best Running and many more before finally revealing what will be the focus of season three. Thank you to everyone for contributing over the last year, especially Laura Highton for her artwork; regular theme music is Mission Improbable by Dorian Kelly; our awards jingle is Duo Fanfare News Jingle by Lobo Loco. Keep an eye on twitter and facebook for future episodes.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Bonus-Going-Clear---Scientology-and-the-Prison-of-Belief-2015-e1h1l90 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/413963097 Thu, 15 Mar 2018 08:47:17 GMT The polls are closed, the votes have been counted. While you await the results, Alex and Ben discuss Alex Gibney's controversial scientology documentary and Tom Cruise's appearance in it. true 00:41:37 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)The polls are closed, the votes have been counted. While you await the results, Alex and Ben discuss Alex Gibney's controversial scientology documentary and Tom Cruise's appearance in it.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/American-Made-2017-e1h1l8t tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/406406385 Wed, 28 Feb 2018 09:56:01 GMT Its the final film for the CruiseCast and, after the disappointment of The Mummy, Alex and Ben are hoping to go out on a high. Which is appropriate, as Tom Cruise is peddling enough coke to get the entirety of America high. Right at the end of the run, does this shift in gear for the Cruiser have a chance at troubling the top ten? If you have a stake in making that happen or preventing it, be sure to send in your top ten to thearniethology@gmail.com or visit our facebook page and vote using the poll link. As always, thanks for listening and coming along with us - stick around in the next couple of weeks for the results of the voting and the reveal of what's up next. Music is Mission Improbable by Dorian Kelly; artwork is by Laura Highton. true 01:02:23 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Its the final film for the CruiseCast and, after the disappointment of The Mummy, Alex and Ben are hoping to go out on a high. Which is appropriate, as Tom Cruise is peddling enough coke to get the entirety of America high. Right at the end of the run, does this shift in gear for the Cruiser have a chance at troubling the top ten? If you have a stake in making that happen or preventing it, be sure to send in your top ten to thearniethology@gmail.com or visit our facebook page and vote using the poll link. As always, thanks for listening and coming along with us - stick around in the next couple of weeks for the results of the voting and the reveal of what's up next. Music is Mission Improbable by Dorian Kelly; artwork is by Laura Highton.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/The-Mummy-2017-e1h1lbc tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/404448156 Sat, 24 Feb 2018 10:20:02 GMT Our penultimate film (for now) sees Cruise attempt to kick-off another franchise, this time in the realm of Gods and Monsters. Alex and Ben are along for the ride and have some concerns... You have a week to vote for your favourite Tom Cruise films, so either send a list to thearniethology@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page (The Arniethology) and click on the poll link and vote there. Music is Mission Improbable by Dorian Kelly and artwork is by Laura Highton. true 00:56:18 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Our penultimate film (for now) sees Cruise attempt to kick-off another franchise, this time in the realm of Gods and Monsters. Alex and Ben are along for the ride and have some concerns... You have a week to vote for your favourite Tom Cruise films, so either send a list to thearniethology@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page (The Arniethology) and click on the poll link and vote there. Music is Mission Improbable by Dorian Kelly and artwork is by Laura Highton.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Jack-Reacher---Never-Go-Back-2016-e1h1le1 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/399562767 Wed, 14 Feb 2018 16:30:10 GMT As the CruiseCast begins to wrap itself up, we make the mistake of ignoring Jack Reacher's advice to Never Go Back, by revisiting the character in his second screen appearance. Christopher McQuarrie is out; Ed 'Last Samurai' Zwick is in and Ben and Alex are joined by a guest and "Reacher teacher" Richard, to more accurately assess the strengths and weaknesses of the films to date.   But they're not just talking books. There is an inspired Reboot-Remake-Redact-Return suggestion for where the franchise could go next (including the introduction of Nic Cage) and a particularly sprawling and insane addition to the Cruisiverse.   Get your top ten lists in to thearniethology@gmail.com - there isn't much time left - and, as always, music is  Mission Improbable by Dorian Kelly, artwork is by Laura Highton. true 01:05:40 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)As the CruiseCast begins to wrap itself up, we make the mistake of ignoring Jack Reacher's advice to Never Go Back, by revisiting the character in his second screen appearance. Christopher McQuarrie is out; Ed 'Last Samurai' Zwick is in and Ben and Alex are joined by a guest and "Reacher teacher" Richard, to more accurately assess the strengths and weaknesses of the films to date.   But they're not just talking books. There is an inspired Reboot-Remake-Redact-Return suggestion for where the franchise could go next (including the introduction of Nic Cage) and a particularly sprawling and insane addition to the Cruisiverse.   Get your top ten lists in to thearniethology@gmail.com - there isn't much time left - and, as always, music is  Mission Improbable by Dorian Kelly, artwork is by Laura Highton.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Mission-Impossible---Rogue-Nation-2015-e1h1la2 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/396028635 Wed, 07 Feb 2018 21:34:08 GMT There's one big question on the lips of Alex and Ben as they watch Rogue Nation - can it compete with, or perhaps top, Ghost Protocol to become the highest ranked Mission film to date? Chris 'Jack Reacher' McQuarrie is writing and directing, so surely it has a chance. There are many things to consider along the way, not least the balance of action and levity, the leap in female lead from Paula Patton to Rebecca Ferguson, the comparisons to the Fast and Furious franchise and a little-known Patton Oswalt sitcom called Ghost Bromance. We take this stuff seriously, after all. We still need your top tens so get them sent in to thearniethology@gmail.com. Music is Mission Improbable by Dorian Kelly; artwork is by Laura Highton. true 01:14:06 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)There's one big question on the lips of Alex and Ben as they watch Rogue Nation - can it compete with, or perhaps top, Ghost Protocol to become the highest ranked Mission film to date? Chris 'Jack Reacher' McQuarrie is writing and directing, so surely it has a chance. There are many things to consider along the way, not least the balance of action and levity, the leap in female lead from Paula Patton to Rebecca Ferguson, the comparisons to the Fast and Furious franchise and a little-known Patton Oswalt sitcom called Ghost Bromance. We take this stuff seriously, after all. We still need your top tens so get them sent in to thearniethology@gmail.com. Music is Mission Improbable by Dorian Kelly; artwork is by Laura Highton.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Edge-of-Tomorrow-AKA-Live--Die--Repeat-2014-e1h1ld9 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/391802019 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 10:18:24 GMT Tom Cruise follows up Oblivion by fighting yet more aliens in the significantly more entertaining Edge of Tomorrow (also known as Live. Die. Repeat.). This time, he's got a little Groundhog Day action going on and we get to see what Cruise as a coward looks like, more than ably assisted by Emily Blunt in a stirring, robust role. Comparisons to the world wars abound, as well as the source manga and what the film would look like featuring the likes of Channing Tatum or Martin Lawrence. There's no doubt this is a fun entry, but can it end up on the Tom Ten? If you haven't added your voice yet, send your Top Ten Tom Cruise films to thearniethology@gmail.com Music is Mission Improbable by Dorian Kelly; artwork is by Laura Highton true 01:06:17 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Tom Cruise follows up Oblivion by fighting yet more aliens in the significantly more entertaining Edge of Tomorrow (also known as Live. Die. Repeat.). This time, he's got a little Groundhog Day action going on and we get to see what Cruise as a coward looks like, more than ably assisted by Emily Blunt in a stirring, robust role. Comparisons to the world wars abound, as well as the source manga and what the film would look like featuring the likes of Channing Tatum or Martin Lawrence. There's no doubt this is a fun entry, but can it end up on the Tom Ten? If you haven't added your voice yet, send your Top Ten Tom Cruise films to thearniethology@gmail.com Music is Mission Improbable by Dorian Kelly; artwork is by Laura HightonAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Oblivion-2013-e1h1ldv tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/387030866 Sun, 21 Jan 2018 19:27:21 GMT Its sci-fi time once more, as Ben and Alex head into the barren futurescapes of Oblivion. There's no denying the visual beauty of the film, but is there anything under the surface, or is it an exercise in style over substance? Regardless, the implications for the Cruisiverse are vast. If you disagree with our point of view - on this or any other Tom Cruise films - make sure you let us know by casting a vote for your favourite Cruise films. The easiest way to do so is to send an e-mail to thearniethology@gmail.com (you can also find us on Facebook and Twitter). The time is now, as we've only got a few films left. Music is Mission Improbable by Dorian Kelly; artwork is by Laura Highton. true 01:01:38 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Its sci-fi time once more, as Ben and Alex head into the barren futurescapes of Oblivion. There's no denying the visual beauty of the film, but is there anything under the surface, or is it an exercise in style over substance? Regardless, the implications for the Cruisiverse are vast. If you disagree with our point of view - on this or any other Tom Cruise films - make sure you let us know by casting a vote for your favourite Cruise films. The easiest way to do so is to send an e-mail to thearniethology@gmail.com (you can also find us on Facebook and Twitter). The time is now, as we've only got a few films left. Music is Mission Improbable by Dorian Kelly; artwork is by Laura Highton.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Jack-Reacher-2012-e1h1l9s tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/383605244 Sun, 14 Jan 2018 21:06:04 GMT As we near the end of the run of available films, we start a new franchise as Tom Cruise steps into the rather large shoes of Lee Child's quiet loner, Jack Reacher. Christopher 'Valkyrie' McQuarrie is in the driving seat and receives nothing but praise from Alex and Ben for his tough dialogue, muscular action and smart direction. So much so, that Alex has another franchise he thinks McQuarrie (and maybe Cruise) should take on... Can Cruise as Reacher overcome the stigma of tackling a role written for a man-mountain to have this rival his Mission: Impossible franchise, or is there someone else who could have better filled these shoes? All this and the usual features are within. If you haven't yet, send your Tom Cruise Top Ten to thearniethology@gmail.com before it's too late. Music is Mission Improbable by Dorian Kelly; artwork is by Laura Highton. true 01:10:38 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)As we near the end of the run of available films, we start a new franchise as Tom Cruise steps into the rather large shoes of Lee Child's quiet loner, Jack Reacher. Christopher 'Valkyrie' McQuarrie is in the driving seat and receives nothing but praise from Alex and Ben for his tough dialogue, muscular action and smart direction. So much so, that Alex has another franchise he thinks McQuarrie (and maybe Cruise) should take on... Can Cruise as Reacher overcome the stigma of tackling a role written for a man-mountain to have this rival his Mission: Impossible franchise, or is there someone else who could have better filled these shoes? All this and the usual features are within. If you haven't yet, send your Tom Cruise Top Ten to thearniethology@gmail.com before it's too late. Music is Mission Improbable by Dorian Kelly; artwork is by Laura Highton.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Rock-of-Ages-2012-e1h1l89 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/381724190 Wed, 10 Jan 2018 22:00:08 GMT Ben and Alex really test the Arniethology brand to the limits - watching every single film of an actor never felt so painful, well, maybe once before... have they finally found Tom Cruise's "Jingle All the Way"? Alex - who historically dislikes musicals - is finally shown the light by Ben (Still don't think he gets it though). In true Arniethology style, they still devote an entire episode (and an entire afternoon) to watching and discussing a film that they'd both rather forget. A fun and energetic episode, their liveliness betrays how little they had good they had to say about this film. true 00:54:31 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Ben and Alex really test the Arniethology brand to the limits - watching every single film of an actor never felt so painful, well, maybe once before... have they finally found Tom Cruise's "Jingle All the Way"? Alex - who historically dislikes musicals - is finally shown the light by Ben (Still don't think he gets it though). In true Arniethology style, they still devote an entire episode (and an entire afternoon) to watching and discussing a film that they'd both rather forget. A fun and energetic episode, their liveliness betrays how little they had good they had to say about this film.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Mission-Impossible---Ghost-Protocol-2011-e1h1lbd tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/378380111 Wed, 03 Jan 2018 21:59:14 GMT Alex and Ben get deep into the biggest, craziest mission yet with Brad Bird's live-action directorial debut, Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol. We're going in-depth with this one, to discuss the major set-pieces and character turns in order and that means we're getting extra spoilery as we go. It's not a question of whether we like this film, its more a question of how many films in the Cruise Canon can actually top it. Alex finally admits his crush on Josh Holloway. There's still time to send in your Tom Tens, so get to facebook to see how or e-mail us at thearniethology@gmail.com with your favourite Tom Cruise films. Music is Mission Improbable by Dorian Kelly; artwork is by Laura Highton. true 01:30:54 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Alex and Ben get deep into the biggest, craziest mission yet with Brad Bird's live-action directorial debut, Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol. We're going in-depth with this one, to discuss the major set-pieces and character turns in order and that means we're getting extra spoilery as we go. It's not a question of whether we like this film, its more a question of how many films in the Cruise Canon can actually top it. Alex finally admits his crush on Josh Holloway. There's still time to send in your Tom Tens, so get to facebook to see how or e-mail us at thearniethology@gmail.com with your favourite Tom Cruise films. Music is Mission Improbable by Dorian Kelly; artwork is by Laura Highton.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/The-Cruisiverse-so-far-1981-2010-e1h1lc4 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/377094734 Sun, 31 Dec 2017 21:10:01 GMT As a little end of year treat (?), we've compiled all the Cruisiverse entries to date, from Endless Love through to Knight and Day. Whether you're up to date, totally lost, or just want to reflect on the journey we've been on so far, this is 90 minutes of our most ridiculous, tenuous, non-sensical soundbites. Thanks for listening, and join us in 2018 for the finale. Don't forget to vote - by e-mail (thearniehology@gmail.com), facebook, twitter or on Reddit (TheArniethology) - to have your say towards the ultimate Tom Ten. true 01:24:55 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)As a little end of year treat (?), we've compiled all the Cruisiverse entries to date, from Endless Love through to Knight and Day. Whether you're up to date, totally lost, or just want to reflect on the journey we've been on so far, this is 90 minutes of our most ridiculous, tenuous, non-sensical soundbites. Thanks for listening, and join us in 2018 for the finale. Don't forget to vote - by e-mail (thearniehology@gmail.com), facebook, twitter or on Reddit (TheArniethology) - to have your say towards the ultimate Tom Ten.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Knight-and-Day-2010-e1h1lck tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/372227096 Wed, 20 Dec 2017 18:38:40 GMT Alex and Ben welcome Cameron Diaz back into the fold, as Tom Cruise tackles a more lighthearted guns-and-espionage tale than we're used to from him. They've teamed up with the often great James Mangold for Knight and Day and whatever you think that title means, you're wrong. Unless you think it means nothing, in which case, well done. The same could largely be said of the film itself - not that there isn't some fun to be had - but who could have guessed that this would provoke a discussion about the place of the Bechdel test in modern cinema? Please take a couple of minutes to send us your favourite Cruise films in some sort of list form before it's too late - details of how to do so are at either end of the episode. Music is by Dorian Kelly; artwork is by Laura Highton. true 00:58:23 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Alex and Ben welcome Cameron Diaz back into the fold, as Tom Cruise tackles a more lighthearted guns-and-espionage tale than we're used to from him. They've teamed up with the often great James Mangold for Knight and Day and whatever you think that title means, you're wrong. Unless you think it means nothing, in which case, well done. The same could largely be said of the film itself - not that there isn't some fun to be had - but who could have guessed that this would provoke a discussion about the place of the Bechdel test in modern cinema? Please take a couple of minutes to send us your favourite Cruise films in some sort of list form before it's too late - details of how to do so are at either end of the episode. Music is by Dorian Kelly; artwork is by Laura Highton.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Valkyrie-2008-e1h1lcf tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/369055076 Wed, 13 Dec 2017 18:22:53 GMT Cruise is off time-travelling again and this time it’s war, as Alex and Ben discuss Bryan Singer’s Hitler assassination conspiracy thriller, Valkyrie. Cruise’s first (but not last) collaboration with screenwriter extraordinaire Chris McQuarrie, this presents him with another opportunity to play an unlikely war-time hero and raises some important questions: How does his portrayal of Claus Von Stauffenberg compare to Ron Kovic? Does he settle the question of if you could, would you go back and kill Hitler? What does this mean for the Cruisiverse? And just how do you say, ‘Woo!’ in German? All this and some other stuff too. Music is Mission:Improbable by Dorian Kelly; artwork is by Laura Highton; contact details are at the end of the episode. true 01:02:36 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Cruise is off time-travelling again and this time it’s war, as Alex and Ben discuss Bryan Singer’s Hitler assassination conspiracy thriller, Valkyrie. Cruise’s first (but not last) collaboration with screenwriter extraordinaire Chris McQuarrie, this presents him with another opportunity to play an unlikely war-time hero and raises some important questions: How does his portrayal of Claus Von Stauffenberg compare to Ron Kovic? Does he settle the question of if you could, would you go back and kill Hitler? What does this mean for the Cruisiverse? And just how do you say, ‘Woo!’ in German? All this and some other stuff too. Music is Mission:Improbable by Dorian Kelly; artwork is by Laura Highton; contact details are at the end of the episode.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Tropic-Thunder-2008-e1h1lbb tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/366328418 Thu, 07 Dec 2017 18:04:13 GMT Ben, Alex and guests spend far too much time talking about Robert Downey Jr., as we get down to taking in Ben Stiller's semi-satirical Hollywood farce, Tropic Thunder. We're embracing gossip this week and it's time to talk about the strangest period of Cruise's career to date - and what better time, given how balls-out insane his performance in this film is? As always, nothing we say is intended to offend so be warned, we try and tackle some of the more controversial elements the film throws up. Don't be feared that we've gone all serious though - there's a round of impressions and a line-a-rama to get you through. Music is by Dorian Kelly, artowrk is by Laura Highton and our contact details are at the end of the episode. true 01:01:52 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Ben, Alex and guests spend far too much time talking about Robert Downey Jr., as we get down to taking in Ben Stiller's semi-satirical Hollywood farce, Tropic Thunder. We're embracing gossip this week and it's time to talk about the strangest period of Cruise's career to date - and what better time, given how balls-out insane his performance in this film is? As always, nothing we say is intended to offend so be warned, we try and tackle some of the more controversial elements the film throws up. Don't be feared that we've gone all serious though - there's a round of impressions and a line-a-rama to get you through. Music is by Dorian Kelly, artowrk is by Laura Highton and our contact details are at the end of the episode.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Lions-for-Lambs-2007-e1h1lbv tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/362437892 Wed, 29 Nov 2017 10:34:59 GMT What do Police Academy, The Simpsons, The Office and the war on terror have in common? If you guessed that they all get passing mentions in this episode, you guessed right. We can't explain it, but for such a serious film, we got the giggles discussing this film and we ran with it. In talking about the film itself, Alex and Ben try to get into why it does or doesn't work, depending on your viewpoint and offer Hollywood some helpful tips on how to improve it (they're still not answering our phone calls). And fret ye not, we haven't forgotten about all the regular features. Contact details are at the end of the show, music is Mission: Improbable by Dorian Kelly and artwork is by Laura Highton. true 00:55:51 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)What do Police Academy, The Simpsons, The Office and the war on terror have in common? If you guessed that they all get passing mentions in this episode, you guessed right. We can't explain it, but for such a serious film, we got the giggles discussing this film and we ran with it. In talking about the film itself, Alex and Ben try to get into why it does or doesn't work, depending on your viewpoint and offer Hollywood some helpful tips on how to improve it (they're still not answering our phone calls). And fret ye not, we haven't forgotten about all the regular features. Contact details are at the end of the show, music is Mission: Improbable by Dorian Kelly and artwork is by Laura Highton.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Mission-Impossible-III-2006-e1h1ldl tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/359503910 Wed, 22 Nov 2017 18:39:52 GMT Ethan Hunt comes back into the fray as Alex and Ben decide whether this is a step up or step down from the previous entries in the series. This one is jam-packed with a variety of star performers, sweet one-liners, action set-pieces, running, tech, gadgets, romance, lip-reading, more running, actual physics and more product placement than you can shake a distance-measuring laser pen at. All your favourite regular features are here too and we even factored in a bonus post-credits sting for you. This episode gets silly. Artwork is by Laura Highton, music is by Dorian Kelly. Contact us! Details are at the end of the show (and littered throughout, to be fair). true 01:02:29 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Ethan Hunt comes back into the fray as Alex and Ben decide whether this is a step up or step down from the previous entries in the series. This one is jam-packed with a variety of star performers, sweet one-liners, action set-pieces, running, tech, gadgets, romance, lip-reading, more running, actual physics and more product placement than you can shake a distance-measuring laser pen at. All your favourite regular features are here too and we even factored in a bonus post-credits sting for you. This episode gets silly. Artwork is by Laura Highton, music is by Dorian Kelly. Contact us! Details are at the end of the show (and littered throughout, to be fair).Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/War-of-the-Worlds-2005-e1h1l9j tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/356294825 Wed, 15 Nov 2017 20:26:09 GMT Spielberg is back in the director's chair, taking on epic alien invasion as Ben and Alex get into Cruise's version of the classic sci-fi War of the Worlds. Its place in the pantheon of HG Wells adaptations as well as how it stacks up against other grand-scale disaster movies is all weighed up, along with what Spielberg might be adding to the source material and what Tim Robbins might be taking away. Most importantly, Alex has to settle the question of whether he still thinks this is Cruise's Batman and Robin. Consider yourself a Cruisiversity graduate? Sign up for your Masters - there's still more to learn. Music is by Dorian Kelly, artwork is by Laura Highton and contact details are at the end of the show. true 01:08:51 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Spielberg is back in the director's chair, taking on epic alien invasion as Ben and Alex get into Cruise's version of the classic sci-fi War of the Worlds. Its place in the pantheon of HG Wells adaptations as well as how it stacks up against other grand-scale disaster movies is all weighed up, along with what Spielberg might be adding to the source material and what Tim Robbins might be taking away. Most importantly, Alex has to settle the question of whether he still thinks this is Cruise's Batman and Robin. Consider yourself a Cruisiversity graduate? Sign up for your Masters - there's still more to learn. Music is by Dorian Kelly, artwork is by Laura Highton and contact details are at the end of the show.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Collateral-2004-e1h1l9b tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/349578172 Wed, 01 Nov 2017 07:40:47 GMT Its hitman vs cab driver as Ben and Alex go into the night with Michael Mann's gritty psycho-thriller Collateral. Cruise takes on villainy (or does he?) for only the second time, Foxx delivers his star-making turn and Jada Pinkett-Smith adds class to a solid cast, while the script is on a slightly different journey to the filmmaking at times. If you think the Cruisiverse is going strange places, wait til you hear who was lined up to play these roles originally. Contact details at the end; music is Mission: Improbable by Dorian Kelly; artwork is by Laura Highton. true 00:58:44 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Its hitman vs cab driver as Ben and Alex go into the night with Michael Mann's gritty psycho-thriller Collateral. Cruise takes on villainy (or does he?) for only the second time, Foxx delivers his star-making turn and Jada Pinkett-Smith adds class to a solid cast, while the script is on a slightly different journey to the filmmaking at times. If you think the Cruisiverse is going strange places, wait til you hear who was lined up to play these roles originally. Contact details at the end; music is Mission: Improbable by Dorian Kelly; artwork is by Laura Highton.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/The-Last-Samurai-2003-e1h1lam tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/348736195 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 19:49:02 GMT As Alex and Ben - and Future Alex and Hightron - try to figure how Cruise can leap from the near future to 2 centuries earlier, they get into a discussion that takes in historical verisimilitude in cinema, race, class and colonialism. Such is life when you're this deep into the Cruisiverse and you get thrown The Last Samurai. Hokey white guilt, epic action adventure or Oscar-bait slightly out of time? Some of these and more, it transpires. Please get in touch if you have thoughts and feelings about any of this (details at the end of the episode). Music is Mission: Improbable by Dorian Kelly; artwork is by Laura Highton. true 01:04:12 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)As Alex and Ben - and Future Alex and Hightron - try to figure how Cruise can leap from the near future to 2 centuries earlier, they get into a discussion that takes in historical verisimilitude in cinema, race, class and colonialism. Such is life when you're this deep into the Cruisiverse and you get thrown The Last Samurai. Hokey white guilt, epic action adventure or Oscar-bait slightly out of time? Some of these and more, it transpires. Please get in touch if you have thoughts and feelings about any of this (details at the end of the episode). Music is Mission: Improbable by Dorian Kelly; artwork is by Laura Highton.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Minority-Report--Austin-Powers-in-Goldmember-2002-e1h1l8i tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/347484704 Wed, 18 Oct 2017 16:24:18 GMT As a way of saying thanks to the fans - and because there really isn't any reason to spend a whole episode talking about Goldmember - we've got a double feature for you this week. First up, the amuse-bouche is a quick peek at Cruise's 'sneeze and you'll miss it' cameo in Austin Powers' third outing, before getting to the main course of Cruise's first de facto pairing with Steven Spielberg in Minority Report. Is this a bona fide Philip K Dick classic or just a good, post-Matrix sci-fi film? We've got the answers, depending on how you look at it, as well as the most convoluted Cruisiverse yet. Music is Mission: Improbable by Dorian Kelly; artwork is by Laura Highton; contact details are at the end of the episode. true 01:06:51 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)As a way of saying thanks to the fans - and because there really isn't any reason to spend a whole episode talking about Goldmember - we've got a double feature for you this week. First up, the amuse-bouche is a quick peek at Cruise's 'sneeze and you'll miss it' cameo in Austin Powers' third outing, before getting to the main course of Cruise's first de facto pairing with Steven Spielberg in Minority Report. Is this a bona fide Philip K Dick classic or just a good, post-Matrix sci-fi film? We've got the answers, depending on how you look at it, as well as the most convoluted Cruisiverse yet. Music is Mission: Improbable by Dorian Kelly; artwork is by Laura Highton; contact details are at the end of the episode.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Vanilla-Sky-2001-e1h1lej tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/346521257 Thu, 12 Oct 2017 07:10:15 GMT Balerdi boys unite once again as we welcome back Alex's brother Andrew - he of the epic T3 discussion - to discuss one of his favourite Tom Cruise outings, Cameron Crowe's Vanilla Sky. As well as all the regular features and foolishness you've come to expect, we get into comparisons with Amenabar's Abre Los Ojos (Open Your Eyes), from which Vanilla Sky is based, we talk about possible readings of the film and how explicit Crowe is in trying to make it as clear as possible what is actually happening, as well as what the film says about modern love and sexuality - all the while jumping back and forth in time ourselves. Which, of course, makes for an intense chapter of the Cruisiverse. Thanks to Andrew Balerdi for increasing the fun and thoughtfulness; Dorian Kelly for the music (Mission: Improbable); and to Laura Highton for her excellent artwork. Contact details at the end of the episode. true 01:29:18 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Balerdi boys unite once again as we welcome back Alex's brother Andrew - he of the epic T3 discussion - to discuss one of his favourite Tom Cruise outings, Cameron Crowe's Vanilla Sky. As well as all the regular features and foolishness you've come to expect, we get into comparisons with Amenabar's Abre Los Ojos (Open Your Eyes), from which Vanilla Sky is based, we talk about possible readings of the film and how explicit Crowe is in trying to make it as clear as possible what is actually happening, as well as what the film says about modern love and sexuality - all the while jumping back and forth in time ourselves. Which, of course, makes for an intense chapter of the Cruisiverse. Thanks to Andrew Balerdi for increasing the fun and thoughtfulness; Dorian Kelly for the music (Mission: Improbable); and to Laura Highton for her excellent artwork. Contact details at the end of the episode.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Mission-Impossible-II-2000-e1h1lb3 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/345340935 Wed, 04 Oct 2017 16:17:47 GMT After a couple of more introspective entries from Cruise, Mission: Impossible II feels like a South American soccer match - high-kickin' and low-scorin'. As is becoming tradition when Alex and Ben aren't so hot on a film, they've invited a guest to offer a slightly more positive opinion, so Rob (not that one) is here to try to defend this bizarre Bond ripoff and love letter to slow motion hair adverts. Can Ethan Hunt save the Cruisiverse, or is he becoming the (secret) agent of chaos that will destroy it? All this and more awaits you. Music is 'Mission: Improbable' by Dorian Kelly; artwork is by Laura Highton. Start putting your list of favourite Cruise films together and listen to the contact details at the end of the episode for where to send them, along with any other comments. true 01:08:14 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)After a couple of more introspective entries from Cruise, Mission: Impossible II feels like a South American soccer match - high-kickin' and low-scorin'. As is becoming tradition when Alex and Ben aren't so hot on a film, they've invited a guest to offer a slightly more positive opinion, so Rob (not that one) is here to try to defend this bizarre Bond ripoff and love letter to slow motion hair adverts. Can Ethan Hunt save the Cruisiverse, or is he becoming the (secret) agent of chaos that will destroy it? All this and more awaits you. Music is 'Mission: Improbable' by Dorian Kelly; artwork is by Laura Highton. Start putting your list of favourite Cruise films together and listen to the contact details at the end of the episode for where to send them, along with any other comments.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Magnolia-1999-e1h1l8l tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/344321181 Wed, 27 Sep 2017 20:46:55 GMT As Ben and Alex tackle the sprawling, emotional epic that is Paul Thomas Anderson's Magnolia, we have to tackle not only one of the finest films that Cruise has ever appeared in, but arguably his finest achievement as an actor. Amidst a sea of incredible actors, listen as we endeavour to focus on Cruise - and fail, by then spending at least half the episode talking about everyone else. This film is just too good - and the cast just too stellar - to not try and cram it all in. And yet. Not only are the Cruisiverse and all other regular features covered, Alex manages to crowbar in a new feature: Cruisinicity. Music by Dorian Kelly (Mission: Improbable); artwork by Laura Highton. Contact details at the end of the episode. true 01:12:47 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)As Ben and Alex tackle the sprawling, emotional epic that is Paul Thomas Anderson's Magnolia, we have to tackle not only one of the finest films that Cruise has ever appeared in, but arguably his finest achievement as an actor. Amidst a sea of incredible actors, listen as we endeavour to focus on Cruise - and fail, by then spending at least half the episode talking about everyone else. This film is just too good - and the cast just too stellar - to not try and cram it all in. And yet. Not only are the Cruisiverse and all other regular features covered, Alex manages to crowbar in a new feature: Cruisinicity. Music by Dorian Kelly (Mission: Improbable); artwork by Laura Highton. Contact details at the end of the episode.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Eyes-Wide-Shut-1999-e1h1lct tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/343258061 Wed, 20 Sep 2017 17:40:13 GMT Its the third and final Cruise-Kidman collaboration as Alex and Ben tackle the last film by cinematic genius Stanley Kubrick. Sex, dreams, fantasy, lies and allegory all come in to play as they try to pick apart exactly what this rich, odd, perplexing and frustrating film actually means. And if you're concerned that this is about to turn into a proper film review, the Cruisiverse will convince you otherwise. Music is Mission: Improbably by Dorian Kelly; artwork is by Laura Highton. Contact details are at the end of the episode. true 01:27:06 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Its the third and final Cruise-Kidman collaboration as Alex and Ben tackle the last film by cinematic genius Stanley Kubrick. Sex, dreams, fantasy, lies and allegory all come in to play as they try to pick apart exactly what this rich, odd, perplexing and frustrating film actually means. And if you're concerned that this is about to turn into a proper film review, the Cruisiverse will convince you otherwise. Music is Mission: Improbably by Dorian Kelly; artwork is by Laura Highton. Contact details are at the end of the episode.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Jerry-Maguire-1996-e1h1lcg tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/342205668 Wed, 13 Sep 2017 17:39:10 GMT Alex. Ben. Cruise. Zellweger. Gooding Jr. Hunt. Crowe. Sports. Humour. Romcom? Lines. Classics. Cruisiverse. Listen. Like. Share. true 01:09:47 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Alex. Ben. Cruise. Zellweger. Gooding Jr. Hunt. Crowe. Sports. Humour. Romcom? Lines. Classics. Cruisiverse. Listen. Like. Share.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Mission-Impossible-1996-e1h1lb4 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/341190404 Wed, 06 Sep 2017 17:34:19 GMT Alex and Ben embrace the arrival of Tom Cruise: Action Star as he dons the Ethan Hunt persona for the first time and kicks off his most successful franchise to date - both commercially and personally. There's no room for ambiguity here - this is a love fest as De Palma's slick direction is praised, the film is assessed as both a stand-alone spy film and a revival of Mission: Impossible and Cruise himself earns the cinematic achievement of becoming a one-man movie-making machine (hint: numbers). Plenty of classic staples are in play, the Cruisiverse goes to the next level after a peek into NegaCruisiverse and we even look forward a little at where the franchise might go. All this and jokes about 90s email to boot. Your mission is to listen. Choose to accept it. Music (Mission: Improbable) is by Dorian Kelly; artwork is by Laura Highton; contact details are at the end of the episode. true 00:50:52 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Alex and Ben embrace the arrival of Tom Cruise: Action Star as he dons the Ethan Hunt persona for the first time and kicks off his most successful franchise to date - both commercially and personally. There's no room for ambiguity here - this is a love fest as De Palma's slick direction is praised, the film is assessed as both a stand-alone spy film and a revival of Mission: Impossible and Cruise himself earns the cinematic achievement of becoming a one-man movie-making machine (hint: numbers). Plenty of classic staples are in play, the Cruisiverse goes to the next level after a peek into NegaCruisiverse and we even look forward a little at where the franchise might go. All this and jokes about 90s email to boot. Your mission is to listen. Choose to accept it. Music (Mission: Improbable) is by Dorian Kelly; artwork is by Laura Highton; contact details are at the end of the episode.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/BONUS-CRUISE---American-Made-2017-e1h1las tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/340743228 Sun, 03 Sep 2017 18:00:05 GMT Tom Cruise's latest team up with Doug Liman, American Made, is in cinemas and Ben's been to see it. This is his brief, immediate reaction to it - free of spoilers and in stereo. true 00:12:32 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Tom Cruise's latest team up with Doug Liman, American Made, is in cinemas and Ben's been to see it. This is his brief, immediate reaction to it - free of spoilers and in stereo.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/BONUS-ARNIE---T2-3D-2017-e1h1ldn tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/340742474 Sun, 03 Sep 2017 17:54:32 GMT To celebrate the 20th anniversary of surviving judgment day, Alex and Ben have taken a special trip to the cinema to see the new, remastered, re-released, 3D-ified, 4K print of James Cameron's 1991 classic - and official Arniethology number 1 Arnie film of all time - Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Rather than getting into everything they've already talked about, this is an opportunity to see it on the big screen, to assess how it holds up against today's blockbusters and whether it works as a 3D film, a presentation it has always seemed like it would fit. Beware, those jocks among you - this is strictly for nerds... true 00:27:10 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)To celebrate the 20th anniversary of surviving judgment day, Alex and Ben have taken a special trip to the cinema to see the new, remastered, re-released, 3D-ified, 4K print of James Cameron's 1991 classic - and official Arniethology number 1 Arnie film of all time - Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Rather than getting into everything they've already talked about, this is an opportunity to see it on the big screen, to assess how it holds up against today's blockbusters and whether it works as a 3D film, a presentation it has always seemed like it would fit. Beware, those jocks among you - this is strictly for nerds...Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Interview-with-the-Vampire-1994-e1h1ldc tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/340316473 Thu, 31 Aug 2017 16:10:42 GMT The Cruisiverse is broken. Can Alex and Ben repair it? Neil Jordan's stylised Gothic drama, Interview with the Vampire, doesn't hit the usual Tom Cruise marks and so provides a quandary in assessing it against the star's other films and roles. Simultaneously, Ben and Alex struggle to agree about what exactly the film does and doesn't achieve and whether Cruise is actually any good in it. Banderas, Dunst, Pitt, Slater - do any get out alive? Music (Mission: Improbable) by Dorian Kelly; artwork by Laura Highton; contact deets at the end of the episode. true 00:58:52 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)The Cruisiverse is broken. Can Alex and Ben repair it? Neil Jordan's stylised Gothic drama, Interview with the Vampire, doesn't hit the usual Tom Cruise marks and so provides a quandary in assessing it against the star's other films and roles. Simultaneously, Ben and Alex struggle to agree about what exactly the film does and doesn't achieve and whether Cruise is actually any good in it. Banderas, Dunst, Pitt, Slater - do any get out alive? Music (Mission: Improbable) by Dorian Kelly; artwork by Laura Highton; contact deets at the end of the episode.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/The-Firm-1993-e1h1ldm tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/339169544 Wed, 23 Aug 2017 17:13:25 GMT Alex and Ben reveal whether they're Grisham enthusiasts as Tom Cruise slips into legal mode again with the 1993 surprise smash hit, The Firm. Alex gets to wax lyrical about Sydney Pollack and Holly Hunter, Ben gets to worship Gene Hackman, the Cruisiverse starts to pull itself together now that all the heavy lifting has been done and there's finally an idea for a sequel that we can all get behind. We talk about the film itself a bit too - beware the Pillow Truck of Convenience... Music is Mission: Improbable by Dorian Kelly, artwork is by Laura Highton. true 00:56:47 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Alex and Ben reveal whether they're Grisham enthusiasts as Tom Cruise slips into legal mode again with the 1993 surprise smash hit, The Firm. Alex gets to wax lyrical about Sydney Pollack and Holly Hunter, Ben gets to worship Gene Hackman, the Cruisiverse starts to pull itself together now that all the heavy lifting has been done and there's finally an idea for a sequel that we can all get behind. We talk about the film itself a bit too - beware the Pillow Truck of Convenience... Music is Mission: Improbable by Dorian Kelly, artwork is by Laura Highton.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/A-Few-Good-Men-1992-e1h1ler tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/338092076 Wed, 16 Aug 2017 07:10:51 GMT Alex and Ben. A director at the end of a remarkable run. A movie star entering the peak of his powers. A legendary writer's first Hollywood screenplay. An immaculate cast firing on all cylinders. That speech from Jack Nicholson. What more could you want? How about lines, classics, the Cruisiverse, further thoughts on the treatment of females in Hollywood and a rumination on how messages from movies are often misinterpreted? Music by Dorian Kelly; artwork by Laura Highton true 01:00:43 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Alex and Ben. A director at the end of a remarkable run. A movie star entering the peak of his powers. A legendary writer's first Hollywood screenplay. An immaculate cast firing on all cylinders. That speech from Jack Nicholson. What more could you want? How about lines, classics, the Cruisiverse, further thoughts on the treatment of females in Hollywood and a rumination on how messages from movies are often misinterpreted? Music by Dorian Kelly; artwork by Laura HightonAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Far-and-Away-1992-e1h1la1 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/337166648 Wed, 09 Aug 2017 17:11:47 GMT As Alex and Ben are joined by a guest to discuss Ron Howard's romantic 'epic' Far and Away, we take a trip back to 19th century Ireland and Boston to watch the budding romance of Cruise and Kidman blossom. While the quality of accents varies, so does the tone of the film, making for an uneven, but not entirely unentertaining watch. Its safe to say this isn't like anything we've discussed before, so how will our fresh eyes compare to those of someone who has seen it untold numbers of times? Be warned: there are rude words littered throughout (including 'bum', 'willy' and 'cleavage'). Want to share your thoughts or list of favourite Cruise films with us? Contact details are at the end of the episode. Artwork is by Laura Highton; music is Mission: Improbable by Dorian Kelly.. true 01:04:52 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)As Alex and Ben are joined by a guest to discuss Ron Howard's romantic 'epic' Far and Away, we take a trip back to 19th century Ireland and Boston to watch the budding romance of Cruise and Kidman blossom. While the quality of accents varies, so does the tone of the film, making for an uneven, but not entirely unentertaining watch. Its safe to say this isn't like anything we've discussed before, so how will our fresh eyes compare to those of someone who has seen it untold numbers of times? Be warned: there are rude words littered throughout (including 'bum', 'willy' and 'cleavage'). Want to share your thoughts or list of favourite Cruise films with us? Contact details are at the end of the episode. Artwork is by Laura Highton; music is Mission: Improbable by Dorian Kelly..Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Days-of-Thunder-1990-e1h1lbm tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/334941597 Wed, 26 Jul 2017 16:32:08 GMT An attempt to follow up the glory of our Top Gun episode: A returning guest from last season a Tony Scott/Tom Cruise team up and basically all the same beats as Top Gun. Ben & Alex are joined by former superfan Rob Marland to discuss the merits or otherwise of the NASCAR rehash of Top Gun, but mainly to promote Rob's shit. We also have the arrival of Nicole Kidman into the Cruisers life, classic lines, numbers, and the all important Cruisiverse. true 01:13:53 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)An attempt to follow up the glory of our Top Gun episode: A returning guest from last season a Tony Scott/Tom Cruise team up and basically all the same beats as Top Gun. Ben & Alex are joined by former superfan Rob Marland to discuss the merits or otherwise of the NASCAR rehash of Top Gun, but mainly to promote Rob's shit. We also have the arrival of Nicole Kidman into the Cruisers life, classic lines, numbers, and the all important Cruisiverse.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Born-on-the-Fourth-of-July-1989-e1h1l86 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/333884592 Wed, 19 Jul 2017 16:03:43 GMT As Tom Cruise receives his first Oscar nomination for playing Vietnam war veteran Ron Kovic - under the tutelage of conspiracist supreme Oliver Stone - Ben and Alex seek to answer the following questions: - How does Cruise's performance hold up? - How does this deeply dark and upsetting film rank with his other more entertaining films? - How nuts exactly is Oliver Stone? - And in playing a real person, how does that affect the Cruise Classics we've come to know and love and - perhaps most importantly - the Cruisiverse? The answers may shock you. Artwork by Laura Highton; music by Dorian Kelly; contact deets at the end of the episode. true 00:46:37 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)As Tom Cruise receives his first Oscar nomination for playing Vietnam war veteran Ron Kovic - under the tutelage of conspiracist supreme Oliver Stone - Ben and Alex seek to answer the following questions: - How does Cruise's performance hold up? - How does this deeply dark and upsetting film rank with his other more entertaining films? - How nuts exactly is Oliver Stone? - And in playing a real person, how does that affect the Cruise Classics we've come to know and love and - perhaps most importantly - the Cruisiverse? The answers may shock you. Artwork by Laura Highton; music by Dorian Kelly; contact deets at the end of the episode.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Rain-Man-1988-e1h1ldo tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/332885936 Wed, 12 Jul 2017 16:32:16 GMT Alex and Ben have watched what may remain Cruise's "Best" film and argue the toss on how his performance stacks up against the Oscar-winning Dustin Hoffman, in Rain Man. This one is close to their hearts, so they take it a bit more seriously. But fear ye not! There's still room for lines, classics and the all-important Cruisiverse. And once they've got all the feels out of the way, there's a right sweary message for listeners. Music is by Dorian Kelly; artwork is by Laura Highton; contact details are at the end of the episode. true 01:05:56 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Alex and Ben have watched what may remain Cruise's "Best" film and argue the toss on how his performance stacks up against the Oscar-winning Dustin Hoffman, in Rain Man. This one is close to their hearts, so they take it a bit more seriously. But fear ye not! There's still room for lines, classics and the all-important Cruisiverse. And once they've got all the feels out of the way, there's a right sweary message for listeners. Music is by Dorian Kelly; artwork is by Laura Highton; contact details are at the end of the episode.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Cocktail-1988-e1h1ldd tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/331708252 Wed, 05 Jul 2017 16:21:42 GMT Without saying whether we liked Cocktail or not, long-term fans might have found this season's Jingle All the Way... Just what is this film about? If you've come here for answers, you're going to be disappointed. If you've come to listen to Alex and Ben make drinks and sell you a gay bar, you just might be in luck... Music is 'Mission: Improbable' by Dorian Kelly; artwork is by Laura Highton. Contact details at the end of the episode. true 00:51:57 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Without saying whether we liked Cocktail or not, long-term fans might have found this season's Jingle All the Way... Just what is this film about? If you've come here for answers, you're going to be disappointed. If you've come to listen to Alex and Ben make drinks and sell you a gay bar, you just might be in luck... Music is 'Mission: Improbable' by Dorian Kelly; artwork is by Laura Highton. Contact details at the end of the episode.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/The-Color-of-Money-1986-e1h1la4 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/330551514 Wed, 28 Jun 2017 16:19:11 GMT Following up the classic Top Gun chat from last time, Alex and Ben debate the status of the pseudo-sequel to 1961's The Hustler with Martin Scorsese's The Color of Money. It may be Newman's film, but the topic of conversation is just as much on what the film has to say about Cruise and Scorsese. Coming off the back of a film we both loved so much, what did we make of this very different kind of film? Take a listen and find out. Don't forget to like, subscribe, share and get in touch - details of how to at the end of the episode. true 00:54:51 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Following up the classic Top Gun chat from last time, Alex and Ben debate the status of the pseudo-sequel to 1961's The Hustler with Martin Scorsese's The Color of Money. It may be Newman's film, but the topic of conversation is just as much on what the film has to say about Cruise and Scorsese. Coming off the back of a film we both loved so much, what did we make of this very different kind of film? Take a listen and find out. Don't forget to like, subscribe, share and get in touch - details of how to at the end of the episode.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Top-Gun-1986-e1h1lbu tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/329383595 Wed, 21 Jun 2017 20:28:51 GMT Alex and Ben sit down with Ben's sisters - of last season's Commando episode - to discuss the film that has variously been described as, 'one of the best films of the 80s', 'a true classic', 'the greatest fighter plane film ever made' and 'hotter than actual male-on-male sex'. Butts are counted, abs are lusted over, camp derision is tossed aside and the case for Top Gun being re-evaluated as a bona fide brilliant film is casually made. We think this film is special - and we think this episode is too. Laura 'Arniethology Artwork' Highton just about steals the whole thing, while Jo 'I Heart Wolfman' Cardew reminds us of the horny teenager inside all of us... All this and the classics you know and love - Numbers, Spoilers, The Cruisiverse and the innuendo-est lines we've yet come across (ahem). Music is by Dorian Kelly - contact details at the end of the show. true 01:25:16 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Alex and Ben sit down with Ben's sisters - of last season's Commando episode - to discuss the film that has variously been described as, 'one of the best films of the 80s', 'a true classic', 'the greatest fighter plane film ever made' and 'hotter than actual male-on-male sex'. Butts are counted, abs are lusted over, camp derision is tossed aside and the case for Top Gun being re-evaluated as a bona fide brilliant film is casually made. We think this film is special - and we think this episode is too. Laura 'Arniethology Artwork' Highton just about steals the whole thing, while Jo 'I Heart Wolfman' Cardew reminds us of the horny teenager inside all of us... All this and the classics you know and love - Numbers, Spoilers, The Cruisiverse and the innuendo-est lines we've yet come across (ahem). Music is by Dorian Kelly - contact details at the end of the show.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Legend-1985-e1h1lb1 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/327982149 Wed, 14 Jun 2017 07:00:22 GMT Alex and Ben have their first guest of the season on to discuss Ridley Scott's much-maligned 80s fantasy epic, Legend. Screeching Goblins, dancing swans, whale-voiced unicorns, killer latex, back-flips a go-go, a demon design for the ages and the best damn excursion to the Cruisiverse you may ever hear. Before all that, they have to answer one of their critics as guest Ewan brings an opposing view on Arnie's Maggie. Music is by Dorian Kelly, artwork is by Laura Highton. Get in touch at the places : facebook/arniethology twitter @ thearniethology thearniethology@gmail.com true 01:06:07 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Alex and Ben have their first guest of the season on to discuss Ridley Scott's much-maligned 80s fantasy epic, Legend. Screeching Goblins, dancing swans, whale-voiced unicorns, killer latex, back-flips a go-go, a demon design for the ages and the best damn excursion to the Cruisiverse you may ever hear. Before all that, they have to answer one of their critics as guest Ewan brings an opposing view on Arnie's Maggie. Music is by Dorian Kelly, artwork is by Laura Highton. Get in touch at the places : facebook/arniethology twitter @ thearniethology thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/BONUS-The-Mummy-2017-e1h1le4 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/327429912 Sat, 10 Jun 2017 14:51:32 GMT For this short bonus episode, Ben goes it alone to give his immediate reaction to Tom Cruise's latest blockbuster, The Mummy. Spoilers and swearing within, naturally. true 00:16:25 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)For this short bonus episode, Ben goes it alone to give his immediate reaction to Tom Cruise's latest blockbuster, The Mummy. Spoilers and swearing within, naturally.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Risky-Business-1983-e1h1lca tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/326928477 Wed, 07 Jun 2017 07:02:10 GMT The awkward early ones are no more - behold the arrival of Tom Cruise, Superstar. As Alex and Ben get into this oft-mimicked teen classic, they cover such diverse topics as 'Shirts Without Pants - Which Gender Looks Hotter', 'Can you ever truly trust a call girl?', 'Risky Businesses in the modern economy' and 'Where exactly would you rank All The Right Moves?' (because we completely forgot last time around). Don't worry, we haven't changed the format - numbers, spoilers and a trip to the ever-expanding Cruisiverse all await inside. Join us. true 00:52:00 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)The awkward early ones are no more - behold the arrival of Tom Cruise, Superstar. As Alex and Ben get into this oft-mimicked teen classic, they cover such diverse topics as 'Shirts Without Pants - Which Gender Looks Hotter', 'Can you ever truly trust a call girl?', 'Risky Businesses in the modern economy' and 'Where exactly would you rank All The Right Moves?' (because we completely forgot last time around). Don't worry, we haven't changed the format - numbers, spoilers and a trip to the ever-expanding Cruisiverse all await inside. Join us.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/All-the-Right-Moves-1983-e1h1lap tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/325376097 Wed, 31 May 2017 16:12:43 GMT SPORTS! This week we talk sports movies. Sports sports sportsy sports. Specifically, American Football - or, if you're American, 'Football' - in Tom Cruise's high school, small town, not-really-about-football, football movie All the Right Moves. Ben likes sports movies, Alex does not. How will this fare in their critical appraisal at this point in Cruise's career? And how many jingles will they fit into 1 hour? All this and a few things more, as we talk SPORTS. Get in touch in all the usual places (details at the end of the episode); music is by Dorian Kelly, artwork is by Laura Highton. Stay sportsing, Cruisers. true 00:53:14 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)SPORTS! This week we talk sports movies. Sports sports sportsy sports. Specifically, American Football - or, if you're American, 'Football' - in Tom Cruise's high school, small town, not-really-about-football, football movie All the Right Moves. Ben likes sports movies, Alex does not. How will this fare in their critical appraisal at this point in Cruise's career? And how many jingles will they fit into 1 hour? All this and a few things more, as we talk SPORTS. Get in touch in all the usual places (details at the end of the episode); music is by Dorian Kelly, artwork is by Laura Highton. Stay sportsing, Cruisers.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/The-Outsiders-and-Losin-It-1983-e1h1l9m tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/324285750 Wed, 24 May 2017 16:22:41 GMT Its a 60s drive-in double feature as Ben and Alex take in Francis Ford Coppola's period melodrama The Outsiders and chase it down with Porky's wannabe sex "comedy" Losin' It. The classic Cruise tropes are getting more firmly entrenched now and the 'Thology boys are starting to piece together the theory that has come to be known as The Cruisiverse. Sadly, neither film is engrossing enough to prevent both of them getting very silly indeed. You've been warned. Music by Dorian Kelly, artwork by Laura Highton and contact details are at the end of the episode. true 01:02:53 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Its a 60s drive-in double feature as Ben and Alex take in Francis Ford Coppola's period melodrama The Outsiders and chase it down with Porky's wannabe sex "comedy" Losin' It. The classic Cruise tropes are getting more firmly entrenched now and the 'Thology boys are starting to piece together the theory that has come to be known as The Cruisiverse. Sadly, neither film is engrossing enough to prevent both of them getting very silly indeed. You've been warned. Music by Dorian Kelly, artwork by Laura Highton and contact details are at the end of the episode.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Endless-Love--TAPS-1981-e1h1l8a tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/323108603 Wed, 17 May 2017 19:55:54 GMT Tom Cruise's first 2 roles get The Arniethology treatment - with mixed results. In Endless Love, he shows his propensity for taking his shirt off and disrupting the cosmic course of events... ...and does much the same in TAPS, but to greater effect, giving way to the theory that shall come to be known as the Cruisiverse. Music is Mission Improbable by Dorian Kelly; artwork is by Laura Highton. Get in touch at the places discussed at the end of the episode - we want your ideas for where the Cruisiverse will take us in subsequent films. true 00:53:32 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Tom Cruise's first 2 roles get The Arniethology treatment - with mixed results. In Endless Love, he shows his propensity for taking his shirt off and disrupting the cosmic course of events... ...and does much the same in TAPS, but to greater effect, giving way to the theory that shall come to be known as the Cruisiverse. Music is Mission Improbable by Dorian Kelly; artwork is by Laura Highton. Get in touch at the places discussed at the end of the episode - we want your ideas for where the Cruisiverse will take us in subsequent films.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Season-2-Introduction---The-CruiseCast-e1h1l8b tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/321961035 Wed, 10 May 2017 18:57:29 GMT We kick off season 2 - The CruiseCast - with a chat about our feelings about Tom Cruise and reasoning for picking him to carry on the Arniethology brand. Then a look forward at all the films to come. More than ever, we want to hear your feelings about the sometimes controversial movie star, so visit us on Facebook (The Arniethology), twitter (@thearniethology) or our website (www.arniethology.com) to leave us a message or start a conversation. Our new (rather wonderful music) is 'Mission: Improbable' by Dorian Kelly. true 00:54:59 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)We kick off season 2 - The CruiseCast - with a chat about our feelings about Tom Cruise and reasoning for picking him to carry on the Arniethology brand. Then a look forward at all the films to come. More than ever, we want to hear your feelings about the sometimes controversial movie star, so visit us on Facebook (The Arniethology), twitter (@thearniethology) or our website (www.arniethology.com) to leave us a message or start a conversation. Our new (rather wonderful music) is 'Mission: Improbable' by Dorian Kelly.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Aftermath-2017-e1h1ld4 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/318820649 Fri, 21 Apr 2017 16:45:49 GMT WE'RE BACK! And so is Arnold, as Alex and Ben look at his latest, Aftermath, the drama where Schwarzenegger tries to cope with the death of his family, caused by a freak air disaster thanks to Scoot McNairy's air traffic controller. Is it a return to form, a descent into straight-to-DVD tosh or somewhere in the middle? Listen to find out. And as well as that, we pay brief tribute to one of our favourite actors who left us this year. We're back more permanently very, very soon with season 2. This is just a warm-up for the main event. true 00:49:07 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)WE'RE BACK! And so is Arnold, as Alex and Ben look at his latest, Aftermath, the drama where Schwarzenegger tries to cope with the death of his family, caused by a freak air disaster thanks to Scoot McNairy's air traffic controller. Is it a return to form, a descent into straight-to-DVD tosh or somewhere in the middle? Listen to find out. And as well as that, we pay brief tribute to one of our favourite actors who left us this year. We're back more permanently very, very soon with season 2. This is just a warm-up for the main event.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Arniethology---The-Top-10-e1h1le3 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/299946000 Wed, 28 Dec 2016 19:34:00 GMT In our season finale, we're joined by the biggest fan of us and Arnie to reveal the results of all kinds of top 10s - ours, his, the listeners, Arnold's box office and, finally, the collated, congregated, certified, democratic, official all-time top 10 by popularity - voted for by you, his fans. Stay tuned for a discussion on what exactly is the right age to watch Commando and Predator and.... ...the much discussed reveal of who will be next to receive the Arniethology treatment. Thanks for all your support - we hope to hear from you in 2017. true 01:22:47 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)In our season finale, we're joined by the biggest fan of us and Arnie to reveal the results of all kinds of top 10s - ours, his, the listeners, Arnold's box office and, finally, the collated, congregated, certified, democratic, official all-time top 10 by popularity - voted for by you, his fans. Stay tuned for a discussion on what exactly is the right age to watch Commando and Predator and.... ...the much discussed reveal of who will be next to receive the Arniethology treatment. Thanks for all your support - we hope to hear from you in 2017.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Terminator-Genisys-2015-e1h1l8u tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/297900642 Wed, 14 Dec 2016 18:14:36 GMT Its the last Arnie film on our list. Are we going out on a high? That's for you to decide, but we do our best to stay positive for as long as possible for the fifth in the Terminator franchise. Dialogue gets dumped on, JK Simmons gets some love, CG characters get dissected, helicopters get trashed and Sam Neill pops up again. And of course, Ben and Alex continue to pine for James Cameron. We're all done with our Top 10s now, but we're not quite done yet - we'll be back next time with the results of the poll and we'll be joined by a guest to discuss them. Listen to the end to find out who. true 01:12:36 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Its the last Arnie film on our list. Are we going out on a high? That's for you to decide, but we do our best to stay positive for as long as possible for the fifth in the Terminator franchise. Dialogue gets dumped on, JK Simmons gets some love, CG characters get dissected, helicopters get trashed and Sam Neill pops up again. And of course, Ben and Alex continue to pine for James Cameron. We're all done with our Top 10s now, but we're not quite done yet - we'll be back next time with the results of the poll and we'll be joined by a guest to discuss them. Listen to the end to find out who.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Maggie-2015-e1h1l9n tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/296571470 Tue, 06 Dec 2016 21:54:03 GMT Our penultimate film brings a bounty of riches - not only the long-awaited Maggie, somewhat heralded as one of Arnie's finest performances, but an extra special guest in the shape of Film Fandango's Marek Larwood. Three very differing views of the film and what it represents emerge, along with a peek inside Arnold-inspired projects from Marek and Ben, a fresh perspective on the career of Schwarzenegger, his chances at the elusive Oscar and, of course, plenty of childishness. And just when you think it's all over, another guest makes an appearance at the end. We also recap how Alex and Ben's individual top 10s are looking, so.... well and truly your last chance to get in the votes over at Reddit if you want to have your say - https://redd.it/4yp8j9 true 01:11:42 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Our penultimate film brings a bounty of riches - not only the long-awaited Maggie, somewhat heralded as one of Arnie's finest performances, but an extra special guest in the shape of Film Fandango's Marek Larwood. Three very differing views of the film and what it represents emerge, along with a peek inside Arnold-inspired projects from Marek and Ben, a fresh perspective on the career of Schwarzenegger, his chances at the elusive Oscar and, of course, plenty of childishness. And just when you think it's all over, another guest makes an appearance at the end. We also recap how Alex and Ben's individual top 10s are looking, so.... well and truly your last chance to get in the votes over at Reddit if you want to have your say - https://redd.it/4yp8j9Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Expendables-3-2014-e1h1lcc tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/295601363 Wed, 30 Nov 2016 21:08:50 GMT You want impressions? We've got you, bro. Arnold plays twelfth (?) fiddle to SO many people beneath him in the 3rd in The Expendables series. Look. You know what you're getting into at this point. If you don't love Wesley Snipes, Antonio Banderas and the glorious comeback of Mel Gibson, go fudge yourselves. If you're up for all that, there's plenty here for you. Not least of all, a truly original place in the Arnold Schwarzenegger pantheon with his third go around as Trench. If you want to give us your Arnie top 10s, you better hurry up - you have 2 weeks! Go here: https://redd.it/4yp8j9 true 00:55:36 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)You want impressions? We've got you, bro. Arnold plays twelfth (?) fiddle to SO many people beneath him in the 3rd in The Expendables series. Look. You know what you're getting into at this point. If you don't love Wesley Snipes, Antonio Banderas and the glorious comeback of Mel Gibson, go fudge yourselves. If you're up for all that, there's plenty here for you. Not least of all, a truly original place in the Arnold Schwarzenegger pantheon with his third go around as Trench. If you want to give us your Arnie top 10s, you better hurry up - you have 2 weeks! Go here: https://redd.it/4yp8j9Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Sabotage-2014-e1h1lcl tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/294444369 Wed, 23 Nov 2016 17:59:16 GMT As we near the end of the run, Arnold takes on something a little different - playing dark, in ultra-violent, ultra-sweary cop thriller and murder mystery, Sabotage. David Ayer follows up End of Watch, Arnold tries to stay relevant and everyone else acts their asses off. But amidst all the chaos and people being horrible to one another, its a cyclist and a couple of cops on a stakeout that have caught Ben's eye, while Alex tries to avert his gaze from Terrence Howard. Last call (probably) for your top 10 lists, so get here and get them done: https://redd.it/4yp8j9 true 01:00:15 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)As we near the end of the run, Arnold takes on something a little different - playing dark, in ultra-violent, ultra-sweary cop thriller and murder mystery, Sabotage. David Ayer follows up End of Watch, Arnold tries to stay relevant and everyone else acts their asses off. But amidst all the chaos and people being horrible to one another, its a cyclist and a couple of cops on a stakeout that have caught Ben's eye, while Alex tries to avert his gaze from Terrence Howard. Last call (probably) for your top 10 lists, so get here and get them done: https://redd.it/4yp8j9Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Escape-Plan-2013-e1h1lag tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/293360243 Wed, 16 Nov 2016 20:15:21 GMT Arnie and Sly's first bona fide team up arrives and gives Ben and Alex a chance to talk about: - writing as strictly function - the Walken-esque bananas work of once and future Christ, Jim Caviezel - the instant gratification of Sam Neill's face -the luscious facial hair of Arnold Schwarzenegger - and the triumphs and failures of building the world's greatest supermax prison. Be warned, this one gets silly. Last chance to send us your Arnie top 10s, people. Get on it if you haven't already. true 00:56:14 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Arnie and Sly's first bona fide team up arrives and gives Ben and Alex a chance to talk about: - writing as strictly function - the Walken-esque bananas work of once and future Christ, Jim Caviezel - the instant gratification of Sam Neill's face -the luscious facial hair of Arnold Schwarzenegger - and the triumphs and failures of building the world's greatest supermax prison. Be warned, this one gets silly. Last chance to send us your Arnie top 10s, people. Get on it if you haven't already.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/The-Last-Stand-2013-e1h1ldh tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/292603549 Fri, 11 Nov 2016 20:51:42 GMT Watch the film first. Then listen to this. We adore Arnold, the director, the decisions, the cast (especially Jamie Alexander) and all the badassness. Seriously, THIS might be the last great Arnold film. And this is your last chance to send Arnie Top 10 films, so get in touch... true 01:09:38 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Watch the film first. Then listen to this. We adore Arnold, the director, the decisions, the cast (especially Jamie Alexander) and all the badassness. Seriously, THIS might be the last great Arnold film. And this is your last chance to send Arnie Top 10 films, so get in touch...Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/The-Expendables--Expendables-2-e1h1l99 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/291155183 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 17:40:55 GMT As his second term as Governor comes to a close, Schwarzenegger eases back into action with the '80s action revival that is The Expendables franchise. We take on the first two films and argue the toss between them in terms of quality. More Statham love, some I'll Be Backs and the Spanish pronunciations of 'Bruce Willis' and 'Chuck Norris' pepper a conversation about just how successful the combination of light-hearted action and all-out maniacal violence is and how much of it is down to Stallone's leadership. Plus the all-important question: are these really Arnie films? Still time to get in on the democratic Arnold Top 10 - details at the end of the episode. true 00:52:30 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)As his second term as Governor comes to a close, Schwarzenegger eases back into action with the '80s action revival that is The Expendables franchise. We take on the first two films and argue the toss between them in terms of quality. More Statham love, some I'll Be Backs and the Spanish pronunciations of 'Bruce Willis' and 'Chuck Norris' pepper a conversation about just how successful the combination of light-hearted action and all-out maniacal violence is and how much of it is down to Stallone's leadership. Plus the all-important question: are these really Arnie films? Still time to get in on the democratic Arnold Top 10 - details at the end of the episode.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/The-Governor-Years-The-Rundown--Around-the-World-in-80-Days--The-Kid--I--Terminator-Salvation-e1h1l93 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/290013191 Wed, 26 Oct 2016 05:22:21 GMT A veritable compendium awaits within, listener. While Arnold goes off to become Governor, we look at the bit parts he did to keep his hand in, starting with the ultra-brief but significant hand off moment to The Rock in The Rundown AKA Welcome to the Jungle. Next, a hairpiece for the ages in family romp Around the World in 80 Days and while the film tours the world, we detour into the careers of stars Steve Coogan and Jackie Chan and what they have in common with Schwarzenegger. Then we're onto the obscure monument to self-congratulation The Kid & I. Yeah. Finally, a look forward to the final Comeback phase awaiting us with a whistle-stop at Terminator Salvation, for completion's sake. The end is in sight as we prepare to unveil the ultimate Arnold Top 10 List. If you haven't submitted your top 10, you're time is running out... true 00:56:33 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)A veritable compendium awaits within, listener. While Arnold goes off to become Governor, we look at the bit parts he did to keep his hand in, starting with the ultra-brief but significant hand off moment to The Rock in The Rundown AKA Welcome to the Jungle. Next, a hairpiece for the ages in family romp Around the World in 80 Days and while the film tours the world, we detour into the careers of stars Steve Coogan and Jackie Chan and what they have in common with Schwarzenegger. Then we're onto the obscure monument to self-congratulation The Kid & I. Yeah. Finally, a look forward to the final Comeback phase awaiting us with a whistle-stop at Terminator Salvation, for completion's sake. The end is in sight as we prepare to unveil the ultimate Arnold Top 10 List. If you haven't submitted your top 10, you're time is running out...Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Terminator-3---Rise-of-the-Machines-Part-2-e1h1l8c tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/288846523 Tue, 18 Oct 2016 17:06:37 GMT We round off Phase 4 with a more in-depth look at the successes and failures of Arnie's last Terminator film. What? No, I don't remember him doing another one. Who is that speaking? Anyway, with Andrew out of the way, Alex and Ben are free to get into every last little bit of Rise of the Machines - the evolution of Nick Stahl's John Connor, the development of Claire Danes' Catherine Brewster, the believability of the franchise's AI supposition, talking to hands and, of course, that ending. Stick with us - we're nearly there now folks. And there's still some surprises to come. Share, like, get in touch in all the usual places and keep sending us your Top 10 Arnie film lists. true 01:01:33 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)We round off Phase 4 with a more in-depth look at the successes and failures of Arnie's last Terminator film. What? No, I don't remember him doing another one. Who is that speaking? Anyway, with Andrew out of the way, Alex and Ben are free to get into every last little bit of Rise of the Machines - the evolution of Nick Stahl's John Connor, the development of Claire Danes' Catherine Brewster, the believability of the franchise's AI supposition, talking to hands and, of course, that ending. Stick with us - we're nearly there now folks. And there's still some surprises to come. Share, like, get in touch in all the usual places and keep sending us your Top 10 Arnie film lists.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Terminator-3-Rise-of-the-Machines-2003-e1h1ld6 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/286177647 Wed, 05 Oct 2016 16:51:33 GMT As the Fall phase comes to a close, we have a "special" guest join us in the shape of Alex's brother, Andrew. Why, you ask? For he is a former John Connor along with Edward Furlong, Nick Stahl and Christian Bale. In the first of our 2-part look at this film, the Balerdi boys delve into not only their Sweded remake of T2 as teenagers, but the follow-up that predates Rise of the Machines by a whole decade. We'll get into the actual film in more depth next time. Until then, keep sending us your comments, trivia, videos and your Top 10 Arnie films to: facebook/Arniethology twitter @thearniethology thearniethology@gmail.com www.arniethology.com We'll be back. true 00:50:47 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)As the Fall phase comes to a close, we have a "special" guest join us in the shape of Alex's brother, Andrew. Why, you ask? For he is a former John Connor along with Edward Furlong, Nick Stahl and Christian Bale. In the first of our 2-part look at this film, the Balerdi boys delve into not only their Sweded remake of T2 as teenagers, but the follow-up that predates Rise of the Machines by a whole decade. We'll get into the actual film in more depth next time. Until then, keep sending us your comments, trivia, videos and your Top 10 Arnie films to: facebook/Arniethology twitter @thearniethology thearniethology@gmail.com www.arniethology.com We'll be back.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Collateral-Damage-2002-e1h1led tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/285131297 Wed, 28 Sep 2016 17:16:53 GMT Arnie tries to relive his Commando glory days (sort of) in the troubled, post-9/11 action film Collateral Damage. Naturally, Ben and Alex can't help but spin conspiracy theories about what was and what could have been, as they delve into the mish-mash of violence and political intrigue. Classic staples (SVEN!) get discussed, Arnie is apparently a Geordie and they both say "Johnny Legs" far too many times. Business as usual. Send your top 10 Arnie films to thearniethology@gmail.com or visit our facebook page for links to videos and discussions. true 00:58:00 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Arnie tries to relive his Commando glory days (sort of) in the troubled, post-9/11 action film Collateral Damage. Naturally, Ben and Alex can't help but spin conspiracy theories about what was and what could have been, as they delve into the mish-mash of violence and political intrigue. Classic staples (SVEN!) get discussed, Arnie is apparently a Geordie and they both say "Johnny Legs" far too many times. Business as usual. Send your top 10 Arnie films to thearniethology@gmail.com or visit our facebook page for links to videos and discussions.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/The-6th-Day-2000-e1h1lac tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/283976818 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 17:50:16 GMT Does twice the Arnold equal twice the film? As they get into Schwarzenegger's millennial clone sci-fi thriller, Alex and Ben this week detour into the worlds of Avid editing, having an open marriage with your exact double and long-running TV series Stargate. What does that have to do with The 6th Day, you ask? Listen and find out. We still need your Arnie top 10 lists, so visit the facebook page /Arniethology (where you'll find a link to the reddit on that subject too) or e-mail/message us via thearniethology@gmail.com or www.arniethology.com true 01:09:00 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Does twice the Arnold equal twice the film? As they get into Schwarzenegger's millennial clone sci-fi thriller, Alex and Ben this week detour into the worlds of Avid editing, having an open marriage with your exact double and long-running TV series Stargate. What does that have to do with The 6th Day, you ask? Listen and find out. We still need your Arnie top 10 lists, so visit the facebook page /Arniethology (where you'll find a link to the reddit on that subject too) or e-mail/message us via thearniethology@gmail.com or www.arniethology.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/End-of-Days-1999-e1h1lb2 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/282903966 Wed, 14 Sep 2016 17:45:21 GMT After a couple of bile-filled weeks, 1999's End of Days finds Alex and Ben in a more jovial mood, given the opportunity to dig their teeth into the religious musings of Arnold's millennial horror action film. Detours this episode include gradually remaking and recasting the film as well as discussing other favourite Y2K and end of the world movies, before Alex turns into a cross between Queen Elizabeth and Stripe from Gremlins. Send your comments, hatemail and top 10 Arnie lists to the usual places - details at the end of the episode, as always. true 01:05:28 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)After a couple of bile-filled weeks, 1999's End of Days finds Alex and Ben in a more jovial mood, given the opportunity to dig their teeth into the religious musings of Arnold's millennial horror action film. Detours this episode include gradually remaking and recasting the film as well as discussing other favourite Y2K and end of the world movies, before Alex turns into a cross between Queen Elizabeth and Stripe from Gremlins. Send your comments, hatemail and top 10 Arnie lists to the usual places - details at the end of the episode, as always.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Batman--Robin-1997-e1h1la5 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/281830078 Wed, 07 Sep 2016 17:31:14 GMT If you thought Ben hated Jingle All the Way, get a load of Alex's feelings toward Schwarzenegger's 1997 comic book foray, Batman & Robin. Almost refusing to talk about the film itself (or indeed be credited as Alex at all), he did a foolish thing before watching this one. As a result, this is less a discussion of Arnie's role in the film as it is a dissection of why this is the worst incarnation of the Bat in the ever-growing franchise... We still need your Arnie top 10 lists if you haven't already sent them to us, so visit the website (www.arniethology.com), e-mail us (thearniethology@gmail.com) or visit our Facebook page, where you'll find a link to the Reddit where it's all going off. true 00:56:31 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)If you thought Ben hated Jingle All the Way, get a load of Alex's feelings toward Schwarzenegger's 1997 comic book foray, Batman & Robin. Almost refusing to talk about the film itself (or indeed be credited as Alex at all), he did a foolish thing before watching this one. As a result, this is less a discussion of Arnie's role in the film as it is a dissection of why this is the worst incarnation of the Bat in the ever-growing franchise... We still need your Arnie top 10 lists if you haven't already sent them to us, so visit the website (www.arniethology.com), e-mail us (thearniethology@gmail.com) or visit our Facebook page, where you'll find a link to the Reddit where it's all going off.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Jingle-All-the-Way-1996--Berettas-Island-1993-e1h1ldr tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/280880966 Thu, 01 Sep 2016 09:57:38 GMT Prepare for a distinct lack of Christmas spirit from Alex and Ben as they delve the depths of Jingle All the Way, Schwarzenegger's seasonal laugh-free zone. A big sidetrack leads them to Beretta's Island, Franco Columbu's directorial effort about saving Sardinia from drugs. There's really not much more to say except buckle up, Jingle fans. This one gets ugly. true 01:08:19 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Prepare for a distinct lack of Christmas spirit from Alex and Ben as they delve the depths of Jingle All the Way, Schwarzenegger's seasonal laugh-free zone. A big sidetrack leads them to Beretta's Island, Franco Columbu's directorial effort about saving Sardinia from drugs. There's really not much more to say except buckle up, Jingle fans. This one gets ugly.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Eraser-1996--Phase-3-Wrap-up-e1h1lan tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/279725112 Wed, 24 Aug 2016 19:24:28 GMT New levels of frustration are unearthed as Alex and Ben reach the end of the Planet Hollywood years and struggle to understand how so many writers - some award-winning - so consistently fail to produce much worthy of calling entertaining in one of Schwarzenegger's mega-budget actioners, Eraser. They also take the opportunity to wrap-up this particular phase by looking backwards at some of the projects they've skipped over and forwards at what there is left to look forward to. We're beginning to compile your Arnold top 10 lists so keep getting in touch in these places: facebook/Arniethology www.areniethology.com twitter @thearniethology thearniethology@gmail.com true 01:06:12 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)New levels of frustration are unearthed as Alex and Ben reach the end of the Planet Hollywood years and struggle to understand how so many writers - some award-winning - so consistently fail to produce much worthy of calling entertaining in one of Schwarzenegger's mega-budget actioners, Eraser. They also take the opportunity to wrap-up this particular phase by looking backwards at some of the projects they've skipped over and forwards at what there is left to look forward to. We're beginning to compile your Arnold top 10 lists so keep getting in touch in these places: facebook/Arniethology www.areniethology.com twitter @thearniethology thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Junior-1994-e1h1lbo tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/278566417 Tue, 16 Aug 2016 22:15:54 GMT Ever wondered how a man could get pregnant? Ben and Alex have seen Junior and are no closer to an answer. Probably further than ever, once you hear their understanding of human biology. Is third time the charm for the Twins gang of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Danny Devito and Ivan Reitman? Can Emma Thompson add the crucial ingredient to push it over the top? Or will Pamela 'Kindergarten Cop' Reed simply steal the show - again? Find out here. And share your Arnie movie rankings here: facebook: Arniethology twitter: @thearniethology web: www.arniethology.com e-mail: thearniethology@gmail.com true 00:56:06 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Ever wondered how a man could get pregnant? Ben and Alex have seen Junior and are no closer to an answer. Probably further than ever, once you hear their understanding of human biology. Is third time the charm for the Twins gang of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Danny Devito and Ivan Reitman? Can Emma Thompson add the crucial ingredient to push it over the top? Or will Pamela 'Kindergarten Cop' Reed simply steal the show - again? Find out here. And share your Arnie movie rankings here: facebook: Arniethology twitter: @thearniethology web: www.arniethology.com e-mail: thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/True-Lies-1994-e1h1lav tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/277678868 Wed, 10 Aug 2016 16:53:02 GMT Its a right old love-fest this week. Alex and Ben discuss Schwarzenegger's last (?) truly great film on this list and along the way fall head over heels all over again for Arnie, James Cameron, Jamie Lee Curtis and especially Bill [EXPLETIVE] Paxton. All the regular features are here - action scene run-downs, imaginative kill discussions, favourite line lists, bad impressions, that beautiful scowl and increasingly ridiculous jingles. And like Cameron's structural daring within the film, we stop everything for quite a while to talk about just how great Helen Tasker's character and portrayal here is. Are we on CRACK? Let us know in these places: facebook.com/Arniethology twitter @thearniethology e-mail thearniethology@gmail.com www.arniethology.com true 01:11:15 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Its a right old love-fest this week. Alex and Ben discuss Schwarzenegger's last (?) truly great film on this list and along the way fall head over heels all over again for Arnie, James Cameron, Jamie Lee Curtis and especially Bill [EXPLETIVE] Paxton. All the regular features are here - action scene run-downs, imaginative kill discussions, favourite line lists, bad impressions, that beautiful scowl and increasingly ridiculous jingles. And like Cameron's structural daring within the film, we stop everything for quite a while to talk about just how great Helen Tasker's character and portrayal here is. Are we on CRACK? Let us know in these places: facebook.com/Arniethology twitter @thearniethology e-mail thearniethology@gmail.com www.arniethology.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Dave--Last-Action-Hero-1993-plus-bonus-e1h1lf1 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/276704669 Wed, 03 Aug 2016 21:34:21 GMT Arnold's brand comes to bite him in the butt in his biggest miss in years. Before they get into that though, Alex and Ben have a brief chat about the delightful Ivan Reitman comedy Dave from the same year, in which Schwarzenegger cameos. Then its onto the main course and trying to find exactly where the somewhat meta, somewhat satirical, kinda action, kinda comedy Last Action Hero ultimately comes apart. There's more though! Because we love you, we went the extra mile to give you a little bonus something this week - another film that has nothing to do with Arnie, but helps shine a light on what Last Action Hero could have done differently. We want your words and your Arnie movie rankings. So share them in these places: facebook.com/arniethology twitter @thearniethology thearniethology@gmail.com www.arniethology.com Contact us. Or no sequel for you. true 01:08:51 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Arnold's brand comes to bite him in the butt in his biggest miss in years. Before they get into that though, Alex and Ben have a brief chat about the delightful Ivan Reitman comedy Dave from the same year, in which Schwarzenegger cameos. Then its onto the main course and trying to find exactly where the somewhat meta, somewhat satirical, kinda action, kinda comedy Last Action Hero ultimately comes apart. There's more though! Because we love you, we went the extra mile to give you a little bonus something this week - another film that has nothing to do with Arnie, but helps shine a light on what Last Action Hero could have done differently. We want your words and your Arnie movie rankings. So share them in these places: facebook.com/arniethology twitter @thearniethology thearniethology@gmail.com www.arniethology.com Contact us. Or no sequel for you.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Terminator-2-Judgment-Day-e1h1lbf tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/275488616 Tue, 26 Jul 2016 19:33:02 GMT Peak Schwarzenegger. Classic time. - Has a film single-handedly pushed action and effects further forward in one leap? - Does Edward Furlong give a credible performance as the future of mankind? - What is the film's secret weapon? - Is James Cameron cool, or just a genius? - What does T2 say about the human race? - And is it as good as The Terminator? All this and more awaits in this extra-long episode. Join the chat in these places: twitter: @thearniethology facebook: /Arniethology www.arniethology.com e-mail: thearniethology@gmail.com true 01:14:36 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Peak Schwarzenegger. Classic time. - Has a film single-handedly pushed action and effects further forward in one leap? - Does Edward Furlong give a credible performance as the future of mankind? - What is the film's secret weapon? - Is James Cameron cool, or just a genius? - What does T2 say about the human race? - And is it as good as The Terminator? All this and more awaits in this extra-long episode. Join the chat in these places: twitter: @thearniethology facebook: /Arniethology www.arniethology.com e-mail: thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Kindergarten-Cop-e1h1le5 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/273512596 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 17:49:46 GMT As Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ivan 'Twins' Reitman re-team for the first time, Alex and Ben get into whether tis nobler to have scenes of kids being hilarious or to tackle more affecting subjects, such as dealing with a broken family learning to be a better person. And they both feel quite differently about it. Kindergarten Cop come close to breaking the ranking system, delivering a confessional moment from Alex, a couple of classic moments, some sterling comedic work from Arnold and yet another discussion about his leading ladies at this time in Hollywood. Sit down and SHUT UP and get on with sending your Arnie movie lists to: facebook/arniethology twitter @thearniethology thearniethology@gmail.com www.arniethology,com true 00:53:21 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)As Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ivan 'Twins' Reitman re-team for the first time, Alex and Ben get into whether tis nobler to have scenes of kids being hilarious or to tackle more affecting subjects, such as dealing with a broken family learning to be a better person. And they both feel quite differently about it. Kindergarten Cop come close to breaking the ranking system, delivering a confessional moment from Alex, a couple of classic moments, some sterling comedic work from Arnold and yet another discussion about his leading ladies at this time in Hollywood. Sit down and SHUT UP and get on with sending your Arnie movie lists to: facebook/arniethology twitter @thearniethology thearniethology@gmail.com www.arniethology,comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Total-Recall-e1h1ldp tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/272349800 Tue, 05 Jul 2016 22:19:57 GMT We're back on sci-fi turf, Martian terrain and Venusville with the 1990 classic, Total Recall. Alex and Ben can barely contain themselves as they talk through pretty much every possible reading of the film, run through every single action beat and recite half of the script in praise of not just one of Arnold's most beloved films, but also one of his best performances. it's not so much a question of whether they love it as it is a question of whether it can topple The Terminator from the long-held top spot. Get your ears to Mars and get your thoughts to facebook/arniethology, twitter @thearniethology, thearniethology@gmail.com or www.arniethology.com We want your lists, your comments and your ideas. true 01:00:40 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)We're back on sci-fi turf, Martian terrain and Venusville with the 1990 classic, Total Recall. Alex and Ben can barely contain themselves as they talk through pretty much every possible reading of the film, run through every single action beat and recite half of the script in praise of not just one of Arnold's most beloved films, but also one of his best performances. it's not so much a question of whether they love it as it is a question of whether it can topple The Terminator from the long-held top spot. Get your ears to Mars and get your thoughts to facebook/arniethology, twitter @thearniethology, thearniethology@gmail.com or www.arniethology.com We want your lists, your comments and your ideas.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Twins-e1h1lb6 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/271416040 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 16:24:59 GMT Welcome to Nerdville - population: 2. As Phase 3 of his career lifts off, Ben and Alex get right into Schwarzenegger's first high-profile comedy and nerd out something hard on Danny DeVito's brilliance and mortality, Arnold's adorkable comic appeal, Ivan 'Ghostbusters' Reitman's deft touch and - in an all-new feature - get into just how much money Arnie is making at this point. Be warned - there are some strong words for any haters in here. We know you love Twins, so let us know how right or wrong we got it. Contact details are at the end of the show, so listen and rise up! true 00:54:35 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Welcome to Nerdville - population: 2. As Phase 3 of his career lifts off, Ben and Alex get right into Schwarzenegger's first high-profile comedy and nerd out something hard on Danny DeVito's brilliance and mortality, Arnold's adorkable comic appeal, Ivan 'Ghostbusters' Reitman's deft touch and - in an all-new feature - get into just how much money Arnie is making at this point. Be warned - there are some strong words for any haters in here. We know you love Twins, so let us know how right or wrong we got it. Contact details are at the end of the show, so listen and rise up!Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Phase-2-Wrap---Up-e1h1l9r tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/270357245 Wed, 22 Jun 2016 17:22:41 GMT Alex and Ben take a break from Schwarzenegger's films - just for one week - to reflect on the golden age of Arnie's 80s films, classic and otherwise. They chat about female agency in the era of materialism, the unwatched (by Ben at least) and unreviewed The Comeback - a short documentary charting Arnold's return to Mr Universe after several years away from professional bodybuilding - and briefly discuss his heretofore ignored side-career in bricklaying with his good buddy, training partner and sometime co-star Franco Columbu. They also look forward at where Arnold's career is about to go and, indeed, where it goes after the Planet Hollywood years have been played out. Finally, Ben reveals that he has cheated (again) and been watching some other action films to feed his craving, without technically breaking the rules (again). We need your feedback and your participation. So get in touch at these places: facebook.com/Arniethology twitter (at) the arniethology www.arniethology.com (we promise more content is coming soon) thearniethology@gmail.com What is your ranking looking like at this point? true 00:35:51 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Alex and Ben take a break from Schwarzenegger's films - just for one week - to reflect on the golden age of Arnie's 80s films, classic and otherwise. They chat about female agency in the era of materialism, the unwatched (by Ben at least) and unreviewed The Comeback - a short documentary charting Arnold's return to Mr Universe after several years away from professional bodybuilding - and briefly discuss his heretofore ignored side-career in bricklaying with his good buddy, training partner and sometime co-star Franco Columbu. They also look forward at where Arnold's career is about to go and, indeed, where it goes after the Planet Hollywood years have been played out. Finally, Ben reveals that he has cheated (again) and been watching some other action films to feed his craving, without technically breaking the rules (again). We need your feedback and your participation. So get in touch at these places: facebook.com/Arniethology twitter (at) the arniethology www.arniethology.com (we promise more content is coming soon) thearniethology@gmail.com What is your ranking looking like at this point?Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Red-Heat-e1h1lcp tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/269233905 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 16:17:00 GMT Arnold Schwarzenegger is a Russian cop, Jim Belushi is a Chicago cop. They're hunting the same guy. What's gonna happen? Ben praises at the alter of Walter (Hill), Alex has something of an identity crisis, together they aim to place Red Heat in the pantheon of buddy movies and both have issues with where the next phases of Arnie's career start and end. But they agree on one thing - Arnie is as great as he's ever been here. Join us in adoration: facebook.com/Arniethology twitter (at)thearniethology www.arniethology.com thearniethology@gmail.com true 00:42:40 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Arnold Schwarzenegger is a Russian cop, Jim Belushi is a Chicago cop. They're hunting the same guy. What's gonna happen? Ben praises at the alter of Walter (Hill), Alex has something of an identity crisis, together they aim to place Red Heat in the pantheon of buddy movies and both have issues with where the next phases of Arnie's career start and end. But they agree on one thing - Arnie is as great as he's ever been here. Join us in adoration: facebook.com/Arniethology twitter (at)thearniethology www.arniethology.com thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/The-Running-Man-e1h1lbs tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/268145192 Wed, 08 Jun 2016 15:18:15 GMT In revisiting Arnold Schwarzenegger's second genre classic of 1987, both Ben and Alex are thrown back to their first time seeing it as children and, seeing with older eyes, discover hidden layers of greatness. In doing so, they unveil a premonition of Trump's America forged from the midst of Reagan's, too many one-liners to count, too many iconic kills, too much awesome to be contained in just one hour. Yet somehow, they make room for pondering just what a modern remake might look like and who exactly Sven might be playing in this, his most prominent role. Follow these basic steps to be included, citizen: Visit our pages on facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Arniethology/), twitter (@thearniethology) and the web (www.arniethology.com)or e-mail us at thearniethology@gmail.com true 00:50:59 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)In revisiting Arnold Schwarzenegger's second genre classic of 1987, both Ben and Alex are thrown back to their first time seeing it as children and, seeing with older eyes, discover hidden layers of greatness. In doing so, they unveil a premonition of Trump's America forged from the midst of Reagan's, too many one-liners to count, too many iconic kills, too much awesome to be contained in just one hour. Yet somehow, they make room for pondering just what a modern remake might look like and who exactly Sven might be playing in this, his most prominent role. Follow these basic steps to be included, citizen: Visit our pages on facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Arniethology/), twitter (@thearniethology) and the web (www.arniethology.com)or e-mail us at thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Predator-e1h1lbt tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/266957620 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 16:10:12 GMT An absolute Arnold Classic is served up, as Ben and Alex struggle with only wanting to watch Schwarzenegger movies ALL THE TIME. John "Die Hard" McTiernan's deft hand is adored, the predator's design and character is worshipped, Shane Black's terrible jokes are Ben's cup of tea, Sonny "Billy" Landham is Alex's crowning impression and Arnold plays an absolute blinder in this 1987 classic. But there's more! Lines are misheard and misinterpreted, the best way to end any film ever is declared, the whole Predator franchise is discussed and there's even room for a discussion of just why Alan Silvestri's score is a cut above your average movie soundtrack. Let us know what you think: twitter: (at)thearniethology e-mail: thearniethology@gmail.com web: www.arniethology.com facebook: /Arniethology We'd love to hear from you. true 01:01:01 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)An absolute Arnold Classic is served up, as Ben and Alex struggle with only wanting to watch Schwarzenegger movies ALL THE TIME. John "Die Hard" McTiernan's deft hand is adored, the predator's design and character is worshipped, Shane Black's terrible jokes are Ben's cup of tea, Sonny "Billy" Landham is Alex's crowning impression and Arnold plays an absolute blinder in this 1987 classic. But there's more! Lines are misheard and misinterpreted, the best way to end any film ever is declared, the whole Predator franchise is discussed and there's even room for a discussion of just why Alan Silvestri's score is a cut above your average movie soundtrack. Let us know what you think: twitter: (at)thearniethology e-mail: thearniethology@gmail.com web: www.arniethology.com facebook: /Arniethology We'd love to hear from you.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Raw-Deal-e1h1ldb tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/265880502 Wed, 25 May 2016 17:14:41 GMT Coming down from the glorious Commando, Alex and Ben take a critical look at Arnold Schwarzenegger's attempt at out-dirtying Harry Callahan in the mobs and cops film, Raw Deal. Another case of the 'coulda beens' overcomes them both, as a serious, 70s-style crime flick gives way to nutso, 80s-style gun porn and they grapple with whether it might have ever come out great. But how is Arnie? Well, listen and find out, ya lazy schmuck. Give us your thoughts: twitter: (at)thearniethology web: www.arniethology.com facebook: /Arniethology e-mail: thearniethology@gmail.com Watch, listen, follow, love. But don't drink and bake. true 00:45:49 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Coming down from the glorious Commando, Alex and Ben take a critical look at Arnold Schwarzenegger's attempt at out-dirtying Harry Callahan in the mobs and cops film, Raw Deal. Another case of the 'coulda beens' overcomes them both, as a serious, 70s-style crime flick gives way to nutso, 80s-style gun porn and they grapple with whether it might have ever come out great. But how is Arnie? Well, listen and find out, ya lazy schmuck. Give us your thoughts: twitter: (at)thearniethology web: www.arniethology.com facebook: /Arniethology e-mail: thearniethology@gmail.com Watch, listen, follow, love. But don't drink and bake.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Commando-e1h1lc6 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/264758091 Wed, 18 May 2016 17:25:20 GMT Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton are joined for this week's discussion by life-long Arnold Schwarzenegger fans... Ben's sisters. The topic? The quippiest, possibly the craziest of the big man's 80s classics. Skimpy speedos, deer-feeding, sassy ladies, short dudes and death counts all get the Arniethology treatment as well an answer, at last, to the question: just who is the sexiest Planet Hollywood patron - Arnie, Sly or Bruce Willis? Get in touch at these places: facebook: /Arniethology twitter: (at)thearniethology e-mail: thearniethology@gmail.com web: www.arniethology.com true 01:12:34 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton are joined for this week's discussion by life-long Arnold Schwarzenegger fans... Ben's sisters. The topic? The quippiest, possibly the craziest of the big man's 80s classics. Skimpy speedos, deer-feeding, sassy ladies, short dudes and death counts all get the Arniethology treatment as well an answer, at last, to the question: just who is the sexiest Planet Hollywood patron - Arnie, Sly or Bruce Willis? Get in touch at these places: facebook: /Arniethology twitter: (at)thearniethology e-mail: thearniethology@gmail.com web: www.arniethology.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Red-Sonja-e1h1lao tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/263628372 Wed, 11 May 2016 16:34:04 GMT Arnold Schwarzenegger gets top-billing and a surprising amount of screen time, regardless of how you look at it, in this week's "epic", Red Sonja. Ben Highton and Alex Balerdi compare Brigitte Neilsen to Sandahl Bergman and bemoan what could have been, along the way seeing lovely sights, awful sounds and a whole lot of "AYAH! AYAH! AYAH!". Join the conversation: web: www.arniethology.com e-mail: thearniethology@gmail.com facebook: /Arniethology twitter: (at)thearniethology Subscribe, share and like on Soundcloud and iTunes. Thanks for listening! true 00:56:17 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Arnold Schwarzenegger gets top-billing and a surprising amount of screen time, regardless of how you look at it, in this week's "epic", Red Sonja. Ben Highton and Alex Balerdi compare Brigitte Neilsen to Sandahl Bergman and bemoan what could have been, along the way seeing lovely sights, awful sounds and a whole lot of "AYAH! AYAH! AYAH!". Join the conversation: web: www.arniethology.com e-mail: thearniethology@gmail.com facebook: /Arniethology twitter: (at)thearniethology Subscribe, share and like on Soundcloud and iTunes. Thanks for listening!Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/The-Terminator-e1h1lau tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/262523954 Wed, 04 May 2016 21:37:19 GMT In Arnold Schwarzenegger's inarguable best film so far, Ben gets all misty eyed and Alex drops the 'M' word (tip: its not 'marmite'). Together they ruminate on the brilliance of James Cameron's gift for structure and writing women, Linda Hamilton's anchoring performance, the perfect casting of Arnold as a cyborg and, most importantly, the arrival of his most famous catchphrase. Get in touch and give us your thoughts: e-mail: thearniethology@gmail.com facebook: /Arniethology twitter: (AT)thearniethology web: www.arniethology.com true 01:05:16 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)In Arnold Schwarzenegger's inarguable best film so far, Ben gets all misty eyed and Alex drops the 'M' word (tip: its not 'marmite'). Together they ruminate on the brilliance of James Cameron's gift for structure and writing women, Linda Hamilton's anchoring performance, the perfect casting of Arnold as a cyborg and, most importantly, the arrival of his most famous catchphrase. Get in touch and give us your thoughts: e-mail: thearniethology@gmail.com facebook: /Arniethology twitter: (AT)thearniethology web: www.arniethology.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Conan-The-Destroyer-e1h1lce tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/261186484 Wed, 27 Apr 2016 17:20:40 GMT Following on from being a Barbarian, Arnold Schwarzenegger becomes the Destroyer (sort of). Alex and Ben's will is the main thing destroyed as they ruminate on unfunny comedy, unexciting action and unfantastic fantasy. Things get stressful for Ben in particular as he confronts the wasted opportunity the film represents, while Alex wishes Grace Jones had more to do. Let us know what you think, which Arnie films you love and what your top 5 of his films looks like here: e-mail: thearniethology@gmail.com facebook: /Arniethology twitter: (AT)thearniethology web: www.arniethology.com Music by Tony Gage here: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Tony_Gage/ Spread the word, share the love, like the cast - or get your ass to Mars. true 00:52:42 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Following on from being a Barbarian, Arnold Schwarzenegger becomes the Destroyer (sort of). Alex and Ben's will is the main thing destroyed as they ruminate on unfunny comedy, unexciting action and unfantastic fantasy. Things get stressful for Ben in particular as he confronts the wasted opportunity the film represents, while Alex wishes Grace Jones had more to do. Let us know what you think, which Arnie films you love and what your top 5 of his films looks like here: e-mail: thearniethology@gmail.com facebook: /Arniethology twitter: (AT)thearniethology web: www.arniethology.com Music by Tony Gage here: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Tony_Gage/ Spread the word, share the love, like the cast - or get your ass to Mars.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Conan-The-Barbarian-e1h1le8 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/260044230 Wed, 20 Apr 2016 17:21:31 GMT Phase 2 of Arnold's career kicks off with a classic fantasy adventure and the big man's first big budget studio film, Conan the Barbarian. Alex and Ben get lost in Conan's lovely locks, ponder what might have been if Oliver Stone's 'most expensive film ever made' script had seen the light of day, praise John Milius' visual approach and thank Krom for a project that finally uses Schwarzenegger to his full potential. Get in touch: twitter: (AT)thearniethology facebook: /Arniethology e-mail: thearniethology@gmail.com web: www.arniethology.com And if you like us, please tell your friends! We want you to listen and we'd love you to share us. true 01:07:33 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Phase 2 of Arnold's career kicks off with a classic fantasy adventure and the big man's first big budget studio film, Conan the Barbarian. Alex and Ben get lost in Conan's lovely locks, ponder what might have been if Oliver Stone's 'most expensive film ever made' script had seen the light of day, praise John Milius' visual approach and thank Krom for a project that finally uses Schwarzenegger to his full potential. Get in touch: twitter: (AT)thearniethology facebook: /Arniethology e-mail: thearniethology@gmail.com web: www.arniethology.com And if you like us, please tell your friends! We want you to listen and we'd love you to share us.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Scavenger-Hunt--The-Jayne-Mansfield-Story-And-Phase-1-Wrap---Up-e1h1lba tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/258832624 Wed, 13 Apr 2016 18:40:35 GMT A bumper edition, as Alex and Ben gloss over Arnold's minute of screen-time in the painfully unfunny Scavenger Hunt and then get mildly overwhelmed by his surprisingly impressive role in the TV biopic, The Jayne Mansfield Story. There's also time to take a breath before getting into the leading man roles ahead, as they take a look at what has come so far. Get in touch here: Twitter: (AT)thearniethology Facebook: /Arniethology Web: www.arniethology.com e-mail: thearniethology@gmail.com true 01:10:56 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)A bumper edition, as Alex and Ben gloss over Arnold's minute of screen-time in the painfully unfunny Scavenger Hunt and then get mildly overwhelmed by his surprisingly impressive role in the TV biopic, The Jayne Mansfield Story. There's also time to take a breath before getting into the leading man roles ahead, as they take a look at what has come so far. Get in touch here: Twitter: (AT)thearniethology Facebook: /Arniethology Web: www.arniethology.com e-mail: thearniethology@gmail.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Cactus-Jack-AKA-The-Villain-e1h1ldi tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/257638918 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 16:54:25 GMT Alex and Ben head West with Arnold's only "bona fide" Western to date. Along the way, they get caught up in Wile E. Coyote comparisons, the desperate state of Kirk Douglas' career, how tricky comedy can be, white people playing native peoples and the fun-time hot looks of Ann-Margret's cleavage. Its a bumpy ride, but it's arguably more fun than watching Cactus Jack... Join the conversation: Twitter: (AT)thearniethology Facebook: /Arniethology e-mail: thearniethology@gmail.com Web: www.arniethology.com true 00:52:31 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Alex and Ben head West with Arnold's only "bona fide" Western to date. Along the way, they get caught up in Wile E. Coyote comparisons, the desperate state of Kirk Douglas' career, how tricky comedy can be, white people playing native peoples and the fun-time hot looks of Ann-Margret's cleavage. Its a bumpy ride, but it's arguably more fun than watching Cactus Jack... Join the conversation: Twitter: (AT)thearniethology Facebook: /Arniethology e-mail: thearniethology@gmail.com Web: www.arniethology.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Pumping-Iron-e1h1lcv tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/256288566 Wed, 30 Mar 2016 16:49:31 GMT A change of pace, as Alex and Ben track Arnold's rivalry with Lou Ferrigno over the course of the Mr Olympia bodybuilding contest in the groundbreaking documentary, Pumping Iron. They further explore Arnold's work ethic and motivations, glimpse his dark side, root for the sweetness of TV's Incredible Hulk, take a detour into Arnold's future acting career and merge muppets with talking dirty. Get in touch here: Twitter: (AT)thearniethology Facebook: The Arniethology e-mail: thearniethology@gmail.com Web: www.arniethology.com true 00:46:28 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)A change of pace, as Alex and Ben track Arnold's rivalry with Lou Ferrigno over the course of the Mr Olympia bodybuilding contest in the groundbreaking documentary, Pumping Iron. They further explore Arnold's work ethic and motivations, glimpse his dark side, root for the sweetness of TV's Incredible Hulk, take a detour into Arnold's future acting career and merge muppets with talking dirty. Get in touch here: Twitter: (AT)thearniethology Facebook: The Arniethology e-mail: thearniethology@gmail.com Web: www.arniethology.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Stay-Hungry-e1h1lb5 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/254658446 Wed, 23 Mar 2016 17:31:52 GMT 7 years on from Hercules, Arnold plays closer to home as a bodybuilder with a philosophy in Stay Hungry. Alex and Ben get to grips with this sprawling, improv-fuelled film and discuss the relative merits of the director's approach with a story so slight and a cast so disparate. One thing stays true - the big man may not be the focus, but he is the centre. Follow us on facebook/Arniethology Twitter us (AT)thearniethology e-mail us: thearniethology@gmail.com and visit us at www.arniethology.com true 00:51:03 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)7 years on from Hercules, Arnold plays closer to home as a bodybuilder with a philosophy in Stay Hungry. Alex and Ben get to grips with this sprawling, improv-fuelled film and discuss the relative merits of the director's approach with a story so slight and a cast so disparate. One thing stays true - the big man may not be the focus, but he is the centre. Follow us on facebook/Arniethology Twitter us (AT)thearniethology e-mail us: thearniethology@gmail.com and visit us at www.arniethology.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Hercules-In-NY-e1h1lb0 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/252197820 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 18:27:20 GMT In watching the first of Arnold's film roles, Ben and Alex discuss pretzel vendors, awkward Gods, dubbing, first takes, the worst gorilla in film history and a major career goal ticked off right at the beginning of the great man's career. Get in touch with your thoughts, comments and observations at: TheArniethology@gmail.com facebook/TheArniethology (AT)thearniethology on twitter www.arniethology.com true 00:36:53 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)In watching the first of Arnold's film roles, Ben and Alex discuss pretzel vendors, awkward Gods, dubbing, first takes, the worst gorilla in film history and a major career goal ticked off right at the beginning of the great man's career. Get in touch with your thoughts, comments and observations at: TheArniethology@gmail.com facebook/TheArniethology (AT)thearniethology on twitter www.arniethology.comAlex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arniethology/episodes/Pilot---From-Herc-to-Maggie-e1h1lbr tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/251573359 Sat, 12 Mar 2016 23:09:05 GMT Their mission: to watch every Arnold Schwarzenegger movie in chronological order. In their introductory ramblings, Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton discuss their personal histories growing up with Arnie, they run down the list of films that will be viewed and picked apart over the coming months and try to break the great man's career into distinct phases. Join the conversation at https://www.facebook.com/Arniethology/ by letting us know what you think and which are your favourite Arnold movies. true 00:48:01 thearniethology@gmail.com (Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton)Their mission: to watch every Arnold Schwarzenegger movie in chronological order. In their introductory ramblings, Alex Balerdi and Ben Highton discuss their personal histories growing up with Arnie, they run down the list of films that will be viewed and picked apart over the coming months and try to break the great man's career into distinct phases. Join the conversation at https://www.facebook.com/Arniethology/ by letting us know what you think and which are your favourite Arnold movies.Alex Balerdi and Ben Hightonarnold,arnie,schwarzenegger,schwarzeneger,swarzeneger,tom,cruise,nostalgia,1980s,80s,cult,classic,sci,fi,action,film,films,movie,movies,Keanu,keanureeves,neo,matrix,wick,Keanu,reeves