The family is coming back together with the 4th installment in the Fast Saga, and along with it Vin Diesel’s short film prologue Los Bandoleros is on the viewing order of the week. It’s time to discuss Dominic Toretto’s Will Graham-level crime scene envisioning, casting John Ortiz in a film that’s actively redoing the Miami Vice movie and the podracing vibe from a tunnel-based car chase sequence. Also, welcome to the franchise Gal Gadot!
240 - LA CONFIDENTIAL - WITH GEORGE GRIMWOOD
What’s new with the hit honchos of Hollywood? They’re returning from a long break to watch a movie full of movie stars, hot gossip, criminals, coppers and sins in the city of angels. Joining their escapades is Podnose owner George Grimwood, bringing his expertise of the LA architecture and the city’s legacy.
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FAST FRIDAYS - EPISODE 03 - THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS: TOKYO DRIFT
Justin Lin and Chris Morgan are joining the family, and it’s an all-Han experience, Sung Kang’s stunning floppy hair, movie star aura and thrilling stunt work. Handling the technology of 2006 that technically is in 2015 when Furious 7 came out becomes quite confusing, but it’s easier than comprehending the career of Lucas Black, definite teenager. Drift through this installment and laugh with your favourite family.
FAST FRIDAYS - EPISODE 02 - 2 FAST 2 FURIOUS
It’s time to hit Miami in John Singleton’s installment of the Fast Franchise, and we’re walking Mark Boone Junior rat torture, houseboats, Tej’s hair and old school graphics. What happens when a studio tries to sequalise something without clear direction or the franchise? How, in the long run, will this film live out its legacy? Will Tyrese’s character find footing before the end credits?
FAST FRIDAYS - EPISODE 01 - THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS
VROOM VROOM! It’s family time, and we’re commencing the saga-pod-special with Rob Cohen’s 2001 Point Break opening film, where Paul Waker and Vin Diesel bro out, drink Corona and have a backyard barbecue like no other. We discuss hair length, the Cars universe, Vin’s second single and possible rumours of the 9th film as we look back at the franchise’s humble beginnings,
BONUS - MORTAL KOMBAT 2021 KOMMENTARY
It’s Andrew’s birthday and naturally it’s time to test your might with a bunch of fun games, trivia and Josh Lawson talk as he and Johnny sit through the latest video game adaptation.
Commentary begins 5 seconds into the film and at the timecode 00:13:40
239 - WAITRESS
Grab your pie trays and prep the oven, we’re baking up a new episode. Johnny is convinced he’s about to watch a musical, and Andrew reminisces on his experiences seeing the West End show, as they both confirm long-held beliefs on pies, gravy and all things food.
