The Action Addicts

It's to get tubular dudes! The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are celebrating their 40th anniversary since blasting onto comic pages back in 1984! They then conquered childrens TV with a revered cartoon that ran from 1987 to 1996 but at the start of the new decade they hit the big time by smashing on to cinema screens everywhere! Join me in welcome both Robb and Patrick back to the show to discuss this 1990 classic that features excellent martial arts action, cutting edge animatronics and gives us versions of these characters that became so definitive, each iteration since starts here. Rob's Twitter: @TheCineDrunkiePatrick's Twitter: @alleywaykrewAction Addicts Links: https://linktr.ee/actionaddicts

Please welcome Dan Grima to the show! Making his Action Addict debut to discuss the 1983 classic, Revenge of the Ninja! Dan is the host of the BlindSpots movie podcast as well as a frequent collaborator of the We Love Dad Movies podcast and we have been trying to arrange a time for him to come on for an absolute age! At long last we've had Dan on and it was during our Season of Shinobi to talk about one of the highest regarded Canon movies in this starring vehicle for martial arts legend Sho Kosugi.Dan's Twitter: @DanGrima92BlindSpots Twitter: @BlindSpots_PodAction Addicts Links: https://linktr.ee/actionaddicts

The Season of Shinobi continues with first time guest Daniel Epler from the Cobwebs podcast and YouTube channel to talk about the 1985 cult classic American Ninja. The start of a new ninja series that gave the world of martial arts Michael Dudikoff. Daniels's Twitter: @DanielCobwebsAction Addicts Links: https://linktr.ee/actionaddicts

Joining me today we have the return of Andy Gorham to the show to talk about the 1980 classic "The Octagon" starring Chuck Norris and Lee Van Cleef. This film has it all, an unconventional Norris role, ninjas, mercenaries, the debut appearance of Richard Norton and of course, insanely incoherent whispering. Don't miss this one!Andy's Twitter: @AndrewMGorhamAction Addicts Links: https://linktr.ee/actionaddicts

On today's episode I am joined by returning guest Super Marcey to discuss one of the progenitors for the "ninja craze" in 1981s Enter the Ninja. Take a shot every time we say this is a weird movie if you want a real challenge! This is a movie that has not aged gracefully I'll say that much.Super Marcey Twitter: @supermarceyAction Addicts Links: https://linktr.ee/actionaddicts

On today's episode of "A conversation with" we have indie director extraordinaire Kurando Mitsutake, to talk about his latest project and first studio movie Lion-Girl. We also mention the subject of last weeks episode Karate Kill, a Gun Woman sequel and how the pandemic times massively influenced this films story and outlook. Kurando's Twitter: @mkurandoAction Addicts Links: https://linktr.ee/actionaddicts

In this episode, we dive into the world of Karate Kill, a martial arts soaked revenge tale with strong grindhouse vibes. The film follows Kenji, a mysterious loner and Karate master, whose little sister goes missing in Los Angeles. Determined to find her, Kenji embarks on a relentless quest, facing off against anyone who stands in his way.Karate Kill offers plenty of action, colourful characters, and wild bloodshed. We explore the film's unique blend of martial arts and exploitation elements, discussing its impact on the genre and its reception among audiences. Join us as we dissect the thrilling fight sequences, delve into the film's themes, and analyse the performances of the cast.Joining me today is the wandering ronin himself, Matthew Essary, a fellow connoisseur of the sleazier action movie. Matt's Twitter: @wheelscriticAction Addicts Links: https://linktr.ee/actionaddicts

Joining me today we have returning guest Ewan Paterson of the We Love Dad Movies Podcast and a TV/Film content producer over at What Culture. He and I are going to be discussing the 1992 classic, Universal Soldier starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and Dolph Lundgren. Are you excited? Because we are! We Love Dad Movies: @WeLoveDadMoviesAction Addicts Links: https://linktr.ee/actionaddicts

On todays episode we kick off 2024 with a discussion all about the Jackie Chan classic New Police Story with action enthusiast and published author Ramona Lee. Not only do we talk about the Hong Kong film but Ramona also explains how it was a massive inspiration for her novel Agent 00.Agent 00Action Addicts Links: https://linktr.ee/actionaddicts