{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/619437983a04890013fee7e6/6a8c7d48ec72659474adfba9?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Predator 2","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/619437983a04890013fee7e6/1787591987497-c1bfb37f-ea92-4a27-b6ae-74a65ea8b24f.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>Predator 2 (1990) - The Ultimate 90s Sci-Fi Action Chaos &amp; Bill Paxton Cinematic History | Slept-On Cinema</strong></p><p>It's easy to tear down movies, but it's way more FUN to ENJOY movies! Welcome to another episode of Slept-On Cinema, hosted by Stan Steamer and GrobeStreet.</p><p><br></p><p>This week, we head to the sweltering, smog-choked concrete jungle of 1997 Los Angeles to defend the 1990 sci-fi action sequel, <em>Predator 2</em>. Critics called the film a \"senseless and offensive orgy of violence\" and slapped it with a brutal 36% on Rotten Tomatoes. Audiences didn't fare much better, giving it a 44%. But as true Movie Optimists, we are here to break down exactly why this \"Double Under 50\" entry is actually a high-octane masterpiece of practical effects and world-building.</p><p><br></p><p>As the second film in our massive Alien/Predator triple-feature, we dive into the legendary ensemble cast featuring Danny Glover, Gary Busey, Ruben Blades, Maria Conchita Alonso, Robert Davi, and Bill Paxton. Plus, we highlight the ultimate piece of sci-fi trivia: Bill Paxton is the only actor in cinematic history to be killed on-screen by an Alien, a Terminator, and a Predator!</p><p><br></p><h3><strong>Episode Highlights &amp; Timestamps:</strong></h3><ul><li>Intro &amp; The Rotten Premise: Los Angeles is enduring a brutal heat wave and an intense crime wave, leaving LAPD officer Michael Harrigan (Danny Glover) and FBI Special Agent Peter Keyes (Gary Busey) to face a fearsome extraterrestrial hunter with active camouflage.</li><li>Box Office Battles &amp; NC-17 History: <em>Predator 2</em> opened at #4 on Thanksgiving weekend in 1990 behind the juggernaut <em>Home Alone</em>, ultimately grossing $57 million on a $30-$35 million budget. We also discuss how it originally received an NC-17 rating for extreme violence before being trimmed down to an R.</li><li>1990 Visual Effects Mastery: A deep dive into Stan Winston’s incredible creature effects and the mind-blowing early VFX used to create the Predator's invisibility. We break down how they fractalized footage of Kevin Peter Hall in a red suit to pull off the iconic camouflage without modern CGI.</li><li>BOLOs (Be On The Lookout): We list our favorite background details, from Robert Davi sightings to an unprecedented amount of on-screen sweat, \"whirlybird\" turbine vents, powdered pain relievers, and the iconic Xenomorph skull easter egg on the spaceship.</li><li>Drink Pairings: GrobeStreet pairs the film with \"The El Scorpio\" (mezcal, fresh lime juice, agave syrup, and muddled avocado), while Stan Steamer beats the LA heat with a straightforward, ice-cold Pilsner.</li><li>The Draft &amp; World-Building: Why setting the movie just seven years in the future (1997) was a genius world-building \"cheat code\" that allowed the filmmakers to go crazy without a massive sci-fi budget. We also praise the terrifying subway sequence, which features a brilliant homage to the Charles Bronson classic, <em>Death Wish</em>.</li><li>Bumper Sticker Lines: Finding the best quotes for the back of your car, including \"Luck is my specialty\" and \"Take a deep breath, loosen your sphincter\".</li><li>Spin-Off Ideas: We pitch a Gary Busey \"Briefcase Boys\" prequel where his squad tracks the Predator across the globe, and an origin story for the legendary gangster El Scorpio.</li><li>Tying Up Loose Ends: We discuss the logistical nightmare of maintaining \"sweat continuity\" on set, and the wild true story of filming the King Willie alley scene in a rough neighborhood where the crew actually had feces thrown at them and found a real dead body.</li></ul><p><strong>Sponsors:</strong> <em>Slept-On Cinema</em> is proudly brought to you by <strong>Training Ties</strong>, the ultimate shoe-tying tool. Keep shoes tied all day long and say no to Velcro!.</p>","author_name":"Robert Morong"}