Six Degrees Of Schwarzenegger

Happy Valentine’s Day from your friends at 6DOS! In the big finale of our breakdown of THE ROCK, John and Kevin let the wine do the talking about faux deference, Goodspeed’s amazing eyesight, the rocket’s mysterious flight path, better endings, and ponder whether THE ROCK and ARMAGEDDON took place in the same universe? This episode covers 1:43:15 - 2:11:05; the Marines are getting antsy, Mason and Goodspeed split up then reunite, a rocket is fired, a series of standoffs, Hummel is killed, Goodspeed disarms the last rocket, an airstrike on Alcatraz, Mason and Goodspeed part ways, and a trip to Kansas.

In our 100th (!!!) episode and PENULTIMATE entry on THE ROCK, Kevin and John talk about Zeus’s butthole, prom queens, bucket dumping, old man strength, Nic Cage’s surprising character inspiration, and bid farewell to John C. McGinley’s Hendrix - gone too soon. This episode covers 1:17:33 - 1:43:15; the dirt on Mason, bombs in the tunnel, disarming some rockets, an improbable mine car chase, Mason surrenders and Goodspeed is captured.

In the third chapter of our series on THE ROCK, John and Kevin talk about roach motels, Jade and Stacy, Shepard’s big moment, the dignity of Sean Connery, Claire Forlani (where is she now?), and try to figure out exactly where that Alcatraz model came from… This episode covers 49:23 - 1:17:33; Mason meets Jade, Goodspeed bonds with Mason, briefing with the SEALs, breaking into prison, an ambush, and a massacre.

In the second installment of our breakdown of THE ROCK, Kevin and John examine unlikely heroes, world class exposition acting, Chief Justice, the “Michael Bay shot,” rumors that Arnold Schwarzenegger was almost cast in the movie, and ask once again “who is lighting all these candles?” This episode covers 25:02 - 49:23; Goodspeed gets busy, SEAL team lays out a plan, Mason comes into the picture, Goodspeed recruits Mason, Mason escapes, and an amazing car chase.

In honor of the late, great Sean Connery, we’re back with a brand new series on his amazing 1996 film THE ROCK. Listen along as John and Kevin discuss the insane genius of Nicolas Cage, a writers’ dispute, a Shakespeare correction, the rise of David Morse, where NOT to defuse a bomb, and drink a tribute to Connery. This episode covers 00:00 - 25:02; Hummel’s plea, baddies steal VX gas and rockets, Goodspeed saves the day, Carla’s good(?) news, Hummel lays out his plan and his demands.

We’ve reached the end of another epic action movie, brave listeners! In the final chapter of our breakdown of THE LONG KISS GOODNIGHT, Kevin and John examine shoddy terrorist trucks, a trilogy of showdowns, furries, how much is diving out of a moving truck gonna cost you, and does 2 simultaneous countdowns offer double the suspense? This episode covers 1:36:52 - 2:01:00; Mitch gets shot, Charly goes after Caitlin, Charly commandeers the truck/bomb then crashes it, Timothy and Charly rumble, Charly frees Caitlin, Mitch to the rescue, and Mitch does TV while Charly/Sam does the family thing.

It’s a new year, but the mayhem continues on the penultimate episode of our breakdown of THE LONG KISS GOODNIGHT. John and Kevin go deep to debate Renny Harlin’s heavy hands, Charly’s self-loathing, Timothy’s unspoken plan, lacing up ice skate, and try to figure out where the hell that candle came from. This episode covers 1:12:08 - 1:36:52; Charly finds the key, Timothy kidnaps Caitlin, Timothy offers a trade, Charly and Mitch go on the offensive, Charly and Mitch get captured, Operation Honeymoon explained, Charly drops a bomb on Timothy, Charly blows the hotel sky high, and Caitlin picks a terrible hiding place.

It’s our last episode of this long shitty year, and we’re back to talk about THE LONG KISS GOODNIGHT. Join Kevin and John as they talk sex mirrors, dick pieces, the Energizer Bunny, Pulp Fiction references, Waldman’s long-winded jokes, and what became of Daedalus? This episode covers 48:42 - 1:12:08; the baddies spring a trap, after a flashback Sam becomes Charly, Charly kills (?) Daedalus, Charly is ready to party but Mitch rejects her advances, Perkins’ failed hit, and going home for the holidays.

Santa Claus may be coming to town, but your friends at 6DOS have a little gift for those of you on the naughty list. In the second chapter of our breakdown of THE LONG KISS GOODNIGHT, we take a look at frumpy hats, conspicuous signs, Mitch’s fashion, President Geary(?), and why you should never take a job as a bellboy in an action movie. This episode covers 24:54 - 48:42; Sam says her goodbyes, an unhappy president, paging Dr. Waldman, Timothy spits some game, train station shootout, Sam learns her history, ditching Dr. Waldman, and Sam and Mitch pay a visit to Luke.

Happy Holidays! As a special Christmas gift from your friends at 6DOS, we’re giving you a brand new series with a holiday twist! John and Kevin are back to talk about THE LONG KISS GOODNIGHT. Listen as we discuss the rise of women action stars, the most expensive screenplay ever sold, Uncle Billy energy, corny flashbacks, alpha parenting, and Samuel L. Jackson - movie god. This episode covers 00:00 - 24:54; Foreshadowing credits, Sam’s narrated backstory, Mitch gets a lead on Sam’s mysterious past, an auto accident reawakens Charly, Sam’s knife skills come out, Timothy’s introduction, and Sam/Charly dispatches One-Eyed Jack.

All good things must come to and end, and that also applies to our look back at TRUE LIES. Join us as Kevin and John discuss honkey tonk girls, Pepsi babes, amazing models, Neon Moons, differing opinions on day drinking, and the prospect of seeing Schwarzenegger in a western. This episode covers 1:50:02 - 2:17:40; Harry reunites with Gib, Juno and Helen catfight, Harriers to the rescue, Harry saves Helen, a nuclear blast, Harry (in a Harrier) rescues Dana and dispatches Aziz.

The penultimate chapter of our series on TRUE LIES is here! Listen as John and Kevin talk about CGI’s impact on the action genre, melodramatic interrogations, inept terrorists, Juno’s cockblocking ways, and were those statues real or not? This episode covers 1:26:50 - 1:50:02; Harry and Helen are kidnapped, Harry’s true identity is exposed, Aziz reveals his plan, it’s torture time, Helen and Harry get loose, but Helen gets captured.

Jamie Lee Curtis takes center stage! In the third chapter of our retrospective on TRUE LIES, Kevin and John are digging into Harry’s litany of fireable offenses, James Cameron’s cameo, the ethics of spying on a significant other, and Simon’s game - is it genius or predatory? This episode covers 56:41 - 1:26:50; Omega Sector scoops up Helen and Simon, Helen is interrogated, Simon debases himself, Omega’s newest recruit, Helen gets her groove back, and terrorists abduct Harry and Helen.

It’s Bill Paxton time!!! We’re back with the second installment of our breakdown of TRUE LIES! Listen as John and Kevin take a look at the terrorists’ spotty plan, Harry’s reckless strategy, the danger of a woman scorned, and ask the question “why are straight razors the preferred weapon of movie goons?” This episode covers 26:26 - 56:41; Harry and Gib take a detour, a bathroom brawl, Aziz leads Harry on a spectacular chase, a marriage in jeopardy, Harry discovers Helen’s secret life, and Simon runs away with the movie.

We’re going back to basics with a Schwarzenegger classic in our brand new series on the 1994 masterpiece TRUE LIES! Join us as Kevin and John examine James Cameron’s unfair(?) reputation, the film’s French roots, our sleep snuggling preferences, and Nick Fury’s imprint on the movie. This episode covers 0:00 - 26:25; Harry Tasker infiltrates a shady party, Harry tangos with Juno Skinner, a big shootout, Harry’s out of whack work/life balance, and Aziz’s cell is revealed.

We’ve reached the end of the road for TANGO & CASH! In the final chapter of our look back at this action classic, Kevin and John talk about RVs from hell, monster trucks, dune buggies, blatant plagiarism, Jack Palance stanning, and John’s chances of besting Sylvester Stallone in a fight in 2020. This episode covers 1:20:02 - 1:38:10; Tango & Cash raid Owen’s armory, T&C discuss when Cash will start dating Kiki, T&C enter Perret’s maze, Quan and Lopez are dispatched, an anonymous karate guy enters the fray, final fights, Perret gets FUBARed, T&C rescue Kiki, and one last newspaper shot.

We’re back to talk more about TANGO & CASH! In the penultimate episode of our series on the Stallone/Russell classic, John and Kevin talk unsexy burlesque, robot dogs, cold spaghetti, sex bombs, the etiquette to stealing someone else’s girl, and who’s responsible for this movie being the way it is? This episode covers 58:42 - 1:20:02; Cash visits Owen, T&c get some answers, Cash goes to Cleopatra’s, the arrhythmic drumming of Kiki, Cash does drag, things get intimate, and Ponytail spills the beans.

In the 3rd installment of our series on TANGO & CASH, enjoy as Kevin and John explore the rules of bourbon, grappling hooks, therapy mice, southern prison guards, grave robbing, and the perennial baldness of Clint Howard. This episode covers 38-32 to 58:42; Perret reveals himself, brawl in the laundry room, T&C saved from electrocution, a plan to escape goes sideways. the demise of Face, and T&C bust out.

John and Kevin are back at it with another episode of our breakdown of TANGO & CASH. Listen as we talk at length about Tennessee whiskey, newspaper overload, awkward showering, non-stop one-liners, railing kills, and why can’t Stallone properly pronounce Cash?!? This episode covers 17:33 to 38-32; T&C face to face, T&C get framed, a sham trial, T&C take a deal, T&C doing hard time, and the walls close in around T&C.

Sylvester Stallone + Kurt Russell… Can’t miss, right? Come down this wormhole with us as Kevin and John discuss TANGO & CASH. In Episode 1, we talk about gratuitous nudity, boot guns, mouse mazes, directorial musical chairs, and John’s real feelings about Stallone This episode covers 00:00 - 17:33; Tango makes the biggest drug bust in history, the movie gets meta, Cash foils an assassination attempt, Katherine visits Tango, Cash commits police brutality, Tango and Cash each get a hot tip, and Perret lays out his convoluted plan.