Binge Movie Aftertaste – Predator Retrospective w/ Matthew Goudreau and Alyx Ancira: Predator (1987) and Predator 2 (1990)
The idea seemed like a simple one. With Rocky having defeated Russia in Rocky IV, brothers/writers Jim and John Thomas wondered what was left for him to face and conquer. You add the caveat of an alien being dropped off on earth to hunt, and you have the initial ingredients of the Predator franchise. Being kicked off by opponents Arnold Schwarzeneggar and his band of commandos in 1987, the Predator character has lived on in movies, comics, and video games. With writer/director Shane Black bringing the character back to the screen this month, I bring Matt and Alyx on to look at the cinematic incarnations of the character, and cap it off with a look at The Predator, determining whether he has been used up to its full potential.
In order to have a franchise, you need a fantastic original film. And I don’t feel like I’m spoiling a thing by saying that Matt, Alyx, and I feel the original Ah-nold starring Predator film not only fits the bill, but is also a bonafide action classic. But like most films, it wasn’t exactly easy to make. Join the three of us as we dissect the film, and also discuss the making, writing, and casting of the cinematic vehicle behind one of science fiction’s most beloved characters.
We then move on to Predator 2, where they messed with the formula by casting Danny Glover a guy who was ‘too old for this shit,’ to be Predator’s main foe. We dig deep into this sequel, as everything from its casting to the presence of Jamaicans in 1990 cinema is discussed. And what would an Aftertaste be without a little fighty-fighty?
Come back on Friday, as we discuss Robert Rodriguez’s Predators and Shane Black’s The Predator.
Note: Be sure to check the bloopers at the end of this show, as I include a clip recorded in between podcasts where we all watch -me for the very first time- and discuss the much debated new Joaquin Phoenix Joker screen test footage just released by Todd Phillips last week.
Predator (1987) (?/10, ?/10, ?/10)
Predator 2 (1990) (?/10, ?/10, ?/10)
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