Predators is the next movie in the Predator franchise, released in 2010. The film follows a group of people who find themselves in a jungle on an alien planet and must survive against the Predators. The movie was conceived by Robert Rodriguez and produced by his company Troublemaker Studios. It serves as a double entendre, describing both the hunters and the characters in the movie. The film introduces different classes of Predators and pays homage to the original 1987 Predator film. In this conversation, the hosts discuss the movie 'Predators' and share their thoughts on various aspects of the film. They talk about the plot, characters, and the overall quality of the movie. They also touch on the Predator franchise as a whole and compare 'Predators' to other films in the series. The hosts express their appreciation for the film's creative control and discuss the potential impact of studio interference. They also mention their other podcasts and upcoming projects.

Takeaways

• Predators is set on an alien planet where a group of people must survive against the Predators.
• The film was conceived by Robert Rodriguez and produced by Troublemaker Studios.
• Predators introduces different classes of Predators and pays homage to the original 1987 Predator film.
• The movie explores the concept of survival and the predatory nature of both the hunters and the characters. The hosts enjoyed the movie 'Predators' and found it to be one of the better films in the Predator franchise.
• They appreciated the creative control that the filmmakers had and felt that it contributed to the quality of the film.
• The hosts discussed the potential impact of studio interference on movies and expressed their preference for films with creative freedom.
• They mentioned their other podcasts and upcoming projects, encouraging listeners to check them out.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Predators

02:33 The Double Entendre of Predators

08:07 Homage to the Original Film

12:29 The Twist with Topher Grace

39:05 Other Podcasts and Upcoming Projects

In this episode, the hosts discuss the movie Predator 2. They talk about the cast, including Danny Glover and Bill Paxton, and the reasons for Arnold Schwarzenegger's absence. They also share trivia about the movie and discuss the controversy surrounding its release in South Africa. The hosts share their favorite predator kills and discuss the motivations of the characters. The episode concludes with a discussion about Bill Paxton's other notable movie, Twister. The conversation revolves around the film Predator 2 and its merits as a sequel. The participants debate whether it is a good follow-up to the original film and discuss the connections between Predator 2 and the novel Prey. They also explore the significance of the elder predator and the respect shown to Danny Glover's character. The conversation touches on the presence of predators on Earth throughout history and concludes with personal opinions on Predator 2 compared to the first film. Overall, the participants express an appreciation for Predator 2 that has grown over time. The hosts engage in casual conversation about movies and actors, discussing their favorite films and reminiscing about specific actors' roles. They then transition to planning future podcast episodes, including the movies they want to review. The conversation takes a somber turn as they remember the late actor Carl Weathers and express their appreciation for his work. The hosts conclude with final thoughts and recommendations, reflecting on previous podcast episodes and promoting their other podcasts and streaming activities. They end with closing remarks and discuss their plans for future episodes.

Takeaways

Predator 2 starred Danny Glover, Bill Paxton, and other notable actors.

Arnold Schwarzenegger did not appear in the movie due to various reasons.

The movie faced controversy in South Africa due to the political climate at the time.

The hosts shared their favorite predator kills and discussed the motivations of the characters.

Bill Paxton's other notable movie, Twister, was also mentioned. Predator 2 is a debated sequel to the original film, with some participants enjoying it as a follow-up and others preferring the first film.

The gun in Predator 2 has a connection to the novel Prey, and the participants discuss the significance of this connection.

The elder predator in Predator 2 shows respect to Danny Glover's character, indicating a deeper understanding of the predator's motivations.

The conversation explores the idea that predators have been present on Earth throughout history, adding depth to the predator mythology.

Personal opinions on Predator 2 vary, with some participants appreciating it more over time and others preferring the original film.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Cast

03:00 Reasons for Arnold Schwarzenegger's Absence

06:00 Trivia and Setting

09:00 South Africa Controversy

12:00 Danny Glover's Role and Other Cast Members

17:00 Favorite Predator Kills

22:00 Motivation of Characters

24:00 Bill Paxton and Twister

24:21 Debating if Predator 2 is a good sequel

27:10 The gun in Predator 2 and its connection to Prey

31:05 The significance of the elder predator and the respect shown to Danny Glover's character

34:31 Predators' presence on Earth throughout history

35:09 Personal opinions on Predator 2 compared to the first film

46:47 The appreciation for Predator 2 over time

51:35 Discussion about movies and actors

52:17 Planning future podcast episodes

53:25 Remembering Carl Weathers

54:36 Final thoughts and recommendations

56:08 Reflection on previous podcast episodes

57:03 Promotion of other podcasts and streaming activities

57:59 Closing remarks and future plans

The conversation covers various aspects of the movie Predator, including the special effects, the work of Stan Winston, the possibility of a prequel, and the movie's box office success and legacy. The hosts also discuss funny moments in the movie and share personal connections and childhood memories associated with it. They conclude by recommending the movie to those who haven't seen it and expressing their love for the film.

Chapters

00:00 Special Effects and Blood of the Predator

29:00 Stan Winston and Special Effects

31:01 Possible Prequel

33:06 No Complaints about the Movie

35:06 Pacing and Special Effects

39:02 Box Office Success and Legacy

40:02 Inspiration from Rocky Joke

42:08 Funny Moments in the Movie

43:21 Personal Connection and Childhood Memories

46:11 Future Movies and Franchise

50:19 Final Thoughts and Recommendations