#250 – Shoot ‘Em Up | Directed by Michael Davis (with Rolo Tony)

Episode 250 of the 2 Cents Critic podcast, hosted by Arthur Howell, titled "#250 – Shoot ‘Em Up | Directed by Michael Davis (with Rolo Tony)" was published on March 11, 2026 and runs 210 minutes.

March 11, 2026 ·210m · 2 Cents Critic

Summary

Tune in as Rolo Tony (@PoorOldRoloTony) hops back into his guest chair for a review and recap of Shoot ‘Em Up, the 2007 action movie about a carrot-munching drifter who puts his mastery of gun fu to good use by going on a mission to protect a newborn baby from an assassin and his many goons. Comparing this bonkers ride to flicks like John Wick and Falling Down, the spanking gag and other moments of misogyny that haven’t aged well, the surprisingly left-wing themes that you can find while reading this film through a political lens, and taking a look at Stephen McHattie’s filmography pop up as some of the subjects for this episode.Written and directed by Michael Davis, Shoot ‘Em Up stars Clive Owen, Paul Giamatti, Monica Bellucci, Stephen McHattie, Greg Bryk, Daniel Pilon, Ramona Pringle, Julian Richings, Tony Munch, and Scott McCord.Spoilers start at 36:50Madonna STAR BMW Commercial 2001Smith’s Hand on Internet Movie Firearms Database, AKA IMFDB (only click on this if you’re ready for spoilers)Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastrHere’s how you can learn more about Palestine and IsraelHere’s how you can keep up-to-date on this genocideHere’s how you can send eSIM cards to Palestinians in order to help them stay connected onlineGood Word:• Rolo Tony: The Mountain by Gorillaz• Arthur: John’s Not Mad and The Boy Can’t Help ItReach out at [email protected] if you want to recommend things to watch and read, share anecdotes, or just say hello!Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes or any of your preferred podcasting platforms!Follow Arthur on Twitter, Goodpods, StoryGraph, Letterboxd, and TikTok: @arthur_ant18Follow Arthur on Bluesky: @arthur-ant18Follow the podcast on Twitter: @two_centscriticFollow the podcast on Instagram: @twocentscriticpodFollow Arthur on GoodreadsCheck out 2 Cents Critic Linktree

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