Camel Clutch Cinema

Craig Cohen and Guy Hutchinson take a look at the latest entry in the James Bond series, Spectre. They discuss Batista's role in the film, the film's connection to other films in the Bond series, do bad Monica Bellucci impressions and miss Shirley Bassey. ​  Downlaod (right click, save as)

Download this episode (right click and save) Guy Hutchinson and Craig Cohen chat about Batista's performance in Guardians of the Galaxy. They also debate Batista vs, Bautista, reclining vs. sitting up straight and Son of Groot vs Groot.

Download this episode (right click and save) Craig Cohen and Guy Hutchinson chat about the history of The Muppets in cinema, capping the discussion off with Hornswoggle's performance in Muppets Most Wanted. They also talk up the 2011 Muppet episode of Monday Night Raw and compare Vince McMahon to Jim Henson.

Guy Hutchinson and Craig Cohen are joined by OTR's Captain Marvelous to discuss Scooby-Doo! Wrestlemania Mystery featuring the voice talents  of John Cena, The Miz, Kane, Brodus Clay, AJ Lee, HHH, Santino, and Mr. McMahon. While running down the plot they also offer their thoughts on the movie and reveal which voice talent killed a man. Afterwards as an added bonus Guy and Craig give Captain Marvelous their Wrestlemania 30 predictions. Camel Clutch Cinema #81: Scooby-Doo! Wrestlemania Mystery. Bring it! Download this episode (right click and save)  

Craig Cohen and Guy Hutchinson take a look at the Star Trek: Voyager episode "Tsunkatse" featuring The Rock. They also discuss the history of Star Trek, try and figure out which character actors are under alien make up and then dish on No Way Out 2000. Download this episode (right click and save)

Guy Hutchinson and Craig Cohen take a look at Andre The Giant's 1983 appearance on the Greatest American Hero episode Heaven is in Your Genes. In addition to the plot they discuss Andre's amazing agility, what wrestler William Katt reminds Guy of and what happens when the Junkyard Dog headbutts a Wild Samoan. Download this episode (right click and save)

Download this episode (right click and save) Guy and Craig return to Taco Bell to try the returning Chili Cheese Burrito. They also review the Arnold Schwarzenegger film The Sixth Day, make a huge calendar botch, talk about the XFL and pontificate upon a future full of laser razors, creepy dolls, clones and nacho flavored bananas.

Download this episode (right click and save) Craig Cohen and Guy Hutchinson discuss the 1987 film Running Man and the performances by Jesse The Body Ventura and Prof. Toru Tanaka. They also prattle on about Richard Dawson kissing old ladies, films set in 2017 and workout videos.

Listen to this episode Download this episode (right click and save) Craig and Guy spotlight movies where people watch wrestling. They discuss Tatanka vs. Barry Hardy as seen in Natural Born Killers, Michael Cole and Jerry the King Lawler's "breakout" performance in The Hangover III, and Vince McMahon's commentary during the Bob Backlund/Sika match featured in Creepshow. Along the way they discuss Bill Cosby's fascination with the name Rudy, and the unforgettable sight of Warren Beatty rapping. All this and much much more on Camel Clutch Cinema #76!

Listen to this episode Guy and Craig are joined by Captain Marvelous of OTR to discuss the upcoming WWE Network and the 2014 WWE Films slate. They also discuss Terry Funk's performance on "Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction."

Listen to this episode   Guy and Craig tack the comedy Jingle All the Way. They discuss the odd criminal aspects of the film, the appearance of The Big Show and the odd reviews on Amazon. They also discuss the 1996 WCW event World War 3 which Bobby Heenan called "the greatest pay-per-view he had ever seen."

Download this episode (right click and save) Guy and Craig are joined by former guest Tommy Avallone. They discuss the WCW Disney connection, Tommy's upcoming documentary I Am Santa Claus and how it lead to Santa's appearance at this years WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Tommy also runs through his other film projects, detailing the wrestlers who appear in them.

Download this episode (right click and save) Craig and Guy are at a Taco Bell to mourn the creator of Doritos Locos Tacos, eat free food and discuss The Miz's latest acting role in Christmas Bounty. They also talk about Mick Foley's book 'A Most Mizerable Christmas' and the very weird Michael Strahan from Monday Night Raw.

Download this episode (right click and save) Guy Hutchinson and Craig Cohen are joined by OTR's Captain Marvelous to talk about some of the "biggest turkeys" in WWE history. Remember when Santa got muscles? Remember Mrs. Cleavages black eye? Remember a CGI half scorpion Dwayne Johnson? Stan Kroenke? It's all in here... even you know who... gobble gobble.

Download this episode (right click and save) Guy Hutchinson and Craig Cohen are joined by OTR's Captain Marvelous and Killenberg to review Kevin Nash's performance in TMNT 2. They also discuss pizza eating techniques, fake Italian accents and favorite Turtles quotes. They also review Wrestlemainia 7 and the Undertaker's Streak.

Download this episode (right click and save) Craig and Guy head to Taco Bell to discuss the 1980s wrestling film Body Slam. They talk about the cheesy plot, discuss the acting chops of Lou Albano and try and decipher the naming of all the characters. They also discuss Saturday Night's Main Event 11.

LINK (right click to save) 55:21 Guy and Craig are joined by filmmaker Jamaal Green to discuss the 1986 film Rad featuring H.B. Haggerty. In addition to the plot of the film they discuss Haggerty's impressive wrestling career, the life and career of Rad's legendary director Hal Needham, Hulk Hogan's aerial (or lack thereof) move set and the incredibly short matches from Wrestlemania II. They end the discussion with talk of Jamaal's exciting new KickStarter project Chronicles of a Profiler. 

LINK (right click to save) 48:17 Just in time for Halloween, Craig and Guy watch and review the 2008 horror film Wrestlemaniac. They also go out for hamburgers.

LINK (right click to save) 1:02:28 Guy Hutchinson and Craig Cohen visit the OTR wrestling podcast and impersonate Halloween TV royalty. They also talk about the Halloween franchise and Maven's groomsman gift.

LINK (right click to save) 50:58 Craig and Guy review the 2013 American crime-comedy film Pain & Gain directed by Michael Bay and starring Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne Johnson and Anthony Mackie. They discuss his part in the film, Marky Mark's tattoo removal, Miami graffiti, Wrestlemania 29 and Kurt Angle's cameo in the film. Visit the Camel Clutch Cinema archive.

LINK 57:46 Craig and Guy review the John Carpenter film Escape From NY and discuss Ox Baker's performance in the film. They also discover that there are two St. Louis', imagine a Hitchcock presidency, worry about the year 1997 and reminisce about meeting Ernest Borgnine. Visit the Camel Clutch Cinema archive.

LINK 58:59 Craig Cohen and Guy Hutchinson are joined by Captain Marvelous and Killenberg from the OTR podcast for a discussion of the very cinematic WWE character Goldust. While running through his career in the WWE and WCW the talk turns to Guy's pitch for the greatest medieval movie yet to be made, the most absurd thing Jim Ross ever said while calling a match, defunct wrestling titles and the bizarre move set executed by Thunderbolt Patterson during the worst match of his career. Show Note: Gene "Hillbilly Cousin Luke" Petit passed away on September 29, 2013. Gene was a guest on Camel Clutch Cinema 42 and a great friend of the show. We will miss him. Visit the Camel Clutch Cinema archive.

LINK 01:07:25 Guy Hutchinson and Craig Cohen are joined by Barbed Wire City co-director John Philapavage. They debate whether The Wrestler's Randy "The Ram" Robinson would actually sell his ring gear on Ebay, the challenges that independent documentary filmmakers face, and the origin of the terrible smell that lingered at the ECW Arena premiere of Barbed Wire City. Visit the Camel Clutch Cinema archive.

LINK 01:02:01 Guy and Craig have a spoiler filled Recoil discussion with the film's screenwriter John Sullivan. They cover the development of the film, the "supernatural" version that almost was, the differences between the script and the final film and the odd Google searches you'll find on a screenwriter's computer. Visit the Camel Clutch Cinema archive.

LINK 55:54 Craig & Guy finish their discussion of the 2005 film Be Cool featuring The Rock. They also confuse Robert Pastorelli for Vincent Pastore,  confuse one Tweeter Center for another and confuse Steven Tyler with a lady. Camel Clutch Cinema #59: Be Cool - part 1 Visit the Camel Clutch Cinema archive.

LINK 45:10 Guy Hutchinson & Craig Cohen discuss the 2005 film Be Cool featuring a stand out performance from The Rock. Along the way they pay tribute to the late Elmore Leonard, compare and contrast the book and movie and try to stop eating Delroy Lindo's sesame cake. Visit the Camel Clutch Cinema archive.

LINK 51:39 Guy Hutchinson & Craig Cohen talk to actress, stuntwoman and pro wrestler Jeanne Basone. Jeanne tells tales of working as 'Hollywood' on G.L.O.W. Jeanne also tells tales of working on the films Sister Act, Basic Instinct and the video game 'Plumbers Don't Wear Ties." www.jeannebasone.com wrestlingbabe.com Visit the Camel Clutch Cinema archive.

LINK 51:39 Craig Cohen and Guy Hutchinson chat about a quadrilogy of films that feature really lousy cameos by professional wrestlers.They tackle Ludvig Borga's performance in Die Hard: With a Vengeance, Christian's appearance in Shoot Em Up, Kerry Von Erich's turn in Problem Child and Stacy Keibler's acting in Pecker. Then they discuss Craig meeting Malcolm McDowell, Guy's trip to Roddy McDowall's bathroom, grandma shopping sprees and really bad bootleg videos. Visit the Camel Clutch Cinema archive.

LINK 59:45 Guy and Craig review the Kurt Angle film End Game. They also take a look at the wrestling career of Jenna Morasca, talk about squeaky floors, admire Kurt's TNA Bound For Glory IV t-shirt, think about the Eurocontinental Championship and listen to a priest say dolls over and over.

LINK 55:03 Craig Cohen and Guy Hutchinson are back for Nacho Libre! They discuss the Spanish language in jokes within the film, discuss Fray Tormenta and ponder ECW's  Macho Libre. Then they put their Skittles together and tag team in the ring! Visit the Camel Clutch Cinema archive.

LINK 55:51 This week Guy & Craig check out the 2008 film The Wrestler! They reminisce about indy wrestling shows of the past, discuss the legal limits of strip clubs in NJ, call Bruce Springsteen a one trick pony and party like firemen. Visit the Camel Clutch Cinema archive.

LINK (right click to save)  1:00:52 As Craig and Guy start off a second year of wrestling & movie reviews by chatting about all the movies they have reviewed in the past and all of the movies they plan on reviewing over the future. Plus they tell some behind the scenes stories and tell you how you can make your own podcast.

LINK (right click to save)  54:44 To celebrate one year of  episodes "Vince McMahon" hosts Camel Clutch Cinema retrospective. We hear stories of Pat Patterson's Big Cabbage Balls, Bam Bam Bigelow battling Doinks, WWF video games and Bond villains. Plus highlights from interviews with The Blue Meanie & Caryn Mower as well as the makers of Barb Wire City, 12 Rounds and I Am Santa Claus.

LINK (right click to save)  50:43 Craig and Guy return to the Bat Cave where they are joined by Captain Marvelous and Killenberg of the Off The Ropes Podcast to giggle at the concepts of Bat Credit Cards, Bat Skates and Poison Ivy's Eyebrows. They then debate baby names, talk about Fred Flintstoning a dinosaur and Taco Bell's film presence.

LINK (right click to save)  1:02:12 Guy Hutchinson and Craig Cohen head off to a restaurant to eat nachos and debate the wrestling merits of The Dark Knight and Batman & Robin. They discuss the apex of Zeus' acting career, spin yarns about meeting George Clooney, discuss Batman's dating life and confuse Heath Ledger with Heath Slater.

LINK (right click to save)  49:58 Craig and Guy tackle the 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger flick Predator. They discuss Jesse The Body Ventura's role in the film, Jean-Claude Van Damme's lack of role in the film, the weird career of Sonny Landham and make some bad Chris Hansen jokes.

LINK (right click to save) 43:13 Craig and Guy talk to filmmaker Tommy Avallone about his Kickstarter for his film I Am Santa Claus featuring Mick Foley. Tommy tells us tales of real beard Santas and gay bear Santas.  Please support Tommy's Kickstarter

LINK (right click to save)  102:29 In the final part of our 2 part Superman II discussion we are once again joined by Captain Marvelous and Killenberg from the Off the Ropes podcast. We cover the plot of the movie, Superman's full-frontal shot, fake pirates, superhero themed roller coasters, and Bill Cosby.

LINK (right click to save) 47:16 In part 1 of a 2 part discussion Guy and Craig join Captain Marvelous and Killenberg from the Off the Ropes Podcast to review Monday Night Raw. Talk quickly turns to Superman II featuring former pro-wrestler Pepper Martin. We cover Pepper's career, wrestlers stealing baseball players name, and refusing to break Kayfabe even in death.

LINK (right click to save) 51:49 Guy Hutchinson and Craig Cohen talk to stuntwoman Caryn Mower about working on Star Trek into Darkness, CSI, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and her run as Muffy in the WWF. She tells tales of hanging out with Lilian Garcia, The Rock and Ivory as well as dealing with Chyna. Listen to Guy's first interview with Caryn here.

Download this episode (right click and save) Craig and Guy review the 2009 WWE film The Marine 2 starring Ted DiBiase Jr. They cover Ted's wrestling career, the glamorous, yet dangerous life of Caucasian actors living in the Philippines, and dollar store snorkels.

LINK (right click to save) 51:49 Guy Hutchinson is joined by Craig Cohen to discuss the 2012 WWE film Bending the Rules, starring Edge. They discuss Edge's career, the stellar cast, the astonishingly short running time and doughnuts.

LINK (right click to save) 1:04:19 Guy and Craig talk to wrestling legend Gene Petit about his days wrestling in Texas, Puerto Rico and as Hillbilly Cousin Luke in the WWF. Then they discuss some of the more cinematic characters from the history of WWE.

LINK (right click to save) 52:08 Guy and Craig review Barbed Wire City: The Unauthorized Story Of Extreme Championship Wrestling and speak to John Philapavage (producer and co-director of the film.) They talk about screening the film at ECW Arena, dealing with Raven and Michael Tearson’s Betty Boop collection. You can purchase the film at www.barbedwirecity.com Visit the Camel Clutch Cinema archive.

LINK (right click to save) 1:02:11 Craig and Guy talk about movies that sound like they should have wrestling in them... but sadly do not. First up is Kiss Meet's the Phantom of the Park. Then they move to movies like Honkytonk Man, The Rock and King Kong (not Bundy.) Also, Guy delves into the WWF cookbook and tells us about Pat Patterson's cabbage balls. Visit the Camel Clutch Cinema archive.

LINK (right click to save) 54:19 Craig and Guy head off to a taco shop to ponder the 1980s performance piece "My Breakfast With Blassie". They delve into some of the behind the scenes stories of the film, discuss the movie's premiere and talk about Freddie Blassie's odd little handbag.

LINK (right click to save) 54:19 Guy Hutchinson and Craig Cohen are at Pro Wrestling Syndicate's Super Card Night Two where they meet Bret Hart, look at Mike Knox and the Rock & Roll Express and discuss all of the movie clips in the Camel Clutch Cinema intro and outro montages.

LINK (right click to save) 57:19 Guy Hutchinson and Craig Cohen are joined by Captain Marvelous as they simulcast with the Off the Ropes podcast. Together they discuss the movie careers of all of the wrestlers on the card, Wrestlemania 29 predictions, MicroLeague Wrestling on Commodore 64 and King Kong Bundy's appearances on Married With Children.

LINK 57:35 Guy Hutchinson and Craig Cohen tackle of trio of cameos by "The Beast From the East". They discuss Bam Bam's appearances in Major Payne, Joe's Apartment & Ready To Rumble. They also discuss the high points (wrestling Lawrence Taylor) and low points (wrestling The Four Doinks) of Bam Bam Bigelow's illustrious career.

LINK 59:23 Guy and Craig watch the latest film from WWE Studios, The Marine 3: Homefront. They discuss Randy Orton's initial involvement in the film, The Miz's wrestling career, CEO Happy Hour and Hulk Hogan dropping a leg drop on the state of NJ.