Get To The Chedda! The Retro Action Movie Podcast

Best of the Best (1989) is the tournament film Eric Roberts, James Earl Jones and Phillip Rhee built when Hollywood thought the karate boom was already over. Chuck Liddell later called it his favourite martial arts movie. The video store already knew.Directed by Bob Radler. Produced by Phillip Rhee and Peter E. Strauss. Written by Paul Levine from a story by Phillip Rhee and Paul Levine.Alex Grady (Eric Roberts) is a Portland welder and widowed father pulled back onto the US team with a body that should have said no. The shoulder is part of the story, not a footnote. Coach Frank Couzo (James Earl Jones) has to turn five mismatched fighters into one unit before they face South Korea in Seoul. Tommy Lee (Phillip Rhee) is carrying more than a title fight. Travis Brickley (Chris Penn) brings the fuse. Catherine Wade (Sally Kirkland) brings a second coaching voice Couzo does not want. Simon Rhee plays Dae Han Park. Louise Fletcher, John Dye, David Agresta, John P. Ryan and Tom Everett round out the company.Shot in Los Angeles and Seoul in early 1989. Released 10 November 1989 by Taurus Entertainment. About $5 million in, $14.1 million out, then three sequels. Critics were cold. Fighters were not.Matt and Malcolm get to the Chedda on the training camp, the Seoul tournament, the Rhee brothers, Roberts working through that shoulder, and why this one still plays as a team drama that just happens to kick.For more Get To The Chedda! episodes:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiFet-zP4QsN1mkF8nxgRoTfDsm5s7uHsSubscribe and join the Video Store Society for more Essential Cinema every week.Subscribe to Screen One today: www.youtube.com/channel/UC_aFmTz9oEKZOmb1IKEQR-g#BestOfTheBest #EricRoberts #JamesEarlJones #80sMovies #GetToTheChedda

Snake Plissken has 24 hours to save the President, and Malcolm and I have one question: does Escape From New York (1981) still hold up 45 years on? This is Get To The Chedda!, the retro action podcast where we drop a classic in the pit and give it the Chedda Rating.John Carpenter's low-budget dystopian thriller turned Kurt Russell from a Disney child star into a hard-edged action icon, gave us one of cinema's great antiheroes, and built a grimy vision of a walled-off Manhattan penal colony on a fraction of a studio budget. Alongside Russell, the cast is stacked: Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence, Isaac Hayes and Harry Dean Stanton. But does the pacing, the practical effects and the Snake Plissken myth survive a modern rewatch, or has time caught up with it?We break down the making of the film, Carpenter's fight to get it made, the score, the effects, and whether the whole thing earns its cult reputation today. Then we give it the rating that matters.Chapters:0:00 Escape From New York (1981): Opening1:45 Carpenter's Roll and the $6 Million Avco Embassy Gamble2:30 The Actors Who Nearly Played Snake Plissken3:50 Matt's Plot Walkthrough: Manhattan as a Prison8:00 World Building and Carpenter's Lean Exposition10:20 The Score and the Explosives-in-the-Neck Clock12:10 The Glider Landing and the Cannibals Diner Scene14:05 The Punks Scene: Establishing the Anti-Hero15:25 Ernest Borgnine's Cab, Brain and Maggie17:15 The Broadway Car Sequence and Grand Central Throwing-Star Beat20:10 The Arena Fight with Slag and Ox Baker21:45 Donald Pleasence's President: The Wig and the POW Backstory25:00 The Bridge Finale: The Mines, the Cadillac and the Deaths30:15 The Cassette Tape Switch and "Call Me Plissken"36:35 Lee Van Cleef's Walk-and-Talk and On-Set Trivia38:45 Kurt Russell's Transformation from Disney to Action Icon41:55 Scores on the Doors: The Chedda Rating43:30 Next Time on Get To The Chedda!: Best of the BestScreen One is the definitive UK voice on 80s and 90s cinema. Without the noise. Subscribe and join the Video Store Society for more Essential Cinema every week.Please leave a rating it helps us grow!#EscapeFromNewYork #KurtRussell #JohnCarpenter #SnakePlissken #80sAction

RAW DEAL (1986) — Schwarzenegger goes undercover. The mob doesn't see it coming. Forty years on, the question is: does it hold up?Matt and Malcolm dig into John Irvin's crime thriller — the one where Arnie trades the jungle and the battlefield for the Chicago mob. Arnold Schwarzenegger as disgraced former FBI man Mark Kaminsky, dragged back in by his old boss Harry Shannon (Darren McGavin) to take down the Patrovita crime family from the inside under the alias Joseph P. Brenner. A cast built for damage: Kathryn Harrold as the sharp and complicated Monique, Sam Wanamaker as mob boss Luigi Patrovita, Paul Shenar as the calculating Rocca, and Robert Davi doing what Robert Davi does — maximum threat, minimum words.We track Kaminsky's dead-end sheriff exile, Shannon's ask and the loyalty debt behind it, the cold construction of a new identity, the slow infiltration, the burn before the detonation, and the quarry scene: Rolling Stones on the soundtrack, Arnie behind the wheel, one of the most purely cathartic moments in his entire filmography. The De Laurentiis production machine, John Irvin's direction, the film's complicated place in the Schwarzenegger catalogue, what it tried to do differently, and the verdict every GTTC has to deliver: What Chedda Rating does Raw Deal earn in 2026?Chapters:0:00 Raw Deal (1986): The Odd One Out in the Schwarzenegger Filmography1:05 John Irvin in the Director's Chair and the Box Office Numbers1:44 Where Raw Deal Sits Between the Blockbusters3:08 The Setup: Mark Kaminsky, Disgraced FBI Agent4:04 Going Undercover and Faking His Own Death6:09 The Disguise: The Suit, the Shoulders and the Walk6:53 The Supporting Cast: Wanamaker, McGavin, Davi and Lauter8:34 A Simple Plot Behind a Complicated Setup9:13 The Opening Massacre in the Woods9:55 The Dukes of Hazzard Chase and the Title Card14:46 "Excessive Force": Arnie's Big Dramatic Scene16:31 The First Fight: Throwing Goons Into the Rafters19:21 The Dress Shop Brawl21:17 The Seduction and Robert Davi's Plant22:26 The Bank Bomb Plan and the Drinks Machine25:46 Intercepting the Bomb Squad27:34 The 1980s Car Chase30:09 The Graveyard Shootout33:37 The Girlfriend Reappears34:42 The Tooling-Up Sequence35:18 The Pit: What Was the Point?37:09 The Gravel Pit Shootout and the Rolling Stones41:41 The Casino Finale43:56 The Licorice Mystery and the DA47:54 The Casablanca Ending49:09 The Hospital Twist50:00 "Meet Me Halfway" and the Over the Top Connection50:57 Where Raw Deal Sits in Arnie's Career53:18 What It Could Have Been: Speed, Die Hard, State of Grace55:51 The Chedda Rating58:10 Next Time: Escape From New YorkFull Get To The Chedda! Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiFet-zP4QsN1mkF8nxgRoTfDsm5s7uHs #RawDeal #ArnoldSchwarzenegger #DarrenMcGavin #80smovies #80saction

No Retreat No Surrender (1986) He had no billing. He had almost no lines. He stole the entire film.Matt and Malcolm dig into Corey Yuen's scrappy, electrifying 1986 martial arts sleeper, one of the great 80s movies you've never given enough credit — and the film that put Jean-Claude Van Damme on the radar a full two years before Bloodsport made him a household name.Jason Stillwell's underdog journey, the ghost of Bruce Lee as a spirit mentor, and the Soviet enforcer Ivan: the villain role JCVD was born to play.We track the underdog training arc, the ghost mentorship, the small-town rivalry, and the tournament showdown. But the real story is what Van Damme does with Ivan — maximum menace, minimum dialogue, zero wasted movement. And we've got something the algorithm will love! We're featuring the deleted scene of Jason and Kelly on a date in Seattle, cut from the final release and rarely discussed. If you've only ever seen the theatrical cut, this one's for you.The debut of a man who didn't need a leading role to announce himself to the world. 40 years on, does it hold? The Chedda Rating decides.Chapters:0:00 No Retreat, No Surrender (1986) — The Setup0:58 VHS Legacy & First Impressions2:33 Corey Yuen & The Hong Kong Martial Arts Wave5:56 The Bruce Lee Mythology & Kim Tai Chong7:00 The Story: Jason, Ivan & The LA Dojo9:05 Moving to Seattle: RJ, Scott & The New Enemies14:17 Malcolm's Take: The Acting & Characters19:00 The Soundtrack & The Montage Problem20:37 The Kelly Subplot & The School Dance24:58 Three Versions of the Film & The Deleted Scenes30:00 Bruce Lee's Ghost: The Training Sequences39:10 The Bar Fight & Father-Son Reconciliation41:52 The Nightclub Scene & The Michael Jackson Moment44:28 The Final Tournament47:46 Ivan the Russian: Van Damme's 12 Minutes50:45 The Final Fight: Breakdown & Continuity Errors53:53 Legacy: No Retreat, No Surrender's Cultural Footprint54:05 Top 3 Van Damme Films1:01:33 The Cheddar Rating1:05:00 Raw Deal (1986) — Coming NextSubscribe for weekly 80s breakdowns: youtube.com/@ScreenOneFull Get To The Chedda! Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiFet-zP4QsN1mkF8nxgRoTfDsm5s7uHs#essentialcinema #80smovies #NoRetreatNoSurrender #JeanClaudeVanDamme #MartialArts

Is The Delta Force actually Chuck Norris’s best film… or is he the least interesting part of it?In this episode of Get To The Chedda!, we break down one of the most bizarre success stories of 80s action cinema. A film that feels like two completely different movies stitched together: part 70s-style disaster thriller, part full-blown Cannon Films spectacle.Along the way, we dig into a stacked supporting cast led by Lee Marvin in his final performance, alongside Martin Balsam and the ever-reliable Steve James, who quietly steals the entire film.We also put forward Matt's theory: why Executive Decision might be The Delta Force done properly, and how the 90s evolved the Cannon blueprint in ways this film never quite managed.This is a deep dive into an accidental classic. One that somehow survives tonal whiplash, questionable logic, and yes… a rocket-launching dirt bike.Chapters:00:00 - Introducing The Delta Force00:45 - Pivoting from Red Sonja | RIP Chuck Norris02:12 - The 70s Disaster Movie vs. The 80s Action Movie08:50 - Alan Silvestri's Soundtrack (Make it Stop!)10:17 - Production Facts: Lee Marvin, the Budget and Chuck's Deal11:10 - George Kennedy, Shelley Winters and the Hijacking15:01 - Separating the Jewish Passengers: The Film's Most Powerful Scene19:11 - Menahem Golan, the Heat and Shelley Winters22:11 - McCoy Returns27:49 - The Cannon Machine Kicks In29:33 - The Car Chase36:01 - Steve James: 80s Action's Unsung MVP41:02 - McCoy's Shortcut and the Logic of Cannon Films43:19 - Chuck Norris's First Kick (One Hour 48 Minutes In)46:11 - Abdul's End: The Rocket Launchers48:06 - Lee Marvin Storms the Plane51:45 - British Passenger Makes Tea During a Hostage Rescue52:59 - Chuck Norris, the Runway and the Wig55:30 - Pete's Death and Chuck Almost Cries57:37 - The 4th Wall Breaking Smiling Extra, the Ending and the Music01:00:11 - Final Verdict: Cannon's Accidental Masterpiece01:05:36 - The Executive Decision Thesis01:10:07 - The Cheddar Meter Score01:13:02 - Next Time: No Retreat, No SurrenderSubscribe to Screen One for straight-talking film discussion, deep dives, and proper cinema conversation.

Highlander (1986) — There can be only one… but the craft is in the details. Matt and Malcolm dig into Russell Mulcahy's neon-gothic sword opera: Christopher Lambert's haunted Connor MacLeod, Sean Connery's swaggering mentor Ramirez, and Clancy Brown's all-timer villain turn as The Kurgan. We track the Highland clan battles and exile, the training and rules of immortality, the Heather romance and the cost of forever, the New York duels and parking-lot sparks, the church face-off dread, and the rooftop final fight for the Prize. Queen's power ("Princes of the Universe," "Who Wants to Live Forever"), music-video kinetics, gritty location work, ringing steel and lightning FX get the microscope. What still rules in 2026, what shows its age, and where this sits in the 80s fantasy-action pocket on the Chedda Rating!Subscribe for weekly 80s breakdowns: youtube.com/@ScreenOneFull Get To The Chedda! Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiFet-zP4QsN1mkF8nxgRoTfDsm5s7uHs#essentialcinema #80smovies #Highlander #ChristopherLambert #SeanConnery #ClancyBrown

Dark Angel (1990) a.k.a. I Come In Peace — Dolph goes dark, Baxley lights the fuse.Dark Angel (1990) — released as I Come in Peace in the US — is Craig R. Baxley at his most unhinged: a 90-minute science fiction action movie with more explosions than plot logic, a 7-foot alien harvesting human endorphins to fuel an intergalactic drug trade, and Dolph Lundgren at his physical peak paired with the most caffeinated FBI agent in cinema history.Matt and Malcolm cover the full film: Baxley's stunt coordinator origins (Predator), his Action Jackson and Stone Cold trilogy, Matthias Hues as the most physically credible villain of the early 90s, the Yan Hammer Miami Vice neon-wash soundtrack, Brian Benben as the 5'7" chalk-and-cheese sidekick, and the single greatest one-liner in 90s action cinema.Why did it bomb at the cinema and become a VHS and DVD phenomenon? Why did Dolph's best physical role give him so little to physically do? And what does a Calico M950 submachine gun modified to look like alien technology actually fire?Chapters: 0:00 Introducing Dark Angel / I Come In Peace0:41 Craig R. Baxley’s explosive action background1:25 Record-breaking explosions every 10–15 minutes3:31 Matthias Hues as the B-movie alien villain5:10 Physical presence and Russian general roles6:23 Brian Benben’s 5'7" vs Dolph’s 6'6" casting8:26 Distinctly 90s aesthetic — neon, blues, steam, flames10:07 Random cop murder plot hole16:14 Matching dark suits after police station explosion16:35 Flying CD of death — practical wire-rig effects17:06 “Super Swede” trope — only smart guy in the room21:55 The Undertaker alien arrives in police car23:11 First motel victim — pinned to the floor24:50 Michael J. Pollard as “Boner”25:41 Dare’s “Maggie” soundtrack moment26:38 Jumping storylines and victim-scene structure27:48 Al Leong! as the money man28:13 Dolph meets Matthias — Manning wants revenge31:59 Mini tanks and constant explosions32:51 Modified Calico M950 SMG35:34 Marshmallow blood theory36:28 Switzer meeting — “eggs and omelet” setup37:04 Shooting FBI chief in the fountain37:48 Police car chase — guns and explosions41:21 “And you go in pieces, asshole” — the one-liner41:55 Happy ending despite FBI murder and city carnage42:25 Benben third-wheeling the romance42:45 Open-ended franchise setup43:05 TV series potential vs movie sequel43:12 Disappointing end credits song43:40 Dolph rarely kicks despite karate skills44:21 Aliens drive most of the action45:13 Wasted potential at Dolph’s physical peak49:00 The Punisher (uncut) comparison — better fights51:11 Next Time: Highlander#DarkAngel #90smovies #DolphLundgren #MatthiasHues #IComeInPeace #essentialcinema

Steven Seagal was unstoppable in the early 90s — and Marked for Death might be the purest example of that era.This week, we break down Seagal’s third action outing and one of the wildest films of his career. From bone-snapping aikido and whisper-threat dialogue to voodoo gangs, nightclub massacres, and the infamous Screwface twist, Marked for Death is confidence dialled up to dangerous levels.We dig into behind-the-scenes chaos, censored violence, bizarre creative decisions, and why this movie still hits harder than most modern action films. Expect deep-cut trivia, sharp observations, and plenty of laughs along the way.Is it ridiculous? Absolutely.Is it committed? Completely.Is it peak 90s action cinema? Without question.If you love old-school action, practical stunts, and movies that don’t explain themselves — this one’s for you.

In this episode of Get to the Chedda, we dive into Sylvester Stallone’s Cobra (1986) – the 80s cop thriller critics trashed but fans turned into a cult classic.We break down why this Sylvester Stallone cop thriller deserves way more respect:• The mythical 2-hour workprint cut that may – or may not – still be sitting in a vault• Arrow Video’s recent 4K release and why the censored TV cut on it is basically a different movie• Peak 80s vibes: light blue stonewash jeans, tight tops, reflective aviators and that iconic toothpick• How Cobra sits alongside Nighthawks as one of Stallone’s most underrated cop movies• Why critics missed the point of Cobra’s pure, unapologetic 80s excessIf you grew up renting this on VHS, or you’ve just discovered it through the new 4K, this one’s for you.Chapters00:00 Introducing Cobra00:52 Malcom's Opening thoughts05:28 Cobra's Opening06:43 Breaking Down The Supermarket Scene13:56 Cutting Pizza With Scissors18:10 Gotta Have A Montage!20:20 ROBOTS! Again.21:31 Discussing The Car Park Attack26:28 The Hospital Scene In Depth42:19 The Car Chase Is Really Cool49:18 Cobra's Biggest Revelation!54:18 Bikes and Bullets58:47 Cobra Goes First Blood1:01:34 The Closing Sequence, Time For More Confusion1:09:55 Our Cheese Rating1:12:38 Final Thoughts and Next Time on Get To The Chedda!Next on Get to the Chedda: Steven Seagal’s Marked For Death – because the only thing more dangerous than 80s crime is 90s ponytails…#Cobra1986 #SylvesterStallone #80sActionMovies #GetToTheChedda #UnderratedMovies

Welcome to Get To The Chedda - where Malcolm Martin and I dissect the action movies that defined the 80s and 90s.. It's a time before Charlie Sheen became the highest-paid TV actor in history—before the tiger blood and the goddesses—he starred in what should've been his Top Gun moment. Instead, Navy SEALs (1990) is a masterclass in wasted potential, questionable decisions, and possibly the worst jingoistic dialogue in action movie history.Matt Bourne and Malcolm Martin deliver a scorched earth, 1-hour deep dive into why this Michael Biehn and Charlie Sheen military thriller is everything wrong with trying to cash in on Top Gun's success. From proto-tiger blood performances to "Would I Have Got The Flag If We Were Married?"—arguably the worst line in action cinema—we're tearing this overrated 90s film apart.🎬 NEXT EPISODE: COBRA - Everything an 80s action film should be. Subscribe so you don't miss it.💬 Drop a comment: Are we too harsh on Charlie and this movie? Or have you been waiting 35 years for someone to finally say Navy SEALs is overrated garbage?

Is RoboCop just a sci-fi action movie—or a savage satire of corporate greed? We dive into the futuristic chaos, dark humor, and outrageous violence that make this 80s classic unforgettable.In this episode of GTTC, hosts Matt and Malcolm Martin dissect Paul Verhoeven’s 1987 cult hit RoboCop. From over-the-top action sequences to biting social commentary, we explore how the film mixes outrageous violence with a critique of corporate America, creating a darkly hilarious yet horrifying vision of the future. Packed with laughs, nostalgia, and sharp insights, this episode celebrates a movie that is both thrilling and thought-provoking. Perfect for fans of sci-fi, 80s action, and satirical cinema.📲 CONNECT WITH SCREEN ONE🌐 Website: ⁠⁠http://screen-one.net⁠⁠📬 Substack: ⁠⁠@screenone⁠⁠🌌 Bluesky: ⁠⁠@screen-one.net⁠⁠🟠🟢🔵 Letterboxd: ⁠⁠Screen One⁠⁠📺 Serialzd: ⁠⁠screenone⁠⁠🎵 TikTok: ⁠⁠@screen.one⁠⁠📸 ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠Tumblr⁠⁠: @Screen1ne🐘 Mastodon: ⁠⁠https://mastodon.social/@ScreenOne⁠⁠RoboCop 1987, Paul Verhoeven, 80s action movies, sci-fi action films, GTTC, Get To The Chedda, corporate satire, cult action films, classic action movieQdBZJLH2GndlVCkEyYWl

What makes Road House a quintessential 80s action movie? We break down Dalton’s three rules, epic bar brawls, and why Patrick Swayze’s coolest cooler-than-cool hero still rules the screen.In this episode of GTTC, hosts Matt and Malcolm Martin dive into the 1989 cult classic Road House. From intense fight choreography to memorable one-liners, we explore why this film remains a standout of 80s action cinema. Packed with laughs, nostalgia, and insider commentary, we examine Dalton’s three unbreakable rules, the movie’s impact on action storytelling, and why Road House continues to inspire fans and filmmakers alike. Perfect for lovers of martial arts, over-the-top action, and cult classics.👕 Matt’s t-shirt game is on point! Grab your very own Double Deuce tee from Last Exit to Nowhere:⁠https://www.lastexittonowhere.com/catalogue/?q=double+deuce⁠🎬 And don’t forget Road House gets a glorious new 4K UHD Blu-ray release from Arrow Video on June 2nd!⁠https://www.arrowfilms.com/road-house-limited-edition-4k-uhd/16418588.html📲 CONNECT WITH SCREEN ONE🌐 Website: ⁠http://screen-one.net⁠📬 Substack: ⁠@screenone⁠🌌 Bluesky: ⁠@screen-one.net⁠🟠🟢🔵 Letterboxd: ⁠Screen One⁠📺 Serialzd: ⁠screenone⁠🎵 TikTok: ⁠@screen.one⁠📸 ⁠Instagram⁠ / ⁠Threads⁠ / ⁠Facebook⁠ / ⁠Tumblr⁠: @Screen1ne🐘 Mastodon: ⁠https://mastodon.social/@ScreenOne⁠Road House 1989, Patrick Swayze, 80s action movies, GTTC, Get To The Chedda, bar brawls, cult action films, classic action movies, Dalton rules

Did Enter The Ninja kickstart a martial arts revolution in Hollywood? We break down the movie that launched a craze and reshaped 80s action cinema forever.In this episode of GTTC, hosts Matt and Malcolm Martin dive into the 1981 cult classic Enter The Ninja. From its groundbreaking fight choreography to its influence on a generation of martial arts films, we explore how this movie sparked a wave of ninja-themed action in Hollywood. Packed with laughs, nostalgia, and expert commentary, this episode celebrates a film that changed the course of action cinema and cemented its place in cult movie history. Perfect for fans of martial arts, 80s action, and cinematic milestones.📲 CONNECT WITH SCREEN ONE🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠http://screen-one.net⁠⁠⁠📬 Substack: ⁠⁠⁠@screenone⁠⁠⁠🌌 Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠@screen-one.net⁠⁠⁠🟠🟢🔵 Letterboxd: ⁠⁠⁠Screen One⁠⁠⁠📺 Serialzd: ⁠⁠⁠screenone⁠⁠⁠🎵 TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠@screen.one⁠⁠⁠📸 ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠Tumblr⁠⁠⁠: @Screen1ne🐘 Mastodon: ⁠⁠⁠https://mastodon.social/@ScreenOne⁠⁠⁠Enter The Ninja 1981, ninja movies, 80s action films, GTTC, Get To The Chedda, martial arts cinema, cult action films, ninja craze, classic action movies

Could Invasion U.S.A. be the ultimate 80s action movie? We break down the over-the-top action, Reagan-era vibes, and Chuck Norris at his unstoppable best.In this episode of GTTC, hosts Matt and Malcolm Martin dive into Chuck Norris’s 1985 action classic, Invasion U.S.A. From explosive shootouts to iconic one-liners, we explore why this film perfectly captures the spirit—and absurdity—of 80s cinema. Packed with laughs, nostalgia, and action-packed commentary, we celebrate the movie that became an emblem of its decade. Perfect for fans of martial arts, over-the-top action, and cult classics.📲 CONNECT WITH SCREEN ONE🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠http://screen-one.net⁠⁠⁠📬 Substack: ⁠⁠⁠@screenone⁠⁠⁠🌌 Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠@screen-one.net⁠⁠⁠🟠🟢🔵 Letterboxd: ⁠⁠⁠Screen One⁠⁠⁠📺 Serialzd: ⁠⁠⁠screenone⁠⁠⁠🎵 TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠@screen.one⁠⁠⁠📸 ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠Tumblr⁠⁠⁠: @Screen1ne🐘 Mastodon: ⁠⁠⁠https://mastodon.social/@ScreenOne⁠⁠⁠Invasion U.S.A. 1985, Chuck Norris, 80s action movies, GTTC, Get To The Chedda, cult action films, martial arts cinema, over-the-top action, classic action movies

Why does Steven Seagal seem virtually unstoppable on screen? We break down his iconic moves, indestructible characters, and the action formula that made him a martial arts legend.In this episode of GTTC, hosts Matt and Malcolm Martin dive into Steven Seagal’s unique brand of 80s and 90s action cinema. From unforgettable fight sequences to his calm-but-deadly screen presence, we explore what makes Seagal’s characters so “hard to kill” and why he became a cult action star. Packed with laughs, insights, and deep dives into martial arts movie history, this episode is a must-listen for fans of over-the-top action and classic 90s cinema.📲 CONNECT WITH SCREEN ONE🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠http://screen-one.net⁠⁠⁠📬 Substack: ⁠⁠⁠@screenone⁠⁠⁠🌌 Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠@screen-one.net⁠⁠⁠🟠🟢🔵 Letterboxd: ⁠⁠⁠Screen One⁠⁠⁠📺 Serialzd: ⁠⁠⁠screenone⁠⁠⁠🎵 TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠@screen.one⁠⁠⁠📸 ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠Tumblr⁠⁠⁠: @Screen1ne🐘 Mastodon: ⁠⁠⁠https://mastodon.social/@ScreenOne⁠⁠⁠Steven Seagal, hard to kill, 80s action movies, 90s action movies, martial arts films, GTTC, Get To The Chedda, action movie podcast, cult action stars

BLOODSPORT (1988) — The underground tournament that turned a Belgian unknown into a global icon. In memory of Donald Gibb — Ray Jackson — who we lost this week.Matt and Malcolm dig into Newt Arnold's sweat-soaked martial arts grindhouse classic: Jean-Claude Van Damme's career-defining turn as Frank Dux, Donald Gibb's raw, big-hearted Ray Jackson — the soul of the film — and Bolo Yeung's all-timer villain turn as the terrifying Chong Li.We track Frank Dux's desertion and the honour debt to Tanaka, the friendship between Dux and Ray Jackson and the price it costs them both, the Hong Kong streets and back-alley danger, the Kumite floor and its brutal code, and the blind-fight endgame when the Prize is on the line. The Cannon Films production machinery, pure 80s synth thunder, montage mechanics, and the legend of the real Frank Dux all get the microscope. What still rules in 2026, what shows its age, and where this sits in the 80s martial arts pocket on the Chedda Rating!Subscribe for authentic movie essays and transformative cinema content.Watch more Essential Cinema:Get To The Chedda (All Episodes): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiFet-zP4QsM3H3F1DmTdg9dYhE8VHw-G #Bloodsport #JeanClaudeVanDamme #DonaldGibb #80sMovies #EssentialCinema

Is Schwarzenegger’s Commando the most ridiculously over-the-top action movie of the 80s? We break down the explosions, one-liners, and sheer absurdity that made this film a cult classic.In this episode of Get to the Chedda!, host Matt dives into Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 1985 action epic, Commando. From outrageous fight sequences to unforgettable quotes, we ask the big question: is this the most ridiculous movie ever made? Featuring guest commentary from Malcom Martin, we explore the film’s over-the-top action, nostalgic thrills, and lasting impact on 80s cinema. Perfect for fans of action, comedy, and movie madness.📲 CONNECT WITH SCREEN ONE🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠http://screen-one.net⁠⁠⁠📬 Substack: ⁠⁠⁠@screenone⁠⁠⁠🌌 Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠@screen-one.net⁠⁠⁠🟠🟢🔵 Letterboxd: ⁠⁠⁠Screen One⁠⁠⁠📺 Serialzd: ⁠⁠⁠screenone⁠⁠⁠🎵 TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠@screen.one⁠⁠⁠📸 ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠Tumblr⁠⁠⁠: @Screen1ne🐘 Mastodon: ⁠⁠⁠https://mastodon.social/@ScreenOne⁠⁠⁠Commando 1985, Arnold Schwarzenegger, 80s action movies, over-the-top action, cult classics, movie podcast, Get to the Chedda, action movie analysis, ridiculous movies