Get To The Chedda! The Retro Action Movie Podcast

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

I Come In Peace aka Dark Angel (1990) — Dolph goes dark, Baxley lights the fuse.Matt and Malcolm dig into Craig R Baxley's blow-it-up-every-five-minutes pace, the killer CDs, alien drug extraction, and the buddy cop friction with Brian Benben while Matthias Hues stalks like a tank in his super spongy space boots!We track the lab blast, street ambushes, club firefight, hospital chase, precinct pressure, car carnage, and the warehouse inferno that turns Houston into a war zone. Practical explosions, squib-heavy shootouts, Marshmallow for blood, hard hits, clean stunt gags, and that late 80s into 1990 urban sci fi grime get the microscope.What still rules in 2026, what shows its age, and how this sits in the city alien action pocket on the Chedda Rating!

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

Did Bloodsport single-handedly invent an entire action subgenre? We break down the kick-ass fight scenes, jaw-dropping stunts, and the movie that changed martial arts films forever.In this episode of Get to the Chedda!, host Matt dives into Jean-Claude Van Damme’s breakout 1988 classic, Bloodsport. From legendary tournament fights to Van Damme’s iconic splits, we explore how this film spawned an entire wave of martial arts cinema and cemented its place in pop culture. Featuring insights from [Guest Name], we discuss choreography, memorable moments, and why Bloodsport still inspires fighters and filmmakers today. Perfect for fans of 80s action, martial arts, and cult movie 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/@ScreenOne⁠⁠⁠Bloodsport 1988, Jean-Claude Van Damme, martial arts movies, 80s action films, movie podcast, Get to the Chedda, fight choreography, cult classic, tournament films

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