DTVC Podcast

Matthew Poirier

This is the DTVC Podcast, official podcast of the Direct to Video Connoisseur. We do a lot of action movies, plus other genres of DTV films, including horror, sci-fi, comedy, and erotic thrillers, both recent and from the 80s and 90s. Every week we tackle a new DTV film or topic. Drop us a line with comments and suggestions.

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Apr 9, 2025 · 2 hr 19 min
DTVC Podcast 205, Cusack on the Skids: "River Runs Red" and "Pursuit"
Ty from Comeuppance Reviews is back for his monthly spot on the pod, this time it's Cusack on the Skids, featuring two films with the great John Cusack in them. Before that though, we give our thoughts on Wings Hauser, who recently left us. For our first film, "River Runs Red", we look at why it didn't work, and how it could've been better. Then for our second film, "Pursuit", it's a fun film almost in spite of itself, which made for an interesting watch. Finally, our spotlight on a fight looks at the fight between the Warriors and the Baseball Furies in the classic "The Warriors". For the Letterboxd list of the movies Ty and I have covered, you can go here: https://boxd.it/oXfLm You can find Ty at ⁠⁠comeuppancereviews.net⁠⁠, or on the Comeuppance Reviews podcast, which you can subscribe to on most major podcatchers. For Miscellaneous Plumbing Fixtures, the writer of our theme song, you can listen on Spotify, or go here for his Bandcamp https://miscplumbingfixtures.bandcamp.com/ For my newest release, Nadia and Aidan, go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPKXRP16 Check out Bainbridge, a short action novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠ For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com
Apr 2, 2025 · 1 hr 43 min
DTVC Podcast 204, "Bridge of Dragons"
In this episode I'm joined by Jeanette Ward from The Mundane Adventures of a Fangirl, to discuss the Dolph Lundgren classic, "Bridge of Dragons". We look at how it compares to some of his other greats, like "Showdown in Little Tokyo," and then we get into the good, the bad, the kooky, and the "why did they do that?", because the people making this movie, including director Isaac Florentine, made some interesting decisions. You can find Jeanette at https://jwardadventures.blogspot.com/ For my newest release, Nadia and Aidan, go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPKXRP16 Check out my Bainbridge, a short action novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠ For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com
Mar 26, 2025 · 2 hr 37 min
DTVC Podcast 203, "Martial Law II"
In this episode I'm joined once again by Chris "The Brain" Kacvinsky from Bulletproof Action, and this time we're featuring Jeff Wincott, Cynthia Rothrock, and Evan Lurie in the 90s classic "Martial Law II". Before that though, we pay tribute to the late Wings Hauser, who left us hours before we recorded the episode. Then with the film, we get into Wincott and his great duster and Jeep with no doors; Rothrock having to beat up guys who attack her with a Club; and then Evan Lurie and John Sears from 90210 as our baddies, and what their criminal enterprise actually is. You can find Chris and Bulletproof Action at bulletproofaction.com, and the Bulletproof Action podcast on most major podcatchers. For my newest release, Nadia and Aidan, go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPKXRP16 Check out my Bainbridge, a short action novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠ For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com
Mar 22, 2025 · 1 hr 47 min
DTVC Extra 43, Sony Spider-Verse without Spider-Man
"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some weeks in addition to the main podcast. In this episode I look at the Sony Spider-Verse without Spider-Man. In the first half I look at how this even came to be, and then the first two Venom films and the infamous Morbius. And then in the second half, we keep getting infamous with Madame Web, before we transition into the last Venom film, and finally Kraven, after which I deliver the postmortem, or look at where this whole thing goes from here if it's not dead. For Miscellaneous Plumbing Fixtures, you can listen on Spotify, or go here for his Bandcamp https://miscplumbingfixtures.bandcamp.com/ My newest book, Nadia and Aidan, is available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPKXRP16 Check out Bainbridge, my short action novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠⁠⁠ For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com/⁠⁠ And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com
Mar 19, 2025 · 2 hr 4 min
DTVC Podcast 202, "Fortress: Sniper's Eye" and "Last Kumite"
Ty from Comeuppance Reviews is back for his monthly spot on the pod, this time it's another Willis flick in "Fortress: Sniper's Eye", a bit of a slog with Chad Michael Murray sans vest from the first film; and "Last Kumite", a fun film that brings us back to 90s punchfighters. Finally, our spotlight on a fight looks at the fight between Jeff Speakman and William Shatner at the end of "Land of the Free". For the Letterboxd list of the movies Ty and I have covered, you can go here: https://boxd.it/oXfLm You can find Ty at ⁠⁠comeuppancereviews.net⁠⁠, or on the Comeuppance Reviews podcast, which you can subscribe to on most major podcatchers. For Miscellaneous Plumbing Fixtures, the writer of our theme song, you can listen on Spotify, or go here for his Bandcamp https://miscplumbingfixtures.bandcamp.com/ For my newest release, Nadia and Aidan, go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPKXRP16 Check out Bainbridge, a short action novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠ For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com
Mar 12, 2025 · 2 hr 55 min
DTVC Podcast 201, "Black Dawn"
Scott Murphy from All 90s Action, All the Time and New Horror Express is back to discuss another Steven Seagal DTV flick, this time "Black Dawn." A sequel to "The Foreigner" that wasn't meant to be one, this film, like so many Seagal DTV flicks, has an interesting history. As we discuss the bonkers ups and downs, that strange history plays into a lot of what went wrong--which with Seagal DTV means it's often oh-so-right. You can find Scott's podcasts on iTunes or other major podcatchers; or go here for All 90s Action, All the Time, https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-murphy9, and here for New Horror Express, https://newhorrorexpress.com/ For my newest , Nadia and Aidan, go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPKXRP16 Check out Bainbridge, a short action novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠ For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com
Mar 5, 2025 · 2 hr 4 min
DTVC Podcast 200, "Subservience"
It's our 200th episode! We're joined by Mitch from the Video Vacuum as we look the new Megan Fox Netflix film "Subservience." We start by discussing the place these Netflix movies fill in the film ecosystem compared to previous eras. Then we get into the movie, which is a mix of "Fatal Attraction" and Philip K. Dick, with Megan Fox turning in a great performance. You can find The Video Vacuum at ⁠https://thevideovacuum.blogspot.com/⁠ And his latest book on Amazon "Kung Fu Companion: The Chopsocky Movie Guide" here: https://www.amazon.com/Kung-Fu-Companion-Chopsocky-Movie-ebook/dp/B0CTXH3Q6L For Miscellaneous Plumbing Fixtures, you can listen on Spotify, or go here for his Bandcamp https://miscplumbingfixtures.bandcamp.com/ My newest book, "Nadia and Aidan" is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPKXRP16 For my author website, go here: www.matthewpoirierauthor.com And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com/
Feb 26, 2025 · 1 hr 29 min
DTVC Podcast 199, "Kill 'Em All" and "Kill 'Em All 2"
In this episode Sean Malloy of "I Must Break This Podcast" is back, and we're discussing the recent Van Damme DTV effort "Kill 'Em All 2." Before we get into that though, we look at the first one from 2017. Was this a film that was worthy of a sequel? And then with the second film, we look at what worked and what didn't, and where we think Van Damme goes from here. Check out Sean on "I Must Break This Podcast" here: https://imustbreakthispodcast.wordpress.com/ For Miscellaneous Plumbing Fixtures, you can listen on Spotify, or go here for his Bandcamp https://miscplumbingfixtures.bandcamp.com/ My newest book, Nadia and Aidan, is available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPKXRP16 Check out Bainbridge, my short novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠⁠⁠ For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com/⁠⁠ And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com
Feb 22, 2025 · 1 hr 45 min
DTVC Extra 42, MCU Phase 3
"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some weeks in addition to the main podcast. In this episode I look at Phase 3 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In the first segment, before I look at the first six films in the phase, I look at the intervening year or so between "Ant-Man" and "Captain America: Civil War" and some of the important moments in comic book movies. I also get into what my thoughts were on the MCU at that time. Then with the six films, I look at the ones I liked best, and what made all of them work. With the second segment, I look at the two Avengers films and the impact they had on comic book movies as a whole, including the two MCU films that come out between them. Finally, I wrap by looking at the overall legacy of the MCU Infinity Saga. For Miscellaneous Plumbing Fixtures, you can listen on Spotify, or go here for his Bandcamp https://miscplumbingfixtures.bandcamp.com/ My newest book, Nadia and Aidan, is available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPKXRP16 Check out Bainbridge, my short action novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠⁠⁠ For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com/⁠⁠ And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com
Feb 19, 2025 · 2 hr 13 min
DTVC Podcast 198, "Def By Temptation"
In this episode I'm joined by Freddie Young from Full Moon Reviews as we look at the Troma classic, "Def By Temptation". Before that, we look at the upcoming "Captain America: Brave new World" (which has now been released in theaters), and what 2025 could look like for Marvel Studios. Then with the film, we get into how we each found this gem, what about it works so well, and then look at highlights. You can find Freddie at Full Moon Reviews: http://www.fullmoonreviews.net. For Miscellaneous Plumbing Fixtures, you can listen on Spotify, or go here for his Bandcamp https://miscplumbingfixtures.bandcamp.com/ For my newest release, Nadia and Aidan, go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPKXRP16 Check out Bainbridge, my short action novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠ For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com
Feb 12, 2025 · 2 hr 1 min
DTVC Podcast 197, "The Baby in the Basket"
Screenwriter Tom Jolliffe is back, along with director and actor Nate Shepka to discuss their newest film, "The Baby in the Basket," which is coming out on DVD and VOD in the UK and US on February 17th. Before we get into that film though, we discuss Nate's other new release, "Dead Before They Wake," which is out now. Then with "The Baby in the Basket," we discuss their inspiration for the film, the production highlights, and standout performances. For more on "The Baby in the Basket" go here: https://www.flickeringmyth.com/thebabyinthebasket/ For Miscellaneous Plumbing Fixtures, the writer of our theme song, you can listen on Spotify, or go here for his Bandcamp https://miscplumbingfixtures.bandcamp.com/ For my newest release, Nadia and Aidan, go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPKXRP16 Check out Bainbridge, a short action novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠ For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com
Feb 5, 2025 · 2 hr 30 min
DTVC Podcast 196, Alec on the Skids: "97 Minutes" and "Crescent City"
Ty from Comeuppance Reviews is back for his monthly spot on the pod, this time it's "Alec on the Skids" as we look at two from Alec Baldwin, "97 Minutes", a plane slog with Jonathan Rhys Meyers; and "Crescent City", a film not about New Orleans co-starring Terrence Howard. Finally, our spotlight on a fight looks at the fight between Evan Lurie and Joe Lara at the end of "Hologram Man". For the Letterboxd list of the movies Ty and I have covered, you can go here: https://boxd.it/oXfLm You can find Ty at ⁠⁠comeuppancereviews.net⁠⁠, or on the Comeuppance Reviews podcast, which you can subscribe to on most major podcatchers. For Miscellaneous Plumbing Fixtures, the writer of our theme song, you can listen on Spotify, or go here for his Bandcamp https://miscplumbingfixtures.bandcamp.com/ For my newest release, Nadia and Aidan, go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPKXRP16 Check out Bainbridge, a short action novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠ For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com
Jan 29, 2025 · 3 hr 22 min
DTVC Podcast 195, "T-Force"
We're joined once again by Jon Cross from After Movie Diner to discuss the PM Entertainment classic "T-Force." It's got it all, Jack Scalia, Erin Gray, Evan Lurie, Malibu, the be-pony-tailed cable guy from "Animal Instincts," all the stunts, car flips, and exploding helicopters you could ask for, plus one doughy alderman. You can find the After Movie Diner on all major podcatchers, and on YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook Live. And if you're in the New Milton, CT area, check out his VHS and DVD store, Be Kind Movie Vault! Our theme song is done by Jon Cross's Miscellaneous Plumbing Fixtures, which you can listen to on Spotify, or go here for his Bandcamp https://miscplumbingfixtures.bandcamp.com/ The bumper music is from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/vacation-beat Check out my newest book, Nadia and Aidan, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPKXRP16 For my author page on Amazon, go here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/stores/Matthew-Poirier/author/B085HTVYNJ⁠⁠⁠⁠ And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com⁠
Jan 22, 2025 · 1 hr 29 min
DTVC Podcast 194, "Darkness of Man"
In this episode Sean Malloy of "I Must Break This Podcast" is back, and we're discussing the recent Van Damme DTV effort "Darkness of Man." We get into what went wrong for us with this one, but why Van Damme's efforts are different from other DTV stars. Finally, we look at some ways Van Damme could still give us fans the films we're looking for from him. Check out Sean on "I Must Break This Podcast" here: https://imustbreakthispodcast.wordpress.com/ My newest book, Nadia and Aidan, is available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPKXRP16 Check out Bainbridge, my short novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠⁠⁠ For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com/⁠⁠ And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com
Jan 14, 2025 · 2 hr 53 min
DTVC Podcast 193, "Turf War" and "Blood Money"
Ty from Comeuppance Reviews is back for his monthly spot on the pod, this time looking DTV flicks starring rappers. First we're looking at "Turf War" aka "Lady Rider" with Fat Joe, and a character named "Old Timer Dave." This one's definitely on the junkier side. Then we have "Blood Money," which stars Pitbull. This might be one of the best films we've seen in our series of movies, but is that saying much? Finally, our spotlight on a fight looks at the fight between Peter Weller and Kurtwood Smith in RoboCop. For the Letterboxd list of the movies Ty and I have covered, you can go here: https://boxd.it/oXfLm You can find Ty at ⁠⁠comeuppancereviews.net⁠⁠, or on the Comeuppance Reviews podcast, which you can subscribe to on most major podcatchers. For my newest release, Nadia and Aidan, go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPKXRP16 Check out Bainbridge, a short action novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠ For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com
Jan 8, 2025 · 2 hr 28 min
DTVC Podcast 192, Nepo Babies: "Dangerous" and "211"
In this episode I'm joined once again by Will from Exploding Helicopter, as we look at Nepo Babies, two films starring kids of famous actors. First we look at "Dangerous," a thriller starring Scott Eastwood, also starring Mel and Tyrese Gibson. And then for the second film, we look at "211" starring Nicolas Cage, and his son Weston. You can find Will and the Exploding Helicopter podcast on iTunes and other major podcatchers, and you can go to his site, https://www.explodinghelicopter.com/ for all things Exploding Helicopter, including links to social media, like his fantastic Twitter account. My newest book, "Nadia and Aidan" is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPKXRP16 For my author website, go here: www.matthewpoirierauthor.com And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com/
Dec 31, 2024 · 2 hr 22 min
DTVC Podcast 191, "Invasion Force"
In this episode I'm joined once again by Chris "The Brain" Kacvinsky from Bulletproof Action, and this time we're going "meta" before the kids starting describing everything as "meta," with "Invasion Force." We look at what makes AIP films great, and how we found our way to them. We then break the movie down, as this scrappy film crew tries to defeat the nefarious Richard Lynch and his militia! You can find Chris and Bulletproof Action at bulletproofaction.com, and the Bulletproof Action podcast on most major podcatchers. For my newest release, Nadia and Aidan, go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPKXRP16 Check out my Bainbridge, a short action novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠ For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com
Dec 28, 2024 · 1 hr 32 min
DTVC Extra 41, The Blade Franchise
"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some weeks in addition to the main podcast. In this special episode I look at the Blade franchise with "Blade," "Blade II," and "Blade: Trinity." For the first one, I look at how this movie was the first successful big-screen Marvel film, but also how it served as a bridge between the 90s darker comic book era to the 2000s bigger budget hero-driven era. With the second film, we look at how Snipes keeps the ball rolling, and how del Toro as director gave the film an extra gear. Finally, with the third film, we look at why it was such a big miss, but then the overall legacy of the franchise, and where it could go next. My newest book, Nadia and Aidan, is available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPKXRP16 Check out Bainbridge, my short action novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠⁠⁠ For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com/⁠⁠ And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com
Dec 25, 2024 · 2 hr 52 min
DTVC Podcast 190, "Out for a Kill"
Scott Murphy from All 90s Action, All the Time and New Horror Express is back to discuss another Steven Seagal DTV flick, this time "Out for a Kill." Some of the funniest stuff ever in a Seagal DTV flick, this is what you came for. Monkey Style Kung Fu climbing up walls, people being beheaded by flying samurai swords thrown from second story windows, and Seagal as an archaeology professor. You can find Scott's podcasts on iTunes or other major podcatchers; or go here for All 90s Action, All the Time, https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-murphy9, and here for New Horror Express, https://newhorrorexpress.com/ For my newest , Nadia and Aidan, go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPKXRP16 Check out Bainbridge, a short action novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠ For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com
Dec 18, 2024 · 2 hr 20 min
DTVC Podcast 189, "Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2"
In this episode I'm joined by Freddie Young from Full Moon Reviews as we look at the holiday horror sequel "Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2." Before that, we look at the year that was in theatrical releases, the winners and losers, and what we expect from next year. Then with the film, we get into how much of the first film was recycled, and then what we get that's new that's so iconic. "It's garbage day!" You can find Freddie at Full Moon Reviews: http://www.fullmoonreviews.net. For my newest release, Nadia and Aidan, go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPKXRP16 Check out Bainbridge, my short action novel about a cop on the edge in early 90s LA: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH7V3SK5⁠⁠ For my author website, go here: ⁠⁠https://www.matthewpoirierauthor.com And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, ⁠⁠⁠https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com