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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Dec 11, 2024 · 2 hr 31 min
DTVC Podcast 188, "Silent Night, Deadly Night"
Mitch from the Video Vacuum is back for his yearly holiday episode, as we look the 80s horror classic "Silent Night, Deadly Night." We start with a nostalgic conversation on toys from the past, including action figures and lunch boxes. Then with the film, we look at the ban, and whether it was warranted or not, followed by what makes it such a classic and a look at the highlights. Finally, we finish with Mitch and I having our annual conversation on his favorite holiday film, "Elves." 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 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 7, 2024 · 1 hr 13 min
DTVC Extra 40, The Beverly Hills Cop Franchise, "Beverly Hills Cop III" and "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F"
"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some weeks in addition to the main podcast. In this episode we finish our look at the Beverly Hills Cop franchise with "Beverly Hills Cop III" and "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F." For the first one, I look at how the film went bad, but also some of it's redeeming qualities, and how it might have gotten better over time. Then with the second one, I look at why we went so long before it was released, the length, and how hockey, plus a star with a plural first name, plus a helicopter explosion, is the best combination ever. 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 4, 2024 · 2 hr 25 min
DTVC Podcast 187, "Dark Asset" and "Black Lotus"
Ty from Comeuppance Reviews is back for his monthly spot on the pod. First we're looking at film helmed by DTVC favorite Byron Mann, "Dark Asset." Is it better than his turn in the Seagal flick "Absolution?" Then with "Black Lotus," we're firing up the Grillo again with another Frank Grillo flick. Finally, our spotlight on a fight looks at the end fight between William Forsythe and Steven Seagal in "Out for Justice." 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, Don's House in the Mountains, go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D 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
Nov 27, 2024 · 2 hr 36 min
DTVC Podcast 186, "Riot"
Todd Liebenow from Forgotten Filmcast is back on, this time to discuss "Riot," one of the three R's of Gary Daniels and PM Entertainment. We start by looking at the Christmas movie, and what may count or what doesn't. Then with "Riot," we start with overall thoughts, then break down the highlights of it, like the fantastic Spiro Razatos stunt work, and Patrick Kilpatrick's Irish accent. You can find the Forgotten Filmcast on iTunes or other major podcatchers, or here: https://forgottenfilmcast.wordpress.com/ Then for the trailer to Nathan Shepka's latest film, "Dead Before They Wake," you can go here: https://youtu.be/ROma-z0m-pc Look for that film on Jan 7th in the UK, and Jan 27th in the US. For my newest release, Don's House in the Mountains, go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D 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
Nov 22, 2024 · 1 hr 15 min
DTVC Extra 39, The Beverly Hills Cop Franchise, "Beverly Hills Cop" and "Beverly Hills Cop II"
"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some weeks in addition to the main podcast. In this episode we're starting our look at the Beverly Hills Cop franchise with "Beverly Hills Cop" and "Beverly Hills Cop II." For the first one, I look at how the film started as a Stallone vehicle, then moved to Eddie Murphy, and why it all works so well and is one of my favorite actioners ever. Then with the second one, I look at why it worked too, and how if the film was made today, they'd tack on another 45 minutes to it. I also talk about an experience I had on the Flix bus from Boston to NYC. My newest novel, Don's House in the Mountains, is available here: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D⁠⁠ 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
Nov 20, 2024 · 2 hr 6 min
DTVC Podcast 185, "Agent Recon" and "King of the Killers"
Ty from Comeuppance Reviews is back for his monthly spot on the pod. First we're looking at the great Chuck Norris in his newest film, "Agent Recon," a low budget DTV affair on Hulu. Then with "King of the Killers," it's a case of some great names, but for some reason the movie doesn't work. Finally, our spotlight on a fight looks at the famous Zack and Slater fight from "Saved by the Bell." 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, Don's House in the Mountains, go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D 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
Nov 15, 2024 · 1 hr 18 min
DTVC Podcast 184, part 2, "Deceptions" and "Save Me"
In part two of a two-part episode, we're joined by Jon from After Movie Diner and Miscellaneous Plumbing Fixtures to discuss the second of two Harry Hamlin erotic thrillers, "Save Me," which also stars Michael Ironside, Lysette Anthony, and Steve Railsback. We get into why these movies work, and how they inhabited a unique place in time. You can find the After Movie Diner on all major podcatchers, and on YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook Live. For Miscellaneous Plumbing Fixtures, you can listen on Spotify, or go here for his Bandcamp https://miscplumbingfixtures.bandcamp.com/ And if you're in the New Milton, CT area, check out his VHS and DVD store, Be Kind Movie Vault! Check out my newest book, Don's House in the Mountains, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D 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
Nov 13, 2024 · 2 hr 23 min
DTVC Podcast 184, part 1, "Deceptions" and "Save Me"
In part one of a two-part episode, we're joined by Jon from After Movie Diner and Miscellaneous Plumbing Fixtures to discuss the first of two Harry Hamlin erotic thrillers, "Deceptions," which also stars Robert Davi and Nicollette Sheridan. We get into what it is about these erotic thrillers that works, Harry Hamlin's approach to these films, and our experiences with Robert Davi. You can find the After Movie Diner on all major podcatchers, and on YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook Live. For Miscellaneous Plumbing Fixtures, you can listen on Spotify, or go here for his Bandcamp https://miscplumbingfixtures.bandcamp.com/ And if you're in the New Milton, CT area, check out his VHS and DVD store, Be Kind Movie Vault! Check out my newest book, Don's House in the Mountains, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D 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
Nov 9, 2024 · 1 hr 9 min
DTVC Extra 38, The Rambo Franchise, "Rambo" and "Rambo: Last Blood"
"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some weeks in addition to the main podcast. In this episode we're finishing our look at the Rambo franchise with "Rambo" and "Rambo: Last Blood." For the first one, I look at why there was such a big delay after part III. From there I talk about the elements of this that worked so well. Then with the second film, I also try to get into why there was a gap after the previous film, and then I talk about what worked and what didn't for me. My newest novel, Don's House in the Mountains, is available here: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D⁠⁠ 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
Nov 7, 2024 · 2 hr 42 min
DTVC Podcast 183, "Alien Love"
In this episode I'm joined by actor, director, writer, and producer from Australia, Nathan Hill. We look at his newest film "Alien Love," but also talk about some of his other films like "Jasper," "Lady Terror," and "Revenge of the Gweilo," plus we get into his experiences in the film industry and discuss the state of film today. You can find Nate at nhp.net.au, plus many of his films, including the four listed above, are on Tubi and other free streamers. For my newest novel release, Don's House in the Mountains, go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D 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
Oct 30, 2024 · 2 hr 19 min
DTVC Podcast 182, Craig Fairbrass Double Feature II "Dead Cert" and "A Violent Man"
In this episode I'm joined once again by Will from Exploding Helicopter, as we revisit Craig Fairbrass with another double feature of his films. First we look "Dead Cert," a British gangster film involving vampires. It sounds like a great concept, so why didn't it work? And then for the second film, we look at the Tubi original "A Violent Man," where Fairbrass really shines in the lead role. 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 novel, "Don's House in the Mountains" is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D For my author website, go here: www.matthewpoirierauthor.com And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com/
Oct 26, 2024 · 1 hr 27 min
DTVC Extra 37, The Rambo Franchise, "First Blood," "Rambo: First Blood Part II" and "Rambo III"
"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some weeks in addition to the main podcast. In this episode we're starting our look at the Rambo franchise with "First Blood," "Rambo: First Blood Part II," and "Rambo III." For the first one, I look at why this one works so well, and what Stallone's career was like before it. For the next one, I get into how this film helped create the action ecosystem of the mid-80s to the mid-90s, and how it spawned a bunch of DTV clones shot in the Philippines. Finally with the third, I get into where this was off in terms of the Soviet war in Afghanistan, and how that affected its reception. My newest novel, Don's House in the Mountains, is available here: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D⁠⁠ 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
Oct 23, 2024 · 2 hr 25 min
DTVC Podcast 181, "The Foreigner"
"Easy! Eas-ee!" Scott Murphy from All 90s Action, All the Time and New Horror Express is back to discuss another Steven Seagal DTV flick, this time 2003's "The Foreigner." A product of its time, we see early 2000s action in all its glory, from techno music to fancy edits, and to that mix we add a Seagal who wasn't as lazy as he became, but lazy enough. 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 novel release, Don's House in the Mountains, go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D 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
Oct 15, 2024 · 2 hr 33 min
DTVC Podcast 180, "Red Right Hand" and "Cash Out"
Ty from Comeuppance Reviews is back for his monthly spot on the pod. First we're looking at Orlando Bloom and Andie MacDowell in "Red Right Hand." Was this the best film we've covered on here? Then with "Cash Out," it's the complete opposite. What do we do with this film? Finally, in our Spotlight on a Fight, we looked at the end fight in "Blade" between Wesley Snipes and Stephen Dorff. 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, Don's House in the Mountains, go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D 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
Oct 11, 2024 · 1 hr 9 min
DTVC Extra 36, The Die Hard Franchise, "Live Free or Die Hard," and "A Good Day to Die Hard"
"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some weeks in addition to the main podcast. In this episode we're finishing our look at the Die Hard Franchise with "Live Free or Die Hard," and "A Good Day to Die Hard." For the first one, I look at why there was a gap between this and the third film. I also get into why the title doesn't work, and why Justin Long doesn't work. And then we finish things off with the last movie in the series, and talk about why it's the last one in the series. Then I end with a whither "Die Hard" look, and wonder aloud if Disney would ever consider a reboot. My newest novel, Don's House in the Mountains, is available here: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D⁠⁠ 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
Oct 9, 2024 · 2 hr 53 min
DTVC Podcast 179, "Animal Instincts"
In this episode I'm joined once again by Mitch from the Video Vacuum, as we look the Shannon Whirry classic "Animal Instincts." We get into the world of 90s erotic thrillers/soft core not quite porn films, what led to their rise, and why the ubiquity of internet content has obviated their niche in the market. We also talk about Whirry as a star, and what it is about this film that works so well. 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 My newest novel, "Don's House in the Mountains" is available in paperback or on Amazon kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D For my author website, go here: www.matthewpoirierauthor.com And you can grab our DTVC merch at our Threadless, https://dtvconnoisseur.threadless.com/
Oct 2, 2024 · 2 hr 58 min
DTVC Podcast 178, "Punisher: War Zone"
In this episode I'm joined by Freddie Young from Full Moon Reviews as we discuss "Punisher: War Zone." We look at what worked so well, but wasn't successful in the theater. We also get into the current state of comic book movies, from Marvel's rebound with Deadpool and Wolverine, to DC looking to reboot their universe with the upcoming Superman film. You can find Freddie at Full Moon Reviews: http://www.fullmoonreviews.net. For my newest release, Don's House in the Mountains, go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D 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
Sep 27, 2024 · 1 hr 44 min
DTVC Extra 35, The Die Hard Franchise, "Die Hard," "Die Hard II," and "Die Hard with a Vengeance"
"DTVC Extra" are shorter solo episodes that I'll be posting on some weeks in addition to the main podcast. In this episode we're starting our look at the Die Hard Franchise with "Die Hard," "Die Hard II," and "Die Hard with a Vengeance." For the first one, I look at who Bruce Willis was as a star before the film and how this shot him to stardom, why this is such a classic, and answer the question on whether or not it's a Christmas movie. For the second one, I get into why I like it, but also why I think it's a great action movie, but not a classic. Finally, for the third one, I get into why there was a delay between this and part 2, and why it was a departure from the first two. My newest novel, Don's House in the Mountains, is available here: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D⁠⁠ 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
Sep 25, 2024 · 2 hr 7 min
DTVC Podcast 177, "LETHAL Ladies: Return to Savage Beach"
In this episode I'm joined once again by Chris "The Brain" Kacvinsky from Bulletproof Action, and this time we are Buff, and we are the Stuff. That's right, we're talking "LETHAL Ladies: Return to Savage Beach," the last of Andy Sidaris's LETHAL Ladies films. We've got Marcus "Buff" Bagwell, a pizza delivery lady slipping Mickeys in ginger ale, the creator of the Ninja Turtles, and all the boobs, explosions, and plot exposition dialog you could ask for. You can find Chris and Bulletproof Action at bulletproofaction.com, and the Bulletproof Action podcast on most major podcatchers. For my newest release, Don's House in the Mountains, go here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D 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
Sep 18, 2024 · 2 hr 14 min
DTVC Podcast 176, "One More Shot"
In this episode I'm joined once again by Rich Hawes from the DTV Digest to discuss Scott Adkins and one of his more recent films, "One More Shot." We look at his career as a whole, we also look at the first film in the series, "One Shot;" James Nunn as a current DTV action director, along with the team of Tim Man and Dan Styles; and Michael Jai White as the film's baddie. You can find Rich at the DTV Digest by subscribing on iTunes, or by going here: ⁠⁠⁠https://thedtvdigest.podbean.com/⁠⁠ My newest novel, Don's House in the Mountains, is available here: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN9B811D⁠⁠ 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