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Aint It Cool’s TV Critic Chats Up Writer-Producer Ronald Shusett, Of ALIEN And TOTAL RECALL Fame!! Listen And Call In LIVE Saturday 8pm PT / 11pm ET!!
Tonight on our last show before Halloween the KERN Krew and I talk to screenwriter-producer Ronald Shusett, whose efforts include the original “Alien” and “Total Recall” movies, as well as “King Kong Lives,” Steven Seagal’s first movie “Above The Law” and the Emilio Estevez/Mick Jagger epic “Freejack.”
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Yep.
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Oct. 27, 2012, 3:33 a.m. CST
shermdawg - I guess it must have been your only VHS tape...
by L.H.Puttgrass
... and the cable was out? Life can be so cruel to a kid.
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Sounds like it will be a good one. Have fun everyone!
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It was shot in East TN - where my family lives. I was at USC film school at the time, or I might have worked on it. I've never seen it, but I hear that it's horrible. I did work on the "Delta Force 2" reshoots in East TN, 1988. (Released 1990) They were kicked out of the Philippines, due to a nasty helicopter accident. The Norris brothers were nice guys...the only time that I've experienced a director sending a thank you note to the crew. Recreating the Philippines in East TN was interesting...
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...should be a gas! Shusett, CLOUD ATLAS reviews, and perhaps I'll tell the ghost story we alluded to a couple of months ago. And I'd love to hear from EVIL DEAD fans and get your takes on the trailer for the new film. Hate, love, or you don't give a fuck...
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I hate that I'll miss it, but if the party dies down before 1am est I'll check in.
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Have a great time. What costume did you finally land on?
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Terminator. However, not sure if it'll be T1 or T2, depends on the shades I can find at Walmart.
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To be fair, I never even saw it, but I will always hold a special place in my heart for the '76 remake. Probably because it was among a handful of go-to VHS dubs I had available as a kid. (Some of the others were "Jaws," "Explorers" and "Labyrinth.")
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Loved the '76 version of KK as well. Three words that will always keep that movie close to my heart: young Jessica Lange. It moves when I just THINK about her in that film.
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I'm a Libra. What sign are you? I bet you're an Aries.
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Oct. 27, 2012, 12:40 p.m. CST
welivestill...ornot - It moves when I just THINK about her in that film.
by L.H.Puttgrass
Wow. Nice imagery. I understand it, but still... One word. Ewwwww!! ;)
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I hear you. But, God help me, I love it. I was 12 years old and stunned by Ms. Lange. Sue me.
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Ya know, putt, sometimes I get carried away. Sorry. :)
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Plus Rick Bakers work on the film was outstanding. By 1976 standards is was miraculous.
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Oct. 27, 2012, 1:02 p.m. CST
welivestill...ornot - No need to be sorry. I was only kidding around.
by L.H.Puttgrass
Rick Baker WAS that movie. Saw it in Oakland back when I was living in Alameda. The Good 'Old Days.
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Oct. 27, 2012, 3:52 p.m. CST
I remember my dad laughing out loud in the theater at 76 Kong
by OutsideChance
...particularly, the big ape coming out of the giant gas pump. I also remember thinking, being only eleven, "come on dad, this movie is serious." These days, I know exactly how dad felt.
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Wasn't it the film that almost ruined Lang's career, before it got started? I remember Carson having a field day with it.
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... it wasn't well received when it came out. I remember people openly mocking it in the theater. No matter... more Lange for me. ;)
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I found that big ol' animatronic hand fondling her breast to be really creepy. Apparently, she got some nasty bruises.
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You have to give her credit. She did a crappy job in her first movie and, rather than try and coast on her looks, worked on improving her craft and became an Oscar quality actress in a few years. And she's still doing good work to this day.
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And the match? Ready to strike? And the Krewe? Where is everybody?
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(listens.) Hellooooooooo!
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Oct. 27, 2012, 10:06 p.m. CST
Anyone stoop to twittering to get them prizes this past week?
by Shermdawg
I was tempted to fire mine back up, but like I said, I didn't have anyone to tweet to.....though reminding the KERN Krew crossed my mind for shits and giggles.
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Been working like a dog. Got off at 9:00pm last night. Just in time to go to New Orleans and see Looper. Cool flick.
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I just couldn't resist asking that wonderful question.
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Though I'll probably neglect it until it turns up on Direc TV free preview weekend. Unless it winds up on EPIX. We don't get EPIX.
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So very sad and shameful.
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Oct. 27, 2012, 10:19 p.m. CST
welivestill...ornot - No one 'Sits through' a good movie.
by L.H.Puttgrass
I guess you didn't like it. 'Not terribly disappointed'. Such a glowing endorsement. I haven't seen it yet, but I want to.
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Americans don't make his ties.
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Oct. 27, 2012, 10:22 p.m. CST
hercules - Heard he got into it with Letterman about the Big Announcement he made about The President.
by L.H.Puttgrass
Missed it.
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Part 1... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbizTBYs-rQ Part 2... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDBNB2hk5t0
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And I would laugh and laugh and laugh ever so much.
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We got us a regular Johnny Storm, here.
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And Batman don't play that!
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Oct. 27, 2012, 10:35 p.m. CST
OK, that last commercial is gonna make me go ballistic
by MovieManStill
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Alien is a GREAT movie.
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I hear you. it is what it is....
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Oct. 27, 2012, 10:40 p.m. CST
gotilk is gone, adeceasedfan is terminating little children somewhere on the east coast, and an arsonist has called in.
by L.H.Puttgrass
What is happening to this TB and this show? I'm gonna start pouting now. :(
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I gotta get that beer. Now.
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Oct. 27, 2012, 10:49 p.m. CST
which total recall did he produce? the good one? or the bad one??
by Jonathan
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And a Heineken Dark.
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Waiting for THE commercial.
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Sorry, yes.... the good one.
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Not sure he was actively involved with the 2012 version. If only we could ask him ...
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Oct. 27, 2012, 11:05 p.m. CST
According to Wiki, he has a story credit on the 2012 one too.
by Shermdawg
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EASY
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Hill and Giler wanted the crew of the Nostromo to fight Hitler and Genghis?
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The 2012 film is not. It did not do well at the box office.
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We just had a great segment on all the trailers and comic book movie news that came out this week! Damn!
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Hopefully.
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I can't decipher whats going on from this bizarre tb, but hope everyone's having a good time.
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I emailed you a pic.
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We were having a good time, but then the stream died...
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I am cut off. Alone in the tumbleweeds of the interwebs. Ack!
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sorry you streaming guys
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so awesome!
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Oct. 27, 2012, 11:54 p.m. CST
I CAN HEAR YOUUUUUUUUUUUUU, with six glorious minutes left in the show!
by Shermdawg
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Oct. 27, 2012, 11:55 p.m. CST
GOD DAMMIT, it just cut out again....WAIT, IT'S BACK! YES!
by Shermdawg
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Oct. 27, 2012, 11:59 p.m. CST
Mr. Kevin "I'm bitter about not getting the Fox Mulder gig" Sorbo
by Shermdawg
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Stupid G-4!!
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Damn it! Damn it! Damn it! Damn it! Damn it! Damn it! Damn it!
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who listened, posted, called in and/or alerted us to the streaming mishap!! you're the best! Carpet Cayyyyyyyyyyyve!
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Don't they! I hate'em!
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Luckily it's a bit northeast from me, but close enough to split my Bradford Pear and brake my favorite tombstone Fulci Lives. Not so much anymore. :( And couldn't have a fire which I've been cutting wood all week for. Oh well could be worse.
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I had a pear tree a long time ago. It was ornamental, so it never had fruit. It didn't last long. Some kind of black mold or something got it. The branches started turning black, drying up, falling off one at a time. Then it was gone. It may have been a Bradford. It's been about 30 years since then. Here's some info about your tree and probably why the wind got it: http://www.austintreeexperts.com/blog/all-about-bradford-pears/ Better fix that tombstone if you don't want Lucio crawling up out of the grave all pissed off and stuff. :)
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Cool. I'll check that link as I have another even larger survivor. Thx! I recall the wiki info saying something about weak crotches?! Yeah we pulled up the large tombstones after the party. I actually got an anchoring tip off youtube by a lady in your area I think.
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Oct. 28, 2012, 9:09 a.m. CST
Btw, can't believe no one has mentioned the devilicious Dias up top.
by adeceasedfan
Hell must be hotter than I suspect.
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Totally.
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Oct. 28, 2012, 7:15 p.m. CST
adeceasedfan - You have a point. It is a nice pic of Stef. But she's half hidden behind somebody's humongous microphone.
by L.H.Puttgrass
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Oct. 28, 2012, 7:16 p.m. CST
And by humongous microphone I mean an electronic device used to record sound.
by L.H.Puttgrass
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That's what she said. - Movie Mike
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We're so shameless.
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she's a fine piece of class!
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EVIL.
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Mind-numbing.
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Do tell.
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What the hell you're talking about?
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I predict most of KERN next week will be about this. It better be! It's a major game changer. Herc, make it so!
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Nov. 1, 2012, 2:42 p.m. CST
So you get Shusett and talk about the Total Recall remake, but not Prometheus?
by Charnelhouse
What a missed opportunity.
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Oct 27, 2012 10:12:30 PM CDT What does Shusett think about Prometheus? by l.h.puttgrass
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Nov. 2, 2012, 12:40 p.m. CST
welivestill...ornot, celluloidnitrate, guys... If ever there was a time for a THIRD HOUR, it is this weekend! This Saturday Night!
by L.H.Puttgrass
Daylight Savings Time! Fall back one hour! What to do with that extra one hour??? Hmmmmm. I wonder... THIRD HOUR! THIRD HOUR! THIRD HOUR! THIRD HOUR! THIRD HOUR! THIRD HOUR! THIRD HOUR! THIRD HOUR! Hour Number Three.
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Nov. 2, 2012, 4:12 p.m. CST
Sorry Kevin Sorbo, Disney came to town and dumped 4 bil on your interview.
by adeceasedfan
Star Wars Saturday or we riot! All 4 of us.
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