Predator (1987)

Our first pit stop in the ’80s Cult Movies lap is Predator, and
we’re joined by Mark Hofmeyer (Deep Blue Sea: The Podcast; Movies,
Films & Flix) to talk all about it! After discussing another
franchise with a naming convention as messed up as F&F, Mark
pitches True Detective: Season 5 before we (finally) return to
crazy credits. We discuss the evolution of the predator’s costume
and design, the way the movie subverts ’80s masculinity tropes, and
how it’s more of a slasher than an action movie. Mark asks: what
would we wear when entering the jungle? We talk about the
simplicity of the story (and why that’s key to the movie’s
success), we compare Predator to other R-rated action movies, and
we debate whether or not the Yautja are bullies. Mark tells a crazy
story about arm wrestling. Joey acts (understandably?) bratty about
the ordeals he endured to watch this movie. We pick out the most
’80s things about Predator and recast the movie with today’s
actors. Mark says sometimes more is, in fact, more. We talk
about Mark’s latest Film Theorists video. Email us:
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Brian Rodriguez (High School Slumber Party), Michael McGahon, Lane
Middleton, Jason Rainey, Wes Hampton, Mike Gallier, Josh Buckley
(Whole Lotta Wolves), Michael Moser, Christian Larson, Terra New
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“Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico
Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.