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Jay and Mark are joined by DJ Valentine (@TryingToBeDJV on X) to discuss the 2007 thriller Cleaner. Directed by Renny Harlin, and starring Samuel L. Jackson, Ed Harris, Eva Mendes, Luis Guzmán, and lots of cleaning supplies, the movie focuses on what happens when a dirty cop starts cleaning crime scenes. In this episode, they also talk about important red herrings, traumatising endings, and serving tea to William Hurt. Enjoy!

Jay and Mark discuss the 2019 action thriller Bodies at Rest. Directed by Renny Harlin, and starring Nick Cheung, Yang Zi, and Richie Jen, the movie focuses on what happens when three masked intruders burst into a morgue on Christmas Eve. In this episode, they also talk about insane car flips, death by morgue crane, and the best action scenes of the 2010s. Enjoy!

Jay and Mark discuss the 2014 action epic The Legend of Hercules. Directed by Renny Harlin, and starring Kellan Lutz, Scott Adkins, Gaia Weiss, and Jonathon Schaech's hair, the movie focuses on how a guy named Hercules became a demi-god name Hercules. In this episode, they also talk about Kellan Lutz's evil face, jumping in slow motion, and Scott Adkins going Scott Axe-kins

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Jeff and Amber are kicking off the holidays with an action-packed Christmas classic! Get ready for Renny Harlin's The Long Kiss Goodnight; starring Geena Davis and Samuel L. Jackson!

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Jay is joined by Lisa Leaheey (@foolishminion20 on X) to dig into Renny Harlin's entry in the Exorcist franchise, Exorcist: The Beginning! It's one of two simultaneous Father Merrin prequels, both starring Stellan Skarsgard on an archeological expedition that goes awry, so Jay and Lisa explored the history of these films, as well as practical skittering, impressive core work and trained hyenas!

Jay and Mark are joined by Joey Lewandowski (@soulpopped on X) and Joey Two (@JoeyDe_ on X) to discuss the 2001 racing film Driven. Directed by Renny Harlin, and starring Sylvester Stallone, Kip Pardue, Til Schweiger, Estella Warren and a lot of B-roll, the Franchise Pictures produced movie is a rollercoaster of good and bad. In this episode, they also talk about lake explosions, cold Stallone, and Til Schweiger, cool German guy. Enjoy!

Jay and Mark discuss the 1996 action bonanza The Long Kiss Goodnight. Directed by Renny Harlin, and starring Geena Davis, Samuel L. Jackson, Brian Cox, and lots of Christmas decorations, the movie focuses on what happens when a deadly spy regains her memory and starts obliterating the people who were responsible for her memory loss. In this episode, they also talk about the intricate plot, people dying really hard, and the excellence of Geena Davis. Enjoy!

Jay and Mark talk about the 1987 horror movie Prison. Directed by Renny Harlin, and starring Viggo Mortensen, Lane Smith and an Electro-Zombie, the movie focuses on what happens when an angry spirit starts killing inmates in wildly elaborate ways. In this episode, they also discuss red herrings, face melting, and Renny Harlin's love of prison movies. Enjoy!

Jay and Mark discuss the 2021 film The Misfits. Directed by Renny Harlin, and starring Pierce Brosnan, Nick Cannon, Jamie Chung, and gallons of vomit, the movie focuses on what happens when a group of Robin Hood-esque thieves attempt to steal gold bars from a maximum security prison. In this episode, they talk about shark tattoos, homemade puke, and Harlin's wildly intricate plots. They also put together a "Misfits" crew composed of characters from movies that have been covered on the podcast. Enjoy!

Jay and MovieRob (@MovieRobMinute on Twitter) discuss the 1986 action film Born American. Directed by Renny Harlin, and starring Mike Norris and Thalmus Rasulala, the movie focuses on a hunting trip that goes horribly awry. In this episode, they talk about traversing snow, movie prisons, and Chuck Norris. Enjoy!

Jay and Mark discuss the 2016 action-comedy Skiptrace. Directed by Renny Harlin and starring Jackie Chan and Johnny Knoxville, the movie is loaded with inspired set pieces and way too much plot. In this episode, they talk about fighting Russian dolls, background movies, and unnecessary cell phones. Enjoy!

Jay and Matthew Stewart (@Simpletweeters on Twitter) discuss the 1990 film The Adventures of Ford Fairlane. Directed by Renny Harlin, and starring Andrew Dice Clay, Pricilla Presley, and Wayne Newton, the movie focuses on a rock-and-roll detective battling doo-wop villains. In this episode, they talk about flaming sambuca milkshakes, animatronic koalas, and Wayne Newton as an undercover Devil. Enjoy!

Jay, Mark and Megan talk about the 2006 horror thriller The Covenant. Directed by Renny Harlin, and starring Steven Strait, Sebastian Stan, Taylor Kitsch, Chace Crawford and a logging truck, the movie focuses on good looking witches who battle other good looking witches. In this episode, they discuss fake rain, water orbs, and Harlin's ability to stretch a budget.

Jay and Aaron Neuwirth (@AaronsPS4 on Twitter) discuss the 2009 action film 12 Rounds. Directed by Renny Harlin, and starring John Cena, Aidan Gillen, and a rooftop swimming pool, the movie focuses on what happens when a vengeful criminal mastermind has too much time on his hands. In this episode, they discuss unbelievable jumps, sidekicks, and John Cena yelling "Willie." Enjoy!

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Jay and DJ Valentine (@TryingToBeDJV on Twitter) discuss the 1993 action blockbuster Cliffhanger. Directed by Renny Harlin, and starring Sylvester Stallone, John Lithgow, Janine Turner, and many cliffs, the movie focuses on what happens when Stallone wears a large flannel, then has to battle some money hungry criminals. In this episode, they discuss helicopter fights, British villains, and terrible hostage negotiating skills. Enjoy!

Jay and Mark are joined by Lindsay Street (@lindsay_street on Twitter) to discuss the 2004 film Mindhunters. Directed by Renny Harlin, and starring Val Kilmer, Christian Slater, LL Cool J, and Kathryn Morris, the movie features underwater gunfights, very strong acid, and people dying really hard. In this episode, they talk about mid-budget thrillers, elaborate fake puppeteer kills, and robot cowboys. Enjoy!

Jay and Mark are joined by Jeanette Ward (@jeanette_y_ward) to discuss the 1995 action film Cutthroat Island. Directed Renny Harlin, and starring Geena Davis, Matthew Modine, and Frank Langella, the movie focuses on a group of pirates who blow stuff up, and hunt for treasure. In this episode, they discuss torture eels, sword dancing, and badass sleeveless leather pirates. Enjoy!

Jay and Mark are joined by Kaitlin McNabb (@kaitlinmcnabb) to discuss "Preacher Gets Cross," the 28th chapter on the Deep Blue Sea DVD. In this episode, they discuss dove sharks, S.W.A.T., and stabbing genetically-modified sharks in their eyes. Enjoy!

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Welcome to CTS Classic! In this weekly supplemental, we will be presenting content from our 479 episodes of Commentary Track Stars in half hour-long "best of" segments.

In our premiere episode, we take a look back at our very first commentary from exactly 8 years ago today. The movie: Die Hard 2.

Along the way, we also have our very first on-mic conversation about Star Trek. Enjoy!