OMC Reviews True Lies

·30 min·3 clips

The Off-Season Movie Club re-watches 1994's True Lies, a film one host had never heard of.

["The episode begins with the host introducing the Off-Season Movie Club, a segment where they re-watch classic films.", "This week's movie is 1994's True Lies, directed by James Cameron and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.", "The host provides a recap of the plot, involving a spy tracking nuclear missiles while dealing with marital issues.", "They highlight the cast, including Jamie Lee Curtis, Bill Paxton, Eliza Dushku, Tia Carrere, and Tom Arnold.", "The host emphasizes Tom Arnold's performance as Albert Gibson, calling it a standout comedic role throughout the film.", "The guest, who had never seen the movie before, shares initial thoughts, noting high entertainment value and comedic relief.", "They discuss the movie's pacing, describing it as nonstop action with constant surprises that keep viewers engaged.", "Specific scenes are mentioned, such as the horse chase in a mall and Arnold Schwarzenegger stealing a fighter jet.", "The hosts talk about the filming locations in Washington, DC, including the Georgetown mall and street scenes.", "They appreciate the movie's use of real DC settings rather than relying on green screens.", "The guest gives True Lies a rating of 4 out of 5, stating they would watch it again despite it not being their typical genre.", "The host agrees with the rating, praising the cast, pacing, and rewatchability of the film.", "The conversation shifts to Val Kilmer, who passed away earlier that day at age 65.", "They discuss Kilmer's roles in movies like Top Gun, Heat, and The Saint, as well as his appearance in Entourage.", "The host recalls Kilmer's role in Entourage as a weed sherpa, which was their first thought upon hearing the news.", "They decide to honor Kilmer by adding The Saint to their movie club lineup for the following week.", "The guest selects Ready Player One as the other movie to review, a 2018 film directed by Steven Spielberg.", "The host agrees to watch both films without prior research or trailers.", "They mention other show members, like FP and Razzy, who were absent but expected to return soon.", "The episode ends with a thank you to listeners and a note about a separate feed for the movie club segment."]

As heard by us

A loose, locally observant *True Lies* rewatch driven by DTC's easy conversational chemistry.

DTC spends the offseason with True Lies, weighing Arnold Schwarzenegger's comic range against the film's fast-moving action. The 1994 movie also offers the unusual pleasure of seeing Washington, D.C., used as a real action setting.

Read the full review in PlayNext →

Why you'd press play

You get True Lies, real D.C. locations, and Arnold analysis delivered with offseason sports-radio energy.

Read the full recommendation in PlayNext →

Listen to the show on

Apple Podcasts Spotify

Play clips from this episode More from Defeating the Curse (DTC)