S4 EP.24 – The Cochiloco Extended Universe– A review of Aliens v. Predator pt.1

The guys (Kareem, Ken, and Pat) start covering the spin-off universe of Aliens and Predator with Alien v. Predator: Requiem. Tangents include street-racing alien gangs, shooting movies in the dark, the Crazy Pig Extended Universe, and more.

Show Notes

Podcast Review: Tangentially Alien If you’re in the market for a podcast that promises to review “Alien v. Predator: Requiem” but delivers a whirlwind tour of unrelated yet hilarious topics, look no further. T

he hosts kick off with their thoughts on “Alien v. Predator: Requiem,” but quickly detour into an elaborate theory connecting the Alien franchise to the Fast and Furious movies. Imagine Ellen Ripley teaming up with Dom Toretto to drift through space, outrunning Xenomorphs in rocket-powered muscle cars.

Ridiculous? Absolutely. Entertaining? Without a doubt.

Next, they embark on a passionate rant about why directors insist on shooting movies so dark that you need night-vision goggles just to follow the plot. According to them, there’s a secret cabal of filmmakers who believe true cinema should look like it’s being viewed through a pair of Ray-Bans at midnight. They even suggest that movie theaters start handing out flashlights and magnifying glasses along with the popcorn.

Just when you think it couldn’t get any more off-track, they pivot to a spirited discussion about how John Ortiz—yes, that John Ortiz—could single-handedly save Universal’s movie library. Their argument? His sheer charisma and versatility could breathe new life into any franchise, from resurrecting dud sequels to transforming the most mundane scripts into Oscar-worthy performances. More importantly, he connects to Universal’s most famed properties and Miami Vice.

It’s an argument so outlandish; you can’t help but nod along in amused agreement. In summary, this podcast is a delightful mess of movie commentary, wild tangents, and unfiltered humor.

If you enjoy reviews that meander more than your uncle’s bedtime stories after a few beers, this one’s for you. Just don’t expect to actually learn much about “Alien v. Predator: Requiem.” But hey, who needs coherent reviews when you’ve got theories about Vin Diesel fighting Xenomorphs?

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EP.121 – Catching Bullets With His Teeth – A Review of The State of Martial Arts Films pt.1 – Tangential Giants Podcast

This week on Tangential Giants, Kareem, Ken, Patrick, and guest JPG attempt the impossible: giving a straight, disciplined breakdown of the state of martial arts films today. Naturally, it goes off the rails immediately.Kareem and JPG revive their long‑running feud over who the real host of Tangential Giants is, Ken tries to keep the peace like a weary kung‑fu mentor who never asked for this, and Patrick wonders aloud how Superman ever got talked into snapping necks in the first place.From the elegance of classic martial arts choreography to the modern trend of turning every fight scene into a small‑arms convention, the crew eventually lands on Roadhouse and its staggering devotion to gunfire. They try to talk technique and philosophy, but Roadhouse keeps showing up like an uninvited bar brawler.If you like martial arts cinema, chaotic detours, and the kind of debates that only get louder when no one is winning, this episode is your dojo.#tangentialgiants #martialartsmovies #actioncinema #roadhouse #superman #moviepodcast #filmtalk #popculturepodcast #JPGvsKareem