Episodes
Isn't it about time we talked about Sam Jones? While a mainstay of action cinema in the 80's and 90's, most people only seem to know him from Flash Gordon. But there's much more to Mr. Jones than that, as we discuss in greater detail. Then there are the brief (and rather strange) cameos he started to do in the 2000's. Is Sam Jones an unsung hero of DTV action? Find out what we have to say today!
Published 11/16/24
Our tribute to the great Tom Sizemore is here! As usual, we discuss his more offbeat entries into the DTV canon. Not that his mainstream work wasn't impressive, but this is what we do. And what does Frankie Valli have to do with any of this? For all this and 'More, press play today!
Published 11/02/24
Published 11/02/24
For our fifth anniversary show, we load up the Halloween pillowcase not with Zagnuts and Whatchamacallits, but with gems - suggestions for your watchlist...or are they? Where else would the indifference of Jim Mitchum meet the effervescence of MC Kung Fu? It would have to here (and only here) - so press play today!
Published 10/15/24
Writer extraordinaire Richard Pierce returns for the third entry in our "Hangin'" series! While the topic of Sector 4: Extraction was, let's face it, inevitable, a wide range of topics are covered in our typical style. Will there be mentions of To The Limit? Perhaps Latin Dragon? Well, yeah, obviously, but what exactly are we saying this time? Tune in - now - to find out!
Published 10/02/24
Our trilogy dedicated to the work of fan favorite Cynthia Rothrock concludes with this, the third and final episode. Nostalgia and silly tangents aside (hey, where would we be without our trademarked nostalgia and silly tangents?) - we would like to dedicate these past eps to the countless hours of entertainment Ms. Rothrock has provided us all. Watch one of her classics tonight - but press play today!
Published 09/16/24
Our tribute to the great Lance Henriksen begins with a recounting of our trip to Terrificon where we met six - count 'em, six! - celebrities, most of whom are what you might call "Comeuppance Reviews" celebrities - who are they? You'll just have to tune in to find out. After that, we take a chance with our stance on Lance. What does that entail exactly? Once again, we would kindly encourage you to have a listen...today!
Published 09/01/24
Welcome back to the second of our three-part series about fan favorite Cynthia Rothrock! In this installment, we tackle some of her earlier Hong Kong outings, as well as lesser-known gems and favorites. What does a bunch of mountaintop yelling and asking yourself certain philosophical questions have to do with any of this? Find out - and press play - today!
Published 08/16/24
Today we talk about one of our favorite actors - the great Peter Weller! But, as always, with a concentration on his DTV work. Weller wasn't afraid to go from highbrow to lowbrow and back again - which is just one reason why he's one of the greats. It's time for your yearly Weller-ness check, so press play today!
Published 08/01/24
How is it possible that we've gotten this far into our podcasting career without doing a show about the great and mighty Cynthia Rothrock? Perhaps the ultimate fan favorite, it's going to take time to delve into her peerless body of work. So, today we present part one of our planned miniseries about her. It's CR (Comeuppance Reviews) meets CR (Cynthia Rothrock), so scorpion kick that play button today!
Published 07/15/24
We're crazy fans of Billy Zane - so, following on from our Tom Berenger episode, we now dare to enter the In Zane Asylum! The career of Mr. Zane is discussed, leaving out most of the obvious stuff, as is our wont. Billy usually livens up anything he appears in, so we'll try to make him proud - press play today!
Published 07/04/24
When does studio meddling go right? It's a jumping off point for this, the fifth installment of our Grab Bag of Gems series. There could be an Alien Warrior, there could be an Act of Valor...and who knows what else? That's why they call it a grab bag. What's in today's tote? Press play to find out today!
Published 06/15/24
On today's episode, friend of the show and acclaimed screenwriter Richard Pierce joins us for the long-awaited twelfth installment of our Video Store Memories series...But Wait! There's More! It's not just memories - it's a wide-ranging discussion of action personalities, what it's like to work with Olivier Gruner, Tubi, Lifetime, and so much, yes...more! You HAVE to tune in today!
Published 06/01/24
Where does Tom Berenger fit in to all this action madness? It's a question we've all been pondering, and today we explore the life and times of Berenger in search of an answer. In a career that spans from award-winning theatrical features all the way through to DTV crud, isn't it about time SOMEONE decided to talk some Tom? Why not us...and why not press play today?
Published 05/15/24
Matt, the DTVC, returns for the tenth - yes, TENTH - installment of the now long-running series of wackiness that we like to call No Subject. How does Martin Mull connect to Puddle of Mudd - or is it Puddle of Mull? And if you think that's nutty, get ready for more in that vein and press play today!
Published 05/06/24
On today's episode, we honor the great William Forsythe - a favorite around these parts and no stranger to the wild world of DTV movies. Dick Tracy barely gets a mention as we dig deep into his lengthy catalog. Will we find gems? Not so...gems? You're just going to have to tune in to find out!
Published 04/20/24
Much like our podcast about Robert Forster, today's discussion of the great Roy Scheider eschews the obvious titles. If you're expecting lots of jawing about Jaws, you're plum out of luck. But did you think we WEREN'T going to talk about Red Serpent? This is the Comeuppance Reviews Podcast, after all. So always remember that the world is your Royster as you press play today!
Published 04/01/24
Following on from the Bad Boys of Best Video and Hangin' With Mr. DTVC episodes, today - as Street Corner Justice's Mike Justus might put it - it's just us. What do Michael Douglas and Michael Madsen have in common - besides the name Michael? All this and much more are covered in this wide-ranging conversation. Much like a certain boring movie under discussion, "launch" this episode today!
Published 03/15/24
1989 was truly an amazing year for video stores, and on today's episode, we highlight some of the titles you may have rented - or just perused right past - on your old video store's increasingly-packed shelves. Of course, this is just a mere sampling - get ready for more installments in the future. But until then, sit back, relax, and enjoy this virtual video store trip back to the magical year of 1989!
Published 03/01/24
The Grab Bag is swingin' back your way! Questions that are answered in this episode: what would happen if a bunch of your favorite action stars were all asked to provide their opinions on cable news? What mulleted celebrity loves to answer "Nope" to every question posed to him? And what 90's slang DIDN'T catch on in a certain Judd (Nelson) joint? Find out what's in the plastic bag today!
Published 02/15/24
The Erotic Thriller was an important part of the video store and cable landscape of the 80's and 90's, and joining us on today's show to talk about the ET phenomenon is none other than Matt P the DTVC, and who better than he to discuss these films that seemingly only now are getting their due? It's time to separate the rated from the unrated, so press play today!
Published 02/01/24
Today we shine the spotlight on one of our favorite people - the inimitable Pam Grier! As an important part of the action movie universe, it was only a matter of time until we devoted an episode to her, and here it finally is. Also, we attempt to untangle the mystery of the differences (or lack thereof?) between William Katt and Christopher Atkins. Enjoy!
Published 01/15/24
What better way to kick off the new year than an all-new Bag Of Gems episode? It's the first podcast of 2024, no matter what year you may be listening! From Eddie Griffin to Huub Stapel, you never know what's going to be in the bag - let's just say, "Blast" this episode in your earbuds today! 
Published 01/01/24
For our second full-movie breakdown (the first was Righteous Kill), and first in the 'Let's Watch!' series, we - along with longtime collaborator DTVC - discuss the Cannon Classic (?) Keaton's Cop like no one else in history has ever done before! Dare you come along for the ride with Mike Gable and Jake Barber? And what could be a better occasion than this to celebrate our 100th podcast? Probably nothing. And they said we wouldn't last. (Actually, nobody said that and everyone's been super...
Published 12/16/23
In the second of our "Hangout" episodes (the first was The Bad Boys of Best Video with our buddy Iain), we hang out this time with...you guessed it, Matt P the DTVC! That's not really a surprise, as he is a longtime collaborator, but we've never officially done a Hangout episode with him, so, here it is! Enjoy!
Published 12/01/23