The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel

This week, The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel heads back into the jungle for Missing in Action 2: The Beginning — the prequel/sequel packed with prison camp explosions, one-man-army heroics, and peak Cannon Films energy.
And yes… this was Jamie’s Hall Pass pick, so you already know we’re in for over-the-top ’80s action insanity.
Serving as a prequel to the original, Missing in Action 2 doubles down on everything you’d want from a Chuck Norris action movie: impossible escapes, evil villains, endless explosions, and enough slow-motion stares to power an entire franchise.
We dig into everything, including:
💥 Chuck Norris somehow becoming even more unstoppable than the first movie
🎖️ The brutal POW camp setting and classic revenge-driven action storytelling
🔥 Cannon Films turning action movie excess up to maximum levels
😆 The logic-defying action scenes that somehow make the movie even more entertaining
🪖 Wild prison camp villains and pure ’80s military movie energy
💣 Explosions, machine guns, and every action trope you could possibly want
🎬 Why this sequel/prequel perfectly captures the charm of direct, no-nonsense action cinema
🏕️ The survival sequences, escapes, and Chuck Norris moments that feel pulled straight from playground conversations
Like the best action sequels, Missing in Action 2 is loud, ridiculous, endlessly entertaining, and absolutely committed to the bit.
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👉 sequelsonly.com/mia2
🎬 Next Up: Escape Plan 2 🔒🔥
We’re joined by stuntman Vic Plajas, who shares behind-the-scenes stories from the world of stunts, action filmmaking, and working on explosive modern action movies.
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This week, The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel tackles Critters 3, the third entry in the cult creature-feature franchise — and yes, this is the one with a very young Leonardo DiCaprio.
Trading the small-town setting for a rundown apartment building, Critters 3 goes full low-budget sequel mode with greedy landlords, weird tenants, and furry alien monsters causing total chaos.
We dig into everything, including:
🐛 Young Leonardo DiCaprio showing early star power in one of his first film roles
🏢 Moving the franchise to an apartment building and how we wish we had more characters for the Critters to eat
😂 The mix of horror, comedy, and pure sequel weirdness that only Critters can deliver
💥 Homemade traps, hallway chases, and low-budget creature carnage
🎭 A cast of bizarre tenants who feel pulled from a sitcom fever dream (two from Seinfeld)
😆 Geoffrey Blake crushing it as "Frank the sleezy super"
🎬 Where Critters 3 fits in the franchise and whether it’s secretly more fun than expected
🔥 Why creature sequels from this era remain endlessly entertaining
This is exactly the kind of sequel we love covering — strange, scrappy, ridiculous, and somehow impossible to stop watching.
🎥 Watch the full, unedited video review:
👉 sequelsonly.com/critters3
🎬 Next Up: Jamie is cashing in a hallpass and honoring the late-great Chuck Norris with "Missing in Action 2", which is free on Tubi.
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This week, The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel sits down with veteran character actor Geoffrey Blake, whose career spans comedy classics, cult favorites, prestige TV, and one very famous early Leonardo DiCaprio sequel appearance in Critters 3.From scene-stealing supporting roles to unforgettable character work, Geoffrey has been part of some truly iconic projects — and he brought incredible stories, humor, and insight to this conversation.We get into everything, including:🎬 His role in Critters 3 and being part of the sequel that introduced a young Leonardo DiCaprio🕵️ Growing up with a father who worked as a spy — and how that shaped his worldview🎥 Getting real hair extensions for Men at Work and the commitment that role required (plus meeting his idol off set during filming)😂 Behind-the-scenes stories from comedy sets and working with bold, unique filmmakers📺 His long career across film and television, from cult classics to major network hits🎭 How character actors build memorable performances in limited screen time🎥 The realities of staying working in Hollywood over decades of change🔥 Funny stories, industry lessons, and a true love for the craftGeoffrey brings honesty, sharp wit, and decades of experience — making this a must-listen for movie lovers, aspiring actors, and anyone who appreciates the faces you always remember.
🎥 Watch the full interview:
👉 sequelsonly.com/geoffreyblake
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🎬 Next Up: Critters 3 🐛🏢
We’re reviewing the sequel that gave the world an early Leonardo DiCaprio role — and you can watch it FREE on Tubi.
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RE-RELEASE
After covering some seriously high body count movies (Samurai Cop 2, Sudden Impact, Death Wish 3), we’re switching things up with a sequel where the dead body is the MAIN CHARACTER — Weekend at Bernie’s II.
Yes… Bernie is back. And somehow, things get even weirder.
This week, we’re joined by returning guest Gina (from our Karate Kid Part III episode) to help us make sense of a sequel that throws logic out the window and replaces it with voodoo, island vibes, and pure chaos.
We dig into everything, including:
💀 The insane decision to double down on Bernie being dead… but now mobile
🕺 The legendary “Bernie dance” and why it somehow carries the entire movie
🪄 Voodoo magic, curses, and plot points that raise more questions than answers
😆 Larry somehow becoming even more unhinged than the first movie
🐐 Henchmen slowly turning into goats… because of course they do
🏝️ The tropical setting that somehow makes everything feel even more ridiculous
🤯 Plot holes on top of plot holes — and why it weirdly makes the movie more fun
🎬 How this sequel leans fully into absurdity and becomes a true cult classic
This is sequel insanity at its finest — bigger swings, weirder choices, and a movie that somehow exists and demands to be discussed.
🎥 Watch the full video review:
👉 sequelsonly.com/weekendatbernies2
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🎬 Next Up: Critters 3 🐛🏢
We’re diving into the sequel that features an early role for Leonardo DiCaprio, and we’re joined by actor Geoffrey Blake to talk all about it.
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This week, The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel takes on American Ninja 3: Blood Hunt, the third entry in the cult-favorite action franchise — and this one was a Doug hall pass pick, so you know it’s going to get wild.
With a new lead, over-the-top villains, and peak late-’80s action energy, American Ninja 3 leans all the way into ridiculous fun, questionable logic, and nonstop martial arts mayhem.
We dig into everything, including:
🥷 The “ninja breakdown” — how the film uses (and abuses) ninja rules, weapons, and logic
💥 The shift away from Michael Dudikoff and how the new lead stacks up
🧪 The wild science plot involving mind control, experiments, and total chaos
🎬 Classic ’80s action tropes turned up to 11
😆 Moments that make zero sense but somehow make the movie even more entertaining
🔥 Fight scenes, explosions, and the anything-goes energy of direct-to-video sequels
🎭 The villains, their motivations (or lack of), and peak overacting moments
🎥 Why this movie is the perfect “turn your brain off and enjoy” sequel
This is exactly the kind of sequel we love — messy, ridiculous, and somehow still incredibly fun to talk about.
🎥 Watch the full, unedited video review:
👉 sequelsonly.com/americanninja3
🎬 Next Up: Weekend at Bernie’s II 🍹💀
We’re re-releasing our episode on the sequel that brought Bernie back — featuring the late, great Steve James.
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