Episode #13: Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day

In this episode, we step on many toes, perhaps, by giving our take on the instant cult-classic Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day.

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Movie Synopsis (from IMDB): For the last 8 years the brothers have been living with their father on a sheep farm deep in isolated Ireland. One day their uncle tells them that they have been framed for the murder of a Bostonian Catholic priest. The boys must return to Boston to not only clear their names but find the men who framed them.

Carter's Verdict: 7.5/10

Adam's Verdict: 7*/10

Next time: We're watching In The Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale, no time to be clever.


As always, you can email comments, questions or other random nonsense to made.men.tell.no.tales.podcast@gmail.com and special thanks to musician Kevin MacLoed of Incompetech for the use of his songs "Kick Shock" and "Phat Sketch", as the opener and closer of the podcast, respectively.

Episode #12: Robin Hood

In this episode, we are somewhat current in reviewing Russell Crowe Kills Everyone in Medieval England A.K.A. Robin Hood.

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Movie Synopsis (from IMDB): Following King Richard's death in France archer Robin Longstride,along with Will Scarlett, Alan-a-Dale and Little John,decides to return to England. They encounter the dying Robert of Locksley,whose party was ambushed by treacherous Godfrey,who hopes to facilitate a French invasion of England, and Robin promises the dying knight he will return his sword to his father Walter in Nottingham. Here Walter encourages him to impersonate the dead man to prevent his land being confiscated by the crown,and he finds himself with Marian, a ready-made wife.Hoping to stir baronial opposition to weak King John and allow an easy French take-over, Godfrey worms his way into the king's service as Earl Marshal of England and brutally invades towns under the pretext of collecting Royal taxes. Walter tells Robin he knew his father,a freedom-fighter who hoped to unite the barons for a better society but Walter is killed by Godfrey after a raid on Nottingham. Robin rallies the barons and the king and thwarts the invasion,avenging Walter by slaying Godfrey. Sensing that Robin's popularity makes him a threat, John declares him an outlaw. Thus along with his friends,including his wife and her priest Friar Tuck, Robin joins other orphans and outcasts in the greenwoods where the legend begins.

Carter's Verdict: 7.5/10

Adam's Verdict: 8/10

Next time: We expose ourselves to the potential fray of the internet by talking about Boondock Saints II: All Saints' Day.