Jean-Claude Van Damme

In this super-sized celebration of the Muscles from Brussels, three of my dearest friends and your listener-favorite guests return to the podcast to discuss the life and career of action star Jean-Claude Van Damme. Offering an extensive overview of his entire filmography, courtesy of the show's two certified Van Damme experts in film essayist Priscilla Page and novelist Jed Ayres, and with sharp insights on the industry from novelist-screenwriter-producer Jordan Harper, this sunny, research-filled, frequently hilarious, occasionally downright wild conversation is sure to delight film fans. Focusing on some of his most famous movies as well as other titles that illustrate his range and willingness to take risks, in one of the final installments of the fifth season of Watch With Jen: Season 5, we cover BLOODSPORT, CYBORG, LIONHEART, HARD TARGET, SUDDEN DEATH, DOUBLE TEAM, JCVD, and THE BOUNCER. Note: Today's release coincides with the 18th birthday of my website Film Intuition. While I'm currently sidelined by a nasty case of pneumonia following COVID and unable to record a video or a new full-length episode with a strong voice, I hope to do so soon. In the meantime, I truly want to thank you for your listenership and readership over the years. Your support means the world. Originally Posted on Patreon (12/9/24) here : https://www.patreon.com/posts/117577434

Ah yes, simpler times. Prepare to be entertained by; (a) An old-fashioned Old-Etonian pervert. (b) The Queen and her bowel problems. (c) The ad-industry giant now forced to live in a cave in the middle-east because he hit Nigella. (d) A Belgian bloke with a face like Ivy Tilsley after the plastic surgery. Have a listen and join us back in 2013 as we take a look at the sixth advert in a series called Live Test which Swedish advertising agency Forsman & Bodenfors had created for Volvo Trucks. This one is called ‘Epic Splits’ and stars Jean Claude Van Damme and a couple of really big articulated lorries going backwards at speed. Think about it. Can you see it in your mind's eye? No you can't. You can’t do it. Nothing prepares you for the epic nature of this ad. Nothing. Don’t believe me? Drop into our Youtube channel at https://youtu.be/ws0BchvYj4Y and watch Jean-Claude Van Damme in all his wince-inducing, leg-splitting glory. Oh and Enya sings. Get in touch at steve@welcometoepic.com with questions or if you’d like to suggest an ad for us to review and in the meantime, give us a like on any of the socials but more importantly STAY SAFE PEOPLE! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.