{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Masters of The Universe (1987): EPIC or AWESOMELY BAD? | Ft. Justin from Epic Film Guys","description":"Masters of The Universe (1987) is the ultimate 80s movie debate. Is it a sci-fi epic, or is it a glorious, awesomely bad disaster? Let\u2019s find out. When Mattel teamed up with Cannon Films\u2014a studio legendary for running on sheer sweat, blood, and wild choices\u2014to bring He-Man to the big screen, the results were unforgettable. In this episode, the Cinema Psychos are joined by Justin from Epic Film Guys&amp;nbsp;to dissect a film that completely chose its own path We break down how a $22 million budget led the filmmakers to abandon Eternia for Earth, why Dolph Lundgren's live-action debut remains iconic, and how Frank Langella's legendary, scene-stealing performance as Skeletor single-handedly carried the movie. From Star Wars influences to Gwildor's strange obsession with Earthly fried chicken, we leave no stone unturned in this retro movie deep dive. &amp;nbsp; \ud83d\udd52 CHAPTERS: 0:00 The Glorious Chaos of Cannon Films &amp;amp; Mattel 3:15 Falling in Love with Skeletor 6:20 80s Kids Debate: He-Man vs. TMNT 12:14 Behind the Scenes: The $22 Million Budget 21:08 Leaving Eternia: Why He-Man Landed on Earth 28:16 Is it Star Wars? Lasers, Swords, and Light Whips 42:46 Gwildor\u2019s Obsession with Fried Chicken &amp;amp; Ribs 52:00 Reading the Wildest Fan Reviews 1:02:40 The Final Verdict: Epic or Awesomely Bad? &amp;nbsp; \ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Find Justin and Epic Film Guys!:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/epicfilmguys.com \ud83d\udea8 Subscribe to our newsletter!- https:\/\/the-cinema-psychos-show.kit.com\/9e9a267e76 &amp;nbsp; Find The Cinema Psychos Show on Youtube - \ud83d\udd34 * SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE and SMASH THAT BELL TO OBLIVION!&amp;nbsp; \u2014 https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@cinemapsychospod?Sub_Confirmation=1 * Watch more episodes here: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLmrw92zmCK5VBHWrF0807eeUEypGRd9bW * J Dub\u2019s Video Nasties (John\u2019s awesome movie channel)&amp;nbsp; - https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@JDUBSVIDEONASTIES\/ &amp;nbsp; Follow The Cinema Psychos Show on Socials \u2764\ufe0f\u200d\ud83d\udd25: * Discord: https:\/\/discord.gg\/mXBaS5bTKg * Tiktok: https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@cinemapsychosshow * Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cinemapsychospod * Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/cinemapsychospod * Threads: https:\/\/www.threads.net\/@cinemapsychospod &amp;nbsp; Listen to The Cinema Psychos Show on: * Spotify: https:\/\/rebrand.ly\/0v6eeno * Apple: https:\/\/rebrand.ly\/j5nrkp7 * Amazon: https:\/\/rebrand.ly\/5x5hzng * Goodpods: https:\/\/rebrand.ly\/picstv6 OR LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST APP! https:\/\/cinemapsychosshow.com\/follow &amp;nbsp; MAIN TITLE: \u201cRed Alert\u201d AUTHOR: Jack Waldenmaier PUBLISHER: Music Bakery Publishing (BMI) WARNING: UNAUTHORIZED USE OF THE MUSIC CONTAINED IN THIS PRODUCTION IS SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL PROSECUTION. All copyrights, licensing, duplication and distribution rights are held exclusively by Music Bakery Publishing (BMI). 214-636-5887 musicbakery.com ","author_name":"Cinema Psychos Movie Reviews","author_url":"https:\/\/cinemapsychosshow.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41741845\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/203227975"}