Episode 106 - The Punisher (1989) & Todd Fox Interview

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Not A Bomb, the podcast that reexamines some of the biggest financial flops and critically panned films. On this week’s show, Troy and Brad are still talking comic book movies and this time it’s 1989’s The Punisher. This is one of the rare straight-to-video films discussed on the show. The Punisher was released in theaters internationally but never saw a domestic release. American audiences weren’t exposed to this interpretation of Frank Castle and his war on crime until 1991 via VHS. Brad and Troy also spend a little time talking about the Punisher mythos and take a look at the other two theatrical adventures of Frank Castle, The Punisher (2004) and Punisher: War Zone (2008) Lots of Punisher movie talk isn’t enough for you? The guys have a little surprise this week for all of you comic book lovin’ goofballs. As an added bonus this week, Troy gets a chance to sit down and have a little chat with comic book artist Todd Fox. Back in the early 90’s, Todd drew our favorite antihero for Marvel comics. You’ll get to hear about Todd’s influences and his time working with writer Chuck Dixon on The Punisher and The Punisher War Journal. Timestamps: Intro - (0:53) Punisher Character Discussion - (3:55) Box Office and Critical Response - (8:14) Behind the Camera - (11:20) In Front of the Camera - (17:02) The Punisher (1989) Film Discussion - (37:02) Is it a Bomb? - (65:15) Punisher (2004) & Punisher: War Zone Discussion - (67:45) Todd Fox Interview - (80:23) Film for next week - (132:02) Outro - (144:01) The Punisher is directed Mark Goldblatt and starts Dolph Lundgren and Louis Gossett Jr. Check out Todd Fox’s latest work over at www.indyplanet.com and make sure you read Aym Geronimo and the Postmodern Pioneers! If you want to leave feedback or suggest a movie bomb, please drop us a line at [email protected]. Also, if you like what you hear, leave a review on Apple Podcast. Cast: Brad, Troy