In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 01:11:00Read transcript
- His one-scene impact is praised and affirmed.
Categories & segments
Recasting Couch
Give Elizabeth Shue a breakup scene.
In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 01:11:06Read transcript
- A prom scene with the quarterback, Daniel storming out and Johnny Lawrence is proposed; Zabka’s tiny existing part is regretted.
Half-Assed Internet Research
Oahu filming, B.D. Wong, Kove’s injury claim and recurring music.
In the discussion (3)
Approx. transcript time · 01:11:30Read transcript
- The Windward side of Oahu and B.D. Wong’s dance appearance are reported.
- Martin Cove’s claim that his blood and lasting scars were real is explicitly doubted.
- The game’s swinging axe and the repeated Fascination song from the first film are noted.
The Rose From Titanic “Sneaky Suck” Award
Daniel, though the “sneaky” qualifier is disputed
In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 01:12:45Read transcript
- Daniel is the pick; the speakers agree his failings may be open rather than sneaky.
Apex Mountain
Macchio: tentative yes
In the discussion (2)
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- The answer is yes: making more money than the first film was good for Macchio, before Crossroads and My Cousin Vinny.
- Avoiding sequels might have opened a different career, but the speakers doubt his range and see the return to LaRusso as appropriate.
Apex Mountain
Morita’s first film is preferred; Hawaii, other cast and toy drums receive support.
In the discussion (2)
Approx. transcript time · 01:15:17Read transcript
- Morita’s nomination in PartI is preferred; Hawaii posing as Okinawa, the other cast collectively and the toy drums are affirmed.
- The sensei-student relationship joke is assigned to PartIII instead, which is teased for a future episode.
Cruise or Hanks?
Cruise as an American version of Chozen.
In the discussion (1)
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- Sato is initially tested, then an American pupil or chief of staff is considered; Chozen is the final suggested role.
Hans Gruber Scale Villain Ranking
Sato starts high but falls with redemption; Chozen remains high.
In the discussion (2)
Approx. transcript time · 01:17:34Read transcript
- One assessment gives evil Sato8.5; another starts him at9 and drops him to5, because he abandons villainy unlike Gruber.
- Chozen is at least8 and committed to the end; his later friendly Cobra Kai incarnation is disliked.
Picking Nits
Tournament fame, breakup timing, travel choices, English and dubbing
In the discussion (5)
Approx. transcript time · 01:18:42Read transcript
- Children asking for Daniel’s autograph seems implausible to one speaker; another loves the exaggerated importance of karate.
- Ali breaking the news at prom rather than before or after is questioned.
- Sato and the woman could have traveled to America rather than wait decades; more training or fighting is wanted.
- Japanese characters speaking broken English to one another should instead use subtitled Japanese.
- The final nose-honk sound appears dubbed without moving lips and looks sloppy.
Is This Movie Better With…?
Brimley’s blackmailer and a critical soccer commentator
In the discussion (2)
Approx. transcript time · 01:21:23Read transcript
- The Firm’s Wilford Brimley is imagined threatening Daniel with compromising photos to force Miyagi into a fight.
- Alexi Lawless is imagined criticizing Daniel’s winning performance from a commentary booth; Tony Romo is floated but not developed.
Just One Oscar
Peter Cetera’s song
In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 01:24:22Read transcript
- Morita is initially suggested, then Peter Cetera for Glory of Love receives agreement.
Probably Unanswerable Questions
Is Daniel good at karate, and would you choose him as a fighting ally?
In the discussion (2)
Approx. transcript time · 01:24:31Read transcript
- The failed crane kick illustrates the limits of repeating a surprise move, compared with football plays.
- Asked to choose a non-sensei ally, the speakers doubt Daniel would be a first-round pick and prefer Johnny Lawrence or Dutch.
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