WTF Happened to JOHN McTIERNAN? (Die Hard)

During the 1980s and ’90s, John McTiernan was the biggest director of the era. Not only did he direct everyone’s favorite Christmas movie of all time, 1988’s Die Hard, but he also made the Arnold Schwarzenegger classic Predator, the first (and best) Jack Ryan film, The Hunt for Red October, and Last Action Hero, which a lot of people hate but is a cult classic around these parts.
His career continued going strong in the nineties, with Die Hard With A Vengeance and The Thomas Crown Affair. Still, bad experiences of The 13th Warrior and Rollerball led to a cooling period. Even worse, he wound up in jail due to a long, convoluted story which we dig into here. So will McTiernan ever make a comeback? Join us on WTF Happened to John McTiernan, written by Taylor James Johnson & Brad Hamerly, and narrated, produced and edited by Taylor James Johnson.
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#JohnMcTiernan #DieHard #WTFHappenedToThisCelebrity

[@derworfnet]

I really, really miss this guy. "Die Hard", "Predator" and "Hunt for Red October" are all exceptional movies. "The 13th Warrior" is the definition of underrated.

[@LukeLovesRose]

Even his Thomas Thomas Crowne Affair was an exceptional movie

[@nicolamcguinness8689]

Richard fleischer directed fantastic voyage 1966 with Edmond o Brien Arthur o Connell Arthur Kennedy Stephen Boyd

[@RC19786]

Auteur truly and a guy many ''action' directors like Mann, Bay etc owe a thanks!

[@nicolamcguinness8689]

Richard fleischer directed doctor Dolittle 1967 with sir Rex Harrison richard Attenborough red sonja 1985 with Paul l smith pat roach

[@nicolamcguinness8689]

Richard fleischer directed crack in the mirror 1960 with orson Welles Bradford dillman Conan the Barbarian 1984 with wilt Chamberlain pat roach mako Jeff Corey

[@bigneon_glitter]

McTeirnan's fundamental command of the medium is nearly unmatched. _Predator_ could be taught in film schools. One of the most undercelebrated directors in cinema history.

[@jackybogues2495]

That's panned as a shit film actually.

[@elastronomer8462]

​@@jackybogues2495There will always be critics. But there was nothing like it. Still enjoyable today by legions.

[@wescarpenter8364]

Thank God John mctiernan is one of the greats and no one ever talks about him. 13th warrior criminally underrated.

[@the_bunse]

The 13th Warrior is an amazing movie, I really dont understand why it's underrated as everyone who watches it seems to like it? Just needs more hype please.

[@jaysonraphaelmurdock8812]

I love that movie.

[@serwinzzalot9989]

Thank you! Mctiernan is my favorite action director

[@munstrumridcully]

Oooooh! I loved the 13th Warrior! Imo, it was like a retelling of the Beowulf epic minus all the fantasy. I know Michael Chrichton wrote the novel the film was based on, but I think the film was better and really came off to me as Beowulf in real life, lol But I digress, the movie was just awesome! I still have the DVD on my bookshelf 🙂

[@handznet]

Love this movie and music

[@evanhanley6437]

The best action movie director of all time. He made Bruce Willis and Arnold Schwarzenegger into icons and he should get WAY more attention.

[@DougUnfunny]

Arnold was already his way up because of James Cameron and John Milius.

[@ViktorKruger99]

@@DougUnfunny yeah, arnie was already established with conan and terminator when predator came out

[@LukeLovesRose]

James Cameron will always be the best. But yeah. Even McTiernans Thomas Crowne Affair easily rivals the original

[@nicolamcguinness8689]

Richard fleischer directed trapped 1949 starring John Hoyt lioyd bridges

[@lutherheggs451]

James Cameron made Schwarzenegger into an icon....I like Predator and all but he has way more iconic films than Predator.

[@ULTRAWIDE.]

Hope he makes a comeback one day. The world could do with the McTiernan touch. An excellent film maker. Still hoping to see his version of The 13th Warrior some day. Underrated film.

[@joesam7744]

Pedos seem to have better chance at making comebacks in Hollywood. I think Sly should've offered one of the Expandables to direct , would've been a great return for him.

[@allenfernandez8352]

Bet you like Avatar more than 13th Warrior as your favorite going native/tribal genre flick, don't ya? Bet ya liked Thomas Crown Affair more than Titanic, don't ya? Bet ya liked True Lies more than Last Action Hero, didn't ya? Bet ya liked The Abyss more than Red October, didn't ya? Wuss.

[@eskanda3434]

It wont be possible, since he's a former felon he cant get bonded to ever do a studio film or major production.

[@AlexGarcia-ze4yg]

@@eskanda3434 Is that what the problem is?

[@V3ntilator]

@@allenfernandez8352 Titanic were overrated on release and still is. The 1958 version is way better and more realistic. Avatar 1 were overrated too with it's cliche story. Cameron's best movies is Aliens, True Lies, The Abyss and Terminator.

[@Locadel2003]

This man is just one of the best director of all time in terms of ACTION movies along with James Cameron & Michael mann, even 13th warrior was decent, Thomas crown affair was an entertaining and enjoyable fun remake and even Basic was so horrible, the rest of his filmography is legendary.....so many iconic, memorable, rewatchable classics. He need absolutely to make a comeback....maybe another Die hard or Predator movie

[@nicolamcguinness8689]

Richard fleischer directed Barabbas 1961 with Arthur Kennedy Anthony Quinn jack palance ernest Borgnine

[@offspringfan1288]

Don’t forget Tony Scott

[@moserfugger6363]

@@nicolamcguinness8689 Ich gehe gern zum Fleischer und kaufe Schweinskopfsülze!

[@jesseswarbrick7895]

Also Walter Hill, Andrew Davis and Peter Hyams

[@dimmazeen]

Renny Harlin

[@malmstring]

I'm so glad you described this as a "lightning in a bottle" and one of the best movies of all time. A lot of people don't understand how hard it is to make this type of movie and make it epic. 99.9% of theses action flicks try and fail and of the rest, only very few are among the greatest in any genre. Time period has to be right to capture the attitude of the era, cast has to be right, dialogue has to be right, script has to be right, director has to be right and luck has to be on their side. It's so much harder to create a "Predator" than to create any "Godfather" or "Sound of Music". For drama, you can go almost all the way with awesome cast and well written dialogue + expensive production. But for action it doesn't matter how much money you throw into a movie if the magic isn't there.

[@guyvizard549]

Honestly, the plots for Predator and Die Hard should not have worked. Especially Predator. They should have been, at most, B-Movies. Heck, I think the first Die Hard adaptation (not counting the source novel) was for it to just be a Commando sequel. Granted, we've seen a WHOLE lotta copies fail over the years, but you're right. It was a perfect storm. Kind of like the original Ghostbusters.

[@robogreek3157]

It would be awesome when you write an essay to inform the readers WHAT THE FUCK YOU ARE WRITING ABOUT!!!! he's discussed over a handful of films here!

[@ArcherSuh4721]

Served a prison sentence for lying to the FBI about hiring a shady private detective to spy on his producers... over Rollerball. I already considered John McTiernan to be awesome because of his movies, but that makes him a bonafide LEGEND in my book.

[@MPB059]

John McTiernan is one of the kings of action films along with James Cameron and Paul Verhoeven!

[@Kiárán92]

The Thomas crown affair with Pierce Brosnan, is a truly amazing film. If you haven’t watched it, go and see it now! My favourite film.

[@nicolamcguinness8689]

Richard fleischer directed the new centurions 1972 with George c Scott Scott Wilson Ed lauter clifton James

[@ballybunion9]

How can any movie fan not like the double-surprise ending? 😎

[@davidhutchinson7888]

Die Hard, Predator, Hunt for Red October will always be legendary films.

[@ТРС-б1р]

for Predator alone he is a legend

[@funky-puppet]

And Diehard

[@ricardocantoral7672]

Predator is a good film but I wouldn't say it's great. Die Hard and The Hunt For Red October were superior.

[@pieroog]

@@ricardocantoral7672 why choose at all? all three are top-notch

[@slowbladejunglist7361]

Predator he think is stupid movie because can make money for studio but Die Hard are not the same but after his work he think he love to work Thomas Crown Affair remake.

[@dragonstone6594]

The world needs John McTiernan now more than ever!

[@gilesa.4052]

McTiernan was one of the best, his two Die Hard's are fantastic and I would love to see him do another...

[@guyvizard549]

"The 13th Warrior" is a damn-fine film, and a very good adaptation. I think, considering everything working against it, the finished product is a triumph. Glad to see the love for that film keep spreading.

[@MrWorf35]

One of the greatest directors ever. This legal move against him is a shame, a FBI stunt against one of the last Hollywood mavericks. I hope he'll make some more of his always carefully crafted highly enjoyable flicks.

[@thermonuclearcollider4418]

The one thing that I don't think got stressed out enough is that McTiernan was accused of lying to the FBI OVER THE PHONE. What happened was some guy called him one evening, said he was an FBI agent and inquired if he knew the PI they were investigating at that time: McTiernan said "No" and hung up. Anyone could've been on the other end of the line. He should've probably told the guy that, if he really was an FBI agent, he should've come and ask those questions in person, but, still, it's insane that someone can go to jail for something like that. As for the wire-tapping, I am pretty sure it is still standard procedure in Hollywood, given how much nobody trusts anyone over there and all the blackmailing that goes on behind the scenes - McTiernan was just very unlucky when it came to choose the man for the job.

[@robogreek3157]

Are you in hollywood??? What movies were you involved in?? And I'd love to hear about the blackmailing you've witnessed mathew

[@JoakimOtamaa]

Meanwhile all the sex offenders roam free in Hollywood. That's fucked up.

[@MagicOscar]

"The last action hero", damn that was good!

[@kramalerav]

Predator..Die Hard..The Hunt for Red October and Die Hard With a Vengeance are obviously all iconic action blockbusters, yet most people cannot name the director of them.

[@bangslamwham88]

I wish I could be John McTiernan in the sense of making all these iconic works and can still go out unnoticed on the streets.

[@boldone82]

This is a really good episode to do! One of the greatest directors in the action genre.

[@ballybunion9]

Predator, Die Hard, The Hunt for Red October, Die Hard with a Vengeance, The Thomas Crown Affair -- I've seen each of them at least a half-dozen times.

[@GeahkBurchill]

There are ONLY TWO Die Hard movies. Die Hard and it’s direct sequel, Die Hard: With a Vengeance. I’m very glad no one ruined this great two-part series with any other films.

[@filmbuff2777]

Die Hard 2 has problems but it isn't as bad as the last one.

[@jules-yi8rn]

I remember seeing Last Action Hero in the movie theater and loving it! What a film maker!

[@Simpleburger1968]

Yes, it was very funny....and some great action sequences . I think the "Critics" were just waiting to take Arnold down a peg or two...

[@TheWaynos73]

I wish McTiernan would have done a Bond film. Fabulous director. The Thomas Crown Affair remake is fantastic too.

[@fabienrochefort85]

Really happy you talk of director instead of actor!

[@ikadan]

Well what i just watched was 1/3 of the movies i grew up with. I loved every movie exept RollerBall.

[@comicbookninja5268]

Thomas Crown Affair is a really underrated remake.. Hope they produce his sequel.

[@bloodySunday77]

"He was born on his birthday"? Wow! 😄

[@shyguy9102]

John McTiernan = movie genius

[@oscarsoper5341]

So many awesome movies, loved Hunt For Red October.

[@HappyTeeth.]

McTiernan and Jan de Bont made Die Hard and Red October beautiful to just watch. I watched Red October for the 100th time the other day and just focused on de Bont's lighting. So damn good. Robert Richardson,Dean Cundey and Roger Deakins are my modern day favorites and I wish de Bont would have stuck to Cinematography.

[@gardener68]

I never understood the hate towards The 13th Warrior. It became one of my favorites after I first saw it around a year after its release. It has great pacing, a good structure, wonderful atmosphere, and great acting. My favorite aspect is how much the myths and spirituality of the Northmen shape how they see the world. For them, their view of reality as an extension of the world of spirits is just as valid as Ahmad ibn Fadlan's logical deconstruction of the world after the Greek and Arabic philosophical traditions. Yet, they don't shun him, but welcome his unorthodox insights to help defeat their enemies. Ahmad, in turn, begins to embrace the ways of the Northmen, becoming a real warrior and gaining the respect of his new friends.

[@JnEricsonx]

I enjoyed the hell out of that movie. It was a nice capper to the summer 1999, a good old school R rated action movie.

[@rmjmoviereviews6876]

@@JnEricsonx My only issue with that film is Antonio Banderas was not the center of the action, or story. I wish there were more one on one sword fights with cooler choreography, and maybe flush the story out better. But it's a cool edition to the barbarian genre.

[@JnEricsonx]

@@rmjmoviereviews6876 Well, remember they had to re-do a bunch of the movie, that MIchael Critchton himself directed. Me, I love the film, I still wish Dennis Stohori-Herger, had gotten some US offers, because he was GREAT.

[@DemonBoy3223]

My #1 favorite action film director out there, *_Die Hard_* and *_Last Action Hero_* are my ultimate favorites from him. I would love to see McTiernan make a comeback with a huge action film, maybe even for the final _Die Hard_ movie.

[@byRobertEklund]

I’m sure McTiernan still has a couple of great movies in him and I really hope we will get to see them! Until then, #ReleaseTheMcTiernanCut of Eaters of The Dead!

[@offspringfan1288]

In my opinion the top 3 action filmmakers of all time: James Cameron Tony Scott John McTiernan

[@redfactor216]

Solid list!! My top 3 are John Woo, James Cameron and John McTiernan.

[@ashmilburn7121]

Richard Donner also

[@okidokicreations1075]

A great director and a great artist with great movies

[@DeathCultFan]

John McTiernan and Walter Hill have both been responsible for the greatest films ever made but neither are given the respect or recognition they deserve. WHY???

[@danieldoherty8101]

One of my favorite film makers, who made the best two action movies ever, Predator and Die Hard, held in high regard by the people who know about movies, and never underrated

[@robogreek3157]

The original Robocop and Terminator deserve respect too. You owe them a huge apology. I will not leave untill you apologize to them... RIGHT NOW

[@jamespetkwitz8737]

When I think of the meta Arnold action movies, I think Last Action Hero aged better than True Lies. I Loved it then, I love it now.

[@Locadel2003]

But True lies is really more fun and awesome than Last action hero.

[@geeebuttersnap2433]

Both last action hero and true lies are awesome Arnold movies.

[@phunkym8]

last action hero has always been one my favourite movies when i saw it as a kid in the late 90s in vhs. its so unique and well made. it didnt do amazingly when it came out and its only in the last few years people started talking about it more and call it a hidden gem. what happened that people rediscovered it? arnie is fucking hilarious in last action hero.

[@StephenSatterfieldTheSLSway]

John McTiernan was an exceptional director, greater than rest of the talents on his sets combined !

[@Mandrake42]

I love Last Action Hero. I loved it back in the day and still love it now. It baffles me how poorly understood it was at the time and its fourth wall breaking, trope acknowledging meta humour is kind of par for the course these days but was so different then I think it broke peoples brains and made them mistake it for a bad movie.

[@robogreek3157]

I thought it was underrated too but it did not break brains. Because of the satiric humor in 1987 RoboCop. I think people like Medicine Man... went in with the wrong expectations which I blame on marketing. Think about the game LAST OF US 2... as a fan of the original I HATED THAT STORY but if they marketed it correctly rather than just trying to get my money... I still would not of liked it but I would of respected the gameplay and things the game did correctly... same thing with 3 of Mctiernans work

[@Omar-wq9dz]

It’s never been seen, but apparently cast and crew members who worked on the film said his original cut for 13th Warrior was better than the finished movie. The finished movie is Michael Crichton’s cut

[@jaysonraphaelmurdock8812]

I have heard that too.

[@richardpatton2502]

Last Action Hero is a freakin masterpiece!

[@Psycopat]

I’m fairness SOMEONE needed to go to jail over “Rollerball”…

[@geeebuttersnap2433]

Why not arrest the people who forced it into a pg13 watered down film?

[@nongthip]

What happened to him? Well he made three of the best action movies of my/our time, which is more than enough to be rated as an awesome movie director.

[@Jimvanhise]

He's 70 now. Insurance companies are reluctant to insure a film with a 70 year old director. Robert Wise was 65 when he did Star Trek The Motion Picture and he didn't direct another film for ten years, and that was the low budget film Rooftops.

[@eskanda3434]

Age plus it wont be possible, since he's a former felon he cant get bonded to ever do a studio film or major production.

[@slowbladejunglist7361]

McTiernan work is niche market. Ok, he make some BIG game changer but TASTE of mass product are change. We cannot make the same formular. McT say in interview why he decline to directed Die Hard 2 base on SPEED 2 script but make With A Vengeance .

[@robogreek3157]

Wtf does age have to do with directing. Eastwood is 110 years old and still directing. STOP IT! GO EAT A DORITO

[@mttylerdurden9]

If you were known for illegally wiretapping a producer, someone you worked with, then it's safe to say you might not get work with anyone anytime soon.

[@slowbladejunglist7361]

@@mttylerdurden9 luckily he had contact from europe from france to mske movie like mad max style (ghost in the machine) but tau ceti foxtrot pause project because amercan filmproducer reject while covid19 come first wave.

[@vippsmillennial6336]

I liked his Travolta-starred Basic, a lot! An underrated movie as well.

[@johnashton4776]

Imagine Tiernan was given the chance to X-MEN going from the 60 to the 70s or a New Mutants franchise of three movies from the 80s to the 90s.

[@williamblakehall5566]

Thank you so much for this, I was wondering what his story was, and I like the idea that McTiernan HIMSELF may be counted as a Last Action Hero. (I do get a sense that Paul Verhoeven wound up stealing some of the thunder which might have gone to McTiernan. By the way, I like the fact that the Ashley Judd protagonist in the thriller Kiss the Girls is named Kate McTiernan.)

[@tylerdordon99]

When Mctiernan stopped making films, which is right after Basic I believe, Verhoven was already finished as a Hollywood blockbuster director and went back to make Black Book in his homeland.

[@robogreek3157]

What does Ashley Judd being named Kate Mctiernan in a NON action film NOT directed by John Mctiernan have to do with anything. Lol

[@williamblakehall5566]

@@robogreek3157 I'm interested in names and what becomes of them, so sue me.

[@kamdan2011]

His recent commentary for Last Action Hero was one of the saddest thing I’ve ever listened to.

[@lucasalvarez169]

Do you have the link?

[@magicjohnson3121]

His commentary for Predator was awful too. He sounded so bored.

[@kenflagler635]

Thirteenth Warrior is one of my favorite Antonio Banderas movies. Last Action Hero is great. Die Hard, what can you say.

[@chadstone7468]

He directed literally the two best action movies ever made. Not debatable

[@LastBastian]

I remember really enjoying The Thirteenth Warrior

[@mastermindmartialarts]

Great filmmaker, I hope we haven't seen the last of him.

[@CornishCreamtea07]

McTiernan proves that you can have exciting action, without lots of choppy editing and chaotic camera movement.

[@filmbuff2777]

You already saw that with directors like Spielberg & Cameron. Even earlier than that guys like Don Siegel as well.

[@sasukeone5795]

He is the only one that can make a good Predator sequel!

[@geeebuttersnap2433]

Not true, predators was very good.

[@plisskenetic]

Netflix should give him a feature film to do!!

[@cobytang]

So glad you said Die Hard is a Christmas classic, because you're 100% right

[@matthewfitzpatrick4290]

Last Action Hero was and is one of my favourite movies. I totally got the meta joke and also loved the dig at the serious art critics when Sir Ian McClellan reprised his role as Death in the classic Seventh Seal

[@gallery7596]

If action films got the respect they deserve, the motion picture academy would've nominated McTiernan for directing "Diehard," the most influential American action flick of the last 35 years.

[@bruh_hahaha]

McTiernan and Paul Verhoeven are still my favorite action directors of all time.

[@buckrogers5703]

The last photo of him with Bruce Willis broke my hart.

[@iLLWiLL173]

One of my favorite directors next to Micheal Mann ...these two guys made some of best movies of the 80s and 90s ..and I liked Basic ..sue me lol

[@samhaigler1716]

Such a big fan. I hope he gets to make another film.

[@raygordonteacheschess5501]

1:32 same compilment every director gets: "He visualizes the film and gets it." Translation: he gets what he wants because the actors choose to give it to him.

[@catpin]

I want this director back to direct Predator prequel to ignore upcoming predator prequel Prey.

[@jliller]

I would be interested to see the McTiernan Cut of 13th Warrior, but I thought the film we got was pretty good. "Eaters of the Dead" sounds like the title of horror B-movie so I think the title change was a good call.

[@apathtrampledbydeer8446]

In John we trust! Please come back!

[@yyygggggg10]

John..You were truly Blessed by God when it came to directing action movies.. Hopefully you give us a another classic soon.

[@JamesASharp]

He's one of the greatest action film directors within the past 50 years in Hollywood. It's a shame that he doesn't get recognition that he deserves. In Hollywood, all it takes is to make a couple of or a few box bombs to ruin a great career. He's still a great director in my opinion.

[@JamesASharp]

Mad props to Spielberg and Scorsese for still going strong in Hollywood, because it ain't easy.

[@slowbladejunglist7361]

Most people love Spielberg or Scorsese Or Noland

[@slowbladejunglist7361]

I read interview he not make movie because he look like betrayed in project like Last action hero , 13th Warriorsor Basics

[@oatlord]

You can totally see Lethal Weapon in Die Hard 3

[@kowalski5599]

I'd love to see a new McTiernan film, the problem is movie making has changed so much in the interim that I'm not sure he could adapt to it. Also, whatever happened to Dean Cundey?

[@thermonuclearcollider4418]

Dean Cundey still works as a cinematographer, he just doesn't do high-profile projects anymore like he did in the 80s and 90s.

[@kowalski5599]

@@thermonuclearcollider4418 why?

[@thermonuclearcollider4418]

@@kowalski5599 no idea - either he doesn’t want to be bothered with big projects now that he is in his 70s or he’s not very high on the list of Hollywood producers anymore. He’s still an ASC member, so he retains some prestige but it should also be noticed he was never a “star DP” outside of certain circles. Which doesn’t mean that he’s no good, just that other people are perceived as more prestigious.

[@mtaylor2232]

why would a real director adapt to the shitty film making standards of today?

[@thermonuclearcollider4418]

@@mtaylor2232 Dean Cundey is not a director (although he did direct one movie or two): he's a cinematographer (aka director of photography aka lighting cameraman).

[@danacaldwell5388]

I forgot how much my world spiraled out o control since I'd seen last action in the theater. Amazing looking back, luckily I stopped the 25+ year curse before it destroyed me too.

[@Keenergetic]

3:30 is something unforgetable!

[@raygordonteacheschess5501]

That's right: Die Hard IS a Christmas film.

[@davefrancis4529]

13th Warrior is so much better than any other Viking/fantasy adventure films. Still one of my favorites and a great cinema experience too.

[@BoyNamedSue4]

Last Action Hero is so underrated

[@nicolamcguinness8689]

Richard fleischer directed Soylent green 1973 with Edward g Robinson Chuck connors Joseph Cotten charlton Heston whit bissell dick van patten Roy jenson Leonard stone

[@FFVII1992]

Hey man, I loved the 13th warrior!

[@TheKeithvidz]

die hard 3 literally played on cable this afternoon.

[@mttylerdurden9]

Imagine going to jail over Rollerball. Not die hard, predator,or red October, but ROLLERBALL!

[@AnonymousAccount514]

that Predator scene where they shoot up the jungle for nothing truly is classic

[@jgregoryj1]

I'd be totally down for Crown affair 2. That movie is one my favorites in that genre

[@TheRealCaptainFreedom]

2:56 Hey, that’s not Hans Gruber!

[@TheJereld]

I remember the dollar theater getting a whole $10 from me when Last Action Hero was playing at the cineplex for a month or two. The movie is so ahead of its time and has one of the best soundtracks ever made!!! The best song on the soundtrack isn't even in Last Action Hero, it's in "JACK SLATER IV", Angry Again by Megadeth.

[@marcdraco2189]

He deserved locking up for Rollerball (remake) when the original was such a classic.

[@354Entertainment]

McTiernan is sooo underrated!" I love his movies! God damn right, he is "the last action hero"!!!!!!!

[@allenfernandez8352]

Mctiernan should be allowed to do a definitive 3 hr cut of 13th Warrior and a James Bond film.

[@slowbladejunglist7361]

Fact 1: He doesn't directed James Bond Movie because owner license not accept his concept but he offer Piece Brossnan for next James Bond actor before official press confirm [reference from John McTiernan and Pierce Brosnan interview] Fact 2: He has fired from 13th Warrior project because negative reception in Screening Test and he had controversial with Michael Crichton while reshoot film [Two director work difference idea and always had conflict, finally McT has fired from Crichton later

[@haruruben]

Oh man. Don’t talk to any cops without your lawyer, especially the Feds. He didn’t really do the more serious crimes but hindering an investigation, I can understand why there’s stuff penalties for that

[@TheRealCaptainFreedom]

If the Die Hard movies were kids, Die Hard would be the overachieving eldest, 2 would be a little slow but everybody loves them, and 3 would be promising but with a burgeoning substance abuse problem.

[@matthewblackwood4704]

So many great films. The 13th Warrior was awesome so was Last Action Hero.

[@madgang201]

I love your videos but I also love the music you add. I’ve been wanting to ask this for the last few videos now but I really need to ask. What is the name of that song that you use at the beginning of 17:50?

[@Diamondelle84]

7:07 'Well , hold my beer!" 😆🤣😂

[@zonesproductions]

I adored Last Action Hero as a kid. It was like it was made just for me.

[@biguy617]

I wish there were more directs like him.

[@charleskeifer2914]

I agree especially last action hero ,13th warrior are criminally over looked, over criticized, under appreciated. Just a shame I remember loving last action hero so much I purchased it on laser disc and at that time wow Lazer disc's were really expensive for basic movie only, between 30 40 dollars LDs with extra material i.e. making off, commentary, different versions etc 50 to all the way to 100 plus dollars for special editions. That's how much I loved that movie and never regretted it John's directing ability is sorely missed and we are reminded how much has changed with movies since that fantastic time in the 80s and mid 90s which brought us some of the best original franchises that have been made.

[@Whisky_Tango_Foxtrot-jc5uq]

Die Hard, Die Hard with a Vengeance, Predator, The Hunt for Red October, Last Action Hero.. Great Action movie director! 👌

[@pab1381]

Die Hard with a Vengeance is not only my favorite die hard film but one of my favorite films ever. Predator is amazing too. But Die Hard 3 is amazing. It’s got everything you want in a Die Hard film. I remember the trailer with ode to joy and I loved it. Idk why people shit on it I really don’t. Not sure what film they watched.

[@MrThomasHart]

I will never not love _The 13th Warrior_ ... the scene in which Banderas "learns" their language by slowly having it change, have certain words be understandable, before he then fully knows it, and so do we... is actually a masterpiece that everybody now lazily side-steps by subtitles