Betamax Babylon Above the Law
Apr 25, 2024
Steven Seagal, the action movie legend known for his Aikido mastery, joins the hosts for a lively chat about his rise and fall in Hollywood. They dissect the absurdities of his public persona, from inflated ego to eccentric claims. The conversation humorously contrasts his on-screen heroics with off-screen controversies, discussing iconic films like 'Above the Law.' With anecdotes about his changing image and even a nod to nostalgia-fueled fashion, the episode joyfully captures the complex legacy of this once-revered star.
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Early Seagal Plans
- James and Sam initially wanted to cover Steven Seagal's films early on.
- Only one of Seagal's movies, Above the Law, was released in the 80s, making him more of a 90s action star.
Seagal's Truth and Fiction
- Steven Seagal is known for fabricating stories about his past.
- While many of his claims are untrue, he is a legitimate, high-ranking Aikido practitioner.
Movie Career Origins
- Seagal's movie career began when his Aikido student, super agent Michael Ovitz, got him the lead in Above the Law.
- The film blends Seagal's real Aikido background with a fictionalized CIA past, a mix that blurred the lines between reality and fiction for Seagal.