On this spooky episode of Ups and Downs, we take a look at Nicolas Cage's Halloween romp looking for his missing son in "Pay the Ghost" directed by Uli Edel and starring Nicolas Cage, Sarah Wayne Callies, and Veronica Ferres.

Bonus

Quick Nic Pick: "Nicolas Cage: Good or Bad from Community"

Jul 14th, 2021 21m 21s

On this episode I review the hilarious Nicolas Cage plot from season 5 episode 2 of Community.

Ep 57: Knowing (2009)

Mar 19th, 2021 29m 6s

In this episode, I review the 2009 sci-fi thriller "Knowing" starring Nicolas Cage, Rose Byrne, and Lara Robinson

Ep 56: Next (2007)

Mar 5th, 2021 26m 38s

In this episode, I review the surprisingly fun and over-hated movie "Next" starring Nicolas Cage, Jessica Biel, and Julianne Moore

Bonus

Quick Nic Pick: Superhero Roles

Jan 29th, 2021 20m 24s

On this Quick Nic Pick, I review Nicolas Cage's performance as superheroes in movies, including a canceled project from long long ago.

Into the Cage: Film Me In talk about "The History of Swear Words"

Jan 16th, 2021 51m 9s

In this episode of the Ups and Downs of Nicolas Cage, Xander and David talk about the limited series on Netflix "The HIstory of Swear Words"

Ep 55: The Frozen Ground (2013)

Jan 7th, 2021 26m 18s

In this episode, I review the 2013 thriller "The Frozen Ground" starring Nicolas Cage, John Cusack, and Vanessa Hudgens

Ep 54: Christmas Carol The Movie (2001)

Dec 23rd, 2020 46m 24s

On this special Holiday-themed episode, I review the 2001 "Christmas Carol: The Movie," Starring Simon Callow, Kate Winslet, and technically Nicolas Cage

Ep 53: Jiu Jitsu (2020)

Dec 10th, 2020 39m 27s

ON this episode I review the frustratingly disappointing movie "Jiu Jitsu" starring Nicolas Cage, Frank Grillo, and Alain Moussi

Ep 52: Vengeance: A Love Story

Dec 2nd, 2020 31m 51s

On this episode, I review the spotty 2017 crime movie "Vengeance: A Love Story" starring Nicolas Cage, Anna Hutchinson, and Don Johnson

Ep 51: Valley Girl (1983)

Nov 18th, 2020 32m 12s

On this episode I review the 1983 rom-com "Valley Girl", Starring Nicolas Cage, Deborah Foreman, and Elizabeth Daily

Trailer

Ups and Downs of Nicolas Cage Season 2 Trailer

Oct 21st, 2020 3m 33s

On this special announcement, you get a sneak peak into the new season and changes of the Ups and Downs of Nicolas Cage

Ep 50: Inconceivable (2017)

Oct 16th, 2020 39m 36s

On this episode I review the 2017 cliché-ridden thriller "Inconceivable" Starring Nicolas Cage, Gina Gershon, and Nicky Whalen

Ep 49: The Weather Man (2005)

Oct 12th, 2020 24m 9s

On this episode I review the bleak and depressing non-comedy "Weather Man" Starring Nicolas Cage, Michael Caine, and Hope Davis

Ep 48: USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage

Oct 9th, 2020 32m 50s

On this episode I review the disappointingly bland tale of "USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage" starring Nicolas Cage, Tom Sizemore and Thomas Jane

Ep 47: Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans

Oct 6th, 2020 31m 26s

On this episode I review the disappointing "Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans", starring Nicolas Cage, Eva Mendez, and Val Kilmer

Ep 46: Time to Kill (1989)

Oct 2nd, 2020 37m 11s

On this episode i review the soul sucking "Time to Kill" starring Nicolas Cage. Giancarlo Giannini, and Robert Liensol

Ep 45: National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets

Sep 28th, 2020 52m 3s

On today's episode I talk about the perfect sequel to the perfect movie. I discuss expanding on logical character progressions, Empire Strikes Back syndrome, and much more in "National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets" starring Nicolas Cage, Diane K