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Punisher Series Episode 2
With Blade a cinematic success Artisan Entertainment brought another R-rated Marvel property to the big screen-The Punisher. Starring Thomas Jane in the title role and John Travolta as bad guy gangster Howard Saint, this adaptation remained closer to the character’s comic book portrayal, putting him in his signature skull outfit and with a story based on Garth Ennis’ acclaimed Welcome Back Frank story. But this film was punished by most critics, only to find its audience on DVD. Is this film justice for our hero, or punishment for the viewer? Listen as Jakob, Arnie, and Stuart are here to live once more, or die once more, or review once more and find out!
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