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| Podcast title | MovieChatter (presented by RandomChatter)
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| Description | Reviews and discussions on mainstream and independent cinema. Hosted by Andrew and Morgan. Contact us at "podcast@randomchatter.com". | |
| Updated | Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:49:20 -0400 | |
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1. MC #176: Cowboys & Aliens and Crazy Stupid Love http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 70.33Mb) Description: Bring out the tissues! It's the final regular episode of MovieChatter. Andrew and Morgan share some final thoughts on the show and what the future holds for them before taking a hard look at Cowboys & Aliens and Crazy Stupid Love. One is good. The other is not. Tune in to find out which one is worth your time. Also includes QuickChatter reviews, DVD Recommendations and a bonus iPhone/Android app on the Top 5 films over five years of MovieChatter. SHOW NOTES: Announcements: 1:43 - The end of MovieChatter, the beginning of Film Geek Radio QuickChatter: 5:42 - Luther, Season 1 (Morgan) 10:50 - The Sopranos, Season 1 (Andrew) 15:53 - Curb Your Enthusiasm, Season 8 (Andrew) Discussion - Cowboys & Aliens (spoiler-free): 17:16 - Intro and clip 19:17 - Morgan's score and general thoughts 26:13 - Andrew's score and general thoughts Discussion - Cowboys & Aliens (spoilers): 30:05 - More redemptive violence 33:04 - Poor alien design 35:09 - Gold as motivation 36:57 - Olivia Wilde's character Discussion - Crazy Stupid Love (spoiler-free): 40:35 - Intro and clip 42:20 - Morgan's score and general thoughts 46:29 - Andrew's score and general thoughts Discussion - Crazy Stupid Love (spoilers): 52:00 - The gender war 56:34 - An honest depiction of relationships 1:00:30 - The twist 1:03:03 - A cliche finale? DVD Recommendations: 1:06:50 - Intro 1:07:07 - The Fountain, Planet of the Apes (Andrew) 1:09:28 - Rango (Andrew) 1:11:52 - A final word Bonus iPhone/Android App: 0:00 - Top 5 MovieChatter Movies DON'T FORGET: Check out the website at www.randomchatter.com. And visit our good friends The Film Talk over at www.thefilmtalk.com. |
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2. MC #175: Captain America: The First Avenger http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 55.17Mb) Description: In this episode, Andrew and Morgan discuss the (supposedly) most patriotic of the Marvel films, Captain America: The First Avenger. Is this film a buff, sexy slice of cinema, or just a puny Steve Rogers-esque weakling? Tune in to find out. But first, Andrew has some announcements about the future of MovieChatter. Also includes QuickChatter reviews and DVD Recommendations. SHOW NOTES: Announcements: 2:02 - The end of MovieChatter, the beginning of Film Geek Radio QuickChatter: 4:52 - South Park, Season 14 (Morgan) 10:06 - Luther, Season 1 (Andrew) Discussion - Captain America: The First Avenger (spoiler-free): 13:07 - Intro and clip 15:18 - Morgan's score and general thoughts 20:21 - Andrew's score and general thoughts 23:02 - Not much to say about the United States Discussion - Captain America: The First Avenger (spoilers): 28:13 - Wait, there's a team? 32:30 - The character of Peggy Carter 36:03 - No exploration of politics 40:51 - The final scene: tragedy mishandled 48:14 - The teaser for The Avengers DVD Recommendations: 50:05 - Intro 50:16 - Reboot (Morgan) 52:44 - The Shield (Andrew) DON'T FORGET: Check out the website at www.randomchatter.com. And visit our good friends The Film Talk over at www.thefilmtalk.com. |
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3. MC #174: The Tree of Life and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt. 2 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 54.52Mb) Description: It all end here! Join Andrew and Morgan as they discuss the final confrontation between Harry Potter and Voldemort in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2. Does the series come to a satisfying conclusion? How does the series hold up as a whole? Tune in to find out. But first, Andrew talks about this year's big winner from the Cannes International Film Festival, Tree of Life, which may be the most "Malickian" of Terrence's Malick's films to date. SHOW NOTES: Announcements: 2:10 - A sad announcement and a happy announcement Review - The Tree of Life (spoiler-free): 6:55 - Intro and clip 8:48 - Andrew's general thoughts 12:10 - Does it make sense, or is it just a mess of ideas? 15:10 - Does it have stuffy narration and philosophical characters? 16:35 - Would Andrew watch the six-hour cut? Discussion - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 2 (spoiler-free): 19:03 - Intro and clip 20:48 - Morgan's score and general thoughts 25:09 - Andrew's score and general thoughts 27:48 - Getting rid of "British-isms" 29:25 - The allegorical installment; how good and evil are defined Discussion - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 2 (spoilers): 33:45 - Neville Longbottom vs. Harry Potter 39:57 - The implication about Snape 48:12 - The final revelations about Harry and Voldemort 51:55 - Attempting to pull all the emotional heartstrings without building the heart DON'T FORGET: Check out the website at www.randomchatter.com. And visit our good friends The Film Talk over at www.thefilmtalk.com. |
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4. MC #173: Transformers 3 and Horrible Bosses http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 56.06Mb) Description: Autobots, roll out! In this episode, Andrew and Morgan discuss whether or not Transformers: Dark of the Moon is the best or worst of the film series. Does Michael Bay really hate women, and what's up with all the 9/11 subtext? They then analyze the new recession-era comedy Horrible Bosses, which follows three guys who plot to kill their employers. SHOW NOTES: Announcements: 1:10 - Netflix announces price changes 3:55 - Network changes Discussion - Transformers: Dark of the Moon (spoiler-free): 4:52 - Intro and clip 6:50 - Morgan's score and general thoughts 10:21 - Thoughts on Rosie Huntington-Whiteley 14:30 - Andrew's score and general thoughts Discussion - Transformers: Dark of the Moon (spoilers): 22:38 - Alan Tudyk and the character of Dutch 28:38 - Ken Jeong's performance 29:47 - The subtext related to 9/11 33:37 - The action scenes Discussion - Horrible Bosses (spoiler-free): 38:15 - Intro and clip 40:52 - Morgan's score and general thoughts 44:00 - Andrew's score and general thoughts Discussion - Horrible Bosses (spoilers): 45:45 - Another comedy based on recession-era fears 50:50 - Failing to follow through on its ideas 53:30 - Kevin Spacey's character and the characterization of women 56:02 - Jokes about rape; how far is too far? DON'T FORGET: Check out the website at www.randomchatter.com. And visit our good friends The Film Talk over at www.thefilmtalk.com. |
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5. MC #172: Cars 2 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 57.35Mb) Description: Is Pixar still the studio that can do no wrong? In this episode, Andrew and Morgan review the documentary film Eat The Sun and then tackle the new film about animated anthropomorphic cars. Does Cars 2 hate alternative energy and disabled people? Tune in to find out. Also contains QuickChatter reviews, DVD Recommendations and a bonus iPhone app discussion on movie expectations. SHOW NOTES: QuickChatter: 3:10 - Black Death (Morgan) 5:40 - Suspect Zero (Morgan) 7:30 - Inside (Andrew) 10:08 - Bob's Burgers, Season 1 (Andrew) Review - Eat The Sun (spoiler-free): 13:25 - Intro 14:44 - General thoughts Discussion - Cars 2 (spoiler-free): 19:15 - Intro and clip 21:06 - Morgan's score and general thoughts 26:34 - Andrew's general thoughts 29:25 - More thoughts, Andrew's score Discussion - Cars 2 (spoilers): 33:35 - The amount of gunplay; what universe is this? 41:12 - The theme of alternative energy 45:44 - Using disabled cars as villains; offensive? DVD Recommendations: 54:30 - Intro 54:50 - Morgan's Recommendation: Easy A 57:22 - Andrew's Recommendation: Childrens Hospital, Season 1 and 2 Bonus iPhone/Android App Content: 0:00 - Transformers: Dark of the Moon and judging films based on expectations DON'T FORGET: Check out the website at www.randomchatter.com. And visit our good friends The Film Talk over at www.thefilmtalk.com. |
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6. MC #171: Cave of Forgotten Dreams, Midnight in Paris, Green Lantern http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 88.97Mb) Description: In this jam-packed episode, Andrew and Morgan discuss the latest from Badass Filmmaker Number One, Werner Herzog, a new documentary called Cave Of Forgotten Dreams. They also analyze the philosophical underpinnings of Midnight in Paris, the new film from acclaimed director Woody Allen. But first, special guest Monica Castillo is back to give some general thoughts on Green Lantern and Mr. Popper's Penguins! Also contains QuickChatter reviews and DVD Recommendations. SHOW NOTES: Announcements: 2:11 - Network changes 2:49 - Live shows QuickChatter: 4:41 - V, Season 2 (Andrew) 7:50 - The Killing, Season 1 (Andrew) 11:31 - Game of Thrones, Season 1 (Andrew) 14:30 - Falling Skies, Episode 1 (Andrew) 16:15 - Zardoz (Morgan) 22:08 - The Crow (Morgan) Reviews: 27:05 - Green Lantern (Monica) 32:07 - Mr. Popper's Penguins (Monica) Discussion - Cave of Forgotten Dreams (spoiler-free): 36:40 - Intro and clip 38:02 - Morgan's score and general thoughts 45:52 - Andrew's score and general thoughts 50:33 - More thoughts on Herzog and his possible intentions Discussion - Midnight in Paris (spoiler-free): 1:00:00 - Intro and clip 1:01:09 - Monica's score and general thoughts 1:05:59 - Andrew's score and general thoughts Discussion - Midnight in Paris (spoilers): 1:10:20 - The secret of Paris 1:14:30 - A reflection of the desire of Allen's to be remembered as one of the greats 1:20:15 - Dark sci-fi implications; lost in nostalgia vs. living for the present 1:24:49 - A few more brief thoughts DVD Recommendations: 1:26:20 - Intro 1:36:35 - Morgan's Recommendation: Beast Wars 1:30:18 - Andrew's Recommendation: True Blood, Season 3 Bonus iPhone/Android App Content: 0:00 - On Woody Allen and how an artist's personal life reflects how we view their work DON'T FORGET: Check out the website at www.randomchatter.com. And visit our good friends The Film Talk over at www.thefilmtalk.com. |
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7. MC #170: One Lucky Elephant w/ director Lisa Leeman http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 24.78Mb) Description: Some animals make more interesting pets than others. In this special bonus episode, Andrew calls up filmmaker Lisa Leeman to discuss her new documentary One Lucky Elephant which opened in LA this weekend. The film follows retired circus producer David Balding as he struggles to find a new home for his prized elephant, Flora. Along the way, the film explores issues related to animal treatment, psychology and training. How strong is the connection between man and beast? Tune in to find out. SHOW NOTES: Interview w/ Lisa Leeman: 0:41 - Intro 3:25 - This film is very different from your previous work. How did you get involved in this project? 4:55 - How did you first get involved with Flora and David and when you did you realize there was a movie there? 8:08 - There are a lot of ups and downs in the story. Flora's life isn't perfect. Why did you call the film One Lucky Elephant? 9:38 - Instead of taking a wider issue-oriented focus, you focus more on an individual and character stories. Why did you take that approach? 11:32 - After focusing on these people for so long, which issues do you feel like are the dominant ones you hope people respond to and come away thinking about? 14:30 - Your film brings up larger issues about how humans tend to impose certain constructs onto animals, even certain psychological diagnoses. 18:19 - Has this film changed how you view your own pets? 19:39 - Did your relationship with Flora changed over time? 21:45 - Elephants can be dangerous! I'm sure you had to take extreme safety precautions. 23:38 - How can people see the film? DON'T FORGET: Check out the website at www.randomchatter.com. And visit our good friends The Film Talk over at www.thefilmtalk.com. |
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8. MC #169: Queen Of The Sun w/ director Taggart Siegel http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 23.04Mb) Description: What are the bees telling us? In this special bonus episode, Andrew talks to award-winning director Taggart Siegel about his new documentary Queen of the Sun, which explores the potentially catastrophic phenomenon of Colony Collapse Disorder and how bees everywhere are dying. What does this mean for American agriculture? Is this an environmental threat as equally important as climate change? Tune in to find out. SHOW NOTES: Interview w/ Taggart Siegel: 0:41 - Intro 4:24 - What are the bees telling us? 5:57 - Can you elaborate on the definition of Colony Collapse Disorder for our listeners who may be unfamiliar the term? 7:47 - One person you interview claims Colony Collapse Disorder is of equal or greater significance than global warming. How do you respond to people who might think bees are a small issue in comparison? 9:59 - Your film brings up several problems that need solving, but is still very optimistic. You pay close attention to grassroot beekeeping groups around the world and point to them as a hopeful solution. Do you keep bees yourself? 12:56 - One of the benefits of keeping bees is the honey. How much honey did you eat during the course of making this film? 14:31 - Of all the places you visited, which place had the best honey and why do you think it had the best honey? 16:56 - This isn't your first film on agricultural issues. Why do you keep returning to this topic? 19:32 - Is there a solution to the problem, or are we all doomed? 21:50 - Tell me more about how our listeners can check out the film. DON'T FORGET: Check out the website at www.randomchatter.com. And visit our good friends The Film Talk over at www.thefilmtalk.com. |
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9. MC #168: Eat The Sun w/ director Peter Sorcher http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 30.40Mb) Description: In this special bonus episode, Andrew talks to filmmaker Peter Sorcher about his new documentary Eat The Sun, which was recently released on DVD and premieres on The Documentary Channel on June 21. The film follows Mason Dwinell, a man who believes that the practice of sungazing can potentially replace the human body's need for all other energy sources, including food. Is it as crazy as it sounds, or is it in fact possible to go for years without eating? SHOW NOTES: Interview w/ Peter Sorcher: 3:37 - Your movie follows sungazing enthusiast Mason Dwinell. How did you first hear about Mason and why did you decide to do this documentary? 5:34 - One of the most interesting things about the issue of sungazing is the idea that it could potentially replace the need for food. That seems like a very radical idea. It's hard to convince people to stop eating meat, let alone to stop eating entirely... 7:51 - You interview a man named Wiley who claims that in his prime he could lift over 1000 pounds due to sungazing. Tell me more about your interaction with him. 11:13 - Mason and many other people you interview seem isolated and almost arrogant about this lifestyle, perhaps due to low self-esteem. What do you make of that? 15:31 - There's a deleted scene on the DVD in which Mason locks himself in a hotel room for a month with no food. Why did you delete that scene? 17:51 - In the film, you follow sungazing guru H.R.M. around to see whether or not he eats anything. Did you do the same with Mason? 19:50 - The structure of the film allows you to come across as very objective. How did you approach the structure while you were shooting and editing? 23:50 - You were filming Mason in 2003 and 2004. The film screened at its first film festival in 2009. Why the long gap? 25:15 - Have there been any major development with Mason or other people in the film? 26:20 - Have you tried sungazing, and if so what's your opinion on the supposed benefits of sungazing? 29:02 - Tell me more about the DVD. What are the special features, and how can people find out more about the film? DON'T FORGET: Check out the website at www.randomchatter.com. And visit our good friends The Film Talk over at www.thefilmtalk.com. |
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10. MC #167: Kung Fu Panda 2 and Super 8 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 69.33Mb) Description: In this episode, special guest Monica Castillo from Cinema Blend joins Andrew to discuss the martial arts hijinks of Kung Fu Panda 2 and how JJ Abrams waxes nostalgic in Super 8. It clearly wants to be the next E.T., but does it succeed? Tune in to find out. Also contains QuickChatter reviews and DVD Recommendations. SHOW NOTES: Announcements: 3:08 - Network changes; give us your input! 3:33 - Criterion collection editions moving from Netflix to Hulu Plus QuickChatter: 5:22 - X-Men: First Class (Monica) 7:38 - Hollywood: A Celebration of the American Silent Film (Monica) 9:58 - Legend of the Fist (Andrew) 12:42 - Black Death (Andrew) 14:30 - Cool As Ice (Andrew) 19:10 - Battlefield Earth (Andrew) 23:00 - The Wicker Man, 2006 version (Andrew) Discussion - Kung Fu Panda 2 (spoiler-free): 24:46 - Intro and clip 26:57 - Monica's score and general thoughts 30:35 - Andrew's score and general thoughts Discussion - Kung Fu Panda 2 (spoilers): 34:20 - A heavy-handed message 36:10 - The final scene of the film; setting things up for a sequel Discussion - Super 8 (spoiler-free): 40:55 - Intro and clip 42:10 - Monica's score and general thoughts 45:11 - Andrew's score and general thoughts Discussion - Super 8 (spoilers): 50:57 - Similarities with Cloverfield 53:08 - A thematic connection between two characters that doesn't work 59:38 - The camera recording as weak plot device; a comparison between Super 8 and Signs 1:05:38 - The lens flares DVD Recommendations: 1:06:48 - Intro 1:07:01 - Monica's Pick: Seven Samurai 1:09:49 - Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs Bonus iPhone/Android App Content: None this episode DON'T FORGET: Check out the website at www.randomchatter.com. And visit our good friends The Film Talk over at www.thefilmtalk.com. |
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11. MC #166: The Hangover Part II, X-Men: First Class http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 95.32Mb) Description: How do you make a good sequel? Andrew and Morgan find out in this episode, as they discuss The Hangover Part II and X-Men: First Class. One of these films successfully continues a series. One does not. Also contains QuickChatter reviews, DVD Recommendations, and a bonus iPhone/Android app discussion on the state of film news journalism. Announcements: 2:05 - Network changes; give us your input! QuickChatter: 4:08 - Sorry, Wrong Number (Morgan) 9:58 - Beginners (Andrew) Discussion - The Hangover Part II (spoiler-free): 14:18 - Intro and clip 16:15 - Andrew's score and general thoughts 21:06 - Morgan's score and general thoughts 27:48 - A carbon copy of the first film about a group of man-children Discussion - The Hangover Part II (spoilers): 30:51 - The characters as immoral man-children 36:02 - Music that sells a different film 38:53 - "What do you expect?" Discussion - X-Men: First Class (spoiler-free): 44:17 - Intro and clip 46:11 - Morgan's score and general thoughts 54:56 - Andrew's score and general thoughts 58:31 - A discussion on the use of CGI and the action direction 1:02:00 - The conflict between Professor X and Magneto Discussion - X-Men: First Class (spoilers): 1:03;55 - The final confrontation with Shaw; the evolution into Magneto and what it represents 1:14:23 - The backdrop of the Cuban Missile Crisis 1:17:34 - The theme of homosexuality 1:21:54 - Defining characters by their power; the obligatory training montage 1:28:47 - The PG-13 rating DVD Recommendations: 1:29:25 - Intro 1:29:38 - Morgan's Pick: Doctor Who, Series 1:34:44 - Andrew's Pick: Neon Genesis Evangelion Bonus iPhone/Android App Content: 0:00 - The state of most film blogging/journalism DON'T FORGET: Check out the website at www.randomchatter.com. And visit our good friends The Film Talk over at www.thefilmtalk.com. |
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12. MC #165: Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 61.92Mb) Description: Ahoy, me mateys! In this episode, Andrew and Morgan debate the entertainment value of the new installment of the famous franchise based on a ride, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. Is this swashbuckling tale of a quest for the Fountain of Youth an appropriate metaphor for the series itself - is Captain Jack Sparrow still a great character, or is the spark gone? Also contains QuickChatter reviews, DVD Recommendations, and a bonus iPhone/Android app discussion on the Lars von Trier controversy and film festival programming. |
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13. MC #164: Bridesmaids http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 58.61Mb) Description: Are women funny? In this episode, Andrew and Morgan take a look at the new film produced by Judd Apatow, Bridesmaids. It's an R-rated comedy centered around women and female friendships, but is it possible to make a decent "chick flick" with raunchy "male"-oriented humor? Also contains QuickChatter reviews, DVD Recommendations, and a bonus iPhone/Android app discussion on the depiction of women in comedies. |
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14. MC #163: Brotherhood w/ director Will Canon http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 22.56Mb) Description: In this special bonus episode, Andrew calls up director Will Canon to talk about his film Brotherhood, which was released on DVD this week! The film is a thriller about a fraternity initiation ritual involving a convenience store robbery that goes horribly awry. They discuss cultural ideas surrounding masculinity, crazy college hazing, and how to turn a short film into a feature-length screenplay, among other things. |
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15. MC #162: Thor http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 53.60Mb) Description: It's time to get hammered! In this episode, Andrew and Morgan discuss what works and doesn't work about the new Marvel superhero flick, Thor. Does Kenneth Branagh do a good job directing, or should this film have been titled "Bore?" And what's up with all the political subtext? Also contains QuickChatter reviews, DVD Recommendations, and a bonus iPhone/Android app discussion on the franchise-building techniques of Marvel. |
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16. MC #161: SXSW 2011 - Hobo With A Shotgun w/ Jason Eisener and Rob Cotterill http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 27.85Mb) Description: In our continuing coverage from SXSW, Andrew and Sean talk with Jason Eisener and Rob Cotterill, director and producer of the ultra-violent film Hobo With A Shotgun, which opened in limited theatrical release this weekend. The film stars Rutger Hauer as the titular hobo, who becomes a violent vigilante seeking justice against the corruption of an amoral city. Andrew and Sean talk with them about the socio-political subtext, approaching a tribute to grindhouse cinema, and the one line they wouldn't cross, among other things. |
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17. MC #160: Octubre w/ co-director Daniel Vega http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 24.44Mb) Description: This weekend sees the New York City release of Octubre, a Peruvian film that won a Jury Prize as last year's Cannes film festival. The film follows Clemente, an emotionally stunted and socially isolated moneylender who one night finds a newborn baby - his illegitimate son - left in his home. Could this be his chance for redemption and meaningful human relationships? In this episode, Andrew calls up the co-director of the film, Daniel Vega, to talk about the cultural significance of the month of October in Peru, the process of directing a lead actor to be an emotional blank slate, and developing a visual style that contributes to a film's mood, among other things. |
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18. MC #159: Fast Five and Of Gods And Men http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 72.89Mb) Description: Vroom vroom boom boom! In this episode, Andrew and Morgan discuss the socio-political implications of the events that occur in Fast Five, and whether or not seeing The Rock and Vin Diesel fight is super macho or just homoerotic. But before that, they dive into last year's Palm d'Or winner at the Cannes film festival, Of Gods And Men, and its depiction of monastery life amidst political turmoil. Also contains QuickChatter reviews, DVD Recommendations, and a bonus iPhone/Android app discussion on philosophies of violence and For The Love of Movies, a documentary about film criticism. |
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19. MC #158: Super http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 60.28Mb) Description: Shut up, crime! In this episode, Andrew and Morgan dive deep into the twisted philosophy of James Gunn's new superhero dark comedy Super. Can violence ever be redemptive? What constitutes appropriate justice? And how does Ellen Page manage to be so cute and creepy at the same time? Also contains QuickChatter reviews and DVD Recommendations, including quick thoughts on Scream 4 and Hobo With A Shotgun. |
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20. MC #157: Earthwork w/ director Chris Ordal http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 31.15Mb) Description: In this special episode, Andrew calls up Chris Ordal, the writer-director of the new film Earthwork, which premieres in New York this weekend. Earthwork stars Academy Award nominee John Hawkes (Winter's Bone) as real-life artist Stan Herd as he attempts to make a crop portrait (or "earthwork") in the middle of New York City. Tune in as Chris speaks candidly about the difficulties of making a first feature-length film, the current state of independent film distribution, and various tangents related to the philosophy of art. |
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21. MC #156: SXSW 2011 – Little Deaths w/ Sean Hogan and Simon Rumley http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 13.67Mb) Description: In this special SXSW episode, Andrew talks to Sean Hogan and Simon Rumley, two filmmakers who contributed to the new horror anthology film Little Deaths. Each segment in the film deals with the complex relationship between sex and death. They briefly discuss what it's like collaborating on an anthology project, what attracts them to the horror genre, and how they handle some of the genre's most controversial aspects. |
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22. MC #155: Bonus Episode – John Hughes’ Sixteen Candles http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 26.27Mb) Description: This week's bonus discussion is available to all listeners, not just those with the iPhone/Android app! Yay! Andrew and Morgan discuss the John Hughes' quasi-classic Sixteen Candles. Does this 1984 teenage coming-of-age flick really deserve all the praise heaped upon it, or are there some more dangerous themes running throughout? Tune in find out. |
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23. MC #154: Win Win, Your Highness, Hanna, Jane Eyre http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 57.51Mb) Description: Is it possible to have a truly win-win scenario in life, or do the institutional forces of our capitalist economy act as an obstacle to altruism? That's one of the main questions asked by Andrew and Morgan during their discussion of Win Win, the new film from writer-director Tom McCarthy. Plus, Andrew reviews three other new films now in wide release. Also includes QuickChatter reviews and DVD Recommendations. |
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24. MC #153: SXSW 2011 Ceremony w/ Max Winkler and Michael Angarano http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 18.36Mb) Description: In this special episode, Andrew interviews Max Winkler and Michael Angarano, the director and star of the new film Ceremony, which is currently playing in limited release and available to rent through iTunes. Tune in as they talk about subverting the romantic comedy genre and whether or not love truly can conquer all. |
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25. MC #152: Wrecked w/ director Michael Greenspan http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 31.03Mb) Description: In this special episode, Andrew and Morgan give a quick, spoiler-free review of the new film Wrecked, which stars Adrien Brody as a man who wakes up after a car crash to find himself lost in the woods with a corpse, a gun, and no memory of who he is or how he got there. Andrew is then privileged to be joined by the film's director, Michael Greenspan, to talk about the process of making a feature debut with one lead actor, one location and some dangerous wildlife. |
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26. MC #151: SXSW 2011 – Advance Thoughts on The Beaver http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 13.44Mb) Description: The Beaver doesn't open in wide release until May 6, but Andrew and Sean are ready to go with some spoiler-free thoughts on the film and whether or not you should see it. Directed by Jodie Foster, the film stars Mel Gibson as a depressed, angry man who suddenly starts communicating through a beaver hand puppet. And no, it's not a documentary. Is this the film that could save Mel Gibson's career? Tune in to find out. |
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27. MC #150: Source Code w/ guest Marvin Belle http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 40.55Mb) Description: In this episode, Andrew is joined by the wonderful Marvin Belle from Directors Notes to discuss the twists and turns of Source Code, the new film from Duncan Jones. As usual, there's sure to be some disagreements. Is this time travel whodunit a must-see, or is it a step down for Jones? Tune in to find out. |
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28. MC #149: SXSW 2011 – Being Elmo: A Puppeteer’s Journey http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 9.65Mb) Description: In this episode, Andrew and Sean discuss the new documentary Being Elmo, which chronicles the life of puppeteer Kevin Clash, the man behind Sesame Street's Elmo. Is this film the cinematic equivalent of a hug or is it closer to having somebody stick their hand up your butt? Tune in to find out. |
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29. MC #148: SXSW 2011 – 13 Assassins http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 11.40Mb) Description: Andrew and Sean continue their coverage of SXSW 2011 by giving some quick, spoiler-free thoughts on 13 Assassins, the new film by acclaimed Japanese filmmaker Takashi Miike that is about to receive a limited theatrical run and which is already available to view through services like iTunes and VOD. Is this bloody tale of a samurai uprising an action masterpiece, or just recycled period piece fluff? Tune in to find out. |
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30. MC #147: Sucker Punch http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 60.53Mb) Description: Is Zack Snyder all about girl power, or is he an enemy to women everywhere? Find out as Andrew and Morgan analyze the deeper themes running through Sucker Punch, which may be the only film to contain steampunk Nazi zombies being killed by samurai sword-wielding hotties. Also includes QuickChatter reviews, DVD Recommendations, and a bonus iPhone/Android app discussion on superhero movie news and more. |
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31. MC #146: SXSW 2011 – Insidious http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 32.09Mb) Description: Head towards the light... in this episode, Andrew and Sean discuss Insidious, the new horror film from Saw director James Wan that opens in wide release this Friday. Includes both spoiler-free and spoilerific segments. |
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32. MC #145: SXSW 2011 – Top 5 Films of SXSW http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 41.40Mb) Description: In this episode, Andrew and Sean talk about their favorite films of the 2011 SXSW festival in Austin, TX. Of the dozens of films they saw, which ones are most deserving of distribution and your hard-earned money? Tune in to find out. |
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33. MC #144: SXSW 2011 – Advance Thoughts on Source Code http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 13.76Mb) Description: Andrew and Sean are back from the 2011 SXSW Festival in Austin, TX, and they've got a ton of movies to talk about! First up: Source Code. There will be a regular, in-depth discussion of the film once it's released in theaters this Friday, but until then, here are a few quick and spoiler-free thoughts on this highly-anticipated sci-fi thriller. |
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34. MC #143: The Adjustment Bureau w/ guest Sean Hunter http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 56.69Mb) Description: Special guest Sean Hunter from GordonAndTheWhale.com joins Andrew and Morgan to analyze the new Matt Damon science-fiction-romance-thingamabob that is The Adjustment Bureau. Are they all destined to share the same opinion, or will they use the power of free will to turn away from The Plan? Tune in to find out. Also includes QuickChatter reviews, DVD Recommendations, and a bonus iPhone/Android app discussion on Philip K. Dick film adaptations. |
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35. MC #142: Drive Angry 3D http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 53.77Mb) Description: Nicolas Cage. A car. A hot blonde. And lots of violence. That's either the recipe for a cliched, formulaic hunk of junk, or a fun-filled homage to B-level exploitation cinema. But which is it? Tune in to find out. Also includes QuickChatter reviews, DVD Recommendations, and a bonus iPhone/Android app discussion on the Oscars. |
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36. MC #141: I Am Number Four http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 68.21Mb) Description: It should have been called I Am Quite A Bore. Join Andrew and Morgan as they take apart the new film from DJ Caruso, I Am Number Four. It's not so bad it's funny. It's just bad. Also includes QuickChatter reviews, DVD Recommendations and a bonus iPhone/Android app discussion on more good movie deaths and the state of film racism and prejudice. |
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37. MC #140: Sanctum and Another Year http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 68.78Mb) Description: In this episode, Andrew reviews the James Cameron-produced cave diving thriller Sanctum. Then he and Morgan contemplate mortality, life decisions, being single, and elderly angst in their discussion of Mike Leigh's Another Year. Also includes QuickChatter reviews, DVD Recommendations and a bonus iPhone/Android app discussion on the Bill and Ted films, the Battleship adaptation, good death scenes, and more. |
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38. MC #139: The Rite and Rabbit Hole http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 60.81Mb) Description: In this episode, Andrew reviews the new Anthony Hopkins horror film, The Rite. Then it's time for him and Morgan to talk grief, melodrama and parallel universes with the new film starring Nicole Kidman and Aaron Eckhart, Rabbit Hole. Which one is more heavenly? Tune in to find out. Also includes QuickChatter reviews, DVD Recommendations and a bonus iPhone/Android app discussion on the 2011 Oscar nominations. |
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39. MC #138: No Strings Attached and The Way Back http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 63.44Mb) Description: In this episode, Andrew reviews the new Ashton Kutcher sex comedy No Strings Attached. Then he and Morgan give the lowdown on the new Peter Weir historical survival drama The Way Back. Which one was a more difficult experience to survive? Tune in to find out. Also includes QuickChatter reviews, DVD Recommendations and a bonus iPhone/Android app discussion on Kevin Smith and Red State. |
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40. MC #137: The Dilemma and The Green Hornet http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 32.80Mb) Description: In this episode, Andrew and Morgan discuss the new films from Ron Howard and Michel Gondry: The Dilemma and The Green Hornet, respectively. They have mixed feelings about both of them, but one is clearly the better film. Which one is it? Tune in to find out. Also includes QuickChatter reviews, DVD Recommendations and a bonus iPhone/Android app discussion on Ron Howard films. |
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41. MC #136: The 2010 MovieChatter Awards Extravaganza! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 33.45Mb) Description: Another year, another awards show! In this special 2-hour episode, Andrew and Morgan count down their Top 10 films of 2010. And boy are their picks varied... You've definitely seen some of these. Others you might not even have heard of. Tune in and discover which films of last year you definitely need to check out! |
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42. MC #135: True Grit http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 21.73Mb) Description: The Coen Brothers are back, this time with an adaptation of the Western novel True Grit. Jeff Bridges takes over for John Wayne as marshal Rooster Cogburn, who takes a 14-year-old girl on a trek to avenge her father’s death. How does this compare to the rest of the Coens’ filmography? Tune in to find out. |
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43. MC #134: The Fighter http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 16.29Mb) Description: Just when you thought we might get a year without a boxing movie, along comes the new film from David O. Russell, The Fighter. Is this adaptation of real events starring Mark Wahlberg a knockout? And why is Christian Bale smiling so much? Tune in to find out. |
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44. MC #133: TRON Legacy http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 27.89Mb) Description: In this episode, Andrew and Morgan get sucked into the virtual world of The Grid. Does TRON: Legacy live up to the original, or is it just as empty as CG Jeff Bridges? Tune in to find out. |
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45. MC #132: The Tourist http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 17.92Mb) Description: Tired of potentially award-winning films? Don’t worry! There’s a mainstream spy thriller starring Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie to satisfy your urge for popcorn entertainment. Too bad it sucks. Tune in to find out why. |
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46. MC #131: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 26.88Mb) Description: And we're back! With their unexpected technical difficulties now behind them, Andrew and Morgan release the first in a few standalone holiday discussion episodes. Up first: the second-to-last Harry Potter film. How does it compare to the other films in the series, and is it a fitting way to begin the end? |
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47. MC #130: Megamind and Due Date http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 47.20Mb) Description: In this episode, Andrew and Morgan each review a different film. First up, it's the DreamWorks supervillain flick Megamind, followed by the new buddy comedy from with Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Galifianakis, Due Date. Which is the best movie about bad people? Tune in to find out. Also includes QuickChatter reviews, DVD Recommendations and a bonus iPhone app discussion on comedies with unlikeable protagonists. |
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48. MC #129: Amer w/ directors Hélène Cattet and Bruno Forzani http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 20.18Mb) Description: In this special bonus episode, Andrew interviews the filmmakers behind the French horror film Amer, which opens in NY and LA this weekend. This homage to the old European giallo films of the 60s and 70s is one of the weirdest, most beautifully crafted films of this year, and it was made for less than half a million dollars. How did Hélène Cattet and Bruno Forzani do it? Tune in to find out. |
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49. MC #128: Paranormal Activity 2 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 55.65Mb) Description: Just when you thought it was safe to sleep at night... it's not. In this episode, Andrew and Morgan discuss Paranormal Activity 2, the sequel to last year's hit handicam horror film. Does this one live up to the scares of the first one, or is it just a lame copycat? Also includes QuickChatter reviews, DVD Recommendations and a bonus iPhone app discussion on recent news stories and Tony Scott/Denzel Washington collaborations. |
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50. MC #127: My Dog Tulip w/ director Paul Fierlinger http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 26.83Mb) Description: In this special bonus episode, Andrew interviews Paul Fierlinger, the director of My Dog Tulip, an animated film expanding to Los Angeles this weekend. Based on the book by J. R. Ackerley, the film tells the story of Ackerley's complex relationship with his German shepherd, and features voice acting by Christopher Plummer, Lynn Redgrave and Isabella Rosselini. Fierlinger and his wife Sandra animated the entire thing by hand - quite an accomplishment! Tune in as Andrew interviews this award-winning filmmaker about everything from making the film to why Disney is evil. |
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51. MC #126: Autumn Gold w/ director Jan Tenhaven http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 15.10Mb) Description: In this special bonus episode, Andrew interviews the director of Autumn Gold, a German documentary film screening in California this weekend. The only German documentary in the running for an Oscar nomination, the film follows five senior citizens between the ages of 80 and 100 as they train for and compete in the track and field World Masters Championships. Jan Tenhaven is an established director of documentaries and television shows. Listen in as he and Andrew talk about the process of making this unique film. |
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52. MC #125: Red, Jackass 3D, Never Let Me Go http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 74.77Mb) Description: In this episode, Andrew and Morgan disagree. A lot. First they argue about the fun factor of Red, then debate the artistic merits of a film like Jackass 3D, before finally discovering they have radically different opinions on Never Let Me Go. Yelling has never been so much fun! Also includes QuickChatter reviews, DVD Recommendations and a bonus iPhone app discussion on sad movies, sequels, and recent superhero film casting news. |
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53. MC #124: Buried http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 59.47Mb) Description: In this episode, Andrew and Morgan discuss the new indie thriller Buried, about a man who's... well, buried. Alive. Is one guy alone in a coffin enough to sustain a 90-minute movie? Tune in to find out. Also includes QuickChatter reviews, DVD Recommendations and a bonus iPhone app discussion on ambiguity in movies and directors' perceptions of their own films. |
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54. MC #123: Letters To Father Jacob w/ director Klaus Härö http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 21.10Mb) Description: In this special bonus episode, Andrew interviews the director of Letters to Father Jacob, a Finnish film opening in New York this weekend that follows an ex-convict's relationship with a blind priest. Klaus Härö is an acclaimed filmmaker, having won over 60 prizes internationally. Listen in as he and Andrew talk God, faith and film. |
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55. MC #122: Marwencol w/ director Jeff Malmberg http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 25.10Mb) Description: In this special bonus episode, Andrew and Morgan discuss a new documentary called Marwencol, which follows a man who seeks solace in a model WW2-era town of his own creation after a frightening attack. Andrew then interviews Jeff Malmberg, the director, to talk about the nature of art and what it was like making this unique documentary. |
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56. MC #121: Raspberry Magic w/ Leena Pendharkar and Megha Kadakian http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 11.33Mb) Description: In this special bonus episode, Andrew interviews director Leena Pendharkar and producer Megha Kadakian about their film Raspberry Magic. Made for under $1 million, the film is a charming story of a young girl struggling to finish her school science project while her family life falls apart around her. Tune in to find out what it was like to make this low-budget film. |
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57. MC #120: The Social Network http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 68.05Mb) Description: In this episode, Erik accepts Andrew's friend request to discuss the new film from director David Fincher, The Social Network, which chronicles the creation of Facebook. Plus, they're visited by a special fake version of Morgan who's about as real as a relationship based on social networking. Is this movie worth a "like?" Tune in to find out! Also includes QuickChatter reviews, DVD Recommendations and a bonus iPhone app discussion on movies based on real life events. |
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58. MC #119: The Escapism Film Festival http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 17.32Mb) Description: In this special bonus episode, Andrew and Morgan discuss a few cool 80s movies they saw at the Escapism Film Festival in Durham, NC. The Secret of NIMH, The Legend of Billie Jean and Big Trouble in Little China all get the MovieChatter treatment, courtesy of the good folks at the Carolina Theatre. Now give me back my truck! |
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59. MC #118: Wall Street 2, Legend of the Guardians, Catfish http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 83.58Mb) Description: Is greed good? In this jam-packed episode, Andrew and Morgan dissect the latest Oliver Stone movie, Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps. They also discuss the new critically-acclaimed documentary Catfish, along with Zack Snyder's animated film Legend of the Guardians. Also includes QuickChatter reviews, DVD Recommendations and a bonus iPhone app discussion on a few other films. |
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60. MC #117: Devil and The Town http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 60.97Mb) Description: Beelzebub is back, this time in the M. Night Shyamalan-produced Devil! Andrew and Morgan discuss whether or not it's a little piece of heaven or just plain hell and then turn their attentions on Ben Affleck's sophomore directorial effort, the new gangster flick The Town. Also includes QuickChatter reviews, DVD Recommendations and a bonus iPhone app discussion on a few other films. |
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61. MC #116: Resident Evil: Afterlife http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 70.22Mb) Description: Just when you thought it was over, the Resident Evil series is back! Like the zombies it portrays, it just won't die. Is the fourth chapter even worse than the mediocrity that came before it? Tune in to find out. Also includes Listener Feedback, QuickChatter reviews, DVD Recommendations and a bonus iPhone app discussion on children's movies and what audiences can handle. |
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62. MC #115: ODDSAC w/ Danny Perez and Animal Collective’s Panda Bear http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 11.77Mb) Description: In this special bonus episode, Andrew interviews music video director Danny Perez about his new movie ODDSAC. The film is a "visual album" done in collaboration with the band Animal Collective. Band member Noah Lennox, who goes by the stage name Panda Bear, also joins in the discussion. What's up with this bizarre movie? Tune in to find out. |
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63. MC #114: Machete http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 60.02Mb) Description: Ay caramba! In this episode, Andrew and Morgan prove that if they were in a Robert Rodriguez movie they'd be Mexi-Cans rather than Mexi-Can'ts, by having an awesome discussion about Machete! Is this film based on a fake trailer in a film that was a homage to grindhouse movies a carnage-filled success, or just too crazy to be any good? Tune in to find out. Also includes QuickChatter reviews, DVD Recommendations, and a bonus iPhone app discussion on the fall television season. |
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64. MC #113: The Last Exorcism http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 74.38Mb) Description: This episode is positively diabolical! Andrew and Morgan discuss the latest handicam horror film, The Last Exorcism. Is this a good addition to the growing subgenre, or has the whole faux-documentary approach worn out its welcome? Also includes QuickChatter reviews and DVD Recommendations, plus a bonus iPhone discussion on the handicam horror subgenre! |
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65. MC #112: Piranha 3D http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 54.14Mb) Description: Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water... Andrew and Morgan discuss the latest B-level horror film Piranha 3D! Boobs! Blood! Yay! Also includes Listener Feedback, QuickChatter reviews, and DVD Recommendations, plus a bonus iPhone discussion on monster movies. |
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66. MC #111: Scott Pilgrim vs. The World http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 72.51Mb) Description: In this episode, Andrew and Morgan battle it out (well, not really) over the new film from Edgar Wright, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. Is this graphic novel adaptation a fantastic video game movie, or is it all flash and no substance? Tune in to find out. Also includes QuickChatter reviews and DVD Recommendations, plus a bonus iPhone discussion on video game movies and adaptations. |
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67. MC #110: The Other Guys http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 58.69Mb) Description: Andrew and Morgan discuss the new Adam McKay/Will Ferrell comedy The Other Guys. Is this buddy cup comedy what Cop Out should have been, or is it just more of the same? Also includes QuickChatter reviews and DVD Recommendations, plus a bonus iPhone discussion on MPAA ratings and film review scoring. |
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68. MC #109: Brotherhood w/ director Nicolo Donato http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 22.17Mb) Description: In this special bonus episode, Andrew gives a quick 1-2 minute review of Brotherhood, a new film from Denmark that follows the homosexual relationship that forms between two neo-Nazis. He then interviews the director of the film, former fashion photographer Nicolo Donato, to find out more about the movie and its production. |
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69. MC #108: The Kids Are All Right, Dinner For Schmucks http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 62.40Mb) Description: Andrew and Morgan give the lowdown on the new indie dramedy that's sweeping the nation, The Kids Are All Right. They then dive into the Marxist themes of Dinner For Schmucks. Is this new comedy a winner or a loser? Tune in to find out. Also includes QuickChatter reviews and DVD Recommendations. Plus, iPhone app owners get a bonus discussion on Let Me In and American remakes of foreign films. |
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70. MC #107: Salt http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 56.24Mb) Description: In this episode, Andrew and Morgan discuss the latest Angelina Jolie film Salt. Is this campy thriller a well-seasoned blend of plot and action, or just plain bland? Tune in to find out the answer, as well as hear many more bad puns. Also includes QuickChatter reviews and DVD Recommendations, plus a bonus iPhone discussion on film criticism and female protagonists in movies. |
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71. MC #106: Inception http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 95.55Mb) Description: In this jam-packed epic-sode, Andrew and Morgan are joined by Erik, Nathan and Lou to discuss one of the most anticipated films of the year: Inception. Has Christopher Nolan produced another fantastic film, or has he tried to do too much? Tune in to find out. Also includes QuickChatter reviews and DVD Recommendations. |
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72. MC #105: Winter's Bone, Predators http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 64.60Mb) Description: First, the guys talk about the new drama Winter's Bone, which won the Grand Jury Prize at this year's Sundance film festival. They then drive deep into the Robert Rodriguez-produced Predators. Is this a better sequel to the 80s classic than all the rest? Tune in to find out. Also includes QuickChatter reviews and DVD Recommendations. Plus, if you have the iPhone app, you get a bonus discussion on Twilight, Hollywood economics, and Iraq War movies. |
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73. MC #104: Knight And Day, Twilight: Eclipse http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 59.61Mb) Description: Andrew and Morgan briefly review the Tom Cruise action-comedy Knight And Day before diving into a discussion of The Twilight Saga: Eclipse. Is this chapter just as misogynistic and bland as the previous ones? Oh, and Andrew reveals what he thinks of Lost. Also includes QuickChatter reviews and DVD Recommendations. Plus, if you have the iPhone app, you get a bonus advanced review of Despicable Me! |
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74. MC #103: Toy Story 3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 53.13Mb) Description: In this episode, Andrew and Morgan give the lowdown on Pixar's latest, Toy Story 3. Is this (supposedly) final chapter in the Toy Story saga as good as what came before it? Is it too dark for kids? Does it boldly go to infinity and beyond? Tune in to find out. Also includes QuickChatter reviews and DVD Recommendations. |
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75. MC #102: The A-Team http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 69.86Mb) Description: Andrew is joined by Erik to discuss the film adaptation of the popular 80s television show. Along the way, they cover everything from philosophies of violence in popular culture to the current epidemic of shaky-cam action. Also includes QuickChatter reviews and DVD Recommendations. |
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76. MC #101: Splice http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 49.42Mb) Description: This episode, Andrew and Morgan get psychoanalytical in their discussion of Vincenzo Natali's Splice. Is this film about a genetic hybrid your typical monster flick, or is there more below the surface? Also includes QuickChatter reviews and DVD Recommendations. Plus, in our bonus iPhone content, they talk about everything from Pixar films to why it's always a good idea to throw a baby. |
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77. MC #100: The Top 10 Films of the Decade http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 175.74Mb) Description: Wow! It's episode #100! In order to celebrate, Andrew and Morgan invite Erik and Marvin Belle from Directors Notes on for a special bonus "epic-sode." Tune in as they discuss nearly 40 fantastic films (or are they?) in their countdown of the Top 10 Films of the Decade! Some of their choices are sure to attract controversy... |
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78. MC #99: Whiz Kids w/ director Tom Shepard http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 31.94Mb) Description: In this special bonus episode, Andrew and Morgan review Whiz Kids, a new documentary film that focuses on three high schoolers who enter the prestigious Intel Science Talent Search competition. Andrew then calls up one of the film's directors, Tom Shepard, to discuss the film and the state of American science education. |
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79. MC #98: Iron Man 2 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 60.56Mb) Description: In this episode, Andrew and Morgan are joined by special guest Marvin Belle from Directors Notes to discuss Iron Man 2! Is this comic book sequel a triumph in the vein of The Dark Knight, or is it closer to X-Men: The Last Stand? Tune in to find out. Also contains QuickChatter, DVD Recommendations and three bonus iPhone reviews! |
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80. MC #97: The Losers http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 58.28Mb) Description: In this episode, Andrew and Erik discuss the new graphic novel film adaptation, The Losers, and discover whether or not it lives up to its name. They also have a few cool announcements and details on the new RandomChatter iPhone app! Also includes QuickChatter reviews, DVD Recommendations, and a bonus iPhone review of Greenberg. |
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81. MC #96: Kick-Ass http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 73.86Mb) Description: In this episode of MovieChatter, Andrew is joined by Erik and special guest Marvin Belle from Directors Notes, and they discuss the latest graphic novel adaptation, Kick-Ass. Is Matthew Vaughn's superhero film a successful deconstruction of the genre? Does Hit Girl deserve all the controversy? Tune in to find out. |
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82. MC #95a: Alice in Wonderland http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 48.38Mb) Description: It's almost time for SXSW, but before they leave Andrew and Morgan have one last regular episode up their sleeve! Tune in to hear them discuss the latest film from Tim Burton, Alice in Wonderland, and find out just how deep the rabbit hole goes. Also includes QuickChatter reviews and DVD Recommendations, plus a bonus trailer discussion segment. (problem with truncated episode is fixed) |
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83. MC #94: Cop Out http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 37.10Mb) Description: In this episode, Andrew and Morgan dissect the latest film from Kevin Smith, Cop Out. Has he succeeded in directing a script that he didn't write? Is Tracy Morgan really the face of "post-racial America?" Tune in to find out. Also includes QuickChatter reviews and DVD Recommendations. |
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84. MC #93: Shutter Island http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 39.14Mb) Description: In this episode, Andrew and Morgan go crazy talking about the latest film from cinema icon Martin Scorsese, Shutter Island. Is this an effective psychological thriller, or should he stick to gangster films? They also announce how you can help them with their film festival tour, and go over some listener feedback. Also includes QuickChatter reviews and DVD Recommendations. |
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85. MC #92: The Wolfman http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 39.98Mb) Description: It's time to unleash the beast within! In this episode, Andrew and Morgan rip apart The Wolfman, from its serious production issues to why Anthony Hopkins is awesome. Things are about to get hairy! Hardy har har. Also includes QuickChatter Reviews and DVD Recommendations. |
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86. MC #91: The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 46.17Mb) Description: At last, we're back with regular episodes! Join Andrew and Morgan as they discuss the latest film from Terry Gilliam, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus. Is Heath Ledger's final film a poignant bookend to his career, or is it more style than substance? Also includes QuickChatter Reviews and DVD Recommendations. |
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87. MC #90: The 2009 MovieChatter Awards Extravaganza! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 117.02Mb) Description: MovieChatter has returned! In this special 2-hour episode, Erik joins Andrew and Morgan to take a look back at 2009 in film as they dish out their picks for the best (and worst) films of the year! What will happen when a cinema cynic, a sci-fi geek and a Spike Jonze fanboy debate their favorite movies of 2009? Oh, it's on. But first, they've got a major announcement about what to expect from MovieChatter in 2010. |
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88. MC #89: A Town Called Panic w/ Stephane Aubier and Vincent Patar http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 18.03Mb) Description: In this special bonus episode, Andrew and Morgan review a new stop-motion animated film that's generating a lot of buzz: A T own Called Panic. Andrew then interviews the directors behind what's probably the zaniest film of the year, Stephane Aubier and Vincent Patar. |
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89. MC #88: Avatar, Up In The Air, When In Rome http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 52.18Mb) Description: In the final episode of the year, Andrew and Morgan discuss the latest film from the director of Juno, Up in the Air. They then examine a small independent film that nobody's excited about at all (/sarcasm)... that's right, it's Avatar time! Has James Cameron created another classic sci-fi epic, or is this eye-orgy underwhelming? Plus, Andrew has a super-advanced review of the new romantic comedy When In Rome! |
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90. MC #87: The Damned United and The Princess & The Frog http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 64.37Mb) Description: In this episode, Andrew and Morgan mull over sports films and biopics in their discussion of the new film written by Peter Morgan, The Damned United. They then take a nostalgic look back at their childhoods with Disney's return to 2D hand-drawn animation, The Princess and the Frog. |
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91. MC #86: Precious and Armored http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 73.27Mb) Description: It's time to get sociological! Andrew and Morgan give their thoughts on one of this year's most buzzed-about films, Precious, and then get on a lengthy tangent as they attempt to answer a single question: Is it racist? They turn off the analytical side of their brains long enough to discuss Armored. You know, that one about the thieves and armored cars and stuff. |
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92. MC #85: Fantastic Mr. Fox, Ninja Assassin http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 50.73Mb) Description: In this episode, Andrew and Morgan give the lowdown on whether or not Wes Anderson's Fantastic Mr. Fox is really all that fantastic. Then it's on to Ninja Assassin, the latest film produced by the Wachowski Brothers and written by RandomChatter team favorite J. Michael Straczinsky. It stars Korean pop sensation Rain, so you know it's gotta be awesome! |
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93. MC #84: New Moon, The Blind Side, Yes Men Fix The World http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 58.28Mb) Description: After a Thanksgiving break, Andrew and Morgan are back and it's time to thrown down! First they take a look at a new documentary, The Yes Men Fix The World. Then, Andrew talks about whether or not The Blind Side is as racist as its trailer. But things really start cooking when it's time to discuss the latest installment in the Twilight saga, New Moon, and they conclude that not only is it a bad film, but it's just plain evil. As in, deeply misogynistic and morally wrong. Tune in to find out why! |
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94. MC #83: 2012 and A Serious Man http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 59.40Mb) Description: In this episode, planet Earth goes boom! Andrew and Morgan give their thoughts on Roland Emmerich's depiction of the Apocalypse in 2012. Plus, Andrew takes a serious look at the new film from the Coen Brothers, A Serious Man. Also includes QuickChatter reviews and DVD Recommendations. |
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95. MC #82: The End of Poverty? with Philippe Diaz http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 50.03Mb) Description: In this bonus episode, Andrew and Morgan discuss a new documentary that's beginning to expand across the country called The End of Poverty? Afterwards, you can listen to Andrew's full, unedited interview with award-winning producer and the director of the film, Philippe Diaz, as they discuss the process of making the film and the issue of global poverty. |
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96. MC #81: The Box, The Fourth Kind, The Men Who Stare At Goats http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 80.71Mb) Description: In this "epic-sode," Andrew and Morgan grapple with human nature in their discussion of The Box. Plus, they also discuss alien abductions in The Fourth Kind and psychic soldiers in The Men Who Stare At Goats! Also includes QuickChatter reviews of Ong-Bak 2, Hump Day, and Good Hair, and DVD Recommendations. |
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97. MC #80: Top 5 Horror Films http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 41.10Mb) Description: In this special bonus episode that arrives just in time for Halloween, Andrew and Morgan count down their Top 5 Horror Films. Which movies give them the shivers every time they watch them? Tune in to find out. |
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98. MC #79: Amelia and Bright Star http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 41.64Mb) Description: Make sure your tray tables are up and your seats are in the full upright position! It's an episode of flights of fancy by female directors, as Andrew and Morgan give the lowdown on the latest Hollywood biopic, Amelia. Plus, Andrew reviews Jane Campion's latest romance about John Keats, Bright Star. |
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99. MC #78: Where The Wild Things Are http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 59.50Mb) Description: Let the wild rumpus start! This week, Andrew and Morgan discuss one of the most anticipated films of the year, Where The Wild Things Are. Is it as good as the book? Will kids be able to handle it? Tune in to find out. Plus, in a brand-new segment, they give the lowdown on some horrible trailers you're likely to see before the film. |
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100. MC #77: Couples Retreat, Thirst, Toy Story 3D http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 47.26Mb) Description: In this episode, Andrew and Morgan travel to paradise to receive counseling and review Couples Retreat. Plus, they also discuss the new vampire film from the director of Oldboy, and travel to infinity and beyond with Toy Story 1 and 2 in 3D! |
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101. MC #76: Zombieland, Capitalism, and More! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 78.18Mb) Description: This week, Andrew and Morgan will eat your brain with MovieChatter's greatest "epic-sode" yet. Not only do they discuss Zombieland and Capitalism: A Love Story, but Andrew also gives his thoughts on Whip It and The Invention of Lying. That's four reviews for the price of free! Yowzers! |
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102. MC #75: Surrogates, Paranormal Activity, and Serving Beer in Hell http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 66.61Mb) Description: The robot versions of Andrew and Morgan are on vacation, so the real Andrew and Morgan give the lowdown on the latest Bruce Willis sci-fi flick, Surrogates. Plus, they have a special bonus discussion of the latest horror film hitting cinemas, Paranormal Activities. Andrew reviews I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell and spills the beans (or beer?) on whether or not its subject's misogyny is present in the final cut. Also includes QuickChatter reviews and DVD Recommendations. |
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103. MC #74: Jennifer's Body and The Informant! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 47.59Mb) Description: Megan Fox may be hot, but does she have what it takes to carry a film? Andrew reviews the new high school horror flick written by Diablo Cody, Jennifer's Body. Then he and Morgan discuss the secrets of the latest team-up from Steven Soderbergh and Matt Damon, The Informant! |
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104. MC #73: World's Greatest Dad, 9, and More! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 55.54Mb) Description: In this episode, Andrew and Morgan give their take on the latest computer-animated film 9. Is it too dark for kids? Is it as unique as the trailers made it appear? Is it even a good movie? Andrew reviews the dark comedy World's Greatest Dad starring Robin Williams. Also includes QuickChatter reviews of Sorority Row and Paper Heart, and DVD Recommendations. |
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105. MC #72: Gamer and Extract http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 58.56Mb) Description: In this episode, Andrew and Morgan discuss Gamer, which stars Gerard Butler as a future video game gladiator whose actions are controlled by another human being in a shoot-'em-up game called Slayers. Is this latest film from the creators of Crank fragtastic, or does it just get pwned? Plus, Andrew reviews Extract, the latest movie from Office Space helmer Mike Judge. |
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106. MC #71: Interview with Ondi Timoner http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 23.72Mb) Description: In this bonus episode, Andrew talks with Ondi Timoner, director of the new award-winning documentary We Live in Public. She is the only person to ever win two Grand Jury Awards at the Sundance Film Festival, which makes her more than a little awesome. Her film follows internet pioneer Josh Harris over the course of 10 years as he experiments with various forms of early social networking technology, sometimes with bizarre and troubling results. |
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107. MC #70: The Final Destination, Julie & Julia http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 43.69Mb) Description: Nobody is safe from death, or the opinions of Andrew and Morgan! In this episode, our two heroes debate whether or not The Final Destination is an appropriate outlet for recession frustrations, or just plain frustrating. Plus, Andrew takes a bite out of the latest film from Nora Ephron and Meryl Streep, Julie & Julia. |
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108. MC #69: Interview with Tucker Max and Nils Parker http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 26.15Mb) Description: [NOTE: This is the censored version. For the uncensored version, visit RandomChatter.com] In this special bonus episode, Andrew chats with screenwriters Tucker Max and Nils Parker about their upcoming film I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell. Tucker is a bestselling author and blogger whose writings have inspired a great deal of debate over the past few years for their perceived sexism. The first half of the interview focuses on the film; the second deals directly with Tucker and all the controversy that surrounds him. NOTES FROM ANDREW: Tucker Max: Tucker Max is the bestselling author of I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell, a collection of essays which narrate his personal stories of debauchery, drunkenness, and sexual conquests. His website, www.TuckerMax.com, attracts millions of viewers and has gained notoriety for its frank discussion of similar stories. He also served as a co-writer and co- producer on the film adaptation of I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell, which opens nationwide on September 25th. Nils Parker: Nils Parker is the co-writer and co-producer of the film adaptation of I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell, and a good friend of Tucker. The Controversy: Tucker Max has been credited by some with helping to invent a new genre of writing known as "fratire." His writing usually focuses on personal stories of drinking to excess and his various sexual conquests. Many people view his stories as sexist and misogynistic, and as a result controversy seems to follow wherever he goes. This interview was no different. It occurred after a screening of the film at N.C. State University. Nearly a hundred protesters were present at the theater holding signs that accused Tucker of promoting a "rape culture" and being a misogynist. You can read more about the situation here, here and here. Tucker has posted a response to the protesters, which you can read here. The Interview: The interview was conducted in the IHTSBIH tour bus following the screening. I apologize for some of the sound quality - with the way the microphone was set up, I wanted to make sure that Nils and Tucker's levels were crystal clear, but as a result my levels were slightly lower. This has been fixed as much as possible, and you shouldn't have too many problems understanding my questions. This interview is unedited, complete with minor interruptions. It was very casual, and Tucker and Nils do occasionally use profanity, so you can choose to listen to either a censored or an uncensored version. Also, due to the controversy surrounding Tucker, I need to emphasize that MovieChatter neither condemns nor condones the opinions expressed in this interview. In the second half of the interview I focused entirely on Tucker and some of the heavier issues associated with him, and it's possible that, as with most everything regarding Tucker, some people will find his answers offensive. While we encourage healthy discussion of these issues, please do not send us angry emails just about the fact that we interviewed him. Our goal is to talk with filmmakers from all walks of life, even the ones that, to paraphrase Nils, "live in the gray." On that note, I hope you have as much fun listening to the interview as I did recording it. Miscellaneous: The official website for the film can be found here. Tucker Max's site can be found here. During the interview, I mention an editorial that Tucker wrote a few years ago. It's entitled "Pass the Beer: A Defense of Fratire," and can be found here. One question focuses on Matt Czuchry. He is the actor that plays Tucker in the film. |
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109. MC #68: Inglourious Basterds, In The Loop http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 54.65Mb) Description: Look out, dear listeners, it's Nazi-scalping time! In this episode, Andrew and Morgan discuss Quentin Tarantino's filmography and his latest so-called masterpiece, Inglourious Basterds. Plus, Andrew reviews the highly-praised British political satire In The Loop. Also includes QuickChatter reviews and DVD Recommendations. |
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110. MC #67: District 9 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 63.16Mb) Description: This week, Erik joins Andrew and Morgan for an in-depth discussion of the new sci-fi film District 9! Is Neill Blomkamp's directorial debut a giant mess, or an innovative metaphor for deeper social ills? Will Morgan like it better than Star Trek? Tune in to find out. Also includes QuickChatter reviews and DVD Recommendations. |
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111. MC #66: GI Joe, Beeswax, 500 Days of Summer http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 60.47Mb) Description: Andrew hates GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra. Morgan loves it for the same reason. How is this possible? Tune in to find out. Plus, they take a look at the mumblecore film Beeswax and review the latest indie sensation 500 Days of Summer! Also includes QuickChatter reviews and DVD Recommendations. |
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112. MC #65: Funny People, Orphan, Moon http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 67.25Mb) Description: In this jam-packed episode of MovieChatter, Andrew and Morgan give the scoop on whether or not Funny People is actually funny. They also review the anti-adoption propaganda piece known as Orphan and discuss the intricacies of the low-budget sci-fi film Moon. Plus, there's the usual QuickChatter reviews and DVD Recommendations. |
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113. MC #64: The Ugly Truth http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 39.79Mb) Description: The truth is ugly indeed. Join Andrew and Morgan as they give the lowdown on this new romantic comedy, starring Katherine Heigl and Gerard Butler. If you thought his character in 300 was sexist, you ain't seen nothing yet! Also includes QuickChatter reviews and DVD Recommendations. |
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114. MC #63: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (fixed) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 20.59Mb) Description: Everyone's favorite boy wizard is back in the sixth installment of the Harry Potter franchise. In this episode, Andrew and Morgan discuss everything from the identity of the Half-Blood Prince to whether or not Dumbledore's relationship with Harry is a bit too friendly. Also includes some QuickChatter reviews and DVD Recommendations. [NOTE: File has been repaired.] |
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115. MC #62: Bruno http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 43.56Mb) Description: Vassup? This week Andrew and Morgan return to the regular show format, complete with a few quick reviews, a look at Rian Johnson's new film The Brothers Bloom, and DVD Recommendations. But the feature discussion covers Sacha Baron Cohen's controversial new comedy, Bruno, which is literally the gayest movie so far this year. |
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116. MC #61: Bonus Quick Reviews http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 85.61Mb) Description: Erik joins Andrew and Morgan for a special "bonus" episode of MovieChatter, in which they all discuss the numerous television shows and movies they watched over the 5-week hiatus. |
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117. MC #60: The Hangover http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 24.30Mb) Description: Andrew and Morgan thought they knew how to party, but their escapades are nothing compared to those in The Hangover. Join Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms and Zach Galifianakis as they struggle to remember what happened during one crazy night in Vegas. Has the director of Old School churned out another comedy classic? Tune in to find out. |
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118. MC #59: Public Enemies http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 23.35Mb) Description: What do you get when you take Johnny Depp and Christian Bale and cast them in a Michael Mann film? One of the best crime dramas ever! Well... supposedly. Tune in to find out whether Andrew and Morgan think the latest offering from the director of Heat and Collateral lives up to its potential. |
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119. MC #58: Drag Me To Hell http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 25.27Mb) Description: Mortgage extensions, buttons and gypsy curses, oh my! Andrew and Morgan give their thoughts on Drag Me To Hell, the highly-anticipated return to the horror genre by Sam Raimi. But is this as good as The Evil Dead, or just as goofy and emo as Spider-Man 3? Listen in to find out. |
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120. MC #57: Up http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 34.04Mb) Description: In this episode, Andrew and Morgan take a look at the latest film from the geniuses at Pixar, Up. Is this adventure film a fun flight of fancy, or full of hot air? Tune in to find out if this is up to the caliber of Wall-E, or just another Cars. |
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121. MC #56: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 59.27Mb) Description: MovieChatter is back from its hiatus! Join Andrew, Morgan and Erik as they unveil some major announcements about the future of the show, and then dive into a no-holds-barred discussion of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen! Is Michael Bay's latest effort a masterpiece of blockbuster cinema, or does it suffer from too much Bay-itis (symptoms include nauseousness from insane camera movement and quick-cutting)? |
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122. MC #55: Owning the Weather with Robert Greene http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 19.89Mb) Description: It turns out there's an inconvenient truth that Al Gore hasn't figured out: that weather modification may be possible, and the key to solving global warming. But is it the miracle we need, or just wishful thinking? That's the subject of a yet-to-be-released documentary called Owning the Weather, which Andrew and Morgan share their general thoughts on. Andrew then calls up director Robert Greene to talk about his experience making the film, weather modification, and why Liv Tyler's boyfriend sucks, among other things. |
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123. MC #54: Unmistaken Child and director Nati Baratz http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 31.01Mb) Description: Today's show consists of an extra-long Indie Focus segment. Andrew and Morgan discuss a new documentary film sweeping the festival scene, Unmistaken Child. Will this film about a Buddhist monk searching for his master's reincarnation help you reach nirvana, or is it just bad karma? Afterwards, Andrew conducts a lengthy interview with the filmmaker, Nati Baratz, and obtains some very detailed information about the process of shooting the film. |
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124. MC #53: The Big Shot-Caller http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 7.42Mb) Description: Just because Andrew and Morgan will be away for a few weeks doesn't mean MovieChatter will be as well! In this episode they Indie Focus on a new coming-of-age comedy called The Big Shot-Caller. The film follows a socially inept young man who turns to salsa dancing in order to improve his self-esteem, and is the first feature film directed by Marlene Rhein of music video fame. |
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125. MC #52: Terminator Salvation http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 40.00Mb) Description: This week on MovieChatter: Discussion of Terminator Salvation, DVD picks, and more. Don't forget to join our new forums site! http://randomchatter.com/forums/ |
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126. MC #51: Angels and Demons http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 27.02Mb) Description: This week on MovieChatter: Discussion of Angels and Demons, a new segment for the podcast, DVD picks, and more. (Show notes coming soon) Don't forget to join our new forums site! http://randomchatter.com/forums/ |
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127. MC #50: Star Trek http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 43.18Mb) Description: Last week, Andrew & Morgan rated Wolverine a "2" and a "1" on a scale of ten, despite Erik insisting it wasn't nearly that bad. This week, one of the two of them bucked Rotten Tomatoes' 96% rating for Star Trek, giving it a "0.5". Insane, I know. Check out this slugfest to see which of the three of us hated this film so much, and hear more about such films as Redbelt, Rachel Getting Married, Taken, Frost/Nixon, Secretary, and more. Don't forget to join our new forums site! http://randomchatter.com/forums/ |
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128. MC #49: Deadpool! (and Wolverine) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 45.76Mb) Description: Join Andrew, Morgan, and Erik as they discuss the Deadpool Wolverine movie! Listen as they each try to put the smackdown on the other two hosts in what they collectively call one of the best and worst comic book films of all time! |
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129. MC #48: Crank: High Voltage http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 37.74Mb) Description: Join Andrew and Morgan this week as they discuss Crank: High Voltage, American Movie, Standard Operating Procedure, Caprica, and more. |
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130. MC #47: Observe and Report http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 50.22Mb) Description: Andrew and Morgan discuss Observe and Report, and they also cover a bunch of other stuff in this jam-packed episode, including... Bones, Breaking Bad, Funny Games (remake), Candyman, Hostel, Zombie Strippers, One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, Pitch Black, Atonement, Boiler Room, Winter Passing, No Country For Old Men, Beautiful Girls, 12 Angry Men, Before The Devil Knows You're Dead, Duplicity, Fast & Furious, The Wrestler, and Network. Sure, it's a long episode, but with a line-up like that, it's worth it! |
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131. MC #46: Full Frame Digest (part 3) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 7.07Mb) Description: Join Andrew and James in the third and final installment of our Full Frame digest episodes as they cover the following films: Oblivion, Burma VG, and Unmistaken Child. |
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132. MC #45: Full Frame Digest (part 2) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 30.01Mb) Description: Join Andrew and James in the second of our two Full Frame digest episodes as they cover the following films: Unit 25, Luber Aloft, Hoop Dreams, Carmen Meets Borat, Objectified, Boy Interrupted, Miroir Noir, The Swindler, Say My Name, and more. |
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133. MC #44: Full Frame Digest (part 1) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 24.13Mb) Description: We've collected our current Full Frame coverage into a digest episode for you. Join Andrew and James as they talk about the following films from the Full Frame festival: We Live in Public, Man Up, The Red Race, The Kinda Sutra, Saint Misbehavin': The Wavy Gravy Movie, Bitch Academy, Lady Kul el-Arab, Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait, Beetle Queen Conquers Tokyo, Love on Delivery, and The Visitors. |
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134. MC #43: Documentaries http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 25.67Mb) Description: When people think of documentaries, it seems the first thing that comes to mind is either that they're getting preached to or that they're getting some boring educational lesson. That may have been the case at one point in time, but not anymore. What are today's documentaries like? Why should we be interested? What are some good recommendations? Join Erik and Andrew as we gear up for our Full Frame Festival coverage. |
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135. MC #42: Monsters vs. Aliens; Adventureland http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 29.51Mb) Description: Join Andrew and Morgan as they take a look at Monsters vs. Aliens and Adventureland. |
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136. MC #41: Knowing, I Love You Man http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 27.38Mb) Description: Is Knowing just another Nicolas Cage popcorn film, or does director Alex Proyas save the day? Do Andrew & Morgan love I Love You, Man? Does Erik manage to edit out any cursing or references to mango butter? (spoiler: yes, thankfully!) Learn all this and more in this week's MovieChatter! |
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137. MC #40: Last House on the Left http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 25.71Mb) Description: In addition to discussing Transporter, Lakeview Terrace, JCVD and other films, Andrew and Morgan take a look at the new horror remake The Last House on the Left. |
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138. MC #39: Watchmen Review http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 59.55Mb) Description: Watchmen. Both good and bad. Both great and horrible. All three of our hosts liked it, but for different reasons. And all three disliked it for different reasons. Did it do the book justice? Did Snyder destroy the film? Was the adaptation too literal? Did the soundtrack help or hurt the film? Listen to Andrew, Morgan, and Erik discuss all this and more. |
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139. MC #38: Watchmen mini-review (spoiler-free) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 8.71Mb) Description: Andrew and Erik give a short, 15-minute Watchmen review. Check back on Monday for a full-length discussion of Watchmen on both MovieChatter (Andrew, Erik, & Morgan) and RandomChatter (Erik, Ned, Joe, & Nathan). |
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140. MC #37: Fanboys (vs. Ebert) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 44.57Mb) Description: Morgan, Andrew, and Erik may not all agree on Fanboys, but they certainly agree that Roger Ebert went too far with his attack on Star Wars fans. Join us as we review Fired Up, argue about Fanboys, discuss Ebert's review & the Force-Cast's response, then argue more about Fanboys. Special thanks to the guys at Force-Cast, hosted by TheForce.Net. Check out Roger Ebert's Fanboys review here, then read the response from Force-Cast host Jimmy Mac here. |
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141. MC #36: Friday the 13th; The International http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 38.20Mb) Description: Does the Friday the 13th remake stand up to the original? Does the new Clive Owen "economic thriller" The International deserve better than its box office performance suggests? Which new DVD releases should you pick up? Find out in this week's MovieChatter! |
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142. MC #35: Andrew's Bad Day http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 24.64Mb) Description: Andrew and Morgan cover several movies this week, including Push, He's Not That Into You, and Coraline. Sort of. |
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143. MC_034: Taken http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 29.56Mb) Description: This week we look at Luc Besson's new action film Taken, starring Liam Neeson. Can Neeson pull this off without looking like Jason Bourne or James Bond? Is Uninvited any good? Should we see Pink Panther 2? Why doesn't Morgan like Blade Runner? Find out the answers to those questions and more!* *(We don't have an answer to that last one. We have no earthly idea why Morgan hates Blade Runner.) |
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144. MC_033: My Bloody Valentine http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 19.47Mb) Description: Andrew and Morgan review the 3-D feature My Bloody Valentine. |
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145. MC_032: 2008 MovieChatter Awards (pt 2) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 37.92Mb) Description: Part two of our 2008 MovieChatter Awards! |
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146. MC_031: 2008 MovieChatter Awards (pt 1) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 31.35Mb) Description: There's just too much awesomey goodness to put into one episode, so we're splitting it into two! This is the first part of our 2008 MovieChatter Awards Extravaganza, where we cover the best and the worst of 2008. |
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147. MC_2008: Happy Holidays! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 3.36Mb) Description: We've pretty much gotten to the point where none of the hosts' schedules are compatible with each other's due to various holiday commitments, so we're signing off until the end of the year. But I've recorded a very short holiday message I'd like everyone to listen to. I'm putting it in all four feeds to make sure everyone gets it, but it's the same file, so you only need to listen to it once. Please check out our brief holiday episode. Thanks for listening, and stay tuned for great things ahead in 2009. HAPPY HOLIDAYS! |
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148. MC_030: Milk, The Day the Earth Stood Still http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 26.02Mb) Description: We've got multiple movies for you this week -- and I when I say "we" I mean "they." Ren and I (Erik) were unable to make this recording. But fear not! Andrew and Morgan discuss Milk, The Day the Earth Stood Still, some Jesse James movie, Noir, umm.... and some other stuff I don't remember, because this episode is just way too jam-packed! It's eXtreme!. P.S.: Yes Morgan, you're correct. There is sometimes a "C". P.P.S.: Yes guys, I am still listening. You do realize the outtakes are almost as long as the actual episode, right? ;) P.P.P.S.: You have fake blood all over your walls? How did you manage to.... ahh, nevermind. |
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149. MC_029: Transporter 3, Australia, Bolt http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 15.70Mb) Description: Got a triple-header for you this week. Erik and Ren trash Transporter 3, Andrew reviews Australia, and Morgan, Erik and Ren discuss Bolt. |
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150. MC_028: Twilight, Rachel Getting Married http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 8.89Mb) Description: It's "Attack of the Chick Flicks" week here at MovieChatter. Morgan saw Rachel Getting Married, Andrew saw Twilight, and Erik saw Bolt. Unfortunately, Erik's a bit under the weather, so he's sitting this episode out (we'll have a Bolt review later this week). But be sure to check out this review of Twilight and Rachel Getting Married! |
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151. MC_027: Quantum of Solace http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 32.13Mb) Description: Cool new Bond flick, or Bourne rip-off? In this episode, we talk about Quantum of Solace, the sequel to Casino Royale. Morgan hated it, Erik loved it, and Andrew was wishy-washy (he's not writing this post, so I can say whatever I want to about him. Nyah!). Come listen to Morgan, Erik, and Andrew try to school each other on what makes a good Bond film. |
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152. MC_026: Role Models http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 23.83Mb) Description: Join Andrew, Morgan, Ren, and me (Erik) as we discuss Role Models -- easily the best comedy we've seen since Forgetting Sarah Marshall. Danny (Paul Rudd) and Wheeler (Sean Michael Scott) are sentenced to community service, in which they have to be a mentor to a child (one of which is Superbad's "McLovin"). |
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153. MC_025: Zack & Miri, Changeling, What Just Happened http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 29.51Mb) Description: Got a triple-header for you this week. Andrew reviews What Just Happened, then Erik covers Changeling, then both discuss the controversial Zack & Miri Make a Porno. |
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154. MC_024: Max Payne http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 23.52Mb) Description: There's nothing I can say that won't detract from this awesome shred-fest by Andrew and special guest Morgan (The (Hide and) Seeker). From the sounds of this review, this could be the worst film of the year. It sounds like another Ultraviolet. In that way, I'm sorry I didn't see it. Sounds like it would have been fun to tear apart. Even if you didn't see the film, you should check out this review. Morgan and Andrew truly know how to shred a film. |
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155. MC_023: Quarantine http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 14.93Mb) Description: Andrew, Ren and Erik take a look at Quarantine, this year's non-franchise Halloween horror movie. Done from a first-person point of view, much like Blair Witch Project and Cloverfield, this film follows a news reporter as she tags along with the fire department to an apartment building. It's basically yet-another-zombie film, but it's handled far better than most and much like with 28 Days Later, it treats the zombie situation realistically. That's all fine and dandy, but was it any good? Listen and find out! |
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156. MC_022: Current Releases http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 19.45Mb) Description: We've got two episodes for you this week. In this first episode, we cover several of the mainstream films currently available in theaters. In the next show, we'll have a full-length review of Quarrantine. In this episode of MovieChatter, we review... Beverly Hills Chihuahua Nick & Nora's Infinite Playlist Righteous Kill Sex Drive Eagle Eye Body of Lies Religulous |
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157. MC_021: 2008 Summer Movie Review http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 18.16Mb) Description: Erik, Andrew and Ren review the best and worst of the summer's films. Best Film: Dark Knight, Iron Man, or WALL-E? Best Comedy: Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Get Smart, or Tropic Thunder? Worst Film: Indiana Jones 4, Mummy 3, Hellboy 2, or Disaster Movie? Biggest Surprises: Hellboy 2, Indiana Jones 4, Iron Man, Incredible Hulk, Wanted, Kung-Fu Panda, X-Files Movies We Wish We'd Seen: Prince Caspian, Step Brothers, Pineapple Express, Death Race Comparison to 2006, 2007. |
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158. MC_020: Disaster Movie http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 7.54Mb) Description: Andrew's calmed down a little bit since his forums post, and we briefly discuss Disaster Movie. |
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159. MC_019: Top 5 Thematic Sci-Fi http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 13.47Mb) Description: This week we're going to try something different. We've been wanting to do some "top five" features for a while now. Things like "top five plot twists." Or "top five movie lines." Or "top five worst haircuts" (which I guess would be a "bottom five" list). So today we're going to start out easy (after all, that haircut one sounds painful). We're doing our top five thematic sci-fi films. I don't mean movies like Star Wars. We're talking movies that are trying to speak to us. Movies that make us think. Movies not by Michael Bay. ;) |
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160. MC_018: Pineapple Express http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 2.85Mb) Description: Andrew gives us a quick, spoiler-free review of Pineapple Express. |
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161. MC_017: The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 20.34Mb) Description: The gloves come off as Ren and Andrew throw down over the third (or fourth?) Mummy movie. Erik sits quietly in a corner, rocking back and forth, begging the voices in his head to be silent. |
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162. MC_016: Blade Runner vs. The Matrix http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 24.19Mb) Description: This week we're taking a break from the theaters (though check out Andrew's review of Step Brothers). Instead, we're revisiting our "versus" series, this time with a bit of a spin. Rather than having Andrew and Erik face off over a single movie, we're debating which is better -- Blade Runner or The Matrix. |
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163. MC_015: Step Brothers http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 3.97Mb) Description: Check out Andrew's spoiler-free review of the new WIll Ferrell & John C. Reilly movie, Step Brothers. |
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164. MC_014: The Dark Knight http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 27.92Mb) Description: The biggest opening weekend in movie history. The largest midnight showing. The best IMAX opening ever. The Dark Knight broke some pretty impressive records, but was it all hype, or was there any substance? Or more specifically, was the substance deserving of the hype? We loved the movie, but we try to put some things into perspective. And yes, that means we had some complaints. But not very many. This is a hard movie to complain about. |
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165. MC_012: Hellboy 2 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 23.38Mb) Description: One of us said Hellboy 2 was a lot of fun, with creative imagery, great action scenes, and enjoyable characters. One of us said Hellboy 2 was even worse than Indy 4, with caricatures rather than characters and a plot that made him go from bored to frustrated to angry. As you can imagine, it was a fun show to record. With this episode, we're going back to a format we used long ago, where we start by giving a quick spoiler-free review, and then (with warning) enter into a longer spoiler-filled discussion. Rather than merely doing reviews, we want to facilitate discussion about films. |
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166. MC_013: Shoot 'Em Up (Erik vs. Andrew) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 16.62Mb) Description: Welcome to our new "Versus" series! Andrew loves Shoot 'Em Up. Erik hates it. Listen to them duke it out over whether this movie is awesome or sucks. (this contains spoilers) |
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167. MC_011: Hancock http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 10.61Mb) Description: Our Hancock review this week is short, since most of our complaints are at the end of the film, and we're trying to avoid spoilers. This movie will make a killing at the box office, and there'll be a large crowd who'll think it's great, but I think most of that is hold-over from the very enjoyable first half of the film. As much as we wanted to like it, the movie is simply not very good. Listen to find out why, then go to http://forums.randomchatter.com to participate in the movie discussion with us. |
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168. MC_010: WALL-E, Wanted http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 19.38Mb) Description: This week we're discussing both WALL-E and Wanted. Is WALL-E just a bunch of cute fluff, or is there anything beneath the surface? Is Wanted just an excuse to get Angelina Jolie on the big screen again, or does it have anything unique to offer? And will Andrew ever find a 2008 release he really likes? Listen to find out! |
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169. MC_009: Get Smart http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 16.58Mb) Description: Other than "Forgetting Sarah Marshall", there haven't been many good comedies out this year. Fortunately, we now have "Get Smart," a refreshingly good action comedy. Unless you're Andrew, that is -- he found it lame and predictable. Why does Andrew not like it? Does it live up to the hype? Are all the funny parts in the trailers? Is Steve Carrell's take on the character acceptable? Listen and find out! |
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170. MC_008: The Incredible Hulk http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 19.09Mb) Description: So far, Marvel Studios is doing pretty well. The Incredible Hulk is not quite as good as Iron Man, yet it's one of the better comic book films in recent history. Join Andrew, Ren, and Erik as they discuss the Hulk. |
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171. MC_007: Kung Fu Panda, Indiana Jones http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 30.94Mb) Description: We're back! We've got a double-feature for you, as we review both Kung Fu Panda and Indiana Jones and the Sparkly Crystal Thing. I don't think I've had this much fun tearing a movie up since Ultraviolet. |
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172. MC_006: Iron Man http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 36.96Mb) Description: Iron Man raises the bar for comic book movies even higher than Batman Begins did. Join Andrew, Brian, Erik and Jeff as they look at this year's first big blockbuster. How was Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark? Did the film break the mold of campy comic book movies? Does it have any appeal outside of comic books and action films? And most importantly, will an Avengers film really work? |
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173. MC_005: Forbidden Kingdom http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 15.48Mb) Description: Wow. Andrew really didn't like Forbidden Kingdom. At all. Sure, Forbidden Kingdom dominated the box office two weekends ago, but that was apparently the result of good marketing. Andrew's review is insightful and... umm... well, passionate (I think the channeling of Dennis Leary at one point was unintentional). Did I mention he really didn't like this movie? As an added bonus, I've included Andrew's "Top 5 Kung Fu Fights" feature. He recorded this before the movie came out, but it seems fitting that the show end on a high-note. |
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174. MC_004: Forgetting Sarah Marshall http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 2.68Mb) Description: Forgetting Sarah Marshall has been out for about a week and a half now, but it's still one of the best movies in theaters at the moment. At least, that's my opinion. What does Andrew think? Check out today's show! |
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175. MC_003: Baby Mama; Harold & Kumar 2 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 3.57Mb) Description: We've got a double-feature today, as Andrew reviews both Baby Mama and Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay. Which is the better choice this weekend? Tune in to find out! |
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176. MC_002: Juno http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 3.02Mb) Description: Welcome to our first "micro-cast"! Andrew reviews last week's DVD release of Juno, starring Ellen Page, Jason Bateman, and Jennifer Garner. |
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177. MC_001: Street Kings http://feedproxy.google.com/~r... download (audio/mpeg, 11.11Mb) Description: By popular demand, the RandomChatter podcast is splitting off the movie reviews into its own show! Welcome to the premiere episode of MovieChatter! With MovieChatter, we'll be doing two types of shows. The first is a discussion-based format like you're used to. The other is a short "microcast" format in which we'll give five- to ten-minute-long reviews of movies. These will include new theatrical releases, new DVD releases, and even some older "Pick of the Week" DVDs. In our first episode, we cover the cop drama Street Kings, in which Keanu "Whoa" Reeves, Forest "Gump" Whitaker, Chris "Flame On" Evans, and Hugh "Real Actor" Laurie read from a script written by a high-schooler. At least, that's how it seemed to us... |
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