Movie Podcast Weekly Ep. 049: Summer Blockbuster Recap 2013 and Closed Circuit (2013) and Getaway (2013) and Jobs (2013) and Blue Jasmine (2013) and The Spectacular Now (2013) and Paranoia (2013)

In Episode 049 of Movie Podcast Weekly, besides giving you a nice Summer Blockbuster Recap for 2013, your four hosts proudly bring you 6 feature reviews of new movies that are currently playing in theaters! We give you full reviews, ratings and recommendations on “Closed Circuit” (2013), “Getaway” (2013), “Jobs” (2013), “Blue Jasmine” (2013), “The Spectacular Now” (2013) and Paranoia (2013). We also talk about a number of news items, Mini Reviews, and of course, our recommendation segments. Please vote on our poll question below:

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SHOW NOTES — with Time Stamps! Continue reading

Movie Podcast Weekly Ep. 038: Man of Steel (2013) and This Is the End (2013) and Video Rental Store Nostalgia

We’ve got another lengthy episode for you this week, just 20 minutes shy of the 3-hour mark. Your four hosts and special guest WILLIS WHEELER of Terror Troop Podcast joins us as we review Zack Snyder’s “Man of Steel” and “This Is the End.” We also mosey down Memory Lane by indulging in some Video Rental Store Nostalgia. (This portion of the episode is a must-listen.) And Jason calls for some general feedback on the show, so let us know your thoughts on Movie Podcast Weekly. Continue reading

Movie Podcast Weekly Ep. 012: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)

For our review of Peter Jackson’s “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” we’ve brought back special guest DAVE “DR. SHOCK” BECKER from Land of the Creeps and DVD Infatuation.com.

SHOW NOTES:
I. Intro

II. Mini Reviews
Andy: Manic, Prometheus, Intruders
Dave: Spellbound, Lords of Dogtown, Burial Ground, George C. Scott’s A Christmas Carol
Jason: Things to Do in Denver When You’re Dead, The New Daughter, We Need to Talk About Kevin, High Lane
Karl: The Best Exotic Marigold Motel, Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, Unicorn City, The Dark Knight Rises

III. Feature Review: “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey”

Ratings and Recommendations for THE HOBBIT
Jason = 8 ( Theater / Buy It! )
Andy = 7 ( Theater / Buy It! )
Karl = 5.5 ( Theater / Rental )
Dave Becker = 7 ( Theater / Buy It! )

IV. Trailer Talk:
Pacific Rim
Star Trek Into Darkness
Man of Steel
Oblivion
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