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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)

Posted on September 2, 2013 by producer

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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Written Review: Looper (2012)

Posted on September 28, 2012 by producer

by Jason Pyles
Movie Podcast Weekly.com

Premise: In the year 2044, hitmen called “loopers” are hired to execute any unwanted individuals who cross the criminal organizations of 30 years into the future. Time travel exists circa 2074, so victims are sent back in time to present-day 2044, to be disposed of by loopers.

Review: I have known about (and have been mildly anticipating) “Looper” since writer-director Rian Johnson described it during a guest appearance on The /Filmcast a couple of years ago. “Looper” is Johnson’s third feature film — and though I’m in the minority of people who didn’t love “Brick” (2005) or “The Brothers Bloom” (2008), I appreciated the craft evident in those movies. I suspected this talented filmmaker would one day make a film that dazzled me, and I’m happy to report that the day has come. Continue reading →