Movie Podcast Weekly Ep. 035: The Iceman (2013) and The Hangover Part III (2013) and Fast and Furious 6 (2013)

ANTHONY BRUNO, author of “The Iceman: The True Story of a Cold-Blooded Killer,” joins us to discuss his book, as well as Ariel Vromen’s filmic adaptation — “The Iceman,” starring Michael Shannon, and he even gives us some anecdotal insights about The Iceman himself, Richard Kuklinski. Karl and Jason have a fascinating, 80-minute interview with Bruno that we think will also intrigue you listeners.

Also in this episode, we welcome JARED JOHNSON, host of The Reel Doctors, a new movie podcast where Jared and his co-host, Michael Alger, prescribe the movies you need to see. Jared, Karl, Josh and Jason discuss “The Hangover Part III,” “Fast & Furious 6,” the 30th anniversary of “Return of the Jedi,” and of course, Season 4 of “Arrested Development” on Netflix. Continue reading

Written Review: Looper (2012)

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