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Movie Podcast Weekly Ep. 070: I, Frankenstein (2014) and Mitt (2014) and Life Itself (2014) and Sundance 2014 Report

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Welcome to Movie Podcast Weekly, Episode 070! For this show, we bring you this year’s Sundance 2014 Report, starring Joshua Ligairi and special guest WILLIAM ROWAN JR., filmmaker and friend. And of the Sundance crop of films, we go a little more in-depth in our discussions of “Mitt” (which is now streaming on Netflix) and “Life Itself.” We also bring you a Feature Review of “I, Frankenstein,” and we revisit our debate about “The Act of Killing.” Don’t miss it!

Movie Podcast Weekly features four hosts (and frequent guests), who give you their verdict on at least one new movie release that’s currently in theaters, mini-reviews of what they’ve been watching lately, and specialty recommendation segments. New episodes release every single Monday. Continue reading →

Movie Podcast Weekly Ep. 069: Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014) and Devil’s Due (2014) and Nebraska (2013) and The Act of Killing (2013)

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Buckle up! For Episode 069, you’ve got Andy, Karl, and Jason — ranting and raving about the nominations for the 68th Academy Awards, among other weighty matters. And though Josh was at a Sundance screening, he still sent us two clips of supplemental Josh material, including his review of “Nebraska.” Thanks, Josh! We bring you reviews of “Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit,” “Devil’s Due” and “Ride Along” — all three new releases in theaters. But Andy and Jason also saw Josh’s recommendation, “The Act of Killing.” And this Mini Review turns into an epic, unofficial 26-minute Feature Review.

Movie Podcast Weekly features four hosts (and frequent guests), who give you their verdict on at least one new movie release that’s currently in theaters, mini-reviews of what they’ve been watching lately, and specialty recommendation segments. New episodes release every single Monday. Continue reading →

Movie Podcast Weekly Ep. 066: The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013) and Saving Mr. Banks (2013) and Runner Runner (2013) and The Best Movies of 2013

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Happy new year this week! And welcome to Episode 066, where your boys at Movie Podcast Weekly each list THE TOP 10 MOVIES OF 2013, so you get 40 (not necessarily all unique) take-it-to-the-bank, must-see “buy-it’s.” But we also list off all our honorable mentions, which gives you about 60 Honorable Mentions (again, not all unique) that are take-it-to-the-bank, guaranteed good rentals. We also list off 40 of our Biggest Disappointments of 2013, which aren’t necessarily bad, just disappointing. But Karl, Andy and Jason give you 15 movies from 2013 that they absolutely freakin’ hated, while Joshua “take-the-high-road” Ligairi alternately gives you 8 movies that he thought he would dislike, but were pleasant surprises.

Oh, yeah, and we also Feature Review “The Wolf of Wall Street,” “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty,” “Saving Mr. Banks” and “Runner Runner.” All this and so much more awaits you during this 3-hour and 44-minute episode of Movie Podcast Weekly.

Note: For your convenience, we’ve listed most of our picks in the show notes below (as opposed to a password-protected listing). So, if you opt not to listen to this hilariously entertaining show, please at least give us a download out of it. Thanks! Happy 2014. Continue reading →

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)

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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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125 Movie Picks From Jason’s Big Birthday Bash 2013

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Dave Becker’s Top 5 Most Life-Changing Movies:
1. Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
2. Blazing Saddles (1974)
3. Sabotage (1936)
4. Fame (1980)
5. Alien (1979)

Josh’s Top 5 Most Life-Changing Movies:
1. The Lives of Others (2005)
2. Thumbsucker (2005)
3. The Tree of Life (2011)
4. Pulp Fiction (1994)
5. Halloween (1978)

Karl’s Top 5 Most Life-Changing Movies:
1. Amadeus (1984)
2. The Ten Commandments (1956)
3. Gattaca (1997)
4. Jaws (1977)
5. …And Justice for All (1979)

Andy’s Top 5 Most Life-Changing Movies:
1. A Few Good Men (1992)
2. Very Bad Things (1998)
3. Se7en (1995)
4. The Invisible Kid (1988)
5. Rad (1986)

Jason’s Top 5 Most Life-Changing Movies:
1. Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father (2008)
2. The Passion of the Christ (2004)
3. My Life (1993)
4. Breakdown (1997)
5. Cinderella Man (2005)

Dave Becker’s Top 10 Movies You Should See (Before You Die):
1. Local Hero (1983)
2. The Lion in Winter (1968)
3. Vanishing Point (1971)
4. The Changeling (1980)
5. Cromwell (1970)
6. The Odd Couple (1968)
7. Son of Frankenstein (1939)
8. Ragtime (1981)
9. Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (1973)
10. Advise & Consent (1962)

Josh’s Top 10 Movies You Should See (Before You Die):
1. All the President’s Men (1976)
2. The Act of Killing (2013)
3. The Devil and Daniel Johnston (2005)
4. Glengarry Glen Ross (1992)
5. Dogville (2003)
6. The Puffy Chair (2005)
7. Intolerance (1916)
8. The Celebration (1998)
9. Lost in La Mancha (2002)
10. Koyaanisqatsi (1982) and the Qatsi Trilogy

Karl’s Top 10 Movies You Should See (Before You Die):
1. Cinema Paradiso (1988)
2. The King’s Speech (2010)
3. High Noon (1952)
4. The Kid (1921) | Modern Times (1936)
5. North by Northwest (1959)
6. Lincoln (2012)
7. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)
8. Alien (1979)
9. Titanic (1997)
10. Manhunter (1986)

Andy’s Top 10 Movies You Should See (Before You Die):
1. Brick (2005)
2. Let the Right One In (2008)
3. Overnight (2003) and for additional context, The Boondock Saints (1999)
4. Jean de Florette (1986) and Manon of the Spring (1986)
5. The Son (2002)
6. Charade (1963)
7. The General (1926)
8. Misery (1990)
9. Dolores Claiborne (1995)
10. Chasing Ice (2012)

Jason’s Top 10 Movies You Should See (Before You Die):
1. The “Up” Documentary Series (1964 – 2012)
2. The Devil and Daniel Johnston (2005)
3. Running Scared (2006)
4. The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters (2007)
5. Frozen River (2008)
6. The Good Girl (2002)
7. Duane Hopwood (2005)
8. Lars and the Real Girl (2007)
9. John Q (2002)
10. Touching the Void (2003)

Dave Becker’s Top 10 All-Time Favorite (Desert Island) Movies:
1. The Godfather (1972)
2. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
3. McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971)
4. Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972)
5. The Big Lebowski (1998)
6. Pulp Fiction (1994)
7. Dawn of the Dead (1978)
8. Fargo (1996)
9. Once Upon a Time in the West (1968)
10. Spirited Away (2001)

Josh’s Top 10 All-Time Favorite (Desert Island) Movies:
1. Manhattan Murder Mystery (1993)
2. Forget Paris (1995)
3. The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)
4. Rear Window (1954)
5. The Thing (1982)
6. The Lost Boys (1987)
7. Clue (1985)
8. The Beach (2000)
9. Bottle Rocket (1996)
10. Three Kings (1999) and Zodiac (2007)

Karl’s Top 10 All-Time Favorite (Desert Island) Movies:
1. Blade Runner (1982)
2. Star Wars (1977)
3. Amadeus (1984)
4. Casablanca (1942)
5. The Great Escape (1963)
6. The Harry Potter franchise (2001 – 2011)
7. Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987)
8. The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
9. Love Actually (2003)
10. Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)

Andy’s Top 10 All-Time Favorite (Desert Island) Movies:
1. The Godfather (1972) and The Godfather: Part II (1974)
2. 127 Hours (2010)
3. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
4. Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
5. The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
6. The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (2001, 2002, 2003)
7. Zombieland (2009)
8. The Bourne Trilogy (2002, 2004, 2007)
9. The Daniel Craig Bond Trilogy (2006, 2008, 2012)
10. My Blue Heaven (1990)

Jason’s Top 10 All-Time Favorite (Desert Island) Movies:
1. The Village (2004)
2. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
3. The Dark Knight (2008)
4. The Godfather (1972)
5. The Apostle (1997)
6. Punch-Drunk Love (2002)
7. Adaptation. (2002)
8. 8 Mile (2002)
9. Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead (2007)
10. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)