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Movie Podcast Weekly Ep. 145: Terminator Genisys (2015) and Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (2015)

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Episode 145

Hi and welcome to Episode 145 of Movie Podcast Weekly. In this memorable show, we are joined by special guest “Dr. Death” (aka Ryan’s dad) (aka Kevin). We bring you Feature Reviews of Terminator Genisys and Me and Earl and the Dying Girl. Join us!

If you’re new to our show… Movie Podcast Weekly typically features four hosts — Jason, Andy, Karl and Geek Cast Ry — along with frequent guests. We give you our verdicts on at least one new movie release from the current year that’s currently playing in theaters, as well as several mini reviews of whatever we’ve been watching lately. And we usually provide specialized genre recommendations. New episodes release every single Wednesday. Continue reading →

Movie Podcast Weekly Ep. 092: Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014) and Tim’s Vermeer (2014) and Jason’s Big Birthday Bash on the Terminator Franchise

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Episode 092

Happy birthday to Jason! Welcome to Movie Podcast Weekly, Episode 092, in which we bring you Feature Reviews of “Transformers: Age of Extinction” and “Tim’s Vermeer.” But for our main event, we bring you a throw-back, Considering the Sequels Podcast-type of episode, where we review the entire “Terminator” franchise (to date). To help us with our birthday bash, we bring you two special guests: film critic Cody Clark and a brief, impromptu appearance by the Wild Man Willis Wheeler! If you like what you hear, please subscribe for FREE in iTunes.

Movie Podcast Weekly typically 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 →

Written Review: Looper (2012)

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by Jason Pyles
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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 →