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Movie Podcast Weekly Ep. 013: Jack Reacher (2012) and This Is 40 (2012)

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Merry Christmas! Today is Christmas Eve of 2012. This week we have a double-feature review for you of “Jack Reacher” and “This Is 40,” with special guests “WOLFMAN JOSH” LIGAIRI, the co-director of Cleanflix, and we also welcome screenwriter / producer WILLIAM ROWAN JR.

SHOW NOTES:
I. Intro
II. Topics We Need to Discuss:
— Cleanflix currently streaming on Netflix Watch Instantly
— Re-releasing older movies in theaters again
— Listener Feedback and Donations
— Karl’s Mini Review: The Guilt Trip
— What Else Is New in Theaters This Week Continue reading →

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

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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
V. Wrap-Up Continue reading →

Movie Podcast Weekly Ep. 011: Playing for Keeps (2012)

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It’s a first on Movie Podcast Weekly, but for Episode 011, your favorite movie critics review a romantic comedy — “Playing for Keeps,” starring Gerard Butler and Jessica Biel.

But if romantic comedies aren’t your thing, we’d still recommend listening to Episode 011, because we cover quite a few noteworthy topics that should interest any movie-lover, such as:
— the lowest grossing film ever
— box office surprises and anomalies this December
— genuine concerns about “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey”
— and more!

SHOW NOTES:
I. Intro
II. Mini Reviews:
Jason: Zyzzx Rd (2006), Take Shelter (2011)
Andy: Holy Matrimony (1994), The Help (2011), Manic (2001)
Karl: Anna Karenina (2012), Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001), Love Actually (2003)
III. Feature Review: PLAYING FOR KEEPS Continue reading →

Movie Podcast Weekly Ep. 010: Killing Them Softly (2012)

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Podcasting rock star ROB BOOKER, host of The Traders Podcast, joins us for Episode 010 for our review of “Killing Them Softly,” starring Brad Pitt.

SHOW NOTES:
I. Intro
II. Mini Reviews:
Jason: Bigfoot: The Lost Coast Tapes (2012), Chronicle (2012), The Tall Man (2012)
Rob Booker: TRON: Legacy (2010), The Descendants (2011), What’s Your Number? (2011)
Andy: 30 Minutes of Less (2011), Hesher (2010), The Cabin in the Woods (2012)
Karl: Rise of the Guardians (2012), Lincoln (2012), Silver Linings Playbook (2012), Twilight: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 (2012)
III. Feature Review: KILLING THEM SOFTLY Continue reading →

Movie Podcast Weekly Ep. 009: Life of Pi (2012)

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For our review of Ang Lee’s “Life of Pi,” Movie Podcast Weekly is proud to feature special guests DAVE EATON, frontman of The Dave Eaton Element and host of the All About Autism Podcast, and NATALIE PYLES, host of Podcasting Revolution.

SHOW NOTES:
I. Intro
II. Mini Reviews:
Jason: Grizzly (1976), Martha Marcy May Marlene (2011), Red State (2011)
Karl: Van Helsing (2004), Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987), Nobody’s Fool (1994)
Natalie Pyles: Ben and Kate (TV), Nashville (TV)
Dave Eaton: A Christmas Carol (2009), 30 Rock (TV)
III. Feature Review: LIFE OF PI Continue reading →