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Movie Podcast Weekly Ep. 087: X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014) and Fading Gigolo (2014) and Goodbye World (2014)

Posted on May 26, 2014 by producer

Movie Podcast Weekly, Episode 087 is here! In this blockbuster episode, your favorite movie critics review “X-Men: Days of Future Past,” “Fading Gigolo” and “Goodbye World.” And the Wild Man Willis Wheeler is back again as our special guest. In addition to our usual Mini Reviews and Feature Reviews, we also bring you some big film news discussions, as well as some great listener feedback. Don’t miss it!

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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 →

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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 →