Episode 25: The Summer's End

This month, Steve and I wrap up the summer by discussing the works of Edgar Wright and his latest film THE WORLD'S END and we also talk a lil' Woody Allen as I review his new film BLUE JASMINE. We also exchange our thoughts about a very interesting New York Times article about how fatherhood changes movie-going habits in surprising ways. Here's a link to that story here:
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/01/magazine/two-sucked-thumbs-up.html?ref=magazine&_r=2&

Episode 24: Where's Your Personal Limit?

This month, Steve and I praise PACIFIC RIM and discuss Guillermo del Toro's fine career, but things get a lot darker when Steve recommends (with reservations) a horror film that combines drug abuse, sex, an Elvis look-a-like and a parasitic baby, it's title: WON TON BABY! Speaking of having reservations, Steve had a few of those as I reviewed the startling documentary THE ACT OF KILLING, which allowed men who committed genocide to artfully recreate their crimes on camera. Even if you're an adventurous filmgoer like we are, we all have limits. Does this film cross it for you?

Episode 23: Project Sequel

Steve has made a point of watching underrated sequels of the past, including FRENCH CONNECTION 2, which we both discuss in length. How many sequels include a harrowing drug addiction battle in the middle? Plus I review THE LONE RANGER and recount my childhood obsession with VHS recording. We also pay tribute to the late James Gandolfini and Jim "Black Belt Jones" Kelly. Listen! Download! Comment!

Episode 22: Rain and Death

This month, Steve gushes over FAST & FURIOUS 6 and we both agree that the new punk rock documentary A BAND CALLED DEATH is well worth seeing and that the morbidly named band is well worth listening to. We review Michael Douglas as Liberace in BEHIND THE CANDELABRA and we also speculate as to why Leonard Nimoy is allowed in the J.J. Abrams STAR TREK universe and not William Shatner. Plus, Steve sings praises of the classic musical SINGIN' IN THE RAIN.

Episode 21: Macho Topless Moments

Steve had fun watching Tom Cruise in COCKTAIL on Blu-ray, which is a movie that doesn't seem to understand how bartender really works. He also dug into his pile of shame and pulled out ALIEN VS. PREDATOR: REQUIEM and SKYLINE. I review two offbeat classic films released on Blu-ray by Olive Films: the science-gone-wrong/film noir hybrid SHE DEVIL (1957) and the terrific and under seen black revolutionary film UPTIGHT (1968) I also give my take on Danny Boyle's latest film TRANCE.

We also do a belated tribute to Roger Ebert and discuss what we enjoyed about his diverse body of work. Enjoy!

Episode 20: You Must Remember This

Hey folks, Andrew here.

Roger Ebert has died at the age of 70. This is a major loss to lovers of cinema and film criticism. I grew up watching Siskel & Ebert and later Ebert & Roeper as well as reading his reviews of the latest movies. His influence on me was so profound that it went beyond just movies. He taught me so much about criticism, writing, journalism, and thinking and he shaped my sensibility as a young filmgoer more than anyone, including many of the filmmakers I admire. He is already missed.

This episode includes a brief salute to Mr. Ebert but a proper tribute to him from Steve and I will take place on the following episode next month.

On this show, Steve and I crosstalk about Harmony Korine's SPRING BREAKERS and what we loved about it. Steve enthusiastically appraises WILLOW, which recently got released on Blu-ray. Towards the end of the show, we also talk about the power of Chuck Norris' beard, which he lost when he recently shaved it off!

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Episode 19: What's Up, Willis?

We're back! Did you miss us? After a two month hiatus, we finally return to podcast land! The only real change to the show will be our scheduling. Instead of one new show a week, it will now be a monthly show. The benefit of this, besides making it easier for our busy schedules, is that we'll have more time to watch a lot of movies and therefore, have a lot to discuss for your listening pleasure. A new episode will be made available the first Friday of every month here and on iTunes.

On this episode, Steve and I both agree that A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD was a disappointment but we switch gears and agree that the Barbra Streisand comedy WHAT'S UP, DOC? is a fantastic movie. I also recommend a couple of British gangster films from the 70s and Steve raves about a British horror film. Listen in, blokes!