Episode 27: The Great Void

This month Steve and I delve into alternate kinds of dark territory by reviewing the monolithic sci-fi hit GRAVITY and the remake of MANIAC starring Elijah Wood. I also review THE KILLER SNAKES, a 1973 horror film produced by the Shaw Brothers. We also discuss the difficulties of separating art from artist, case in point: the author Orson Scott Card, who wrote the book ENDER'S GAME, and his controversial stance on homosexuality. Can you endorse a person's literature, film or other work of art and easily reject their unpopular opinions and actions? This and a whole lot more great chatter on this episode.

Episode 26: Punchy Titles

Steve and I talk about the viral phenomenon that is SHARKNADO and why this made-for-cable shark hybrid movie became so successful. Steve reviews two recent documentaries about movies: CLEANFLIX which reveals how Mormons are able to watch R-rated films and THAT GUY WHO WAS IN THAT THING, about the lives and careers of some very familiar character actors.

I review two notable classics, the 1966 adventure THE NAKED PREY and Wim Wenders' classic PARIS, TEXAS. Steve also recommends a film with the wonderful title of MAGIC COP.

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!