Middle of the Row
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Enjoy A Cup Of Soul
January 24, 2021 03:31 - 57 minutes - 85.6 MBOur last film released in 2020, Pixar’s Soul! This was a good film to end the calendar year on, as Pixar delivers another great entry into their filmography. Their most adult film yet?, we discuss the many highs among debating which films are Pixar’s lows, all while finding some appreciation for the world in front of us. Download. Listen. Enjoy. The Categories: (Time:Stamp) 8 Words or Less (3:55) The Elevator Pitch/General Thoughts (6:26) Star Ratings (23:28) So Spoilers? (24:34) Performa...
Middle of the Dial: Episode 010 - Sydney Sprague
January 17, 2021 04:30 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBThe 10th episode of Middle of the Dial is a conversation with singer and songwriter Sydney Sprague whose debut album “Maybe I will see you at the end of the world” comes out February 26th on Rude Records. At the time of our call she had just released the music video for her second single "Steve", but has since also released the video for her song "Staircase Failure", and the her newest single "Object Permanence". You can watch videos for "Steve" and "Staircase Failure", as well as the one for...
We Won't Wish For Wonder Woman 1984
January 15, 2021 05:11 - 1 hour - 93.8 MBOne of the only blockbuster releases of 2020 came on Christmas Day, with the release of Wonder Woman 1984. It wasn't great, and we dive into the WTF of it all. A movie with potential that wastes it in a ludicrous final act, we were left wondering, “What the hell happened.” Download. Listen. Enjoy. The Categories: (Time:Stamp) 8 Words or Less/The Elevator Pitch (3:00) General Thoughts (5:30) Star Ratings/So Spoilers? (19:20) Performance Prize/But, Why? (22:00) Let’s Talk About That Ending......
Time Capsule 2020
January 05, 2021 06:13 - 1 hour - 93.6 MBIt’s our Time Capsule episode for 2020! This is the episode where we all pick something we want everyone to remember from the year and save it for posterity’s sake. So take a listen, judge our picks, and listen to us ramble about the year! Download. Listen. Enjoy! 3:00 Jon - Run The Jewels - RTJ4 12:30 Ben - Final Fantasy VII Remake 24:00 Lauren - The Last of Us Part II 39:00 Honorable Mention Catch-Up/Overload!!! 44:45 Zac - David Byrne’s American Utopia 49:30 Predictions For 2021’s Time...
Celebrate The Happiest Season?
December 28, 2020 01:09 - 38 minutes - 58.6 MBThe Happiest Season was a holiday release from Hulu around Thanksgiving, but you are getting it in your feed as a holiday treat. We meld the old format with the new, to mixed results, as are our feelings on this movie, a bit mixed. Still, we can all agree, Jane is the best. Download. Listen. Enjoy. The Categories: (Time:Stamp) 8 Words or Less (3:45) The Elevator Pitch/General Thoughts (6:15) Star Ratings (18:30) Let’s Talk About That Ending... (19:50) Performance Prize/The Hot Take Theater...
GenreRama: Comedy - Boogie Nights
December 25, 2020 08:01 - 49 minutes - 73.5 MBIt’s our wrap up to our first GenreRama Mini-Series, Comedy, with Zac’s pick, Boogie Nights. Somehow, everyone found it as funny as I did. We commiserate over the endless greatness that PTA’s movie delivers. Stacked cast, amazing filmmaking, and endless BDE. GeneRama will return in February with the theme of: Love Story. Download. Listen. Enjoy. The Categories: (Time:Stamp) 8 Words or Less (1:00) The Elevator Pitch/General Thoughts (2:45) Star Ratings/The Hot Take Theater (16:45) Let’s Talk...
GenreRama: Comedy - The Nice Guys
December 23, 2020 19:47 - 47 minutes - 69.5 MBIt’s episode 3 of our GenreRama mini-series! This week, Ben’s pick for comedy, The Nice Guys! Two newbies to this movie and everyone is in agreement with how great this movie is. Lots of Gosling praise and plenty of lines dropped throughout, as we have a blast recounting the ways this movie is great. An underseen/underappreciated gem from the last few years. Give us a sequel! Download. Listen. Enjoy! The Categories: (Time:Stamp) 8 Words or Less (1:00) The Elevator Pitch/General Thoughts (2:...
GenreRama: Comedy - Superbad
December 22, 2020 20:04 - 1 hour - 94.5 MBIt’s Episode 2 of this inaugural GenreRama: Comedy Edition, this time with Jon’s pick, Superbad. Considered a comedy classic of this century by many, we take a look back and see if it still holds up. We find plenty to discuss and continue to get used to the categories around these new stomping grounds. Download. Listen. Enjoy! The Categories: (Time:Stamp) 8 Words or Less (2:00) The Elevator Pitch/General Thoughts (4:45) Star Ratings (16:00) The Hot Take Theater (17:45) I’m A Changed Person ...
GenreRama: Comedy - Bridesmaids
December 22, 2020 00:09 - 57 minutes - 85.3 MBWelcome to a new podcast! GenreRama will be a series of miniseries covering one film picked by each of us in a pre-selected genre. First up, comedies and our first film is a pick by Lauren; Paul Feig’s Bridesmaids. Download. Listen. Enjoy! The Categories: (Time:Stamp) 8 Words or Less (2:15) The Elevator Pitch (3:40) Star Ratings (11:30) The Hot Take Theater (12:30) Let’s Talk About That Ending... (27:00) Performance Prize (29:00) But, Why? (33:45) Repeat After Me (38:30) Expert Opinions (41...
We Fight Over Vampires vs. The Bronx
November 29, 2020 22:57 - 47 minutes - 70.7 MBAnother Netflix film, this time a Halloween entry (I know, I know, way late), and that is the film Vampires vs. The Bronx. We actually argue quite a bit over this one, as this is one of the most divisive episodes in a while. Zac’s on the Yay side, everyone else, not so much. Listen in to hear him defend the movie, while maybe also conceding that this isn’t the film his counterparts want it to be. Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Spoiler Free Discussion of Vampires vs. The Bronx 0:21:00 Spoi...
Enola Holmes Should Be Left Alone?
November 17, 2020 04:57 - 30 minutes - 46.5 MBWe discuss another Netflix movie, again. It fails to impress, again. Even if it does manage to not look like shit, again. The star studded adaptation of a young adult reimagining of the Arthur Conan Doyle series, brings great music, fancy backdrops and not a lot else. PG Fleabag Enola can’t pull us into her mystery, but that might have to do with the fact that she isn’t even that great at solving it. Lost in too many subplots and setting up the EHCU, the film never gets off the ground, and we...
Maybe Spend Time With The Devil All The Time
November 10, 2020 02:21 - 53 minutes - 79.8 MBYes, the podcast still exists! We don’t pack it in at 150, but we are going to change it up in a bit. This is the first of three episodes I have left in the bank before we pivot to a new format, with new episodes of this podcast dropping intermittently when there is something to discuss. For now, a Netflix new release for 2020, The Devil All The Time. The southern gothic drama is dripping with sweat and religious questioning, ripe for a discussion among our theologically inclined, Jon and Zac...
Don't Miss The Exit Through The Gift Shop
October 18, 2020 23:28 - 33 minutes - 49.9 MBHey all, our 150th episode! Thanks so much for listening, if you have, for as many episodes as you’ve listened too. We discussed our last flashback for 2020, thanks Covid, but it is a good one! And everyone liked it! Maybe some warming up here or there, but by the end of this thing, Banksy finds quite the story to tell. Mr. Brainwash is one of a kind and this film is extremely prescient even today. It predicted a lot about where culture was going. Still, we laugh at Thierry, Banksy’s one line...
The Decade's Best: Tenet
October 17, 2020 22:41 - 51 minutes - 79 MB***Spoilers for all of Nolan’s Filmography*** Grant and Zac talk Tenet. They definitely don’t figure out Tenet, but they certainly talk about it. Zac thinks it will be in the running for the next decade of movies, Grant is pretty sure it’s not even in Nolan's top tier. Still, they have a spirited debate and find plenty they agree on, even if they have diverting final takes on the film. Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 General Nolan Talk 0:07:00 Tenet The Comedy?, “Don’t Think About It, Fee...
Memento Is Worth Remembering
October 01, 2020 16:33 - 45 minutes - 67.4 MBOur second to last flashback is to a Christopher Nolan movie! His breakout film Memento is still pretty damn good, even if it feels really damn small compared to what the is currently putting out. Still, there is so much to enjoy (like human characters) and a script/plot that works as long as you don’t ask too many questions (how does he remember Sammy Jankis if he is Sammy Jankis?). A good talk, with lots rambling about how some of these dummies haven’t seen all of Nolan’s movies (I haven’t ...
Best In Show Still Earns A Prize
September 26, 2020 23:21 - 29 minutes - 45.9 MBWe flashback to 2000 for Christopher Guest’s Best In Show. Written with Eugene Levy, the improvised comedy was a breakout for the genre at the turn of the century and has been one of the major comedic influences of the last twenty years. The film has a great cast, lots of good boys, and more than a few amazing one liners we can’t help but repeat here. The film holds up quite well for Zac and Ben, but first timers Lauren and Jon aren’t quite as sold. Though, I think they might change their tun...
Project Power Has No Juice
September 22, 2020 01:23 - 42 minutes - 62.7 MBA new release, again from Netflix, this time for the sci-fi superheroy thing, Project Power. The film stars Jamie Foxx, JGL and Dominique Fishback. The film is a mash-up of many sci-fi/comic book concepts, but never really blazes its own path. It’s a half-baked idea at every turn. The film has some moments, looks solid, sounds great, but never gets off the ground and running. We still have a lot of fun on this pod, even if we all agree the film is pretty ok, but plenty of our fun comes at the...
She Dies Tomorrow, Makes Us Feel Things
September 07, 2020 17:42 - 44 minutes - 66.5 MBA new release this week, this time from Neon and writer/director Amy Seimetz, She Dies Tomorrow. This black comedy/thriller thing is one of my favorite films of the year (knocked from the top spot since we recorded), but the rest of the crew isn’t quite as one over. Yet we agree on most of the film’s strengths. I don’t know... It feels like Ben and Lauren wanted something the film wasn’t trying to be, while Jon and I were a bit more on the film’s wavelength, though he was often bored by it. E...
Still Dancing To The Emperor's New Groove
August 30, 2020 19:22 - 27 minutes - 40 MBFlashing back to 2000 for Disney Animation Studios entry, the much beloved The Emperor’s New Groove. I was a first timer to this one, and I can not join in on the praise, but the rest of the crew still adores this film. They commiserate about their favorite bits, love of Kronk and where this stands in the Disney Animated canon. Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:02:00 Why The Emperor’s New Groove? Should Have Been A Musical? 0:10:00 Redeemable Characters?, Pick A Lane, Behind The Scenes Drama 0:17:...
Radioactive Is Not Quite So
August 21, 2020 02:11 - 44 minutes - 65.5 MBA new release, this time from Amazon Studios, and that is the film Radioactive. The Marjane Satrapi film is an inventive biopic about the scientist Marie Curie, and while it won over Zac, the rest of the crew had a hard time finding its glow. Pike is good, Satrapi makes some flourishes, but most here weren’t won over. Still, we discuss lots of other biopics, what makes them good, and a few other random diversions. Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 True Story Spoiler Warnings, We Each Take A...
Dare To Open The Book Of Eli?
August 10, 2020 22:54 - 51 minutes - 75.8 MBWe flashback to 2010 for Denzel walking the earth in The Book of Eli. The genre mash up has plenty to stick up for, plenty to be disappointed in, and made us feel a broad range of feelings; or none. Everyone has a different take on this one, so it’s a good listen for a variety of takes from us four. Jon made the pick, guess why?, but I can confidently say this, we are the only podcast that will compare The Book of Eli to Angels in the Outfield... Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Why The Boo...
Stay In Palm Springs, Forever
August 05, 2020 22:53 - 37 minutes - 55.6 MBWe have another new release, this time thanks to Neon and Hulu, as they have released the Sundance favorite, Palm Springs, on the service. Palm Springs stars Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti and J.K. Simmons, stuck in a high concept romantic comedy. Don’t peak down if you want to avoid any minor spoilers, but we all agreed on this one! Not as emphatically across the board, but, a strong positive consensus nonetheless. We talk favorite laughs, thinks we wished were better, and appreciate J.K. ...
Can't Say No To Hamilton
July 31, 2020 18:29 - 43 minutes - 64.1 MBWe review another “new release” this week, and that is the 2016 original cast recording of Hamilton on Disney+. Ben said no to this, so I watch with two Hamilton virgins (for the most part) and we are all blown away! Surprising no one. It’s Hamilton, it’s great!, but we get into how the set and stage direction works to enhance the show, how seeing the close ups adds to the performances, and heap endless other amounts of praise on this classic. So, go watch Hamiton and come share in the love f...
Eurovision Song Contest: The Story Of Fire Saga Sings?
July 27, 2020 22:53 - 55 minutes - 78.9 MBAnother Netflix new release, this time with Will Ferrell's entry to the platform, with Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga. I wasn’t here for this one, but I would have probably thrown more negativity into this one! Still, Ben was the lowest on it, but only has praise to be parsed out after his initial thoughts, so maybe it is worth your time. I’m probably a curmudgeon. They praise the performances, recount their favorite bits, and get distracted by Disney Musicals. Take a listen!...
Maybe Sign Up For Wasp Network?
July 24, 2020 21:46 - 33 minutes - 47.7 MBAnother Netflix new release, Wasp Network, splits the pod down the middle. Jon and Zac enjoy the fast paced, if surface, docudrama, but Ben and Lauren were BORED. We all agree on the cast, disagree on the filmmaking, and we also learn where exactly Guantanamo Bay is! Next to Hidden Beach. A fun episode, with some solid back and forth on this one, from the often great Olivier Assayas. Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Spoiler Free Thoughts On Wasp Network 0:13:00 Spoilers For Wasp Network 0:...
Maybe Don't Meet The Parents
July 21, 2020 23:20 - 32 minutes - 48 MBWe flashback to 2000 for the awkward family comedy, Meet The Parents! A big hit back in the day, two whole sequels, Foker jokes. Jon picked this, and no one else can really get on his or the film’s wavelength. The film has some agreeable moments, but, as a whole, just doesn’t come together. Still, a solid talk, about a not so solid movie. Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Why Meet The Parents?, Justice For Naomi Watts, They Are All Liars 0:10:01 What Happened To Reality?, Giving Some Credit...
Hunt Down Trollhunter
July 17, 2020 17:50 - 34 minutes - 52.4 MBAnother flashback, to 2010, to review the Norwegian import Trollhunter. This found footage genre bender has a lot of fun bits, some genuine funny moments and some surprisingly solid special effects. The film hits everyone a bit different around here, but we still manage to find plenty to appreciate across the board. Check it out! Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Why Trollhunter?, What Worked And Didn’t 0:11:00 Nitpicks, Good Humor, Best Bits 0:21:57 Talking Øvredal, Creature Design, Budget ...
Rock On, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, Rock On
July 09, 2020 23:10 - 1 hour - 104 MBFlashing back again to 2010, this time for Scott Pilgrim vs. The World! The Edgar Wright classic has a lot of fans on this pod, and we talk a lot, and trade favs, and heap plenty of praise. It’s a lovefest, even if Jon tries to fight it. Also, everyone, but Lauren’s, audio kind of sucks this week, I don’t know what happened, we’ll do better! Anyways, if you are a fan, this is a fun listen! Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Why Scott Pilgrim vs. The World?, Scott Pilgrim In Real Life, Michael...
Bonus Episode - The Last of Us: Part II
July 03, 2020 08:12 - 59 minutes - 88.3 MBOur first ever game review on the podcast?, I think it might be, and you couldn’t ask for a much better game: The Last of Us: Part II. We (Lauren, Ben and I) all love the game, but we have a pretty fantastic discussion about what makes this game so special, while keeping realistic hype trains in check. That doesn’t mean we don’t praise it to high heaven, we do, but that’s because this is one of the greats. If you’ve played the game, take a listen, and see if you think the game is as nearly as...
No Love For The Lovebirds
June 29, 2020 22:56 - 35 minutes - 52.8 MBA new release! The dumped to Netflix comedy, The Lovebirds. Everyone, besides Jon, couldn’t really get into it, but we find some areas to appreciate in the film. A laugh or two here, a solid performance there, but all and all it feels like a missed opportunity; especially with the talent involved. Oh well? Not a trainwreck, but it feels like a solid what could have been. Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Spoiler Free Thoughts On The Lovebirds 0:14:00 Spoilers For The Loverbirds 0:14:10 Offe...
Don't Hide Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
June 19, 2020 05:58 - 37 minutes - 57.6 MBWe flashback to another 2000 Oscar film, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. This time, Zac is doing the picking and he loves this film a whole lot 20 years on. The rest of the crew isn’t as high, and found diminishing returns, but Zac stands up for the excellence and beauty of the picture. Jon tag teams a couple sections with him, who puts his wire-fu issues behind him, Lauren though... A good convo for a great movie! Damnit! Download. Listen. Enjoy. 0:01:00 Why Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon...
We Switch On The Switch
June 16, 2020 23:21 - 36 minutes - 55.4 MBWe are flashing back to 2010 to review, for some reason, The Switch. This Jason Bateman/Jennifer Aniston dramedy forces a couple of us to rethink our 2010-selves, while making us wonder how the hell we ever could have found Jason Bateman appealing in this film. Jon, who picked the film, remains unphased, while Ben and Zac call the child character an asshole; repeatedly. That’s the kind of episode we have here. Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Why The Switch, Changing Feelings 0:09:00 Poor ...
We Brawl Over Gladiator
June 05, 2020 19:34 - 38 minutes - 57.9 MBWe flashback to 2000 for Ben’s favorite movie, Gladiator. The Ridley Scott sword and sandals epic swept the movie world 20 years ago, but how does it stack up all these years later? Ben is, obviously, still on board, as is Lauren, but Jon and Zac are having diminishing returns. How much? Listen to find out! We do agree there is some greatness in here, regardless of the returns, and the movie is iconic for a reason, even if some of us aren’t as taken. Good chat! Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01...
Embrace Never Let Me Go
June 03, 2020 20:41 - 32 minutes - 48.1 MBAnother week of Covid-19, another flashback! This time, to 2010, to watch Never Let Me Go. I recently placed this high in my best movies of the last decade, and having rewatched a couple times in the past few months, it stands up as an underseen gem. We discussed the greatness of Carey Mulligan, sad feelings, world building, more sadness, compared it to Michael Bay’s The Island, and did I mention sadness. So, if this one is a blindspot for you, go see the movie first, and then come back and h...
Bonus Episode - Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Season 7
May 19, 2020 19:08 - 32 minutes - 49.5 MBBen and I take one last trip to Star Wars: The Clone Wars universe to review the final season that just wrapped up. We spend a lot of time praising the third group of episodes, but take a look at the pluses and minuses of the first two arcs. We are on the same page for the most part, with discussions on Maul and Ahsoka’s greater arcs being the highlights. Anyways, if you are a fan of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Ben and I had a good discussion on The Clone Wars last hurrah. Download. Listen. ...
We Upload TRON: Legacy
May 13, 2020 00:12 - 33 minutes - 51 MBWe are flashing back to the futuristic TRON: Legacy! An almost great reboot that wanted to make a new series, but never quite got there. The score! The action! The effects! There is a lot to like, but what got in the way? Generic story? Generic characters? Where was the creative muscle put into the look when it comes to the story? At least we all agree Olivia Wilde is a blast and watching The Dude (Jeff Bridges) perform biodigital jazz is a lot of fun! Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Why T...
Bring It On, Or Bust
May 07, 2020 01:18 - 26 minutes - 40.4 MBFlashback time in Covid-19 takes us to 2000 for Bring It On! Lauren picked this cheerleading comedy and we aren’t quite sure what to think about it. Kirsten Dunst and Eliza Dushku star, and try their best, but time hasn’t been kind to the film’s sense of humor. There is some decent stuff in here, a good movie even, maybe, but we can’t quite give what we got that credit. Still, a fun conversation to be had. Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Why Bring It On?, Tone, Fast Character Growth 0:08:...
Are We Still With I'm Still Here?
April 29, 2020 01:02 - 40 minutes - 61.8 MBFlashing back to 2010! This time, to review the Joaquin Phoenix “documentary” I’m Still Here. Sure, it wasn’t a real breakdown/pivot to rap, but it is one of the great performances (IMO) from one of our great actors. The shenanigans don’t always work, the whole film doesn’t for some of us here too, but we debate the merits of the film, the performance, and even rank Phoenix against some of his male counterparts (Ben picks Russell Crowe!). So, check it out! Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 W...
The Virgin Suicides Lives On
April 23, 2020 16:23 - 44 minutes - 67.4 MBFlashing back to 2000 this week, for Sofia Coppola’s feature debut The Virgin Suicides. I made this pick, as Coppola is one of my favorite filmmakers, and I really just adore this movie. Everyone else came to it with really fresh eyes, Lauren had seen it a long time ago, while Ben and Jon were virgins (sorry). We discuss Kirsten Dunst, POV’s, is this a depressing or fun movie? We cover a lot, and remind Lauren that there was a narrator in this movie. Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Why The...
Middle of the Dial: Ep 009 - Stephen Christian
April 22, 2020 04:57 - 39 minutes - 58.8 MBThe 9th episode of Middle of the Dial is a conversation with musician Stephen Christian. Stephen is known for being the front man for the band Anberlin, but has also been putting out solo material under the moniker of Anchor and Braille since 2004. He has recently released the song "Dangerous" (which you can listen to below) which will be on his next full length album Tension and will be released May 22nd, on Tooth and Nail Records. We had a chance to talk about the creative process for this ...
Middle of the Dial: Episode 009 - Stephen Christian
April 22, 2020 04:57 - 39 minutes - 58.8 MBThe 9th episode of Middle of the Dial is a conversation with musician Stephen Christian. Stephen is known for being the front man for the band Anberlin, but has also been putting out solo material under the moniker of Anchor and Braille since 2004. He has recently released the song "Dangerous" (which you can listen to below) which will be on his next full length album Tension and will be released May 22nd, on Tooth and Nail Records. We had a chance to talk about the creative process for this ...
Get Stranded With Cast Away
April 21, 2020 00:53 - 33 minutes - 51.9 MBFlashing back to pre Covid-19 times, to get stranded on an island with Tom Hanks in Cast Away. Zemeckis’ film holds up, as does Hanks’ performance and his title as best everyman actor. He really is incredible in this film and the film knocks it out of the park at its highest points. Where those points are in the movie vary greatly among the crew, so take a listen to see who you agree with the most. Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Why Castaway, Pacing, Tone, Wilson 0:10:00 Opening Scenes, Z...
Predators, What Are They Good For?
April 09, 2020 18:47 - 29 minutes - 45.2 MBWe flashback again as Covid-19 continues to keep us inside. This week, we honor the release of The Hunt with a flashback to Predators! The 2010 film is also an homage to The Most Dangerous Game and is also a pretty good sequel to boot. Ben gets a bit beat up defending the movie, but he’s not alone in his appreciation, even if we pick nits. Lauren remains unphased by this alien race, and all aliens? Jon, well, I don’t know what he thinks when this is all said and done. A fun episode for an und...
Go Questing With Onward
March 30, 2020 23:08 - 31 minutes - 47.9 MBHey friends, a short staffed review, again, just Ben and I, as we review Onward. Pixar’s latest is the studio’s first foray into the fantasy realm (sorry, Brave) and the results are pretty good. Editing this made me appreciate the film a bit more, though neither Ben nor I are putting it in the top tiers of Pixar’s filmography. Still, a good time and well worth you checking out on Disney+ this weekend! Already! Check it out! Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Spoiler Free Thoughts On Onward, A...
Insidious Can't Possess Us
March 25, 2020 21:32 - 29 minutes - 42.5 MBWe flashback to the beginning of the horror franchise Insidious and we don’t like what we find. Wan has established himself as a quality director, before and after this film, but this franchise launcher just doesn’t sit with our crew. Some dismiss it almost entirely, I stand for Wan working on a budget, but we mostly think you should just watch The Conjuring? Free Rose Byrne! Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Why Insidious?, Just Watch The Conjuring?, Falling Flat 0:09:00 Cast, Budget, Plot ...
Finding Forrester, Or Don't
March 23, 2020 21:15 - 33 minutes - 51.7 MBAnother flashback, and some turned tables, as Jon is on the receiving end of it this week as his pick is destroyed by everyone else. Bored and confused, the crew lets Jon say his piece, then it is a back and forth as Jon tries to stand up for the movie. Come listen to Jon take on all comers. Also, there is no preview for next week’s episode, since we had to switch it, but that will be James Wan’s Insidious. Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Why, oh why, Finding Forrester?, Jon Makes His C...
Hunt Down The Hunt
March 20, 2020 22:07 - 23 minutes - 35.7 MBAnother bonus episode in your ears, this time for The Hunt! Another Universal movie made available to rent because of the Covid-19 outbreak, Ben and I braved the theaters before they closed them to keep us away. The Hunt is Ben’s best film of 2020, so far, and I had a blast as well. Lindelof and company ride Craig Zobel’s excellent filmmaking to make a fun, funny and gory action romp that works from start to finish. All hail Betty Gilpin! Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Spoiler Free Though...
Try To See The Invisible Man
March 20, 2020 20:54 - 26 minutes - 41.5 MBHello there! It’s bonus episode time as Ben and I discussed The Invisible Man and we wanted to make sure you could hear our take as it rolls out to VOD in these Covid-19 days! We both like the film, Ben quite a bit, but we pick some nits in between our praise for the set pieces and surprises the film has in store. Leigh Whannell is an intriguing writer/director and has made himself someone to watch with his two latest films. So, go rent The Invisible Man, then listen to our podcast! Download...
We Tussle Over Charlie's Angels (2000)
March 19, 2020 18:38 - 41 minutes - 62.8 MBWe flashback to 2000 to watch one of the films that birthed the IP boom of this century, Charlie’s Angels. We bless the presence of Cameron Diaz, have a blast with the cast, appreciate the pre-CGI action, well, all of us but Jon... Jon’s on another level this week, because he hated it. Still, we give him room to vent and counter punch with how he is wrong. All in a day’s work. So flashback to this now underrated action romp with us. Download. Listen. Enjoy! 0:01:00 Why Charlie’s Angels? A ...
Birds of Prey Flies Alright
March 16, 2020 22:57 - 35 minutes - 54.3 MBAnother “new” release for the podcast, as I use Covid-19 social distancing to get this podcast back on track, release wise. We review the latest DC Films release, Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn), and we all like it, some more than others, but we mostly throw praise at this thing. Lauren and Zac try to figure out how to make it a bit better, Jon loves to be woke about it, and Ben is just loving it. A fun episode, for a fun movie. Download. Listen. Enjoy! ...