We talk about the e-book sensation 50 Shades of Grey on the show this week.  We also tackle fan fiction.  Next week is Kubrick's 2001.

We talk about the 1991 film Point Break and the idea of Thrill Seeking.  Next week we talk about 50 Shades of Grey.

This week we discuss Lena Dunham's HBO series Girls.  Lots of opinions and occasional yelling.  Next week we discuss Point Break, because it's POINT BREAK.

We talk about Marvel's The Avengers this week. We also discuss why people like summer movies.  Next week we talk The HBO series Girls.  Email the show [email protected]

We talk about Marvel's The Avengers this week. We also discuss why people like summer movies.  Next week we talk The HBO series Girls.  Email the show [email protected]

Mel and Mark watched James Cameron's Titanic in 3D.  We talked about dying and answered a few questions.  Next week we talk about Marvel's The Avengers.  Email questions and comments to [email protected]

Mel and Mark watched Gavin O'Conner's 2011 Film Warrior this week.  Listen to our audio cage fight over this film.  Next week we watch Titanic in 3D.  email questions, MFK, and comments to [email protected]

Mel and Mark return.  This week we talk about both the book and the film The Hunger Games.  We also discuss the nature of adaptation.  Email your comments to [email protected] and we will read it on the show.  Next week we discuss Warrior starring Tom Hardy, Nick Nolte, and Joel Edgerton.

This week Mel and Mark read a book.  The Marriage Plot won a Pulitzer Prize.  Find out if it earns the vaunted Exxie.

Mel and Mark end their discussion of series two.  We tackle Downton Abbey's Christmas Special.  Love, Loss, Presents, and Chaste Dancing.  Thanks for sticking with us.