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November 05, 2013 Episode #71: Ender's Game (Part 1)
After spending 25 years in development hell, the film adaptation of Orson Scott Card's bestselling sci-fi novel Ender's Game is finally in theaters! In this episode, Andrew and Monica give their general spoiler-free thoughts on the translation from page to screen. Monica hasn't read the book, but Andrew is a big fan--does that impact how they each responded to the film? Tune in to find out.
SHOW NOTES:
0:22 - Intro
3:03 - General thoughts on Ender's Game
13:44 - Show close
DON'T FORGET: You can contact the show by emailing [email protected] or leaving a voicemail at 336-793-2509. Thanks for listening!
16 min
October 30, 2013 Episode #70: The Counselor (Part 2)
Cormac McCarthy's work is always bleak and pessimistic, but that's not always a bad thing. Is The Counselor a subversive masterpiece or too distant to be effective? In the second part of their review, Andrew and Monica discuss everything from the depiction of women to whether or not there's political subtext. Is there anything special about how Ridley Scott presents violence? Is the Counselor a symbol of America? And does Andrew's response towards some of the dialogue reveal some unintentional racism? Tune in to find out.
SHOW NOTES:
0:22 - Intro
2:46 - Malkina vs. Laura
6:40 - Archetypes, not characters
8:38 - Figuring out the narrative
11:15 - Themes and performances
14:25 - The depiction of Mexico and the drug war
16:16 - McCarthy's prose and whether Andrew is unintentionally racist
21:47 - The depiction of violence
23:25 - Political subtext?
28:00 - Reboot This!
32:15 - Show close
DON'T FORGET: You can contact the show by emailing [email protected] or leaving a voicemail at 336-793-2509. Thanks for listening!
35 min
October 30, 2013 Overdose: Sex Not Included
Cinema Fix Overdose is back with an extra bonus set of reviews! Monica and Andrew discuss a variety of films both old and new, and offer some recommendations for films that were released on DVD/Blu-Ray during the month of October. Plus, they also get into a small discussion about target demographics and how to treat a film aimed at a group to which you don’t belong. Titles discussed include: The Naked City, Baggage Claim, Instructions Not Included, Rush, The Canyons, Masters of Sex and a whole lot more!
SHOW NOTES:
1:42 - Intro
3:23 - Naked City
5:58 - Baggage Claim
12:45 - Instructions Not Included
17:05 - After Tiller
22:20 - Before Sunrise
26:43 - The Canyons
30:33 - The Rep
34:50 - Rush
39:00 - Abuse of Weakness
41:50 - Masters of Sex
45:47 - DVD/Blu-Ray Recommendations
56:40 - Show close
DON'T FORGET: You can contact the show by emailing [email protected] or leaving a voicemail at 336-793-2509. Thanks for listening!
59 min
October 29, 2013 Episode #70: The Counselor (Part 1)
The Counselor is the latest film directed by Ridley Scott, and the first theatrical screenplay written by Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Cormac McCarthy. It also boasts an ensemble cast including Michael Fassbender, Brad Pitt, Penelope Cruz, Cameron Diaz and Javier Bardem. But is it worthy of all the talent involved? Tune in to hear Andrew and Monica give their spoiler-free thoughts.
SHOW NOTES:
0:22 - Intro
2:54 - General thoughts on The Counselor
10:30 - Show close
DON'T FORGET: You can contact the show by emailing [email protected] or leaving a voicemail at 336-793-2509. Thanks for listening!
13 min
October 22, 2013 Episode #69: Carrie (Part 2)
Special guest Charlie Nash stops by to help Monica argue with Andrew about Kimberly Peirce's version of Carrie. Is the film really a total waste of time? How is Carrie different in this version? What are the main themes it's exploring this time? Are the supporting characters better drawn in this version or the original? Tune in to find out. NOTE: There's a lot of talk about the De Palma film, so beware of a few spoilers if you haven't seen it!
SHOW NOTES:
0:22 - Intro
4:06 - Comparisons to Let Me In
11:40 - On remakes in general
14:53 - Carrie as a character
35:48 - Margaret's rape, themes of blood and trauma
43:57 - Supporting characters and their development
1:01:12 - YouTube and Tommy's demise
1:04:09 - Tuxedos!
1:06:42 - Show close
DON'T FORGET: You can contact the show by emailing [email protected] or leaving a voicemail at 336-793-2509. Thanks for listening!
1 hr 10 min
October 22, 2013 Episode #69: Carrie (Part 1)
There have now been three screen adaptations of Stephen King's debut novel, Carrie, most notably a 1976 version from director Brian De Palma. The latest one is directed by Kimberly Peirce and stars Chloe Grace Moretz in the role famously performed by Sissy Spacek. How does this version compare? Is it even fair to judge it in light of the De Palma movie? Andrew and Monica give their general thoughts.
SHOW NOTES:
0:22 - Intro
1:47 - Listener feedback/question
4:57 - General thoughts on Carrie
13:15 - Show close
DON'T FORGET: You can contact the show by emailing [email protected] or leaving a voicemail at 336-793-2509. Thanks for listening!
16 min
October 15, 2013 Episode #68: Captain Phillips (Part 2)
Andrew and Monica are joined by special guest Kenji Fujishima from In Review Online to discuss how Captain Phillips depicts true events and the degree to which an artist should be judged for how a film touches on (or doesn't touch on) real-life issues. Is Paul Greengrass' approach an objective one? Is not taking the stand actually a stand itself? Does the film fully humanize all of its characters? Tune in to find out.
SHOW NOTES:
0:00 - Intro and clip
4:05 - Kenji's thoughts on Captain Phillips
7:36 - Paul Greengrass' style and approach to real events
12:44 - Basic attempts to humanize the pirates
17:20 - Is it biased?
21:40 - The final scene
26:26 - Show close
DON'T FORGET: You can contact the show by emailing [email protected] or leaving a voicemail at 336-793-2509. Thanks for listening!
29 min
October 15, 2013 Episode #68: Captain Phillips (Part 1)
In this episode, Andrew and Monica give some spoiler-free thoughts on Captain Phillips, the new film directed by Paul Greengrass that stars Tom Hanks as a commercial shipping boat captain whose vessel is hijacked. Does it do the real-life story justice? Tune in to find out.
SHOW NOTES:
0:22 - Intro
2:46 - General thoughts on Captain Phillips
12:48 - Show close
DON'T FORGET: You can contact the show by emailing [email protected] or leaving a voicemail at 336-793-2509. Thanks for listening!
15 min
October 09, 2013 Episode #67: Gravity (Part 2)
In this episode, Andrew and Monica analyze the different themes running through Gravity. There's a lot of religious symbolism and rebirth imagery. Does that fit with the primary arc? Is it a movie about hope or coming to terms with death? Is there such a thing as too intense? Tune in to find out. Plus, they pitch some pretty artsy ideas for a sequel in Reboot This!
SHOW NOTES:
0:22 - Intro
2:20 - Too intense? Not knowing how it will end
5:50 - The primary character arc
9:29 - Themes of rebirth and evolution
13:26 - All alone
15:54 - The guy on the radio
19:38 - Regaining confidence, really intense moments
25:25 - Reboot This!
30:32 - Show close
DON'T FORGET: You can contact the show by emailing [email protected]. Thanks for listening!
33 min
October 07, 2013 Episode #67: Gravity (Part 1)
It's been seven years since Alfonso Cuarón's last film, Children of Men. His new film Gravity follows two astronauts (Sandra Bullock and George Clooney) who find themselves floating in space after a debris storm cuts off their communications and destroys their shuttle. Is it another masterpiece? In this episode, Andrew and Monica give their spoiler-free thoughts.
SHOW NOTES:
0:22 - Intro
3:50 - General thoughts on Gravity
13:07 - Show close
DON'T FORGET: You can contact the show by emailing [email protected]. Thanks for listening!
15 min

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