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April 18, 2013 Episode #45: 42 (Part 1)
Fox from the Geek Scholars Movie News podcast stops by to join Andrew and Monica in discussing the new biopic (or is it?) of Jackie Robinson. In this segment, they give their general spoiler-free thoughts. Is it a formulaic sports movie or an informative and entertaining look at one of America's most important athletes? Tune in to find out.
SHOW NOTES:
0:22 - Intro and clip
4:10 - General thoughts
15:19 - Show close
DON'T FORGET: You can contact the show by emailing [email protected]. Thanks for listening!
17 min
April 06, 2013 Episode #44: Evil Dead (Part 2)
The dead are coming back to life! Oh wait, it's just another remake. In this segment, Andrew and Monica figure out whether the new Evil Dead film is as groovy as it claims to be. Does the infamous "tree rape" scene work well in this version? Does it capture the spirit of the original? Is this new drug element effective? Tune in to find out.
SHOW NOTES:
0:22 - Intro and clip
3:04 - Tree rape, possible thematic subtext
9:12 - Difficulties in adapting a classic
11:33 - "I can't believe they did that"
14:08 - Gore effects that were effective
16:34 - Gender swapping and drug subplot
19:17 - The cameo, comic relief
24:00 - The importance of earnest effort
26:07 - Reboot This!
30:20 - Show close
DON'T FORGET: You can contact the show by emailing [email protected]. Thanks for listening!
32 min
April 05, 2013 Episode #44: Evil Dead (Part 1)
The Evil Dead is a horror classic, but Uruguayan filmmaker Fede Alvarez has helmed a remake that hits the big screen this weekend. It's a dead serious gorefest that has audiences squirming. Does it deserve the acclaim? In this segment, Andrew and Monica give some spoiler-free thoughts on whether this is a fresh take on old material.
SHOW NOTES:
0:22 - Intro and clip
4:40 - General thoughts
15:00 - Show close
DON'T FORGET: You can contact the show by emailing [email protected]. Thanks for listening!
18 min
April 04, 2013 Episode #43: G.I. Joe: Retaliation (Part 2)
In this episode, Andrew and Monica figure out if The Rock is enough to save any film. In the second film in the G.I. Joe series, he leads a squad of America’s finest soldiers against the evil forces of Cobra that are bent on world domination. Is Retaliation at least better than The Rise of Cobra? Tune in to find out.
SHOW NOTES:
0:22 - Intro and clip
3:06 - General thoughts
13:26 - Show close
DON'T FORGET: You can contact the show by emailing [email protected]. Thanks for listening!
42 min
April 04, 2013 Episode #43: G.I. Joe: Retaliation (Part 1)
In this episode, Andrew and Monica figure out if The Rock is enough to save any film. In the second film in the G.I. Joe series, he leads a squad of America’s finest soldiers against the evil forces of Cobra that are bent on world domination. Is Retaliation at least better than The Rise of Cobra? Tune in to find out.
SHOW NOTES:
0:22 - Intro and clip
3:06 - General thoughts
13:26 - Show close
DON'T FORGET: You can contact the show by emailing [email protected]. Thanks for listening!
16 min
March 30, 2013 Episode #42: Spring Breakers (Part 2)
There's so much going on in Spring Breakers that Andrew and Monica barely know where to begin. In this episode, they turn their attention to several of the themes and ideas Harmony Korine seems to be exploring. Is the film's depiction of blackface racist? What does the film seem to be saying about this generation? Does the ending transform it into a tale of feminist empowerment, or does Korine take his objectification of women too far? Tune in to find out.
SHOW NOTES:
0:22 - Intro and clip
2:40 - Exploring the racial elements of the film, lighting to create blackface
12:16 - Cinematography as objectification, comparisons to Funny Games
16:03 - Quickly transitioning to the sinister; the childlike vs. the adult
21:25 - Defined by "stuff," spring break as spiritual
25:38 - Is it making a feminist statement?
34:17 - Pop culture as identity
40:15 - Whether Korine's intent matters
44:40 - Show close
DON'T FORGET: You can contact the show by emailing [email protected]. Thanks for listening!
47 min
March 27, 2013 Episode #42: Spring Breakers (Part 1)
Spring Break For-evah! In this episode, Andrew and Monica give their spoiler-free thoughts on Harmony Korine's latest mindtrip, Spring Breakers. James Franco gives one of his weirdest performances ever and icons of innocence are corrupted in this dreamy tone poem of debauchery. Is it worth checking out, or just a more shocking version of Project X? Tune in to find out.
SHOW NOTES:
0:22 - Intro and clip
2:50 - General thoughts
12:00 - Show close
DON'T FORGET: You can contact the show by emailing [email protected]. Thanks for listening!
15 min
March 21, 2013 Episode #41: The Incredible Burt Wonderstone (Part 2)
In this episode, Andrew and Monica try to figure out why a movie about magic doesn't seem very magical. How does the movie's approach to directing disrespect the profession? Does the ending work? Andrew also reveals he perhaps likes magic more than he should. Plus, the return of Reboot This!
SHOW NOTES:
0:22 - Intro and clip
1:58 - Why is Alan Arkin here?
4:50 - A disappointing depiction of magic as an art and profession
10:55 - Explaining how magic tricks are done
14:52 - The funniest scene in the movie
16:25 - The romance, wasting the talents of Steve Buscemi
19:48 - The ending, James Gandolfini and Jim Carrey
26:12 - Reboot This!
31:40 - Show close
DON'T FORGET: You can contact the show by emailing [email protected]. Thanks for listening!
34 min
March 21, 2013 Episode #41: The Incredible Burt Wonderstone (Part 1)
Steve Carell stars as an arrogant magician who finds himself upstaged by a new up-and-comer in the new comedy The Incredible Burt Wonderstone. It also stars Olivia Wilde, Steve Buscemi and Jim Carrey, so what could go wrong? Well, maybe more than you might think. Tune in to find out what Andrew and Monica thought of the film.
SHOW NOTES:
0:22 - Intro and clip
3:04 - General thoughts
11:30 - Show close
DON'T FORGET: You can contact the show by emailing [email protected]. Thanks for listening!
14 min
March 15, 2013 Episode #40: Oz the Great and Powerful
Monica might be away at SXSW, but never fear! We've still got an episode for you. The wonderful Corey Atad drops by to debate the merits of Sam Raimi's pseudo-prequel to The Wizard of Oz. How does it compare to the original? Are its flaws merely the result of poor casting? Are the gender politics sexist? And just how great is China Girl, anyway? Tune in to find out.
SHOW NOTES:
0:22 - Intro and clip
3:18 - General spoiler-free thoughts
13:34 - Beginning of spoiler section; Oz as both literal place and extension of protagonist's psyche
18:13 - The romance and whether the gender politics are sexist
24:24 - The third act as celebration of cinema
26:12 - Lack of earnestness, a darker tone
34:25 - The legal stuff
37:52 - References to technologically innovative films
39:05 - Raimi's touch
42:29 - Show close
DON'T FORGET: You can contact the show by emailing [email protected]. Thanks for listening!
45 min

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