Cinema SitDown

Episode 143 of LaF features a preview of all the new box office releases for the May 13th weekend. Taking advantage of the Friday the 13th spookiness is The Darkness starring Kevin Bacon, Jennifer Morrison, and Lucy Fry as a family that accidentally brings home an evil spirit from their Grand Canyon vacation. Next, Money Monster directed by Jodie Foster boasts an impressive cast of George Clooney, Julia Roberts, and Jack O'Conell. The movie tells the story of an angry investor who takes over a financial show in an attempt to get some answers. Lastly, America finally gets to see the dark comedy The Lobster starring Colin Ferrell and Rachel Weisz as two single people living in a dystopian world where people must find a mate or risk being turned into an animal. The fellas also share there weekly streaming and Redbox picks. Are you going to the movies this weekend? Send in your review by emailing the show at [email protected], tweeting @theLaFpodcast, or messaging us on Facebook.com/theLaFpodcast. Do you like that announcer voice that kicks off the show every week? John Andersen is the man behind the voice. He wants to help you on your next project. Contact him at [email protected] for all your voice work needs.

Episode 142 of LaF features a review Midnight Special starring Michael Shanno and Joel Edgerton. Our hosts, Richard Lusk and Ryan Bull, have been eagerly awaiting the release of director Jeff Nichol's science fiction film ever since it was announced. The movie follows a father and son who are forced to run when the government and a cult seek out the young boy because of his special powers. The film features a strong supporting cast of Kirsten Dunst, Adam Driver, and Jaeden Lieberher, who all turn in fine acting performances. In addition to the movie review, the fellas rank Midnight Special among Jeff Nichols's other films, discuss the parenting themes of the film, and find ways to disagree about presence(or lack of) plot holes. Have you seen Midnight Special? Send in your review by emailing the show at [email protected], tweeting @theLaFpodcast, or messaging us on Facebook.com/theLaFpodcast. Do you like that announcer voice that kicks off the show every week? John Andersen is the man behind the voice and he wants to help you on your next project. Contact him at [email protected] for all your voice work needs.

The summer blockbuster season begins this weekend with a Wee LaF that features a preview Captain America: Civil War. Richard Lusk and Ryan Bull are proud to present another episode of the Literature and Film podcast. For episode 141, they are previewing Captain America: Civil War as the only new box office release for the May 6th weekend. The fellas discuss the film, the future of Marvel films, and review their picks for the Summer Box Office challenge. Additionally, they have their weekly streaming and Redbox picks for their loyal listeners. Are you going to the movies this weekend? Send in your review by emailing the show at [email protected], tweeting @theLaFpodcast, or messaging us on Facebook.com/theLaFpodcast.

With Summer comes a bevy of movie releases. LaF is here to help you know what go watch in theaters. For episode 140, Richard Lusk and Ryan Bull talk about eleven movies coming out between the beginning of May and the end of August. Our hosts are excited a variety of films hitting the box office, from comedies to super hero action extravaganzas. They are covering everything from historical dramas to animated films. In addition, the fellas are making their picks for the third annual Summer Box Office Challenge. Mr. Two-Frames may be undefeated, but the L-Train has some momentum after winning the Winter Box Office Challenge. Send in your comments and let LaF know who you are picking to win. Did we leave any Summer movies out? Agree or disagree with our picks? Let us know by contacting the show. Email us @ [email protected], tweeting us @theLaFpodcast, or messaging us on Facebook.com/theLaFpodcast. The best comments will get read on a future show.

Welcome to episode 139 of LaF. Our hosts, Ryan Bull and Richard Lusk, are previewing three new movies hitting theaters on the April 29. First, from the comedy duo of Key and Peele comes their first feature film Keanu. This R-rated comedy is about two friends trying to rescue their precious kitten from a ruthless street gang. Yep. Next, Mother's Day from director Garry Marshall looks to get a jump start on Hallmark's favorite holiday. This comedy stars all the rom-com greats of the last thirty years: Julia Roberts, Kate Hudson, Jennifer Aniston, and .....Jason Sudeikis. Lastly, Ratchet & Clank attempts to break the streak of bad video game movies. The film is based off the best selling Playstation video series of the same name. The fellas also give out their weekly streaming and Redbox picks for the week. Are you going to the movies this weekend? Send in your review by emailing the show at [email protected], tweeting @theLaFpodcast, or messaging us on Facebook.com/theLaFpodcast. The best comments will get read on a future show.

Can a dinner party in L.A. provide enough suspense to sustain an entire film? Richard Lusk and Ryan Bull find out as they review The Invitation on episode 138. From director Karyn Kusama(Jennifer's Body and Aeon Flux) comes horror/thriller The Invitation starring Logan Marshall-Green and Michiel Huisman. The film is about a man who believes the dinner party being held by his ex-wife is the start of something horrible for himself and all the other guests. In addition to reviewing the film, the fellas also discuss other recent thrillers, the genre in general, and argue about the film's ending. Have you seen The Invitation? Send in your review by emailing the show at [email protected], tweeting @theLaFpodcast, or messaging us on Facebook.com/theLaFpodcast.

REJOICE! LaF has returned after a brief hiatus. For episode 137, Richard Lusk and Ryan Bull are previewing two new films hitting theaters on April 22. First, Elvis & Nixon tells the untold story of Nixon meeting with Elvis at the White House. This historic comedy stars Kevin Spacey as Richard Nixon, and Michael Shannon as Elvis Presley. Next, The Huntsman: Winter's War starring Chris Hemsworth, Jessica Chastain, Charlize Theron, and Emily Blunt is the prequel to 2012's Snow White and the Huntsman. In this film, two rival witch queen sister are battling for control of all the lands. Caught in the middle are two warriors who must keep their forbidden love a secret. The fellas have their weekly Redbox and streaming picks for those staying away from the box office this weekend. Did you go to the movies this weekend? Send in your review by emailing the show at [email protected], tweeting @theLaFpodcast, or messaging us on Facebook.com/theLaFpodcast. The best comments will get read on a future show.

LaF is reviewing The Bronze for episode 136. Melissa Rauch(Bernadette on The Big Bang Theory) stars as former bronze winning gymnastic Hope Greggory who is forced to help coach a young gymnastics star. If she does well, then she will lose her celebrity statues as the greatest thing to come out of Amherst, Ohio. This foul-mouthed comedy has given Ryan Bull and Richard Lusk to talk about. Find out who liked the film, why this film isn't a bigger hit, and where this movie ranks among sport comedies. Have you seen The Bronze? Send your review by emailing the show at [email protected], tweeting @theLaFpodcast, or messaging us on Facebook.com/theLaFpodcast.

Richard Lusk and Ryan Bull return for episode 135 of the LaF podcast as they preview two major releases for the March 25 weekend. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is set to open big. The L-Train and Mr. Two-Frames discuss just how big, their anticipation, and which side they are rooting for. Also, the fourteen year wait is over as My Big Fat Wedding 2 finally arrives. The film features all of the old cast as the Portokalos family gathers for another wedding. Don't forget to listen for the guys Redbox and streaming picks for the week.

On episode 134 of LaF, Ryan Bull and Richard Lusk are reviewing Remember, starring Christopher Plummer, Martin Landau, and Dean Norris. The Atom Egoyan directed film is about an Auschwitz survivor with dementia who goes in search of the Nazi who killed his family seventy years earlier. The film is an interesting exploration of both the cruelty of growing old, and the cruelty that creates the desire for revenge. Have you seen Revenge? Send in your review by emailing the show at [email protected], tweeting @theLaFpodcast, or messaging us on Facebook.com/theLaFpodcast.