Cinema SitDown

For today’s review, The LaF Podcast races into the future to discuss George Miller’s Mad Max: Fury Road. This fourth installment of the Mad Max series may possibly be the best action movie of all time. A high-Octane, High-Speed, High-Concept thriller that delights and thrills its audience through its tight stunt choreography and incredible practical effects, this movie may be the overall winner of this year’s Oscar Race, boasting 9 additional nominations including Best Director, Best Cinematography, Film editing, and Visual Effects. A virtuoso technical achievement, Fury Road stars Tom Hardy as the titular Max Rockatansky and contains an impressive physical acting performance by Charlize Theron as Imperator Furiosa, who may have reason to be even angrier than Max himself. Join the LaF Podcast as they ride along with Ripsaw Imperator, the Organic Mechanic, and the Doof-Warrior to "Fang it" down the Fury Road in pursuit of Furiosa’s War Rig.

For today’s review, The LaF Podcast races into the future to discuss George Miller’s Mad Max: Fury Road. This fourth installment of the Mad Max series may possibly be the best action movie of all time. A high-Octane, High-Speed, High-Concept thriller that delights and thrills its audience through its tight stunt choreography and incredible practical effects, this movie may be the overall winner of this year’s Oscar Race, boasting 9 additional nominations including Best Director, Best Cinematography, Film editing, and Visual Effects. A virtuoso technical achievement, Fury Road stars Tom Hardy as the titular Max Rockatansky and contains an impressive physical acting performance by Charlize Theron as Imperator Furiosa, who may have reason to be even angrier than Max himself. Join the LaF Podcast as they ride along with Ripsaw Imperator, the Organic Mechanic, and the Doof-Warrior to "Fang it" down the Fury Road in pursuit of Furiosa’s War Rig.

Welcome to this special edition of LaF: LaF goes to the Oscars. Our review today features Adam McKay's dissection of the 2008 financial crisis, The Big Short. Boasting five academy award nominations, this movie made quite an impact at the end of the year, and, like its subject matter, took many people by surprise. Marked by witty dialogue, snappy editing and innovative film techniques, The Big Short solidified its Oscar chances by winning top honors at this year's Producer's Guild Awards. Other Oscars nominations go to Christian Bale for his performance as financial analyst Michael Burry, and Best Director Adam McCay who also earned a Best Adapted Screenplay nod along with Charles Rudolph. Rounding out the nominations is Hank Corwin for Best Film Editing. In addition to Bale, this film boasts an impressive cast which includes Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt, and Steve Carrell. The LaF Podcast wanders into the confusing world of Default Swaps, Hedge Funds and Synthetic CDOs to analyze The Big Short.

Welcome to this special edition of LaF: LaF goes to the Oscars. Our review today features Adam McKay's dissection of the 2008 financial crisis, The Big Short. Boasting five academy award nominations, this movie made quite an impact at the end of the year, and, like its subject matter, took many people by surprise. Marked by witty dialogue, snappy editing and innovative film techniques, The Big Short solidified its Oscar chances by winning top honors at this year's Producer's Guild Awards. Other Oscars nominations go to Christian Bale for his performance as financial analyst Michael Burry, and Best Director Adam McCay who also earned a Best Adapted Screenplay nod along with Charles Rudolph. Rounding out the nominations is Hank Corwin for Best Film Editing. In addition to Bale, this film boasts an impressive cast which includes Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt, and Steve Carrell. The LaF Podcast wanders into the confusing world of Default Swaps, Hedge Funds and Synthetic CDOs to analyze The Big Short.

Welcome to this special edition of LaF: LaF goes to the Oscars. Today's film is director John Crowley's critically acclaimed 1950's period drama, Brooklyn. Boasting impressive acting performances from Saoirse Ronan as young lass Eilis; Emory Cohen as her Italian working-class boyfriend, Tony; and Domhnall Gleason as Jim Farrell, this movie effectively captures the Irish Immigrant experience and examines the intense conflict between responsibility and romance. In addition to Best Picture, the film earned two other Oscar nominations for best actress and best adapted screenplay for Nick Hornby based on Colm Toibin's novel of the same name. Join us as the LaF Podcast takes the long, arduous journey by freighter to and from Ireland to review the film Brooklyn.

Welcome to this special edition of LaF: LaF goes to the Oscars. Today's film is director John Crowley's critically acclaimed 1950's period drama, Brooklyn. Boasting impressive acting performances from Saoirse Ronan as young lass Eilis; Emory Cohen as her Italian working-class boyfriend, Tony; and Domhnall Gleason as Jim Farrell, this movie effectively captures the Irish Immigrant experience and examines the intense conflict between responsibility and romance. In addition to Best Picture, the film earned two other Oscar nominations for best actress and best adapted screenplay for Nick Hornby based on Colm Toibin's novel of the same name. Join us as the LaF Podcast takes the long, arduous journey by freighter to and from Ireland to review the film Brooklyn.

Welcome to episode 124 of LaF. Today's show has the fellas reviewing the hit Marvel superhero film Deadpool starring Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin, and T.J. Miller. The film is tearing up the box office as it sets all sorts of records with a mix of raunchy comedy, profane language and R-rated violence. Ryan Bull and Richard Lusk cover it all as they review the film, talk about Ryan Reynolds filmography, and debate whether the world needs more R-rated superhero films. Have you seen Deadpool? 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. Need a announcer voice for your next project? Contact LaF announcer John Andersen at [email protected] for all your voice work needs.

Welcome to episode 124 of LaF. Today's show has the fellas reviewing the hit Marvel superhero film Deadpool starring Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin, and T.J. Miller. The film is tearing up the box office as it sets all sorts of records with a mix of raunchy comedy, profane language and R-rated violence. Ryan Bull and Richard Lusk cover it all as they review the film, talk about Ryan Reynolds filmography, and debate whether the world needs more R-rated superhero films. Have you seen Deadpool? 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. Need a announcer voice for your next project? Contact LaF announcer John Andersen at [email protected] for all your voice work needs.

Welcome to episode 123 of LaF. On today's show, Ryan Bull and Richard Lusk preview all the new films opening in theaters for the February 19th weekend. First, Race starring Stephan James, is a biopic of Jesse Owens' rise to greatest and his greatest challenge when he went to Germany to compete in the 1936 Olympics. Also in wide release, Risen starring Joseph Fiennes as Roman Military Tribune Clavius who is given the mission of recovering Jesus Christ's body after it disappears following his crucifixion. Lastly, The Witch, is a horror film from first time director Robert Eggers. The movie is set in 1630s New England and follows a family forced to deal with witchcraft, black magic, and possession. The guys also have a Redbox pick for those planning on staying home this weekend. Are you going to the movies this weekend? Let LaF know what you saw. 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.

Welcome to episode 123 of LaF. On today's show, Ryan Bull and Richard Lusk preview all the new films opening in theaters for the February 19th weekend. First, Race starring Stephan James, is a biopic of Jesse Owens' rise to greatest and his greatest challenge when he went to Germany to compete in the 1936 Olympics. Also in wide release, Risen starring Joseph Fiennes as Roman Military Tribune Clavius who is given the mission of recovering Jesus Christ's body after it disappears following his crucifixion. Lastly, The Witch, is a horror film from first time director Robert Eggers. The movie is set in 1630s New England and follows a family forced to deal with witchcraft, black magic, and possession. The guys also have a Redbox pick for those planning on staying home this weekend. Are you going to the movies this weekend? Let LaF know what you saw. 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.