Cinema SitDown

The Summer movie season is fully upon us this weekend. In episode 43, the L-Train and Mr. Two-Frames preview two huge releases for the May 15th weekend. First up is Mad Max: Fury Road starring Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron. For thirty years, fans have been waiting for the fourth Mad Max film from director George Miller and the guys from LaF could not be more excited. Pitch Perfect 2 is the second film opening in wide release this weekend. Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson reprise their roles from the 2012 sleeper hit Pitch Perfect. This counter-programming is going to make the Box Office Challenge interesting as both hosts have a film opening this weekend. If you plan to stay at home, the guys have Redbox and Amazon Prime picks for you. Starting this week, the L-Train will also give a net pick for Netflicks. Let LaF know if you go see Mad Max: Fury Road or Pitch Perfect 2 this weekend. Write the show at [email protected], tweet us @theLaFpodcast, or message us on Facebook.com/theLaFpodcast. The best comments will get read on a future show.

The Summer movie season is fully upon us this weekend. In episode 43, the L-Train and Mr. Two-Frames preview two huge releases for the May 15th weekend. First up is Mad Max: Fury Road starring Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron. For thirty years, fans have been waiting for the fourth Mad Max film from director George Miller and the guys from LaF could not be more excited. Pitch Perfect 2 is the second film opening in wide release this weekend. Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson reprise their roles from the 2012 sleeper hit Pitch Perfect. This counter-programming is going to make the Box Office Challenge interesting as both hosts have a film opening this weekend. If you plan to stay at home, the guys have Redbox and Amazon Prime picks for you. Starting this week, the L-Train will also give a net pick for Netflicks. Let LaF know if you go see Mad Max: Fury Road or Pitch Perfect 2 this weekend. Write the show at [email protected], tweet us @theLaFpodcast, or message us on Facebook.com/theLaFpodcast. The best comments will get read on a future show.

LaF has a double review show for episode 42. This week the guys review films that are the biggest release of the year in their respective genres; Westerns and Superheroes. The L-Train and Mr. Two-Frames breakdown the two genres and discuss what makes them similar and different. Mr. Two-Frames gives his review of Avengers: Age of Ultron, explaining why he believes it is the best movie yet from Marvel. Later in the show, the L-Train gives his review of Slow West starring Michael Fassbender as a mysterious traveler helping a teen boy journey across the frontier. Articles of Interest Why Superhero Films Are Exactly Like Westerns - http://t.co/QsnvsfpiB9 Why Superhero Movies Aren't Like Westerns - https://t.co/qhJa4hLdQO LaF wants to know what you thought of Slow West and Avengers: Age of Ultron. Send in your comments by emailing us at the [email protected], tweeting us @theLaFpodcast, or messaging us on Facebook.com/theLaFpodcast. The best comments will be read on a future show.

With Spring comes addition of LaF. For today episode, the guys are previewing three films that hit theaters this weekend. Opening in the widest release, is the buddy comedy Hot Pursuit starring Reese Witherspoon and Sofia Vergara. Opening in select theaters is the Jack Black comedy The D Train also starring James Marsden. Lastly, is the action-thriller Skin Trade starring the timeless Dolph Lundgren and Ron Perlman. Don't forget to listen for the Amazon Prime Pick of the Week and what's new on Redbox. Let us know if you go to the theaters this weekend. Comments can be sent in by emailing [email protected], tweeting us @theLaFpodcast, or messaging us on Facebook.com/theLaFpodcast.

For episode 40, LaF is reviewing the new science fiction film Ex Machina starring Oscar Isaac, Domhnall Gleeson, and Alicia Vikander. Alex Garland makes his directing debut with a story about about a young programmer chosen to participate in a Turing test with an alluring female A.I. named Ava. The question becomes, who is testing whom? Both the L-Train and Mr. Two-Frames have been eager to watch this film, but they are not in agreement about the success of the film. Tune in to listen to the debate. Spoilers began at 23 minutes Listener Feed back at 48 minutes LaF wants to know what you thought of Ex Machina. Write the show at [email protected], tweet us @theLaFpodcast, or message us on Facebook.com/theLaFpodcast. We will read the best comments on a future show.

Summer blockbuster season is upon us. For episode 39, the L-Train and Mr. Two-Frames preview The Avengers: Age of Ultron starring Robert Downing Jr, Samuel L. Jackson, and James Spader is the film opening in wide release. This film is the 11th in the Marvel movie franchise. The guys keep the super hero theme going with their streaming picks of the week. If you go watch The Avengers: Age of Ultron then LaF wants to know. Write in to the show by email us at [email protected], tweeting us @theLaFpodcast, or messaging us on Facebook.com/theLaFpodcast. We will read the best comments on a future show.

LaF is back with episode 38. The guys are back with their eagerly anticipated review of Child 44 starring Tom Hardy, Noomi Rapace, and Gary Oldman. This film is an adaptation of the award-winning same named novel about a military police officer investigating the deaths of numerous child murders in Stalin-era Soviet Union. As an added bonus, the L-Train and Mr. Two-Frames review Beyond the Reach starring Michael Douglas(spoilers from 21:48-28:05) and Danny Collins starring Al Pacino. Tune in to this jam packed show. LaF wants to know what you thought of Child 44, Beyond the Reach, or Danny Collins. Send in your thoughts by emailing the show at [email protected], tweet us @theLaFpodcast, or message us on Facebook.com/theLaFpodcast.

LaF is back with another Wee LaF episode to let you know your weekend entertainment options. Today, the guys cover the April 17 weekend which features three new releases. Opening on the most screens is the romance film Age of Adaline starring Blake Lively and Harrison Ford. Americans finally have a chance to watch the Australian Film Institute's 2014 Best Film winner, The Water Diviner starring Russell Crowe. Finally, Kevin Pollack's long awaited documentary Misery Loves Comedy is available in limited release. If you go to the theater this weekend, then LaF wants to know. Send in your thoughts by emailing [email protected], tweeting us @theLaFpodcast, or messaging us at Facebook.com/theLaFpodcast. Who knows? We may feature your comments on a future show!

This week on LaF, the guys are reviewing the classic Lawrence of Arabia starring Peter O'Toole. Mr. Two-Frames has been telling the L-Train for years that this is the greatest movie ever made. Last Saturday, they both with to the Naro Theater to watch it on the big screen. Was the L-Train impress by David Lean's signature film? Turn in to find out. LaF needs your help picking out a segment name for when they review classic movies(or cLaFic movies?). Write in to the show with your suggestions by emailing us at [email protected], tweeting us @theLaFpodcast, or messaging us at Facebook.com/theLaFpodcast.

LaF is discussing three films on this Weekend Entertainment Edition of LaF. The biggest release of the weekend is the sequel Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 which stars Kevin James reprising the titular role after six long years. For the horror fans, MTV is releasing the supernatural thriller Unfriended, which stars a bunch of scared teenagers being haunted in a chat room. Lastly, in limited release is Child 44 starring Tom Hardy and Gary Oldman. This thriller about a Stalin-era military police officer's investigation into a series of child murders is one of the L-Train's most eagerly anticipated films of the Spring. If you go to the movies this weekend, LaF wants to know. Send in your comments by emailing the show at [email protected], tweeting us @theLaFpodcast, or messaging us on Facebook. We will read the best comments on a future show.