In this episode of the Cutting the Cable Podcast, we review the Logitech Revue with Google TV. After spending several weeks with the Logitech Revue with Google TV, we share our thoughts on the unit. We discuss the things we like about the interface, keyboard, and functionality, as well as the things we didn’t like or would like to see improved. We also discuss how the Logitech Revue with Google TV compares to some of the other items we have reviewed such as the Roku and AppleTV.

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In this episode of Cutting the Cable Podcast, we review the JJ Abrams directed film, Mission Impossible III. We discuss high energy opening sequence of the movie, the plot twists, and the effect Ethan Hunt’s marriage could have on the franchise. We also share some of the insights we learned the DVD commentary on the film and we critique Michael Giacchino’s score.

At the end of the podcast we reveal the answers to the Mission Impossible Challenge Mission Briefings.

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In this episode of Cutting the Cable Podcast, we review the film Mission Impossible II starring Tom Cruise and directed by John Woo. We discuss the good and not so good elements of the movie including our thoughts on the plot, stunts and action sequences. We share some of the insights we learned from John Woo’s commentary on the film and how this film rates compared to the other Mission Impossible films.

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In this episode of Cutting the Cable Podcast, we review the 1996 action suspense film, Mission Impossible. We share our thoughts on the action sequences, plot and stunts. We also discuss the camera work and the impact the film had on the genre.

We also receive a distress call from our contact at Global Cash Card, Michael Purcell. Our Mission Impossible Challenge ends on December 20, 2011. Join the challenge here!

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In this episode we review the AppleTV and the RCA Wi-Fi Streaming Media Player. We look at the pros and cons of each device in terms of media content selection, quality of audio and video of each product and the ease of setup and use. We also consider the quality of the build and how they compare to other similar products we have reviewed.

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In this episode of the Cutting the Cable Podcast, we review the Elgato HDHomeRun and the Roku 2 XS. Both of these bring entertainment into your home in unique ways. The Elgato HDHomeRun offers dual tuners and turns and PC or Mac into a DVR and/or TV. The Roku 2 XS brings the power of streaming content from over 300 channels into your living room. We give a full breakdown and review for each unit and discuss their respective pros and cons.

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In this Episode, Clint and Darrell discuss the quintessential Time Travel Movie: Back to the Future.  Darrell and Clint discuss how heavy the movie was on fun, while remaining seriously light on science, the benefits of having Michael J. Fox Marty McFly en lieu of Eric Stoltz, which is cooler; the moonwalk or the hoverboard, and the proper pronunciation of GigaWatt.  (The answer may surprise you!) Stay with Us!

In this episode of the Cutting the Cable Podcast, we review the time travel movie, 12 Monkeys starring Bruce Willis and Brad Pitt. 12 Monkeys is inspired by the French short film, La Jette.

We discuss the camera work, sets, costumes and music used in 12 Monkeys. We also talk about the performances by Brad Pitt and Bruce Willis, the story telling, and the parallels between the future and the present. We also discuss which moments were all happening in Bruce Willis’ character’s mind.

In this episode of Cutting the Cable Podcast we discuss the Firefly movie, “Serenity.” We wrap up our thoughts on the character development of Mal, Inara, Shepherd Book and River. We also talk about the transition of Firefly to the big screen, the death of Book and Wash and we get a final tally of Clint’s predictions. In our six degrees segment, Clint tries to link David Krumholtz to Susan Sarandon.

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In this episode we discuss the final Firefly episode, “Objects in Space.” We share our thoughts on Early the bounty hunter, River’s cunning plan, and Inara’s decision to leave Serenity. We also talk about Book’s lie, River’s thought reading, River’s similarities to Early, and Early’s statement about Shepherd Book. In our 6 Degrees segment, Clint tries to link Richard Brooks to John Noble.

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