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Episode Summary:

This week on the FadCast,we wall crawl and web swing into action as we talk the tumultuous movie history of Spider-Man. From one off 70s television special to script rewrites, to litigation limbo, to Raimi, to Webb to MCU, we cover the ups, downs and all-arounds of the Spider-Man movie history. But first we do a scene read from "Spider-Man" (2002).

Episode Breakdown:

Pooya: You are listening to FilmFad.com's FadCast Episode 146

Ryan: With Special Guest, silent speaker, JD the Mime

Pooya: Today our spider-senses tingle with anticipation as we wall-crawl and web-sling into action

Ryan: Talking the Evolution of Spider-Man Movies

Pooya: You'll hear all that and more so let's get started!

(Intro Music break)

Current Events

   

TRAILER FOR 'ANOTHER WOLFCOP' ARRIVES IN EPIC FASHION! Lou Garou is ready to kick some ass and consume mass quantities of liquor and doughnuts in "Another Wolfcop." From Director Lowell Dean comes a new chapter to the cult action-horror hit "Wolfcop" with a touch of a holiday theme. As we see in the trailer, things get a bit more bloody and a lot more action-packed as the character continues his journey as our favorite Lycan police officer. Click HERE for the full story!  

"SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING" MADE A MAJOR CHANGE… AND NOBODY NOTICED From Tobey Maguire's meme-birthing, wretched cry-face to Andrew Garfield's ultra "cool" skateboarding Peter Parker, the ratio of Peter Parker to Spider-Man has never been ideal. While it's no surprise that the internet is riddled with malcontent movie-goers, it's "Amazing" to me that only a couple of critics and fans have raised issue with such a major change to one of Marvel's flagship characters. Click HERE to find out why. (~4min)  

Scene Read

 

"Spider-Man" (2002)   featuring: Ryan as MJ, Geeky Girl, Flash and the Narrator & Pooya as Peter Parker. (~5min)  

Main Topic

 

The Evolution Of Spider-Man Movies Early History Raimi Trilogy Webb Duology MCU (~40min)  

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This week on the FadCast,we crawl from behind the "Weeds" and into cells of the Litchfield women's penitentiary as we unlock the secret behind why Jenji Kohan is so great. From the 8-season spanning cannabis laced exploration of suburbia "Weeds" to the current Netflix sensation "Orange Is the New Black," we compare and contrast our way to decoding the truth behind Kohan's success. But first, we read a scene from the pilot episode of "Orange Is The New Black."

Before that, we briefly talk Did Lucille Ball Save "Star Trek"? and 'To The Bone' Trailer Highlights A Socially Relevant Topic how for our SPEED ROUND!

Episode Breakdown:

Pooya: You are listening to FilmFad.com's FadCast Episode 145

Ryan: With Special Guest, silent speaker, JD the Mime

Pooya: Today, we crawl from behind the "Weeds" and into cells of the Litchfield women's penitentiary

Ryan: as we decode critical success and rabid fandom by asking the question, What's So Great About Jenji Kohan?

Pooya: You'll hear all that and more so let's get started!

(Intro Music break)

Current Events

 

Did Lucille Ball Save "Star Trek"?

WHILE IT MAY SOUND ILLOGICAL TO HARDCORE FANS, RUMOR HAS IT THAT IF THE GINGER HAIRED QUEEN OF COMEDY LUCILLE BALL HADN'T BOLDLY VENTURED WHERE NO OTHER MAN OR WOMAN DARED TO GO THAT "STAR TREK" WOULD NOT EXIST. AND THAT'S WHY "I LOVE LUCY." Click HERE for the full story!

 

'To The Bone' Trailer Highlights A Socially Relevant Topic

"TO THE BONE" HAS LILY COLLINS IN A TRANSFORMATIVE, POSSIBLY BREAKTHROUGH ROLE. Click HERE to find out why. (~2min)  

Scene Read

 

"Orange Is The New Black" Pilot Episode (S01E01) - "Bathing Montage" featuring: Ryan as Piper & Pooya as Tasty and the Narrator. (~3min)  

Main Topic

 

What's So Great About Jenji Kohan?

"Weeds"

"Orange Is The New Black"

(~37min)  

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This week on the FadCast, we take a run at the age old question, "Is Tom Cruise a great actor, or a horrible one?" We tackle the impossible mission of investigating his filmography to find clues as to how good of a thespian cruise really is. From Cruise's iconic white brief and tube-sock clad dance  in "Risky Business", to him letting loose the goose in "Top Gun", to running his way through what will soon be six installments of "Mission Impossible," we find ourselves in the Cruise-Danger Zone. But first, we explore the comedic side of cruise with  a scene from "Tropic Thunder."

Before that, we briefly talk 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' TV Spot Shows More Tech Suit Functionality and how Nintendo Theme Park Trailer Arrives With Mario Kart Ride Details for our SPEED ROUND!

Episode Breakdown:

Pooya: You are listening to FilmFad.com's FadCast Episode 144

Ryan: With Special Guest, quiet riot, JD the Mime

Pooya: Today we'll run at our main topic with Focus and Intensity

Ryan: as we try to answer the age old question, Is Tom Cruise a Bad Actor?

Pooya: You'll hear all that and more so let's get started!

(Intro Music break)

Current Events - 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' TV Spot Shows More Tech Suit Functionality & Nintendo Theme Park Trailer Arrives With Mario Kart Ride Details (~2min)

Scene Read - "Tropic Thunder" featuring Ryan as Rick Peck and Flaming Dragon and Pooya as Secretary, Les Grossman and Narrator. (~3min)

Main Topic - Is Tom Cruise A Good Or Bad Actor? (~50min)

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This week on the FadCast, Keith from Brotastic Nerdom joins a special co-host to talk movie remakes that are better than the original. We seek to bury the age old theory that the original is ALWAYS better by comparing films like "Vanilla Sky," "True Lies," "Scarface," "The Departed" and so many more! But first, Keith joins us for a scene read from "The Departed."

Before that, we briefly how "Wonder Woman" Rescues The DCEU In Practically Perfect Fashion for our SPEED ROUND!

Episode Breakdown:

Pooya: You are listening to FilmFad.com's FadCast Episode 143

Keith: With Special Guest, Me - Keith from Brotastic Nerdom

Pooya: Today we'll talk Movie Remakes That Are Better Than The Original

Keith: as we put an end to the theory that the original is always better

Pooya: You'll hear all that and more so let's get started!

(Intro Music break)

Scene Read - "The Departed" ft. Keith as Colin and Pooya as Barrigan and the Narrator (~2min)

Current Events - "Wonder Woman" Rescues The DCEU In Practically Perfect Fashion (~1min)

Main Topic - Movie Remakes That Are Better Than The Original (~30min)

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This week on the FadCast, flash "Back to the 90s" getting nostalgic over our favorite Nickelodeon shows with actor, director and producer Ben Giroux. Ben currently stars as 'Mikey Munroe' in Nickelodeon's "Bunsen is a Beast" and 'The Toddler' in Nickelodeon's "Henry Danger." Among numerous other notable network television series credits from CW to Fox, Ben most recently partnered with Indie Hip-Hop artist Jensen Reed for their music video collaboration, "Back to the 90s", which has since become a viral sensation. But first, Ben portrays ALL the characters in a scene read from "The Adventures Pete and Pete."

Before that, we briefly talk Justice League: Zack Snyder Out, Joss Whedon In Amidst Tragedy and Tom Hardy Is Venom In Sony's Spider-Man Spinoff for our SPEED ROUND!

Episode Breakdown:

Pooya: You are listening to FilmFad.com's FadCast Episode 142

Ryan: With Special Celebrity Guest Nickelodeon Actor, Ben Giroux

Pooya: Today we'll take a trip down memory lane of acid washed denim, high five freeze frames and buckets of slime...

Ryan: as we talk 90s Nickelodeon Nostalgia.

Pooya: You'll hear all that and more so let's get started!

(Intro Music break)

Scene Read - "Pete & Pete" ft. Ben Giroux as ALL of the characters (sans the two screaming children at the end, voiced by Ryan and Pooya).

Current Events -Justice League: Zack Snyder Out, Joss Whedon In Amidst Tragedy and Tom Hardy Is Venom In Sony's Spider-Man Spinoff (~2min)

Main Topic - 90s Nickelodeon Nostalgia ft. Ben Giroux (~36min)

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This week on the FadCast, we upload our SD cards of Tidewater Comicon memories and talk our favorite moments hosting the Jason Mewes ("Jay And Silent Bob Strike Back") and Violett Beane ("The Flash") Panels.

Before that, we briefly talk how Michael Moore's 'Fahrenheit 11/9' Focuses On The Donald Trump Presidency and RIP Michael Parks at Age 77 for our SPEED ROUND! 

Episode Breakdown:

Pooya: You are listening to FilmFad.com's...

Ryan & Pooya: FadCast Episode 141

Pooya: Today we unpack our memories from Tidewater Comicon 2017

Ryan: as we talk our experiences moderating the "Jay" in Jay and Silent Bob, Jason Mewes and The Flash's Violett Beane panels

Pooya: You'll hear all that and more so let's get started!

(Intro Music break)

Current Events - Michael Moore's 'Fahrenheit 11/9' Focuses On The Donald Trump Presidency and RIP Michael Parks at Age 77 (~2min)

Main Topic - Tidewater Comicon ReCap and Favorite Jason Mewes & Violett Beane Panel Moments (~36min)

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Episode Summary:

This week on the FadCast, we pack our bags and venture off into the unknown to explore new terrain and meet new lifeforms talking movies about moving. From the twinkle-toed Kevin Bacon lead cult classic "Footloose" to the blue tinged home world pandora in "Avatar," we compare reality of moving to thematic derivations the big-screen. But first we set the mood with a scene read from "Poltergeist."

Before that, we briefly talk the 'Blade Runner 2049' Trailer 2 Gives An Epic Look At The Story and Review: 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' Brings Amazing Visuals To A Generic Plot for our SPEED ROUND! How did you like the show? Which is YOUR favorite episode to date? We want to know YOUR opinion, so tell us in the comment section below.

Episode Breakdown:

Pooya: You are listening to FilmFad.com's

Ryan & Pooya: FadCast Episode 140!

Pooya: Today we pack our bags and venture off to explore new terrain and meet new lifeforms,

Ryan: As we talk movies about moving!

Pooya: You'll hear all that and more so let's get started!

(Intro Music break)

Current Events -'Blade Runner 2049' Trailer 2 Gives An Epic Look At The Story and Review: 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' Brings Amazing Visuals To A Generic Plot (~2min) Script Read - "Poltergeist" (~3min)

Main Topic - Movies About Moving (~30min)

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This week on the FadCast, we navigate through the Star Wars universe talking old versus new. We compare the pros and cons of the George Lucas era films versus the possibilities that Disney brings to the table. But first we do a "killer" scene reading from "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."

Before that, we briefly talk the "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" IMAX Footage and Melissa McCarthy joining a puppet noir murder mystery for our SPEED ROUND! How did you like the show? 

Episode Breakdown:

Pooya: You are listening to FilmFad.com's FadCast Episode 139

Ryan: With our special guest, silent force sensitive, JD the Mime

Pooya: Today we'll talk Star Wars new and old

Ryan: as we discuss the George Lucas era followed by the newly acquired Disney lineup

Pooya: You'll hear all that and more so let's get started!

(Intro Music break)

Current Events - "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" IMAX Footage and Melissa McCarthy joining a puppet noir murder mystery (~2min)

Script Read - "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" ft. Ryan as Han Solo and Pooya as Kylo Ren and the Narrator. (~5min)

Main Topic -Star Wars George Lucas Era Versus Disney Future (~36min)

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This week on the FadCast, "Fair Haven" producer and actor Tom Malloy joins us to discuss the perception versus the actuality of LGBT films. We navigate through some examples of Hollywood's more close-minded past into the new "Politically Correct" era as we discuss where to find a healthy medium. But first Tom joins us for a scene read from "I Love You Phillip Morris."

Before that, we briefly talk the Amazing Disney Mondo Art Debuts At 'Never Grow Up: A Disney Art Show' and Review: 'Chasing Trane' Is Drugs, Jazz and John Coltrane for our SPEED ROUND!

Episode Breakdown:

Pooya: You are listening to FilmFad.com's FadCast Episode 138

Ryan: With our special guest, Actor/Writer/Producer/Comedian/Dancer, Tom Malloy

Pooya: Today ask "What's The Big Deal With LGBT Movement In Film?"

Ryan: as we follow a chronology of more open-minded movies and what inspires them

Pooya: You'll hear all that and more so let's get started!

(Intro Music break)

Current Events -Amazing Disney Mondo Art Debuts At 'Never Grow Up: A Disney Art Show' and Review: 'Chasing Trane' Is Drugs, Jazz and John Coltrane (~2min)

Script Read - "I Love You Phillip Morris" starring Tom Malloy as Phillip, Ryan as Steven and Pooya as the Narrator (~5min)

Main Topic - What's The Deal With LGBT Films ft. 'Fair Haven' Actor/Producer Tom Malloy (~36min)

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Episode Summary:

This week on the FadCast, "Bang! The Bert Berns Story" co-director Brett Berns joins us to talk behind the music documentaries. "Bang! The Bert Berns Story" is Brett Berns' directorial debut. Berns serves as president of Sloopy II music as well as the son of iconic 60's Atlantic Records hit-maker and namesake of the film. But first, we do a brief scene reading from "Walk The Line."

Before that, we briefly talk the new not-so subliminal "Kingsman: Gold Circle" teaser trailer and Interview: "WolfCop" Creator Lowell Dean Talks New "Atomic Victory Squad" Comic for our SPEED ROUND!

Episode Breakdown:

Pooya: You are listening to FilmFad.com's FadCast Episode 137

Ryan: With our special guest, "Bang! The Bert Berns Story" Co-Director, Brett Berns

Pooya: Today we'll TWIST & SHOUT peering UNDER THE BOARDWALK of the Music Biz

Ryan: as we talk hit-making icons and the documentaries that showcase their lives

Pooya: You'll hear all that and more so let's get started!

(Intro Music break)

Current Events - the new not-so subliminal "Kingsman: Gold Circle" teaser trailer and Interview: "WolfCop" Creator Lowell Dean Talks New "Atomic Victory Squad" Comic (~2min)

Script Read - "Walk The Line" starring Ryan as Johnny Cash and Pooya as Warden and the Narrator (~5min)

Main Topic - Behind The Music Documentaries ft. "Bang! The Bert Berns Story" co-director Brett Berns (~26min)

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