FITWR Volume 2

FITWR Volume 2

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FITWR Volume 2 episodes

  • REVIEW – Wild

    Plus Top Five!
    This week, Katey and Patches embark on a spirit journey to reach higher understanding of Wild, the latest film from Dallas Buyers Club director Jean-Marc Vallée. Starring Reese Witherspoon as memoirist Cheryl Strayed, whose real hike across the Pacific Crest Trail is chronicled in an Oscar-friendly new biopic. Is the movie worth the trek or does it trip up along the way? That and thoughts on Chris Rock’s Top Five on this week’s FITWR review episode.

    Take a listen, embed and/or download below; for more from all of us on Twitter: follow the show (@FITWR), Katey (@kateyrich), Patches (@misterpatches) and David (@davidehrlich or @CriterionCorner).

    Please subscribe on iTunes and KICK US A REVIEW if you like what you hear! We read new reviews on the show!

    This week’s music:
    “Red River Valley” by Woody Guthrie
    “El Condor Pasa” by Simon & Garfunkel
    40 min
  • 51 – JuxtaposEpisode: Exodus and The Best of 2014’s Not-Movies

    Plus 2014 Gift Guide!

    This week, Katey, Patches, David and Da7e are back with some 2014 clean-up activities. First, Patches wants to know what media or narrative experience from 2014 we’d put on our Top Ten lists if we weren’t so strict about the “only movies” rule. Then, each host takes on a good idea for a gift this holiday season in this week’s mini segment. Finally, It’s time to talk Exodus: Gods and Kings. Patches and David have seen Ridley Scott’s latest and it’s bad enough that they drag Katey and Da7e into a conversation about it. That plus 2014’s star-struck throwaway roles!

    Take a listen, embed and/or download below; for more from all of us on Twitter: follow the show (@FITWR), Katey (@KateyRich),  Patches (@misterpatches), Da7e (@da7e) and David (@davidehrlich or @CriterionCorner).

    CALL IN and leave us a voicemail! You could be part of the show!  (914) 410-6450

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    FORMAT

    00:00 – Lightning Round: Starstruck Throwaway!

    01:13 –   Intro: Welcome To Episode 51! REVIEWS!

    4:29 – Patche’s Tidbit: The Thing Not On Your Top Ten

    17:00 – Mini-Segment: 2014 Gift Guide

    24:37 – Segment 3 – Exodus: Gods and Kings

    46:31:  Outro

     

    This week’s music:

    “Potatoes and Molasses” from Over The Garden Wall

    “The Plagues” from The Prince of Egypt

    “Dum Dum” by Baauer

     

    49 min
  • 50 – Quarter Quell 2: Movies For The Moment

    Each Host Brings A Film On Their Mindset

    This week, we’re changing up the format for our 50th Episode Quarter Quell Special! It’s been a long time podcasting for Katey, Da7e, David and Patches, so each host brought a film that timestamps something about their mindset right now. Newly married Katey sees marriage in Neighbors, Da7e brings Raiders of the Lost Ark as a metaphor for his move to Colorado, David’s turned 30 and chooses 13 Going on 30 and Patches ends the podcast on a lighter note by contemplating mortality with Synecdoche NY.

    Take a listen, embed and/or download below; for more from all of us on Twitter: follow the show (@FITWR), Katey (@kateyrich) Patches (@misterpatches), Da7e (@Da7e) and David (@davidehrlich or @CriterionCorner).

    We also welcome your feedback!

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    Format

    00:00 – Welcome to Episode 50

    02:05 – Katey’s Neighbors

    16:27 – Da7e’s Raiders of the Lost Ark

    31:17 – David’s 13 Going On 30

    50:45 – Patches’ Synecdoche NY

     

    This week’s music:

    “Get Ur Freak On / Keep Me” by Missy Elliott & The Black Keys (Neighbors Soundtrack)

    “Raiders March” by John Williams

    “Thriller” by Michael Jackson

    “I’m So Sad, So Very, Very, Sad” by Crash and the Boys (Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World Soundtrack)

    “1000 Pieces of Light” by Jess

    Previous Quarter Quells:

    • OpKino Classic: First Quarter Quell (August 26th 2011)
    • OpKino Classic: The 2nd Quarter Quell (Feb. 22nd 2012)
    • OpKino Classic: Storytelling Quarter Quell (Aug 10th 2012)
    • OpKino Classic: Family Interview Full Quell (Feb 8th, 2013)
    • FITWR 025 – The Filmmaking Quarter Quell (June 3rd, 2014)
      • 1 hr 16 min
    • REVIEW – The Imitation Game

      And fear Babadook!
      This week, David, Katey, and Patches work tirelessly to create their own Christopher Machine, a proto-computer capable of cracking the code within the new biopic The Imitation Game. Benedict Cumberbatch stars as scientist Alan Turing in this WWII-themed espionage drama, but does his gravitas bring enough life to the straightforward biopicisms? Find out that, plus chatter on The Babadook, the most terrifying horror movie in quite some time, on this week’s review episode.

      Take a listen, embed and/or download below; for more from all of us on Twitter: follow the show (@FITWR), Katey (@kateyrich), Patches (@misterpatches) and David (@davidehrlich or @CriterionCorner).

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      This week’s music:
      “Alan” by Alexandre Desplat
      “We Only Come Out at Night” by The Smashing Pumpkins
      29 min
    • 49 – From Game Theory To Ectoplasm Twinkie: Science In Movies

      Plus Katey Rich’s Movie Quote Trivia Returns!

      This week, Katey, Patches, David and Da7e have heard tell the Star Wars: The Force Awakens teaser is going to be in a select number of theaters and are all pretty much in favor of the theatrical trailer experience. Then, inspired by Babadook, each host recommends some performances this year that probably won’t get rewards recognition. Finally, inspired by The Theory of Everything, Imitation Game and Interstellar, the group discusses using science in your movie. All that plus and Infinite Ticket lighting round question!

      Take a listen, embed and/or download below; for more from all of us on Twitter: follow the show (@FITWR), Katey (@KateyRich),  Patches (@misterpatches), Da7e (@da7e) and David (@davidehrlich or @CriterionCorner).

      CALL IN and leave us a voicemail! You could be part of the show!  (914) 410-6450

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      FORMAT

      00:00 – Lightning Round: Infinite Ticket!

      00:59 –   Intro: Welcome To Episode 49! 

      2:18 – David’s Tidbit: Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer

      17:00 – Mini-Segment: 2014 Performances Awards Might Not Recognize

      23:58 – Segment 3 – Using and Misusing Science In Films

      46:08:  Outro

       

      This week’s music:

      “Imperial March VIP” by Dirt Monkey

      “Symphony of Science” by Melodysheep

      NEXT WEEK:

      FITWR 50: The Quarter Quell Strikes Back

      50 min
    • REVIEW – Hunger Games Mockingjay: Part 1

      And a brief review of A Girl Walks Home Alone
      This week, Patches, David, and Katey incite revolt against (or in the name of?) the latest Hunger Games installment, Mockingjay – Part 1. Is Katniss still the hero we need? #TeamPeeta or #TeamGale? Can David name any of the characters in the movie? All this and a brief review of A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night on this week’s review episode.

      Take a listen, embed and/or download below; for more from all of us on Twitter: follow the show (@FITWR), Katey (@kateyrich), Patches (@misterpatches) and David (@davidehrlich or @CriterionCorner).

      Please subscribe on iTunes and KICK US A REVIEW if you like what you hear! We read new reviews on the show!

      This week’s music:
      “Lana Del Rey’s ‘Hunger Games'” by Holly Laurent
      “The Ascent” by Federale
      35 min
    • REVIEW – Foxcatcher

      Plus Dumb and Dumber To and Beyond The Lights  
      This week, Patches, Katey and David head to the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seuol to wrestle with Foxcatcher, the latest drama from Moneyball and Capote director Bennett Miller. A grueling match for some, a blood-pumping challenge for others, Foxcatcher arrives to prestige season as one of the year’s most polarizing films. We’ll also touch on Dumb and Dumber To and Beyond the Lights, to movies that exceeded expectations. All that, plus your answers to this week’s lighting round question about actors showing their dark side, on this week’s FITWR Review.

      Take a listen, embed and/or download below; for more from all of us on Twitter: follow the show (@FITWR), Katey (@kateyrich), Patches (@misterpatches) and David (@davidehrlich or @CriterionCorner).

      Please subscribe on iTunes and KICK US A REVIEW if you like what you hear! We read new reviews on the show!

      This week’s music:
      “Тhe Fоx (Whаt Does Тhe Fox Sау?)” covered by Igor Presnyakov
      “A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes” by Ilene Woods
      36 min
    • 48 – This Podcast’s Theme Is “America”

      Plus Katey Rich’s Movie Quote Trivia Returns!

      This week, Katey, Patches, David and Da7e throw down in another installment of movie quote trivia in the mini-segment! These quotes were pulled from the years #50-100 grossing movies, so it’s a bit more tough on our hosts. The real meat, though, is a discussion of HBO’s Miniseries Olive Kitterage, which David has seen all of and Patches and Katey read, then a discussion prompted by Friday’s review of Foxcatcher that asks: Since Foxcatcher is about “America” what other movies with big themes do we like? Unsuprisingly, Da7e brings up A Serbian Film again.

      Take a listen, embed and/or download below; for more from all of us on Twitter: follow the show (@FITWR), Katey (@KateyRich),  Patches (@misterpatches), Da7e (@da7e) and David (@davidehrlich or @CriterionCorner).

      CALL IN and leave us a voicemail! You could be part of the show!  (914) 410-6450

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      FORMAT

      00:00 – Lightning Round: True Power of The Dark Side!

      01:03 –   Intro: Welcome To Episode 48! REVIEWS! 

      3:56 – Katey’s Tidbit: Olive Kitterage

      15:54 – Mini-Segment: Movie Quotes Trivia!

      24:31 – Segment 3 – Movies with Strong Themes

      46:50:  Outro

       

      This week’s music:

      “Wut” by Le1f

      “USA I – Is A Monster” by Dan Decon

      51 min
    • REVIEW – Interstellar

      And Big Hero 6 is mentioned. 
      This week, David, Patches, and Katey blast off on a three-year mission to the furthest reaches of our universe, where space-time becomes so warped, that even a heady, composed blockbuster like Interstellar can come into existence. We’ll talk about the latest from Christopher Nolan in non-spoiler and spoiler-heavy sections, so if you’re looking to see the movie pure, come back later! We’ll also field your lighting round question answers on which actor you want to go to space with (plus a brief mention of Big Hero 6). It’ll be kooky.

      Take a listen, embed and/or download below; for more from all of us on Twitter: follow the show (@FITWR), Katey (@kateyrich), Patches (@misterpatches) and David (@davidehrlich or @CriterionCorner).

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      This week’s music:
      “Intergalactic” by Beastie Boys”
      “Cowboy Bebop” by Tanuki Suit Riot
      48 min
    • 47 – “The Big Wave and The Sadness”

      Featuring Katey Rich and Elizabeth Taylor’s Corpse In Space

      This week, Joanna Robinson takes the reigns to bring her residency to a climactic happy ending, much like romantic comedies. That’s right, Manhattan Love Story and A to Z failed at bringing serialized rom-com to the TV screen so it’s time to examine this genre: can it be drawn out and still be satisfying? Did the genre grind to a halt after the execution of Love Actually? IMPORTANT THINGS! Also discussed: The theater critic in Birdman has us thinking about professions portrayed on film and John Wick has each host picking a favorite dumbly plotted movie.

      Take a listen, embed and/or download below; for more from all of us on Twitter: follow the show (@FITWR), Katey (@KateyRich),  Patches (@misterpatches), Joanna (@jowrotethis), Da7e (@da7e) and David (@davidehrlich or @CriterionCorner).

      CALL IN and leave us a voicemail! You could be part of the show!  (914) 410-6450

      Please subscribe on iTunes and KICK US A REVIEW if you like what you hear! 

      FORMAT

      00:00 – Lightning Round: Oscar Winners In Space!

      01:47 –   Intro: Welcome To Episode 47! REVIEW! 

      4:11 – Joanna’s Tidbit: Professions on Screen

      18:3 – Mini-Segment: Awesomely dumb plots

      26:40 – Segment 3 – State Of the Rom Com 2014

      51:30:  Outro

       

      This week’s music:

      “The Simple Plot of Final Fantasy 7” by Starbomb

      “Blank Space ” by Taylor Swift

      47 min

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