Talk Hard Movie Pod

Allen talks about his weekend and asks the guys to name their favorite live event. After some retro wrestling talk, Allen gives his thoughts on The Magnificent Seven. Then, who are the most famous Kentuckians of all time? And can any other state compete with our best?? We say NAY.

Todd is on the lam this week, so you're stuck with Allen and Scott. Allen opens the show with a Burt Reynolds story, then how old is Toni Basil, Walt Disney had some big brass ones, a marathon edit session on the newest WSF short film, and they wrap it all up with a Fall TV preview and some thoughts on Stranger Things. Subscribe on iTunes and Stitcher.

Tough Love for the superhero bunch! It's been a long time coming for DC, but Marvel isn't getting off scot-free. What complaints could we possibly have about Marvel? We'll discuss exactly what they need to do to keep that locomotive on the tracks. Subscribe on iTunes and Stitcher.

• The guys talk about their weekends and Scott uncharacteristically dishes up his personal life (3:40)
• Allen sings the praises of Jeff Bridges' Hell or High Water (10:30)
• Remembering the transcendent talent of Gene Wilder (16:40)
• DC takes their beating (31:10)
• Marvel gets a wake-up call (1:02:50)

It was a long, hard summer we won't soon remember. The boys are taking one for the team by recounting all the dreck that Hollywood served up this year. Remakes, reboots, and ill-advised sequels - we're taking them all to task and giving credit to the outliers.

In our first interview, we talk to John Gibson filmmaker and lecturer in electronic media at NKU.  Topics include:  How did he end up here?  - John's extremely ambitious feature film Revelation Trail  - Advice for anyone who might make a feature  - What's the right path for a kid that wants to work in film - And, of course, good lookin' dudes.  Subscribe on iTunes and Stitcher.

The fellas dish up stories on three Hollywood legends. Plus, a tribute to TV legend Garry Marshall, the virtues (or lack thereof?) of fan films, and the Best/Worst of TV to movie adaptations.  Subscribe on iTunes and Stitcher.

• Reminiscing our favorite classic cereals (2:52)
• Remembering Garry Marshall (9:50)
• Results of our Best Lookin' Dude poll (19:00)
• An epic, womanizing Warren Beatty story (22:36)
• Classic Bill Murray and Jack Nicholson stories (28:14)
• Fan Films - are they worth it? (38:09)
• Best/Worst TV to movie adaptations (48:50)

The guys talk about movies they love that most people don't. Then they flip it and destroy some all-time favorites without remorse. James Cameron finds himself on the list twice, which leads to an in-depth conversation about the most interesting dick in the world. Subscribe on iTunes and Stitcher.

• The Matrix Reloaded ruins a childhood (16:20)
• 2001: A Space Odyssey (21:49)
• Titanic and Avatar (26:05)
• James Cameron, genius b-hole (48:12)
• The Lion King (1:01:20)
• Allen eviscerates the most beloved holiday movie of all time (1:05:04)
• Movies we're embarrassed to admit we haven't seen (1:14:20)

Well... it's here. After all the negativity and the backlash to that negativity; Ghostbusters can finally be judged on its own merits and judge it we shall. Prepare for the most thorough review and dissection of Ghostbusters out there. Subscribe on iTunes and Stitcher.

Allen returns from his Carolina vacation ready to talk movies... and dudes? A round of Full Disclosure takes us from the highs of BFG to the lows of The Boy Next Door. And in true Deliverance fashion, Burt Reynolds leads us down a strange path. Beware of bears.  Subscribe on iTunes and Stitcher.

• The best and worst from Allen's vacation
• Zootopia is overrated
• If you could look like any star in their prime...
• Scott promises scorched earth if the new Ghostbusters stinks
• Marvel Minutes
• The best comic story ever

The boys recount their latest filmmaking exploits and Allen digs deep into their roles within the group. Hear tell of Art and his fantastic Plymouth Fury! Setting fires in the middle of public streets, and more!