The LAMBcast

No fireworks for the 600th Episode, but as a stand alone it is pretty solid. This week, the MCU appears again and we have five enthusiastic Lambs to talk about Shang Chi. Is it merely a nod to an underrepresented culture in the MCU or are we getting a film that truly fits and expands that Universe? Come listen and find out what we thought. It's time to take your place by our side, welcome to the circus.

Urban legends don't die, they just get modified in the retelling. This week, we find out what a game of Telephone can do to a horror premise. Was the "Buzz" on this movie justified? or would it be better if it had just kept hibernating. Our guests will tell you what they thought. 

It's Lambpardy time again! 

It's the last game of the first round of the 2021 Lambpardy tournament! After this show we'll have all nine of the second round players, one of whom will become the 2021 Lambpardy Champardy! Who will it be? And, more pressingly, who will the 9th first round winner be? Well, it's between Todd Liebenow, Doug Jamieson and Rachel Wagner, that much is for sure, and for added hijinks, given all three of this month's competitors are huge Disney fans, this is a special Disney Lambpardy edition! Listen here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/lambcast/episodes/2021-07-30T13_40_11-07_00 

This month the contestants are:
Doug Jamieson, The Jam Report
Todd Liebenow, Forgotten Filmcast, Walt Sent Me
Rachel Wagner, Rachel's Reviews

Host:
Jay Cluitt, Life vs Film, Deep Blue Sea: The Podcast 

The Movie of the Month winner was "The Orphanage" championed by Lisa LeaHeey but Tropical Storm/Hurricane Henri kept her from hosting so Howard Casner took over hosting duties and did a great job covering this film for the Lambcast. Is it really a horror film, the guests have their doubts and Lisa may wish even more that she had been on the show. 

It's time to Level Up with a new episode of the Lambcast. This week, Richard, Lisa, Howard and Darren are all Gamers and they play to win. Ryan Reynolds stars in the latest film featuring video games, but this time there is a twist, we NPCs get a chance to do something about our lot in life. We explore diversity, theater going habits, existentialism, and human conditioning in trying to figure out how much we liked this particular movie. 

Our own team of villains gathers to take on the Suicide Squad this week. Each of us has superpowers that are at least as good (or bad) as the characters in this film, and we deploy them without mercy. Listen to Bubbawheat, Jeanette, James, and Todd as they follow Richard's lead into combat with Polka Dot Man and Ratcatcher 2. 

Michael Shannon is our actor of the month in the LAMB's Acting School 101 feature. Alongside the monthly blogathon held on the LAMB site, there will also be a monthly podcast episode devoted to the actor and their roles, and wouldn’t you know it but that’s this very show. Rob was joined by Jay of LIfe Vs. Film, The Deep Blue Sea Podcast and the Shepherd of the LAMB to discuss all things Michael Shannon, but mainly the five performances of his that they like the most. If you have any reviews, podcasts or features written or published about  Michael Shannon or any film or TV show he has appeared in, send them to Rob at [email protected] by 15th August.

Critics are acclaiming it as one of the best films of the year, with 90% plus on Rotten Tomatoes. Audiences have been less generous rating it at 52%. How do we rate it here at the Lambcast? Is it Visionary, or Style over Substance. Should it be shorter or longer? What does the Fox say? We answer these questions and more on this episode. 

It's Lambpardy time again! Three new challengers are here to compete for the penultimate place in the second round of the 2021 Lambpardy Tournament. Will David, Justin or Rob be victorious at defeating the others in a bout of movie trivia? Listen to find out!

This month the contestants are:
Rob, MovieRob and The Great Escape Minute podcast
Justin Gott, The Rambling Ramblers Movie Podcast
David Brook, Blueprint: Review

Host:
Jay Cluitt, Life vs Film, Deep Blue Sea: The Podcast

Thanks to the following Lambpardy heroes for helping out with questions for the show:
Nick Rehak, French Toast Sunday
Howard Casner, Rantings and Ravings

A trip to the beach turns into an opportunity to talk/mock the new M. Night Shyamalan film "Old". Bring your sunblock and towel, let's all layout on the sand and think about what it means to be old. Howard, Lisa, The Vern and Richard have plenty of thoughts to share, and a picnic basket as well.