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FAQs about The Takeaway: Movie Date:How many episodes does The Takeaway: Movie Date have?The podcast currently has 307 episodes available.
June 01, 2012Movie Date: 'Snow White and the Huntsman'This week, Kristen and Rafer watch another Snow White reboot. First-time director Rupert Sanders brings us the dark and shadowy "Show White and the Huntsman," starring Charlize Theron as Ravenna and Bella Swa—er, Kristen Stewart as Snow White. Is this the fairest date of them all? Listen to the podcast to find out. Want to subscribe to Movie Date? It's easy on the Movie Date iTunes Page....more17minPlay
May 25, 2012Movie Date: 'Men in Black 3'This week's Movie Date podcast is out of this world! No, really. Kristen and Rafer get extraterrestrial reviewing this week's blockbuster, "Men in Black 3." Listen to The Takeaway's Movie Date team engage in some Will Smith gossip and hear about Kristen's emotional reaction to the end of the film. Want to subscribe to Movie Date? It's easy on the Movie Date iTunes Page....more19minPlay
May 18, 2012Movie Date: 'What to Expect When You're Expecting'Babies are cute, but the nine months before they come out aren't usually the best. That's at least true for some of the faux-moms in the new romantic comedy, "What to Expect When You're Expecting." The dads aren't at their most glamorous either, but the film delivers on the comedy of having a kid. Wondering if this pregnancy movie will make a good date? Kristen and Rafer let us in on what to expect out of this ensemble rom-com. Also on this week's Movie Date, two guests: Indrani Sen and Clay Chapman....more23minPlay
May 11, 2012Movie Date: 'Dark Shadows'Finally, a vampire movie that really gets vampires. The undead get a bad rap, but this week Kristen and Rafer offer praise to "Dark Shadows," Tim Burton's latest foray into creepy. One part soap opera, one part Johnny Depp, and one part 70s shag carpet, "Dark Shadows" moves this cult classic into new territory. ...more16minPlay
May 04, 2012Movie Date: 'The Avengers'This week, the fate of Joss Whedon's 'The Avengers' hangs in the balance. Who will come to the rescue this awesome, hulking green monster of a film? And who will come down on the movie like a giant hammer? Listen to find out where Kristen and Rafer stand on this superhero saga....more24minPlay
May 01, 2012Movie Date: 'The Five Year Engagement'In this week's Movie Date, Rafer bemoans what he considers the death of the romantic comedy. Kristen, as you'd expect, tell him to stop being a negative Nancy. It's all in honor of "The Five Year Engagement," starring Jason Segel and Emily Blunt.We also have a trivia question for you: Jason Segel is famous for appearing fully naked in his romantic comedy "Forgetting Sarah Marshall." Which romantic comedy was the first to show a man naked from the waist up? Call 5717-MOVIES (571-766-8437) with your answer....more14minPlay
April 20, 2012Movie Date: 'The Lucky One'He's got to be strong. He's got to be able to build a barn and get along with children. Being able to play a sultry, sexy musical instrument also helps. In case it wasn't apparent already, this week we're talking about Kristen's fantasy man. And also some movie called "The Lucky One," starring Zac Efron. Let Kristen and Rafer's sultry voices and razor-sharp smarts woo you in this week's podcast....more16minPlay
April 13, 2012Movie Date: Film as Political PropagandaHeavy stuff this week. "October Baby" tells the story of a woman's discovery that her mother almost aborted her. Intended or not, the movie's politics — see what happens when you don't have an abortion? — align comfortably with those of the religious Right. Likewise, the recent film "The Lorax" and 2006's "Happy Feet" decry the ills of global warming in a quintessentially liberal parlance. But not all movies have agendas, right?In this week's podcast, Kristen and Rafer tread lightly through these touchy subjects, but leave no stone unturned in their quest for truth....more15minPlay
April 06, 2012Movie Date: Does 3D Make Movies Worse?The Titanic sank 100 years ago this month. To mark the anniversary, James Cameron is re-releasing his mega-blockbuster "Titanic" in 3D, prompting some critics to say its strictly a marketing ploy while others cheer the innovation.Will "Titanic 3D" burn a hole in your wallet, or will it blow your mind? This week, Rafer and Kristen put that question to Daniel Engber, senior editor at Slate. Listen to find out what he's got to say....more20minPlay
March 30, 2012Movie Date: 'Bully'This week, Kristen and Rafer watched "Bully," the new documentary from the Weinstein Company that takes on the controversial topic of grade school ridicule. "Bully" was in the news this week for hitting theaters unrated after the MPAA promised an R rating. The hype has certainly drummed up support for the movie, but does "Bully" do its subject justice? Or is "The Hunger Games" actually a better tool for teaching kids about violence?...more19minPlay
FAQs about The Takeaway: Movie Date:How many episodes does The Takeaway: Movie Date have?The podcast currently has 307 episodes available.