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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 10, 2011Movie Date: 'Super 8'On this week's edition of Movie Date, Kristen and Rafer give us a sneak peak at one of the summer's most mysterious movies, "Super 8," directed by JJ Abrams and produced by Steven Spielberg. Rafer says "Super 8" is a heartless, sub par rehash of Spielberg's "E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial." After hearing that review, Kristen thinks Rafer is the heartless one....more13minPlay
June 03, 2011Movie Date: 'X-Men: First Class'In this week's Movie Date: Rafer Admits something that's never happened before and may never happen again. Kristen Rejoices. Both agree that "X-Men: First Class" is the kind of superhero film that succeeds in being relatable to the real world, and maybe the first great superhero movie of the summer (sorry, "Thor"). Take a listen. ...more15minPlay
May 27, 2011Movie Date: 'The Hangover Part II'If the marketing and the first film's popularity is any indication, "The Hangover Part II" will pull in tons of money this weekend. Kristen and Rafer share their opinions on the sequel, and as per usual, there's plenty to debate. Can a sequel with a mission of giving viewers "something familiar" also be original? And is this movie offensive to Asians, women, and really all humans?...more16minPlay
May 20, 2011Movie Date: The Two Woody AllensKristen and Rafer share their opinions on the new Woody Allen film, "Midnight in Paris." It's the latest in Allen's slew of "new Woody" movies. But is the "old Woody" better? And where does the old become the new? ...more17minPlay
May 13, 2011Movie Date: Is 'Bridesmaids' a Breakthrough Feminist Movie?This week, Rafer tells Kristen why he thinks "Bridesmaids" is the most feminist film to come along in years. Kristen, in turn, tells Rafer that he might not know a darn thing about what feminism is.WARNING: A clip from the movie contains some of the gross-out actions described and may be disturbing to some listeners!...more17minPlay
May 07, 2011Movie Date: Is 'The Beaver' a Masterpiece or a Mess?Mel Gibson is trying to jump start his career with a movie about a depressed man who takes solace in a handheld beaver puppet. Rafer and Kristen debate whether the movie is a work of genius or an utter train wreck....more15minPlay
May 03, 2011Movie Date: Prom on FilmIn this week's Movie Date podcast, Rafer and Kristen look back at their memories of the high school prom and share their thoughts on proms on the screen — from John Hughes's "Pretty in Pink" to the new Disney teen flick, "Prom."...more17minPlay
April 22, 2011Movie Date: Royal Romances On and Off ScreenIn this week's Movie Date, Kristen is crackling with excitement for the upcoming nuptials of Prince William and Kate Middleton. Rafer couldn't care less, but he agrees to look back at royal romances on film with Kristen, if only to get off the subject of commemorative wedding tea towels. Everybody loves tea towels, right? ...more15minPlay
April 15, 2011Movie Date: Stupid Movies Worth Watching This SummerIn this week’s podcast, Kristen and Rafer talk about the movies they’re most looking forward to seeing this summer. Warning: most of them are extremely stupid.Here's a sampling: Woody Allen's new star-packed flick "Midnight in Paris"; "Larry Crowne," starring Julia Roberts and Tom Hanks; "Bad teacher with Cameron Diaz as a drunk irresponsible teacher and Justin Timberlake as the hot new sub; Alex Gibney's latest documentary, "Magic Trip"; "The Change Up," starring Ryan Reynolds; and "30 minutes or Less," about a pizza delivery guy-turned robber....more15minPlay
April 08, 2011Movie Date: Getting 'Highness'What's worse? Jokes about farts or boobs? Are there certain subjects that should be off limits for humor? And when does a movie cross the line from raunchy to completely tasteless? Rafer and Kristen debate these questions and share their opinions on the medieval raunch fest "Your Highness."...more14minPlay
FAQs about The Takeaway: Movie Date:How many episodes does The Takeaway: Movie Date have?The podcast currently has 307 episodes available.