Episode 10 – Skyfall

Despite technical difficulties, we review Sam Mendes’ Skyfall in an albeit somewhat quiet fashion with respect to Nick and Lance. We also talk about Michael Arndt scripting Star Wars Episode VII and some of our favorite opening title sequences.

Show Notes:

 

  • Introduction
  • What We’ve Been Watching
    • Nick: The CW’s Arrow, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012)  (0:03:05)
    • Lance:  Homeland Season 2, El Topo (0:07:55)
    • Alex: Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace (0:13:41)
  • Film News
    • Michael Bay’s plans for Transformers 4 (0:28:45)
    • Liam Neeson, Will Ferrell, Nick Offerman, and Alison Brie are added to Lego: The Piece of Resistance (0:31:03)
    • Michael Arndt is writing Star Wars Episode VII (0:32:54)
  • Review: Skyfall (0:40:14)
    • Spoilers Start: (1:04:19)
  • Feedback/Food for Thought
    • What is your favorite opening title sequence? (1:42:06)
  • Outro (1:51:45)

Music and artwork were made for us by @mistajon on twitter.

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