Episode 17 – A Good Day to Die Hard

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Alex — No Comments ↓

 The film nerds talk about the Oscars as well as the Die Hard series and finish the episode out with a review of “A Good Day to Die Hard”.

Show Notes:

  • Introduction
  • What We’ve Been Watching
    • Willie: The Thin Red Line, Saving Private Ryan (0:00:54)
    • Nick: Parks and Recreation Season 4 (0:06:24)
    • Alex: 50/50 (0:10:03)
  • Film News
    • The Oscars happened. (0:15:20)
  • Review: A Good Day to Die Hard *SPOILERS START IMMEDIATELY* (0:39:41)
  • Outro (1:28:14)

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Episode 16 – Film News

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Alex — No Comments ↓

The nerds couldn’t make it out to a movie this week but that won’t stop them from talking about The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Guardians of the Galaxy casting news, and more!

Show Notes:

  • Introduction
  • What We’ve Been Watching
    • Willie: Silent Hill: Revelations (Revelaitons) (0:00:55)
    • Nick: Parks and Recreation, X-Men Anime(0:05:34)
    • Alex: Castle, Robin Hood (1973), Tron: Uprising (0:11:23)
  • Film News
    • The Amazing Spider-Man 2 has begun production. (0:17:20)
    • Peter Dinklage will be the villain in X-Men: Days of Future Past (0:27:53)
    • Jason Momoa has been offered the part of Drax the Destroyer in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy (0:31:32)
    • Jason Clarke will be the lead in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. (0:41:19)
  • Outro (1:00:27)

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Episode 15 – Retro Review: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Alex — No Comments ↓

This week Willie and Alex take on Shane Black’s Kiss Kiss Bang Bang as well as recent Marvel casting news and of course, a little more Star Wars for good measure.

Show Notes:

  • Introduction
  • What We’ve Been Watching
    • Willie: Side by Side, Killer Joe, and Pitch Perfect (0:01:22)
    • Alex: House of Cards (0:12:41)
  • Film News
    • Duncan Jones (of Moon and Source Code fame) to direct Warcraft (0:22:55)
    • Warner Bros. has greenlit the Entourage movie (0:28:02)
    • Anna Paquin, Ellen Page, and Shawn Ashmore have joined X-Men: Days of Future Past (0:30:04)
    • Emily VanCamp cast as the female lead (Sharon Carter?!) in Captain America: The Winter Soldier (0:33:50)
    • Chris Pratt cast as Peter Quill in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy (0:35:31)
    • Disney confirms stand alone Star Wars films, most likely released between episodes (0:41:00)
  • Review: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (0:43:14)
    • Spoilers Start: (1:02:25)
  • Feedback/Food for Thought
    • What effect will Shane Black’s direction and writing have on Iron Man 3? (1:14:52)
    • What other celebrities have made a come back? (1:26:05)
  • Outro (1:32:48)

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Episode 14 – 10 Most Anticipated Films of 2013

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Alex — No Comments ↓

This week the film nerds discuss their 10 most anticipated films of 2013 as well as the recent Star Wars news and the obligatory comic book movie news.

Show Notes:

  • Introduction
  • Film News
    • Commercial director Nic Mathieu in talks to make a Robotech film with Warner Bros. (0:00:51)
    • The Justice League film will be composed of: Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, and The Flash (0:07:15)
    • JJ Abrams has been selected to direct Star Wars Episode VII (0:17:54)
    • Marvel’s Kevin Feige talks Ant-Man and Doctor Strange for Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase Three (0:29:48)
  • Our 10 Most Anticipated Films of 2013 (0:45:09)
  • Outro (1:38:55)

A few links from things discussed on this and last week’s episodes:

Fan-made Benedict Cumberbatch Doctor Strange Poster

Dino Riders

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Episode 13 – Zero Dark Thirty

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Alex — No Comments ↓

This week the nerds discuss Kathryn Bigelow’s “Zero Dark Thirty” as well as Dan Trachtenberg directing “Y: The Last Man” and Nolan’s follow up to The Dark Knight Rises.

Show Notes:

  • Introduction
  • What We’ve Been Watching
    • Willie: Young Guns I and II (0:00:58)
    • Nick: Sons of Anarchy, Indie Game: The Movie, The League Season 4 (0:06:05)
    • Alex: Silver Linings Playbook, Lincoln, Dredd, Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan’s Hope, Django Unchained, Pushing Daisies Season 2 (0:12:43)
  • Film News
    • Toby Jones is returning as Arnim Zola in Captain America: The Winter Soldier. (0:14:14)
    • The Totally Rad Show’s Dan Trachtenberg will be directing a film adaptation of Y: The Last Man (0:18:38)
    • Jurassic Park 4 is set for 2014. (0:24:36)
    • Christopher Nolan’s follow-up to The Dark Knight Rises will be sci-fi Interstellar scripted by Jonathan Nolan. (0:28:20)
    • Godzilla script is being rewritten by Frank Darabont after two producers exit. (0:32:44)
  • Review: Zero Dark Thirty (0:39:12) SPOILERS START IMMEDIATELY
  • Feedback/Food for Thought
    • Can you think of a director with an erratic filmography? (1:23:55)
  • Outro (1:37:49)

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Episode 12: The Top 10 Movies of 2012

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Alex — No Comments ↓

This week the film nerds take a look back at 2012 and discuss their top 10 movies of the year.

  • Introduction
  • Top 10
    • Movies 10 – 6 (0:00:00)
    • Movies 5 – 2 (0:42:24)
    • Recap, Movie #1, Honorable Mentions, Disappointments, and Worst Movies of the Year (1:20:10)

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Episode 11 – The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Alex — No Comments ↓

After an unexpected hiatus, the film nerds return to review Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Tron 3 news, and a whole bunch of Non-Marvel Marvel news.

Show Notes:

  • Introduction
  • What We’ve Been Watching
    • Willie: The People vs. George Lucas, Indie Game: The Movie (0:00:50)
    • Nick: Jaws, Children of Men, The CW’s Arrow, the many Star Trek TV Series (0:02:55)
    • Lance: The Imposter (0:13:04)
    • Alex: Men In Black III, Killing Them Softly (0:17:10)
  • Film News
    • Sirs Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellan may be signed on for Bryan Singer’s X-Men: Days of Future Past with Hugh Jackman in talks (since recording is confirmed). (0:19:18)
    • Dane DeHaan and Jamie Foxx cast in The Amazing Spider-Man 2 as Harry Osborn and Electro, respectively. (0:25:20)
    • Josh Trank’s Fantastic Four reboot is set for 2015. (0:30:30)
    • Disney is moving forward with a new Tron sequel from writer Jesse Wigutow. (0:38:20)
  • Review: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (0:44:28)
    • Spoilers Start: (1:12:22)
  • Feedback/Food for Thought
    • What are your favorite movies with a song sung by a cast member (non-musical)? (1:36:29)
  • Outro (1:45:15)

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Episode 10 – Skyfall

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Alex — No Comments ↓

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)

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Episode 9 – Wreck-It Ralph

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Alex — No Comments ↓

This week’s super-long episode brings discussion of Disney’s Lucasfilm acquisition as well as kids movies that have deep meanings for adults. We review Rich Moore’s Wreck-It Ralph. Full notes @ midwestfilmnerds.com

Show Notes:

  • Introduction
  • What We’ve Been Watching
    • Willie: The Amazing Spider-Man, The Walking Dead Season 3  (0:01:11)
    • Nick: The CW’s Arrow (0:07:40)
    • Alex: Cloud Atlas, Red Dawn (1984), The Neverending Story (0:11:48)
  • Film News
    • PSA: Pre-release tickets for The Hobbit are on sale today (0:25:11)
    • Nic Cage has been confirmed for The Expendables 3 (0:26:19)
    • Matthew Vaughn has left X-Men: Days of Future Past, Bryan Singer was confirmed to replace him (0:27:30)
    • Frank Grillo cast as Crossbones in Captain America: The Winter Soldier (0:30:04)
    • Disney purchased Lucasfilm for $4 Billion and plans on a 2015 release for Star Wars Episode VII  (0:36:03)
  • Review: Wreck-It Ralph (0:49:33)
    • Spoilers Start: (1:10:10)
  • Feedback/Food for Thought
    • What family films hold a lot of meaning for adults as well? (1:33:47)
  • Outro (1:48:04)

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Episode 8 – Paranormal Activity 4

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Alex — No Comments ↓

This week the nerds discuss Paranormal Activity 4, their favorite scares in film, the Iron Man 3 trailer, and much more.

Show Notes:

  • Introduction
  • What We’ve Been Watching
    • Willie: Alien 3 commentary, Thor commentary (0:01:05)
    • Nick: Blu-rays, Halo: Forward Unto Dawn (0:04:05)
    • Alex: The Perks of Being a Wallflower (0:07:44)
  • Film News
    • Evil Dead remake trailer due out tomorrow (0:13:20)
    • The CW’s Arrow gets a full season pick up (0:17:27)
    • Paranormal Activity 5 and a latino spinoff are coming out Fall 2013 (0:17:57)
    • Andy Serkis to direct and do performance capture for an adaptation of George Orwell’s Animal Farm (0:22:40)
    • Shailene Woodley is confirmed for The Amazing Spider-Man 2 as Mary Jane Watson (0:27:33)
    • The Iron Man 3 trailer is out (0:29:40)
  • Review: Paranormal Activity 4 (0:37:11) SPOILERS START IMMEDIATELY
  • Feedback/Food for Thought
    • What are the best scares (jump or atmospheric) in film? (1:07:31)
  • Outro (1:29:03)

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