The Download on WGN – 9/8/16
Paul Preston calls into Justin Kaufmann’s The Download on Chicago’s WGN to discuss The Movie Showcast and Justin’s recent appearance on the show with his comedy troupe Schadenfreude.
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Movie Review – Bridget Jones’s Baby
It may have taken nine months, but Universal brings us the first romantic comedy of 2016.
Reflecting on Stranger Things…
Let me explain what it felt like watching “Stranger Things”: like I had crawled into a time machine and I could smell it, I could feel it, I could see it and my heart broke into a multitude of pieces.
“I See No Need For It” (w/Ryan McKee & Ron Babcock) – “Morgan” & “The Light Between Oceans”
Ep. 166: Former Showcast guest Ron Babcock returns with Ryan McKee, his comedy partner from Modest Proposal. They both sit in for previews of Morgan, The Light Between Oceans.
Web Series Showcase – The Adventures of Superseven, Tap It! & Black
Creating content for people to watch on the web is an uphill climb. With literally millions of choices, how on earth does one go about standing out?
Movie Review – Hell or High Water
Bank robberies, cops on the trail, open carry – all sounds like the formula for an action film, but Hell or High Water gets more mileage out of dialogue, strong character and anticipation of violence.
Indie Report – The Radiant Spider-Man
In 7min., 46 sec., the short offers drama, action, and comedy.
A Letter to DC and WB
The current leadership of DC is going to be the downfall of the modern superhero boom.
“Samantha’s Choice” (w/Samantha Hale) – “Mechanic: Resurrection” & “Don’t Breathe”
Ep. 165: This week’s guest is a winner as stand-up comic and filmmaker Samantha Hale is the perfect fit with the show. Two new releases get previewed: Don’t Breathe & Mechanic: Resurrection.
Movie Review – Sausage Party
Good timely social commentary but it easily gets steamrolled by the persistent raunch fest
Movie Review – Pete’s Dragon
Director Lowery employs a lot to buoy the sentiment, going for an unapologetically romantic take on boyhood fantasy.
“Madness Takes its Toll…” (w/Kevin Theis) – “War Dogs”, “Ben-Hur” & “Kubo and The Two Strings”
Ep. 164: Three new films this week and The Movie Guys are all over ’em: War Dogs, Ben-Hur & Kubo and the Two Strings and author Kevin Theis (Confessions of a Transylvanian) sits in the whole show.
Is It Possible to Predict the Ending of “Game of Thrones”?
Justin Bowler looks at “Game of Thrones” – is it a depiction of medieval literature OR of the medieval world itself?
“They All Die in the End!” (W/Scott Mantz) – “Sausage Party”, “Pete’s Dragon” & “Florence Foster Jenkins”
Ep. 163: Access Hollywood film critic Scott “Movie” Mantz joins The Movie Guys in The Admiral’s Club for rapid fire previews of new releases Sausage Party, Pete’s Dragon and Florence Foster Jenkins.
Movie Review – Suicide Squad
Does Suicide Squad have its share of entertaining moments? Most definitely.
“Cat-astrophe!” (w/Jason Webb) – “Suicide Squad” & “Nine Lives”
Ep. 162: Two new films get the business as The Movie Guys preview Suicide Squad and Nine Lives with special guest stand-up comic Jason Webb. Also, a Comic-Con roundtable.
Movie Review – Jason Bourne
About two-thirds of the way through the film, I was reminded just how exciting action can be without special effects.
Comic-Con 2016 Round Up
Justin Bowler sums up his time at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con for TheMovieGuys.net
DVD, Blu-Ray & Streaming – Batman: The Killing Joke
Alan Moore’s gotta be pissed.
“Joke Clinic” (w/Robert Buscemi) – “Jason Bourne”, “Bad Moms” & “Nerve”
Ep. 161: Comedian and great friend of The Showcast Robert Buscemi sits in the whole show with The Movie Guys to talk new releases Jason Bourne, Bad Moms and Nerve.
“Ass Warmth” (w/Chris Mulkey) – “Star Trek Beyond”, “Lights Out”, “Ice Age: Collision Course” & “Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie”
Ep. 160: It’s a big weekend and The Movie Guys bring full previews of Star Trek Beyond, Ice Age: Collision Course, Absolutely Fabulous & Lights Out, and actor Chris Mulkey stops by to talk about his career.
Characters Gone, But Not Forgotten: Banshee & Penny Dreadful
The creators of each show, David Schickler & Jonathan Tropper (Banshee) and Jonathan Logan (Penny Dreadful), made a thoughtful decision to end their shows where they felt they should be.
Movie Review – Ghostbusters
Ironically, for a movie that stars all women, this movie had the balls to be the movie it wanted to be.
“I Ain’t Afraid of No Guest” (w/Paul Preston, Karen Volpe, Adam Witt & Bart Kias) – “Ghostbusters”
Ep. 159: The Movie Guys don’t need no stinking guests when the only movie worth talking about this week is Ghostbusters! Karen’s favorite movie of all time sparks tons of talk about the ’80s original, trivia, a Movie Guys Quote-Off, profiles of some legendary and not-so-legendary characters from the franchise, a Ken Burns take on dealing with online haters and a flashback to The Movie Showcast’s original preview of Ghostbusters from 1984.
Movie Review – The BFG
How is The BFG, the first team up between Disney and director Steven Spielberg not a bigger deal?
Critics Don’t Matter
Critics and moviegoers just aren’t in line anymore
“The Resistance is NOT Futile” (w/Kurt Scholler) – “The Secret Life of Pets” & “Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates”
Ep. 158: Tons of jokes (perhaps too many) about this week’s new releases, The Secret Life of Pets and Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates, also a mashup look at The Secret Life of Zac Efron. Plus, The Movie Guys are joined all episode long by TV actor Kurt Scholler, whose improv troupe, The Resistance, performs an improvised movie every week at the ioWest Theater in Hollywood.
“Kids Love Rick Wakeman” (w/Robert Meyer Burnett) – “The BFG”, “The Legend of Tarzan” & “The Purge: Election Year”
Ep. 157: There is MUCH to discuss with this week’s special guest Robert Meyer Burnett, director of the classic Free Enterprise, who is also one of the makers of the Star Trek fan film series Axanar. He discusses Paramount’s new fan film guidelines, working in the Star Trek Universe and the future of the franchise. As ever, the show kicks off with extended movie previews, this week covering the big 4th of July weekend – The BFG, The Legend of Tarzan and The Purge: Election Year.
Movie Review – Central Intelligence
You’ll laugh a ton at this movie
Movie Review – Finding Dory
Pixar has done it again. When they are at they best, they find a combination of laughs, action and heart that few other animated (or live action) films can match.
“Krazee-Eyez Killa” (w/Chris Williams) – “Independence Day: Resurgence”, “Free State of Jones” & “The Shallows”
Ep. 156: The Movie Guys cover a trio of new movies trying to get a jump on the upcoming 4th of July holiday weekend – The Shallows, Independence Day: Resurgence and Free State of Jones. All three get the thorough preview treatment. Sitting in the whole show is actor Chris Williams, currently recurring on HBO’s Silicon Valley and soon to be seen on the new CBS series The Great Indoors. We talk all of that, plus his appearances in Curb Your Enthusiasm, The World’s Fastest Indian, Dodgeball and more!
Cult Status, Part 1 – Examining “The Path” & “The Leftovers”
I have a twisted fascination with cults. The focus on smaller sects are the ones that are mesmerizing and right now seem to be another cultural touchstone. Another indication of troubled times, lost souls and perhaps a universal cry for change.
Over-Doing Do-Overs – Part Two
Let’s say you’re in Hollywood and you’ve no desire to come up with an original idea. You’re thinking – remake.
“…As You Do” (w/William Bryan) – “Finding Dory” & “Central Intelligence”
Ep. 155: Ghostbusters season is upon us! Karen’s excited as The Movie Guys finally get someone from Ghostbusters in studio – The Stay Puft Marshmallow Man. William Bryan was the actor inside the Stay Puft suit in the classic comedy and he joins the show with stories about working on the sets of not only Ghostbusters, but Army of Darkness, Bicentennial Man and more. Plus, previews of Central Intelligence and Finding Dory, including a look at how Peter Gabriel’s “Solsbury Hill” is STILL finding its way into movie trailers.
BONUS: Donald Drumpf calls into the show!!!
Movie Review – The Conjuring 2
The Conjuring 2 succeeds mostly because of Wan’s ability as director to trust the audience will be with the film during the film’s quiet and unhurried moments.
John Bennardo – The TMG Interview
Paul Preston of The Movie Guys interviews John Bennardo, director of “The Two Dollar Bill Documentary”.
Movie Review – Warcraft
I gotta admit that halfway through “Warcraft”, I was pretty damn puzzled as to what the hell was going on.
“A Hordeful of Frostwolf Orcs” (w/Brian Bradley) – “Warcraft”, “Now You See Me 2” & “The Conjuring 2”
Ep. 154: Sequel week continues with two new franchise “seconds” – The Conjuring 2 and Now You See Me 2. The Movie Guys cover them all as well as franchise “first” Warcraft. Sitting in the whole show is writer/producer Brian Bradley, the week of the debut of his new TV series, Uncle Buck, based on the classic film.
Over-Doing Do-Overs – Part One
In most cases of a remake, you’re being subjected to the cynical trappings of a money-grab. And despite the sad corpses of failed remakes that litter the ground in Hollywood, if ONE hits big, then it’s open season to greenlight more…
Those Who Are Cursed – A Look at “Outcast” & “Penny Dreadful”
A long time ago we used to tell ourselves the kind of stories these two shows are portraying. The mythologies, legends and stories of gods and witches, ghosts and creatures otherworldly, that magic and glamour of the supernatural.