THE LATEST – BULLY, INDIANA JONES ON BLU-RAY & GHOSTBUSTERS III – 3/2/12
The “Bully” ratings controversy, Indiana Jones is coming to Blu-Ray and “Ghostbusters III” FINALLY seems dead…
The Movie Guys
ITALY HATES AMERICAN MOVIES (AT LEAST THEIR TITLES) – PART 1
Why is it that many times (too many, actually), movie titles are horribly translated in other languages? Of course I don’t have an answer – but…it’s not like a song by Bruce Springsteen gets translated, right?
The Oscars – Best Supporting Actors & Picture – NEWS 92FM
Movie Guy Paul Preston talks with afternoon anchors Bonnie Petrie and Mike Barajas about the actors nominated for Oscars for Best Supporting Actor and Actress, including Christopher Plummer, Kenneth Branagh, Octavia Spencer and Berenice Bejo. They also predict the big prize – Best Picture.
OSCAR RANT 2012
Paul Preston’s annual once-over of the nominees. Who will win, who should win, and the Top 10 Films of 2011.
MOVIE REVIEW – MONEYBALL – NEW ON BLU-RAY, DVD & STREAMING
This film taught me one very important thing….. Art Howe is evil. Really evil.
NEW MOVIE TRAILERS – 2/23/12
New trailers include: “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter”, “The Amazing Spider-Man”, “The Avengers”, “The Bourne Legacy”, “Cold Light of Day”, “Damsels of Distress”, “Friends With Kids”, “The Raven” and “Seeking a Friend For the End of the World”.
MOVIE REVIEW – JOURNEY 2: THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND
Mr. Caine, you lead me astray, you dirty rotten scoundrel!
The Oscars – Best Actor & Actress – NEWS 92FM
Movie Guy Paul Preston talks with afternoon anchors Carolyn Campbell and Mike Barajas about the actors nominated for Oscars for Best Actor and Actress
HAYWIRE – THE MOVIE GUYS’ 2-MINUTE TRAILER BREAKDOWN
HAYWIRE, the new Steven Soderbergh action film, gets a thorough once over from Movie Guys Paul Preston and Adam Witt. Quick, sharp and funny, we’ll tell you what it’s all about. In and out, nobody gets hurt.
MOVIE REVIEW – THE TREE OF LIFE – NEW ON BLU-RAY, DVD & STREAMING
The most frustrating thing about this film is that inside this confusing movie is a very good movie trying to get out.
The Oscar Nominations – Broad Topics, 1/24/12
Movie Guys Paul Preston and Justin Bowler stopped in on LA TALK RADIO’s “Broad Topics” to discuss the 84th Annual Academy Award nominations.
MOVIE REVIEW – RED TAILS
With a thumping dub-step soundtrack, planes performing harrowing maneuvers, and requisite nasty enemies (Nazis, in this case), the trailers for “Red Tails” have clearly been geared to pump up visceral excitement in (likely) largely young and male audiences.
Oscar Contenders – The Artist, The Descendants, The Tree of Life – NEWS 92FM
On the eve of the Oscar nominations, Movie Guy Paul Preston talks with afternoon anchors Carolyn Campbell and Mike Barajas about three titles bound for Oscar nominations – “The Arist”, “The Descendants” and “The Tree of Life”.
THE MUPPETS – FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION
It’s with the quality of timelessness (I hope that’s a word) that I nominate “The Muppets” for your consideration.
AWARDS WATCH 2011
Click on the link above to keep track of the movie awards season 2011/2012. All the nominees and winners as they are announced – NEW: Winners of The 84th Academy Awards and Indie Spirit Awards!
MOVIES FROM 0 TO 50 IN LESS THAN 5 MINUTES – ROUND 2
There’s no way you can know everything about every movie. Until you do, here’s a great way to come one step closer. Our Movie Guy Matteo has compiled another exhaustive list of fun facts from the movies, organized numerically for your pleasure.
THE ABSOLUTE BEST MOVIE MUSIC EVER – ’70s EDITION
I know this list will bring great debate from many of you out there. This is to be expected and is encouraged. But for now let’s get right to it.
TO & FROM – “THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN”
Join Kevin & Lisa Blake as they share their thoughts on “The Adventures of Tintin”, while traveling to and coming from a screening of the movie. Will what’s-his-name be good in it? And how about that other guy? Watch and learn. They will, too.
The Best and Worst Movies of 2011- NEWS 92FM
In two January appearances, Movie Guy Paul Preston talks with afternoon anchors Bonnie Petrie and Mike Barajas about the best and worst films of 2011, focusing on some titles like “50/50” and “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” that may be overlooked on some best-of lists. He also trashes films that have it coming like “Bad Teacher” and “Conan the Barbarian 3D”.
NEW MOVIE TRAILERS – 1/16/12
New trailers include “Act of Valor”, “American Reunion”, “Detachment”, “Moonrise Kingdom”, “Safe House”, “Salmon Fishing in the Yemen” and “Think Like a Man”
THE MOVIE GUYS’ JANUARY MOVIE PREVIEW – “WAKE ME FOR THE OSCARS”
Movie Guys Paul Preston, Lee Kias, Karen Volpe and Adam Witt give you the lowdown and their thoughts on what’s happening movie-wise in January. “Wake Me For The Oscars” covers the major releases of January 6th & 13th, 2012, including THE DEVIL INSIDE, CONTRABAND and JOYFUL NOISE.
THE MOVIE GUYS LIVE! – NOSFERATUDAMUS
In this clip from The Movie Guys LIVE!, November 2011, Vampire prognosticator Nosferatudamus tells The Movie Guys what’s up next in the world of vampire movies.
Inspired by the November, 2011 movie “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 1”
SEVEN SONGS YOU SHOULD LISTEN TO AGAIN FOR THE FIRST TIME
Next time you are in your car on the way to the movies, here are 7 songs you should listen to again for the first time.
NEW MOVIE TRAILERS – 1/6/12
New trailers include “The Avengers”, “Casa De Mi Padre”, “Goon”, “In the Land of Blood and Honey”, “Rock of Ages”, “Salmon Fishing in Yemen”, “Titanic” and “Wanderlust”
The Artist, The Adventures of Tintin & We Bought a Zoo – NEWS 92 FM – 12/30/11
Movie Guy Paul Preston talks with afternoon anchors Bonnie Petrie and Mike Barajas about what’s new in theaters, covering THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN, WE BOUGHT A ZOO and THE ARTIST.
MOVIES FROM 0 TO 50 IN LESS THAN 5 MINUTES
You ever wanna drop a movie fact in conversation and out-do that movie know-it-all in your bunch? We’re here to help. Here’s a TON of movie info for you, in easy-to-digest format, thanks to some exhaustive research by our Movie Guy Matteo.
SANTA’S HOLIDAY MOVIE RECOMMENDATIONS! – “THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO”
With his annual job of delivering presents behind him, Santa Claus takes a moment to recommend a movie released this holiday season. This week he suggests the David Fincher thriller “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo”.
SANTA’S HOLIDAY MOVIE RECOMMENDATIONS! – “SHAME”
With his annual job of delivering presents behind him, Santa Claus takes a moment to recommend a movie released this holiday season. This week he suggests the Michael Fassbender drama “Shame”.
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close & Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol – NEWS 92 FM – 12/23/11
Movie Guy Paul Preston talks with afternoon anchors Bonnie Petrie and Mike Barajas about what’s new in long-titled movies this holiday season, covering THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO, MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – GHOST PROTOCOL and EXTREMELY LOUD AND INCREDIBLY CLOSE.
THE MOVIE GUYS’ SECOND-EVER HOLIDAY SPECIAL
The Movie Guys enjoy the 2011 holiday season with music, comedy, stories, food and even a visit from St. Nicholas. They also find time to preview the newest movies in theaters, including “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy”, “The Darkest Hour”, “The Lady”, “The Sitter”, “Sherlock Holmes: Game of Shadows”, “Carnage”, “Young Adult”, “Albert Nobbs”, “The Iron Lady”, “We Bought a Zoo”, “New Year’s Eve”, “Shame”, “War Horse”, “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo”, “The Adventures of Tintin” and “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol”
THE DEVIL’S DOUBLE – NEW ON BLU-RAY, DVD & STREAMING
A flashy feature film entrance for the excellent Dominic Cooper but lacks real punch due to sparse story-induced character introspection. A good rental if you’ve seen everything else at the Redbox.
NEW MOVIE TRAILERS – 12/23/11
New trailers include “The Dark Knight Rises”, “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey”, “Paranorman”, “Prometheus”, “This Must Be the Place”, “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” and “Wrath of the Titans”
The Descendants, The Iron Lady & War Horse – NEWS 92 FM – 12/16/11
Movie Guy Paul Preston talks with afternoon anchors Bonnie Petrie and Mike Barajas about what’s new in theaters, covering WAR HORSE, THE DESCENDANTS and THE IRON LADY.
NEW MOVIE TRAILERS – 12/16/11
New trailers include “Contraband”, “The Devil Inside”, “The Dictator”, “The Expendables 2”, “G.I. Joe: Retaliation”, “The Grey”, “Jack the Giant Killer”, “Man on a Ledge”, “Men in Black 3”, “Joyful Noise” and new trailers for “John Carter” and “Battleship”
Hugo, The Artist & Arthur Christmas – Broad Topics – 11/29/11
Movie Guys Paul Preston and Karen Volpe stopped in on LA TALK RADIO’s “Broad Topics” again, reviewing “The Artist”, “Arthur Christmas”, “Hugo”, “Albert Nobbs” and “Puss in Boots”.
A Very Harold and Kumar Christmas 3D, My Week With Marilyn & Hugo – NEWS 92 FM – 12/9/11
Movie Guy Paul Preston talks with afternoon anchors Bonnie Petrie and Mike Barajas about what’s new in theaters, covering MY WEEK WITH MARILYN, ARTHUR CHRISTMAS, HUGO and A VERY HAROLD AND KUMAR 3D CHRISTMAS.
NEW MOVIE TRAILERS – 12/9/11
New trailers include “21 Jump Street”, “Hunger Games”, “Journey 2: The Mysterious Island”, “The Lorax”, “Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted”, “Rampart”, “Snow White and the Huntsman”, “The Three Stooges” and “Young Adult”
MOVIE REVIEW – THE ARTIST
“The Artist” is a movie that is in love with movies. Turns out I’m in love with movies, too. So this film and I are a perfect fit.
I’LL SEE FOUR OF ANYTHING
Adam Witt says that if a franchise goes so far as to make four movies, you should probably tune in.
MOVIE REVIEW – ARTHUR CHRISTMAS
I don’t think Aardman has the means or desire to American-ize one of their projects, and we’re all better off for that.