MOVIE REVIEW – BACKMASK
A careful blend of humor and horror is what made the “Nightmare on Elm Street” and “Scream” franchises so successful, and “Backmask” has captured that lightning in a bottle.
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SHORT FILM SHOWCASE – HORROR
Justin Bowler reviews two indie horror shorts screened at The Phoenix Film Festival’s International Horror & Sci-Fi Film Festival
WAY TO WRAP THINGS UP
The end of a movie is a coveted experience.
SHORT FILM REVIEW – THE CARRIAGE OR: DRACULA & MY MOTHER
I love shorts and indies because they are willing to try new things. The vision of the filmmaker is often refreshing and innovative. That is exactly the way I would describe Ben Gordon’s short film: refreshing and innovative.
THE MOVIE SHOWCAST WITH SPECIAL GUEST HARRISON FORD (w/Ross Marquand) – “The Amazing Spider-Man 2″, “Walk of Shame”
Showcast Episode 48: It’s a star-studded episode of The Movie Showcast, as Harrison Ford, Jack Nicholson, Al Pacino, Brad Pitt, John Malkovich and more stop by The Admiral’s Club thanks to special guest and celebrity impressionist Ross Marquand. Plus, summer kicks off with previews of “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” and “Walk of Shame”, and The Movie Guys attempt to acquire superpowers by way of Peter Parker-esque animal bites.
FILMMAKER INTERVIEWS – PHOENIX FILM FESTIVAL – PT. 2
More filmmaker interviews from Phoenix Film Festival, including horror film legend Dee Wallace and Oscar-nominated screenwriter Steven Knight.
FILMMAKER INTERVIEWS – PHOENIX FILM FESTIVAL – PT. 1
Filmmaker interviews (including directors, actors, composers, producers and more) live from The Party Pavilion at The 2014 Phoenix Film Festival.
THE MOVIE SHOWCAST – “WE RETRACT THIS EPISODE” (w/Alex Albrecht) – “The Other Woman”, “Brick Mansions” & “The Quiet Ones”
Showcast Episode 47: It’s a party as TV and internet personality Alex Albrecht joins The Movie Guys for previews of “The Other Woman”, “Brick Mansions” & “The Quiet Ones”. Also, more regret as we go over show retractions, plus a look at what moments cause a story to be “inspired by actual events”, and bad impersonations all around as Karen covers celebrity birthdays.
MOVIE REVIEW – LOCKE
Movie Guy Justin Bowler reviews “Locke”, which was the opening night film at The Phoenix Film Festival.
DVD, BLU-RAY & STREAMING MOVIE REVIEW – CUJO
My 16-year old niece (who, I will be the first to admit, is smarter than the average teenager, but yet still representative of her age group) and her friends can tell you that a scary dog is referred to as Cujo. But they have no idea why.
MOVIE REVIEW – ONLY LOVERS LEFT ALIVE
I’ve never seen a vampire resemble what I would actually imagine a person with all the time in the world would resemble until I saw this movie.
THE LATEST – CHEECH & CHONG, KEY & PEELE & FAVOR – 4/21/14
Movie news from The Movie Guys includes a new Cheech & Chong film, tons of superhero movie updates and your “Favor” call to action!
THE MOVIE SHOWCAST – “SCREAMING NEIGHBOR CHAOS PROFANITY SEQUEL” (w/Tim Jennings) – “Transcendence”, “A Haunted House 2” & “DisneyNature Bears”
Showcast Episode 46: “Transcendence”, “A Haunted House 2” and “DisneyNature Bears” get thorough previews to prep you for your weekend, with the help of TheSoupTV.com’s Tim Jennings, this week’s special guest. Plus, rapid-fire versions of “What Did you See This Week?” and Karen’s Birthdays.
REPORTING FROM THE PHOENIX FILM FESTIVAL
The Phoenix Film Festival is well on its way to becoming one of the more important film festivals in the world.
THE MOVIE SHOWCAST AT THE PHOENIX FILM FESTIVAL (w/Justin Bowler) – “Oculus”, “Rio 2” & “Draft Day”
Showcast Episode 45: The Movie Guys are broadcasting from The Phoenix Film Festival. Besides previewing “Oculus”, “Rio 2” and “Draft Day”, Paul, Lee, Karen and special guest host Justin Bowler got interviews with loads of filmmakers, including “Locke” director Steven Knight and horror legend Dee Wallace. It’s a unique episode recorded at an awesome place.
THE MOVIE SHOWCAST – “THE LIST EDITION” (w/Steven Lewis) – “Captain America: The Winter Soldier”
Showcast Episode 44: The preview of only one major release this week, “Captain America: The Winter Soldier”, makes room for The Movie Guys to fire up another “Indie Round-Up” of all the high-falootin’ films in thee-ay-ters. Plus, Adam explains how superhero movies are now a giant soap opera, and guest Steven Lewis hits the studio to get a good roundtable discussion going about movie lists.
THE MOVIE GUYS AT THE PHOENIX FILM FESTIVAL – DAY THREE!
Party Pavilion panels, challenging trivia contests, filmmaker Q&As, live entertainment, dogs and cats living together. Mass hysteria!
THE MOVIE GUYS AT THE PHOENIX FILM FESTIVAL – DAY TWO!
Horror shorts, Dee Wallace, Party Pavilion, Pitcher’s mound, live music, karaoke, guerrila marketing. We didn’t start the fire.
It’s Day Two of The Phoenix Film Festival.
THE MOVIE GUYS AT THE PHOENIX FILM FESTIVAL – DAY ONE!
It’s on. Things have begun at The Phoenix Film Festival, including the opening night screening of “Locke” starring Tom Hardy, plus awards and get-to-know-yas all ’round.
THE MOVIE GUYS AT THE PHOENIX FILM FESTIVAL – VIDEO #7
Richard Linklater’s “Boyhood” is the closing night film at The Phoenix Film Festival. The film follows the story of a young boy as he grows into an 18-yr. old. Two can play at that game.
THE MOVIE GUYS AT THE PHOENIX FILM FESTIVAL – VIDEO #6
Movie Guy Paul Preston explains how you can get involved in Phoenix Film Festival social media as the fest approaches…while Karen demonstrates.
TO & FROM MOVIE REVIEW – “DIVERGENT”
The Movie Guys send brothers from other mothers The Hater Nation Radio Show & Podcast, MC Hater, BA Hater and Ali, to a screening of “Divergent”. They record their thoughts going to and from the movie. Are they even in the demographic? Who has the biggest jibs? And will BA make it back from the strip club before the screening starts? Stay tuned…
INDIE REPORT – CROSSLAND
Indie films tend to fall into one category: Indie Films. “Crossland” is the well-earned exception. Not just an indie film, but a FOREIGN-HORROR-INDIE film.
THE MOVIE SHOWCAST – “I SAY TOMATO, YOU SAY SABOTAGE” (w/Grace McPhillips & Corbett Lunsford) – “Sabotage” & “Noah”
Showcast Episode 43: Big Hollywood movies like “Sabotage” and “Noah” get thoroughly previewed, then talk switches to indie films with guests Grace McPhillips & Corbett Lunsford, makers of “The Other One”. Plus, a Schwarzenegger-themed edition of “That’s Right!” and a fond farewell to The Admiral’s Club’s cleaning lady.
The Producer’s Patio – 3/28/14
Movie Guy Paul Preston appears on the premiere episode of The Producer’s Patio, hosted by Grace McPhillips and Corbett Lunsford, talking about doing it all, producing a weekly show, and what producing is all about at heart.
THE MOVIE GUYS AT THE PHOENIX FILM FESTIVAL – VIDEO #5
Movie Guys Paul Preston and Justin Bowler explain how you can be cooler than the next filmgoer.
THE MOVIE SHOWCAST MOST WANTED (w/Jim Coughlin) – “Divergent” & “Muppets Most Wanted”
Showcast Episode 42: Two movies, two guests. “Divergent” and “Muppets Most Wanted” get the signature Movie Guys movie preview treatment and stand-up comic Jim Coughlin sits in the whole show, and The Admiral’s Club welcomes its first puppet guest to the studio.
THE CROWDFUNDED MOVIE SHOWCAST (w/Chunky B) – “Need for Speed”, “Bad Words”, “Veronica Mars” & “Tyler Perry’s The Single Moms Club”
Showcast Episode 41: Four signature movie previews come at you in this fast and furious episode, including “Need for Speed”, “Bad Words”, “Veronica Mars” and “Tyler Perry’s The Single Mom’s Club”. Plus, a special appearance by Dr. Haku Matani, who stops by to explain his Theory of Movie Star Relativity and comic and fellow podcaster Chunky B sits in the whole show!
THE MOVIE GUYS AT THE PHOENIX FILM FESTIVAL – VIDEO #4
Movie Guys Paul Preston and Lee Kias fill everyone in on what’s doing opening night at The Phoenix Film Festival, including a screening of the new Tom Hardy film, “Locke”.
THE MOVIE GUYS AT THE PHOENIX FILM FESTIVAL – VIDEO #3
Movie Guy Paul Preston talks about the awards filmmakers will be vying for at the Phoenix Film Festival and shares his history of winning a couple of Copper Wings himself.
MOVIE REVIEW – THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL
It’s [Wes Anderson’s] best movie since “The Life Aquatic” and arguably his third best with that and “Rushmore”. He’s honed his peculiar craft and brought together an endlessly enjoyable menagerie of pathos and comedy buttressed by talented collaborators.
HAROLD RAMIS PICTICLE TRIBUTE
How much was Harold Ramis loved?
Quickly after his death, across the internet, memes and fan art paid tribute. Here are some of the best.
THE GRAND BUDAPEST MOVIE SHOWCAST (w/Vanessa Whitney) – “300: Rise of an Empire”, “Mr. Peabody & Sherman” and “The Grand Budapest Hotel”
Showcast Episode 40: Good friend of The Movie Guys Vanessa Whitney sits in the whole show to preview a big, three-movie weekend, including “300: Rise of an Empire”, “Mr. Peabody & Sherman” and “The Grand Budapest Hotel”. Plus, West Hollywood and Borscht Belt movie reviews and an Oscar recap.
OSCAR NOMINEE REVIEWS – CAPTAIN PHILLIPS, THE WOLF OF WALL STREET & PHILOMENA
Rounding out the last of the Oscar-nominated Best Picture films, Movie Guy Paul Preston reviews “Philomena”, “The Wolf of Wall Street” and his pick for best of 2013, “Captain Phillips”
OSCAR RANT 2014
Movie Guy Paul Preston’s annual, over-thorough once-over of all the categories – who will win, who should win, and the Top 10 Films of 2013
THE MOVIE SHOWCAST LIVE FROM THE OSCARS RED CARPET…SETUP – “Son of God” & “Non-Stop”
Showcast Episode 39: The Movie Guys are LIVE! from the Oscars red carpet…setup area, where construction workers are hauling ass to make Hollywood & Highland ready for TV. Paul, Karen and Adam go over the major nominees and give their Top 5 films of 2013. Plus, previews of “Non-Stop” and “Son of God” and an Oscar version of Karen’s Birthdays!
OSCAR NOMINEE MOVIE REVIEW – NEBRASKA
One of Alexander Payne’s great strengths as a filmmaker is in showing how great drama is always meshed with surrounding comedy.
OSCAR NOMINEE MOVIE REVIEW – DALLAS BUYERS CLUB
Matthew and Jared are going to win the Oscar. But, I’m not on this bandwagon! Let the review begin.
OSCAR NOMINEE MOVIE REVIEW – 12 YEARS A SLAVE
We want new stories. Enter a film about American slavery based on a book written in 1853. Sure, the story isn’t new, the subject matter is familiar, yet the execution is completely innovative.
PAUL THOMAS ANDERSON’S THE MOVIE SHOWCAST (w/Heath Corson) – “Pompeii” & “3 Days to Kill”
Showcast Episode 38: Comic book talk runs amok as special guest Heath Corson (“Justice League: War”) comes to The Admiral’s Club for good movie chat and previews of “Pompeii” and “3 Days to Kill”. Also, a look at Paul Thomas Anderson’s “Pompeii”, the Vesuvian weather forecast, and Karen comes back to the show just in time for a whole segment on “Ghostbusters”.