ITALY HATES AMERICAN MOVIES (AT LEAST THEIR TITLES) – PART 2
Imagine this: you go to the movies sure to see the sequel of your beloved movie… and you find yourself staring at a movie that has no connection with the earlier flick
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THE LATEST – DISNEY, BULLY, DUMB AND DUMBER 2 AND R.I.P. MIKE WALLACE – 4/8/12
Movie news from The Movie Guys includes a “Dumb and Dumber” sequel, fun with Disney icons, new ways to download movies and R.I.P. Mike Wallace.
THE MOVIE GUYS LIVE! – “21 JUMP STREET” PITCH MEETING
In this clip from The Movie Guys LIVE!, March 2012, The Movie Guys look at how the movie “21 Jump Street” must’ve gotten greenlit. Inspired by the March 2012 movie “21 Jump Street”
NEW MOVIE TRAILERS – 4/4/12
New trailers include “A Little Bit of Heaven”, “The Dictator”, “Neighborhood Watch”, “Prometheus”, “Sparkle”, “Ted”, “Total Recall” and “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part II”
MIRROR MIRROR – THE MOVIE GUYS’ 2-MINUTE TRAILER BREAKDOWN
MIRROR MIRROR, the new Julia Roberts fantasy film, gets a thorough once over from Movie Guys Paul Preston and Karen Volpe. Quick, sharp and funny, we’ll tell you what it’s all about. In and out, nobody gets hurt.
THE LATEST – MAN OF STEEL, TRIPLETS & TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD – 4/1/12
An anniversary screening of “To Kill a Mockingbird”, a “Twins” sequel and the “Man of Steel” logo
Mirror Mirror, Game Change, Friends with Kids & More – NEWS 92FM – March 2012
Movie Guys Paul Preston & Karen Volpe talk with afternoon anchors Bonnie Petrie, Kevin Charles and Mike Barajas about new releases in the theater, including “Wanderlust”, “Friends With Kids”, “Game Change”, “Bully”, “Mirror Mirror” and “Salmon Fishing in the Yemen”.
THE LATEST – 3/29/12
Movie news from The Movie Guys includes new stills from “The Avengers”, James Cameron exploring the deep sea and the return of Ron Burgundy.
THE MOVIE GUYS LIVE! – “THE LORAX” PREVIEW
In this clip from The Movie Guys LIVE!, March 2012, Movie Guys Paul & Karen preview the movie “Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax” while trying not to break rhyme.
Inspired by the March 2012 movie “Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax”
REPORTING FROM THE FLOOR OF WONDER-CON 2012
Your Movie Guys Paul Preston and Adam Witt went to not San Diego (Anaheim) to spend the day at not Comic-Con (Wonder-Con).
THE LATEST – 3/20/12
Movie news from The Movie Guys includes Robert DeNiro’s joke, Steve Martin’s tweets, George Clooney’s arrest, HBO’s “Luck” and the return of “Jurassic Park”
IT CAME FROM THE SOUND BOOTH
DVD audio commentaries: Sometimes I wonder: Who does take the time out of their busy life to listen to people rambling on and on and on about something they don’t even seem to be interested in, to begin with? Well, me!
Friends with Kids & John Carter – Broad Topics – 3/13/12
Movie Guys Paul Preston and Adam Witt stopped in on LA TALK RADIO’s “Broad Topics” to discuss “John Carter” and “Friends With Kids”.
NEW MOVIE TRAILERS – 3/16/12
New trailers include “A Little Bit of Heaven”, “Bully”, “Chimpanzee”, “Dark Shadows”, “Dark Tide”, “Frankenweenie”, “God Bless America”, “Intruders” and “Men in Black III”.
THE LATEST – 3/15/12
Movie News from The Movie Guys involving Val Kilmer, Universal Studios, Topher Grace, “Toy Story”, “Star Wars”, “The Bodyguard”, “Animal House”, Disney and “The Lone Ranger”.
MOVIE REVIEW – JOHN CARTER
Really, how hard was it to understand this film people? I know the trailers made it look like a mindless action flick, but it’s not. I’m sorry you couldn’t waltz in 10-minutes late with your face full of popcorn and your butter-stained fingers endlessly fumbling over your cell phone, and not be able to figure out what’s going on. It’s called attention. If you pay it, you’ll get it.
The Lorax & John Carter – NEWS 92FM
Movie Guy Paul Preston talks with afternoon anchors Bonnie Petrie and Mike Barajas about new releases in the theater, including “The Lorax” and “John Carter”.
REPORTING FROM CINEQUEST FILM FESTIVAL 22
They are one of 68 Academy Award Feeder Festivals in the world, achieving over 80,000 attendees, and without a doubt, the most impressive thing I’ve ever seen.
THE MOVIE GUYS’ FEBRUARY 2012 MOVIE RECAP
Movie Guys Paul Preston, Justin Bowler and David Beach look back at the month of February and all the movies that came out that were overshadowed by The Academy Awards, including THE WOMAN IN BLACK, CHRONICLE, SAFE HOUSE, THE VOW, JOURNEY 2: THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND, STAR WARS, EPISODE 1 – THE PHANTOM MENACE 3D, GHOST RIDER: SPIRIT OF VENGEANCE, THIS MEANS WAR and ACT OF VALOR
THE LATEST – ANDREW STANTON, THE MUPPETS & THE AVENGERS – 3/5/12
Andrew Stanton lights up TED, The Muppets spoof “The Hunger Games” and an outstanding “Avengers” mashup.
NEW MOVIE TRAILERS – 3/4/12
New trailers include: “4:44 Last Day on Earth”, “The Avengers”, “Comic-Con, Episode IV: A Fan’s Hope”, “Darling Companion”, “Despicable Me 2”, “Jeff, Who Lives at Home”, “The Raid: Redemption”, “Resident Evil: Retribution”, “To The Arctic 3D” and “We the Party”
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…
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”.