Showcast Episode 68: The Movie Guys get geeked up with GeekGirlAuthority.com’s Audrey Kearns in studio as this week’s guest to kick around “The Equalizer” and “The Boxtrolls”. There’s also a set visit to “Space Command”, a game of Mad Libs to generate a plot to rival “The Boxtrolls”, plus movie news, reviews, a look inside The Movie Guys Time Capsule and celebrity birthdays.
I’m probably late to the game, but that does not prevent me from singing the praises of the best film (so far) of 2014.
Overall, this Irish indie film is charming and full of love. If you enjoyed “The Full Monty” and “Waking Ned Devine”, then this is one to find and enjoy.
Showcast Episode 67: How funny is Pat Finn? The film & TV actor and improv expert joins The Movie Guys to talk “Seinfeld”, his favorite movie of all time and more. Plus, former guest John Rocha sits in to co-host, previewing “This is Where I Leave You”, “The Maze Runner” and “A Walk Among the Tombstones”, featuring the classic bit “Liam Neeson Orders a Pizza”.
Showcast Episode 66: The extremely cast-able and likable Pete Gardner joins The Movie Guys for previews of “No Good Deed” and “Dolphin Tale 2”, while sharing stories from the sets of “Evan Almighty”, “Transformers” and more. Plus, a much-need profile of prisoner transfer security with our other special guest Sven S’cure.
“Hello Forever” is an ambitious and subtle undertaking by filmmaker Peter R. Kirk.
Showcast Episode 66: With “Forrest Gump” the only big theater release this week, The Movie Guys dip into their archives and bring you a Showcast episode from July 6, 1994, when “Gump” was originally released. Jaimie sits in for part one of the show, and special guest Vinnie Donadio joins in part two to talk the 10th anniversary of “Ghostbusters”.
“Mordraud” is a fantastic little short. By “Fantastic”, I mean Extraordinary. By “Little”, I mean Epic. By “Short”, I mean under 23 minutes.
Studios and theater chains are in cahoots to wrangle the public into paying more and practically forcing them to accept 3D.
Showcast Episode 65: Actresses Sarah Butler and Caitlin Keats stop by The Admiral’s Club to talk movies and their new film “Treachery”, plus Board Op Jaimie joins in for previews of what’s new in theaters, including “As Above, So Below”. And “The November Man” prompts an exclusive interview with an honest-to-goddamn-goodness SPY, risking outing his identity to give The Movie Guys the lowdown on the real-life spy world.
Showcast Episode 64: From the set of “Hellevator Man”, Paul & Karen talk to producer Jennifer Blanc-Biehn and WWE legend and Hall of Famer Mick Foley about their upcoming film anthology. And back in The Admiral’s Club, “Sin City: A Dame to Kill For”, “If I Stay” and “When the Game Stands Tall” get thorough previews and The Movie Guys score a rare interview with God.
Uwe Boll has a body of work as director, producer and writer, spanning over twenty years, but is also known for being one hell of an eclectic personality, and his strong opinions showed up when we asked him about the state of showbiz and his place in it.
Movie news from The Movie Guys includes the return of Universal monsters, new images from “Batman Vs. Superman” and “Star Wars – Episode VII”, a Tarantino death montage and more.
Movie Guy Ray Schillaci looks at the current state of horror films – is creativity still alive? Can they be profitable? These questions and more get answered with commentary by director Mike Flanagan (“Oculus”), director Marcus Nispel (“Friday the 13th” (2009)) and more.
Showcast Episode 63: Retractions lead an all-new Showcast, as The Movie Guys redo their final words about Robin Williams. Plus, previews of three new films, including “The Expendables 3”, “The Giver” and “Let’s Be Cops”. Then, “Men in Suits” director Frank H. Woodward sits in to talk about his self-proclaimed “geek-centric” films.
Showcast Episode 62: Lew Temple, star of “The Walking Dead” and the films “Unstoppable” and “Lawless” proves to be one of The Movie Guys’ best guests with first-rate filmmaking stories and a great sense of humor. Plus, disaster movie auditions and previews of “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”, “Step Up: All In”, “Into the Storm” and, if time remaining, “The Hundred-Foot Journey”.
Sounds interesting, cool, unique and it is all downhill after the first ten exhaustive minutes.
Paul Preston & Justin Bowler recall their exploits from Comic-Con in San Diego, a magical land where, for everything you plan, there are ten things that are equally awesome that you are missing out on.
The Movie Guys send partners in crime from The Hater Nation Radio Show & Podcast, MC, BA and Ali, to a screening of “Transformers: Age of Extinction”. They record their thoughts going to and from the movie. Will MC & Ali give extensive thoughts on their show that week? Hell yes! Will BA even see it? Hell no!
James Gunn not only got it right, but he’s possibly pulled off the best Marvel movie yet.
Showcast Episode 60: Just in time for Woody Allen’s “Magic in the Moonlight”, magician David Minkin joins The Movie Guys in studio to talk movies and blow our minds with a couple of tricks. Plus, previews of “Hercules”, “And So It Goes” and “Lucy” with guest co-host, and “Mom On Movies” podcaster Mike J. Nichols, who brings more “Star Wars” archives to the show.
Showcast Episode 59: “The Purge: Anarchy”, “Sex Tape” & “Planes: Fire & Rescue” get a full once-over with special guest Charley Rivkin, director of the documentary “House of a Lifetime”. Plus, a look at a straight-to-video “Purge” film and The Movie Guys get “Transformers”‘ back in a fired-up edition of “What Did You See This Week?”.
Showcast Episode 58: Only one major new release gets previewed (“Dawn of the Planet of the Apes”), leaving plenty of time for The Movie Guys to chat up their guest, actor/comedian Ithamar Enriquez. Plus, Halfway Through the Year in Review and a simian behavior expert panel.
There is so much wrong going on in “Cheap Thrills,” but none of it is the acting, writing or production.
I’m never one to seek out the work of children in movies. But something’s happened in the last five years or so…there’s a consistency in the air that has me hopeful.
Showcast Episode 56: It’s summer, so it must be time for another Transformers movie. The Movie Guys look at “Transformers: Age of Extinction” and “Snowpiercer” with special guest Jill Benjamin. Plus, they fire up the Transformers sequel title generator and everyone wonders why no one’s making a bigger deal about “They Came Together”.
Showcast Episode 55: This week’s new movies couldn’t be more different as a sequel (“Think Like a Man Too”), a Broadway adaptation (“Jersey Boys”) and an Australian indie film (“The Rover”) get the business from The Movie Guys, with help from Andy Cobb and Maribeth Monroe. Plus, a look at other singer and rock group’s potential translations to a Broadway show.
Showcast Episode 54: Do you like The Movie Showcast, but always wanted it to be filthier? This episode is for you, as stand-up comic and improviser Andrew DeWitt joins The Movie Guys to cover “22 Jump Street”, “How to Train Your Dragon 2” and eating ass. Also, a look at the show’s new sponsor, Movie University.
This is a well-tuned machine that provides a fun trip to the movies that can be enjoyed by just about anyone young and old.
When shorts are in the hands of seasoned and learned professionals, they can be a great encompassing example of artistic capability. Such is the case with “E.M.M.A.” by Stephen Herman at Broken Box Inc.
Showcast Episode 53: “Edge of Tomorrow” and “The Fault in Our Stars” get the full movie preview treatment from The Move Guys with guest host Justin Bowler. Plus, a look at movie news and a first for the Showcast – in depth talk about horror movies with special guest Ray Schillaci.
Characters make you laugh and cry and laugh again. And in the middle of it all is a very compelling and touching story about friendship.
Showcast Episode 52: L.A. movie theaters, Tom Cruise man-crushing, “Jaws” imitators, game shows and future Disney villain movies are just a few of the tangents The Movie Guys go off on with guests Tony Sam and Ron Babcock in studio to preview “Maleficent” and “A Million Ways to Die in the West”. Plus, an “Indie Round-Up” and great film talk with resident independent film reviewer Justin Bowler.
Showcast Episode 51: “The Big Ask” is available this week on VOD and plays in Los Angeles starting May 30th, and director Thomas Beatty and one of the film’s stars, David Krumholtz, join The Movie Guys in studio for great movie talk, plus previews of “X-Men: Days of Future Past” and, if time remaining, “Blended”. Also, what can only be described as a “Who’s on First?” take on “X-Men” movie titles.
Showcast Episode 50: Two great guests stop by The Admiral’s Club – MC from The Hater Nation podcast talks movies with us the whole show, and vocal coach to the stars, Chet Loudly, stops by to discuss his work with Godzilla over the years. This week: previews of “Godzilla” and “Million Dollar Arm” and a look at bad black movies.
“Neighbors”, the newest Seth Rogen vehicle starring Seth Rogen as Seth Rogen, is a crude college(ish) comedy with enough dick jokes to make “The Wolf of Wall Street” look like “Bears”.
Showcast Episode 49: Ike Barinholtz, currently seen in “Neighbors”, stops by The Admiral’s Club to HOLD COURT, in a high-energy freakshow of a Showcast that includes previews of “Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return”, “Mom’s Night Out” and, of course, “Neighbors”. Plus, we hold another Seth Rogen love-fest and play a round of “That’s Right!” with Bryan Adams’ career.
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.
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.
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.