MOVIE REVIEW – THE GIFT
Where one of “these movies” would normally deliver up a ghost, outlandish murderous premise or a roving killer, “The Gift” instead offers up a plausible plot of the past coming back to haunt you.
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THE MOVIE SHOWCAST – “STRAIGHT OUTTA BURBANK” (w/Nick Santa Maria) – “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.” & “Straight Outta Compton”
Showcast Episode 113: The Movie Guys preview “The Man From U.N.C.L.E.” and “Straight Outta Compton”, firing up a round of the “Straight Outta…” game show. Then playwright and actor Nick Santa Maria hops in The Admiral’s Club to talk old movies, his musical “Real Men” and “Biffle & Shooster”, a series of 1930’s-themed comedy shorts coming to The Egyptian Theatre August 16th.
MOVIE REVIEW – MR. HOLMES
There are two things you generally want from a Sherlock Holmes adventure – a taut, complicated mystery and an indelible performance from the lead actor. Well, “Mr. Holmes” has at least one of those things.
THE MOVIE SHOWCAST LIVE FROM THE L.A. IMPROV COMEDY FEST (w/Joel Murray) – “The Gift”, “Fantastic Four”, “Ricki and The Flash” a
Showcast Episode 112: It’s a big weekend of new films as The Movie Guys preview “Fantastic Four”, “Ricki and The Flash”, “The Gift” and “Shaun the Sheep: The Movie”. Then it’s off to Hollywood for a live broadcast from The 13th Annual Los Angeles Improv Comedy Festival and a funny and candid roundtable with actor Joel Murray about the new documentary “I Am Chris Farley” with plenty of great stories about the late comedian.
THE MOVIE SHOWCAST – “ROUGE NATION” (w/Darwin Harris & Mandy Schneider) – “Vacation”, “Southpaw” & “Mission: Impossible – Rogue
Showcast Episode 111: Bart leads The Admiral’s Club in a Tom Cruise love fest as “Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation” hits theaters, along with “Vacation”. Plus, a Tom Cruise character quiz and a look back at “Southpaw”. Then, hosts of the upcoming celebrity interview show “Picture’s Up!”, Mandy Schneider & Darwin Harris, hit the studio for a table full of movie talk.
MOVIE REVIEW – MINIONS
This project seemed inevitable, as the breakout stars of the “Despicable Me” franchise, The Minions, get their own movie adventure. The ride at Universal Studios Hollywood isn’t called “Gru Mayhem”, for example.
SUPERFLACK (DON’T GET DOWN ON MARVEL)
Marvel has tapped into everything that made it successful as a comic book champ, and has now translated it to film.
THE MOVIE SHOWCAST – “CRASH AND BURN” (w/Stuart Gordon) – “Pixels” & “Paper Towns”
Showcast Episode 110: “Re-Animator” and “From Beyond” director Stuart Gordon visits The Admiral’s Club to celebrate the Blu-Ray release of “Robot Jox” and answer all The Movie Guys’ questions about his career. Also, previews of “Pixels” and “Paper Towns”.
THE MOVIE SHOWCAST – “PARTY AT MARCUS’S HOUSE” (w/Marcus Nispel) – “Ant-Man” & “Trainwreck”
Showcast Episode 109: Director Marcus Nispel (“The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” (2003), “Conan the Barbarian 3D”) joins The Movie Guys in studio and has stories for days as his new film “Exeter” hits DirecTV on demand, with a major release planned in theaters for August. Also, previews of new-in-theaters “Trainwreck” and “Ant-Man”, while Adam leads a few rounds of “Name the Marvel Character”.
THE MOVIE SHOWCAST – “SHOWCAST SHMOWCAST” (w/Drew Boudreau) – “Minions”, “The Gallows” & “Self/Less”
Showcast Episode 108: Improviser and Improv Shmimprov cast member Drew Boudreau joins Movie Guys Paul & Adam for a look at the week’s new releases – “Minions”, “Self/Less” & “The Gallows”. Plus, a round of Blumhouse Productions Mad Libs and a brief check-in on the Gridiron Heroes Foundation and a fond remembrance of the gone-too-soon TheDissolve.com.
THE MOVIE SHOWCAST: GENESIS (w/Kurt Kuenne) – “Magic Mike XXL” & “Terminator: Genisys”
Showcast Episode 107: The Movie Guys preview the big 4th of July holiday weekend movies with guest co-host, GeekGirlAuthority.com’s Audrey Kearns – “Magic Mike XXL” and “Terminator: Genisys”. Plus, special guest Kurt Kuenne has no shortage of stories as co-writer and editor of the documentary “Batkid Begins”.
DVD, BLU-RAY & STREAMING – MARTYRS
Nothing will prepare you for the onslaught to the senses from one of the most intense and grueling horror movie experiences I have ever set eyes on.
LAWRENCE WOOLSEY PRESENTS THE MOVIE SHOWCAST (w/Mark McCracken) – “Ted 2” & “Max”
Showcast Episode 106: The Movie Guys’ special guest Mark McCracken is good at talkin’ movies, but listeners should note – he was also MANT in Joe Dante’s “Matinee”. So…now you need to tune in. “Ted 2” and “Max” get previewed and there’s an extensive tribute to the great James Horner
MOVIE REVIEW – INSIDE OUT
It’s quite a testament to the consistent quality Pixar has brought to films for twenty years that even though they’ve had some missteps recently, the fact that they NAIL IT once again with their newest release, “Inside Out”, is no real surprise.
THE MOVIE SHOWCAST – “SUPERBAD ON DRUGS” (w/Shannon McClung) – “Inside Out” & “Dope”
Showcast Episode 105: The long L.A. Drought is over! PIXAR is back! After a two year wait, The Movie Guys finally preview a new Pixar movie, “Inside Out”, as well as Sundance hit “Dope”, all with the help of special guest Shannon McClung. Plus, a look ahead to Comic-Con 2015 and outtakes of voice actors who were cut from the latest PIXAR movie.
MOVIE REVIEW – SPY
Few scenes fly by without the jokes coming fast and funny. There are too many comedies today with missed opportunities and Feig and McCarthy don’t let any of those moments pass without delivering something hilarious.
THE MOVIE SHOWCAST – “B.D.’S WONG” (w/Ruth Rudnick) – “Jurassic World”
Showcast Episode 104: There’s one big movie to talk about this week as “Jurassic World” hits theaters and The Movie Guys are there to talk about it. Also, a trip through the park The Movie Guys would imagine if they were to start cloning things they liked, all with the help of special guest Ruth Rudnick!
MOVIE REVIEW – LOVE & MERCY
LOVE & MERCY is, above all, a movie meant for the movie theater. It’s an unvarnished look at Brian Wilson’s life and the suffering behind his music.
THE MOVIE SHOWCAST – “L.A. BOAT PARTY!” (w/Andy Peters & Paul Osborne) – “Spy”, “Entourage” & “Insidious: Chapter 3”
Showcast Episode 103: It’s a week of Greatest Hits Guests as The Movie Guys welcome the triumphant return of Andy Peters, who sits in for previews of “Insidious: Chapter 3”, “Spy” & “Entourage”. Then director and popular guest of the Showcast Paul Osborne jumps in The Admiral’s Club to talk about the production of his latest film, “Cruel Hearts”. Also, a round of Retractions and a crap-ton of “Mad Max: Fury Road”.
MOVIE REVIEW – WELCOME TO ME
Alice is a tough character to get behind. She’s constantly saying things that make the other characters around her uncomfortable, things that make me like her less.
THE MOVIE SHOWCAST – “DASOLPESTIAS” (w/Bob Dassie) – “San Andreas” & “Aloha”
Showcast Episode 102: Two big summer movies get previewed in The Admiral’s Club – “San Andreas” and “Aloha”. Plus, The Movie Guys try on the Hawaiian language and play clips of Dwayne Johnson, who has appeared in every movie, all with special guest Bob Dassie, who sits in the whole show!
DVD, BLU-RAY & STREAMING – BATMAN VS. ROBIN
While DC Comics has been playing catch-up to the live-action Marvel Cinematic Universe, DC’s animated films have delivered strong stories and quality animation consistently.
TO & FROM MOVIE REVIEW – “MAD MAX: FURY ROAD”
The Movie Guys send friends of the show Dono Cunningham and Matt Samardge to a screening of “Mad Max: Fury Road” in New York City. They record their thoughts going to and from the movie, which plays out like that experience you have walking the streets of NYC, talking movies. Will they like it? (we’ll see) Will we see Dono’s face? (no).
THE MOVIE SHOWCAST – “DID WE MENTION IT STARS GEORGE CLOONEY?” (w/Chris Dowling) – “Tomorrowland” and “Poltergeist”
Showcast Episode 101: The Movie Guys welcome their first guest of the next one hundred shows to The Admiral’s Club – Chris Dowling, director of “When Hope Grows”, now in theaters across the country! Also, Dr. Marvin the dog sits in the first half of the show for previews of “Tomorrowland”, “Poltergeist” and a quick look at other Disneyland-based movies in development. Plus, Karen’s Birthdays AND…it’s Karen’s Birthday!
MOVIE REVIEW – MAD MAX: FURY ROAD
The setting along with the vehicles are gloriously post-apocalyptic and the soundtrack rouses us like never before. But where is Max in all of this?
DVD, BLU-RAY & STREAMING – BLUE RUIN
Revenge is a dish best served cold, or even better, not at all.
THE MOVIE SHOWCAST’S 100TH EPISODE! (w/Jeffrey Baldinger) – “Mad Max: Fury Road” & “Pitch Perfect 2”
Showcast Episode 100: The Movie Guys celebrate one hundred episodes of The Movie Showcast! Stand-up comic Jeffrey Baldinger sits in the whole show with house band The Boobé Sisters. New releases “Mad Max: Fury Road” and “Pitch Perfect 2” get the preview treatment, plus The Boobés fire up a round of “Name That Movie” with classic film music, plus a clip retrospective a la ’70s sitcoms.
MOVIE REVIEW – EX MACHINA
A chilling pot boiler with eye-opening visuals and dynamic performances from the entire cast.
MOVIE REVIEW – GOOD KILL
The war has changed, but the toll on the soldier remains the same in “Good Kill”, the latest (and most indie-feel) film from Andrew Niccol.
THE MOVIE SHOWCAST – “HILLBILLY COP & UNGA BUNGA BOOBS” (w/Mike Burns) – “Hot Pursuit”
Showcast Episode 99: Stand-up comic, writer and Karl Welzein alter-ego Mike Burns joins The Movie Guys for a far-too-thorough look at new release “Hot Pursuit” and a completely mental episode of “Indie Round-Up” covering “Maggie”, “Ex Machina”, “The D-Train”, “Welcome to Me” and “Slow West”. Plus breaking news from a DC Comics representative about their plan to continue announcing press releases every time Marvel makes $90 hundred million or so at the box office.
MOVIE REVIEW – AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON
There is a LOT going on in “Avengers: Age of Ultron”, the latest in the ongoing saga of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. That works both for and against the film, but overall, in the hands of Joss Whedon, it’s never dull.
KELLOGG’S THE MOVIE SHOWCAST: AGE OF ULTRON-O’S (w/Joseph Scrimshaw) – “The Avengers: Age of Ultron”
Showcast Episode 98: Adam’s in heaven as the only movie really worth talking about this week is “The Avengers: Age of Ultron”. Stand-up comic and RiffTrax writer Joseph Scrimshaw sits in, so The Movie Guys try their own hand at riffing to “Jurassic World”, “M:I 5” & “Furious 7”. Plus, a word from The Movie Guys’ latest sponsor, Kellogg’s Avengers: Age of Ultron Sweetened Cereal with Avengers Team Marshmallows!
MOVIE REVIEW – FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD
Bathsheba has a strong head about her that reminds me of Black Widow, who outsmarts her opponents long before she dismantles them with fighting technique.
INDIE REPORT – PRIMROSE LANE
Writer/director and actress Kathleen Davison has a haunting tale to tell, and it was told well as the closing night film for the NoHo Cinefest.
MOVIE REVIEW – UNFRIENDED
“Unfriended” is an interesting horror film in that the characters are so shallow, obnoxious and unlikable that I think it’s a pretty accurate portrayal of entitled, tech-addicted youths and there’s great reward in watching them get offed.
THE MOVIE SHOWCAST, NOW ON SNEAKY-CAM (w/Melissa Villaseñor) – “The Age of Adaline”, “The Water Diviner” & “Little Boy”
Showcast Episode 97: Impressionist and stand-up comic Melissa Villaseñor joins The Movie Guys for previews of new films “The Age of Adaline”, “The Water Diviner” & “Little Boy”. Plus, a trailer for the new, all-female “Avengers” movie and rousing rounds of “What Did You See This Week?” and Karen’s Birthdays.
MOVIE REVIEW – FURIOUS 7
First and foremost you should know that “Furious 7” is a bunch of bullshit. Once you get beyond knowing that it’s just not a story of this Earth, you can have a fun time!
SHORT FILM SHOWCASE 2015
Ray Schillaci recommends four exceptional short films: “The Apple Tree”, “Tomgirl”, “Moving On” and “A Tricky Treat”.
MOVIE REVIEW – ALEX OF VENICE
“Alex of Venice” brings with it all the best elements you’ve come to want in an indie film: drama, humor, romance and an overall welcome effort to keep it simple.
THE MOVIE SHOWCAST – “SAD EMOTICON” (w/Katie Nehra) – “Unfriended”, “True Story”, “Child 44”, “Disneynature Monkey Kingdom” & “Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2”
Showcast Episode 96: The Movie Guys reach once again towards The Guinness World Record for most movies previewed in one Showcast as they take on “Unfriended”, “Disneynature Monkey Kingdom”, “Child 44”, “True Story” and “Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2”. Also, Paul interviews writer/actress Katie Nehra about her new film “Alex of Venice”, also in theaters April 17th.