THE GREATEST MOVIES OF ALL TIME, PART ONE – COMEDIES
The title says it all. Part one of The Movie Guys “Best of All Time” series looks at the greatest comedy films per year for the last forty or so years.
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THINK LIKE THE MOVIE SHOWCAST TOO (w/Andy Cobb & Maribeth Monroe) – “Jersey Boys”, “The Rover” & “Think Like A Man Too”
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.
HOW TO TRAIN THE MOVIE SHOWCAST…IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN (w/Andrew DeWitt) – “22 Jump Street” & “How To Train Your Dragon 2”
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.
A MILLION WAYS TO DIE ON THE MOVIE SHOWCAST (w/Tony Sam & Ron Babcock) – “Maleficent” & “A Million Ways to Die in the West”
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.
THE MOVIE SHOWCAST ORIGINS: FIRST CLASS (w/Thomas Beatty & David Krumholtz) – “X-Men: Days of Future Past” & “Blended”
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.
GODZILLA VS. THE MOVIE SHOWCAST (w/MC of The Hater Nation) – “Godzilla” & “Million Dollar Arm”
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.
WAY TO WRAP THINGS UP
The end of a movie is a coveted experience.
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 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 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 ROBOSHOWCAST (w/Matt Braunger) – “Robocop”, “Endless Love”, “About Last Night” & “Winter’s Tale”
Showcast Episode 37: Love is in the air as a quartet of romantic films get previewed, including “Winter’s Tale”, “Endless Love”, “About Last Night”…and the most romantic of all, “Robocop”. Also, Creepy ’80s Songs, future Robo-remakes, plus rounds of “What Did You See This Week?” and “5 Questions for Other Guests” with special guest Matt Braunger!
OSCAR NOMINEE MOVIE REVIEW – AMERICAN HUSTLE
I do not have a degree in film or writing, and do not have any authority to speak on film theory. That being said, I will expunge those thoughts and focus on what I am good at… judging people.
THE LATEST – DEVIL’S DUE, MARTIN SCORSESE & TWIN PEAKS – 1/29/14
Movie news from The Movie Guys includes a Golden Globes recap, Scorsese on the future of movies and Devil Baby Attack!
THE MOVIE SHOWCAST: SHADOE RECRUIT (w/Michael Coleman) – “Jack Ryan”, “Devil’s Due”, “The Nut Job” & “Ride Along”
Showcast Episode 33: It’s a big, four-movie weekend with new releases “Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit”, “Devil’s Due”, “The Nut Job” and “Ride Along” given a full once-over by The Movie Guys and special guest Michael Coleman. Plus, rapid-fire rounds of “What Did You See This Week?” and Karen’s Birthdays.
“SAVING MR. BANKS” & THE PROBLEM WITH BIOPICS
I doubt any conscious film viewer would deem it wise to take any one biopic as authority on a certain subject. Any individual movie cannot be an authority over a whole, complicated life.
I GET IT…YOU’RE AN ACTOR
It’s award season again. Actors…please don’t embarrass me.
The Hater Nation – 12/29/13
Movie Guys Paul Preston and Karen Volpe called in to talk to their WBAD.NET comrades and brothers-from-different-mothers, The Hater Nation’s MC Hater and Ali, about the best films of 2013, which included CAPTAIN PHILLIPS, THE WOLF OF WALL STREET, IRON MAN 3, BAD GRANDPA and more, leaving a litle time for a quick once-over of the worst films as well.
The Tom & Suzie Show – 12/22/13
Movie Guy Paul Preston called into the Christmas party going on in studio at The Tom & Suzie Show on WBAD.NET. He joined fellow WBAD-ers The Hater Nation and others to talk the holidays, what The Movie Guys is all about and film in general, including why there are no poorly-reviewed slave movies.
BRUCE DERN’S SILENT RUN
In an alternate reality, Jack Nicholson never replaced Bruce Dern as stoned convict/lawyer George Hanson in “Easy Rider” and Dern went on to have the superstar career.
THE MOVIE SHOWCAST – “MISTY MOUNTAIN HOP” (w/Joe Canale) – “The Hobbit” & “A Madea Christmas”
Showcast Episode 30: It’s long title week as The Movie Guys preview “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” and “Tyler Perry’s A Madea Christmas”. Plus, comic Joe Canale sits in the whole show for YouTube Movie Reviews and a look at the films in theaters now….still.
THE MOVIE SHOWCAST – “INSIDE TED RAIMI” (w/Ted Raimi) – “Out of the Furnace”, “Inside Llewyn Davis”
Showcast Episode 29: The Movie Guys burn through previews of “Out of the Furnace” and “Inside Llewyn Davis”, then special guest Ted Raimi holds court and proves himself a real Movie Guy. Plus, Hollywood’s economic plan for America, a look at celebrity birthdays and pretty much a wall-to-wall Coen Brothers love fest!
THE MOVIE GUYS LIVE – “FAVOR” SCREENING, LOS ANGELES
The Movie Guys head up a Tugg screening of the film “Favor” at the NoHo7 Theaters in North Hollywood, CA with pre-screening interviews, crowd giveaways and a Q&A featuring cast and crew.
THE MOVIE SHOWCAST – “#XMEN #THOR #CAPTAMERICA” (w/Ken Barnard) – “Ender’s Game”, “Last Vegas” & “Free Birds”
Showcast Episode 24: The Movie Guys are joined for the whole show by comedian Ken Barnard to preview “Free Birds” and “Last Vegas”. Plus, “Ender’s Game” inspires an enshrining ceremony for The International Order of Ornate Sci-Fi and Fantasy Names. Also, fiery rounds of “What Did You See This Week?” and Karen’s Birthdays.
THE MOVIE SHOWCAST – “CARRIED AWAY” (w/Steve Guttenberg & Robin Mountjoy) – “Escape Plan”, “The Fifth Estate” & “Carrie”
Showcast Episode 22: Previews of “Escape Plan” and “The Fifth Estate” lead to another round of YouTube movie reviews. The Movie Guys also welcome three guests – the great Steve Guttenberg calls the show, plus “Quick to Duck” director Robin Mountjoy in studio, and the one and only Carrie White talks about her new anti-bullying campaign on the eve of the release of her new film, “Carrie”.
AN OCEAN OF TALENT
Movie Guy Paul Preston breaks down the careers of George Clooney, Matt Damon and Brad PItt, the best Hollywood has to offer in leading men.
THE MOVIE SHOWCAST – “THAT’S MY ELBOW!” (w/Michael Gelbart) – “Gravity” & “Runner Runner”
Showcast Episode 20: “Gravity”‘s marquee star power has Karen convinced it’s a romantic comedy, plus The Movie Guys preview “Runner Runner” and discuss how Ben Affleck gets an “and” credit. Also, YouTube movie reviews and special guest, stand-up comic Michael Gelbart, sits in the whole show.
MOVIE REVIEW – INSIDIOUS: CHAPTER 2
I am a fan of director James Wan. He is a great young director with a particularly good eye for horror, a great sense for creating tension, and knows how to scare an audience. Unfortunately, he doesn’t demonstrate ANY of his talents in “Insidious 2”.
Summer Movie Recap: Hollywood Close-Up – 9/5/13
Movie Guy Paul Preston appears on the podcast “Hollywood Close-Up” with Wayne Frazier and Natalie Lipka to discuss the summer 2013 movie winners and losers and take a brief look at what else is coming up later in the year. Then Paul sticks around for the show’s signature “Quick and Quirky Game”.
MOVIE REVIEW – OBLIVION
Honestly, I’m trying to remember what happened during the mid part of this movie other then a few hazy isolated moments of plot development
DOC-UARY: 31 DOCS IN 31 DAYS – PART THREE
Chris MacKenzie continues his month-long tear through documentaries on NetFlix. This week’s offerings are serious – “Crossing the Line”, “Herb and Dorothy” and “Forgiving Dr. Mengele”
COSTUME SUPERCENTER – THE TMG INTERVIEW
Movie Guy Paul Preston interviews Costume Supercenter about Halloween costumes for TheMovieGuys.net
MOVIE REVIEW – LAWLESS
This film plays out like a quality western without the old west.
THE MOVIE GUYS’ JULY MOVIE RECAP
The Movie Guys give the once-over to July movie releases, including SAVAGES, THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, KATY PERRY: PART OF ME, ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT, STEP UP: REVOLUTION and THE WATCH. Quick, sharp and funny, we’ll tell you what they’re all about.
MOVIE REVIEW – HOPE SPRINGS
Prepare for old people sex. Meryl moaning, crotch shots of Tommy Lee Jones. Just don’t say I didn’t prepare you.
HEY MOVIES, I GOT YOUR BACK
It’s a horrible tragedy when violence upsets something like a sporting or holiday event. But when violence mars the arts, I find it especially disturbing.
MOVIE REVIEW – TED
On the whole, I can recommend “Ted”. There are a ton of good laughs and if you’re a “Family Guy” fan, the faithful were out at the screening I went to and it was a huge crowd-pleaser.
MOVIE REVIEW – ROCK OF AGES
This film immediately felt like someone’s wacky remembrance of what they heard the ‘80s were like, instead of a portrait of how they were, told by people who were there.
THE MOVIE GUYS’ MAY 2012 RECAP – BATTLESHIP
Movie Guys Paul Preston and Lee Kias look back at the month that was in May 2012, recapping the Universal Pictures action film “Battleship”
Battleship & What to Expect When You’re Expecting – Broad Topics – 5/22/12
Movie Guys Paul Preston and Christanna Rowader stopped in on LA TALK RADIO’s “Broad Topics” to lay down a ton of material on “Battleship” and “What to Expect When You’re Expecting”.