THE LATEST – SUPERHEROES, TARANTINO & PIXAR – 8/22/14
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.
The Movie Guys
HORROR’S THREAT
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.
THE MOVIE SHOWCAST IN SUITS (w/Frank Woodward) – “The Expendables 3”, “The Giver” & “Let’s Be Cops”
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.
THE MOVIE SHOWCAST – “THE MOVIE CREW” (w/Lew Temple) – “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”, “Step Up: All In” & “Into the Storm”
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”.
DVD, BLU-RAY & STREAMING – UNDER THE SKIN
Sounds interesting, cool, unique and it is all downhill after the first ten exhaustive minutes.
REPORTING FROM THE FLOOR OF COMIC-CON 2014
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.
TO & FROM MOVIE REVIEW – “TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION”
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!
MOVIE REVIEW – GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY
James Gunn not only got it right, but he’s possibly pulled off the best Marvel movie yet.
MARVEL’S THE MOVIE SHOWCAST (w/John DiDomenico) – “Guardians of the Galaxy” & “Get On Up”
Showcast Episode 61: This show is jam-packed, and can only be described with bullet points:
• Paul returns from Comic-Con, bringing interviews with Robert Picardo (“Star Trek: Voyager”), Mira Furlan (“Lost”) and “Space Command” writer/director Mark Zicree in tow.
• Impressionist and comedian John DiDomenico sits in the whole show.
• Previews of “Guardians of the Galaxy” and “Get On Up”
• The triumphant return of Karen’s Birthday’s as Karen is back from two months out of town, delivering rapid-fire reviews of what she saw while she was gone.
THE MOVIE SHOWCAST – “IT’S MAGIC” (w/David Minkin) – “Lucy”, “Hercules” & “And So it Goes”
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.
THE MOVIE SHOWCAST: ANARCHY (w/Charley Rivkin) – “Sex Tape”, “Planes: Fire & Rescue” & “The Purge: Anarchy”
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?”.
DAWN OF THE MOVIE SHOWCAST (w/Ithamar Enriquez) – “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes”
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.
THE GREATEST MOVIES OF ALL TIME, PART TWO – HORROR
The title says it all. Part two of The Movie Guys “Best of All Time” series looks at the greatest horror movies per year for the last forty or so years.
NEW MOVIE TRAILERS – 7/8/14
New movie trailers include “Birdman”, “Dear White People”, “The Drop”, “Dumb and Dumber To”, “The Equalizer”, “Exodus: Gods and Kings”, “Fury”, “Guardians of the Galaxy”, “Horrible Bosses 2”, “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1”, “The Interview”, “The Judge”, “Magic in the Moonlight”, “Paddington”, “The Zero Theorem”
WORTH REVIVING – “BECKET”
Movie Guy Ray Schillaci fires up his new column, “Worth Reviving”, which looks at films that get lost in the shuffle of over-hyped Hollywood offerings. This edition gives the once-over to the 12-Oscar-nominated “Becket”, with Peter O’Toole & Richard Burton.
THE MOVIE SHOWCAST – “IT’S PRONOUNCED COE-VEN, MAN” (w/Mark Borchardt) – “Tammy”, “Deliver Us From Evil” & “Earth to Echo”
Showcast Episode 57: “American Movie” subject and overall symbiotic being of the universe Mark Borchardt joins The Movie Guys for great movie talk and a chat about his latest projects. Plus, three new movies vie for a second place finish to “Transformers: Age of Extinction” (“Tammy”, “Deliver Us From Evil” & “Earth to Echo”) and they all get the once-over with Board Op Jaimie sitting in.
DVD, BLU-RAY & STREAMING – CHEAP THRILLS
There is so much wrong going on in “Cheap Thrills,” but none of it is the acting, writing or production.
THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT
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.
THE MOVIE SHOWCAST – “FULL WAHLBERG” (w/Jill Benjamin) – “Transformers: Age of Extinction” & “Snowpiercer”
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”.
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.
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.
MOVIE REVIEW – EDGE OF TOMORROW
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.
MOVIE REVIEW – THE FAULT IN OUR STARS
Hollywood makes quick work of cannibalizing sister medias in order to shorten the costly creative process.
THE LATEST – GHOSTBUSTERS, THE TERMINATOR & HARRY POTTER – 6/10/14
Movie news from The Movie Guys includes the Dawns of both Justice and “Gotham”, “Ghostbusters” 30th anniversary begins and a Harry Potter reunion.
SHORT FILM REVIEW – E.M.M.A.
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.
THE MOVIE SHOWCAST – “THE HORROR…” (w/Ray Schillaci) – “Edge of Tomorrow” & “The Fault in Our Stars”
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.
MOVIE REVIEW – THE BIG ASK
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.
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.
DVD, BLU-RAY & STREAMING – BIG BAD WOLVES
The filmmakers have not opted for the straight forward horrific narrative, but tease us with twisted dark humor that makes us chuckle and gasp at the same time.
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.
MOVIE REVIEW – NEIGHBORS
“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”.
THEATER REVIEW – TASTE
Going in, I was entertained with the fact that one of my favorite cult horror film directors, Stuart Gordon (“Re-Animator,” “From Beyond”) had directed a play involving two men who agree on a very strange arrangement. One will kill, cook and eat the other.
THE MOVIE SHOWCAST – “THE BARINHOLTZ PROJECT” (w/Ike Barinholtz) – “Neighbors”, “Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return” & “Mom’s Night Out”
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.
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.
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.