I'm joined by Boston film critic Charlie Nash to discuss Tusk, one of the most polarizing movies released this year. Hot topics include Kevin Smith's evolution as a director, the movie's ridiculous podcast-based beginnings, the Boston midnight movie scene, and a few other bizarre tangents.
Read MoreThis week, I'm joined by the Internet's favorite Aussie, Andrew J. Clark. We talk about Lucy, a gorgeous sic-fi film that bites off a little more than it can chew when it comes to its science-based plot. Hot topics include the film's over-the-top style, if Lucy is really much of a character, and Deathnote. Plus, Andrew pitches a version of the movie that adds elements from Donnie Darko and it's pretty cool.
Read MoreI wax poetic on a movie from my childhood that I was obsessed with. 1995's Jumanji starring the late great Robin Williams has a great way of managing the wackiness of the board game that drives the plot while still being a heartfelt, well-paced movie. Or at least, that's how I remember it.
Read MoreContinuing yesterday's theme, today's Robin Williams movie is Hook. It's campy, it's fun, and it's emotional as all get out, but it's pretty poorly made. I think its positives far outweigh its negatives, but that may just be a generational thing.
Read MoreIn honor of Robin Williams, I'm spending this week talking about my favorites in his catalogue. To kick it off is 1989's Dead Poets Society. This is a largely uncut episode, which means its long and rambly. I promise to keep it together better on later shows this week.
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