EP28 - Fall Movie Preview

EP28 - Fall Movie Preview



In this week's On the Movie Front Podcast episode, we break down the dozens of movies that are coming out for the rest of the year. Unfortunately, we do not review any films this week, but like usual, we end the podcast with the Flickchart Battle. If you have any feedback, questions, or just want to say hello, e-mail us at onthemoviefront@hotmail.com. Also visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/onthemoviefront. Enjoy!


Show Notes:


Introduction


(5:28) Fall Movie Preview


(49:40) Flickchart Battle


(54:20) Conclusion

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EP27 - Movies That Make Us Cry

In this week's On the Movie Front Podcast episode, Mike reviews 30 Minutes or Less and Rise of the Planet of the Apes. Our main topic includes the saddest movies that we can think of, stemming off of an Entertainment Weekly poll. Finally, we conclude with the Flickchart Battle. If you have any feedback, questions, or just want to say hello, e-mail us at onthemoviefront@hotmail.com. Also visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/onthemoviefront. Enjoy!



Show Notes:


Introduction


What We've Been Watching

(2:22) 30 Minutes or Less

(12:15) Rise of the Planet of the Apes


(29:08) Main Topic: Sad Movies


(44:56) Flickchart Battle


(54:12) Conclusion

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EP26 - The Change-Up and Crazy Stupid Love

In this week's On the Movie Front Podcast episode, we review The Change-Up and Crazy, Stupid, Love. Warning, we spoil both movies to great extent, so if you haven't seen either film, then we would recommend skipping the extended reviews section. Finally, we conclude with some movie games. If you have any feedback, questions, or just want to say hello, e-mail us at onthemoviefront@hotmail.com. Also visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/onthemoviefront. Enjoy!


Show Notes:


Introduction


Extended Reviews:

(9:20) The Change-Up

(27:40) Crazy, Stupid, Love


(52:23) Flickchart Battle


(1:02:13) Conclusion

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EP25 - Movies and TV (Whoa really?)

In this week's On the Movie Front Podcast episode, we review Cowboys & Aliens and I'm Still Here. We go through the films on the Spielberg Curriculum and then discuss what television shows we've been watching. Like usual, we conclude with some movie games. If you have any feedback, questions, or just want to say hello, e-mail us at onthemoviefront@hotmail.com. Also visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/onthemoviefront. Enjoy!


Show Notes:


Introduction


What We've Been Watching:

(1:18) Cowboys & Aliens
(10:20) I'm Still Here


(21:05) The Spielberg Curriculum


(29:51) TV Corner


(46:15) Flickchart Battle


(54:06) Conclusion

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EP24 - 3D for Spielberg and Scorsese?

In this week's On the Movie Front Podcast episode, we review Captain America and Dog Day Afternoon (1975), then discuss the surprising new films being released by Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese. Like usual, we conclude with some movie games. If you have any feedback, questions, or just want to say hello, e-mail us at onthemoviefront@hotmail.com. Also visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/onthemoviefront. Enjoy!


Show Notes:


Introduction


What We've Been Watching:

(1:33) Captain America
(11:05) Dog Day Afternoon


(20:49) Main Topic: Spielberg and Scorsese Dives into 3-D Technology


(34:52) Flickchart Battle


(1:00:30) Conclusion

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EP23 - Farewell to Harry Potter

In this week's On the Movie Front Podcast episode, we review Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2. Then we discuss a variety of movie questions and news like Captain America, The Dark Knight Rises, and a new adaptation of Beauty and the Beast. Like usual, we conclude with some movie games. If you have any feedback, questions, or just want to say hello, e-mail us at onthemoviefront@hotmail.com. Also visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/onthemoviefront. Enjoy!



Show Notes:


Introduction


(3:02) Review: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2


(26:19) Q&A with Rob and Mike

- Will Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 be the highest grossing film of all-time?
- Will Captain America become the highest grossing super-hero film of the summer?
- Why is Cars 2 in line to become Pixar's least grossing film since A Bug's Life?


(40:51) Movie News:

- Emma Waston teams up with Guillermo del Toro for "Beauty and the Beast."
- Sam Raimi directing Wizard of Oz prequel starring James Franco, Michelle Williams, Mila Kunis, and Rachel Weisz.
- Buzz begins for The Dark Knight Rises with teaser/trailer and posters.
- Friday Night Lights follow-up movie?


(56:00) Flickchart Battle


(1:04:50) Conclusion

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EP21 - So Who Is a Movie Star?

In this week's On the Movie Front Podcast episode, we review Transformers: Dark of the Moon and Bad Teacher. Then we dive into our main discussion of whether or not Ryan Reynolds should be considered a "movie star." Finally, we play some movie games. If you have any feedback, questions, or just want to say hello, e-mail us at onthemoviefront@hotmail.com. Also visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/onthemoviefront. Enjoy!


Show Notes:


Introduction


What We've Been Watching:
(2:00) Transformers: Dark of the Moon
(15:41) Bad Teacher


(21:39) Bad Reviews


Main Topic:

(26:00) Ryan Reynolds not a movie star?


Movie Games:

(52:25) Flickchart Battle


(1:02:40) Conclusion

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EP20 - The Oscs (Mid-Year Awards)

EP20 - The Oscs (Mid-Year Awards)



In this week's On the Movie Front Podcast episode, we review Green Lantern and Fair Game. Then we give out the Oscs (Mid-Year Awards) to our favorite movies of the year so far. After that, we answer some burning movie questions and then play movie games! If you have any feedback, questions, or just want to say hello, e-mail us at onthemoviefront@hotmail.com. Also visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/onthemoviefront. Enjoy!




Show Notes:


Introduction


What We've Been Watching:
(1:34) Green Lantern
(11:28) Fair Game


(19:33) The Oscs (Mid-Year Awards)

Best Actress: Emily Blunt (Mike) - Kristen Wiig (Rob)

Best Actor: Paul Giamatti (Mike) - Brad Pitt (Rob)

Best Super-Hero Film: X-Men First Class (Mike) - Thor (Rob)

Best Action Film: Adjustment Bureau (Mike) - Sucker Punch (Rob)

Best Animated Film: Rango (Rob)

Best Comedy: Bridesmaids

Best Movie: Super 8 (Mike) - The Tree of Life (Rob)


(33:40) Q&A with Rob and Mike
- What film will make more money: Transformers or Harry Potter?
- Will The Tree of Life be nominated for Best Picture?
- Have you ever walked out of the theater before?


Movie Games:

(49:10) Movie Review Game

(55:49) Flickchart Battle


(1:04:09) Conclusion

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EP19 - The Tree of Life

In this week's On the Movie Front Podcast episode, Rob reviews The Tree of Life. Then we discuss 4-D theaters in the works, High Jackman in Les Miserables, and the new Best Picture criteria. Finally, we play some movie games. If you have any feedback, questions, or just want to say hello, e-mail us at onthemoviefront@hotmail.com. Also visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/onthemoviefront. Enjoy!



Show Notes:


Introduction


(2:15) What We've Been Watching
- The Tree of Life


Movie News:

(20:02) 4-D Movies and Smell-O-Vision

(23:40) Hugh Jackman as Jean Valjean in Les Miserables adaptation

(25:18) New Best Picture Criteria


(28:54) Dumb Movie of the Week: Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus


(33:22) Flickchart Battle


(46:10) Conclusion

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EP17 - X-Men: First Class

In this week's On the Movie Front Podcast episode, Mike reviews X-Men: First Class, then we express our excitement for the release of Super 8 this weekend. Afterwards, we reveal our guilty pleasure movie picks and them play some movie games. If you have any feedback, questions, or just want to say hello, e-mail us at onthemoviefront@hotmail.com. Also visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/onthemoviefront. Enjoy!




Introduction


What We've Been Watching:

(2:50) X-Men: First Class


Movie News:

(19:05) Super 8 is released this weekend

(24:54) X-Men: First Class grosses $55 million


Guilty Pleasure Pick:

(31:28) Rob picks Just Like Heaven

(35:07) Mike picks City of Angels

(37:38) Phil picks Legally Blonde


Movie Games:

(41:00) 20 Questions

(1:02:05) Flickchart Battle


(1:10:52) Conclusion

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EP 16 - The Hangover Part 2 (or 1 1/2)

In this week's On the Movie Front Podcast episode, we review and discuss The Hangover Part 2. Afterwards, we explain why we both disliked Spider-Man 3 in our Dumb Movie of the Week segment. Then we talk about Heath Ledger's performance in The Dark Knight and battle it out on Flickchart.com. If you have any feedback, questions, or just want to say hello, e-mail us at onthemoviefront@hotmail.com. Also visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/onthemoviefront. Enjoy!


Show Notes:


Introduction


(2:22) Extended Review: The Hangover Part 2


(16:30) Dumb Movie of the Week: Spider-Man 3


(26:25) Favorite Acting Performances: Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight


(40:54) Flickchart Battle


(52:05) Conclusion

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EP15 - Pirates of the Caribbean and Blue Valentine

In this week's On the Movie Front Podcast episode, we talk about Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides and Blue Valentine, go through some movie news and then conclude with our Flickchart Battle. If you have any feedback, questions, or just want to say hello, e-mail us at onthemoviefront@hotmail.com. Also visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/onthemoviefront. Enjoy!


Show Notes:


Introduction


What We've Been Watching:

(2:44) Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides


(20:04) Extended Review: Blue Valentine


Movie News:

(45:28) A New Muppets Movie


(50:15) Ty Burr Article: "A movie lover's plea: Let there be light."

An article that explores the problem with the 4K digital projectors by Sony, which are used in thousands of movie theaters across America.


(54:53) Tree of Life wins Palme d'Or


(1:00:02) Flickchart Battle


(1:08:47) Conclusion

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EP14 - Bridesmaids and The Kids Are All Right

In this week's On the Movie Front Podcast episode, we talk about Bridesmaids and The Kids Are All Right, and play some movie games including a new game called Angel vs. Devil. If you have any feedback, questions, or just want to say hello, e-mail us at onthemoviefront@hotmail.com. Also visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/onthemoviefront. Enjoy!

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Show Notes:


Introduction


What We've Been Watching:

(5:28) Bridesmaids


Extended Review:

(24:05) The Kids Are All Right


Movie Games:

(56:36) Angel vs. Devil

(1:13:00) Flickchart Battle

(1:21:33) Conclusion

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EP12 - If I could be a super hero...

In this week's On the Movie Front Podcast episode, we review Water for Elephants and Fast Five, discuss super-hero/comic book films and play a few movie games. If you have any feedback, questions, or just want to say hello, e-mail us at onthemoviefront@hotmail.com. Enjoy!

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Show Notes:

Introduction

What We've Been Watching:

(0:50) Water for Elephants (Rob: C+)
(11:55) Fast Five (Mike: C+)

(24:00) Main Topic: Super Hero/Comic Book Films

(53:02) Movie Review Game

(1:00:30) Flickchart Battle

(1:08:29) Conclusion

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EP 11 - Movie Theater vs. Living Room

In this week's On the Movie Front Podcast episode, Mike reviews Your Highness and Scream 4 and joins Rob in a discussion about seeing movies in the theater versus watching a movie at home. If you have any feedback, questions, or just want to say hello, e-mail us at onthemoviefront@hotmail.com. Enjoy!

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Show Notes:

Intro

What We've been Watching:

(1:42) Your Highness (Mike: C)
(7:22) Scream 4 (Mike: B-)

(18:50) Main Topic: Theater Experience vs. Home Theater Experience

(40:55) Dumb Movie of the Week: The Lovely Bones

(49:10) Flickchart Battle

(56:30) Conclusion

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EP10 - Black Swan

In this week's On the Movie Front Podcast episode, Chris and Phil return to join us in our movie discussions. Our main topic was an extended review on Darren Aronofsky's Black Swan. Like always, we review what movies we've been watching and play movie games. If you have any feedback, questions, or just want to say hello, e-mail us at onthemoviefront@hotmail.com. Enjoy!

Show Notes:

Introduction

What We've Been Watching
(1:15) Shane (Rob: A)
(9:05) Limitless (Mike: A-)
(21:05) 127 Hours (Mike: B)

(35:17) Extended Review: Black Swan

(58:15) Movie News: Knocked Up spin-off centering around Pete and Debbie, the bickering married couple. According to Coming Soon, the movie will be titled "This is Forty."

(1:02:35) Dumb Movie of the Week: Transformers

(1:09:00) Flickchart Battle

(1:15:12) Conclusion

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EP01 - First Ever Podcast

Welcome to the On the Movie Front Podcast from myself, Rob, and my good buddy Mike. In our first ever podcast we introduce ourselves, discuss films, play a few movie games, and talk about the Oscar nominations. If you have any feedback, questions, or just want to say hello, e-mail us at onthemoviefront@hotmail.com.

Shownotes:

Introduction
- Backgrounds (1:25)

What We've Been Watching
- Exit Through the Gift Shop (4:30)
- The Mechanic (9:26)

Six Degrees of Separation
- Kate Winslet to Cuba Gooding Jr. (14:10)

Oscar Nominations (20:40)

AMC Best Picture Showcase (29:35)

Flickchart Battle (32:35)

Conclusion (43:50)

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