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Movie: Extremely Loud and Incredibly CloseYear: 2012Nominations:Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor - Max von SydowWins/Snubs: The movie is generally regarded as the one that squeaked into the Best Picture race.  Personally, I think Max von Sydow has an outside chance of beating Christopher Plummer Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close might only have gotten a 46% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, but

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Check out our new episode - we discuss lots of things that annoy us and thrill us about the Oscars - and of course we never agree.  Lots of fun is had and TONS of movies discussed.  Send us feed back at reelinsight at gmail.com!

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Movie: The DescendentsYear: 2012Nominations: Best Picture, Best Director - Alexander Payne, Best Actor - George Clooney, Film Editing (Kevin Tent), Adapted Screenplay (Wins/Snubs: I'm guessing Clooney will win, but the others will go home empty handed.  Although based on other groups nominations, Editing has a good chance.  Also, if the Academy doesn't want to award Aaron Sorkin two years in a

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Movie: Ice CastlesYear: 1980Nominations: Best Original Song, "Theme from Ice Castles (Through the eyes of Love)", Marvin Hamlish and Carole Bayer SagerWins/Snubs: It lost the award to "It Goes Like it Goes" from Norma Rae, though it totally SHOULD have lost to "Rainbow Connection" from The Muppet Movie This movie requires a little explanation for why it ended up in my list at all.  I grew up in

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Movie: The Bishop's Wife Year: 1948 Nominations: Best Picture, Director (Henry Koster - went on to direct Harvey and My Man Godfrey), Sound, Recording, Editing and Score Wins/Snubs: This film won Sound, Recording.  It lost Best Picture to Gentleman's Agreement, which I'd never heard of and now really want to see based on this win and the fact that it's directed by Elia Kazan who took the

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Movie: In a Better World Year: 2010 Nominations: Best Foreign film (Denmark) Wins/Snubs: Won Best Foreign film.  Beat out Dogtooth, Biutiful, Incendies, and Outside the Law I saw Biutiful in theaters and heard and read a lot about both Dogtooth and Incendies.  This is probably the most of a foreign language category I've ever known.  Now that I've seen In a Better World, I'm pretty sure they

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I had so much fun running this feature last year (and got a LAMMY nomination for it) that I decided to run it again.  The point was to fill some gaps in my knowledge of award nominated films.  However, I also used the opportunity to look at films I've already seen through the lens of an Oscar nomination.  You can take a look at the movies I saw last year here.  The point was just to try to see

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This is a special occasion.  Two new releases at once.  And both deal with animals, War Horse and We Bought a Zoo.  I won't be surprised if War Horse gets nominated for some Oscars next week, but I doubt anything will be said about We Bought a Zoo until it gets released on DVD in a few months.  But really, these movies aren't terribly far apart in content or appeal to the average viewer.  One

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Wow - the single win streak continues.  Congrats to Dave from KL5-Film for guessing last week.  Last week's clue:  A rapper is a "rebel without a cause" who lives in 1970s suburbia and does a bit of swinging, even with lots of teenagers around. Answer: Cool as The Ice Storm Leaderboard SDG, Ryan, Dylan, Andrew, Keith, Dave - 1 New clue:  A son feels responsible for his father's death

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Our first episode of 2012 was so much fun to record. I hope you have as good a time listening - might I recommend some alcohol?  We talk about what we've been up to (Any suggestions for my upcoming 30 days of Oscar posts are most welcome) and what we've seen lately (Larry Crowne and Wild Target).  Our random segment this week is because Rachel "has a burr in her ass" about some of the new

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I can't believe it.  We still have a 5 way tie on the leaderboard.  Welcome Keith from Kano's Lay-Z-Boy Theater.  He got one even having never seen one of the movies! Last week's clue: A little girl can talk to dogs but develops an unhealthy best friendship and ends up killing her mom.  Answer: All Dogs Go to Heavenly Creatures Leaderboard  SDG, Ryan, Dylan, Andrew, Keith - 1 New clue:  A

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First, the giveaway.  There are still 8 DVDs that I would really like to give away.  A few have been claimed and mailed away.  I'll mail anywhere in the world (in case that was the reason you didn't ask, but whether it works on your DVD player is up to you).  These will be available until next Friday, January 20, then I'm giving them to the library.  Take your pick and leave it in the comments.

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Okay, this isn't meant to brag at all, mostly since it's never come to anything before this, but I get a few e-mails a week from various people promoting films that want me to participate in promotion in some way.  Often I've never heard of the film, and have no idea what they're promoting so I just ignore them (this has bitten me in the ass. I finally saw the movie City Island, AFTER having

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We have ANOTHER addition to the new leaderboard.  Well done, Andrew from Gman Reviews.  With the holidays over I'll have to go back to plain mashups.  Still can't believe we've passed 50.   Last week's clue: A couple of entertainers band together to save a friend's Inn in Vermont while a crazy family drives each other nuts and burns down the Christmas tree.  Answer: White Christmas Vacation

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It wouldn't be all that difficult to take almost all of Tom Cruise's characters and believe they are all actually the same person if you could ignore the fact that they were made at different times.  For example: Brian Flanagan (Cocktail) gets his life together and goes to law school.  He graduates and joins The Firm (Mitch McDeere).  However, since that doesn't work out, he joins the navy,

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It's been a little more than the most recent, and final, Harry Potter movies appeared in my house on DVD.  I have also watched them, out of order, and it inspired some more thoughts that I thought I would share.  First, and foremost, I really liked them, please don't misunderstand anything I say after this, I do really like them.  But seeing them nearly back to back (7.2 last night and 7.1 today)

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I'll get back to my computer soon but you'll have to give me a bit. But I didn't want you to wait to find out about our 2011 wrap up on Reel Insight. Check it out on iTunes or podimatic. Either way enjoy your New Years Day! Our 70th Episode does a wrap-up of our Top 5 movies of 2011, the worst 5 of 2011, and our most anticipated movies of 2012.  Some very interesting discussion.   Just to give

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We have another addition to the leader board.  Well done Dylan from Man, I love Films.   Last week's clue:  Conmen try to rob a department store on Christmas and one of Santa's elves goes into business with an evil corporation who wants to eliminate Santa. Answer: Bad Santa Claus Leaderboard  SDG, Ryan, Dylan - 1 New clue:  A couple of entertainers band together to save a friend's Inn in

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I was among the few really looking forward to seeing the sequel.  And thankfully I wasn't disappointed by the film.  The movie theater, however, was another story.  The film broke down twice, so there are segments, that I'm guessing are hysterical, that I cannot comment about as they skipped ahead a bit both times.  But we got a free movie ticket out of the 45 minute wait.  And I'll see this

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Okay, you've heard me talk about this on the podcast.  I've been attempting to purge my DVD shelf.  And you, my devoted readers are the beneficiaries of this purge.   I know this isn't a ton of movies, but I had to start somewhere, and these 15 were movies I felt I could actually part with.  There are some really great movies on this list so I feel like explaining why I don't want to give them

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I'll admit, the winning combo last week still makes me giggle.  And it was a welcome back to Ryan, we'll see if he maintains his previous dominance.   Last week's clue: New clue: A nerd figures out a new way to chose pro-ball players and one ends up working for the FBI playing ping-pong. Answer: MoneyBalls of Fury Leaderboard SDG, Ryan - 1 New clue:  Conmen try to rob a department

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It only took 67 episodes to get to one of my favorite actors of all time.  The weird thing is, it's based almost exclusively on a more than 10-year-old crush, and some very recent good work.  But that's in the second half of the show.  First, Rachel and I discuss some new movies we've seen - all 2011 releases, some DVD and some in theaters, particularly Our Idiot Brother, Friends with Benefits,

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Crap, I didn't want this to happen again where I didn't post anything between mashups, but finals are approaching and hopefully it won't continue.  But for now I'll just say congrats to SDG for his win in the new round of score-keeping. Last week's clue: A writer spends time in the City of Lights and is transported to meet his heroes in short vignettes that show off the great neighborhoods and

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It took a little longer to get all 5.  If I thought I could keep up 5 every week I would.  Thanks to James, Red, Ryan, and Dylan who answered them all correctly. 1.  A guy breaks away from his rich upbringing to work on an oil rig while his girl attempts to put together a meal using all the apartments in her building to cook it.  Answer: Five Easy Pieces of April -  RED2.  A NYC cop learns that

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"Mah na mah na."  If reading that means you just sang "Do doo da do da" to yourself, this movie was definitely made for you.  Alternatively, if you didn't love the Muppets as a child, but now YOU have a child, this movie might also be made for you.  And if you just enjoy watching cultural icons reinvent themselves by going back to their roots, I guarantee you'll like the new film The Muppets.

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There were some big surprises and a few duds (of course) in this week's movie list.  However, the previous sections were also more fun than usual - check out a discussion of Breaking Dawn: Part 1 and The Muppets.  Also, we seek advice on how to purge our DVD collections - anyone had success and managed to not regret sending away their DVDs?  It turns out Rach and I both treat them a bit like

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Okay, I honestly can't believe today is Thursday.  I don't know how it happened.  I'm really sorry James had to wait a whole extra day to be declared the winner of last week's contest.  Oh, and did you notice this was the 50th?  So I'll put up 5 to try to make up for the oversight - I'm feeling creative today.   Last week's clue: New Clue: A woman becomes engaged to someone in a coma when she

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I know, you're probably saying WHO?  But I promise you'll recognize many of the movies he's been in.  But first, we have a guest, Nick from Random Ramblings of a Demented Doorknob, our final winner of quotable quotes.  He chose to join us on this particular actor's career.  We discuss a bit more from Tower Heist and Nick and Rachel talk Crazy, Stupid, Love and urge me to see it immediately.  Our

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When watching the new comedy, Tower Heist, I couldn't help thinking that when this movie was created the producers and marketing people created a flow chart to figure out how many people would probably want to see this movie, since the concept is not particularly new or creative.  Since I now commute nearly 100 minutes M-F I have a lot of time to think, so I thought about the flow chart they

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I apologize for having nothing appear on this site for a week.  I'm as shocked and disappointed as you are.  But at least I seem to remember my blog every Wednesday (and every other Sunday).  Oh, and thank you to my 60 followers - it's growing!!! Anyway, Rachel took another one, well done partner! Last week's clue: We see variations on a girl's attempt to help her boyfriend who has decided to

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And Ryan takes another one.  His lead might never be caught, but as long as I can come up with these, I'll just keep going.   Last Week's Clue: An FBI dog escapes and encourages a down and out man that he can complete the London marathon. Answer:  See Spot Run Fatboy Run Leader board Hatter - 20 Rachel - 7 Dylan - 5James - 4David, Nick - 3Red - 2 Sebastian, Andrew, Andy, Keith - 1 New

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Well, Rachel and I have learned our lesson.  I bet you never thought we would, but we have now vowed to stop picking actors/actresses based solely on the fact they have a new movie coming out and/or we think we like them.  Recent Oscar-winner Melissa Leo has taught us well.  Look carefully at the actor's filmography and THEN choose to feature them.  We were so happy to be done, we actually forgot

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My fellow podcaster took the prize last week.  Congratulations to Rachel.  Hopefully there's a streak coming.   Last week's clue:  007 meets Solitaire but he leaves her when Jinx walks out of the water Answer: Live and Let Die Another Day Leader board Hatter - 19 Rachel - 7 Dylan - 5James - 4David, Nick - 3Red - 2 Sebastian, Andrew, Andy, Keith - 1 New Clue:  An FBI dog escapes and

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I know, you're sad because there wasn't a podcast this week.  But the Morgan Freeman episode was so much fun we had to wait a little while so you could recover.  But we'll return next week with a pretty darn odd actress. Instead, here's my review of Moneyball.  Based on a best-selling book by Michael Lewis, it tracks the off-season of the Oakland Athletic's general manager, Billy Beane (Brad

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I usually write up a bit more for the new Fall TV Season, but alas, my real-world job has taken over (though in a funny moment, someone at work mentioned this blog yesterday and I didn't blush or feel embarrassed so I guess it's just part of me now).  But I have a moment and want to put down my current thoughts on the 2011 TV season that has begun. Shows I'm sticking with (unless they get

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Hatter seems to think no one else wants to play this game anymore - I can't believe that's true.   So we'll see what happens this week. Last week's clue: A girl gets her neighbor to take her to the prom while a dad attempts to navigate his newly single world.  Answer: Drive Me Crazy, Stupid, Love Leader board Hatter - 19 Rachel - 6 Dylan - 5James - 4David, Nick - 3Red - 2 Sebastian,

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Rachel and I knew that this was going to be a long discussion.  Before we even started we'd both seen more than 20 of his films.  Now we've seen quite a few more and this is a seriously awesome episode, mostly just because we had a ton of fun making it (I'm not sure that we care if you agree that it's awesome, it was just fun to make).  Recorded over 2 nights (that's how Rachel gets sober halfway

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I know I skipped last week.  I appreciate all my polite readers for not  mentioning my shortcoming.  But it's back.  Hatter took the last installment, which includes one of my favorite movies of all time. Last week's clue: A high school teacher is revealed to be something he never admitted to ruining his fiancee's life and a man and women fall in love amidst zebras, lions, Masaai and Kikuyu

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It's a strange film that can make you feel like you're watching a documentary and actually wonder why you don't know how the whole thing turns out already.  This was the sensation I was left with after watching Contagion, which like Soderbergh's other movies, weaves a lot of different stories and characters together to give you a full look at a particular issue (the one that struck me most was a

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There is a lot about the new movie, 50/50, that resonates with me.  I've been in the situation of having to make decisions that only seem like a good guess, with a pretty terrible chance of helping.  I've also had health issues that I'm sure I couldn't have overcome without my family and friends.  I'm also a huge proponent of therapy, everyone could benefit from a little help learning to deal

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Bryce Dallas Howard brought us an interesting week.  Sometimes when we pick an actor/actress we know a lot about them, and have seen a lot of their movies.  Sometimes we just pick someone who just has a new movie coming out with a quick glance at their career to be sure they have enough movies to make a Top and Bottom 3.   This week we were pretty surprised finding out our original perceptions

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There are a lot of movies that have trouble finding an audience because the people who create the trailers decide the movie is about one thing, while it's actually about something else.  Barney's Version had trouble with this, in part because the title doesn't really describe much of what the movie is about and then the trailer made it look like it was about something a little different.  So

Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06679283194534387443noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5144458625742451371.post-35008260625480394802011-09-28T20:12:00.000-04:002011-09-28T20:12:46.428-04:00

Dylan took it again!  James came up with a pretty great choice - a more complicated version than it might have been - but Dylan got the correct answer.  Last week's clue:  Two incompatible people are made guardians of their friends kids when a cop and a waitress win the lottery.   Answer: Life as we know It Could Happen to You Leader board Hatter - 17 Rachel - 6 Dylan - 5James - 4David, Nick

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Dylan's been cleaning up at the games lately - surpassing my lead over at Keith's game.  But well done getting this one.  I really thought this one wouldn't appeal to him since it contained a movie before 1970.  So bigger props for guessing.  Also, if you haven't listened to the newest Lambcast, I contributed 5 Mashups for a new category for LAMBPARDY!  So check 'em out. Last week's clue: A

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I haven't been watching that much TV of late, but the kick-off for the fall season began last night by honoring the best of last season at the 2011 Emmy awards.  This was a very odd year.  A lot of people won out of left field, and then there were the completely expected that happened exactly as predicted. First - the wonderful and amazing: 1. KYLE CHANDLER WON AN EMMY!!!!  Coach Taylor from my

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I expected a lot from The Conspirator, mostly based on my love of historical drama, particularly about a topic I know very little.  Then there was the cast - James McAvoy, Robin Wright, Kevin Klein, Tom Wilkinson, Evan Rachel Wood, Justin Long, and many strong male character actors.  How could it go wrong?  Sadly, it barely reaches the stage of a decent film.  Based on the true story of the first

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Sorry.  My work days fluctuate so much (11-hour Tuesdays, 6-hour Wednesdays) that I'm always either way behind or way ahead.  So yesterday I was way behind.  So you're getting this a day late. Last week Red took it from Ryan by milliseconds.  He even managed to correct an error before Ryan snuck in.  So Red has two in a row! Last week's clue: A kid who was fat in high school and in love with

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If you've listened this past week, you'll know that Reel Insight has switched to a bi-weekly format.  That means we'll be back next Monday.  So, for now listen to older episodes, send us some feedback (good feedback could become fodder for guest appearances), and hear all about how the podcast is changing (TV Talk is gone?) and what you think we might do to make it even better.  We're having fun

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I have avoided a lot of reviews and done almost no reading about Midnight in Paris.  Mostly because I was pretty sure it would never come to a movie theater near me, and also I haven't really been a fan of recent Woody Allen films.  Some work, some don't.  Manhattan is awesome, I adore Mighty Aphrodite, thought Match Point was pretty good and that sums up my really positive associations with

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I've been on a break for a few weeks, but I haven't forgotten that last time there was a new winner for the Movie Mashup.  Welcome Red!   Last week's clue: A little girl's parents are turned into pigs while another set of future parents meet some crazy  friends as they search for a place to live. Answer: Spirited Away We Go Leaderboard Hatter - 16 Rachel - 6 James - 4David, Nick, Dylan - 3

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I had heard great things about both of these movies, and was really looking forward to seeing Jane Eyre as I've loved the book since I was a child (books on tape got us through many many car rides, but we didn't have too many - "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy", "Anne of Green Gables", "Little Women" and "Jane Eyre" in rotation). Another Year is the story of Tom and Gerri (yes, they've heard

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This week we finally reached our Cameron Diaz episode - I say finally because she's been on the schedule for months and kept getting shuffled.  But once she was on the schedule we'd both started watching her movies so this week she was an easy choice.  We have a discussion of new movies, Jane Eyre and Priest, and then future movies coming this fall, with a little controversy of course.  Then on

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I don't think this was meant to be the start of a meme, but perhaps by continuing it here, it will become one.  Simon at Screen Insight put together his Top 5 'Friends' Episodes after seeing Andy Buckle's Film Emporium's Top 10 'Seinfeld' episodes.  So I thought I'd take my own favorite TV show (after 'Friends') and create my own Top 10 list.  There was recently a post over at The Matinee talking

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Hey guys - first, I have to say I'm going on hiatus for a least a week, perhaps two.  I've started my new job and I'm pretty sure I should be working hard for the next few weeks.  There won't be any Wednesday movie mashup but I'll try to keep posting the Reel Insight updates for the next few weeks.   So I'm not going anywhere, I'm happy, healthy and gainfully employed. For our 59th episode, the

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Hatter came back to the top again with a fairly random connection of movies.  Not sure anyone can catch him at this point, but the race for second place is going strong. Last week's clue: A famous actor goes off the rails to become a rapper while a man can talk to the dead. Answer: I'm Still HereAFTER Leaderboard Hatter - 16 Rachel - 6 James - 4David, Nick, Dylan - 3 Sebastian, Andrew, Andy

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I had no interest in seeing this movie - I didn't particularly enjoy the previous incarnations of this series, but mostly for the odd effects and terrible makeup and even costumes.  But they definitely had their place in the pop/cult culture, so when a friend eagerly suggested spending the afternoon in the AC watching this, I agreed.  And since he's pretty much always right, this was a really

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I'm a serious "completionist".  I will be seeing the final Twilight movies because I've seen the others.  I don't give up on a series until it breaks my heart (i.e. kills a character I thought should live).  That was my main motivation for going to see Captain America, as he'll be a character in Joss Whedon's The Avengers next summer and I fully intend to see that.  Thankfully I was very pleased

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Well, well.  Dylan's moving up the leaderboard all over the place.  If I were a lesser person, I might exclude him from my game for taking over the lead over at Keith's game.  But I will rise above.   Last week's clue: A high school kid gets over his girlfriend dumping him by skiing while a high school teacher attempts to inspire his students with unconventional lessons. Answer: Better Off

Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06679283194534387443noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5144458625742451371.post-35511821079165437212011-08-10T18:01:00.000-04:002011-08-10T18:01:19.174-04:00

This was probably the most anticipated movie of the year for me.  I loved the book last year and have recommended it to everyone.  I even got to listen to the audiobook with Octavia Spencer reading the character she brings to life on the screen.  So I was well prepared going into this to thoroughly enjoy it and more than a little nervous it couldn't live up to my hopes.  I find in situations like

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A new guest!  David from Hoping for Something to Hope For was our guest.  He won the opportunity by playing our Anniversary Trivia game!  And he chose a favorite and remarkably prolific actor to discuss - John Cusack - making him and Joan the first sibling pair we've covered (make note for the next Anniversary!).  We also talk about Cowboys and Aliens, Thor and more discussion of Captain America.

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Some plane movies are better than others.  If you travel at a hard time of year for movies, chances are you'll be reading your book on the plane instead of checking out The Astronaut Farmer (I got screwed with that one once).  However, I had a terrific plane ride to Hawaii and got to see some terrific movies and here's the first. Never Let Me Go was a movie I'd heard good and meh things about.

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And Hatter returns to take another one.  Well done.  And Keith did a good job trying to get there fast, but better luck next time. Last week's clue: A man tries to save the last pregnant female on earth while sanitation workers attempt to solve a crime. Answer: Children of Men at Work Leaderboard Hatter - 15Rachel - 6 James - 4David, Nick - 3 Dylan - 2 Sebastian, Andrew, Andy, Keith  -

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One of the reasons I like watching historical dramas, pretty much of any type, is because there's always someone who did something relatively small that changed the world in a big way.  Sometimes it comes at great personal cost (assassination is the highest price to prove what you're doing probably changed the world) or sometimes it's just to make your own life a little easier, but it changes the

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This is one of my favorite episodes of late - we recorded it early and at night, so margaritas were present!  Of course that made the whole thing more fun (and even provides for a bonus star of the week after the credits!).  We discuss The Ramen Girl, Captain America and of course "Twin Peaks".  Then our wonderful star of the week - Mrs. Tim Burton - who had a tempestuous past with her other

Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06679283194534387443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5144458625742451371.post-35195634444199976372011-07-28T17:01:00.000-04:002011-07-28T17:01:34.190-04:00

We talked about this on the podcast last week with Rachel's mom, but I'm trying to remember to also post my reviews, so here goes. First of all, this movie is really only for those who have either read the books or seen most of the movies, particularly the first part of the Deathly Hallows.  This movie jumps right in with just a short, short refresher of how we got Harry, Ron and Hermione to

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Rachel's moving up the leaderboard and got this on the first guess!!  Dylan liked the resulting title. Last week's clue: A company man is hitting an existential crisis, helped along by an uppity young girl pointing out his flaws but at least he's not a basketball coach trying to talk to guys so much taller than he is. Answer: Up in the Air Up There Leaderboard Hatter - 15Rachel - 6 James

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This was a surprisingly apt double-feature, with lots of bad people doing bad things (killing your boss, smoking pot in the middle school parking lot, etc.) and lots of good people trying to get them to change their ways (by killing them or getting them arrested or falling in love with them).  Yeah, so one was kind of a romantic comedy and the others a bit more of a traditional comedy, they still

Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06679283194534387443noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5144458625742451371.post-87466468687291126532011-07-25T14:15:00.001-04:002011-07-25T14:15:00.356-04:00

I was away on vacation when the Emmy nominations were announced, and they didn't make a huge impression on the news pages I read besides the acknowledgement of my favorite "Friday Night Lights" for Best Drama.  However, going through the actual nominees today there were quite a few I was surprised by and others I was particularly happy to see.  I'll just go in the order they appear here on IMDB.

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We've been hoping to cover Han Jones a few times now (doesn't have the same ring as Rachel's Indiana Solo does it?) and our Quoteable Quotes winner for June chose to join us in this discussion.  First, of course we do a pretty great back and forth on Harry Potter 7.2 with Monica (aka Rachel's Mom).  Some more Twin Peaks discussion - have we bored you completely yet? New movies with Mr.

Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06679283194534387443noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5144458625742451371.post-26222297940236300692011-07-23T10:18:00.000-04:002011-07-23T10:18:38.377-04:00

I was recently on a bunch of planes and got to see some recent movies I missed in theaters.  In addition, one inspired me to think about the best of the other surfer movies out there, and sadly there just aren't enough others, so this is a short list with a recommendation to Hollywood to make more surfing movies. 3.  Surf's Up - A surprisingly good animated movie about penguins who surf, I

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Rich over at Wide Screen World is hosting a blog-a-thon July 18-23 on movies that take place in your hometown.  He is in the lucky position of many movies taking place in his hometown.  While I can take a little credit for many many movies taking place in my home state, a few years ago there was actually a movie filmed within 50 miles of my home. Here is the commentary I wrote at the time I saw

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I usually tell you (my seriously disappointed readers) when I'm going on vacation and will be away.  But alas, I forgot!  I'm returning to the land from whence I come on Thursday, but until then you'll have to settle for just being jealous of the vacation I'm on. No Reel Insight this week.   No Wednesday Mashup this week either.  However, I'll put this out there and y'all can hold me to it -

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With a few wrong guesses, Keith finally got on the Leader board with a right answer.  Welcome Keith.   Last week's clue:  A UN agent gets caught in international espionage shenanigans by almost causing nuclear holocaust using the equivalent of a self-aware ATARI.   Answer: The Art of WarGames Leaderboard Hatter - 15Rachel - 5 James - 4David, Nick - 3 Dylan - 2 Sebastian, Andrew, Andy,

Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06679283194534387443noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5144458625742451371.post-72197361171502131302011-07-11T09:26:00.000-04:002011-07-11T09:26:31.226-04:00

We had a pretty great time figuring out that Mr. Bateman has had a pretty strange career.  First, though, Rachel and I discussed Horrible Bosses and happythankyoumoreplease and get to the murder of Laura Palmer in "Twin Peaks" finally.  Though in true Lynchian spirit, we actually know nothing.  Then on to the career of Jason Bateman from child star to leading man, kinda.  Check it out! New

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I feel I haven't given enough praise and proper credit to my podcasting partner-in-crime, Rachel from Rachel's Reel Reviews.  She does all of the technical things required to produce our podcast, and has done them every week for a year, without complaint (at least to me).  I love what she does with our show and I know I couldn't maintain the level of quality she achieves every week (yes, I listen

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Sorry this is late, but the holidays got in the way (we enjoy the Canadian and American Independence Day celebrations this close to the border so that's a lot of independence).  Rachel and I talk about an actress from our favorite movies, I sing a silly little song, you get some crazy out-takes, we still don't quite get Twin Peaks and we basically just had a ton of fun.  So will you, check it out

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Well, it's finally happened.  I usually post at least twice a week - sometimes it's as little as posting an update about the podcast and posting this game.  Well, it finally happened that the previous post to this one is last week's game.  I'm so embarrassed.  I'm going to blame the holiday and the fact that I've been working a lot and not watching as many new things lately.  Hopefully next week

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Rachel increased her lead last week with movies she's never seen, but often gets confused - I'll have to get her to explain that one.   Last week's clue:  Two air traffic controllers battle to see who's the best while a washed-up pro athlete gets encouragement from one of his students to try again.    Answer: Pushing Tin Cup  Leaderboard Hatter - 14Rachel - 5 James - 4David, Nick - 3 Dylan

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Over at The Dark of the Matinee, Hatter's been watching some movies from his wife's "shelf of doom" (which since I probably like most of them, I take issue with his choice of description).  One of the original movies to be voted on was the tween-film The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants somehow didn't make the final cut, despite my trying to cram the voting box.  So I thought I'd add a short

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Nick from Random Ramblings returns for a terrific guest spot.  He caught up on all the Lynchian goodness that is Twin Peaks, as well as bringing a pretty great knowledge of McDormand's films.  Check it out and let us know what you think at reelinsight at gmail.com New Movies with Frances McDormand: City by the Sea - I really liked Robert DeNiro in this one as a cop whose estranged addict

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Last week James raced to the win, moving up with Rachel at 4 correct answers.  Well done James.   Last week's clue: A group of high school students live out a Shakespearean comedy while their older counterparts discover the secretive matchmaking ability of the internet. Answer: 10 Things I hate About You've Got Mail Hatter - 14Rachel - 4 David, James, Nick - 3 Dylan - 2 Sebastian,

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 This week was a lot of fun, and brought back a lot of memories of 80s comedies and movies I loved as a kid/teen.  Oh, and then it turns out we were also reviewing a two-time Oscar winner.  We also finished the first season of Twin Peaks (next week Episodes 9 and 10), and discussed Super 8.  Enjoy! New movies with Tom Hanks this week: The Man with One Red Shoe - this is a strange but really

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I'm going to leave it as a tie too - because choosing will cause the universe to implode (says Hatter) and I don't want to intrude on Kano's bracket starting tomorrow so I'm going to declare a tie.  Leave a note in the comments if you think one of them seriously deserves it more.  Otherwise, the Guys of the 90s most iconic are: Brad AND Leo!! Congratulations guys, and thank you to everyone who

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In honor of Father's Day, I thought I'd post a little list of the most memorable movie dads from my movie-viewing experience.  They're neither great men but all make for interesting parents. (Yes, I stole from a list I made several years ago). 1. Clark W. Griswold - National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation - This is one of my family's favorite movies. And very few of the lines we like are Clark's

Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06679283194534387443noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5144458625742451371.post-84631929862795497162011-06-17T16:45:00.000-04:002011-06-17T16:45:50.232-04:00

Well this is it.  The final match up.  Seems fitting - the NBA finals and Stanley Cup were both played this week - only appropriate that we'd decide which Guy of the 90s had what it takes to be our Champion.  Will it be half of Brangelina?  Or will it be Martin Scorsese's muse?  Neither of which were true in the 90s.  Think back and dwell upon who was the "IT" guy of the 1990s.    I'll announce

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I can't believe I didn't post an update about this - please forgive my forgetfulness in the midst of birthday shenanigans.  This was so much fun to record and prep for - lots of talk about what we've learned and where the show has gone in the past year.  We get through three more episodes of Twin Peaks and talk about X-Men: First Class.  But then the real retrospective starts.  Also, the surprise

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As expected, Pitt made it to the finals!  Now we get to see who joins him.  I was hoping this match up would occur since I just saw Who's Eating Gilbert Grape for the 49th episode of Reel Insight, and they co-star.  They've both been nominated for Oscars, without a a win, but who is the icon of the 90s that could stand up to Pitt?! Johnny Depp - 90s Highlights:  What's Eating Gilbert Grape?, 

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Nick's moving up the leader board!  Well done. Last week's clue:  Two couples investigate a long ago homicide which parallels their lives which luckily means they don't have to find dry land in the future, like some other kooky characters. Answer: The Weight of Waterworld Leaderboard Hatter - 14Rachel - 4 David, James, Nick - 3 Dylan - 2 Sebastian, Andrew, Andy  - 1 New clue: A group of high

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We're almost at the end - this is the first of two final four matchups.  Pitt has defeated Billy Crudup, Michael J. Fox and Denzel Washington.  Reeves has taken down Guy Pearce, Matt Damon, and Will Smith.  Pretty even matchups to reach this point - but who will emerge as the Guy of the 90s for the final? Brad Pitt - 90's Highlights: Thelma & Louise, Legends of the Fall, 12 Monkeys, Fight Club

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Well, in a bit of a surprise our second number one seed gets knocked out and Jack Dawson advanced.  I think Castor called it correctly - Titanic was a HUGE film.  Today's matchup is the last of round three and will fill out the FINAL FOUR.  Will Reeves Point Break co-star join him in the finals or will it be Gilbert Grape? Patrick Swayze - 90s Highlights: Ghost, Point Break, To Wong Foo, Thanks

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It took a little longer but Keanu eventually took out Mr. Smith.  Thanks for coming back and clearing up the tie - who knew that would happen?!  Today matches up two men who couldnt' be more different on the screen, but both definitely have achieved some sort of icon status to be remembered.  What does their 90s catalogue say to you? Leonardo DiCaprio - 90s Highlights: What's Eating Gilbert

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I'm going to leave the voting open for one more day in the Smith/Reeves match since it ended on a tie.  Go make it worth it!

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Brad Pitt becomes the first in our FINAL FOUR round of the Guys of the 90s.  So far Smith has taken down Clooney and Tim Robbins while Keanu took down Guy Pearce and Matt Damon.  Pretty impressive 90s resumes both, but who will make it to the final four? Will Smith - 90s Highlights: Bad Boys, Independence Day, Men in Black Keanu Reeves - 90s Highlights: Point Break, Speed, The Matrix poll

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Another blow-out, and Patrick Swayze takes down Eddie Murphy.  Sorry this is a day late - my shifts have been changing at work without control.  The first contest of the third round pairs two of the best actors on the list (in my humble opinion).  And they're damn fine-looking men. Denzel Washington - 90's Highlights: Malcolm X, Philadelphia, The Hurricane Brad Pitt - 90's Highlights: 

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Well Hatter got another one (sorry Simon), furthering his lead.  Well done sir.  Last Week's Clue: A newly divorced couple seeks buried treasure that 007 is trying to protect at Fort Knox.     Answer: Fool's Goldfinger Leaderboard Hatter - 14Rachel - 4 David, James - 3 Dylan, Nick - 2 Sebastian, Andrew, Andy  - 1   New clue:  Two couples investigate a long ago homicide which parallels their lives

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Johnny Depp squeezed out a win over Bruce Willis.  Not sure who I would have voted for, but the tribe has spoken.  Today is the last match up of Round Two.  A funny man and a sexy man - but who is the more iconic man? Eddie Murphy - 90s Hightlights: Boomerang, The Nutty Professor, Doctor Dolittle Patrick Swayze - 90s Highlights: Ghost, Point Break, To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie

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Well, Leo removed our dark horse, so Cusack won't be the new Guy of the 80s and 90s.  Today we pair the most recent Reel Insight Star of the Week with a past Star and super action hero.  Who stood out in the 90s though? Bruce Willis - 90s Hightlights: Pulp Fiction, Twelve Monkeys, The Fifth Element, The Sixth Sense Johnny Depp - 90s Highlights:  What's Eating Gilbert Grape?, Edward

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We started off our summer TV fun with non-spoiler reviews of the first two episodes of Twin Peaks (are you following along?  You should, it's awesome).  Oh, and some fun discussion of some terrific movies we saw this week, Mary and Max and Gnomeo and Juliet.  Then we moved to our pretty amazing Star of the Week, Captain Jack Sparrow.  Wow has he had a pretty amazing career, right from the

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Tom Cruise just edged by Harrison Ford (I think if a few more people had been able to vote, it might have turned out differently).  But today is probably my favorite match up from the 90s, particularly now that I've seen What's Eating Gilbert Grape? Leonardo DiCaprio - 90s Highlights: What's Eating Gilbert Grape, Romeo + Juliet, Titanic John Cusack - 90s Highlights: Grosse Pointe Blank, Con

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Keanu took out Good Will, but Damon will have his revenge in the 2000s I'm sure.  Our matchup today previously took down Antonio Banderas and Christian Bale (really, Zorro and Batman? wow).  Both have been heart throbs at various times, and their current reputation in Hollywood isn't particularly high.  But sexy, they are. Harrison Ford - 90s Highlights: Patriot Games, The Fugitive, Sabrina Tom

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