This week, Erik joins Andrew and Morgan for an in-depth discussion of the new sci-fi film District 9! Is Neill Blomkamp's directorial debut a giant mess, or an innovative metaphor for deeper social ills? Will Morgan like it better than Star Trek? Tune in to find out. Also includes QuickChatter reviews and DVD Recommendations.
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MC #67: District 9
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SHOW NOTES:
QuickChatter:
- 4:36 – I Love You, Man (Erik)
- 4:50 – Push (Erik)
- 6:32 – A Dog's Breakfast (Erik)
- 7:56 - The Spanish Prisoner (Andrew)
- 9:53 - Deja Vu (Andrew)
- 12:35 - Reservoir Dogs (Morgan)
- 14:31 - 8 Mile (Morgan)
Discussion – District 9 (spoiler-free):
- 16:36 – Intro and clip
- 19:07 – Erik’s rating (8/10) and general thoughts
- 20:12 - Morgan's rating (4.5/10) and general thoughts
- 21:28 – Andrew's rating (8.5/10) and general thoughts
Discussion – District 9 (spoilers):
- 22:52 – The coolest death scene, and violence
- 24:23 - Is Wikus sad and sympathetic or just a prejudiced jerk?
- 28:38 - The presentation of the "prawns"
- 32:30 – The message, and whether or not it's too black-and-white
- 35:29 - The opening exposition
- 36:37 - A mockumentary or a regular sci-fi film?
- 39:48 - Other minor technical flaws
- 42:07 - The action scenes and CGI
- 45:05 - Back to Wikus and character development
- 50:21 - The ending and whether or not a sequel would work
- 52:43 - Too much explanation, as well as too little
DVD Recommendations:
- 55:28 - Intro
- 55:46 - Morgan's Pick: House - Season 1
- 58:02 – Erik’s Pick: Se7en
- 1:00:26 – Andrew’s Pick: Falling Down
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