MC #78: Where The Wild Things Are

Posted by on Oct 21, 2009 in MovieChatter | Comments Off

MovieChatterLet the wild rumpus start!  This week, Andrew and Morgan discuss one of the most anticipated films of the year, Where The Wild Things Are.  Is it as good as the book?  Will kids be able to handle it?  Tune in to find out.  Plus, in a brand-new segment, they give the lowdown on some horrible trailers you're likely to see before the film.  Also includes QuickChatter reviews and DVD Recommendations.

Click below the break for trailers and detailed show notes.

MC #78: Where The Wild Things Are

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SHOW NOTES:

QuickChatter:

  • 2:05 - The Boys Are Back (Andrew)
  • 5:03 - The Office, Season 5 (Morgan)
  • 6:45 - Morgan predicts how The Office will end
  • 8:13 –Equilibrium (Morgan)
  • 10:29 - Last Night (Morgan)

Reel One:

  • 13:28 - Intro
  • 14:58 – Baby(ies)
  • 17:11 - The Spy Next Door
  • 20:04 - The Blind Side

Discussion - Where The Wild Things Are (spoiler-free):

  • 26:04 – Intro and clip
  • 28:00 - Andrew's rating and general thoughts
  • 30:25 - Morgan's rating and general thoughts
  • 33:34 - Is this a film for kids?
  • 36:40 - Erik Blythe's review
  • 39:02 - Max Records' performance

Discussion – Where The Wild Things Are (spoilers):

  • 40:06 - Capturing the essence of childhood
  • 42:17 – Dull performances?
  • 43:52 - The psychological element
  • 45:03 - Handling the dramatic aspects; potential "numbness" of emotion
  • 47:40 - The Wild Things as metaphors, comparisons with "9"
  • 50:15 - Capturing childhood - but will kids relate, or is it too heavy?
  • 52:30 - Andrew admits a possible flaw; Bob and Terry

DVD Recommendations:

  • 55:09 - Intro
  • 55:23 - Andrew's Pick: Trick 'R Treat
  • 59:58 – Morgan’s Pick: The Thin Blue Line

MISCELLANEOUS:

  • Andrew references this review by David Poland in the show.

TRAILERS:

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