MC #88: Up In The Air, When In Rome, Avatar

Posted by on Dec 20, 2009 in MovieChatter | Comments Off

MovieChatterIn the final episode of the year, Andrew and Morgan discuss the latest film from the director of Juno, Up in the Air.  They then examine a small independent film that nobody's excited about at all (/sarcasm)... that's right, it's Avatar time!  Has James Cameron created another classic sci-fi epic, or is this eye-orgy underwhelming?  Plus, Andrew has a super-advanced review of the new romantic comedy When In Rome!  Also includes QuickChatter Reviews and DVD Recommendations.

Click below the break for trailers and detailed show notes.

MC #88: Up In The Air, When In Rome, Avatar

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SHOW NOTES:

2:14 - The upcoming hiatus

QuickChatter:

  • 3:09 - Days of Heaven (Morgan)

Discussion #1 - Up in the Air (spoiler-free):

  • 6:04 - Intro and clip
  • 8:49 - Morgan's rating and general thoughts
  • 10:35 - Andrew's rating and general thoughts

Discussion #1 - Up in the Air (spoilers):

  • 12:25 - The revelation about Vera Farmiga's character
  • 14:20 - Anna Kendrick's performance
  • 16:44 - The subplot with Ryan's family
  • 18:33 - The tone of the ending

Review - When in Rome (spoiler-free):

  • 21:30 – Intro and clip
  • 24:22 - General thoughts
  • 25:30 - A reliance on other films/Jon Heder's performance
  • 27:00 - The ending
  • 28:06 - The use of "magic" in romantic comedies

Discussion #2 - Avatar (spoiler-free):

  • 30:11 - Intro and clip
  • 34:26 - Morgan's rating and general thoughts
  • 36:40 - Andrew's general thoughts

Discussion #2 – Avatar (spoilers):

  • 41:07 - Reliance on common ideas and stereotypes
  • 44:03 - Avatars and death: is there suspense?
  • 45:23 - The acting and dialogue
  • 47:12 - A mixed bag/Andrew's rating

DVD Recommendations:

  • 50:34 - Intro
  • 50:49 - Andrew's Pick: (500) Days of Summer
  • 52:19 – Morgan’s Pick: Friends With Money
  • 56:43 - Easter Egg/Random Sh*t

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