In this episode, Andrew and Morgan dissect the latest film from Kevin Smith, Cop Out. Has he succeeded in directing a script that he didn't write? Is Tracy Morgan really the face of "post-racial America?" Tune in to find out. Also includes QuickChatter reviews and DVD Recommendations.
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MC #94: Cop Out
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SHOW NOTES:
Announcements:
- 1:57 - Click here to visit the film festival tour thread and help us decide what to see!
QuickChatter:
- 3:54 - The 2010 Oscar-Nominated Live Shorts (Andrew)
- 7:41 - Goodfellas (Morgan)
- 10:59 - Lost, 24, House (Morgan)
Discussion - Cop Out (spoiler-free):
- 14:02 - Intro and clip
- 15:30 - Morgan's rating and general thoughts
- 17:57 - Andrew's rating and general thoughts
Discussion - Cop Out (spoilers):
- 21:30 - Making it a "Kevin Smith" film and comparisons to other buddy-cop films
- 24:55 - The racial politics of Tracy Morgan's schtick
- 30:24 - The non-sensical relationship between the two main characters
- 33:53 - Seann William Scott's performance
DVD Recommendations:
- 36:15 - Intro
- 36:29 - Andrew's Pick: Where The Wild Things Are
- 37:18 – Morgan's Pick: The Damned United
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