MC #95: Alice in Wonderland

It's almost time for SXSW, but before they leave Andrew and Morgan have one last regular episode up their sleeve!  Tune in to hear them discuss the latest film from Tim Burton, Alice in Wonderland, and find out just how deep the rabbit hole goes.  Also includes QuickChatter reviews and DVD Recommendations, plus a bonus trailer discussion segment.

Click below the break for trailers and detailed show notes.

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MC #95: Alice in Wonderland

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NOTE: Be sure to join us from March 12-20 for our SXSW coverage!  Our next mainstream reviews and discussions will be on She's Out of My League and Hot Tub Time Machine.  You can email Andrew and Morgan with your feedback at podcast@randomchatter.com. Thanks for listening!

SHOW NOTES:

Announcements:

• 1:57 - It's SXSW time!  Click here to visit the film festival tour thread and help us decide what to see!

QuickChatter:

• 3:34 - The 2010 Oscar-Nominated Animated Shorts (Andrew and Morgan)
• 7:48 - The White Ribbon (Andrew)

Discussion - Alice in Wonderland (spoiler-free):

• 11:00 - Intro and clip
• 12:53 - Morgan and Andrew's ratings and general thoughts

Discussion - Alice in Wonderland (spoilers):

• 20:53 - The "second time here" subplot
• 23:59 - Careful with your eyeballs
• 25:29 - The Mad Hatter's mental stability
• 26:44 - References to the original Disney film and drug subculture
• 29:00 - The conflict between the two queens
• 31:00 - The Red Queen's disturbing punishment
• 32:19 - The voice acting
• 35:27 - The themes of female empowerment

DVD Recommendations:

• 39:18 - Intro
• 39:34 - Andrew's Pick:  Cold Souls
• 40:20 – Morgan's Pick:  Up In The Air

43:54 - Bonus trailer discussion

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