MC #111: Scott Pilgrim vs. The World

Posted by on Aug 22, 2010 in MovieChatter | Comments Off

MovieChatterIn this episode, Andrew and Morgan battle it out (well, not really) over the new film from Edgar Wright, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World.  Is this graphic novel adaptation a fantastic video game movie, or is it all flash and no substance?  Tune in to find out.  Also includes QuickChatter reviews and DVD Recommendations, plus a bonus iPhone discussion on video game movies and adaptations.

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MC #111: Scott Pilgrim vs. The World

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NOTE: This episode contains a bonus discussion for all iPhone app users on video game movies and adaptations. Join us LIVE next Sunday at 11:30pm when we'll be discussing Piranha 3D! Please send all feedback to podcast@randomchatter.com. Thanks for listening!

SHOW NOTES:

Miscellaneous:

  • We have an iPhone app! Download it here.
  • Read Andrew's full, written review of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World here.

QuickChatter:

  • 3:08 - The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (Morgan)
  • 6:27 - The Presidio (Morgan)
  • 8:24 - Voices of a Distant Star (Morgan)
  • 11:09 - Peepli Live (Andrew)
  • 14:22 - Wild Grass (Andrew)
  • 17:07 - Memories of Murder (Andrew)
  • 18:13 - Dead Man's Shoes (Andrew)

Discussion - Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (spoiler-free):

  • 20:18 - Intro and clip
  • 22:00 - Morgan's score and general thoughts
  • 28:23 - Andrew's score and further general thoughts

Discussion - Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (spoilers):

  • 38:23 - The complex characterization/relationship dynamic
  • 44:14 - The character of Knives, the ending
  • 48:20 - Pop culture references that work
  • 50:39 - Evil exes that represent important issues
  • 53:27 - An unnecessary scene
  • 55:24 - Going too far with the v-police?
  • 58:11 - Jason Schwartzman, back to whether or not the ending is perfect
  • 1:03:14 - Poor marketing
  • 1:05:12 - NegaScott

DVD Recommendations:

  • 1:08:58 - Intro
  • 1:09:12 - Andrew's Pick: The Shield, Season 1
  • 1:13:11 - Morgan's Pick: Lake of Fire

Bonus iPhone/iPod App Content:

  • 00:16 - Video game adaptations and why so many fail
  • 11:54 - Video games that would make good (or so bad they're good) movies

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