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SXSW 2010: The People vs. George Lucas

Andrew — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 22:00:25 +0000

Andrew and Morgan continue their SXSW coverage with a look at the highly-anticipated documentary The People vs. George Lucas. An examination of the complex relationship Star Wars fans have with the series and its creator, this one's sure to be high on many geeks' must-see list. But is it a layered look at one of fandom's most controversial figures, or just a one-note love letter to a long-ruined franchise?

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NOTE: due to tech issues, this episode may have some slight audio problems.

SXSW 2010: The People vs. George Lucas

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NOTE: Stay tuned for more of our SXSW coverage! Our next regular show will be on Kick-Ass. You can email Andrew and Morgan with your feedback at podcast@randomchatter.com. Thanks for listening!

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SXSW 2010: Micmacs

Andrew — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:00:28 +0000

In this episode, Andrew and Morgan discuss the new film from French director Jean-Pierre Jeunet. Join them as they discover whether Micmacs contains the same quirky charm we've come to expect from him, or if it's simply a whimsical dud.

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SXSW 2010: Micmacs

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SXSW 2010: No Crossover

Andrew — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:00:36 +0000

In this episode, Andrew and Morgan talk about No Crossover: The Trial of Allen Iverson. Directed by Steve James, this documentary examines the controversy surrounding an event in basketball player Allen Iverson's adolescence. What external forces influenced his trial? Was racism a key factor? Tune in to find out whether this documentary is a compelling investigation or just a big mess.

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SXSW 2010: No Crossover

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SXSW 2010: Cyrus

Andrew — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 04:00:14 +0000

In this episode, Andrew and Morgan review the new dramedy from The Duplass Brothers, Cyrus. The film stars John C. Reilly as a man who finds the woman of his dreams, only to learn she has a 21-year-old son living at home. It could be hilarious or it could be really depressing - tune in to find out which.

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NOTE: due to tech issues, this episode may have some slight audio problems.

SXSW 2010: Cyrus

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MC #96: Kick-Ass

Andrew — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 18:00:18 +0000

In this episode of MovieChatter, Andrew is joined by Erik and special guest Marvin Belle from Directors Notes, and they discuss the latest graphic novel adaptation, Kick-Ass. Is Matthew Vaughn's superhero film a successful deconstruction of the genre? Does Hit Girl deserve all the controversy? Tune in to find out.

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MC #96: Kick-Ass

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NOTE: Be sure to check out our long-overdue SXSW coverage! Join us next week when we'll be discussing The Losers! Please send all feedback to podcast@randomchatter.com. Thanks for listening!

RANDOM INFO:

Our special guest is Marvin Belle, aka MarBelle. Check out his site Directors Notes here.
Read Devin Faraci's investigation of what Clash of the Titans was originally supposed to be like here.
Watch the short film Pixels below, in the Trailers section.
Read the Daily Mail review of Kick-Ass here.
Read Andrew's written analysis of Kick-Ass here.

SHOW NOTES:

Announcements:

3:06 - An explanation for the delay in SXSW postings.

QuickChatter:

4:28 - The 2010 Oscar-Nominated Animated Shorts (Andrew and Morgan)
4:48 - A Prophet (Andrew)
5:00 - Hot Tub Time Machine (Andrew)
5:17 - Clash of the Titans
5:57 - Date Night
6:25 - Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang (Marvin)
7:25 - [Rec]2 (Marvin)
9:50 - Men Who Swim (Marvin)
12:00 - Pixels (Marvin) - watch this film below
13:03 - Surrogates (Erik)
13:37 - The Invention of Lying (Erik)
15:20 - The Informant! (Erik)
17:09 - The Slammin' Salmon (Erik)

Discussion - Kick-Ass (spoiler-free):

18:50 - Intro and clip
20:46 - Marvin's rating and general thoughts
22:58 - Andrew's rating and general thoughts
25:19 - Erik's rating and general thoughts

Discussion - Kick-Ass (spoilers):

30:54 - Why the warehouse rescue scene is pivotal both artistically and thematically
38:36 - The critique of mass media and the internet
41:39 - Comparisons with the comic
44:47 - Is Nicolas Cage's performance brilliant or terrible?
50:29 - The controversy surrounding the film - is Hit Girl too sexualized and/or violent?
59:09 - The guys debate whether or not Hit Girl is a good role model for women
1:06:10 - Creative death scenes

DVD Recommendations:

1:07:00 - Intro
1:07:18 - Marvin's Pick: Morvern Callar
1:10:51 – Erik's Pick: Special
1:12:49 - Andrew's Pick: Patton

Show Close:

1:15:58 - Last-minute announcements and re minders

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SXSW 2010: Saturday Night

Andrew — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:00:07 +0000

Andrew and Morgan review the film Saturday Night, a rare behind-the-scenes look at what goes in to producing an episode of the sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live. From pitch sessions through to the final taping, this documentary attempts to shed light on every stage of the comedic process. But is it entirely successful? Tune in to find out.

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NOTE: due to tech issues, this episode may have some slight audio problems.

SXSW 2010: Saturday Night

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NOTES:

Read Cinematical's review of the film here.
Read Film School Rejects' review of the film here.

SXSW 2010: Tony

Andrew — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 10:00:17 +0000

Andrew and Morgan continue their SXSW coverage with a review of the black comedy Tony. Directed by Gerard Johnson, this British film follows the titular character as he goes through his day-to-day routine, which usually happens to involve killing a few random people. Tune in to find out whether or not this is a take on the serial killer genre worth seeing.

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NOTE: due to tech issues, this episode may have some slight audio problems.

SXSW 2010: Tony

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SXSW 2010: His & Hers

Andrew — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 04:00:38 +0000

In this episode, Andrew and Morgan take a look at a documentary called His & Hers. Consisting of interviews with women of all ages about the men in their lives, this film appears to be a charming look at love and relationships. But is there something more brewing beneath the surface?

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NOTE: due to tech issues, this episode may have some slight audio problems.

SXSW 2010: His & Hers

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SXSW 2010: Tucker & Dale vs. Evil

Andrew — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 22:02:24 +0000

They've been delayed, but their SXSW coverage is finally here! Join Andrew and Morgan as they review the Alan Tudyk and Tyler Labine horror-comedy Tucker & Dale vs. Evil. Is this film about a couple of hillbillies who get mistaken for serial killers old-school campy fun, or just painful? Tune in to find out.

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NOTE: due to tech issues, this episode may have some slight audio problems.

SXSW 2010: Tucker & Dale vs. Evil

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