Tuesday, December 29, 2015

First Time Watchers - Episode 193 - Best Of Decade So Far

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In which our intrepid trio task ourselves with trying to narrow down the best films of this decade so far.  We do so without much eye gouging and hair pulling, thankfully.  
  
What would be your choice for best films of the decade so far?  
  
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Wednesday, December 23, 2015

First Time Watchers - Episode 192 - Star Wars: The Force Awakens

  
  
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In which our intrepid trio reach into a wretched hive of scum and villainy and pull out...Mark Hurne! Please follow Mark on twitter @MarkHurne and subscribe to his show, The Criterion Close-Up Podcast, on iTunes.  
  
  
Main review (7:10) WITH SPOILERS!  
  
Mark's Criterion 101 (1:10:41)  
  
Yay/Nay (1:22:05)  Goodnight Mommy • Wild Tales • The Friends Of Eddie Coyle • Trainwreck • Making A Murderer • Jessica Jones • Before Midnight • Fargo Season 2 • 50 Shades Of Grey • Nathan For You Season 2 • Dryvrs • Master Of None • Bone Tomahawk • 
  
  
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Wednesday, December 16, 2015

First Time Watchers - Episode 191 - Rififi

  
  
  
  
In which our intrepid trio plan the perfect heist while also discussing one of the best heist films ever, Rififi.  
  
Yay/Nay (2:13)  Return Of The Jedi • Force Majeure • Bob's Burgers • Phoenix •  
  
Trailer Hitches (12:12) Captain America Civil War vs Batman v Superman  
  
Main Review (24:24)  
  
Spoilers (42:01)  
  
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Saturday, December 12, 2015

First Time Watchers - Bonus Episode - Star Wars: The Original Trilogy

  
  
  
  
  
In which Tim is joined by Dan from Geek Cast Radio and Jairo from True Bromance Podcast to discuss the original Star Wars trilogy, why they are so indelible in pop culture, what they mean to each of us, and what we should expect with Episode 7.  
  
Please follow Dan on twitter @movierevolt, Jairo @TruBromanceCast, and listen to each of their great shows.  
  
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Wednesday, December 9, 2015

First Time Watchers - Episode 190 - Tangerine

  
  
  
  
In which our intrepid trio try to find our pimp while also discussing the 2015 indie breakthrough, Tangerine.  
  
Yay/Nay (1:40)  W/ Bob and David • 21 Grams • The Empire Strikes Back •  
  
Movie Battle Royale (12:43)  Team America v Clerks • X Men 3 v Hannibal • Ghostbusters 2 v The Bourne Ultimatum • Ferris Bueller v Gran Torino • Scary Movie v The Village •  
  
Main Review (20:43)  
  
Spoilers (44:53)  
  
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Wednesday, December 2, 2015

First Time Watchers - Episode 189 - Hardware

  
  
  
  
  
In which our intrepid trio are trapped and must escape the evil clutches of a deadly sentient machine to review the 1990 cult film, Hardware.  
  
Yay/Nay (2:04)  The Empire Strikes Back • All The Presidents Men • I Am Chris Farley • Star Wars A New Hope • The Night Before • What We Do In The Shadows •  
  
Trailer Hitches (18:50)  Zootopia • Knight of Cups • The Finest Hours •  
  
Main Review (29:51)  
  
Spoilers (55:15)  
  
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Tuesday, November 24, 2015

First Time Watchers - Episode 188 - Fail Safe

  
  
First Time Watchers - Episode 188 - Fail Safe
  
In which our intrepid trio argue wether we should drop the big one with the one and only Andrew Johnson. Please follow Andrew on twitter @WriterAndrew. 
  
Yay/Nay (2:56)  The Man In The High Castle • The Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 2 • Crimson Peak • Spectre • Nick Offerman Live • Star Wars Episode 3 • Penny Dreadful Season 2 • Jessica Jones • Star Wars Episode 4 •  
  
Trailer Hitches (28:16)  Victor Frankestein • A Monster Calls • Central Intelligence •  
  
Main Review (43:04)  
  
Spoilers (1:10:48)  
  
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Saturday, November 21, 2015

Bonus Episode - Star Wars: The Prequels

  
  
  

Bonus Episode - Star Wars: The Prequels
  
In which two of our cohosts have turned to the dark side. But one of us hasn't and is joined by Andrew from Film Geek Radio and Matt from Simplistic Reviews.  Please follow Andrew on Twitter @WriterAndrew and Matt @SimpleTweeters.  
  
We extensively break down the Star Wars prequels, how they hold up, and what it means to be a Star Wars fan. Is it possible to be objective when looking at these films and the franchise as a whole?
  
  
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Wednesday, November 18, 2015

First Time Watchers - Episode 187 - I Come In Peace (aka Dark Angel)

  
  
  
  
In which our intrepid trio avoid an alien trying to inject drugs in us with the help of Mark Hurne from the Criterion Close-Up podcast. Please follow Mark on Twitter @MarkHurne and download his show on iTunes.  
  
Yay/Nay (3:57) Wild At Heart • A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night • Bone Tomahawk • A Fistful Of Dollars • Don't Hug Me I'M Scared • Ash Vs. The Evil Dead • Spectre • Bridge Of Spies • Star Wars Episode 3 • Run All Night • Throne Of Blood • Star Wars Episode 2 • The Walking Dead Season 2 Telltale Games • Room •  
  
Mark Hurne's Criterion 101 (33:08) Don't Look Back • Code Unknown • The Apu Trilogy •  
  

Main Review (49:18)  
  
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Wednesday, November 11, 2015

First Time Watchers - Episode 186 - Spectre

  
  
  
In which our intrepid trio are down one. Wally was kidnapped by a super-secret organization. However, we press on without him with our very own secret agent, Michael Denniston of the War Machine vs. War Horse podcast to review the latest Bond film, Spectre. Please follow Michael on twitter @WarMachineHorse and subscribe to his show on twitter.  
  
Yay/Nay (3:21)  Eyes Wide Shut • The Wolf Of Wall Street • American Hustle • Mad Max Fury Road • Star Wars Episode 1 • Star Wars Episode 2 • Magic Mike XXL •  
  
Trailer Hitches (24:43) Creed • Chi-Raq • London Has Fallen •  
  
Main Review (37:59)  
  
Spoilers (1:04:46)  
  
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Saturday, November 7, 2015

Bonus Episode - NBA Special 2015

  
  

It's our very first NBA special episode. A joint venture with the True Bromance Podcast, Jairo joins Tim to discuss the Heat, the Celtics, and the rest of the 2015-2016 NBA Season! It's faaaaaaantastic! 

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Wednesday, November 4, 2015

First Time Watchers - Episode 185 - Goodnight Mommy

  
  
  
  
In which our intrepid trio are harassed by nefarious twins but preserver to review Goodnight Mommy.  
  
Yay/Nay (2:55) San Andreas • The Purge: Anarchy • Project Greenlight • The Leisure Class • Suspiria • Star Wars Episode 1 • Dead Snow • The Human Centipede 3 •  
  
Movie Battle Royale (25:22) Face/Off vs Stargate • Jurassic Park vs Hellboy 2 • Me, Myself & Irene vs The DaVinci Code • Interview With The Vampire vs The Italian Job • Fight Club vs Gran Torino •  
  
Main Review (34:18)  
  
Spoilers (43:43)  
  
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Thursday, October 29, 2015

First Time Watchers - Episode 184 - The Bride Of Frankenstein

  
In which our intrepid trio are back at it....again! We are joined by Mark Hurne of the Criterion Close-Up podcast to dive into this beloved sequel.  Please follow Mark on twitter @MarkHurne. Also, follow his show @CriterionCU and please download his show on iTunes.  
  
  
Yay/Nay (3:08)  Crimson Peak • Taxi • The Walk • Vermont International Film Festival (VTIFF) • Goodnight Mommy • Bridge Of Spies • The 400 Blows • McFarland, USA • Slow West • Child's Play • Citizen USA • Nathan For You •  
  
Mark's Criterion 101 (28:04)  Mullholand Drive • The Brood • Kwaidan •  
  
Main Review (43:14)  
  
Spoilers (1:10:59)  
  
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Wednesday, October 21, 2015

First Time Watchers - Episode 183 - Crimson Peak

  
  
  
  
In which our intrepid trio beware of the peak that is crimson but review the film Crimson Peak.  
  
Yay/Nay (2:00) Taken 3 • Toy Story Of Terror • Goodnight Mommy • National Theatre Live's Hamlet • Nosferatu The Vampyre •  
  
Trailer Hitches (21:12)  Really, what else there to discuss other than the last Star Wars Episode 7 trailer?  
  
Main Review (37:44)  
  
Spoilers (54:41)  
  
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Wednesday, October 14, 2015

First Time Watchers - Episode 182 - The Serpent And The Rainbow

  
  
  
  
In which our intrepid trio avoid being buried alive while we discuss this Wes Craven film for Spooky Movie Month.  
  
Yay/Nay (2:12) The Walk • Fargo S2E1 • The Walking Dead S6E1 • Project Greenlight • Kumiko The Treasure Hunter • Knock Knock •  
  
Trailer Hitches (25:17) Hail, Caesar • The X-Files • The Big Short •  
  
Main Review (32:03)  
  
Spoilers (57:56)  
  
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Thursday, October 8, 2015

First Time Watchers - Episode 181 - Sicario

  
  
  
  
In which our intrepid trio are whole again due to a perfect execution and raid. We take a look at one of our most anticipated films of the year, Sicario.  
  
Yay/Nay (1:39) Unbroken • Jersey Boys • Kingsman The Secret Service • Wild Tales • Fear The Walking Dead • The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance • Reservoir Dogs • Hannie Caulder • Mommy • The Martian • Black Swan • A Prophet • Lawrence Of Arabia • The Great War (YouTube) •  
  
Trailer Hitches (32:04)  Triple 9 • Paranormal Activity The Ghost Dimension • The Revenant •  
  
Main Review (43:00)  
  
Spoilers (1:01:15)  
  
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Wednesday, October 7, 2015

First Time Watchers - Bonus Episode - Zombeavers

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In which our intrepid trio are down a man due to a an unfortunate tree accident, but are joined by the original first time watchers himself, Neil Ramjee. Please follow Neil on twitter @NeilRamjee.  
  
Be(aver) warned: SPOILERS during this episode.  
  
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Wednesday, September 30, 2015

First Time Watchers - Episode 180 - Black Sea

  
  
  
  
In which our intrepid trio are down one due to a diving accident. However, joining us is the deep diver himself, Mark Hurne. Please follow Mark on twitter @MarkHurne and @CriterionCU and listen to his show, Criterion Close Up.  
  
Yay/Nay (4:57) 12 Angry Men • If... • Goodnight Mommy • Unbroken • The Duke of Burgundy •  
  
Movie Battle Royale (20:57)  King Kong (2005) vs. Almost Famous • Home Alone vs. The Village * Dumb & Dumber vs. Million Dollar Baby • Dogma vs. South Park • Juno vs. Superbad •  
  
Marks Criterion 101 (31:49)  
  
Main Review (46:42)  
  
Spoilers (1:11:03)  
  
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Wednesday, September 23, 2015

First Time Watchers - Episode 179 - Black Mass

  
  
  
  
In which our intrepid trio are down one, possibly due to a hit but if you knew anything we'd whack you too (maybe). However, we are joined by Matt Oakes of Silver Screen Riot. Please follow Matt on twitter @SSRdotcom or find all of his material at silverscreenriot.com.  
  
Yay/Nay (4:16) The Secret In Their Eyes • The Hobbit 3 • Lost Soul: The Doomed Journey Richard Stanley's Island Of Doctor Moreau • Reality • South Park •  
  
Trailer Hitches (22:25) The Walk • Angry Birds • Cooties •  
  
Main Review (34:44)  
  
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Wednesday, September 16, 2015

First Time Watchers - Episode 178 - '71

  
  
  
  
In which our intrepid trio are down one due to an angry mob but are joined by the original first time watcher, Neil Ramjee. Please follow Neil on twitter @NeilRamjee.  
  
Yay/Nay (9:58) Irrational Man • Legend • The Wonders • Phoenix • Damages S1 • Captain America Winter Soldier • Road House •  
  
Trailer Hitches (32:08) Hardcore • The Intern • The Jungle Book •  
  
Main Review (46:26)  
  
Spoilers (1:11:06)  
  
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Wednesday, September 9, 2015

First Time Watchers - Episode 177 - Paddington

  
  
  
  
In which out intrepid trio is down one due to marmalade poisoning. However, we have the cuddly Michael Denniston of the War Machine Vs. War Horse podcast to help us wade through this cute mess. Please download Mr. Dennistons show on iTunes and follow him on twitter @WarMachineHorse.  
  
Yay/Nay (2:34)  The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (original/remake) • Panic Room • Wild • Nightmare on Elm Street • Man On Wire • Straight Outta Compton•  
  
Trailer Hitches (19:31) Youth • The Lobster • Goodnight Mommy •  
  
Main Review (31:09)   
  
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015

First Time Watchers - Episode 176 - Ex Machina

  
  
  
In which our intrepid trio is down one but joined by the wonderful Emily Mackay on MoviesNMayem.com and The War Machine vs. War Horse Podcast. Please follow Emily on twitter @emilymackay1138 and download her show on iTunes.  
  
Yay/Nay (9:13) The Man From UNCLE • Testament of Youth • Clueless • Gremlins • Bill & Teds Excellent Adventure • Peaky Blinders • Two Days, One Night •  
  
Trailer Hitches (21:52) Quantico • Macbeth • Listening •  
  
Main Review (35:21)  
  
Spoilers (52:52)  
  
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Wednesday, August 26, 2015

First Time Watchers - Episode 175 - Lost River & Wild Tales

 
  
  
  
In which our intrepid trio are down one but joined by the lovely and talented Brendan Cassidy of InSession Film. Please follow Brendan on twitter @BrendanJCassidy or download his show on iTunes.  
  
Yay/Nay (4:17) A Prophet • Certified Copy • Fear The Walking Dead • Mr. Robot • True Detective S2 • American Ultra • Dumb & Dumber To • The Knick S1 • The Gift •  
  
Movie Battle Royale (31:38) Dodgeball v. Beetlejuice • Elf v. Pirates Of The Caribbean • The Incredibles v. The Mummy • The Game v. Seven • Iron Man v. Gran Torino • Starship Troopers vs. O' Brother • Shrek 2 v. American Beauty • Monsters Inc. v. Men In Black 2 • How the Grinch Stole Xmas v. Die Hard 2 • Scarface v. X Men 2 •  
  
Lost River review (44:33)  
  
Wild Tales review (1:10:30)  
  
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Friday, August 21, 2015

First Time Watchers - Bonus Episode - True Detective Season 2


  
  
  
In which our intrepid trio are down one but joined by Andrew Johnson of Film Geek Radio and the Detect This! Podcast. Please follow Andrew on Twittere @WriterAndrew.  
  
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Wednesday, August 19, 2015

First Time Watchers - Episode 174 - Coherence


  
  
  
In which our intrepid trio are down one due to an alternate dimension. But we are joined by JD Duran of the InSession Film Podcast. Please follow JD on twitter @InSessionFilm and download his show on iTunes.  We discuss the 2013 film, Coherence.  
  
Yay/Nay (5:49) A Prophet • The Arbor • Margin Call • Once Upon A Time In Anatolia • Irrational Man • Stanford Prison Experiment • Straight Outta Compton • Show Me A Hero • The Gift • Wet Hot American Summer (Netflix) • The Knick • True Detective Season 2 •  
  
Trailer Hitches (34:52)  Star Wars Episode Seven (but really a referendum on the merits of Oscar Issac per JD) • The Witch • The Hateful Eight •  
  
Main Review (52:23)  
  
Spoilers (57:08)  
  
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Wednesday, August 12, 2015

First Time Watchers - Episode 173 - The Magnificent Seven

  
  
  
In which our intrepid trio are joined by Marke Hurne but are still shy 3 gunslingers as we review The Magnificent Seven to finish off our Classic Westerns Series.  Please follow Mark on twitter @MarkHurne and download his new podcast, Criterion Close Up.  
  
Yay/Nay (8:41) The Rose • Orange Is The New Black Season 3 • Blackhat • Wet Hot American Summer • Ant-Man • The Fantastic Four • Calvary • Hausu •  
  
Marks Criterion 101 (38:12)  
  
Main Review (54:18)  
  
Spoilers (1:16:32)  
  
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Wednesday, August 5, 2015

First Time Watchers - Episode 172 - Mission Impossible Rogue Nation

  
  
  
  
In which our intrepid trio discuss our amazing experience at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Yonkers, NY. We also saw the latest Mission Impossible movie and talk about that too.  
  
Yay/Nay (3:36) Trainwreck • Clouds Of Sils Maria • What We Do In The Shadows • The Goonies • Lost Souls • Spring •  
  
Trailer Hitches (24:41) Suicide Squad • Fargo S2 • 13 Hours •  
  
Alamo Drafthouse discussion (42:25)  
  
Mission Impossible 5 review (1:08:05)  
  
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Wednesday, July 29, 2015

First Time Watchers - Episode 171 - A History Of Violence


  
  
  
In which our intrepid trio are down one but joined by the great Barry from the True Bromance Podcast. Please follow them on twitter @TruBromanceCast or download their show on iTunes. We try to see if the David Cronenberg film, A History Of Violence, fits into the western genre.  
  
Yay/Nay (6:04) Glengarry Glen Ross • Ant-Man • World Of Tomorrow • 7 Days In Hell • Mr. Holmes • Sharknado 3 •  
  
Trailer Hitches (25:37) Bridge Of Spies • The Revenent • Steve Jobs • 
  
Main Review (43:21)  
  
Spoilers (1:10:18)  
  
As always, our show is sponsored by the InSessionFilm Podcast. Please download them on iTunes or follow them on twitter @InSessionFilm.  
  
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Wednesday, July 22, 2015

First Time Watchers - Episode 170 - Stagecoach


  
  
  
In which our intrepid trio climb aboard, snuggle together, take a swig of whiskey, and examine the 1939 John Ford classic, Stagecoach.  
  
Yay/Nay (2:42) Leon: The Professional • Killer Joe • Django Unchained • Kingsmen: The Secret Service • World Of Tomorrow (short) • It Follows • Seven Days In Hell • Ant Man • Mr. Holmes •  
  
Movie Battle Royale (32:01) Airplane! v. Van Helsing • City Slickers v. Requiem For A Dream • Ghostbusters v. Waynes World • Saw v. Mummy Returns • Batman and Robin v. Romeo + Juliet • BONUS: Empire Strikes Back v. Top Gun •  
  
Maine Review (46:33)  
  
Spoilers (1:11:27)  
  
As always, our show is sponsored by the InSessionFilm Podcast. Please follow them on twitter @insessionfilm, download their episode on iTunes, or check them out at InSessionFilm.com.  
  
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Thursday, July 16, 2015

First Time Watchers - Episode 169 - High Noon


  
  
  
In which our intrepid trio are joined by monthly contributor, Mark Hurne, to start our Classic Westerns Series. Our series starts our with the Gary Cooper classic, High Noon. Please follow Mark on twitter @MarkHurne.  
  
As always, our show is sponsored by the InSessionFilm Podcast. Please follow them on twitter @InSessionFilm, download their show on iTunes, and visit them at InSessionFilm.com.  
  
Yay/Nay (3:30)  A Most Violent Year • Portal Combat (short) • The Terminator • Jodorowsky's Dune •  
  
Mark's Criterion 101 (18:29)  Mark highlights 3 Criterion releases and mention the rest of the July schedule.  
  
Main Review (33:44)  
  
Spoilers (1:02:29)  
  
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Wednesday, July 15, 2015

First Time Watchers - Bonus Episode - Me Earl and The Dying Girl


  
  
  
In which our intrepid trio are joined by Mark Hurne to discuss this indie hit. Please follow Mark on twitter @MarkHurne and tune into his monthly installment with us as he breaks down the new Criterion releases.  
  
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Wednesday, July 8, 2015

First Time Watchers - Episode 168 - Raging Bull


  
  
  
In which our intrepid trio pull up our short way high, throw down, and take on the Scorsese classic, Raging Bull.  
  
Yay/Nay (8:04) True Detective Season 2 • Inherent Vice • The Town That Dreaded Sundown • Sense8 • Whiplash • Lucy • Punch Drunk Love • 
  
As always, our show is sponsored by the InSession Film Podcast. Please subscribe to their show on iTunes or find them at Insessionfilm.com.  
  
Trailer Hitches (33:40)  Creed • The Walk • The Runner • 
  
Main Review (48:58)  
  
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Tuesday, June 30, 2015

First Time Watchers - Episode 167 - Mid Year Report 2015



  
  
  
  
In which our intrepid trio are joined by JD Duran to break down the first half of the year 2015 in film. Please follow JD on twitter (cuz he also supports our show!) @InSessionFilm. Also download his show on iTunes or on the web at InSessionFilm.com  
  
Yay/Nay (1:42) Me & Earl & The Dying Girl • Danny Collins • Clouds Of Sils Maria • Manglehorn • Inside Out • Maps To The Stars • Silverado • Pee Wee's Big Adventure • Chappie • 
  
  
Top 5 thru 3 (29:52)
  
  
Top 2 thru 1 (58:17)  
  
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Wednesday, June 24, 2015

First Time Watchers - Episode 166 - The Treasure of the Sierra Madre


  
  
  
In which our intrepid trio pull up our pants, prospect for gold, and inspect this John Huston classic.  
  
Yay/Nay (9:15)  Gone Girl • The Equalizer • Hannibal • Girlhood • Veep (Season 4) • Jaws •  
  
Trailer Hitches (25:56)  Grandma • Sicario • The Martial •  
  
Main Review (40:15)  
  
Spoilers (1:06:15)  
  
As alway, our show is sponsored by the InSession Film Podcast. Please follow them on twitter @insessionfilm or visit their website Insessionfilm.com and download their episodes on iTunes.  
  
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Wednesday, June 17, 2015

First Time Watchers - Episode 165 - Jurassic World


  
  
  
In which our intrepid trio put on our best high heel, run away from a T-Rex, join a pack of velociraptors and review the summer hit, Jurassic World.  
  
Yay/Nay (2:42) Wild At Heart • Dear White People • The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies • Exodus: Gods & Kings • Montage Of Heck • Man With A Movie Camera • San Andreas • Game Of Thrones (SPOILERS) • 
  
  
Movie Battle Royale (49:35) Spider-Man 2 vs. Fight Club • Kill Bill 2 vs. Scream • Training Day vs. Truman Show • Big Fish vs. WarGames • Heat vs. A Bigs Life •  
  
  
Main Review (1:05:26)  WITH SPOILERS •  
  
As always, our show is sponsored by the InSession Film Podcast. Please download their show on iTunes or visit them at InSessionFilm.com. Also, leave comments for them on twitter @Insessionfilm  
  
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Wednesday, June 10, 2015

First Time Watchers - Episode 164 - Casablanca


  
  
  
In which our intrepid trio is minus one due to his capture by the gestapo. However, we are joined by monthly contributor Mark Hurne. Please follow Mark on twitter @MarkHurne.  
  
Yay/Nay (5:34) The Wolfpack • When Marnie Was There • Man With A Movie Camera • Atari: Game Over • St. Vincent • Sense8 •  
  
  
Mark Hurne's Criterion 101 (28:56) Mark dives into the Criterion releases for this month and give a brief overview of a little game Criterion plays for upcoming key releases.  
  
  
Main Review (54:16)  
  
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Wednesday, June 3, 2015

First Time Watchers - Episode 163 - The Bridge On The River Kwai


  
  
In which our intrepid trio are down one man. Hermano was captured by the enemies and is roasting in a tin prison. However, we have Erin Rizok to help us. Erin is from the Dew Over podcast. Please follow them on twitter @TheDewOver and subscribe to this great show on iTunes.  
  
  
Yay/Nay (6:00)  Captain America 2 • The Spectacular Now • Justified S6 • The Mid Wife • San Andreas • Mission Impossible 2 • Kung Fury • Young Ones •  
  
Trailer Hitches (33:22) Hannibal S3 • What We Did On Our Holiday • Jem And The Holograms • 
  
  
Main Review (48:51)  
  
  
Spoilers (1:11:37)  
  
  
As alway, our show is sponsored by the InSessionFilm Podcast. Please follow them on twitter @InSessionFilm, on the web Insessionfilm.com, or download them on iTunes.  
  
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Wednesday, May 27, 2015

First Time Watchers - Episode 162 - Tomorrowland/Poltergeist/Slow West




  
  
In which our intrepid trio are joined by Michael Denniston of the War Machine Vs. War Horse Podcast to do a three way review of Tomorrowland, Poltergeist, and Slow West.  Please follow Michael on twitter @WarMachineHorse and download his excellent show on iTunes.  
  
  
Yay/Nay (4:15) Hot Fuzz • The Town That Dreaded Sundown • Whiplash • El Topo • Big Hero 6 • Sherlock Jr. • 
  
  
Trailer Hitch Part 1 (17:04) Black Mass • Batkid Begins • 
  
Poltergeist review (24:54)  •  
  
Trailer Hitch Part 2 (45:01) Point Break •  
  
Tomorrowland review (52:07) •  
  
Trailer Hitch Part 3 (1:10:57) Knock Knock •  
  
Slow West review (1:15:32)  •  
  
As always, our show is sponsored by the InSessionFilm podcast. @insessionfilm and InSessionFilm.com.  • 
  
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Wednesday, May 20, 2015

First Time Watchers - Episode 161 - Mad Max Fury Road


  
  
  
In which our intrepid trio strap our guest, Mark Hurne, to the hood of a car and force him to review Mad Max Fury Road.  Please follow Mark on twitter @MarkHurne and take a look at his Letterboxd page!  
  
  
Yay/Nay (2:35)  Roar • Mad Max Trilogy • Game of Thrones • Body Heat • Before Sunset • Mad Men Series Finale •  
  
Mark Hurne's Criterion 101 (33:01)  
  
Main Review (52:43)  
  
Spoilers (1:18:11)  
  
As alway our show is sponsored by the InSession Film Podcast. Please follow them on twitter @InSessionFilm or on the web at InsessionFilm.com  
  
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Wednesday, May 13, 2015

First Time Watchers - Episode 160 - His Girl Friday

  
  
  
  
In which our intrepid trio cock back our fedoras and take a look at this classic film.  
  
Yay/Nay (2:18)  My Life Directed By Nicolas Winding Refn • Interstellar • Selma • The Voices •  
  
  
Movie Battle Royale (21:31)  
  
  
Main Review (33:36)  
  
Spoilers (58:15)  
  
As alway, our show is sponsored by the InSession Film Podcast. Please download them on iTunes or at InSessionFilm.com. Also visit them on Facebook or Twitter @InSessionFilm  
  
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Wednesday, May 6, 2015

First Time Watchers - Episode 159 - Avengers: Age of Ultron


  
  
  
In which our intrepid trio wade through the hordes of robots to review this movie. To help us out, Andrew Johnson of Film Geek Radio joins us. Please follow Andrew on Twitter @WriterAndrew.  
  
Yay/Nay (4:24) Furious 7 • Poltergeist • The Road Warrior • The Avengers • Top Five • Daredevil (Netflix) • Ex Machina •  
  
Trailer Hitches (31:29)  Tomorrowland • Black Mass • San Andreas • The Visit •  
  
Main Review WITH SPOILERS (46:09)  
  
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Wednesday, April 29, 2015

First Time Watchers - Episode 158 - Singham




  
In which our intrepid trio are visited by the wonderful Mark Hurne. Mark is a monthly contributor who you should follow on twitter @MarkHurne.  
  
  
Yay/Nay (2:27) Nightcrawler • Barbarian Sound Studio • A Most Violent Year • A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night • Starry Eyes • Make Way For The Ping Pong Club • Mad Max • 
  
  
Mark Hurnes Criterion 101 (28:19)  Mark tells us of Criterions major releases for the month of May and gives a brief review of one of his favorite Melville films, Le Silence de la Mer. 
  
  
Main Review (47:14)  
  
Spoilers (1:11:13)  
  
As always, our episode is sponsored by the InSession Film Podcast. Follow them on twitter @InSessionFilm or download their episodes on iTunes and Insessionfilm.com  
  
  
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Wednesday, April 22, 2015

First Time Watchers - Episode 157 - Coffy


  
  
  
In which our intrepid trio put on our best pimp outfits and take a look at the Pam Grier film, Coffy.  
  
  
Yay/Nay (1:45) A Most Violent Year • Daredevil • The Drop • Wetlands • The Walking Dead Season 5 •  
  
  
Tailer Hitches (33:54) Star War 7 • Batman V. Superman • 
  
  
Main Review (1:03:39)  
  
As alway, our show is sponsored by the Insession Film Podcast. Download them on iTunes or at InSessionFilm.com.  
  
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