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Feb 9, 2012
Ren on Film Junk Podcast Episode #356: Chronicle and Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar MovieThe Tunnel is another Australian horror film that is presented as a documentary.
ButtonMan88 on The Bourne Legacy Trailer Starring Jeremy Renner
Look's like it will carve it's own niche within the series. I caught some of the same players from B1-3 but since the main man is nice ol' Albert Finney and not nasty Brian Cox then our asset man is probably a more straightforward, conflict-free hero. And we had enough "Who am I?"'s in 1-3 so this will be a pleasant change. SOLD! SkyFall? Never heard of it!
scott on Film Junk Podcast Episode #356: Chronicle and Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
Aftr watching the youtube video about death of superman, there's no way I'm seeing CHRONICLE. Just not my thing. But, that video was pretty funny, just because I love that story. My stories probably read like fan wan, too. Depressing. Hurm. http://issuu.com/reconditepictures/docs/barbarian__2/11
scott on Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson to Reunite for Interns
I really like OLD SCHOOL, BOTTLE ROCKET, but don't like WEDDING CRASHERS, MADE, COUPLES RETREAT. Indifferent to PSYCHO. This could be good. I'd like to see them in a barbarian movie similar to this comic - http://issuu.com/reconditepictures/docs/barbarian__2/11.
scott on The Bourne Legacy Trailer Starring Jeremy Renner
It's just not the same.
scott on The Artist Review
I loved this movie. Really has the feel of those great old silent pictures. Had some great laughs and enjoyed some fantastic dramatic music.
Feb 8, 2012
Jsin on Kevin Smith Announces Jay & Silent Bob's Super Groovy Cartoon MovieThis is why we can't have nice things. I can't wait until we have Jay and Silent Bob Babies, Jay and Silent Bob figurines made by McFarlane, J and SB's comedy album, J and SB's snoochie boochie snuggies, J and SB's comic books, Red State Redux with J and SB. Keep humping away on the one good idea you had, Kevin Smith. Could you imagine Tarentino doing this with Reservoir Dogs? No? That's because he has talent.
Curtis Williams on Film Junk Podcast Episode #356: Chronicle and Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
Love the addition of Kurt, he's very well informed. 3 1/2 hours is awesome BTW. Thanks guys!
mason on Film Junk Podcast Episode #356: Chronicle and Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
Kurt is alright in my book, and great as a guest on FJ. I listen to the Row Three Cinecast regularly, though usually skipping the spoiler-laden reviews of the week. Kurt is the one who angers me the least, and I like when he tells stories of what he's trying to make his kids watch. The only thing with Andrew is that he has hated some movies I like and sometimes seems to have two ratings: Most amazing film ever or "piece of shit". Jay should talk to him about the five star scale (with half stars). They have great chemistry just like the FJ guys, and with both, it's definitely noticeable when one of the regulars takes a week off.
Nelson on Film Junk Podcast Episode #356: Chronicle and Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
I haven't even listened to the podcast yet, but when I came online to download it earlier, I saw the generally positive ratings for Chronicle, from you guys, so I went and checked it out today. Definitely the best part of a largely crappy day. It still surprises me how there are times when I go out, determined to be happy, and it's as if there is a person, or persons, determined to make sure that I don't succeed. Anyway, "Chronicle" is one hell of a movie. I don't know what else to say. Someone on another website that I check out mentioned that they felt this movie was as close to a live action version of Akira as we are going to get and I have to agree. I think the budget on this movie was fairly low, compared to other action movies, but I saw stuff and felt stuff that I didn't even come close to with "Superman Returns" or many of the X-Men films, which probably had at least double the budget this movie had. This is what a really great movie about people with powers should be like and I hope to God that Zack Snyder decides to check this movie out and take notes. I actually sympathize with the "bad guy" in some ways, because I know how people can be and I know how life can be. The subject of this movie is very sci-fi, but it felt very realistic to me in a lot of ways. The sad thing was how empty the theater was today, but I'm really hoping that this movie does very well and I think it will if everyone that sees it and likes it spreads the word about it.
Steve on The Bourne Legacy Trailer Starring Jeremy Renner
As a huge fan of the previous three films, I'm really looking forward to this. The Bourne films have been some of the most consistently high quality action films of the last decade and this looks like it's going to continue that tradition.
Stano on The Grey Review (Colin's Take)
I found this movie to be more about survival and what somone does when they may potentially die. I think the film did a great job with the cinematography and I thought the actors all did well. All the actors played their roles pefectly.
Kasper on Film Junk Podcast Episode #356: Chronicle and Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
A Twilight special would be hilarious I bet. It's always more fun when you dislike stuff.
kyri on Film Junk Podcast Episode #356: Chronicle and Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
Great show guys, as always. Ok, here is the problem with Kurt: he needs his own podcast, I love the guy but he is a soloist and sometimes that becomes ...not entertaining. Anw, It's good to hear him from time to time, I usually agree with what he says 100%, but I don't listen to a show to see if I agree with the host or not, I mostly expect to be entertained. Speaking about entertainment please get Reed to review the Artist for next show. Thanks. One last thing.. I ll give 50$ for a Twilight franchise special. AMERICAN $
Slushie Man on The Bourne Legacy Trailer Starring Jeremy Renner
I wasn't expecting much, but it actually looks quite good. Better then the previous two movies anyway. I'm down for seeing it.
Dave on Kevin Smith Announces Jay & Silent Bob's Super Groovy Cartoon Movie
Awesome! I loved all six episodes of the Clerks cartoon. Its a shame that ABC took it and raped it in the cornhole.
Dave on Film Junk Podcast Episode #356: Chronicle and Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
Talking about Act of Valor, I went to YouTube to check out the extended trailer and, low and behold, there was a screen at the end telling you to play Battlefield 3. Great call on the whole video game thing. Why do action movies have to cater to the fucking video game crowd?
KeithTalent on Film Junk Podcast Episode #356: Chronicle and Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
Nice catch Kurt, thanks. I'll keep my eye out for that scene when re-watching Southland Tales (which I detested the first time) in preparation for The Movie Club podcast. 'tis a beautiful automobile and I'm hoping to buy one eventually, once I move away from this rain-infested city. They are surprisingly inexpensive, considering their high level of awesomeness.
Kurt on Film Junk Podcast Episode #356: Chronicle and Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
Haywire "Watch-This-Instead" segment: http://www.thesubstream.com/video-wti-haywire.html
fatbologna on Film Junk Podcast Episode #356: Chronicle and Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
Rolling Thunder's the shit, To Live and Die in LA is the shit and if you've never seen it, Friedkin's Sorcerer is his absolute masterpiece and a criminally underrated film. I hear tell there's a Blu in the works but it's worth tracking down regardless. I actually think it's better than Wages of Fear. Awesome awesome movie!
Hoge on The Bourne Legacy Trailer Starring Jeremy Renner
This looks good, much better than I'd anticipated. This doesn't remind me of Renners character in Ghost Protocol at all.
Kurt on Film Junk Podcast Episode #356: Chronicle and Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
For those curious about the excellence of TheSubstream.com, here are a goodly portion my video reviews: The Artist: http://www.thesubstream.com/video-2-minute-critic-the-artist.html Haywire: Melancholia: http://www.thesubstream.com/video-2-minute-critic-melancholia.html Love: http://www.thesubstream.com/video-2-minute-critic-tad-love.html Redline: http://www.thesubstream.com/video-2-minute-critic-tad-redline.html Manborg: http://www.thesubstream.com/video-2-minute-critic-tad-manborg.html Red State: http://www.thesubstream.com/video-2-minute-critic-red-state.html TIFF Lovely Molly: http://www.thesubstream.com/video-midnight-madness-03911-ep-07-lovely-molly.html TIFF The Incident: http://www.thesubstream.com/video-midnight-madness-03911-ep-05-the-incident.html But really, The other guys on that site are far far far better (i.e. relaxed!) in front of the camera than I am. There is some really great work over there, I love what they do.
fatbologna on Film Junk Podcast Episode #356: Chronicle and Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
Also, Jay Fill that Mamet hole!
Kasper on The Bourne Legacy Trailer Starring Jeremy Renner
Looks like Bourne put through an over the top 90's actionfilter.
fatbologna on Film Junk Podcast Episode #356: Chronicle and Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
"you filwatching"?!? My fingers are apparently too fat for mobile.
Andrew James on Film Junk Podcast Episode #356: Chronicle and Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
@Sam - welcome to my world. #NothingButLoveForYa
fatbologna on Film Junk Podcast Episode #356: Chronicle and Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
Wow, Jay, you filwatching trajectory from a younger age is eerily similar to mine, especially in regards to The Swanson. Higher Learning, Buffy, The Program and The Chase were all regular spins in my VCR as a younger lad! Add to that our irrational fear of that Name of the Rose trailer and it almost feels like some sort of mind meld situation!
Gord on Film Junk Podcast Episode #356: Chronicle and Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
I can't believe all of you liked Chronicle. I agree it's kind of a cool take, But I thought all the acting was bad especially the main three. And If you actually pay attention to the CGI it is really horrible. Also, I don't get all the hate for the Marvel studio films. At least they have good actors and more fleshed out characters (except for villains). This movie is no ware as good as the pretty shitty Iron Man 2.
Kurt on Film Junk Podcast Episode #356: Chronicle and Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
@KeithTalent That exact car shows up in Southland tales for a cameo, as do clips from KISS ME DEADLY for that matter. Good call.
Goon on Film Junk Podcast Episode #356: Chronicle and Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
You can believe what you want, I just think you're really stretching, and harping on this one point thinking it undoes every other complaint.
antho42 on Film Junk Podcast Episode #356: Chronicle and Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
She has a hipster haircut. Plus Echo Park is not the cheap option in LA anymore. This is coming from a guy that hates nostalgia and hipsterdom. But I am an adult -- I can separate the subculture from the film.
KeithTalent on Film Junk Podcast Episode #356: Chronicle and Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
Maybe a boring choice, but my favourite car is the 1954 Convertible Corvette from Kiss Me Deadly. Love that car! http://www.imcdb.org/vehicle_124800-Chevrolet-Corvette-2934-1954.html So I'd take that one or the'84 Sheepdog from Dumb & Dumber.
Goon on Film Junk Podcast Episode #356: Chronicle and Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
You think Carrie and her kid live there because they are attracted to the hipster scene and lifestyle rather than because her husband is in jail and is effectively a single mom on a budget? I live in Parkdale, a hipster area of Toronto. Irene aint there for the electropop.
antho42 on Film Junk Podcast Episode #356: Chronicle and Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
From Urban Dictionary: Echo Park 103 up, 15 down 1. One of the oldest neighborhoods in Los Angeles, in between downtown L.A. and Silver Lake. The original center of the film industry in L.A., before the industry moved to Hollywood after World War I and then to Culver City and the San Fernando Valley in the 1940s. Long occupied by Mexicans, other Latinos and a few Chinese, Echo Park in the last few years has drawn young white kids - especially hipsters and trustafarians - priced out of Silver Lake,Los Feliz. and Venice. It has replaced Silver Lake as being L.A.'s hipster center. Probably the most happening neighborhood in L.A. right now. Right away, due to the music and fashion sense, I knew the film took place in the Echo Park/ Silver Lake area; it is an authentic portrayal of the area.
Goon on Film Junk Podcast Episode #356: Chronicle and Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
I can see elements of Kubrick too in that strip club scene, but I think Kubrick's other sensibilities, casting, those other details, convey a kind of dangerous asexuality, whereas the "Vice" (if we're calling it that) style sexualizes everything to the point they are mannequins of modern style, rather than alien/timeless.
Antho42 on Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson to Reunite for Interns
Echo Park is associated with hipster music just like East LA is associated with Spanish music.
Jay C. on Film Junk Podcast Episode #356: Chronicle and Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
I target the Vice Magazine thing because I don't totally understand it. I've never picked up an issue of the magazine, so I'm not entirely sure I get the connection. I have seen their VBS TV stuff, and yes...I recognize a tone/aesthetic/style there, but where you see Vice, I see Kubrick ("there’s a certain crisp style that makes an environment look dry and sterile, like no matter what is in the picture"). Trust me, if you're falling on the negative end of a film I DON'T like, I'm happy to have your irrational hatred on my side!
Matt Hook on Weekly Poll Results: Best Wilderness Survival Thriller
...AND THE AWARD FOR ONE OF THE MOST OVER-RATED MOVIES GOES TO...INTO THE WILD. COMPLETE SHIT OF A FILM. THE EDGE FOURTH BEST FILM. OF ALL TIME.
Antho42 on Film Junk Podcast Episode #356: Chronicle and Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
Goon -- That is a stupid comparison. If Peyer Parker was from Williambourg, Brooklyn than I would not be surprise if he listens to Crystal Castles.
Goon on Film Junk Podcast Episode #356: Chronicle and Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
Anyways, thing is I will eventually shut up about Drive, or it will be very rare. It's just constantly new. It came out at TIFF, then grew a base rather than coming adn going like a blockbuster, then awards seeing, then video release. And Gosling is in a bunch of movies, and there are other arthouse action mvoies out. It's been in the conversation adn I'll bring it up as a comparison as long as it's relevant. Otherwise it will eventually be just another movie I think is awful that I hated on for a little while, like Gran Torino, or Mr. Nobody for you. If Mr. Nobody was in Oscar buzz and Leto was in everything and it was on a bunch of critics lists and all your friends and readers disagreed with you, maybe you'd be a little more like I have been with Drive.
Goon on Film Junk Podcast Episode #356: Chronicle and Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
"Define this." I'm hardly a photography critic, but there's a certain crisp style that makes an environment look dry and sterile, like no matter what is in the picture, it looks/feels like it's in a hotel or an empty artist loft. In video I think of certain music videos, "Born to Die" being a recent example. Michael Mann maybe, I'm not a big fan of him visually, even if I like Collateral and (sorta) Heat. "First off, I think it’s pretty clear that the songs in Drive are meant to stick out and play as obvious. It’s probably one of the biggest “throwback” elements of the film. The music choices in Drive are on par with the music choices in Over the Top or Rocky IV." I've never actually even seen Over the Top and think of Rocky IV as one long music video/montage. I don't like that one. What I hate more about the soundtrack is how on the nose it is, especially the last song. I hate how it is telling me how to feel about the character, and of all the songs, that's the one where I don't like the song at all. I like Nightcall. "Do you believe her taste is more of a reflection of her character or Tarantino?" I like Death Proof but I still think it's his weakest film, and if you remember I initially didn't care for it much, and this was one of the reasons why. But I think it's more believable than Drive. But I think Tarantino despite having a specific established Tarantino Soundtrack feel, has more diversity and more consideration into his soundtracks when it comes down to what characters would actually listen to. Especially Jackie Brown. "Honestly…do you walk out as a statement? I have a hard time believing that as you’re walking out, you’re not thinking about being able to say online/on a podcast that you walked out." I felt that way as I left Horrible Bosses, because I left out of extreme hate. Take Shelter was apathy, I didn't really want to see it anyways and I actually left feeling ashamed for leaving. However of all these I have the least interest re-exploring that one. But I log everything, even if it makes me look bad. Tinker Tailor, I was bored to death and just lost. It was also a Friday night and I was probably too tired. I will rewatch it gladly but after I watch the TV version first. Before Horrible Bosses I hadn't walked out of a movie in 11 years. But I see way more movies now that I'm in Toronto, seeing them alone, and am podcasting and will thus see stuff I might not have watched otherwise. "I’d like to think I can be counted out of this." Yup. Nothing to do with you. "In the end, it doesn’t matter. It’s just tradition to target you if Drive comes up. Like it’s tradition to target Row Three if Mr.Nobody comes up." I can take the ribbing. What needled me in this case is you have come at it from the Vice Magazine angle instead of the other angles I've attacked it, and I admit when you come at it from the Vice angle my critique of Drive seems much more shallow and responsive to trends, like someone saying "Spiderman is emo! Fuck Spidey 3!"
Kasper on Film Junk Podcast Episode #356: Chronicle and Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
#25 Frank's Gamling Minute on Ball Junk sounds like a stellar suggestion. That podcast really needs to get going soon, since all the interesting events of the first half of the year are all about over. What's the progress with setting up studio 2, Frank?
Kasper on Film Junk Podcast Episode #356: Chronicle and Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
Not that big a fan of Kurt on the podcast. I like his writing style on Row Three, but when talking "on the air" he quickly becomes extremely dry. Perhaps I just don't like the clashing styles of The Row Three Podcast and Filmjunk Podcast, kind of like people complained about Jay and Sean being monotone on The Movieblog.
KeithTalent on Film Junk Podcast Episode #356: Chronicle and Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
Kurt rules, he's my favourite guest. I hear you Frank, I got hammered by the Super Bowl. Only hit 4 of my 20 wagers. Worst weekend of the season. Can we have a Frank's Gambling Minute here or on Ball Junk? Would be nice for degenerates like me. I had to order my Drive Blu-ray from eBay; had the Futureshop one in my hand, but I couldn't stomach the French on the case either, particularly on a film I love. Ended up costing me less in the end anyway.
patrik on Film Junk Podcast Episode #356: Chronicle and Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
That last scene in the last Hulk movie when Norton opens his eyes and they're green and it's kinda implied that he can now control it.. They should re-shoot that scene with Ruffalo and have that as the moment when Loki takes control over his mind. That would give the Avengers something to do.
Jay C. on Film Junk Podcast Episode #356: Chronicle and Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
"Let’s get to the surface level stuff here. Remember how frustrated you got with Life Aquatic and Cate Blanchett’s shoes? That’s me with Drive, and with almost all of Drive. Does that make sense at all?" Yes, but that didn't lead me to give it a 0/5. I also got over it with time. "the Vice Magazine style of photography" Define this. "When I reference that iTunes playlist and that song at the party, its character based. I dont believe that Standard guy would have that at his party, for even a microsecond, its Refn pushing his taste on the film rather than doing the characters justice, and its insultingly grating." First off, I think it's pretty clear that the songs in Drive are meant to stick out and play as obvious. It's probably one of the biggest "throwback" elements of the film. The music choices in Drive are on par with the music choices in Over the Top or Rocky IV. Second...I assume this complain is based off of how these people look (they're not hipster looking enough?). On that logic, do you think the girls in Deathproof would ever be listening to the music THEY listen to? Yes, Jungle Julia is a DJ, but do you believe her taste is more of a reflection of her character or Tarantino? "The other big movies of 2011 I gave very negative reviews too were Tree of Life, Take Shelter and Tinker Tailor. I walked out of the latter two, so I didnt really review em so whatever." Honestly...do you walk out as a statement? I have a hard time believing that as you're walking out, you're not thinking about being able to say online/on a podcast that you walked out. Have you always made a habit of walking out on movies? Especially ones you're going to be reviewing? I believe it's this sort of thing that results in discussions about you being intellectually dishonest (not that I'm saying that's the case, it just looks like it sometimes). "Because nobody stops and questions anyone who shits all over the well reveiwed, Oscar winning Crash, and thats a lot of us in these circles.. and you wouldnt question someone shitting all over Transfromers, though if you want to ignore the douchiest stupidest elements of T3 its still also an auteur film with plenty of commendable technical achievements." I'd like to think I can be counted out of this. I take some pride in being generally open minded and well-rounded when it comes to what I like. I'm willing to see blockbusters/comic book movies/etc. and judge them purely on whether or not I had fun. In the end, it doesn't matter. It's just tradition to target you if Drive comes up. Like it's tradition to target Row Three if Mr.Nobody comes up.
Mike H on Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson to Reunite for Interns
Definitely looking forward to seeing the Frat PAckers back and challenge the JEw Crew for the best comedy team. Even with the not so great flicks that some of the boys have been shelling out like The Dilema and Couples Retreat, I still dont mind them. With Vinnie and Owen reteaming it should be a great ride!
Goon on Film Junk Podcast Episode #356: Chronicle and Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
..and Peter Parker lives in New York. That doesn't mean he listens to Crystal Castles.
Antho42 on Film Junk Podcast Episode #356: Chronicle and Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
They live in Echo fucking Park -- the neighborhood that Julian Casablancas from The Strokes and Miranda July hung out.
rjdelight on Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson to Reunite for Interns
See I was all excited and then I see that.."Shawn Levy (Night at the Museum) is currently attached to direct."
