http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com Movie reviews, previews and rants. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:20:23 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Two films I've seen in the last week worth talking about: KUNG FU PANDA and RETURNER. KUNG FU PANDA is a pretty good animated film from Dreamworks. My kids enjoyed it a lot - Tay, who joins me on the podcast, gave it a nine-and-a-half out of ten. I enjoyed ... http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/07/03/the-movie-show-49-kung-fu-panda-returner/ Edward Norton is the Hulk? WTF? That was my initial impression when I heard that one of the best character actors working in Hollywood was making a sequel to one of the worst superhero films made since Batman had nipples. I finally saw the film on the weekend and this ... http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/06/17/the-movie-show-48-the-incredible-hulk/ A couple of days ago I took the family to see INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL. In today's podcast I tell you what I thought of the movie, discuss some of the challenges they had over 16 years bringing it to screen, and announce a new ... http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/06/02/the-movie-show-47-indiana-jones-and-the-kingdom-of-the-crystal-skull/ Last night I took the family to see IRON MAN, the latest Marvel hero to hit the big screen. Listen to my review: [audio:http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_movie_20080507_046_ironman.mp3] Or download via http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/05/08/the-movie-show-46-iron-man/ OMFG. This is one of the great films of the decade. Another perfectly executed film by The Coen Brothers, possibly their first perfect film since FARGO. Watch the trailer for "NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN" Read about the film in Wikipedia [audio:http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_movie_20071219_045.mp3] Download The Show http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/12/19/the-movie-show-45-no-country-for-old-men/ Today I'm talking about Sean Penn's new film "Into The Wild" and Ridley Scott's new edit of his 1982 masterpiece "Blade Runner: The Final Cut". [audio:http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_movie_20071122_044.mp3] Download The Show The music on this episode is: Shaun Lee's Ping Pong Orchestra "Birdman of Alcatraz" (mp3) from "Cinematic: Classic Film Music Remixed" (Six Degrees ... http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/11/22/the-movie-show-44-into-the-wild-and-blade-runner-the-final-cut/ [audio:http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_movie_20071022_043.mp3] Download The Show On this Movie Show episode, the dynamic duo of Steve and Michaela try to settle into the saddle to review Michael Clayton. We also talk about the new release of Blades of Glory on DVD and compare two war movies; Flags of Our Fathers and We Were Soldiers. Tell ... http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/10/22/the-movie-show-43-michael-clayton/ [audio:http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_movie_20071011_042.mp3] Download The Show Michaela and Steve take the helm on their first Movie Show to review The Bourne Ultimatum. Tell us what you think by emailing us at themovieshowpodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to TPN :: The Movie Show by Email http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/10/14/the-movie-show-42-the-bourne-ultimatum/ [audio:http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_movie_20070322_041.mp3] Download The Show On the Movie Show #41, I review: SCOOP, Woody Allen's latest film starring Scarlett Johansson, Hugh Jackman, Woody Allen and Ian McShane. SUNSHINE, Danny Boyle's latest film, starring Rose Byrne, Michelle Yeoh, Chris Evans and Cillian Murphy. The screening of this was a disaster. Read my live account (blogged from ... http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/03/22/the-movie-show-podcast-41-scoop-sunshine-and-the-singer/ Robert De Niro's second time out as director hasn't had the most warm reviews of his career but I really enjoyed the film. A great cast (Matt Damon, Angelina Jolie, Wiliam Hurt, Robert De Niro, John Turturro, Joe Pesci) and a great script by Eric Roth (Munich, Forrest Gump... okay, ... http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/02/27/the-movie-show-podcast-40-the-good-shepherd/ "Roads? Where we're going, we don't need roads." I recently pulled out Bob Zemeckis' 1985 classic "Back To The Future" to show my kids. They were reluctant at first but really got into it and it was a joy to watch their tiny minds being dazzled by the concept of time ... http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/01/17/the-movie-show-podcast-39-back-to-the-future/ PRESS TO PLAY [audio:http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_movie_20070107_038.mp3] CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD My man Daniel Craig... no I mean Daniel Krause aka Dark Meat aka Ladies Love Dark M joins me on the podcast today to talk about CASINO ROYALE aka James Bond 21. It's a long one - an hour and twenty! Almost as long ... http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/01/07/the-movie-show-podcast-37-casino-royale/ So yesterday I watched the god-awful "Superman Returns" again on DVD and it prompted me to go out and watch Superman II again so I could recall exactly how Lois Lane is supposed to have become pregnant. I knew the salient details but I wanted to see it for myself. ... http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/12/10/the-movie-show-podcast-37-superman-2-little-miss-sunshine/ I'm going to start doing this podcast again! If you want to join me, you can view our recording schedule and shownotes by adding our Google Calender. The shownotes are kept at The TPN Movie Show Notebook. http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/12/10/the-tpn-movie-show-podcast-is-starting-again/ Last night (Friday, 25 August 2006) I had the extreme pleasure of attending the Melbourne premiere of Kevin Smith's new film "Clerks II" followed by a three hour Q & A with Smith himself. The Astor Theatre was packed full of devoted fans who laughed their asses off throughout the ... http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/08/26/my-review-of-clerks-ll-and-kevin-smiths-qa/ I can't believe I'm actually saying this but... I want to see this film! Stallone is 60 years old people. 60. I'm not kiddin' ya. He turned 60 on July 6th. Can a 60 year old man pull off being a contender for the heavyweight champion of the world? ROCKY BALBOA  Come ... http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/07/15/rocky-balboa/ Oh I can't tell you how much I'm hanging out to see this! I remember when I first saw photos of him wearing that green thong. I nearly died. BORAT  http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/07/15/borat/ Why, when Ma Kent finds Clark's ship returned from Krypton, is he all weak and tired? He's Superman goddman it. And why, in the flashback to Clark as a teenager, running through the cornfields, is he wearing glasses? I though Clark only donned the glasses as a disguise after he became ... http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/07/15/more-questions-on-superman-returns/ Quick! There are only four days left to vote for your favourite TPN podcasts over at the 2006 Podcast Awards! Click here to vote and here's a quick "How To Vote" guide like you'd get at your local elections. TPN :: Gday World          http://gdayworld.thepodcastnetwork.com     TPN :: The Best of TPN          http://bestoftpn.thepodcastnetwork.com TPN ... http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/07/11/vote-for-your-favourite-tpn-podcast-now-at-the-2006-podcast-awards/ The Movie Show #36 (MP3 - 19MB - 54min) [audio:http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_movie_20060703_036.mp3] DOWNLOAD LINK Our special co-host this episode is Scott Sherman from both the Digital Photography and Gay Parenting podcasts on TPN! REVIEWS: Superman Returns The Constant Gardener Aliens Vs Predator TRAILERS: Spiderman 3 Participate in the conversation by leaving us a message!!! And if you are one of ... http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/07/03/the-movie-show-36-superman-returns-the-constant-gardener-aliens-vs-predator/ The Movie Show #35 (MP3 - 48MB - 68min) [audio:http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_movie_20060624_035.mp3] DOWNLOAD LINK My special co-host this episode is Dan Krause from the Box Office Weekly podcast on TPN. Check it out! REVIEWS: Mad Max 2 Evil Dead 2 Planet Of The Apes X-Men 3: THe Last Stand Participate in the conversation by leaving us a message!!! And if you are ... http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/06/24/the-movie-show-35-mad-max-2-evil-dead-2-planet-of-the-apes-and-x-3/ The Movie Show #34 (MP3 - 23MB - 64min) [audio:http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_movie_20060530_034.mp3] DOWNLOAD LINK REVIEWS: Stay Underworld: Evolution Intacto TRAILERS: Superman Returns X3 Trailer NEWS 'Deadwood' axed! We'd really love it if you'd send us your reviews, comments... whatever!!! Just press the button below: And if you are one of that very rare breed of people who DOES like our little podcast, ... http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/05/31/the-movie-show-34-stay-intacto-underworldevolution/ I love the combination of the old and the new in it, no high tech gadgets except the hand scanner, obviously going back to Bond's first 00 assignment, but a contemporary setting... still got Dame Judi as M, but hes driving the DB5. Watch it here. http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/05/15/casino-royale-trailer-rocks/ The Movie Show #33 (MP3 - 21MB - 61min) [audio:http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_movie_20060509_033.mp3] DOWNLOAD LINK REVIEWS: Histoire de Marie et Julien (2003) Rumor Has It... (2005) Marnie (1964) Alien Autopsy (2006) The Last Hangman (2005) TRAILERS: Superman Returns Leonard Cohen I'm Your Man X-Men - The Last Stand We'd really love it if you'd send us your reviews, comments... whatever!!! Just press the ... http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/05/10/the-movie-show-33-marie-et-julien-marnie-rumour-has-it-the-last-hangman-alien-autopsy/ The Movie Show #32 (MP3 - 18MB - 52min) [audio:http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_movie_20060427_032.mp3] DOWNLOAD LINK FILM REVIEWS: V For Vendetta Combien tu M'aimes L'Enfer DVD REVIEW: The League of Gentlemen We'd really love it if you'd send us your reviews, comments... whatever!!! Just press the button below: And if you are one of that very rare breed of people who DOES ... http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/04/27/the-long-awaited-return-of-the-movie-show-32/ Okay, new concept time here. You guys see movies. You love movies. Okay, maybe you don't have the time or inclination to do a whole podcast, but that's doesn't mean you can't play on OUR podcast, does it? Here's what I'm thinking; Step One - Click Here Step Two - record a short ... http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/04/13/you-do-the-reviews-we-sit-back-and-relax/ The Movie Show #31 (MP3 - 22MB - 63min) LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE Special Guest host Scott Sherman, host of TPN's Gay Parenting Show, joins me today to talk about the big gay cowboy movie that everyone is upset didn't get Best Picture. Links for the show: Brokeback Mountain - budget $14 ... http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/03/20/the-movie-show-31-brokeback-mountain/ Sorry folks, it's been a little crazy here at TPN HQ. Ewan's on a junket in the US attending 14 back-t0-back conferences and I'm flying all over Australia chasing my tail. The Movie Show will be back soon. Keep your aggregator burning... http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/03/09/the-movie-show-coming-back-soon/ I finally saw SYRIANA today and I couldn't wait for the next Movie Show podcast (Ewan's getting ready to head to the US to cover the Razzies and I'm travelling as well) to tell you about it. This film is the crowning achievement so far in Steven Soderbergh and George ... http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/02/24/syriana-a-must-see/ The Movie Show #30 (MP3 - 26MB - 75min) LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE Reviews: Walk The Line Jarhead Lord Of War The Boondock Saints The Last Horror Movie trailers - Mission Impossible 3 - Hostel - V For Vendetta - A History Of Violence News: Christopher Walken in a new film by Cuban's 2929 Productions Bond villian named And if you are one ... http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/02/16/the-movie-show-30-jarhead-walk-the-line-lord-of-war-and-more/ The Movie Show #29 (MP3 - 21MB - 59min) LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE Reviews: Proof Underworld Fallen Angels The IT Crowd Trailers: Basic Instinct 2 trailer! News: Ricky Gervais - more OFFICE, SIMPSONS and a film! And if you are one of that very rare breed of people who DOES like our little podcast, do ... http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/02/10/the-movie-show-29-proof-underworld-fallen-angels/ Suw, we miss you.. the SuwBot isn't ready yet, but if it was, we're sure this poem would have it spinnning it's cooling fan at 104%... The Day the Saucers Came That day, the saucers landed. Hundreds of them, golden, Silent, coming down from the sky like great snowflakes, And the people of Earth ... http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/02/07/a-poem-for-suw-by-neil-gaimen/ The Movie Show #28 (MP3 - 15MB - 43min) LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE In this episode of The Movie Show, we start off by cussing Tim the sensitive A-MERRY-CAN, and then get straight into reviews of... A Cock And Bull Story (4 Stars) Munich (5 Stars) Switchblade Sisters (4 Stars) What the Bleep Do ... http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/02/02/the-movie-show-28-munich-a-cock-and-bull-story-switchblade-sisters/ The nominations for the 26th Golden Raspberry Awards were announced in Hollywood this morning. The full list is at The Razzies website, with the awards ceremony taking place the night before the Oscars in Los Angeles on March 4th. Along with coverage from ABC, CBS, TPN, FOX and NBC are a ... http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/01/30/the-movie-show-will-be-covering-the-26th-golden-raspberry-awards-direct-from-hollywood/ In our comments section, Thomas Says: Soderberg said yesterday on Fresh Aire (NPR program) that this was the last year for Section Eight, that running the company was taking too much time and holding him up from doing more films.If you want to listen ... http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/01/26/section-eight-only-has-a-year-to-run/ In Pod We Trust - Edinburgh Evening News’ Podcast Article Ewan Spence (of TPN Rock, Edinburgh Fringe and TPN Movies fame) cops his whack in The Edinburgh Evening News. Check out the whacky photos. http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/01/25/in-pod-we-trust-edinburgh-evening-news/ via Dark Horizons : Musician Lou Reed has blasted Sienna Miller's ... http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/01/24/lou-reed-slams-factory-girl/ NBC has axed The West Wing. While I didn't think it would survive at all after NBC sacked creator Aaron Sorkin and Rob Lowe quit, it did, and although the writing was never the same, they managed to pull together interesting storylines and characters over the last couple of seasons. I ... http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/01/23/west-wing-gets-the-axe/ The Movie Show #27 (MP3 - 15MB - 43min) LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE I went to see GOOD NIGHT & GOOD LUCK tonight with my mate Michael Sewards and then we had a few beers and chatted about it afterwards. Yet again I feel the Section Eight / 2929 team, ... http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/01/19/the-movie-show-27-good-night-good-luck/ The Movie Show #26 (MP3 - 18MB - 52min) LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE This week we review Peter Jackson's KING KONG and Kirk Jones' NANNY MCPHEE. Listen to the show so you can hear Ewan postulate that Peter Jackon has ripped the plot of KONG from CROCODILE DUNDEE (despite the fact ... http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/01/17/the-movie-show-26-king-kong-nanny-mcphee/ On show #25 I mentioned that I was very impressed with the film CRIMINAL and that it was a production by Section Eight, the Steven Soderberg / George Clooney production company and that it was executive produced (read: financed) by Mark Cuban's 2929 Productions (among others). Well, if I'd bothered ... http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/01/15/the-jacket-another-section-eight-film/ The Movie Show #25 (MP3 - 14.6MB - 41min) LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE Our first show for 2006 is crammed pack of nutritious goodness, now with added septathataline! This week (in no particular order, so no skipping!) we have: Movie Reviews: Kung Fu Hustle Criminal Delicatessen Broken Flowers The Jacket Trailer News: Match Point - Woody Allen Miami Vice - ... http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/01/13/the-movie-show-25-broken-flowers-lots-more-13-jan-2006/ One of those moments you have to stop reading a web page and catch your breath between laughter was induced by the Chuck Norris Facts website... Chuck Norris has counted to infinity. Twice. Chuck Norris is 1/8th Cherokee. This has nothing to do with ancestry, the man ate a fucking Indian. There is ... http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/01/11/guns-dont-kill-people-chuck-norris-kills-people/ Fans of Commander Adama, Dr. Jennifer Melfi, or The Wolf should check out this 1998 article in New York magazine. I stumbled on it today while trying to find out what that finger maths thing was that Olomos used in Stand & Deliver. I'd love to teach that to my ... http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/2006/01/07/olmos-bracco-and-keitel/ TPN would like to advise that we are doing some important server maintenance on from Dec 31 - Jan 2 and our comments system will be down during that period. Regular access to podcasts and blog posts should not be affected during this time. Thanks for your patience! http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/2005/12/31/comments-on-this-blog-will-be-offline-dec-31st-jan-2/ The Movie Show #24 (MP3 - 14.6MB - 41min) LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE This week: Layer Cake Dodgeball Extras Doctor Who http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/2005/12/30/the-movie-show-24-layer-cake-doctor-who-xmas-special-extras-dodgeball/ Picked this sad news up via Boing Boing: RIP Vincent Schiavelli, 1948-2005One of my favorite character actors, Vincent Schiavelli, died on Mondayof lung cancer. with an unforgettably unique mug, Schiavelli appearedas all manner of misfit in films such as One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Ghost, and Fast Times ... http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/2005/12/28/rip-vincent-schiavelli-1948-2005/ The Movie Show #23 (MP3 - 20MB - 56min) LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE 1:00 First up today, Cam raves about seeing his first Russ Meyer film "Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!" (1965). 10:20 Suw FINALLY cried all the way through "Finding Neverland" (2004). 24:00 Suw also tells us about the non-PC delights ... http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/2005/12/23/the-movie-show-23-faster-pussycat-kill-kill-finding-neverland-doom/ I just came across the term "J-Horror" in the latest edition of WIRED mag. J-Horror is a term used to refer to Japanese contributions to horror fiction in popular culture. Whereas American modern day horror films tend to rely heavily on special effects and a multitude of sub-genre (i.e. ... http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/2005/12/20/tell-us-your-favourite-j-horror-flick/ Wow... shocking news for WEST WING fans like myself. John Spencer, the actor who played Leo McGarry on the series for the last 7 seasons, died from a heart attack on Friday. It would have been his 59th birthday on Dec 20. As WW fans will know, his character suffered ... http://movie.thepodcastnetwork.com/2005/12/18/john-spencer-aka-leo-mcgarry-dead-at-58/