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Episode #39: Jack The Giant Slayer (Part 1) from 2023-12-13T15:46:02.638703
It's been a long time since director Bryan Singer delivered a great film. In this episode, Andrew and Monica give their general thoughts on his latest effort, Jack the Giant Slayer, which reboots t...
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Episode #39: Jack The Giant Slayer (Part 2) from 2023-12-13T15:46:02.606816
It turns out there's more to discuss about Jack The Giant Slayer than it might first appear. In this episode, Andrew and Monica give their spoiler-free analysis of the movie and try to figure out...
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Episode #43: G.I. Joe: Retaliation (Part 1) from 2023-12-13T15:46:02.585039
In this episode, Andrew and Monica figure out if The Rock is enough to save any film. In the second film in the G.I. Joe series, he leads a squad of America’s finest soldiers against the...
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Episode #43: G.I. Joe: Retaliation (Part 2) from 2023-12-13T15:46:02.580896
In this episode, Andrew and Monica figure out if The Rock is enough to save any film. In the second film in the G.I. Joe series, he leads a squad of America’s finest soldiers against the evil forc...
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Episode #44: Evil Dead (Part 1) from 2023-12-13T15:46:02.576720
The Evil Dead is a horror classic, but Uruguayan filmmaker Fede Alvarez has helmed a remake that hits the big screen this weekend. It's a dead serious gorefest that has audiences squirming. Does it...
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Episode #44: Evil Dead (Part 2) from 2023-12-13T15:46:02.558735
The dead are coming back to life! Oh wait, it's just another remake. In this segment, Andrew and Monica figure out whether the new Evil Dead film is as groovy as it claims to be. Does the infamous ...
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Episode #47: Pain&Gain (Part 1) from 2023-12-13T15:46:02.538156
There are no Transformers to be found in the latest Michael Bay film, unless we're counting Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Is Pain&Gain a return to form for the action auteur, or just another in a lo...
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Episode #47: Pain&Gain (Part 2) from 2023-12-13T15:46:02.498557
Oh, Michael Bay. When will you learn? In their breakdown of Pain & Gain, Andrew and Monica discuss just how the filmmaker's worst tendencies weaken a strong idea. Why is The Rock's character the ...
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Episode #48: Iron Man 3 (Part 1) from 2023-12-13T15:46:02.495135
Summer blockbuster season is officially here! In this episode, Andrew and Monica give their general spoiler-free thoughts on the latest Marvel superhero movie, Iron Man 3. Robert Downey Jr. is back...
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Episode #48: Iron Man 3 (Part 2) from 2023-12-13T15:46:02.491975
You wouldn't like Andrew when he's angry. He really hated Iron Man 3. In this episode, he rants for nearly an hour about everything wrong with the film, while Monica occasionally chimes in to provi...
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Episode #52: After Earth (Part 2) from 2023-12-13T15:46:02.478046
In this episode, Andrew and Monica discuss the ways in which After Earth is Shyamalawful and Shyamalawesome. How bad are the first 20 minutes? Does Jaden Smith have the potential to surpass his fat...
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Episode #56: The Lone Ranger (Part 1) from 2023-12-13T15:46:02.453708
Hi-Ho Silver, Away! In this episode, Andrew and Monica give their general thoughts on The Lone Ranger. Armie Hammer and Johnny Depp star as the iconic masked hero and his Native American sidekick, ...
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Episode #56: The Lone Ranger (Part 2) from 2023-12-13T15:46:02.450436
Monica is angry. Very angry. In this episode, she and Andrew have a passionate debate about the extent to which good intentions can save a movie that in certain respects, yeah, is pretty racist. Ho...
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Episode #60: 2 Guns (Part 1) from 2023-12-13T15:46:02.380081
Spoiler: There are more than two guns in this movie. In this episode, Andrew and Monica give their general thoughts on 2 Guns, a new buddy-cop thriller starring Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg....
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Episode #60: 2 Guns (Part 2) from 2023-12-13T15:46:02.375594
Andrew and Monica discuss the racial politics of Hollywood and how an interesting script can sometimes get lost in the execution in their spoiler-filled analysis of 2 Guns. What's up with Paula Pat...
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Episode #64: Getaway (Part 1) from 2023-12-13T15:46:02.357267
Ethan Hawke and Selena Gomez star in Getaway, which follows Brent Magna, an ex-racer who is forced to follow the instructions of a mysterious stranger when his wife is kidnapped. He race...
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Episode #64: Getaway (Part 2) from 2023-12-13T15:46:02.352882
Ethan Hawke and Selena Gomez star in Getaway, which follows Brent Magna, an ex-racer who is forced to follow the instructions of a mysterious stranger when his wife is kidnapped. He race...
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Overdose: Face/Off With A Bling-Ringed Invader from 2023-12-13T15:46:02.350107
Just when you thought Film Geek Radio couldn't get any cooler... we did. This is the first of a monthly series of bonus episodes of Cinema Fix! Are you a true movie addict looking for recommendatio...
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Episode #67: Gravity (Part 1) from 2023-12-13T15:46:02.334982
It's been seven years since Alfonso Cuarón's last film, Children of Men. His new film Gravity follows two astronauts (Sandra Bullock and George Clooney) who find themselves floating in space a...
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Episode #67: Gravity (Part 2) from 2023-12-13T15:46:02.292189
In this episode, Andrew and Monica analyze the different themes running through Gravity. There's a lot of religious symbolism and rebirth imagery. Does that fit with the primary arc? Is it a movie ...
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Episode #71: Ender's Game (Part 1) from 2023-12-13T15:46:02.269358
After spending 25 years in development hell, the film adaptation of Orson Scott Card's bestselling sci-fi novel Ender's Game is finally in theaters! In this episode, Andrew and Monica give their ge...
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Episode #71: Ender's Game (Part 2) from 2023-12-13T15:46:02.264149
In this episode, Andrew and Monica discuss the weighty events of Ender's Game and how well they're communicated in the film. What stuff from the book didn't make the cut? Are the Battle Room sequ...
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Episode #74: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (Part 1) from 2023-12-13T15:46:02.242287
In this episode, Andrew and Monica give their general thoughts on the second installment of the Hunger Games film adaptations. Does Catching Fire improve upon the first film in any ways? Does it li...
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Episode #74: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (Part 2) from 2023-12-13T15:46:02.234532
Are the odds in Catching Fire's favor? In this episode, Andrew and Monica discuss the difficulties of adapting a series like the Hunger Games books to the big screen, and how the film industry by ...
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Episode #78: The Best and Worst Movies of 2013 (Part 1) from 2023-12-13T15:46:02.174502
Just in time for Oscar night, it's the first part of Cinema Fix's look back at the best and worst movies of 2013! In this part, Andrew and Monica count down their Top 10 films of the year, plus som...
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Update: Summer 2014 Announcement from 2023-12-13T15:46:02.170647
Andrew has an update on what's going on at Film Geek Radio this summer.
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Episode #81: Calvary, Lucy, Guardians of the Galaxy (Part 2) from 2023-12-13T15:46:02.160642
Andrew and Monica return with spoiler-free thoughts on three of late summer's cinematic offerings. First, they discuss the new film from director John Michael McDonagh, Calvary, which stars Brendan...
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Episode #81: Guardians of the Galaxy (Part 2) from 2023-12-13T15:46:02.156931
I am Groot! As is the custom whenever a new superhero movie is released, Rod Morrow joins Andrew and Monica to debate its merits. Guardians of the Galaxy introduces audience to a whole new side of ...
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Episode #1: We'll Be Your Dealers from 2022-03-07T05:06:27.968514
Welcome to Cinema Fix! Before you can get your weekly dose of film discussion to satisfy your cinema addiction, you need to meet your dealers. In this episode, Andrew and Storm go over the mission ...
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Episode #3: Moneyball (Part 2) from 2022-03-07T05:06:27.953930
In the second part of their Moneyball discussion, Andrew and Frank discuss the structure and themes of the film. What is the point? Does it even have one? Is it just as formulaic as other sports fi...
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Episode #4: 50/50 (Part 1) from 2022-03-07T05:06:27.951535
Andrew and Frank give their general impressions of the new film starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt film, 50/50. Does this "cancer comedy" manage to find a good balance between drama and laughs? Tune in ...
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Episode #6: The Thing (Part 1) from 2022-03-07T05:06:27.944243
In this episode, Andrew is joined by Wait Wait Don't Eat Me! host Christ Baker to discuss the new version of The Thing. Is this prequel of a remake of an adaptation of a short story any good, or do...
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Episode #6: The Thing (Part 2) from 2022-03-07T05:06:27.886220
Andrew and special guest Chris Baker dive deep into the psychology and logic (or lack thereof) of The Thing. Why does the alien act the way it does? Are these normal human beings? How well does it ...
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Episode #7: In Time (Part 1) from 2022-03-07T05:06:27.883876
Andrew and Frank discuss the latest sci-fi thriller from Gattaca director Andrew Niccol. Does this film about a futuristic society in which time isliterally money make any sense? Tune in to find ou...
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Episode #7: In Time (Part 2) from 2022-03-07T05:06:27.881720
Andrew and Frank discuss the other issues brought up in Andrew Niccol's latest sci-fi film. What if technical problems end up killing people? Why is there no middle class? And how exactly has sex a...
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Episode #8: A Very Harold&Kumar 3D Christmas (Part 1) from 2022-03-07T05:06:27.879191
Andrew and Frank give their spoiler-free thoughts on the latest entry in the Harold and Kumar series. Will this stoner comedy get you high, or is it just a bad trip? Tune in to find out. SHOW NOTE...
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Episode #8: A Very Harold&Kumar 3D Christmas (Part 2) from 2022-03-07T05:06:27.875497
Andrew and Frank analyze the broad humor and story beats of the stoner comedy. Also, waffles. Spoilers included. DON'T FORGET: You can contact the show by emailing cinemafix@filmgeekradio.com. Tha...
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Episode #9: Immortals (Part 1) from 2022-03-07T05:06:27.866833
Andrew and Frank give their general thoughts on the new Greek epic from Tarsem. Is this just another travesty like the last year's Clash of the Titans, or is it a fresh take on old archetypes? Tune...
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Episode #9: Immortals (Part 2) from 2022-03-07T05:06:27.863642
Andrew and Frank give their spoiler-filled analysis of Immortals. How much can visually stunning cinematography compensate for a poor story? Are there any interesting characters in this film at all...
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Episode #10: Twilight: Breaking Dawn, Part 1 (Part 1) from 2022-03-07T05:06:27.861609
In the first part of their discussion on the first part of the fourth part of the series, Andrew and Frank give their general impressions on the latest Twilight film. Is there any pleasure to be fo...
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Episode #10: Twilight: Breaking Dawn, Part 1 (Part 2) from 2022-03-07T05:06:27.859243
In this episode, Andrew and Frank rip apart the ludicrous developments of Twilight: Breaking Dawn, Part 1. Is Bella and Edward's "sexy time" even slightly erotic? Just how creepy is Jacob's new obs...
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Episode #12: The Grey (Part 1) from 2022-03-07T05:06:27.849681
In this episode, Andrew and Frank give their general thoughts on the new film from Joe Carnahan, The Grey. The film stars Liam Neeson as an oil rig security agent who is forced to survive in the Al...
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Episode #12: The Grey (Part 2) from 2022-03-07T05:06:27.847267
Andrew and Frank discuss the existential questions posed by The Grey. In this world, does God exist? How should we interpret the ending? Is this really an allegory for coping with loss, and if so, ...
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Episode #13: Chronicle (Part 1) from 2022-03-07T05:06:27.845140
Andrew and Frank give their general thoughts the feature directorial debut of Josh Trank. A found-footage movie about superpowers? Can that work, or does the film fail to follow the rules of succes...
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Episode #13: Chronicle (Part 2) from 2022-03-07T05:06:27.842523
In this episode, Andrew and Frank discuss the thematic threads running through Chronicle. Why does Matt keep quoting philosophers like Schopenhauer and Plato? Is the choice to make it a found-foota...
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Episode #16: Wanderlust (Part 1) from 2022-03-07T05:06:27.825946
In this episode, Andrew and Frank give their general impression of the David Wain-directed comedy Wanderlust. Is this comedy about a disgruntled New York couple going to live in a commune worth you...
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Episode #16: Wanderlust (Part 2) from 2022-03-07T05:06:27.823441
Andrew and Frank analyze what does and doesn't work about Wanderlust. What's up with all the free love stuff? What is the film trying to say modern Western civilization? And just how much penis fla...
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Episode #18: The Hunger Games (Part 1) from 2022-03-07T05:06:27.781259
In this episode, Andrew and Frank tackle the film adaptation of the bestselling young adult novel The Hunger Games. Twenty-four tributes. One fight to the death. Are the odds in its favor? Tune in ...
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Episode #18: The Hunger Games (Part 2) from 2022-03-07T05:06:27.778711
Andrew has read The Hunger Games. Frank has not. How did that impact their reaction to the film? Does it live up to the spirit of the book? Are our hosts Team Peeta or Team Gale? And why can't Gary...
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Bonus Episode: Iron Man and Responsible Weapon-Wielding from 2022-03-07T05:06:27.775063
In preparation for The Avengers, Andrew and Frank are examining a few of the major superheroes who will be involved. First up: Iron Man. What does this film series have to say about the nature of p...
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Episode #21: Looper (Part 1) from 2022-03-07T05:06:27.767903
Is it possible to cheat death if you know it's coming? Find out as Andrew and Monica discuss Rian Johnson's time-travel thriller Looper, which stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt as an assassin assigned to ...
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Episode #21: Looper (Part 2) from 2022-03-07T05:06:27.765537
In this episode, Andrew and Monica try to solve the mysteries of Looper. What is it trying to say about violence? Is it a critique of mainstream Hollywood entertainment? Can true love and money rea...
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Episode #27: Life of Pi (Part 2) from 2022-03-07T05:06:27.677263
What does it all mean?! In this episode, Andrew and Monica discuss the ending of Life of Pi and what the film seems to be saying about religion and spirituality. Is it a profound meditation on fait...
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Episode #28: Killing Them Softly (Part 1) from 2022-03-07T05:06:27.674932
Film critic Craig Lindsey stops by to discuss Andrew Dominik's latest crime movie. Brad Pitt stars as a mob enforcer sent to clean up after two thugs hold up a gangster's illegal card game. It's fa...
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Episode #28: Killing Them Softly (Part 2) from 2022-03-07T05:06:27.672597
In this episode, Craig Lindsey analyzes the socio-political subtext of Killing Them Softly with Andrew and Monica. It's a movie about America, but what is it trying to say, exactly? Why cast so man...
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Episode #80: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (Part 2) from 2014-07-29T19:52:46
Special guest Charlie Nash stopped by for the second part of our Cinema Fix episode on Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, and the resulting discussion was pretty bananas. As great as the visual effe...
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Episode #80: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (Part 1) from 2014-07-27T22:42:58
In this episode, Andrew and Monica discuss Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, the second film in the reboot of the popular franchise. Taking place a decade after the events of Rise of the Planet of ...
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Episode #79: Summer Movie Comeback from 2014-07-23T20:16:37
Cinema Fix is back! In this episode, Andrew and Monica return after a months-long hiatus to give some quick thoughts on some of the hottest films of the summer. First, Monica gives the lowdown on ...
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Episode #77: Winter Movie Wrap-up from 2014-01-23T17:45:27
It's been a month since the last Cinema Fix episode, but don't worry! Andrew and Monica are back with a vengeance to discuss over a dozen movies that were released over the holidays. They talk ever...
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Episode #76: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (Part 2) from 2013-12-23T18:31:16
Wake up and smell the desolation! In this episode, Andrew and Monica discuss how The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug functions as a standalone film, particularly when compared to the previous movie...
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Episode #76: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (Part 1) from 2013-12-18T01:31:11
Andrew and Monica both had mixed feelings about the first installment in the Hobbit film series, and they also agree about the second installment. Is it an improvement over its predecessor? Does th...
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Bonus Episode: The Cinematic States of Gareth Higgins from 2013-12-16T10:44:03
In this special bonus episode, Andrew and Monica have a casual interview with author, activist and film critic Gareth Higgins about life, movies and his new book, Cinematic States. In the book, Hig...
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Episode #75: Dallas Buyers Club (Part 2) from 2013-12-14T16:08:17
Special guest Gareth Higgins, the author of Cinematic States, joins Andrew and Monica to discuss what makes Dallas Buyers Club so much better than it could have been. In what ways is the film rest...
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Episode #75: Dallas Buyers Club (Part 1) from 2013-12-11T23:25:03
In this episode, Andrew and Monica give some general thoughts on Dallas Buyers Club. The film stars Matthew McConaughey as Ron Woodroof, a man diagnosed with AIDS who decides to fight FDA regulatio...
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Episode #73: 12 Years A Slave (Part 2) from 2013-11-19T04:07:49
It's time for another spoiler-filled talk about a slavery movie, so you know what that means... Craig Lindsey! Craig returns to Cinema Fix to discuss whether 12 Years A Slave is worth the hype. I...
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Episode #73: 12 Years A Slave (Part 1) from 2013-11-18T01:00:49
Sometimes it's hard to figure out the context in which to critique a film that's deemed "important" for whatever reason, but Andrew and Monica do their best. Is Steve McQueen's 12 Years A Slave the...
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Episode #72: Thor: The Dark World (Part 2) from 2013-11-12T22:28:27
For the second part of their Thor: The Dark World review, Andrew and Monica are joined by Rod Morrow to discuss Marvel mythology and whether the film competently expands it. If you thought their Ma...
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Episode #72: Thor: The Dark World (Part 1) from 2013-11-10T18:38:55
The latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is here! Is Thor: The Dark World a fun superhero romp that builds on the mythology, or just a confusing mess of ideas and plot devices? In ...
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Episode #70: The Counselor (Part 2) from 2013-10-30T07:44:49
Cormac McCarthy's work is always bleak and pessimistic, but that's not always a bad thing. Is The Counselor a subversive masterpiece or too distant to be effective? In the second part of their revi...
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Overdose: Sex Not Included from 2013-10-29T23:58:54
Cinema Fix Overdose is back with an extra bonus set of reviews! Monica and Andrew discuss a variety of films both old and new, and offer some recommendations for films that were released on DVD/Blu...
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Episode #70: The Counselor (Part 1) from 2013-10-29T06:51:22
The Counselor is the latest film directed by Ridley Scott, and the first theatrical screenplay written by Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Cormac McCarthy. It also boasts an ensemble cast including ...
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Episode #69: Carrie (Part 2) from 2013-10-22T04:52:10
Special guest Charlie Nash stops by to help Monica argue with Andrew about Kimberly Peirce's version of Carrie. Is the film really a total waste of time? How is Carrie different in this version? Wh...
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Episode #69: Carrie (Part 1) from 2013-10-22T04:51:59
There have now been three screen adaptations of Stephen King's debut novel, Carrie, most notably a 1976 version from director Brian De Palma. The latest one is directed by Kimberly Peirce and stars...
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Episode #68: Captain Phillips (Part 2) from 2013-10-15T03:47:41
Andrew and Monica are joined by special guest Kenji Fujishima from In Review Online to discuss how Captain Phillips depicts true events and the degree to which an artist should be judged for how a ...
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Episode #68: Captain Phillips (Part 1) from 2013-10-15T03:47:11
In this episode, Andrew and Monica give some spoiler-free thoughts on Captain Phillips, the new film directed by Paul Greengrass that stars Tom Hanks as a commercial shipping boat captain whose ves...
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Episode #66: Prisoners (Part 2) from 2013-09-28T12:25:34
Prisoners clearly wants to be viewed as a "serious" movie with "serious" performances in order to attract awards attention, but Andrew and Monica aren’t sure it’s deserving of that recognition. In ...
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Episode #66: Prisoners (Part 1) from 2013-09-25T04:48:39
If there's one thing you should never do, it's kidnap the daughter of Wolverine. In this episode, Andrew and Monica give their spoiler-free thoughts on Prisoners, the new drama from director Denis ...
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Episode #65: Insidious Chapter 2 (Part 2) from 2013-09-19T14:26:57
If you thought the third act of the first Insidious was too over-the-top, you might not be ready for Chapter 2. In this episode, Andrew and Monica try to figure out just what exactly is going on. H...
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Episode #65: Insidious Chapter 2 (Part 1) from 2013-09-18T21:29:36
James Wan has already released one critically-acclaimed horror film this year in The Conjuring. Now, he's back with the sequel to his 2010 film Insidious. Josh Lambert (Patrick Wilson) isn't acting...
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Episode #63: You're Next and The World's End (Part 2) from 2013-08-30T01:33:25
You know it's gonna be a good episode when Monica starts dusting off her sociology textbooks. In Part 2 of their discussion on You're Next and The World's End, she and Andrew dive into all the vari...
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Episode #63: You're Next and The World's End (Part 1) from 2013-08-27T22:17:33
Andrew and Monica are doing something new this week--they're giving you two movie discussions instead of one! In this episode, they give their general thoughts on the home invasion horror film You'...
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Episode #62: Kick-Ass 2 (Part 2) from 2013-08-21T11:29:47
Film critic Simon Abrams from RogerEbert.com joins Andrew and Monica to discuss the original Kick-Ass comics and how the film adaptations compare. Does Millar succeed in making a satirical point? I...
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Episode #62: Kick-Ass 2 (Part 1) from 2013-08-19T13:41:57
In this episode, Andrew and Monica give their general thoughts on the sequel to the adaptation of the comic book Kick-Ass, which followed a normal high school student who decides to become a supe...
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Episode #61: Elysium from 2013-08-11T19:45:57
Neill Blomkamp's follow-up to the critically-acclaimed District 9 stars Matt Damon as a working man in the future who decides to take on the wealthiest members of society who live in a space stat...
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Episode #59: The Wolverine (Part 2) from 2013-07-29T00:00:24
So much of The Wolverine works so well that the parts that don't work well are extra frustrating. In this episode, Andrew and Monica discuss what they liked about the film and then break down the...
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Episode #59: The Wolverine (Part 1) from 2013-07-28T17:25:55
In this episode, Andrew and Monica give their spoiler-free thoughts on the latest installment in the X-Men film franchise, The Wolverine. Is it better than his last solo outing? Is the PG-13 rating...
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Episode #58: The Conjuring (Part 2) from 2013-07-23T04:46:23
In this episode, Charlie Nash from Avenging Angels and Your Magazine Emerson stops by to discuss The Conjuring. Or rather, he drops in to help Monica explain to Andrew why he's wrong. Are "rules" n...
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Episode #58: The Conjuring (Part 1) from 2013-07-21T06:04:25
Who needs the Ghostbusters when you've got the Warrens? James Wan's latest horror film The Conjuring is based on a supposedly true story about a real-life haunting and the couple that made a living...
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Episode #57: Pacific Rim (Part 2) from 2013-07-16T08:25:21
In this episode, Andrew and Monica discuss what makes Pacific Rim such an enjoyable summer movie and what could have been done to make it even better. How does the action direction distract from ...
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Episode #57: Pacific Rim (Part 1) from 2013-07-16T08:25:05
The epic battle between Jaegers and kaiju is finally here! Guillermo del Toro's Pacific Rim is one of the most highly-anticipated films of the year--at least by geeks online--but is it a fitting en...
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Episode #55: Monsters University from 2013-06-29T13:15:29
In this episode, Andrew and Monica get their degree in the Scare Program at Monsters University! Is Pixar's latest sequel an improvement from their last few offerings? Does it change how one might ...
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Episode #54: Man of Steel (Part 2) from 2013-06-19T20:37:52
In this episode, Rod Morrow from The Black Guy Who Tips joins Andrew and Monica to debate the merits of Man of Steel. How important is it to have character development along with action? What's up ...
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Episode #54: Man of Steel (Part 1) from 2013-06-18T15:14:33
It's a bird, it's a plane... but is it a good movie? In this episode, Andrew and Monica give some quick spoiler-free thoughts on Zack Snyder's reboot of the Superman film series, Man of Steel. Is t...
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Episode #53: This Is The End (Part 2) from 2013-06-13T03:29:33
In this segment, Andrew and Monica figure out where This Is The End goes right and wrong. Does the religious stuff work? When is rape humor not offensive? Could they be declaring an end to this typ...
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Episode #53: This Is The End (Part 1) from 2013-06-12T16:18:22
Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel, James Franco, Jonah Hill, Craig Robinson and Danny McBride are not exactly who you might want to hang out with during the Apocalypse. But that's the set-up for This Is The...
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Episode #52: After Earth (Part 1) from 2013-05-31T22:49:46
Director M. Night Shyamalan had a string of hits in the late 90s and early part of the millennium, but his last few offerings have been critically reviled. His latest film is After Earth, which sta...
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Episode #51: Fast&Furious 6 from 2013-05-24T16:59:20
Vroom vroom! In this episode, Andrew and Monica are joined by EDGE Boston's Jake Mulligan to discuss Fast & Furious 6. Jake claims to be a "connoisseur" of the franchise, so does he think this inst...
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Episode #50: Star Trek Into Darkness (Part 2) from 2013-05-24T07:09:22
Andrew and Monica have a lot to say about Star Trek Into Darkness. In what may be their longest discussion of a single film ever, they talk everything from character arcs to political subtext. What...
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Episode #50: Star Trek Into Darkness (Part 1) from 2013-05-24T07:09:02
Beam us up! In this episode, Andrew and Monica give their spoiler-free thoughts on the newest installment of the re-imagined Star Trek series, Star Trek Into Darkness. Does J.J. Abrams' sequel live...
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Episode #49: The Great Gatsby from 2013-05-22T01:35:49
Hey there, old sport! After an unexpected week-long hiatus, Andrew and Monica are back with a review of Baz Luhrmann's adaptation of The Great Gatsby. This episode isn't split into two parts--there...
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Episode #46: Oblivion (Part 2) from 2013-04-24T23:08:58
In this episode, Andrew and Monica figure out where Oblivion went right and where it went wrong. How much do great visuals make up for occasional logic gaps? Is there some sort of political or reli...
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Episode #46: Oblivion (Part 1) from 2013-04-23T22:55:54
It's not every day we see an original big-budget sci-fi movie turn up in theaters. In this episode, Andrew and Monica give their spoiler-free thoughts on Oblivion, the new Tom Cruise vehicle set in...
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Episode #45: 42 (Part 2) from 2013-04-19T00:52:17
Let the disagreement begin! Andrew and Fox have wildly differing opinions on 42, so it's up to Monica to find middle ground. How much does historical accuracy matter? Is Harrison Ford's performan...
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Episode #45: 42 (Part 1) from 2013-04-18T03:52:02
Fox from the Geek Scholars Movie News podcast stops by to join Andrew and Monica in discussing the new biopic (or is it?) of Jackie Robinson. In this segment, they give their general spoiler-free t...
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Episode #42: Spring Breakers (Part 2) from 2013-03-30T18:55:34
There's so much going on in Spring Breakers that Andrew and Monica barely know where to begin. In this episode, they turn their attention to several of the themes and ideas Harmony Korine seems t...
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Episode #42: Spring Breakers (Part 1) from 2013-03-26T21:40:17
Spring Break For-evah! In this episode, Andrew and Monica give their spoiler-free thoughts on Harmony Korine's latest mindtrip, Spring Breakers. James Franco gives one of his weirdest performances ...
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Episode #41: The Incredible Burt Wonderstone (Part 2) from 2013-03-21T16:44:59
In this episode, Andrew and Monica try to figure out why a movie about magic doesn't seem very magical. How does the movie's approach to directing disrespect the profession? Does the ending work? A...
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Episode #41: The Incredible Burt Wonderstone (Part 1) from 2013-03-20T21:36
Steve Carell stars as an arrogant magician who finds himself upstaged by a new up-and-comer in the new comedy The Incredible Burt Wonderstone. It also stars Olivia Wilde, Steve Buscemi and Jim Carr...
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Episode #40: Oz the Great and Powerful from 2013-03-15T14:56:03
Monica might be away at SXSW, but never fear! We've still got an episode for you. The wonderful Corey Atad drops by to debate the merits of Sam Raimi's pseudo-prequel to The Wizard of Oz. How doe...
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Episode #38: Snitch (Part 2) from 2013-02-28T17:09:38
Charlie Nash sticks around to really dissect the jumbled mediocrity that is Snitch. The movie is an interesting mess, but it's still messy, so they spend half an hour talking through it. Is Jon B...
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Episode #38: Snitch (Part 1) from 2013-02-27T22:25:41
In this episode, Andrew and Monica are joined by special guest Charlie Nash to discuss Snitch, the new action film (or is it?) starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. First, they give their spoiler-f...
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Bonus Episode: Beautiful Creatures and the Gender Politics of Supernatural Teen Romance from 2013-02-23T15:41:46
We love you with all our non-beating hearts, Film Geeks! In this special bonus episode of the show, Andrew and Monica put on their sociology hats and explore the gender politics of a popular sub-su...
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Episode #37: A Good Day To Die Hard (Part 2) from 2013-02-21T17:20:52
Andrew and Monica have their work cut out for them trying to figure out what went wrong with A Good Day To Die Hard. Thankfully, Tim Costa from the First Time Watchers podcast stops by to help them...
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Episode #37: A Good Day To Die Hard (Part 1) from 2013-02-20T21:34:41
John McClane is back, but is he better than ever? Andrew and Monica give their general, spoiler-free thoughts on the fifth entry in the Die Hard franchise. This is the first film in the series to t...
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Bonus Episode: Dissecting Die Hard from 2013-02-14T00:08:54
Yippee Ki-Yay, mother-Film Geeks! In this special bonus episode, Andrew is joined by three special guests (Sean O'Connell from Fandango, Witney Seibold from CraveOnline and Tim Costa from First Tim...
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Episode #36: Side Effects from 2013-02-12T00:29:59
Steven Soderbergh says he's retiring and this movie will be his last for the big screen. Does he go out on a high note? Andrew and Monica give their thoughts on the psychological thriller.
Episode #35: Warm Bodies (Part 1) from 2013-02-11T01:42:39
It's like Twilight but with zombies! Or is it? Join Andrew and Monica as they give their spoiler-free thoughts on Jonathan Levine's latest film, Warm Bodies. Find out what happens when you mix Shak...
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Episode #34: Zero Dark Thirty (Part 2) from 2013-01-31T23:04:08
Let the debate begin! Josh Brunsting from CriterionCast joins Andrew and Monica to discuss what makes Zero Dark Thirty effective (or not). Does the film work as a piece of journalism? Does its depi...
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Episode #34: Zero Dark Thirty (Part 1) from 2013-01-31T23:03:56
Kathryn Bigelow’s Zero Dark Thirty was Monica’s pick for best film of the year. It’s also received numerous awards and accolades from critics groups around the country. In this episode, Andrew weig...
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Episode #33: The Best and Worst of 2012 (Part 2) from 2013-01-23T21:52:23
Andrew and Monica finish their look back at the year in film by exploring different genres as well as which movies subverted their expectations. What were the best action movies? Which movies were ...
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Episode #33: The Best and Worst of 2012 (Part 1) from 2013-01-22T18:46:20
It’s the most epic episode of Cinema Fix yet! In the first half of this two-and-a-half-hour review of last year, Andrew and Monica count down their Top 10 Films of 2012. Which movies made the cut? ...
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Episode #32: Django Unchained (Part 2) from 2013-01-12T23:48:50
In this episode, the always thought-provoking Uncle Crizzle (aka Craig Lindsey) stops by to analyze the depiction of race in Django Unchained. Is the movie racist? How does it subvert genres and st...
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Episode #32: Django Unchained (Part 1) from 2013-01-11T12:26:39
Is Tarantino's latest really off the chain? In this episode, Andrew and Monica give some spoiler-free thoughts on Django Unchained, which stars Jaime Foxx as a slave-turned-bounty-hunter in the Ant...
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Episode #31: Holiday Movie Roundup from 2013-01-10T12:42:03
Happy New Year! In this episode, Andrew and Monica look back at two movies that were released over the holidays: This is 40 and Les Miserables. Andrew also gives some brief thoughts on Jack Reacher...
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Episode #30: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (Part 1) from 2012-12-19T02:41:28
In this episode, Andrew and Monica give general spoiler-free thoughts on the first installment of Peter Jackson's Hobbit trilogy, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Does it live up to the Lord of t...
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Episode #29: Anna Karenina (Part 2) from 2012-12-16T01:14:39
In this episode, Andrew and Monica send Anna and Karenin to couples therapy and try to figure out what went wrong. Which does ?Anna ??Karenina ?believe is the more important and powerful idea, love...
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Episode #29: Anna Karenina (Part 1) from 2012-12-12T23:00:07
Director Joe Wright has adapted another 19th century novel, and this time all the rich, pretty people struggling with matters of the heart are in Russia! That’s right, it’s the latest film adaptati...
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Episode #27: Life of Pi (Part 1) from 2012-11-30T23:17:48
Ang Lee’s highly-anticipated film adaptation of the acclaimed novel can now be seen on the big screen, but does it live up to the hype? Andrew and Monica give their spoiler-free thoughts on the vis...
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Episode #26: Twilight: Breaking Dawn, Part 2 (Part 2) from 2012-11-29T22:39:20
In this episode, Andrew and Monica achieve the impossible and have a philosophical conversation about the last film in the Twilight series. Is the film’s ending a cop-out, or is it actually a progr...
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Episode #26: Twilight: Breaking Dawn, Part 2 (Part 1) from 2012-11-29T01:06:31
Five films, billions of dollars and millions of screaming teens and mothers later, the Twilight series is finally over. Join Andrew and Monica as they give their spoiler-free thoughts on the final ...
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Episode #25: Cloud Atlas from 2012-11-22T16:42:41
In this special bonus episode of the show, Andrew and Monica spend nearly an hour trying to unravel the mysteries of Cloud Atlas. Is this sci-fi epic a revolutionary piece of cinema or just a flawe...
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Episode #24: Skyfall (Part 2) from 2012-11-16T18:18:02
Just when you thought Bond continuity was too convoluted to figure out, Cinema Fix is here to make it all clear! Or... not. Witney Seibold from CraveOnline joins Andrew and Monica to discuss ?Skyfa...
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Episode #24: Skyfall (Part 1) from 2012-11-14T14:48:19
James Bond is back! Witney Seibold from CraveOnline joins Andrew and Monica to discuss the twenty-third "official" film in the franchise. This episode contains their general, spoiler-free thoughts ...
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Episode #23: Argo (Part 2) from 2012-10-23T04:31:11
In this episode, Andrew and Monica debate the merits of Argo, ?which leads to a more general discussion on films that are "based on a true story." To what extent is accuracy important? Is the direc...
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Episode #23: Argo (Part 1) from 2012-10-23T04:11:01
Ben Affleck’s latest directorial effort is receiving lots of praise from critics, but does it live up to the hype? In this episode, Andrew and Monica give their general spoiler-free thoughts on the...
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Episode #22: Pitch Perfect (Part 2) from 2012-10-10T01:18:35
Get ready to get pitch-slapped! Andrew and Monica arguably go a bit too far in their spoiler-filled analysis of Pitch Perfect, tackling everything from the marketing to its presentation of obesity ...
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Episode #22: Pitch Perfect (Part 1) from 2012-10-10T01:18:27
Bridesmaids was a big hit. So was Glee. Why not mix the two together? That seems to be the reasoning behind Pitch Perfect, a musical-comedy about a competitive a cappella group. It wants to like Gl...
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Episode #20: End of Watch (Part 2) from 2012-09-29T01:10:32
Andrew and Monica bring out the big guns in their dissection of End of Watch. Is the film a critique of the police force? What’s up with its depiction of race? And how is it similar to Cowboys&Alie...
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Episode #20: End of Watch (Part 1) from 2012-09-27T17:09:38
In this episode, Andrew and Monica bring the Jake Gyllenhaal-starring End of Watch in for questioning. This cop film from the writer of Training Day markets itself as a found-footage film, but is t...
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Episode #19: The Cabin in the Woods from 2012-09-20T14:40:23
Cinema Fix is back! In this episode, Andrew explains why the show went on unexpected hiatus and gives the details on its return. He then plays an episode of the show that was recorded months ago bu...
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Episode #17: Project X (Part 2) from 2012-03-10T18:35:15
Andrew and Frank have gotten old. In this episode, they discuss why Project X is irresponsible filmmaking at its worst, and how it sets Western culture back a few decades. At what point should cons...
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Episode #17: Project X (Part 1) from 2012-03-10T18:35:04
Andrew and Frank give their general impression of the Todd Phillips-produced Project X. Is this party a winner, or just plain lame? Tune in to find out. SHOW NOTES:0:22 - Intro and clip 4:55 - Gen...
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Bonus Episode: Analyzing The Oscars with Jett Loe, Dustin Guy Defa and Robert J. Thompson from 2012-02-28T15:38:27
In this special bonus post-Oscars episode of Cinema Fix, Andrew calls up three special guests to talk about the 84th Academy Awards. First up, Jett Loe from The Film Talk explores demographics and ...
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Episode #15: Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (Part 2) from 2012-02-26T16:53:13
Andrew might have to give up his critic card. Critics everywhere are calling Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance a worthless piece of garbage, but is it as bad as that? Tune in as Andrew defends the f...
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Episode #15: Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (Part 1) from 2012-02-26T16:31:23
Frank and Andrew tackle the sequel to Ghost Rider. Do Crank filmmakers Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor inject any life into the proceedings at all? Is Nicolas Cage just as crazy as we've come to ex...
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Episode #14: Safe House (Part 2) from 2012-02-18T14:03:14
Just how much is there to say about a mediocre spy action flick? Quite a bit, it turns out. Tune in as Andrew and Frank discuss what the filmmakers might have been aiming for (or not). What is the ...
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Episode #14: Safe House (Part 1) from 2012-02-18T13:54:34
Our hosts talk the new film starring Ryan Reynolds and Denzel Washington. Is this spy thriller an effective cat-and-mouse game, or just a bore? Tune in to find out.SHOW NOTES: 0:22 - Intro and cli...
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Episode #11: Haywire (Part 2) from 2012-01-25T06:00
In this episode, Andrew and Frank discuss the stylistic choices made by Soderbergh in Haywire. Is the non-linear structure necessary? Is the cinematography dull or inventive? And what's the big dea...
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Episode #11: Haywire (Part 1) from 2012-01-24T19:36:58
Andrew and Frank briefly discuss some films they saw over the break, and then they dive into the new action thriller from Steven Soderbergh, Haywire. Does MMA star Gina Carano have any acting chops...
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Episode #5: The Ides of March (Part 2) from 2011-11-10T01:46:53
Is it possible to be a politician and maintain your integrity? Is everybody hiding something? And what’s up with the cinematography? Andrew and Frank discuss these questions and more in the spoiler...
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Episode #5: The Ides of March (Part 1) from 2011-11-10T01:46:32
Andrew and Frank give their spoiler-free general thoughts on the new political thriller directed by George Clooney. Is this a movie that's worth your vote? Tune in to find out. SHOW NOTES:0:22 - I...
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Episode #4: 50/50 (Part 2) from 2011-11-10T01:41:03
In the second part of their 50/50 discussion, Andrew and Frank discuss the details of characterization, finding the right tone, and whether or not a lack of realism is a bad thing. Spoilers include...
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Episode #3: Moneyball (Part 1) from 2011-09-26T02:41:34
In this spoiler-free episode, Andrew and Frank give their general thoughts on the new film Moneyball. Is this film about Oakland A's manager Billy Beane and his attempts to change how players are d...
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Episode #2: Drive (Part 2) from 2011-09-23T02:21:10
In the second part of their Drive episode, Andrew and Frank dive deep into the themes and craft of the film. How can viewers interpret the ending? Is Refn's presentation of violence appropriate? An...
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Episode #2: Drive (Part 1) from 2011-09-18T17:19:45
In the first regularly-formatted episode of Cinema Fix, it becomes apparent the show might already be cursed. Plus, Andrew is joined by Frank Ready to talk about the new Ryan Gosling-starring crime...
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