This week for our InSession Film Podcast: Bonus Content, we have something a little bit more laid back and not so structured. Due to the length of time, we had to cut out some of our discussion with Justin on the main show, but we decided to throw that up here for Bonus Content. Some of this discussion involves some spoilers for The Gift too, so just a heads up. Check it out!
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This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we discussed Joel Edgerton’s The Gift, which of course featured a guy stalking a couple. Well, as we found out during this top 3 discussion, apparently a lot of movie stalkers were prominent during the 90’s. Who knew? This discussion was a bit interesting too, as we all had a little bit of different criteria which made for some really diverse lists.
That being said, what movie stalkers would make your list? Here are the one’s that made ours (Keep in mind we all have different criteria for our lists as well):
JD
1) Scottie Ferguson – Vertigo
2) Sy – One Hour Photo
3) Hedy Carlson – Single White Female
Brendan
1) Rupert Pupkin – The King of Comedy
2) Annie Wilkes – Misery
3) Evelyn – Play Misty For Me
Justin
1) Elliot – Besazzled
2) The Crush / Poison Ivy / Swimfan
3) David McCall – Fear
Honorable Mentions (Combined)
Movies involving stalkers: Fatal Attraction, The Fan, Big Fan, Phone Booth, The Hand That Rocks the Cradle, Cape Fear, The Night of the Hunter
Hopefully you guys enjoyed our lists and if you agree or disagree with us, let us know in the comment section below. While we did talk about quite a few good movie stalkers, there’s still a lot left on the table that we didn’t mention. That being said, what would be your Top 3? Leave a comment in the comment section or email us at [email protected].
This week on the InSession Film Podcast, Justin from The Walking Naked podcast joins us once again, this time for a fun discussion on Joel Edgerton’s The Gift and our Top 3 movie stalkers. We also do a couple of mini reviews of Guy Ritchie’s The Man from U.N.C.L.E. and The Duff.
Justin was once again a fantastic guest and he brought some really interesting, but great choices for this week’s top 3 segment. We unfortunately had to cut out some films he brought up in the discussion segment, but we will have it available for this week’s bonus content. Also, don’t miss this week’s Extra Film segment, where we discussed Cop Car and The Look of Silence!
Anyway, check out this week’s show and let us know what you think in the comment section. Thanks for listening and thanks for supporting of the InSession Film Podcast!
– The Gift Movie Review (7:13) Grades
JD: A-
Brendan: B
Justin: B
– Top 3 Movie Stalkers (35:03)
Well, as we found out during this discussion, apparently a lot of movie stalkers were prominent during the 90’s. Who knew? This top 3 was a bit interesting too, as we all had a little bit of different criteria which made for some really diverse lists. At any rate, what would be your Top 3?
– Mini Reviews (1:27:15)
This week we had planned to also review The Man from U.N.C.L.E. but unfortunately only Brendan was able to see it. So we decided to do a couple of mini reviews in which JD also talked about The Duff.
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Two weeks ago, Fox released two trailers (one green band and one red band) for Deadpool. To say they were glorious would be an understatement. As a comics fan, and a self-proclaimed geek, these trailers made me giddy. Filled with inside jokes, fourth wall breaks, and all the things that make Deadpool Deadpool, these trailers were absolute proof that studios can make a completely true-to-character comic book film. But, let’s just appreciate all the Deadpoolyness that was so great.
There’s a lot to digest here, but let’s go back to the start. I’m assuming that if you’re reading an article about Deadpool, then you probably are aware of who he is and what he does. But, just in case, let’s do a quick refresher.
Wade Winston Wilson (aka Deadpool) is a disfigured and mentally unstable mercenary. In the comics, which began in 1992, Deadpool is known for frequently breaking the fourth wall (hence the nickname: Merc with a Mouth). Wilson was diagnosed with cancer, and underwent the Weapon X treatments in hopes of beating the disease. The results left him permanently scarred, but gave him an accelerated healing factor (he can heal himself faster than Wolverine).
Okay, so let’s get into this.
The Test FootageÂ
The opening of the trailer might look familiar – and that’s because it is nearly a shot-for-shot remake of the test footage that was leaked a year or two ago. Star Ryan Reynolds had apparently been lobbying for a decade to get a Deadpool movie made, and used this footage to show was a good movie would look like. After the footage leaked, the fan reaction was so positive that Fox decided to green-light the project.
Really, the fact that this film is being driven solely off of fan support is pretty cool. It’s not something you see everyday, and Fox sticking to Deadpool’s true character is great. It would be easy for a studio to steer away from a character so crass, or even easier to make him less super and more real (a la Christopher Nolan’s Batman films).
And speaking of being true to form…
Colossus Is Huge
Apparently director Tim Miller always wanted to do Colossus justice. He told Empire:
As a fanboy I’ve always been like, ‘That dude with the shiny skin is not f***ing Colossus.’ He should be this monstrous guy, and they actually let me make him seven and a half feet tall.
This time around the giant metal-skinned mutant will be played by Andre Tricoteux (best known for his work in ABC’s Seventh Son). Although,  Tricoteux is doing little more than just providing the mo-cap for Colossus, as he’ll be depicted entirely in CG in the film. This is what led to Daniel Cudmore declining to return in a fourth film.
I did get a call for Colossus but it was CGI/stunts and not using my voice so I graciously passed. Love 2 play him in the future as an actor
It’s also great to see that Fox wasn’t afraid to take some shots. As Wade is being wheeled on a gurney we hear him say, “Please don’t make the super-suit green… or animated!” This is a not-so-subtle jab at the 2011 film Green Lantern which was… terrible.
While that’s the only jab in the trailer (and don’t worry, Reynolds and Miller have both promised many more), there was another in the teaser trailer, with Deadpool saying, “From the studio that inexplicably sewed his f***ing mouth shut the first time…” How meta is this? We’ve got Ryan Reynolds, working for Fox, as Deadpool, talking about other times he (Reynolds) has worked for Fox as Deadpool.
The Mask Makes The Man
Another great decision regarding Deadpool’s appearance was using CGI on his eyes. Allowing his eyes to move and show emotions will make it look just like he jumped out of a comic panel. Good stuff.
Blind Al and WeaselÂ
Weasel (played by T.J. Miller) is an information and arms dealer for Deadpool. He’s somewhat of a sidekick, and throughout the history of the comic it appears that Weasel might be Wade’s best (only?) real friend. If the trailer is any indication of the film, it looks like Miller will be stealing every scene he’s in.
Blind Al (Leslie Uggams) is a UK intelligence agent who fought alongside Captain America in WWII – obviously this will be omitted in the film – who eventually becomes a target of Deadpool. Instead of taking her out, he spares her and she turns out to be somewhat of a mentor/housekeeper for him. She’s sarcastic and dry, and clearly isn’t afraid to poke fun.
Ajax
Also known as Francis, Ajax is Dr. Killebrew’s enforcer for his laboratory. He has his nerves removed so that he can better deal with pain (this also gives him super strength), and in the comics he discovered Deadpool’s regenerative abilities by removing his heart. Ajax is also the subject of some of the Merc’s nightmares, indicating that their encounters have been disturbing.
Vanessa
Wilson’s love interest in this film is Vanessa Carlysle. She can be seen during the sword-fight clips with Ajax in the background, causing many to speculate that we’ll see her mutant alter ego in this film, Copycat. She is such a powerful metamorph that she can duplicate things down to a molecular level, although over time this takes a toll on her.
Looking Ahead
Considering this film doesn’t hit theaters until February 2016, it might seem silly to already be looking ahead, but there are a few interesting tidbits surrounding a sequel. Director Tim Miller already let slip the fact that Cable will be featured prominently in the next film. Cable (Nathan Summers) is the son of Cyclops and Jean Grey’s clone. He was sent to the future (hence the aged appearance), and he has telepathic and telekinetic powers. He’s had numerous run-ins with Deadpool.
Really, there’s a lot to be excited about here, regardless of whether or not you’re a Deadpool fan. This film is happening the way so many of us fanboys had wished for so long. The talent involved loves the character, it’s being made off of fan support, and it’s being true to the character you’d find in the comics. No one ever really had the sense that Tobey Maguire loved Spider-Man, or that Christopher Nolan and Christian Bale were aware of the stories of the Dark Knight any more than they had to be. We never really thought that Sony cared as much as we did. While hoped our favorite characters would be depicted in an epic fashion, it only happened rarely in the mid-2000’s (Spider-Man 2, The Dark Knight saga, etc.). Even today there’s talk of what can and can’t be done with comic-book movies. Studios are obsessed with making things as realistic as possible – and in many ways that’s a good thing – but we can’t forget that one of the reasons we love comics so much is that they take us out of reality. Deadpool could be a game changer for films in this genre. Maybe it would be as small as Batman getting solid white eyes in the cowl, or maybe as big as putting to rest the idea that a moving mouth is the only way audiences will understand emotion. Or perhaps more importantly, maybe his fourth wall breaks will remind us that it’s all a movie.
Either way, one thing is certain:Â Deadpool looks to be a bloody and hilarious ride, taken straight out of the inky pages of a comic-book. Lucky us.
This week on the InSession Film Podcast: Extra Film segment, we discuss Jon Watts’ Cop Car, starring Kevin Bacon and we also look into Joshua Oppenheimer’s follow up to The Act of Killing, The Look of Silence.
No guest again this week but we hope you enjoy our banter as we think we find some interesting conversation with these two films. There’s especially a lot to dive into with The Look of Silence.
Anyway, have fun listening to this week’s Extra Film segment and let us know what you think in the comment section below. Hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
– Cop Car Movie Review (8:27) Grades
JD: B
Brendan: B-
– The Look of Silence Movie Review (32:33) Grades
JD: A
Brendan: A
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This weekend on Episode 131, we’ll be talking about both The Man from U.N.C.L.E. and Joel Ederton’s The Gift. With the release of The Man from U.N.C.L.E. last week, for our poll this week, what is your favorite movie based on a TV series? You may have noticed that we left off a few notable ones, such as Star Trek. We left off Star Trek as there are too many to consider, and the real movie based on the show was Star Trek: The Motion Picture, not the best of the bunch if you ask us.
That said, what is your favorite film based on a TV series? Vote now!
This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we discuss the N.W.A. biopic, Straight Outta Compton. Music biopics have been around for quite some time and despite some stigma’s behind them, it’s a genre that has seem some great films over the years. So for this week’s top 3, we strapped on a guitar and came up with some great films to talk about.
That being said, what music biopics would make your list? Here are the one’s that made ours (Keep in mind we all have different criteria for our lists as well):
JD
1) Amadeus
2) Walk the Line
3) Ray
Richard
1) Amadeus
2) I’m Not There
3) The Doors
Honorable Mentions (Combined) Sid and Nancy, What’s Love Got To Do With It
Hopefully you guys enjoyed our lists and if you agree or disagree with us, let us know in the comment section below. As I mentioned on the show a few times, there’s a lot of this genre I’m not as familiar with, meaning we left a lot of films in this genre on the table. That being said, what would be your Top 3? Leave a comment in the comment section or email us at [email protected].
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Warning: Because of the nature of this show, the music and video clips may contain uncut language we normally edit out.
This week on the InSession Film Podcast, Brendan takes the week off but we are joined by Richard Newby from Audiences Everywhere who joins us to discuss Straight Outta Compton, the N.W.A biopic taking the box office by storm. Going off of that, we also discuss our Top 3 music biopics and we start a new segment called Soundcheck, talking our favorite uses of music in film.
Huge thanks to Richard once again for joining us this week, who was an absolute wonderful guest filling in for Brendan. We had a lot of fun with this show and hopefully you enjoy our new music segment! Also, don’t miss our latest Extra Film where we discuss Woody Allen’s Irrational Man and The Stanford Prison Experiment.
Anyway, check out this week’s show and let us know what you think in the comment section. Thanks for listening and thanks for supporting of the InSession Film Podcast!
– Top 3 Music Biopics (35:03)
Music biopics have been around for quite some time and despite some stigma’s behind them, it’s a genre that has seem some great films over the years. So for this week’s top 3, we strapped on a guitar and came up with some great films to talk about. That being said, what would be your Top 3?
– Soundcheck (57:33)
This week we started a new segment called Soundcheck, where we discuss some of our favorite uses of music in film. We didn’t limit this to just score, but rather any piece of music used in the film.
Main Review – The Gift / The Man from UNCLE
Top 3 – Movie Stalkers
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This week on the InSession Film Podcast: Extra Film segment, we review Woody Allen’s Irrational Man starring one of our favorites Joaquin Phoenix and the always adorable Emma Stone. And we also take a look into the psychological study that was The Stanford Prison Experiment.
No guest this week but we have some pretty intriguing conversation on these two indies that came out this month. We go a little long and we apologize for that, but we promise it’s quality film discussion. Don’t forget to vote on our latest poll too, asking for your favorite music biopic!
Anyway, have fun listening to this week’s Extra Film segment and let us know what you think in the comment section below. Hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
– Irrational man Movie Review (7:12) Grades
JD: B+
Brendan: B
– The Stanford Prison Experiment Movie Review (36:29) Grades
JD: A-
Brendan: B
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This week for our InSession Film Podcast: Bonus Content, we had some more to say about the new Fantastic Four movie as well as Josh Trank and his issues with Fox. Check it out!
FAIR WARNING: This edit is a little bit more raw and uncut than our normal shows. Don’t worry, it’s still the style and tone of our normal shows, but perhaps a few more choice words are used here. Have fun!
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This weekend on Episode 130 we’ll be discussing the NWA biopic, Straight Outta Compton. So for our poll this week, we’re simply asking, what is your favorite music biopics? I think Inside Llewyn Davis should count as a music biopic, but Brendan says it’s not eligible being “fiction” or whatever. At any rate, let us know what your favorite music biopic is in the poll below!
This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we talk a lot about the mess of Fox’s new Fantastic Four, which of course features some interesting characters with some well-known superpowers. And who wouldn’t want to have a superpower? The idea of being able to fly or read people’s minds is endlessly fascinating and it’s fun to think about how it would change our lives in the real world. So, going off of our discussion of Fantastic Four, we decided to talk about our favorite superpowers that we’d like to have that we’ve seen used in film.
That being said, what superpowers would make your list? Here are the one’s that made ours (Keep in mind we all have different criteria for our lists as well):
JD
1) Web-Slinging
2) Batman’s Wealth
3) Shrinking Powers (Ant-Man) / Powers of The Avatar (The Last Airbender)
Brendan
1) Telepathy
2) Iron Man’s Intelligence
3) Being Unbreakable (Unbreakable)
Brian
1) Batman’s Disappearing Act
2) Groot
3) Telepathy
Hopefully you guys enjoyed our lists and if you agree or disagree with us, let us know in the comment section below. Clearly there are a lot more superpowers that you could want that we didn’t have a chance to talk about. That being said, what would be your Top 3? Leave a comment in the comment section or email us at [email protected].
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This week on the InSession Film Podcast, Paul and Brian from the Blokebusters Podcast join us once again as we discuss Fox’s disaster that is Fantastic Four as well as our top 3 superpowers in film. We also have another edition of rants and raves that was really exceptional and a lot of fun.
Huge thanks once again to Paul and Brian who were fantastic guests and very funny on the show. Their show is really good and one we’d definitely recommend. We had some great banter during this week’s Top 3 and Rants and Raves segments especially. Also, don’t miss our latest Extra Film where we discuss Vacation and Paper Towns!
Anyway, check out this week’s show and let us know what you think in the comment section. Thanks for listening and thanks for supporting of the InSession Film Podcast!
– Fantastic Four Movie Review (7:22) Grades
JD: C-
Brendan: C-
Paul: C-
Brian: D
– Top 3 Superpowers (41:54)
Who wouldn’t want to have a superpower? The idea of being able to fly or read people’s minds is endlessly fascinating and it’s fun to think about how it would change our lives in the real world. So, going off of our discussion of Fantastic Four, we decided to talk about our favorite superpowers that we’d like to have that we’ve seen used in film. That being said, what would be your Top 3?
– Rants and Raves (1:21:08)
This week we have another edition of Rants and Raves, where we take a film related topic and either rant about it or discuss why we are happy.
Main Review – Straight Outta Compton
Top 3 – Music Biopics
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This week on the InSession Film Podcast: Extra Film segment, comedian Brent Allen joins us to discuss Vacation, the sequel/reboot of the 80’s classic as well as Paper Towns, the latest John Green novel adapted for the big screen.
Big thanks once again to Brent Allen, who we love having on the show. He’s always phenomenal when he’s on the show and it was nice to finally get him on to talk about a comedy. Also, don’t miss Episode 128 where we discuss Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation and our favorite 90’s action movies!
Anyway, have fun listening to this week’s Extra Film segment and let us know what you think in the comment section below. Hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
– Vacation Movie Review (7:47) Grades
JD: F
Brendan: N/A
Brent: C-
– Paper Towns Movie Review (29:17) Grades
JD: B-
Brendan: B-
Brent: C+
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As we lead up to Fox’s new Fantastic Four film coming out this weekend, we wanted to look at other Marvel films that aren’t in the MCU. While some have not been very good, there are some that stand out as really great films. Last year’s X-Men: Days of Future Past comes to mind as well as Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 2, which I’d argue is one of the best superhero films we’ve seen yet.
At any rate, what is your favorite Marvel film not featured in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Vote now!
This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we take a look back at the great ole decade of the 1990’s. And when you think of film in the 90’s, it’s hard not to think about the action genre. While many may consider the 80’s to be the best decade for action, the 90’s was no slouch and had it’s fair share of greatness. And since Mission: Impossible came out in the mid-90’s, we figured it’d be a great topic of conversation this week.
That being said, what 90’s action movies would make your list? Here are the one’s that made ours (Keep in mind we all have different criteria for our lists as well):
JD
1) Point Break
2) The Rock
3) Mulan – Don’t worry, I explain.
Honorable Mentions (Combined) The Matrix, Bad Boys, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Die Hard with a Vengeance, The Long Kiss Goodnight, Goldeneye, The Last Boy Scout
Hopefully you guys enjoyed our lists and if you agree or disagree with us, let us know in the comment section below. Depending on your criteria, you’ll certainly have a lot more to choose from within the genre and clearly we only scratched the surface. That being said, what would be your Top 3? Leave a comment in the comment section or email us at [email protected].
This week on the InSession Film Podcast, Michael from Back Seat Viewer joins us to discuss Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, the latest film starring Tom Cruise hanging off of the side of an airplane. We also talk about our favorite 90’s action movies and we feature another InSession Film Showdown, this time pinning Ethan Hunt vs James Bond.
Anyway, check out this week’s show and let us know what you think in the comment section. Thanks for listening and thanks for supporting of the InSession Film Podcast!
– Top 3 1990’s Action Movies (44:34)
When you think of film in the 90’s, it’s hard not to think about the action genre. While many may consider the 80’s to be the best decade for action, the 90’s was no slouch and had it’s fair share of greatness. And since Mission: Impossible came out in the mid-90’s, we figured it’d be a great topic of conversation this week. That being said, what would be your Top 3?
– InSession Film Showdown (10:03)
This week for our InSession Film Showdown, we feature a matchup between Ethan Hunt and James Bond. These two have a lot in common but what is it that separates the winner here? Well, we argue and debate it in this segment.
Main Review – Fantastic Four
Top 3 – Superpowers in Movies
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