Posts Tagged ‘Public Enemies’
An Appreciation – Heat
Michael Mann’s Heat (1995) is the culmination of a career long obsession for its creator. For as long as Mann has been a filmmaker, he’s constantly returned to the same subject: the intricacies and nuances of characters operating on both sides of the law. Cops…
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Film Review – Blackhat
From top to bottom, Blackhat is a Michael Mann movie. All the familiar traits are there: tough guys, conversations over tabletops, dynamic cityscapes, and flashes of violence. It is a “Mann film,” but it’s unlike anything he’s done. Here is a filmmaker so focused on…
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Film Review – Broken City
Somewhere in its heart, Broken City really wants to be a good movie—and not just any good movie, but a Sidney Lumet good movie. If this movie had just one thing to say, it would be that corruption is everywhere, from the mayor on down.…
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MacGuffin Film Therapy #2
Spencer and Allen are joined by Aaron Mason (The Grapes of Rad) and Aaron Roden (The Air-Raid Podcast) to continue their film therapy. Topics include: issues with Batman, what constitutes a problem in movies, fanboy reactions, spoilers in the internet age, language on television, cable…
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Episode 165 – Channing Tatum
In honor of the release of Magic Mike, Spencer and Greg discuss Channing Tatum.
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Episode 86 – The Rise of Johnny Depp
Spencer and John look back on Johnny Depp’s rise to stardom in honor of Pirates of the Caribbean 4, share some things they wish would go away now, and give their DVD picks of the week.
READ MOREEpisode 9 – In Need Of A Hero
Spencer is joined by guest host Kevin from the Backroom Comics Podcast. First they tackle Batman’s representation in film and television over the years. Next, they consider the meteoric rise of JJ Abrams, and the dangerous crossroads he is at in his career. Finally, they…
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