The Omniplex

TFR Editorial: Batfleck

Hello there!

Since Batcast is not for a while yet, we had things to say regarding current Batman entertainment news that couldn't wait, and since we've been wanting to try our had at some minisodes, here's an editorial! Is Ben Affleck right for Batman? Hear our opinions within..

Opening: Daredevil

Bed track: 1989 Batman Score

TFR 9: Wright Here Wright Now

Velkommen, Bienvenue, Welcome.

This week we discuss one of our very favorite directors, Edgar Wright! With Wright, Simon Pegg, and Nick Frost having completed their Cornetto Trilogy this past weekend with The World's End (It's great, you should go see it), we discuss Wright's other works, and generally what makes his high-energy style tick. Along the ride, there are lots of blink-and-you'll-miss-it jokes and hidden bits of symbolism that make Wright's style unique and infinitely re-watchable.

So Join the Club in our tribute to Edgar Wright!

Opening: Hot Fuzz Dialogue/Here Come the Fuzz - Jon Spencer and the Elegant Too

Bedded throughout: Soundtracks to respective films

Closing: The Cornetto Megamix - Mike Relm

Albert went to Alamo Drafthouse's Cornetto Trilogy screening on Thursday night and had a blast!

Edgar Wright's Personal Blog: Official source for all your Edgar Wright production news, etc!

Tease Me, Baby - Albert's The World's End Trailer write-up on The Website of DOOM!

Film Brain's Projector: Keith Lemon - The Film

Ant Man test footage (There's more of it, but you'll have to dig around.)

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Next Up: Horror!

TFR: The Lost Tapes - A World He Never Made

Hello, everybody!

This time on The Lost Tapes, we riff Howard the Duck! Considered one of the worst flops of all time, Howard the Duck is a film adaptation of a then extremely popular Marvel comic of the same name, and one that we personally love. We compare the film to the comic; what they got right, what they missed, and where they REALLY went off the rails. 

So come sing along with the totally-not-forgettable theme song as we dive head first into Howard the Duck: The Movie!

Opening: Hastily Made Cleveland Tourism Video Parts I & II

(Hastily supercut by Al)

(P.S. We're sure Cleveland is a lovely city to visit.)

Closing: Duck Hunt SSBC Remix by Leon

The Howard the Duck Comics really are fully worth seeking out.

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Next Up: Edgar Wright!

TFR 8: SMithcast

Hello and welcome!

We are back to revisit one of our favorite directors, Kevin Smith! It has been a while since either of us has caught up with the man, and figured it was high time we did just that. In this jumbo-sized cast, we delve into the (almost) complete filmography of the greatest director to come out of Jersey!

Needless to say, our EXPLICIT TAG is in full effect here; not for the squeamish. So if you're cool with that, sit back and enjoy our SMithcast!

SPOILER WARNING: Red State spoilers are from 1:23:34 to 1:33:34. Mild spoilers for all other films.

Opening: "SModcast Theme"

Music throughout: Soundtrack cues from their respective films

End: "Jungle Love" by Morris Day and the Time

Stinger: Clerks Cartoon

The SModcast Network

The View Askewniverse

The View Askewniverse Message Board - meet some nice folks! (Must register with a $2 donation to RAINN)

My Boring-Ass Life: The Blog and The Book

An Evening With Kevin Smith DVDs - Any and all of them. Well worth the time (and money).

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Next Time: Howard the Duck!

TFR 7: Send In The 'Toons

This week, Austin and Albert have a rather Looney chat about two movies featuring characters that shaped their childhoods. One a classic, one an oddity, we're talking Who Framed Roger Rabbit and Space Jam!

In these two live-action-mixed-with-animation films, why did one work and one not? What defining factors made the difference? Why is Lola Bunny so terrible, and Jessica Rabbit so great? Can modern interpretations of the Looney Tunes work? These questions and more will be pondered and possibly answered in Send In The 'Toons!

Opening remix: "Who Slammed Roger Rabbit" by Albert Wiltfong

...I'm so sorry.

Get the original and "extended" mixes! (right click "save as" to download)

"Charles" the dog's freaky cartoon eyes:

Nostalgia Critic Space Jam Review

Disturbing motivational poster:

Side-by-side Lola from Space Jam and Looney Tunes Show:

Book: When Nothing Else Matters - Michael Jordan's Last Comeback

Roger Rabbit Shorts:

Tummy Trouble

Roller Coaster Rabbit

Trail Mix-Up

Ending songs: 

"Smile Darn Ya, Smile" from the Roger Rabbit Soundtrack

and

"We Are In Love" - Lola Bunny and Bugs Bunny from The Looney Tunes Show

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Next Time: Kevin Smith!

TFR 6: GOJIRAAA!!! (with Guest Will Binns)

It's Kaiju time!

This week, Albert and Austin are joined by fellow podcaster Will Binns to discuss the film that introduced the greatest movie moster of all time, 1954's Gojira! Join us as we discuss the film, what makes Godzilla such a great movie monster, and the legacy that the giant lizard has left in his wake.

Bring on the monsters!

Linkara's Atop the Fourth Wall: Godzilla vs. Barkley

Will's Skype pic

Will's Podcast:

Cthulhu on Parade! an RPG Podcast!

Will's Twitter: @OmegaWill

Opening: Gojira (1954) opening credits

Soundtrack bed: Score from Godzilla: The Series, Cloverfield, Pacific Rim, King Kong (2005), and predominantly Godzilla vs. Mecha Godzilla.

Closing Song: "Godzilla" by Blue Oyster Cult

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Next Time: Space Jam and Who Framed Roger Rabbit!

TFR: The Lost Tapes - The Whimsical World of Mary Crawford

Welcome to another Lost Tapes edition of The Film Room!

This time we gaze into a mouth-shaped deep, dark abyss; we watch David DeCoteau's A Talking Cat!?! (punctuation not ours), a family film that features notable actor Eric Roberts as the titular talking cat(!?!). Did we mention it was shot on the same set as some (extremely) soft core porn? By the same director? Did we?

After tumbling down the no-budget no-effort film hole, we try to climb our way back out by thoroughly picking it, and the importance of base filmmaking, apart at the seams.

This is The Whimsical World of Mary Crawford!

Opening Song: I'm a Stupid Cat! (Buy on iTunes)

A Talking Cat!?!: The Movie: The Tumblr

A Talking Cat!?! is The Room of anthropomorphic animal movies - Onion AV Club 

Onion AV Club interviews Eric Roberts

Laine Perez's Twitter (Great riffs)

Bronies: The Extremely Unexpected Fans of My Little Pony (Documentary) 

Antisocial Commentary on Geek Juice Media

Red Letter Media's Half in the Bag: Jack and Jill Review

Look how similar all these actors look. JUST LOOK! How confusing!

This picture doesn't even fully convey the cheapness of the talking effect. See below for video!

Video of the talking "effect"

Video of Duffy getting "healed"

Closing Song: La Cucamaracha - TNN

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Next Time: GOJIRAAAA!!!!

TFR 5: Based On The Novel By...

In this extended-length cast, we talk book-to-film adaptations! What makes a good adaptation, and how do they work? We look at six unique examples of adaptations that worked for different reasons, and harp on some that didn't work. This is: Based on the Novel by.. Contains Spoilers for: Watchmen. Jump to 49:14 to avoid Watchmen spoilers. Nostalgia Critics "The Grinch" review Austin's Scott Pilgrim vs. The World review Albert's Website of DOOM! column "My Popcorn is Stale" The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Radio Series 2 (follow similar YouTube patterns (2.1, 2.2, 2.3, etc) for the rest.) E-mail us: filmroompodcast@gmail.com Like us on Facebook! Twitter us: @FilmRoomCast Albert: @PrimitiveManPrd Austin: @untitleduser Next time: A Talking Cat!?!

TFR 4: Dissecting a Python

Bienvennue! This time, we turn our gaze to one of the great men of British comedy, John Cleese! Austin and Albert take a look at a few of the more notable entries in John Cleese' s work, namely Monty Python, Fawlty Towers, and most importantly, A Fish Called Wanda. Join us as we pick apart the mind of a great British comic actor and how he defines what makes British comedy so great This is Dissecting a Python! E-mail us: filmroompodcast@gmail.com Twitter us: @FilmRoomCast Albert: @PrimitiveManPrd Austin: @untitleduser Next time: Adaptations!

TFR: The Lost Tapes - Oogiehate

Welcome, welcome to FUN! This is technically our Episode 0. About a month before we had the idea to start the cast, we partook in an experiment of sorts. We watched The Oogieloves in The Big Balloon Adventure and saved the resulting chat, spurring a discussion which germinated into the podcast you know today. What is contained within is a dramatic re-reading of that insane chat, with movie audio accompaniment. We discuss why this monumental theatrical flop not only doesn't work as a film, but as a piece of children's entertainment. We had a lot of fun doing this, and hope you will too! These are the lost tapes! E-mail us: filmroompodcast@gmail.com Twitter us: @FilmRoomCast Albert: @PrimitiveManPrd Austin: @untitleduser You can find the original chat, "The Oogieloves: A Journey Into Madness" in its raw form here. Austin's B-Movie Message Board review is here. Cinema Snob's hilarious parking lot review of Oogieloves. End song: Upular (Up Remix) by Pogo Up Next (Really!): A Fish Called Wanda - The Career of John Cleese