Cinema Fix

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 the Marvel universe. One thing's for certain -- it does have a lot of comic relief and personality. But is that enough to make it a good movie? The gang debates everything from the villains to the characterization to Marvel's overall plan. Is Thanos a compelling threat yet? What's up with Gamora's motivations? How is the movie clearly aimed towards people who are already familiar with the Marvel universe? And why, oh why, is Howard the Duck here? Tune in to find out. SHOW NOTES: 0:22 - Intro 3:55 - Rod's thoughts on Guardians of the Galaxy 12:38 - Poorly-drawn characters? 21:20 - Ronan and Marvel's choice of villains 26:35 - Lack of world-building (unless you're a comic fan) 33:20 - A good movie, or empty personality? 41:55 - Whether Marvel films are defined by mere anticipation 47:05 - The direction and visual style 49:54 - Do we even need Phase 2? 1:02:46 - Other random thoughts 1:16:44 - Show close DON'T FORGET: You can contact the show by emailing cinemafix@filmgeekradio.com or leaving a voicemail at 336-793-2509. Thanks for listening!

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 Gleeson as an Irish priest. They then turn their attention to Luc Besson's Lucy and figure out what percentage of your brain should be turned off to enjoy it. And finally, they give some quick thoughts on Marvel's latest superhero installment, Guardians of the Galaxy. Is this movie that will change Andrew's mind about Phase 2, or is it just more of the same? Tune in to find out. SHOW NOTES: 0:22 - Intro 2:10 - General thoughts on Calvary 7:50 - General thoughts on Lucy 12:45 - General thoughts on Guardians of the Galaxy 19:50 - Show close DON'T FORGET: You can contact the show by emailing cinemafix@filmgeekradio.com or leaving a voicemail at 336-793-2509. Thanks for listening!

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 effects are, is performance capture technology ever going to feel timeless? Is the film's bleak tone an appropriate one given the ridiculous nature of the property? How does Matt Reeves' direction elevate poor writing? And what is it trying to say about the nature of violence, and do the climactic moments undermine the intended message? Tune in to find out. SHOW NOTES: 0:22 - Intro 3:05 - Charlie's general thoughts 5:52 - Performance capture technology -- how good is it? 20:06 - Characterization (or lack thereof) 23:32 - The opening scene, apes on horseback 26:53 - The gun control message and tone of the violence 30:06 - Koba and Blue Eyes 37:09 - A hypocritical view of violence? 53:06 - Andrew nitpicks a human reaction 58:49 - Show close DON'T FORGET: You can contact the show by emailing cinemafix@filmgeekradio.com or leaving a voicemail at 336-793-2509. Thanks for listening!

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 the Apes, the film follows Caesar and his civilization of super apes when an encounter with humanity's last survivors leads them down the path to war. Does Matt Reeves' direction make it a film worth seeing? What makes a great summer movie, anyway? Tune in to find out. SHOW NOTES: 0:22 - Intro 3:17 - General thoughts on The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 12:23 - Show close DON'T FORGET: You can contact the show by emailing cinemafix@filmgeekradio.com or leaving a voicemail at 336-793-2509. Thanks for listening!

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 Maleficent while Andrew reveals his take on Edge of Tomorrow. Then they both discuss X-Men: Days of Future Past, Neighbors, 22 Jump Street, Snowpiercer, and a few more multiplex offerings. Which should you see right away? Which should you avoid? Tune in to find out. SHOW NOTES: 0:22 - Intro 3:15 - Maleficent 6:20 - Edge of Tomorrow 10:48 - X-Men: Days of Future Past 17:58 - Neighbors 22:07 - 22 Jump Street 34:38 - Other movies 37:34 - Show close DON'T FORGET: You can contact the show by emailing cinemafix@filmgeekradio.com or leaving a voicemail at 336-793-2509. Thanks for listening!