Two films I’ve seen in the last week worth talking about: KUNG FU PANDA and RETURNER.
KUNG FU PANDA is a pretty good animated film from Dreamworks. My kids enjoyed it a lot - Tay, who joins me on the podcast, gave it a nine-and-a-half out of ten. I enjoyed it as well - especially Ian McShane (aka the aptly-named Al Swearengen from DEADWOOD) as the evil Tai Lung - and it’s got a good message for the kiddies, as most of these films do.
RETURNER is a terrific 2002 Japanese film I caught on DVD during the week. It’s part-Hong Kong triad film, part-Matrix, part-Terminator, and part-Transformers. Lots of fun and cool scenes, definitely check it out!
That was my initial impression when I heard that one of the best character actors working in Hollywood was making a sequel to one of the worst superhero films made since Batman had nipples.
I finally saw the film on the weekend and this is my review.
OMFG. This is one of the great films of the decade. Another perfectly executed film by The Coen Brothers, possibly their first perfect film since FARGO.
On this Movie Show episode, the dynamic duo of Steve and Michaela try to settle into the saddle to review Michael Clayton. We also talk about the new release of Blades of Glory on DVD and compare two war movies; Flags of Our Fathers and We Were Soldiers.
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Michaela and Steve take the helm on their first Movie Show to review The Bourne Ultimatum. Tell us what you think by emailing us at themovieshowpodcast@gmail.com
SCOOP, Woody Allen’s latest film starring Scarlett Johansson, Hugh Jackman, Woody Allen and Ian McShane.
SUNSHINE, Danny Boyle’s latest film, starring Rose Byrne, Michelle Yeoh, Chris Evans and Cillian Murphy. The screening of this was a disaster. Read my live account (blogged from my pda) here and read elroyonline’s account as well.