MC #173: Transformers 3 and Horrible Bosses

Autobots, roll out! In this episode, Andrew and Morgan discuss whether or not Transformers: Dark of the Moon is the best or worst of the film series. Does Michael Bay really hate women, and what's up with all the 9/11 subtext? They then analyze the new recession-era comedy Horrible Bosses, which follows three guys who plot to kill their employers. SHOW NOTES: Announcements: 1:10 - Netflix announces price changes 3:55 - Network changes Discussion - Transformers: Dark of the Moon (spoiler-free): 4:52 - Intro and clip 6:50 - Morgan's score and general thoughts 10:21 - Thoughts on Rosie Huntington-Whiteley 14:30 - Andrew's score and general thoughts Discussion - Transformers: Dark of the Moon (spoilers): 22:38 - Alan Tudyk and the character of Dutch 28:38 - Ken Jeong's performance 29:47 - The subtext related to 9/11 33:37 - The action scenes Discussion - Horrible Bosses (spoiler-free): 38:15 - Intro and clip 40:52 - Morgan's score and general thoughts 44:00 - Andrew's score and general thoughts Discussion - Horrible Bosses (spoilers): 45:45 - Another comedy based on recession-era fears 50:50 - Failing to follow through on its ideas 53:30 - Kevin Spacey's character and the characterization of women 56:02 - Jokes about rape; how far is too far? DON'T FORGET: Check out the website at www.randomchatter.com. And visit our good friends The Film Talk over at www.thefilmtalk.com.