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This week on AppChatter: Join Erik and Lou as once again talk about the next iPhone and yes Apple has finally set a date to tell us all about it. Do we really need another patent problem, yeah, we will talk multi-touch. We'll also talk about some very cool new hardware you can use with your iOS device. And, of course a pick or two Don't forget to pick up our RandomChatter Network iPhone app! http://bit.ly/rcnapp Hosts: Erik, Lou, Jeff. ©2011 AppChatter.com Brought to you by the RandomChatter.com podcast network. Music appearing in this episode is ©2005 Celldweller Productions and is used with permission.

We're back! The RandomChatter podcast has returned—and it's better than ever! This week Lou and Erik discuss the upcoming changes to the the Netflix service. What it might mean for users? What brought on this change? And of course our personal views on the matter. Have an iPhone? Want to help us support the network? Then don't forget to pick up our RandomChatter Network iPhone app! Just search for "RandomChatter" in the app store! Or go to http://bit.ly/rcnapp

This week on AppChatter: Join Erik and Lou as they dive into this week's iOS News. Topics discussed this week include: Changes to Netflix, Apple loses another iPhone, TV Rentals in iTunes, Find My iPhone Finds a Plane Crash and the AR Drone Hacks Your WiFi. Plus we have a review or two and of course out picks. Don't forget to pick up our RandomChatter Network iPhone app! http://bit.ly/rcnapp Hosts: Erik, Lou, Jeff. ©2011 AppChatter.com Brought to you by the RandomChatter.com podcast network. Music appearing in this episode is ©2005 Celldweller Productions and is used with permission.

This week on AppChatter: Join Erik and Lou as they dive into this week's iOS News. Topics discussed this week include: Students with iPads get better grades, Loader iPad, new content for Marvel Comics, the Kindle Library connection and what the new iPhone might hold for us this fall. Plus we have a review or two and of course out picks. Don't forget to pick up our RandomChatter Network iPhone app! http://bit.ly/rcnapp Hosts: Erik, Lou, Jeff. ©2011 AppChatter.com Brought to you by the RandomChatter.com podcast network. Music appearing in this episode is ©2005 Celldweller Productions and is used with permission.

This week on AppChatter: This week Erik and Lou talk about the recent departure of Steve Jobs, The Effects of the East Coast Earthquake on Cell Phone Networks, New Texting Plans for AT&T and the demise of the the HP TouchPad. Don't forget to pick up our RandomChatter Network iPhone app! http://bit.ly/rcnapp Hosts: Erik, Lou, Jeff. ©2011 AppChatter.com Brought to you by the RandomChatter.com podcast network. Music appearing in this episode is ©2005 Celldweller Productions and is used with permission.

This week on AppChatter: This week the hosts discuss Smuggling iPads into China, Nintendo Apps on iOS, Data Security and iTunes Replay and what it might mean for all of us. Oh yeah and we have a couple of App Reviews Don't forget to pick up our RandomChatter Network iPhone app! http://bit.ly/rcnapp Hosts: Erik, Lou, Jeff. ©2011 AppChatter.com Brought to you by the RandomChatter.com podcast network. Music appearing in this episode is ©2005 Celldweller Productions and is used with permission.

This week on AppChatter: This week the hosts discuss how AT&T will start throttling some of its users, T-Mobile is making Micro-Sims for iPhone, iPhone4 prices are dropping, Some apps are getting iOS 5 compatibility, Final Fantasy Tactics comes to the iPhone & the iCloud is forming. Don't forget to pick up our RandomChatter Network iPhone app! http://bit.ly/rcnapp Hosts: Erik, Lou, Jeff. ©2011 AppChatter.com Brought to you by the RandomChatter.com podcast network. Music appearing in this episode is ©2005 Celldweller Productions and is used with permission.

This week on TechChatter: Brian and Dan talk about natural disasters like earthquakes, hurricanes, and CEOs leaving their jobs.

Bring out the tissues! It's the final regular episode of MovieChatter. Andrew and Morgan share some final thoughts on the show and what the future holds for them before taking a hard look at Cowboys & Aliens and Crazy Stupid Love. One is good. The other is not. Tune in to find out which one is worth your time. Also includes QuickChatter reviews, DVD Recommendations and a bonus iPhone/Android app on the Top 5 films over five years of MovieChatter. SHOW NOTES: Announcements: 1:43 - The end of MovieChatter, the beginning of Film Geek Radio QuickChatter: 5:42 - Luther, Season 1 (Morgan) 10:50 - The Sopranos, Season 1 (Andrew) 15:53 - Curb Your Enthusiasm, Season 8 (Andrew) Discussion - Cowboys & Aliens (spoiler-free): 17:16 - Intro and clip 19:17 - Morgan's score and general thoughts 26:13 - Andrew's score and general thoughts Discussion - Cowboys & Aliens (spoilers): 30:05 - More redemptive violence 33:04 - Poor alien design 35:09 - Gold as motivation 36:57 - Olivia Wilde's character Discussion - Crazy Stupid Love (spoiler-free): 40:35 - Intro and clip 42:20 - Morgan's score and general thoughts 46:29 - Andrew's score and general thoughts Discussion - Crazy Stupid Love (spoilers): 52:00 - The gender war 56:34 - An honest depiction of relationships 1:00:30 - The twist 1:03:03 - A cliche finale? DVD Recommendations: 1:06:50 - Intro 1:07:07 - The Fountain, Planet of the Apes (Andrew) 1:09:28 - Rango (Andrew) 1:11:52 - A final word Bonus iPhone/Android App: 0:00 - Top 5 MovieChatter Movies DON'T FORGET: Check out the website at www.randomchatter.com. And visit our good friends The Film Talk over at www.thefilmtalk.com.

We're back! The RandomChatter podcast has returned—and it's better than ever! This week Nathan, Lou, and Erik tackle Google's new social network and the recent U.S. launch of the Spotify music service. Have an iPhone? Want to help us support the network? Then don't forget to pick up our RandomChatter Network iPhone app! Just search for "RandomChatter" in the app store! Or go to http://bit.ly/rcnapp

In this episode, Andrew and Morgan discuss the (supposedly) most patriotic of the Marvel films, Captain America: The First Avenger. Is this film a buff, sexy slice of cinema, or just a puny Steve Rogers-esque weakling? Tune in to find out. But first, Andrew has some announcements about the future of MovieChatter. Also includes QuickChatter reviews and DVD Recommendations. SHOW NOTES: Announcements: 2:02 - The end of MovieChatter, the beginning of Film Geek Radio QuickChatter: 4:52 - South Park, Season 14 (Morgan) 10:06 - Luther, Season 1 (Andrew) Discussion - Captain America: The First Avenger (spoiler-free): 13:07 - Intro and clip 15:18 - Morgan's score and general thoughts 20:21 - Andrew's score and general thoughts 23:02 - Not much to say about the United States Discussion - Captain America: The First Avenger (spoilers): 28:13 - Wait, there's a team? 32:30 - The character of Peggy Carter 36:03 - No exploration of politics 40:51 - The final scene: tragedy mishandled 48:14 - The teaser for The Avengers DVD Recommendations: 50:05 - Intro 50:16 - Reboot (Morgan) 52:44 - The Shield (Andrew) DON'T FORGET: Check out the website at www.randomchatter.com. And visit our good friends The Film Talk over at www.thefilmtalk.com.

This week on AppChatter: Two new services are available in the United States with Apps for iOS, Spotify and Google+. Find out what all the fuss is about. Also in this episode; Apple's Earnings, 15 Billion Downloads and one cool iPhone case from down under. Don't forget to pick up our RandomChatter Network iPhone app! http://bit.ly/rcnapp Hosts: Erik, Lou, Jeff. ©2011 AppChatter.com Brought to you by the RandomChatter.com podcast network. Music appearing in this episode is ©2005 Celldweller Productions and is used with permission.

It all end here! Join Andrew and Morgan as they discuss the final confrontation between Harry Potter and Voldemort in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2. Does the series come to a satisfying conclusion? How does the series hold up as a whole? Tune in to find out. But first, Andrew talks about this year's big winner from the Cannes International Film Festival, Tree of Life, which may be the most "Malickian" of Terrence's Malick's films to date. SHOW NOTES: Announcements: 2:10 - A sad announcement and a happy announcement Review - The Tree of Life (spoiler-free): 6:55 - Intro and clip 8:48 - Andrew's general thoughts 12:10 - Does it make sense, or is it just a mess of ideas? 15:10 - Does it have stuffy narration and philosophical characters? 16:35 - Would Andrew watch the six-hour cut? Discussion - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 2 (spoiler-free): 19:03 - Intro and clip 20:48 - Morgan's score and general thoughts 25:09 - Andrew's score and general thoughts 27:48 - Getting rid of "British-isms" 29:25 - The allegorical installment; how good and evil are defined Discussion - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 2 (spoilers): 33:45 - Neville Longbottom vs. Harry Potter 39:57 - The implication about Snape 48:12 - The final revelations about Harry and Voldemort 51:55 - Attempting to pull all the emotional heartstrings without building the heart DON'T FORGET: Check out the website at www.randomchatter.com. And visit our good friends The Film Talk over at www.thefilmtalk.com.

This week on TechChatter: It's deja vu all over again... again! Google Plus, Spotify, Windows 8, and the death of Borders.

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.

This week on AppChatter: Is Apple going to make an actual television? More importantly, do we want them to? Also, Verizon gets rid of their unlimited plan, EA is buying PopCap Games for a billion dollars, and the New York Post is free—unless you have an iPad! Don't forget to pick up our RandomChatter Network iPhone app! http://bit.ly/rcnapp Hosts: Erik, Lou, Jeff. ©2011 AppChatter.com Brought to you by the RandomChatter.com podcast network. Music appearing in this episode is ©2005 Celldweller Productions and is used with permission.

Is Pixar still the studio that can do no wrong? In this episode, Andrew and Morgan review the documentary film Eat The Sun and then tackle the new film about animated anthropomorphic cars. Does Cars 2 hate alternative energy and disabled people? Tune in to find out. Also contains QuickChatter reviews, DVD Recommendations and a bonus iPhone app discussion on movie expectations. SHOW NOTES: QuickChatter: 3:10 - Black Death (Morgan) 5:40 - Suspect Zero (Morgan) 7:30 - Inside (Andrew) 10:08 - Bob's Burgers, Season 1 (Andrew) Review - Eat The Sun (spoiler-free): 13:25 - Intro 14:44 - General thoughts Discussion - Cars 2 (spoiler-free): 19:15 - Intro and clip 21:06 - Morgan's score and general thoughts 26:34 - Andrew's general thoughts 29:25 - More thoughts, Andrew's score Discussion - Cars 2 (spoilers): 33:35 - The amount of gunplay; what universe is this? 41:12 - The theme of alternative energy 45:44 - Using disabled cars as villains; offensive? DVD Recommendations: 54:30 - Intro 54:50 - Morgan's Recommendation: Easy A 57:22 - Andrew's Recommendation: Childrens Hospital, Season 1 and 2 Bonus iPhone/Android App Content: 0:00 - Transformers: Dark of the Moon and judging films based on expectations DON'T FORGET: Check out the website at www.randomchatter.com. And visit our good friends The Film Talk over at www.thefilmtalk.com.

This week on AppChatter: Everyone's looking forward to the iCloud — or are they? We take a look at several of the upcoming features in iOS 5, changes for iPad magazines, and much more! Don't forget to pick up our RandomChatter Network iPhone app! http://bit.ly/rcnapp Hosts: Erik, Lou, Jeff. ©2011 AppChatter.com Brought to you by the RandomChatter.com podcast network. Music appearing in this episode is ©2005 Celldweller Productions and is used with permission.

In this jam-packed episode, Andrew and Morgan discuss the latest from Badass Filmmaker Number One, Werner Herzog, a new documentary called Cave Of Forgotten Dreams. They also analyze the philosophical underpinnings of Midnight in Paris, the new film from acclaimed director Woody Allen. But first, special guest Monica Castillo is back to give some general thoughts on Green Lantern and Mr. Popper's Penguins! Also contains QuickChatter reviews and DVD Recommendations. SHOW NOTES: Announcements: 2:11 - Network changes 2:49 - Live shows QuickChatter: 4:41 - V, Season 2 (Andrew) 7:50 - The Killing, Season 1 (Andrew) 11:31 - Game of Thrones, Season 1 (Andrew) 14:30 - Falling Skies, Episode 1 (Andrew) 16:15 - Zardoz (Morgan) 22:08 - The Crow (Morgan) Reviews: 27:05 - Green Lantern (Monica) 32:07 - Mr. Popper's Penguins (Monica) Discussion - Cave of Forgotten Dreams (spoiler-free): 36:40 - Intro and clip 38:02 - Morgan's score and general thoughts 45:52 - Andrew's score and general thoughts 50:33 - More thoughts on Herzog and his possible intentions Discussion - Midnight in Paris (spoiler-free): 1:00:00 - Intro and clip 1:01:09 - Monica's score and general thoughts 1:05:59 - Andrew's score and general thoughts Discussion - Midnight in Paris (spoilers): 1:10:20 - The secret of Paris 1:14:30 - A reflection of the desire of Allen's to be remembered as one of the greats 1:20:15 - Dark sci-fi implications; lost in nostalgia vs. living for the present 1:24:49 - A few more brief thoughts DVD Recommendations: 1:26:20 - Intro 1:36:35 - Morgan's Recommendation: Beast Wars 1:30:18 - Andrew's Recommendation: True Blood, Season 3 Bonus iPhone/Android App Content: 0:00 - On Woody Allen and how an artist's personal life reflects how we view their work DON'T FORGET: Check out the website at www.randomchatter.com. And visit our good friends The Film Talk over at www.thefilmtalk.com.

Some animals make more interesting pets than others. In this special bonus episode, Andrew calls up filmmaker Lisa Leeman to discuss her new documentary One Lucky Elephant which opened in LA this weekend. The film follows retired circus producer David Balding as he struggles to find a new home for his prized elephant, Flora. Along the way, the film explores issues related to animal treatment, psychology and training. How strong is the connection between man and beast? Tune in to find out. SHOW NOTES: Interview w/ Lisa Leeman: 0:41 - Intro 3:25 - This film is very different from your previous work. How did you get involved in this project? 4:55 - How did you first get involved with Flora and David and when you did you realize there was a movie there? 8:08 - There are a lot of ups and downs in the story. Flora's life isn't perfect. Why did you call the film One Lucky Elephant? 9:38 - Instead of taking a wider issue-oriented focus, you focus more on an individual and character stories. Why did you take that approach? 11:32 - After focusing on these people for so long, which issues do you feel like are the dominant ones you hope people respond to and come away thinking about? 14:30 - Your film brings up larger issues about how humans tend to impose certain constructs onto animals, even certain psychological diagnoses. 18:19 - Has this film changed how you view your own pets? 19:39 - Did your relationship with Flora changed over time? 21:45 - Elephants can be dangerous! I'm sure you had to take extreme safety precautions. 23:38 - How can people see the film? DON'T FORGET: Check out the website at www.randomchatter.com. And visit our good friends The Film Talk over at www.thefilmtalk.com.

What are the bees telling us? In this special bonus episode, Andrew talks to award-winning director Taggart Siegel about his new documentary Queen of the Sun, which explores the potentially catastrophic phenomenon of Colony Collapse Disorder and how bees everywhere are dying. What does this mean for American agriculture? Is this an environmental threat as equally important as climate change? Tune in to find out. SHOW NOTES: Interview w/ Taggart Siegel: 0:41 - Intro 4:24 - What are the bees telling us? 5:57 - Can you elaborate on the definition of Colony Collapse Disorder for our listeners who may be unfamiliar the term? 7:47 - One person you interview claims Colony Collapse Disorder is of equal or greater significance than global warming. How do you respond to people who might think bees are a small issue in comparison? 9:59 - Your film brings up several problems that need solving, but is still very optimistic. You pay close attention to grassroot beekeeping groups around the world and point to them as a hopeful solution. Do you keep bees yourself? 12:56 - One of the benefits of keeping bees is the honey. How much honey did you eat during the course of making this film? 14:31 - Of all the places you visited, which place had the best honey and why do you think it had the best honey? 16:56 - This isn't your first film on agricultural issues. Why do you keep returning to this topic? 19:32 - Is there a solution to the problem, or are we all doomed? 21:50 - Tell me more about how our listeners can check out the film. DON'T FORGET: Check out the website at www.randomchatter.com. And visit our good friends The Film Talk over at www.thefilmtalk.com.

In this special bonus episode, Andrew talks to filmmaker Peter Sorcher about his new documentary Eat The Sun, which was recently released on DVD and premieres on The Documentary Channel on June 21. The film follows Mason Dwinell, a man who believes that the practice of sungazing can potentially replace the human body's need for all other energy sources, including food. Is it as crazy as it sounds, or is it in fact possible to go for years without eating? SHOW NOTES: Interview w/ Peter Sorcher: 3:37 - Your movie follows sungazing enthusiast Mason Dwinell. How did you first hear about Mason and why did you decide to do this documentary? 5:34 - One of the most interesting things about the issue of sungazing is the idea that it could potentially replace the need for food. That seems like a very radical idea. It's hard to convince people to stop eating meat, let alone to stop eating entirely... 7:51 - You interview a man named Wiley who claims that in his prime he could lift over 1000 pounds due to sungazing. Tell me more about your interaction with him. 11:13 - Mason and many other people you interview seem isolated and almost arrogant about this lifestyle, perhaps due to low self-esteem. What do you make of that? 15:31 - There's a deleted scene on the DVD in which Mason locks himself in a hotel room for a month with no food. Why did you delete that scene? 17:51 - In the film, you follow sungazing guru H.R.M. around to see whether or not he eats anything. Did you do the same with Mason? 19:50 - The structure of the film allows you to come across as very objective. How did you approach the structure while you were shooting and editing? 23:50 - You were filming Mason in 2003 and 2004. The film screened at its first film festival in 2009. Why the long gap? 25:15 - Have there been any major development with Mason or other people in the film? 26:20 - Have you tried sungazing, and if so what's your opinion on the supposed benefits of sungazing? 29:02 - Tell me more about the DVD. What are the special features, and how can people find out more about the film? DON'T FORGET: Check out the website at www.randomchatter.com. And visit our good friends The Film Talk over at www.thefilmtalk.com.

In this episode, special guest Monica Castillo from Cinema Blend joins Andrew to discuss the martial arts hijinks of Kung Fu Panda 2 and how JJ Abrams waxes nostalgic in Super 8. It clearly wants to be the next E.T., but does it succeed? Tune in to find out. Also contains QuickChatter reviews and DVD Recommendations. SHOW NOTES: Announcements: 3:08 - Network changes; give us your input! 3:33 - Criterion collection editions moving from Netflix to Hulu Plus QuickChatter: 5:22 - X-Men: First Class (Monica) 7:38 - Hollywood: A Celebration of the American Silent Film (Monica) 9:58 - Legend of the Fist (Andrew) 12:42 - Black Death (Andrew) 14:30 - Cool As Ice (Andrew) 19:10 - Battlefield Earth (Andrew) 23:00 - The Wicker Man, 2006 version (Andrew) Discussion - Kung Fu Panda 2 (spoiler-free): 24:46 - Intro and clip 26:57 - Monica's score and general thoughts 30:35 - Andrew's score and general thoughts Discussion - Kung Fu Panda 2 (spoilers): 34:20 - A heavy-handed message 36:10 - The final scene of the film; setting things up for a sequel Discussion - Super 8 (spoiler-free): 40:55 - Intro and clip 42:10 - Monica's score and general thoughts 45:11 - Andrew's score and general thoughts Discussion - Super 8 (spoilers): 50:57 - Similarities with Cloverfield 53:08 - A thematic connection between two characters that doesn't work 59:38 - The camera recording as weak plot device; a comparison between Super 8 and Signs 1:05:38 - The lens flares DVD Recommendations: 1:06:48 - Intro 1:07:01 - Monica's Pick: Seven Samurai 1:09:49 - Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs Bonus iPhone/Android App Content: None this episode DON'T FORGET: Check out the website at www.randomchatter.com. And visit our good friends The Film Talk over at www.thefilmtalk.com.

This week on AppChatter: We're back! Yes, we've been away for a while due to Erik (me) having catastrophic life issues that led to me turning the network over to Andrew (from MovieChatter) and the AppChatter podcast over to Lou. And then we ran into technical issues, and then... well, you don't want to hear all the excuses. The point is that we're back with more episodes! This is the first of two episodes we have coming this week. This one is our pre-WWDC episode, and our post-WWDC episode will be posted in a few days. Thanks for hanging in there with us! Don't forget to pick up our RandomChatter Network iPhone app! http://bit.ly/rcnapp Hosts: Erik, Lou, Jeff. ©2011 AppChatter.com Brought to you by the RandomChatter.com podcast network. Music appearing in this episode is ©2005 Celldweller Productions and is used with permission.

How do you make a good sequel? Andrew and Morgan find out in this episode, as they discuss The Hangover Part II and X-Men: First Class. One of these films successfully continues a series. One does not. Also contains QuickChatter reviews, DVD Recommendations, and a bonus iPhone/Android app discussion on the state of film news journalism. Announcements: 2:05 - Network changes; give us your input! QuickChatter: 4:08 - Sorry, Wrong Number (Morgan) 9:58 - Beginners (Andrew) Discussion - The Hangover Part II (spoiler-free): 14:18 - Intro and clip 16:15 - Andrew's score and general thoughts 21:06 - Morgan's score and general thoughts 27:48 - A carbon copy of the first film about a group of man-children Discussion - The Hangover Part II (spoilers): 30:51 - The characters as immoral man-children 36:02 - Music that sells a different film 38:53 - "What do you expect?" Discussion - X-Men: First Class (spoiler-free): 44:17 - Intro and clip 46:11 - Morgan's score and general thoughts 54:56 - Andrew's score and general thoughts 58:31 - A discussion on the use of CGI and the action direction 1:02:00 - The conflict between Professor X and Magneto Discussion - X-Men: First Class (spoilers): 1:03;55 - The final confrontation with Shaw; the evolution into Magneto and what it represents 1:14:23 - The backdrop of the Cuban Missile Crisis 1:17:34 - The theme of homosexuality 1:21:54 - Defining characters by their power; the obligatory training montage 1:28:47 - The PG-13 rating DVD Recommendations: 1:29:25 - Intro 1:29:38 - Morgan's Pick: Doctor Who, Series 1:34:44 - Andrew's Pick: Neon Genesis Evangelion Bonus iPhone/Android App Content: 0:00 - The state of most film blogging/journalism DON'T FORGET: Check out the website at www.randomchatter.com. And visit our good friends The Film Talk over at www.thefilmtalk.com.

This Week: Brian, Dan, and Brad Go over Apple's WWDC Keynote Presentation and a light dusting of E3 news, and Minecraft 3-D (Yes, it's true)

This week: Brian and Brad are reunited with Dan and Jeff! It's old home week on TechChatter. Oh, and some news.

Ahoy, me mateys! In this episode, Andrew and Morgan debate the entertainment value of the new installment of the famous franchise based on a ride, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. Is this swashbuckling tale of a quest for the Fountain of Youth an appropriate metaphor for the series itself - is Captain Jack Sparrow still a great character, or is the spark gone? Also contains QuickChatter reviews, DVD Recommendations, and a bonus iPhone/Android app discussion on the Lars von Trier controversy and film festival programming.

Are women funny? In this episode, Andrew and Morgan take a look at the new film produced by Judd Apatow, Bridesmaids. It's an R-rated comedy centered around women and female friendships, but is it possible to make a decent "chick flick" with raunchy "male"-oriented humor? Also contains QuickChatter reviews, DVD Recommendations, and a bonus iPhone/Android app discussion on the depiction of women in comedies.

In this special bonus episode, Andrew calls up director Will Canon to talk about his film Brotherhood, which was released on DVD this week! The film is a thriller about a fraternity initiation ritual involving a convenience store robbery that goes horribly awry. They discuss cultural ideas surrounding masculinity, crazy college hazing, and how to turn a short film into a feature-length screenplay, among other things.

This week Brian and Brad discuss openness, Google, and the inability for Windows hosts to execute in a timely manner.

It's time to get hammered! In this episode, Andrew and Morgan discuss what works and doesn't work about the new Marvel superhero flick, Thor. Does Kenneth Branagh do a good job directing, or should this film have been titled "Bore?" And what's up with all the political subtext? Also contains QuickChatter reviews, DVD Recommendations, and a bonus iPhone/Android app discussion on the franchise-building techniques of Marvel.

In our continuing coverage from SXSW, Andrew and Sean talk with Jason Eisener and Rob Cotterill, director and producer of the ultra-violent film Hobo With A Shotgun, which opened in limited theatrical release this weekend. The film stars Rutger Hauer as the titular hobo, who becomes a violent vigilante seeking justice against the corruption of an amoral city. Andrew and Sean talk with them about the socio-political subtext, approaching a tribute to grindhouse cinema, and the one line they wouldn't cross, among other things.

This weekend sees the New York City release of Octubre, a Peruvian film that won a Jury Prize as last year's Cannes film festival. The film follows Clemente, an emotionally stunted and socially isolated moneylender who one night finds a newborn baby - his illegitimate son - left in his home. Could this be his chance for redemption and meaningful human relationships? In this episode, Andrew calls up the co-director of the film, Daniel Vega, to talk about the cultural significance of the month of October in Peru, the process of directing a lead actor to be an emotional blank slate, and developing a visual style that contributes to a film's mood, among other things.

Vroom vroom boom boom! In this episode, Andrew and Morgan discuss the socio-political implications of the events that occur in Fast Five, and whether or not seeing The Rock and Vin Diesel fight is super macho or just homoerotic. But before that, they dive into last year's Palm d'Or winner at the Cannes film festival, Of Gods And Men, and its depiction of monastery life amidst political turmoil. Also contains QuickChatter reviews, DVD Recommendations, and a bonus iPhone/Android app discussion on philosophies of violence and For The Love of Movies, a documentary about film criticism.

Shut up, crime! In this episode, Andrew and Morgan dive deep into the twisted philosophy of James Gunn's new superhero dark comedy Super. Can violence ever be redemptive? What constitutes appropriate justice? And how does Ellen Page manage to be so cute and creepy at the same time? Also contains QuickChatter reviews and DVD Recommendations, including quick thoughts on Scream 4 and Hobo With A Shotgun.

Brian and Brad wax nostalgic about an old time podcast called TechChatter... and there's news!

In this special episode, Andrew calls up Chris Ordal, the writer-director of the new film Earthwork, which premieres in New York this weekend. Earthwork stars Academy Award nominee John Hawkes (Winter's Bone) as real-life artist Stan Herd as he attempts to make a crop portrait (or "earthwork") in the middle of New York City. Tune in as Chris speaks candidly about the difficulties of making a first feature-length film, the current state of independent film distribution, and various tangents related to the philosophy of art.

In this special SXSW episode, Andrew talks to Sean Hogan and Simon Rumley, two filmmakers who contributed to the new horror anthology film Little Deaths. Each segment in the film deals with the complex relationship between sex and death. They briefly discuss what it's like collaborating on an anthology project, what attracts them to the horror genre, and how they handle some of the genre's most controversial aspects.

This week's bonus discussion is available to all listeners, not just those with the iPhone/Android app! Yay! Andrew and Morgan discuss the John Hughes' quasi-classic Sixteen Candles. Does this 1984 teenage coming-of-age flick really deserve all the praise heaped upon it, or are there some more dangerous themes running throughout? Tune in find out.

Is it possible to have a truly win-win scenario in life, or do the institutional forces of our capitalist economy act as an obstacle to altruism? That's one of the main questions asked by Andrew and Morgan during their discussion of Win Win, the new film from writer-director Tom McCarthy. Plus, Andrew reviews three other new films now in wide release. Also includes QuickChatter reviews and DVD Recommendations.

In this special episode, Andrew interviews Max Winkler and Michael Angarano, the director and star of the new film Ceremony, which is currently playing in limited release and available to rent through iTunes. Tune in as they talk about subverting the romantic comedy genre and whether or not love truly can conquer all.

In this special episode, Andrew and Morgan give a quick, spoiler-free review of the new film Wrecked, which stars Adrien Brody as a man who wakes up after a car crash to find himself lost in the woods with a corpse, a gun, and no memory of who he is or how he got there. Andrew is then privileged to be joined by the film's director, Michael Greenspan, to talk about the process of making a feature debut with one lead actor, one location and some dangerous wildlife.

The Beaver doesn't open in wide release until May 6, but Andrew and Sean are ready to go with some spoiler-free thoughts on the film and whether or not you should see it. Directed by Jodie Foster, the film stars Mel Gibson as a depressed, angry man who suddenly starts communicating through a beaver hand puppet. And no, it's not a documentary. Is this the film that could save Mel Gibson's career? Tune in to find out.

In this episode, Andrew is joined by the wonderful Marvin Belle from Directors Notes to discuss the twists and turns of Source Code, the new film from Duncan Jones. As usual, there's sure to be some disagreements. Is this time travel whodunit a must-see, or is it a step down for Jones? Tune in to find out.

In this episode, Andrew and Sean discuss the new documentary Being Elmo, which chronicles the life of puppeteer Kevin Clash, the man behind Sesame Street's Elmo. Is this film the cinematic equivalent of a hug or is it closer to having somebody stick their hand up your butt? Tune in to find out.

Andrew and Sean continue their coverage of SXSW 2011 by giving some quick, spoiler-free thoughts on 13 Assassins, the new film by acclaimed Japanese filmmaker Takashi Miike that is about to receive a limited theatrical run and which is already available to view through services like iTunes and VOD. Is this bloody tale of a samurai uprising an action masterpiece, or just recycled period piece fluff? Tune in to find out.

I'm not dead yet! This week, Brian and Jeff pick up the slack and actually do a show! Mmmhhmm!

Is Zack Snyder all about girl power, or is he an enemy to women everywhere? Find out as Andrew and Morgan analyze the deeper themes running through Sucker Punch, which may be the only film to contain steampunk Nazi zombies being killed by samurai sword-wielding hotties. Also includes QuickChatter reviews, DVD Recommendations, and a bonus iPhone/Android app discussion on superhero movie news and more.

Special guest Sean Hunter from GordonAndTheWhale.com joins Andrew and Morgan to analyze the new Matt Damon science-fiction-romance-thingamabob that is The Adjustment Bureau. Are they all destined to share the same opinion, or will they use the power of free will to turn away from The Plan? Tune in to find out. Also includes QuickChatter reviews, DVD Recommendations, and a bonus iPhone/Android app discussion on Philip K. Dick film adaptations.