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Theater 42

by Jason Rehmus & Brad Archer

Which movies are worth paying to see? How do you decide?Join Jason Rehmus and Brad Archer each week as they take a look at what's new in theaters and discuss which movies are worth the price of admission.

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  1. Ep 15 — Jar Jar Binks Too Much

    This week we've got a couple horror movies, two historical pieces (sort of), and a movie about teens with telekinetic powers. Do good movies need to have happy endings? We also report back on some of our recent picks, now that we've had a chance to see them in the theater. Television is My Best...

  2. Ep 14 — Like an Ent on Cocaine

    This week we've got movies from an actress who hates movies, an actor who can't show emotion (don't hold Avatar against him), and someone who may or may not be a tough guy. We also have a bit of a blow up about a musical from the past, Moulin Rouge. One For the Money Katherine Heigl Sam…

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  3. Ep 13 — A Picture of a Blank Wall

    We're finally seeing some good movies coming back to the theaters this week. Join us as we look at some action movies, a Shakespeare story, and one or two that will play with your emotions. Also, Brad gives us an introduction to the genre of time travel movies. Coriolanus Underworld: Awakening An...

  4. Ep 12 — None of the Good Things From Glee

    If you enjoy listening to the show, please use the link below to rate us on iTunes and tell your friends to give us a listen. Thanks! Money. Movies in 3-D. There are a couple good movies this week we're looking forward to. Somehow we end up talking about books again. Brad saw Limitless & The Girl...

  5. Ep 11 — Time Travel and Elijah Wood

    There's not much coming out this week so we talk about the movies we're most looking forward to in 2012. There are some really exciting movies on the way so join us today. The Devil Inside The Exorcism of Emily Rose Beneath the Darkness Roadie Mystery, Alaska Super 8 Black Hawk Down Deep Impact...

  6. Ep 10 — Where's My Hammer

    There's not much new this week so we recap our favorite films from 2011. What were your favorites? Let us know which movies you enjoyed and why you liked them and we'll share your opinions on an upcoming episode. Newlyweds Edward Burns - IMDb A Separation Pariah Gran Torino Danny McBride Your...

  7. Ep 9 — Good Funny Thing

    Jason can't read. Brad's a giant nerd. Poor, poor Tom Cruise & Cameron Crowe. Who's got an accurate list of new releases? Sometimes you need to just let some movies wash over you. Money! When Brad watches a trailer, he doesn't like feeling like he's just seen the entire movie. Piracy is not...

  8. Ep 8 — Sauron and the Baby Jesus

    We had Skype issues. Sorry. Finally talk about some Christmas movies. Brad eats three pumpkin pies every year. "I was going more for Valentine's Day stuff which was going to make me want to jab myself in the eye with a fork." What is Jason Lee thinking? "I'm really sorry that this whole franchise...

  9. Ep 7 —Slide Show into Midlife Crisis Hell

    Brad and Jason lament the fact that there's no holiday celebrating time travel. It's still too early to talk about Christmas movies. "Don't question me on my Thor lore, dude." Hollywood would stop making crappy movies if the American public stopped watching them. Leonardo DiCaprio should maybe...

  10. Ep 6 — Stoking the Fires of Curiosity

    Brad and Jason are pretty disappointed in this week's selection. Brad reports on Twilight. A bad Nicholas Sparks movie doesn't mean it's actually good. "I don't need to watch anybody else's life go out of control." Brad threatens Jason with bodily harm. Jason explains what a drive-in movie…

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  11. Ep 5 — A Steampunk Pinocchio

    The family that watches movies together, stays together. Babies can be good excuses for skipping dumb movies. Jason believes in Santa Claus. "How can you not like a movie where his watch is a character." Arthur Christmas My Week with Marilyn A Dangerous Method Contact Sacha Baron Cohen Talladega...

  12. Ep 4 — Strip Photos & The Race to the Bottom

    Is going to the movie theater actually a fun experience? Jason pays money for concessions but Brad sneaks his in (unless it's beer). Vampires & werewolves make for fantastic stories, but not always. Economics Of The Movie Theater – Where The Money Goes And Why It Costs Us So Much The Lie Happy…

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  13. Ep 3 — School Bus Chicken Race

    Books vs. movies. "I agree with you that watching The Fountain was like an exercise in seeing how confused and upset I could make myself." Jason admits to having a crush on Colin Farrell. Brad's worried about Adam Sandler. Our contest winner from last week is Chase Clemons! Chase correctly...

  14. Ep 2 — Shooting Santa in the Face

    **Contest!! Jason repeats a phrase back to Brad in this episode. The first person to identify the movie that phrase comes from (we don't mention it in the episode) gets a $5 Amazon gift card! Just let us know your guess!** Every father needs to see Taken. Do you watch any movies more than once?...

  15. Ep 1 — Quality Time with Justin Timberlake

    Jason Rehmus and Brad Archer take a look at this week's new releases. Which movies actually are worth the price of admission? Drive The Transporter GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace Great America Avatar Why 3D doesn't work and never will. Case closed. - Roger...

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Which movies are worth paying to see? How do you decide?Join Jason Rehmus and Brad Archer each week as they take a look at what's new in theaters and discuss which movies are worth the price of admission.

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Which movies are worth paying to see? How do you decide?Join Jason Rehmus and Brad Archer each week as they take a look at what's new in theaters and discuss which movies are worth the price of admission.

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