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X-Men (2000) is Excellent! - Talking About Tapes (#143) Apr 12, 2022

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Tony, Johanna, and Kieran team up to talk about the original X-Men film from 2000! In this movie review/podcast they will talk about all the Excellent stuff in the film. Like the near perfect casting, the cool in camera stunts, and how it really brought the comics to life! Oh and it gave us Hugh Jackman.
They are children of the atom, homo superior, the next link in the chain of evolution. Each was born with a unique genetic mutation, which at puberty manifested itself in extraordinary powers. In a world filled with hate and prejudice, they are feared by those who cannot accept their differences. Led by Xavier the X-Men fight to protect a world that fears them. They are locked in a battle with former colleague and friend, Magneto who believes humans and mutants should never co-exist.
Edited by Jessica Hickson

Morbius is Miserable - Hack The Movies (#142) Apr 08, 2022

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Tony and Crystal stayed up late to talk about the new Sony/Marvel spin off set in the Venom-verse which might have Spider-man? Its unclear. He definitely isn't in this movie. In this movie review/podcast they will talk about all the things that make this movie miserable. Like the by the numbers plot, the incomprehensive action scenes, and the copy and pasted villain.
Dangerously ill with a rare blood disorder and determined to save others from the same fate, Dr. Morbius attempts a desperate gamble. While at first it seems to be a radical success, a darkness inside of him is soon unleashed.
Edited by Jessica Hickson

Star Wars Episode 1 The Phantom Menace is Actually Good! - Talking About Tapes (#141) Apr 05, 2022

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Tony and Johanna take a look back at The Phantom Menace and try to view it through a positive lens. In this movie review/podcast they will talk about all the things that make it good like Darth Mauls amazing lightsaber skills, the new world and creatures made by George Lucas, and how its not a cynical cash grab like Disney's new movies.
Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) is a young apprentice Jedi knight under the tutelage of Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson) ; Anakin Skywalker (Jake Lloyd), who will later father Luke Skywalker and become known as Darth Vader, is just a 9-year-old boy. When the Trade Federation cuts off all routes to the planet Naboo, Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan are assigned to settle the matter.
Edited by Jessica Hickson

The Ring is a Remake Done Right - Talking About Tapes (#140) Mar 31, 2022

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Tony, Johanna, and Crystal gather around to talk about the movie that kicked off the trend of the US remaking Japanese horror films, The Ring! In this movie review/podcast they will talk about all the things that make it a good remake. It takes the basic idea from the original, reworks the plot to make it stand apart, and gives a new backstory to the films antagonist.
It sounds like just another urban legend -- a videotape filled with nightmarish images leads to a phone call foretelling the viewer's death in exactly seven days. Newspaper reporter Rachel Keller (Naomi Watts) is skeptical of the story until four teenagers all die mysteriously exactly one week after watching just such a tape. Allowing her investigative curiosity to get the better of her, Rachel tracks down the video and watches it. Now she has just seven days to unravel the mystery.
Edited by Jessica Hickson

Alien is Great! - Talking About Tapes (#139) Mar 29, 2022

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Tony, Johanna, and Joe take a look back quite possibly the best Sci Fi Horror film ever made. In this movie review/podcast they will talk about all the things that make this movie great. Everything from the brilliant designs by Ron Cobb and H.R. Giger, The top notch writing, and the iconic scene that made this film an instant classic.
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In deep space, the crew of the commercial starship Nostromo is awakened from their cryo-sleep capsules halfway through their journey home to investigate a distress call from an alien vessel. The terror begins when the crew encounters a nest of eggs inside the alien ship. An organism from inside an egg leaps out and attaches itself to one of the crew, causing him to fall into a coma.
Edited by Jessica Hickson

Godfather is still a classic 50 years later - Talking About Tapes (#138) Mar 26, 2022

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Tony, Trisha, and Frank break open a bottle of Francis Coppola's Pinot Noir and revisit his film The Godfather on its 50th Anniversary. In this movie review/podcast they will talk about all the things that still make it a classic like the amazing visual storytelling they achieve with the camera work, the iconic performances by the cast that all became some of the most famous actors, and the amazing script based off the book by Mario Puzo.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time, this mob drama, based on Mario Puzo's novel of the same name, focuses on the powerful Italian-American crime family of Don Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando). When the don's youngest son, Michael (Al Pacino), reluctantly joins the Mafia, he becomes involved in the inevitable cycle of violence and betrayal. Although Michael tries to maintain a normal relationship with his wife, Kay (Diane Keaton), he is drawn deeper into the family business.

Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 is a Mess - Talking About Tapes (#137) Mar 22, 2022

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Tony, Trisha, and Joe from Movie Dumpster get together to talk about the much reviled sequel to The Blair Witch Project, Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2. In this movie review/podcast they will talk about all the reasons this movie is a mess. From the subpar acting, the studio interference, and the fact there is no book of shadows anywhere to be seen.
As it follows the twisted path traveled by five people fixated on "The Blair Witch Project," "Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2" journeys into a dark and dangerous place where the line between truth and fiction blurs and perhaps vanishes altogether. Individual perception grows increasingly untrustworthy as the film's protagonists find themselves caught in a vortex of unspeakable evil, the origins of which -- human or supernatural -- remain chillingly uncertain.
Edited by Jessica Hickson.
Thanks to Good Bad Flicks for giving me a bunch of info about this movie.

Leprechaun 4 In Space is Awesome - Talking About Tapes (#136) Mar 18, 2022

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Tony caught a leprechaun in the store! To celebrate he invited Johanna to the store to talk about Leprechaun 4 in Space. In this movie review/podcast they will talk about all the awesome things in the film like the laugh out loud gags and one liners, the cool sci fi ship setting, and the awesome make up effects!
Resurfacing on an alien planet, the Leprechaun (Warwick Davis) abducts a member of the world's royalty, Princess Zarina (Rebekah Carlton), in an attempt to wed her and become the supreme ruler. Unfortunately for the diminutive schemer, well-armed soldiers arrive to foil his plans. Not easily defeated, however, the feisty Leprechaun continues to battle the warriors while also contending with the warped scientist known as Dr. Mittenhand (Guy Siner).
Edited by Jessica Hickson

Resident Evil Apocalypse is Awful! - Talking About Tapes (#135) Mar 15, 2022

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Tony and Kieran get together to talk about the extremely disappointing sequel to the first Resident Evil Movie. In this movie review/podcast they will talk about all the things that are awful in this movie. Like the horrible action scenes, the choppy editing, and the major letdown that was Nemesis.
A deadly virus from a secret Umbrella Corporation laboratory underneath Raccoon City is exposed to the world. Umbrella seals off the city to contain the virus, creating a ghost town where everyone trapped inside turns into a mutant zombie. Alice (Milla Jovovich), a survivor from Umbrella's secret lab, meets former Umbrella security officer Jill Valentine (Sienna Guillory) and mercenary Carlos Oliviera (Oded Fehr). Together, they search for a scientist (Jared Harris) who might be able to help.

Is The Batman (2022) The Greatest Batman Movie Ever Made? - Hack The Movies (#134) Mar 11, 2022

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Tony, Crystal, and newcomer Frank (Trisha's brother) get together and talk about THE BATMAN! The along awaited reboot featuring a new standalone Batman. Now that it's out we ask ourselves "is this is the greatest Batman movie ever made?"
Batman ventures into Gotham City's underworld when a sadistic killer leaves behind a trail of cryptic clues. As the evidence begins to lead closer to home and the scale of the perpetrator's plans become clear, he must forge new relationships, unmask the culprit and bring justice to the abuse of power and corruption that has long plagued the metropolis.
Edited by Jessica Hickson

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