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Three decades ago, an absolutely rad year in entertainment took hold. Classics like Die Hard, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Rain Man, and Scrooged hit theaters. The Cosby Show, Cheers, Roseanne, and Murder, She Wrote took over our television sets. It was a prime time for entertainment.
Much has changed since then, but what is even more interesting is how much remains the same. For this special episode, we're not only going to look back at the year - complete with sponsor breaks and Breaking News segments - we are going BACK to 1988! With the magic of technology and time travel, this podcast is being presented to you directly from our HO Time Capsule vault.
This IS 1988!
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Villains.
Cinema is stocked to the brink with great villains, as well as mediocre and even ridiculous ones. Some of these are so iconic, we spend countless hours contemplating further adventures with these foes, perhaps even plotting them against heroes in other universes.
On this episode, with Venom conquering the box office, we decided to look at other villains that could benefit from a solo film or franchise. Surely there are more than just Eddie Brock's alter ego?
Also this week: James Gunn to write Suicide Squad 2, Chris Evans retires as Captain America, Dresden Files and Chronicles of Narnia come to TV, and much more. Then we close out our episode with our Venom spoilercast, as we take a look at all aspects of the latest Marvel offering in the Spider-Man universe.
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Over the past several months, we've talked a lot about we've talked a lot about FOX's Lethal Weapon replacing Clayne Crawford's Riggs with Seann William Scott's Cole. They aren't the exact same character, but in this instance they might as well be, as both occupy the position of co-lead in a buddy-cop relationship. So, in the spirit of replacing original actors, we thought it was a great time to discuss if maybe, sometimes, it's actually not so bad after all.
Cinema's history books are riddled with cases where an actor needed to be recast for one reason or another. Whether it's due to temperament, personal issues, or sheer lack of talent, it just becomes necessary at times. Even the most famous film series have taken their stabs at it (most notably James Bond and Dumbledore), and occasionally TV series will just need to swap actors out between seasons. On this episode, we debate if these situations could actually improve the properties, as well as our picks for the best and worst examples of recasting.
Also this week: Netflix wants you to choose your own endings, you could see a PG-13 Deadpool, reviews of A Star Is Born and Hell Fest, Halle Berry's career, and much more.
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On this exclusive interview, Aaron sits down with Roxanne Avent, CEO of Hidden Empire Film Group. So far this year, she's produced Traffik with Paula Patton, The Intruder with Dennis Quaid, Meagan Good and Michael Ealy, Meet the Blacks 2 with Mike Epps, and is currently in the midst of shooting Fatale starring 2 time Oscar winner Hilary Swank, as well as several TV projects, including The Thrill with Snoop Dogg.
We discuss how Roxanne came into the business, building HEFG's diverse brand, the state of modern-day Hollywood amidst the #MeToo movement, and where she hopes to take things next.
Serial killers have terrorized film since its inception. The idea of an unknown stranger, hiding in the dark, plotting an innocent character's demise – it's one of the most terrifying concepts in cinema. Yet, at the same time, audiences are fascinated with this despicable hunters of humans.
For our latest Movie Battle Royale, we take 8 of the most sadistic serial killers on film, and determine whom is the most horrific of all-time! Hannibal Lecter, John Doe, Billy and Stu, Martin Vanger, and even Norman Bates are all in the mix. Take a listen, and see if you agree with our choice for the greatest serial killer in film.
Also this week: Mel Gibson takes on a Wild Bunch, Birds of Prey gets a release date, Kate McKinnon stretches her wings, we debate Life Itself, and much more.
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Fall TV is rapidly approaching and to get YOU ready for it, we break down what's new, what's coming back, and what just needs to go away.
On this episode, we discuss our Fall TV preview, Veronica Mars confirmed for a revival, CBS CEO Les Moonves departs after harassment allegations, and are iTunes digital movie purchases really yours to keep?
Also this week: Spoiler-free reviews of Predator and A Simple Favor, Upcoming Releases for the week of 9/21, and our monthly movie giveaway Patreon winner! Who doesn't want to win a copy of Avengers: Infinity War or Deadpool 2?
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As we take the week off, here are four of our most popular topics from earlier this year (Too Much TV, Marvel, Gender Swapping, and Unsung Franchises), as well as quick recap of Peppermint, Searching, Ozark Season 2 and Jack Ryan.
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Take Two stars Rachel Bilson as Sam Swift, a disgraced actress who is struggling to rebuild her career. Researching a role, she shadows private detective Eddie Valetik (Eddie Cibrian) and eventually finds out that her history as a TV cop might prove beneficial at solving actual crimes. Therefore, in the spirit of The Thin Man and Moonlighting, these two team up to solve crimes every week on ABC.
For our exclusive interview, creators Andrew W. Marlowe and Terri Edda Miller join us to discuss their history in Hollywood, including their initial start in the industry. From there, the conversation shifts to their time on their hit series Castle, the current climate of television storytelling, how they came to create Take Two, and why they love doing shows like this.
You will not want to miss this enchanting, candid conversation with two stalwart talents, Andrew W. Marlowe and Terri Edda Miller .
Take Two airs Thursday nights at 10PM EST/9PM CST on ABC.
The summer movies of 2018 is in the bag, so how was it? Many people have complained that this season has been overrun by sequels and franchise films, was it really that bad, or are moviegoers suffering from too much awesome?
We debate the summer of 2018 at length – where it stood, what was lacking, which franchises were born, the biggest news stories in entertainment, what caught our eye on television, and even our own favorite summer movie experiences. Avengers: Infinity War, Crazy Rich Asians, Deadpool 2, The Meg, Mission: Impossible -Fallout, Ocean's 8, and much more are discussed as we cap the entire episode off with our annual Summer Movie HO Awards!
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HO Award Categories Most Memorable Scene of the Summer The Head-Slam-Against-A-Wall Scene (worst or most nonsensical) Best Action Sequence Best Use of CGI The Darwin Award | Most Idiotic or Annoying Character Best Supporting Character Biggest Badass Mr. Summer: Most Engaging Actor of the Summer Ms. Summer: Most Engaging Actress of the Summer Most Disappointing Film Worst Summer Film Top 5 Summer Movies Listener Top 10
What is the deal with puppets? Are we running out of human actors? Then why do we enjoy puppets so much?
On this episode, we discuss the world of puppets, if we prefer the humorous or horrific brand, and most importantly: what movies would instantly improve with the addition of puppets?
Also this week: YouTube pulls The Nun ad for being too terrifying, summer movie clichés, reviews of Mile 22 and Netflix's To All The Boys I've Loved Before, Movie Innuendo, and more.
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