Boruto: Naruto the Movie Review | Otaku Movie Anatomy

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Otaku Movie Anatomy hosts Michelle ChubbyBunny, Yume Ninja, and Jonathan Meza review Boruto: Naruto the Movie! Boruto: Naruto the Movie is the eleventh Naruto film based on the manga by Masashi Kishimoto and directed by Hiroyuki Yamashita in his directorial debut. It is part of the larger Start of a New Era Project to commemorate the series’ 15th anniversary. The film, first teased in the post-credits scene of the previous film, The Last: Naruto the Movie, tells stories about the children of the original series’ main characters. As with the previous film and Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie, Kishimoto was once again involved in the project as scenario writer and character designer, and is part of the official canon of the Naruto manga, set after the events of the series.

Lionheart… is a “Guilty Movie Pleasure”

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Popcorn Talk Network proudly presents a vodcast that offers a glimpse into the movies we love to watch with breakdown and analysis of the movies some might call… a “Guilty Movie Pleasure”. Join us each week as Josh Macuga and Ben Begley breakdown your favorite films, from the classics to the yet to be seen; it’s all here under one banner… GUILTY MOVIE PLEASURES! Rate us and Download on itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/guilty-movie-pleasures/id909155875?mt=2 This week on GMP, Josh Macuga and Ben Begley  break down Lionheart! Lionheart (also known as Wrong Bet, A.W.O.L.: Absent Without Leave, Leon and Full Contact) is a 1990 action film, directed by Sheldon Lettich, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and co-starring Brian Thompson, along with Harrison Page, Deborah Rennard, Lisa Pelikan, and Ashley Johnson. The film stars Van Damme as a paratrooper legionnaire; when his brother is seriously injured he returns to Los Angeles to enter the underground fighting circuit to raise money for his brother’s family. This IS a Guilty Movie Pleasure… We’re talking about Lionheart! #GMP Follow Josh on Twitter! Follow Ben on Twitter!

Robert Altman Profile – Episode #46 (January 12th, 2016)

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Popcorn Talk proudly presents Profiles with Malone and Mantz! In this vodcast series hosts Alicia Malone and Scott “Movie” Mantz break down and focus on some of the most prolific Hollywood directors, writers and actors in the entertainment industry – past & present. Comment and Rate us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/profiles/id908850713?mt=2 Today it’s all about Robert Altman! Robert Bernard Altman was an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. A five-time nominee of the Academy Award for Best Director and an enduring figure from the New Hollywood era, Altman was considered a “maverick” in making films that are highly naturalistic, but with a stylized perspective unlike most Hollywood films. He is consistently ranked as one of the greatest and most influential filmmakers in history. His style of filmmaking was unique among directors, in that his subjects covered most genres, but with a “subversive” twist that typically relies on satire and humor to express his personal vision. Altman developed a reputation for being “anti-Hollywood” and non-conformist in both his themes and directing style. However, actors especially enjoyed working under his direction because he encouraged them to improvise, thereby inspiring their own creativity. He preferred large ensemble casts for his films, and developed a multitrack recording technique which produced overlapping dialogue from multiple actors. This produced a more natural, more dynamic, and more complex experience for the viewer. He also used highly mobile camera work and zoom lenses to enhance the activity taking place on the screen. Critic Pauline Kael, writing about his directing style, said that Altman could “make film fireworks out of next to nothing.” Follow Alicia on Twitter! Follow Scott on Twitter! SUBSCRIBE TO PROFILES ON ITUNES!

Ace Attorney Review | Video Game Movie Anatomy

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Video Game Movie Anatomy hosts break down Video Game inspired movies to answer the age old question: DO GAMES MAKE GOOD MOVIES?!?! In today’s episode, hosts Mark Donica, Stacey Shuttleworth and Patrick Dees break down Ace Attorney. Ace Attorney (逆転裁判 Gyakuten Saiban, lit. “Turnabout Trial”) is a 2012 Japanese courtroom drama and comedy film, directed by Takashi Miike and based on the Capcom video game Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney.[1] The film stars Hiroki Narimiya, Mirei Kiritani, and Takumi Saito. It made its premiere at the International Film Festival Rotterdam on 1 February 2012 and was released in Japanese cinemas on 11 February 2012. The US premiere was made at the Hawaii International Film Festival in April 2012. Miike has stated there are plans for an international release with both dubbing and subtitles available for each specific region.

Justin Zagri discusses Severus Snape and the Marauders on iTalk Movies

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iTalk movies is a long-form interview series featuring leading members of the film community. In this episode, our host interviews Justin Zagri from Severus Snape and the Marauders in studio on the Popcorn Talk Network. Justin Zagri was born on October 24, 1984 in Silver Spring, Maryland, USA. He is known for his work on The Greater Good (2013), Riddle of the Mask (2013) and Holiday(2009).

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Box Office Breakdown for January 8th – January 10th, 2016

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What films beat the box office?! Who’s in the lead and who’s heading out!? Find out on Box Office Breakdown. Popcorn Talk proudly presents a weekly vodcast series that breaks down the US domestic numbers for the three day weekend and gives you Cineplex’s winners and losers. It’s Popcorn Talk’s Box Office Breakdown. In this episode JTE (Josh the Engineer), New-to-social-media-Sara Stretton, and Mad Man Tom Dagnino discuss numbers for January 8th – January 10th. JTE On Twitter @SchmoesJTE Finstock on Twitter: @bobfinstock Sara on Twitter: @Sara_Stretton

The Danish Girl | Anatomy of a Movie

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Hosts John Comerford, Marisa Serafini, Sara Stretton, & Demetri Panos discuss the 2015 film, The Danish Girl/ A fictitious love story loosely inspired by the lives of Danish artists Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener. Lili and Gerda’s marriage and work evolve as they navigate Lili’s groundbreaking journey as a transgender pioneer.

Star Wars News, Disney’s Upcoming Slate and More! | Meet The Movie Press (January 8th, 2016)

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Popcorn Talk Network proudly presents a vodcast for your insider look into the day to day reporting of the hottest scoops, exclusives and reports from the leading reporters in the industry on all things movie news! It’s Popcorn Talk Network’s Meet the Movie Press, hosted by Mark E Reilly (Editor in Chief Schmoesknow.com) and film reporter from The Wrap (Thewrap.com) Jeff Sneider. Each week the two will discuss the ever changing landscape of movie news and trade reporting. With discussions on everything from Marvel casting to landing exclusive stories on major Hollywood tentpoles, Mark and Jeff will also talk to some of the leading reporters and bloggers in the industry today. This week the guys catch up on Star Wars News, Disney’s upcoming slate for the next few years, quick movie reviews, shooting schedules for upcoming movies like Fast and the Furious 8 and more! Follow Mark Reilly! Follow Jeff Sneider! Visit SchmoesKnow.com! Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!

Justice League Tease, Swamp Thing Returns! – DC Movie News for January 7th, 2016

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Popcorn Talk Network proudly presents DC Movie News! In this vodcast series hosts Jonny Loquasto, Adam Gertler, Mike Kalinowski, and Roxy Striar – as the name implies – discuss all things DC related. This week they are joined by special guest and cosplayer Jenny Wenger to discuss Flash Teasers, Justice League Teasers, a breakdown of the UK Batman Vs Superman synopsis, some new Gotham updates, and the Swamp Thing returning! Follow Jonny Loquasto on Twitter! Follow Adam Gertler on Twitter! Follow Roxy Striar on Twitter!  

Tombstone (1993) Review | Action Movie Anatomy

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Action Movie Anatomy hosts Ben Bateman and Andrew Ghai break down Tombstone! Tombstone is a 1993 American western film directed by George P. Cosmatos, written by Kevin Jarre (who was also the original director, but was replaced early in production) and starring Kurt Russell and Val Kilmer, with Sam Elliott, Bill Paxton, Powers Boothe, Michael Biehn, and Dana Delany in supporting roles, as well as a narration by Robert Mitchum. The film is based on events in Tombstone, Arizona, including the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral and the Earp Vendetta Ride, during the 1880s. It depicts a number of western outlaws and lawmen, such as Wyatt Earp, William Brocius, Johnny Ringo, and Doc Holliday.

Zootopia Plot Trailer, Star Wars Spoilers & More! – Disney Movie News Ep. 11

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Download, rate, and comment on iTunes for a shout out!: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disney-movie-news/id1049643532?mt=2 The PopcornTalk Network proudly presents Disney Movie News! In this vodcast series hosts Leo Camacho, Sarah Snitch, and Keetin Marchi break down all the Disney news! Today’s show features news from the streets of Zootopia, new Moana footage, Doctor Strange reveals, Star Wars spoilers and more! Follow Leo on Twitter! Follow Sarah On Twitter! Follow Keetin!

Patema Inverted Review w/ Robbie Daymond| Otaku Movie Anatomy

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Otaku Movie Anatomy hosts Michelle ChubbyBunny, Yume Ninja, and Jonathan Meza review Patema Inverted with special guest Robbie Daymond! When Patema falls into the pit inside of the danger zone, she finds that she falls into a world nothing like her own, where the sky is not a roof, but a boundless sea of blue. Not only that, if Patema is not careful, she can fall off of the planet and into the stratosphere. However, by working together with a young boy named Age from this strange “surface world,” not only does she learn how to survive, she learns that together, they can fly!However, things become even further complicated later on, as Patema and Age soon discover a dark conspiracy, the members of which are determined to return Patema to the underground and silence all those who know of her home.

Concussion | Anatomy of a Movie

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AOM hosts Phil Svitek (@PDSvitek) and Chelsea Galicia (@ChelseaGalicia) discuss the 2015 movie Concussion. Concussion is a 2015 American biographical sports medical drama film directed and written by Peter Landesman, based on the 2009 GQ exposé Game Brain by Jeanne Marie Laskas, and starring Will Smith as Dr. Bennet Omalu, the forensic pathologist who fought against efforts by National Football League to suppress his research on the brain damage suffered by professional football players.

Daddy’s Home | Anatomy of a Movie

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AOM hosts Phil Svitek (@PDSvitek) and James Lott Jr. (@BlakHopeLA) discuss the 2015 movie Dadddy’s Home. Mild-mannered radio executive Brad (Will Ferrell) struggles to be a good stepfather to his wife Sara’s (Linda Cardellini) two children, Megan and Dylan. The children begin to grow closer to Brad, with Dylan confiding in him that he is being bullied and Megan asking him to take her to a father/daughter dance at her school. One night, the kids biological father Dusty (Mark Wahlberg) calls, and discovers that Sara has remarried. He subsequently and suddenly announces he will be visiting the next day. Sara is apprehensive about her ex-husband being in their home, but Brad convinces her that it is important for the kids that their father and stepfather establish boundaries with each other.

The Revenant | Anatomy of a Movie

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AOM hosts Phil Svitek (@PDSvitek), Stephen Lemieux (@StephenLemieux) and Steve Kaufmann (@SteveKaufmann) discuss the 2015 movie The Revenant. Inspired by true events, The Revenant captures one man’s epic adventure of survival and the extraordinary power of the human spirit. In an expedition of the uncharted American wilderness, legendary explorer Hugh Glass (Leonardo DiCaprio) is brutally attacked by a bear and left for dead by members of his own hunting team. In a quest to survive, Glass endures unimaginable grief as well as the betrayal of his confidant John Fitzgerald (Tom Hardy). Guided by sheer will and the love of his family, Glass must navigate a vicious winter in a relentless pursuit to live and find redemption.

Joy | Anatomy of a Movie

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AOM hosts Phil Svitek (@PDSvitek) and Chelsea Galicia (@ChelseaGalicia) discuss the 2015 movie Joy. Joy is a 2015 American biographical comedy-drama film written and directed by David O. Russell and starring Jennifer Lawrence as Joy Mangano, a self-made millionaire who created her own business empire. Mangano was a divorced mother with three children in the early 1990s when she invented the Miracle Mop and became an overnight success, after which she patented many other products, often selling on the Home Shopping Network and QVC. The film is a semi-fictional and inspirational portrayal of how Mangano overcame personal and professional obstacles to rise to the top.

The Hateful Eight | Anatomy of a Movie

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AOM hosts Phil Svitek (@PDSvitek), Caroline Feraday (@CarolineFeraday), Isaac Johnson (@IsaacJohnson) and Steve Kaufmann (@SteveKaufmann) discuss the 2015 movie The Hateful Eight. The Hateful Eight is a 2015 American mystery Western black comedy film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino and starringSamuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Walton Goggins, Demián Bichir, Tim Roth, Michael Madsen, and Bruce Dern. The score was composed by Ennio Morricone. Set some years after the Civil War, the story follows eight strangers who seek refuge from a blizzard in a stagecoach stopover in a mountain pass.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens | Anatomy of a Movie

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AOM hosts Marisa Serafini (@SerafiniTV), Demetri Panos (@DMovies1701), Zach Wilson (@ThatZachWilson), Sara Stretton (@Sara_Stretton), and Phil Svitek (@PDSvitek) discuss the 2015 movie Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Three decades after the defeat of the Galactic Empire, a new threat arises. The First Order attempts to rule the galaxy and only a rag-tag group of heroes can stop them, along with the help of the Resistance. Thirty years after the defeat of the Galactic Empire, the galaxy faces a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) and the First Order. When a defector named Finn crash-lands on a desert planet, he meets Rey (Daisy Ridley), a tough scavenger whose droid contains a top-secret map. Together, the young duo joins forces with Han Solo (Harrison Ford) to make sure the Resistance receives the intelligence concerning the whereabouts of Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), the last of the Jedi Knights.

In The Heart Of The Sea | Anatomy of a Movie

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AOM hosts Marisa Serafini (@SerafiniTV), Demetri Panos (@DMovies1701), Sara Stretton (@Sara_Stretton), and Phil Svitek (@PDSvitek) discuss the 2015 movie In The Heart Of The Sea. A recounting of a whaling ship’s sinking by a giant whale in 1820 that would inspire the great novel, Moby Dick. In 1820, crewmen (Chris Hemsworth, Benjamin Walker, Cillian Murphy) aboard the New England vessel Essex face a harrowing battle for survival when a whale of mammoth size and strength attacks with force, crippling their ship and leaving them adrift in the ocean. Pushed to their limits and facing storms, starvation, panic and despair, the survivors must resort to the unthinkable to stay alive. Their incredible tale ultimately inspires author Herman Melville to write “Moby-Dick.”  

Kurt Russel in Guardians 2, Cate Blanchett in Thor & More! – Marvel Movie News – Ep. 62

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The PopcornTalk Network proudly presents Marvel News from Marvel Fans! In this vodcast series hosts Matt Key, Meredith Placko, Coy Jandreau and guest Rico Anderson! This week the team discusses new info on Doctor Strange, Thor Ragnarok, Civil War, and Spiderman! In TV, the team covers Iron Fist, Jessica Jones and Luke Cage! All of this and more on Marvel Movie News! Follow Matt Key on Twitter! Follow Coy Jandreau On Twitter! Follow Meredith Placko!

Point Break (1991) Review | Action Movie Anatomy

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Action Movie Anatomy hosts Ben Bateman and Andrew Ghai break down Point Break! Point Break is a 1991 American action crime thriller directed by Kathryn Bigelow, starring Patrick Swayze, Keanu Reeves, Lori Petty and Gary Busey. The title refers to the surfing term point break, where a wave breaks as it hits a point of land jutting out from the coastline. Reeves stars as rookie FBI agent Johnny Utah, who is investigating a string of bank robberies possibly being committed by surfers. Johnny goes undercover to infiltrate the surfing community and develops a complex friendship with Bodhi (Swayze), the charismatic leader of a gang of surfers.

The Big Short | Anatomy of a Movie

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AOM hosts Demetri Panos (@DMovies1701), Chelsea Galicia (@ChelseaGalicia), Stephanie Wenger (@StephanieWenger), Zach Wilson (@ThatZachWilson), and Phil Svitek (@PDSvitek) discuss the 2015 movie The Big Short. Four outsiders in the world of high-finance who predicted the credit and housing bubble collapse of the mid-2000s decide to take on the big banks for their lack of foresight and greed. The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine is a non-fiction book by Michael Lewis about the build-up of the housing and credit bubble during the 2000s. The book was released on March 15, 2010 by W. W. Norton & Company. It spent 28 weeks on the New York Times best-seller list.  

Non-Spoiler Star Wars Review, Zootopia Parodies & More! – Disney Movie News Ep. 10

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Download, rate, and comment on iTunes for a shout out!: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disney-movie-news/id1049643532?mt=2 The PopcornTalk Network proudly presents Disney Movie News! In this vodcast series hosts Leo Camacho, Sarah Snitch, and Keetin Marchi break down all the Disney news! Today’s show features news from the Star Wars Universe, Kurt Russel’s involvement in Guardians of the Galaxy 2, Zootopia parodying the biggest movies of 2015 and more! Follow Leo on Twitter! Follow Sarah On Twitter! Follow Keetin!

Die Hard… is a “Guilty Movie Pleasure”

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Popcorn Talk Network proudly presents a vodcast that offers a glimpse into the movies we love to watch with breakdown and analysis of the movies some might call… a “Guilty Movie Pleasure”. Join us each week as Josh Macuga and Ben Begley breakdown your favorite films, from the classics to the yet to be seen; it’s all here under one banner… GUILTY MOVIE PLEASURES! Rate us and Download on itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/guilty-movie-pleasures/id909155875?mt=2 This week on GMP, Josh Macuga and Ben Begley  break down Die Hard! Die Hard is a 1988 American action film directed by John McTiernan and written by Steven E. de Souza and Jeb Stuart. It follows off-duty New York City Police Department officer John McClane (Bruce Willis) as he takes on a group of highly organized criminals led by Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman), who perform a heist in a Los Angeles skyscraper under the guise of a terrorist attack using hostages, including McClane’s wife Holly (Bonnie Bedelia), to keep the police at bay. It is based on Roderick Thorp‘s 1979 novel Nothing Lasts Forever, the sequel to 1966’s The Detective, which was adapted into a 1968 film of the same name that starred Frank Sinatra. Fox was contractually obliged to offer Sinatra the lead role in Die Hard, but he turned it down. The studio then pitched the film to Arnold Schwarzenegger as a sequel to his 1985 action film Commando, who turned it down, as did a host of the era’s action stars, and finally and reluctantly gave it to Willis, then known primarily as a comedic television actor. Made for $28 million, Die Hard grossed over $140 million theatrically worldwide, and received a positive reception from critics. The film turned Willis into an action star, became a metonym for an action film in which a lone hero fights overwhelming odds, and is now widely considered one of the greatest action movies ever made. The film spawned the Die Hard franchise, which includes four sequels, video games, and a comic book. This IS a Guilty Movie Pleasure… We’re talking about Die Hard! #GMP Follow Josh on Twitter! Follow Ben on Twitter!

Summer Wars Review | Otaku Movie Anatomy

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Otaku Movie Anatomy hosts Michelle ChubbyBunny, Yume Ninja, and Jonathan Meza review Summer Wars! Summer Wars is a 2009 Japanese animated science fiction film directed by Mamoru Hosoda, animated by Madhouse and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. The film’s voice cast includes Ryunosuke Kamiki, Nanami Sakuraba, Mitsuki Tanimura, Sumiko Fuji and Ayumu Saitō. The film tells the story of Kenji Koiso, a timid eleventh-grade math genius who is taken to Ueda by twelfth-grade student Natsuki Shinohara to celebrate her great-grandmother’s 90th birthday. However, he is falsely implicated in the hacking of a virtual world by a sadistic artificial intelligence named Love Machine. Kenji must repair the damage done to it and find a way to stop the rogue computer program from causing any further damage.

Wreck-It Ralph Review | Video Game Movie Anatomy

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Video Game Movie Anatomy hosts break down Video Game inspired movies to answer the age old question: DO GAMES MAKE GOOD MOVIES?!?! In today’s episode, hosts Mark Donica, Stacey Shuttleworth and Patrick Dees break down Wreck-It Ralph. Wreck-It Ralph is a 2012 American 3D computer-animated fantasy–comedy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. It is the 52nd animated feature in the Walt Disney Animated Classics series. The film was directed by Rich Moore, who has directed episodes of The Simpsons and Futurama, and the screenplay was written by Jennifer Lee and Phil Johnston from a story by Moore, Johnston and Jim Reardon. John Lasseter served as the executive producer. The film features the voices of John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Jack McBrayer, and Jane Lynch. The film tells the story of the eponymous arcade game villain who rebels against his role and dreams of becoming a hero. He travels between games in the arcade, and ultimately must eliminate a dire threat that could affect the entire arcade, and one that Ralph himself inadvertently started.