Obviously we can't review every film on the podcast, but that doesn't mean we don't have opinions. Each week Jacob and Pat will offer a couple quick words on the new DVD/Blu-ray releases, and if you're thinking about buying it, we've provided a quick link over to Amazon.
Jacob | Men in Black III | Pat (haven't seen) |
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The 2012 summer blockbuster that I think everybody forgot existed. If you're nostalgic for the bygone age of 2002, this one's for you. Even with some crummy time travel logic, Brolin's performance alone makes this a better sequel than the last MiB. |
This film has everything that would normally bring me to the theater; aliens, time travel, comedic temperment... but I'm a little tired of Will Smith and it feels like this film is about 3 or 4 years late. Eventually I'll get to it. |
Jacob (haven't seen) |
Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry | Pat (haven't seen) |
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I know very little about this film's subject, the controversial Chinese artist Ai Weiwei but the fact that this documentary is on the Oscar shortlist suggests that this would be a good introduction to the controversial figure. | I am completely unfamiliar with this artist, and while the trailer makes him interesting, it doesn't make me feel the absolute need to watch it now. |
Jacob | Beasts of the Southern Wild | Pat |
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A truly original film with great performances from several first-time actors. This is definitely one to check out before you make your Best Of 2012 list. | In a year that was very heavy in Sequels and Prequels this film was tall glass of water on a hot day. I love this film and it is currently the only contemporary film on my Christmas list. |
Jacob | The Dark Knight Rises | Pat |
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Globetrotting nit-picking aside, I am anxious to revisit Christopher Nolan's Batman swansong. Like a lot of fans, I was mildly disappointed by the film (perhaps by holding it to the impossibly high standard of the The Dark Knight). Couple that with the fact that our negativity-skewed Internet culture has continued to rag on the film's flaws,over time the highs of the film have faded in my memory and what remain are the lows. Hopefully, a rewatch will fall in the film's favor. Also, it will be nice to put subtitles on Bane at certain spots. |
I can't think of any film that let me down more. TDKR is quite watchable, but frustrating beyond the point of enjoyable. |
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Butter | Pat (haven't seen) |
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Even the fact that this comedy is set in my home state of Iowa is not enough to want to check this one out. The trailer suggests a political satire where winning a butter carving competition is just as much a status symbol as elected office...Iowa! | This film looks too foolish to be ignored. I will eventually see it with basement expectations. |
this is where things go
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Hope Springs | Pat (haven't seen) |
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A romantic comedy for the over 60 set? Probably not for me. |
I'm not proud to admit this but there is one scene in this film that has me interested on a purely voyeur basis. |
this is where things go
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The Odd Life of Timothy Green | Pat (haven't seen) |
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An inspirational family dramedy about a plant boy? Probably not for me. |
Every year there are a handful of films where you aren't interested, but you prepare yourself because you can tell your significant other will be. |
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V/H/S | Pat (haven't seen) |
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A found footage horror anthology featuring segments by Joe Swanberg and Ti West? Yeah, this is probably for me. I actually have a soft spot for anthology films. Rarely often are they consistently good, but they sometimes contain some great short films. |
Not completely disinterested, but these films don't tend to grab me. |
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Brazil | Pat |
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I already own Criterion's insanely thorough 3-disc package of Gilliam's masterwork on DVD...but someday I will own it in HD. Someday. | This is one of my favorite films and Criterion makes this iteration a true need. |
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Finding Nemo | Pat |
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You don't need me to tell you that this is one of Pixar's great films. The Pixar Blu-Rays I own look absolutely gorgeous and that's enough for me to say that I will one day double-dip on this one and find a home for my DVD copy. |
What Jacob said. |
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