Summary: For our 150th episode, we decided to go back to the first show’s conversations, and we discovered something mildly depressing: that the discussions are pretty much the same. In 2012, we’re still talking about the topics of 2009; Transformers (a fourth is on the way), G.I. Joe (a delayed sequel is coming), Avatar (a dozen follow-ups will keep James Cameron busy until he retires), Marvel flicks (which have dominated) and remakes (which have not). Good thing we changed the format of the show a while back. Beyond the great repetition, reviewing the news from 3 years ago reveals a lot about the state of modern filmmaking through the lens of hindsight. Werner Herzog is a highlight, and revisiting the releases (Drag Me To Hell and Up) gives us an idea of what might actually endure. On this week’s show, we re-form the team from that pilot episode – site publisher Neil Miller and associate editor Rob Hunter – to dip ourselves in the cool waters of nostalgia and try to figure out what, if anything, is different about the movie-making landscape after 150 shows. Download Episode #150 On This Week’s Show: Segment 1: The Week of June 1, 2009 [0:00 – 27:30] First: A Little History Then: Iron Man might be an alcoholic Now: Marvel rules the world Then: The first images of The Fallen Now: Michael Bay returning for a fourth Transformers Then: The first Bad Lieutenant trailer is awesome Now: Werner Herzog continues to be awesome Then: The first Avatar concept art Now: The threat of many more Avatars to come Then: G.I. Joe gets a boring poster Now: G.I. Joe can barely get […]
