Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Captain America: Civil War - Supplement

While we try to cover as much as we can in our episodes, there's always more to see, hear, and read about a movie that can enhance your viewing experience. If you enjoyed our episode on Captain America: Civil War, here's a few extra bits you might find interesting...


Episode 36: Captain America: Civil War


It's time to pick a side as Corinne and Tim leap into the fray with the newest Marvel movie, Captain America: Civil War. We debate the ethical positions of Team Cap and Team Iron Man, comment on the romantic tension between Captain America and the Winter Soldier, and impatiently await the inevitable Black Widow and Black Panther films to come. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and BUCKY!!!



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Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Movie In-Jokes: Cowboys and Aliens

One of the fun games when watching movies is to spot references, secret messages, and gags that filmmakers, film crews, and actors can slip into movies to pay tribute to films they love, have a bit of fun with their previous work, or give the cinematic equivalent of a shout-out. Here's a spotter's guide to these inside jokes.

This time we look at a clever form of product placement from Jon Favreau's much maligned Western-sci-fi flick Cowboys & Aliens.


Since the scene in question is in fact the last shot of the movie, note that it might be considered a SPOILER.