OK I just found this on YouTube and I think it’s damn funny! Clearly some great writing and some pretty good production. Absolutely low budget, but these guys and gals did a really nice job for fans. Oh and the last line in the piece is NOT meant to be offensive at all
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The conversation tangents off (what else?) to Superman and,his magic allergy. Then a sneaky segue by Jason brings us to DC Universe Online and Worlds Collide then off to Batman Gotham Knight and extending movies beyond the screen.
Jason drops another video game bomb with the upcoming Wanted game and then Chuck gets us back to The Dark Knight, Heath Ledger’s phenomenal performance and the most bad-ass movie of the year.
The show wraps with Alan Moore’s genius/craziness and looking forward to Watchmen.
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Jason celebrates his second anniversary with seeing every movie currently released. Next up is the binocular inspired Wall•E and why it is truly an exceptional film for kids and 80 year-olds alike.
Chuck, confused by Nightwatch and Daywatch, tries to explain the movies to Jason (who is also confused by them) and it just goes horribly wrong. They both agree that Bekmambetov had clear talent that only needed a bigger budget to truly shine.
Jason then lambaste’s Chuck on his buckling to peer-pressure. The >i< score is discussed in-depth but is ultimately served a mortal blow.
Jason then breaks into Hellboy II and you’ll just have to listen to hear what he thought.
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Wall•E
Hellboy II
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
Cut and Paste
NIghtwatch
Daywatch
Classic Creatures
With possibly the best segue in iconogeek history, Jason deftly steers the conversation back towards the Hulk. Jason delves into the movie’s CG and why Ang Lee’s Hulk now officially sucks. The >i< score is discussed in detail and Chuck offers a quick recap of Kung Fu Panda.
Wrapping up the June movies, the discussion turns to The Love Guru and whether Mike Myer’s humor is still relevant, albeit it does look funny. Get Smart follows as Chuck recounts fond memories of the TV show and why Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson does indeed kick ass.
Wall•E is next, but first, while Chuck feels Pixar = Roland; Jason hates “Cars”, seriously… he hates it. Lastly, Chuck and Jason discuss “Wanted” and how it just can’t miss, Timur Bekmambetov insane action sequences, and possibly the best freeze frame in trailer history.
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Wanted Redband trailer
Don’t mess with the Zohan is up first and Chuck appreciates Sandler’s non-traditional lead character while Jay theorizes that Naveen Andrew’s “Sayid” on LOST was the forerunner of kick-ass foreign characters that, in fact, kick-ass.
Next Chuck and Jay discuss Zohan and Kung Fu Panda, followed by the Incredible Hulk as Chuck explains why he doesn’t like “shiny” superhero movies and Jason experiences directorial gender confusion. The show wraps with the Happening and a discussion of why the “R” is such a big deal.
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The Cockpuncher Trailer
Red Band Trailer for The Happening
Memories of perforated Pizza (yes, Ellio’s), toaster ovens, and childhood dinner schedules become the topic of conversation as Jay and Chuck announce the first iconogeek invention – the Pizza Pie.
The iconogeek food-fest continues with Jason’s freaky cereal exploits and connections to the even weirder cereal practices. During which we discover that the camera adds 75 pounds.
In the worst segue ever, Chuck tries to divert the conversation to Ironman, and the discussion turns to why they want to be Tony Stark’s friend and Jeff Bridges as a badassedness. The show wraps with Marvel’s upcoming slate.
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Jay reminisces about VHS and the speed at which movies are now released on home video. Chuck gets nostalgic about his first VHS and the old Showtime and Jerrold boxes as Jay remembers his first site of breasts (on Showtime of course).
Finally the show turns to Indiana Jones as Chuck talks about making Raiders in his youth but then slides into his first encounter with a Mac, the Commodore Vic20, and the lightpen. Jay remembers his early programming days then gets the show back on track!
The show wraps with a discussion about the movie, Harrison Ford’s box office supremacy and Jay’s take on the new Indiana Jones games coming out.
Chuck and Jay then discuss the new Max Payne movie, NBC’s new fall schedule, the Love Boat, and the release date of Crystal Skull – then promptly run out of time. Next week Indy, we promise, we hope.
The countdown to summer movies continues with Ironman, and the new batch of excellent actors making superhero flicks; Speed Racer is up next and its saturated nostalgic goodness; followed by the unthreatening Narnia franchise as Jason and Chuck throw more love Frodo’s way.
While Chuck and Jason plea for Christian Bale to call into the show, the summer movie countdown continues with Street Kings, 88 Minutes, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, The Forbidden Kingdom, and the best movie of April: Harold and Kumar 2.
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