In this episode Jason relates fond childhood memories of watching R-rated movies with his dad while Chuck comes clean about his fear of the deep end (and dark basements). As Jason stalls for time, Chuck finds out why Angels are just plain badass and the Highlander training movie “Accidental Quickenings and you” is discovered.
The first installment of the iconogeek summer movie countdown begins with this episode as Jason and Chuck discuss March’s offerings. First up is 10,000 BC and why they just don’t make cavemen movies like they used to. In yet another tangent, Jason and Chuck ponder “Is Jason Statham the newest action hero – the heir to Stallone and Arnold?” and try to discover the difference between action heroes of yesterday and today
Chuck wants to know why there are no yuppies in future maximum security detention cities such as Doomsday; Keyser Soze goes to Vegas; and Ross makes a movie about a fat boy.
The latest WordPress update didn’t play nice with our old theme (hacked together quickly , I admit). So, as we remodel the site and tweak some code, we’ve replaced our beloved smoke with a quick – content focused theme. Hang tight as we get our design on.
Jason and Chuck discuss the new Beowulf DVD and ponder 3D outtakes, jump a shark, delve deep into the Highlander universe; and try to understand how Sam Jackson picks his films.
Mova is taking traditional motion capture and turning it on its ear with its Contour Reality Capture technology. Check out the story at joystiq. (Thanks for the link Cesar)
Jason and Chuck have a Force-fest in this Star Wars themed podcast. Of note: Chuck’s lightsaber exploits as a young child, Jason’s lowdown on the new Star Wars themed video games coming out, and why our wive’s thumb mashing control of video games trumps combo moves.
Jason and Chuck lament the passing of Heath Ledger and discuss this years Oscar picks (and why they haven’ t seen any of the movies). Silent Hill Origins makes Chuck hide under his covers and Jason anticipates the return of LOST.
Ahh yes, the first show. This week, Jason and Chuck discuss Cloverfield and the relative emasculatory properties of handheld camera work. Also on tap is Crysis, Finger Eleven and Paramore.