Thursday, November 6, 2014

Scarjo A Go-Go Episode 15: A Love Song for Bobby Long, or, "Accentuate the Positive"!


This week I tackle my least anticipated movie, the deep south John-Travolta-drinks-himself-to-death drama: A Love Song For Bobby Long! But although things may look grim for John, I'm happy to say that the budding Scarlett Johansson is back to fine form, despite duking it out with an obstinate accent! Listen as one of my most dreaded films becomes one of my favourite episodes yet!

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Wednesday, November 5, 2014

StarWTF!? Episode 3: The Ice Cream Maker Guy

You know, the guy in The Empire Strikes Back that runs by with the ice cream maker in his hand? Of course you do! They made an action figure of him! 

Well if not, we recorded an entire episode of StarWTF!? about him. His name is Willrow Hood and he carries an ice cream maker.



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Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Doctor Who 8.11 - Dark Water


The first part of the Doctor Who series finale Dark Water was pretty great. I know you haven’t heard me say that this season, and believe me; it was refreshing to not be mad the entire time and to be actually enjoying the acting and the plot line.

Follow me under the cut for a closer look at Dark Water.

The Dresden Readthrough: Cold Days


We continue our readthrough of Jim Butcher's uber-popular urban fantasy series The Dresden Files today with book fourteen, Cold Days. The continuing plan has been to do a book a month on the first Tuesday of each month, and with the final released book scheduled for us for next month, we're at least set through the end of 2014.

As for Cold Days, it may have already supplanted the previous book as my new favorite in the series, even with its questionable ending.

The Book Was Better Podcast Episode 102: The Cabin in the Woods (with guest host Lauren!)

This week our Halloween coverage continues as we venture into the twisting, turning labyrinth of lies that is the novelization of The Cabin in the Woods. And joining me is American (and therefore Halloween expert) Lauren, who bravely helps me uncover the truth! And it turns out that zombies are the least of the protagonists' problems - is the monster of misogyny about to rear its terrible head?

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Monday, November 3, 2014

FPcast! The Fruitless Pursuits Podcast for November 3rd 2014! Meet John Wick!



This week we dissect and discuss Marvel's announced movie plans for the next bazillion years. We review the absolutely beautiful new Studio Ghibli film The Tale of Princess Kaguya, and the slick Keanu Reeves revenge flick, John Wick! And, as promised, we eat a bizarre selection of American Halloween treats! Put what we put in our mouths in your ears!

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