Scarjo A Go Go Episode 23: The Prestige, or, "The Accomplice"!

This week I take you behind the curtain and expose the secrets of magician Christopher Nolan when Scarlett Johansson is saddled with the unwieldy The Prestige. Will she manage something memorable or will she drown under layers and layers of plot? I'm going to uncover it all - even if my opinions on this film aren't too popular...

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StarWTF!? Episode 17: Grand Moff Tarkin

Today we discuss and tribute one of the coolest, and evilest characters in the Star Wars saga, Grand Moff Tarkin... WHO HAS A FIRST NAME NOW!?!? Did you know he is called Wilhuff? This is just bonkers. Are you going to next tell me that Palpatine has a first name, and it's Sheev? :)

We love Tarkin here and we talk for quite a bit about him, his cheekbones, and his quotable lines.

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Wilhuff Tarkin was a Human male who was one of the most powerful individuals in the Galactic Empire, a Grand Moff who shaped Imperial doctrine and was the driving force behind the creation of its key embodiment, the Death Star.

The Book Was Better Episode 112: Terminator Salvation (with guest host Lizzy Unpronounceable)!

This week we catch up on the further adventures of Steve Terminator in the novelization of auteur McG's totally necessary sequel Terminator Salvation! And my only possible companion on this post-apocalyptic mission is of course, Lizzy Unpronounceable who has been following Steve Terminator's crazy killing adventures since day one! Plus, this film/book stars unofficial Fruitless Pursuits mascot, best-bloody-actor-in-Austraya Sam "Wortho" Worthington! Come with us if you want to read!

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FPcast! The Fruitless Pursuits Podcast for February 9th 2015! The Superest of Bowls!

This week we are hungover and talk about all sorts of weird stuff from the Super Bowl and its debut commercials, the Poltergeist reboot trailer, Angelina Jolie's Unbroken, catch up on Foxcatcher and probably a whole lot more! It's fast and loose - just like your significant other! (The image is from the Tee Fury charity shirt by Bamboota. Available here: http://www.teefury.com/chris-vs-chris)

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Scarjo A Go-Go Episode 22: The Black Dahlia, or "Turning the Table"

This week director Brian De Palma is in the firing line as he enlists Scarlett Johansson in noir light-on-thrills thriller The Black Dahlia. We already know that Scarlett can play a femme fatale in a period piece, but does the director of Scarface have what it takes to elevate us out of our current slump? Nope!

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StarWTF!? Episode 16: GNK Power Droid a/k/a Gonk

This one was a lot of fun. We discuss the walking trashcan that is known as Gonk! Along with special guest George Tagmire we speculate on the what, why, and even who... who played Gonk? We hope you have as much fun listening as we had discussing little old Gonk.

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GNK power droids were effectively power generators with legs and a very simple artificial intelligence so they could understand rudimentary commands. They were commonly found on under-developed worlds that did not have an expansive power grid, or in mobile military operations.

The Book Was Better Episode 111: Charlie's Angels (with guest host Lia!)

This week sisters are doing it for themselves as we dive into the high octane novelization of McG's year 2000 girls-wearing-costumes-and-kicking-things blockbuster Charlie's Angels! And joining me on this adventure is the always awesome special agent Lia! This episode has so much gratuitous angel action that you will think you've gone to heaven!

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FPcast! The Fruitless Pursuits Podcast for February 2nd 2015! Pop Culture Fight Night!

This week we get liquored up and tackle pop culture's three greatest controversies (for the past week)! The ALL FEMALE Ghostbusters, the Fantastic Four reboot, and Adam Baldwin's invite to Supanova! Will we get to the truth or will we descend into rambling incoherence? Only one way to find out...

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Scarjo A Go-Go Episode 21: Scoop, or, "Leading the Muse"

This week Woody returns, following up the wonderful indulgence-free with Match Point with a very indulgent Scoop! What does he have in mind for the focus of our ongoing study -  the mighty Scarlett Johansson - this time around? Can she comfortably tackle a comedy? And why is everybody so cagey about the idea of a "muse". We've got an awful lot to talk about!

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Star WTF!? Episode 15: Moisture Farming

The episode you have been waiting your entire life for... it's MOISTURE FARMING!

Probably the most boring aspect of the Star Wars universe, yet we keep it moving right along at a brisk and swift pace. What is Moisture Farming? How do you do it? What do you do with the moisture? Why is Uncle Owen so miserable?

We also have special guest George Tagmire joining us for the first time, and definitely not the last.

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Moisture farms were often found on dry planets such as Tatooine or Ord Mantell, where the arid climate made water a scarce commodity. Moisture farmers maintained moisture vaporators to gather water for themselves as well as to sell to others. They also used the gathered moisture to irrigate crops, which were grown underground, sheltered from the hot sun (or suns, as is the case in the binary star system of Tatoo).