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AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, let you know if the latest releases are worth your time.
Each episode features at least one theatrical release, and the biggest industry news of the week, listener questions, interview clips, and much more.
It’s a pair of sci-fi adventures this week, and they definitely received different reactions. Life had star power and the benefit of a preset stage, but didn’t exactly wow us. Ghost in the Shell twisted the original story around to odd degrees, but ended up a fun and intriguing sci-fi romp.
We managed our biggest divide this week, as Beauty and the Beast somehow pulled us in wildly different directions.
It was never going to change how many people hit this one in theaters, but Shane just wasn’t won over. Though we both appreciated Emma Watson in the role, I found a lot more to like about the effort. We did agree that the “Be Our Guest” scene was something of a misfire, going full Wonka in the middle of a film where that didn’t fit at all.
Kong: Skull Island, on the other hand, didn’t impress either of us. There’s nothing with a good monster movie, though I’m not sure that it’s a genre that needs to continue, but this one seemed to have little idea what it was doing. At times, it felt as though 20-minute chunks were directed by different people who were all in the dark about what else was being filmed.
We’re taking a look at Logan this week, and you may not be surprised to learn that we were not that far away from each other in our ratings.
It looks to be the final time we’ll see either of these actors in these roles, so the question is, do they go out on a big high? They certainly have no problems if the box office can be believed, even if the March record may not last until the end of this March.
We’ll let you know if you need to get out to this one. Spoiler alert, you do.
Get Out is crushing word-of-mouth and is already a hit at the box office, especially if you consider the film's price tag. Does it live up to the hype? We'll let you know if you need to get to this one.
We're also covering the Oscars, and the craziness that made up Sunday night, and it's finally time for our annual "Can't Win" awards, where we shine the spotlight on movies and actors who deserve some recognition, but aren't actually among the possible nominees for anyone's awards.
It was a year that didn't make it too difficult to pick the best movies, but the worst is another story. From big name efforts that fell apart, to tentpole films that were too stupid to just go along with, to movies that were trying to be stupid and succeeded, this year had it all.
We'll give you all the details on the movies to keep avoiding at all costs, and we'll probably have time to cover a couple more movies that are still lingering from the end of the year.
We'll try to get to The Founder, Gold, and several others, and we'll give you a preview of what's coming your way.
It's that time of year, and we're finally giving you our Best of the Year lists. This was an unusual year, and we'll take you back through it a bit as we run through our favorites. We'll also give you quick reviews of some of the films we haven't covered yet (because 50 films hit in the last month), and make sure you know which movies you still have to see.
It may seem like this year has been wrapped up with a bow, because the same movies are winning all the awards, and show up on all the lists, but there are a few surprises out there. Our lists generally go a little odd anyway, and we've got to gear up for our own award special in two weeks - The Can't Win Awards, where we honor those movies and people who did great work that just isn't going to get noticed anywhere else
We're technically covering Hidden Figures and Patriot's Day this week, as the remaining films that qualified for 2016 awards trickle into theaters, but we're mostly playing catch up as we lead into our Best and Worst lists starting next week. That means we have a dozen or so films to try to get through, which isn't going to happen, so the show is going to be a mad dash through films.
Moonlight, Passengers, Fences, Lion, and several others will be up for grabs, and since people have been asking what we think is going to happen at the Oscars, we'll have to talk about that as well.
This week we're reviewing Live by Night, but we'll also be catching up with several other films, including some that we're returning to like Rogue One, Passengers, Assassin's Creed, and many more.
We'll also be looking at The Golden Globes and reflect on how they are going to influence the Oscars.
We're leading into our Best and Worst of the year lists, so we're going to giving you a rundown of the last month in film, and the plethora of films that have hit theaters.
It's the biggest weekend of the year, until next week, and Rogue One has finally hit theaters. There's probably no point in reviewing it, but we'll let you know what we thought of the effort to take the franchise into prequel territory again. We'll also try our best to catch you up on what's coming, and the films that will be aiming at awards this year.
Plus, Manchester by the Sea, the film that has Casey Affleck sitting as front-runner for Best Actor after winning the Critics' Choice Award, also opens this weekend and we'll likely try to convince you to get to the film that Affleck described last night on SNL as, "crushingly sad."
The end of the year is fast approaching, which means most of the year's best are about to come out, or just did. This week we'll be looking at La La Land, recent winner of the Critics' Choice Award for Best Picture, A Monster Calls, and probably several more. We'll also be giving you the rundown of said CCAs, and let you know what we voted for that didn't get the win.
It's a busy time, and there are a lot of films to get through, and now we're getting to the point where we really try to sell you on getting to theaters.
It's award season, and with the Critics' Choice Awards nominations out, the race has really begun. That means we'll be going through movies as fast as we can, and this week we have (at least) Hacksaw Ridge, Nocturnal Animals, and Love & Friendship, but we may squeeze a couple more in as well.
Beyond just looking at movies, we'll run through the Critics' Choice Awards nominations quickly, and let you know who we think will/should win when the award show hits on December 11th.
We're reviewing Allied & Rules Don't Apply this week, and we'll give you an initial rundown of the films that are in serious contention this award season.
Two very different movies, both getting a lot of marketing push, but do either of them deliver? More importantly, do you need to see either of them in theaters?
It's a World War II spy flick vs. Warren Beatty in what is possibly a passion project gone wrong. As the season gets into full swing, people are going to be talking about these, and we'll let you know if they're worth your time.
Two highly anticipated movies have hit theaters and people can't stop talking about either of them. Arrival has really surprised audiences and Amy Adams is getting a lot of attention herself. Anything with a connection to Harry Potter obviously has people out, but does this one live up to the franchise expectations, and can J.K. Rowling really deliver when it comes to offering up the screenplay, or does it all work better when someone can adapt her books?
We'll let you know if these are worth your time, and make sure you know which ones you need to make sure you get to for the rest of the year.
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back inspired us to wait for Doctor Strange, which is a new one on us. On the positive side, Doctor Strange just came out, and it's the first movie of the end of the year big guns, which means it's time to get excited about movies again.
But, is Doctor Strange worth the time, and your money at the theater?
We may be fast approaching a critical point in both the Marvel film world, and the superhero world in general. You might not have expected it, but this critical point could turn on Doctor Strange, Wonder Woman, and Logan (an apparently odd film with very few mutants involved). Does Doctor Strange give a good feeling about that point? It's a tough call.
Ben Affleck's latest is a little off-kilter, and we'll let you know if The Accountant is worth your time. If nothing else, this is a film that takes a very different look at spy/action, with a lead suffering from autism, but leading a "Jason Bourne" life anyway.
That obviously leads to a lot of things can go wrong, not least Affleck's ability to portray a character that may be hard to get behind, and hard to deliver. Still, some are talking as though this could be the next big surprise.
We'll also run you through some industry news, touch on other films coming your way, and take your questions.
The best-selling novel comes to the screen, but those who have read it know that it's a tricky adaptation. Even without twists and tension, the book largely involves people thinking. Does the adaptation work, and is the result something you need to see in theaters? We'll let you know if this one makes the grade, and whether or not Emily Blunt pulls off acting drunk.
We'll also let you in on some of our thoughts about upcoming films as we get closer and closer to awards season.
It's finally time to see what Tim Burton has in store for us with Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, and we'll let you know if it's worth your time. This one has Burton written all over it from the outset, but does it all come together, and is it something you need to see in theaters... and, who is this for anyway?
We'll also give you a preview of what's coming your way leading into award season, and make sure you know about some indie titles on the horizon.
We're reviewing The Magnificent Seven this week, and it's a great break from the less-than-stellar offerings that have hit theaters at the end of the summer. A showy cast takes on a classic, but can they make it work, and is it ultimately worth your money?
We'll also take you through the latest industry news, give you a quick rundown of the new Fall show on TV, and we've got a new Critic Takedown for you!
Clint Eastwood and Tom Hanks come together to give you the story of Sully, the pilot who landed a plane of a river in New York without serious injury to anyone. Though hailed as a hero, he soon came under scrutiny for his decision not to head to either of two nearby airports. Simulations seem to show that he could have made it, but he sticks by his decision.
It's an interesting story, and Eastwood and Hanks don't really need to prove themselves, but does it all work here, and is it something you need to get to theaters for? We'll let you know, and let you in on the latest industry news, and possibly even have another critic takedown for you. We'll also get in some interview clips with the cast and crew.
The tail end of summer brings us War Dogs. It's a somewhat strange effort for Todd Phillips, but Bradley Cooper is involved, so it seems to make a bit of sense. Based on a true story, two young punks want to get in on the newly-broadened world of arms dealing, but one of them is a little crazy, and neither of them know what they're doing.
Miles Teller and Jonah Hill star, but despite the trailer, this one isn't exactly out for a lot of laughs. Can this team bring this together?
We'll let you know if this one is worth your time, and let you in on industry news, and upcoming films.
Can Suicide Squad save the summer? Another film that people have been looking forward to, and now another comic-book film, Suicide Squad has a chance to wash the bad taste out of the mouths of movie fans, but can the DC/Warner Bros. title match the expectations of those who have been anxiously awaiting this heroless effort?
Much has been made of the production of the film, and that may be a factor in the overall product as well. Some early reviews weren't very positive, but we'll let you know if this one is worth your time.
The end of summer is fast approaching, and we've been disappointed in most of the tentpole films this year. Will Jason Bourne be any different? We have high hopes, but the summer has beat us down. We may be fans of the franchise, but it's been a long time since Matt Damon was in the role, and nothing lasts forever.
Is this one that you need to see in the theaters, or will Summer 2016 break this one apart as well?
We'll let you know if this is worth your time, and share some industry news
It's been a crazy couple of weeks in the movie world, and things are getting weirder all the time as the end of summer approaches.
This week, we'll be looking at Ghostbusters and Star Trek Beyond, two films that had a lot of controversy heading into them. People couldn't stop talking about Ghostbusters, becoming one of the most blasted films ever, long before anyone had even seen a trailer, causing the film and its stars to respond to internet hatred for nearly a year. Does the female-cast Ghostbusters work?
Star Trek Beyond didn't quite have the same problems, but it had people questioning the directing change, and some aren't so positive that the franchise really has anywhere to go.
It's an interesting spot in the summer, with movies hitting that don't have a surefire audience, and/or have had to deal with a lot of active negativity. Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates is one that didn't seem to build a lot of momentum coming into the release, and we'll let you know if this one is worth your time.
It has a certain amount of name power, especially with Anna Kendrick and Zac Efron, but the trailers weren't particularly impressive. Is this just another film thrown together because a few stars want a vacation, or is there some comedy gold to be found here?
Summer is heating up, but the films we're getting right now don't exactly feel like summer. Independence Day: Resurgence may have the big-budget, action angle covered, but even that one doesn't have the kind of pull you expect. "Big, kid movies," isn't quite what you think of as "summer film," but the movies taking over are just that.
We'll let you know if these are worth your time, and give you our thoughts on what's coming throughout the rest of the summer.
We're giving you the rundown on two films this week, and it's been a strange ride at theaters for both of them. Warcraft is doing solid business, especially internationally, but is getting shredded by critics. Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping is getting decent reviews, and is overloaded with stars and cameos, but isn't quite raking in the money the way some obviously hoped.
We'll let you know if either of them are worth checking out.
Not only are these two very different genres, they're both efforts that don't have the greatest history. Mockumentaries are sometimes brilliant, but they can go wrong very easily, and video game adaptations have proven to rarely be worth watching.
Are either of these worth your time?
We're going to see how the superheroes continue to shake out this year with a review of X-Men: Apocalypse. It's the year's first superhero film that doesn't focus on people being pissed about collateral damage, and it's a big swing for the X-Men franchise. There's a lot going on, a lot of characters to cover, and even a quick glance at Wolverine. But, is it worth it?
We'll let you know if you need to get to theaters for this one, or if you should spend your money elsewhere.
We'll also let you in on industry news, tell you what's the best option in theaters right now, and otherwise babble about the world of film.
This week (fingers crossed) we're also kicking off our Periscope effort for the show, so you have more ways to catch us.
Shane Black takes a chance on updating a genre with The Nice Guys, and managed to get Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling on board, but is it a film that works well enough that we might actually expand similar offerings soon?
We'll let you know if this one is worth your time, and if you need to catch it in theaters during the superhero bookended release schedule.
We'll also let you in on upcoming releases, news, and much more.
We're reviewing Keanu this week as the pre-summer release schedule turns a little cold in the wake of Captain America. We'll also give you a "sort of" review of Money Monster, and give you a preview of what's coming up.
As a special bonus this week, as television upfronts have hit, we'll give you a quick rundown of the shows that did, and didn't, make it to next year. A lot of your favorites probably aren't coming back, and we'll let you know the score.
It's finally here, and we're reviewing Captain America: Civil War. Few movies have been more anticipated recently, and there has been a lot of speculation about the introduction of new characters, and just how well the "Avengers"/Captain America effort would come together. We'll let you know if this one is going to be worth your time.
We'll also run through some of the latest industry news, and let you know about what else is headed your way.
We're reviewing The Huntsman: Winter's War and The Jungle Book this week. The prelude to some of the biggest titles of the summer, the week doesn't quite have the punch we're going to see in May, but nevertheless some surprising films when it comes to box office. We'll let you know if you need to get to these.
Plus, we'll discuss industry news, upcoming films, and more.
We're taking a look at Kevin Costner's latest, Criminal, which involves transferring a CIA operatives memories into a lifelong criminal's brain in order to prevent a madman from destroying the world. Is this one worth your time, or is it as goofy as it sounds?
We'll also give you the rundown on some industry news, and let you know what's coming your way in theaters. Also, we'll give you a quick review of the new Emma Watson feature, Colonia.
We're taking a look at Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and we'll let you know if the general critical response should mean anything to you. Already widely panned by many, the film's box office take hasn't been thrown off course yet.
Luckily, it's a movie that you have to see, even if you are convinced it's going to be bad, which means there's bound to be another. But, is it worth it?
We'll also let you in on some of the latest industry news, go through some of the upcoming hits to keep on your radar, and more.
We're reviewing the latest in the Divergent series of films, Allegiant, and we're following up our best and worst lists with our own awards, The Can't Win Awards.
We'll let you know if another trip with Shailene Woodley is worth your time, and we'll be showing off our own awards season flair with our Can't Win Awards. We pick the top 5 awards (Film, Director, Actor, Actress, and Screenplay) for movies/actors that gave us something great to watch, but aren't really in the running for nominations for any other awards.
We're reviewing the bizarre not-exactly-sequel, 10 Cloverfield Lane, and we're revealing our Worst Films of 2015 lists.
Cloverfield is getting some interesting reactions, and John Goodman alone is getting a lot of attention, but does this one actually manage to be worth your time? If you saw the original Cloverfield, you might not be sure which way to go.
We'll also bring you some of the latest industry news, and give a preview of what's coming up.
We're going to give you our Best Movies of the Year lists, and run through all the movies you have to make sure don't slip by you. We'll take you through the films we loved most, a lot of honorable mentions, and let you in on why our lists aren't likely to look like everyone else's.
Along the way we'll make sure you know which of these films are going to make it on your own list as well, and we'll probably be forced to talk about the Oscars.
We're reviewing Deadpool this week, and hopefully catching up on a few other titles as we make our way to our best and worst lists.
Ryan Reynolds' anti-comic has been breaking records, and we'll let you know if it's worth the time and all the hype. We'll also take a look at everything that happened last year, just how locked up the Oscars are at this point, and give you some more hints at our best and worst lists. And, don't forget that our own awards are coming up, and unless someone comes up with a better name, they're still the "Can't Win" awards.
It's the final stop before our Best and Worst lists, including Critics' Choice Awards coverage, plus we're covering The 5th Wave.
We're still trying to finalize our lists, and now that the Critics' Choice Awards are over all eyes are on The Oscars. That means we have some movies to try to get to, like Carol, The Big Short, and several others, but we've also got to get to The 5th Wave, especially because - whether ultimately good or not - it surprised us.
We'll be reviewing Joy and Carol, along with a few others as we finish up 2015's coverage. We'll also be giving our thoughts on the Golden Globes, tonight's Critics' Choice Awards, and much more.
With the Globes already done, and the Critics' Choice about to hit, we're right in the heart of award season, and we'll let you know what should have won, what should win, and what it all means for the Oscars.
We're also going to get through as many of the nominated films we haven't had a chance to cover yet, and possibly a few of the hidden gems of the year
We're catching up on all the December (and not really December) releases as we get in gear for award shows, and we'll be reviewing The Hateful Eight, and several others this week... hopefully. We'll also be looking at The Revenant, Joy, The Big Short, and whatever else we can get to.
You've been asking for our best lists, and we're pushing forward with the year's hits in an effort to get there. We'll cover everything in the next couple of weeks - as two big award shows hit this weekend and next - and we'll also slip in a few of the smaller gems that you shouldn't let slip past.
This week is all about Star Wars, but there are other movies out there. We'll review Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and Sisters, which also opens this week, and we'll try to get to some of the other films jockeying for awards.
It's a big test in Disney's buyout plans, and while the merch alone will make for a good deal over time, whether The Force Awakens can bring back fans or not is going to mean a difference of several billion dollars. We'll let you know if it makes the grade, and why.
We're also going to be starting up a Periscope broadcast of the show this week, because why not kick things off on the biggest movie weekend of the year? Tune in to that live and we'll be able to answer questions.
Marc and Shane start wrapping up the year, and the closer award shows get, the more movies there are to cover each week.
Creed, Concussion, and Black Mass have managed varying degrees of success at the box office, and some nominations, but we'll let you know if you need to check them out, and if they're worthy of whatever attention they've already received.
Boxing, football, and the mob make for an interesting mix, and we may manage to get to even more.
Marc and Shane start their end of year push as award season closes in with Spotlight, Steve Jobs, and as many other movies as they can get to.
It's that time of year, and as everyone starts talking about which movie has the most buzz going into the final countdown of award season, we'll try to get through as many as we can, including some that we didn't cover from earlier in the year.
Spotlight is getting a lot of attention, and Steve Jobs is at least still managing some talk for Fassbender. Over the next few weeks, we'll hit as many films as we can, so you have our take on what's going to happen with awards, and you know which ones you definitely have to fit into your schedule.
Marc and Shane take a look at Victor Frankenstein, and let you know if James McAvoy and Daniel Radcliffe can make something of the retelling/reimagining of one of the most popular "monster" stories ever.
Despite the theoretic drawing power of the stars, this one hasn't been doing well with critics, and probably won't draw a huge audience considering the competition, but we'll let you know if you should give it a chance.
Marc and Shane review the final installment of The Hunger Games. It may be critic proof at this point, but we'll let you know how the franchise wraps up, and whether the movie series can end as strong as it started.
We'll also run through some of the week's industry news, answer listener questions, and take a look back at some of the year's titles that we haven't covered yet.
Marc and Shane review the latest Bond film, Spectre, and let you know if it lives up to the legend.
They'll also run you through the week's news, answer listener questions, and this week are offering up another Critic Takedown.
The past few Bond films have split our hosts. Can this one bring things back, or is the Bond franchise moving too far outside its own realm?
As we approach award season, we will also probably be offering up short reviews on smaller films and some of the things we couldn't get to throughout the year.
Marc and Shane take a look at Burnt, the new Bradley Cooper film about a chef trying to get back in the game after destroying his own career.
Directed by John Wells (The Company Men, August: Osage County), and written by Steven Knight (Seventh Son, Peaky Blinders), the film takes niche to a new level just in its theory. With Cooper on top of his game, can he deliver the world that is a chef going after a third Michelin star in a way that makes for a movie that can interest those who aren't cuisin fanatics?
We'll let you know if this one is worth your time, and we'll give a rundown of the week's news, and more.
FilmReview.com host and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Bill Murray's latest, Rock the Kasbah. The film looks custom-made for Bill Murray just by watching a few seconds of the trailer (and it is), but it also doesn't exactly look like something solidly comedic, or dramatic, so what Bill Murray do we get exactly?
Barry Levinson isn't quite the name he once was, which makes it more difficult to predict what sort of film this will be, and writer Mitch Glazer doesn't help that much.
We'll let you know if this one is worth the trip to the theater.
We'll also give you a rundown of the week's news, answer listener questions, and more.
FilmReview.com host and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Crimson Peak. Guillermo del Toro is back with something that looks especially creepy, but also has an odd, tension build to it, but is it actually worth your time?
Tom Hiddleston, Mia Wasikowska, and Jessica Chastain lead an impressive cast in the haunting tale that wants to offer up a house in a supporting role, and it may well be worth watching just to see them. If you fall for the trailers, it looks as though this could be one of the year's best films, but do they really give you a look at what's coming?
We'll let you know if this one is worth the trip to the theater.
We'll also give you a rundown of the week's news, answer listener questions, and more.
FilmReview.com host and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Pan. This one certainly looks intriguing, though taking a classic work and adding a new chapter to the story is always a risky gamble. Joe Wright has certainly worked some interesting titles before, and often by bucking the norms of the cinematic world, but will this version of the classic tale, with flying ships, bizarre landscapes, and Hook as good guy manage to spin a decent yarn?
You'd think this one would be able to wrangle a decent audience just based on being something for younger audiences, but critics haven't been in love so far. Is it worth your time?
We'll also give you a rundown of the week's news, answer listener questions, and more.
FilmReview.com host and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review The Martian. Can this one possibly live up to the hype? Can Matt Damon still pull off carrying an entire movie? We'll let you know if this one is worth your time, and how it compares to the popular novel.
Not only on track to easily take over the box office, this one has been getting critical raves. It's unlikely to be a bomb, but is it as good as critics say?
We'll also give you a rundown of the week's news, answer listener questions, and more.
FilmReview.com host and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review The Intern. Does De Niro win out in this sappy-looking adventure with Anne Hathaway? We'll let you know if this one is worth your time, and whether or not you need to see it in theaters.
We'll also give you a rundown of the week's news, and more.
Marc and Shane review Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, and let you know if the series continues in a way that proves relevant. The trailer is a curious creature for this one, largely because it doesn't want to give anything away, so knowing if you want in is even trickier than usual. Do you need to check this one out?
We'll also answer listener questions, share some of the week's news, and maybe even have time for another installment of Critic Takedown.
Marc and Shane review The Visit, and let you know if M. Night Shyamalan is finally making a comeback with this found footage horror effort. M. Night has been on a downswing for quite a while, and even if his last few films found a fan or two, he's practically become a joke in the industry. Can he turn things around
We'll also answer listener questions, share some of the week's news, and maybe even have time for another installment of Critic Takedown.
Marc and Shane review American Ultra, and let you know if this quirky Kristen Stewart/Jesse Eisenberg action comedy is worth your time. The trailers really had us looking forward to this one, but was it just good marketing, or is this your next favorite?
We'll also answer listener questions, share some of the week's news, and maybe even have time for another installment of Critic Takedown.
Fantastic Four has managed to get people talking, and we'll let you know if this one is worth seeing.
We'll also bring you industry news, that we feel is worthy of your attention, answer listener questions, and much more.
This week we're trying to catch up on lost time. We're reviewing Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation, going back quickly to Ant-Man, plus we'll look at other recent releases like Paper Towns.
We'll also be answering listener questions, looking at some of the week's big news, and probably flying off on random tangents.
Marc & Shane will be looking at Self/less, and though Ryan Reynolds has a tendency to be a bit up-and-down (and it seems Ben Kingsley will be in anything), we're intrigued. It's a concept.
Will the mind-switching, sci-fi actioner win out? We'll let you know. But! Don't dodge the show just because you already went to see it! We'll let you know what you think as well. It'll be great. Just like always!
We'll also give you all the industry news we find interesting, "important" or not, and we'll answer listener questions, probably play some interview clips, and more. We may even have another Critic Takedown this week!
The official launch of the rebranded podcast, Marc & Shane will taking on Terminator Genisys, and they aren't especially impressed with the excitement the film has managed to cause.
They'll also have some interview clips, and let you in on the latest industry news... assuming anyting is worth it.
BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Ted 2, preview coming attractions, and answer listener questions.
We'll let you know if Ted 2 is worth your time, and/or if it manages to be funny at all. Does it live up to the first one, and does that mean anything anyway?
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BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Pixar's latest effort, Inside Out.
The critical acclaim for this one has been through the roof for months, and it's no surprise that people ran to theaters for something by Pixar, but is this one really their best, or are the early reviewers getting carried away? We'll let you know if you need to see this one in theaters, or at all.
We'll also give you a preview of upcoming attractions, and answer listener questions.
AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Jurassic World. It's been decades in the making, and the previews show off some giant dinosaurs, but is this one worth your time, or has the potential been squandered?
We'll let you know if you need to run to theaters, or if this one is a miss. We'll also answer listener questions, and give you a preview of coming attractions.
AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Spy. Melissa McCarthy seems to have people cracking up with this one, and even critics are giving this Paul Feig effort the thumbs up. But, is this one really worth it? We'll let you know if you need to get to a theater, or if you should pass it up.
We'll also answer listener questions, and give you a preview of what's on the horizon.
AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Tomorrowland.
Is the Disney adventure worth your time, and can George Clooney turn this apparent Disney commercial and world order propaganda film into something that is really an entertaining ride for the whole family?
We'll let you know if this one is worth your time, and if you need to catch it in theaters.
We'll also be answering listener questions, and giving you a preview of coming attractions.
AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Mad Max: Fury Road. The movie is blowing critics away everywhere, but is it really that good?
Is this a movie everyone needs to see, or is it just for action fans?
We'll let you know if this one deserves the sudden swell in hype, and if Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron deserve attention that breaks out of the genre. We'll also have some interview clips with the stars, and answer listener questions.
AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Hot Pursuit.
Is the downward spiral of female-led comedies continuing, or is Hot Pursuit a lot better than the trailers might imply? Is this one worth your time? Can Reese Witherspoon and Sofia Vergara entertain you for slightly less than 90 minutes?
We'll let you know what's going on with this one, answer listener questions, and give you the scoop on some upcoming films.
AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Avengers: Age of Ultron.
It's finally here, and we're going to give you the scoop on the movie everyone on Earth is going to see. We'll also be answering listener questions, and sharing some interview clips with the stars.
Tune in and let us tell you all about the year's biggest film, even if you already know whether or not you're going to see it
AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Ex Machina and The Age of Adaline.
Ex Machina has been getting some amazing hype going for it, with several critics predicting it will easily be one of the year's best. Will we agree? We're looking forward to this one in a big way. It's hard to even guarantee that we'll be able to get to The Age of Adaline, we're so looking forward to talking about Ex Machina, and predict that it will offer lots to talk about.
We'll also have some interview clips to share, and we'll be answering listener questions. If you have any, get them to us at questions@areyouscreening.com
AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Paul Blart Mall Cop 2, and give a preview of summer films.
Is there anything left to do with this Kevin James vehicle? It doesn't seem like there could be, but they made a movie anyway. We'll let you know if there's any point to catching this one.
We'll also give you the rundown on what's coming this summer... beyond just the obvious titles.
AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard review Woman in Gold.
Is the Helen Mirren, Ryan Reynolds trip through history worth your time? We'll let you know, and we'll also be talking about Netflix' new show that has everyone talking, Daredevil.
Plus, we'll be answering listener questions, and looking forward to the films that are hitting in the next few weeks.
AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Furious 7. This is going to be a lively show, as Shane is something of a fan of the series, and Marc can barely remember which ones he's seen. On the other hand, you may not need a lot of help figuring out if you're interested in taking this one on.
We'll also be answering listener questions, giving previews of upcoming films, and sharing interview clips with the cast and crew.
AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Get Hard. Is this one worth your time, or have Will Ferrell and Kevin Hart hit rock bottom? We'll let you know if this one is worth your time.
We'll also answer listener questions, and give you a preview of what's coming to theaters.
AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Insurgent.
We're curious to see how the dynamic duo of Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort follow-up their two movie extravaganza from last year. We didn't love Divergent, but we didn't hate it either. Can this one up the game and make the sequel worth your time?
We'll also have some interview clips with the stars, and answer listener questions.
AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Chappie and Run All Night.
Does Neill Blomkamp's latest deliver the goods? Is Liam Neeson's yet-another-action-vehicle worth the time it takes away from thing with Taken in the title?
We'll let you know the score on these, answer listener questions, and give you a look at upcoming films.
AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Focus. We were pretty hard on Will Smith's last effort, and we aren't sure we're going to like this one any better, but generally we appreciate a good con film.
We'll also give some thoughts on the Academy Awards, answer listener questions, and probably have a few interview clips to share.
It's a rough time of year, most years, is Focus worth your time? Listen in and find out.
AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Kingsman: The Secret Service.
Colin Firth, Matthew Vaughn, and Samuel L. Jackson ought to come together to bring you a fantastic Uber-Bond spy film, but we'll let you know if they pull it off.
Is this worth seeing, or should you break down and see 50 Shades?
We'll also answer listener questions, and give you a breakdown of upcoming titles.
AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Jupiter Ascending.
It's been a long time coming, and it's hard to have high hopes even with the flashy trailers, but we're still holding out for the possibility that we'll be surprised by this one.
We'll let you know if this one is for you, and we'll have some interview clips from the cast and the Wachowskis.
AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Black or White, Mortdecai, and offer up our 3rd annual Can't Win Awards!
We were forced to miss last week, but we're making it up by showing up on SuperBowl Sunday. We're reviewing Kevin Costner's Black or White, Johnny Depp's Mortdecai, and we're finally getting to our yearly award show.
Our Can't Win Awards, for the uninitiated, are the awards we give out to those who just aren't going to get nominated and/or win any of the "real" awards. The unsung directors, or actors who are in films that aren't going to get noticed.
AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critics, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, follow up their Best of the Year list with the Worst Movies of the Year!
We'll also be talking about last week's Critics' Choice Movie Awards, Oscar snubs, listener questions, and we may even have time to review a movie, probably Selma, if we still have room to move after all that.
Listen in and find out what you did well to avoid this year!
AreYouScreening.com and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Taken 3 and offer up their Best Movie of the Year lists.
We'll let you know if the third time around can possibly turn into something interesting for Liam Neeson's continually aging action hero, and we're going to give you our picks for the best films of the year just before the Critics' Choice Movie Awards hit.
If you're a long-time listener, you know that our lists don't often match up with everyone else's, and we like it that way. Tune in to see if your favorites made our list.
AreYouScreening.com and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Unbroken, catch up with some more films from 2014 - like Foxcatcher and Boyhood, and share their most anticipated movies coming in 2015 (because a listener asked them to).
We'll let you in on Angelina Jolie's directing effort, and let you know if some more of 2014's films that are getting a lot of attention are really worth your time
We're wrapping up the year in film and reviewing The Imitation Game, Into the Woods, and probably a lot of other things. We'll be talking awards, the best films, the worst films, upcoming shows, and what's hitting in the year ahead.
AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review a slew of movies coming your way before the end of the year, and talk about the Golden Globes and Critics' Choice Movie Awards nominations.
We'll be covering at least - Into the Woods, American Sniper, Big Eyes, The Imitation Game, and Birdman, and we'll probably throw in a few more as well.
We'll also be leading in to our best and worst of the year lists, and answer listener questions.
AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Inherent Vice, The Homesman, & Life Partners.
We're kicking off the countdown to award season, and we've got three big movies this week. Inherent Vice is set to stir things up like crazy, and we'll let you know if it's worth all the hype that will certainly be surrounding this one.
We'll also have some interview clips from the cast and crew of these films, and we'll be answering listener questions.
AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Horrible Bosses 2 and Foxcatcher.
Expectations for Horrible Bosses 2 will rightfully be all over the place, but Foxcatcher has managed a lot of interesting reactions from festival screenings. The story might be an odd one, and if you know it, you may wonder if you need a film version of the crazy, but we'll let you know if this one is the must-see critics are describing.
AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1.
It's obviously the thing everyone has been waiting for, and there's no avoiding the box office numbers this one is going to deliver, but is it really worth it? We were impressed with the first two, but is translating the third book into two movies going to work? Or, is this just the beginning of a two movie money grab of the latest franchise that happens to get people in theaters?
We'll let you know if you need to get to this one, and answer listener questions. We'll also keep you up on what's coming your way, and the upcoming award season
AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Interstellar, St. Vincent, and Big Hero 6.
It's a busy time for films, and two huge releases hit with Interstellar and Big Hero 6. We'll let you know if these marketing giants are worth your time, and we'll also look at the critical darling, St. Vincent, that has a lot of people talking about Bill Murray's performance.
We'll also answer listener questions, and let you in on our thoughts for upcoming titles.
AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Nightcrawler and Horns.
The Halloween season is a little different this year, and Jake Gyllenhaal and Daniel Radcliffe not only aren't names you're used to associating with the holiday, but they don't play characters that seem like the run of the mill scarers either.
But, do these movies have anything worth your Halloween money? We'll let you know what we think, answer listener questions, and continue with our preview of all the huge films coming soon.
AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review John Wick.
Coming out of nowhere, from a screenwriter with very little under his belt, and a director you've never heard of, John Wick has shot out of the gates and landed with an 86% Freshness rating on RottenTomatoes.com. That's a new level of movie-world unexpectedness for the Keanu Reeves actioner.
We'll let you know if this one is as good as the hype it's suddenly getting, share some interview clips with Keanu Reeves, and answer listener questions.
AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Fury. The Brad Pitt and Shia LaBeouf war film hit this weekend, and we'll let you know if it's worth your time.
This one has been drawing a lot of attention over the last few months, possibly because big war films are getting a little more rare, but it isn't exactly clear from the trailer what you're getting. We'll give you the full scoop, and respond to listener questions.
AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review The Judge. Robert Downey Jr. and Robert Duvall star in this drama about a son who has to defend his estranged father for murder.
Is this one worth seeing? Critics seem to be all over the map on this one. We'll let you know if you need to head to the theater, and we'll have some interview clips with the stars to share.
We'll also be responding to listener questions, and giving you a quick look at what's coming your way in the next month.
AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Gone Girl, The Equalizer, and The Boxtrolls.
The Equalizer did well enough, and Gone Girl has everyone talking, but are they worth your time and money to catch at the theater?
We'll also be answering listener questions, and giving a preview of what's coming your way.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review This is Where I Leave You and A Walk Among the Tombstones.
It's an interesting mix this week, and we will also be giving you some quick reviews of upcoming TV shows like, Gotham, Forever, and several others. Plus, we'll have some interview clips to share, and we'll tackle listener questions.
As if that weren't enough, it's already time to gear up for award season, and we'll be letting you in on what's coming your way in the next few months, and which films really need to get on your To Do list
AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review The November Man and As Above/So Below.
The tail end of the summer seems to be a time that movie studios are giving up on, and that's led to Guardians of the Galaxy picking up week after week of the #1 position. We're closing in on some interesting releases, but what about these two films that aren't exactly killing the box office? Are they worth your time?
We'll let you know, and answer listener questions.
AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Giver, and Sin City: A Dame to Kill For.
We're putting a few together this week to round out a summer show during a summer that seems to be winding down. Are any of these worth your time, and is anything better headed your way?
AreYouScreening.com and BFCA movie critic, Marc Eastman, along with co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Guardians of the Galaxy. We'll not only be letting you know if this one is worth your time, but we'll be giving away a copy of the Blu-Ray as well. You'll have a month to enter, but you have to listen in to know how.
We'll also be sharing some interview clips with the cast, and answering listener questions.
If you've been following us for a while, you know that we've been pretty nervous about this one. Find out if we were right about our expectations.
AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire Shane Leonard review Scarlett Johansson's latest, Lucy.
It's stirring up a lot of talk about using 10% of our brains, but isn't doing that well with critics. We'll let you know if this one is worth time, answer listener questions, and give you a preview of what's coming to theaters.
AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire Shane Leonard review The Purge: Anarchy.
Can this sequel pull a rabbit out of its hat and spin a micro-budget film into a worthwhile franchise? The first one managed a lot of fans, but will this pay off again, even for them?
We'll let you know if this one is worth your time, answer listener questions, and give you some insights on the next few weeks at the theater.
AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire Shane Leonard, will be reviewing Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, and giving a glimpse into the next few weeks at theaters.
Is the latest installment of the Apes movies worth your time, and does it live up to the hype, or are the summer blockbusters on a continuing downward slope. We'll give you our take, answer listener questions, and tell you how to spend your money.
AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire Shane Leonard review Tammy, and give a preview of what's coming your way for the next few weeks.
Frankly, we don't expect great things from this one, but we're willing to remain open to the idea that it could surprise us.
We'll have some interview clips to share, answer listener questions, and let you know where you should be spending your ticket money as we continue into the heart of the summer.
AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire Shane Leonard review Transformers: Age of Extinction and They Came Together.
We'll be letting you know if you need to get to theaters, sharing interview clips, and answering listener questions.
This is going to be an interesting week, as the summer popcorn superstar clashes with, among other things, a rom-com bashing with David Wain directing, and Paul Rudd and Amy Poehler shooting for laughs.
This week we're going back to review The Fault in Our Stars. We'll also be giving our take on the Critics' Choice Television Awards, which aired on the 19th, and covering some indie releases in theaters - We are the Best!, I Am I, and Obvious Child.
A busy week, we'll also be getting to some listener questions, sharing interview clips with the stars of The Fault in Our Stars, and previewing coming attractions.
AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard take on 22 Jump Street this week.
Does this one deserve the kind of critical acclaim it's getting? We may surprise you with our answer. We'll let you know if Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill pull this one off. Hint: We didn't love the first one.
We'll also be playing clips from interviews with cast, and answering listener questions.
AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire Shane Leonard review Edge of Tomorrow. We'll let you know if you need to get to this one, share some interview clips, and answer listener questions.
Can Tom Cruise pull off Sci-Fi twice in a row? We were big fans of Oblivion, and this one has the extra bonus of being directed by Doug Liman.
It ought to be a recipe for success, but does it work out?
We will also be giving away the Blu-Ray of this one. Tune in now, have the Blu-Ray show up at your door when released!
AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review A Million Ways to Die in the West. We'll be giving you all our instant thoughts on the film, sharing some interview clips, and answering listener questions.
Is this one as good as the cast would have you believe? Is the green band trailer as funny as the red band one? Is a review necessary at all?
All these questions and more will be answered. Join in the fun!
AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire Shane Leonard review X-Men Days of Future Past. We'll be giving you our take one of the summer's biggest blockbusters, and let you know if it's worth your time.
We'll also be playing some interview clips with cast and crew, and answering listener questions.
Is this one the next great thing, or is the franchise wearing thin? Join us and share your thoughts with us, either by calling in, or in the chat.
Also, we'll be giving away a copy of the Blu-Ray, but you've got to listen in to win!
AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire Shane Leonard review Godzilla, share some interview clips, and take listener questions.
Already doing surprisingly well with critics, we'll let you know if this one is worth your time and money. Of course, Marc's already in the hot seat going into this one, because he put down the general idea of the film in past weeks. Will he have to eat crow?
AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host-extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, look ahead at the weeks and months to come with a summer preview episode.
We'll be giving you our insights into all the films trying to get your money this summer. Which ones are worth your time, and what hidden gems will be making their way to you?
We'll also be answering listener questions, and may have a few interview clips for you.
AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review the latest comic-book film this week, and The Amazing Spider-Man 2 seems to be polarizing critics and audiences.
Does this one live up to the expectations that fans have these days, or is it a big mess of a cashgrab? We'll let you know.
We'll also have some interview clips to share, and we'll be answering some listener questions.
AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire Shane Leonard review Transcendence, answer listener questions, and give a quick rundown on upcoming films.
It's sort of a slow week in the movie world, unless you're a fan of serious and/or comedic horror, and we took a week off for Easter, so we're catching up with the latest from Johnny Depp and Morgan Freeman.
This one hasn't been getting the greatest response from all fronts, but is there more going on here than meets the eye? We'll let you know.
We're reviewing Captain America: TWS and Draft Day this week, and it should make for a great episode. I predict we may have some difference of opinion this week, which apparently our listeners prefer.
We'll also be playing some interview clips with Kevin Costner, Chris Evans, and more, and we will be exploring a new segment of the show that was suggested by listeners - the trailer to movie rating.
We're heading back to Divergent, because technical difficulties threw us a loop last week. We'll be reviewing that one, and sharing interview clips with the stars.
We'll also be reviewing The Grand Budapest Hotel, and we think you're going to like it.
AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard review Need for Speed.
We'll be covering the film that's sure to take over the box office, answering listener questions, and letting you in on our thoughts on some upcoming films.
AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire Shane Leonard, review 300: Rise of an Empire. This one is going to be an interesting effort, because the original film wasn't bad, but was such a specific, stylized effort that continuing the story may be awfully difficult to pull off.
We'll also be responding to listener questions, looking at some upcoming films, and sharing some interview clips with cast and crew from 300: Rise of an Emprie
We'll be taking on Liam Neeson's latest venture into action, Non-Stop. Is this as odd and unmanageable as an action film on a plane seems, or is there something to this one?
We'll also give our final notes on the Oscars. We've predicted and talked about the races quite a bit, but has anything changed as we approach the finish line, and are these races as hard to predict as people say?
And, we're going to be sharing some interview with clips with Neeson and the rest of the cast and crew.
AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire Shane Leonard review the new Kevin Costner action vehicle, 3 Days to Kill.
We'll also be playing some interview clips with Costner, answering listener questions, and touching base with the upcoming Oscars.
AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, along with co-host extraordinaire Shane Leonard, review RoboCop.
We'll be letting you know if this remake works, and if it's worth your time. We'll also be responding to listener emails, taking questions (that's right, we now have the technology), looking at the Oscars, and probably a lot more.
We may also be playing some interview clips from the cast and crew of RoboCop, assuming anyone has anything interesting to say.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review The Monuments Men.
After being pushed back more than once, and losing out on the 2013 awards circuit, the Clooney/Damon vehicle with the incredible cast is taking on February and is surrounded by buzz, but is it all it's cracked up to be? We'll let you know.
AreYouScreening.com host, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Ride Along, answer listener questions, and give additional insight into the upcoming Oscars.
Ride Along is taking weekend after weekend, but is that because it's any good, or just because so many other things can't seem to draw audiences? We'll let you know if this one is worth your time.
AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critics Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire Shane Leonard will be sharing their lists of the ten best and worst movies of 2013. Relive the year with us as we let you know what really blew us away, and what made us want to walk out of the theater.
AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critic Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire Shane Leonard review Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit. It's also time for the second annual Can't Win Awards where we hand out our own awards for Best Film, Director, Screenplay, Actor and Actress, choosing among those that, for whatever, have no real chance of taking home any other award this season, but deserve to be recognized anyway.
It's the height of awards season, and before The Critics' Choice Movie Awards airs on the 16th, BFCA member Marc Eastman and co-host extraordinaire Shane Leonard give their take on the nominations, and their predictions.
We'll also be playing a bit of catch-up, reviewing award darling Her, as well as Lone Survivor, and August: Osage County.
Find out what we think of the upcoming awards shows, and get the full scoop on what we think will win not only the CCMAs, but also the Academy Awards.
AreYouScreening.com host Marc Eastman and co-host extraordinaire Shane Leonard review The Wolf of Wall Street. This one has been causing a bit of a stir, with a fair number of very positive reviews mixed together with some theaters reporting more people demanding their money back than with any other movie since The Tree of Life.
With Scorsese and DiCaprio in the mix, you know that you're going to get quite a draw, but does this one work, and is it worth your time? We'll let you know, and I have a feeling we might actually have some widely different perspectives on this one.
AreYouScreening.com and BFCA film critic Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.
We'll also be looking back at a few others that came out recently, including Saving Mr. Banks, and we'll be talking more about the award season in general, and the best movies of the year.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review American Hustle and talk about the awards season.
We'll also be covering the end of the year in general, and make a few predictions.
AreYouScreening.com and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire Shane Leonard will be taking on The Hobbit, The Golden Globes nominations, and probably a few other films.
The Desolation of Smaug is getting good reviews (better than the first film), and we'll let you know what's going on there. Is this series going to improve throughout?
Call in or join us in the chat to let us know your thoughts, or ask any questions.
We can (usually) only cover one movie a week, so as we get close to awards season we're going back over the year to hit some of the titles that weren't at the top of our list during their release week. We'll be covering Captain Phillips, 12 Years a Slave, The Bling Ring, and possibly several others (like The Butler, Before Midnight, and more).
This may be the only chance we have for a dedicated, massive catch up episode, so tune in and let us know what you want to hear about, and give us your thoughts on any of these titles, or any others that we haven't covered during the year.
Plus, we'll hopefully have time to let you in on our thoughts about the awards season in general.
It's an odd mix of films this week, and Christian Bale and a snow princess make for odd company. Are these worth your time? We'll let you know. Considering Frozen is managing to hold up against The Hunger Games, you've probably already seen it, and we have something to say about that.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.
We'll also have some interview clips with the stars, and we have a couple of interesting announcements, including a podcast-specific giveaway!
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Dallas Buyers Club and The World's End.
We'll see if the hype is worth it for Dallas Buyers Club, and we'll catch up on one we missed that is about to hit on Blu-Ray. It's a drama/comedy double-feature.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Thor: The Dark World.
We're mixed on this one, as we were (somewhat) when it came to the last. Tune in and find out if this one is worth your time.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Ender's Game. Harrison Ford and Asa Butterfield hope to turn a book that is basically a magic trick into something entertaining. Do they pull it off? Can it work if you know the trick? We'll let you know if you should head to theaters, and we'll share some interview clips with cast.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Bad Grandpa. Oh, they put together a trailer that made you laugh (or convinced you never to see it), but how does the movie really work out? Tune in and find out what we think... we're a tough sell.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Carrie. We'll be looking at the horror remake, possibly from a unique perspective, and we have some clips from interviews with the cast to share with you. Plus, don't forget that we have a contest running where you could win every movie we review this year!
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Gravity. Find out what we thought of the film that is sweeping the nation, and don't forget that you could win every movie we review this year.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Don Jon, and give you the quick rundown on all the new fall shows. We'll be looking in detail at Joseph Gordon-Levitt's latest starring role and writing/directing debut, sharing some interview clips with him, and giving you our ratings for new fall TV.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Prisoners. We'll be looking at this intense thriller, and playing some clips from a press junket with the Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review The Family. We'll let you know if yet another De Niro mob vehicle is worth your time. Don't forget, you could win every movie we review this year!
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Riddick. We'll also be playing some interview clips with Vin Diesel and the rest of the cast. Plus, don't forget that you could win a Blu-Ray of every movie we review this year.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones and Getaway. We also received some listener questions we'll be answering, including a question we got about Joss Whedon's recent comments on some classic films and the potential death of superheroes.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Kick-Ass 2. We're excited for this one, and eager to see how it compares to the first. Join us and share your thoughts on the film.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Elysium. We also check in with Planes and Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters... though only one of us may be able to catch them all. Tune in to find out if these are worth your time, and don't forget that you could win the Blu-Ray of every movie we review in 2013!
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review 2 Guns. We'll also be discussing upcoming films, and answering questions about The Wolverine. Plus, you can win every movie we review this year. Tune in to find out how.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review The Wolverine. I'll spoil it now... I think we liked it. Don't forget you could win every movie we review this year on Blu-Ray! Tune in to find out how.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review R.I.P.D. We'll be taking a look at the wild antics of this battle against the decease, as well as sharing some interview clips with the stars. Don't forget, you could win every movie we review this year! Tune in to find out how.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Pacific Rim.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review The Lone Ranger. We'll be bringing you our usual insights, along with a couple of interview clips with the cast. Don't forget, you can win every movie we review this year, tune in and find out how.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Monsters University. The last slow week for a while leaves us covering Monsters University, but we'll also be checking in with some of the smaller titles, and what we're looking forward to in the next few months.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review World War Z. The zombies are coming, and we will be taking this one apart with the help of some interview clips with the cast and crew.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Man of Steel. It's our first hugely anticipated film (by us anyway), and we will be sharing several interview clips - Cavill, Adams, Costner, Shannon, and Snyder - along with our review. Join us with your thoughts and questions, and don't forget that you could win every movie we review this year.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review After Earth. Does the Will Smith vehicle hold up? Well, critics haven't loved it yet, and some are calling it the first true bomb of the summer. But, is there anything to M. Night's latest? We'll take a look, plus we'll be talking about some other recent titles, including Room 237 and Violet & Daisy.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Epic and Now You See Me. Join us to discuss the diverse offerings of the last two weeks. It's magic heists and magic creatures. Are either of them worth watching?
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Star Trek Into Darkness and The Great Gatsby. A clash of styles to be sure, but do either of these grand titles win out? Join us and share your thoughts as we take apart these big productions and let you know if they're worth your time. We'll be playing some cast interview clips as well, and don't forget that you could win every movie we review this year.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Iron Man 3. It's the summer kick-off, and we'll be looking at potentially the biggest movie of the year. We'll also be letting you hear from the cast, including Robert Downey Jr. and Ben Kingsley, as we play some interview clips. And, don't forget that you could win every movie we review this year. Tune in to find out how.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Pain & Gain. It's been a while since Michael Bay tried to work comedy into things, and though he may have his haters, this one looks like it could be a lot of fun. Join in and let us know your thoughts, and don't forget you could win every movie we review this year. Tune in to find out how.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Oblivion. It's the hot, sci-fi, Tom Cruise vehicle that everyone has been waiting for... well, maybe. We'll give you our take, and we hope you'll join us with yours. We'll also be playing some interview clips with the stars of the film so you can get their take.
This week, AreYouScreening.com host, along with co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, will be looking at the movies headed your way in the next few months, and letting you know what not to miss. We'll be giving you the scoop on Oblivion, Iron Man 3, Pain & Gain, The Great Gatsby, Star Trek Into Darkness, and many more. We will also give you a rundown on some new to DVD and VOD titles so you know what to check out when the theaterical offerings aren't to your taste.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Evil Dead. As fans, we're both nervous and excited for this one. I have grave doubts (ha) that I'm going to believe the project was worthwhile when all is said and done, but it might be better than a lot of other options. Join us for the discussion, and don't forget that you could win every movie we review this year.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review G.I. Joe: Retaliation. We'll be digging into the new action powerhouse, and playing some interview clips with the stars. Don't forget that you could win every movie we review in 2013. Join us to find out how!
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review The Croods. We're looking forward to this one, and the suggestion is that it's going to take over the box office. Join us as we review the latest animated adventure, and share some interview clips with the stars of the film.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review The Incredible Burt Wonderstone. Join in and talk with us about this one, whether you caught it over the weekend or not. We aren't sure what to expect here, but the curious lack of marketing (before two weeks ago) has us wondering.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Oz the Great and Powerful. We're excited for the one-two punch of these two weeks, and while Jack the Giant Slayer didn't overly impress, it was better than we expected.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Jack the Giant Slayer. If you are looking forward to this one, we can't say we're in your camp. On the other hand, we are pretty interested to see how a couple of our favorite actors (Bill Nighy and Stanley Tucci) fare, and their involvement does make us curious. Along with our review, we'll have some interview clips from the cast and crew.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Beautiful Creatures. We're actually pretty interested in the "other" Valentine's Day offering. Even though it reeks of Twilight-ness, we're intrigued by some of the people they've managed to get on board. But, we want to know why they're on board, so we'll have some interview clips to share with you, so we can get the word straight from the actors.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Side Effects. This psychological thriller is either going to blow us away, or crash and burn, and we're pretty excited to find out which we're getting. Along with our review, we'll be playing some interview clips with the cast, so don't miss it.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Warm Bodies. Hey, it's the beginning of the year people, and the hits just keep coming. We may not be overly impressed with the look of this one, and we don't exactly have high hopes, but it might be fun. Tune in and let us know your thoughts if you catch it.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Hansel and Gretel. The year is kicking off nicely with celebrated actress Jessica Chastain in a really weird horror flick, and now Jeremy Renner coming off a banner year with something that looks like a sequel to The Brothers Grimm. It may be a lot of fun, but I'm not sure we're holding out a lot of hope. Remember, you have a chance to win every movie we review this year. Listen in to find out how.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Zero Dark Thirty and Gangster Squad. It's huge end of year buzz vs. poor critical reception ringing in the new year this week, and we're looking forward to a very fun show. We'll give you a hint, we didn't love Zero Dark Thirty. We'll also be talking a bit about our reaction to the Critics' Choice Movie Awards.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Promised Land, and deliver their picks for the Best Movies of the Year. Promised Land is a surprising film, and we can't wait to talk about it. It'll have to be quick though, because we're also going to give you our lists of the Best Movies of the Year, and our own awards for those films/actors that can't get nominated for other awards, but deserve some recognition.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Django Unchained and Promised Land. It's getting down to the wire on the year, and this week we're looking at two strong films that are getting a lot of buzz. Maybe not front-runners for Best Picture, but bound to be on a lot of top ten lists.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review This is 40 and Les Miserables. Two very different efforts, one that is getting lots of award attention, and Judd Apatow's latest comedic venture.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. It's the one everybody has been waiting for, and it's sure to pull everyone to theaters... but, is it any good? We'll have some interview clips for you with cast and crew as well.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Hyde Park on Hudson. It's a sleepy week just before the giant push toward the end of the year spectacular, and Bill Murray gets our attention this week. We'll also be covering Deadfall, and we'll be giving our picks for the worst of the year. It's bound to be a good time.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Killing Them Softly. We're looking forward to this one and the fact that no one seems to be talking about it isn't changing our minds. As we close in on end of year, we'll most likely be covering a few titles that we didn't cover throughout the year, and we'll be talking upcoming award voting as well.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Rise of the Guardians. The only question here is, is this one as good as it looks. Set to take over the holiday market of family fare, and with little competition, this is going to be a huge release. We'll also have a report on Anna Karenina, and possibly other surprises.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Lincoln. Coming in so far at a whopping 95% fresh by Top Critics at Rottentomatoes.com, we're excited to see if we think this one lives up to the hype. We'll be sharing some interview clips with the cast and crew, and this is sure to be a fun show.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Skyfall. This week, special guest Frank DeCaro will be joining us to talk about Skyfall, and his book, The Dead Celebrity Cookbook. Movie critic for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart for almost seven years, host of his own radio show on Sirius/XM, and star of GSN's I've Got a Secret, Frank has a full plate, including his work authoring several books. Join us to chat about the film, or any of his many ventures.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Wreck-It Ralph. Can an animated, late-year feature about video games sway us? It's been doing pretty good with critics so far. Really, the question is whether or not the kids will love it, and we think we can probably answer that question as well.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Cloud Atlas. We have to tell you right from the start that we may well go over an hour here, so you'll want to also check out the podcast version of the show. I have to imagine that there will be a lot to talk about, and we're looking forward to dissecting this one.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Taken 2. A black hole week finds us finally making our way to Taken 2, which has led the box office two weeks in a row. We'll not only look at the film itself, but we'll be waxing poetic on how it took such a lead against the competition, and we have some interview clips with Liam Neeson to stir things up.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Seven Psychopaths. This star-studded feature looks like a winner, and we have high hopes. On the other hand, this may turn out to be a kind of vanity/vacation project that falls completely flat. Join us and let us know what you think.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Argo. This one has been getting a lot of hype, and we're curious to see if it deserves it. We're both fans of Affleck in the Director's chair, so it should at least deliver a good time.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Frankenweenie. Another shot for Tim Burton this year, and we have high hopes for this one. Of course, we had high hopes for the last one. Tune in to give us your thoughts on this one. It's going to be fun.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Looper. We're finally really excited for a movie, and it doesn't look like this one is going to let us down. We'll also be playing some interview clips with Bruce Willis, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Director Rian Johnson.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Dredd 3D. We're looking forward to this one in a way that is somewhat surprising, although Marc doesn't have the greatest hopes. We'll also have another report for areyouscreening.com writer, Christopher Lominac, as he gives us more to digest about the films he caught at TIFF.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Resident Evil: Retribution. We aren't sure what to expect here to be honest, but we're hoping for a little guilty pleasure fun. This far into a series of films, anything could probably happen, and it's either going to be some popcorn entertainment that's worth a night out, or one of the worst things ever. If you caught this one already, join us. We're hoping we can also be joined by one of our writers for a report on the Toronto International Film Festival, but that may have to wait until next week.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review The Possession. We were talked into this one, and now that it has taken over the box office (and we have an excuse to duck The Words), we're going to see if end of summer horror has anything we sink our teeth into. It's time to gear up for a slew of Fall hopefuls, and it turns out that we're in the mood for a bit of a horror break. Join in, and let us know what you thought of this one.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review Lawless. Will we get a good exit to the summer? This one has a lot of people talking, especially with Tom Hardy in theaters so soon after The Dark Knight Rises. I'm not sure of our expectations going into this one, but it looks like fun. We hope to be taking your questions, and we'll be sharing some interview clips with director John Hillcoat, Shia LeBeouf, and Tom Hardy
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, review ParaNorman. Could this be the break out smash of the summer? It's starting to look like it will be. We're looking forward to it, and we'll be adding our unique spin to the critical voice that is largely falling in love with this one. We'll also be playing a couple of clips of interviews with Directors Chris Butler and Sam Fell.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, take on The Bourne Legacy. After last week's Total Recall, which actually left us with a bit of a gap between our final ratings, we're looking forward to seeing what the Bourne franchise can do. We have high hopes that this one can add some overall stars to the summer.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, take on Total Recall. We're both looking forward to this one, and coming off of our show analyzing the summer, we're hoping this one is going to help us get a bit more summer as fall approaches. We'll have a couple of interview clips featuring director Len Wiseman and star Colin Farrell to share, and we think it's going to be a lot of fun this week.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, take on the summer itself. We're taking a break from reviewing for a week, and we're going to revisit a few of our last films, look ahead to what's coming up, and discuss the summer in general. It's been a very strange summer movie season (for us, anyway), with a lot of disappointments. What's going on? We'll give you our take on things, and we wanted to look back at a few titles to get in a few things that didn't make it into our reviews.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, take on The Dark Knight Rises. Probably isn't much to say here, being that it's the most anticipated movie of the summer, and everyone's opinion is likely solidified. We're expanding the show for this one, and we're going to try to also talk about our impressions on this strange summer film season.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire, Shane Leonard, take on Savages. We're backed up a week here, because we had to get to The Amazing Spider-Man, and the Ice Age franchise is the only other thing after our attention, but we're pretty excited to see what Oliver Stone is going to do with the drug trade. We'll have a couple of clips of Oliver Stone sharing his thoughts on the film, largely as jumping off points for us, and we may get around to a clip or two from some of the stars as well. I'm not sure if we're exactly looking forward to this one, but it looks interesting.
AreYouScreening.com host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, along with co-host extraordinaire Shane Leonard, take on The Amazing Spider-Man. We're both excited and nervous about this one, and the trailers aren't managing to solidify our expectations. I doubt this is the one that will get us to differ greatly in our opinion, but it should be a lot of fun. We'll be including a couple of quick interview soundbites of Andrew Garfield and Director Marc Webb, mostly because we want to see if their sell talk plays out in the film.
Are You Screening? host and BFCA film critic, Marc Eastman, along with co-host extraordinaire Shane Leonard, take on Ted. The continuing trend of disappointing films is bound to change this week, at least for Marc, because good or not, he has no hopes for this one at all. We'll have at least a couple of interview soundbites this week, because we can't pass up the chance to listen to the actors talk up this film.
Are You Screening? host and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, along with co-host extraordinaire Shane Leonard, take on Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter. It's been a rough few weeks for us, as films have either disappointed, or thrown us for a complete loop, or both, and odd as it may sound to some, we're really looking forward to this one.
Are You Screening? host and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, along with co-host extraordinaire Shane Leonard, take on Rock of Ages. As always, delivering their instant reaction to the film. Neither of us are especially hopeful going into the Rock Musical with the curious ensemble cast, but you never know.
Are You Screening? host and BFCA critic, Marc Eastman, along with co-host extraordinaire Shane Leonard, take on Prometheus. As always, delivering their instant reaction to the film. This one has us on the edge of our seats. Finally, something that has the potential to really blow us away... and possibly even divide us.
Are You Screening? owner and BFCA film critic Marc Eastman, and co-host extraordinaire Shane Leonard give their instant reaction to Snow White and the Huntsman. Wild as it may look, we're both looking forward to this one, and have high hopes. Join us and see if it lives up to our expectations.
Are You Screening? owner and BFCA critic Marc Eastman, along with co-host Shane Leonard take on Men in Black 3, giving their instant reaction to the film. One of the summer's "cheesier" offerings, we're hoping for a wild ride we can enjoy. Will the third installment, especially after such a long wait, deliver?
Are You Screening? hosts Marc Eastman and Shane Leonard will be reviewing The Dictator. While not huge fans of Borat or Bruno, it's hard to say we aren't interested to see what this one has to offer. Moving more into the realm of an actual "movie," the fusing of the highly improvisational with something that has a real script should be entertaining. We'll also be playing a couple of interview clips with Sir Ben Kingsley. We also have Are You Screening? writer Christopher Lominac showing up with his take on Battleship.
Are You Screening? hosts Marc Eastman and Shane Leonard give their semi-instant reaction to Dark Shadows. This week is going to involve a bit of juggling as we celebrate Mother's Day by not taking it over. This looks like a good one, and we will both be disappointed if this doesn't turn out to be a winner. With Tim Burton and Johnny Depp (and a concept that looks hilarious), this should be a very fun ride.
Are You Screening? hosts Marc Eastman and Shane Leonard give their instant reaction to The Avengers. This is obviously the big one, and now we get to see how well it lives up to the hype. We're looking forward to this one, of course, especially because the true "summer" fare may make for an interesting coversation. Is there something solid behind the flash? We'll let you know.
Are You Screening? hosts Marc Eastman and Shane Leonard give their instant reaction to The Raven. We're both looking forward to this one, though that doesn't mean we are especially confident that we'll like it. We have to confess of being Cusack fans, and it will be interesting to see what the V for Vendetta director does with this strange twist on history.
We're taking a break from actual reviewing this week as we gear up for some of the huge releases that are fast approaching. We decided that it actually made sense anyway, as it has become more and more apparent that we ought to have a show that we could point to in order to reference our theories on movie ratings. I'm forcing the 5-Star rating system on Shane, and for the first part of the show we're going to be looking at our personal theories for rating films. It's trickier than it may sound, because we apparently have very different views. The next half(ish) of the show will be devoted to letting you in on which films we're going to be covering in the upcoming weeks, and our predictions for them. Tune in and get a behind-the-scenes look at what goes on in our brains while we're doing all that rambling and rating.
Are You Screening? hosts Marc Eastman and Shane Leonard give their instant reaction to Joss Whedon's The Cabin in the Woods. We're both filled with mixed emotions and expectations for this feature, and that comes from the unusual mix of the genre, Joss Whedon, and the fact that the film has been on the shelf for two years.
Are You Screening? hosts Marc Eastman and Shane Leonard give their instant reaction to American Reunion. Episode 3 is the first time we've taken aim at a comedy, and we'll have to see how that fits into the format. We're bound to go off on tangents, because, to be honest, this particular brand of comedy doesn't exactly lend itself to all that much deconstruction, and we've got an hour to fill.
Are You Screening? hosts Marc Eastman and Shane Leonard give their instant reaction to Wrath of the Titans. It's the usual (ok, this is the second episode) mix of random thoughts and intense film deconstruction. This one promises a bit more spark, as Shane liked it better than the first film (whatever that may turn out to mean), and Marc was less than positive in a wide variety of ways.
Are You Screening? hosts Marc Eastman and Shane Leonard give their instant reaction to The Hunger Games