On The Movie Front

           The boys of On the Movie Front are back! In this episode, we take a look back at the year of 2013 and make our choices for the year's best and worst films. If you have any feedback, questions, or just want to say hello, e-mail us at onthemoviefront@hotmail.com. Also visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/onthemoviefront. Enjoy! Download the entire episode here.- If you don't feel like listening to the entire podcast, here are our picks: Mike's Top Three:3. Gravity2. The Wolf of Wall Street1. Her Rob's Top Three:3. Her2. Before Midnight1. Gravity- Funniest Film of the YearMike: Anchorman 2Rob: This is the End- Documentary of the Year: Blackfish- Scariest Film of the YearMike: BlackfishRob: The Conjuring- Worst Film of the YearMike: Movie 43Rob: The Purge- Underrated Film of the YearMike: Now You See MeRob: Mud-Most Surprising Film (Bad)Mike: Evil DeadRob: Inside Llewyn Davis- Most Surprising Film (Good)Mike: The World's EndRob: Frozen- Saddest Film of the YearMike: 12 Years a SlaveRob: Saving Mr. Banks- Best Performance of Year (Actress)Mike: Amy Adams (American Hustle)Rob: Sandra Bullock (Gravity)- Best Performance of Year (Actor)Mike: Joaquin Phoenix (Her)Rob: Leonardo DiCaprio (Wolf)- Scene of the YearMike: Leonardo on Quaaludes in Wolf of Wall StreetRob: The ending to All is Lost

The holidays are over and that means we're back to podcasting! In this On the Movie Front Podcast episode, we review Gangster Squad and The Impossible. Afterwards we discuss our favorite films of the year and then talk about the Academy Awards. If you have any feedback, questions, or just want to say hello, e-mail us at onthemoviefront@hotmail.com. Also visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/onthemoviefront. Enjoy!Rob's Top 5 Films:1. Life of Pi2. Zero Dark Thirty3. Argo4. Les Miserables5. The Perks of Being a WallflowerMike's Top 5 Films:1. Life of Pi2. The Perks of Being a Wallflower3. Django Unchained4. Liberal Arts5. Pitch Perfect--Listen to the entire episode here! Or download the episode here.

In this On the Movie Front Podcast episode, we review Skyfall and Flight, then discuss our favorite films of 2012. It's been a while, but we had a lot of fun with this special 95 minute podcast! If you have any feedback, questions, or just want to say hello, e-mail us at onthemoviefront@hotmail.com. Also visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/onthemoviefront. Enjoy!Rob's Picks:1.  Argo2.  The Perks of Being a Wallflower3.  The Avengers4.  Moonrise Kingdom5.  The Hunger GamesMike's Picks:1. The Perks of Being a Wallflower2. Looper3. Eng of Watch4. Seven Psychopaths5. Pitch Perfect --Listen to the entire episode here! Or download the episode here.

In this On the Movie Front Podcast episode, we review The Hunger Games, take a trip to TV Corner and discuss Alcatraz along with some other favorites, and finally answer some burning movie questions. If you have any feedback, questions, or just want to say hello, e-mail us at onthemoviefront@hotmail.com. Also visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/onthemoviefront. Enjoy!--Listen to the entire episode here!Or download the episode here.

We are back! On this episode of On the Movie Front, we discuss our favorite films of 2011. Check out to see if our picks match yours! E-mail us at onthemoviefront@hotmail.com with questions or compliments! Also visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/onthemoviefront. Enjoy! http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif--Listen to the entire episode!Download the episode here

EP28 - Fall Movie Preview In this week's On the Movie Front Podcast episode, we break down the dozens of movies that are coming out for the rest of the year. Unfortunately, we do not review any films this week, but like usual, we end the podcast with the Flickchart Battle. If you have any feedback, questions, or just want to say hello, e-mail us at onthemoviefront@hotmail.com. Also visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/onthemoviefront. Enjoy! Show Notes: Introduction (5:28) Fall Movie Preview (49:40) Flickchart Battle (54:20) Conclusion -- Listen to the entire episode! Download the episode here.

In this week's On the Movie Front Podcast episode, Mike reviews 30 Minutes or Less and Rise of the Planet of the Apes. Our main topic includes the saddest movies that we can think of, stemming off of an Entertainment Weekly poll. Finally, we conclude with the Flickchart Battle. If you have any feedback, questions, or just want to say hello, e-mail us at onthemoviefront@hotmail.com. Also visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/onthemoviefront. Enjoy! Show Notes: Introduction What We've Been Watching (2:22) 30 Minutes or Less (12:15) Rise of the Planet of the Apes (29:08) Main Topic: Sad Movies (44:56) Flickchart Battle (54:12) Conclusion -- Listen to the entire episode! Download the episode here.

In this week's On the Movie Front Podcast episode, we review The Change-Up and Crazy, Stupid, Love. Warning, we spoil both movies to great extent, so if you haven't seen either film, then we would recommend skipping the extended reviews section. Finally, we conclude with some movie games. If you have any feedback, questions, or just want to say hello, e-mail us at onthemoviefront@hotmail.com. Also visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/onthemoviefront. Enjoy! Show Notes: Introduction Extended Reviews: (9:20) The Change-Up (27:40) Crazy, Stupid, Love (52:23) Flickchart Battle (1:02:13) Conclusion -- Listen to the entire episode! Download the episode here.

In this week's On the Movie Front Podcast episode, we review Cowboys & Aliens and I'm Still Here. We go through the films on the Spielberg Curriculum and then discuss what television shows we've been watching. Like usual, we conclude with some movie games. If you have any feedback, questions, or just want to say hello, e-mail us at onthemoviefront@hotmail.com. Also visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/onthemoviefront. Enjoy!Show Notes:IntroductionWhat We've Been Watching:(1:18) Cowboys & Aliens(10:20) I'm Still Here(21:05) The Spielberg Curriculum(29:51) TV Corner(46:15) Flickchart Battle(54:06) Conclusion-Listen to the entire episode! Download the episode here

In this week's On the Movie Front Podcast episode, we review Captain America and Dog Day Afternoon (1975), then discuss the surprising new films being released by Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese. Like usual, we conclude with some movie games. If you have any feedback, questions, or just want to say hello, e-mail us at onthemoviefront@hotmail.com. Also visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/onthemoviefront. Enjoy!Show Notes:IntroductionWhat We've Been Watching:(1:33) Captain America(11:05) Dog Day Afternoon(20:49) Main Topic: Spielberg and Scorsese Dives into 3-D Technology(34:52) Flickchart Battle(1:00:30) Conclusion--Listen to the entire episode! Download the episode here

In this week's On the Movie Front Podcast episode, we review Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2. Then we discuss a variety of movie questions and news like Captain America, The Dark Knight Rises, and a new adaptation of Beauty and the Beast. Like usual, we conclude with some movie games. If you have any feedback, questions, or just want to say hello, e-mail us at onthemoviefront@hotmail.com. Also visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/onthemoviefront. Enjoy!Show Notes:Introduction(3:02) Review: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2(26:19) Q&A with Rob and Mike - Will Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 be the highest grossing film of all-time? - Will Captain America become the highest grossing super-hero film of the summer? - Why is Cars 2 in line to become Pixar's least grossing film since A Bug's Life?(40:51) Movie News: - Emma Waston teams up with Guillermo del Toro for "Beauty and the Beast." - Sam Raimi directing Wizard of Oz prequel starring James Franco, Michelle Williams, Mila Kunis, and Rachel Weisz. - Buzz begins for The Dark Knight Rises with teaser/trailer and posters. - Friday Night Lights follow-up movie?(56:00) Flickchart Battle(1:04:50) Conclusion--Listen to the entire episode! Download the episode here

In this week's On the Movie Front Podcast episode, we review Horrible Bosses and Midnight in Paris. Then we dive into our main discussion of the entire Harry Potter series in anticipation for the final film this weekend. Unfortunately, we didn't have time for any movie games. If you have any feedback, questions, or just want to say hello, e-mail us at onthemoviefront@hotmail.com. Also visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/onthemoviefront. Enjoy!Show Notes:IntroductionReviews:(1:45) Horrible Bosses(23:30) Midnight in Paris(42:49) Main Topic: Harry Potter(1:00:30) Conclusion--Listen to the entire episode! Download the episode here

In this week's On the Movie Front Podcast episode, we review Transformers: Dark of the Moon and Bad Teacher. Then we dive into our main discussion of whether or not Ryan Reynolds should be considered a "movie star." Finally, we play some movie games. If you have any feedback, questions, or just want to say hello, e-mail us at onthemoviefront@hotmail.com. Also visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/onthemoviefront. Enjoy!Show Notes:IntroductionWhat We've Been Watching:(2:00) Transformers: Dark of the Moon(15:41) Bad Teacher(21:39) Bad ReviewsMain Topic: (26:00) Ryan Reynolds not a movie star?Movie Games:(52:25) Flickchart Battle(1:02:40) Conclusion--Listen to the entire episode! Download the episode here

EP20 - The Oscs (Mid-Year Awards)In this week's On the Movie Front Podcast episode, we review Green Lantern and Fair Game. Then we give out the Oscs (Mid-Year Awards) to our favorite movies of the year so far. After that, we answer some burning movie questions and then play movie games! If you have any feedback, questions, or just want to say hello, e-mail us at onthemoviefront@hotmail.com. Also visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/onthemoviefront. Enjoy!Show Notes:IntroductionWhat We've Been Watching:(1:34) Green Lantern(11:28) Fair Game(19:33) The Oscs (Mid-Year Awards)Best Actress: Emily Blunt (Mike) - Kristen Wiig (Rob)Best Actor: Paul Giamatti (Mike) - Brad Pitt (Rob)Best Super-Hero Film: X-Men First Class (Mike) - Thor (Rob)Best Action Film: Adjustment Bureau (Mike) - Sucker Punch (Rob)Best Animated Film: Rango (Rob)Best Comedy: BridesmaidsBest Movie: Super 8 (Mike) - The Tree of Life (Rob)(33:40) Q&A with Rob and Mike - What film will make more money: Transformers or Harry Potter? - Will The Tree of Life be nominated for Best Picture? - Have you ever walked out of the theater before?Movie Games:(49:10) Movie Review Game(55:49) Flickchart Battle(1:04:09) Conclusion--Listen to the entire episode! Download the episode here

In this week's On the Movie Front Podcast episode, Rob reviews The Tree of Life. Then we discuss 4-D theaters in the works, High Jackman in Les Miserables, and the new Best Picture criteria. Finally, we play some movie games. If you have any feedback, questions, or just want to say hello, e-mail us at onthemoviefront@hotmail.com. Also visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/onthemoviefront. Enjoy!Show Notes:Introduction(2:15) What We've Been Watching - The Tree of LifeMovie News:(20:02) 4-D Movies and Smell-O-Vision(23:40) Hugh Jackman as Jean Valjean in Les Miserables adaptation(25:18) New Best Picture Criteria(28:54) Dumb Movie of the Week: Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus(33:22) Flickchart Battle(46:10) Conclusion--Listen to the entire episode! Download the episode here

In this week's On the Movie Front Podcast episode, we review JJ Abrams' Super 8, talk about the action genre, and then play movie games! If you have any feedback, questions, or just want to say hello, e-mail us at onthemoviefront@hotmail.com. Also visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/onthemoviefront. Enjoy!--Show Notes:Introduction(2:32) Extended Review: Super 8(26:15) Genre Talk: Action - Faceoff - The RockMovie Games(36:15) Character Cage Match(46:05) Flickchart Battle(53:23) Conclusion--Listen to the entire episode! Download the episode here

In this week's On the Movie Front Podcast episode, Mike reviews X-Men: First Class, then we express our excitement for the release of Super 8 this weekend. Afterwards, we reveal our guilty pleasure movie picks and them play some movie games. If you have any feedback, questions, or just want to say hello, e-mail us at onthemoviefront@hotmail.com. Also visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/onthemoviefront. Enjoy!IntroductionWhat We've Been Watching:(2:50) X-Men: First ClassMovie News:(19:05) Super 8 is released this weekend(24:54) X-Men: First Class grosses $55 millionGuilty Pleasure Pick:(31:28) Rob picks Just Like Heaven(35:07) Mike picks City of Angels(37:38) Phil picks Legally BlondeMovie Games:(41:00) 20 Questions(1:02:05) Flickchart Battle(1:10:52) Conclusion--Listen to the entire episode! Download the episode here

In this week's On the Movie Front Podcast episode, we review and discuss The Hangover Part 2. Afterwards, we explain why we both disliked Spider-Man 3 in our Dumb Movie of the Week segment. Then we talk about Heath Ledger's performance in The Dark Knight and battle it out on Flickchart.com. If you have any feedback, questions, or just want to say hello, e-mail us at onthemoviefront@hotmail.com. Also visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/onthemoviefront. Enjoy!Show Notes:Introduction(2:22) Extended Review: The Hangover Part 2(16:30) Dumb Movie of the Week: Spider-Man 3(26:25) Favorite Acting Performances: Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight(40:54) Flickchart Battle(52:05) Conclusion--Listen to the entire episode! Download the episode

In this week's On the Movie Front Podcast episode, we talk about Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides and Blue Valentine, go through some movie news and then conclude with our Flickchart Battle. If you have any feedback, questions, or just want to say hello, e-mail us at onthemoviefront@hotmail.com. Also visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/onthemoviefront. Enjoy!Show Notes:IntroductionWhat We've Been Watching:(2:44) Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides(20:04) Extended Review: Blue ValentineMovie News: (45:28) A New Muppets Movie(50:15) Ty Burr Article: "A movie lover's plea: Let there be light." An article that explores the problem with the 4K digital projectors by Sony, which are used in thousands of movie theaters across America. (54:53) Tree of Life wins Palme d'Or(1:00:02) Flickchart Battle(1:08:47) Conclusion--Listen to the entire episode! Download the episode

In this week's On the Movie Front Podcast episode, we talk about Bridesmaids and The Kids Are All Right, and play some movie games including a new game called Angel vs. Devil. If you have any feedback, questions, or just want to say hello, e-mail us at onthemoviefront@hotmail.com. Also visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/onthemoviefront. Enjoy!--Show Notes:IntroductionWhat We've Been Watching:(5:28) BridesmaidsExtended Review: (24:05) The Kids Are All RightMovie Games:(56:36) Angel vs. Devil(1:13:00) Flickchart Battle(1:21:33) Conclusion--Listen to the entire episode! Download it here

In this week's On the Movie Front Podcast episode, we go through our new rating system when reviewing movies, give an extended review of Thor, discuss the summer blockbusters that we look forward to, and play movie games. If you have any feedback, questions, or just want to say hello, e-mail us at onthemoviefront@hotmail.com. Enjoy!Show Notes: Introduction (00:48) New rating system: 100 points(11:18) Extended Review: Thor (36:20) Summer Movie PreviewMay 6 - ThorMay 13 - Bridesmaids, PriestMay 20 - Pirates: On Stranger TidesMay 26 - The Hangover Part II, Kung Fu Panda 2May 27 - The Tree of LifeJune 3 - X-Men: First ClassJune 10 - Super 8June 17 - Green LanternJune 24 - Cars 2July 1 - Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Larry CrowneJuly 8 - Horrible BossesJuly 15 - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II, Winnie the PoohJuly 22 - Captain America: The First Avenger, Friends with BenefitsJuly 29 - The Smurfs, Cowboys and AliensAugust 5 - Rise of the Planet of the ApesAugust 12 - Final Destination 5, Glee Live 3DAugust 19 - Conan the Barbarian 3D, Spy Kids 4: All the Time in the WorldAugust 26 - Apollo 18(1:05:43) Flickchart Battle (1:17:38) Conclusion--Listen to the entire episode! Download the episode here

In this week's On the Movie Front Podcast episode, we review Water for Elephants and Fast Five, discuss super-hero/comic book films and play a few movie games. If you have any feedback, questions, or just want to say hello, e-mail us at onthemoviefront@hotmail.com. Enjoy!--Show Notes:IntroductionWhat We've Been Watching:(0:50) Water for Elephants (Rob: C+)(11:55) Fast Five (Mike: C+)(24:00) Main Topic: Super Hero/Comic Book Films(53:02) Movie Review Game(1:00:30) Flickchart Battle(1:08:29) Conclusion--Listen to the entire episode! Download the episode here

In this week's On the Movie Front Podcast episode, Mike reviews Your Highness and Scream 4 and joins Rob in a discussion about seeing movies in the theater versus watching a movie at home. If you have any feedback, questions, or just want to say hello, e-mail us at onthemoviefront@hotmail.com. Enjoy!--Show Notes:IntroWhat We've been Watching:(1:42) Your Highness (Mike: C)(7:22) Scream 4 (Mike: B-)(18:50) Main Topic: Theater Experience vs. Home Theater Experience(40:55) Dumb Movie of the Week: The Lovely Bones(49:10) Flickchart Battle(56:30) Conclusion--Listen to the entire episode! Download the episode

In this week's On the Movie Front Podcast episode, Chris and Phil return to join us in our movie discussions. Our main topic was an extended review on Darren Aronofsky's Black Swan. Like always, we review what movies we've been watching and play movie games. If you have any feedback, questions, or just want to say hello, e-mail us at onthemoviefront@hotmail.com. Enjoy!Show Notes:IntroductionWhat We've Been Watching(1:15) Shane (Rob: A)(9:05) Limitless (Mike: A-)(21:05) 127 Hours (Mike: B)(35:17) Extended Review: Black Swan(58:15) Movie News: Knocked Up spin-off centering around Pete and Debbie, the bickering married couple. According to Coming Soon, the movie will be titled "This is Forty."(1:02:35) Dumb Movie of the Week: Transformers(1:09:00) Flickchart Battle(1:15:12) Conclusion--Listen to the entire episode! Download the episode here.

In this week's On the Movie Front Podcast episode, we have a guest speaker, Chris, who helps us with the movie reviews and movie games. Our main discussion dealt with Stanley Kubrick's epic classic 2001: A Space Odyssey. After that, we try out a new movie game along with the tradition of the Flickchart battle. If you have any feedback, questions, or just want to say hello, e-mail us at onthemoviefront@hotmail.com. Enjoy!Show Notes:IntroductionWhat We've Been Watching(1:20) Tangled (Rpb: B)(6:15) Win Win (Mike: B+)(10:40) Paul (Chris: B)(18:40) Arthur (Phil: B)(29:00) 2001: A Space Odyssey(49:45) Chris defends Napoleon Dynamite(59:15) Movie Game: Wordplay(1:06:35) Movie Review Game(1:13:10) Flickchart Battle(1:19:05) Conclusion--Listen to the entire episode! Download the episode here!