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Binge Movie Aftertaste – X-Men Retrospective w/Matthew Goudreau and Mike Batchelor: The New Mutants (2020)

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Before Disney and the Marvel Cinematic Universe took over all things comic book, there was 20th Century Fox and X-Men. If someone wants to see what the comic book film landscape looked like, just take a look at 1989’s Punisher and 1994’s Phantom. But then came Blade (which we’ll cover eventually), a movie that came out in 1998 and proved that cinematic movies based on comic books could indeed be financially successful. And after a lot of false pretenses and multiple script changes, Marvel’s X-Men was finally ready to roll before cameras with little known director Bryan Singer behind the camera. Little did we know that not only would this franchise have a lot of peaks and valleys, but the Mouse House would eventually swallow its rights up whole. 

As Christopher Nolan’s Tenet was being dubbed the movie that would save cinema, The New Mutants was always touted as the movie that would never get released. After many delays in the script writing process, director Josh Boone (The Fault In Our Stars) swears that this movie, finally being released after almost three years of delays, is his vision and his vision only. Is it worth the wait? And does this spell the end for the X-Men franchise?

Listen in as Matt and myself welcome Batch back to review the movie that almost wasn’t. Then again, isn’t that true of ALL X-Men movies?

The New Mutants (2020) (?/10, ?/10, ?/10)

 

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Binge Movie Aftertaste – X-Men Retrospective w/Matthew Goudreau and Mike Batchelor: Dark Phoenix (2019)

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Before Disney and the Marvel Cinematic Universe took over all things comic book, there was 20th Century Fox and X-Men. If someone wants to see what the comic book film landscape looked like, just take a look at 1989’s Punisher and 1994’s Phantom. But then came Blade (which we’ll cover eventually), a movie that came out in 1998 and proved that cinematic movies based on comic books could indeed be financially successful. And after a lot of false pretenses and multiple script changes, Marvel’s X-Men was finally ready to roll before cameras with little known director Bryan Singer behind the camera. Little did we know that not only would this franchise have a lot of peaks and valleys, but the Mouse House would eventually swallow its rights up whole. Will Garrett, Matt, and Batch enjoy the ride up to and through this year’s Dark Phoenix?

I can’t remember a retrospective which had more doom and gloom at the end of the tunnel than this one we are doing for X-Men. From the very beginning, bad press and bad word of mouth seemed to go hand in hand with Dark Phoenix, and I was wondering whether this series was worth diving into. But I feel we put together a hell of a series, and the least we could do was cap it off with this review of new director Simon Kinberg’s conclusion Dark Phoenix. But will the film be worth YOUR time?

I would like to thank both Batch and Matt for seriously bringing their A-Game for this series, and stay tuned, as there are plans for a MUCH bigger set of shows with the three of us down the road.

Dark Phoenix (2019) (?/10, ?/10, ?/10)

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Binge Movie Aftertaste – X-Men Retrospective w/Matthew Goudreau and Mike Batchelor: X-Men: First Class (2011)

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Before Disney and the Marvel Cinematic Universe took over all things comic book, there was 20th Century Fox and X-Men. If someone wants to see what the comic book film landscape looked like, just take a look at 1989’s Punisher and 1994’s Phantom. But then came Blade (which we’ll cover eventually), a movie that came out in 1998 and proved that cinematic movies based on comic books could indeed be financially successful. And after a lot of false pretenses and multiple script changes, Marvel’s X-Men was finally ready to roll before cameras with little known director Bryan Singer behind the camera. Little did we know that not only would this franchise have a lot of peaks and valleys, but the Mouse House would eventually swallow its rights up whole. Will Garrett, Matt, and Batch enjoy the ride up to and through this year’s Dark Phoenix?

By the time 2011 rolled around, X-Men was no longer the only successful comic book property on the block. The Marvel Cinematic Universe were al most finished with their first Phase, and DC was not only one year away from concluding their Nolan trilogy of Batman films, they were also entering the fray with the Ryan Reynolds starring Green Lantern. Enter director Matthew Vaughn’s X-Men First Class, a movie whose advertising campaign left a lot to be desired. A movie that looks this bad couldn’t possibly be good, could it?

Join myself, Matt, and Batch as we mosey along toward our review of the just released Dark Phoenix, this time taking a look at Vaughn’s lone X-Men entry. Did we like it as much as its legacy has told us to?

X-Men First Class (2011) (?/10, ?/10, ?/10)

 

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Binge Movie Aftertaste – The Hunger Games Retrospective w/ Matthew Goudreau and Adam Bunch: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 (2014) and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 (2015)

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With a rising star and hugely popular young adult series of books -let’s not forget the Twilight in the room- it would seem that The Hunger Games was set to become a phenomenon. But to prevent the fate of future failed series Divergent, the people at Saw studio Lionsgate not only employed original author Suzanne Collins to help pen the script and produce, they also got a well renown director in Gary Ross and an $80 million price tag to kick things off in blockbuster fashion. But would the series continue on its path, and will Garrett, Adam, and Matt enjoy the journey through all four films of the series?

Working off one book, Lionsgate saw dollar signs when The Hunger Games: Catching Fire far exceeded box office expectations, Lionsgate controversially decided to split said book into two parts. As a book, it is agreed upon that Mockingjay is a far departure from what came before it. But how do we feel about how the two films based upon it come off?

Join myself, Matt, and Adam as we do two movies in one and close out our Hunger Games Retrospective. Hear how we feel about the decision to split one book into two movies (spoiler, we hate it) and what kind of quality those films ended up with. And be sure to join us next week as we delve into the X-Men franchise, leading up to the release of Dark Phoenix!

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 (2014) (?/10, ?/10, ?/10)

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 (?/10, ?/10, ?/10)

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Binge Movie Aftertaste – The Hunger Games Retrospective w/ Adam Bunch and Matthew Goudreau: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013)

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With a rising star and hugely popular young adult series of books -let’s not forget the Twilight in the room- it would seem that The Hunger Games was set to become a phenomenon. But to prevent the fate of future failed series Divergent, the people at Saw studio Lionsgate not only employed original author Suzanne Collins to help pen the script and produce, they also got a well renown director in Gary Ross and an $80 million price tag to kick things off in blockbuster fashion. But would the series continue on its path, and will Garrett, Adam, and Matt enjoy the journey through all four films of the series?

After making $695 million at the box office, it was quite obvious that Lionsgate had a full on franchise in their hands in the Hunger Games series. Star and Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence shrewdly renegotiated her contract, and all the other stars had returned as well. But who would direct? Why, the director of Constantine and I Am Legend of course!

Join myself, Adam, and Matt as we talk about The Hunger Games Catching Fire, and determine whether its reputation of being the best film of the franchise is well deserved.

The Hunger Games Catching Fire (2013) (?/10, ?/10, ?/10)

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Binge Movie Aftertaste – The Hunger Games Retrospective w/ Adam Bunch and Matthew Goudreau: The Hunger Games (2012)

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With a rising star and hugely popular young adult series of books -let’s not forget the Twilight in the room- it would seem that The Hunger Games was set to become a phenomenon. But to prevent the fate of future failed series Divergent, the people at Saw studio Lionsgate not only employed original author Suzanne Collins to help pen the script and produce, they also got a well renown director in Gary Ross and an $80 million price tag to kick things off in blockbuster fashion. But would the series continue on its path, and will Garrett, Adam, and Matt enjoy the journey through all four films of the series?

To people who read a certain type of books, the year 2012 was known as one thing. The year all our Marvel comic book heroes were finally going to come together for Joss Whedon’s The Avengers. But on the horizon was another type of hero. One with the highly original name of Katniss Everdeen. But the casting of the character was pivotal in setting a standard of how serious Hollywood took this little franchise that could. But even with Mystique Jennifer Lawrence shooting arrows in the lead role, does Gary Ross kick the series off in an overall way that pleases us hosts?

Join myself, Matt, and the returning Adam as we dissect the first film of this four movie franchise, and wonder how much Matt sees X-Men in this young adult series.

The Hunger Games (2012) (?/10, ?/10, ?/10)

 

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Binge Movie Aftertaste – JJ Abrams, Frank Vincent, Darren Aronofsky & Mother Review

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As you can see, this space is not taken up with the second part of our Matrix Retrospective. The reason for that is outlined in this podcast. But truth be told, we didn’t want to go another week without giving you guys something to listen to. So me, Alyx, and Episode IV decided to put a little something that we call a potpourri of topics, just like the old days of this show.

Lately, I have grown accustomed to producing a fully edited podcast that I like to make as professional as possible. But for this Aftertaste, I decided to keep it very, VERY raw. No editing of ‘uhs’ and ‘ums’. No long drawn out intros. No bloopers. Just us talking, analyzing, and yelling at each other, all things that listeners of the site are no doubt accustomed to.

We weren’t sure how the show was going to go, or if it would even be interesting. But I think we have a pretty decent discussion here. We begin the show by talking about the hiring of JJ Abrams in the fallout of finding a director for Episode IX. Note: This was recorded BEFORE the ridiculous petition was started by ‘fans’ to get him off the film. So, none of that is discussed here. But we all do share our views on what putting him in charge of concluding the new trilogy could mean for Star Wars as a whole.

We then talk about the life and career of the late Frank Vincent. An actor who had done plenty of film, tv, and even video game work all the way up until his death a couple weeks ago, Vincent certainly ran the gamut of a variety filled career, and we try our best to dissect said career in a span of ten or so minutes.

We then talk about the career of Darren Aronofsky, and I give my thoughts on one of the weirdest received films of our time, Mother. What did I think coming out of the film, and which side of the fence am I on? Also, do Episode IV and Alyx even care about what I have to say about the film?

All that and more in this forty plus minutes of discussion and drinking. Be sure to stay tuned to this space, because we will indeed be posting the second part of The Matrix Retrospective (and to those who forgot where we were at -cough, Alyx, cough cough- that’s The Animatrix) THIS Friday.

So listen to our thoughts on these pieces of news, and see you again on Friday!

 

 

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PETEMSEE IT THIS WEEKEND – 9/14/17

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This column will introduce you to the most popular movies that are coming out in theaters this weekend.

What movie will you see?

American Assassin

After his girlfriends tragic death and the weight of his past, Mitch Rapp gets enlisted by the CIA to train as a black op.  Starring in this action flick are Dylan O’Brien, Michael Keaton, Taylor Kitsch, Scott Adkins, Charlotte Vega, Sanaa Lathan, and more.  Michael Cuesta takes the helm of director.  Cuesta has directed 2014’s Kill the Messenger, Roadie, and several episodes of Homeland and Dexter.  Don’t be an ass.  Go see American Assassin in theaters.

Brad’s Status

Ben Stiller stars as Brad Sloan who takes his son on a college visitation tour and while doing so, runs into old friends that change Brad’s look on his life.  Also starring in this dramedy are Austin Abrams, Jenna Fischer, Michael Sheen, Jermaine Clement, Luke Wilson, and more.  Mike White is the writer and director of this flick.  White has writen The Emoji Movie, Nacho Libre, School of Rock, and Orange County.  What’s your status this weekend?  Oh, going to check Brad’s Status? Cool.

Mother!

Jennifer Lawrence and Javier Bardem allow strangers to stay in their home.  However, their relationship is tested and things are not what they seem.  Also starring in this dramatic horror flick are Ed Harris, Michelle Pfeiffer, Brian Gleeson, Domhnall Gleeson, and more.  Darren Aronofsky is the writer and director of Mother!.  Aronofsky’s last 4 directorial films are Noah, Black Swan, The Wrestler, and The Fountain.  Don’t be a mother f’er, go see Mother in theaters this weekend.

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PETEMSEE IT THIS WEEKEND – 12/22/16

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This column will introduce you to the most popular movies that are coming out in theaters this weekend and why you should go see them. Which one will you see?

Assassin’s Creed

Reasons to see this:

Based on the popular video game, Assassin’s Creed tells the story of Callum Lynch, a descendant of Assassins who eventually gains those skills.  Starring in this action packed video game adaptation are Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, Jeremy Irons, Brendan Gleeson, and more.  Justin Kurzel directs, who has worked with Fassbender before in Macbeth.  If you’re a fan of the game, then go check out Michael Fassassin’s Creed this weekend.

Fences (Dec 25th)

Reasons to see this:

Denzel Washington and Viola Davis play Troy and Rose Maxson, an African-American couple trying to raise a family while dealing with race issues in the 1950’s.  Denzel is also the director of this flick.  Denzel has directed Antwone Fisher, The Great Debaters, and an episode of Grey’s Anatomy.  Is your car snowed in?  Well, run through backyards and jump over Fences and see this flick.

Passengers

Reasons to see this:

This sci-fi action romance drama is about 2 passengers that wake up from their sleep chambers 90 years to early in a spacecraft that is transporting thousands of people to a colonized planet.  Got it?  Cool.  Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence play the awoken passengers.  Other cast members include, Michael Sheen, Laurence Fishburne, Andy Garcia, and more.  More?  How are there more?  Anyway, directing we have Morten Tyldum.  Tyldum is most noted for directing The Imitation Game.  Is your car still snowed in?  Then be a Passenger in an Uber this weekend.

Silence (limited release)

Reasons to see this:

Silence is about 2 priests who face persecution when they travel to Japan to look for their mentor and propagate Catholicism.  The leads in this picture are Andrew Garfield, Adam Driver, and Liam Neeson.  Martin Scorsese co-writes and directs this heavy drama.  Scorsese’s last 4 directorial films are The Wolf of Wall Street, Hugo, Shutter Island, and The Departed.  If you go to theater this weekend, don’t forget to turn off your phones and refrain from talking.  Silence!!!!!!

Sing

Reasons to see this:

This animated feature is about a local theater trying to restore its luster by hosting the greatest singing competition ever.  Lending their voices are Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Seth MacFarlane, Scarlette Johansson, John C. Reilly, and many more.  Christophe Lourdelet and Garth Jennings are the directors of Sing.  Jennings has directed The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and Son of Rambow.  Go check out Sing this weekend.

Why Him? (Dec 25th)

Reasons to see this:

Why Him?  I’ll tell you why.  James Franco plays a Internet billionaire who is about to pop the question to his girlfriend.  However, her father does not approve.  Also starring in this comedy are Zoey Deutch (Dirty Grandpa), Byran Cranston, Megan Mullally, Cedric the Entertainer, and more.  Directing this laugh at loud comedy is John Hamburg, who has directed I Love You, Man.  See this film this weekend.

Merry Christmas everyone!!!

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