The Futile Podcast

Deconstructing 80's & 90's action movies. Relating them to comics, TV, and cartoons from then and now.

“Son of a bitch, it will fly.”

Rocketter review (right click or click)

We discuss this fun film from the early 90’s.  We also talk about how Charlie has no patience,  James Horner’s killer score for Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, and the emergence of zombies in the time of Jane Austin.

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musics:

Depeche Mode – Jon the Revelator (instrumental)

James Horner – Rocketter theme

runtime:  0:26:57:22

“Something got forked up.”

Oscar reactions (right click or click)

We discuss our listner Alex’s predictions and how they compare to the results of the Oscars.  We talk about what we think was deserved and where there might have been snubage.

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music:

Walkmen – They’re Winning

 

runtime:  0:19:54:14

“There’s a movie called Fister.”

Oscar Predictions (right click OR click)

We discuss award shows and give our take on which films will win and why.  Zack finds the time to tell us about Rise of the Lycans.  Then we discuss what really makes movies fun the stuff of solving problems in stories laying out a conflict and coming up with an awe inspiring solution.

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runtime:  0:45:17:16

“I keep sayin’ yada yada.”

Oscar films reviewed (right click OR click)

 

 

 

 

Zack decides to start a rivalry with podcast Grammar Girl.  I explain my angle.  We read my friend Alex’s top ten movies of 2008 list and then review and discuss:

Frost/Nixon, The Wrestler, Slumdog Millionarie; among other things.

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Musics:

Millionaire – Slumdog Millionaire soundtrack

Underworld – Oh

Latikas Theme – Slumdog Millionaire soundtrack

Aajkai Ratt – Slumdog Millionaire soundtrack

It’s Eastwoods swan song.”

Gran Torino review (right click OR click)

As we move into the last few Callahan films we take a moment to review his newest film and quite possibly the one where he plays the lead role.  It should be noted that any questionable language used in this review is in reference to that which is used in the film.  If you find it distasteful be sure to send me an email and I’ll read that on the air: Futilepodcast@gmail.com

 

music:

Nine Inch Nails – The Persistence of Loss

 

runtime:  0:47:21:09

“It’s a seven point suppository.”

The Enforcer review (right click OR click)

Sexism is being battled on the mean streets of San Francisco in this 3rd film in the Callahan series.

Catchphrase:  “Marvelous.”

 

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Musics:

Duke Ellington – Sophisticated Lady

Ladytron – Evil

 

runtime:  0:36:12:12