Theater 42

Ep 15 — Jar Jar Binks Too Much

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0500

This week we've got a couple horror movies, two historical pieces (sort of), and a movie about teens with telekinetic powers. Do good movies need to have happy endings? We also report back on some of our recent picks, now that we've had a chance to see them in the theater.

Our Picks for February 3, 2012
Brad: Chronicle
Jason: Big Miracle

Ep 14 — Like an Ent on Cocaine

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0500

This week we've got movies from an actress who hates movies, an actor who can't show emotion (don't hold Avatar against him), and someone who may or may not be a tough guy. We also have a bit of a blow up about a musical from the past, Moulin Rouge.

One For the Money
Katherine Heigl
Sam Worthington
Inside Man
Albert Nobbs
The Grey
Moulin Rouge on Netflix or Amazon
Amuse at the Online Etymology Dictionary
The Sound of Music
Singin' in the Rain
The Prince of Egypt

Our Picks for January 27, 2012
Brad: We Need to Talk About Kevin
Jason: Man on a Ledge

Ep 13 — A Picture of a Blank Wall

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0500

We're finally seeing some good movies coming back to the theaters this week. Join us as we look at some action movies, a Shakespeare story, and one or two that will play with your emotions. Also, Brad gives us an introduction to the genre of time travel movies.

Our Picks for January 20, 2012
Brad: Haywire
Jason: Red Tails

Ep 12 — None of the Good Things From Glee

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0500

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Money. Movies in 3-D. There are a couple good movies this week we're looking forward to. Somehow we end up talking about books again. Brad saw Limitless & The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo so we spend some time talking about both of those. Also, Jason hates seeing the messes inevitably left at the end of most horror movies.

Our Picks for January 13, 2012
Brad: The Divide
Jason: Contraband

Ep 11 — Time Travel and Elijah Wood

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0500

There's not much coming out this week so we talk about the movies we're most looking forward to in 2012. There are some really exciting movies on the way so join us today.

Ep 10 — Where's My Hammer

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:00:00 -0500

There's not much new this week so we recap our favorite films from 2011. What were your favorites? Let us know which movies you enjoyed and why you liked them and we'll share your opinions on an upcoming episode.

Our Favorite Movies of 2011
Brad: X-Men: First Class
Jason: Midnight in Paris

Ep 9 — Good Funny Thing

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:00:00 -0500

Jason can't read. Brad's a giant nerd. Poor, poor Tom Cruise & Cameron Crowe. Who's got an accurate list of new releases? Sometimes you need to just let some movies wash over you. Money! When Brad watches a trailer, he doesn't like feeling like he's just seen the entire movie. Piracy is not stealing.

Our Picks for December 21ish, 2011
Brad: Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol
Jason: The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo

Ep 8 — Sauron and the Baby Jesus

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:00:00 -0500

We had Skype issues. Sorry. Finally talk about some Christmas movies. Brad eats three pumpkin pies every year. "I was going more for Valentine's Day stuff which was going to make me want to jab myself in the eye with a fork." What is Jason Lee thinking? "I'm really sorry that this whole franchise is now ruining your entire childhood." Sherlock Holmes!

Our Picks for December 16, 2011
Brad: Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
Jason: Carnage

Ep 7 —Slide Show into Midlife Crisis Hell

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:00:00 -0500

Brad and Jason lament the fact that there's no holiday celebrating time travel. It's still too early to talk about Christmas movies. "Don't question me on my Thor lore, dude." Hollywood would stop making crappy movies if the American public stopped watching them. Leonardo DiCaprio should maybe stick to simpler roles. Jason likes movies with bad endings.

Our Picks for December 9, 2011
Brad: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Jason: The Sitter

Ep 6 — Stoking the Fires of Curiosity

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:00:00 -0500

Brad and Jason are pretty disappointed in this week's selection. Brad reports on Twilight. A bad Nicholas Sparks movie doesn't mean it's actually good. "I don't need to watch anybody else's life go out of control." Brad threatens Jason with bodily harm. Jason explains what a drive-in movie theater is. They were duped by IMDb.

Sleeping Beauty
A Warrior's Heart
Shame
Hotel Rwanda
Long Way Round
Long Way Down
Answers to Nothing
The Twilight Books
La Bamba
Back to the Beach
The Monster Squad
Top Gun
Willow
Kristen Stewart
On the Road
The Runaways
The Motorcycle Diaries
Dark Water
SNL - The Best Of Both Worlds with Hugh Jackman

Our Picks for December 2, 2011
Brad: Coriolanus
Jason: Kinyarwanda

Ep 5 — A Steampunk Pinocchio

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:00:00 -0500

The family that watches movies together, stays together. Babies can be good excuses for skipping dumb movies. Jason believes in Santa Claus. "How can you not like a movie where his watch is a character."

Our Picks for November 23, 2011
Brad: The Artist
Jason: Hugo

Ep 4 — Strip Photos & The Race to the Bottom

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:00:00 -0500

Is going to the movie theater actually a fun experience? Jason pays money for concessions but Brad sneaks his in (unless it's beer). Vampires & werewolves make for fantastic stories, but not always.

Our Picks for November 18, 2011
Brad: The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1
Jason: The Descendants

Ep 3 — School Bus Chicken Race

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:00:00 -0500

Books vs. movies. "I agree with you that watching The Fountain was like an exercise in seeing how confused and upset I could make myself." Jason admits to having a crush on Colin Farrell. Brad's worried about Adam Sandler.

Our contest winner from last week is Chase Clemons! Chase correctly identified "The greater good" from one of my all-time favorites, Hot Fuzz. Chase will receive a $5 Amazon gift card for his correct answer. Stay tuned for more fun!

Johnny English Reborn
Johnny English
Footloose (2011)
Drive
Lord of the Rings
The Rum Diary movie | book
Hunter S. Thompson
Hell's Angels: A Strange and Terrible Saga
Gonzo
Buy the Ticket, Take the ride
The Kentucky Derby Is Decadent and Depraved
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas movie | book
The Adjustment Bureau
Adjustment Team (story)
The Princess Bride movie | book
Reunion: 'The Princess Bride' - Entertainment Weekly
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Jack and Jill
Bedtime Stories
Click
Into the Abyss
J. Edgar
The Aviator
Melancholia
Armageddon
Deep Impact
The Fountain
Avatar
Ep 2 — Shooting Santa in the Face

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:00:00 -0400

**Contest!! Jason repeats a phrase back to Brad in this episode. The first person to identify the movie that phrase comes from (we don't mention it in the episode) gets a $5 Amazon gift card! Just let us know your guess!**

Every father needs to see Taken. Do you watch any movies more than once? Brad thinks Netflix sucks but Jason disagrees. Randy Murray's rules are fantastic! Brad MST3Ks the credits.
Our Picks for November 4, 2011
Brad: none!!
Jason: Tower Heist & Killing Bono
Ep 1 — Quality Time with Justin Timberlake

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:00:00 -0400
Jason Rehmus and Brad Archer take a look at this week's new releases. Which movies actually are worth the price of admission?
Our Weekend Picks Brad: In Time Jason: The Rum Diary