ZERO PRETENSION

Episode 19: Chasing Cats…

zeropretension@gmail.com (Shawn Keown and Greg Ashman) — Tue, 25 Jun 2013 15:50:13 +0000

Ph: John Bramley

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Thanks for listening. Please feel free to leave us comments/questions at zeropretension@gmail.com, Twitter, or even better, rate us on iTunes.

http://www.criticalmasscast.com/podcasts/zeropretensionepisode19.mp3

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Total run time: 42:36

File Size: 19.5 MB

Episode 18: Star Trek: Into Darkness Geek Edition

zeropretension@gmail.com (Shawn Keown and Greg Ashman) — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:41:05 +0000

Welcome back! In this this geeky, spoilery edition of the podcast, Shawn and Greg get together after an extra long hiatus to discuss the summer blockbuster, Star Trek: Into Darkness. We talk up the success of the film, how it fits into the Star Trek canon, its strengths and weaknesses and what we would like to see in future returns to Trek, especially now that it looks like Abrams might not be returning for the next film because of his responsibilities on STAR WARS VII.

Also, stay tuned to the end of the podcast where we countdown our TOP 5 BEST and WORST moments in the entire Star Trek film franchise. Enjoy! Please send your zeropretension@gmail.com or join us on Twitter @zeropretension.

http://www.criticalmasscast.com/podcasts/trekgeekedition.mp3

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Opening Track: Star Trek: Into Darkness trailer #3

Closing Track: Star Trek OST – Sub Prime Directive- Michael Giacchino

Total Run Time: 1:23:10
File Size: 58.4MB

Episode 17: Highs and Lows

zeropretension@gmail.com (Shawn Keown and Greg Ashman) — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 18:45:23 +0000

Hey everybody, welcome back to our show after what has been an EXTRA long hiatus. But we are back to get caught up on some of the films we have been taking in this summer season.

On this episode, Shawn and Greg break down their thoughts on two of this summer season’s early blockbusters, the rebooted “The Amazing Spider-Man” starring Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone and the Alien prequel “Prometheus” directed by Ridley Scott.

We will be back soon with Episode 18 where Frances joins us to discuss “The Dark Knight Rises”. Thanks for listening. Please feel free to leave us comments/questions at zeropretension@gmail.com or even better, rate us on iTunes.

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http://criticalmasscast.com/podcasts/zeropretensionepisode17.mp3

Total Run Time: 1:12:07

File Size: 66.0 MB

Episode 16: Avengers Assemble!

zeropretension@gmail.com (Shawn Keown and Greg Ashman) — Wed, 30 May 2012 18:05:52 +0000

Welcome back to another episode of Zero Pretension. We are back with our long awaited podcast episode on Marvel’s “The Avengers”. Frances is back and we dish on our favorite character moments, the Whedon-esque factor and the film as a whole as a piece of large scale blockbuster entertainment.

Again, we would love to get your feedback, please feel free to leave us your comments on the blog, or e-mail us at zeropretension@gmail.com and take a second to rate and review our podcast on iTunes. Thanks for listening all!

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http://criticalmasscast.com/podcasts/zeropretensionepisode16.mp3

Total run time: 50:32

File Size: 46.2 MB

Episode 15: Most Anticipated Films of 2012 (aka Our Summer Movie Preview show)

zeropretension@gmail.com (Shawn Keown and Greg Ashman) — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:42:34 +0000

Welcome back to the show after an extra long hiatus!! Shawn and Greg bring you another late night podcast to talk about their most anticipated movies of 2012. What really ended up happening was mostly a big chat about a lot of the upcoming summer films of this year including the Ridley Scott”s upcoming Sci-fi Alien(prequel?) “Prometheus”, the Marvel superheroes action team-up spectacle directed by Joss Whedon, “The Avengers” as well as a little movie by director Christopher Nolan called “The Dark Knight Rises”, plus lots more.

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http://criticalmasscast.com/podcasts/zeropretensionepisode15.mp3

Total run time: 38:48

File Size: 17.7 MB

ZERO PRETENSION SPECIAL #1: The Hunger Games

zeropretension@gmail.com (Shawn Keown and Greg Ashman) — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:53:24 +0000

Well, it is just after the opening weekend of “The Hunger Games”, the film adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ mega selling young adult dystopian trilogy and the world was DEFINITELY watching. With a worldwide gross of over 200 million in just a little over three days, the film has not only managed to reel in both casual movie goers and hard core fans but has also garnered a reasonable amount of positive critical acclaim. But how does the film stand up to our critical eye??

Join us for a mega-sized episode where we welcome back Ricky D of Sound on Sight to talk about the world of The Hunger Games and how the craft of director Gary Ross’ vision holds up on screen. Again, we would love to get your feedback, please feel free to leave us your comments on the blog, or e-mail us at zeropretension@gmail.com and take a second to rate and review our podcast on iTunes. Thanks for listening all!

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http://criticalmasscast.com/podcasts/zphungergamesspecial.mp3

Total run time: 1:45:23

File Size: 24.3 MB

Episode 14: Slow and Steady…

zeropretension@gmail.com (Shawn Keown and Greg Ashman) — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:36:38 +0000

Well, we might almost be into a quarter of 2012, but that didn’t stop hosts Greg and Shawn from staying up late, sacrificing sleep and chatting well into the night about their favorite films of 2011… you know what they say… slow and steady… Send coffee!!

Be sure to leave us any questions/comments at zeropretension@gmail.com and follow us on Twitter @zeropretension as well as on iTunes

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http://criticalmasscast.com/podcasts/zeropretensionepisode14.mp3

Total run time: 1:01:32

File Size: 28.3 MB

Episode 13: What We Have Seen This Holiday Season or Darkest Hour For The Oscar

zeropretension@gmail.com (Shawn Keown and Greg Ashman) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:45:07 +0000

BACK TO THE FILMS!! After many months we finally get back to doing what we started Zero Pretension to do reviewing films. During this episode Greg and Shawn review SEVEN fun holiday romps, and ONE B Movie Christmas Alien Invasion movie, and trust us when we say that we are beginning the Oscar letter writing campaign TODAY!! We are calling the BEST PICTURE winner RIGHT NOW, and the Oscar goes to The Darkest Hour! Oh sarcasm how we love you so.

Films Reviewed: Arthur Christmas, Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, Hugo, The Muppets, and The Darkest Hour

Be sure to leave us any questions/comments at zeropretension@gmail.com and follow us on Twitter @zeropretension as well as on iTunes

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http://criticalmasscast.com/podcasts/zeropretensionepisode13.mp3

Total run time: 48:24

File Size: 11.08 MB

Episode 12: Changing Media or Shawn’s Appology

zeropretension@gmail.com (Shawn Keown and Greg Ashman) — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 23:49:02 +0000

THE CURSE IS OVER!! We are finally back in the land of the podcasts, and after almost 2 months we have finally managed to avoid technical difficulties, stomach flus, and horrible head colds. During this episode Greg and Shawn finally manage to get to the overly hyped and frequently teased changing media episode. Also, during this episode we discuss a change to the format of how Zero Pretension will be approaching our film reviews in the future, but don’t worry we will not be introducing an interpretive dance component to our show.

Be sure to leave us any questions/comments at zeropretension@gmail.com and follow us on Twitter and be sure to rate us on iTunes. We really look forward to hearing from you.

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http://criticalmasscast.com/podcasts/zeropretensionepisode12.mp3

Total run time: 45:44
File Size:10.57 MB

Episode 11: Halloween Special or I Can’t Handle Clowns

zeropretension@gmail.com (Shawn Keown and Greg Ashman) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 10:50:16 +0000

Haaaaapy Halloweeeeeeeeen (in dulcet, creepy Vincent Price tones)!! Welcome back to Zero Pretension for our Horror Movie Special! This week, Shawn, Greg and Frances are joined by special guest Ricky D from the Montreal-based e-zine and podcast Sound On Sight to discuss our favourite horror films. We discuss everything from the old classics that continue to send us shivers to the modern classics that offer up great entertainment and cult appeal. So sit back in a dark room and share with us the stuff of NIGHTMARES!!!

Be sure to leave us any questions/comments at zeropretension@gmail.com and follow us on Twitter and be sure to rate us on iTunes. We really look forward to hearing from you.

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http://criticalmasscast.com/podcasts/zeropretensionepisode11.mp3

Total run time: 1:34:06
File Size:21.5 MB

Episode 10: When The Dead Walk The Earth or Zombie Birds

zeropretension@gmail.com (Shawn Keown and Greg Ashman) — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 13:46:04 +0000

ZOMBIES! ZOMBIES! ZOMBIES!

Welcome to Episode 10 and our zombie apocalypse show. In this episode Frances and Shawn discuss everything zombies from Season 2 of The Walking Dead, our favourite zombie films, to finally we share some of our top zombie survival tips including hiding in a maximum security prison. The criminals may be your new BFF.

Oh and for an extra special treat here is a look at the worlds first zombie proof home

Be sure to leave us any questions/comments at zeropretension@gmail.com and follow us on Twitter @zeropretension as well as on iTunes. We really look forward to hearing from you.

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http://criticalmasscast.com/podcasts/zeropretensionepisode10.mp3

Total run time: 48:12

File Size: 11.6 MB

Episode 9: New Fall TV Preview or Oh SH*T … Ummmm… God Did It!

zeropretension@gmail.com (Shawn Keown and Greg Ashman) — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 00:57:20 +0000

Well after a long hiatus we are back with our New Fall Show Preview. In this episode Frances and Shawn go Gregless (Hell we aren’t even sure he watches TV anyway). From the short lived The Playboy Club to Fox’s new Mega Hit Terra Nova, we cover 9 of this years new shows, and trust me it isn’t all good.

Shows Reviewed: Pan Am, The Playboy Club , Unforgettable , Ringer , The Secret Circle , Person of Interest , Up All Night, A Gifted Man, Terra Nova

Be sure to leave us any questions/comments at zeropretension@gmail.com and follow us on Twitter @zeropretension as well as on iTunes. We really look forward to hearing from you.

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http://criticalmasscast.com/podcasts/zeropretensionepisode9.mp3

Total run time: 1:04:50

File Size: 15.6 MB

Episode 8: The Walking Dead – They Ate The Pony!

zeropretension@gmail.com (Shawn Keown and Greg Ashman) — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:21:48 +0000

Well it is time. We FINALLY get to our long teased The Walking Dead episode, and there was no better time to introduce our BRAND NEW cohost. Our good friend Frances Maxwell joins us as our third voice and she brings with her an obsession with Zombies. During this episode we discuss Frank Darabont’s ground breaking television show and how it relates to Robert Kirkman’s original Graphic Novel. We discuss the high points, the low points, and what we are looking forward to seeing in Season 2. Be WARNED this episode is SPOILER heavy when it comes to Season 1 with a few spoilers coming for Season 2, and with the Graphic Novel.

Films Reviewed: The Walking Dead Season 1

Be sure to leave us any questions/comments at zeropretension@gmail.com and follow us on Twitter @zeropretension as well as on iTunes. We really look forward to hearing from you.

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http://criticalmasscast.com/podcasts/zeropretensionepisode8.mp3

Total run time: 1:23:44

File Size: 19.17 MB

Episode 7: 2011 Mid-Summer Action Wrap-Up

zeropretension@gmail.com (Shawn Keown and Greg Ashman) — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 06:42:35 +0000

Welcome to the Second Zero Pretension/Critical Mass Cast Simulcast (Yes it happened faster then WE thought it would). In this episode Greg, Corey, and Shawn break down our Mid-Summer movies with a HEAVY emphasis on action films (mainly Captain America). Oh and Greg and Shawn almost have a fight. So site back and enjoy the bloodletting.

Films Reviewed: Captain America: The First Avenger, Green Lantern, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Project Nim, The Smurfs, and Transformers: Dark of The Moon

Be sure to leave us any questions/comments at zeropretension@gmail.com and follow us on Twitter @zeropretension as well as on iTunes

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http://criticalmasscast.com/podcasts/zeropretensionepisode7.mp3

Total run time: 1:48:51

File Size: 99.6 MB

Episode 6: Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Parts 1 And 2

zeropretension@gmail.com (Shawn Keown and Greg Ashman) — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 05:07:37 +0000

Welcome to the FIRST Zero Pretension and Critical Mass Cast Simulcast, but don’t worry Zero Pretension fans you get it FIRST (mainly because Shawn is faster then Greg at these things). In this episode Shawn and Greg welcome CriticalMassCast cohosts Cindy Alexander and Corey Pierce to a discussion about the end of an era. The Harry Potter franchise has now seen its FINAL instalment Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, and we will look at the Deathly Hallows film as a whole. Not only do we review the Deathly Hallows we discuss how these films have been major parts of our lives for the last 10 years, and how the entire Harry Potter franchise has grown along with a whole new generation of movie lovers.

Films Reviewed: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Be sure to leave us any questions/comments at zeropretension@gmail.com and follow us on Twitter @zeropretension as well as on iTunes.

EDIT: There are MAJOR spoilers in this episode for the Harry Potter films. You have NOW been warned.

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http://criticalmasscast.com/podcasts/zeropretensionepisode6.mp3

Total run time: 2:03:17

File Size: 112 MB

Zero Pretension Beta 2: The Action Movie Manifesto

zeropretension@gmail.com (Shawn Keown and Greg Ashman) — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 17:12:11 +0000

Our second adventure into what would become Zero Pretension. In this episode we reviewed Predators, Tron, and Zombie Land. Oh and Shawn goes off on a major rant concerning the merits of the Action Film, and why they are such a HUGE part of the Hollywood landscape.

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http://criticalmasscast.com/podcasts/episode17.mp3

Intro track: Fett’s Vette by MC Chris

Outro Track: In the Union of Wine- The Hidden Cameras

Total Run Time: 1:13:14

Total File Size: 67.1 MB

Zero Pretension Beta 1: The PodCast of FUN!! Redux!

zeropretension@gmail.com (Shawn Keown and Greg Ashman) — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 02:09:31 +0000

Where it all started. The GREAT experiment CriticalMassCast Episodes 15.5 A and 15.5 B presented for the first time as they were originally recorded. Uncut at their full 1.5 hr time frame. Here we talked about IronMan II, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, A-Team, Clash of the Titans, Sherlock Homes, Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief, and the then brand new look at Ryan Renolds as the Green Lantern. Recorded in the seedy underbelly of the Greater Toronto Area (Aka Shawn’s Kitchen) this is the Podcast that started it all.

Films Previewed: Iron Man 2r,The Sorcerer’s Apprentice The A-Team, Clash of The Titans, Sherlock Holmes, and Percy Jackson: The Lightning Theif

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http://criticalmasscast.com/podcasts/zeropretensionbeta1.mp3

ZERO PRETENSION NOW ON iTUNES!!!

zeropretension@gmail.com (Shawn Keown and Greg Ashman) — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 19:38:56 +0000

Come join us as we FINALLY make the leap to iTunes. You can download all of our content on to your various gadgets and gizzmos from iTunes. Download individual episodes or keep up to date by subcribing to our feed (Please subscribe it makes look THAT much cooler).

You can find us either at the iTunes store or by following this link http://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/zero-pretension/id441046796.

So sit back as Zero Pretesion goes totally mainstream.

Episode 5: Up, Up, Up and Away … GoodBye Smallville

zeropretension@gmail.com (Shawn Keown and Greg Ashman) — Mon, 30 May 2011 22:17:07 +0000

The voyage of the man who grew to be the MOST iconic Superhero of them all has come to an end. However this is not the story of Superman, but of Clark Kent and those who loved, hated, and helped shape the legend. In this episode Greg and Shawn are joined by their good friend Frances Maxwell in a tribute to the LONGEST running North American Science Fiction Series. In this episode we discuss everything from our initial love of the show (okay Frances and Shawn loved it), to the Freak of the Week problem, and in the end how we felt about how the CW ended the story of Clark Kent, and where superhero television may go from here. So sit back and hear a tale about the series that tried to make us believe that a boy from Kansas could fly (well okay sort of).

Series Reviewed: Smallville: The Complete Series

Be sure to leave us any questions/comments at zeropretension@gmail.com and follow us on Twitter @zeropretension as well as on iTunes

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http://criticalmasscast.com/podcasts/zeropretensionepisode5.mp3

Total run time: 1:40:59

File Size: 96.9 MB

Episode 4: The Couture VS The Old Navy

zeropretension@gmail.com (Shawn Keown and Greg Ashman) — Sat, 28 May 2011 03:11:06 +0000

Welcome back to ZeroPretension. In this episode we will break down one of the fundamental reasons for the formation of ZeroPretension. Aka Shawn’s violent spazmatic tick caused by the phrases “So we saw this movie at TIFF” or “Hot Docs”. Why is it that The Oscars seem to be become less and less relevant, and how do last year’s critical darling’s size up against the big blockbusters at the box office.

We also have a mini review of Marvel Studio’s Thor, and trust us when we say it is a mixed bag of hammers.

Films Previewed: THOR

Be sure to leave us any questions/comments at zeropretension@gmail.com and follow us on Twitter @zeropretension as well as on iTunes

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http://criticalmasscast.com/podcasts/zeropretensionepisode4.mp3

Total run time: 1:22:41

File Size: 75.70 MB

Episode 3: The Boy Who Lived Retrospective; From Philosopher to Prince

zeropretension@gmail.com (Shawn Keown and Greg Ashman) — Tue, 24 May 2011 01:50:48 +0000

In this episode we talk about everything Harry Potter. With the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 Trailer freshly released we take a walk down memory lane where we discuss how after 10 years the Harry Potter film franchise can be used to define our friendship. We discuss how the books brought us closer as friends, how the movies were events to be shared, and how the various directors and screen writers have helped to shape the Harry Potter world both for the better and for the worse. So pour yourself a mug of Butter Beer, pull on a warm jumper, and please join us on our marathon adventure as we travel from Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone to Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince; all in preparation for the Final Harry Potter Motion Picture EVENT : Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Part 2.

Films Reviewed: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets , Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire , Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Be sure to leave us any questions/comments at zeropretension@gmail.com and follow us on Twitter @zeropretension as well as on iTunes.

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http://criticalmasscast.com/podcasts/zeropretensionepisode3.mp3

Total run time: 1:55:52

File Size: 106 MB

Episode 2: Light Cycles, Deadly Discs, and Hair??? Oh My?

zeropretension@gmail.com (Shawn Keown and Greg Ashman) — Mon, 23 May 2011 17:59:53 +0000

Welcome to the second episode of Zero Pretension. In this episode Shawn and Greg discuss Walt Disney’s almost BILLION dollar 2010 Christmas Season with an in depth review of both Tron: Legacy and the animated film Tangled. From the rebirth of one of our childhood classics to the return of Disney’s Animated Charm; we cover it all. Oh and what happens when the House of Mouse meets the House of Ideas. CHAAA CHING!!!

Films reviewed: Tron Legacy, Tangled

Discussion: Disney’s purchase of Marvel Entertainment

Critical Mass Cast Episode 17: Sci-Fi Past, Present and Future

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http://criticalmasscast.com/podcasts/zeropretensionepisode2.mp3

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Total run time: 1:33:34

File Size: 85.7MB

Episode 1: Summer Comic Book Movie Preview

zeropretension@gmail.com (Shawn Keown and Greg Ashman) — Wed, 18 May 2011 08:33:27 +0000

Welcome to the first ever episode of Zero Pretension… the podcast where we leave the art house behind and just have some fun. In this premiere episode your hosts Shawn and Greg introduce themselves and jump headlong into the plethora of superhero offerings that will be coming soon to your local cineplex.

Films Previewed: Thor,Captain America: The First Avenger Green Lantern, and X-Men: First Class

Be sure to leave us any questions/comments at zeropretension@gmail.com and follow us on Twitter @zeropretension as well as on iTunes

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http://criticalmasscast.com/podcasts/episode1.mp3

Total run time: 1:20:42

File Size: 73.8 MB

Episode 15.5a: The straight man cometh…,and 15.5b

Welcome to Zero Pretension…

zeropretension@gmail.com (Shawn Keown and Greg Ashman) — Wed, 18 May 2011 01:53:32 +0000

Welcome to ZeroPretension: the podcast dedicated to all things film and popular culture, and we do mean ALL things.

Hosts Greg A., Frances M., and Shawn K. will be bringing you a bi-weekly showcase of all things cool. From films and video releases, TV shows, video games, to comic books, we will be addressing a huge variety of media. We also vow to look at many different types of media; whether it be B movie SciFi and Action or the A list Block Buster; we will cover it all. Trust us when we say that the films and movie releases that we are talking about can either be found at your local movie theater or video store. The art house is DEAD (sorry CriticalMassCast). LONG LIVE main stream media. Plus we are not above the wheeling and dealing of the rumor mill, the mudslinging of the classic roast, or the blatant hero-worship of a fan boy… welcome to ZeroPretension.

Each episode will be featured on our website as both a download link and a built-in streaming media player, so you can listen to us any way you like. We also have our podcasts on iTunes and Podcast Alley, so be sure to subscribe for all the latest from ZeroPretension.

And be sure to follow @zeropretension on Twitter! We’ll keep you updated on which films to see, what shows to watch, and anything else that strikes our twitter fancy.

So this is us … getting off the soap box. Grab the popcorn … it is time for your Feature Presentation … ZeroPretension.