Filmspotting starts things off this week with a little monologue by Mr. Matty Robinson, asking Adam whether or not Noah Baumbach, writer and director of heady films like Kicking and Screaming and The Squid and the Whale, can really appeal to both of them with his latest film, Greenberg. Adam shoots back with a recent article in Slate magazine, telling the story of the “omega male” and Baumbach’s desire to tell the story of such a man through Ben Stiller’s character. Matty agrees, praising the characterization and acting as the two most powerful elements of the film, peaking at a powerful moment with Jennifer Jason Leigh’s character.
Due to popular demand, Adam and Matty did a double review this week, also highlighting Hot Tub Time Machine. Right off the bat, Matty says that he wasn’t too satisfied with the film because it paid almost no attention to a central plotline, relying on gags alone for strength. Adam agrees, also expressing some disappointment in John Cusack’s performance, due to the fact that he clearly has the pedigree for a comedic role but somehow doesn’t pull through.
In honor of Hot Tub Time Machine, whether or not it really deserves it, this week’s top five is dedicated to movies of 1986. Filled with films like Hoosiers, Hannah and Her Sisters, Platoon, The Fly, and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, the year proves to be a great one for film, if not the best for a film’s setting.
:13-17:19 – Review: “Greenberg”
17:20-25:58 – Review: “Hot Tub Time Machine”
Music: Craig Robinson, “Jessie’s Girl”
27:15-31:00 – Massacre Theatre (Winner: W. Goodenberger)
31:01-44:17 – Polls, Listener Feedback
Music: Talking Heads, “Once in a Lifetime”
45:01-55:36 – New DVDs / Donations
55:37-1:16:43 – Top 5: Films of 1986
1:16:44-1:19:05 – Close / Next Show / Outtake
Runtime – 1:19:10
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