Dave starts this episode with guns blazing, taking shots at Johnnie To’s Vengeance and the generosity American critics seem to show towards foreign films. Devindra then espouses his appreciation for Barking Dogs Never Bite (the first film by Bong Joon Ho). Futurama’s resurrection gets some examination – the consensus seems to be that despite an overall drop in quality as compared to the original incarnation, a few stellar episodes make it worth the effort.
In covering some news, a discussion develops regarding the new David Fincher movie The Social Network. The conversation hinges on the moral dilemma of basing a movie on real people and events, while making it dramatic enough to entertain audiences. JJ Abrams is also in the news, with talk of a new thriller based on the “7 minutes in heaven” game.
Tasha Robinson from AV Club enters the scene as the team reviews Piranha 3D. Though everyone agrees with the film’s success as a fun and campy horror, a bigger question emerges. In response to some comments by Elisabeth Shue regarding the film, the crew discusses the intentions of director Alexandre Aja. Essentially, they ponder whether this film actually breaks any new ground, or simply executes well on the simple elements: lots of blood, lots of boobs. Adam rounds out the conversation by reminding everyone that despite their deeper examination, it is a great movie, a great experience, and everyone should go see it.
This week, David Chen, Devindra Hardawar, and Adam Quigley reflect on the ethics of basing a film on a true story, share their thoughts on Johnnie To, and praise Bong Joon Ho’s directorial debut, Barking Dogs Never Bite (now out on DVD). Special guest Tasha Robinson from AV Club joins us for this episode.
Runtime – 1:29:00
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