Film and Loathing in Las Vegas

This week, Anthony provides a solo review of the new movie from Christopher Nolan: OPPENHEIMER. "The story of American scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer and his role in the development of the atomic bomb." TIMESTAMPS 3:02 The theatrical experience and the cinematography 4:29 The linear narrative, empty characters and Nolan's usual faults 5:37 The ensemble cast, treatment of women, and biopic tropes 8:46 Is it boring? 11:21 Is it too long? 12:13 Summary and grade This podcast is produced, edited and posted by Anthony, recorded on 7/21/2023 in fabulous Las Vegas, NV. MUSIC CREDIT: Original score for OPPENHEIMER composed by Ludwig Göransson Soundtrack available on Back Lot Music. Film footage property of Universal Pictures, a Comcast company © 2023 Follow us on social media and comment with any constructive criticism! Linkpop.com/FilmAndLoathingLV

Today, Anthony reviews Greta Gerwig's movie, BARBIE. "After being expelled from the utopian Barbie Land for being less-than-perfect dolls, Barbie and Ken go on a journey of self-discovery to the real world." TIMESTAMPS 0:30 SAG and WGA strikes 2:21 BARBIE 4:50 Familiarity with the toy 6:12 What we could have gotten 8:17 Production design, supporting actors and other positives 13:35 Release strategy; comparing to Oppenheimer 15:35 Grade This podcast is produced, edited & posted by Anthony, recorded on 7/21/2023 in fabulous Las Vegas, NV. MUSIC CREDIT: "Barbie Girl" performed by Aqua. Written by Karsten Dahlgaard, René Dif, Søren Rasted, Claus Norreen, Lene Nystroem, Jonny Pederson. Produced by Johnny Jam, Delgado, Søren Rasted and Claus Norreen. Released 1997, MCA. Property of Universal Music Group. ℗ MCA Music Scandinavia AB, Universal Music A/S "Dance the Night" performed by Dua Lipa. Written by Dua Lipa, Mark Ronson, Andrew Wyatt, Caroline Ailin. Produced by Ronson, Wyatt, and Picard Brothers. Released 2023, Atlantic. Property of Warner Music Group. "Push" performed by Matchbox Twenty. Written by Robert Kelly Thomas and Matthew Lyn Serletic. Produced by Matthew Serletic. Released 1997, Atlantic. Property of Warner Music Group. ℗ EMI Blackwood Music Inc. and Melusic Publishing. "Make Your Own Kind of Music" performed by 'Mama' Cass Elliot. Written by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil. Produced by Steve Barri. Released 1969, Dunhill. Property of UMG. Original score for BARBIE composed by Mark Ronson & Andrew Wyatt. Soundtrack available on Atlantic Records. Film footage property of WB, a Warner Discovery company © 2023 Follow us on social media and comment with any constructive criticism! Linkpop.com/FilmAndLoathingLV

Today, Anthony and Andy review MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - DEAD RECKONING, PART ONE. "Ethan Hunt and his IMF team must track down a dangerous weapon before it falls into the wrong hands." TIMESTAMPS 2:06 Andy starts us off 4:01 Scope and pacing 5:12 The car chase, and comparisons start to Indy 5 (Praise for Hayley Atwell) 7:17 The supporting cast 9:00 More on the antagonists 11:02 Comparing this to other franchises (Fast, Bourne, Wick) and the train/bike stunt 15:09 How this works as a Part One 18:10 Italy. And do you need to see the previous M:I's to understand this? 21:07 Tom Cruise, the last great movie star 24:28 Minor problems 25:53 Andy's summary 29:20 Anthony's summary 32:12 Ranking This podcast is produced, edited and posted by Anthony, recorded on 7/12/2023 in fabulous Las Vegas, NV. MUSIC CREDIT: Theme song for the TV show Mission: Impossible (1966) composed by Lalo Schifrin. Original score for MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - DEAD RECKONING, PART ONE composed by Lorne Balfe. Soundtrack available on Sony Classical. Film footage property of Paramount Pictures, a CBS Viacom company © 2023 Follow us on social media and comment with any constructive criticism! Linkpop.com/FilmAndLoathingLV

Today, Anthony and Andy review INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY. "Experience the return of legendary hero, Indiana Jones, in the fifth installment of this beloved swashbuckling series of films. Finding himself in a new era, approaching retirement, Indy wrestles with fitting into a world that seems to have outgrown him. But as the tentacles of an all-too-familiar evil return in the form of an old rival, Indy must don his hat and pick up his whip once more to make sure an ancient and powerful artifact doesn't fall into the wrong hands." TIMESTAMPS (coming soon) This podcast is produced, edited and posted by Anthony, recorded on 7/1/2023 in fabulous Las Vegas, NV. MUSIC CREDIT: Sympathy for the Devil" performed by the Rolling Stones. Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. Produced by Jimmy Miller. Released 1968, Polydor / Decca Records. Property of Universal Music Group. ℗ ABKCO Music, Inc. Original score for INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY composed by John Williams. Soundtrack available on Walt Disney Records. Film footage property of Lucasfilm, a Walt Disney company © 2023 Follow us on social media and comment with any constructive criticism! Linkpop.com/FilmAndLoathingLV

Today, Anthony and Hector shoot the shit about movies and take some questions from the audience because it's the 100th published episode. This podcast is produced, edited and posted by Anthony, recorded on 7/1/2023 in fabulous Las Vegas, NV. MUSIC CREDIT: "Amber" performed by 311. Written by Nicholas Hexum. Produced by Ron Saint Germain and 311. Released 2001, Volcano Entertainment. Property of Sony Music Entertainment. ℗ Hydroponic Music and Downtown Music Publishing. Film footage for HALF BAKED property of Universal Pictures © 1998 Follow us on social media and comment with any constructive criticism! Linkpop.com/FilmAndLoathingLV

Today, Anthony and Hector review the new raunchy comedy, NO HARD FEELINGS. "Jennifer Lawrence produces and stars in NO HARD FEELINGS, a laugh-out-loud, edgy comedy from director Gene Stupnitsky (Good Boys) and the co-writer of Bad Teacher. On the brink of losing her childhood home, Maddie discovers an intriguing job listing: wealthy helicopter parents looking for someone to “date” their introverted 19-year-old son, Percy, before he leaves for college. To her surprise, Maddie soon discovers the awkward Percy is no sure thing." TIMESTAMPS 2:25 Intro and announcement of our 100th anniversary episode 3:02 Stupnitsky and the current state of cinematic comedy 5:21 The theatrical experience 8:56 What if we were Percy, and what we'd do for a car 11:32 The struggle is real 13:20 Andrew Barth Feldman 16:57 Matthew Broderick and aging 19:10 Jennifer Lawrence 22:45 Summary and grades This podcast is produced, edited and posted by Anthony, recorded on 6/30/2023 in fabulous Las Vegas, NV. MUSIC CREDIT: Maneater" performed by Hall and Oates. Written by Daryl Hall, John Oates, and Sara Allen. Produced by Hall and Oates. Released in 1982, RCA Records. Property of Sony Music Entertainment. Published by Unichappell Music Inc. and Hot Cha Music Co. Original score for NO HARD FEELINGS composed by Mychael Danna and Jessica Rose Weiss. Soundtrack available on Madison Gate Records. Film footage property of Sony Pictures Releasing © 2023 Follow us on social media and comment with any constructive criticism! Linkpop.com/FilmAndLoathingLV

Today, Anthony and Andy review Wes Anderson's newest film of indiscernible genre, ASTEROID CITY. "Following a writer on his world famous fictional play about a grieving father who travels with his tech-obsessed family to small rural Asteroid City to compete in a junior stargazing event, only to have his world view disrupted forever." TIMESTAMPS 2:44 Anderson's style 4:51 Andy highlights the biggest positives 8:40 The subtext and the format/structure of the movie 11:08 A crowded cast, and how we focus on them 18:04 Would we rewatch it? 20:55 Bill freakin' Murray 22:10 Summary and grades This podcast is produced, edited and posted by Anthony, recorded on 6/25/2023 in fabulous Las Vegas, NV. MUSIC CREDITS: "Last Train to San Fernando" performed by Johnny Duncan and the Bluegrass Boys. Written by Kenneth St. Bernard, Randolph Padmore and Sylvester Devere. Produced by Dennis Preston. Released 1957, Silverphonic Records, EMI. Property of Universal Music Group. ℗ Cromwell Music, Essex Music Ltd. "Indian Love Call" performed by Slim Whitman. Written by Otto Harbach, Oscar Hammerstein II and Rudolf Friml. Released 1952, Imperial. Property of Universal Music Group. ℗ Chappell's, Sydney, Palings "Freight Train" performed by Chas McDevitt & Nancy Whiskey. Written by Elizabeth Cotten. Released 1956, Oriole Records. Property of X5 Music Group. Original score for ASTEROID CITY composed by Alexandre Desplat. Soundtrack available on ABKCO Music and Records. Film footage property of Focus Features/NBC Universal, a Comcast company © 2023 Follow us on social media and comment with any constructive criticism! Linkpop.com/FilmAndLoathingLV

Today, Anthony and Andy review the new Pixar movie, ELEMENTAL. "The film journeys alongside an unlikely pair, Ember and Wade, in a city where fire-, water-, land- and air-residents live together. The fiery young woman and the go-with-the-flow guy are about to discover something elemental: how much they actually have in common." This podcast is produced, edited and posted by Anthony, recorded on 6/25/2023 in fabulous Las Vegas, NV. MUSIC CREDIT: "Hell n Back" performed by Bakar. Written by Jake Kosich, Lee Diamond, Abubakar Baker Shariff-Farr, Johnny Kosich, Matt Schaeffer, Andrew Boyd and Isaiah Barr. Produced by Jake the Snake, and Beach Noise. Released 2019, Black Butter Records. Property of Sony Music Entertainment. ℗ Black Butter Original score for Pixar's ELEMENTAL composed by Thomas Newman. Soundtrack available on Walt Disney Records. Film footage and clips property of Pixar and the Walt Disney Company © 2023 Follow us on social media and comment with any constructive criticism! Linkpop.com/FilmAndLoathingLV

Today, Anthony and Hector talk about their most anticipated movies from now until the end of September '23. This podcast is produced, edited and posted by Anthony, recorded on 6/20/2023 in fabulous Las Vegas, NV. MUSIC CREDIT: "Sunday Best" performed by Surfaces. Written by Forrest Frank and Colin Padalecki. Produced by Forrest Frank. Released 2019, Caroline / TenThousand Projects. Property of Universal Music Group. ℗ Kobalt Music, Surfaces Music. Follow us on social media and comment with any constructive criticism! Linkpop.com/FilmAndLoathingLV

Today, Anthony and new co-host Hector review the new DC Comic book adaptation, THE FLASH. "Barry Allen uses his super speed to change the past, but his attempt to save his family creates a world without super heroes, forcing him to race for his life in order to save the future." TIMESTAMPS 0:40 Hector's most anticipated movies of the year 4:30 The DCEU as a whole 7:50 Michael Shannon as Zod 9:34 Supergirl and Superman 16:15 Keaton's Batman 19:05 Inclusion of other Justice League members 20:23 Cameos and a giant fucking spider 24:20 Reverse Flash 30:05 George Clooney 31:50 Summaries This podcast is produced, edited and posted by Anthony, recorded on 6/20/2023 in fabulous Las Vegas, NV. MUSIC CREDIT: Original score for THE FLASH composed by Benjamin Walfisch. Soundtrack available on Water Tower Records. Film footage and clips property of Warner Bros. Entertainment, a WarnerDiscovery company © 2023 Follow us on social media and comment with any constructive criticism! Linkpop.com/FilmAndLoathingLV

Today, Anthony and new co-host Andy review the new DC Comic book adaptation, THE FLASH. "Barry Allen uses his super speed to change the past, but his attempt to save his family creates a world without super heroes, forcing him to race for his life in order to save the future." TIMESTAMPS: 0:41 A new hero arises. Here is his origin. 1:37 Most anticipated movies this summer 4:18 The Flash 6:59 Ezra Miller's crimes and a turbulent production 13:29 Superhero and multiverse fatigue 20:15 Supergirl, and Keaton as Batman (but mostly Batman talk) 26:19 More on the plot 28:40 CGI 30:40 Summary and grades This podcast is produced, edited and posted by Anthony, recorded on 6/17/2023 in fabulous Las Vegas, NV. MUSIC CREDIT: "25 or 6 to 4" performed by Chicago. Written by Robert Lamm. Produced by James William Guercio. Released 1970, Columbia Records. Property of Sony Music Entertainment. ℗ Warner Music Group & Rhino Entertainment Company "Time" performed by Pink Floyd. Written by Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Richard Wright, and Nick Mason. Produced by Pink Floyd. Released 1973, Harvest Records. Property of Universal Music Group. ℗Pink Floyd Music Publishers Ltd. Original score for THE FLASH composed by Benjamin Walfisch. Soundtrack available on Water Tower Records. Film footage and clips property of Warner Bros. Entertainment, a WarnerDiscovery company © 2023 Follow us on social media and comment with any constructive criticism! Linkpop.com/FilmAndLoathingLV

Today, Anthony reviews the seventh theatrical live-action Transformers movie produced by Michael Bay, RISE OF THE BEASTS, but at least it's not directed by him. "Maximals, Predacons, and Terrorcons join the battle between the Autobots and Decepticons on Earth. Noah, a sharp young guy from Brooklyn, and Elena, an ambitious, talented artifact researcher, are swept up in the conflict as Optimus Prime and the Autobots face a terrifying new nemesis bent on their destruction named Scourge." TIMESTAMPS 2:57 Familiarity with the franchise 4:47 The beasts 5:18 The direction, editing and character design (the differences between Caple Jr. and Bay) 6:17 Anthony Ramos as Noah 7:46 '90s music 9:07 Peter Davidson as Mirage 10:15 The plot, with its holes and conveniences 12:35 Humor and comic relief 13:28 Wrapping up 14:00 Grade This podcast is produced, edited and posted by Anthony, recorded on 6/10/2023 in fabulous Las Vegas, NV. MUSIC CREDITS: "Arrival to Earth" composed and produced by Steve Jablonsky. Released 2007. Property of Warner Music Group. "Juicy" performed by Notorious B.I.G. Written by Christopher Wallace, Sean Combs, James Mtume, Peter O. Phillips. Produced by Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs and Poke of Trackmasters. Released 1994, Artista/ Bad Boy Records. Property of Warner Music Group. ℗ Justin Combs Publishing, Mtume Music, and EMI April Music Inc. Original score composed by Dario Marianelli. Soundtrack available on Sony Classical. Film footage property of Paramount Pictures, a CBS Viacom company © 2023 Follow us on social media and comment with any constructive criticism! Linkpop.com/FilmAndLoathingLV

Today, Anthony reviews the new animated comic book movie, SPIDER-MAN ACROSS THE SPIDERVERSE (PART 1). "Miles Morales catapults across the Multiverse, where he encounters a team of Spider-People charged with protecting its very existence. When the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles must redefine what it means to be a hero." TIMESTAMPS 2:03 The filmmakers 3:50 The only complaint, a lot of exposition 4:42 Animation style and pacing 6:41 The multiverse trend 8:00 Spanglish 8:23 MVP 8:59 Replay value 9:50 Comparisons to the Sam Raimi films and Into the Spiderverse 11:05 A little more on the visuals and theatrical presentation 11:47 Summary and grade This podcast is produced, edited and posted by Anthony, recorded on 6/2/2023 in fabulous Las Vegas, NV. MUSIC CREDITS: "What's Up Danger" performed by Blackway and Black Caviar. Written by Yaw Sintim-Misa and Jared David Piccone. Produced by Black Caviar and Blackway. Released 2018, Republic. Property of Universal Music Group. ℗ UMG and Republic Records Original score composed by Daniel Pemberton. Soundtrack available on Sony Classical. Film footage property of Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Releasing © 2023 Follow us on social media and comment with any constructive criticism! Linkpop.com/FilmAndLoathingLV

Today, Anthony reviews the new Bert Kreischer vehicle, THE MACHINE. "Bert's drunken past catches up with him 20 years down the road when he and his father are kidnapped by those Bert wronged 20 years ago while drunk on a college semester abroad in Russia." See it in theaters now. TIMESTAMPS 3:57 Anticipation, favorite comedians 5:58 Bert and his family 7:11 Action/violence, and Bert as an actor 10:19 How this compares to other action-comedies 11:18 The Little Mermaid 2023 🧜🏾‍♀️ 12:17 Summary and grade This podcast is produced, edited and posted by Anthony, recorded on 5/27/2023 in fabulous Las Vegas, NV. THE MACHINE story on Youtube MUSIC CREDITS: Original score composed by Joseph Trapanese. Soundtrack available on Milan Records. Film footage property of Legendary Entertainment and Screen Gems, a Sony Pictures company © 2023 Follow us on social media and comment with any constructive criticism! Linkpop.com/FilmAndLoathingLV

This week, Anthony reviews FAST X (a.k.a. FAST AND FURIOUS 10). "Dom Toretto and his family are targeted by the vengeful son of drug kingpin Hernan Reyes." TIMESTAMPS 3:09 Anticipation 4:40 The cast 6:56 The look, and editing of conversational scenes 7:39 Momoa and his motivations 8:25 Defying gravity 11:10 Chicago Phil's thoughts 12:17 Cliffhanger ending, and comparison to other movies 13:20 Summary (including grade and rank of the franchise) This podcast is produced, edited & posted by Anthony, recorded on 5/20/2023 in fabulous Las Vegas, NV. MUSIC CREDITS: "Chemical Mentalist" performed by The Crystal Method. Written by David Per Mårtensson, Jordan David Sudak and Scott Kirkman. Produced by X. Released 2022, Tiny e Records. Property of Tiny e. "Danza Kuduro" (featuring Lucenzo) performed by Don Omar. Written by Filipe Oliveira, William Landrón Rivera, Faouze Barkati, Ali Fitzgerald Moore, and Armando Christian Pérez. Produced by Oliveira, Barkati and Moore. Released 2010, Machete Music. Property of Universal Music Latin Ent. ℗ Mochi Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, and EMI Music Publishing. "Notorious Thugs" (featuring Bone Thugs-N-Harmony) performed by Notorious B.I.G. Written by Christopher Wallace, Bryon McCane II, Anthony Henderson, Charles Scruggs, and Steven Howse. Produced by Stevie J and Buckwild. Released 1997, Bad Boy Records. Property of Warner Music Group. ℗ Justin Combs Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing, and Universal Music Publishing Group. Original score composed by Brian Tyler. Soundtrack available on Back Lot Music. Film footage property of Universal Pictures, a Comcast company © 2023 Follow us on social media and comment with any constructive criticism! Linkpop.com/FilmAndLoathingLV