Mass Moviecide

THIS WEEK, we continue to make our way through the 2015 Oscar BEST PICTURE Nominees.

We’re watching THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL, directed by Wes Anderson, and starring…well, pretty much everyone.  THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL stars Ralph Fiennes, Tony Revolori, Saoirse Ronan, F Murray Abraham, Edward Norton, Bill Murray, Jeff Goldblum, Jason Scwartzman, Willem Dafoe, Adrien Brody, Harvey Keitel, Owen Wilson, Jude Law, and Tom Wilkinson.

Get ready for a whodunit of MASS MOVIECIDE proportions!

This week we warm up for our regular episode by discussing the Superbowl!  We talk about the McDonald’s ad and how it’s being used.  We discuss the beginning of the end of Radio Shack.  We talk Tech and Apple’s record-breaking year.  We’ll also take a look at some pretty far-out restaurants like Rainforest Cafe, and we’ll examine some of our childhood tv shows (specifically Roseanne, and The Simpsons).

Co-host Brendan explains why the HELL episode #207 - THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL isn't here yet.

THIS WEEK we’re starting our conquest of the 2015 Academy Awards Best Picture Nominees!

Up first, we’re watching SELMA.  Directed by Ava DuVernay and starring David Oyelowo, Tom Wilkinson, Carmen Ejogo, Cuba Gooding Jr., Alessandro Nivola, Giovanni Ribisi, Tim Roth, Common, Stephen Root, Oprah, and a billion other famous people.

It’s time for another MASS MOVIECIDE!

This week’s PREGAME is short and sweet!  First (and mostly) Jay talks about seeing a live Kevin Smith Q&A last weekend, after a screening of TUSK.  We talk about entertainment sinking to new lows with “SexBox”.  We briefly discuss the Japanese flag and why its scary to Brendan.  

Get ready to PREGAME!

THIS WEEK, we’re paying tribute to fallen Latin-American signing sensations Selena Quintanilla and Ritchie Valens!  This request comes from a loyal listener via iTunes!

SELENA is directed by Gregory Nava and stars Jennifer Lopez, Edward James Olmos, Constance Marie, and Lupe Ontiveros.  LA BAMBA is directed by Luis Valdez and stars Lou Diamond Phillips, Esai Morales, Rosanna de Soto, Elizabeth Pena, and Joe Pantoliano.

Cancel all flights, unload your guns, and fire your accountants!  It’s time for another MASS MOVIECIDE!

This week, we are all over the place.  We discuss racial stereotypes.  We discuss the Academy Award Best Picture nominations!  We talk about Lucille Ball, Justin Beiber, Photoshop, and all manner other stuff too, but damned if I can remember what.  Guess you’ll have to listen and find out on this week’s PREGAME!

THIS WEEK, we are watching 2 comedy classics, both directed by Harold Ramis.  First up, it’s CADDYSHACK, starring Chevy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield, and Bill Murray.  After that, it’s NATIONAL LAMPOON’S VACATION, starring Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo, Anthony Michael Hall, and Dana Barron.

Load up the station wagon!  It’s time for MASS MOVIECIDE!

THIS WEEK, we’re warming up for our regular episode by discussing 30th birthdays.  We talk about board games like Cards Against Humanity, Munchkin, and Risk for about 20 minutes.  We wish we were better at photoshop and Jay talks about seeing “Roots” for the first time.  

THIS WEEK, we’re getting ready for some possible 2015 Oscar Nominations!  We’re watching FOXCATCHER, based on the story of Mark and Dave Schultz and their ultimately tragic time at the John DuPont "Foxcatcher Farm" estate.

FOXCATCHER is directed by Bennett Miller and stars Channing Tatum, Steve Carell, and Mark Ruffalo.

Drop 12lbs as fast as you can!  It’s time for another MASS MOVIECIDE!