In this week's /Filmcast, Dave Chen, Devindra Hardawar and Adam Quigley reflect on Disney's absorption of Marvel Entertainment, wonder if Terminator Salvation could be improved with some R-rated action, get excited about some action movie sequels, and assess the state of the Redbox legal battle. Special guest Anne Thompson from Indiewire joins us for this episode.
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Shownotes
Introduction
- (00:42) Anne Thompson from Indiewire
What Have We Watched
- Devindra (06:00): Being Human
- Anne Thompson (09:22): Extract, The Age of Stupid
- Adam (14:02): The Final Destination (3D)
News Discussion
- (30:19) Disney to Acquire Marvel for $4 Billion
- (39:19) Terminator Salvation Director's Cut to be Rated R
- (44:30) Redbox vs. Hollywood
- (55:02) Angelina Jolie Considering Wanted Sequel
- (1:00:13) Spielberg Developing Unpublished Crichton Novel
- (1:06:45) Rambo 5 and Bad Boys 3
Featured Review
- (1:12:29) World's Greatest Dad
Credits
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- Rambo 5 Gets The Greenlight
- MPAA Rates Terminator Salvation Director's Cut R For 'Some Violence and Brief Nudity'
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- Bobcat Goldthwait To Make Kinks Musical
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