Tuesday, August 24, 2010

/Filmcast Ep. 113 - Piranha 3D (GUEST: Tasha Robinson from AV Club)

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piranha-posterThis 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.

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Shownotes

Introduction

What We've Been Watching

  • David Chen (01:23): Vengeance, Futurama
  • Devindra (12:24): Barking Dogs Never Bite, Spaced

News Discussion

  • (19:25) Facebook displeased with its portrayal in The Social Network, plus news on a Google movie
  • (37:10) JJ Abrams developing thriller based around the 7 minutes in heaven game

Featured Review

  • (41:50) Piranha 3D
    • Tasha Robinson from the Onion AV Club joins us!

Credits

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  • You can donate and support the /Filmcast by going to www.slashfilmcast.com and clicking on the left-hand side "Donate" links! Thanks to all our donors this week!
  • Facebook Is Displeased With Its Portrayal in 'The Social Network' and Lobbied for Changes to Script That Weren't Made
  • Aaron Sorkin's Facebook Script: "Unpredictable, Funny, Touching and Sad"
  • TV Updates: Spaced Canned, Lost Extended, JJ Abrams’ Fringe and New Heroes Promo
  • Piranha 3D Sequel Announced, Might Be Set in Thailand
  • 'Cloverfield' Monster Designer Neville Page Working on JJ Abrams' 'Super 8′
  • Box Office: Why Does The Expendables Continue to Thrive, While Scott Pilgrim Continues to Flounder?

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