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/Filmcast Ep. 35 - Towelhead (GUEST: Stephen Tobolowsky)

Posted on Tuesday, January 27th, 2009 by David Chen

In this episode of the /Filmcast, Dave Chen, Devindra Hardawar, and Adam Quigley discuss their thoughts on this year’s deeply unsatisfying Oscar nominations, reflect on the intellectual bankruptcy of a Tom and Jerry movie, and vehemently debate the merits of Alan Ball’s Towelhead. We’re joined by special guest and /Filmcast favorite, actor Stephen Tobolowsky promoting the new Blu-Ray release of Groundhog Day.

Join us next week on Monday 9 PM EST / 6 PM PST as we review Taken with Liam Neeson. As always, feel free to e-mail us at slashfilmcast[AT]gmail.com or call us at (781) 583-1993.

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Introduction

(00:20) Welcoming Stephen Tobolowsky

What Have We Watched

David Chen (14:07): Waltz with Bashir, Max Payne
Stephen Tobolowsky (22:07): The Class, Gomorra, The Tour, Masquerade (from Algeria), Ploning
Devindra (32:58): Friday Night Lights, The Mentalist
Adam (34:30): Lost, RocknRolla, How I Met Your Mother

Quick News Announcements

(45:08) Spiderman 4 will return (with JK Simmons) in 2011
(45:25) John August scripting both Preacher and Frankenweenie
(45:43) Ryan Reynolds Deadpool Played Major Part in Wolverine Reshoots
(46:05) Seth Rogen’s Green Hornet in trouble

News Discussion

(46:46) Oscar Nominations
(1:04:45) Tintin Casting Announced
(1:07:05) Tom and Jerry: The Movie threatens to rape our childhoods anew
(1:12:55) A Veronica Mars film might happen?

Featured Review

(1:16:15) Towelhead

Credits

Our music comes from Point 22 courtesy of the Podsafe Network, and Brad Sucks
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Contact us at our new voicemail number: 781-583-1993
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Comments

DrChicago

You guys kind of already reviewed Taken though, but since you guys said you liked it and are doing a review then I'll give it a look. Do you guys know yet if you'll be reviewing Friday the 13 in 2 weeks? Also will Coraline be the next review after Taken?

David Chen

Tentative schedule:
Monday February 2 - Taken
Monday February 9 - Coraline
Monday February 16 - The International

DrChicago

Cool, thanks... Don't review The International! That looks so bad Dave, Friday the 13th looks like it actually will be fun. Do you just want to do The International because you have a thing for Naomi Watts. Also Dave I don't know if you got my email, but I wanted to say thanks for howling about the Pusher trilogy. I watched them on watch instantly and they were awesome.

Devindra

The International trailers look like crap, but it's Tom Tykwer man. He hasn't made a bad film yet!

DrChicago

Yeah he is a good director, though I wasn't a fan of Perfume. I think Friday the 13th comes out the week after Coraline and the week before International. So you guys should definitely review it.

David Chen

Also, Naomi Watts.

DrChicago

Ahaha man, you really like Naomi Watts. Something tells me she is the only reason you enjoyed Funny Games.

TheGuyInThePJs

I could listen to Mr. Tobolowsky talk about film on a weekly basis. And I hope he becomes a regular guest on the /filmcast.

Aqualeo

It would be awesome if Tobolowsky could do his own small review for a new film on /film. That would be fantastic.

Simon

ok, so obviously this is the stupidest question ever, but I haven't listend to the podcast yet - "we review Taken with Liam Neeson". You're not, right? Because, I hear he doesn't take criticism well - based on what his character DOES in Taken.

Nicholas_Boyd

It seems like they are having Liam Neeson on the show from that sentence. I doubt it though.

Jon

Please don't review The International, it looks so dull. Friday the 13th would be a better choice.

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