/Filmcast Ep. 34 – Gran Torino (GUEST: Elisabeth Rappe from Cinematical)
Posted on Tuesday, January 20th, 2009 by David Chen
In this episode of the /Filmcast, Dave, Devindra, and Adam witness the self-destruction of Joaquin Phoenix, say goodbye to Laserdiscs, and discuss the status of Wolverine: X-Men Origins. Special geek/guest Elisabeth Rappe joins us from Cinematical and MTV Movies Blog.
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Introduction
- (00:20) Elizabeth Rappe from Cinematical and MTV Movies Blog
What Have We Watched
- David Chen (03:14) : RocknRolla, Gomorra, Damages
- Devindra (11:10): Battlestar Galactica Premiere, Scrubs
- Adam (13:18): My Bloody Valentine 3D, [Shit movie of the week:] Airborne
News Discussion
- (21:50) Terry Gilliam Working On The Man Who Killed Don Quixote
- (22:18) Pioneer Stops Making Laserdiscs Forever
- (24:00) Keanu Reeves to play Spike Spiegel in Cowboy Bebop
- (25:46) Fox and WB Have Reached a Settlement Over Watchmen
- (28:05) Wolverine reshoots (and Hugh Jackman’s response)
- (34:52) Casey Affleck will document Joaquin Phoenix’s rap career
- (39:43) Samuel L. Jackson May Not Be Nick Fury
- (44:04) Jackie Chan Will Play Mr. Miyagi in Karate Kid Remake
Featured Review
- (50:00) Gran Torino
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