/Filmcast Ep. 34 - Gran Torino (GUEST: Elisabeth Rappe From Cinematical)

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
  • Credits

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