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Reel Review #24: “The life of a Repo Man is always intense.” This cult classic came out in 1984. Brought to us by Alex Cox who would later hit another home run with Sid and Nancy. Punk Rock, Aliens and Repo Men – what more could you ask for? These are always the most difficult, what makes a cult classic great? That is a tough one, but here we are twenty years plus later and people are still talking about this small film that has had a large impact! “Let’s go do some crimes.” Better yet “let’s go get sushi and not pay.”

Direct download: Reel Reviews – Repo Man (17:03min 11.8MB)

Links:

• Repo Man DVD at Amazon
• IMDB
• Breakfast With Hunter

Reel Review #23: “Everyone gets everything he wants, I wanted a mission and for my sins they gave me one.” For the third edition of the Cinephile Series we examine Apocalypse Now. (Please remember, unlike the standard Reel Reviews, the Cinephile Series works on the assumption you have seen the film. Spoilers abound.) Easily one of the greatest films ever made, Apocalypse Now has rightfully maintained its popularity with new movie going audiences over the years. Simply put – a must see film. . (For the observant, you’ll notice I mispronounce Joseph Conrad’s novella as Hearts of Darkness. Sorry about that.) Take a trip up the river with us and journey back into the insanity. The horror, the horror…

Direct download: Apocalypse Now (35:39min 17.1MB)

Links mentioned:

• Apocalypse Now Redux DVD at Amazon
• Apocalypse Now DVD at Amazon
• IMDB

We are excited to announce that Reel Reviews – Films Worth Watching is now made available to listeners on DVD Talk Radio. DVD Talk is the largest DVD review and news site on the internet. In addition to their web, television and radio presence they have now added podcasting. With over 1.6 million unique users a month, we are excited to expand the Reel Reviews audience to include fans from DVD Talk. While Reel Reviews – Films Worth Watching will stay the same, our new relationship with DVD Talk allows us access to advanced copies of DVDs (worth watching) as well as celebrity and filmmaker interviews. Lots of great stuff coming – stay tuned!

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Podcast About The Podcast #2: (Note to regular listeners – this was not sent via podcast because it deals with issues for listeners new to podcasting.) I had such great feedback after doing my first Podcast About The Podcast that I have decided to keep doing them. Over the last few weeks, I have been involved in consulting and production of new podcasts. These podcasts are aimed primarily at listeners who are not already familiar with podcast technology. In doing this, we found many people enjoyed the new shows but struggled with figuring out all the new terms and most importantly, what subscribing meant and how to go about doing it. Today we take a step back and cover – what is a podcast and how to get your computer set up to automatically receive new editions of your favorite shows.

Direct download: Podcast About The Podcast 2 (10:54min 7.5MB)

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Reel Review #22: “I never killed anyone that didn’t deserve it.” This 2000 Australian film put Eric Bana on the map. Australia has been putting out some great films recently and Chopper is one that is at the top of the list. It is the story of Australia’s most famous criminal as well as one of its best selling authors: Mark Brandon “Chopper” Read. Eric Bana is electrifying on the screen as Chopper. As Chopper always said, “never let the truth get in the way of a good yarn.” Check it out.

Direct download of the podcast: Reel Reviews – Chopper (14:03min 9.8MB)
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Links:

• Chopper DVD at Amazon
• IMDB
• Chopper’s site

Reel Review #21: “I knew these people… These two people. They were in love with each other. The girl was… very young, about seventeen or eighteen, I guess. And the guy was… quite a bit older. He was kind of raggedy and wild. And she was very beautiful, you know?” A great Wim Wenders film and the Palme d’Or winner at Cannes in 1984. I go a bit longer on this one only because of my pure enthusiasm for this great film. Check it out.

Direct download of the podcast: Reel Reviews – Paris, Texas (19:44min 13.6MB)
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Links:

• Paris, Texas – DVD at Amazon
• IMDB
• The Monologue

Reel Review #20: “Wow, 20 Reel Reviews! Here is a film I had not planned on doing, but after watching it I had to share it with you. I am not a surfer but Stacy Peralta, the director, does a fantastic job of making the world of big wave surfers accessible. Yes, they are crazy, but this entertaining and informative documentary allows you to come to appreciate the men and women who are pushing the envelope among these mountainous waves.

Direct download of the podcast: Reel Reviews – Riding Giants (16:30min 11.4MB)
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Links:

• DVD – Riding Giants
• IMDB
• The Kid Stays In The Picture

Reel Review #19: Sic transit gloria – glory fades. I figured we’d start off with a little Latin in honor of the first Reel Review for 2005 – Rushmore. This is another personal favorite that I often recommend. Rushmore is a film that you can always count on for a good time. It is Wes Anderson’s sophomore effort after gaining critical success for his first film Bottle Rocket. Best of all, you get to enjoy a homerun performance by Bill Murray. Check out Rushmore – a film worth watching.

Direct download of the podcast: Reel Reviews – Rushmore (14:07min 9.8MB)
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Links:

• DVD – Rushmore Criterion Edition
• DVD – Rushmore
• IMDB
• Baadassssss!