GOLDEN BRIEFCASE

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Oh no, I definitely believe in guilty pleasures. But in all honesty, sometimes it seems like you guys are harsh on those type of films. I think I heard you praise 'Lockout' and dish 'The Expendables' in the same episode...which perplexed me. I'm not sure if any movie was made more for the sole purpose of being a guilty pleasure than The Expendables films.

Chris Groves on Aug 29, 2013

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True...but The Expendables doesn't think it's a guilty pleasure movie....

timbuel on Aug 29, 2013

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See, I don't really "get" that logic, movies not thinking of themselves as this or that. I mean, is that part of the definition? I don't mean this to sound disrespectful, but hearing things like "This movie knows it is a guilty pleasure, so it works" and "this movie doesn't think it's a guilty pleasure movie, so I can't enjoy it as a guilty pleasure flick" is where my "pretentious" radar starts to go off just a tad. I'm sure there are plenty of movies that are total guilty pleasures, but where the intent of the filmmaker was NOT "Hey, I'm going to make a movie that people know is bad, but still have fun with." I mean, it's all semantics. A film that someone thinks is cinematic gold might play as a total guilty pleasure for others, but still. Regardless of the intent of the filmmakers, a guilty pleasure is a guilty pleasure, in my opinion. I don't love The Expendables films or anything, but it's a bunch of mostly over-the-hill action stars coming together for big ensemble action films. They know exactly what kind of movie they are making, and it isn't The Shawshank Redemption.

Chris Groves on Aug 30, 2013

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Hip-Hip-Huzzah! It's Golden Briefcase Day! Thanks fellas.

DAVIDPD on Aug 29, 2013

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When will this be on itunes guys??

Hudsucker on Aug 30, 2013

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Great episode as usual (not taking it for granted though)! I do miss the trailer watch segment, because I loved hearing your thoughts on upcoming films, and you guys surprised me sometimes with your reactions. I get why you don't like trailers Tim, I actually cut back on my personal trailer watch, but maybe you could do just teasers or film news? Yeah, so if you could just do those, that would be great! Kidding (kind of) 😉 Regarding the "guilty pleasure" issue, I don't believe in them, because if I like a film, regardless of its reputation or critical acclaim, for me it's good and I'm not ashamed of admitting I like it (or afraid it will ruin my "street cred" as a film buff, which would be ridiculous). I get enjoyment out of it (or pleasure), but I don't feel guilty about it, because to me bad movies could be also critically acclaimed films I can't connect with and good movies is whatever I like re-watching. So it's more of a matter of I don't like the term guilty pleasure, but I'm not a pretentious film goer (at least I hope), because I do like films that critics or IMDb hates 🙂 Does that make sense? I know it does in my head..

Davide Perretta on Aug 31, 2013

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Exactly. If I like a movie, why the hell would I be ashamed or feel guilty about it? Especially if it's one as completely rad as I Come In Peace/Dark Angel.

Sören Höglund on Sep 9, 2013

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Good discussion, but I feel like Roman Polanski deserves a mention. He's like the most paranoid filmmaker I know! Other than that good call on so many others you mention.

Guest on Aug 31, 2013

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Why is this podcast not in itunes!!! Please help

filmfan5 on Aug 31, 2013

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Hey gang, not sure why the episode isn't showing in iTunes =( Trying to figure it out!

timbuel on Aug 31, 2013

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THE GAME. My favorite paranoia thriller.

DAVIDPD on Sep 1, 2013

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I think you guys are confusing mystery with paranoia. Movies like Rosemary's Baby or Don't Look Now. Those are examples of paranoia.

Capo on Sep 8, 2013