Defocused

RoboCop - Join Dan and Joe in a completely unsubtle critique of conspicuous consumption, and executive bathrooms. RoboCop (1987).Host Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm.

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home - Pugs, Pizza Toppings, and our tribute to Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986).Host Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm.

Birdman - To maintain the “magic” of the podcast, we won’t tell you just how much work went into making this episode (at least until after awards season), but we will tell you that Birdman (2014) is one of the most polarizing movies we’ve reviewed.Host Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm.

Edge of Tomorrow - Dan and Joe — (shot). Dan and Joe talk about — (shot). Dan and Joe talk about Edge of Tomorrow (2014). (grenade)Host Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm.

Big Hero 6 - A Superhero Spectacular, featuring Spider-Man and Big Hero 6 (2014)!Host Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm.

Chef - There’s a lot of love in the middle of this feel-good sandwich. Even if it is served on the wrong kind of bread. Chef (2014).Host Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm.

Groundhog Day - Dan discusses his Groundhog Day (1993) menu, and Joe does the Pennsylvania Polka.Host Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm.

Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure - Joe Steel Preston Esquire and Dan Theodore Logan go on a most excellent adventure. Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989). Host Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm.

Real Genius - This week we discuss the 80s cult classic Real Genius (1985) with Chris Knight super-fan Jason Snell.Host Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm with Jason Snell.

Snowpiercer - Live from nowhere near CES 2015, we discuss the mess that is the UHD TV standard before going completely off the rails discussing the larger mess that is Snowpiercer (2013).Host Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm.

Presented in Stereo Sound. Our 2014 Guests: Myke Hurley Casey Liss Stephen Hackett Matt Alexander Jason Snell Special Thanks to Listeners: David Fuchs Kyle Seth Gray Carl T. Holscher Brian Hamilton Isaac McAuley Jason Zigler A Boy Named Boom Edited and Produced by: Dan Sturm Written By: Joe RosensteelHost Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm.

Die Hard - Welcome to the party, pal. Die Hard (1988).Host Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm.

Elf - It’s Dan and Joe (We know them! We know them!) here to talk about the 2003 classic Christmas film, directed by John Favreau, Elf.Host Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm.

Home Alone - A little follow up. A little more about the Sony hack. And a whole lot of Home Alone (1990).Host Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm.

Dan and Joe decided to do a brief overview of teaser trailers, and the way in which they shape expectations for film. The recent release of the Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Jurassic World teaser trailers inspired this discussion. They also discuss how viewing teasers has changed over time to turn from an occasional snippet of film, in to QuickTime downloads, and instantaneously available streams.Host Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm.

Interstellar - Spoilers abound as we discuss all things Interstellar (2014).Host Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm.

In this “All Follow-Up” episode we talk about Christopher Nolan, SGI Workstations, and how Bonanza got their L.A. Relay Race™ all wrong.Host Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm.

High Fidelity - This week, special guest Jason Snell joins the snobs in the record store to talk about High Fidelity (2000).Host Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm with Jason Snell.

We set out, with the best of intentions, to discuss the news and the Avengers: Age of Ultron trailer. And then it all went to hell.Host Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm.

Ghostbusters - Dan explains ectoplasmic bayer filtering and anamorphic apparitions. Joe saves the day with a straw and a lid. Ghostbusters (1984).Host Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm.