Subject:cinema

Kim and TC give their annual list of movies you should see that the critics and public either trashed or ignored and that deserved better than what they got...12 great movies we love that you're missing out on if you listen to the critics or the public reception... Plus...Attack Of The B Movies, Bonehead Of The Week, Subject:CINEMA's CINEMA SUBJECTS, coverage of stop number 4 on the 2008 AST Dew Tour, and a review of The Swell Season as they hit the Boston area for a third time... Don't forget to check out our complete show notes, with more info, commentary, and a whole lot more at http://popcornnroses.com and http://subjectcinema.com! Also, please Please PLEASE help us out by voting for Subject:CINEMA in the 2008 Podcast Awards - go to http://podcastawards.com and vote for "Subject:CINEMA" (use the URL http://subjectcinema.com ) in the "Best Produced" and "Movies and Films" catagories!  We want to be a finalist this year! Next Sunday: "Mission:Genesis - Clones, Dopplegangers, And Other Assorted Copies!"  BE

TC and Kim get nostalgic for their childhood with this salute to Saturday mornings with Schoolhouse Rock! We cover the four original Rocks - Multiplication Rock, Grammar Rock, America Rock, and Science Rock - as well as the later Money Rock, the much maligned Scooter Computer And Mister Chips, and other ABC Saturday morning mini-shows, including the Time For Timer PSA shorts and ABC's disasterous foray into Spanish instruction with Menudo On ABC! Plus, a look at the various tributes and parodies and much more! And don't forget our regular features - Attack Of The B Movies, E-Mail, and the Bonehead Of The Week! As always complete show notes can be found at http://popcornnroses.com and http://subjectcinema.com! Next week, it's a S:C Double Shot Weekend: on Saturday, it's "Mission:GENESIS - Clones, Dopplegangers, and Other Assorted Copies"; and on Sunday, it's "Underrated The Third" as Kim and TC present their annual list of movies that were (usually) unfairly maligned by the press and by audiences that they thi

It's our annual look at the crop of fall movies! TC and Kim bring you every title they could find coming out between now and the end of the year! Plus, this weeks' Bonehead Of The Week, your Hero Heat E-mail, this week's news on Cinema Subjects, the latest on National Amusement's Attack Of The B Movies series, and the debut of a brand new segment (well, ok, it's been around but never had a name before) - join us in the Theater Of Pain! As always, complete show notes can be found at http://popcornnroses.com and http://subjectcinema.com!  And be sure to drop us a line and let us know what you think: subjectcinema@popcornnroses.com! Next Week - it's flashing back to childhood as we salute Schoolhouse Rock's 35th Anniversary!!! Be there...or we'll send Schoolhouse Rocky to get you!

Hero Heat II concludes on this Double Shot weekend with a look at DragonBall! Kim and TC discuss the series, the characters, and more. Plus - This weeks' BONEHEAD OF THE WEEK, the latest celeb and site news in CINEMA SUBJECTS, coverage of the 2008 AST DEW TOUR, the list for the fall season of DANCING WITH THE STARS is announced, and of course, we're gonna catch up on your email! Plus a few more odds and ends! As always, you can find complete show notes at http://popcornnroses.com and http://subjectcinema.com! Next week, we'll bring you our third annual Fall Movie Preview, as Hollywood leaps from the summer blockbuster season to the beginning of Awards season. All the movies hitting your local theater between now and December, all next week! BE THERE!

On the first of two shows on our first Double Shot weekend, TC and Kim explore the wonders of time and space with a look at the longest running science fiction series in television history, DOCTOR WHO! We get into the mythos of the series, TC and Kim play "Doctor Who FAQ",  take a look at each of the different incarnations of The Doctor - William Hartnell, Patrick Troughton, Jon Pertwee, Tom Baker, Peter Davison, Colin Baker, Sylvester McCoy, Paul McGann, Christopher Eccleston, and David Tennant - plus some of the outside Doctors - Richard Hurndall, Peter Cushing, Rowan Atkinson - and touch on the villians and the companions as well! Plus - a voice mail about the love of Doctor Who that regular listener Jonathan Lyttle has, and coverage of this week's National Amusement's ATTACK OF THE B MOVIES, and we review the latest two releases from CINEMATIC TITANIC - The Doomsday Machine and The Wasp Woman! As always. complete show notes can be found on our websites at http://popcornnroses.com and http://subjectcinema.

In this special edition of Hero Heat, Kim and TC discuss all things Superman! This special THREE HOUR edition of S:C is JAM PACKED, as TC and Kim discuss Superman, the myth, the legend, the media star! Coverage of Supes on Radio, TV, Movies, and the Broadway stage is included, with tons of clips from various mediums. Also, TC interviews Superman expert Bruce Scivally, author of SUPERMAN ON FILM, TELEVISION, RADIO, AND BROADWAY. Check out Bruce's fantastic site at http://brucescivally.com! And as all of THAT isn't enough, we manage to find room for an Anti-BONEHEAD OF THE WEEK, some quick site news, and a review of TROPIC THUNDER! As always, complete show notes can be found on our websites at http://subjectcinema.com and http://popcornnroses.com. We apologize for having to move our double play weekend because of Kim's trip to the hospital, but it will be worth it next weekend - TWO GREAT SHOWS - Doctor Who on Saturday, and DragonBall on Sunday! Dontcha dare miss 'em!   CORRECTION: TC goofed when he was talking

Hero Heat II continues with a look at Zorro! Classic Zorro movies, the hit television series, and more Plus reviews of Guy Maddin's MY WINNIPEG and STAR WARS:THE CLONE WARS, listener reviews of THE X-FILES: I WANT TO BELIEVE and STAR WARS:THE CLONE WARS, this weeks' Bonehead Of The Week, the debut of the Big Brother Award, the latest CINEMA SUBJECTS news, and more! Next week, it's our first DOUBLE PLAY WEEKEND, as Hero Heat II continues on Saturday with "Truth, Justice, and The Superman Way" and on Sunday with "Who In The Universe Is The Doctor?" Don'tcha dare miss em.... See you in 7!

As Hero Heat II rolls forward, Kim and TC take a look at the Lord Of The Apes! Complete looks at the various Tarzan movies, Tarzan on TV, on stage, and several Tarzan tributes and parodies!  Plus this weeks' Cinema Subjects, Attack Of The B Movies coverage, your Bonehead Of The Week, a wrap up of the 2008 Summer X Games as well as our thoughts on the opening ceremonies at the Beijing Olympics, and listener E-mail!  As always during Hero Heat, we get a bit longwinded, so the show is about 20 minutes over it's normal time to make sure we can accomodate everything - hope you won't mind too much...heh heh heh... Don't forget, complete show notes are at http://popcornnroses.com and http://subjectcinema.com! Next Week, we'll head "south of the border" (kind of) as we take a look at "Zorro With A Z"!  See you then!

Hero Heat II gets underway with a look at Indiana Jones! TC is back from his scary ordeal last weekend, minus some Stones of Gall and the Bladder that attacked him, and he and Kim are ready to tackle this years' Hero Heat series of shows, starting with Indiana Jones! We take a complete look at  "Raiders Of The Lost Ark", "Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom", "Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade", "The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles", and "Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull"! Plus on this extended catchup edition - A preview of this years' National Amusements "Attack of The B-Movies" series; complete reviews of "Batman:Gotham Knight" and "The Mummy:Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor"; the latest site news in this weeks' Callback; a double Bonehead Of The Week; and we catch up with listener E-Mail as well! Our Hero Heat Schedule for this years' slate of shows is as follows: Sunday, August 10 - Me Tarzan, You Audience Sunday, August 17 - Zorro With A Z Saturday, August 23 - Truth, Justice, And The Super

TC & Kim take a look at New York City in the movies! Plus, the latest site news, the Bonehead Of The Week, coverage of the Brattle Theater's Trailer Treats show, complete reviews of The Dark Knight and Mamma Mia, and more! Be aware that the segment beginning hour two is about 9/11 and it's effect on New York - some listeners may find the segment difficult to listen to, and may find it disturbing - listener discretion is advised. As always complete show notes are available on our websites at http://popcornnroses.com and http://subjectcinema.com! Next week, join us for BLAZE OF GLORY - SUMMER OLYMPICS IN THE MOVIES! Thanks for listening to this extra long, catch up show - see you next week!

TC and Kim announce the 2008 list of Hollywood's fastest rising stars! Plus recaps of the past two years lists! In addition, TC and Kim play catchup on this longer edition of SC, and include the latest site news in The Callback, plus a Kung-Fu Classic in COME DRINK WITH ME, and complete reviews for THREE - count 'em - THREE currently playing movies: THE INCREDIBLE HULK, KUNG FU PANDA, and WALL-E! Plus, a loving tribute to our all time favorite comic, George Carlin, and a few other odds and ends! As always, check out our websites at http://popcornnroses.com and http://subjectcinema.com for complete show notes, and more goodies of all kinds! See you in seven!

TC and Kim take on the schlocky, take-themselves-too-seriously films of the studio which brought you "The Life And Times Of Grizzly Adams" and "Hangar 18" and more! Plus, this week's HUGE E-mail segment, the latest news on the Callback, a great Bonehead Of the Week, coverage of the opener in 2008's edition of the AST Dew Action Sports Tour, and a look at this year's AFI list, the Ten Top Ten! As always, complete show notes are available at http://subjectcinema.com and http://popcornnroses.com! Next Week - it's the list that a ton of movie fandom sites around the world have been keeping an eye on, because our track record has been pretty damn good, and we're out to do it again...it's the third annual edition of "To Rise And Fall In L.A.", as PNR names it's Top 20 Rising Stars for 2008!  DON'TCHA DARE MISS IT!!!

TC and Kim (she's back, yay!) continue their look at independent films and the state of the independent industry. On the second part of State Of Independence, TC speaks with some of the people involved with a closely watched indie film called Still Green - writer/producer Georgia Menides, producer Doug Lloyd, and the filmmaker behind the documentary Making Still Green, Steven Petty. You can catch Making Still Green now in weekly segments on Film Threat's website at http://filmthreat.com. Also check out the film site at http://stillgreenmovie.com and Steven's documentary at http://makingstillgreen.com. And since she's back, Kim talks about what has been plaguing her for the past couple months, and how it landed her in the hospital for a week, and also chats about some of her favorite indie films. Plus, a trip into the Wayback machine for the original review of Still Green! As always, complete show notes at http://popcornnroses.com and http://subjectcinema.com! Coming this weekend: "Into the Sunn....Classic Pic

TC (sans Kim) explores the current world of indie film in the first of a two part special focus on PNR's website, Indie Film Spotlight. This is the BIGGEST Show we've ever done, with a look at how indie films are made, what goes into them, how they're written and much more. Joining TC this week are two very special guests: Michael Colford, the founder and president of Boston's Chlotrudis Society for Independent Film, and the writer, producer, and director of the quirky indie comedy Once Upon A Film, Decker. Also, TC discusses his own view of indie films, what some of his favorite indies are (betcha you can just GUESS which movies he's going to talk about, heh heh heh) and Wayback reviews of Once Upon A Film and Paranoid Park! On the second part of State Of Independence this Thursday, TC will speak with some of the people involved with a closely watched indie film called Still Green - writer/producer Georgia Menides, producer Doug Lloyd, and the filmmaker behind the documentary Making Still Green, Steven Petty

On our second anniversary, TC and Kim each countdown their top 20 "Best/Worst Films". For a full explanation of what THAT entails, you'll have to listen to the show... Plus, the Callback, this week's E-Mail, and some odds and ends about the Yahoo Animated List and AFI's upcoming Ten Top Tens... As always, complete show notes are at http://subjectcinema.com and http://popcornnroses.com. Join us next week for a special 2-part S:C devoted to independent films, with tons of special guests and some great surprises! See you then!

TC and Kim take a look at space exploration in the movies! Plus some brief coverage of the Universal Studios fire, a double Bonehead Of the Week, your latest e-mail, some exciting announcements in this week's Callback, Kung Fu Theater takes a look at Image Of Bruce Lee, and we say goodbye to five and hello to two, and a review of the always HILARIOUS Hal Sparks live in concert at the Boston Comedy Connection! As always, complete show notes are at http://subjectcinema.com and http://popcornnroses.com! Don't forget that June is A Huge month - our second anniversary show is coming up next week, followed by a HUGE profile of independent cinema today, and later on in the month, the 3rd annual "To Rise And Fall In L.A." featuring 2008's Rising Star winners! See you next week, and don't forget - you can now add Popcorn N Roses, Subject:CINEMA, Indie  Film Spotlight, and Boston Popcorn to your web page via our great widgets and to your Facebook with our Facebook apps! Be sure to check 'em out! And check out the Popco

In the final installment of Made May, TC and Kim take a look at law enforcers in mob movies and beyond! Plus, the Callback with some exciting announcements, A brand new installment of Attack OF The B Movies, a mid-week Bonehead Of the Week, and the second edition of our newest feature, The Casting Couch! As always, complete show notes are available at http://popcornnroses.com and http://subjectcinema.com Don't miss our new widgets - download them now at http://popcornnroses.com and go to "The List Zone"! And be sure to add the PNR Facebook apps to your Facebook page! See you Sunday with "Space:The Final Frontier"!

Continuing Made May, TC and Kim look at mobsters and crime figures in modern movies. Also, This week's Callback; the finals on Dancing With The Stars; Kung Fu Theater looks at The Snake The Tiger The Crane and The 36th Chamber of Shaolin; and our complete review of Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull Complete show notes are always available on our websites at http://popcornnroses.com and http://subjectcinema.com! Don't miss our special Wednesday show as we wrap up Made May with "Don't Shoot G-Men - The Good Guys!" See You then!

In the second installment of Made May, TC and Kim take a look at real-life and fictional gangsters based in Chicago during the 1920s. Plus - This week's Callback, Dancing With The Stars coverage, E-Mail, and a VERY indepth review of the new film SPEED RACER starring Emile Hirsch. Then, TC addresses the film community about what being a podcaster means to him, and why Speed Racer had an effect on the conclusions he came to... Be forewarned - although not profanity laced, TC and Kim do drop the S word several times during the last hour...sorry if we offended anyone! As always, complete show notes are avaiable on our websites at http://popcornnroses.com and http://subjectcinema.com, so don'tcha dare miss them! Next week, Made May continues with the modern day gangsters!

On the first installment of Made May, TC and Kim tackle how Hollywood has glamorized gangsters and mobsters for the big screen Plus, this week's CallBack, the Bonehead Of The Week, Dancing With The Stars coverage, the debut of the Subject:CINEMA Casting Couch, and a complete review of Robert Downey Jr as IRONMAN! As always, complete notes can be found on our websites at http://Subjectcinema.com and http://popcornnroses.com! Stay tuned all month long as Made May continues with more mobsters, gangsters, and outlaws!