Ep. 148: Ghostbusters throwdown, Star Trek Beyond, + Pokemon Go
The "Dirty Sons of Pitches" are extra ornery this episode as the two podcasters take their corners and debate different perspectives relating to "Star Trek Beyond," the new "Ghotbusters," and the philosophical and personal judgement of art. Hide the children because it gets feisty as it goes.
-The "Divergent" series is being dumped to TV. Does anyone care?
-The guys memorialize Gary Marshall (R.I.P.) and come to the conclusion that every movie they liked that they thought was directed by Gary Marshall was actually a Penny Marshall movie.
-Ben says "Star Trek Beyond" is the best of the new series and gets closest to what makes "Trek" tick.
-Do you have to invest in a product in order to have an opinion of merit? Consider this the undercard for the main event.
-The guys have drastically different takes on the new "Ghostbusters" remake and get into their most contentious argument over a film since "The Amazing Spider-Man." Strap in.
Too much arguing over Trek, Ghostbusters, and the different abilities to judge art from different perspectives.
What the Hell Did We Just Watch? -- "Heaven's Gate"
The "Dirty Sons of Pitches" are walking the walk and sitting down to watch and discuss the notorious 3.5 hour Western that destroyed recently deceased director Michael Chimino's (The Deer Hunter) career, ended United Artists, and shut the door on the autuer director era of the 1970s. Ben and Nate talk about several merits to be found with the movie amidst its excess and bloat. They'll save you two hours and you'll be better for it.
Direct download: heavens_gate.mp3
Category:What the Hell Did We Just Watch? -- posted at: 10:12pm EST
Sun, 17 July 2016
Ep. 147: Weddings, Gay Sulu, Kevin Hart, and Blake Lively's Butt
The "Dirty Sons of Pitches" are taking a walk down the aisle this week (thanks Supreme Court!) in honor of "Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates." The guys are pitching movies centered around marriages and weddings.
-Gay Sulu controversy and Ben and Nate are on opposite sides.
-DC news, again, with "Killing Joke" theatrical release and turmoil over at "Flash" movie.
-Ben finds "Secret Life of Pets" and "Finding Dory" both lacking but actually has nice things to say about Kevin Hart with "Central Intelligence."
-"The Shallows" is a great survival thriller and doesn't have nearly as much of Blake Lively's butt as the trailer would have you believe.
-"Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates" is an acceptable movie date.
-This Week's Pitch -- Weddings!
-Ben pitches a bride's survival family defending against hostage takers on her big day, a family that worries the bride-to-be is a husband-killer, and a woman who came from circus freaks who has to introduce her family to her in-laws
-Nate pitches a couple of friends faking getting married for all the free stuff and gifts and a wedding where the p
Mon, 4 July 2016
Ep. 146: Swiss Army Man, farting, BFG, and Purge American Style!
The "Dirty Sons of Pitches" are recording on the 4th of July and celebrating a country that allows for such bizarre and wonderful movies like "Swiss Army Man." In honor of that indie gem, the guys are pitching movies featuring prominent dead bodies and engage in a discussion over what movies they would want to take with them if stranded on a desert island. Along the way the guys talk about when erectile dysfunction may save the universe, whether Jagger and Bowie were getting it on during their music video shoot, the legal loopholes involved with the Purge, and whether or not modern pornography can be saved from its violent, female-unfriendly territory dominating the landscape. It's an eye-opening podcast.
-RIP Anton Yelchin, an actor good in everything. RIP Michael Cimino, a director... of... long movies.
-Good news/bad news for fans: Paramount unleashes rules for "Star Trek" fan films; Michael Jackson's secret porn stash comes to light.
-The "BFG" does not translate well to the big screen when its best moment is the Queen violently farting in public.
-The guys are amazed at the sincerity and emotional impact of "Swiss Army Man," a movie prominently featuring a farting corpse. It's a big week for farts.
-This Week's Pitch -- Dead Bodies!
-Ben pitches a slasher victim consoling with her fellow victims on how to escape, an escort that wakes up handcuffed next to her dead john, and a rom-com with a cryogenic frozen lady.
-Bonus Discussion: Desert Island Movies!
-The guys share three movies they would take with them on a desert island.