Wed, 17 February 2010
Filmed Not Stirred 86 - The Hurt Locker & Point Break

It's two by Kathryn Bigelow this week as Jeff and Lisa are taken in by The Hurt Locker in which Bigelow might very well become the first woman to win the Best Director Oscar. Then it's a fun shift in tone as Jeff and Lisa take a look back at 1991's Point Break with Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze (which Lisa admits is one of her guilty pleasures). Also Lisa reviews Grace Is Gone and recommends Julianna Margulies' new series The Good Wife. Plus Jeff checks out Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes with Robert Downey Jr. and also continues to enjoy the mind-bending ride that is Lost. http://www.filmednotstirred.com/

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Sat, 30 January 2010
Filmed Not Stirred 85 - The Lovely Bones & Heavenly Creatures

This week Jeff and Lisa look at two films by Peter Jackson. First up, a review of his latest film The Lovely Bones, an adaptation of Alice Sebold's acclaimed book, with Saoirse Ronan, Mark Wahlberg, Rachel Weisz and Susan Sarandon. Then a look back at Jackson's amazing Heavenly Creatures which launched the careers of Melanie Lynskey and Kate Winslet. Plus Jeff finally catches up with The Hangover and proclaims it genius. http://www.filmednotstirred.com/

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Tue, 5 January 2010
Filmed Not Stirred 84 - Up In The Air & Shampoo
This week it's a look at Up In The Air, director Jason Reitman's examination of a man addicted to air travel. Also on hand is Hal Ashby's 1975 Shampoo, a film that Reitman has cited as an inspiration while he was writing the screenplay (though Jeff and Lisa ultimately find the connection to be a bit of a stretch). Also Lisa catches The Hangover on an airplane, while Jeff is more and more enjoying Chevy Chase's shtick on Community. http://www.filmednotstirred.com/
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Mon, 28 December 2009
Filmed Not Stirred 83 - Avatar & Aliens
Jeff and Lisa are back with their thoughts on James Cameron's latest film Avatar, plus a look back at one of the finest science-fiction action thrillers ever made, 1986's Aliens. It's a discussion of 3D, technology, story, characters and how James Cameron constantly delivers the goods. Also Jeff and Lisa check out Paranormal Activity and District 9 (warning: both reviews come with spoilers 41:40-49:05). Plus Lisa likes Ratatouille but is amazed by the lack of female characters. Then Jeff gives thoughts on the Coen brothers' A Serious Man, Four Christmases and finally catches up with Clint Eastwood's Gran Torino. All this plus some Avatar nitpicks at the very end. http://www.filmednotstirred.com/
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Sun, 25 October 2009
Filmed Not Stirred 82 - Where The Wild Things Are & Being John Malkovich
Two from director Spike Jonze. First, the highly anticipated adaptation of Maurice Sendak's Where The Wild Things Are. Then Jeff and Lisa revisit 1991's Being John Malkovich with its bizarre yet brilliant screenplay by Charlie Kaufman. Also Jeff has a fun, nostalgic night at the drive-in with Couple's Retreat and also checks out Michael Moore's Capitalism: A Love Story. Plus Lisa gives her thoughts on the Jonathan Demme documentary Jimmy Carter Man From Plains and also Elizabeth: The Golden Age. http://www.filmednotstirred.com/
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Tue, 13 October 2009
Filmed Not Stirred 81 - Whip It & Big
A look at actresses-turned-directors. First up, Drew Barrymore's directorial debut Whip It, featuring great performances by Ellen Page, Marcia Gay Harden and Daniel Stern. Then a look back at Penny Marshall's 1988 Big, in which we all saw what actor Tom Hanks was capable of bringing to the table. Also Jeff digs Adam, finds Taking Woodstock mediocre, and has fun revisiting Die Hard and the genius of director John McTiernan. Plus Lisa enjoys Mrs Henderson Presents and State Of Play, finds Ghost Town enjoyable, and also really recommends Charlie Wilson's War. http://www.filmednotstirred.com
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Thu, 3 September 2009
Filmed Not Stirred 80 - Inglourious Basterds & Reservoir Dogs
Are you going to bark all day little doggie, or are you going to download? It's Tarantino all the way, as Jeff and Lisa share their thoughts on Quentin's new WWII epic Inglourious Basterds, while also reveling in the genius of QT's debut film Reservoir Dogs. Plus Jeff lauds the originality of District 9, recommends the documentary It Might Get Loud, but thinks The Final Destination is way weak. Also Lisa checks out In Bruges and finally catches up with Watchmen. http://www.filmednotstirred.com
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Mon, 17 August 2009
Filmed Not Stirred 79 - Julie & Julia & Babette's Feast
Take 2 parts memoir, 1 part Oscar-winning foreign film, shake well, serve. Here's two movies that will make you hungry. First up, Julie & Julia, starring Meryl Streep and Amy Adams, adapted by Nora Ephron from the memoirs of Julie Powell and Julia Child. Then a look back at Babette's Feast, the scrumptious 1987 Danish film directed by Gabriel Axel. Plus Lisa checks out The Mothman Prophecies. Also more talk of Poltergeist. http://www.filmednotstirred.com
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Sun, 9 August 2009
Filmed Not Stirred 78 - (500) Days Of Summer & Annie Hall
Two films about relationships with the break-up scene at the beginning of the movie. Do Jeff and Lisa luuurve (500) Days Of Summer as much as they luff Woody Allen's Annie Hall? Also Jeff and Lisa take in Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince, with spoilers for for Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire occurring at 34:58-35:43. Plus Lisa checks out The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button, Live Free Or Die Hard and Eagle Eye. Also she starts diving into season two of Mad Men, plus a little bit of Weeds and Hung. http://www.filmednotstirred.com/
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Sun, 21 June 2009
Filmed Not Stirred 77 - The Brothers Bloom & The Grifters
This week it's two movies about con artists. First up, The Brothers Bloom, writer-director Rian Johnson's follow-up to his first film, Brick. And then it's a look back at Stephen Frears' 1990 The Grifters with John Cusask, Anjelica Houston and Annette Bening. Also Jeff sees Drag Me To Hell and Up, which leads to a discussion about the lack of female leads in Pixar films. Plus Lisa watches True Blood, The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, Invasion and also revisits Poltergeist and is struck this time by its excellent portrayal of a married couple by JoBeth Willams and Craig T. Nelson. Also Jeff checks out Michael Bay's Transformers, which is so bad it's not even worth mentioning in these show notes. http://www.filmednotstirred.com/
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Mon, 1 June 2009
Filmed Not Stirred 76 - Terminator Salvation & The Terminator
But how can a guy from the future become the father of someone in the present? Time travel paradox, the fun of 80s cinema and Schwarzenegger's ass dominate the discussion as Jeff and Lisa check out Terminator Salvation while taking a look back at James Cameron's original 1984 science-fiction classic. Also Jeff takes in The Notebook while Lisa watches P.S. I Love You. And will Lisa ever get last season's TV cleared from her DVR? http://www.filmednotstirred.com/
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Tue, 19 May 2009
Filmed Not Stirred 75 - Star Trek & Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan
So much for the little training cruise. First a discussion of J.J. Abrams' reboot of Star Trek. Proceed at one quarter impulse power, as there are spoilers here occurring at 10:23-12:51 and 28:30-29:50. Plus a look back at arguably the best of the Star Trek films: The Wrath Of KHAAAN, directed by Nicholas Meyer (who interestingly, like J.J. Abrams, did not come on board the project as a fan of Star Trek). Also Jeff needs some booze in the office after a marathon of Mad Men episodes. Plus Lisa highly recommends Sunshine Cleaning. Also discussed: Tropic Thunder, Role Models, City Of Ember, Hamlet 2 and The Chronicles Of Riddick. Taker her out, Mr. Saavik. http://www.filmednotstirred.com/
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Fri, 27 March 2009
Filmed Not Stirred 74 - Duplicity & To Catch A Thief
Seduction! Intrigue! This time it's two romantic caper films. First up, writer-director Tony Gilroy takes on the world of corporate espionage in Duplicity with Julia Roberts and Clive Owen. Next up, Alfred Hitchcock's To Catch A Thief with Cary Grant and Grace Kelly. Then Jeff talks more Dollhouse and more Joss Whedon with Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog. Also Lisa can't get through City Of God, watches Firestarter instead and discusses more Medium. All this while sound engineer Michael decides to burn a crate from India in the middle of the show. http://www.filmednotstirred.com
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Mon, 16 March 2009
Filmed Not Stirred 73 - Coraline & Spirited Away
It's old school animation this week with the gorgeous stop-motion of Coraline and the beautiful hand-drawn vision of Hayao Miyazaki's Spirited Away. Both stories deal with little girls transported to strange magical other-worlds, so how does director Henry Selick's button-eyed world of Coraline compare to Miyazaki's bath-house in Spirited Away? Also discussed: WonderCon, Watchmen, 3:10 To Yuma, Dollhouse, the documentaries of Nick Broomfield, plus more animation with Don Bluth's Titan A.E.
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Mon, 16 February 2009
Filmed Not Stirred 72 - The Reader & The Wrestler
Jeff and Lisa break the new movie / older film format for their 3rd annual Oscar catch-up show because the stupidity of Awards Season politics dictates that most of the year's great films get dumped into theaters simultaneously. First up is Best Picture contender The Reader with Kate Winslett up for Best Actress. Next up, The Wrestler with Mickey Rourke and Marisa Tomei both with well-deserved Oscar nominations. Plus Jeff checks out Nick And Norah's Infinite Playlist and also enjoys Cherry Jones' performance as the president in 24. Also some last-minute Oscar predictions.
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Mon, 2 February 2009
Filmed Not Stirred 71 - Slumdog Millionaire & Trainspotting
Two films in which someone has to jump into a toilet. Or rather two films by Danny Boyle, in which the exhilarating, disturbing and twistedly humorous style of the director shines. Also Lisa watches the British series Coupling, Jeff takes in the carnage of My Bloody Valentine 3D, plus the return of Lost, Born Standing Up and a little talk about the Oscar nominations.
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Wed, 21 January 2009
Filmed Not Stirred 70 - Revolutionary Road & Titanic
It's the return of Kate and Leo. One of the most successful pairings of actors in history hits the screen again in Revolutionary Road. Jeff and Lisa actually disagree on this one, so tune in and hear... and if you're slightly more daring post some feedback on the website. Next up, a discussion of that other movie with Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio, can't remember the name of it but it's about a ship. Also the return of 24, plus Lisa checks out the documentary Man On Wire. Make it count.
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Wed, 14 January 2009
Filmed Not Stirred 69 - Frost/Nixon & All The President's Men
Just follow the money. This week it's two films about Nixon and Watergate. Is Frost/Nixon Lisa's favorite film of 08? Does Jeff think Frank Langella is Oscar-bound? Then a look back at Alan J. Pakula's riveting All The President's Men (1976) with Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman portraying Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, the two Washington Post reporters who brought the scandal to light. Plus Jeff checks out Elf. Also Jeff and Lisa get some reading in with Watchmen and The Golden Compass.
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Tue, 6 January 2009
Filmed Not Stirred 68 - Doubt & Silkwood
It's Jeff and Lisa's first show about the body of work of an actor, so how fitting that it's Meryl Streep. First up is John Patrick Shanley's Doubt, adapted from his play, with Meryl (that's right folks, we call her Meryl) as the strict principal of a Catholic school. Then a look back at Mike Nichols' 1983 film Silkwood. Turns out Jeff had never seen it before and in true Lisa fashion she gives Jeff much grief over that fact. Also Lisa checks out The Dreamers and The Last Samurai, but is wowed by neither. Plus Jeff has a great time re-watching Love Actually over the Christmas break.
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Wed, 24 December 2008
Filmed Not Stirred 67 - Milk & The Times Of Harvey Milk
This week it's two films about Harvey Milk. You've probably heard great things about Gus Van Sant's Milk and basically they're all true. But don't miss the 1984 Oscar-winning documentary The Times Of Harvey Milk, footage from which is brilliantly incorporated into the new film. Sadly, the issues depicted in these films are still relevant today, 30 years later. Also Lisa checks out Baby Mama and re-visits The Prisoner.
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Tue, 9 December 2008
Filmed Not Stirred 66 - Rachel Getting Married & Something Wild
Two by Jonathan Demme. First his latest Rachel Getting Married with Anne Hathaway as a recovering drug addict attending her sister's wedding. Then a look back at one of Demme's earlier efforts: Something Wild with Jeff Daniels, Melanie Griffith and a very whacked Ray Liotta. Also Jeff and Lisa watch all three Bourne movies back-to-back. Plus more love for Once and no love for Underworld: Evolution.
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Sun, 23 November 2008
Filmed Not Stirred 65 - Quantum Of Solace & The Spy Who Loved Me
Jeff and Lisa are back in action with a new 007 episode. Last time (back in Episode 6) it was 60s Sean Conney, this time it's 70s Roger Moore in The Spy Who Loved Me -- back in the day when good guys wore blue and bad guys wore red so you could tell what the hell's going on during the action sequences. But first a look at the latest 007 adventure, Quantum Of Solace. Sure Daniel Craig makes a great James Bond, but will he ever learn how to order a martini? Meanwhile Lisa sets up a screening of Danny Kaye's The Court Jester for her dad's 75th birthday. Also Lisa recommends Underworld, plus Jeff checks out Fringe. It's Bond. And Beyond.

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Sun, 16 November 2008
Filmed Not Stirred 64 - Changeling & Unforgiven
Jeff and Lisa are back this week with a look at two films directed by Clint Eastwood. First up is Changeling with Angelina Jolie, a true story of a mother's search for her missing son and the corruption she encounters within the LAPD of the 1930s. Next is a discussion of Clint's Oscar-winning western Unforgiven. Lisa didn't care for it much back when she first saw it in 1992, so we'll see what she thinks upon a 2nd viewing. Also Jeff catches the South Park election episode, while Lisa takes in Dirty Pretty Things, The Triplets of Belleville, The Kite Runner and The Howling. All this plus more 30 Rock and Iron Man talk. We all have it coming, kid. http://www.filmednotstirred.com
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Tue, 30 September 2008
Filmed Not Stirred 63 - The Women & The Women
Two films, almost 70 years apart, based on the play by Clare Boothe Luce about friendship and betrayal with an all-female cast. The remake removes some of the cattiness of the original, but was a remake even necessary in the first place? Plus more talk about Mad Men, the Emmys sink to a new low in terms of hosts and it's a long story but Lisa ends up accidentally recording Hitchcock's Saboteur. http://www.filmednotstirred.com

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Wed, 24 September 2008
Filmed Not Stirred 62 - Burn After Reading & The In-Laws
Two CIA comedies, both whacked-out. Burn After Reading is pretty much everything you'd expect from a spy thriller from the minds of the Coen Brothers. Then a look back at 1979's The In-Laws with Peter Falk and Alan Arkin superbly paired together for full comic genius, not to mention flies with beaks. Also Jeff finds Superbad very funny but Lisa can't hang with Cheaper By The Dozen and re-watches The Cell to figure out why she found it mediocre the first time. Plus is ID4 guilty pleasure material or just plain bad? http://www.filmednotstirred.com/
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Wed, 10 September 2008
Filmed Not Stirred 61 - The House Bunny & The Sure Thing
We're talking to you cordless. This week it's a look at two college comedies that attempt to take on deeper meaning. Tune in and find out which one is more successful (hint: it's the one directed by Rob Reiner). First up, The House Bunny with Anna Faris as a Playboy bunny turned sorority house mother. Then a look back at The Sure Thing with John Cusack and Daphne Zuniga. Plus Jeff re-watches Punch-Drunk Love. Also Lisa recommends Mad Men and is enjoying the second season of Saving Grace. http://www.filmednotstirred.com/
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Mon, 25 August 2008
Filmed Not Stirred 60 - Vicky Cristina Barcelona & Take The Money And Run
It's a look at the career of Woody Allen, as Jeff and Lisa take in Woody's latest Vicky Cristina Barcelona, plus a look back at one of his very first films Take The Money And Run. And for his birthday with the Intrada gang, Jeff chooses to re-visit Krull. Also Lisa's husband (and our illustrious recording engineer) Michael accidentally rents the 2006 BBC version of Sweeney Todd, which actually turns out to be great. Plus Lisa checks out I Am Legend and gives a counterpoint to Jeff's Rambo review from Episode 57.
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Mon, 4 August 2008
Filmed Not Stirred 59 - The Dark Knight & The X-Files: I Want To Believe
In yet another Very Special Episode, Jeff and Lisa break the normal new movie / old movie format to get caught up on their summer movie viewing. First up they hang with Scully and Mulder one more time in the new X-Files movie. Then it's a lengthy discussion of The Dark Knight and Heath Ledger's incredible take on The Joker. Best Batman movie ever? Tune in and see. Meanwhile Lisa catches up with The Bourne Ultimatum.
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Tue, 29 July 2008
Filmed Not Stirred 58 - Mamma Mia! & The Adventures Of Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert
It's all ABBA, all the time. First up, Jeff and Lisa take on Mamma Mia, the movie adaptation of the hit stage musical. Next it's a look back at the 1994 Australian film The Adventures Of Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert, with 3 drag queens making their way across the Outback, lip-syncing in crazy-cool outfits. Plus Lisa highly recommends Proof. Take a chance on me. http://www.filmednotstirred.com/

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Mon, 21 July 2008
Filmed Not Stirred 57 - Kit Kittredge: An American Girl & Pippi Longstocking

Jeff and Lisa highly recommend Kit Kittredge, while fondly remembering Pippi Longstocking. In fact it's Pippi times two, as Jeff and Lisa end up watching and reviewing two completely different versions! Plus an unusual amount of digressions: Lisa recalls a table reading with Dawn Wells and playing ping-pong with Walter Koenig, while Jeff reminisces about going to the movies as a kid in Minnesota. Plus Jeff thoroughly enjoys the new Rambo flick. And if you listen closely, about 20 minutes in you can hear Lisa's cat purring.

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Sun, 6 July 2008
Filmed Not Stirred 56 - WALL-E & Pinocchio
This week it's a look at the artistry of feature-length animation, new school and old school. First up, a discussion of Pixar's amazing WALL-E. Then a look back at Disney's classic Pinocchio with all it's frame-by-frame hand-drawn care and gratuitous underwater breathing. Also Jeff finally watches Batman Begins. Plus Lisa struggles to get through Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, but recommends Evening. All this plus a truly awful John Madden impression.
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Sun, 29 June 2008
Filmed Not Stirred 55 - Get Smart & Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery
This week it's gadgetry, spy stuff, factories that make models of factories and sharks with frickin' lasers (would you believe mutated sea bass?) Also: Jeff highly recommends Once, Lisa takes in Hairspray plus Jeff checks out Be Kind Rewind. Groovy baby.
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Sun, 22 June 2008
Filmed Not Stirred 54 - The Happening & Village Of The Damned
Jeff and Lisa contemplate what happened to M. Night Shyamalan as they discuss the dismal mess called The Happening. For a much better account of odd happenings, check out the original 1960 version of Village Of The Damned with George Sanders for its fast-paced British black and white goodness. Also Jeff recommends The Incredible Hulk while dissing Ang Lee's 2003 telling of The Hulk. Plus Lisa has no love for Matchstick Men, The Singing Detective or the Alfie remake, but Jeff really digs When We Left Earth on the Discovery Channel.

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Sat, 14 June 2008
Filmed Not Stirred 53 - Jaws & All About Eve
Fasten your seatbelts. In yet another very-special-episode, Jeff and Lisa celebrate their 50th episode milestone (on Episode 53) by doing a show on each of their favorite movies of all time. This one's all about things they love: early Spielberg, the editing of Verna Fields, John Williams, Bette Davis, the Golden Age of Hollywood, the writing of Joseph L. Mankiewicz and Eve -- all about Eve in fact. It's the head, the tail, the whole damn thing.
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Tue, 10 June 2008
Filmed Not Stirred 52 - Sex And The City & Nine To Five
This week it's all about Sex And The City and hot women on screen over the age of 40. Plus a discussion about one of the great comedies of the early 80s Nine To Five. Jeff and Lisa still hate the term chick flick, the season finale of Lost blows Jeff's mind, Paul Scofield rules in Quiz Show, plus more Lisa love for Top Chef and Iron Chef.
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Sat, 31 May 2008
Filmed Not Stirred 51 - Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull & Raiders Of The Lost Ark
If adventure has a name... it must be Jeff and Lisa, who discover The Kingdom Of The Crytsal Skull and also take a look back at the beginning of all things Indy. Plus Lisa checks out Spanglish while Jeff finally catches up with The Bourne Ultimatum. You go first.
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Sun, 25 May 2008
Filmed Not Stirred 50 - The Chronicles Of Naria: Prince Caspian & Labyrinth
Jeff and Lisa take in the latest Narnia installment, plus a look back at the 1986 Jim Henson fantasy Labyrinth. It's a talking lion vs. a singing Goblin King. It's CGI vs. puppetry as Jeff and Lisa discuss which Yoda they prefer: Frank Oz all the way! True dat. Double true!
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Mon, 19 May 2008
Filmed Not Stirred 49 - Speed Racer & Popeye
Two films based on cartoons. First Jeff and Lisa take the new Mach 5 for a spin and then take a look back at a movie they both remember enjoying as kids: Robert Altman's critically lambasted 1980 musical adaptation of Popeye. Plus Lisa checks out Lucia, Lucia and Jeff rediscovers Speed Racer cartoons. Also in preparation for next weeks show on Prince Caspian, Jeff catches up with the first Chronicles Of Narnia movie The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe.
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Sun, 11 May 2008
Filmed Not Stirred 48 - Iron Man & Superman: The Movie
This is no fantasy. Jeff and Lisa thoroughly enjoy Iron Man and afterwards engage in a lengthly discussion of a true classic. Is Superman: The Movie the greatest comic book adaptation of all time? Plus Superman turns back the world so Lisa can see Rush in concert. And a little Monty Python And The Holy Grail thrown in for good measure. And there was much rejoicing. Yay...
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Fri, 2 May 2008
Filmed Not Stirred 47 - Smart People & Starting Over
Before the onslaught of summer blockbusters, Jeff and Lisa check out Smart People and also take a look back at 1979's Starting Over, two films about adults re-entering the dating scene. Plus Jeff gets sick and goes on a movie binge: The Towering Inferno, Black Sunday and Rollercoaster to name a few, while Lisa watches In The Cut and Cold Creek Manor and also highly recommends The New Adventures Of Old Christine.
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Sat, 5 April 2008
Filmed Not Stirred 46 - 21 & Rounders

This week Jeff and Lisa take on 21, loosely based on the terrific Ben Mezrich book Bringing Down The House. The consensus: read the book instead. Then a discussion about a superior film about gambling, the 1998 poker movie Rounders. For a much better account of the MIT Blackjack Team, Jeff recommends the excellent History Channel documentary Breaking Vegas. Also Jeff is happy about the return of World Poker Tour, while Lisa goes on a Rachel Weisz kick with Runaway Jury and Beautiful Creatures. All this plus more 30 Rock love. Don't splash the pot.

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Tue, 25 March 2008
Filmed Not Stirred 45 - Doomsday & Escape From New York

Director Neil Marshall follows his exceptional horror film The Descent with the apocalyptic Doomsday. Also a discussion of its inspiration, John Carpenter's 1981 film Escape From New York. Plus Lisa checks out Night At The Museum and reconsiders her original assessment of Cashmere Mafia and Lipstick Jungle.

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Sat, 1 March 2008
Filmed Not Stirred 44 - Definitely, Maybe & The Parent Trap

This week it's two comedies about divorce and meddling matchmaking kids. Take one part Abigail Breslin, mix with two parts Hayley Mills. Add confused adults. Stir. Also Lisa checks out two new TV shows with ties to Sex And The City: Cashmere Mafia and Lipstick Jungle. Plus Lisa recommends Blue Car and Jeff buys a new X-Files shirt at Wondercon.

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Thu, 21 February 2008
Filmed Not Stirred 43 - Michael Clayton & Away From Her

It's the second annual Oscar catch-up show, as Jeff and Lisa combine two Oscar-nominated films into one action-packed episode. First up is Michael Clayton, the Best Picture nominated legal thriller with George Clooney. And then there's the beautiful Away From Her, with an Oscar nominated performance by Julie Christie as a woman stricken with Alzheimer’s. Also more Knocked Up talk, Jeff can't get Buffy Once More With Feeling songs out of his head, Lisa catches Closer, plus some last-minute Oscar predictions.

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Wed, 13 February 2008
Filmed Not Stirred 42 - U2 3D & Stop Making Sense

This week Jeff and Lisa discuss two concert films. U2 3D, the first multi-camera 3D shoot, is the exhilerating IMAX filming of U2 performing on the South American leg of their Vertigo tour. And then there's Stop Making Sense, Jonathan Demme's seminal 1984 concert film which perfectly captures Talking Heads live onstage. Also discussed: Knocked Up, Martian Child and the return of Lost. And Lisa really, really thinks Jeff needs to watch Monk. Plus somehow at the end Jeff and Lisa end up on a tangent about football and figure skating. Just give us what we want and no one gets hurt.

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Thu, 7 February 2008
Filmed Not Stirred 41 - Cloverfield & The Blair Witch Project

This week it's two very innovative films that take cinema-verite to a new level. Plus Jeff describes the new Star Trek trailer to Lisa and gives her chills. Also discussed: My So-Called Life and Breakfast At Tiffany's. And for someone who hates musicals, Jeff sure attempts to sing a lot. He should probably stop doing that.

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Thu, 31 January 2008
Filmed Not Stirred 40 - Juno & The Snapper

Thunderbirds Are Go. This week Jeff and Lisa gush over Juno and The Snapper, two great films about families dealing with unexpected pregnancies. Listen in as Jeff and Lisa struggle to remember the name of that 80s sitcom that Jason Bateman used to be on. Also a discussion about the Oscar nominations. By the way it was The Hogan Family plus he was also on Silver Spoons.

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Wed, 23 January 2008
Filmed Not Stirred 39 - Atonement & The English Patient

Here we go. This week Jeff and Lisa discuss Atonement. And then the most ridiculed movie in Filmed, Not Stirred history finally gets its due. By the way when The English Patient won its Best Picture Oscar, it was nominated along with Fargo, Jerry Maguire, Secrets And Lies and Shine -- all far superior movies. Also this week Jeff takes in The Guardian and Lisa checks out The Sarah Conner Chronicles, plus some discussion about highly re-watchable movies.

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Wed, 16 January 2008
Filmed Not Stirred 38 - There Will Be Blood & Giant

Oil, greed, intolerance, the great state of Texas and the American Epic. Paul Thomas Anderson, Daniel Day-Lewis, James Dean and music by Tiomkin. In short: some great movie-watching. Also discussed this week: Beowulf, Harold And Kumar Go To White Castle, Half Nelson, Bound and Bewitched.

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Thu, 27 December 2007
Filmed Not Stirred 37 - The Golden Compass & Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone

This week it's two fantasy films based on children's books, each the first of their series. It's a very special Christmas episode, in which Christmas is never once discussed. But two things are made very clear: Jeff loves John Williams and Lisa loves Rush. Also discussed: Confidence, March Of The Penguins, Dirty Sexy Money and a little bit of 30 Rock, plus going to movies on opening day.

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