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This Podcast was created using www.talkshoe.com flickguy flickabrac@gmail.com no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-513713.mp3 Sat, 16 Jul 2011 23:00:00 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-513713.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-513713.mp3 Movies & Television flickguy PROMO: Reunion Special 00:54 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-427642.mp3 Sat, 09 Apr 2011 23:07:35 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-427642.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-427642.mp3 This is it, kids: The FINAL EPISODE of flick-a-brac -- for real, this time. The time has come to pull the plug on this travesty once and for all. There were retrospectives and laughs galore, but we still managed to go out with a fizzle! Don't miss this little piece of history, which admittedly is all in the host's mind. Couldn't make it live? Sucks to be you. (Just kidding. Send an email to flickabrac (at) gmail (dot) com or call the Voice Mail Line: (412) I'M-SO-FAB.) Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 023 - One and Done - flick-a-brac|2.0 This is it, kids: The FINAL EPISODE of flick-a-brac -- for real, this time. The time has come to pull the plug on this travesty once and for all. There were retrospectives and laughs galore, but we still managed to go out with a fizzle! Don't miss this little piece of history, which admittedly is all in the host's mind. Couldn't make it live? Sucks to be you. (Just kidding. Send an email to flickabrac (at) gmail (dot) com or call the Voice Mail Line: (412) I'M-SO-FAB.) 1:11:34 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-436945.mp3 Sat, 26 Mar 2011 23:21:44 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-436945.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-436945.mp3 It's the "Countdown to the End" -- ONE MORE EPISODE! I think there's been a similar topic in fab "classic" but since we're almost at the end, I want to revisit it. Everyone has a favorite movie. Some have many favorite movies. What movies do you love, and why do you love them so much? In the penultimate episode of fab|2.0 we pimp out those pieces of entertainment we feel are the best of the best. Or even the best of the worst, if that's where tastes lie. If you have something to say about movies you love, send an email to flickabrac (at) gmail (dot) com or leave a voice mail on the listener line: (412) I'M-SO-FAB. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 022 - The Movies We Love - flick-a-brac|2.0 It's the "Countdown to the End" -- ONE MORE EPISODE! I think there's been a similar topic in fab "classic" but since we're almost at the end, I want to revisit it. Everyone has a favorite movie. Some have many favorite movies. What movies do you love, and why do you love them so much? In the penultimate episode of fab|2.0 we pimp out those pieces of entertainment we feel are the best of the best. Or even the best of the worst, if that's where tastes lie. If you have something to say about movies you love, send an email to flickabrac (at) gmail (dot) com or leave a voice mail on the listener line: (412) I'M-SO-FAB. 1:27:46 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-436944.mp3 Sat, 12 Mar 2011 23:19:35 -0500 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-436944.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-436944.mp3 It's the "Countdown to the End" -- TWO MORE EPISODES! We conclude our three-episode wrap-up of the Saw movies by examining Saw VI. As Wendiigo has stated, it's Jigsaw versus the Health Care System. Who wins that fight? Here's a hint: It's not the HMO. All that and a positive moral lesson. If you have something to say about Saw VI, send an email to flickabrac (at) gmail (dot) com or leave a voice mail on the listener line: (412) I'M-SO-FAB. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 021 - SMT #36: Saw VI - flick-a-brac|2.0 It's the "Countdown to the End" -- TWO MORE EPISODES! We conclude our three-episode wrap-up of the Saw movies by examining Saw VI. As Wendiigo has stated, it's Jigsaw versus the Health Care System. Who wins that fight? Here's a hint: It's not the HMO. All that and a positive moral lesson. If you have something to say about Saw VI, send an email to flickabrac (at) gmail (dot) com or leave a voice mail on the listener line: (412) I'M-SO-FAB. 1:26:04 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-436942.mp3 Sat, 26 Feb 2011 23:08:14 -0500 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-436942.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-436942.mp3 It's the "Countdown to the End" -- THREE MORE EPISODES! We continue our Saw wrap-up with the fifth installment of the ultra-violent film franchise. What gory delights are in store for us this time? Join me in finding out! If you have something to say about Saw V but can't make it to the live show, send an email to flickabrac (at) gmail (dot) com or leave a voice mail at our listener line: (412) I'M-SO-FAB. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 020 - SMT #35: Saw V - flick-a-brac|2.0 It's the "Countdown to the End" -- THREE MORE EPISODES! We continue our Saw wrap-up with the fifth installment of the ultra-violent film franchise. What gory delights are in store for us this time? Join me in finding out! If you have something to say about Saw V but can't make it to the live show, send an email to flickabrac (at) gmail (dot) com or leave a voice mail at our listener line: (412) I'M-SO-FAB. 1:05:25 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-436941.mp3 Sat, 12 Feb 2011 23:02:07 -0500 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-436941.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-436941.mp3 It's the "Countdown to the End" -- FOUR MORE EPISODES! We begin a three-episode wrap-up of the Saw movies for Wendiigo. Now that Jigsaw is less than able to continue his reign of terror, how are there still Saw movies? We found out. Brace yourselves, kids: It'll be intense. If you have something to say about Saw IV, send an email to flickabrac (at) gmail (dot) com or leave a voice mail on the listener line: (412) I'M-SO-FAB. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 019 - SMT #34: Saw IV - flick-a-brac|2.0 It's the "Countdown to the End" -- FOUR MORE EPISODES! We begin a three-episode wrap-up of the Saw movies for Wendiigo. Now that Jigsaw is less than able to continue his reign of terror, how are there still Saw movies? We found out. Brace yourselves, kids: It'll be intense. If you have something to say about Saw IV, send an email to flickabrac (at) gmail (dot) com or leave a voice mail on the listener line: (412) I'M-SO-FAB. 1:01:10 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-431955.mp3 Sat, 22 Jan 2011 23:11:08 -0500 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-431955.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-431955.mp3 In true unpredictable style, this episode quickly derailed and stayed there. We discuss ABC shows not found on Hulu! We talk about World of Tanks! We talk about GWAR! And porn! Jean-Louis has a SUPERfan! It's all madness! And lots of fun. Wanna add your two cents' worth? Send your email to flickabrac (at) gmail (dot) com, or leave a voice mail at (412) I'M-SO-FAB. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 018 - Open Mic Night - flick-a-brac|2.0 In true unpredictable style, this episode quickly derailed and stayed there. We discuss ABC shows not found on Hulu! We talk about World of Tanks! We talk about GWAR! And porn! Jean-Louis has a SUPERfan! It's all madness! And lots of fun. Wanna add your two cents' worth? Send your email to flickabrac (at) gmail (dot) com, or leave a voice mail at (412) I'M-SO-FAB. 1:01:52 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-427640.mp3 Sat, 08 Jan 2011 23:11:59 -0500 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-427640.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-427640.mp3 Wendiigo and Denizen selected this Specific Movie Talk, given a choice of four movies. Surprisingly, it was 2009's animated Astro Boy, with the voices of Freddie Highmore, Nicolas Cage, and Donald Sutherland. Their homework assignment: Watch this movie and come back to talk about it. They did, and this episode is the result. If you have something to say about Astro Boy, send an email to flickabrac (at) gmail (dot) com or call the Voice Mail Line: (412) I'M-SO-FAB. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 017 - SMT #33: Astro Boy - flick-a-brac|2.0 Wendiigo and Denizen selected this Specific Movie Talk, given a choice of four movies. Surprisingly, it was 2009's animated Astro Boy, with the voices of Freddie Highmore, Nicolas Cage, and Donald Sutherland. Their homework assignment: Watch this movie and come back to talk about it. They did, and this episode is the result. If you have something to say about Astro Boy, send an email to flickabrac (at) gmail (dot) com or call the Voice Mail Line: (412) I'M-SO-FAB. 49:54 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-427450.mp3 Sat, 25 Dec 2010 23:02:00 -0500 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-427450.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-427450.mp3 It's Christmas, but that won't stop me from doing my live podcast... Since I'm not dumb enough to expect a huge turnout, there are lots of music and stories to keep you entertained. As always, if you have something to say about Christmas (or another holiday), send an email to flickabrac (at) gmail (dot) com or call the Voice Mail Line: (412) I'M-SO-FAB. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 016 - Holiday Hijinx - flick-a-brac|2.0 It's Christmas, but that won't stop me from doing my live podcast... Since I'm not dumb enough to expect a huge turnout, there are lots of music and stories to keep you entertained. As always, if you have something to say about Christmas (or another holiday), send an email to flickabrac (at) gmail (dot) com or call the Voice Mail Line: (412) I'M-SO-FAB. 1:00:54 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-422554.mp3 Sat, 11 Dec 2010 23:07:09 -0500 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-422554.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-422554.mp3 A month later than intended, we're readying ourselves for the final battle by revisiting Harry's sixth year at Hogwarts. Who is the Half-Blood Prince? Why are all the teenage wizards and witches so hormonal? And what memory does the potions professor hold that can unlock the secrets of Lord Voldemort? Watch the movie. Then listen to the show. Have something to say about the sixth Harry Potter film? Send an email to flickabrac (at) gmail (dot) com or call the voice mail line: (412) I'M-SO-FAB. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 015 - SMT #32: Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince - fab|2.0 A month later than intended, we're readying ourselves for the final battle by revisiting Harry's sixth year at Hogwarts. Who is the Half-Blood Prince? Why are all the teenage wizards and witches so hormonal? And what memory does the potions professor hold that can unlock the secrets of Lord Voldemort? Watch the movie. Then listen to the show. Have something to say about the sixth Harry Potter film? Send an email to flickabrac (at) gmail (dot) com or call the voice mail line: (412) I'M-SO-FAB. 54:23 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-417680.mp3 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 23:10:52 -0500 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-417680.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-417680.mp3 This says it's a "regular episode", but we're still using an Unscripted format. What madness is this? Why, the madness of National Novel Writing month. What do you want from us? It's the end of November. Our fingers are tired, our brains are fried, and you're lucky we were awake enough to even DO this episode. Wendiigo and Denizen update us on how their novels have gone and the other usual stuff. If you have something to say about NaNoWriMo, send an email to flickabrac (at) gmail (dot) com or leave a voice mail at (412) I'M-SO-FAB. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 014 - NaNoWriMo 2010 Wrap-up - flick-a-brac|2.0 This says it's a "regular episode", but we're still using an Unscripted format. What madness is this? Why, the madness of National Novel Writing month. What do you want from us? It's the end of November. Our fingers are tired, our brains are fried, and you're lucky we were awake enough to even DO this episode. Wendiigo and Denizen update us on how their novels have gone and the other usual stuff. If you have something to say about NaNoWriMo, send an email to flickabrac (at) gmail (dot) com or leave a voice mail at (412) I'M-SO-FAB. 1:07:51 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-410225.mp3 Sat, 13 Nov 2010 23:17:25 -0500 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-410225.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-410225.mp3 We're back! And so's Jigsaw. It's our not-as-long-as-the-previous-Saw-discussion-but-still-longer-awaited-than-expected discussion of the third Saw movie. It's not for the faint of heart or the weak of stomach. If you have something to say about Saw III, send an email to flickabrac (at) gmail (dot) com or call the voice mail line at (412) I'M-SO-FAB. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 013 - SMT #31: Saw III - flick-a-brac|2.0 We're back! And so's Jigsaw. It's our not-as-long-as-the-previous-Saw-discussion-but-still-longer-awaited-than-expected discussion of the third Saw movie. It's not for the faint of heart or the weak of stomach. If you have something to say about Saw III, send an email to flickabrac (at) gmail (dot) com or call the voice mail line at (412) I'M-SO-FAB. 1:08:25 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-400959.mp3 Sat, 23 Oct 2010 23:14:04 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-400959.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-400959.mp3 It's that time of year again -- the time when wannabe writers all over the world dust off their word processors and attempt to write a 50,000-word novel in only 30 days. In spite of our emergency hiatus, it just wouldn't be right not to have a show dedicated to National Novel Writing Month. Only the most insane people attempt this challenge, and only the most dedicated of challengers will succeed. Will you be among them? Movies & Television flickguy Unscripted #5 - NaNoWriMo 2010 It's that time of year again -- the time when wannabe writers all over the world dust off their word processors and attempt to write a 50,000-word novel in only 30 days. In spite of our emergency hiatus, it just wouldn't be right not to have a show dedicated to National Novel Writing Month. Only the most insane people attempt this challenge, and only the most dedicated of challengers will succeed. Will you be among them? 51:24 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-398574.mp3 Sat, 09 Oct 2010 23:16:30 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-398574.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-398574.mp3 I know we were all looking forward to discussing Saw III tonight, but my desktop PC has gone wonky. I'm not comfortable doing a regular show via the netbook... so Unscripted to the rescue! We'll talk about life, the universe, and anything else that enters our atom-sized brains. Come play! Movies & Television flickguy Unscripted #4 - Emergency Hiatus I know we were all looking forward to discussing Saw III tonight, but my desktop PC has gone wonky. I'm not comfortable doing a regular show via the netbook... so Unscripted to the rescue! We'll talk about life, the universe, and anything else that enters our atom-sized brains. Come play! 46:46 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-391478.mp3 Sat, 25 Sep 2010 23:14:23 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-391478.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-391478.mp3 George Romero made them famous in the classic Night of the Living Dead. Simon Pegg made them funny in Shaun of the Dead. Milla Jovovich made fighting them seem sexy in the adaptation of the video game series Resident Evil. Now, on flick-a-brac|2.0, we'll make what was once cool downright lame. That's right, we're tackling zombie movies. If you have something to say about zombies, send an email to flickabrac@gmail.com or call our listener line at (412) I'M-SO-FAB. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 012 - Zombies - flick-a-brac|2.0 George Romero made them famous in the classic Night of the Living Dead. Simon Pegg made them funny in Shaun of the Dead. Milla Jovovich made fighting them seem sexy in the adaptation of the video game series Resident Evil. Now, on flick-a-brac|2.0, we'll make what was once cool downright lame. That's right, we're tackling zombie movies. If you have something to say about zombies, send an email to flickabrac@gmail.com or call our listener line at (412) I'M-SO-FAB. 1:14:12 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-386638.mp3 Sat, 18 Sep 2010 23:11:12 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-386638.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-386638.mp3 Alternately heartwarming and heartbreaking, Simon Birch is the story of two young friends on different but complementary quests. Simon wants to be a hero and fulfill his destiny. His best friend Joe wants to learn the identity of his father. Together they embark on a journey of discovery and learn that life doesn't always have happy storybook endings. Starring Ashley Judd, Oliver Platt, Joseph Mazzello, and Ian Michael Smith, Simon Birch is a tale of both comedy and tragedy, and it's September's Specific Movie Talk. Unfortunately, no one was there to talk about it except that host guy. You know... the one whose voice tends to drone. If you have something to say about Simon Birch, send an email to flickabrac@gmail.com or call our listener line at (412) I'M-SO-FAB. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 011 - SMT #30: Simon Birch - flick-a-brac|2.0 Alternately heartwarming and heartbreaking, Simon Birch is the story of two young friends on different but complementary quests. Simon wants to be a hero and fulfill his destiny. His best friend Joe wants to learn the identity of his father. Together they embark on a journey of discovery and learn that life doesn't always have happy storybook endings. Starring Ashley Judd, Oliver Platt, Joseph Mazzello, and Ian Michael Smith, Simon Birch is a tale of both comedy and tragedy, and it's September's Specific Movie Talk. Unfortunately, no one was there to talk about it except that host guy. You know... the one whose voice tends to drone. If you have something to say about Simon Birch, send an email to flickabrac@gmail.com or call our listener line at (412) I'M-SO-FAB. 39:41 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-382213.mp3 Sat, 28 Aug 2010 23:04:07 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-382213.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-382213.mp3 Heroes! Villains! Sidekicks! Contagonists! In most movies, characters fall under one or more of these categories. In this episode of flickabrac|2.0, SquidLord and Terri are on hand to help explore the archetypes of different genres and poke some fun when we discover that an archetype has crossed over to the dark side and become a stereotype. If you have something to say about movie archetypes, send an email to flickabrac@gmail.com or call our listener line at (412) I'M-SO-FAB. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 010 - Archetypes - flick-a-brac|2.0 Heroes! Villains! Sidekicks! Contagonists! In most movies, characters fall under one or more of these categories. In this episode of flickabrac|2.0, SquidLord and Terri are on hand to help explore the archetypes of different genres and poke some fun when we discover that an archetype has crossed over to the dark side and become a stereotype. If you have something to say about movie archetypes, send an email to flickabrac@gmail.com or call our listener line at (412) I'M-SO-FAB. 1:16:06 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-375472.mp3 Sat, 14 Aug 2010 23:19:42 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-375472.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-375472.mp3 Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz dig up some old bones -- in a literal sense -- and incur the wrath of an ancient mummy. It's an action comedy that didn't have a lot in the way of meaningful discussability... but Terri and Wendiigo gave it a shot anyway, with mediaman making a return appearance for some derailing fun. If you have something to say about The Mummy, send an email to flickabrac@gmail.com or call our listener line at (412) I'M-SO-FAB. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 009 - SMT #29: The Mummy - flick-a-brac|2.0 Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz dig up some old bones -- in a literal sense -- and incur the wrath of an ancient mummy. It's an action comedy that didn't have a lot in the way of meaningful discussability... but Terri and Wendiigo gave it a shot anyway, with mediaman making a return appearance for some derailing fun. If you have something to say about The Mummy, send an email to flickabrac@gmail.com or call our listener line at (412) I'M-SO-FAB. 1:03:24 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-375466.mp3 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:07:59 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-375466.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-375466.mp3 Suggested by Terri, this episode of fab|2.0 focuses on movies featuring life from other worlds. From the horror that was Ridley Scott's Alien to the magic of Steven Spielberg's E.T., if it isn't from earth, you can bet wendiigo, mediaman, and flickguy touched on it. If you have something to say about movie aliens, send an email to flickabrac@gmail.com or call our listener line at (412) I'M-SO-FAB. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 008 - Extraterrestrials - flick-a-brac|2.0 Suggested by Terri, this episode of fab|2.0 focuses on movies featuring life from other worlds. From the horror that was Ridley Scott's Alien to the magic of Steven Spielberg's E.T., if it isn't from earth, you can bet wendiigo, mediaman, and flickguy touched on it. If you have something to say about movie aliens, send an email to flickabrac@gmail.com or call our listener line at (412) I'M-SO-FAB. 1:16:24 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-366975.mp3 Sat, 10 Jul 2010 23:04:54 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-366975.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-366975.mp3 Vince Vaughn and Ben Stiller, two actors who tend to annoy me, face off in the sports comedy Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story. We talked about this film, INCLUDING the end scene, which is SO WRONG but somehow SO FUNNY... and ironically that's Stiller's doing. Plus, SquidLord's special brand of derailing. If you have something to say about Dodgeball, send an email to flickabrac@gmail.com or call our listener line at (412) I'M-SO-FAB. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 007 - SMT #28: Dodgeball - flick-a-brac|2.0 Vince Vaughn and Ben Stiller, two actors who tend to annoy me, face off in the sports comedy Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story. We talked about this film, INCLUDING the end scene, which is SO WRONG but somehow SO FUNNY... and ironically that's Stiller's doing. Plus, SquidLord's special brand of derailing. If you have something to say about Dodgeball, send an email to flickabrac@gmail.com or call our listener line at (412) I'M-SO-FAB. 1:24:00 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-359547.mp3 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 23:08:49 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-359547.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-359547.mp3 Everyone has an opinion. And, if you've paid any attention over the last three years, you know that yours doesn't matter. That doesn't seem to stop anyone from thinking it does. For the last few weeks, I've been reading people's opinions on different topics and laughing at how arrogantly they all seem to be presented. In this train wreck of an episode, SimChris was on hand, and we looked at my favorite tag line: "YOUR opinion doesn't matter," what it means, and how it relates to the big, bad world. We'll also explored opinions on opinions and asked ourselves: Why should anyone care what we think? If you have something to say about opinions, send an email to flickabrac@gmail.com or call our listener line: (412) I'M-SO-FAB. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 006 - Opinions - flick-a-brac|2.0 Everyone has an opinion. And, if you've paid any attention over the last three years, you know that yours doesn't matter. That doesn't seem to stop anyone from thinking it does. For the last few weeks, I've been reading people's opinions on different topics and laughing at how arrogantly they all seem to be presented. In this train wreck of an episode, SimChris was on hand, and we looked at my favorite tag line: "YOUR opinion doesn't matter," what it means, and how it relates to the big, bad world. We'll also explored opinions on opinions and asked ourselves: Why should anyone care what we think? If you have something to say about opinions, send an email to flickabrac@gmail.com or call our listener line: (412) I'M-SO-FAB. 40:20 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-354889.mp3 Sat, 12 Jun 2010 23:09:09 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-354889.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-354889.mp3 Two of my favorites, Drew Barrymore and Whoopi Goldberg, team up with Mary-Louise Parker in a drama about friendship, love, loss, and finding out how far you'll go for the people closest to you. Boys on the Side has made people laugh, cry, swell with pride, and even engage in a little ogling. If you have something to say about Boys on the Side, send an email to flickabrac@gmail.com or call our listener line: (412) I'M-SO-FAB. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 005 - SMT #27: Boys on the Side - flick-a-brac|2.0 Two of my favorites, Drew Barrymore and Whoopi Goldberg, team up with Mary-Louise Parker in a drama about friendship, love, loss, and finding out how far you'll go for the people closest to you. Boys on the Side has made people laugh, cry, swell with pride, and even engage in a little ogling. If you have something to say about Boys on the Side, send an email to flickabrac@gmail.com or call our listener line: (412) I'M-SO-FAB. 54:43 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-345693.mp3 Sat, 22 May 2010 22:53:59 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-345693.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-345693.mp3 In this episode of fab|2.0, we discussed those entertainments we absolutely love... and might not want to admit to. Whether it's a trashy romance novel or the latest Hannah Montana episode, some listeners confessed to us what they like to indulge in when no one is watching. And flickguy had a confession as well. If you have something to say about guilty pleasures, send an email to flickabrac@gmail.com or call our listener line at (412) I'M-SO-FAB. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 004 - Guilty Pleasures - flick-a-brac|2.0 In this episode of fab|2.0, we discussed those entertainments we absolutely love... and might not want to admit to. Whether it's a trashy romance novel or the latest Hannah Montana episode, some listeners confessed to us what they like to indulge in when no one is watching. And flickguy had a confession as well. If you have something to say about guilty pleasures, send an email to flickabrac@gmail.com or call our listener line at (412) I'M-SO-FAB. 44:27 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-345694.mp3 Sat, 08 May 2010 23:03:18 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-345694.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-345694.mp3 This month's Specific Movie Talk takes us out on the high seas as we talk about Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl, starring Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom. Cursed treasure and buckles just waiting to be swashed! This movie answers the age-old question of, "Why doesn't my pirate lover ever want to take moonlight walks on the beach?" Listen in on the muchly tangented discussion... if you dare! If you have something to say about Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl, send an email to flickabrac@gmail.com or call our listener line at (412) I'M-SO-FAB. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 003 - SMT #26: Pirates of the Caribbean - flick-a-brac|2.0 This month's Specific Movie Talk takes us out on the high seas as we talk about Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl, starring Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom. Cursed treasure and buckles just waiting to be swashed! This movie answers the age-old question of, "Why doesn't my pirate lover ever want to take moonlight walks on the beach?" Listen in on the muchly tangented discussion... if you dare! If you have something to say about Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl, send an email to flickabrac@gmail.com or call our listener line at (412) I'M-SO-FAB. 42:41 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-348056.mp3 Sat, 24 Apr 2010 23:05:46 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-348056.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-348056.mp3 It's that time again! Summer movie season is right around the corner, and with the help of Entertainment Weekly's Summer Preview issue, we look at the hits... and likely misses... that will be gracing the big screen this year. If you have something to say about summer movies, send an email to flickabrac@gmail.com or call our listener line: (412) I'M-SO-FAB. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 002 - Summer Movies, 2010 - flick-a-brac|2.0 It's that time again! Summer movie season is right around the corner, and with the help of Entertainment Weekly's Summer Preview issue, we look at the hits... and likely misses... that will be gracing the big screen this year. If you have something to say about summer movies, send an email to flickabrac@gmail.com or call our listener line: (412) I'M-SO-FAB. 1:32:18 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-322675.mp3 Sat, 10 Apr 2010 23:05:38 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-322675.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-322675.mp3 AT LONG LAST! The return of flick-a-brac in an all-new 2.0 form. The premiere episode lays out a few of the things that changed since the previous incarnation of the podcast and then dives right into the one thing that carried over: The Specific Movie Talk. This month's choice? Saw II. If you have something to say about Saw II, send an email to flickabrac@gmail.com or call the listener line at (412) I'M-SO-FAB. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 001 - SMT #25 - Saw II - flick-a-brac|2.0 AT LONG LAST! The return of flick-a-brac in an all-new 2.0 form. The premiere episode lays out a few of the things that changed since the previous incarnation of the podcast and then dives right into the one thing that carried over: The Specific Movie Talk. This month's choice? Saw II. If you have something to say about Saw II, send an email to flickabrac@gmail.com or call the listener line at (412) I'M-SO-FAB. 42:56 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-331202.mp3 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 23:00:00 -0500 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-331202.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-331202.mp3 Back from the dead! Please feel free to snag this promo for use on your own podcast. Thanks for your patience during our hiatus! We'll see you soon... Movies & Television flickguy flick-a-brac|2.0 Promo Back from the dead! Please feel free to snag this promo for use on your own podcast. Thanks for your patience during our hiatus! We'll see you soon... 01:29 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-292845.mp3 Sat, 12 Dec 2009 23:02:40 -0500 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-292845.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-292845.mp3 After November faded into distant, sweet memory and the National Novel Writing Month was over, we here at flick-a-brac gathered together to reminisce. What great triumphs did we achieve? What bitter failures plagued our attempts? What were our final word counts? Did we attend our event-ending TGIO parties? If you participated in NaNoWriMo and would like to chime in about your experiences, send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com. Movies & Television flickguy Unscripted #3 - NaNoWriMo - After the Madness! After November faded into distant, sweet memory and the National Novel Writing Month was over, we here at flick-a-brac gathered together to reminisce. What great triumphs did we achieve? What bitter failures plagued our attempts? What were our final word counts? Did we attend our event-ending TGIO parties? If you participated in NaNoWriMo and would like to chime in about your experiences, send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com. 1:29:22 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-271029.mp3 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 23:05:16 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-271029.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-271029.mp3 Since we're still on hiatus and so many of "mah peeps" really like the NaNoWriMo-related episodes, we'll have a special Unscripted episode to celebrate the month of 50,000 words. Bring your stories of NaNos past and your hopes for NaNo present. If we have a decent turnout and interest enough, we'll even have a follow-up Unscripted in December! Movies & Television flickguy Unscripted #2 - NaNoWriMo - Write Around the Corner! Since we're still on hiatus and so many of "mah peeps" really like the NaNoWriMo-related episodes, we'll have a special Unscripted episode to celebrate the month of 50,000 words. Bring your stories of NaNos past and your hopes for NaNo present. If we have a decent turnout and interest enough, we'll even have a follow-up Unscripted in December! 1:18:09 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-244360.mp3 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 23:32:38 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-244360.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-244360.mp3 In our final episode before indefinite hiatus, we are proud to discuss Rachel's selection: The Wizard of Oz, starring the legendary Judy Garland. Our journey down the Yellow Brick Road (And yer little dog, too!) is an extravaganza to rival MGM's masterpiece. If you have something to say about The Wizard of Oz , send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 097 - SMT #24: We're Off... In our final episode before indefinite hiatus, we are proud to discuss Rachel's selection: The Wizard of Oz, starring the legendary Judy Garland. Our journey down the Yellow Brick Road (And yer little dog, too!) is an extravaganza to rival MGM's masterpiece. If you have something to say about The Wizard of Oz , send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310. 1:20:10 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-244357.mp3 Sat, 25 Jul 2009 23:18:00 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-244357.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-244357.mp3 Rather than celebrate the second anniversary of a show going on an extended hiatus, we decided to throw in a bonus Free Form. Thanks to the plethora of folks joining in the conversation, this may be the most controversial episode of flick-a-brac ever! If you have something to say about one of the topics, or a bonus topic of your own to discuss, send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 096 - Free Form #5 Rather than celebrate the second anniversary of a show going on an extended hiatus, we decided to throw in a bonus Free Form. Thanks to the plethora of folks joining in the conversation, this may be the most controversial episode of flick-a-brac ever! If you have something to say about one of the topics, or a bonus topic of your own to discuss, send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310. 1:29:56 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-241907.mp3 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 23:14:42 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-241907.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-241907.mp3 Contest 2009 was all about choosing the subject of THIS EPISODE. The people voted, and Will Smith was the choice. If you have something to say about Will Smith, send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 095 - The Wild, Wild Will Contest 2009 was all about choosing the subject of THIS EPISODE. The people voted, and Will Smith was the choice. If you have something to say about Will Smith, send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com. 1:24:36 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-241905.mp3 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 22:58:46 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-241905.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-241905.mp3 The Harry Potter films are a good example of what we like to call a film franchise. From spin-off films to sequels galore, we'll be discussing some of our favorite franchises and ask -- yet again -- that age old question: When is enough really enough? If you have something to say about franchises, send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 094 - Franchised Fiction The Harry Potter films are a good example of what we like to call a film franchise. From spin-off films to sequels galore, we'll be discussing some of our favorite franchises and ask -- yet again -- that age old question: When is enough really enough? If you have something to say about franchises, send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com. 55:20 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-237291.mp3 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 23:18:05 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-237291.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-237291.mp3 July 15 will see the release of the film adaptation in the Harry Potter franchise. So this is the perfect month to look back on the previous entries. On hand to talk about the magical hero are Rachel, Logan, and Wendiigo. Some of the opinions expressed might just surprise you. If you have something to say about the Harry Potter movies, send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 093 - SMT #23: Expecto Potteronum! July 15 will see the release of the film adaptation in the Harry Potter franchise. So this is the perfect month to look back on the previous entries. On hand to talk about the magical hero are Rachel, Logan, and Wendiigo. Some of the opinions expressed might just surprise you. If you have something to say about the Harry Potter movies, send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310. 1:26:43 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-237290.mp3 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 23:23:15 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-237290.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-237290.mp3 (NOTE: This is part 2 of a 2-part episode. Please be sure to download both parts.) This episode introduces a brand new feature to the podcast: The Listener Spotlight, where we temporarily shrug off the "egocentric" mantle and focus on YOU, the listener. Our very first victim? Er, Spotlight? Only the host of the Sims 2 Challenges and co-host of Girls Night In Radio: The one and only Rachel. If you have anything you'd like to add about Rachel, send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 092 Part 2 (of 2) - Listener Spotlight: Rachel (NOTE: This is part 2 of a 2-part episode. Please be sure to download both parts.) This episode introduces a brand new feature to the podcast: The Listener Spotlight, where we temporarily shrug off the "egocentric" mantle and focus on YOU, the listener. Our very first victim? Er, Spotlight? Only the host of the Sims 2 Challenges and co-host of Girls Night In Radio: The one and only Rachel. If you have anything you'd like to add about Rachel, send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com. 58:25 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-337325.mp3 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:10:00 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-337325.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-337325.mp3 (NOTE: This is part 1 of a 2-part episode. Please be sure to download both parts.) This episode introduces a brand new feature to the podcast: The Listener Spotlight, where we temporarily shrug off the "egocentric" mantle and focus on YOU, the listener. Our very first victim? Er, Spotlight? Only the host of the Sims 2 Challenges and co-host of Girls Night In Radio: The one and only Rachel. If you have anything you'd like to add about Rachel, send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 092 Part 1 (of 2) - Listener Spotlight: Rachel (NOTE: This is part 1 of a 2-part episode. Please be sure to download both parts.) This episode introduces a brand new feature to the podcast: The Listener Spotlight, where we temporarily shrug off the "egocentric" mantle and focus on YOU, the listener. Our very first victim? Er, Spotlight? Only the host of the Sims 2 Challenges and co-host of Girls Night In Radio: The one and only Rachel. If you have anything you'd like to add about Rachel, send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com. 54:43 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-232317.mp3 Sat, 20 Jun 2009 23:20:49 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-232317.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-232317.mp3 The winner of our informal Lord of the Rings poll gets his turn in the spotlight: He is the star of such films as Apt Pupil and Gods & Monsters. That's right, we're talking about Magneto himself -- Sir Ian McKellen. If you have something to say about Ian McKellan, send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 091 - McKellen Me Softly The winner of our informal Lord of the Rings poll gets his turn in the spotlight: He is the star of such films as Apt Pupil and Gods & Monsters. That's right, we're talking about Magneto himself -- Sir Ian McKellen. If you have something to say about Ian McKellan, send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com. 48:07 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-229814.mp3 Sat, 13 Jun 2009 23:16:42 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-229814.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-229814.mp3 It's our discussion of Special Effects. In this episode, we explore types of effects and ask the age-old question: How much is too much? If you have something to say about Special Effects, send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 090 - Isn't that Special It's our discussion of Special Effects. In this episode, we explore types of effects and ask the age-old question: How much is too much? If you have something to say about Special Effects, send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com. 1:02:27 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-236789.mp3 Sat, 06 Jun 2009 23:59:00 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-236789.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-236789.mp3 Our trilogy of talks on the Trilogy concludes with the final chapter in the Lord of the Rings Saga! Will Frodo and Sam destroy the One Ring at Mount Doom? Or will Gollum destroy them? And what of the fate of Men? Can Aragorn put aside his doubt and take the crown that is rightfully his? Or will Sauron claim his victory and destroy everyone? Wendiigo helps to tell all. If you have something to say about The Return of the King, send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 089 Part 2 (of 2) - SMT #22: Return of the King Our trilogy of talks on the Trilogy concludes with the final chapter in the Lord of the Rings Saga! Will Frodo and Sam destroy the One Ring at Mount Doom? Or will Gollum destroy them? And what of the fate of Men? Can Aragorn put aside his doubt and take the crown that is rightfully his? Or will Sauron claim his victory and destroy everyone? Wendiigo helps to tell all. If you have something to say about The Return of the King, send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310. 45:54 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-227490.mp3 Sat, 06 Jun 2009 23:24:53 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-227490.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-227490.mp3 Our trilogy of talks on the Trilogy concludes with the final chapter in the Lord of the Rings Saga! Will Frodo and Sam destroy the One Ring at Mount Doom? Or will Gollum destroy them? And what of the fate of Men? Can Aragorn put aside his doubt and take the crown that is rightfully his? Or will Sauron claim his victory and destroy everyone? Wendiigo helps to tell all. If you have something to say about The Return of the King, send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 089 Part 1 (of 2) - SMT #22: Return of the King Our trilogy of talks on the Trilogy concludes with the final chapter in the Lord of the Rings Saga! Will Frodo and Sam destroy the One Ring at Mount Doom? Or will Gollum destroy them? And what of the fate of Men? Can Aragorn put aside his doubt and take the crown that is rightfully his? Or will Sauron claim his victory and destroy everyone? Wendiigo helps to tell all. If you have something to say about The Return of the King, send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310. 55:24 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-224857.mp3 Sat, 30 May 2009 23:13:35 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-224857.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-224857.mp3 Do your eyes deceive you? Could it possibly be? A Free Form after a full year's absence? It's no mirage, kids! After a year of unexpected schedule shifts and whatever other reason there might be to bump the Free Form, it's back! What was there to say that enthralled the likes of Terri, Logan, Samantha, Wendiigo *and* the SquidLord? You'll just have to listen. If you have something to say for the Free Form, send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 088 - Free Form #4 Do your eyes deceive you? Could it possibly be? A Free Form after a full year's absence? It's no mirage, kids! After a year of unexpected schedule shifts and whatever other reason there might be to bump the Free Form, it's back! What was there to say that enthralled the likes of Terri, Logan, Samantha, Wendiigo *and* the SquidLord? You'll just have to listen. If you have something to say for the Free Form, send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310. 1:23:24 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-222366.mp3 Sat, 23 May 2009 23:30:26 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-222366.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-222366.mp3 If knowledge is power, what does that mean for the more trivial nature of what most of us know? Does it make us powerful? Forces to be reckoned with? Only in the realm of games, I'm sure. In this episode, we had a "just-for-fun" style trivia game thing. Who won? You'll have to listen to find out. Do you have trivia you'd like to share? Send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 087 - Truly Trivial If knowledge is power, what does that mean for the more trivial nature of what most of us know? Does it make us powerful? Forces to be reckoned with? Only in the realm of games, I'm sure. In this episode, we had a "just-for-fun" style trivia game thing. Who won? You'll have to listen to find out. Do you have trivia you'd like to share? Send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com. 1:07:49 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-219947.mp3 Sat, 16 May 2009 23:16:46 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-219947.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-219947.mp3 In our Celebrity of the Month for May, we'll look at Viggo Mortensen and his quiet rise to recognition. From his minor role in the awful Psycho remake to the hoof-pumping actioner Hidalgo (not to mention this little trilogy he was in... something about a Ring), we'll discuss his movies and what they have (or have not) meant to us. If you have something to say about Viggo Mortensen, send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 086 - Veni, Vidi, Viggo In our Celebrity of the Month for May, we'll look at Viggo Mortensen and his quiet rise to recognition. From his minor role in the awful Psycho remake to the hoof-pumping actioner Hidalgo (not to mention this little trilogy he was in... something about a Ring), we'll discuss his movies and what they have (or have not) meant to us. If you have something to say about Viggo Mortensen, send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com. 51:04 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-217705.mp3 Sat, 09 May 2009 23:23:52 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-217705.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-217705.mp3 It's that time again! May means that it's Summer Movie Season, and just like last year I have my Summer Preview issue of Entertainment Weekly to walk us through what's coming out. What do we want to dig our adamantium claws into? What robotic nightmares tickle our fancy? And how about that school for wizards? Whatever might interest you this summer, we're almost sure to talk about it! Do you have something to say about the upcoming summer movie season? Send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 085 - Where's the Kaboom? It's that time again! May means that it's Summer Movie Season, and just like last year I have my Summer Preview issue of Entertainment Weekly to walk us through what's coming out. What do we want to dig our adamantium claws into? What robotic nightmares tickle our fancy? And how about that school for wizards? Whatever might interest you this summer, we're almost sure to talk about it! Do you have something to say about the upcoming summer movie season? Send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310. 1:17:01 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-215181.mp3 Sat, 02 May 2009 23:15:55 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-215181.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-215181.mp3 While it's true you COULD be seeing double, this episode is not about that. It's our Specific Movie Talk for May, in which a flickguy alone rambles on about Chapter 2 of that epic war between a Hobbit and an all-seeing despot kind of ruler. Does the middle portion of the Lord of the Rings trilogy excite you to the point where you MUST know how it ends? The bad news is that no one called in to discuss it. The good news is that the episode doesn't have the same schadenfreude feel that some have had. Do you have something to say about The Two Towers? Send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310 Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 084 - SMT #21: The Two Towers While it's true you COULD be seeing double, this episode is not about that. It's our Specific Movie Talk for May, in which a flickguy alone rambles on about Chapter 2 of that epic war between a Hobbit and an all-seeing despot kind of ruler. Does the middle portion of the Lord of the Rings trilogy excite you to the point where you MUST know how it ends? The bad news is that no one called in to discuss it. The good news is that the episode doesn't have the same schadenfreude feel that some have had. Do you have something to say about The Two Towers? Send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310 59:42 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-212812.mp3 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 23:16:27 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-212812.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-212812.mp3 Whether you like to assemble the broken images of a jigsaw or build your vocabulary with a crossword, puzzles and games have turned keeping your brain sharp into child's play. What kinds of brain-building activities do you enjoy? Our live panel put a few together and shared them with us. Do you have something to say about games and puzzles? Send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310 Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 083 - That's Mentaltainment! Whether you like to assemble the broken images of a jigsaw or build your vocabulary with a crossword, puzzles and games have turned keeping your brain sharp into child's play. What kinds of brain-building activities do you enjoy? Our live panel put a few together and shared them with us. Do you have something to say about games and puzzles? Send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310 1:34:36 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-210399.mp3 Sat, 18 Apr 2009 23:23:57 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-210399.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-210399.mp3 From a very young age, Elijah Wood has lived in front of movie cameras, emoting alongside some of the greats. And Kevin Costner. As our Celebrity of the month, he was the target of our critical eyes as we explored the movies that made him a force to be reckoned with. If you have something to say about Elijah Wood, send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 082 - Wood He, Could He, At Mount Doom? From a very young age, Elijah Wood has lived in front of movie cameras, emoting alongside some of the greats. And Kevin Costner. As our Celebrity of the month, he was the target of our critical eyes as we explored the movies that made him a force to be reckoned with. If you have something to say about Elijah Wood, send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310. 1:06:31 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-207780.mp3 Sat, 11 Apr 2009 23:26:08 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-207780.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-207780.mp3 Plays are often written in three acts. As are individual movies. Act One introduces the characters and the conflict. Act Two stirs things up and makes things worse. Act Three wraps it all up and places it under a tree with a tag that reads "Do Not Open Until Christmas". And then there are the times that an entire movie is but a single act. And the three acts comprise a trilogy. We're currently discussing one such series in our Specific Movie Talk. However, there are others, which we discuss in this episode. Plus: When is a trilogy... not a trilogy? Do you have something to say about Trilogies? Send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 081 - They Come in Threes Plays are often written in three acts. As are individual movies. Act One introduces the characters and the conflict. Act Two stirs things up and makes things worse. Act Three wraps it all up and places it under a tree with a tag that reads "Do Not Open Until Christmas". And then there are the times that an entire movie is but a single act. And the three acts comprise a trilogy. We're currently discussing one such series in our Specific Movie Talk. However, there are others, which we discuss in this episode. Plus: When is a trilogy... not a trilogy? Do you have something to say about Trilogies? Send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310. 1:03:53 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-205376.mp3 Sat, 04 Apr 2009 23:12:51 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-205376.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-205376.mp3 This month kicks off an in-depth discussion of a muchly loved movie trilogy from just a few years ago: The Lord of the Rings. This time out we're just discussing Fellowship. In May you get The Two Towers, and in June: Return of the King. Brush up on your filthy stinking hobbitses and tune in for an all-out Rings discussion. Do you have something to say about Fellowship of the Ring? Send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 080 - SMT #20: Fellowship of the Ring This month kicks off an in-depth discussion of a muchly loved movie trilogy from just a few years ago: The Lord of the Rings. This time out we're just discussing Fellowship. In May you get The Two Towers, and in June: Return of the King. Brush up on your filthy stinking hobbitses and tune in for an all-out Rings discussion. Do you have something to say about Fellowship of the Ring? Send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310. 59:39 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-210166.mp3 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 23:26:51 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-210166.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-210166.mp3 Come chat with Jean-Louis, a character in some silly dinner theater show, as Darren Blake rides the high of the first show of a three-month run. It'll be goofy, stupid, and fun. Movies & Television flickguy Unscripted #1 - A Chat with Jean-Louis Come chat with Jean-Louis, a character in some silly dinner theater show, as Darren Blake rides the high of the first show of a three-month run. It'll be goofy, stupid, and fun. 16:39 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-209054.mp3 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:59:00 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-209054.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-209054.mp3 Don't let the date fool you! This is a genuine look at a reality not that far removed from our own. Join Wendiigo, SquidLord, and the flickguy himself as they revel in the power of the man they believe is the Greatest Actor of Our Time. Seriously, you have to hear it to believe it. Movies & Television flickguy Special Edition 001 - This Can't Be Right! Don't let the date fool you! This is a genuine look at a reality not that far removed from our own. Join Wendiigo, SquidLord, and the flickguy himself as they revel in the power of the man they believe is the Greatest Actor of Our Time. Seriously, you have to hear it to believe it. 22:54 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-202862.mp3 Sat, 28 Mar 2009 21:13:08 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-202862.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-202862.mp3 What was intended to be an in-depth discussion of April's Script Frenzy (scriptfrenzy.org for more information) turned out to be one unprepared individual talking to the ether. This will likely be the last time I do a specialized topic at someone else's request. I'm 0 for 2 on that, you know. Still, there is some good basic information on the Frenzy, so it might not be a TOTAL waste of time. Maybe. Do you have something to say about Script Frenzy? Send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 079 - Schadenfrenzy What was intended to be an in-depth discussion of April's Script Frenzy (scriptfrenzy.org for more information) turned out to be one unprepared individual talking to the ether. This will likely be the last time I do a specialized topic at someone else's request. I'm 0 for 2 on that, you know. Still, there is some good basic information on the Frenzy, so it might not be a TOTAL waste of time. Maybe. Do you have something to say about Script Frenzy? Send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310. 36:49 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-200421.mp3 Sat, 21 Mar 2009 21:19:24 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-200421.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-200421.mp3 This episode, flick-a-brac takes a look at the life and film career of Sandra Bullock, who with great Speed became a household name. While You Were Sleeping, she stormed The Net and became a regular Miss Congeniality. Terri and Samantha discuss some of their favorites from her, as well as the not-so-favorites. Do you have something to say about Sandra Bullock? Send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 078 - Look At Me, I'm Sandra B! This episode, flick-a-brac takes a look at the life and film career of Sandra Bullock, who with great Speed became a household name. While You Were Sleeping, she stormed The Net and became a regular Miss Congeniality. Terri and Samantha discuss some of their favorites from her, as well as the not-so-favorites. Do you have something to say about Sandra Bullock? Send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310. 1:06:39 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-197934.mp3 Sat, 14 Mar 2009 21:18:28 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-197934.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-197934.mp3 In October, we talked about the man and his books. Now, we're talking about his movies. Stephen King is one of the most prolific writers out there, and most of his novels have become motion pictures. Which are your favorites? Which came up short? Join Terri, wendiigo, and The SquidLord as they discuss films from the mind of Stephen King. Do you have something to say about Stephen King's movies? Send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 077 - The King of Movies In October, we talked about the man and his books. Now, we're talking about his movies. Stephen King is one of the most prolific writers out there, and most of his novels have become motion pictures. Which are your favorites? Which came up short? Join Terri, wendiigo, and The SquidLord as they discuss films from the mind of Stephen King. Do you have something to say about Stephen King's movies? Send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310. 1:12:17 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-195582.mp3 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 21:20:15 -0500 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-195582.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-195582.mp3 Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock star in an enchanting movie about sisters who are both versed in the uses of magic... and cursed to lose the men they fall in love with. Terri, Samantha, and Wendiigo were all on hand to chat about it. Where were you? Do you have something to say about Practical Magic? Send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 076 - SMT #19: Practical Magic Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock star in an enchanting movie about sisters who are both versed in the uses of magic... and cursed to lose the men they fall in love with. Terri, Samantha, and Wendiigo were all on hand to chat about it. Where were you? Do you have something to say about Practical Magic? Send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310. 58:13 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-192870.mp3 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 21:21:10 -0500 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-192870.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-192870.mp3 Hard as it is to believe, humans do not live by movies alone. This is why flick-a-brac has a monthly Non Movie Topic. This time around, the SquidLord of BSU fame is on hand to discuss Gadgets and Gizmos. What technological marvels get us through day to day life? Whether for entertainment, productivity, or some everyday functionality or convenience, technology is unavoidable. Plus, something for your inner inventor: What tech would you like to see in the near or distant future? Do you have something to say about Gadgets and Gizmos? Send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 075 - Technically Speaking Hard as it is to believe, humans do not live by movies alone. This is why flick-a-brac has a monthly Non Movie Topic. This time around, the SquidLord of BSU fame is on hand to discuss Gadgets and Gizmos. What technological marvels get us through day to day life? Whether for entertainment, productivity, or some everyday functionality or convenience, technology is unavoidable. Plus, something for your inner inventor: What tech would you like to see in the near or distant future? Do you have something to say about Gadgets and Gizmos? Send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310. 1:10:32 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-190432.mp3 Sat, 21 Feb 2009 21:15:12 -0500 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-190432.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-190432.mp3 Nicole Kidman is a very accomplished actress who has starred in a wide variety of movies. While her turbulent marriage to Tom Cruise made the tabloids sizzle, her talent is what sets the screen ablaze. This month, we discuss Ms. Kidman's career, right down to her Oscar-winning role in The Hours. Do you have something to say about Nicole Kidman? Send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 074 - Nicole? You Kid, Man! Nicole Kidman is a very accomplished actress who has starred in a wide variety of movies. While her turbulent marriage to Tom Cruise made the tabloids sizzle, her talent is what sets the screen ablaze. This month, we discuss Ms. Kidman's career, right down to her Oscar-winning role in The Hours. Do you have something to say about Nicole Kidman? Send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310. 1:06:35 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-184994.mp3 Sat, 14 Feb 2009 21:15:33 -0500 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-184994.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-184994.mp3 It's Valentine's Day, but rather than give in to my more violent attitudes toward this alleged "holiday", I'm going to behave myself (mostly) and talk about what it truly (supposedly) stands for. Love is a time-honored tradition in film. But what about this emotion makes it such a compelling plot device? Terri, Samantha, and Wendiigo dismiss the host's rantings and offer their insights. Do YOU have something to say about Love as a plot device? Send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 073 - I Love You. Is the Movie Over? It's Valentine's Day, but rather than give in to my more violent attitudes toward this alleged "holiday", I'm going to behave myself (mostly) and talk about what it truly (supposedly) stands for. Love is a time-honored tradition in film. But what about this emotion makes it such a compelling plot device? Terri, Samantha, and Wendiigo dismiss the host's rantings and offer their insights. Do YOU have something to say about Love as a plot device? Send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310. 1:23:00 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-182578.mp3 Sat, 07 Feb 2009 21:17:05 -0500 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-182578.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-182578.mp3 This is the story of a beautiful princess and of the man she loved. (Is this going to be a kissing book?) Our regular masochists are on hand to discuss a little fantasy movie called The Princess Bride. Rachel and Terri debate with the host the existence of True Love�. And Wendiigo makes a shocking prediction! Inconceivable! Do you have something to say about The Princess Bride? Send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 072 - SMT #18: You Killed My Podcast. Prepare to Die. This is the story of a beautiful princess and of the man she loved. (Is this going to be a kissing book?) Our regular masochists are on hand to discuss a little fantasy movie called The Princess Bride. Rachel and Terri debate with the host the existence of True Love�. And Wendiigo makes a shocking prediction! Inconceivable! Do you have something to say about The Princess Bride? Send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310. 55:31 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-180173.mp3 Sat, 24 Jan 2009 21:17:28 -0500 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-180173.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-180173.mp3 Slated to be released June 2, 2009 (though at the time of the recording it was still due out in February), The Sims 3 is the newest entry into the immensely lucrative Sims franchise. While some people eagerly await this new game and others refuse to buy it for varying reasons, flick-a-brac revisits one of the show's earliest non-movie topics as we look back on The Sims 2. Join us as Rachel, SimChris, and Samantha guest co-host the discussion on this amazingly fun game and what the future may hold for Simmers everywhere. Do you have something to say about The Sims? Send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 071 - Tamblanana! Tuuk. Slated to be released June 2, 2009 (though at the time of the recording it was still due out in February), The Sims 3 is the newest entry into the immensely lucrative Sims franchise. While some people eagerly await this new game and others refuse to buy it for varying reasons, flick-a-brac revisits one of the show's earliest non-movie topics as we look back on The Sims 2. Join us as Rachel, SimChris, and Samantha guest co-host the discussion on this amazingly fun game and what the future may hold for Simmers everywhere. Do you have something to say about The Sims? Send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310. 1:25:18 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-177758.mp3 Sat, 17 Jan 2009 21:18:47 -0500 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-177758.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-177758.mp3 We finish off our unofficial Comic Relief tribute with January's Celebrity of the month: Billy Crystal. SquidLord, Wendiigo, and the Half-a-bee are on hand to talk about Mr. Crystal's best-known roles and to say, "You... look... Mahvelous!" Do you have something to say about Billy Crystal? Send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 070 - Fine Crystal We finish off our unofficial Comic Relief tribute with January's Celebrity of the month: Billy Crystal. SquidLord, Wendiigo, and the Half-a-bee are on hand to talk about Mr. Crystal's best-known roles and to say, "You... look... Mahvelous!" Do you have something to say about Billy Crystal? Send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310. 1:05:21 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-176004.mp3 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 21:20:56 -0500 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-176004.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-176004.mp3 WARNING: THIS TOPIC IS FOR MATURE AUDIENCES. Basic Instinct. Porky's. Fatal Attraction. Zack and Miri Make a Porno. From the "Erotic Thriller" to the "Teen Sex Comedy", these movies have one thing in common: Sex. In this episode of flick-a-brac, SquidLord, Rachel, Samantha, and Wendiigo were all on hand to discuss sex in the movies. How important is it to plot? Is it really the dirty secret that the MPAA wants us to think it is? You decide. Do you have something to say about sex and film? Send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 069 - Hardcore Falafel WARNING: THIS TOPIC IS FOR MATURE AUDIENCES. Basic Instinct. Porky's. Fatal Attraction. Zack and Miri Make a Porno. From the "Erotic Thriller" to the "Teen Sex Comedy", these movies have one thing in common: Sex. In this episode of flick-a-brac, SquidLord, Rachel, Samantha, and Wendiigo were all on hand to discuss sex in the movies. How important is it to plot? Is it really the dirty secret that the MPAA wants us to think it is? You decide. Do you have something to say about sex and film? Send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310. 1:26:37 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-174513.mp3 Sat, 03 Jan 2009 21:13:22 -0500 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-174513.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-174513.mp3 It's a comedy of terrors as Robin Williams and Nathan Lane star as a gay couple in The Birdcage. When Armand's son announces his engagement and that the bride's very conservative parents want to meet his, chaos ensues. The unthinkable happens when the youngster's mother can't attend the dinner: Drag queen Albert poses as the mother himself. Gene Hackman, Dianne Wiest, Dan Futterman, and Calista Flockhart also star in this funny romp into deception and miscommunication. Do you have something to say on The Birdcage? Send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 068 - SMT#17: A Gilded Cage It's a comedy of terrors as Robin Williams and Nathan Lane star as a gay couple in The Birdcage. When Armand's son announces his engagement and that the bride's very conservative parents want to meet his, chaos ensues. The unthinkable happens when the youngster's mother can't attend the dinner: Drag queen Albert poses as the mother himself. Gene Hackman, Dianne Wiest, Dan Futterman, and Calista Flockhart also star in this funny romp into deception and miscommunication. Do you have something to say on The Birdcage? Send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310. 54:37 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-172474.mp3 Sat, 27 Dec 2008 21:10:07 -0500 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-172474.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-172474.mp3 This is one of those rare instances where I don't want to tell you what the topic is, because I want it to be, as the title suggests, a surprise. But if you listen to the show, you'll know. Call it my two-days-late holiday gift. (No, I'm *not* ending flick-a-brac! Why do you always go there? You know you're not THAT lucky.) Do you have something to say about this surprise? Send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 067 - SURPRISE! This is one of those rare instances where I don't want to tell you what the topic is, because I want it to be, as the title suggests, a surprise. But if you listen to the show, you'll know. Call it my two-days-late holiday gift. (No, I'm *not* ending flick-a-brac! Why do you always go there? You know you're not THAT lucky.) Do you have something to say about this surprise? Send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310. 51:40 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-168475.mp3 Sat, 20 Dec 2008 21:11:33 -0500 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-168475.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-168475.mp3 December's Celebrity has a bit to do with November's. (And January's.) The second of three tributes to the Comic Relief hosts, Robin Williams. The SquidLord and Eric the Half-a-Bee (from Operation BSU, Call ID 33899) join us to talk about this varied career, including the TV sensation Mork & Mindy, the statue-earning role in Good Will Hunting, and perhaps a walk on the darker side. Do you have something to say on Robin Williams? Send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 066 - Rockin' Robin December's Celebrity has a bit to do with November's. (And January's.) The second of three tributes to the Comic Relief hosts, Robin Williams. The SquidLord and Eric the Half-a-Bee (from Operation BSU, Call ID 33899) join us to talk about this varied career, including the TV sensation Mork & Mindy, the statue-earning role in Good Will Hunting, and perhaps a walk on the darker side. Do you have something to say on Robin Williams? Send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310. 1:21:20 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-166710.mp3 Sat, 13 Dec 2008 21:18:23 -0500 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-166710.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-166710.mp3 This month's topic features Celebrity "News". I remember when this meant Who had been cast in What and maybe How Much they were being Paid. Marriages and/or Divorces, but just the fact of these, not every gory detail. Now, thanks to invasive Paparazzi and Tabloid Reporting being the Mainstream, you know exactly who is doing what to whom and for exactly how much. "The Private Lives of Celebrities" seems to be a contradictory phrase. This week, Wendiigo is on hand to help explore a few specific "news" stories and ponder the question: How much, exactly, is TOO much? How far does our "right to know" really go? Do you have something to say about this topic? Send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 065 - All the Fits That Are New to Print This month's topic features Celebrity "News". I remember when this meant Who had been cast in What and maybe How Much they were being Paid. Marriages and/or Divorces, but just the fact of these, not every gory detail. Now, thanks to invasive Paparazzi and Tabloid Reporting being the Mainstream, you know exactly who is doing what to whom and for exactly how much. "The Private Lives of Celebrities" seems to be a contradictory phrase. This week, Wendiigo is on hand to help explore a few specific "news" stories and ponder the question: How much, exactly, is TOO much? How far does our "right to know" really go? Do you have something to say about this topic? Send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310. 50:25 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-164833.mp3 Sat, 29 Nov 2008 21:17:53 -0500 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-164833.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-164833.mp3 Nominated for 11 Academy Awards but winning none of them, The Color Purple stands out as one of the best movies of all time. Starring Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover, and Oprah Winfrey, it tells the story of a woman trapped in an abusive marriage and how she copes. There are some amazing performances in this film, and Terri was there to talk about it with us. Also, many thanks go to her for suggesting it in the SMT contest. Do you have something to say about The Color Purple? Send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 064 - SMT #16: The Color Purple Nominated for 11 Academy Awards but winning none of them, The Color Purple stands out as one of the best movies of all time. Starring Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover, and Oprah Winfrey, it tells the story of a woman trapped in an abusive marriage and how she copes. There are some amazing performances in this film, and Terri was there to talk about it with us. Also, many thanks go to her for suggesting it in the SMT contest. Do you have something to say about The Color Purple? Send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310. 1:08:09 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-162741.mp3 Sat, 22 Nov 2008 21:16:29 -0500 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-162741.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-162741.mp3 In this episode, even though there was still a week to go, we closed out NaNoWriMo 2008. Wendiigo, SimChris, Terri, Fini, and EGgold joined in to relate their NaNo experiences and even read some excerpts from their 2008 novels. Do you have something to say or a short excerpt to share? Send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 063 - Wrappin' Up the Wrimo In this episode, even though there was still a week to go, we closed out NaNoWriMo 2008. Wendiigo, SimChris, Terri, Fini, and EGgold joined in to relate their NaNo experiences and even read some excerpts from their 2008 novels. Do you have something to say or a short excerpt to share? Send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310. 1:28:02 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-160681.mp3 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 21:12:42 -0500 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-160681.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-160681.mp3 November's Celebrity of the Month is another one of my personal favorites and ties in with the most recent Specific Movie talk as well. Terri, Wendiigo, and the SquidLord were on hand to talk about Whoopi's humble beginnings as well as our favorite parts of her vast body of work. Do you have something to say? Send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 062 - Whoopi Ki-Yay! November's Celebrity of the Month is another one of my personal favorites and ties in with the most recent Specific Movie talk as well. Terri, Wendiigo, and the SquidLord were on hand to talk about Whoopi's humble beginnings as well as our favorite parts of her vast body of work. Do you have something to say? Send an email to flickabrac(at)gmail(dot)com or call the Listener Line: (206) 350-2310. 1:06:49 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-158817.mp3 Sat, 08 Nov 2008 21:13:02 -0500 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-158817.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-158817.mp3 This month's topic focuses on secret agents. From James Bond to Cody Banks, these are the people whose job it is to save the world from those who would conquer it. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 061 - Secret Agent Man This month's topic focuses on secret agents. From James Bond to Cody Banks, these are the people whose job it is to save the world from those who would conquer it. 1:11:04 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-157012.mp3 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 22:13:54 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-157012.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-157012.mp3 I would have to say that The Lion King is probably Disney's finest masterpiece. It boasted the voice talents of Matthew Broderick, Jeremy Irons, Whoopi Goldberg, Nathan Lane, Moira Kelly, Robert Guillaume, and the great Darth Vader himself... James Earl Jones. It's November's Specific Movie Talk, and Squidlord and Terri are on hand to talk about it! It's sure to be slimy, yet satisfying. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 060 - SMT #15 Hakuna Mufasa I would have to say that The Lion King is probably Disney's finest masterpiece. It boasted the voice talents of Matthew Broderick, Jeremy Irons, Whoopi Goldberg, Nathan Lane, Moira Kelly, Robert Guillaume, and the great Darth Vader himself... James Earl Jones. It's November's Specific Movie Talk, and Squidlord and Terri are on hand to talk about it! It's sure to be slimy, yet satisfying. 1:08:45 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-160601.mp3 Sat, 25 Oct 2008 22:00:00 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-160601.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-160601.mp3 (This is part 2 of a 2-part episode! Please make sure to download both parts to listen to the entire discussion.) In 1999, an idea was loosed upon a small portion of the world: Write a novel in 30 days. In 2007, more than 100,000 people took up the challenge. Now it's year 10. How many people will find themselves crazed by such a lofty mission? Some of them were around to talk about it, including returning Wrimo Wendiigo, and newcomers Terri, SimChris, EGgold, and Fini. PLUS: Special appearance by a most beloved Kyohtee! Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 059 Part 2 (of 2) - NaNoWriMo: 10th Time's the Charm (This is part 2 of a 2-part episode! Please make sure to download both parts to listen to the entire discussion.) In 1999, an idea was loosed upon a small portion of the world: Write a novel in 30 days. In 2007, more than 100,000 people took up the challenge. Now it's year 10. How many people will find themselves crazed by such a lofty mission? Some of them were around to talk about it, including returning Wrimo Wendiigo, and newcomers Terri, SimChris, EGgold, and Fini. PLUS: Special appearance by a most beloved Kyohtee! 59:04 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-155040.mp3 Sat, 25 Oct 2008 21:01:08 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-155040.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-155040.mp3 (NOTE: This is part 1 of a 2-part episode! Please make sure to download both parts to listen to the entire discussion.) In 1999, an idea was loosed upon a small portion of the world: Write a novel in 30 days. In 2007, more than 100,000 people took up the challenge. Now it's year 10. How many people will find themselves crazed by such a lofty mission? Some of them were around to talk about it, including returning Wrimo Wendiigo, and newcomers Terri, SimChris, EGgold, and Fini. PLUS: Special appearance by a most beloved Kyohtee! Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 059 Part 1 (of 2) - NaNoWriMo: 10th Time's the Charm (NOTE: This is part 1 of a 2-part episode! Please make sure to download both parts to listen to the entire discussion.) In 1999, an idea was loosed upon a small portion of the world: Write a novel in 30 days. In 2007, more than 100,000 people took up the challenge. Now it's year 10. How many people will find themselves crazed by such a lofty mission? Some of them were around to talk about it, including returning Wrimo Wendiigo, and newcomers Terri, SimChris, EGgold, and Fini. PLUS: Special appearance by a most beloved Kyohtee! 50:47 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-153004.mp3 Sat, 18 Oct 2008 21:06:30 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-153004.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-153004.mp3 October's Celebrity of the Month may be kind of a cliche, but he happens to be one of my favorite authors. Thanks to Terri's reminder that Celebrity doesn't have to mean actor, we get to talk about him: Stephen King, whose tales have chilled us for more than thirty years, both in print... and on the big screen. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 058 - The King of Kreepy October's Celebrity of the Month may be kind of a cliche, but he happens to be one of my favorite authors. Thanks to Terri's reminder that Celebrity doesn't have to mean actor, we get to talk about him: Stephen King, whose tales have chilled us for more than thirty years, both in print... and on the big screen. 1:16:31 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-150986.mp3 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 21:02:09 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-150986.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-150986.mp3 We're joined by the crew of Operation BSU (CallID 33899) this week to talk about some of the worst box-office failures in history. Plus: What makes a movie BAD? (Sorry, Dev, no credit -- this was already on the schedule when you suggested it.) Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 057 - Ain't That a Stinker? We're joined by the crew of Operation BSU (CallID 33899) this week to talk about some of the worst box-office failures in history. Plus: What makes a movie BAD? (Sorry, Dev, no credit -- this was already on the schedule when you suggested it.) 1:22:10 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-148867.mp3 Sat, 04 Oct 2008 21:02:14 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-148867.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-148867.mp3 The taglines for the sequels that have come out every year lay claim to Halloween in some way. In that spirit, this October belongs to the original on flick-a-brac. I'm joined by Terri, Fini, and Wendiigo as we discuss the first film of the SAW franchise. Not much talk about the sequels, because there's only so much wimping out I can take before it starts to injure my oversized ego. Seriously. You don't want this to become "the deflated-ego podcast where your opinion... is the only valid one"... do you? Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 056 - SMT #14: A Saw Above the Rest The taglines for the sequels that have come out every year lay claim to Halloween in some way. In that spirit, this October belongs to the original on flick-a-brac. I'm joined by Terri, Fini, and Wendiigo as we discuss the first film of the SAW franchise. Not much talk about the sequels, because there's only so much wimping out I can take before it starts to injure my oversized ego. Seriously. You don't want this to become "the deflated-ego podcast where your opinion... is the only valid one"... do you? 1:12:39 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-147007.mp3 Sat, 27 Sep 2008 21:01:08 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-147007.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-147007.mp3 The fall television season is in full swing! So let's talk TV: What new and returning shows are you watching this year, and what are some of your favorites -- and not-so-favorites -- of years past? Plus: TV on DVD: Has it changed the way you watch? Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 055 - TV... or not TV. That is the question. The fall television season is in full swing! So let's talk TV: What new and returning shows are you watching this year, and what are some of your favorites -- and not-so-favorites -- of years past? Plus: TV on DVD: Has it changed the way you watch? 1:18:20 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-145200.mp3 Sat, 20 Sep 2008 21:02:41 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-145200.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-145200.mp3 For September, our Celebrity of the month was someone who tends to be in the tabloid media a lot (though we didn't delve too deeply there) -- Angelina Jolie. We focused on her screen career, from Hackers to Wanted, including her Oscar-winning performance. Listen as Wendiigo and Terri share their favorites from the filmography of this talented actress. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 054 - Have a Holly Jolie Day! For September, our Celebrity of the month was someone who tends to be in the tabloid media a lot (though we didn't delve too deeply there) -- Angelina Jolie. We focused on her screen career, from Hackers to Wanted, including her Oscar-winning performance. Listen as Wendiigo and Terri share their favorites from the filmography of this talented actress. 1:05:58 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-281205.mp3 Sat, 13 Sep 2008 22:30:00 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-281205.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-281205.mp3 With the Summer Movie season officially over for another year, let's look back on the hits, misses, and surprises of Summer 2008. What did our panel of speakers see? And how far off was Entertainment Weekly's prediction? Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 053 Part 2 (of 2) - Capping... and recapping... the Summer With the Summer Movie season officially over for another year, let's look back on the hits, misses, and surprises of Summer 2008. What did our panel of speakers see? And how far off was Entertainment Weekly's prediction? 1:13:34 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-136651.mp3 Sat, 13 Sep 2008 21:04:15 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-136651.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-136651.mp3 With the Summer Movie season officially over for another year, let's look back on the hits, misses, and surprises of Summer 2008. What did our panel of speakers see? And how far off was Entertainment Weekly's prediction? Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 053 Part 1 (of 2) - Capping... and recapping... the Summer With the Summer Movie season officially over for another year, let's look back on the hits, misses, and surprises of Summer 2008. What did our panel of speakers see? And how far off was Entertainment Weekly's prediction? 1:28:06 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-135066.mp3 Sat, 06 Sep 2008 21:02:54 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-135066.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-135066.mp3 After a hiatus, we should be back on track and ready to rumba! (Though some of us can't dance; this could get interesting.) Or we can just sit back and enjoy Disney's movie musical about the Newsboy strike of 1899. The Dark Knight's Christian Bale leads the pack in the fun-filled song and dance called... Newsies! Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 052 - SMT #13: Extra! Extra! Sing All About It! After a hiatus, we should be back on track and ready to rumba! (Though some of us can't dance; this could get interesting.) Or we can just sit back and enjoy Disney's movie musical about the Newsboy strike of 1899. The Dark Knight's Christian Bale leads the pack in the fun-filled song and dance called... Newsies! 1:13:18 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-132552.mp3 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 21:00:33 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-132552.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-132552.mp3 The anniversary show is dead! But now, so is Robin Williams in the Specific Movie Talk voted by YOU! Watch the film What Dreams May Come, then listen in as we discuss the film. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 051 - SMT#12: Dreams of Heaven The anniversary show is dead! But now, so is Robin Williams in the Specific Movie Talk voted by YOU! Watch the film What Dreams May Come, then listen in as we discuss the film. 1:03:46 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-131838.mp3 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 21:07:45 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-131838.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-131838.mp3 WOW! It's been a full year of screw-ups, lame jokes, botched movie reviews, and topics that fall flatter than a poofy hair-do in high humidity, and surprisingly flick-a-brac ain't dead yet. In this episode we look back at the last year of flick-a-brac, life (or lack thereof), and other inane factoids. Plus another surprise or two floating out there in the ether. Kim (from Girls Night In) and Andrea (from Geek is Chic) talk about the recent GNI meet-up in the Chicago area... oh, yeah, and there's the winner of that gift certificate to announce. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 050 - Happy Anniversary! WOW! It's been a full year of screw-ups, lame jokes, botched movie reviews, and topics that fall flatter than a poofy hair-do in high humidity, and surprisingly flick-a-brac ain't dead yet. In this episode we look back at the last year of flick-a-brac, life (or lack thereof), and other inane factoids. Plus another surprise or two floating out there in the ether. Kim (from Girls Night In) and Andrea (from Geek is Chic) talk about the recent GNI meet-up in the Chicago area... oh, yeah, and there's the winner of that gift certificate to announce. 1:20:30 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-130205.mp3 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:10:34 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-130205.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-130205.mp3 Liek ZOMG! It's the penultimate episode directly leading into the Anniversary show! How exciting is that?? Oh. Well, it is for me. No need to rain on my parade. Geeze. So what's the topic? Edward Scissorhands... Cap'n Jack Sparrow... Glen... Ed Wood... J.M. Barrie... Gilbert Grape... Sweeney Todd... need I go on? Go find 21 Jump Street on your Google map and listen in on our discussion of.. Johnny Depp! (Thanks for this topic go to one who may or may not be named Laurie, who may or may not be in Georgia.) Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 049 - An In-Depp Discussion Liek ZOMG! It's the penultimate episode directly leading into the Anniversary show! How exciting is that?? Oh. Well, it is for me. No need to rain on my parade. Geeze. So what's the topic? Edward Scissorhands... Cap'n Jack Sparrow... Glen... Ed Wood... J.M. Barrie... Gilbert Grape... Sweeney Todd... need I go on? Go find 21 Jump Street on your Google map and listen in on our discussion of.. Johnny Depp! (Thanks for this topic go to one who may or may not be named Laurie, who may or may not be in Georgia.) 1:00:40 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-128669.mp3 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 21:04:40 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-128669.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-128669.mp3 According to the Mayan calendar, the world is on a collision course with oblivion and will complete its journey in the year 2012. However, disaster has long been part of motion picture arcana since nearly the dawn of the movie projector. In ths episode, we discuss some of the more famous ones, specifically focusing on films where the world is either about to end... or already has. (Thanks for this topic go to the shy listener who prefers to remain anonymous.) Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 048 - It's the End of the World (As We Know It) According to the Mayan calendar, the world is on a collision course with oblivion and will complete its journey in the year 2012. However, disaster has long been part of motion picture arcana since nearly the dawn of the movie projector. In ths episode, we discuss some of the more famous ones, specifically focusing on films where the world is either about to end... or already has. (Thanks for this topic go to the shy listener who prefers to remain anonymous.) 1:02:09 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-126628.mp3 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 21:05:36 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-126628.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-126628.mp3 Whoopi Goldberg picks up the habit when she's on the run from the mob in this 90s comedy that also features Kathy Najimy and Maggie Smith. It's our Specific Movie Talk for July. Also in this episode: The announcement of the SMT that YOU helped to choose! Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 047 - SMT #11 - Nun of That, Now! Whoopi Goldberg picks up the habit when she's on the run from the mob in this 90s comedy that also features Kathy Najimy and Maggie Smith. It's our Specific Movie Talk for July. Also in this episode: The announcement of the SMT that YOU helped to choose! 1:09:42 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-122104.mp3 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 21:04:58 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-122104.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-122104.mp3 This is a topic I've been putting off, for entirely personal reasons. However, it was requested by a few people (Hi, Kyohtee and Fini!). So... our Non-Movie Topic this month: MUSIC. Favorite genres? Artists? Songs? What is the soundtrack of YOUR life? Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 046 - The Musical Interlude This is a topic I've been putting off, for entirely personal reasons. However, it was requested by a few people (Hi, Kyohtee and Fini!). So... our Non-Movie Topic this month: MUSIC. Favorite genres? Artists? Songs? What is the soundtrack of YOUR life? 1:27:18 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-121153.mp3 Sat, 21 Jun 2008 21:01:20 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-121153.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-121153.mp3 Our Genre of the Month for June focuses on Animated movies, previously mentioned as a sub-genre of Kids' movies. Part of the discussion involves the recent move away from traditional animation into 3-D computer animation (including motion capture). Where do YOU fit on this debate? Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 045 - Animation: The Great Debate Our Genre of the Month for June focuses on Animated movies, previously mentioned as a sub-genre of Kids' movies. Part of the discussion involves the recent move away from traditional animation into 3-D computer animation (including motion capture). Where do YOU fit on this debate? 43:17 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-125941.mp3 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:00:00 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-125941.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-125941.mp3 We're at it again! This one is a 60-second promo you're free to use on your own podcast... if you hate your audience that much. (No expectation.) If you'd like reciprocation, send an email to flickabrac -at- gmail -dot- com. Be sure to attach the promo you'd like me to use. A version without the word "ding" is available upon request. Movies & Television flickguy flick-a-brac promo #2: In A Minute We're at it again! This one is a 60-second promo you're free to use on your own podcast... if you hate your audience that much. (No expectation.) If you'd like reciprocation, send an email to flickabrac -at- gmail -dot- com. Be sure to attach the promo you'd like me to use. A version without the word "ding" is available upon request. 01:00 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-137370.mp3 Sat, 14 Jun 2008 21:00:00 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-137370.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-137370.mp3 What do you get when you have comic book geeks get together and talk about super hero movies? You get this episode of flick-a-brac, of course! SquidLord and Half-a-bee from Operation BSU are on hand and the debate is ON: Just who WERE the bad guys of X-Men 3? Tune in to find out! Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 044 - I Need a Hero What do you get when you have comic book geeks get together and talk about super hero movies? You get this episode of flick-a-brac, of course! SquidLord and Half-a-bee from Operation BSU are on hand and the debate is ON: Just who WERE the bad guys of X-Men 3? Tune in to find out! 1:35:43 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-119370.mp3 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 21:03:34 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-119370.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-119370.mp3 As much of a Spider-Man fan as you know I am, you *knew* that one day we had to go in-depth on at least one of the Spidey movies... well guess what? In this episode we talked about ALL THREE! Have a listen to our web of discussion and maybe send in some of YOUR spider-sense worth. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 043 - SMT #10 - Spider-Man Trilogy! As much of a Spider-Man fan as you know I am, you *knew* that one day we had to go in-depth on at least one of the Spidey movies... well guess what? In this episode we talked about ALL THREE! Have a listen to our web of discussion and maybe send in some of YOUR spider-sense worth. 1:14:53 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-117566.mp3 Sat, 31 May 2008 20:04:19 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-117566.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-117566.mp3 Squidlord, Eric the Half-a-Bee, Willie, Kim, and Rachel all join me on the show for discussions on podcasting, "paused" payout programs, and just a rip-roaring good time on the Free Form. WARNING: This episode is NOT WORK-SAFE. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 042 - Free Form #3 Squidlord, Eric the Half-a-Bee, Willie, Kim, and Rachel all join me on the show for discussions on podcasting, "paused" payout programs, and just a rip-roaring good time on the Free Form. WARNING: This episode is NOT WORK-SAFE. 1:09:05 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-115379.mp3 Sat, 24 May 2008 21:08:35 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-115379.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-115379.mp3 For hours upon hours every day you toil away at your job or school, or some other social or financial obligation. But then... you get YOU time. What do you like to do just for yourself? What do you do just for FUN? Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 041 - Let's Have Some FUN! For hours upon hours every day you toil away at your job or school, or some other social or financial obligation. But then... you get YOU time. What do you like to do just for yourself? What do you do just for FUN? 1:07:38 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-113170.mp3 Sat, 17 May 2008 21:03:37 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-113170.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-113170.mp3 When you think about Meryl Streep, internet communities and high school, one thing comes to mind: Other than that flickguy needs to have a life. You think Drama. Welcome to the Genre of the Month, where we talk about the tears, the tension, and the turmoil that makes this genre alternately engaging and dull. Yes, I said dull. Do you disagree? You know how to leave the feedback... Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 040 - And Cue the Tears When you think about Meryl Streep, internet communities and high school, one thing comes to mind: Other than that flickguy needs to have a life. You think Drama. Welcome to the Genre of the Month, where we talk about the tears, the tension, and the turmoil that makes this genre alternately engaging and dull. Yes, I said dull. Do you disagree? You know how to leave the feedback... 1:16:30 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-111358.mp3 Sat, 10 May 2008 21:07:59 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-111358.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-111358.mp3 The summer movie season is upon us, and here is where all the HOT* discussions are! What summer blockbuster movies are on the horizon? This episode has all the sizzling details for a scorching Summer 2008 at the movies. (*Horribly Off Topic) Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 039 - Summer Time Explosions The summer movie season is upon us, and here is where all the HOT* discussions are! What summer blockbuster movies are on the horizon? This episode has all the sizzling details for a scorching Summer 2008 at the movies. (*Horribly Off Topic) 1:11:54 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-109385.mp3 Sat, 03 May 2008 21:06:52 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-109385.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-109385.mp3 For our Ninth Specific Movie Talk, Drea (Say What Live) and Samantha (Darkcastings) join me to discuss the uplifting themes behind Pay It Forward, starring Helen Hunt, Kevin Spacey, and Haley Joel Osment. Have a gander at this film and then have a listen. Together we can change the world... one touched heart at a time. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 038 - SMT #9: Kindness - Pass It On For our Ninth Specific Movie Talk, Drea (Say What Live) and Samantha (Darkcastings) join me to discuss the uplifting themes behind Pay It Forward, starring Helen Hunt, Kevin Spacey, and Haley Joel Osment. Have a gander at this film and then have a listen. Together we can change the world... one touched heart at a time. 1:16:15 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-107543.mp3 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 21:05:19 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-107543.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-107543.mp3 If you're looking for an in-depth discussion on one or more incarnations of Invasion of the Body Snatchers, so sorry to disappoint. Instead we'll be talking about podcasts. There are a million or so out there. What does your host listen to BESIDES the Girls Night In podcast, which you can find at http://www.girlsnightinpodcast.com - and less importantly (your opinion not mattering and all)... what podcasts do my callers listen to? Since you probably won't listen to THIS one, it should be pretty interesting. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 037 - Pod People If you're looking for an in-depth discussion on one or more incarnations of Invasion of the Body Snatchers, so sorry to disappoint. Instead we'll be talking about podcasts. There are a million or so out there. What does your host listen to BESIDES the Girls Night In podcast, which you can find at http://www.girlsnightinpodcast.com - and less importantly (your opinion not mattering and all)... what podcasts do my callers listen to? Since you probably won't listen to THIS one, it should be pretty interesting. 58:10 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-105600.mp3 Sat, 19 Apr 2008 21:01:10 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-105600.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-105600.mp3 What is there to say about Mel Gibson? From Mad Max to Lethal Weapon to Shakespeare to bliblical entities, he has had a rather astounding impact on film and pop culture in general. So what if he seems to have had a personal breakdown lately? This week we talk about his movies and what they mean to us! Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 036 - Mel Gibson What is there to say about Mel Gibson? From Mad Max to Lethal Weapon to Shakespeare to bliblical entities, he has had a rather astounding impact on film and pop culture in general. So what if he seems to have had a personal breakdown lately? This week we talk about his movies and what they mean to us! 57:14 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-103682.mp3 Sat, 12 Apr 2008 21:07:23 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-103682.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-103682.mp3 Are we recycling topics? Seems that way, but the truth is that in the world of movies, topics can overlap quite easily. THIS topic got a brief mention in the Adaptations episode. We've also talked about video games as a non-movie topic. But now, we hit the reset button and REALLY get into it: Movies Based on Video Games. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 035 - Gaming Soon to Theaters Are we recycling topics? Seems that way, but the truth is that in the world of movies, topics can overlap quite easily. THIS topic got a brief mention in the Adaptations episode. We've also talked about video games as a non-movie topic. But now, we hit the reset button and REALLY get into it: Movies Based on Video Games. 1:02:00 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-101849.mp3 Sat, 05 Apr 2008 21:05:19 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-101849.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-101849.mp3 In the lexicon of horror killers, a few stand out as a "cut" above the rest. This week, we'll talk about one of them. He's one of the most recognizable figures in cinematic history, and his appearance is enough to send a shiver of terror down your spine. Right before he rips it out. If you love Camp Crytal Lake and a particular date on the calendar, tune in. Our rather lengthy discussion of the Friday the 13th franchise is for you! Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 034 - SMT #8: The Mask and the Machete In the lexicon of horror killers, a few stand out as a "cut" above the rest. This week, we'll talk about one of them. He's one of the most recognizable figures in cinematic history, and his appearance is enough to send a shiver of terror down your spine. Right before he rips it out. If you love Camp Crytal Lake and a particular date on the calendar, tune in. Our rather lengthy discussion of the Friday the 13th franchise is for you! 1:37:31 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-99815.mp3 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 21:01:28 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-99815.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-99815.mp3 Uh-oh! Did we really hit another 5-Saturday month? It's madness! Madness, I tell you! We'll see if we can keep a LITTLE order in our court as we present another Free Form edition of The Podcast That Just Won't Go Away. (No matter how many times they threaten us.) Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 033 - Free Form #2 Uh-oh! Did we really hit another 5-Saturday month? It's madness! Madness, I tell you! We'll see if we can keep a LITTLE order in our court as we present another Free Form edition of The Podcast That Just Won't Go Away. (No matter how many times they threaten us.) 1:18:20 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-97977.mp3 Sat, 22 Mar 2008 21:09:22 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-97977.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-97977.mp3 We've had a topic about books in relationship to movies, but this is our non-movie topic. We just talk about books in general. Books you love. Books you hate. Books that have everything to do with movies, and books that wouldn't touch a movie with a ten-foot... uh... page. Just throw the book at me. I'm done. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 032 - If Books Could Kill We've had a topic about books in relationship to movies, but this is our non-movie topic. We just talk about books in general. Books you love. Books you hate. Books that have everything to do with movies, and books that wouldn't touch a movie with a ten-foot... uh... page. Just throw the book at me. I'm done. 1:08:34 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-95971.mp3 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 21:00:35 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-95971.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-95971.mp3 AS THREATENED! Last time we attempted Science Fiction and Fantasy as the Genre of the Month, I wasn't well. (No cracks about my therapy, thanks.) So we gave it another shot! We even revisited an idea brought up in the last attempt while bringing in all-new lists. It was fun! Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 031 - One Red Pill To Rule Them All AS THREATENED! Last time we attempted Science Fiction and Fantasy as the Genre of the Month, I wasn't well. (No cracks about my therapy, thanks.) So we gave it another shot! We even revisited an idea brought up in the last attempt while bringing in all-new lists. It was fun! 50:57 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-93878.mp3 Sat, 08 Mar 2008 21:04:59 -0500 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-93878.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-93878.mp3 Everyone thinks their opinion should be the definitive one. (When, as you know, YOUR opinion doesn't matter.) Even so, everone's opinion differs, especially on what makes for good cinema. Rachel (Sims 2 Challenges) and Jerry (Customizing the Sims 2) shared with me their views on what makes a movie "good", and why (insert movie name here) "sucked" so much. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 030 - You Call That a Good Movie? Everyone thinks their opinion should be the definitive one. (When, as you know, YOUR opinion doesn't matter.) Even so, everone's opinion differs, especially on what makes for good cinema. Rachel (Sims 2 Challenges) and Jerry (Customizing the Sims 2) shared with me their views on what makes a movie "good", and why (insert movie name here) "sucked" so much. 1:09:45 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-91781.mp3 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 21:08:33 -0500 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-91781.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-91781.mp3 What started out as Specific Movie Talk #7 (Disney's Honey, I Shrunk the Kids) quickly got off topic. And once the host realized there really wasn't much to say about the movie, it stayed there. Topic? We don't need no stinkin' topic! Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 029 - SMT #7: Honey, I Derailed the Podcast What started out as Specific Movie Talk #7 (Disney's Honey, I Shrunk the Kids) quickly got off topic. And once the host realized there really wasn't much to say about the movie, it stayed there. Topic? We don't need no stinkin' topic! 49:07 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-89872.mp3 Sat, 23 Feb 2008 21:04:35 -0500 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-89872.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-89872.mp3 We're not going to let Jack Thompson stop us! Nosiree! He can condemn us all he wants, but we're still going to play -- and talk about -- video games. Our favorites... the ones we've hated... and what we're playing now. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 028 - Blips, Bleeps, and BOOM! We're not going to let Jack Thompson stop us! Nosiree! He can condemn us all he wants, but we're still going to play -- and talk about -- video games. Our favorites... the ones we've hated... and what we're playing now. 1:26:13 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-89869.mp3 Sat, 16 Feb 2008 21:07:28 -0500 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-89869.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-89869.mp3 Genres get a break this month as we introduce a NEW concept for the Pattern: Celebrity of the Month! We kick off this feature with one of my personal favorites: The star of ET all grown up for Boys on the Side: Drew Barrymore! Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 027 - Drew Barrymore Genres get a break this month as we introduce a NEW concept for the Pattern: Celebrity of the Month! We kick off this feature with one of my personal favorites: The star of ET all grown up for Boys on the Side: Drew Barrymore! 1:07:45 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-86341.mp3 Sat, 09 Feb 2008 21:14:50 -0500 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-86341.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-86341.mp3 If there's one thing you can count on in the movies, it's that most of the characters aren't exactly pinnacles of virtue. We talk about the Seven Deadly Sins in the movies: Lust, Greed, Sloth, Envy, Pride, Gluttony, and Wrath. As a primer: The movie Se7en had 'em all! Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 026 - Sinful Cinema If there's one thing you can count on in the movies, it's that most of the characters aren't exactly pinnacles of virtue. We talk about the Seven Deadly Sins in the movies: Lust, Greed, Sloth, Envy, Pride, Gluttony, and Wrath. As a primer: The movie Se7en had 'em all! 53:26 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-84136.mp3 Sat, 02 Feb 2008 21:03:52 -0500 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-84136.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-84136.mp3 (Gotta give credit to Pearl the Landlady there.) As you know, I enjoy musicals from time to time, so this month we discuss one for our Specific Movie Talk. Take out a lease on RENT before you listen! Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 025 - SMT#6: You Pay Now! (Gotta give credit to Pearl the Landlady there.) As you know, I enjoy musicals from time to time, so this month we discuss one for our Specific Movie Talk. Take out a lease on RENT before you listen! 1:15:25 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-82174.mp3 Sat, 26 Jan 2008 21:14:46 -0500 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-82174.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-82174.mp3 Admit it. There are things in this world that just make you mad no matter how irrational it may seem. As this month's non-movie topic, here's your chance to vent off a little steam. And for you gamers out there... let's top this list with Jack Thompson, shall we? Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 024 - Don't Worry. Be Angry. Admit it. There are things in this world that just make you mad no matter how irrational it may seem. As this month's non-movie topic, here's your chance to vent off a little steam. And for you gamers out there... let's top this list with Jack Thompson, shall we? 1:11:44 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-78813.mp3 Sat, 19 Jan 2008 21:04:39 -0500 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-78813.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-78813.mp3 The Genre of the month is Science Fiction and Fantasy. Whether scouting the universe for alien life forms or weilding the magic of a long-forgotten artifact, the characters and plots of these movies are the stuff of pure imagination. Though the host was a little under the weather, we did get in a little discussion about myths, fairy tales, and epic fights for survival. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 023 - Use the Force, Conan! The Genre of the month is Science Fiction and Fantasy. Whether scouting the universe for alien life forms or weilding the magic of a long-forgotten artifact, the characters and plots of these movies are the stuff of pure imagination. Though the host was a little under the weather, we did get in a little discussion about myths, fairy tales, and epic fights for survival. 54:06 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-78812.mp3 Sat, 12 Jan 2008 21:10:22 -0500 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-78812.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-78812.mp3 Ever watch a TV show from the 70s or 80s and think, "This would make a good movie with today's special affects!"? Well apparently so have some studios, because there are a nuber of movies based on TV shows out there. In this episode we talk about some of them, and even a little vice versa -- TV shows based on movies. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 022 - As Seen on TV! Ever watch a TV show from the 70s or 80s and think, "This would make a good movie with today's special affects!"? Well apparently so have some studios, because there are a nuber of movies based on TV shows out there. In this episode we talk about some of them, and even a little vice versa -- TV shows based on movies. 1:20:48 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-75939.mp3 Sat, 05 Jan 2008 21:12:00 -0500 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-75939.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-75939.mp3 In Specific Movie Talk #5, the discussion is on "The Breakfast Club", starring members of the Brat Pack and the late Paul Gleason. We talk about the movie itself... plus how high school may or may not have changed in the intervening years. Um... and stuff. Rent the movie and come have a listen! Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 021 - SMT #5: Clique and Drag In Specific Movie Talk #5, the discussion is on "The Breakfast Club", starring members of the Brat Pack and the late Paul Gleason. We talk about the movie itself... plus how high school may or may not have changed in the intervening years. Um... and stuff. Rent the movie and come have a listen! 47:24 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-73567.mp3 Sat, 29 Dec 2007 21:09:30 -0500 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-73567.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-73567.mp3 Since the test Free Form episode sank like a lead balloon, and I don't have a non-movie topic that won't invoke such severe profanity that I'll have to bleep out every other word and sound like a Jerry Springer podcast, we're going to give the Free Form another shot. Do YOU have something you want to talk about but it's not happening because YOUR opinion doesn't matter? This is your chance to be heard. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 020 - Free Form #1 Since the test Free Form episode sank like a lead balloon, and I don't have a non-movie topic that won't invoke such severe profanity that I'll have to bleep out every other word and sound like a Jerry Springer podcast, we're going to give the Free Form another shot. Do YOU have something you want to talk about but it's not happening because YOUR opinion doesn't matter? This is your chance to be heard. 1:28:16 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-70705.mp3 Sat, 22 Dec 2007 21:05:40 -0500 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-70705.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-70705.mp3 The genre of the month is Children's Movies. Yeah, I go to the Kids' section of the video store. What of it? I like stupid kid flicks, from those great Disney classics to movies FULL of jokes about bodily functions that only an eleven-year-old would find amusing. Embrace your inner child and listen as we talk about those movies that most self-respecting adults would avoid. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 019 - Stupid Kid Flicks The genre of the month is Children's Movies. Yeah, I go to the Kids' section of the video store. What of it? I like stupid kid flicks, from those great Disney classics to movies FULL of jokes about bodily functions that only an eleven-year-old would find amusing. Embrace your inner child and listen as we talk about those movies that most self-respecting adults would avoid. 52:47 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-75825.mp3 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 23:00:00 -0500 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-75825.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-75825.mp3 I continued recording after the episode 018 had finished. I had ZERO intention of using any aftershow material. I just didn't want to end recording because of that whole iTunes upload before I can hide the episode for editing. Another TalkShoe host (SquidLord of Operation BSU) came in, and he was so funny and entertaining that I got permission to use our Spider-Man 3 discussion for special release. SPOILER WARNINGS IN EFFECT. It was a lot of fun. Episode 018 will be released some time this week, after normal editing commences. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 018.1 - Super Special Show! I continued recording after the episode 018 had finished. I had ZERO intention of using any aftershow material. I just didn't want to end recording because of that whole iTunes upload before I can hide the episode for editing. Another TalkShoe host (SquidLord of Operation BSU) came in, and he was so funny and entertaining that I got permission to use our Spider-Man 3 discussion for special release. SPOILER WARNINGS IN EFFECT. It was a lot of fun. Episode 018 will be released some time this week, after normal editing commences. 53:31 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-68309.mp3 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 21:10:37 -0500 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-68309.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-68309.mp3 Insert drivel about holidays, Scrooge, and some fat guy in a red suit. And movies containing such. Plus: Other holiday-themed movies, such as Groundhog Day, Independence Day, and My Bloody Valentine. If you're in the holiday mood, have a listen! We'll snap you RIGHT out of it. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 018 - Happy Hollandaise! Insert drivel about holidays, Scrooge, and some fat guy in a red suit. And movies containing such. Plus: Other holiday-themed movies, such as Groundhog Day, Independence Day, and My Bloody Valentine. If you're in the holiday mood, have a listen! We'll snap you RIGHT out of it. 56:49 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-65833.mp3 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 21:12:19 -0500 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-65833.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-65833.mp3 With the Holidays right around the corner (and for me it's Christmas), I thought we'd jump right into the holiday spirit with a discussion on that great Disney classic, "The Santa Clause" -- and maybe touch very briefly on its two sequels. WARNING: The conversation derailed a bit. Listener discretion is advised. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 017 - SMT #4 - The Santa Clause With the Holidays right around the corner (and for me it's Christmas), I thought we'd jump right into the holiday spirit with a discussion on that great Disney classic, "The Santa Clause" -- and maybe touch very briefly on its two sequels. WARNING: The conversation derailed a bit. Listener discretion is advised. 45:51 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-58499.mp3 Sat, 24 Nov 2007 21:08:33 -0500 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-58499.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-58499.mp3 As we head into the final week of National Novel Writing Month, we'll discuss the ups, downs, ins, outs, sideways, and diagonals -- with a few zig-zags thrown in for flavor -- of November. Where did our novels take us? Have we kept up with our personal writing goals? Will we attend our TGIO parties? And how many licks DOES it take to get to the Tootsie Roll® center of a Tootsie Pop®? Join us! Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 016 - NaNoWriMo - The End! As we head into the final week of National Novel Writing Month, we'll discuss the ups, downs, ins, outs, sideways, and diagonals -- with a few zig-zags thrown in for flavor -- of November. Where did our novels take us? Have we kept up with our personal writing goals? Will we attend our TGIO parties? And how many licks DOES it take to get to the Tootsie Roll® center of a Tootsie Pop®? Join us! 53:16 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-53116.mp3 Sat, 17 Nov 2007 21:08:42 -0500 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-53116.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-53116.mp3 Books and writers IN the movies! Just as novels can be good fodder for movies, writers both fictional and real can be jumping-off points for good movies. And if you think books will take you to wonderful places in the REAL world, just wait til you see where books have led in the world of film. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 015 - By the Book Books and writers IN the movies! Just as novels can be good fodder for movies, writers both fictional and real can be jumping-off points for good movies. And if you think books will take you to wonderful places in the REAL world, just wait til you see where books have led in the world of film. 38:36 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-50627.mp3 Sat, 03 Nov 2007 21:07:13 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-50627.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-50627.mp3 Like most National Novel Writing Month participants, Karen Eiffel is writing a book. What makes hers so special? Well, for one thing she's not doing NaNoWriMo. For another, her main character is real. Come join us as we discuss this movie whose title is a misnomer -- it's Stranger Than Reality. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 014 - SMT #3: Stranger Than Fiction Like most National Novel Writing Month participants, Karen Eiffel is writing a book. What makes hers so special? Well, for one thing she's not doing NaNoWriMo. For another, her main character is real. Come join us as we discuss this movie whose title is a misnomer -- it's Stranger Than Reality. 41:24 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-49239.mp3 Sat, 27 Oct 2007 21:15:41 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-49239.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-49239.mp3 The noveling season is upon us, and thousands of people around the world are going to give it their all to produce a 50,000 word masterpiece (or close approximation thereof) in National Novel Writing Month. Check them out at http://www.nanowrimo.org and then come back here to talk about what you may be doing for your book in November! Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 013 - NaNoWriters... Start Your Processors! The noveling season is upon us, and thousands of people around the world are going to give it their all to produce a 50,000 word masterpiece (or close approximation thereof) in National Novel Writing Month. Check them out at http://www.nanowrimo.org and then come back here to talk about what you may be doing for your book in November! 1:08:44 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-48018.mp3 Sat, 20 Oct 2007 21:05:01 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-48018.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-48018.mp3 It's the Genre of the Month for October! (You'd think I would have saved Horror for this show... no one ever said I was much for planning ahead.) Instead of things that go bump in the night, we're going to examine the things that tickle the funny bone. That's right... it's COMEDY! Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 012 - What? No Laugh Track? It's the Genre of the Month for October! (You'd think I would have saved Horror for this show... no one ever said I was much for planning ahead.) Instead of things that go bump in the night, we're going to examine the things that tickle the funny bone. That's right... it's COMEDY! 45:22 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-46813.mp3 Sat, 13 Oct 2007 21:05:50 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-46813.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-46813.mp3 "Based on the runaway bestseller!" Those words elicit both excitement and dread from so many people. Fans are both happy to see that their favorite stories are hitting the big screen, but also fearful at what Hollywood will do to it. Whether you're a purist who believes every word on the screen must come from the book or a laid-back viewer who knows that the book and the movie are two separate entities, come join us. We'll talk not only about movie adaptations of novels, but about novelizations of blockbuster movies. And a few brain-buster adaptation concepts as well. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 011 - From Print to Screen and Back Again "Based on the runaway bestseller!" Those words elicit both excitement and dread from so many people. Fans are both happy to see that their favorite stories are hitting the big screen, but also fearful at what Hollywood will do to it. Whether you're a purist who believes every word on the screen must come from the book or a laid-back viewer who knows that the book and the movie are two separate entities, come join us. We'll talk not only about movie adaptations of novels, but about novelizations of blockbuster movies. And a few brain-buster adaptation concepts as well. 50:52 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-45541.mp3 Sat, 06 Oct 2007 21:04:01 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-45541.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-45541.mp3 Specific Movie Talk #2 - If you don't know what a Mogwai is, or what the significance of "feeding them after midnight" might be, do yourself a favor: Rent the movie Gremlins before you listen to this show, because that's what we talk about. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 010 - Bright Light! Gizmo Ca-Ca! Specific Movie Talk #2 - If you don't know what a Mogwai is, or what the significance of "feeding them after midnight" might be, do yourself a favor: Rent the movie Gremlins before you listen to this show, because that's what we talk about. 26:52 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-42937.mp3 Sat, 29 Sep 2007 20:38:37 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-42937.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-42937.mp3 Long-time (for this show) attendee Wendiigo came up with the idea for this episode back in episode 001. A primer for NCSoft's Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game (MMORPG) City of Heroes. We'll talk about the basics of the game, all TEN free expansions, and even a little about its evil twin, City of Villains. Be here! Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 009 - Heroes and Villains and Capes -- Oh, my! Long-time (for this show) attendee Wendiigo came up with the idea for this episode back in episode 001. A primer for NCSoft's Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game (MMORPG) City of Heroes. We'll talk about the basics of the game, all TEN free expansions, and even a little about its evil twin, City of Villains. Be here! 1:08:31 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-41651.mp3 Sat, 22 Sep 2007 20:39:48 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-41651.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-41651.mp3 It's the adrenaline-pumping genre of the month for September. Jackie Chan, Peter Parker, and Bruce Willis are all scheduled to appear (in mention only), as we discuss... Action movies! Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 008 - Fights... Car Chase... ACTION! It's the adrenaline-pumping genre of the month for September. Jackie Chan, Peter Parker, and Bruce Willis are all scheduled to appear (in mention only), as we discuss... Action movies! 50:11 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-44126.mp3 Sat, 15 Sep 2007 20:31:49 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-44126.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-44126.mp3 If it ain't broke, don't fix it -- except in Hollywood. We'll be discussing Remakes. The good, the bad, and the UGH-ly. Like 'em? Hate 'em? Come talk! (NOTE: This episode was originally scheduled for 09/08/07, but due to technical issues had to be postponed. We at flick-a-brac apologize for the inconvenience.) Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 007 - It's the same, only... different If it ain't broke, don't fix it -- except in Hollywood. We'll be discussing Remakes. The good, the bad, and the UGH-ly. Like 'em? Hate 'em? Come talk! (NOTE: This episode was originally scheduled for 09/08/07, but due to technical issues had to be postponed. We at flick-a-brac apologize for the inconvenience.) 21:08 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-39322.mp3 Sat, 01 Sep 2007 20:37:01 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-39322.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-39322.mp3 It's SMT - Specific Movie Talk. Only... not. Join us as we discuss not one, but SEVEN animated greats -- the Pixar Collection! Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 006 - Animated Chatter It's SMT - Specific Movie Talk. Only... not. Join us as we discuss not one, but SEVEN animated greats -- the Pixar Collection! 37:08 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-37910.mp3 Sat, 25 Aug 2007 20:40:37 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-37910.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-37910.mp3 Believe it or not, I actually do have a tentative schedule planned out through the middle of November. This, however, is one of the slots not filled in. So I'll be opening the voice chat to a free-for-all discussion of whatever. Come join us! Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 005 - Free Form #0 Believe it or not, I actually do have a tentative schedule planned out through the middle of November. This, however, is one of the slots not filled in. So I'll be opening the voice chat to a free-for-all discussion of whatever. Come join us! 23:50 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-37316.mp3 Sat, 18 Aug 2007 20:35:05 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-37316.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-37316.mp3 We're talking The Sims 2, the Life Simulation game from Electronic Arts. Join me and my special guest Rachel of the Sims 2 Challenges Podcast (Talkcast ID 5905) as we discuss those crazy sims and the havoc we make their lives. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 004 - Genuine Simulated Living We're talking The Sims 2, the Life Simulation game from Electronic Arts. Join me and my special guest Rachel of the Sims 2 Challenges Podcast (Talkcast ID 5905) as we discuss those crazy sims and the havoc we make their lives. 1:01:39 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-35044.mp3 Sat, 04 Aug 2007 20:33:44 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-35044.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-35044.mp3 It's the Genre of the Month! This time we explore the things that go bump in the night. Ow, was that my toe? No, it was a psychotic killer with a chainsaw! That's right... we're talking about horror movies! Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 003 - Scary, ain't I? It's the Genre of the Month! This time we explore the things that go bump in the night. Ow, was that my toe? No, it was a psychotic killer with a chainsaw! That's right... we're talking about horror movies! 39:06 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-31540.mp3 Sat, 28 Jul 2007 20:32:06 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-31540.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-31540.mp3 As this episode is the sequel to the first, so shall we discuss movie sequels. Join us! Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 002 - The Sequel As this episode is the sequel to the first, so shall we discuss movie sequels. Join us! 35:08 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-27306.mp3 Sat, 21 Jul 2007 20:36:01 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-27306.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-27306.mp3 A brief introduction to the 'show' -- if you can call it that. Also, Harry Potter in books and movie forms. Movies & Television flickguy EPISODE 001 - Meeting of the Mindless A brief introduction to the 'show' -- if you can call it that. Also, Harry Potter in books and movie forms. 18:00 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-157162.mp3 Sun, 08 Jul 2007 21:00:00 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-157162.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-157162.mp3 The third promo, proving once and for all that this show is NOT worth listening to! Feel free to play this on your podcast... but no expectation. Ever. Movies & Television flickguy flick-a-brac promo #3 The third promo, proving once and for all that this show is NOT worth listening to! Feel free to play this on your podcast... but no expectation. Ever. 00:56 no movies, writing, general chat, fun http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-99408.mp3 Sat, 07 Jul 2007 20:30:00 -0400 flickabrac@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-99408.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-35274/TS-99408.mp3 At Long Last! A 40-second promo you're free to use on your own podcast... if you want to drag down the quality, that is. (No expectation.) If you'd like reciprocation, send an email to flickabrac -at- gmail -dot- com. Be sure to attach the promo you'd like me to use. Movies & Television flickguy flick-a-brac -- the promo At Long Last! A 40-second promo you're free to use on your own podcast... if you want to drag down the quality, that is. (No expectation.) If you'd like reciprocation, send an email to flickabrac -at- gmail -dot- com. Be sure to attach the promo you'd like me to use. 00:40 no movies, writing, general chat, fun