"Movie Date" from The Takeaway
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Podcast Description
Each week, Newsday film critic Rafer Guzman and Takeaway producer Kristen Meinzer get in a heated, but friendly debate about the movies.
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Movie Date: 'Men in Black 3' | This week's Movie Date podcast is out of this world! No, really. Kristen and Rafer get extraterrestrial reviewing this week's blockbuster, "Men in Black 3." Listen to The Takeaway's Movie Date team engage in some Will Smith gossip and hear about Kristen's emotional reaction to the end of the film. Want to subscribe to Movie Date? It's easy on the Movie Date iTunes Page. | 5/25/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Movie Date: 'What to Expect When You're Expecting' | Babies are cute, but the nine months before they come out aren't usually the best. That's at least true for some of the faux-moms in the new romantic comedy, "What to Expect When You're Expecting." The dads aren't at their most glamorous either, but the film delivers on the comedy of having a kid. Wondering if this pregnancy movie will make a good date? Kristen and Rafer let us in on what to expect out of this ensemble rom-com. Also on this week's Movie Date, two guests: Indrani Sen and Clay Chapman. Want to subscribe to Movie Date? It's easy on the Movie Date iTunes Page. | 5/18/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Movie Date: 'Dark Shadows' | Finally, a vampire movie that really gets vampires. The undead get a bad rap, but this week Kristen and Rafer offer praise to "Dark Shadows," Tim Burton's latest foray into creepy. One part soap opera, one part Johnny Depp, and one part 70s shag carpet, "Dark Shadows" moves this cult classic into new territory. Want to subscribe to Movie Date? It's easy on the Movie Date iTunes Page. | 5/11/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Movie Date: 'The Avengers' | This week, the fate of Joss Whedon's 'The Avengers' hangs in the balance. Who will come to the rescue this awesome, hulking green monster of a film? And who will come down on the movie like a giant hammer? Listen to find out where Kristen and Rafer stand on this superhero saga. Want to subscribe to Movie Date? It's easy on the Movie Date iTunes Page. | 5/4/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Movie Date: 'The Five Year Engagement' | In this week's Movie Date, Rafer bemoans what he considers the death of the romantic comedy. Kristen, as you'd expect, tell him to stop being a negative Nancy. It's all in honor of "The Five Year Engagement," starring Jason Segel and Emily Blunt. We also have a trivia question for you: Jason Segel is famous for appearing fully naked in his romantic comedy "Forgetting Sarah Marshall." Which romantic comedy was the first to show a man naked from the waist up? Call 5717-MOVIES (571-766-8437) with your answer. Subscribe to the podcast on the Movie Date iTunes Page. | 5/1/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Movie Date: 'The Lucky One' | He's got to be strong. He's got to be able to build a barn and get along with children. Being able to play a sultry, sexy musical instrument also helps. In case it wasn't apparent already, this week we're talking about Kristen's fantasy man. And also some movie called "The Lucky One," starring Zac Efron. Let Kristen and Rafer's sultry voices and razor-sharp smarts woo you in this week's podcast. Subscribe to the podcast on the Movie Date iTunes Page. | 4/20/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Movie Date: Film as Political Propaganda | Heavy stuff this week. "October Baby" tells the story of a woman's discovery that her mother almost aborted her. Intended or not, the movie's politics — see what happens when you don't have an abortion? — align comfortably with those of the religious Right. Likewise, the recent film "The Lorax" and 2006's "Happy Feet" decry the ills of global warming in a quintessentially liberal parlance. But not all movies have agendas, right? In this week's podcast, Kristen and Rafer tread lightly through these touchy subjects, but leave no stone unturned in their quest for truth. Subscribe to the podcast on the Movie Date iTunes Page. | 4/13/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Movie Date: Does 3D Make Movies Worse? | The Titanic sank 100 years ago this month. To mark the anniversary, James Cameron is re-releasing his mega-blockbuster "Titanic" in 3D, prompting some critics to say its strictly a marketing ploy while others cheer the innovation. Will "Titanic 3D" burn a hole in your wallet, or will it blow your mind? This week, Rafer and Kristen put that question to Daniel Engber, senior editor at Slate. Listen to find out what he's got to say. Want to subscribe to Movie Date? It's easy on the Movie Date iTunes Page. | 4/6/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Movie Date: 'Bully' | This week, Kristen and Rafer watched "Bully," the new documentary from the Weinstein Company that takes on the controversial topic of grade school ridicule. "Bully" was in the news this week for hitting theaters unrated after the MPAA promised an R rating. The hype has certainly drummed up support for the movie, but does "Bully" do its subject justice? Or is "The Hunger Games" actually a better tool for teaching kids about violence? Want to subscribe to Movie Date? It's easy on the Movie Date iTunes Page. | 3/30/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Movie Date: 'The Hunger Games' | The long-awaited 'The Hunger Games' is finally here! If you wanted to like the Twilight movies but thought Bella was kind of a wimp, this movie is for you. Protagonist Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) leads a cast of young adults through a fictional reality TV show in which children battle to the death. It's an awesome take on the teen movie genre, but is this sci-fi flick about homicidal adolescents a good date movie? Listen to this week's podcast to find out what Rafer Guzman, film critic for Newsday, and Kristen Meinzer, culture producer for the Takeaway, think about this long-awaited and super-hyped blockbuster. Want to subscribe to Movie Date? It's easy on the Movie Date iTunes Page. | 3/23/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Movie Date: '21 Jump Street' | This week, Movie Date is heading back to high school. And so are Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum as a couple of young-looking rookie cops in "21 Jump Street," a remake of the 80s TV show. Listen to find out what grade Kristen and Rafer give this revisited classic. Want to subscribe to Movie Date? It's easy on the Movie Date iTunes Page. | 3/16/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Movie Date: 'Friends with Kids' | Jennifer Westfeldt's "Friends with Kids" asks an important question: do I really have to have kids? When two single friends realize that all of their friends are parents, they ditch bachelor life to have a baby of their own. "Friends with Kids" has an all-star comedic cast, but it's also rife with some language you might not want your own kids to hear. As always, Movie Date is brought to you by Rafer Guzman, film critic for Newsday, and Kristen Meinzer, culture producer for the Takeaway. Want to subscribe to Movie Date? It's easy on the Movie Date iTunes page. | 3/9/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Movie Date: The Ultimate Party Movie | Remember those crazy parties in high school? Well, our Movie Date podcasters do. This week the Todd Phillips movie "Project X" rages into the movie theaters. The director of "Hangover" and "Old School" takes on teenage rebellion when three buddies decide to throw the party of their lives. As always we hear from Rafer Guzman, film critic for Newsday, and Kristen Meinzer, culture producer for the Takeaway. | 3/2/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Movie Date: Oscars Preview | Excitement about the red carpet heats up as the 84th Annual Academy Awards will take place on Sunday. Will "The Artist" walk away with best film? And will the Academy take "Bridesmaids" seriously and make Melissa McCarthy the victorious underdog? Find out who our Movie Date podcasters think will go home with a little statuette. As always we hear from Rafer Guzman, film critic for Newsday, and Kristen Meinzer, culture producer for the Takeaway. Want to subscribe to Movie Date? It's easy on the Movie Date iTunes page. | 2/23/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Movie Date: Linsanity as a Movie | This week our Movie Date podcasters talk about the most unlikely movie story of the year: Jeremy Lin and his rapid rise to stardom in the NBA. As a script, the Jeremy Lin story is perfect. Beyond breaking down the aspects of the Lin story, our team looks at the most lin-spired movies. What movies remind you of the Jeremy Lin story? As always we hear from Rafer Guzman, film critic for Newsday, and Kristen Meinzer, culture producer for the Takeaway. Want to subscribe to Movie Date? It's easy on the Movie Date iTunes page. | 2/17/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Movie Date: 'Safe House' | "Safe House" is the new Denzel Washington flick which treads some familiar territory. There are explosions, there are also buddy cop dynamics, sexy girlfriends, and lots and lots of action. As always we hear from Rafer Guzman, film critic for Newsday, and Kristen Meinzer, culture producer for the Takeaway. They'll tell you if this movie is a good date, and if the action-packed sequences are too much, too often, or just right. Want to subscribe to Movie Date? It's easy on the Movie Date iTunes page. | 2/17/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Movie Date: 'The Woman in Black' | Daniel Radcliffe's post-Harry Potter career hasn't been the magical sensation of his wizardry past. But that may be about to change. In this horror film based on the novel of the same title, Arthur Kipps (played by Radcliffe) faces the haunting prospect of a ghostly woman returning to exact her revenge on the town's children. Can Radcliffe break the Harry Potter mold with 'The Woman in Black'? As always we hear from Rafer Guzman, film critic for Newsday, and Kristen Meinzer, culture producer for the Takeaway. | 2/16/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Movie Date: 'In Time' with Justin Timberlake | What if all we had was time? What if our youth was everlasting, but the time we has was limited? In this futuristic sci-fi thriller everyone stops aging at the tender age of 25. The only problem is that the time you have left is a commodity. People trade minutes and hours instead of dollars, leaving a cup of coffee to cost you about 90 seconds, give or take. This is the world that Justin Timberlake and Amanda Seyfried find themselves in as their characters navigate this post-apocalyptic experience. As always we hear from Rafer Guzman, film critic for Newsday, and Kristen Meinzer, culture producer for the Takeaway. Want to subscribe to Movie Date? It's easy on the Movie Date iTunes page. | 2/1/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Movie Date Podcast: 'Man on a Ledge' | Like "Snakes on a Plane" before it "Man on a Ledge" tells you exactly what to expect out of this thriller. There's a man, of course, and he is on a ledge. But what he's doing there, how he will get off, and what happens in between? We won't spoil the plot for you but our Movie Date podcasters will put this movie in context of other "literal-title movies" and let you know if it is a good date or not. As always we hear from Rafer Guzman, film critic for Newsday, and Kristen Meinzer, culture producer for the Takeaway. Want to subscribe to Movie Date? It's easy on the Movie Date iTunes page. | 1/27/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Movie Date Podcast: Steven Soderbergh Goes 'Haywire' | In Steven Soderbergh's latest movie, the "Ocean's Eleven" director recruits mixed martial arts fighter Gina Carano to play the heroine in the action-packed "Haywire." Both the director and actor joined The Takeaway to talk about their unlikely pairing for Carano's first movie. Now we hear about the movie from Movie Date podcasters Rafer Guzman, film critic for Newsday, and Kristen Meinzer, culture producer for the Takeaway. Want to subscribe to Movie Date? It's easy on the Movie Date iTunes page. | 1/20/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Movie Date: Golden Globes | The Golden Globe awards are Sunday. Who will come out as Hollywood's big winner? Who will look stunning on the red carpet? And who will flame out? Find out what Takeaway Movie Date podcasters Rafer Guzman and Kristen Meinzer think about the winners and losers. Have any favorites, or movies that you think we're overrated? Let us know here or call us at 1-877-8-MY-TAKE. Want to subscribe to Movie Date? It's easy on the Movie Date iTunes page. | 1/14/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Movie Date Podcast: 'Joyful Noise' and 'Contraband' | Chic Flicks and Dude Flicks released on the same day? It happens this week as Mark Wahlberg packs heat and battles bad guys in the new thriller "Contraband." Also being released is "Joyful Noise," a musical starring the dynamic duo of Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah. Which movie will please both genders, and more importantly, which makes a good movie date? Takeaway Movie Date podcasters Rafer Guzman and Kristen Meinzer tell us about what movies you might want to take your spouse to, and which one you should see alone. Want to subscribe to Movie Date? It's easy on the Movie Date iTunes page. | 1/12/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Movie Date Podcast: Bad Movies | Ticket sales were down this year. But was this due to a bad economic climate? Or, were the movies in 2011 just awful? Takeaway Movie Date podcasters Rafer Guzman and Kristen Meinzer take a look into the abyss of terrible movies. From "Margin Call" to "The Smurfs" and "Tree of Life" — did these movies take down the entire industry? It was probably just a coincedence. Want to subscribe to Movie Date? It's easy on the Movie Date iTunes page. | 1/9/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Movie Date Podcast: 'Young Adult' | You can always go home — but it probably won't be the same. In 'Young Adult' Charlize Theron plays Mavis Gary, the ghost author of a series of teen books who decides to return to her small home town of Mercury, Minnesota. But when she finds out the man she was looking for is married, she acts on her petulant impulses and tries to steal him away for his domestic bliss. Takeaway Movie Date podcasters Rafer Guzman and Kristen Meinzer tell us what is so endearing about this character, with all her flaws. Want to subscribe to Movie Date? It's easy on the Movie Date iTunes page. | 1/6/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Movie Date Podcast: 'The Sitter' | Jonah Hill returns to his slacker comedy roots as an overgrown man child who finds work as a babysitter in his most recent film entitled "The Sitter." Known for his hilarious roles in movies such as "Superbad" and "Knocked Up," Hill recently dropped some weight and starred next to Brad Pitt in "Moneyball." But the actor tries to bring back the laughs with his latest slapstick film. Takeaway Movie Date podcasters Rafer Guzman and Kristen Meinzer give us their critique. Want to subscribe to Movie Date? It's easy on the Movie Date iTunes page. | 12/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Movie Date Podcast: 'Iron Lady' | Margaret Thatcher is known as the somewhat belligerent former prime minister of the United Kingdom, and a new film starring Meryl Streep looks into the life of this historic figure. "Iron Lady" follows Thatcher's life as the young daughter of a grocer to a one of the most powerful heads-of-state in a male dominated world. But is "Iron Lady" engaging enough to match the charismatic, strong-willed personality of Thatcher? Takeaway Movie Date podcasters Rafer Guzman and Kristen Meinzer tell us if this movie is worth a date. Want to subscribe to Movie Date? It's easy on the Movie Date iTunes page. | 12/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Movie Date: 'War Horse,' 'We Bought a Zoo' and So Much More | It's Christmas week, and Oscar season, which means lots and lots of movies. Our Movie Date podcasters try to cut through the muck and get to the quality films by looking at this week's releases. Find out what they think about the self-explanatory feel-good story "We Bought a Zoo," the new blockbuster "Mission Impossible — Ghost Protocol," the bestseller-turned-feature film "Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" and much more. Takeaway Movie Date podcasters Rafer Guzman and Kristen Meinzer give us the full run-down of this week's releases and let us know which films make a good date and which ones will spoil your popcorn. Want to subscribe to Movie Date? It's easy on the Movie Date iTunes page. | 12/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Movie Date: Christmas Movie Podcast | There are two kinds of people: those who love Christmas movies and those who hate them. Rafer and Kristen are each one of those kinds of people. Can you guess who is the Grinch and who is little Susan Walker? Either way, both have their holiday favorites — even if they don't all have to do with Christmas. Take a listen and add your own favorites in the comments! Want to subscribe to Movie Date? It's easy on the Movie Date iTunes page. | 12/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Movie Date: 'The Muppets' Reunited and it Feels So Good | Who doesn't get chills when they hear the opening banjo riff to "Rainbow Connection"? That was the popular tune payed by a lovable Kermit the Frog in the original 'Muppet Movie' way back in 1979. This week, 'The Muppets' return to the screen after a long hiatus. When Muppet-master Jim Henson died in 1990, some thought these lovable puppets might be gone for good. But they got the whole band back together for a Muppets reunion, with help from Jason Segel and Amy Adams. Takeaway 'Movie Date' podcasters Rafer Guzman and Kristen Meinzer take a trip down memory lane and talk about what the new installment of the series brings to the table. Want to subscribe to Movie Date? It's easy on the Movie Date iTunes page. | 11/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Movie Date: 'Twilight: Breaking Dawn Pt. 1' | Yes, it's finally here; the first part of the last installment of the "Twilight" movies. And it's got everything the others didn't: vampire marriage, sex, pregnancy, baby monsters. Kristen and Rafer talk about the latest (and possibly greatest?) movie that all the tweens are talking about. What do a couple of grown adults think? They kind of liked it! Find out why in this week's podcast. Want to subscribe to Movie Date? It's easy on the Movie Date iTunes page. | 11/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Movie Date: 'J. Edgar' | As Kristen says in this latest podcast, "It's Oscar season." And if there's a movie out that hopes to bring a few of those statues in, it's "J. Edgar." But does the Leonardo Dicaprio-starring film deliver the goods? Not quite. Listen to this week's Movie Date podcast to find out why Kristen and Rafer are looking forward to some of the other assumed contenders and perhaps trying to forget this one. Want to subscribe to Movie Date? It's easy on the Movie Date iTunes page. | 11/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's the End of the World and I Feel Fine: Kirsten Dunst and Charlotte Gainsbourg in 'Melancholia' | "Melancholia" is being called perhaps director Lars von Trier's most commercial work, but that doesn't mean it's not a bit of a downer. Focusing on a pair of sisters contemplating the end of the world — a "rogue planet" named Melancholia is on a collision course with earth — von Trier ponders whether one sister's depression actually makes her better-equipped to deal with existential emergency. Earlier this year, Kirsten Dunst won a best actress nod at Cannes for her performance in the role of Justine, who confronts impending doom alongside her sister, Claire (Charlotte Gainsbourg). Celeste Headlee sat down with Dunst and Gainsbourg to talk more about what attracted them to "Melancholia." Much of the conversation centered on von Trier, whose rigorously experimental approach to filmmaking has divided critics, but attracted stars as diverse as Nichole Kidman, Lauren Bacall, Bjork, and Catherine Deneuve. | 11/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Movie Date: 'Tower Heist' | What does Brett Ratner's new movie "Tower Heist," have to do with Occupy Wall Street? You don't necessarily have to turn to Ben Stiller, Tea Leone, Casey Affleck, and Eddie Murphy; our intrepid movie-going podcasters have already watched the movie for you. But if you want to know whether the now-spurned Oscar producer's movie is any good, you'll have to listen! The two also discuss "Harold and Kumar: 3D Christmas," and some prescient Occupy Wall Street imagery. Want to subscribe to Movie Date? It's easy on the Movie Date iTunes page. | 11/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Movie Date: An Interview With Mindy Kaling of "The Office" | Mindy Kaling's character on "The Office," Kelly Kapoor, somehow walks the line between annoying and sympathetic. And Kaling, who also writes and produces for the hit comedy, surely meant it that way. The actress and writer has a new book out called "Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns). Kristen Meinzer interviewed Kaling about her TV personality, portraying a South Asian "ditz," and her new book. | 11/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Movie Date: 'Paranormal Activity 3' | It brought in the big bucks, but did "Paranormal Activity 3" actually scare our intrepid movie date podcasters? Well, the review is mixed. Neither really lost any sleep about it, even though Kristen has a long history of being kept up by scary ("The Shining") and non-scary ("The Hulk") movies and TV shows. Unsurprisingly, the podcast turns into a discussion of Kristen and Rafer's favorite scary movies as well as a review of the latest blockbuster. Want to subscribe to Movie Date? It's easy on the Movie Date iTunes page. | 10/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Movie Date: 'Footloose' | Forget about classics — what are the odds for success when you're remaking a film that was cheesy the first time around? Well, depending on who you talk to, cheesy movies can be a good thing, especially if they involve Kevin Bacon. That's why the new version of "Footloose" will be judged with scrutiny. Kristen and Rafer discuss how it stacks up, from the soundtrack to the dance moves. Want to subscribe to Movie Date? It's easy on the Movie Date iTunes page. | 10/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Movie Date: 'The Ides of March' | What makes a great political movie? Suspense? A unique plot line? A surprising reveal? Or...Marisa Tomei? In this weeks' podcast, Rafer and Kristen happen to agree. On what? You'll have to listen to find out, as they discuss the latest political epic with a wide release — and Ryan Gosling's 18,000th movie this year, apparently. Want to subscribe to Movie Date? It's easy on the Movie Date iTunes page. | 10/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Movie Date: 'What's Your Number' | What's your number? No, not your phone number, but the number of sexual partners you've had. Awkward question right? It's also the basis and title for a new Anna Faris movie. But is "What's Your Number" a good idea for a movie? Kristen and Rafer agree on the final judgment, but if you want to know what it is, you'll have to take a listen to this week's movie date podcast. Want to subscribe to Movie Date? It's easy on the Movie Date iTunes page. | 9/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Movie Date: Moneyball | In this week's Movie Date podcast, Kristen, Rafer, join a baseball-loving guest in discussing stats movie "Moneyball," starring Brad Pitt. Can a movie about baseball statistics be remotely interesting? Does Kristen's knowledge of the game run deeper than "Bad News Bears"? Does the movie, in the final judgment, satisfy people who aren't number crunchers? To get answers to these questions, you must listen! Want to subscribe to Movie Date? It's easy on the Movie Date iTunes page. | 9/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Movie Date: Actress Christina Hendricks on TV and Movies | This week our Movie Date podcasters get a special treat: a visit from "Mad Men" actress Christina Hendricks. Hendricks, who is also in two fall films, including "Drive," talks about approaching the differences between acting for movies and for TV, and about the next season of "Mad Men." Want to subscribe to Movie Date? It's easy on the Movie Date iTunes page. | 9/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Movie Date: 'Warrior' | You can't say Kristen and Rafer don't go to great lengths to make their movie date fit the bill. This week's topic is epic mixed martial arts film "Warrior," and how do they discuss it? With a "Movie Date throwdown," of course! After a few weeks of surprised agreement, Rafer and Kristen are back in separate corners, ready to go to (friendly) blows at the ring of the bell. Who wins? Who loses? You have to listen to find out! Want to subscribe to Movie Date? It's easy on the Movie Date iTunes page. | 9/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Movie Date: Fall Movie Preview | In this week's Movie Date podcast, Kristen and Rafer take a look back at the summer that was...a "bummer summer." But rather than harp on how they were disappointed with the list of blockbusters that didn't deliver, they look forward at the movies being released this fall, and talk about what they're looking forward to and what they're dreading. From that list, our critics make picks for each other to see. What do they pick and how do they react? You'll have to listen to find out. Want to subscribe to Movie Date? It's easy on the Movie Date iTunes page. | 9/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Movie Date: 'Our Idiot Brother' | From "Harvey" to "Being There" to "Forrest Gump," one of Hollywood's favorite stock characters is "the wise fool" — the genial dunce who bequeaths life lessons to those characters who have forgotten the simple pleasure of existence. One of this weekend's new releases, "Our Idiot Brother" continues this tradition with star Paul Rudd as an affable stoner who upends his type-A sisters' lives after being arrested for selling marijuana. Rafer and Kristen look back at the history of "the wise fool" in Hollywood movies, and discuss whether "Our Idiot Brother" lives up to its forebearers. Want to subscribe to Movie Date? It's easy on the Movie Date iTunes page. | 8/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Movie Date: 'One Day' | Ahh...so many little moments are packed into the day. Moments where you're eating lunch or reading the paper, and moments when you're falling in love. The latter is the basis for new film "One Day," which is the latest film looked at in Kristen and Rafer's podcast. For one of our movie reviewers, this is a "good time, I'd go out again" date, for another, it's a "I probably won't call you again" kind of date. Take a listen. Want to subscribe to Movie Date? It's easy on the Movie Date iTunes page. | 8/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Movie Date: 'The Help' | In this week's Movie Date podcast, Kristen and Rafer talk about "The Help," which tells the story of African-American domestic workers in 1960s Mississippi and the white women they work for. While it's not the summer's best film, both of our intrepid critics have decided that "The Help" is a good date. To find out why, you'll have to take a listen! Want to subscribe to Movie Date? It's easy on the Movie Date iTunes page. | 8/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Movie Date: 'Rise of The Planet of The Apes' | In this week's Movie Date Podcast, Kristen and Rafer discuss the latest "Planet of the Apes" movie, and why it's far from your daddy's Charlton Heston flick. They also talk about motion capture animation, and how the technology can offer cinema magic or a bit of an empty feeling. As far as whether the film was a good or bad date, you'll have to listen to find out! Want to subscribe to Movie Date? It's easy on the Movie Date iTunes page. | 8/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Movie Date: 'Cowboys & Aliens' | This week, Movie Date is going out West by way of outer space. Kristen and Rafer take on the genre mash-up "Cowboys & Aliens," starring Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford. While audiences may have laughed at the movie's trailer, Kristen and Rafer say "Cowboys & Aliens" is no joke. (That's right, they're in agreement on this one — again.) Rafer says "Cowboys & Aliens" falls in the tradition of sci-fi classics like "Predator," and Kristen thinks it's "just a great Western." Want to subscribe to Movie Date? It's easy on the Movie Date iTunes page. | 7/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Movie Date: 'Captain America' | Ladies and gentleman, Kristen and Rafer stand united! Can you believe it? And on, of all movies...a superhero movie! It's true. Our oft-at odds Movie Date duo have rated "Captain America" a good date. Rafer calls it Norman Rockwellian. Kristen supports the "nobody" superhero theme. Want to subscribe to Movie Date? It's easy on the Movie Date iTunes page. | 7/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Movie Date: 'Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows Pt. 2' | Apparently there's a big movie out this weekend, though Rafer and Kristen can barely remember what it is. Kidding! They both saw the new Harry Potter movie, as did The Takeaway's former Digital Editor Jim Colgan — a self-described fan who loves the books and movies equally. The three of them discuss the final big screen installment, ten years later, of J.K. Rowling's cultural phenomenon. Want to subscribe to Movie Date? It's easy on the Movie Date iTunes page. | 7/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Movie Date: 'Horrible Bosses' | Kristen and Rafer are having the debate of debates: Which kind of horrible boss could you stomach? That's the topic of one of this weekend's big expected box office earners, "Horrible Bosses." In yet another surprise for the Movie Date podcast, Kristen and Rafer agree! Again! Must be a full moon. Listen to find out whether our intrepid film watchers actually liked the film or not. Want to subscribe to Movie Date? It's easy on the Movie Date iTunes page. | 7/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 50 Episodes |
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