The Bioscopist Podcast #18 – The Apocalyptic Films Episode

May 9, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Hey boys and girls, it's the APOCALYPSE!......or maybe it's 2Pacalypse Now...I'm not 100% sure on that. Either way, Court thought it would be a good idea to do an apocalyptic themed podcast as he happened to watch a few post-apocalyptic films over the last couple of weeks, which is not that surprising considering Court exudes almost herzogian-like nihilism on occasion. I had such a good time on this one, that I forgot to talk half the time. We also touch on more serious topics like the "noble … [Read more...]

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The Bioscopist Podcast #17 – Miami Connection, Stand-up comedy in Bristol, Michael Bay apology

April 26, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Sorry for the late posting of this weeks episode, but it's been a hectic week. I've not added a time stamp for this episode, but broadly speaking we touched on the hilarious and sonically pleasing Miami Connection. A B-Movie with some real charm and great soundtrack. Me and Court talk about a good stand-up gig we saw at LeftBank in Stokes Croft, Bristol - which was hosted by GiggleByte. Our contributor Fawzi AC a.k.a Fuzzycomic, was headlining the gig and did a fine job of tickling our funny … [Read more...]

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Michael Bay Apologizes for Armageddon

April 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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I have a feeling Michael Bay may have decided to quit cocaine this week as he seems to be going down the familiar "recovering addict" route of making up for past mistakes. Of course I'm just speculating here, but why don't you try and watch Transformers and tell me that's not coming from a coke-fueled mind. Today he just opened up to the Miami Herald in which he apologized for 1998 blockbuster Armageddon. “I will apologize for Armageddon."  He explained: "We had to do the whole movie in … [Read more...]

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Funny or Die Releases the First STEVE JOBS Biopic

April 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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I was planning on going to the Sundance London Film Festival this week, but the lineup was pretty weak. A lot of the big hitters from Colorado were unfortunately left out, thereby making it hard to justify the expense of travelling all the way to London. I was hoping to see Ashton Kutcher's potential train wreck…I mean passion project, jOBS, about the former Apple CEO Steve Jobs. I figured there would be plenty of shitty acting and laughable seventies inspired fake beards to make a scathing … [Read more...]

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Review: The Place Beyond the Pines

April 14, 2013 By 2 Comments
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After seeing the first trailer and image stills for The Place Beyond the Pines, there was a general consensus amongst critics and Baby Goose naysayers that this was just 'Drive on a motorcycle'. Which on the surface of what had been presented, didn't seem too distant a possibility. All the cues from Drive were there: The effortlessly cool Steve Mcqueen-esque loner protagonist who uses his skills in automotive speed for criminal gain, but has a heart of gold hidden beneath a murderous rage. I … [Read more...]

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The Bioscopist Podcast #16 – Spring Breakers, Dog Names, Roger Ebert, Future of TV

April 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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[00:00] Intro [01:50] RIP Roger Ebert and his reviews on North and Freddy Got Fingered. [10:08] Looking up random actors on wikipedia [15:50] Interstellar: Matthew McConaughey gets a Nolan gig IN SPACE! [18:45] Movie poster tropes [23:00] Jeremy Irons says we should all gay marry our sons [27:08] Grown Ups 2: Electric Boogaloo the return of Rob Schneider [28:15] Total Recall to da CHOPPA! [30:00] Scott Pilgrim - Michael Cera is such a wet blanket [32:00] James Franco and Spring Breakers … [Read more...]

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Review: Spring Breakers

April 8, 2013 By 2 Comments
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I can’t say Harmony Korine’s surname without breaking up the syllables and delivering it in a southern drawl, like I’m a hill-billy greeting an out-of-towner. (*Whaa yaw say yaaw name be…ko-reeen?) Which makes it seem all too fitting that Korine has made Spring Breakers, a neon-lit youthful getaway fantasy, set on Florida’s southern coastline. Spring Break, for y’all foreigners out there, is an American traditional college semester break which has become known for its boozed up … [Read more...]

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The Bioscopist Podcast #15 – Trainspotting 2, Soderbergh, Side Effects, Book of Mormon

March 27, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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[00:00] Intro [01:15] Matt reads out the first draft of his radio play that he's selling to the BBC. [08:49] Danny Boyle and Train-spotting 2: Electric Boogaloo and Trance. [15:00] Court and Matt talk about indie film Tyrannosaur [21:00] Mention cartoonish plot twists and MyCocaine's Harry Brown [22:38] Movie bad guys [24:20] Stu talks about seeing The Book of Mormon in London & South Park [36:13] Darth Vader vs. Bane [38:10] Dr. Doom from Who Framed Roger Rabbit [41:28] Hunchback … [Read more...]

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The Bioscopist Podcast #14 – Film Ratings, Trailers, Tropes and MoCap

March 13, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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This particular podcast was a little film-lite, but dont let that stop you from listening to us milk the comedy udders for all it's worth. Court gives his merketing schtick another go and we then move onto checking out some trailers. One in particular is for 70's B-movie, starring Sean Connery, called Zardoz. It looked like one big acid trip. Mat reviews The Ides of March. Stu waxes lyrically about Liam NeeSonSSSS: Wolf Puncher, a.k.a The Grey before finally looking at MoCap artiste Andy … [Read more...]

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Trailer: Sofia Coppola’s BLING RING

March 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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http://youtu.be/BST3CCnP6uE Based on a series of robberies in Hollywood, around the time Paris Hilton was just getting "famous", a group of teenage good timers decide to rob the rich and famous of all their bling - Fashion, cars and jewellery. The 'Bling Ring' are seen bumpin' & grindin', sipping expensive vodka and flashing their cash all while a thumping track plays in the clubs. Paris Hilton is not mentioned on the IMDB page for the film, but it is highly speculated that she will be … [Read more...]

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Trailer: The Hangover Part III Official Trailer

March 7, 2013 By 1 Comment
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http://youtu.be/NKE-RXR_XIs The third and final film in director Todd Phillips' record-shattering comedy franchise. This time, there's no wedding. No bachelor party. What could go wrong, right? But when the Wolfpack hits the road, all bets are off. … [Read more...]

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The Bioscopist Podcast #13 – Oscars 2013, Killer Joe, Tropes, Hackers in Movies

February 26, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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I've just managed to finally catchup on some much needed sleep, after staying up late into the early hours of the morning, to watch the live Academy Awards unfold on my TV screen in little old England. Anyway...we managed to record a podcast that same day, so forgive me if I sound a little dazed and confused. I'd only had 3 hrs sleep. We started off with a quick recap of the Oscars. Who won what. Then Court and I talked about William Friedkin's Killer Joe, which turned out to be quite a … [Read more...]

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OSCARS 2013 – Jack Nicholson is still a horndog

February 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Jack Nicholson has always had a reputation for being a ladies man around town, but don't for a second think that getting old is going to stop him. Last night he had a quick peek and chit chat with Best Actress winner Jennifer Lawrence while she was in a post-Oscar interview with George Stephanopolous. He tells her she did a beautiful job, and drops that old chestnut, “you look like an old girlfriend of mine”, to which Lawrence quips "Do I look like a NEW girlfriend" after which she has a … [Read more...]

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OSCARS 2013 – Best Actress is Jennifer Lawrence (Silver Linings Playbook)

February 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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As young as Jennifer Lawrence is (22), she has always shown a wisdom beyond her years in many of her past roles. She was previously nominated for Winters Bone (*which reminds me I still need to see that) and was hotly tipped to win an Oscar in the near future. So it's no surprise she won tonight for her role in David O. Russell's Silver Linings Playbook. See the film's review here. On her way up though, to collect the award, she managed to trip on the stairs...of course Hugh Jackman ran to … [Read more...]

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OSCARS 2013 – Best Actor is Daniel Day-Lewis (Lincoln)

February 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Well, we can all now officially call Daniel Day-Lewis "The Greatest Actor Alive®" as he has just picked up his third Best Actor Oscar win. His first was for playing cerebral palsy painter, Christy Brown, in My Left Foot. His second Oscar came in Paul Thomas Anderson's 2007 film There Will Be Blood, as Daniel Planview. And now his third is for playing, another real-life individual, in Steven Spielberg's Lincoln. It's hard to imagine any other male actor coming close to this achievement. His only … [Read more...]

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