Saturday, August 30, 2008

The Flop House is on Labor Day Vacation

Yeah, I know we've been taking a fair amount of time off lately, but it's the end of the summer! Whaddaya want from us (especially with MVP Elliott Kalan still off covering the political conventions here, there, and everywhere)?

Anyway, it's Labor Day, and I know that if there's one thing John Sayles' Matewan told me, it's that we have the right to take a break from our podcasting once in a while. Rest assured, that we'll be back to our normal schedule next week, after we're done with all our socialist unionizing.

Sunday, August 24, 2008

Winning Contest Entry

As promised, now that we've gotten permission from the creator, here is the winning contest entry (as per episode #22 below)

Episode #22 - Vantage Point

We're joined by comedian and BestWeekEver.tv blogger Sara Schaefer to discuss Vantage Point, the movie that proves that any flimsy concept can be stretched to 85 minutes with the strategic deployment of flashbacks. Meanwhile, Sara reveals her tragic film-memory affliction, Stuart poses a provocative animal question, and Dan reveals a surprising amount of Funky Winkerbean knowledge.












Guest host Sara Schaefer with the Hulkster. Can you afford not to listen to this episode?

0:00 - 0:32 - Introduction and theme.
0:33 - 2:30 - We introduce our guest co-host, leggy comedienne Sara Schaefer.
2:31 - 35:29 - We each give our vantage points on the film Vantage Point. See what I did there? I made you want to shoot yourself.
35:30 - 38:40 - Final judgments.
38:41 - 43:28 - We announce the WINNER OF THE FLOP HOUSE CONTEST!
43:29 - 47:17 - The sad bastards recommend. (Also, according to our web research, the second movie Sara recommends-- the one where she can't remember the title-- is probably Butcher Wing.)
47:18 - 52:11 - Sara plugs some stuff, and Stuart demonstrates his complete misunderstanding of the concept of plugs.
52:12 - 53:29 - Goodbyes, theme, and outtakes.









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Dan and Sara enjoy a giant goblet of something.

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

No New Episode This Week

Due to Elliott being tied up at work, Dan going on a brief vacation, and Stu being unable to function without the other two, there will be no new Flop House this weekend. Think of it as the podcasting version of everyone heading out of town one last time in August, to escape before their crushing fall-winter seasonal affective disorder kicks in.

However, check back in two weeks when we make our triumphant return, complete with the announcement of the Flop House contest winner!

Sunday, August 10, 2008

Flop House Movie Minute #11 - Listener Feedback

We talk with the listeners, walk with the listeners.








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Sunday, August 3, 2008

Episode #21 - One Missed Call

Of all the Japanese horror film remakes, One Missed Call is certainly one of them. Meanwhile, Elliott pitches a great idea for a Sixth Sense TV show, Stuart attempts to smuggle a twig and some berries, Dan announces which news anchor is the Flop House's nemesis, and we get a surprise visit from Oliver Sudden.

0:00 - 0:33 - Introduction and theme.
0:33 - 1:57 - We take a moment to discuss Stuart's choice of attire.
1:58 - 38:02 - We discuss the film One Missed Call, the movie that asks the question, "Can anything be all bad, if it involves Ray Wise?"
38:03 - 41:09 - Final judgments.
41:10 - 49:21- The sad bastards recommend.
49:22 - 51:45 - More on the Flop House contest, and goodbyes.
51:46 - 52:30 - Theme and outtakes.









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