All Elliott Kalan

2013 Awards Floptacular!

If you’re a new listener, directed here by EW’s “Must List” may we suggest you try a different episode, as the yearly Awards Floptacular is the one show that breaks our usual format and thus may not be the best introduction to what we do. Then, once you’ve decided if you like us, feel free […]

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Episode #120 – The Paperboy

Oscar-nominee Lee Daniels does his best to destroy his post-Precious career with the Southern Gothic slop The Paperboy. Meanwhile, Elliott explores the world of pee-based teen magazines, Stuart debuts a new penis injury, and Dan is history’s greatest monster. 0:00 – 0:33 – Introduction and theme. 0:35 – 40:59 – When we were paperboys, we […]

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Episode #119 – The Odd Life of Timothy Green

We take on the age-old story of a magical adopted boy with leaf ankles, The Odd Life of Timothy Green. Meanwhile, Elliott dreams of a world where we could make a musical out of leaves, Stuart advises on how we could make Timothy into a cool dude, and we learn of Dan’s latest infirmity. 0:00 […]

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Episode #118 – Total Recall

OH BOY! Colin Farrell remade the fondly-remembered Schwartzenegger/Verhoven joint Total Recall! We’re sure their “gritty” version will become the definitive one. Meanwhile, Stu imagines the majesty of a Sharon Stone-Michael Ironsides union, Dan confuses everyone with modern freezer mug technology, and Elliott tells us about his high-rolling Wallace Shawn lifestyle. 0:00 – 0:33 – Introduction […]

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Episode #117 – Seeking Justice

We close out 2012 in celebration with our very own Saint Nicholas, discussing his barely-released (opening at #27 at the U.S. box office!) thriller Seeking Justice. Meanwhile, Elliott takes us on a tour of evil bald people, Stuart admires Nic Cage’s peerless accent work, and Dan brings the room down Iagain) by telling a sad […]

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Episode #116 – Rock of Ages

What’s more rock ‘n’ roll than a bunch of Hollywood stars singing karaoke covers of overplayed hair metal hits of the 80’s? NOTHING. Nothing at all. Meanwhile, Elliott gets a few things off his chest about Encyclopedia Brown, Dan proves himself master of the segue, and Hallie is much more interested in talking about Olive […]

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Episode #115 – Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter

Sure, freeing the slaves is cool, but you know what’s REALLY cool? Killing vampires with an axe. We discuss this year’s other Lincoln movie. Meanwhile Elliott performs a reenactment of Abe Lincoln’s hyper-ironic final hours, Stuart’s second career as a golem land developer is revealed, and Dan takes an entirely un-funny detour into the things […]

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