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Now Playing - The Movie Review Podcast

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The hosts of Now Playing Podcast dive deep into every franchise from Bond, DC and Marvel to Mad Max, Andromeda Strain to Wolverine, breaking down each film with sharp insight, behind-the-scenes stories, and a lot of humor. If a movie has a sequel (or three), we’ve probably reviewed it with real research, real opinions, and zero patience for bad movies.

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01:09:14

Transporter 2

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2015/08/25

The firstTransporterfilm was a modest theatrical success, but thanks to DVD sales put star Jason Statham back in the driver's seat. Again directed by Louis Leterrier, the secondTransporterfilm's fast ride cemented Statham's status as an action star. How does it measure up to the original? Listen to find out! {Transporter Series}

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01:14:35

The Transporter

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2015/08/18

If you need someone or something moved quickly, Frank Martin is your man. This former Special Ops soldier has moved to France and now works as a freelance driver for big spending criminals. His illicit career survives by strict adherence to rules, but when he breaks two of the rules he finds himself the target of a human trafficking ring. The plot is simple, but this action film from Luc Besson and Louis Leterrier launched Jason Statham's career as an American action star. Should you go along for

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01:28:18

Fantastic Four (2015)

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2015/08/12

It's been 20 years since Roger Corman first made (but never released) the world's firstFantastic Fourfilm, and now we get our fourth. Gone is the humor of the Tim Story duology; instead,Chronicledirector Josh Trank created a grim and gritty version of Marvel's First Family, more based on the Ultimate Comics version than any other. But behind the scenes squabbles and internet gossip led to this movie's record low audience and critic ratings. Can this film be, if notFantastic, any good at all? Join

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01:43:32

MIssion: Impossible - Rogue Nation

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2015/08/04

In Tom Cruise's fifthMission: Impossiblefilm he finally goes up against the original television series' legendary foe -- The Syndicate. This evil group of spies and assassins has infiltrated the globe and is prepared to start a revolution. With the IMF disbanded for dangerous and risky tactics, can Ethan Hunt and his team possibly uncover and stop this Rogue Nation? And even more risky, can the fifth installment of a series still retain a high level of quality? Join Arnie, Stuart, and Jakob to find

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01:17:14

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol

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2015/07/28

Tom Cruise's MIF Agent Ethan Hunt is back with a mission to literally stop the end of the world. Disavowed by his agency, can Ethan stop a madman from launching a nuclear missile? And do newcomers Jeremy Renner and Simon Pegg mix up the Impossible formula? Join Jakob, Arnie, and Stuart to find out! {Mission Impossible Series}

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01:18:06

Mission: Impossible III

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2015/07/14

IMF agent Ethan Hunt has had enough combat. He wants to settle down, get married, and train new agents instead of going in the field himself. But when his star pupil is captured by a ruthless arms dealer Hunt gathers a new crew for another globetrotting mission. Should you choose to accept this third impossible mission? Join Stuart, Jakob, and Arnie to find out! {Mission Impossible Series}

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02:05:38

Terminator: Genisys

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2015/07/08

It may have taken 13 years, but Arnold Schwarzenegger is back as the T-800 in his movie series that absolutely will not stop ever -- The Terminator. In the new movie Genisys Kyle Reese (Jai Courtney) goes back in time to 1984 to save the life of Sarah Connor (Emilia Clarke), but he fins 1984 very different than he expects.Is Kyle's trip back to the future one worth taking? Join Marjorie, Arnie, and Stuart to find out! PLUS -listen to find out how you can win some Terminator collectibles! Contest

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01:19:46

Mission: Impossible II

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2015/06/30

Tom Cruise's character Agent Ethan Hunt has a new mission - stop a rogue IMF agent from releasing a deadly biological weapon -- and protect the woman he loves. With John Woo in the director's chair, this film is sure to have some slow motion action and doves flying, but shouldyouchoose this second impossible mission? Join Jakob, Arnie, and Stuart to find out! {Mission Impossible Series}

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01:24:37

Mission: Impossible

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2015/06/23

Mission: Impossiblewas a smash hit TV series in the 1960s and 70s, and it even had a revival in the late 80s. But in the 90s, producer and star Tom Cruise tried to do the impossible: create a hit movie franchise based on an old TV show. Many shows have tried to become films, but few have succeeded. Yet with noted director Brian De Palma behind the camera, a bevy of stunt work, and Cruise on the poster, this film had a better chance than most. Should you choose to accept this first impossible

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01:23:31

Insidious: Chapter 3

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2015/06/17

It's like a riddle: When does Chapter 3 come before Chapter 1? When it's anInsidioussequel! The new film may be titledInsidious: Chapter 3but the film is actually a prequel to the original film. Were you interested how Tucker and Specsmet Elise? Or what the Bride in Black did before harassing the Lambert family? It's all inChapter 3, with a background story of a new demon trying to kill a high school girl. Is this an essential chapter in theInsidiousstory? Join Marjorie, Stuart, and Arnie to find

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01:11:24

Firestarter: Rekindled

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2015/06/10

Firestarter: RekindledhasMalcolm McDowell and Dennis Hopper starring in a movie based on the works of Stephen King! If this movie came out in 1982 it may have had the star power, and budget, to be a true classic. ButRekindleddidn't come out when those actors' star power was at its peak, it was made in 2002 as an original Sci-Fi Channel two part miniseries. Does this story of Charlie's next battle against The Shop keep with King's original vision? Join Arnie, Stuart, and Jakob to find out! {Stephen

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01:16:09

Firestarter

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2015/06/03

In 1984 Stephen King had been given the moniker "The King of Horror." Movies on his books had more hits than misses, and his every novel was a bestseller, including the tale of a pyrokinetic girl hunted by government agents --Firestarter! The heat from that book drew star Drew Barrymore, fresh off her role inthehighest-grossing film of all time,E.T., With these two names combined, did the movie spark? Join Arnie, Stuart, and Jakob to find out! {Stephen King Series} {Firestarter Series}

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01:00:19

The Human Centipede 3 (Final Sequence)

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2015/05/26

Warning: This podcast deals with a movie that has no plot, hammy acting, and a hack script we wouldn't want to wipe our asses with. It's not even funny bad, it's just a boring, miserable watching experience. We want no one to give this film a penny by paying for the rental. We appreciate you listeners enough to tell you this up front - you really don't need to watch this film. And if you want to hear why - join Arnie, Stuart, and Marjorie for this podcast review. {Human Centipede Series}

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01:55:53

Mad Max: Fury Road

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2015/05/19

It's been 30 years since the last Mad Max film, but creator George Miller was compelled to go again into the post-apocalyptic Outback. The film suffered production troubles, extensive reshoots, and eventually had to film with a new star: Tomy Hardy as Max. But now the movie is on screens and bringing both praise and controversy. Did the series run out of gas without Mad Mel? Join Stuart, Arnie, and Jakob to find out! {Mad Max Series}

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01:15:05

Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome

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2015/05/12

Star Mel Gibson and director George Miller returned to the world of Mad Max one final time in 1985. With a budget larger than the previous two films combined, Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome established its place in pop culture with both catch phrases and a catchy Tina Turner song. For nearly 30 years this was thought to be the closing chapter in the series, and is Gibson's final time playing the titular character. How does this film hold up today? Listen to find out! {Mad Max Series}

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01:02:22

Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior

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2015/04/28

With the success of Mad Max director George Miller had his pick of films to direct, but he chose to return to the post-apocalyptic Australian outback for a second Mad Max film -- The Road Warrior! The budget was bigger, and so were the explosions, but does that make this film better than the original? Listen to find out! {Mad Max Series}

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01:17:40

Mad Max

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2015/04/21

In 1979 a low budget film exploded from down under to become the most profitable film of all time--Mad Max! Shot for less than half a million Australian dollars the movie launched Mel Gibson to stardom and has been a midnight movie staple. What is it about this gritty exploitation film that garners it such acclaim? Hop in and join Stuart, Jakob, and Arnie to find out! {Mad Max Series}

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01:21:30

Steven Spielberg's Duel

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2015/04/14

Before making it big with Jaws Steven Spielberg was honing his directing skills on television. Spielberg's first feature-length film was, in fact, Duel a made-for-television ABC Movie of the Week. With little money and even less time the director created a suspense film that broke out of the small screen and was released theatrically in Europe and Australia But how does Spielberg's first film hold up against his later works? Join Stuart, Jakob, and Arnie to find out! {Steven Spielberg Series}

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02:02:07

Furious 7

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2015/04/06

Universal thought the Fast and Furious franchise was unstoppable. With each new sequel grossing more than the previous instalment, they fast tracked Furious 7, even if it meant losing long time series director Justin Lin and new star The Rock. But when Paul Walker died before the movie was complete the cast and the creatives making the film had to rework the script to be a fitting goodbye. Can Insidious director James Wan make this film still be fast and furious while paying the fitting respects to

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01:33:37

Fast & Furious 6

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2015/03/31

With Fast Five director Justin Lin opened the car racing franchise up to a wider audience. With in his final film in the series, Fast & Furious 6, Lin tried to continue that trend, setting Vin Diesel's group of likeable outlaws against a European terrorist. The action set pieces were bigger, as was the box office, but can this film rev higher than the last installment? Join Arnie, Stuart, and Jakob to find out--and then come back next Tuesday as we conclude the serious with a review of Furious

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