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Kickstarter Watch: ‘Truly Outrageous: A Jem Fan Film’

Posted on January 23, 2016

The recent Jem & The Holograms feature film is not what anyone would call successful. With an estimated $5,000,000 budget and a worldwide gross of only $3,000,000 it could be argued that the team behind the film really missed the point. That’s exactly what the all girl YouTube group known as CreatureTubes felt when they released a Jem Reacts video with the original cast reacting to the new feature film.

After a positive response to their video (and likely more viewers than the movie garnered, the group decided to take a step in a positive direction and instead of looking at what didn’t work and focus on creating what they feel should have been the Jem film. But since no studio is going to touch that property for a good decade, the girls are turning towards Kickstarter to make it happen.

The Dilettante’s Guide to ‘The Force Awakens’

Posted on January 4, 2016

By now all the fanboys, fangirls and fanpersons have seen Star Wars: The Force Awakens with just my fellow ambivalents and dilettantes left checking the matinee prices and hoping the theatre sells beer. Although I have probably seen OG Star Wars at least 50 times, I never bothered to watch the prequel trilogy. Not interested.

I was also pretty meh about The Force Awakens, until I saw a preview, had my “Oh shit” moment and realized this was the true and honest SEQUEL to Jedi we’ve been waiting for. Suddenly, I cared.

Still, I’m just a Star Wars fan, not a Star Wars FAN. I couldn’t tell you the name of the cantina from A New Hope, or the names of any planets besides Endor, Tatooine and Alderaan. But I’m a child of the 70’s and 80’s so Star Wars is part of my canon. Unlike FANS, though, it’s not part of my blood.

With that in mind, I give you the dilettante’s guide to The Force Awakens (complete with some potential spoilers, so beware).

The Flickcast ‘Star Wars’ Spectacular!

Posted on December 27, 2015

You’ve waited and you’ve waited. Now, it’s finally here. A new episode of The Flickcast! But wait, that’s not all. Star Wars: The Force Awakens is also here!

As promised, Chris and Joe get neck deep into the new Star Wars movie and talk about it for pretty much the entire show. And yes, they do discuss some spoilers, so beware.

They also talk about a couple other things. But for the most part, this episode is all Star Wars, Star Wars, Star Wars!

Picks this week are again unanimous: Star Wars: The Force Awakens! Did you expect anything else?

As always, if you have comments, questions, critiques, offers of sponsorship, or whatever, feel free to hit us up in the comments, on Twitter, at Facebook, Google+ or via email.

May the Force Be With You.

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The Flickcast 310: Seven Days!

Posted on December 11, 2015

It’s Friday again, but this one is pretty special and marks a big milestone: Only seven more days until Star Wars: The Force Awakens! Awesome, right?

Sadly, you do have to wait just one more week for the awakening. You can do it! Until then, don’t worry. We’ve got a brand new episode of The Flickcast to help you pass the time.

Here’s what you can expect from this week’s episode: Star Wars! John Carpenter! The Thing! Escape from New York! Agents of SHIELD! Wayward Pines! The Dark Tower! and a whole lot more! Don’t worry, we’ll stop using exclamation points now.

Picks this week include Chris’ pick of the Syfy Channel series The Expanse and Joe’s pick of the AMC martial arts action drama Into The Badlands.

As always, if you have comments, questions, critiques, offers of sponsorship, or whatever, feel free to hit us up in the comments, on Twitter, at Facebook, Google+ or via email.

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The Flickcast 309: Flickcast and Chill

Posted on December 4, 2015

It’s Friday again and basically the weekend! But before you head off to find the next Mr. or Ms. Right (unless you’ve already found them), take a few moments and listen to this brand new episode of The Flickcast! Or maybe you’ll end up listening with a new (or current) person in your life? Try it. Could be fun.

Listening alone, with a friend (or two), here’s what you can expect from this week’s episode: Supergirl! Captain America: Civil War! Star Wars! The Walking Dead! Legends of Tomorrow! More! More! More!

Picks this week include Chris’ pick of the classic horror film Poltergeist and Joe’s pick of Greg Rucka’s Black Magic, with art by Nicola Scott.

As always, if you have comments, questions, critiques, offers of sponsorship, or whatever, feel free to hit us up in the comments, on Twitter, at Facebook, Google+ or via email.

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The Flickcast 308: You Know Nothing

Posted on November 27, 2015

It’s Friday again and if you’re not out trying to score a new big screen TV or some other deal fro Black Friday, we’ve got something for you: a new episode of The Flickcast! The best part? It’s absolutely free and you don’t have to wait in line or get into a fistfight just to hear it. You’re welcome.

On this week’s show Chris and Joe spend quite a bit of time discussing the new Jessica Jones series on Netflix. They also cover the upcoming Lost in Space reboot (also on Netflix), DC’s Legends of Tomorrow (coming soon to the CW), the current status of Glenn on The Walking Dead and Jon Snow on Game of Thrones, Supergirl, Misery on Broadway and a whole lot more.

Picks this week are unanimous in that both of your hosts picked Jessica Jones. Not a surprise, however, ’cause it’s a really good show. You should check it out.

As always, if you have comments, questions, critiques, offers of sponsorship, or whatever, feel free to hit us up in the comments, on Twitter, at Facebook, Google+ or via email.

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The Flickcast 307: Licence to Podcast

Posted on November 13, 2015

It’s Friday and you know what what means? Happy hour and a drunken stupor that lasts until Monday? Sure, why not?

However, it also means it’s time for a brand new episode of The Flickcast! Speaking of that . . .

On this week’s show Chris and Joe talk more about the upcoming Star Wars movie, the potential MST3K revival, Heroes Reborn, Blindspot and wax nostalgic about Mr. Robot. They also discuss The Flash, Arrow, The Walking Dead and don’t hold back their feelings on a potential Snowpiercer TV series.

Picks this week include Chris’ pick of the movie Spectre, and Joe’s pick of the recent performance of Peter Capaldi as “The Doctor” in that show about the Doctor who travels through time.

As always, if you have comments, questions, critiques, offers of sponsorship, or whatever, feel free to hit us up in the comments, on Twitter, at Facebook, Google+ or via email.

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The Flickcast 306: These Are the Voyages

Posted on November 6, 2015

Another week gone and now it’s time for a brand new episode of The Flickcast! If you’re reading this you were clearly able to follow along as we moved to our new day: Friday. Good for you! You deserve something special. How about a new podcast episode full of great stuff? Speaking of that . . .

On this week’s show Chris and Joe get busy discussing a brand new Star Trek TV series, the upcoming Suicide Squad movie and its recent trailer, more on The Walking Dead, the coming Preacher series on AMC, more on Ash vs. Evil Dead, Game of Thrones delays and a whole lot more.

Picks this week include Chris’ pick of the movie Bone Tomahawk, and Joe’s pick of the Star Wars and Baseball cards from the gang at Tops.

As always, if you have comments, questions, critiques, offers of sponsorship, or whatever, feel free to hit us up in the comments, on Twitter, at Facebook, Google+ or via email.