Punch Drunk Podcast

There might be another movie coming out this week but nobody cares about that right now! Did you know The Avengers was out this week? Huh? Huh? You've heard us practically pee on ourselves in anticipation, and now that we've seen it, things can only get geekier. We'll don our Avengers Underoos™ and try not to maintain some level of professionalism. Oh screw that! The Avengers!

Don't know your Captain Americas from your Black Widows? Why does Thor carry around that giant hammer, and what's with Nick Fury's eyepatch? And who in the heck is the guy with the arrows? Hey, all of our years amassing a wealth of comic book knowledge has to be good for somethin', and we're putting it to use by getting you primed and ready for Marvel's The Avengers! We'll be answering questions on all the colorful characters in Joss Whedon's highly anticipated film, and exploring their motivations to join the Earth's Mightiest Heroes. Plus, we'll take a look at what The Avengers means to the Marvel cinematic universe as a whole. So join us and get ready for The Avengers before it opens on May 4th!

We're huge fans of Jason Statham around here, so you can imagine just how psyched we are to review his latest film, 'Safe'!  He promised to beat both our heads in if we didn't say that. Jason Segel and Emily Blunt only had a few seconds together in 'The Muppets', but now they'll get to like make out and stuff in 'The Five-Year Engagement', a new romantic comedy directed by Nicholas Stoller and produced by Judd Apatow? Could we be looking at a modern day 'When Harry Met Sally'? Plus, we'll spend a few minutes talking to Brit Marling about her haunting indie drama, 'Sound of My Voice'! It's going to be a fun show, so tune in and join us, or log in to the chat room and let your voice be heard!

A review of the Norwegian thriller, 'Headhunters', based on the book by Joe Nesbo.

Join the PDC as they sit down to talk with director Richard Linklater (Dazed and Confused, A Scanner Darkly) about his new film Bernie starring Jack Black, Matthew McConaughey, and screen legend Shirley MacLaine. 

Zac Efron as an Iraq War vet? Did we stumble into the Twilight Zone and nobody tell us? Whatever, dude, we'll see if he can pull it off(not his shirt, ladies!) as part of The Lucky One, based on a book by Nicholas Sparks. Plus, John and I will hip check each other into the boards during our review of the hockey comedy, Goon, starring Seann William Scott., and we'll also take a look at Think Like A Man, based on the book by Steve Harvey. Tune in this Sunday night and join us in the chat room!

We're comin' at you at a very special time this week, because we figure after waiting two years for Joss Whedon's The Cabin in the Woods to finally hit theaters, you deserve a break. The long awaited horror written by everybody's favorite Buffy creator is here, but was the wait worth it? Speaking of waiting, nobody was sitting on their hands anticipating The Three Stooges, but is it possible the Farrelly Brothers haven't thrown mud in the eye of the legendary comedy troupe?  Also we'll take a look at Guy Pearce in Lockout, Morgan Spurlock's new documentary on the crazy world of San Diego Comic-Con, and the controversial documentary, Bully!

In the latest episode of "Wow do I feel old LIVE!" we'll be checking in with Jim, Stifler and the rest of the gang on their reunion. I can't believe these kids, who graduated the same year as me, are already back for their high school reunion, complete with kids, marriages and bald spots. While Travis recovers from his week abroad our good friend Josh Hylton of Cinemapocalypse will sit in and help keep me on track. In honor of pie coitus we'll be talking about our favorite R-rated comedies and I'll get Josh's take on my "Why the next Batman is doomed to suck' theory. We'll see you Sunday at 7pm!

This week we are joined by one of our favorite all time guests Rocky Hadadi who we commend for being brave enough to co host with me while Travis is away. Rocky will be trying to keep me in line while we talk a little more 'Hunger Games' and also this weeks new releases 'Wrath of the Titans' and the fairytale 'Mirror, Mirror'. Adding to that last part we will be talking about the our favorite fantasy  films of all time and letting you know what the genre has to offer in the coming year. 

Because we know just one show about The Hunger Games isn't nearly enough, we'll be joined by The Washington Post's Jen Chaney to get her thoughts! Plus, we'll also talk the most buzzed about martial arts movie in years, The Raid: Redemption! We'll also be joined by Brendon Connelly and to sort out this whole 'TMNT-Gate' mess involving Michael Bay's plans for our beloved Ninja Turtles. Has he stepped in it one time too many? We hope you'll join us in the chat room for what should be one hell of a show!

Because we know you're probably as hyped for 'The Hunger Games' as we are, why should you have to wait to know whether it's the greatest thing since 99 cent chicken nuggets? For an event such as this, we'll be joined by the best panel of experts in DC: Rebecca Cusey of Patheos.com, NextMovie's Sandie Angulo Chen, and Rocky Hadadi of Chesapeake Family Magazine!

Comedy. Pure comedy this week, straight no chaser. Not only do we have reviews of Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum's hilarious remake of 21 Jump Street, but we'll also take a look at Casa de Mi Padre, the Spanish-language laugher starring Will Ferrell! Plus, we'll be joined by our homie Josh Hylton, host of the new show, Cinemapocalypse! It's almost as good as ours! Just kidding, Josh!  Join us in the chat room and let your voice be heard!

On a very special mid-week episode, we'll be joined by Gareth Huw Evans, director of the festival hit  and martial arts masterpiece, The Raid'!

Wow, this week's show is absolutely bursting at the seams. We may need to get more polished hosts to help keep it under control. Not only do we have a number of reviews this week, including Disney's big budget sci-fi epic, 'John Carter', but also we'll take a look at 'Salmon Fishing in the Yemen' starring Ewan McGregor and Emily Blunt; 'Silent House' with Elizabeth Olsen. We'll also be joined by Jennifer Westfeldt, the writer/director/star of the new relationship comedy, 'Friends with Kids', featuring Jon Hamm, Kristen Wiig, Chris O'Dowd, Maya Rudolph, Megan Fox, and Adam Scott. Like I said, a jam packed show! Tune in and join us in the chat room, every Sunday night at 7pm eastern!

Could there be two more different movies to talk about on this week's show? First is the animated eco-morality tale, The Lorax, based on the classic children's story by Dr. Seuss. And then there's Projext X, the Todd Phillips produced found footage party flick that is more interested in destroying the environment than saving it. This should be fun! Plus we'll spend a few minutes discussing the merits of corporal punishment in our review of We Need to Talk About Kevin, from director Lynne Ramsay. All this and the box office, news, and latest DVD releases! Join us in the chat room and make your voice heard!

Ironically, we've chosen a week where there are no big movies to do our Most Anticiapted Movies of 2012 show.  We'll pick and chose the films that have been on our radars for years and that we think have the best shot at being remembered at the end of the year. But before we get to that, we'll have reviews of Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance, featuring Nick Cage's return as the flame headed anti-hero.  Plus, Tom Hardy and Chris Pine blow are willing to kill over Reese Witherspoon in This Mean War! All this plus news, DVDs, and whatever else springs to mind! Join us in the chat room and let your voice be heard!

On this week's episode, there's nowhere to run, nowhere to hide, not even Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds as we look at their latest action thriller, Safe House! Plus, Channing Tatum tries to make Rachel McAdams fall in love with him twice in The Vow! All this, plus a rev iew of Madonna's historical romance, W.E., and all the news, DVD releases, and whatever else springs to mind!  Join us in the chat room and make your voice heard, tonight at 7pm eastern!

On this week's show we'll journey into the Alaskan wilderness with Liam Neeson in 'The Grey'! Plus, we'll take a look at 'Man On A Ledge', featuring the awesome ensemble of Sam Worthington, Elizabeth Banks, Anthony Mackie, Ed Harris, and Jamie Bell! All this plus we'll talk a little about this year's Sundance Film Festival, fill you in on the box office and the latest news and DVD releases! Join us tonight at 7pm eastern, and let your voice be heard in our chatroom!

On this week's show we'll enter the octagon with MMA superstar Gina Carano in Steven Soderbergh's action packed revenge thriller, Haywire! Is Carano the next great female action star?  Is Red Tails really as important to the fate of African-American cinema as George Lucas says it is? We'll breakdown the long awaited Tuskegee Airmen film and figure it out for ourselves. Plus, reviews of Underworld: Awakening, featuring the return of Kate Beckinsale. Not to mention the controversial 9/11 drama, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, starring Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock! All this and more, so join us in the chat room and let your voice be heard tonight at 7pm eastern!

On this week's show, we'll hit the streets with Mark Wahlberg in his latest crime flick, Contraband. Is Meryl Streep in line for another Oscar nomination for playing Margaret Thatcher in The Iron Lady? Well take a look at the biopic of the former Prime Minister and gauge her chances. Also, reviews of Roman Polanski's Carnage, and Angelina Jolie's directorial debut, In the Land of Blood and Honey. All this plus news, the latest DVD releases, and the box office breakdown are coming your way this Sunday night at 7pm! Join us in the chat room and let your thoughts be heard!