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Mostly Fail

50 Episodes

17 minutes | Nov 18, 2015
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
With the new Star Wars film coming out, it's time to take a look back at the classics. Are they as good as we remember? If the new movies are a return to Star Wars roots, what exactly does that mean?
21 minutes | Nov 5, 2015
Steve Jobs and the Sorkin Symphony
Another year, another Steve Jobs biopic, this time crafted by director Danny Boyle and writer Aaron Sorkin. With its poor box office performance, does this film finally signal the world's Steve Jobs exhaustion?
23 minutes | Nov 3, 2015
The Man in the High Castle and the Prime Original
The latest Amazon original series asks us to imagine a world, or maybe just America, where the Axis forces won World War II. Based on a Philip K. Dick novel, The Man in the High Castle is ambitious in its concept, but will it captivate an audience?
22 minutes | Oct 31, 2015
Beasts of No Nation and the Color Conspiracy
Netflix acquires another festival favorite and shares it with the masses. With a massive viewer count, Beasts of No Nation looks to be the new measure of success for streaming feature films. Is it worthy of the title?
27 minutes | Oct 14, 2015
Whiplash and the Rhythm of Storytelling
The lack of fresh and interesting movies in theaters this week means it's time to visit a movie that unfortunately flew past us last year. Whiplash, the film that excels in every area of storytelling, is worthy of a discussion. Was this the best picture of 2014? It's time to decide.
33 minutes | Oct 9, 2015
Sicario and the New Benchmark of Badass
Two movies enter, one movie leaves. The Martian won at the box office, but Sicario will win in your mind. Are you ready for the pinnacle theatrical moment of the year? Don't let a mediocre blockbuster blind you from the monumental achievement of Sicario.
34 minutes | Oct 6, 2015
The Martian and the Weightlessness of Hollywood
The long-awaited film adaptation of our beloved book The Martian came out to a huge opening and rave reviews. How does the shift from page to screen impact The Martian's story? Can the film stand on its own? Audiences seem to think so. Hear our opinions on this episode of the Mostly Fail podcast.
51 minutes | Sep 30, 2015
Summer Box Office Results
Summer box office results are in! Jurassic World led the charge, even topping The Avengers in a shocking upset. That's not the only surprise of the Summer. Listen as we discuss this year's top 10 Summer blockbusters.
27 minutes | Sep 23, 2015
Turbo Kid and the Indie Nostalgia Film
Audience favorite at the SXSW Film Festival, Turbo Kid is yet another movie that pulls at your 80's heart strings. Or is it? Our mixed review goes to show that this film might not be for you, even if you grew up on Nintendo. (But you might love it.) Visit the Turbo Kid Indiegogo campaign page at http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/turbo-kid
13 minutes | Sep 20, 2015
Black Mass and the Return to Depp
On this episode of the Mostly Fail podcast, we discuss Black Mass, based on the true story behind Jimmy "Whitey" Bulger. Is this Johnny Depp's return to greatness?
28 minutes | Sep 16, 2015
Slow West and the Modern Western: MF043
On this episode of the Mostly Fail podcast, we discuss this year's award-winning Western, Slow West. How did we manage to miss this one?
29 minutes | Sep 13, 2015
The Visit and the Shyamalan Twist: MF042
On this episode of the Mostly Fail podcast, we discuss M. Night Shyamalan's newest film The Visit. Is this the long-awaited revitalization of his filmmaking career?
24 minutes | Sep 8, 2015
White Room: 02B3 and the 360 Phenomenon: MF040
On this episode of the Mostly Fail podcast, we discuss uses of 360 degree video storytelling. Can Roddenberry Productions break the code of how to successfully present a 360 narrative film?
23 minutes | Sep 8, 2015
Crimson Peak and The Orphanage: MF041
On this episode of the Mostly Fail podcast, we discuss the career of Guillermo del Toro and his upcoming film Crimson Peak. Will this be a big budget horror success?
27 minutes | Sep 5, 2015
Victoria, Russian Ark, and the Single Shot Film: MF039
On this episode of the Mostly Fail podcast, we discuss Russian Ark and the upcoming film Victoria, both shot entirely in a single take. Is the single shot film worthy of its praise or is it just a gimmick?
34 minutes | Aug 29, 2015
Fruitvale Station, Creed, and the Underdog Story: MF038
On this episode of the Mostly Fail podcast, we discuss the upcoming film Creed, the second film led by the actor and director combo behind Fruitvale Station. What can we expect from the Rocky spinoff, considering the filmmakers' humble roots?
30 minutes | Aug 23, 2015
Disney’s Future and the Nostalgia Theorem: MF037
On this episode of the Mostly Fail podcast, we discuss Disney's roadmap of films for the next two years. Is it too heavy on remakes and sequels?
43 minutes | Aug 20, 2015
Ready Player One and the Return to Spielberg: MF036
On this episode of the Mostly Fail podcast, we discuss Ready Player One, a future Spielberg film and a successful book, that basks in the glory of the 80s. Can they recreate the spectacle of such a decade?
21 minutes | Aug 18, 2015
The Martian and the Promotional Short Film: MF035
On this episode of the Mostly Fail podcast, we discuss The Martian's newest promotional material, a short film from the book's backstory. Could this be the start of a new trend in Hollywood?
31 minutes | Aug 16, 2015
Straight Outta Compton and the Anti-Documentary: MF034
On this episode of the Mostly Fail podcast, we discuss Straight Outta Compton. Is it true to real events, or does that even matter?
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