With 2011 officially in the books, it’s time once again to look back and reflect on some of the best films that have come out in the past year. As with all movie writers, coming up with a list like this is usually expected, but also damn near impossible. To me, reading and writing these types of articles are only beneficial in spreading word about titles that really had an effect on me, while stirring up debate between those who strongly agree with my choices, or vehemently disagree. No one list is ever truly definitive; what is considered great to one may not register the same way to another. The only real truth is that 2011 had a wide range of very interesting and fascinating films, and just like every year, there’s always a good handful worth noting.
Episode 116 – The Professional
In honor of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Spencer and Greg reflect on Gary Oldman’s career. Then they tackle kid-driven movies and give DVD picks of the week.
Video Review – Cars 2
Spencer and Allen review Pixar’s latest animated adventure Cars 2, from directors John Lasseter and Brad Lewis.
This segment is also available on Stitcher, iTunes, and Zune. The audio version can be downloaded directly from here.
What We’re Watching – 6/8/11
Lately I’ve been trying to make sure I’m caught up on the big films of 2011. That means for this week’s column you’ll see an abundance of summer sequels. Some of these enhanced characters we had met before now continue their stories in new and interesting ways. Others…not so much.
Episode 84 – 2011 Summer Movie Preview
Spencer and John preview the movies slated to be released during the summer of 2011, before closing out with their DVD picks of the week.
