Hermophobia

Monday, February 16, 2009

Hermophobia #27: The Movies of 1973 – Part One

Ross has joined Team Hermo, and he, Mark and Allen Talk about the films of 1973… and Allen never received a prize!!!

We have adjusted the line-up to get the podcast back to a digestible length. Enjoy!

The movies of 1973

discussed in this episode

The Top 10 Grossing Films of 1973
Over-rated Films of 1973
Under-rated Films of 1973
The 1973 Oscars

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Coming Up Next: The Films of 1973 – Part Two

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Monday, February 9, 2009

Hermophobia #26: Science Fiction & Fantasy Films – Part Two

Mark, Allen & Ross continue their discussion of Science Fiction films of the the last 40 years. Long as the podcast is, there was still material that was not covered! Perhaps there will be a follow-up someday…

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discussed in this episode:

Sci-Fi in the 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s
Over-rated Sci-Fi Flix
Under-rated Sci-Fi Flix
Mark, Allen and Ross’ Top 5 Science Fiction Films

Coming Next: 1973

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Monday, February 2, 2009

Hermophobia #25: Science Fiction & Fantasy Films – Part One

Mark & Allen are joined by Ross in this first end-of-cycle special focusing on Science Fiction and Fantasy Films.

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discussed in this episode:

What is, or defines, a Science Fiction Movie?
2001: A Space Odyssey
Sci-Fi & Fantasy in the 25 Top Grossing Films
Sci-fi: Not taken serious in critical and awards circles - Taken very seriously by fans
Sci-Fi Franchises

Big Thanks to Ross for participating in the podcast and bringing his wealth of film knowledge to the table. We are looking forward to more collaborations with him and hoping he will become a regular part of the podcast.

Next Week: Science Fiction & Fantasy Films – Part Two

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Sunday, January 25, 2009

Hermophobia #24: The Movies of 2005 - Part Two

Mark & Allen continue talking (and talking, and talking…) about the films of 2005

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discussed in this episode:

Remakes
Stars of 2005
Directors of 2005
Horror Flicks of 2005
Drama

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Ebert & Roper

Roger Ebert	Richard Roeper
1. Crash 2. Syriana 3. Munich 4. Junebug 5. Brokeback Mountain 6. Me and You and Everyone We Know 7. Nine Lives 8. King Kong 9. Yes 10. Millions	1. Syriana 2. The New World 3. Crash 4. Munich 5. Nine Lives 6. Capote 7. Brokeback Mountain 8. A History of Violence 9. Walk the Line 10. The 40-Year-Old Virgin

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Oscar Winners & Nominees

BEST PICTURE CRASH	Brokeback Mountain, Capote, Good Night, and Good Luck, Munich
BEST ANIMATED FEATURE WALLACE & GROMIT IN THE CURSE OF THE WERE-RABBIT	Howl's Moving Castle, Tim Burton's Corpse Bride
BEST ACTOR PHILIP SEYMOUR HOFFMAN in Capote	Terrence Howard in Hustle & Flow, Heath Ledger in Brokeback Mountain, Joaquin Phoenix in Walk the Line, David Strathairn in Good Night, and Good Luck
BEST ACTRESS REESE WITHERSPOON in Walk the Line	Judi Dench in Mrs. Henderson Presents, Felicity Huffman in Transamerica, Keira Knightley in Pride & Prejudice, Charlize Theron in North Country
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR GEORGE CLOONEY in Syriana	Matt Dillon in Crash, Paul Giamatti in Cinderella Man, Jake Gyllenhaal in Brokeback Mountain, William Hurt in A History of Violence
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS RACHEL WEISZ in The Constant Gardener	Amy Adams in Junebug, Catherine Keener in Capote, Frances McDormand in North Country, Michelle Williams in Brokeback Mountain
BEST DIRECTOR ANG LEE for Brokeback Mountain	George Clooney for Good Night, and Good Luck, Paul Haggis for Crash, Bennett Miller for Capote, Steven Spielberg for Munich