https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/punch-drunk-podcast--3555105enSociety & CultureCopyright Travis Hopsonhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/53f51f6a00e166b9be517bbd3db805a7.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/punch-drunk-podcast--3555105Sun, 05 Oct 2025 14:45:40 +0000Travis HopsonTravis Hopsonfeeds@spreaker.comThe Punch Drunk Critics, your Washington DC area film buffs, take a casual approach to talk about what's going on in the movie world while never forgetting to have fun!falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fifty-shades-of-grey-kingsman-the-secret-service--18137849http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2015/02/15/fifty-shades-of-grey-kingsman-the-secret-serviceSun, 15 Feb 2015 16:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonValentines Day weekend so you know what movie we'll be talking about, though I struggle to find the connection between BDSM and romance....guess I'm not with it anymore, that's right ladies and gentleman it's finally time to talk about 50 Shades of...9950 shades of grey,kingsman: the secret service,movie,movie review,moviesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jupiter-ascending-seventh-son--18137850http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2015/02/08/jupiter-ascending-seventh-sonSun, 08 Feb 2015 16:03:11 +0000Travis HopsonThis week on PDC, Jupiter Ascending and Seventh Son1904falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2015-oscar-nominations-spring-movie-preview--18137852http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2015/01/18/2015-oscar-nominations-spring-movie-previewSun, 18 Jan 2015 16:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonAfter a month long break the PDC is back! This week comes hot on the heels of the 2015 Oscar nominations so we have plenty to cover as it is but you know us, gotta pack it in, so we're also going to be running down all of the movies you should know...44842015 academy awards,movie,movies,oscars,reviewsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exodus-gods-and-kings-the-imitation-game--18137853http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2014/12/14/exodus-gods-and-kings-the-imitation-gameSun, 14 Dec 2014 16:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonRidley Scott's biblical epic Exodus: Gods and Kings hits theaters and we are here to let you know if it lives up to the history behind it. Then it's on to Benedict Cumberbatch as the man who broke the Nazi's enigma code, Alan Turing, in The Imitation...4463benedict cumberbatch,christian bale,exodus: gods and kings,ridley scott,the imitation gamefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wafca-awards-preview-wild-the-suicide-squad--18137854
Outside of that we'll be talking all about DC comic's newest film property, The Suicide Squad. We'll find out who they are and the amazing casting news that came down. That's not all though, there's plenty of news from the Marvel side of things as well as a review for Reese Witherspoon's new film Wild. ]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2014/12/07/wafca-awards-preview-wild-the-suicide-squadSun, 07 Dec 2014 16:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonIt's that time of year when the Washington Area Film Critics Association picks their best of the year, we'll go over the nominations before the big announcement tomorrow morning.  Outside of that we'll be talking all about DC comic's newest film...
Outside of that we'll be talking all about DC comic's newest film property, The Suicide Squad. We'll find out who they are and the amazing casting news that came down. That's not all though, there's plenty of news from the Marvel side of things as well as a review for Reese Witherspoon's new film Wild. ]]>3474dc,marvel,the suicide squad,wafca,wafca awardsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/star-wars-episode-vii-the-force-awakens-news-recap--18137856http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2014/11/30/star-wars-episode-vii-the-force-awakens-news-recapSun, 30 Nov 2014 16:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonThis week we are running on one-track minds as we talk all things Star Wars. With the release of the teaser trailer the internet is a buzz with what to expect. We're going to break down not just the trailer but everything we know so far!2935star wars,star wars episode viifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-hunger-games-mockingjay-pt-1--18137858http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2014/11/23/the-hunger-games-mockingjay-pt1Sun, 23 Nov 2014 16:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonIt's a one title weekend here on the Punch Drunk Podcast and what a title it is. This week we venture into the first part of what is sure to be the epic conclusion to the story of Katniss Eberdeen and the Hunger Games. Join us to find out if this is...3328falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interstellar-big-hero-6--18137860http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2014/11/09/interstellar-big-hero-6Sun, 09 Nov 2014 16:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonHuge week in cinema this week as Christopher Nolan's latest epic film Interstellar, which is making waves in it's use of IMAX, is released. Also on the docket is Disney's Big Hero 6, the first flim by Disney to venture into their access to the Marvel...3118big hero 6,christopher nolan,disney,interstellar,matthew mcconaugheyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nightcrawler-before-i-go-to-sleep--18137862http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2014/11/02/nightcrawler-before-i-go-to-sleepSun, 02 Nov 2014 16:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonThis week on the Punch Drunk Critics we jump into Jake Gyllenhaal's latest film Nightcrawler and the Nicole Kidman/Colin Firth thriller Before I Go to Sleep. 3665falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-punch-drunk-podcast--18137864http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2014/10/26/the-punch-drunk-podcastSun, 26 Oct 2014 15:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonThe Punch Drunk Critics weekly roundup where the group talks all things, TV, film, and pop culture!3681falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fury-the-book-of-life--18137865http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2014/10/19/fury-the-book-of-lifeSun, 19 Oct 2014 15:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonWe have some polar opposites on deck today with Brad Pitt's Fury and the animated adventure The Book of LIfe. Fury which tells the tale of a tank crew in the final days of WWII is gritty, gory, and intense. The Book of Life, is a PG animated tale...so...3602brad pitt,fury,movie,reviews,the book of lifefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gone-girl-and-were-there-other-movies-this-week--18137867http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2014/10/05/gone-girl-andwere-there-other-movies-this-weekSun, 05 Oct 2014 15:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonOn this week's show we'll be talking about Gone Girl, starring Batman as a guy who might have murdered his wife and seeks Madea as his attorney. Plus, Nicolas Cage's religious action flick Left Behind is probably going to get ripped; we'll talk about...3505gone girl,movie reviews,nas,television,the good liefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-equalizer-the-boxtrolls-fall-2014-tv-season--18137888
 

Closing out the day we'll be talking about the new Fall 2014 TV Season and some of the shows that have premiered. It's been a while so I'm sure you don't want to miss out on this episode!]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2014/09/28/the-equalizer-the-boxtrolls-fall-2014-tv-seasonSun, 28 Sep 2014 15:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonThree days until October...can you believe that? After unexpectadley taking a month off the PDC is back with reviews of Denzel Washington's new banger The Equalizer does King Kong have anything on him this time? Next up is the stop-motion film from...
 

Closing out the day we'll be talking about the new Fall 2014 TV Season and some of the shows that have premiered. It's been a while so I'm sure you don't want to miss out on this episode!]]>4666denzel washington,movie,movie reviews,the boxtrolls,the equalizerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sin-city-a-dame-to-kill-for-if-i-stay-when-the-game-stands-tall--18137868
We'll also recap last week's True Blood and look ahead to the season finale!]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2014/08/24/sin-city-a-dame-to-kill-for-if-i-stay-when-the-game-stands-tallSun, 24 Aug 2014 15:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonOn this week's show we'll take a look at the loooooooong-anticipated sequel Sin City: A Dame to Kill For, plus the faith-based footbal drama When the Game Stands Tall, and Chloe Moretz's weeper If I Stay! We'll also recap last week's True Blood and...
We'll also recap last week's True Blood and look ahead to the season finale!]]>3448if i stay,movie reviews,sin city: a dame to kill for,true blood,when the game stands tallfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ninja-turtles-into-the-storm-what-if-the-hundred-foot-journey--18137866http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2014/08/10/ninja-turtles-into-the-storm-what-if-the-hundred-foot-journeySun, 10 Aug 2014 15:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonAfter a few one to two release weekends we're full up this week on the Punch Drunk Podcast with 4 movies to talk about. First up we return, yet again, to the late 80's with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, then to this years disaster flick Into The...4752falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/guardians-of-the-galaxy-get-on-up--18137869http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2014/08/03/guardians-of-the-galaxy-get-on-upSun, 03 Aug 2014 15:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonWhew it's a big week here on the Punch Drunk Podcast. First up we have Marvel's biggest gamble to date as Chris Pratt, a green Zoe Saldana, an alien Dave Bautista, and talking racoon and a anthropamorphic tree star in Guardians of the Galaxy. Next up...3323bradley cooper,chris pratt,guardians of the galaxy,vin diesel,zoe saldanafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hercules-lucy-comic-con-2014-wrap-up--18137870
This week we review Hercules starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and see if it's any improvement over the Kellen Lutz starring Hercules flick from earlier this year. Then it's on to Lucy in which Scarlett Johannson learns to unlock the full potential of her brain, does Luc Besson have another classic on his hands or is this yet another misstep? Find out all of this and more this week on The Punch Drunk Podcast!]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2014/07/27/hercules-lucy-comic-con-2014-wrap-upSun, 27 Jul 2014 15:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonIt's nerd Christmas this weekend as Comic-Con Internation is under way in San Diego, Travis is out there getting us all of the scoop as it happens, while he won't be back on with his complete run down until next week we'll make sure to catch you up on...
This week we review Hercules starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and see if it's any improvement over the Kellen Lutz starring Hercules flick from earlier this year. Then it's on to Lucy in which Scarlett Johannson learns to unlock the full potential of her brain, does Luc Besson have another classic on his hands or is this yet another misstep? Find out all of this and more this week on The Punch Drunk Podcast!]]>3392comic-con,hercules,lucy,scarlett johannson,the rockfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-purge-anarchy-sex-tape--18137871http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2014/07/20/the-purge-anarchy-sex-tape-1Sun, 20 Jul 2014 15:04:20 +0000Travis HopsonSex and murder this week on the Punch Drunk Podcast as we dive into the R rated weekend that is The Purge: Anarchy and Sex Tape. Join us, won't you?2950horror,movie,review,sex tape,the purge: anarchyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dawn-of-the-planet-of-the-apes--18137873http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2014/07/13/dawn-of-the-planet-of-the-apesSun, 13 Jul 2014 15:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonIt's a single movie weekend on the Punch Drunk Podcast this week as we check in with the follow-up to the hit reinvention Planet of the Apes, Caesar is back and it's about to get real!3541dawn of the planet of the apesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tammy-deliver-us-from-evil-earth-to-echo--18137875http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2014/07/06/tammy-deliver-us-from-evil-earth-to-echoSun, 06 Jul 2014 15:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonIs it just me or is this a low key line-up for 4th of July weekend? Even still, we have plenty to talk about with Melissa McCarthy's latest, a team-up with Susan Sarandon in Tammy. Next up is Eric Bana in the horror department with Deliver Us From...3348deliver us from evil,earth to echo,film,movies,tammyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/22-jump-street-how-to-train-your-dragon-2--18137874
 

Oh...don't think we forgot Game of Thrones, with tonight's finale there's sure to be plenty to talk about regarding Westeros!]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2014/06/15/22-jump-street-how-to-train-your-dragon-2Sun, 15 Jun 2014 15:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonIt's sequel week in Hollywood as we check-in with 22 Jump Street the sequel to the surprise hit 21 Jump Street. Next up it's time to check in with Hiccup and Toothless as we talk How To Train Your Dragon 2, the sequel to the not so surprise hit of the...
 

Oh...don't think we forgot Game of Thrones, with tonight's finale there's sure to be plenty to talk about regarding Westeros!]]>284122 jump street,channing tatum,game of thrones,how to train your dragon 2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/edge-of-tomorrow-the-fault-in-our-stars--18137876
You didn't think we'd go an episode without talking about Game of Thrones, did you? Especially not after last week's landmark episode The Viper and The Mountain. Well go deep into what stands to be the most shocking episode of this season. ]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2014/06/08/edge-of-tomorrow-the-fault-in-our-starsSun, 08 Jun 2014 15:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonSci-fi action and tear jerking love stories on this weeks episode of the Punch Drunk Podcast when we venture into exo-skeletons and rebirth in Edge of Tomorrow. Then it's onto young love with a heartbreaking twist as we review Shailene Woodley's...
You didn't think we'd go an episode without talking about Game of Thrones, did you? Especially not after last week's landmark episode The Viper and The Mountain. Well go deep into what stands to be the most shocking episode of this season. ]]>4473edge of tomorrow,emily blunt,shailene woodley,the fault in our stars,tom cruisefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/x-men-days-of-future-past-blended-cold-in-july--18137877


Also on the slate, Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore's new film Blended, and Cold in July starring Micheal C. Hall. Don't miss it!]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2014/05/25/x-men-days-of-future-past-blended-cold-in-julySun, 25 May 2014 15:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonMemorial Day weekend is here! We are already well into the Summer movie season but this week brings one of the most highly anticipated films of the summer is here with X-Men: Days of Future Past! After stumbling with X3 the XMen franchise rebounded...


Also on the slate, Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore's new film Blended, and Cold in July starring Micheal C. Hall. Don't miss it!]]>4821adam sandler,blended,drew barrymore,x-men,x-men: days of future pastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/godzilla-million-dollar-arm-game-of-thrones--18137880http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2014/05/18/godzilla-million-dollar-arm-game-of-thronesSun, 18 May 2014 15:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonGODZILLA!!! It's finally here, the biggest (at least based on size) film of the summer has hit and we're here to tell you if the icon regains his crown as kind of the monsters or instead gets a giant dunce cap. We'll also be covering the feel good...4473game of thrones,godzilla,million dollar arm,movie,moviesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/neighbors-game-of-thrones-catchup-legend-of-oz--18137878
 

All this and more, this week on the Punch Drunk Podcast!]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2014/05/11/neighbors-game-of-thrones-catchup-legend-of-ozSun, 11 May 2014 15:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonThis week we cover one of my most highly anticipated comedies of the year, Seth Rogen and Zack Efron in Neighbors. Then it's on to something we've unfortunatley had to neglect this year while we travel to Westeros and talk some Game of Thrones....
 

All this and more, this week on the Punch Drunk Podcast!]]>3544game of thrones,legends of oz: dorothy's retur,neighborsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brick-mansions-the-other-woman--18137881http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2014/04/27/brick-mansions-the-other-womanSun, 27 Apr 2014 15:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonIt's the calm before the storm this week on the Punch Drunk Podcast! With summer movie season mere weeks away and Captain America two weeks past we get to talk about some smaller films that can satiate your cinematic needs until Spider-Man hits,...4156brick mansions,cameron diaz,kate upton,paul walker,the other womanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/transcendence-a-haunted-house-2-game-of-thrones--18137882http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2014/04/20/transcendence-a-haunted-house-2-game-of-thronesSun, 20 Apr 2014 14:30:00 +0000Travis HopsonIt's Easter Sunday and instead of sending you a basket full of jelly beans and chocolates we're bringing you reviews of this weekend's releases! Transcendence, the directorial debut of Wally Phister, famed cinematographer best known for his work with...3443a haunted house 2,game of thrones,johnny depp,marlon wayans,transcendencefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/captain-america-the-winter-soldier--18137884http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2014/04/06/captain-america-the-winter-soldierSun, 06 Apr 2014 15:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonI honestly can't recall a show where we had three subjects on which we could devote a single show to entirely, this is that week. Captain America: The Winter Soldier, The Raid 2, and the premier of Game of Thrones season 4 are all on the...4351captain america: the winter so,chris evans,game of thrones,steve rogers,the raid 2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/noah-sabotage-bad-words--18137885
Don't forget the season finale of The Walking Dead is tonight so we'll be sure to get you up to speed!]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2014/03/30/noah-sabotage-bad-wordsSun, 30 Mar 2014 15:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonSome weeks we have three movies that are very similar, this is not one of those weeks. First up is the biblical epic Noah starring Russell Crowe, then onto Ahhnold's return to his wheelhouse as a door busting DEA agent in Sabotage, finally we'll be...
Don't forget the season finale of The Walking Dead is tonight so we'll be sure to get you up to speed!]]>4352bad words,emma watson,noah,russell crowe,sabotagefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/need-for-speed-veronica-mars--18137886http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2014/03/16/need-for-speed-veronica-marsSun, 16 Mar 2014 15:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonThe day has finally come for all you die hard Veronica Mars fans! The true power of kickstarter is on full display as this crowd funded movie brings the cult hit to the big screen! Also up is Aaron Paul in his first role since the end of Breaking Bad...3629aaron paul,kristin bell,movie,need for speed,veronica marsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-2014-academy-awards-preview-show--18137887
Also this week: 

- Reviews of Non-Stop and Son of God

 ]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2014/03/02/the-2014-academy-awards-preview-showSun, 02 Mar 2014 16:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonToday is the day! The 2014 Academy Awards kick off tonight so the Punch Drunk Critics are here to give you all of the info you need to be up to speed when the awards kick off! Also this week:  - Reviews of Non-Stop and Son of God  
Also this week: 

- Reviews of Non-Stop and Son of God

 ]]>37812014 academy awards,academy awards,non-stop,oscars,son of godfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pompeii-three-days-to-kill-guardians-of-the-galaxy--18137894
 

Also on the slate: 

- Three Days to Kill with Kevin Costner

- Guardians of the Galaxy

- The Walking Dead]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2014/02/23/pompeii-three-days-to-kill-guardians-of-the-galaxySun, 23 Feb 2014 16:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonThis week on the Punch Drunk Podcast we're getting all apocalyptic as we talk about the latest entry in Hollywood disaster movies with Pompeii.    Also on the slate:  - Three Days to Kill with Kevin Costner - Guardians of the Galaxy - The Walking...
 

Also on the slate: 

- Three Days to Kill with Kevin Costner

- Guardians of the Galaxy

- The Walking Dead]]>5323guardians of the galaxy,movie,pompeii,review,three days to killfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/robocop-about-last-night--18137895http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2014/02/16/robocop-about-last-nightSun, 16 Feb 2014 16:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonIt's remake week on the PDC Podcast with two 80s classics, one a raunchy sex and love comedy and the other a sci-fi epic about a dead cop come back to life as a law enforcing cyborg!. Of course I'm talking about Robocop starring Joel Kinneman...3896about last night,joel kinnamen,jose padhilia,robocopfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lego-movie-monuments-men-vampire-academy--18137896http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2014/02/09/the-lego-movie-monuments-men-vampire-academySun, 09 Feb 2014 16:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonThis week on the Punch Drunk Podcast we've got reviews of The LEGO Movie, Monuments Men, and Vampire Academy. Then its off to the land of TV as The Walking Dead returns this Sunday, we'll make sure to get you up to speed before the mid-season premier!!4538monuments men,the lego movie,the walking dead,vampire academyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/that-awkward-moment-labor-day--18137897http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2014/02/02/that-awkward-moment-labor-daySun, 02 Feb 2014 16:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonThis week we hit both sides of the comedy/drama front with the twenty-something dating comedy That Awkward Moment and then it get's real with the Josh Brolin/Kate Winslet "Stockholm Syndome" love story Labor Day. After that we'll be getting a Sundance...4578jesse eisenberg,labor day,lex luthor,man of steel,that awkward momentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ride-along-jack-ryan-shadow-recruit-awards-season-begins--18137898
Then it's on to Ride Along, starring Kevin Hart and Ice Cube, which is this year's early favorite for what I think should be a new category at next year's Oscars, Best Buddy Cop Comedy. You guys are with me on that, right?



Finally we'll check on the latest iteration of the US James Bond, Mr. Jack Ryan. Harrison Ford, Clint Eastwood, and Ben Affleck have all played Tom Clancy penultumate CIA operative...now it's Chris Pine's turn, does he have what it takes? Find out this week, on the Punch Drunk Podcast!]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2014/01/19/ride-along-jack-ryan-shadow-recruit-awards-season-beginsSun, 19 Jan 2014 16:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonIt's officially awards season, and you know what that means!!! We talk about the same 4 movies for the different awards they've won that all mean the same thing! Kidding, of course. But we will go into some recap of last weeks Golden Globes and the...
Then it's on to Ride Along, starring Kevin Hart and Ice Cube, which is this year's early favorite for what I think should be a new category at next year's Oscars, Best Buddy Cop Comedy. You guys are with me on that, right?



Finally we'll check on the latest iteration of the US James Bond, Mr. Jack Ryan. Harrison Ford, Clint Eastwood, and Ben Affleck have all played Tom Clancy penultumate CIA operative...now it's Chris Pine's turn, does he have what it takes? Find out this week, on the Punch Drunk Podcast!]]>3835chris pine,golden globes,ice cube,kevin hart,ride alongfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lone-survivor-the-legend-of-hercules--18137899http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2014/01/12/lone-survivor-the-legend-of-herculesSun, 12 Jan 2014 16:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonIt's all testosterone and action this week as we check out Mark Whalberg's true tale of special operations gone wrong in Lone Survivor the true story of Navy SEAL mission 'Operation Red Wings' then we see if Twilight alum Kellan Lutz has what it takes...4542kellen lutz,lone survivor,mark whalberg,taylor kitsch,the legend of herculesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/paranormal-activity-the-marked-ones-spring-movie-preview--18137900http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2014/01/05/paranormal-activity-the-marked-ones-spring-movie-previewSun, 05 Jan 2014 16:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonWe are starting the year off with a scare as we run down Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones. Then it's on to the best of what's to come with our Spring Movie Preview! We're going to go through every movie on the January to April docket and let you...4441captain america: the winter so,paranormal activity,preview,spring movie,the monuments menfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/top-3-performances-of-2013-the-wolf-of-wall-street-her--18137901
Top 3 Performances of the year from each of your Punch Drunk Critics

Review for:

- The Wolf of Wall Street

- Her

- 47 Ronin

- The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

- Mandela: A Long Walk to Freedom

And even more...if we can fit it!]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2013/12/29/top-3-performances-of-2013-the-wolf-of-wall-street-herSun, 29 Dec 2013 16:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonIt's the last show of 2013 and we're not going out with a wimper here at the PDC. It's our Top 3 Performances of 2013 and about 10,000 new releases to review. Okay, maybe I'm exagerrating but to say it will be a struggle to keep this at 90 minutes is...
Top 3 Performances of the year from each of your Punch Drunk Critics

Review for:

- The Wolf of Wall Street

- Her

- 47 Ronin

- The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

- Mandela: A Long Walk to Freedom

And even more...if we can fit it!]]>463647 ronin,her,the secret life of walter mitt,the wolf of wall street,top of 2013falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/worst-films-of-2013-inside-llewyn-davis-american-hustle--18137902
It's not all things awful though as we get to talk two major awards contenders and possibly the most anticipated comedy sequel of the year with American Hustle, Inside Llewyn Davis, and Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues. 

The haterade will be poured liberally so make sure to tune in and check it out!]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2013/12/22/worst-films-of-2013-inside-llewyn-davis-american-hustleSun, 22 Dec 2013 16:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonWe're winding down 2013 here at the PDC and what better way to celebrate the second to last show of the year than to talk about the worst that the theaters had to offer in 2013! If you have ever heard one of our "worst of" shows you know it's...
It's not all things awful though as we get to talk two major awards contenders and possibly the most anticipated comedy sequel of the year with American Hustle, Inside Llewyn Davis, and Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues. 

The haterade will be poured liberally so make sure to tune in and check it out!]]>4581falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-hobbit-saving-mr-banks-top-scenes-of-the-year--18137903
Also on the Punch Drunk Podcast: 

- The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug-- Are we still fans of middle eartth or are we ready to had back to the shire for good?

- Saving Mr. Banks-- The making of Mary Poppins, but is it deserving of all of it's Oscar buzz?

-Agents of SHIELD-- How are we still hanging on?]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2013/12/15/the-hobbit-saving-mr-banks-top-scenes-of-the-yearSun, 15 Dec 2013 16:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonIt's that time of year! We're starting our top of the year lists here at the PDC and we begin this week with our top scenes of the year. Each one of us is putting together a list of our favorite three scenes in cinema during 2013! Also on the Punch...
Also on the Punch Drunk Podcast: 

- The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug-- Are we still fans of middle eartth or are we ready to had back to the shire for good?

- Saving Mr. Banks-- The making of Mary Poppins, but is it deserving of all of it's Oscar buzz?

-Agents of SHIELD-- How are we still hanging on?]]>5268agents of shield,saving mr banks,smaug,the hobbit,top of 2013falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-walking-dead-mid-season-finale-christian-bale-s-out-of-the-furnace--18137904
We're not totally dissing the movie world this week, there's still plenty of cinematic fun! 

- Out of the Furnace starring Christian Bale and Woody Harrelson, reviews and comment!

- What does the future hold for the Fast and the Furious franchise now that they've decided to halt production on Fast 7 following the tragic death of series star Paul Walker?

- Who are the Sinister Six and why should we care?

 

All this and more, this week on the Punch Drunk Podcast!]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2013/12/08/the-walking-dead-mid-season-finale-christian-bales-out-of-the-furnaceSun, 08 Dec 2013 16:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonWe're all wound up this week! Everyone's ready to talk about the mid-season finale of The Walking Dead and what the future hold's for Rick and co. Sticking with the TV theme it's about time for some Supernatural talk! We'll catch up with the...
We're not totally dissing the movie world this week, there's still plenty of cinematic fun! 

- Out of the Furnace starring Christian Bale and Woody Harrelson, reviews and comment!

- What does the future hold for the Fast and the Furious franchise now that they've decided to halt production on Fast 7 following the tragic death of series star Paul Walker?

- Who are the Sinister Six and why should we care?

 

All this and more, this week on the Punch Drunk Podcast!]]>4846christian bale,finale,out of the furnace,the fast and furious 7,the walking deadfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-30-remembering-paul-walker--18137905
 

Paul Walker

1973-2013]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2013/12/01/episode-30-remembering-paul-walkerSun, 01 Dec 2013 16:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonUnfortunatley we've had to edit the content on this episode at the last minute, we were planning on covering the new releases as usual but, much to our shock and dismay, Fast & Furious actor Paul Walker was killed in a car wreck yesterday afternoon....
 

Paul Walker

1973-2013]]>5048black nativity,frozen,homefront,jason statham,wafca awardsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-29-the-hunger-games-catching-fire-delivery-man--18137908
Also on the slate: 

-The Walking Dead....what did we think of the Governor's return?

- We're still watching Agents of SHIELD, but is it a hatewatch?

- Norman Reedus as the Crow?

- Much MUCH More!]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2013/11/24/episode-29-the-hunger-games-catching-fire-delivery-manSun, 24 Nov 2013 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonMay the odds be forever in our favor as we return to the 12 districts of The Hunger Games as we break down the second installment of the hit series. Then we discover why sarcasm has become so rampant....Vince Vaughn fathered thousands of kids! We'll...
Also on the slate: 

-The Walking Dead....what did we think of the Governor's return?

- We're still watching Agents of SHIELD, but is it a hatewatch?

- Norman Reedus as the Crow?

- Much MUCH More!]]>3693jennifer lawrence,katniss everdeen,the hunger games,the hunger games: catching fir,vince vaughnfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-28-thor-the-dark-world--18137909http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2013/11/10/episode-28-thor-the-dark-worldSun, 10 Nov 2013 16:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonJohn, Julian and Rocky are on the roster today as they break down the latest entry in the Marvel cinematic universe, Thor: The Dark World. We'll also look into the recent announcment that Netflix will be producing series' based on four major Marvel...5421movie,punch drunk critics,review,thor,thor: the dark worldfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-27-ender-s-game-last-vegas--18137910http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2013/11/03/episode-27-enders-game-last-vegasSun, 03 Nov 2013 16:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonWe are a crew divided when it comes to a decision on Ender's Game, the latest book adaptation to hit the big screen. Find out what sides of the fence we sit on, then it's on to find out if Kevin Kline, Morgan Freeman and co. can bring the funny...4026enders game,harrison ford,last vegas,movie,reviewfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-26-the-counselor-bad-grandpa--18137911 -The Counselor
-Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa
Plus updates on your favorite TV shows and all the news that Hollywood has to offer!]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2013/10/27/episode-26-the-counselor-bad-grandpaSun, 27 Oct 2013 15:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonThis week on the Punch Drunk Podcast! -The Counselor -Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa Plus updates on your favorite TV shows and all the news that Hollywood has to offer! -The Counselor
-Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa
Plus updates on your favorite TV shows and all the news that Hollywood has to offer!]]>4100bad grandpa,johnny knoxville,micheal fassbender,movie,the counselorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-25-ten-years-a-slave-carrie--18137912http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2013/10/20/episode-25-ten-years-a-slave-carrieSun, 20 Oct 2013 15:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonThe Oscar hopefuls are coming in weekly now! October brings the most exciting time of the year in film as every big movie vieing for a gold statue starts to make their case. This week we'll be talking about the big screen adaptation of the gripping...4145carrie,chloe grace moretz,oscar,review,ten years a slavefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-24-captain-phillips-machete-kills--18137914 -Tom Hanks recreates the harrowing situation of Captain Richard Phillips and his crew when they were hijacked by Somali pirates off the coast of Africa
- Machete's back....and he's one bad muth!. Danny Trejo returns as Machete in the surefire way to havve a good time, Machete Kills. The gang will let you know if he can recapture the B-movie cult classic status of the first. 
 
 ]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2013/10/13/episode-24-captain-phillips-machete-killsSun, 13 Oct 2013 15:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonThis week on the Punch Drunk Podcast! -Tom Hanks recreates the harrowing situation of Captain Richard Phillips and his crew when they were hijacked by Somali pirates off the coast of Africa - Machete's back....and he's one bad muth!. Danny Trejo... -Tom Hanks recreates the harrowing situation of Captain Richard Phillips and his crew when they were hijacked by Somali pirates off the coast of Africa
- Machete's back....and he's one bad muth!. Danny Trejo returns as Machete in the surefire way to havve a good time, Machete Kills. The gang will let you know if he can recapture the B-movie cult classic status of the first. 
 
 ]]>3924captain phillips,danny trejo,machete,movies,tom hanksfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-23-gravity-runner-runner--18137916http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2013/10/06/episode-23-gravity-runner-runnerSun, 06 Oct 2013 15:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonIt's the first of many times in the next few months that we'll probably be using the word's "Best Movie of the Year", though I think this week is said most in earnest. Gravity the stuck in space drama featuring George Clooney and Sandra Bullock is...3790ben affleck,george clooney,gravity,runner runner,sandra bullockfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-parkland-director-peter-landesman--18137915http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2013/10/04/interview-parkland-director-peter-landesmanFri, 04 Oct 2013 05:30:00 +0000Travis Hopson'Parkland' director Peter Landesman talks about approaching the subject of JFK's assassination in a new way, and releasing the film during its 50th anniversary.645jfk,movies,parkland,peter landesman,zac efronfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-22-don-jon-rush--18137917http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2013/09/29/episode-22-don-jon-rushSun, 29 Sep 2013 15:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonHoly crap....it's happening! Movie rush season is upon us and with no less than 7 movies releasing this weekend we're barely going to have time to breathe. As if that wasn't enough TV premier month is officially in full swing, know what that means?...4255agents of sheild,baggage claim,don jon,marvel,rushfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-21-prisoners-battle-of-the-year-wadjda--18137918http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2013/09/22/episode-21-prisoners-battle-of-the-year-wadjdaSun, 22 Sep 2013 15:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonAs we prepare to get into Oscar contender mode here at the PDC there isn't a quite moment. Even this weekend, the calm before the storm, we have three big movies to bring to you. First up is the 'Taken'-esque Prisoners with Jake Gyllenhaal and Hugh...4020battle of the year,movie,prisoners,review,wadjdafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-20-insidious-2-the-family--18137919http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2013/09/15/episode-20-insidious-2-the-familySun, 15 Sep 2013 15:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonThis week on the Punch Drunk Podcast we return to the terrifying darkness of the further with Insidious: Chapter 2 and follow Robert DeNiro into witness protection in The Family. Not to worry, we'll also make sure to catch you up on all the news worth...4811insidious,movie,review,robert deniro,the familyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-20-riddick--18137920http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2013/09/08/episode-20-riddickSun, 08 Sep 2013 15:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonWho's Riddick you ask? Why he's the character most people associate with Vin Diesel...after Dominic Torreto of course. Pitch Black hit the scene about 10 years ago and made an instant sci-fi cult icon in the goggle wearing bad-ass. The Chronicles of...4121movie,review,riddick,sci-fi,vin dieselfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-19-the-grandmaster-getaway--18137921http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2013/09/01/episode-19-the-grandmaster-getawaySun, 01 Sep 2013 15:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonA huge week for martial arts fans everywhere as Wong Kar-Wai's take on legendary Wing Chun master Ip Man, The Grandmaster, hits screens. Then it's on to a team up I would never have seen coming with Ethan Hawke and Selna Gomez in Getaway. All this...4715getaway,ip man,movie,review,the grandmasterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-18-the-world-s-end-ben-affleck-is-batman--18137922http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2013/08/25/episode-18-the-worlds-end-ben-affleck-is-batmanSun, 25 Aug 2013 15:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonIt's not often that we put a news item in the headline of our show but some exceptions must be made. It's come out this week that Ben Affleck has been cast as Batman in Man of Steel 2. This has caused upheaval not just across the internet but right...4239batman,ben affleck,edgar wright,simon pegg,the worlds endfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-17-kick-ass-2-the-butler-jobs--18137923http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2013/08/18/episode-17-kick-ass-2-the-butler-jobsSun, 18 Aug 2013 15:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonOscar hopefuls, ultra-violent pre-teens, and IPod's, that's what this week on the Punch Drunk Podcast is all about. The gang jumps into Lee Daniel's The Butler to see if Forest Whitaker's portrayal of a White House butler will lead to Oscar gold or...5265ashton kutcher,forest whitaker,jobs,kick ass,the butlerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-16-elysium-the-spectacular-now--18137925http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2013/08/11/episode-16-elysium-the-spectacular-nowSun, 11 Aug 2013 15:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonThe end of Summer is not taking it easy on us here at the PDC.  With no less than 7 films coming out this past week from Wednesday to Friday there will be no time for the jibba jabba...but you know us better than that. We'll be hitting everything from...3685elysium,matt damon,movie,percy jackson,planesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-15-the-wolverine--18137924  ]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2013/07/27/episode-15-the-wolverineSat, 27 Jul 2013 14:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonThe last time we saw Wolverine hit the big screen in a solo effort the results were...well...divided. This weekend we get the follow-up The Wolverine and it looks like some of those negatives have been corrected. Then it's on to The To-Do List with...  ]]>4146hugh jackman,the act of killing,the to do list,the wolverine,x-menfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-14-comic-con-red-2-the-conjuring--18137926http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2013/07/21/episode-14-comic-con-red-2-the-conjuringSun, 21 Jul 2013 13:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonDon't judge a book by it's cover and don't judge a show by it's title, we have a WHOLE lot more to cover than just two flicks this time around. In no particular order we'll be talking Red 2, The Conjuring, RIPD, Only God Forgives, and Fruitvale...5458comic con,movie,red 2,ryan reynolds,the conjuringfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-13-pacific-rim--18137927http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2013/07/14/episode-13-pacific-rimSun, 14 Jul 2013 15:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonIt's the final MAJOR release of Summer 2013 this week as the gang talks Guillermo Del Toro's Pacfic Rim. It's sure to be a crazy 90 minutes that you won't want to miss!4879adam sandler,charlie hunnam,grown ups 2,idris elba,pacific rimfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-12-the-lone-ranger-despicable-me-2--18137928  
The gang will break down the latest Johnny Depp shenanigans and talk about wether or not Gru was able to keep the funny in the animated sequel. Also, as a special addition to the show well be covering The Way Way Back with Rocky Hadadi. 
 
 ]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2013/07/07/episode-12-the-lone-ranger-despicable-me-2Sun, 07 Jul 2013 15:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonIf were being honest this should be Episode 12: Tonto and the Minons. After all, isn't that the real draw of these two flicks?   The gang will break down the latest Johnny Depp shenanigans and talk about wether or not Gru was able to keep the funny...  
The gang will break down the latest Johnny Depp shenanigans and talk about wether or not Gru was able to keep the funny in the animated sequel. Also, as a special addition to the show well be covering The Way Way Back with Rocky Hadadi. 
 
 ]]>5963despicable me 2,johnny depp,steve carrell,the lone ranger,the way way backfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-11-white-house-down-the-heat--18137929http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2013/06/30/episode-11-white-house-down-the-heatSun, 30 Jun 2013 15:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonWe're about to Channing all over your Tatum as the crew breaks into C Tate's new action flick White House Down. Then we see if Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy can break down the buddy cop gender barrier in The Heat. Well get Rocky to talk us...5312channing tatum,sandra bullock,the heat,true blood,white house downfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-10-man-of-steel-this-is-the-end--18137930http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2013/06/16/episode-10-man-of-steel-this-is-the-endSun, 16 Jun 2013 14:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonHere it is folks, the biggest movie of the year Man of Steel is out in theaters and the PDC is stepping into the arena to duke out a verdict. Opinons on this movie are so divisive that it's safe to expect a Zod V Superman battle for the ultimate...5183man of steel,seth rogen,superman,this is the end,zack snyderfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-punch-drunk-podcast-episode-9--18137937http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2013/06/09/the-punch-drunk-podcast-episode-9Sun, 09 Jun 2013 15:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonOne week until Man of Steel so it's a great thing that we have SO many new releases to dish over. One supremely horrific premise in The Purge, a possibly horrific turn for the Frat Pack's comedy stylings with Vince Vaughn  and Owen Wilson in The...5274game of thrones,man of steel,the internship,the kings of summer,the purgefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-punch-drunk-podcast-episode-8--18137932 Why do I know this? Well...I've talked with the crew and everyone's really ready to talk about all things After Earth including the movie itself, M. Night Shamalyn (that spelling's close enough)..and the tendency to put your kid/wife/husband in  all of the movies you do. 
Also on the slate is the magical heist flick Now You See Me, the lead up to the always dangerous episode 9 of Game of Thrones, and last but not least the new trailer for MACHETE KILLS!!! Which...if you know anything about this show's history...is a big deal for us. ]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2013/06/02/the-punch-drunk-podcast-episode-8Sun, 02 Jun 2013 15:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonWARNING: There will be heat on this episode...and probably a bit of adult language.  Why do I know this? Well...I've talked with the crew and everyone's really ready to talk about all things After Earth including the movie itself, M. Night Shamalyn... Why do I know this? Well...I've talked with the crew and everyone's really ready to talk about all things After Earth including the movie itself, M. Night Shamalyn (that spelling's close enough)..and the tendency to put your kid/wife/husband in  all of the movies you do. 
Also on the slate is the magical heist flick Now You See Me, the lead up to the always dangerous episode 9 of Game of Thrones, and last but not least the new trailer for MACHETE KILLS!!! Which...if you know anything about this show's history...is a big deal for us. ]]>4700after earth,game of thrones,machete kills,now you see me,will smithfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-punch-drunk-podcast-ep-6--18137931http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2013/05/12/the-punch-drunk-podcast-ep-6Sun, 12 May 2013 15:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonThis week on The Punch Drunk Podcast the gang sits down to disect and discuss the blockbuster adapation of THE great American novel, The Great Gatsby. We then travel to the seven kingdoms of Westeros to see what's happening on Game of Thrones. It's...3463game of thrones,leonardo dicaprio,movie,reviews,the great gatsbyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-punch-drunk-podcast-ep-5--18137934http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2013/05/05/the-punch-drunk-podcast-ep-5Sun, 05 May 2013 15:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonSUMMER MOVIE SEASON 2013 IS HERE! It all starts this weekend with Iron Man 3. Travis, Rocky, and Julian will be running down the latest entry from Marvel and letting you know if they once again caught lightning in a bottle. 4709game of thrones,iron man,marvel,movies,reviewsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-punch-drunk-podcast-ep-4--18137936http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2013/04/28/the-punch-drunk-podcast-ep-4Sun, 28 Apr 2013 15:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonTime to pump...you UP. This week on the Punch Drunk Podcast we'll be tearing down the new flick 'Pain & Gain' with Mark Whalberg, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, and Anthony Mackie. Then we'll be joining the Khalesar as we are sure to devote some serious...5059game of thrones,mark whalberg,movies,pain and gain,the rockfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-punch-drunk-podcast-ep-3--18137935http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2013/04/21/the-punch-drunk-podcast-ep4Sun, 21 Apr 2013 15:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonThis week on The Punch Drunk Podcast we complete the circle as our latest Punch Drunk Critic, Julian Lytle, joins us on air to talk comics and movie news. Rocky Hadadi will be dropping some real GoT (Game of Thrones for the uninitiated) knowledge. All...5137game of thrones,movie,oblivion,reviews,tom cruisefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-punch-drunk-podcast-ep-2--18137938 - Movie reviews of Trance and 42
- TV recap; Game of Thrones so far and The Walking Dead season sum up.
- Morris Chestnut as T'Challa aka The Black Panther, King of Wakanda, and untapped comic book heavyweight! Is this the right choice? Who are the alternatives?]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2013/04/14/the-punch-drunk-podcast-ep-2Sun, 14 Apr 2013 15:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonWe're off an running with the new show! Join us for episode two  as we talk about what's new in theaters, as well as some Game of Thrones talk with Rocky Hadadi, our resident GoT expert, Here's what's on the agenda: - Movie reviews of Trance and 42... - Movie reviews of Trance and 42
- TV recap; Game of Thrones so far and The Walking Dead season sum up.
- Morris Chestnut as T'Challa aka The Black Panther, King of Wakanda, and untapped comic book heavyweight! Is this the right choice? Who are the alternatives?]]>489342,game of thrones,morris chestnut,the walking dead,trancefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-punch-drunk-podcast-ep-1--18137940http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2013/04/07/punch-drunk-critics-weekly-ep-1Sun, 07 Apr 2013 15:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonWe're back and, if I may say so myself, stronger than ever! Our inagural show that will feature the PDC in full is kicking off and we want you to join us! Travis and John will be joined by our fellow PDCer's Rocky Hadadi and Julian Lyte for a less...4790dvds,movies,reviews,show,talkfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/star-wars-round-up-with-the-punch-drunk-critics--18137941http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2013/02/13/star-wars-weekly-with-the-punch-drunk-criticsWed, 13 Feb 2013 23:30:00 +0000Travis HopsonYour weekly roundup of all things Star Wars!2548movie,news,review,skywalker,star warsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-punch-drunk-interview-with-isaiah-washington--18137942http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2013/02/11/the-punch-drunk-interview-with-isaiah-washingtonMon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonThe Punch Drunk Critics chat with veteran actor Isaiah Washington and to talk about his role as the "Beltway Sniper" in 'Blue Caprice'.1328beltway sniper,blue caprice,celebrities,interview,isaiah washingtonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marlon-wayans-talks-a-haunted-house--18137944http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2013/01/15/marlon-wayans-talks-a-haunted-houseTue, 15 Jan 2013 17:30:00 +0000Travis HopsonThe Punch Drunk Critics sit down with Marlon Wayans to talk about his new hit horror spoof, 'A Haunted House'.1188a haunted house,celebrities,interview,marlon wayans,moviesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2012-in-film-the-good-the-bad-and-the-disapointing--18137945 Yes folks...it's that time of year again! We, the critics of Punch Drunk, will be joined by our very good friend Nell Minow, the Movie Mom and we are very excited to announce that also joining us tonight is 'The Cinema Siren' Ms. Leslie Combemale! Other than being in awe that we were able to convince to lovely ladies to talk with us for an hour we'll be bringing you our Top 3 films of the Year! Three you ask? Why that's an odd number....well, yeah, it would be if we weren't being extra awesome and bringing our thoughts for worst and most dissapointing movie as well! But wait there's more! We're going out with a bang by brining telling you which actors/actreesses we think were the true breakout stars of the year. Join US! Didn't you know that every time someone listens to PDC Live!! a cute little puppy is born...you DO like puppies, don't you?]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/12/31/2012-in-film-the-good-the-bad-and-the-dissapointingMon, 31 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonUhhh...I didn't think that The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly had been used enough for shows like this so BOOM, there's your title! Yes folks...it's that time of year again! We, the critics of Punch Drunk, will be joined by our very good friend Nell... Yes folks...it's that time of year again! We, the critics of Punch Drunk, will be joined by our very good friend Nell Minow, the Movie Mom and we are very excited to announce that also joining us tonight is 'The Cinema Siren' Ms. Leslie Combemale! Other than being in awe that we were able to convince to lovely ladies to talk with us for an hour we'll be bringing you our Top 3 films of the Year! Three you ask? Why that's an odd number....well, yeah, it would be if we weren't being extra awesome and bringing our thoughts for worst and most dissapointing movie as well! But wait there's more! We're going out with a bang by brining telling you which actors/actreesses we think were the true breakout stars of the year. Join US! Didn't you know that every time someone listens to PDC Live!! a cute little puppy is born...you DO like puppies, don't you?]]>5559actors,awards,movies,oscars,top films of the yearfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pdc-live-ep-170-django-unchained-les-miserables-and-more--18137946http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/12/29/pdc-live-ep-170-django-unchained-les-miserables-and-moreSat, 29 Dec 2012 20:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonWhat, did you think that we were going to slow down just because the weekly installments of PDC Live!! are coming to an end? Not. A. Chance. We have not one but FOUR huge movies this week to talk about. Quinton Tarantino's new epic Django Unchained,...5372django unchained,les miserables,movie review,parental guidance,this is 40falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pdc-live-ep169-the-hobbit-hyde-park-roger-michell--18137947  ]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/12/17/pdc-live-ep169-the-hobbit-hyde-park-on-hudsonMon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonWell, we've finally come to the weekend movie geeks across the globe have awaited for close to a decade. The continuation, or rather begining, of the Lord of the Rings franchise as 'The Hobbit' charges into theaters across the country. Does it live...  ]]>5254hyde park on hudson,lord of the rings,reviews,roger michell,the hobbitfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pdc-live-ep-168-deadfall-playing-for-keeps-wafca-awards--18137948http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/12/10/pdc-live-ep-168-deadfall-playing-for-keeps-wafca-awardsMon, 10 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonIt's a HUGE week around the PDC as we are getting ready to vote on the annual Washington Area Film Critics Association (can you see why we use WAFCA?) awards. The awards are decided by the best and brightest film critics from the nation's capital and...5391awards,deadfall,olivia wilde,playing for keeps,wafcafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pdc-live-ep-167-killing-them-softly-the-collection--18137950http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/12/03/pdc-live-ep-167-killing-them-softly-the-collectionMon, 03 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonAll kinds of killing going on this week on PDC Live as we take a look at a movie that had me at hello with it's first set picture, Brad Pitt's Killing Them Softly. Next it's on to Jigsaw's possibly more insane movie cousin in The Collection, the...5666brad pitt,killing them softly,movie,review,the collectionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pdc-live-ep-166-hitchcock-red-dawn-life-of-pi--18137949http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/11/26/pdc-live-ep-166-hitchcock-red-dawn-life-of-piMon, 26 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonA hollywood legend, an 80's action staple remade, and a movie many claim to be the next Avatar, that's this week in a nutshell (thanks Austin Powers for not letting me use that phrase without quoting you). We take a look at the Anthony Hopkin's...4435hitchcock,life of pi,movie,red dawn,reviewfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pdc-live-ep-165-twilight-silver-lining-s-playbook--18137955http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/11/19/pdc-live-ep-165-twilight-silver-linings-playbookMon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonWe wrap up the epic Twilight saga with our reviews of Breaking Dawn Pt. 2 then it's on to the ridiculously good looking with Silver Lininging's Playbook starring Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence and lastly Keira Knightley breaks type with a the...5344bradley cooper,breaking dawn,kristen stewart,silver linings playbook,twilightfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/phil-lamarr-talks-futurama-star-wars-and-pulp-fiction--18137952http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/11/18/phil-lamarr-talks-futurama-star-wars-and-pulp-fictionSun, 18 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonWe have a chat with acclaimed character and voice actor Phil Lamarr to talk about the upcoming season of Futurama, the return of Star Wars, and whether anybody remembers him from Pulp Fiction.1112celebrities,futurama,interviews,phil lamarr,star warsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pdc-ep-164-imogen-poots-skyfall-lincoln--18137953http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/11/12/pdc-ep-164-imogene-poots-skyfall-lincolnMon, 12 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonCritics, Punch Drunk Critics. Bond is back! We'll be talking about the ins and outs of Skyfall and wether the claims of it being the best Bond ever are legit. We'll also be talking about one of this nation's most beloved presidents as we tackle Steven...5246imogen poots,james bond,lincoln,skyfall,steven speilbergfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/talking-star-wars-with-that-yoda-guy-nick-maley--18137954http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/11/05/the-future-of-star-wars-with-nick-maleyMon, 05 Nov 2012 19:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonTo say this has been a landmark few weeks for Star Wars fans would be putting it lightely. With news that Disney had bought Lucasfilm and is moving forward with Episode VII fans went nuts, both for and against. With more questions than answers we at...3710empire strikes back,interview,nick maley,star wars,yodafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rza-talks-to-the-pdc-the-man-with-the-iron-fists-special--18137958http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/10/31/rza-talks-to-the-pdc-the-man-with-the-iron-fists-specialWed, 31 Oct 2012 21:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonThe driving force behind one of the groups that defined 90's hip hop, Rza of the WuTang Clan took time out to talk to the Punch Drunk Critics about his new film The Man with the Iron Fists, a Kung Fu extravaganza with heavy roots in old school martial...1846interview,russel crowe,rza,the man with the iron fists,wu tangfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pdc-live-ep-163-micheal-bassett-silent-hill-much-more--18137956http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/10/28/pdc-live-ep-163-micheal-bassett-silent-hill-much-moreSun, 28 Oct 2012 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonI'm going to start sounding like a broken record saying that we have a packed show for you so from now until February let's just go with that assumption. We're joined by Micheal Bassett, writer/director of this weeks Silent Hill 3D: Revelation to talk...6539cloud atlas,fun size,interview,micheal bassett,silent hillfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pdc-ep-162-alex-cross-paranormal-activity-and-tim-gordon--18137957http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/10/21/pdc-ep-162-alex-cross-paranormal-activity-and-tim-gordonSun, 21 Oct 2012 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonWow, it seems like it's been a long time since our good buddy Tim Gordon joined us on the airwaves. Tim will be sitting in for John this week as he and Travis run down this week's releases  Alex Cross and Paranormal Activity 4. We'll also be running...4136alex cross,black reel awards,paranormal activity,tim gordon,tyler perryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pdc-live-ep-161-argo-sinister-seven-psychopaths--18137961http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/10/14/pdc-live-ep-161-argo-sinister-seven-psychopathsSun, 14 Oct 2012 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonWhat do a CIA hostage rescue, a stolen puppy, and a demon that lives in film and eats children have in common? Nope, they're not skills and achivements from Dick Cheney's resume (jeez, how could you go there? Don't we have enought politi-talk right...5257argo,ben affleck,sam rockwell,seven psychopaths,sinisterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pdc-live-ep-160-taken-2-frankenweenie--18137960 All this and more, so tune in to the show and join us in the chat room!]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/10/07/pdc-live-ep-160-taken-2-frankenweenieSun, 07 Oct 2012 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonListen to me very carefully, you are about to be taken on an incredible review of Liam Neeson's 'Taken 2'. Bryan Mills is back, kickin' butt and takin' names as the father of one of his old victims comes looking for revenge. Does Neeson power the... All this and more, so tune in to the show and join us in the chat room!]]>4935celebrities,liam neeson,movies,taken 2,tim burtonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pdc-live-ep-159-stephen-chbosky-looper-pitch-perfect--18137962http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/09/30/pdc-live-ep-158-stephen-chbosky-looperSun, 30 Sep 2012 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonI'm starting to feel repetative but I must say it's yet ANOTHER big week on PDC Live!!! as we welcome writer/director Stephen Chbosky to talk about his new movie The Perks of Being a Wallflower. A great little movie that's getting talked about quite a...5450emma watson,looper,pitch perfect,stephen chbosky,the perks of being a wallflowefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-sarah-megan-thomas-for-backwards--18137963

Synopsis:

When a fiercely competitive 30 year old rower fails to make the Olympic boat for the second time, she takes a coaching job at a school but struggles to adjust to life off the race course.. ]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/09/29/interview-sarah-megan-thomas-for-backwards-1Sat, 29 Sep 2012 16:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonTravis of the Punch Drunk Critics sits down with Sarah Megan Thomas, star of the new movie Backwards Synopsis: When a fiercely competitive 30 year old rower fails to make the Olympic boat for the second time, she takes a coaching job at a school...

Synopsis:

When a fiercely competitive 30 year old rower fails to make the Olympic boat for the second time, she takes a coaching job at a school but struggles to adjust to life off the race course.. ]]>692backwards,interview,james van der beek,punch drunk critics,sarah megan thomasfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-sarah-megan-thomas-for-backwards--18137959 Synopsis:
When a fiercely competitive 30 year old rower fails to make the Olympic boat for the second time, she takes a coaching job at a school but struggles to adjust to life off the race course.. ]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/09/29/interview-sarah-megan-thomas-for-backwardsSat, 29 Sep 2012 16:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonTravis of the Punch Drunk Critics sits down with Sarah Megan Thomas, star of the new movie Backwards Synopsis: When a fiercely competitive 30 year old rower fails to make the Olympic boat for the second time, she takes a coaching job at a school but... Synopsis:
When a fiercely competitive 30 year old rower fails to make the Olympic boat for the second time, she takes a coaching job at a school but struggles to adjust to life off the race course.. ]]>692backwards,interview,james van der beek,punch drunk critics,sarah megan thomasfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pdc-live-ep-158-michael-pena-end-of-watch--18137965http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/09/23/pdc-live-ep-158-michael-pena-end-of-watchSun, 23 Sep 2012 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonIt's a HUGE week on PDC Live!!! as we welcome Michael Pena, who stars in this weeks big release End of Watch with Jake Gyllenhaal. I don't know how we'll find the time but we also have reviews for all 7 of this weekends major releases, including Dredd...6555dredd,end of watch,interview,michael pena,the masterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pdc-live-ep157-emily-hagins-video-game-movies--18137967 After realizing how unambitious OUR teen years were we go to the source of that lack of ambition, VIDEO GAMES!! Or, more specifically video game movies. With the release of Resident Evil: Retribution Travis and I take a look into the future of video game movies....will they continue to be bashed or will they take the place of comic book adapatations?]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/09/16/pdc-live-ep157-emily-hagins-video-game-moviesSun, 16 Sep 2012 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonOn this episode of PDC LIVE!! we are feeling vastly unaccomplished as we welcome 19 year old director Emily Hagins to talk about her new movie My Sucky Teen Romance. Sure 19 doesn't seem TOO young for a first time director that's why Emily decided to... After realizing how unambitious OUR teen years were we go to the source of that lack of ambition, VIDEO GAMES!! Or, more specifically video game movies. With the release of Resident Evil: Retribution Travis and I take a look into the future of video game movies....will they continue to be bashed or will they take the place of comic book adapatations?]]>5413emily hagins,milla jovovich,my sucky teen romance,resident evil,video gamesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pdc-live-ep-156-jamie-bradshaw-top-5-movies-this-fall--18137966 Synopsis: 
Set in a dystopian future where corporate brands have created a disillusioned population, one man's effort to unlock the truth behind the conspiracy will lead to an epic battle with hidden forces that control the world.
Oh...did you think that was all? No, no, no dear listener, we'll also be bringing you our Top 5 most anticiapated movies of the fall season, a season that's shaping up to be one of the best I've seen in years!]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/09/09/pdc-live-ep-156-jamie-bradshaw-top-5-movies-this-fallSun, 09 Sep 2012 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonThis week on PDC Live!! we're joined by director Jamie Bradshaw to talk about his new movie Branded. Synopsis:  Set in a dystopian future where corporate brands have created a disillusioned population, one man's effort to unlock the truth behind the... Synopsis: 
Set in a dystopian future where corporate brands have created a disillusioned population, one man's effort to unlock the truth behind the conspiracy will lead to an epic battle with hidden forces that control the world.
Oh...did you think that was all? No, no, no dear listener, we'll also be bringing you our Top 5 most anticiapated movies of the fall season, a season that's shaping up to be one of the best I've seen in years!]]>5133branded,jamie bradshaw,lincoln,skyfall,top 5falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pdc-live-ep-155-ari-graynor-for-a-good-time-call--18137968http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/09/02/pdc-live-ep-155-ari-graynor-for-a-good-time-callSun, 02 Sep 2012 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonAnother celeb studded week on PDC Live as we welcome the beautiful Ari Graynor of the new movie For a Good Time Call... Oh, you thought that was all we had? No, no, no dear listner, we wouldn't cut you short like that! We'll also be talking about the...5311ari graynor,for a good time call,lawless,the possesion,tom hardyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/writer-matt-bondurant-talks-lawless-starring-tom-hardy--18137969http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/08/31/writer-matt-bondurant-talks-lawless-starring-tom-hardyFri, 31 Aug 2012 16:30:00 +0000Travis HopsonIn a special weekend release interview Travis of the PDC sits down with Matt Bondurant, writer of the new movie Lawless starring Tom Hardy, Shia LeBeouf and Guy Pearce. 901guy pearce,lawless,matt bondurant,shia lebeouf,tom hardyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/craig-zobel-talks-compliance--18137970  
Synopsis:
When a prank caller convinces a fast food restaurant manager to interrogate an innocent young employee, no-one is left unharmed. Based on true events.]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/08/30/craig-zobel-talks-complianceThu, 30 Aug 2012 16:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonTravis of the Punch Drunk Critics sits down to talk Compliance with the film's director Craig Zobel.   Synopsis: When a prank caller convinces a fast food restaurant manager to interrogate an innocent young employee, no-one is left unharmed. Based...  
Synopsis:
When a prank caller convinces a fast food restaurant manager to interrogate an innocent young employee, no-one is left unharmed. Based on true events.]]>1424compliance,craig zobel,director,interview,moviefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pdc-live-ep-154-spike-lee-red-hook-summer-premium-rush--18137972http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/08/26/pdc-live-ep-154-spike-lee-red-hook-summer-premium-rushSun, 26 Aug 2012 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonIconic filmmaker Spike Lee will be joining us this week on PDC Live!! to discuss his latest film Red Hook Summer, a venture back to the universe he created originally in Do The Right Thing. Afterwards we'll be talking about what we thought of Lee's...5357interview,joseph gordon levitt,premium rush,red hook summer,spike leefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pdc-live-ep-153-chris-butler-and-sam-fell-paranorman--18137971http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/08/19/pdc-live-ep-153-chris-butler-and-sam-fell-paranormanSun, 19 Aug 2012 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonThis week on PDC Live!! we are joined by the directors of what is being called "The Best Stop-Motion Film in 20 Years" Paranorman. In what is sure to be a jam packed week we will also be reviewing Paranorman and don't forget The Expendables 2...I'm...5229chris butler,expendables 2,jean claude van damme,paranorman,sam fellfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pdc-live-ep-152-tony-gilroy-the-bourne-legacy--18137974  
 ]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/08/12/pdc-live-ep-152-total-recall-killer-joe-and-moreSun, 12 Aug 2012 21:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonIt's a big week on PDC Live!! We are going to be joined by acclaimed writer/director Tony Gilroy (Bourne series, Micheal Clayton, Duplicity) to talk about his latest directorial effort The Bourne Legacy. We'll also be reviewing the new Bourne and all...  
 ]]>5359jeremy renner,movie review,the bourne legacy,the campaign,tony gilroyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pdc-live-episode-151-the-watch-step-up-4--18137973http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/07/29/pdc-live-episode-151-the-watch-step-up-4Sun, 29 Jul 2012 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonThis week we welcome some female perspective as the loveliest of the PDC, Miss Rocky Hadadi, sits in for Travis to talk about the return of the "Frat Pack" and the newest entry in the Step Up franchise. The Watch starring Ben Stiller and Vince Vaughn...4521ben stiller,movie reviews,step up revolution,the watch,vince vaughnfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pdc-live-ep-150-the-dark-knight-rises--18137975http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/07/22/pdc-live-ep-150-the-dark-knight-risesSun, 22 Jul 2012 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonWhat better way to celebrate our 150th episode than with the movie event of the year? This week we'll be looking at the epic conclusion to Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy, 'The Dark Knight Rises!' Can it possibly live up to the hype? We'll try to...3172batman,celebrities,christopher nolan,movies,the dark knight risesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dark-knight-rises-101-what-you-need-to-know--18137977http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/07/17/the-dark-knight-rises-101-what-you-need-to-knowTue, 17 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonIt's that time again folks, another blockbuster movie anticipated by everyone is coming out this Friday so we're going to get you up to speed. You don't want to sit there asking "who's that guy?" "what's he doing?", so we are going to let you know the...3708bane,batman,catwoman,preview,the dark knight risesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beasts-of-the-southern-wild-interview-special--18137976http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/07/10/beasts-of-the-southern-wild-interview-specialTue, 10 Jul 2012 18:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonTravis sits down with director Ben Zeitlan and two of the stars from the movie, Dwight Henry and Quevenzahane Willis, that has been buzzing all over the festival circuit and is sure to be a water cooler favorite this year 'Beasts of the Southern...2617beasts of the southern wild,ben zeitlan,dwight henry,interview,quevenzahane willisfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pdc-live-ep-149-spiders-beasts-and-savages--18137978 All this, plus our usual mix of box office and movie news, DVD releases, and whatever else springs to mind. Join us for an earlier edition of what should be a fantastic show!]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/07/10/pdc-live-ep-149-spiders-beasts-and-savagesTue, 10 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonAs we enter into the thick of the summer movie season, we'll be talking three films that are highly anticipated for very different reasons. Marc Webb and Sony's The Amazing Spider-Man reboot has been the source of much controversy, but did they make... All this, plus our usual mix of box office and movie news, DVD releases, and whatever else springs to mind. Join us for an earlier edition of what should be a fantastic show!]]>5225beasts of the southern wild,celebrities,movies,oliver stone,the amazing spider-manfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-annual-best-of-the-year-so-far-show--18137981 We'll be joined by local Washington DC film critics: Nell Minow of Beliefnet; Tim Gordon of FilmGordon; and Chesapeake Family Magazine's Rocky Hadadi to reveal our picks for the Best Movies and Performances for the first half of 2012. Tune in and join us! ]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/06/27/the-annual-best-of-the-yearso-far-showWed, 27 Jun 2012 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonIt's crazy how time flies. We're already halfway through 2012, and so far we've seen some incredible movies. We've had Liam Neeson fighting wolves in 'The Grey'; '21 Jump Street' brought back to incredible success; 'The Avengers' running roughshod... We'll be joined by local Washington DC film critics: Nell Minow of Beliefnet; Tim Gordon of FilmGordon; and Chesapeake Family Magazine's Rocky Hadadi to reveal our picks for the Best Movies and Performances for the first half of 2012. Tune in and join us! ]]>5224best movies of 2012,celebrities,movies,nell minow,tim gordonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-amazing-spider-man-pre-movie-special--18137980http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/06/26/the-amazing-spider-man-pre-movie-specialTue, 26 Jun 2012 16:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonTravis and John of the Punch Drunk Critics are going to make sure you know everything you need to know before you go see this new version of the web slinger on the big screen. Tune in to find out everything from why Parker's parents are so involved to...2219andrew garfield,emma stone,movies,spiderman,the amazing spider-manfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/snap-judgements-review-collaborator--18137979http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/06/25/snap-judgements-review-collaboratorMon, 25 Jun 2012 06:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonMartin Donovan stars in his writing/directing debut, 'Collaborator', alongside David Morse, Olivia Williams, and Katherine Helmond.271david morse,independent film,martin donovan,movie review,olivia williamsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pdc-live-ep-148-abe-lincoln-lorene-scafaria-brave--18137982http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/06/24/pdc-live-ep-148-abe-lincoln-lorene-scafaria-braveSun, 24 Jun 2012 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonIt's a big week at PDC Live!! We'll be talking alternate history with Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, animated Scottish adventure with Brave, and hoping we're with Kiera Knightley at the apocalypse when we talk Seeking a Friend for the End of the...5382abraham lincoln,brave,lorene scafaria,movies,reviewsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pdc-live-ep-147-rock-of-ages-that-s-my-boy-and-more--18137983http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/06/18/pdc-live-ep-147-rock-of-ages-thats-my-boy-and-moreMon, 18 Jun 2012 03:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonSaying we have a full slate this week is probably an understatement. With no less than 5 movies hitting theaters this week it's going to be a toss up for what's going to get our full attention. As far as major movies go Tom Cruise channels his inner...5099adam sandler,movie,reviews,rock of ages,tom cruisefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pdc-live-ep-146-animals-aliens-and-top-5-s--18137984 In honor of Prometheus, a quasi-prequel to Alien, Travis and I will be running down what we think are the Top 5 Sci-Fi/Horror films of all time.
As always we'll be bringing you everything interesting from the news desk of the movie world, the latest DVD's and a roundup of the weekends box office.
 ]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/06/10/pdc-live-ep-146-animals-aliens-and-top-5sSun, 10 Jun 2012 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonThis week on PDC Live the guys cover polar opposite films in Ridley Scott's Xenomorphic Prometheus and animated animal sillyness with Madagascar 3: Europes's Most Wanted. In honor of Prometheus, a quasi-prequel to Alien, Travis and I will be running... In honor of Prometheus, a quasi-prequel to Alien, Travis and I will be running down what we think are the Top 5 Sci-Fi/Horror films of all time.
As always we'll be bringing you everything interesting from the news desk of the movie world, the latest DVD's and a roundup of the weekends box office.
 ]]>5757madagascar 3,movies,prometheus,review,top 5falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pdc-live-ep-145-snow-white-and-the-glorious-piranha--18137985http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/06/03/pdc-live-ep-145-snow-white-and-the-glorious-piranhaSun, 03 Jun 2012 22:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonThis week the PDC talks three seperate movies that when combined make a totally confusing yet intriguing episode title! Snow White shakes off the helpless damself stigma by donning a sword and dropping the dwarves for Huntsman in "Snow White and the...5187celebrity,movies,piranha,reviews,snow white and the huntsmanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pdc-live-ep-144-men-in-black-3-chernobyl-diaries--18137990 Plus, we'll scare up a review for 'Chernobyl Diaries', the latest intense, psycho-horror from 'Paranormal Activity' creator, Oren Peli! Does he have another hit on his hands, or is Peli a victim of his own success?
All this and the box office, DVD releases, and the big news from out of Hollywood. Join us for another great show!]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/05/27/pdc-live-ep-144-men-in-black-3-chernobyl-diariesSun, 27 May 2012 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonOn this week's show, we'll journey back in time to save the world with Agents J and K in 'Men in Black 3'! Ten years since Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones last teamed up, does anybody care about Men in Black anymore? Or are we looking at another old,... Plus, we'll scare up a review for 'Chernobyl Diaries', the latest intense, psycho-horror from 'Paranormal Activity' creator, Oren Peli! Does he have another hit on his hands, or is Peli a victim of his own success?
All this and the box office, DVD releases, and the big news from out of Hollywood. Join us for another great show!]]>4886celebrities,chernobyl diaries,men in black 3,movies,will smithfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pdc-live-ep-143-battleship-the-dictator--18137988 Plus, Hasbro's classic naval warfare board game from all of our childhoods is back in Peter Berg's 'Battleship'! Does Universal have a summer hit on their hands? Or will the audiences leave feeling sunk?
All this, plus a brief review of 'What to Expect When You're Expecting', and the box office breakdown, news, and upcoming DVD releases. Join us for another fun show!]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/05/20/pdc-live-ep-143-battleship-the-dictatorSun, 20 May 2012 23:00:00 +0000Travis Hopson"Jachnun!" We command you to join us for our review of Sacha Baron Cohen's hilarious new political comedy, 'The Dicator'!  Is Cohen's first fully scripted film good enough to make us forget 'Bruno'? Can it possibly live up to 'Borat', and should we... Plus, Hasbro's classic naval warfare board game from all of our childhoods is back in Peter Berg's 'Battleship'! Does Universal have a summer hit on their hands? Or will the audiences leave feeling sunk?
All this, plus a brief review of 'What to Expect When You're Expecting', and the box office breakdown, news, and upcoming DVD releases. Join us for another fun show!]]>4826battleship,celebrities,movies,sacha baron cohen,the dictatorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/snap-judgements-review-god-bless-america--18137987http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/05/20/snap-judgements-review-god-bless-americaSun, 20 May 2012 00:30:00 +0000Travis HopsonReview of Bob Goldthwait's angry new comedy, 'God Bless America', starring Joel Murray and Tara Lynne Barr!405bob goldthwait,comedy,god bless america,joel murray,moviesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pdc-live-ep-142-vampires-mothers-and-movies--18137989http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/05/13/pdc-live-ep-142-vampires-mothers-and-moviesSun, 13 May 2012 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonJoin us won't you? Travis and John will be chatting about this weeks biggest release 'Dark Shadows' Which makes the 432nd time Tim Burton and Johnny Depp have collaborated to bring the term Holly WEIRD to life! Not only will we be talking movies, box...4837dark shadows,johnny depp,mothers day,movie review,tim burtonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/snap-judgements-review-elles-staring-juliette-binoche--18137991http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/05/08/snap-judgements-review-elles-staring-juliette-binocheTue, 08 May 2012 15:30:00 +0000Travis HopsonA brief review of the French erotic drama, 'Elles', starring Juliette Binoche.317celebrities,foreign film,juliette binoche,movie review,moviesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pdc-live-ep-141-avengers-avengers-and-more-avengers--18137992 Oh screw that! The Avengers!]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/05/06/pdc-live-ep-141-avengers-avengers-and-more-avengersSun, 06 May 2012 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonThere 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... Oh screw that! The Avengers!]]>4952celebrities,joss whedon,movies,superheroes,the avengersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-avengers-pre-movie-special--18137993 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!]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/05/01/the-avengers-pre-movie-specialTue, 01 May 2012 16:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonDon'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... 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!]]>3234captain america,comic books,iron man,joss whedon,the avengersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pdc-live-ep-140-safe-the-five-year-engagement--18137998 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!]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/04/29/pdc-live-ep-140-safe-the-five-year-engagementSun, 29 Apr 2012 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonWe'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... 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!]]>4775brit marling,celebrities,jason segel,jason statham,moviesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/snap-judgements-review-headhunters--18137994http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/04/27/snap-judgements-review-headhuntersFri, 27 Apr 2012 18:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonA review of the Norwegian thriller, 'Headhunters', based on the book by Joe Nesbo.293film,joe nesbo,movies,norway,thrillersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-richard-linklater--18137995http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/04/23/interview-with-richard-linklaterMon, 23 Apr 2012 19:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonJoin 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. 1304bernie,interview,jack black,movie,richard linklaterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pdc-live-ep-139-the-lucky-one-goon-think-like-a-man--18137997 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!]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/04/22/pdc-live-ep-139-the-lucky-one-goon-top-5-romancesSun, 22 Apr 2012 23:30:00 +0000Travis HopsonZac 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... 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!]]>5330celebrities,movies,nicholas sparks,seann william scott,zac efronfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pdc-live-ep-138-the-cabin-in-the-woods-the-three-stooges--18137999 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!]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/04/15/pdc-live-ep-138-the-cabin-in-the-woods-the-three-stoogesSun, 15 Apr 2012 19:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonWe'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... 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!]]>5343celebrities,joss whedon,morgan spurlock,movies,the three stoogesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pdc-live-ep-137-american-reunion-top-r-rated-comedies--18138000http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/04/08/pdc-live-ep-137-american-reunion-top-r-rated-comediesSun, 08 Apr 2012 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonIn 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,...5393american reunion,funny,movies,reviews,the dark knight risesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pdc-live-ep-136-wrath-of-the-titans-mirror-mirror--18138001http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/04/03/pdc-live-ep136-wrath-of-the-titans-mirror-mirrorTue, 03 Apr 2012 01:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonThis 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...4334hunger games,mirror mirror,movie,review,wrath of the titansfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pdc-live-ep-135-the-hunger-games-the-raid-redemption--18138003 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!]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/03/25/pdc-live-ep-135-the-hunger-games-the-raid-redemption-1Sun, 25 Mar 2012 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonBecause 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... 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!]]>5206celebrities,michael bay,teenage mutant ninja turtles,the hunger games,the washington postfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-hunger-games-review-special--18138006http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/03/23/the-hunger-games-review-specialFri, 23 Mar 2012 17:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonBecause 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...2787gary ross,jennifer lawrence,josh hutcherson,katniss everdeen,the hunger gamesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pdc-live-ep-134-21-jump-street-casa-de-mi-padre--18138005 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!]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/03/18/pdc-live-ep-134-21-jump-street-casa-de-mi-padreSun, 18 Mar 2012 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonComedy. 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!]]>525821 jump street,casa de mi padre,celebrities,movies,will ferrellfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pdc-live-133-5-gareth-huw-evans-talks-the-raid--18138004http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/03/14/pdc-live-1335-gareth-huw-evans-talks-the-raidWed, 14 Mar 2012 18:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonOn 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'!2688gareth huw evans,interview,martial arts,silat,the raidfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pdc-live-ep-133-john-carter-jennifer-westfeldt-interview--18138007 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!]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/03/12/pdc-live-ep-133-john-carter-jennifer-westfeldt-interviewMon, 12 Mar 2012 15:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonWow, 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 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!]]>5899celebrities,friends with kids,jennifer westfeldt,john carter,silent housefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pdc-live-ep-132-the-lorax-project-x--18138008 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!]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/03/05/pdc-live-ep-132-the-lorax-projext-xMon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonCould 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... 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!]]>6362celebrities,movies,projext x,the lorax,todd phillipsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pdc-live-ep-131-most-anticipated-movies-of-2012--18138009 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!]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/02/20/pdc-live-ep-131-most-anticipated-movies-of-2012Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonIronically, 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... 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!]]>5409celebrities,ghost rider,movies,nic cage,tom hardyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pdc-live-ep-130-safe-house-the-vow--18138011 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!]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/02/13/pdc-live-ep-130-safe-house-the-vowMon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonOn 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... 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!]]>5307celebrities,denzel washington,madonna,movies,ryan reynoldsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pdc-live-ep-129-the-grey-man-on-a-ledge--18138010 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!]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/01/30/pdc-live-ep-129-the-grey-man-on-a-ledgeMon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonOn 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!]]>4837celebrities,liam neeson,movies,sundance,the greyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pdc-live-ep-128-haywire-red-tails-underworld-awakening--18138013 All this and more, so join us in the chat room and let your voice be heard tonight at 7pm eastern!]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/01/23/pdc-live-ep-128-haywire-red-tails-underworld-awakeningMon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonOn 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... All this and more, so join us in the chat room and let your voice be heard tonight at 7pm eastern!]]>4875celebrities,george lucas,gina carano,movies,red tailsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pdc-live-ep-127-contraband-the-iron-lady-carnage--18138014 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!]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/01/17/pdc-live-ep-127-contraband-the-iron-lady-carnageTue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonOn 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... 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!]]>5364angelina jolie,celebrities,film,mark wahlberg,moviesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pdc-live-ep-126-best-movies-of-2011--18138018 We'll also have our reviews of Paramount's next big horror franchise, The Devil Inside, and Dee Rees' powerful debut feature, Pariah!
It should be a fun show, so join us in the chat room and let your thoughts be heard!]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2012/01/09/pdc-live-ep-126-best-movies-of-2011Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonIt's our first show of 2012, and what better way to put 2011 to bed than with our picks for the Best Movies of the Year? We'll be joined by NextMovie.com's Sandie Angulo Chen, as well as featuring the thoughts of some our favorite local critics. ... We'll also have our reviews of Paramount's next big horror franchise, The Devil Inside, and Dee Rees' powerful debut feature, Pariah!
It should be a fun show, so join us in the chat room and let your thoughts be heard!]]>5184best movies of 2011,celebrities,movies,pariah,the devil insidefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pdc-live-ep-125-war-horse-the-girl-with-the-dragon-tattoo--18138015 It's a jam packed show, so we hope you'll join us in the chat room!]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2011/12/23/pdc-live-ep-125-war-horse-the-girl-with-the-dragon-tattooFri, 23 Dec 2011 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonIt's the holiday season, and as usual Hollywood has seen fit to bury us beneath a mountain of new movies. We've got a lot to cover this week as we'll take a look at two Steven Spielberg movies, the animated The Adventures of Tintin, and War Horse.... It's a jam packed show, so we hope you'll join us in the chat room!]]>3466celebrities,matt damon,movies,the girl with the dragon tatto,war horsefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pdc-live-ep-124-worst-movies-of-the-year--18138017 Then as we continue to roll on with the end of the year lists, we'll be joined by Flixist's Matt Razak to look at the films that made us want to flee the theaters or cry into our sleeves with disgust. 
We hope you'll tune in, and share your thoughts and questions in the chat room!]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2011/12/19/pdc-live-ep-124-worst-movies-of-the-yearMon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonThis is going to be one jam packed show with four reviews, a special guest, and our picks for the worst films of the year, so sit back and watch us squirm as we try to get through it all.  We'll have reviews of Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows,... Then as we continue to roll on with the end of the year lists, we'll be joined by Flixist's Matt Razak to look at the films that made us want to flee the theaters or cry into our sleeves with disgust. 
We hope you'll tune in, and share your thoughts and questions in the chat room!]]>5839celebrities,movies,sherlock holmes,tom cruise,worst films of the yearfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pdc-live-ep-123-the-best-performances-of-2011--18138016 We'll also be joined by Chesapeake Family Magazine's Rocky Hadadi to reveal our lists for the Best Performances of the year! Yep, it's that time, so we hope you'll join us in the chat room or by calling in at (877) 217-3925!]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2011/12/12/pdc-live-ep-123-the-best-performances-of-2011Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonOn this week's show, we watch as Jonah Hill does his best Elisabeth Shue impersonation in The Sitter, which looks an awful lot like Adventures in Babysitting. Next, we'll pray the Mayan calendar's apocalyptic predictions strike a little early as we... We'll also be joined by Chesapeake Family Magazine's Rocky Hadadi to reveal our lists for the Best Performances of the year! Yep, it's that time, so we hope you'll join us in the chat room or by calling in at (877) 217-3925!]]>5394best performances,celebrities,jonah hill,katherine heigl,moviesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pdc-live-ep-122-shame-wafca-awards-nominations--18138019 Plus, we'll be joined by Keeping It Reel's Tim Gordon to reveal and discuss the nominees for this year's WAFCA Awards! Who will take the grandest prize the nation's capital has to offer?
Join us in the chatroom or call in with your thoughts at (877) 217-3925!]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2011/12/05/pdc-live-ep-122-shame-wafca-awards-nominationsMon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonThe awards season is officially upon us this week as we review one of the most talked about movies of the year, Steve McQueen's controversial, NC-17 rated drama, Shame! Plus, we'll be joined by Keeping It Reel's Tim Gordon to reveal and discuss the... Plus, we'll be joined by Keeping It Reel's Tim Gordon to reveal and discuss the nominees for this year's WAFCA Awards! Who will take the grandest prize the nation's capital has to offer?
Join us in the chatroom or call in with your thoughts at (877) 217-3925!]]>5250celebrities,michael fassbender,movies,shame,wafcafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pdc-live-ep-121-the-muppets-hugo-my-week-with-marilyn--18138025 All this and more! So join us in the chat room or call in with your own thoughts at (877) 217-3925!]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2011/11/28/pdc-live-ep-121-the-muppets-hugo-my-week-with-marilynMon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonOn this week's episode, we light the lights, dress up right, and bring you our review of The Muppets! Will Jason Segel's labor of love make that "rainbow connection" with a new generation of fans? Plus, we look at Martin Scorsese's first foray into 3D... All this and more! So join us in the chat room or call in with your own thoughts at (877) 217-3925!]]>4163celebrities,martin scorsese,michelle williams,movies,the muppetsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pdc-live-ep-120-breaking-dawn-the-descendants--18138020 Call in and join us at (877) 217-3925, or by logging into the chatroom this Sunday night at 7pm!]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2011/11/21/pdc-live-ep-119-breaking-dawn-the-descendantsMon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonWe're prepared for your hate, Twi-Hards. Bring it. On this week's show we tackle the first chapter of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn. Hope we survive the experience. Plus, is Alexander Payne's The Descendants the best movie of the year? Has George... Call in and join us at (877) 217-3925, or by logging into the chatroom this Sunday night at 7pm!]]>5294celebrities,george clooney,kristen stewart,twilightfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pdc-live-ep-119-j-edgar-immortals--18138022  
All this and we'll rundown the biggest headlines, talk home releases, and all the other usual goodness!
 ]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2011/11/14/pdc-live-ep119-j-edgar-immortalsMon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonAs you are enjoying your three day weekend we'll be hard at work putting together this week's show for you. Sunday night is sure to be one for the record books. We've had to leave you without our spectacle of cinematic calamity more than we'd like so...  
All this and we'll rundown the biggest headlines, talk home releases, and all the other usual goodness!
 ]]>5228film,immortals,j edgar,leonardo dicaprio,moviefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pdc-live-ep-118-paranormal-activity-3-top-5-threequels--18138021http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2011/10/23/pdc-live-ep118-paranormal-activity-3-top-5-threequelsSun, 23 Oct 2011 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonIt's Halloween season, right? And that means it's the time when the ghouls, and witches, an poltergeists come out to play. Once we've stopped hiding our faces in our hands, we'll bring you our take on Paranormal Activity 3! Plus we'll have reviews of...5301celebrities,horror movies,movies,paranormal activity 3,the three musketeersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pdc-live-ep-117-real-steel-the-ides-of-march--18138023http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2011/10/09/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-117-real-steel-the-ides-of-maSun, 09 Oct 2011 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonOn this week's episode we step into the ring with Hugh Jackman and a bunch of uppercuttin' robots in the futuristic boxing flick, Real Steel! Plus, the campaign season is upon us as we take a look at George Clooney's star studded political thriller,...4949george clooney,hugh jackman,movies,real steel,the ides of marchfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-116-seth-rogen-and-will-reiser-talk-50-50--18138024http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2011/10/02/ep-116-seth-rogen-and-will-reiser-talk-5050Sun, 02 Oct 2011 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonSo we took a week off, so sue us! Maybe after this episode you'll realize why we needed the break. Seth Rogen and writer Will Reiser invade Punch Drunk Critics International to talk their new film, the cancer dramedy 50/50, starring Joseph...6241anna faris,celebrities,film,movies,seth rogenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-115-top-5-remakes-drive-straw-dogs--18138030  
But wait! There's more! As always we'll be bringing you the latest news from the movie world, word on next week's DVD releases, and a breakdown of the weekend''s box office.]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2011/09/18/ep-115-top-5-remakes-drive-straw-dogsSun, 18 Sep 2011 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonRemake. The word brings a shudder to movie fans everywhere, yet we still go to see them. So maybe they're not as bad as we make them out to be. Hopefully there's at least a few that aren't as the guys bring you their top 5 remakes as well as 1 film...  
But wait! There's more! As always we'll be bringing you the latest news from the movie world, word on next week's DVD releases, and a breakdown of the weekend''s box office.]]>5384movie,remake,review,straw dogs,top 5falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-114-contagion-warrior-fall-preview-show--18138029http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2011/09/11/ep-114-contagion-warrior-fall-preview-showSun, 11 Sep 2011 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonSummer kicked off like a bolt of lightning(Thor) and went out like a wimpy punk with a dull blade(Conan the Barbarian). But now the fall season is here, when we'll be treated to the films that will be on all of our minds when the Academy Awards roll...7029celebrities,contagion,mma,movies,warriorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-113-summer-movie-wrap-up-show--18138027http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2011/09/04/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-113-summer-movie-wrap-up-showSun, 04 Sep 2011 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonSex, sequels, and superheroes. The 2011 summer movie season has drawn to a close and while it's not going to score any points for breaking the creative mold, the box office numbers don't lie and this one was a scorcher! But do the numbers tell the...5193celebrities,entertainment,film,movies,summerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-112-don-t-be-afraid-of-the-dark-colombiana--18138028http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2011/08/28/ep-112-dont-be-afraid-of-the-dark-columbiannaSun, 28 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonWe slow it down from the all the summer blockbusters with a few films that have kept a lower profile. The first is Guillermo Del Toro's remake of the 1973 TV horror, Don't Be Afraid of the Dark. Was this mostly unseen cult film worth dusting off?...4586celebrities,guillermo del toro,movies,paul rudd,zoe saldanafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-111-attack-the-block-conan-the-barbarian-fright-night--18138032http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2011/08/21/ep-111-attack-the-block-conan-the-barbarian-fright-nightSun, 21 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonAs the summer may be winding down, but one of the season's hottest films is just making it's way to our shores. We take a look at Joe Cornish's crtiically revered alien invasion film, Attack the Block, and determine if it's truly worth all the hype?...5333attack the block,celebrities,conan the barbarian,fright night,john boyegafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-110-final-destination-5-the-help-30-minutes-or-less--18138031  
 
 
 ]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2011/08/14/ep-110-final-destination-5-the-help-30-minutes-or-lessSun, 14 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonA well rounded week to say the least! From escaping the inescapible in the form of death, to crusading against inequality and denial of humanity, and all the way down to a forced robbery comedy! Of course this means we'll be talking about the latest...  
 
 
 ]]>496330 minutes or less,final destination 5,movie,reviews,the helpfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-109-rise-of-the-planet-of-the-apes-the-change-up--18138033http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2011/08/07/ep-109-rise-of-the-planet-of-the-apes-the-change-upSun, 07 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonGet your paws off us you damn dirty apes! We duck for cover and try to avoid the monkey apocalypse in our reviews of Rise of the Planet of the Apes, the prequel/reboot of the classic sci-fi franchise. Plus we'll take a look at the body swapping...5239celebrities,james franco,movies,rise of the planet of the apes,ryan reynoldsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-108-captain-america-friends-with-benefits--18138034http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2011/07/24/ep-108-captain-america-friends-with-benefitsSun, 24 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonThe summer superhero season comes to a shield bashin' end with Captain America: The First Avenger! How does the patriotic superhero's big screen adventure measure up to the rest of the season's crop?  Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis try to add sex to...5278captain america,celebrities,chris evans,justin timberlake,moviesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-107-harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows--18138036http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2011/07/17/ep-107-harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallowsSun, 17 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonIt All Ends! Not for us, but for Harry Potter and the rest of the Hogwarts gang this week marks the end of their decade long adventure. Where does the Harry Potter series rank of the best franchises of all-time? We'll be joined by The Washington...5284a tribe called quest,celebrities,harry potter,movies,winnie the poohfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-106-transformers-dark-of-the-moon-larry-crowne--18138038http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2011/07/03/ep-106-transformers-dark-of-the-moon-larry-crowneSun, 03 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonIt's the final war between the Autobots and Decepticons, and Michael Bay is sparing nothing to make sure it's the greatest battle ever! But is Transformers: Dark of the Moon the best yet? Will Bay finally put all the pieces together and end the...4356michael bay,movies,tom hanks,transformersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-special-best-movies-of-the-year-so-far-show--18138039http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2011/06/26/our-special-best-movies-of-the-yearso-far-showSun, 26 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0000Travis Hopson2011 is already halfway over! Isn't that crazy? And like we do every year it's time for us to take a look back and remember the best of what we've seen so far...and also the worst. Who gave the performances we hope don't get forgotten at awards...5354cameron diaz,entertainment,movies,nell minow,pixarfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-104-green-lantern-top-5-superheroes--18138037http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2011/06/19/ep-104-green-lantern-top-5-superheroesSun, 19 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonThe summer superhero season rolls on with our review of Green Lantern, starring Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively! Is Green Lantern the next great comic book hero to replace Christopher Nolan's Batman? We'll also briefly discuss The Art of Getting By,...5331comics,green lantern,movies,ryan reynolds,superheroesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-103-super-8-beginners--18138040http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2011/06/12/ep-103-super-8-beginnersSun, 12 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonOn this week's show we take a look at JJ Abrams' and Steven Spielberg's long awaited throwback film, Super 8! After the months of secrecy, does it live up to the hype? We'll also clue you in on one of the most buzzed about indie films of the summer:...4604celebrities,jj abrams,movies,steven spielberg,super 8falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-102-x-men-first-class-the-tree-of-life--18138041http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2011/06/05/episode-102-x-men-first-class-the-tree-of-lifeSun, 05 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonTwo movies this week, both very different, but also extremely ambitious in their own way. Matthew Vaughn(Kick-Ass) takes us back to the 1960s and the origins of everybody's favorite mutants with X-men: First Class! Then we follow that up with...5356brad pitt,entertainment,movies,sean penn,x-menfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/x-men-first-class-101--18138042http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2011/06/01/x-men-first-class-101Wed, 01 Jun 2011 02:30:00 +0000Travis HopsonSo you're planning on going to see X-Men: First Class this weekend but don't know too much past what you've seen in the other three movies. Not to worry Travis and John are going to run you through all the things you need to know before the curtain...1427movies,punch drunk critics,summer movie,x-men,x-men first classfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-101-the-hangover-part-ii-kung-fu-panda-2--18138043http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2011/05/30/ep-101-the-hangover-part-ii-kung-fu-panda-2Mon, 30 May 2011 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonThe Wolfpack have traded the glitz of Vegas for the squalor of Bangkok, but is The Hangover part II just as funny as it's record breaking predecessor? We'll break it down, plus take a look at it's big screen rival this week, Kung Fu Panda 2! Po, the...5377celebrities,kung fu panda,movies,the hangover part ii,woody allenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-100-pirates-of-the-caribbean-4-special-guest-omar-moore--18138046http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2011/05/22/ep-100-pirates-of-the-caribbean-4special-guest-omar-mooreSun, 22 May 2011 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonHey you kids, get off our lawn! That's right, Punch Drunk Critics Live! officially turns 100 this week, and what better way to celebrate than by bringing in a very special guest. You've seen him on Ebert Presents and read his amazing work over at...6518entertainment,johnny depp,movies,omar moore,pirates of the caribbeanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-99-bridesmaids-priest-top-5-female-comedy-leads--18138044http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2011/05/15/episode-99-bridesmaids-priest-top-5-female-comedy-leadsSun, 15 May 2011 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonThe Hangover? Pfft! Who needs 'em when you've got Bridesmaids? On this week's show we take a look at Paul Feig's hilarious new comedy featuring Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, and Rose Byrne! Could Bridesmaids be the funniest movie of the year? Paul...5362bridesmaids,celebrities,entertainment,movies,womenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-98-thor-the-beaver-something-borrowed--18138047http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2011/05/08/ep-98-thor-the-beaver-something-borrowedSun, 08 May 2011 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonOn this week's show we'll take a look at the biggest comic book movie of the summer, Thor! How does this godly epic compare to the rest of Marvel's big superhero slate? Plus, does The Beaver mark Mel Gibson's big comeback? Or will it leave his fans...5382celebrities,entertainment,kate hudson,movies,thorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-97-fast-five-top-5-car-chases--18138045http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2011/05/01/ep-97-fast-five-top-5-car-chasesSun, 01 May 2011 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonEven with only one film at the starting line this week, we can't stop to slow down even for an instant. Especially with the adrenaline fueled return of Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, and The Rock(!!!) in Fast Five! And what better time is there than now to...5338celebrities,fast five,film,movies,vin dieselfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-96-scream-4-rio-special-guest-host-josh-hylton--18138049http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2011/04/17/ep-96-scream-4-rio-special-guest-host-josh-hyltonSun, 17 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonWhat's your favorite scary movie? While Travis is away in Hawaii reenacting his favorite Blue Crush scenes, John and guest host Josh Hylton answer that question while avoiding the dreaded Ghostface in their review of Wes Craven's highly anticipated ...4073celebrities,movies,rio,scream 4,wes cravenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-95-hanna-your-highness-top-5-hitman-flicks--18138051http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2011/04/10/episode-95-hanna-your-highness-top-5-hitman-flicksSun, 10 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonOn this week's show we'll be joined by Josh Hylton of the Kevin and Josh Movie Show to get his take on Hanna, starring Saoirse Ronan as a dangerous child assassin! Then we venture to the medieval times to get lifted with Danny McBride, James Franco,...5356celebrities,hanna,james franco,movies,russell brandfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-94-source-code-hop-insidious--18138050http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2011/04/03/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-94-source-code-hop-insidiousSun, 03 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonOn this week's show we'll be joined by our good friend, Comcast.net's Rebecca Cusey to get her opinion on Source Code, the second intense sci-fi thriller from Duncan Jones! We'll probably get a little animated in our review of Hop, featuring the voice...5114celebrities,entertainment,jake gyllenhaal,movies,source codefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-93-sucker-punch-diary-of-a-wimpy-kid-2-win-win--18138052http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2011/03/27/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-93-sucker-punch-diary-of-a-wimpy-kid-2-win-winSun, 27 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonWe've been talking about it since last year's Comic-Con. We've covered every drop of news, every whisper of gossip,we've sold the merchandise. We're completely in the tank. And now our most anticipated movie of 2011 is here. Zack Snyder's Sucker Punch...5369celebrities,entertainment,movies,sucker punch,zack snyderfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-92-paul-limitless-the-lincoln-laywer-jane-eyre--18138054http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2011/03/20/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-92-paul-limitless-the-lincoln-laywer-jane-eyreSun, 20 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonThere are so many movies to review this week we had to call in a little back-up. We'll be joined by FilmThreat's Elias Savada to talk about Simon Pegg and Nick Frost's sci-fi road trip comedy, Paul! Plus, a pair of mostly shirtless hunks take dramatic...5386bradley cooper,celebrities,entertainment,film,moviesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-91-battle-los-angeles-red-riding-hood-cory-hardrict-interview--18138053http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2011/03/13/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-91-battle-los-angeles-red-riding-hood-cory-hardrict-interviewSun, 13 Mar 2011 20:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonOn this week's episode we strap on our boots and prepare for alien warfare as we review the big budget invasion flick, Battle: Los Angeles! We'll also spend a few minutes talking to one of the film's fresh faces, rising star Cory Hardrict! Plus,...5386battle los angeles,celebrities,cory hardrict,entertainment,moviesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/topher-grace-on-punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-90-take-me-home-tonight-rango-the-adjustment-bureau--18138055http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2011/03/08/topher-grace-on-punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-90-take-me-home-tonight-rango-the-adjustment-bureauTue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonExcuse us while John and I mousse up our big hair, throw on our shades and duck away to the men's room to snort cocaine. The 80s are back in full force, and we had a chance to talk to the guy who helped make it cool again: Topher Grace, star of That...6444beastly,celebrities,entertainment,movies,topher gracefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-89-billy-burke-interview-drive-angry-3d-hall-pass--18138056http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2011/02/27/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-89-billy-burke-interview-drive-angry-3d-hall-passSun, 27 Feb 2011 19:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonHey, between now and this Sunday we're gonna mess you up! We're so excited about this week's show that we've started channeling Amber Heard from Drive Angry! Why are we so hyped? We'll be talking to her Drive Angry castmate, Billy Burke, about what it...5276billy burke,celebrities,entertainment,film,the twilight sagafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-88-1st-annual-uptown-awards-i-am-number-four-unknown--18138058http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2011/02/19/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-88-1st-annual-uptown-awards-i-am-number-four-unknownSat, 19 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonForget the Golden Globes. Forget the BAFTAs. Who are going to be the first recipients of the Punch Drunk Critics Uptown Awards, given to those movies and performances we feel the Academy has left behind. We might even hand out a few statues live on...5329awards,celebrities,entertainment,liam neeson,moviesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-87-cedar-rapids-just-go-with-it-the-eagle-never-say-never--18138057http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2011/02/14/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-87-cedar-rapids-just-go-with-it-the-eagle-never-say-neverMon, 14 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonI thought this was February? The doldrums? The slums of the Hollywood movie season? So how come we have so many friggin' flicks to review this week? We'll have a chance to take a look at Ed Helms in his first starring role post-The Hangover in the...5374celebrities,entertainment,film,justin bieber,moviesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-86-top-5-big-game-movies-sanctum-the-roommate--18138059http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2011/02/06/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-86-top-5-big-game-movies-sanctum-the-roommateSun, 06 Feb 2011 18:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonIt's Super Bowl Sunday! So the chances of us doing the show at our regular time? Somewhere between slim and nada, and slim just stepped out for lunch. So on this special episode we honor the greatest game of all time with our top 5 'Big Game' flicks!...4487celebrities,entertainment,james cameron,movies,super bowlfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-85-academy-awards-predictions-the-rite-the-mechanic--18138060http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2011/01/31/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-85-oscar-nomination-reMon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonIt's that time of year. The time of year where Hollywood honors the very best cinema has to offer. The Academy Award nominees have been announced, and we'll be joined by a number of DC's best critics to pick out the surprises, the clear cut favorites,...5371academy awards,celebrities,entertainment,movies,oscarsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/simon-west-on-punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-84-no-strings-attached-another-year--18138061http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2011/01/24/simon-west-on-punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-84-no-stMon, 24 Jan 2011 01:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonFew have made a bigger immediate impact on the Hollywood scene than when director Simon West debuted with 1997's balls out thrill ride, Con Air! Now he's back and we were lucky enough to sit down with him for a few minutes to talk about his latest...5359celebrities,entertainment,film,movies,simon westfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-83-the-green-hornet-the-dilemma-summer-wars--18138062http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2011/01/17/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-83-the-green-hornet-the-dilemma-summer-warsMon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonAs the January freeze continues, we're treated to two of this month's hottest flicks! We'll be joined by FilmThreat's Elias Savada to talk about Seth Rogen's anticipated action comedy, The Green Hornet! Plus, controversy surrounds The Dilemma, the new...4834anime,entertainment,fangirls,movies,the green hornetfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-82-country-strong-blue-valentine-season-of-the-witch--18138064http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2011/01/10/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-82-country-strong-blue-valentine-season-of-the-witchMon, 10 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonLast week we broke down our most anticipated movies of 2011...NONE of which we'll be talking about this show! It's January, commonly referred to as the stinky armpit of the Hollywood movie calandar, but that doesn't mean there aren't a few hidden...5135celebrities,film,gwyneth paltrow,movies,nicolas cagefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-81-most-anticipated-movies-of-2011--18138063http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2011/01/03/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-81-most-anticipated-movies-of-2011Mon, 03 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonWhat's all this stuff about there not being any new movies this week? You think that gives us a day off? Hell no! You think just because 2010 is over that means the Punch Drunk Critics are over? Was it over when the German bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell...51952011,celebrities,entertainment,film,moviesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-punch-drunk-critics-end-of-the-year-bash--18138066http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2010/12/27/the-punch-drunk-critcs-end-of-the-year-bashMon, 27 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonIt's the last show of the year, and what better way to wrap things up than by looking back at some of the great(and not so great) stuff Hollywood had to offer in 2010! We'll be joined by some of DC's top critics to pick our top 10 favorite movies of...6709ben stiller,celebrities,entertainment,movies,true gritfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tron-legacy-on-punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-79-the-fighter-the-king-s-speech-yogi-bear--18138065http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2010/12/20/tron-legacy-on-punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-79-the-fighter-the-kings-speech-yogi-bearMon, 20 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonPrepare to jump back into the grid and fight for the Users! In a very special episode, we were lucky enough to share a few minutes with the cast of the long awaited sci-fi sequel, Tron Legacy! After nearly 30 years, was it all worth the wait? Does it...5262celebrities,entertainment,film,movies,tronfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/andrew-jarecki-on-punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-78-the-tourist-i-love-you-philip-morris--18138067http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2010/12/13/andrew-jarecki-on-punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-78-tMon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonHe burst onto the scene with the powerful documentary, Capturing the Friedmans,now Andrew Jarecki joins us to talk about All Good Things, another true tale of family secrets starring Ryan Gosling and Kirsten Dunst. Plus we'll review all of this week's...5390celebrities,dc,entertainment,film,moviesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wafca-awards-on-punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-77-black-swan-the-warrior-s-way--18138068http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2010/12/06/the-wafca-awards-on-punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-77-black-swan-the-warriors-wayMon, 06 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonOscar Schmoscar. What is anybody gonna do with a Golden Globe, anyway? Don't even get me started on the Indie Spirit. Sounds like a deoderant. The only awards that matter are here are the WAFCA Awards, courtesy of the very best film critics in the...5290celebrities,dc,entertainment,film,moviesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christina-aguilera-and-elizabeth-banks-on-punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-76-burlesque-tangled--18138069http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2010/11/29/christina-aguilera-and-elizabeth-banks-on-punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-76-burlesque-tangledMon, 29 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonChristina Aguilera's called the "voice of her generation" and is one of the top selling artists of the last decade, and now she joins us to talk about her feature film debut, Burlesque, co-starring Cher and Stanley Tucci! As if that wasn't enough,...5344celebrities,entertainment,film,hollywood,moviesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ed-zwick-on-punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-75-harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows--18138071http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2010/11/22/ed-zwick-on-punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-75-harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallowsMon, 22 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonIt's our golden 75th anniversary! 75 shows is gold, right? Even if it's not this is a very special show as we're joined by Ed Zwick the prolific director of Glory, The Last Samurai, Blood Diamond and a ton of other greats to discuss his latest film,...5395celebrities,entertainment,film,interview,moviesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-74-danny-boyle-interview-127-hours-unstoppable-morning-glory--18138070http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2010/11/15/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-74-danny-boyle-interviMon, 15 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonThe Oscar-winning director of Slumdog Millionaire drops in to chat with Punch Drunk Critic host John Nolan about his new outing, 127 Hours. Starring James Franco, the critically-acclaimed film tells the true story of Aron Ralston who—after being...5316celebrities,danny boyle,dc,film,moviesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-73-doug-liman-interview-fair-game-due-date-megamind--18138072http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2010/11/08/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-73-doug-liman-interview-fair-game-due-date-megamindMon, 08 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonA very special episode as we were fortunate enough to sit with the great director, Doug Liman, to discuss his latest film, Fair Game! Find out how he finds a way to connect his film on the infamous Valerie Plame scandal to Jaws! Plus, Robert Downey...5306dc,entertainment,film,filmmaking,moviesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/finesse-mitchell-interview--18138073http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2010/11/04/finesse-mitchell-interviewThu, 04 Nov 2010 14:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonFinesse MItchell Interview693a,bc,cfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hal-sparks-interview--18138074http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2010/11/03/hal-sparks-interviewWed, 03 Nov 2010 19:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonHal Sparks Interview1048comedy,hal,interview,punch drunk critics,sparksfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-72-saw-3d-our-favorite-halloween-flicks--18138075http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2010/10/31/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-72-saw-3d-our-favorite-halloween-flicksSun, 31 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonIt's Halloween again! And nothing says Halloween like jack-o-lanterns, chicks in slutty costumes, candy corn induced tummy aches, and of course another visit from the Jigsaw Killer! Yep, he's back for his greatest(and final?) and final test. Does Saw...5391dc,entertainment,film,horror,moviesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-71-hereafter-paranormal-activity-2-conviction--18138076http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2010/10/24/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-71-hereafter-paranormaSun, 24 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonOn this week's show, we'll be joined by one of our favorite people, The Washington Post's Jen Chaney to discuss Clint Eastwood and Matt Damon's exploration of the afterlife in the highly anticipated drama, Hereafter. Does Eastwood have another Oscar...5053dc,entertainment,film,filmmaking,moviesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ed-norton-on-punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-70-jackass-3d--18138077http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2010/10/17/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-70-ed-norton-interviewSun, 17 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonA very special episode this week as John had a chance to sit down with the great Ed Norton to discuss 'Stone', his latest thriller alongside Robert De Niro and Milla Jojovich! Plus Bruce Willis leads an all-star cast including Helen Mirren and Morgan...5370acting,dc,entertainment,film,moviesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-69-secretariat-life-as-we-know-it-i-spit-on-your-grave--18138078http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2010/10/11/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-69-secretariat-life-asMon, 11 Oct 2010 01:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonWhoa! There are way too many movies to cover this week! How can we possibly fit 'em all into one 90 minute show? By racing through 'em with the speed of a Triple Crown winner, that's how, as we're chomping at the bit to talk about Disney's latest...3780acting,dc,entertainment,film,moviesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-68-the-social-network-let-me-in-buried-catfish--18138079http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2010/10/03/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-68-the-social-network-let-me-in-buried-catfishSun, 03 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonSome are already calling it this generation's Citizen Kane, but did we "Like" David Fincher's The Social Network? Or should we kick it off our friend list? A romance between a vampire and a human that doesn't involve Bella, Edward, and a shirtless...5192celebrities,dc,entertainment,film,moviesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-67-the-town-easy-a-devil--18138080http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2010/09/20/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-67-the-town-easy-a-devMon, 20 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonThe fall season is already kicking summer's butt as we have three huge films this week. First, Ben Affleck returns to crime-infested Boston with his gritty urban thriller, The Town! Sex, lies, and report cards all converge to make Emma Stone's life...4180celebrities,dc,entertainment,film,moviesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-66-machete-the-american-going-the-distance--18138081http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2010/09/05/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-66-machete-the-american-going-the-distanceSun, 05 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonOn this week's show we're celebrating Labor Day weekend with one of our most packed episodes of the year. No vacation for us. First, Robert Rodriguez brings his blade wielding, vigilante Mexican to the big screen in Machete! Then a complete 180 as...5008dc,entertainment,film,movies,vafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-65-takers-the-last-exorcism-piranha-3-d--18138082www.punchdrunkcritics.com and check it out now! Plus, is Eli Roth's The Last Exorcism as scary as the ads make it seem? We'll let you know whether you'll need to sleep with the lights on or not. Plus, all the news and next week's DVD releases.Come join us for another fun show!]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2010/08/30/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-65-takers-the-last-exoMon, 30 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonOn this week's show, we take a look at the coolest crime flick of the summer season, the star-studded Takers! If you haven't had a chance to hear our interview with the film's star, Idris Elba, be sure to hit www.punchdrunkcritics.com and check it...www.punchdrunkcritics.com and check it out now! Plus, is Eli Roth's The Last Exorcism as scary as the ads make it seem? We'll let you know whether you'll need to sleep with the lights on or not. Plus, all the news and next week's DVD releases.Come join us for another fun show!]]>5358dc,entertainment,film,gossip,moviesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-64-the-expendables-eat-pray-love-scott-pilgrim-vs-the-world--18138083http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2010/08/15/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-64-the-expendables-eat-pray-love-scott-pilgrim-vs-the-worldSun, 15 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonA huge show this week with three of the summer's biggest releases! First, the film we've all been waiting for. Sylvester Stallone gathers the greatest group of heroes ever in The Expendables! After that testosterone fest, we explore our more feminine...4890dc,entertainment,film,movies,vafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-63-step-up-3-the-other-guys--18138088http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2010/08/08/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-63-step-up-3-the-other-guysSun, 08 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonWill Ferrell returns to the screen, this time alongside Mark Wahlberg in the hilarous new comedy, The Other Guys. How does it stack up against the funnyman's other great perfomance? After that, we throw on our dance shoes and prepare to change the...3526comedy,dc,entertainment,film,moviesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-62-dinner-for-schmucks-charlie-st-cloud--18138085http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2010/08/02/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-62-dinner-for-schmucks-charlie-st-cloudMon, 02 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonYou've been invited to a very special dinner. An exclusive meal for very unique folks. But believe me, you might want to pass up on the offer. We have no shame, and so we set at the table with Paul Rudd and Steve Carell's Dinner for Schmucks. Also,...4933comedy,dc,entertainment,film,moviesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-61-inception-the-sorcerer-s-apprentice--18138084http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2010/07/19/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-61-inception-the-sorcerers-apprenticeMon, 19 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonThe movie of the summer? Of the year? The "Star Wars" of our generation? Does Christopher Nolan's Inception live up to the hype? Or is it all just a dream? We break down what is the most talked about movie of the summer! Plus, Nicolas Cage teams up...5007acting,dc,entertainment,film,moviesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-60-despicable-me-predators--18138086http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2010/07/11/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-60-despicable-me-predatorsSun, 11 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0000Travis Hopson2010 has already been a great year for animated features, but can Universal's Despicable Me compete with Pixar and Dreamworks? It's been 20 years since we've seen a proper sequel to 1987's Predator. Is Robert Rodriguez and Nimrod Antal's Predators...4265dc,entertainment,film,movies,sci-ffalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-59-the-twilight-saga-eclipse-the-last-airbender--18138092http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2010/07/05/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-59-the-twilight-saga-eclipse-the-last-airbenderMon, 05 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonOn this week's show we celebrate this country's independence by taking a look at that most indie of films, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse! Ok, maybe not. Plus, will The Last Airbender be the beginning of M. Night Shyamalan's return to Hollywood royalty?...5378dc,film,geek,movies,twilightfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/punch-drunk-critics-live-mid-year-top-5-favorites--18138089http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2010/06/27/punch-drunk-critics-live-mid-year-top-5-favoritesSun, 27 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonCan you believe we're already halfway through 2010? Patience has never been one of our virtues, so why wait til the end of the year to round up our Top 5 films? We'll be joined by Keeping It Reel's Tim Gordon, Margo Mealey from DCGirl @ the Movies,...6008dc,film,movies,radio,vafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-58-knight-day-grown-ups-cyrus--18138094http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2010/06/26/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-58-knight-day-grown-upSat, 26 Jun 2010 18:30:00 +0000Travis HopsonIt's a rare Saturday show this week as we bring yuo not just one...but TWO jam packed episodes! First we find out of Tom Cruise has regained his mojo in the action comedy, Knight & Day! Then it's a comedy murders row as we go on a trip with Chris...4166comedy,film,movies,radio,vafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-57-toy-story-3-jonah-hex--18138091http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2010/06/21/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-57-toy-story-3-jonah-hMon, 21 Jun 2010 00:30:00 +0000Travis HopsonOn this week we're taken on another magical journey with Pixar as we review their latest, Toy Story 3! A comic book flick that doesn't involve superheroes? Josh Brolin and Megan Fox saddle up for the latest from DC Entertainment, Jonah Hex! All that...5048dc,film,hollywood,movies,vafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-56-the-karate-kid-the-a-team-splice-80s-remakes--18138095http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2010/06/13/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-56-the-karate-kid-the-a-team-splice-80s-remakesSun, 13 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonA jam packed show this week as we delve back into our delinquent years with remakes of The Karate Kid and The A-Team! Plus, since we didn't do it last week, our review of Splice! We'll also discuss what other remakes from our youth we want to see get...5398dc,film,movies,television,vafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/punch-drunk-critics-live-episode-55-get-him-to-the-greek-splice-holy-rollers--18138093http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2010/06/06/punch-drunk-critics-live-episode-55-get-him-to-the-greek-splice-holy-rollersSun, 06 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonGrab yourself a jeffrey and start rubbing the furry wall(eww!), you're running out of time to get here and check out our review of Get Him to the Greek! Plus, find out just how insane growing up a human/animal hybrid can be in Vincenzo Natali's...4886dc,film,geek,movies,vafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/punch-drunk-critics-live-episode-54-shrek-forever-after-macgruber-top-5-snl-movies--18138098http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2010/05/23/punch-drunk-critics-live-episode-54-shrek-forever-after-macgruber-top-5-snl-moviesSun, 23 May 2010 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonWe bid a fond farewell to the big green ogre in our review of Dreamworks' Shrek Forever After. Plus, in honor of our review of MacGruber, we're also taking a look at our Top 5 movies based on Saturday Night Live skits. All that plus the news and DVD...8947dc,film,movies,saturday night live,shrekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/punch-drunk-critics-live-episode-53-robin-hood-letters-to-juliet-just-wright--18138097http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2010/05/16/punch-drunk-critics-live-episode-53-robin-hood-letters-to-juliet-just-wrightSun, 16 May 2010 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonOn this week's show, find out if Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe's ROBIN HOOD notches a bullseye! Plus we explore our softer sides as we're surrounded by chick flicks! John got a chance to check out Common and Queen Latifah's JUST WRIGHT, while I went...5533dc,film,md,movies,vafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/punch-drunk-critics-live-episode-52-iron-man-2-and-is-there-anything-else--18138099http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2010/05/10/punch-drunk-critics-live-episode-51-a-nightmare-onMon, 10 May 2010 01:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonThe blockbuster summer season begins not jus with a bang, but with a pulsar cannon and a photon beam! Join us as we don our suits of armor and review Iron Man 2! Plus...hmm, anything else dare to man up and face Marvel's box office champ? Hm, not...4384dc,film,md,movies,vafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-common--18138096http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2010/05/03/interview-with-commonMon, 03 May 2010 21:10:21 +0000Travis HopsonCheck out our interview with rapper turned actor Common, star of the new movie 'Just Wright'. Listen up as we chat life, hip-hop, the new movie and the future.1275common,hip hop,just wright,movies,terminatorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/punch-drunk-critics-live-episode-51-a-nightmare-on-elm-street-the-tournament-harry-brown--18138101http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2010/05/02/punch-drunk-critics-live-episode-51-a-nightmare-onSun, 02 May 2010 23:00:00 +0000Travis Hopson1...2...Freddy's comin' for you! The horror icon returns in Michael Bay's remake of the classic A Nightmare on Elm Street, but is version nearly as "sharp" as the original? Then we dig into the DVD vaults with Ving Rhames and Kelly Hu's The...5408dc,film,md,movies,vafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-50-the-losers-the-back-up-plan--18138102http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2010/04/21/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-50-the-losers-the-back-up-planWed, 21 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonWe've hit middle age! It won't be long before we're buying expensive cars and getting piercings in weird places in an effort to look young. This week's show we're thrown right into the thick of the action as we review the highly anticiapted THE...5414action,dc,film,geek,moviesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-49-kick-ass-the-joneses-derrick-borte-interview--18138104http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2010/04/16/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-49-kick-ass-the-joneseFri, 16 Apr 2010 01:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonWe can't kick your ass, but we can definitely geek out as we review the long anticipated superhero flick, Kick-Ass! Do we have what it takes to be a superhero? Plus, we take a few minutes to talk with Derrick Borte, director of the new stealth...5563comic books,demi moore,film,kick-ass,moviesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-48-most-anticipated-summer-movies--18138103http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2010/04/08/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-48-most-anticipated-suThu, 08 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonJoin us as we welcome special guest, Emily Abt, director of the powerful teen drama shot right here in DC, Toe to Toe! It's a free-for-all this week as we unspool our thoughts on pretty much any movie that comes to mind...including Miley Cyrus's The...5551blockbusters,dc,film,movies,vafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/punch-drunk-critics-live-episode-47-clash-of-the-titans-how-to-train-your-dragon--18138105http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2010/04/01/punch-drunk-critics-live-episode-47-clash-of-the-titans-how-to-train-your-dragonThu, 01 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonRelease the Kraken! If those words mean anything to you then you're gonna want to tune in as we review the epic remake of Clash of the Titans! Has Dreamworks finally caught up with Pixar? We explore this as we take a look at the latest hit animated...5336dc,film,md,movies,vafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/punch-drunk-critics-live-episode-46-hot-tub-time-machine-green-zone-repo-men--18138106http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2010/03/26/punch-drunk-critics-live-episode-46-green-zone-ghoFri, 26 Mar 2010 23:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonEverybody into the hot tub!! Could Hot Tub Time Machine be this year's The Hangover? We're talkin' Green Zone,the latest film from Paul Greengrass and Matt Damon! Plus we represent D.C.(and them Redskins) as we take a look at local indie, Ghosts...5386dc,film,movies,redskins,vafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/punch-drunk-critics-live-episode-45-alice-in-wonderland-brooklyn-s-finest-oscar-recap--18138107http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2010/03/12/punch-drunk-critics-live-episode-45-alice-in-wonderland-brooklyns-finest-oscar-recapFri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonOn this week's show we'll be looking at the highs 'n lows of this past weekend's Academy Awards! Who made a fool of themself on stage? What were the upsets? Who was drunk? Who looked the hottest? Plus, we throw on our dorky 3-D glasses and dive down...5442acting,dc,film,movies,vafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/punch-drunk-critics-live-episode-44-the-punchy-awards-she-s-out-of-my-league-the-crazies--18138108http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2010/03/05/punch-drunk-critics-live-episode-44-the-punchy-awards-shes-out-of-my-league-the-craziesFri, 05 Mar 2010 02:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonAnd the winner is...! It's Oscar time, folks! And in celebration of this glorious time of year, we're kicking off the 1st Annual Punchy Awards! Find out who we think deserved to be nominated for Best Picture, Best Actor..and a couple of our...5409awards,dc,film,geek,moviesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-43-eric-espejo-interview-shutter-island-cop-out--18138115http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2010/02/26/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-43-eric-espejo-interview-shutter-island-cop-outFri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonA special episode of PDC Live! as we are joined by Eric Espejo, director of Ghosts Don't Exist, the horror feature that has been all the buzz around the Nation's Capital! Plus, we dive headlong into insanity as we review Scorsese and Dicaprio's...5404dc,film,horror,movies,vafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/punch-drunk-critics-live-episode-42-the-wolfman-percy-jackson-and-the-olympians--18138109http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2010/02/19/punch-drunk-critics-live-episode-42-the-wolfman-percy-jackson-and-the-olympiansFri, 19 Feb 2010 02:30:00 +0000Travis HopsonIs Percy Jackson and the Olympians the Harry Potter killer it's been built up to be? Find out as John and Trav take a look at the latest adventure from Chris Columbus! Plus, the full moon is out, and The Wolfman is on the prowl! Is this long...5402dc,film,md,movies,vafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep-41--18138110http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2010/02/12/punch-drunk-critics-live-ep41Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonJoin John and Travis as they discuss the latest romantic films,'Dear John' and 'Valentine's Day' just in time for....well...Valentine's day! We'll also cover the latest news and try to find out what's the deal with this 3D craze!?! Make sure to call...3585dear john,movies,news,reviews,valentines dayfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-punch-drunk-podcast-ep-40--18138117http://www.blogtalkradio.com/punchdrunkcritics/2010/02/07/the-punch-drunk-podcast-ep-40Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000Travis HopsonJoin The Punch Drunk Critics, John and Trav, as they discuss John Travolta's new movie 'From Paris with Love'. Also as part of an Oscar extravaganza the guys will tear down this years nominees and hopefully build them back up!5360academy awards,from paris with love,movies,oscars,reviewsfalsefull