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P&F Magazine: September 08 Issue Sampler

pandfmagazine — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:23:48 +0000

We here at P&F are always trying to find new and exciting ways to both bore and titilate our podcast listeners, and with that we bring you our first ever P&F September issue wrap-up! Following in the footsteps of folks such as the great Joe Morgenstern of “The Wall Street Journal,” every month we will highlight a couple of the new issue’s articles. This month we bring you movie reviews of Tropic Thunder, Pineapple Express, Man on Wire and The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2, as well as our Spotlight on actor and activist, Tim Robbins. We hope you’ll enjoy our first attempt, and if you don’t, please let us know! lily@picturesandframesmagazine.com.

Episode 33 - Mamma Mia!

pandfmagazine — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 01:16:42 +0000

Episode 33 of P&F Podcast brings us our shortest podcast ever–especially fitting considering that Lily and Rick discuss the absolute horror of a train-wreck that is “Mamma Mia!” Listen in as they make fun of Pierce Brosnan’s singing, the drag queen-esque looks of the three female leads, and the absurdity of making a film around ABBA songs.

Episode 32 - The Dark Knight

pandfmagazine — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:15:50 +0000

In episode 32 of P&F Podcast JM and Lily review Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight.” Listen in as they discuss the greatest on-screen villains of all-time, the pros and cons of having too many characters from the Batman universe show up in one film, and, of course, the brilliance of Heath Ledger’s performance as the Joker. Plus, the pair delve into their latest Netflix rentals–”Why Did I Get Married,” “I Am Legend,” “10,000 B.C.” and “Stop/Loss.”

Episode 31 - Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

pandfmagazine — Fri, 23 May 2008 22:29:50 +0000

Episode 31 of P&F Podcast brings us one of the most depressing podcasts yet as JM and Lily review the highly-anticipated and mostly-disappointing “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.” Listen in as they discuss their hatred for George Lucas–the man who has single-handedly ruined their former fond-childhood-memories–the absurdity of CGI groundhogs and the complete failure of the film’s ending. Plus, the pair delve into their latest Netflix rentals–”Let’s Go to Prison” and “After the Wedding.”

Episode 30 - Iron Man

pandfmagazine — Fri, 16 May 2008 19:26:10 +0000

In episode 30, JM and Lily review the greatest comic book film adaptation to date: “Iron Man.” Listen in as they gush about the unparalleled brilliance of Robert Downey Jr., the surprising competence of Jon Favreau as big-budget action film director and the refreshing change of watching a superhero movie that features an actual cohesive script. Plus, the pair delve into their latest Netflix rentals–”Miss Potter” and “The Savages.”

Episode 29 - My Blueberry Nights

pandfmagazine — Thu, 08 May 2008 16:49:33 +0000

In episode 29, JM and Lily review legendary director Wong Kar-Wai’s new film, “My Blueberry Nights.” Listen in as they discuss the acting debut of Norah Jones, the problems that arise when noted foreign directors come to America and the return of Jude Law’s charm (and career). Plus, the pair delve into their latest Netflix rentals–”Love in the Time of Cholera” and “The Orphanage.”

Episode 28 - Forgetting Sarah Marshall

pandfmagazine — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:58:56 +0000

In episode 28, JM and Lily review the latest Apatow production, “Forgetting Sarah Marshall.” And they both actually really love it! Listen in as they discuss the endearing sincerity of Jason Segal, the Judd Apatow is John Hughes theory, the hotness of Paul Rudd and Mila Kunis and the zen-esque sound of one penis flapping. Plus, the pair delve into their latest Netflix rentals–”Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead” and “Freaks and Geeks.”

Episode 27 - Shine A Light

pandfmagazine — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:48:36 +0000

In episode 27, JM and Lily review Martin Scorsese’s new documentary, “Shine A Light.” As usual, Lily and JM disagree completely about the Rolling Stones concert film and all hell breaks loose. Listen in as they discuss the finer points of Scorsese as auteur, the relative crappiness of Keith Richards and the pros and cons of being 60+ year old rockers. Plus, the pair delve into their latest Netflix rentals–”Juno,” “Bob Roberts” and “Day Watch.”

Episode 26 - Be Kind Rewind

pandfmagazine — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 17:01:25 +0000

In episode 26, JM and Lily review Michel Gondry’s new film, “Be Kind Rewind.” Listen in as they discuss the creative genius of Gondry the director, and the less than genius musings of Gondry the screenwriter. Plus, the pair delve into their latest Netflix rentals–”Deadwood: Season 1″ and “The Nines.”

Episode 25 - U2:3D

pandfmagazine — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 01:53:28 +0000

“1-2-3-14!” In episode 25, JM and Lily review the landmark concert film, “U2:3D”, recorded in South America during their Vertigo tour and set to open in an IMAX theater near you February 22nd. JM gives a brief history of 3-D technology, discusses why he only really liked two songs in the concert, and, subsequently, the pair argue about the quality and relevance of U2’s last two albums. Plus, JM delve’s into his latest Netflix rental–”Deathproof.”

Episode 24 - Cloverfield

pandfmagazine — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 03:37:23 +0000

In episode 24, JM and Lily review the most-anticipated film of the past year–the J.J. Abrams-produced, Matt Reeves’-directed “Cloverfield.” Does it live up to the hype? Is the monster a whale? And will you get nauseous watching the predominantly-handheld-shot film? All of this is revealed on this week’s podcast. Plus, the pair delve into their latest Netflix rentals–”Planet Terror,” “Shoot ‘em Up” and “Moonlighting: Season 1 & 2.”

Episode 23 - Sweeney Todd

pandfmagazine — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 19:22:47 +0000

Episode 23 of P&F Podcast brings you the bloody pie-tastic musical “Sweeney Todd.” Lily is joined by Brooklyn Gang members Jeanne and Rick, the former making her P&F Podcast debut, and the three of them ramble on about Burton’s vision vs. the original stage production, Helena Bonham-Carter’s tinny voice and the lack of David Cronenberg-esque use of violence and blood. Plus, the threesome delve into their latest Netflix rentals–”Sunshine,” “Carnival,” “The Sure Thing” and “Ready-to-Wear.”

Episode 22 - There Will Be Blood

pandfmagazine — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 23:24:03 +0000

It’s episode 22 and “There Will Be Blood!” JM and Lily review Paul Thomas Anderson’s new oil-epic and discuss the gripping insanity of Daniel Day-Lewis, the Kubrickian and “Giant”-esque influences found all throughout and the strange pleasure that comes with watching ruthless con men go at each others throats on screen. Plus, the pair delve into their latest Netflix rentals–”I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry,” “Shameless” and “Away From Her.”

Episode 21 - Top 5 of 2007

pandfmagazine — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 17:12:09 +0000

With our 21st podcast, P&F brings you our longest episode ever! Just what you’ve been waiting for–Rick, Lily and JM discuss their favorite movies, performances and DVDs of the year and reveal which films made it to their Top 5 lists.

Episode 20 - Juno/The Golden Compass

pandfmagazine — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 21:44:43 +0000

After a three week hiatus, P&F Podcast celebrates its 20th episode with reviews of two highly-anticipated fall movies: Jason Reitman and Diablo Cody’s “Juno” and Chris Weitz adaptation of Philip Pullman’s “The Golden Compass.” Rick and Lily discuss the illuminating power of Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig’s eyes, the difficulty of adapting a complex fantasy novel to the screen, the joy of seeing Michael Cera in running shorts and finally, a catchy slogan that even the Christian right can get behind: All babies want to get borned!”

Episode 19 - I’m Not There

pandfmagazine — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 02:56:53 +0000

“It ain’t me babe, it ain’t me you’re looking for, babe.” In episode 19, Lily and Brooklyn Gang co-founder Rick Sayre review the highly anticipated, entirely unconventional Bob Dylan biopic, Todd Haynes’ “I’m Not There.” Listen in as they attempt to find some semblance of a storyline in the movie, try to remember film-related names and info without using imdb.com and contemplate the disappearance of Tim Robbins. Plus, the pair delve into their latest Netflix rentals–”Away from Her,” “The Secret Life of Words” and “In the Land of Women.”

Episode 18 - No Country For Old Men

pandfmagazine — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 19:05:13 +0000

Bring on the graphic violence and bad Prince Valiant hair! In episode 18, Lily and guest critic (and all-around-genius) Katie Gradowski discuss the Coen Bros. latest epic, “No Country For Old Men.” Listen in as the ladies delve into an analytical discussion of violence on film worthy of, at the very least, an NYU Cinema Studies class, and generally try to pin-point what makes this brilliant film and the Coen Bros., well, brilliant. Bonus: See if you can catch just how many incorrect statements fly out of Lily’s mouth in this episode (Hint: this is NOT Javier Bardem’s first English-language role). Email her with your detailed list at lily@picturesandframesmagazine.com and there just might be a prize in it for you.

Episode 17 - The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

pandfmagazine — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 18:05:10 +0000

Midway into the Fall movie season comes the first truly perfect film: Andrew Dominik’s “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford.” In episode 17, Lily and JM wax poetic on the beauty and brilliance of the film, its strong supporting cast, and, after his stellar performance in “Gone Baby Gone,” Casey Affleck’s unstoppable acting prowess. Plus, JM discusses his latest Netflix rentals–”Fracture” and “The Lives of Others.”

Episode 16 - Gone Baby Gone

pandfmagazine — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 13:16:17 +0000

Ben Affleck, Ben Affleck, how we love you, let us count the ways. In episode 16, Lily and JM do their best to try and suppress their love for all things Affleck and provide an unbiased review of his directorial debut, “Gone Baby Gone.” Casey Affleck shines in the film, something that, along with Ed Harris’ hair, has been getting a lot of press as of late, but the real surprise is just how good a storyteller our beloved Ben turns out to be. Plus, the pair bitch at length about their latest Netflix rentals–”Evening,” “Reign Over Me,” “Transformers” and “Black Sheep.”

Episode 15 - Lars and the Real Girl

pandfmagazine — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 15:46:35 +0000

Who knew that a blow-up doll could teach you so much? In episode 15, recurring guest co-host Charlie Ortiz and Lily review Craig Gillespie’s new film, “Lars and the Real Girl.” Listen in as the pair discuss the film’s awkward realism, the brilliant indie trio of Paul Schneider (who also has a great Website: www.paulschneider.com), Patricia Clarkson and Ryan Gosling, and the surprising message of kindness, acceptance and understanding that the film leaves you with. Plus, the pair delve into their latest Netflix rentals–”The Illusionist,” “XX/YY” and “In the Cut.”