Comments on: Film Junk Podcast Episode #571: Independence Day: Resurgence and The Shallows

By: Sam

Sam — Sun, 03 Jul 2016 10:11:00 +0000

An “ancient comedy” that I would petition Frank to check out, and recommend in general to Jay to check out is Hellzapoppin’. Was recently brought up by Joe Dante on the WTF podcast as a favorite of his when talking about Gremlins 2 which makes 100% sense having recently watched it earlier this year.

Will likely need to stop by the library for that one though.

By: No one important

No one important — Sat, 02 Jul 2016 08:01:00 +0000

The only way we could get Frank to watch these ancient films is with a petition.

By: schizopolis

schizopolis — Sat, 02 Jul 2016 02:52:00 +0000

I just discovered Terence Hill and Bud Spencer films last month! I love them. I wonder if the KOC knows about these comedies.

By: iammattz

iammattz — Sat, 02 Jul 2016 00:52:00 +0000

Having just watched this, I definitely agree. What a fun surprise this movie is – they don’t make ‘em like this anymore!

By: Sean

Sean — Fri, 01 Jul 2016 19:07:00 +0000

I’d say it’s probably 90% a convenience thing. For Jay and Frank to see a movie that’s playing in Toronto it’s a 5 or 6 hour commitment. Unless it’s a movie they really want to see, it’s just not worth it since we can see it eventually on DVD or VOD.

By: Sean

Sean — Fri, 01 Jul 2016 19:03:00 +0000

Probably near the Keswick Theatre in Glenside, since that is where the concert is.

By: Craig

Craig — Fri, 01 Jul 2016 16:14:00 +0000

I watched all 3 Arabian Nights in the space of a week (they were on MUBI in the UK). Despite a few decent parts here and there, by the third one I was starting to get bored of it all.

By: Andrew James

Andrew James — Fri, 01 Jul 2016 04:38:00 +0000

Just saw it. Definitely in my top five of the year so far.

By: Colin

Colin — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 22:59:00 +0000

If they only watch movies they already think they’re going to enjoy, where’s the fun in that? Listening to them talk about movies they hated or were lukewarm about usually leads to way more interesting discussions… but maybe I’m the only one who prefers listening to stories about open bars (or was it minibar? whichever it is needs to be in the glossary) and leftover poutine to serious film discussion.

Much like The Act of Killing, I listen to Film (and Game and Ball) Junk for the goofy guys. The murder is just a bonus.

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 20:09:00 +0000

I agree to an extent. FJ is easily my favorite podcast, but I do appreciate the Row Three mindset of saying fuck it to anything that doesn’t interest them and highlighting a lot of stuff that might not get any attention otherwise (i.e. recent Korean film The Wailing).

Though I definitely can see that a lot of this is a convenience thing, so understand it’s not always by choice.

On a related note, I’m also curious as to what percentage of films at the end of year Top 10 lists from each of you were smaller films that didn’t get a main review dedicated to them. I’d imagine Frank’s would be the lowest percentage, but I would think it would be fairly common otherwise.

By: Danny Schluck

Danny Schluck — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 19:54:00 +0000

Are you guys leaning towards an area for the meet up? so One can plan hotekl wise?

By: frankw35

frankw35 — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 15:52:00 +0000

Frankie, you’re overthinking the Tin Man beehive reference. As a not particularly bright child, even I was able to figure out what was going on the first time I heard it. I just assumed that since his chest/torso is a hollow drum, she is threatening a sadistically appropriate use for it. An interwebs search reveals that ventilated steel barrels are in fact sometimes used to house bees. So put on your producer hat and let’s get moving on Candyman 4: Terror of the Tin Man with an updated premise that if you look in a mirror, click your heels together and say “There’s no place like home” three times, the honey hits the fan.