TFR Ep. 37: Paranormal Activity 2, Night of the Demons, Inventory of the Scariest Scenes

Happy Halloween Kids! What great costumes! Let me guess, you’re geeks, right? As Brodie would say, "We can smell our own."

This week, to help you get into the Halloween spirit, we’ve got a couple of special treats for you. First up, it’s the follow up to last year’s surprise blockbuster, Paranormal Activity. Can you guess the title? Yes that’s correct, Paranormal Activity 2! The original, supposedly created from found home video 

footage, was well received by audiences and critics alike and extremely profitable. As with any really successful movie, a sequel is a must. So it’s a 

good thing the investigators discovered additional footage.

We’ll also be reviewing the 2010 remake of the horror… Classic?… Night of the Demons. It’s got Shannon Elizabeth, Diora Baird, Monica Keena, and Edward Furlong! You know, John Connor. Plus demons!

So get some popcorn or candy and tune in to hear what the guys have to say about these scary movies, and whether either holds up to the original. Plus we’ll discuss this week’s Blu-Ray/DVD Picks, and also in the Halloween Spirit, review 

an Inventory of our favorite scary scenes.

Trick or Treat!

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00:00-09:49: Intro/Paranormal Activity 2

09:50-17:34: Blu-Ray/DVD Picks

17:35-26:42: Night of the Demons '09

26:43-49:47: Inventory of our Favorite Scary Scenes

49:48-52:59: Wrap Up/Outtake

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TFR Ep. 36: Red, The Great Debate - Bruce Willis

What do you get when you tell Bruce Willis it’s time to retire?  You get your hindquarters handed to you by a smirking badass!  The gang is reviewing the newest action/comedy feature RED.  A couple of days in the lives of retired super secret agents, played by Bruce and an amazing ensemble cast of A list talent, many of whom have never worked in the genre, or with each other previously, make this an intriguing pick for anyone, and probably a fun one for the cast and crew to have made as well.  Find out what the guys thought of the movie, and if one of the most successful action stars in the history of film is still showing us why he’ll always be a favorite.  As a thought provoking reflection on Bruce Willis films, and a fun follow up, the guys have also taken on the task of defending their favorites.  This should definitely make for an interesting conversation/argument.  Yippee ki aye...!

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00:00-13:34: Intro/RED

13:35-27:50: Blu-Ray/DVD Picks

27:51-1:01:32: The Great Debate - Bruce Willis

1:01:33-1:04:37: Wrap Up

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TFR Ep. 35: The Social Network, Catfish, Call It

It's a Facebook Double Feature!  We begin with a honest to goodness face to face (to face) discussion of 'The Social Network'.  After that, we continue our genuine human interaction breakdown the impact of Facebook with the documentary 'Catfish'.  Then we present a whole new batch of cinematic coins to be flipped in the return of 'Call It'.  So stop facestalking your ex for a few and give us a listen!  Oh, and check ummm...check us out on Facebook...


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00:00-15:09: Intro/The Social Network

15:10-27:55: Blu-Ray/DVD Picks

27:56-39:01: Catfish

39:02-54:44: Call It

54:44-57:19: Wrap Up

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TFR Ep. 34: Let Me In, A Film Unfinished, Inventory of US Remakes of Foreign Films

Espo reveals his true hatred for all things un-American with his take on domestic versus international films with our discussion of 'Let Me In'.  Oh, Matt Reeves, what hast thou wrought?  After that, we check out a documentary about the incomplete Nazi propaganda film, 'A Film Unfinished'.  Not much to joke about there.  We'll feature our Blu-Ray/DVD Picks, and wrap it all up with an Inventory of our Favorite U.S. Remakes of Foreign Films.  So stock up on the Fisher Price's Garlic and Wood Stakes for juniors, and download our newest episode!

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00:00-17:20: Intro/Let Me In

17:21-30:32: Blu-Ray & DVD Picks

30:33-39:20: A Film Unfinished

39:21-56:33: Inventory of US Remakes of Foreign Films

56:33-59:20: Wrap Up

Theme music provided by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey

TFR Ep. 33: The Town, Red Riding '83, Who Dat?

It's all crime, all the time here in the First Run Nation.  This week we don our creepy nun outfits and case Ben Affleck's newest film, 'The Town'.  After that, we resolve the mystery of the 'Red Riding Trilogy: In The Year of Our Lord 1983'.  Was the trilogy worth the investment?  We'll let you know!  It's a big week of releases in blu-ray and dvd, and we'll fill you in on the ones that matter.  Then we wrap things up with the return of 'Who Dat?'.  We got some rather heated discussions for you this week.  So join the First Run as we jump into our Mystery Machine van.  Now less creepy, with windows!

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00:00-18:03: Opening/The Town

18:04-28:27: Blu-Ray/DVD Picks

28:28-45:09: Red Riding: In The Year Of Our Lord, 1983

45:10-1:02:33: Who Dat?

1:02:34-1:05:51: Wrap Up/Outtake

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TFR Ep. 32: Machete, Red Riding - 1980, Pitch It!

The first of the Grindhouse trailers is here.  Danny Trejo IS 'Machete'.  And he is a MexiCAN.  Will 'Machete' deliver on the promise of the original trailer, or is less really more after all?  After that, we complete stage 2 of the 'Red Riding Trilogy: In The Year Of Our Lord, 1980'.  Is the picture getting clearer?  Or are we missing even more puzzle pieces? This week also features the big reveal of Espo's Summer Bracket!  Which movie reigns supreme?!? As always, we'll fill you in on the upcoming Blu-Ray and DVD picks.  But this week features the launch of the retooled 'Pitch It!' segment.  Let's see if it was the right decision.  So start pouring the drinks, get a tattoo, and soak in the excess that is The First Run.

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00:00-14:02: Opening/Machete

14:03-30:35: Blu-Ray/DVD Picks & Espo's Summer Bracket

30:36-41:12: Red Riding: 1980

41:13-57:11: Pitch It!

57:12-1:01:43: Wrap Up/Outtake

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TFR Ep. 31: The American, Red Riding: 1974, Inventory of our Most Anticipated Fall Films

The First Run gang settles in with George Clooney for some quiet meditation in his new film, 'The American'.  Oh, and action.  Did I mention action?  After that, we jump across the pond and check out the first film in the U.K. crime saga, 'The Red Riding Trilogy: In The Year Of Our Lord, 1974'.  As always, we fill you in on the newest Blu-Ray & DVD releases.  Then we wrap up the big show with an Inventory of our Most Anticipated Fall Films. So pour yourself a mug of warm apple cider, and settle in with another episode of your possibly 3rd favorite podcast...okay, 4th. 

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00:00-11:59: Intro/The American

12:00-19:55: Blu-Ray & DVD Picks

19:56-33:54: Red Riding Trilogy - 1974

33:55-1:02:52: Inventory of Most Anticipated Fall Films

1:02:53-1:07:32: Wrap Up

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Hobo With A Shotgun: Trailer

TFR Ep. 30: The Last Exorcism, Bronson, TFR Libs

Hey Gang! Two different types of scary this week!  First up, it's some good old fashioned demonic possession.  Then on to a traditional psychotic criminal.  First up, it's a little faux docu-horror called 'The Last Exorcism'.  Does it live up to the legacy of it's forbearers? After that, we jump across the pond to check out the story of England's most famous criminal, 'Bronson'.  We'll let you know if it's another great British crime thriller.  It's the all consuming Blu-Ray/DVD Picks, and the return of TFR Libs.  So dive on in to some First Run goodness!

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00:00-10:54: Opening/The Last Exorcism

10:55-17:37: Blu-Ray/DVD Picks

17:38-29:04: Bronson

29:05-44:36: TFR Libs

44:37-48:03: Wrap Up

Theme music provided by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey


Outrage Trailer: Madsen Goodness

TFR Ep. 29: Piranha 3-D, Date Night, Inventory of Date Movies

Christ!  Get out of the water, and into the theater.  It's Piranha 3D! Does Aja deliver the B-Movie explotation schlock we all crave?  After that we catch up with yet another of Scalzo's crushes, Ms. Tina Fey in Date Night.  We continue our theme of love & companionship by running down our Inventory of Date Movies.  As always, we fill you in on the big releases on Blu-Ray & DVD.  

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00:00-13:05: Opening/Piranha 3-D

13:06-23:57: Blu-Ray/DVD Picks

23:58-33:53: Date Night

33:54-1:00:49: Inventory of Date Movies

1:00:50-103:41: Wrap Up

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TFR Ep. 25: Inception, Predators, Knight & Day, What Are The Odds?

Inception [in-sep-shuhn] - –noun

1.

beginning; start; commencement.

This week we delve deep into Christopher Nolan's newest blockbuster.  A cerebral action movie, filled with thought provoking twists, and mind blowing special effects.  Can he top, or at least match, the appeal of The Dark Knight?  Can his newest imagining be the movie of the summer?  Can Leonardo DiCaprio deliver a performance to inspire the continued affection of critics and audiences alike?  Can Joseph Gordon-Levitt make Scalzo giggle like a little girl... again?  Find out what the guys at the First Run have to say.  We'll also be reviewing the action/romance film, Knight and Day.  I'm sure the question on your minds with that one is, will Cruise and Diaz offer the same outstanding chemistry they did in Vanilla Sky?  Okay, that's probably not what you're wondering.  Well, it's no Top Gun.  She's no Goose, and we can't hope for it to match the screen gem Charlie's Angels II - Full Throttle.  Who knows, maybe they'll surprise us.  It's a big week for big movies, so we'll also be discussing Predators, the newest incarnation of the Predator dynasty.  Alien followed by Aliens.  Predator followed by Predators.  You see what they did there?  Okay, except for Predator 2.  In any event, pretty clever.  Adrian Brody, you have some big shoes to fill.  Can you pull it off, or will the audience hope you run out of cold mud to hide your heat signature.

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00:00-10:06: Opening/Knight & Day

10:07-27:35: Predators

27:36-34:09: Blu-Ray/DVD Picks

34:10-48:23: Inception

48:24-1:02:21: What Are The Odds?

1:02:22-1:06:47: Wrap Up

Theme Music by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey

TFR Ep. 28: Scott Pilgrim Vs The World, The Expendables, What Are The Odds?

It's a Double Feature!  With the summer season winding down, we check out two of the larger (and best?) releases that are left.  First up, Sly Stallone and his all star team of action icons kick it old school in 'The Expendables'.  After that we discuss the critically lauded, and little seen Scott Pilgrim vs. The World.  Who's right?  The critics or the movie going public?  We'll let you know!  We'll also fill you in on What The Odds are for some hot movie topics.  And as always, we'll pop a cap into some Blu-Ray/DVD picks.  So grab a roll of quarters and saunter on up to the Operation Wolf machine.  Let's get it on!!!

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00:00-12:24: Opening/The Expendables

12:25-18:25: Blu-Ray/DVD Picks

18:26-27:30: Scott Pilgrim vs. The World

27:31-46:30: What Are The Odds ?

46:31-48:47: Wrap Up

Theme music provided by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey

TFR Ep. 27: The Other Guys, Cropsey & Call-It!!!!!

This week we're peering into an alternate version of our lives when we watch the new Will Farell and Adam McKay film "The Other Guys." Ineptitude and hilarity abound. We're also taking trip down to Staten Island and poking around in asbestos filled abandon sanitariums and having creepy pen pal correspondence with creepy creepsters in "Cropsey." We also have the always riveting Blu-Ray and DVD picks for the week as well as the latest installment of Call-It, in which Scalzo peppers Matt and Espo with ludicrous scenarios. At least it is better than the beatings and emotional abuse he normally dishes out. Join us, won't you!




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00:00-09:01: Opening/The Other Guys
09:02-12:30: Blu-Ray/DVD Pickaroos
12:31-23:15: Cropsey
23:16-38:34: Call-It
38:35-41:15: Wrap-up


Theme music by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey

TFR 26: Dinner For Schmucks, The Killer Inside Me, Inventory of the Best Films of the Year (So Far)

I've spent the last week or so trying to decide if I'm Paul Rudd or Steve Carrell in Dinner For Schmucks....I think I know the answer.  Maybe Jemaine Clement?  Have we seen the comedy of the year?  Ehhhhh....maybe.  After that, we shift the TFR bus sharply away from comedy with a discussion of Michael Winterbottom's The Killer Inside Me.  The neo-noir goes to some dark places.  Is Casey Affleck up to the task?  Hell, is Jessica Alba?  We also review what's out on blu-ray and dvd, then wrap it up with an Inventory of our Favorite Films of 2010 (so far).  

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00:00-09:32: Opening/Dinner For Schmucks

09:33-16:05: Blu-Ray/DVD Picks

16:06-28:41: The Killer Inside Me

28:42-46:38: Inventory of the Best Films of 2010 (so far)

46:39-50:35: Wrap Up/Next Week Preview

Our Inception, Predators, and Knight & Day reviews will be available soon.

Theme music provided by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey

Here's the poster for 'The Killer Inside Me', just cause I like it so much.

TFR Ep. 24: Jonah Hex, Sherlock Holmes, TFR Libs

It's a scorcher out there!  And The First Run gang still turns up the heat! This week we lock, load, and take aim at another nail in the Megan Fox coffin with Jonah Hex.  After that, we check in with TFR man crush Robert Downey Jr., and check out Sherlock Holmes.  After that, it's the introduction of the new segment, TFR Libs!  So, pour yourself an iced tea, kick back on the deck, and enjoy another round of The First Run.

00:00-11:33: Opening/Jonah Hex

11:34-18:51: Blu-Ray/DVD Picks

18:52-29:50: Sherlock Holmes

29:51-39:35: TFR Libs

39:36-44:05: Wrap Up

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The Lost Episode - TFR Ep. 22: Get Him To The Greek, Splice, & Pitch It

Here it is! And it's a big one!  The great lost episode.  It's a blast from the past, and may better serve you when these films hit dvd.  We start with Shrek Forever After & Crazy Heart.  After that we hit the road with Aldous Snow and  Get Him To The Greek, and wrap up the reviews with the sci-fi film Splice.  The Greek review opened up a nice discussion regarding audience mood when watching a movie.  Upon review, there are some audio compression issues, plus some cool audio treats sprinkled in. So treat this like the bootleg episode you were never supposed to hear!

Download this episode from iTunes here: Episode 22

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00:00-09:00: Opening/Shrek Forever After

09:01-18:33: Crazy Heart

18:34-37:48: Get Him To The Greek

37:49-48:19: Blu-Ray/DVD Picks

48:20-1:03:31: Splice

1:03:32-1:24:57: Pitch It!

1:24:58-1:28:50: Wrap Up

Theme music provided by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey

TFR Ep. 23: A Team, Survival of the Dead, Inventory of TV to Film Adaptations

After a long hiatus, we're back.  We got some catching up to do, and this episode starts the deluge.  This week, we take on Hannibal, BA, Face and Mad Dog with our discussion of the 'A-Team'.  Is this another cheap tv remake cash in, or is it something more...?  After that, George Romero makes his return with 'Survival of the Dead'.  Is it a triumphant return?  We'll let you know!  As always, we'll fill you in on the recent releases on blu-ray and dvd.  We wrap it up with an Inventory of our Favorite TV to Film Adaptations.  So crack a couple beers, and settle in with your long lost friends, The First Run.

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00:00-12:46: Opening/A-Team

12:47-19:40: Blu-ray/DVD Picks

19:41-28:00: Survival of the Dead

28:01-56:23: Inventory of TV to Film Adaptations

56:24-1:00:48: Wrap Up

Theme music supplied by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey

TFR 20: Robin Hood, The Human Centipede, Who Dat?

This week we brush up on our archery skills, and spend time with Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe with their Robin Hood prequel.  After that it's a sharp right turn into bodily horror to check out The Human Centipede.  Does the film deliver what it promises?  Listen and find out!  Then, it's the return of the fan favorite segment 'Who Dat?'.  This time we feature Michael Bay, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Charlie Sheen (sorta).  So give us a listen.  60% of the time, we satisfy every time.

To download the show from iTunes, click here: Episode 20

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00:00-12:39: Robin Hood

12:40-21:15: Blu-Ray/DVD Picks

21:16-31:29: The Human Centipede

31:30-48:02: Who Dat?

48:03-52:00: Wrap Up/Preview

More Human Centipede info here: Human Centipede

Theme music provided by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey

TFR Ep. 19: Iron Man 2, Summer Movie Preview

The Summer (Preview) is here!  The First Run gang applies a can opener to ol' Shell Head and breaks down Iron Man 2.  Will Scalzo's man crush on Bobby D. Jr. continue?  Or is the bloom off the rose?  After our Blu-Ray/DVD picks, we dive right into our Summer Preview.  What do you need to see?  We'll let you know, bracket style!  That's right, Matt and Scalzo attempt to figure out what movies Espo anticipates will be his favorite.  You can download your own bracket to play along.  If your bracket matches Espo's, you'll win a gift certificate to your local theater!  We'll also revisit it at the end of the season to see how right we all were.  So let's suit up for TFR Mark 19.

Download the Super Summer Preview from iTunes here: Episode 19
Or click 'play' below to stream the show now!

Get your bracket here: TFR Summer Bracket

00:00-14:44: Iron Man 2

14:45-25:04: Blu-Ray/DVD Picks, Poll Question

25:05-1:01:33: Summer Movie Preview

1:01:34-1:04:24: Wrap Up

Theme music provided by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey

TFR Ep. 18: A Nightmare on Elm Street(s), Inventory of 80's Horror Films

Time to turn on all the lights, check under the bed, and pull up the covers!  The First Run crew checks out the new Nightmare On Elm Street.  We also take a stroll, well more a panicked run, down the original Elm Street to see how the two compare.  We then dive head first into that pool of razor blades that is our Inventory of favorite horror films of the 80's.  We do take a breather from all the terror by filling you in on what's coming out on Blu-Ray and DVD.  So curl up and beg for your momma!  It's another episode of The First Run...

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00:00-14:46: Intro/A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984)

14:47-36:17: A Nightmare On Elm Street (2010)

36:18-46:57: Blu-Ray/DVD Picks

46:58-1:16:13: Inventory of 80's Horror Films

1:16:14-1:18:10: Wrap Up

Theme music provided by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey

TFR Ep. 17: The Losers, The Lovely Bones, What Are The Odds?

The First Run sits down to watch what the think is a bio pic about host Chris Piedescalzo, but turns out to be another comic book, errr, graphic novel adaptation, The Losers.  After that, the literary action continues with Peter Jackson's latest, The Lovely Bones.  Is Peter back in his Lord of the Rings glory, or do we have another King Kong on our hands?  We review what's coming up in Blu-Ray and DVD releases, and call the Odds on some of the current hot movie issues. The First Run; taking on the CIA and your local serial killers, one week at a time.

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00:00-10:48: Opening/The Losers

10:49-22:48: Blu-Ray/DVD Picks

22:49-35:32: The Lovely Bones

35:33-55:33: What Are The Odds

55:34-59:35: Wrap Up/Preview

Corrections

• I forgot to mention Saving Private Ryan on blu-ray.  I was saving it since it was such a poor week, and subsequently forgot to mention it.
• Sigh...yes I was wrong about A.I.  Kubrik had been working on for 13 years, but never started filming it

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