Archive for the ‘Flick Nation: The Show’ Category

Flick Nation, Episode 31: The Boob Tube

Posted by denniswillis on May - 18 - 2012

CLICK TO LISTEN: Much ado about the latest Cannes Film Festival controversies, dueling Steve Jobs biopics, a new Hulk TV series, Guillermo Del Toro spoils Prometheus, Jack White scores The Lone Ranger, and a look behind-the-curtain at the network TV upfront presentations. Plus, we answer the following burning Men in Black III questions: Why do  [ Read More ]

Flick Nation, Episode 30: Dark Waters

Posted by denniswillis on May - 11 - 2012

CLICK TO LISTEN: The Tokyo Battleship premiere, and a look at why Hollywood studios have been releasing big tentpole films overseas first. Also, reviews of the Johnny Depp-Tim Burton reboot Dark Shadows, Bobcat Goldthwait’s social satire God Bless America, and the Richard Linklater-directed dark comedy Bernie, starring Jack Black. Plus, an exclusive interview with filmmaker  [ Read More ]

Flick Nation, Episode 29: Dazed and Avenged

Posted by denniswillis on May - 4 - 2012

CLICK TO LISTEN: Avengers assemble! We’ve got red carpet interviews with Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth and Chris Evans, plus a review of the superstar superhero blockbuster. Also, Mel Gibson’s latest actioner Get the Gringo, a tribute to fallen Beastie Boy Adam (MCA) Yauch, and an exclusive interview with Bernie director Richard Linklater. Plus, breaking  [ Read More ]

Flick Nation, Episode 28: The Big Picture

Posted by denniswillis on April - 27 - 2012

CLICK TO LISTEN: Behind-the-Scenes at CinemaCon 2012 with Jack Black, Johnny Depp and Tim Burton, and reviews of The Five-Year Engagement, The Raven and The Hunter. Plus, the boys debate 48 FPS, texting in theaters and how far you can bend a creative property before it breaks. Hosted by Dennis Willis, Steve Wagner and Steven  [ Read More ]

Flick Nation, Episode 27: Coming Distractions

Posted by denniswillis on April - 25 - 2012

CLICK TO LISTEN: Steve Wagner flies solo with an in-depth look at the latest Hollywood projects in development, and why they may never make it to the big screen. From Scorsese’s Sinatra to biopics about Joni Mitchell and Alfred Hitchcock, to the latest projects from Charlie Kaufman, Tom Hanks, Nicole Kidman and Ben Stiller. Plus,  [ Read More ]

Flick Nation, Episode 26: American Grandstand

Posted by denniswillis on April - 20 - 2012

CLICK TO LISTEN: Dennis Willis and Steven Kirk pay tribute to legendary media icon Dick Clark, and discuss the public spat between Mel Gibson and screenwriter Joe Ezterhas and the leaking of an unflattering tape with a full-on Mel meltdown. Does the public have the right to listen? Plus, the latest on The Avengers, the  [ Read More ]

Flick Nation, Episode 25: Raising Titanic

Posted by denniswillis on April - 12 - 2012

CLICK TO LISTEN: In honor of the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, Dennis Willis and Steve Wagner explore why the event has resonated so strongly with filmmakers. Also, exclusive interviews with Titanic director James Cameron and Leonardo DiCaprio and a look at the uncertainly that haunted the 1997 film prior to its  [ Read More ]

Flick Nation, Episode 24: Spoiler in the Woods

Posted by denniswillis on April - 10 - 2012

CLICK TO LISTEN: Dennis Willis covers surprises in the weekend Top Ten, looks ahead to forthcoming releases and tells you why you shouldn’t watch any trailers for Cabin in the Woods; Steve Wagner reviews Titanic 3D, American Reunion and The Hunter. Also, how would you like to win a hundred bucks? We’ll tell you how!  [ Read More ]

Flick Nation, Episode 23: Wonder, Conned

Posted by denniswillis on March - 21 - 2012

LISTEN: The Expendables II gets a rating, John Carter lays a $200 million egg, Prometheus rises, Michael Bay alienates Ninja Turtles fans, a Spielberg classic gets the 3D treatment, and Val Kilmer performs in a cemetery! Plus, a complete WonderCon wrap-up from Steven Kirk. Dennis Willis and Steve Wagner host. (39:15) PICK A SECTION: ACT  [ Read More ]

Flick Nation, Episode 22: Mars Needs Money

Posted by denniswillis on March - 14 - 2012

CLICK TO LISTEN: Dennis Willis and Steve Wagner discuss Eddie Murphy’s stalled career, John Carter’s Mars-sized bomb, Topher Grace’s re-edited Star Wars trilogy, and the MPAA’s controversial decision to give Bully an R rating. Plus, Streisand’s Gypsy, and real-life crystal skulls! (40: CLICK TO DOWNLOAD AUDIO