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Smug Film Podcast Episode #34 – Lost Episode: Favorites of 2014 / Holiday Special (12/22/14)

Episode 34 52:32 | View on iTunes | Download Mp3

This is a ‘lost episode’, originally released on 12/22/14 solely through our online mailing list for bonus content, Smug Film Club. At the start of the year, we expected to be sending out extra episodes once a month to club subscribers, but we haven’t had any time to do that, so this ended up being the only thing we ever sent out. However, we do plan on actually sending out more bonus stuff on there in the near future, so sign up! All we need is your name and email address. We won’t clog your inbox with anything that isn’t free bonus stuff.

On this episode, John D’Amico, Jenna Ipcar, and I sit down to discuss our favorite films of 2014, and holiday films in general. Enjoy!

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Jenna Does Elvis #11 – Paradise, Hawaiian Style (1966) / Spinout (1966)

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It was a busy week for me, so I found myself in what I’d like to coin an ‘Elvis Crunch’ (a situation in which a person needs to cram in Elvis movies around their hectic schedule).

I’d also like to present to the world, Elvis Crunch: Are You Hungry Tonight, the new breakfast cereal of champions! It’s one part Peanut Butter Crunch cereal, one part Nesquik banana milk, with bacon bits sprinkled on top! Try it and let me know how that goes for you.

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Smug Film Podcast Episode #33 – Overlooked Film Scores (6/15/15)

Episode 33 1:16:41 | View on iTunes | Download Mp3

On this episode, John D’Amico, Jenna Ipcar, and I sit down to discuss our favorite overlooked film scores! If you’re a fan of movie music, this is an episode you do not want to miss.

Jenna Does Elvis #10 – Harum Scarum (1965) / Frankie & Johnny (1966)

“I don’t know how you can manage to watch all these movies,” a friend said to me the other day.

“As long as you keep your expectations low and your interest in looking at Elvis’ ass in tight pants high, they’re not too bad,” I said. “They’re mostly under an hour and a half, at least.”

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That Hercules Movie with The Rock in it is The Greatest Movie Ever Made

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Hercules (2014)
Directed by Brett Ratner
Screenplay by Ryan Condal & Evan Spiliotopoulos
98 min.

Trust me, I’m as surprised as you are. I mean, I thought I’d like it—The Scorpion King is serviceable, cheesy fun and I figured this one would be up that same alley—but holy shit, this thing is a masterpiece. Easily the best film I’ve seen all year long. And while yes, the title of this piece is hyperbolic, it’s not as hyperbolic as you might think. There is true brilliance in this film. It is a singular work with something truly unique to say, just waiting to be discovered.

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