Thursday, April 19, 2012

Show #40- 'Sucker Punch'! The Worst of Film and Podcast Collide!!

Recorded live in the living room of a house nestled in the forest-covered hills of lovely Asheville, NC, and featuring a second appearance from special guest, Baby Hands, Little Snack presents episode #40! On a coffee table crowded with film books and issues of 'Entertainment Weekly', the two know-nuthins (and guest) set up a single (and uncomfortably phallic) microphone, hooked it up to a laptop, sat down and uttered poorly reasoned opinions and general misinformation. You know, same as ever. Discussed: the brain-melting terribleness of Zach Snyder's 'Sucker Punch', why it doesn't even work as exploitation, which 5 minutes of the movie Monolith saw, who really wanted to like it, whose permission we're surprised Zach Snyder got to make the movie, and whether it's interesting to discuss a movie all agree is bad. Also discussed: the '21 Jump Street' movie, Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum and their ability to "grow" on Bear Trap, foisting, and a lot of other interesting things.


Ladies' Podcast:

Twilight Would be Better with Dachshunds, Alan Rickman (as he is RIGHT NOW) is hot, and lots of ladies talkin' salty. Very salty.

Censors, get your hands on those buttons, this one's not for the faint of ear. Shortly after the other podcast finished, a new one began featuring the poor, long-suffering wives of episode 40's podcasters. The possibility of a "broad"cast had been looming for some times, and the girls finally made good on their threat. The evidence is before you now. And before you ask, no. Alcohol played no role in what you're about to hear. Discussed: the 'Twilight' series, what shape Jacob should have shifted into, 'Hunger Games', what male actors the ladies find fetching, and a whole lot of sweet sweet f-bombs. Other interesting topics are covered, but as this recording has not been heard by anyone besides those who recorded it, the subject list is a mystery. Prepare to request the 'Lith and the Trap vacate the Little Snack and install these ladies as permanent replacements -- if they're half as interesting in this podcast as they are in person, prepare to be very very interested. Special programming note: this podcast features a sung version of the 'Little Snack' theme song. A snippet has been heard, and enjoyed. Click on this and enjoy some girl talk.

Sunday, April 8, 2012

Show #39- A Three For One Castgasm Spectacular!

Hey 'cast fans, this week we are trying something new. We cover three shows and took way too long convincing Brian he was wrong. So we have put up cast run times for when to skip forward to listen or skip entirely if you haven't seen them. ARRR there be spoilers ahead. Monolith obviously wrote this. Avast.

Game of Thrones Podcast
Are Stannis and Melisandre, you know, hooking up?

It's been a long grueling wait, but HBO's Game of Thrones is finally back. Monolith tolerates a long discussion with BearTrap about episode 1 of season 2 on this podcast. Discussed: The continuing greatness of Dinklage, a long, drawn-out history of Davos, AKA the Onion Knight, Bear Trap's foray into geek excess at an advance screening of the episode, whether there is or is not anything up with Stannis and the red-haired witch, and we answer the question raised by Joffrey in this episode: Does the throne room need redecorating? Listen to this one.

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy Podcast: 34min
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier... hmm. Think I missed something.

John Le Carre is the writer who brought the spy novel up to the level of high art. The 2011 film adaptation of one of Le Carre's most famous novels? Not so much. But boy do they try, and prettily at that. The two resident dunderheads scratch their noggins in this 'Tinker, Tailor'-centric podcast. Discussed: acting, production design, setting, withholding, nervous breakdowns, Gary Oldman, Cumberbatch, the Cold War's "hard edge", the Cold War as "gentleman's game", and books and movies that make us feel dumb. No need to torrent this one. You can have it for free off iTunes.


Drive Podcast: 57min 16sec
Don't ever turn your back on Albert Brooks.

The hip, buzzy indie movie that had all the film nerds' hearts going pitter patter finally dropped into the Monolith's blu-ray player last weekend. The verdict? Find out on this podcast. Discussed: accurate RPM readings when a car is going a certain speed, what Christina Hendricks was doing in this movie, coincidence, the LA underworld, Jack Reacher, who walked away, and some things that would have been better. Get this and listen to it.

Show #39