Category Archives: Movies

The Axis of Ego Podcast: Sporcle and Other Topics

Posted on September 26, 2011 by The Axis of Ego

Tom chats with guest and good friend Joey Bland about the Improvised Shakespeare Company, Breaking Bad, George Lucas’ screenwriting abilities, Charizard, and their addiction to Sporcle on this edition of The Axis of Ego Podcast. Download: The Axis Of Ego Podcast 09-26-11

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No Apology Necessary

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Tom Garrett

Netflix can’t catch a break.  First, the company created a new pricing structure that separated DVD-by-mail and streaming, but, in effect, raised the cost to most customers by a few dollars per month.  This was met with many loud complaints by customers … Continue reading →

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Robot Movies Are Always Good

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Tom Garrett

Or, if not “good,” at least “watchable.”  But it looks like Hugh Jackman and company will put the premise-I-just-made-up to the test with 2011’s Real Steel. If Transformers could somehow have a baby with Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots, the … Continue reading →

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And . . . We’re Back.

Posted on March 21, 2011 by The Axis of Ego

After a two-week slowdown caused by other commitments, we’re back at full speed. Well, such as it is. Up first is a two-part podcast. Tom and Mike transition from one topic to another like the Frogger of yore diligently hopping … Continue reading →

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The Mel Gibson Comeback Special

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Tom Garrett

Gather ’round, children, and prick up your ears for this tale of redemption. Mel Gibson’s upcoming film “The Beaver”* represents a make-or-break** comeback attempt for the erstwhile Sexiest Man Alive.  Rather than explain the premise, I present the self-explanatory trailer … Continue reading →

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Random Jaw-Dropping 80’s Moment: The Hitler Rap

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Tom Garrett

I’m pretty confident this wouldn’t fly today. As part of the soundtrack to his 1983 movie “To Be or Not to Be,” Mel Brooks recorded (as Hitler!) a Fuhrer-themed rap song entitled “To Be or Not to Be (The Hitler … Continue reading →

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Breaking Down “The Chaperone” Trailer

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Tom Garrett

No one here questions the credentials of Paul Levesque (a/k/a Triple H) as a sports entertainer.  He’s among the most successful performers of his generation.  Levesque (a/k/a Hunter Hearst Helmsley) has a tremendous physique, is a good worker inside the … Continue reading →

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The Other Guy(s)

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Tom Garrett

I had planned on doing a comprehensive movie review for 2010’s “The Other Guys,” which I saw last night for the first time.  However, this buddy cop comedy(?) starring Mark Wahlberg as Detective Terry Hoitz and Will Ferrell as Will … Continue reading →

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