Too Much Film School

Brave

Sun, 8 Jul 2012 16:35:03 -0700

Scottish people, magic, and CGI animation? Nope, it's not How to Train Your Dragon 2. It's Brave!

Actually, we'd rather watch HtTYD2.

Also in this episode-- Casey lets his inner dad out.

Prometheus

Sat, 23 Jun 2012 16:54:30 -0700

Does Prometheus live up to the hype? No. Does it make any damn sense at all? No. Does it make Matt feel queasy watching in 3D? Absolutely!

The Avengers

Sat, 9 Jun 2012 15:08:00 -0700

Matt and Casey assemble once again, to deliver terrible, comic-book-based puns.

The Loved Ones Trailer

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:36:34 -0700

Casey and Matt check out a trailer for the Australian horror film, "The Loved Ones." This somehow reminds Casey of how much he hates Saw.

Also, we couldn't find Waltzing Matilda, so this episode ends with the SECOND most stereotypical Austrailian song we know of.

Cabin in the Woods

Sat, 5 May 2012 22:10:33 -0700

In another spoiler-filled episode, Matt and Casey find that they've completed switched their positions on Cabin in the Woods since the time they saw the trailer.

In the end, Matt takes yet another controversial stance against world annihilation.

Hunger Games

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 12:34:50 -0700

In their longest episode yet, Matt and Casey discuss a movie meant for teenage girls.

Looper Trailer

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:22:40 -0700

For once, Matt and Casey completely agree on a trailer. The Mayans must be right about 2012.

Also in this episode: bonus mini-reviews of Brick and Evil Demon Golfball from Hell.

The Dictator Trailer

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:13:36 -0700

Sacha Baron Cohen's latest comedy brings up an unusual political discussion in today's episode.

Safety Not Guaranteed Trailer

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:42:54 -0700

Think you've got a darling little indie movie that the critics will love? Well, Matt and Casey have some bad news for you...

Total Recall Trailer

Thu, 5 Apr 2012 13:33:09 -0700

Matt and Casey are both surprised to find they actually want to see a remake of an 80s classic.

Fight Club

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 11:31:14 -0700

Matt and Casey duke it out over David Fincher's masterpiece, Fight Club. (See what I did there? Like they're fighting? Eh? Eh?)

Fair warning, we give away the ending to a classic movie in this episode. (I'm talking, of course, about Citizen Kane.)

Avengers Trailer

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 07:58:29 -0700

Matt and Casey... ASSEMBLE! Will Joss Whedon's new movie Marvel's Mightest Movie? Or will it be a poor's man's Justice League, like the comics? Listen and find out!

Drive

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 18:33:30 -0700

Murder, mayhem, and unsafe driving! That's right, it's Drive! Also in this episode: Christine Hendrick's boobs, and teabagging (somehow, these are unrelated topics).

Bourne Legacy Trailer

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:30:33 -0700

This week, Matt and Casey discuss the Bourne Legacy trailer. Matt tries once again to convince Casey the Bourne sequels aren't any good, but as always, Casey won't budge.

Inglourious Basterds

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 18:46:45 -0800

Casey and Matt agree that Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds is half a good movie, but can they agree on which half? Spoiler alert: Yes.

Also in this episode: Casey makes terrible puns, and Matt claims to be smarter than you.

The Usual Suspects

Sat, 3 Mar 2012 07:46:27 -0800

Dipping into the vault, Casey and Matt present their first-ever podcast. Appropriately enough, they discuss a film directed and written by alumni of their own alma mater, USC. As always, spoiler alert. Seriously, though, if you don't know how this movie ends, why are you listening to this podcast?

Casa de mi Padre Trailer

Thu, 1 Mar 2012 06:00:32 -0800

Today, Matt and Casey discuss Will Ferrell’s latest opus, Casa de mi Padre, without having seen it.

Oscars - Below the Line Awards

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 07:15:09 -0800

This time, Casey and Matt talk about the craft awards at the Oscars. Matt likes one movie so much, he manages to completely change Casey's opinion on it.

Spoilers, as always, but come on, you've either already seen these movies, or you don't plan to, right?

Oscars - Above the Line Awards

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 07:02:48 -0800

This week, Matt and Casey debate the relative merits of the major Oscar awards.

The Artist

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:48:19 -0800

In their first silent podcast, Matt and Casey review The Artist, without using a single word.

Chronicle Trailer

Thu, 9 Feb 2012 12:03:00 -0800

In one of their more timely episodes, Matt and Casey debate the trailer for Chronicle. Matt really, really wants to see it and Casey really, really does not. Who will prevail?

Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (American Style)

Mon, 6 Feb 2012 22:24:38 -0800

Matt and Casey discuss David Fincher's remake of the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, which isn't much better the second time around. Warning: Lots of spoilers, and lots of rape. If that makes you uncomfortable, why not go back and listen to the Muppets episode again?

Hunter Trailer

Sat, 4 Feb 2012 02:47:10 -0800

Matt and Casey do NOT want to see Hunter. Like, at all.

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Swedish Version)

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:25:42 -0800

In this week's episode, Casey and Matt discuss the original 2009 version of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, known in the original Swedish as "Men Who Hate Women." The guys agree this title makes a lot more sense. This episode includes major spoilers not just for GwtDT, but its sequels as well.

Haywire

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:28:00 -0800

For the first time, Matt and Casey really disagree on a film, Soderbergh's Haywire. with a cinemascore of D+, most of you probably agree with Casey. If you haven't seen it, be forewarned: this episode contains spoilers.

The Muppets

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 23:56:42 -0800

In today's episode, Matt talks about why he loves the Muppets, while Casey is less than impressed. Also in this episode, we learn what "Fridge Logic" means, why Charlie Chaplin hangs around the Muppet studios, and that Casey is a little bit racist. As always, SPOILERS AHEAD.

Cabin in the Woods Trailer

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:33:28 -0800

Matt and Casey once again disagree on the potential of Joss Whedon's upcoming film. Check out the trailer at http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/lions_gate/thecabininthewoods/.

Prometheus Trailer

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:12:46 -0800

This time, Matt and Casey watch the trailer(s) for Prometheus, Ridley Scott's much-anticipated follow-up (or possibly prequel?) to his original Alien film. Watch the trailers here: http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/fox/prometheus/

Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol

Sun, 8 Jan 2012 09:29:00 -0800

In their first full-length episode, Casey and Matt discuss Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, and why it disappoints them so much.

The Dark Knight Rises Teaser

Thu, 5 Jan 2012 08:17:54 -0800

In the inaugural podcast of Too Much Film School, Matt and Casey discuss the trailer and prologue for The Dark Knight Rises, and why they’re afraid that movie won’t live up to the previous two.