Sad news: unless there’s enough interest next year (or later) for an Expendables look-back, this is likely to be the last franchise look-back featuring Sylvester Stallone. After covering the Rocky franchise with the first one of these look-backs and now this (in addition to Demolition Man being the upcoming MOTM), you could say – and you’d be right – that the LAMBcast has more than had...
This week’s LAMBScores features a trio of new releases. First up is the yet another summer sequel in the form of Kick-Ass 2. We also have a pair of biopics – Lee Daniels’ The Butler and Jobs. Check out the reviews below and don’t forget to head over to the forums.
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Robert from Sketchy Details back with another edition of Foreign Chops. This month, we’re exploring the cinema of Spain with a lot of great writing from LAMB members. The most popular film was The Skin I Live In and, unsurprisingly, Pedro Almodóvar was the most popular director (though Luis Buñuel got some love, too). Check out the links and stay tuned for the next Foreign Chops announcement.
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Episode: ”Rabid Dog” (5.12)
Original Air Date: 9/1/13
Written by: Sam Catlin
Directed by: Sam Catlin
Line Synopsis: Walt attempts to find and deal with Jesse after he nearly burned down Walt’s house. Jesse partners with Hank in an attempt for finally bring Walt to justice.
Character Breakdown
Walt is back to his...
This week’s trio of releases is a varied bunch, featuring a number of well-known stars. First up we have the latest Neill Blomkamp film Elysium starring Matt Damon. Next we have the comedy We’re the Millers, starring Jennifer Aniston and Jason Sudeikis. Finally, we also have some reviews for Percy...
Episode: ”Confessions” (5.11)
Original Air Date: 8/25/13
Written by: Gennifer Hutchison
Directed by: Michael Slovis
Line Synopsis: Hank continues trying to get solid evidence on Walt. Walt tries to make his life more secure by taking extreme measures towards Hank and Jesse. Jesse deals with his emotions against Walt, but comes to a shocking revelation.
“This….is…LAMBpardy!”
Now entering the studio are today’s contestants…
First up is Nick Powell, the master of trivia who is the reigning two-time champ, a threat to destroy the competition each and every time out. Taking on the challenge are two first-time players in Robert and Bubbawheat. Can they rise to the challenge?
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There’s not much to report this week, as we only have one minor release – 2 Guns. Did this Mark Wahlberg-Denzel Washington collaboration impress the lambs? Find out below and don’t forget to include your reviews in the forums.
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I had previously alluded to there being a so-called LAMBcast Summer Series. Over the past few months, we’ve covered Iron Man 3, Star Trek Into Darkness, Fast & Furious 6, and Man of Steel. Finally, we’ve come to the end, with Neill Blomkamp’s follow-up to 2009’s surprise blockbuster District 9. Elysium is set in a similar world and time and covers themes not all...
Episode: ”Buried” (5.10)
Original Air Date: 8/11/13
Written by: Thomas Schnauz
Directed by: Michelle MacLaren
Line Synopsis: Hank tries to get definitive proof about Walt. Walt tries to get his situation in order before it’s too late. Skyler panics about Hank’s new-found knowledge. Lydia attempts to keep her business afloat.
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Apparently, Jay really, really wanted to win, and he really, really wanted Demolition Man to be the film he won with. The man from Life vs. Film went all out for the MOTM poll; overall, we had 137 votes, and his film had more than half of them, in a competition that was a competition for about 12 hours before it got out of hand. To the rest of the potential Champions (well, except for Joe, perhaps), don’t fret. Try again...