Sex and War and Rock and Roll
This week's Movie Date podcast is all sex and war and rock and roll, as Rafer and Kristen review "Entourage," "Spy," "Testament of Youth," "Love and Mercy," and a special Mystery Date!
Jun 05, 2015•46 min•Ep. 295
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The Earth is Mad and So is Everyone in Hawaii
The earth is mad in "San Andreas" and everyone is mad in Hawaii. At least, they will be mad after they see "Aloha."
Jun 01, 2015•40 min•Ep. 294
The Future Isn't What It Used to Be
The future used to be a bright shiny thing covered in chrome and dreams. But as "Tomorrowland" reminds us, the future isn't what it used to be.
May 22, 2015•40 min•Ep. 293
Let's Sing A Song About Dystopia
When the world is coming to an end, and mankind is reduced to their most animal instincts, the only logical thing to do is race cars and sing pop songs a capella.
May 16, 2015•41 min•Ep. 292
Were You The Coolest Kid In Your High School?
Were you the coolest kid in your high school? Rafer and Kristen weren't. But neither was Jack Black (in his latest movie, that is).
May 08, 2015•39 min•Ep. 291
It's Like A Foreign Movie With No Subtitles
This week's Movie Date podcast features a look at "Welcome to Me," "The Avengers: Age of Ultron," "Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck," and more!
May 01, 2015•41 min•Ep. 290
Let's Get Out Our Crystal Balls
Summer is right around the corner, and Rafer and Kristen can't wait. They share their top picks for the months ahead.
Apr 28, 2015•35 min•Ep. 289
Is Technology Our Friend or Foe?
Technology: sometimes it helps us to stay connected. Sometimes it makes us a little too connected...or not connected enough.
Apr 17, 2015•36 min•Ep. 288
Do You Ever Wish You Were Younger?
In this week's Movie Date podcast, Rafer and Kristen look at three movies that explore youth versus age. And bonus: the conversation includes special guest Kristen Stewart!
Apr 10, 2015•33 min•Ep. 287
Fighting Nazis, Fast (Not Furious), and Recommendations for Crying
This week, Rafer and Kristen explore movies that involve fighting Nazis and being fast (not furious). They also help a listener who wants help letting the tears out.
Apr 03, 2015•33 min•Ep. 286
Sometimes A Predictable Date Can Still Be a Fine Date
This week's new releases aren't particularly unique, but that doesn't necessarily mean they're bad dates.
Mar 27, 2015•39 min•Ep. 285
It's Like The Hunger Games, But Much Worse
This week's Movie Date podcast is all about new beginnings...or more accurately, questionable recycling of stuff we already know.
Mar 20, 2015•35 min•Ep. 284
Trying on Glass Shoes, Spinning Lies, and Getting Away with Murder
This week's podcast is filled with liars, working girls, aging gangsters, millionaire murderers and bonus: an adoptee in need of some Movie Therapy.
Mar 13, 2015•43 min•Ep. 283
A Less-Than-Best Hotel, Horrible Robots, and Cult Members on the Loose
In this week's podcast, Rafer and Kristen review "Chappie" and "The Second Best Marigold Hotel." They also dive into Tina Fey's new Netflix series, "The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt."
Mar 06, 2015•30 min•Ep. 282
Con Artists, Bringing Back the Dead, and Vampires in their Downtime
In this week's podcast, there are a lot of heavy topics and lousy movies. But on the bright side, Jemaine Clement, of Flight of the Conchords fame, stops by to talk about his new film!
Feb 27, 2015•43 min•Ep. 281
'The Duff,' 'Hot Tub Time Machine 2,' 'McFarland USA,' and Interviews with the Oscar Nominees
It's a jam-packed Movie Date, with reviews of 'The Duff,' 'Hot Tub Time Machine 2,' and 'McFarland USA,' as well as interviews with the Oscar nominees!
Feb 20, 2015•45 min•Ep. 280
'Fifty Shades of Grey,' 'Old Fashioned,' 'Kingsman: The Secret Service,' 'The Slap'
Put on your handcuffs. After much anticipation, 'Fifty Shades of Grey' hits theatres. Also on the chopping block: 'Old Fashioned' and 'Kingsman: The Secret Service.'
Feb 14, 2015•41 min•Ep. 279
'Jupiter Ascending,' 'Mr. Turner,' 'Lovesick,' 'Spongebob,' 'Seventh Son,' Movie Therapy & Sweatpants!
It's another jam-packed week at the Movie Date podcast, as Rafer and Kristen take on 'Jupiter Ascending,' 'Mr. Turner,' 'Lovesick,' 'Spongebob,' 'Seventh Son,' Movie Therapy & Sweatpants!
Feb 07, 2015•48 min•Ep. 278
'Black or White,' 'Project Almanac,' 'Song One,' Sweatpants & Movie Therapy
In this week's Movie Date podcast, Rafer and Kristen cover all the bases with new releases, Sweatpants picks, an interview, Movie Therapy, and, of course, trivia!
Jan 30, 2015•36 min•Ep. 277
'Cake,' 'The Boy Next Door,' 'Strange Magic,' 'Mordecai,' and Movie Therapy
In this week's podcast, Rafer and Kristen review 'Cake,' 'The Boy Next Door,' 'Strange Magic,' and 'Mordecai.' They also administer some Movie Therapy!
Jan 24, 2015•33 min•Ep. 276
'Paddington,' 'Black Hat,' 'Still Alice,' 'The Wedding Ringer'
It's the kind of week that will make you laugh and cry, and maybe think you have early onset Alzheimer's.
Jan 16, 2015•42 min•Ep. 275
'Taken 3,' 'Inherent Vice,' 'Mozart in the Jungle,' and Listener Mail
It's the early days of January, and you know what that means when it comes it movies...
Jan 09, 2015•39 min•Ep. 274
The Best Movies of 2014
As we move forward into 2015, Rafer and Kristen take a look back at the very best movies of 2014. They each have a top ten list. Will any of their picks overlap? Also, there are corrections, listener mail, and trivia. Happy New Year, Movie Daters! Let's make it a wonderful, cinematic 2015! RAFER'S TOP TEN FILMS OF 2014 Boyhood Birdman Lego Movie Snowpiercer Listen Up Philip Nightcrawler Whiplash Big Eyes Dear White People Guardians of the Galaxy KRISTEN'S TOP TEN FILMS OF 2014 Boyhood The Theory...
Jan 03, 2015•43 min•Ep. 273
The Christmas Movie Extravaganza!
There are eight movies you can see in the theatres this Christmas, but which one is the most suitable for the season? You options: "Into the Woods," "The Gambler," "Two Days, One Night," "Unbroken," "American Sniper," "Big Eyes," "Selma," and, as a surprise to many, Sony's "The Interview." Rafer and Kristen also take a deep dive into "Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer" for this week's Sweatpants segment. Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, the stop-motion holiday classic is about a whole l...
Dec 24, 2014•45 min•Ep. 272
'The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies,' 'Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb,' 'Annie,' 'The Interview'
Two sequels, one remake, and a film you may never see. It's a bizarre and exciting Movie Date podcast! On the sequels front, we have "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies" and "Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb." Our remake is the reboot of "Annie," starring Quvenzhané Wallis, Jamie Foxx, and Cameron Diaz. And the movie that may never see public eyes is "The Interview," Seth Rogan and James Franco's new movie that inspired terrorist threats from North Korea. There's also listener mail...
Dec 23, 2014•36 min•Ep. 271
'Exodus: Gods and Kings,' 'Top Five,' Netflix's 'Marco Polo,' and The Golden Globe Nods
Apologies. This week's Movie Date podcast is coming to you late, from an abandoned room in Rafer's office building. But there's a good explanation, we promise! Once you settle into the lousy sound quality and get past the tardiness, you'll hear Rafer and Kristen's reviews of Ridley Scott's "Exodus: Gods and Kings" and Chris Rock's "Top Five." You'll also hear the Movie Date team's thoughts on the new Netflix series "Marco Polo" and on this year's Golden Globe nominations. And, as always, there's...
Dec 15, 2014•40 min•Ep. 270
'Wild,' 'Life Partners,' 'She's Beautiful When She's Angry,' Movie Therapy, and Listener Mail
In a Movie Date first, Rafer and Kristen review three films starring and co-starring women. "Wild," starring Reese Witherspoon and Laura Dern, is based on Cheryl Strayed's memoir about walking over 1000 miles on the Pacific Coast Trail. "Life Partners" stars Leighton Meester and Gillian Jacobs as two best friends, one gay and the other straight, grappling wiht growing up and finding love. And "She's Beautiful When She's Angry" is a documentary that looks at the achievements of Marilyn Webb, Rita...
Dec 06, 2014•37 min•Ep. 269
'Penguins of Madagascar,' 'Horrible Bosses 2,' 'The Imitation Game,' and More!
This week, Rafer and Kristen review 'Penguins of Madagascar,' 'Horrible Bosses 2,' and 'The Imitation Game.' They also read some listener mail, make Sweatpants suggestions, and offer up some code-breaking trivia. Don't suffer in the Black Friday lines. Listen to Movie Date instead!
Nov 26, 2014•37 min•Ep. 267
'Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1,' 'Pulp,' Thanksgiving Sweatpants & Movie Therapy
Thanksgiving is almost upon us, and Rafer and Kristen are rubbing their stomachs. Fortunately, there's both hunger and supermarkets on the big screens, vying for some attention. The hunger, of course, is in the form of "Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1." The supermarkets come in the form of the pop music documentary "Pulp: A Film About Life, Death, and Supermarkets." There's also a special edition of Sweatpants, for the sweatiest pantiest day of the year: Thanksgiving. And on the Movie Therapy ...
Nov 22, 2014•33 min•Ep. 266
'The Theory of Everything,' 'Foxcatcher,' 'Beyond the Lights,' 'Dumb and Dumber To,' Sweatpants & Listener Mail
If you doubted it was Oscar season, we have two words for you: "Dumb and Dumber To." Also out this week: "Beyond the Lights," "The Theory of Everything," and "Foxcatcher." For the stay-on-the couch crowd, we also have this week's Sweatpants pick: "High Maintenance." There's also listener mail that takes us down memory lane. And, as usual, there's trivia!
Nov 14, 2014•35 min•Ep. 265
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