Episode 309: 'Money Monster,' 'Being Charlie,' 'The Meddler'

 

0:00 - Hello; iTunes review 

2:50 - Our sponsor this week: the Practically Culture podcast, about movies, TV, video games, etc.

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5:15 - "Money Monster," but first, what if movies with "Money" in the title were "Monkey" instead??

6:30 - "Money Monster" review for real this time

17:05 - There's also a movie called "The Darkness," but they wouldn't show it to anyone; check out Eric's site for a review

17:40 - "Being Charlie" review

25:50 - "The Meddler" review (Snider only)

31:15 - Summer Box Office Challenge: some interesting stats about past contests, plus the announcement of this year's stakes

38:15 - QOTW (things that happened to you that would make good movies, including stories from our own lives)

59:00 - Recap of this week's show

 

QOTW: In honor of "Angry Birds," make up a good idea for a movie based on an app.

 

REVIEWS: 

Money Monster: C 4/10

Being Charlie: C 5/10

The Meddler: B+ n/a