On this week’s Film Dojo, Ramon and Mike get anything but childish when they discuss Hayao Miyazaki’s new children’s fantasy, Ponyo, with voices from Liam Neeson, Tina Fey and others. Does Ramon feel the” japanese Walt Disney” can hold his own against the mouse? Is Mike convinced Ponyo is as worthy as the director’s other films? Find out this week on Film Dojo!
Also on This weeks Film Dojo Mike and Ramon can’t stay silent about Buster Keaton’s classic films, One Week and Sherlock Jr.! Is Mike impressed with the nearly hundred year old special effects shots? Does Ramon feel the comedy in these silents is as fresh today as it was then? Find out this week on Film Dojo!
October 12th, 2009
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On this weeks Film Dojo, Mike and Ramon try to avoid being alienated by the new summer blockbuster, District 9! Is Mike impressed with first time director, Neil Blomkamp’s cinematic vision? Does Ramon feel the Peter Jackson produced project is as revolutionary as some of it’s press suggests? Find out this week on Film Dojo!
September 17th, 2009
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On this weeks Film Dojo, Ramon, Mike and Producer Paul try to carve out a critical masterpiece when they analyze Quentin Tarantino’s WW2 flick, Inglourious Basterds! Was Paul impressed by Tarantino’s dialogue in this film a much as he was with Pulp Fiction, Resevoir Dogs and others? Did Mike find the performances and characters from Brad Pitt, Christoph Waltz and others to be fascinating or flawed? Is Ramon impressed with the long camera takes and static shots from cinematographer Robert Richardson? Find out this week on Film Dojo!
September 10th, 2009
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On this weeks Film Dojo, Ramon, Mike and Paul take a look at the Michael Mann’s new John Dillinger biopic, Public Enemies. Was Paul won over by cinematographer Dante Spinotti’s (X-Men: The Last Stand, The Insider) digital imagery? Did Mike and Ramon feel the story lived up to the performances of Johnny Depp, Christian Bale, Marion Cotillard, Billy Crudup and others? Find out this week on Film Dojo!
July 23rd, 2009
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On this weeks Film Dojo, Mike and Ramon take a close look at the new Jennifer Lynch film, Surveillance. Does Ramon believe David Lynch’s daughter’s second film in 16 years approaches the greatness of her father’s work? Is Mike won over by the performances of leads Bill Pulllman and Julia Ormond? Find out this week on Film Dojo!
July 15th, 2009
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On this weeks Film Dojo, Ramon, Mike and Paul engage in a discussion of the new Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds feature, The Proposal. Is Paul won over by the romantic comedy’s familiar plot? Do Mike and Ramon find that the chemistry between the leads carries the film over the altar? Find out this week on Film Dojo!
July 6th, 2009
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On this week’s Film Dojo, Mike and Ramon lace these critical duches in your bushes when they discuss the Hip Hop biopic, Notorious. Is Ramon convinced by the portrayals of contemporary rap stars? Does Mike feel the film measures up to the bar set by 8 mile? Find out this week on Film Dojo!
June 17th, 2009
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On this weeks Film Dojo, Mike, Ramon and producer Paul go where many have gone before as they discuss J.J. Abrams revamping of the Starfleet saga in the summer blockbuster, Star Trek! Are Mike and Ramon impressed with the latest reboot of the venerable Sci-Fi saga? Does Paul think Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto have what it takes to fill their predecessor’s space shoes and pointy ears? Find out this week on Film Dojo!
June 11th, 2009
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On this weeks Film Dojo, Ramon, Mike and producer Paul discuss the the latest entry in the enduring time travel franchise, Terminator: Salvation!
Is Paul impressed with Christian Bale’s interpretation of the popular John Conner character? Do Mike and Ramon feel that the McG directed techno-thriller is up to the standards of the first two installments or a continuation of the unfortunate downward spiral begun in the third installment. And what’s up with Arnold’s cameo? Find out this week on Film Dojo!
June 5th, 2009
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On this weeks Film Dojo, Ramon, Mike and producer Paul dive headfirst into the labyrinthian psychological Drama, The Nines. This intriguing Ryan Reynolds film was missed in theaters but is developing a cult following on DVD. After connecting all the dots in John August’s complicated debut film project, do the boys feel it adds up or falls apart? Find out this week on Film Dojo!
May 27th, 2009
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