It was a packed episode for Christmas: I reviewed Carol, Joy, The Hateful Eight, & The Big Short
http://behindthemikes.podomatic.com/entry/2015-12-27T18_44_45-08_00
Behind the Mikes
I had fun reviewing In the Heart of the Sea and Sisters. Also…you know…
http://behindthemikes.podomatic.com/entry/2015-12-20T18_12_37-08_00
We have winners!
The Kansas City Film Critics Circle held its 50th annual awards meeting on December 20th, 2015. Here are the winners of the James Loutzenhiser Awards for the best of 2015:
Best Picture: Mad Max: Fury Road
Robert Altman Award for Best Director: George Miller, Mad Max: Fury Road
Best Actor: Leonardo DiCaprio, The Revenant
Best Actress: Charlize Theron, Mad Max: Fury Road
Best Supporting Actor: Michael Shannon, 99 Homes
Best Supporting Actress: Alicia Vikander, Ex Machina
Best Original Screenplay: Josh Singer & Tom McCarthy, Spotlight
Best Adapted Screenplay: Charles Randolph & Adam McKay, The Big Short
Best Animated Film: Inside Out
Best Foreign Language Film: Phoenix (Germany)
Best Documentary: Amy
Vince Koehler Award for Best Science Fiction, Fantasy or Horror Film: Ex Machina
Central Standard – Screentime : “Star Wars”
A discussion of the whole Star Wars phenomenon, with a non-spoilery review at the end:
Review – “Sisters”
My latest in the KC Star
http://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article50074005.html
Back to Behind the Mikes
Another month, another Behind the Mikes. We discussed the new Hunger Games, Secret in Their Eyes, and more (we ramble a lot).
Also, we did a winter movie preview, so you can hear what we’re looking forward to here.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 – Review
Got a new review in the Star this week, and it’s a big one! The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2
More Media!
I made it to another Behind the Mikes podcast, this time discussing Goosebumps and Crimson Peak (and Kansas City’s endless underground tunnel system, for some reason). I also guested on KCUR’s Central Standard, talking about my favorite podcasts (how appropriate).
Pan – Review
The greatest special effect of 2015: Making Hugh Jackman look hideous in Pan
Behind the Mikes
Tried something new this week – Thanks to Media Mikes for letting me sit in on their Behind the Mikes podcast, where I reviewed The Martian and Sicario
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