Episode 87: Prequilibrium

Welcome back friends.  This week we continue on with more nerdy news stories and a Theatrical movie review of "John Wick."  This movie won us over merely on the trailer and simple premise.  Did it live up to our expectations or fall flat on its face?  Listen in and find out.

 We also tackle this weeks streaming review of "Quarantine 2: Terminal."  This idea to go for a disease movie came from Bat's wife and it was a good one.  Sadly the selection on Netflix was less than desirable, which is how we ended up with this movie.  To start, it is not a good movie by any stretch but then again we really didn't expect much from it in the first place.  The movie has no purpose to be watched as it is poorly acted, weak premised and just plain boring.  Combine all of that with the fact that are are plenty of better movies to be watched and you come to the same conclusion that we did.  Ignore this movie, even if you are a horror fan as it does no favors to the disease or zombie genre.  This one garnered 1 star from me and 2 stars from Bat.  

Our next to last movie for the horror themed month of October is "The Blair Witch Project."  The movie that launched plenty of sequels/knock-off's was totally missed by me and Bat is more than happy to sit down and watch it again.  If you don't know about it check out the trailer below but be warned that it is shaky cam.

If you want to join us on our Fourth horror movie of the month you can find this movie on Netflix. You can send us your reviews or your suggestions for our next streaming review via Facebook, Twitter or email us at Batandhammer@gmail.com

This weeks Nerd News includes:  WB seeking Female Director for Wonder Woman movie, Lex Luthor could join the Suicide Squad movie, Halo Nightfall Trailer, RDJ was almost cut from Cap 3, new John Carter movie series announced, Simpsons App launched, WB's Blue Ribbon digital unit's webseries slate announced, HP short story coming on Halloween and Age of Ultron trailer released. 

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We've also included the most recent episode via the embedded link below. 

Check out the trailer for Halo Nightfall below



And in case you missed it... which bravo if you did... here is the Age of Ultron trailer

Here are the answers to last weeks Podquestion of what is your favorite horror movie remake? 

     

Fanboy          Dawn of the Dead

Bat                 Nightmare on Elm Street

Hammer        The Ring

Our next Podquestion asks what is your favorite Badass Female Character?  

We want to hear your answers so let us know via Facebook, Twitter or email us at Batandhammer@gmail.com

That is all for this week's Blogcast. Be sure to tune in next week Same Hammer Time, same Bat Channel. 

-Hammer

Episode 86: They're all gonna laugh at you

Welcome back friends.  This week we have a whole heaping mess of good nerdy news stories as well as our streaming review of "Carrie" starring Chloe Moretz and Julianne Moore.  

This remake was on both of our lists to see in theaters but we never got around to it.  Now I can't say that I was sad that we missed it in theaters, as I don't think it really is something you HAVE to see in theaters but It was a fun romp.  Having never seen the original, but knowing plenty about the movie, this was a lot of fun to watch.  The scenes of bulling are just as prevalent now as they were then.  And Carrie's final telekinetic break down is a hell of a show.  With solid acting by both Moretz and Moore (fucking a was she disturbing) and some nice visuals this one garnered a solid 3 stars from Bat and 4 stars from me.  Also if you were wanting to hear the Adam Sandler skit I was talking about (it's stupid but it makes me laugh) you can check it out here.  I think it fits perfectly with this movie, in a bad kind of way.

Trying to carrie on (I did that one on purpose) the horror movie theme this month we have our next streaming review of Quarantine 2: Terminal.  This movie comes care of Bat's wife suggesting a disease movie to go along with the horror theme.  Sadly this 2 star movie is the best we can come up with.  If you want to see what you are in for then check out the trailer below.

If you want to join us on our third horror movie of the month you can find this movie on Netflix. You can send us your reviews or your suggestions for our next streaming review via Facebook, Twitter or email us at Batandhammer@gmail.com

This weeks Nerd News includes:  Russo Brothers to direct Avengers 3 & 4, Ironman will be in Cap 3 with possible Civil War story, HBO goes standalone in 2015, Carrie Kelly Robin in BvS, Warner Bros/DC gives their major movie lineup till 2020

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We've also included the most recent episode via the embedded link below. 

Free Shit, Good Shit:

This weeks edition of FS/GS is care of Humble Bundle's Dark Horse Star Wars Bundle.  For no more than $15.01 you get a whole lotta Star Wars Expanded Universe.  Though none of it officially exists now you never know what lore they might pull into the new movie universe.

Here are the answers to last weeks Podquestion of what is your favorite horror game? 
     

Fanboy          Don't Starve
Charles          Left 4 Dead
Bat                 Dead Space
Hammer         Silent Hill

Our next Podquestion asks what is your favorite movie remake?  

We want to hear your answers so let us know via Facebook, Twitter or email us at Batandhammer@gmail.com

That is all for this week's Blogcast. Be sure to tune in next week Same Hammer Time, same Bat Channel. 

-Hammer

Episode 85: Escape from this movie while you still can

If you are joining us this week after watching the streaming review selection of "Escape From Tomorrow" I am so, so sorry.  Phew as doozies go this one definitely is a stinker.  But regardless of how bad this movie is we bring you our review of Escape from Tomorrow as well as the review of "Sharknado" which is also a bad movie, but in a good way.

Continuing with our Horror theme for this month we are going to be watching the new "Carrie" movie starring Chloe Moretz and Julianne Moore.  This movies is a remake of the classic 1976 movie adaptation of Stephen Kings book, which I have neither seen or read.    
This movie was on our list of movies to see in the theater and seemed to slip off our radar so we are excited to finally check it out.

If you want to join us on our second horror movie of the month you can find this movie on Netflix. You can send us your reviews or your suggestions for our next streaming review via Facebook, Twitter or email us at Batandhammer@gmail.com

This weeks Nerd News includes: Marvel Experience coming to Phoenix, Lego Batman getting its own movie, Guardians of the Galaxy getting its own cartoon, Labyrinth getting a sequel, Halo Nightfall's starting date, Crouching Tiger 2 day and date streaming with IMAX release, Dare Devil's first costume revealed, Powers trailer and Tomorrowland trailer.

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We've also included the most recent episode via the embedded link below. 

Here are the 2 trailers we discussed on the Podcast
Powers:

Tomorrowland:

Here are the answers to last weeks Podquestion of do you think that Marvel should have settled with the Jack Kirby estate?
     

Tristan, Bat and I all agreed that we think if there was any credit to be given it should be name only in the credits and that the monetary sum should't have been given since he was under work for hire and was already paid for his work.

Our next Podquestion asks what is your favorite horror game?  

We want to hear your answers so let us know via Facebook, Twitter or email us at Batandhammer@gmail.com

That is all for this week's Blogcast. Be sure to tune in next week Same Hammer Time , same Bat Channel. 

-Hammer

Episode 84: Posh Shattner

Welcome back to your regularly scheduled week in geek with Bat and Hammer.  This week we lament the problems with the Epix app on PS3 as offer up the chance for my to redo my submission for this weeks streaming review since neither of us was able to watch "The Wolf of Wall Street."  So since it's the wonderful month of October we will be watching "Escape From Tomorrow."  I figure we should try and theme this months streaming suggestions in the horror genre, which Bat is all too excited about since that is all his wheel house.

If you want to join us on our first horror movie of the month you can find this gem on Netflix (warning it looks like a solid 2 1/2 stars). You can send us your reviews or your suggestions for our next streaming review via Facebook, Twitter or email us at Batandhammer@gmail.com

This weeks Nerd News includes: Joaquin Phoenix out for Dr strange but rumors of Ethan Hawk possibly taking on the mantle of Sorcerer Supreme, Possible Shatner in Star Trek 3 and a discussion about Marvel settling out of court with the Jack Kirby estate.  We also have a Trailer Review of some of the biggest trailers that dropped recently.

Click here to listen to this weeks podcast in iTunes or Sticher.

We've also included the most recent episode via the embedded link below. 

Free Shit, Good Shit:

We have Xbox's Games with Gold for October including

Xbox one:
Chariot

Xbox 360:
Battlefield bad company 2
Darksiders 2

Also Playstation Plus's October free games for all 3 systems.

Playstation 4:

Dust: An Elysian Tail

Spelunky

Drive club (a trial version)

Playstation 3:

Arkham Asylum

Dungeons & Dragons Chronicles of Mystara

Plyastation Vita

Pix the cat

Rainbow moon

Lastly we have a smashing Comic deal for Oni Press from Humble Bundle.  This bundle also includes a past Websense comic Helheim as well as Scott Pilgrim Vol 1 and 2.

Trailer Review

Inside Out:
This is definitely more of a teaser rather than a trailer due to it heavily relying on your previous experiences with older Pixar movies but doesn't really provide us with much of a feel for the movie itself.  We aren't feeling too much love for the trailer but we are most likely going to be in the theater due to it being Pixar.

Jupiter Ascending:
This movie looks like it will be filling our Sci-Fi quota right along with Nolan's Intersteller.  The effects look good and the action looks fun, even if Tatum looks absolutely strange.  We are going to be in the theater for this one.

Taken 3:
I think I'm right with Bat on this one, if this movie went by any other name I would be pretty excited for it.  But due to being tied to the "Taken" franchise I'm feeling a little lukewarm.  Looks like more of the same but for some reason that doesn't get me excited for it.

The interview:
Hard to believe this movie really caused such a stir in the global political world but it really doesn't seem to stir much up in terms of comedy.  We are both trepidacious about this one.

John Wick:
Keanu + guns is always a good formula for Cinematic fun and this movie looks to carry on that tradition.  It really seems to be a good oll vengeance and shoot em up type flick and we both are excited to watch it.

Dumb and Dumber To:
This one looks ridiculous and we both know its going to be dumb but we are both going to be right there in the audience to wittiness all of its stupidity 

Big Hero Six:
Now I said in the Podcast that I recommend against seeing the new trailer for this one because I feel like it gives away too much story.  But if you aren't already sold on this movie like we are then feel free to learn a bit more about it below.  I didn't post the embedded just in case people accidentally clicked on it.

Big Hero Six New Trailer

Here are the answers to last weeks Podquestion of what is the scariest movie(s) you have seen.

Charles     The Exorcist- due to his Catholic upbringing
                  Fire in the Sky - Because... Fuck alien abductions that's why
Tristan       He does not remember the name but it involved sharp knives flying at people but                   he knows its definitely not Carrie
WW           Mimic - because Guillermo del Toro + Bugs = stuff of nightmares 
Bat            Jaws - because it makes you forever afraid of whats in the water
Hammer    Flatliners - because really its a total mind fuck
                  Event Horizon- because its a total mind fuck...in space

Our next Podquestion relates to the Jack Kirby estate discussion.  Do you think that Marvel should have settled with the Jack Kirby estate?  

We want to hear your answers so let us know via Facebook, Twitter or email us at Batandhammer@gmail.com

That is all for this week's Blogcast. Be sure to tune in next week Same Hammer Time , same Bat Channel. 

-Hammer