We almost thought about covering Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure just for kicks, but instead decided to give you the NEXT BEST THING!

Existential commentary in the guise of a French zombie movie! Yeah!

Ever since we reviewed Pontypool, we've been on the lookout for even STRANGER zombie flicks, and I think we've FINALLY found one!

So sit back, relax, and try not to let the atmosphere freak you out TOO much...

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It's Sunday, so that means it's Movie Shout Out Response Time!

Yesterday's question was:

What is your favorite guilty-pleasure Disaster film?

This one got a LOT of responses!  It seems there is a reason these films continue to be made.  Check out your responses below:

volcano
Matt K via Facebook

Gigli, because it was a disaster of a film!
Richard B via email

There's so many but currently it's 2012. Both Vegas and my fair City of Angels gets destroyed. Makes me giggle like a school girl.
@gothamite66 via Twitter

What was the one with Pierce Brosnan? The only scene I can really remember is they are in a canoe on a lake/pond thats full of acid, kiling fish. But not melting the boat. Dante's Peak!
Eric J via Facebook

Towering Inferno. Or The Posideon Adventure (the original, of course).
Bob B via email

I adore Cameron's Titanic if that counts as a guilty pleasure.
@bpdreview via Twitter

The Towering Inferno, burning skyscaper story with an incredible cast including Paul Newman & Steve McQueen ... 2 and a half hours of typical 70s edge of your seat fun
Ben H via Facebook

I have a guilty pleasure with Towering Inferno. Firefighters howl at the scene where two fireballs are falling down an elevator shaft and one chief looks at the other and says with all the emotion of stubbing one's toe. "Those are two of ours."
Tony B via email

 disaster movies should have soap opera storylines & an all star cast, so my vote is for the big daddy 'The Towering Inferno'
@Nebuchanezer via Twitter

hate to admit it but i really liked deep impact way better than armageddonor dantes peak that was good was never really that keen on all the hollywood blockbuster disaster movies and dont get me started on 2012 lol
Bri N via Facebook

Night of the Comet, or Independence day
@Starwarsgirl via Twitter

Irwin Allen was the Master. I agree with Ben, the Towering Inferno is great plus I've always had a dear spot in my hear for the Poseidon Adventure.
Keith M via Facebook

Always has been old-school, 'Earthquake'
@DangerShoes via Twitter

Earthquake. Absolutely exquisite in its guilty pleasuring.
Kristen M via Facebook

Atomic Train! "The Final Stop Is Deadly." What could be better? (maybe worse?)
@crowfax via Twitter

I have to say I love The Day After Tomorrow...guilty.
Danielle K via Facebook

as of now it is 2012, it was so stupid. I just couldn't stop laughing. STUPIDITY IN HD.
@KamillyC via Twitter

I'm with Keith, Poseidon Adventure is pretty good. I just saw 2012 the other day, and while it lowered my IQ by at least that many points, I have to say that it was just plain dumb fun and worth a watch.
@Kelly G.L. via Facebook
 
The (original) Poseidon Adventure.
@reduced via Twitter

Does Twister count? I could watch that one over and over again. I also have a soft spot for The Day After Tomorrow, because it is so very fun to giggle at.
Leslie N via Facebook

you mean the movie its self is a disaster like Furry Vengeance or a movie about a disaster like a bio pic of Rose O'Donnell?
@KI6ILS via Twitter

Indiana Jones 4 is the greatest disaster of all time! My world, definitely, almost came to an end. I wish George, Steven and Harrison a comfortable, and hopefully soon, retirement.
Arin K via Facebook

I say 28 Days Later (or other apocalyptic zombie flicks). If I can speak for my non-Twittering wife, she says Titanic.
@andrewski via Twitter

@Arin: yes, @Danielle: Guilty as well
Paxx D via Facebook

First one that comes to mind is The Towering Inferno, although I'd add Fred Astaire to the "incredible cast" list; Gayle voted with The Day After Tomorrow gathering crowd.
Michelle D. N. via Facebook

For me, I have always had a soft spot for Independence Day.  How can you go wrong with Jeff Goldblum and Will Smith?
Marie from MYMHM

Make the science too realisitic, and it can make for a really dull story. Make the story too dramatic, and you can have real suspension of disbelief issues.

Cillian Murphy leads a terrific cast on a mission from the Earth to the Sun. Will Calamity ensue?

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It's that time again!  Movie Shout Out Response time!!  Yesterday's question was:

What type of film would you like to see next in Animation?

Your responses, as usual, were fun and creative.  Check them out below:

Sci-fi. Mainly so I can FINALLY get a decent Cowboy Bebop movie.
@ChrisTr via Twitter

Does Casshern count?
Michael F via Facebook

I loved what they did with A Scanner Darkly... I'd like to see more of (and different styles of) that. Renaissance was similar...
@catalyst_echo via Twitter

well most genres have been animated already, but I wouldn't mind seeing an animated zombie movie
@Nebuchanezer via Twitter

Hmmm, animation, well, for a serious movie I'd say "Waltz with Bashir", for crazy I'd say "Dead Leaves" and just in general an interesting animated kids movie is "the Secret of Kells".
John I. G. via MYMHM comment

If Guy Ritchie animated one of his crime capers, making them a lot more OTT that could be a lot of fun to watch.
@nikmortimer via Twitter

I've been thinking for awhile now that a new Heavy Metal, with linked science fiction/fantasy stories would be cool.
@lonelypond via Twitter

Snowcrash by Neil Stevenson.
Lee from MYMHM

Twelfth Night...or A Comedy of Errors.
Marie From MYMHM

A black and white World War II film, would be a really interesting topic for Animation.
Juan from MYMHM

When he suggested reviewing a CG animated, Blade Runner style noir, featuring the voice talents of Daniel Craig, we thought "Why not have him on to chat with us". Then we thought "I could really go for a cheese burger...", but then after that we were back to thinking about the movie again.

Please join us for a chat with a really close friend (and another film fanatic), as we talk about a super stylized, animated, crime drama!

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 Good Sunday morning! It's Movie Shout Out Response Time!

Yesterday's question was:

What is your favorite generational warfare film?

This one was tricky even for us at MYMHM, but you rose to the occasion.  Check out your responses below:

The Ice Storm (1997). Here, play with the whip.
Rochelle via MYMHM comment

"East of Eden" (1955).
Christian D via Facebook

River's Edge (1986) "you just come here+eat our food+f**k our mum...FOOD EATER...MOTHERF**KER!"
@here_comes_B via Twitter

I'm gonna go with X2: X-Men United (2003). Kids vs. Adults. New ideas of identity vs. old ones.
Alex L via Facebook

nearly said Footloose (1984) for comedy effect, but think for teenagers against grown up Russians it has to be Red Dawn (1984)
@Nebuchanezer via Twitter

BR is a great film.
Matt K via Facebook

Reality Bites (1994)! (*giggles* (-; )And Newsies (1992)!!!
@JillJordan17 via Twitter

BR  is a great movie, the sequal tho not so much...How about Rock N' Roll High School Forever (1991) featuring the Ramones and it's predecessor starring Corey Feldman? lol.  I think Clockwork (1971) could be considered a generational warfare film...
Nate S via Facebook

Star Wars IV-VI
@lifeofreilly via Twitter

Not that this is a shocker for those that know me, but I'm going to have to go with @JillJordan17 and say Newsies (1992.  I've lost count of how many times I've seen that movie....ooooh or The Breakfast Club (1985).
Marie from MYMHM

Gonna have to go with Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter's Dead (1991), simply for being a movie I didn't realize was terrible when I was a kid.
Lee from MYMHM

Damn Marie, a tricky one here... First one that comes to mind is something like Footloose (1984)... Because I'm a theatre nerd... Or maybe a Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986) (or any number of John Hughes films for that matter), but I think I'm going to have to go snobby and say Rebel Without a Cause (1955)...
Juan from MYMHM

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It really speaks to the level of awesome in our audience that this is quite possibly the most requested film we've ever had. To all those that have asked us to cover this film we say "Thank You" and "WHAT THE EFFING HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE‽‽‽"... but like in a good way... Cuz this movie is kinda rad...

See THIS is what you get when a movie is described as being one of Tarantino's faves, and the major plot point you find on the back of the box synopsis is that a WHOLE lotta Japanese school children are going to die... in really violent ways...

We present to you (because a LOT of you asked for it) BATTLE ROYALE!

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It's Movie Shout Out Response Time!

Yesterday's question was:

What is your favorite Satire or Spoof film?

We were excited to see how many of you said Black Dynamite!  And of course, there were many other greats on the list.  Check out your responses below:

 For satire/spoof, while I love Blazing Saddles & Young Frankenstein, I love Yellowbeard more. I am alone in this, I think, but hey.
@KateSherrod via Twitter

I Love this movie.[Black Dynamite]
Demetrius T via Facebook

does Starship Troopers count?...can I change my mind+have Cell Block 4?
@here_comes_B via Twitter

Galaxy Quest. Alan Rickman, Tony Shaloub, Enrico Colantoni, what more could you want?
Yvonne B via Facebook

Airplane! A classic.
@sinspired via Twitter

I'm Gonna Get You Sucka, which was a spoof OF blaxsploitation films, which made it extra funny.
Michael B via Facebook

Not sure how it holds up now a days, but does 'Johnny Dangerously' count?
@DangerShoes via Twitter

No fair. Yvonne took my answer. Galaxy Quest is awesome. It's funny on it's own merit, but by Grothbar's Hammer, it's hysterical for anyone who knows anything about classic Star Trek.
:-)
Brigitte B via Facebook

Dr Strangelove or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love The Bomb. Without a shadow of a doubt.
@ChrisTr via Twitter

young frankenstein, most definitely. blazing saddles a close second. :)
Dorie B via Facebook

I presume everyone's gone for 'I'm gonna git you sucka' so I'm going for 'The Player' great satire on the movie industry.
@Nebuchanezer via Twitter

Airplane was the movie that taught me humor.
Keith M via Facebook

Favorite spoofs are Andaz Apna Apna and The tv show Good Guys.
@muddi900 via Twitter

I LOVE Young Frankenstein ("what knockers") and Galaxy Quest ("Give him a hand, he's British"). Does Murder By Death fit this category? ("Why do you keep all those naked muscle men magazines in your office?" - "Suspects, always looking for suspects.")
Kelly G. L. via Facebook

Hot Enough for June (spy parody)
@KateGabrielle via Twitter

Black Dynamite..."doughnuts dont wear alligator shoes" and if you havent seen "Other Guys" yet...you should. It could be considered a spoof of cop movies. "Gator's bitches better usin jimmys!!!!"
David T via Facebook

Spaceballs. Hands down the best.
@gothamite66 via Twitter

Black Dynamite rules...easily the best spoof movie to come out in years. With people swallowing garbage like Disaster Movie, Epic Movie (hell, "insert generic interchangeable word" Movie) and such it's nice to know there are still people out there that care to do it right!! It is criminal Black Dynamite didn't go over much bigger than it did.
Christopher H via Facebook

I love the spoof like LOL glorious quality that Strictly Ballroom achieves in those moments of over the top perfect gravity.
@lonelypond via Twitter

Black Dynamite! "Anaconda malt liquor gives you .......... oooooooooh!" I got the movie, the soundtrack, the score, the bootleg version, did I mention I LOVE this movie? Even those PSA's on youtube kick ass. "Look mama, You could hit the str...eets or the sheets it do mean me no neva-mind."
Austin E. V. via Facebook

"Life of Brian", and more recentlty "Walk Hard."
Christian D via Facebook

Dr Strangelove!! parady, satire AND spoof. Hot Shots.
Denise D via Facebook

Airplane
Rene' B via Facebook

Black Dynamite may be the best movie ever made!!! The part with the nunchucks kills me every time!!!! LOVE IT SUCKA !!!!!!!
Jon H via Facebook

One of my fav movies evar!
Andy F via Facebook

DYN-O-MITE!

Why didn't this film get any theatrical distribution?

Who knew Michael Jai White could be funny?

This film was lovingly described to me as a "Shaun of the Dead" style satire of classic blaxploition films.

Let's see how that description holds up...

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Good Sunday morning, Movie Fans! It's Movie Shout Out Response Time!

Yesterday's question was a simple one:

What is your favorite Film Noir?

Your responses reminded us why this genre is so popular.  Check them out below:

Gun Crazy (1950) or Lana Turner's real life.
Eric D via Facebook

Chinatown (1974).
@ashman01 via Twitter

Oh my. So hard to choose. Blood Simple (1984), Chinatown (1974), Double Indemnity (1944), Le Cercle Rouge (1970), The Third Man (1949).
@stephsmith via Twitter

"It's Chinatown, Jake." Don't forget the classic, Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (1982). :)
Bryan S via Facebook

Does Twelve Monkeys (1995) count?
@theredderroy via Twitter

Standing on the shoulders of Sunset Blvd (1950), I'd have to say Mulholland Drive (2001). One of the most disturbing movies I've seen.
@andrewski via Twitter

Robert Wise's THE SET-UP (1949) and Billy Wilder's Double Indemnity (1944)!
Alex L via Facebook

Touch of Evil (1958)
@gothamite66 via Twitter

fave noir has to be Touch of Evil (1958), it's got Orson in, need I say more?
@Nebuchanezer via Twitter

The Big Sleep (1946) and The Long Goodbye (1973) grace the top of my long list of noir faves.
Dorie B via Facebook

Brick (2005) is my favourite film noir, I'm pretty sure that counts.
@nikmortimer via Twitter

Mine is probably The Man Who Wasn't There (2001).
@ChrisTr vi Twitter

Pulp Fiction (1994).  I believe it is still Tarantino’s best.
Tony B via email

aven't seen many noirs. I had the topic on social class in film studies instead :-) but Brick (2005) is an astonishing watch.
@Amezzeray via Twitter

Memento (2000). All it needs is some fedoras. :)
@muddi900 via Twitter

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