Ages Three and Up Podcast

Quantum of Solace Review!

LOUDmouth42 — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 17:56:37 -0500

Or: What The Hell Does That Name Mean Anyways?

The 22nd James Bond movie is here!
Daniel Craig makes his second entry into his new reboot of the best known spy franchise with what appears to be a first for Bond; a direct sequel. Most of 007's adventures are fairly stand alone with little or no reference to previous films. Will this new avenue be as ingenious as Casino Royale turned out to be or will the temerity of too many changes be to it's detriment?

There is much to expect from this movie. Casino Royale left out all of Bond's gadgets and in fact Q, the creative quartermaster himself. We have yet to see Moneypenny. Will the allusions to Connery's old nemesis S.P.E.C.T.R.E. at the end of Casino be fully realized in this film? Will the movie just simply be as bad as the new theme song we've all been listening to with bleeding ears?

We sit down to chew on this new Bond entry and decide whether it's worthy of great praise or if we'll just chew it a new one. We'll cover the Bond staples of gadgets, girls and baddies, etc... before just looking at the movie as an action film in it's own right. Even if it turns out to be a crappy Bond, how would non-James Bond fans like it? So many people will be heading off to the theaters this Christmas and watching Quantum of Solace simply because it's the big action movie on the block and we settle up on whether or not this is a good action movie sans 007.

Then log in and check out the bonus features below as we review the new Star Trek trailer that previewed before Quantum of Solace!

Finishing the Game Review!

LOUDmouth42 — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:59:01 -0500

Or: Asian Persuasion in Full Effect!

After Fast and the Furious 3: Tokyo Drift, director Justin Lin looked at his options and opted for an unconventional choice for his next project, a smaller film a mocumentary if you will... Finishing the Game!

The concept is golden; after Bruce Lee dies, he leaves behind about fifteen minutes of footage for his next project, Game of Death. With Enter the Dragon being such a huge success, the producers rush to find a new actor to finish the movie.

This movie is one of the gems you'd only buy if you knew about it, so listen to the review, decide if it's for you, buy it, love it and recommend it!

Colleen Doran Interview!

LOUDmouth42 — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:08:27 -0400

Or: Digging Up the Dirt on A Distant Soil!

For years, Colleen Doran has been working in the comics industry, putting her mark on comics and permeating every level with great success. Whether it's her work on seminal runs of Sandman, or main stream work with characters like Spiderman or in the independent market with her creator owned series, A Distant Soil, Colleen has pretty much done it all.

A Vertigo icon, she has worked with so many talented writers. Fighting for their spots on the long list are names like Neil Gaiman, J. Michael Straczynski, Clive Barker and Warren Ellis!

During a sit down with Colleen, Mike and Jonny try to glean some wisdom from her many years of experience. This could mean anything, from the current crisis for inkers to the hardships of independent publishing to simply farming the land! You heard right! Farming the land!

Colleen has a few new exciting projects coming up on the horizon as well. Following their team up on Orbiter, she and Warren Ellis has something brewing called Stealth Tribes. There are new issues of A Distant Soil on the way as well as a mystery project that isn't saying too much about yet!

You won't want to miss out on this new and exciting episode of A3U Podcast!

Red Cliff Sneak Peak!

LOUDmouth42 — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:39:49 -0500

Or: John Woo's Red Review!

With John Woo's newest movie coming to screens this January, the A3U crew decided it needed to be discussed. This is first time Woo has directed a Chinese movie since Hard Boiled and everyone's wondering if he still has the chops.

With an all star cast and the biggest budget for a film China has ever seen, will this Three Kingdoms style sword epic pay off? Recent years have seen some staggering competition with movies like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Hero and Jet Li's Fearless, you have to wonder whether Red Cliff will be the next Crouching Tiger or Forbidden Kingdom.

From rumors and speculation on casting and the final execution, get plugged in with A3U to find out whether or not Red Cliff is going to be the legend it could be or the mess it might be.

Chris Ryall Interview!

LOUDmouth42 — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 10:05:05 -0400

Or: IDW's Editor In Chief Unedited!

Jonny managed to catch up with IDW's publisher and editor in Chief Chris Ryall to talk comics and Transformers and find out what else IDW has been up to.

IDW has been known for the last number of years primarily for publishing the Transformers comics after Dreamwave went bankrupt. Since then they've spawned a number of successful books, the biggest being their relaunch of the G1 characters in a series of books starting with Infiltration. The books have since continued with Stormbringer, Escalation, Devastation, a number of Spotlight Volumes that also tie in and the upcoming Revelation. They've also started to reprint all of the older Marvel Transformer comics from the 80's into trades and various miniseries of the old UK stuff. And as if that wasn't enough, they'll be dipping into the old Dreamwave archives to reprint the Armada series for the first time ever. All of that and we haven't even touched on the movie tie ins!

They are also the house that brought up Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith and a cadre of horror comics like 30 Days of Night. As the years have gone on, IDW continues to add to their arsenal with more franchises like Doctor Who, Angel: After the Fall, Star Trek and most recently Ghostbusters while at the same time spreading their wings to diversify into other formats such a their children's imprint, "Worthwhile Books" and coffee table books like Stephen Romano's "Shock Festival".

During our sit down, I ask Chris all the important questions, what projects are coming up for them, how closely the movie books will adhere to continuity and the all important question - what the heck does an editor in chief do anyway? So strap in for a quick twenty minute journey into the Idea and Design Work factory. Are you listening?

Last Crusade Commentary!

LOUDmouth42 — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:54:44 -0400

Or: Comments on a Classic Trilogy!

Be warned all ye who dare listen; only a penitent man will pass! A penitent man knees before God ... and knows not to make a fourth movie! Oh, I'm sorry George, but you may never hear the end of it. Well here is the third Indiana Jones flick fit and rigged with the the burning tears of love from the A3U crew. You all know how this works people, download and listen to the feature length ramblings of three Indy fans and see if we can add anything to the already heavily laden special editions that came out this last year. (That was sarcasm by the way.)Well now you have all the "special" you could want! Three grown men laughing hysterically that the lead actress's name is "Doody". So do you think you can handle it? -not doody. I don't want you to handle doody. ....seriously, that's gross.

So come along with us as we share in boat chases, tank battles and escape from endless hordes of Nazi drones! ... and I suddenly remembered by Charlemagne, "let my armies be the fish in the seas and the birds in the sky and the need for endless waves of crappy action figures that pay for trust funds for grandchildren based on a weak fourth installment!

Stephen Romano Talks Shock Shop!

LOUDmouth42 — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:47:48 -0400

Or: Shock Festival Rocks the Best of Us!

Gearing up for Halloween, A3U does a sit down with Stephen Romano, the author of the upcoming book Shock Festival, the best collection of exploitation cinema movie posters that never existed! He's written other books, written for Masters of Horror, written comics and is a mad fiend for movies. It's always great to see a real "reel" fan getting to work with some of the greats in the industry and doing what he loves to do. Find out how he teamed up with Don Coscarelli (director of the Phantasm movies and Bubba Ho Tep) and broke into the film world or sit back and relax while we give you the low down on what it takes to make a book like Shock Festival. Aside from fictitious poster art, Romano's book also chronicles the biographies of the actors in the flicks!

Over the span of an hour we cover everything from his new book to his previous book, his work with Coscarelli, the upcoming movies Bubba Nosferatu, the next Phantasm, a wicked flick called Black Devil Doll and why Stealth is the greatest movie ever! Seriously. Loaded with everything from stories of meeting Robert Englund to Guillermo Del Toro impressions, this was a great interview to do. Of course we can't help but work in a little commentary of Indy 4 either! What kind of A3U Podcast would it be without some good ol' down home Lucas bashing? All in good fun of course.

Shock Festival promises to be an awesome book, filled with all the wicked, bloody, big screen misadventures that we always wished we could have seen. At the center of it all is Stephen Romano, so listen up! The man works with Tim Bradstreet, Don Coscarelli, Thomas Jane and Ashley Lawrence! Dial in to find out more about the book before it hits shelves in October!

Everybody Wants To Be Italian!

LOUDmouth42 — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:14:38 -0400

Or: Cerina Vincent's New Movie! The Italian Interview!

Super sweety, Cerina Vincent talks to us about her new upcoming movie, Everybody Wants To Be Italian. As a romantic comedy, this is definitely a departure from her well known horror fare and a welcome edition to her repertoire. It's always nice to see an actor or actress doing new work that expands the audience's expectation of them and this promises to be just that. This movie promises to be just as entertaining for the guys as it does for the girls by giving an edge to the comedy without becoming one of Hollywood's carbon copy romantic comedies. Below, you can view the trailer at the official site, or check out Cerina's official site, soon to be updated. Come listen to a little sneak preview of what you have in store for you in Everybody Wants To Be Italian!

The A3U Dark Knight Review!

LOUDmouth42 — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 05:33:37 -0400

Or: Bat Babble!

We've all been waiting for the sequel to Christopher Nolan's Batman Begins and here it is! Will it live up to all the hype it's been getting? Will Heath Ledger's last performance deliver the goods? Will Christian Bale talk in his Cookie Monster voice again? We dish the goods on what promises to be THE movie to see this summer... but can it live up to our expectations?

Hellboy II Movie Review

LOUDmouth42 — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 17:28:13 -0400

Or: Guillermo's Newest Movie Gets the Once Over!

New to theaters is Hellboy 2, a rip roaring, comic book adventure movie and sequel to the blockbuster that came out a couple years ago. But is it any good? You may like to know what you have in store for yourself before entering the theater and that's where we try to squeeze ourselves in. Between you the innocent movie goer and the great cinematic unknown. We won't pander, but we also won't get too high on our horses and hopefully, you'll be able to glean some sort of insight into whether or not this is the movie for you. There is a brief run down of what books you need to read for Hellboy and why you can skip some if you want.
Adding to that, we've also uploaded bonus material to cover some of the figures and statues released to coincide with this flick and some of the stuff to look out for in the future.

Sid Haig Interview!

LOUDmouth42 — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 04:02:07 -0400

Or: It's Just Three Assholes Talking Over Here!

You heard right! Did we interview the future president of these here united states? Well maybe not, but you could always listen in and find out why he doesn't give a shit if he even wins! Our sit down with Sid led us down several different paths; some led us to his work in the seventies on Foxy Brown and Coffy, some paths ended with on-set stories of the great Shatner, and even others talk of his work with Rob Zombie as the ever despicable Captain Spaulding. Find out what role got away and why (Believe me, you'll want to, it's a biggie). From politics to charging for autographs at conventions, we leave no stone unturned. So tune in and have a damn, doodly, good listen!

Jim Byrnes Interview!

LOUDmouth42 — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 06:42:29 -0400

Or: Joe Dawson Lives!

Ladies and gents, I present for you renaissance man Jim Byrnes! Please, keep the applause to a minimum. Voice actor, live actor and musician, Jim shares his thoughts with us on the future of the Highlander franchise, the state of the music industry and its future and the more fanatical fans one can run into at conventions!
Transformers fans may remember him as Inferno on Beast Wars or as Thrust on Beast Machines, but he's probably most recognizable as Joe Dawson on Highlander the Series. Well whatever the fan base, Jim has a few things to say and we're all ears!

Temple of Doom Commentary

LOUDmouth42 — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 07:45:58 -0400

Or: ...Nothing! It's the Freaking Temple Commentary people!
So our Raiders commentary didn't suck too bad? Well let's see if we can't remedy that, shall we? Laugh and cry for two hours as we make witticisms and observations on the second Indy flick. Well, actually it's the first Indy. Technically it takes place chronologically before Raiders, right? Maybe that makes it the first prequel... Anyway, if Lucas can't be bothered and Spielberg won't do it, you know that the A3U crew will be there to record another scintillating commentary track to one of cinema's most beloved franchises. And anyone who thinks Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is better than this movie can lick my left nut! Or the right. To tell the truth, I'm not too picky about it.

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of Bla Bla Review!

LOUDmouth42 — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:30:54 -0400

Or: How Bad Does This Suck?
So the new Indy flick is out and we pick it apart. Come on people! Who really thought this would be that good? EVERYONE had doubts and rightly so! But the question remains; just how bad was it? Is there anything worth seeing? Has digital technology ruined even the most holy of cinematic grails? Have Lucas and Spielberg exceeded our expectations or have they drowned in a sea of senility? Well I'm not saying here, so click the little download button and find out for your self. Besides, isn't better to hear us curse live? As a bonus track we also added a little something for all the ladies out there as well everyman secure in his sexuality; a short, impromptu review of the Sex In The City movie. As we finish our Indy 4 review, my wife comes in fresh from seeing it and tells us what she thinks. Well, "waste not want not" we thought, so we added it on. Enjoy.

Tony Todd Interview!

LOUDmouth42 — Sat, 31 May 2008 20:44:15 -0400

Or: Seattle Crypticon 2008!
While we were at the 2008 Crypticon we had a chance to grab an interview we had been trying to work out since last October! Mr. Tony Todd, the Candyman himself was kind enough to set aside some time for us to get the interview we wanted! He's on 24 now, he has numerous projects on the go and has been in so many wicked shows/movies that I think I need not list them! It should also be noted that during this interview there are a couple of guests that pop up, so keep your ears peeled. ...Can ears peel?

Drew Struzan Interview!

LOUDmouth42 — Thu, 15 May 2008 03:42:33 -0400

Or: What Ever Awesome Movie Poster You're Thinking About, He Painted It!
So seriously folks, on the eve of the return of one of cinema's greatest heroes of all time; Indiana Jones, we thought we should talk to the man who has made all the posters! The creation of a movie poster is in itself it's own art, and there's one name that stand tall ahead of any other in this field. Who can think of Star Wars without seeing Luke brandishing his sabre into the night sky? Who goes back in time with Marty McFly without thinking back to that poster? He's created so many indelible images in our minds and set our imaginations ablaze with the possibilities of what these films may have to offer, it's hard to look at other movie posters at all. Learn more about his process, how technology is changing this art form and what the heck does Drew do in his spare time? DL and listen folks! Afterwards, you should log on to get access to a deleted scene where we find out how Drew Struzan became one of the many people Pat Lee screwed over in the scandal that was Dreamwave's infamous fall!

Emerald City Comicon: An Overview

LOUDmouth42 — Wed, 14 May 2008 22:28:48 -0400

Or: The Woes and Woah-That's-Freaking-Awesomes of Convention Outings!
Back from the recent Comicon on the north west coast, A3U relives our greatest triumphs and our worrisome moments of weakness for those of you who were unable to attend. Many sights were seen, many stories were shared, and through heartships untold, we fought our way here beyond the goblin city to take back the child David Bowie had stolen. (For all legal purposes it should be stated that David Bowie has never, to the best of our knowledge, stolen any children outside the realm of fantasy. Perhaps it should also be stated that we have no fantasies that correlate to such heinous acts. ...not that David Bowie is heinous...) Enough! Download and enjoy. There was much mirth and many friends to be made! Many prizes awarded and now; pods to be cast. Good Night and Good Luck.

Iron Man Review!

LOUDmouth42 — Sat, 03 May 2008 03:46:49 -0400

Or: Sit And Listen While We Tell You What To Think!
So Iron Man's out there and you're thinking about going to see it, aren't you? Or you're definitely going to see it, but you wonder what's in store for you. Perhaps you've already seen it and have been chomping at the bit to see what Spence thinks. Yes, I think that must be it! Well wait no further my little devotees, A3U is in the house and ready to drop the knowledge... or at least some very opinionated opinions. Find out whether it was a stinker or smelled of sweet roses. Either way, the court is in session Favreau, and your baby is on the stand!

Log in afterwards to download the bonus features! Get the dirt on the toy line by Hasbro! Oh crap! That just gave it away, didn't it? ...well maybe if they got it right one of these days!

Masterpiece Theatre!

LOUDmouth42 — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:37:32 -0400

Or: The Seeds Of The Masterpiece Lie Buried In the Podcast!
I hope you're reading this people, because you really want to! We recorded a comprehensive run down of all the Masterpiece Transformers ever released! It was an arduous journey fraught with peril and hardship, but in the end we triumphed! We sat on the Lord of the Rings of the Podcasts! Clocking in at an hour and ten minutes, we sat back and thought: "What the shit? Isn't that kinda long?" Well yes, it is, so we decided to cut this down some. But what about the hardcore Transformer fan who wants all this knowledge? What about the toy collector thirsting for all the juicy tidbits? Well we have an answer for you loyal listeners, and it's a good one. If you only want to check out the rundown at thirty minutes, you're welcome to do so. It still covers all the figures in the line and isn't short on laughs. If, however, you want to undertake a journey of epic proportions and unleash the full insanity that is the A3U - all the detail, minutia and nit picking, then log in, download the bonus content that houses the full uncut version, and prepare your brain for penetration!
Ahhh... Once again, A3U delivers like the paperboy!

Good God Y'all! Gary Chalk!

LOUDmouth42 — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 07:16:34 -0400

Or: Chalk Lines!
Our buddy, Gary Chalk gave us his time for an interview and we made the most of it! The veteran actor has lent his talents to so many productions, where could I begin? Okay, I'll give it a shot. Uhh, Freddy Vs. Jason, Dark Angel, Stargate SG1, Beast Wars (hello? Optimus Primal?), Sonic the Hedgehog, Reboot, you know what? I'll just post his imdb link below! So c'mon, genre acting, voice acting, what more do you need? DL! DL!

Neil Marshall Interview!

LOUDmouth42 — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 00:22:33 -0400

Or: Decent Descent Director Won't Doom Us With Doomsday!
Today we talk with Neil Marshall, the director of Dog Soldiers and The Descent about his upcoming movie Doomsday. Now this isn't the lame Superman villain that actually makes a decent animated movie.... no, this is a balls to the wall action movie with more homages than you can shake a stick at! Listen in as we talk Escape From New York, Road Warrior and Indiana Jones! Indy? Yup, Indy!

Cartoon Research Library

LOUDmouth42 — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:43:13 -0400

Or: An Educational Way to Kill 20 Minutes!
So have you ever wondered... what the heck is a Cartoon Research Library anyway? Is it just a place where people are able to do research on cartoons? ....Well, maybe... okay, yeah, that's exactly what it is. But we get the scoop! That's right, there's a scoop involved somewhere and we got it! All the juicy details.... except that the "juicy" details are placed in a humidity controlled room so as to not destroy any of the materials. Huh.
Well if you think you're so smart, then tell me what kind of late fees would you incur for not returning an Eisner original? Don't know? Well then listen up boys and girls, cuz class is in session!

Cynthia Rothrock Interview

LOUDmouth42 — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 09:27:26 -0500

Or: Just Kicking It With The Real Sonja Blade!
Who's next on the A3U hit list? We decided to take aim at Cynthia Rothrock, but being she was the first woman on the cover of Inside Kung Fu Magazine, something told us she could take care of herself.
We talk about her movies, inspirations, video games and why she wasn't in the Matrix! We also drop some knowledge on MonaVie... don't know what it is? Then you weren't listening!

Jeff Smith Interview: Part 2

LOUDmouth42 — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 21:51:23 -0500

Or: The Rascal who writes RASL!
Ever read RASL? Well, at the time of our interview with Jeff Smith, the first issue of RASL had not yet made it's way to the stands, so we hadn't had the chance either! But if you're a fan of his previous work Bone, you like us, will no doubt be clambering at the bit to find out what it's all about! In part two of our epic Jeff Smith interview, he lets us in on some details on his new series!
How often will it come out? What format will it be? How mature is mature? All shall be revealed...

Jeff Smith Interview: Part 1

LOUDmouth42 — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 17:00:25 -0500

Or: Bone over the Phone! (Honestly it's not as bad as it sounds!)
Ever read Bone? No? Well you should! Why? Cuz it's freaking sweet, that's why! We talk to the beating heart that created and lived the comic "Bone" for thirteen years. He's now on the eve of releasing his new independent comic series; RASL and we got to talking. For quite a bit actually. So long in fact that we couldn't fit it all into one episode! So in this episode we catch up with everything Jeff's been doing up till now, Bone, Shazam, colored Bone and maybe we'll even talk a little about an upcoming Bone project? Could be! Take a seat, listen... we're now in the Church of Bone!

Cerina Vincent and Jodi Lipper Talk!

LOUDmouth42 — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 05:59:53 -0500

Or: The Hot Chick Interview!
Returning for her second interview is Cerina Vincent and this time she brings a friend, Jodi Lipper; the co-author of their new book, How To Eat Like A Hot Chick! Now, don't be afraid guys, there are plenty of great tips for you too! If you want to lose weight or eat healthier, sit down and listen! And if you want to get an insight into a hot chick's thought process, sit down and grab a pad and pen, cuz it's all here!
Spence and I get into the Hot Chick zone and discuss protein, calories and our mood swings and why they happen. So tune in and get hit with some nutrition knowledge or at least laugh at how girly we are! Go ahead and laugh, Hot Chicks aren't perfect, but we don't care because we're hot! And so are you!

Scott McNeil Interview!

LOUDmouth42 — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 22:18:30 -0500

Or: Verbal Diarrhea... the Good Kind!! ...No, I swear There Is A Good Kind, Just Listen!
Welcome to the wacky and insane world of Mr. Scott McNeil! The world of a hundred different voices inside his head, all trying to break out at the same time! The mind that created Dinobot, Rat Trap, Waspinator, Silverbolt and scores of other characters spills out and lets loose in a verbal spectacle that defies... wait a minute here! Spectacles have to be visual don't they? So I can't have an audio spectacle can I? ...well I will say this; if ever there were a man who could verbalize the spectacular into an audio experience, it would be Scott McNeil. So sit back and listen as he astounds the ears and flummoxes the brain in another exclusive A3U Podcast! He will sound like people, robots, animals and even dare I say it... a small lump of Wasabi? Can anything stop him? We hope not! Enjoy!

Raiders Commentary

LOUDmouth42 — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 18:04:40 -0500

Or: Nothing Else! It's A Freaking Raiders Commentary Bitches! Respect!
So we're doing something a little different this episode. This is the first and only commentary for the Raiders of the Lost Ark! Lucas and Spielberg had their chance, and we all waited a long time for that box set! So we're gonna do the best we can to fill this thing with as much info and interest as possible!
I know it's two hours people, but rest assured, those who make it through to the end shall be rewarded! So show your appreciation and make your comments, good or bad! If not, you may not see another commentary or maybe you'll see another crappy one! So feedback people, feedback! Then again, feedback may be nice... I'd settle for fortune and glory kid, fortune and glory!

Reprolabels Interview

LOUDmouth42 — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 09:53:09 -0500

Or: Sticking To The Issues... And The Reissues... If That's Not An Issue For You!
A solitary tear rolls down your cheek as you gaze at your original G1 Soundwave. Your heart breaks because you realize that the tattered condition of it's stickers makes it ugly and you wonder what you can do.
As you open your brand new MP3 Soundwave you stall for a moment and wonder what it is that's missing. You can't quite put your finger on it and then it hits you, it's missing the sticker sheet that gives Soundwave his classic look.
No longer are these issues a problem dear friends. Reprolabels is a company that makes replacements sticker sheets for your old Transformers and some cool custom stuff for the new figures!
So stick around and check out our interview with Aaron, the owner of Reprolabels as we discuss what he's been up to, what non Transformer sheets they do and how he feels about the unofficial reissues.

An Interview With Todd Breitenstein

LOUDmouth42 — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 14:40:26 -0500

Or: Bringing Board Games Back To Life!
If you haven't played the Zombies board game, you really don't know what you're missing! In an age controlled by computers and video games, Todd Breitenstein and his crew at Twilight Creations Inc. are blazing a trail across the board game industry that won't be forgotten. We catch up with him in this interview and discuss where he's been, what he's up to and what's next for Zombies and Twilight itself.
If you haven't played Zombies yet, just give this podcast a listen and find out what you're missing out on!

30th Anniversary Star Wars Re-Cap!

LOUDmouth42 — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 07:48:12 -0500

Or: Attack of the Return of the Revenge of the Hopeless Podcast Phantoms Striking Back!!!
Okay, it's the 30th Anniversary right? Thirty years since Luke was targeting Womprats in his T16 back home, right? Well since then, Star Wars has become a multi million dollar franchise with two trilogies, books, comics, toys, video games and more filthy creatures (that I can't abide) eager to get as much as they can get their greedy little hands on! Knowing this, the A3U Podcast crew decided to take a look at the state of Star Wars affairs and recap much of the stuff that has been coming out, giving our two bits worth at every step!
Take a deep breath Lucas... here we go!

A3U Review: The Mist!

LOUDmouth42 — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 16:46:32 -0500

Or: A3U Guerrillas in the Mist!
If you're thinking about seeing the Mist, but are unsure whether it's worth it, check out our review! We talk about casting, effects and compare it to Stephen King's original novella. Sure the gobbledy gook opinions of three yahoos don't amount to a hill of beans in this crazy world, but this is our hill and these are our beans!
Seriously though check it out! The first half is our review before you see the movie and then there will be a break before we discuss the ending and reveal all kinds of spoilers. You should listen to the second half after you've watched the movie!

Know Your Knock Off!

LOUDmouth42 — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 23:04:55 -0500

Or: The Unofficial Reissue of Issues Surrounding Your Bootleg Bots!
Have you or someone you know ever been ripped off buying original G1 product online, only to find out that it wasn't vintage? Perhaps you find yourself wondering what these replicas will do to the value of your collection! Well don't worry, friends, you're not the only one! With todays modern podcast it's possible for us to bring the issues of these phony reissues right into your very home! No longer will you have to wonder what these crazy Knock Offs are all about!

"I don't understand!"

Timmy? I didn't see you there! Now what was it you didn't understand?

"Well, I don't know what all the fuss is about, mister!"

I'm not surprised Timmy! The world of collecting is extremely detailed and there's a lot of funny information out there on the world wide web. The important thing is that you enjoy your toys Timmy, because one day you'll have to grow up and become a soulless drone working for the man only wishing that life were as simple as just having fun and playing with robots.

"Gee Mister, that sounds awful! I don't wanna be a drone! I'd better go out and play while I still got time!"

You do that, Timmy, you do that! And the rest of, take a listen to this here podcast and see what you think!

the Uwe Boll Interview!

LOUDmouth42 — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 09:42:44 -0500

Or: Uwe Got Hate-Mail!
Very few people feel indifferent about director Uwe Boll. Some hate him with a passion and some side with who they are calling the new Ed Wood, but either way, his name is on everyone's lips. His career has only been plagued with criticism, but picture after picture he comes back again to anger his nay sayers with name actors and world wide releases. What's the formula for his success? Why do people get so upset about his movies? How is his latest movie Seed being received? What's his connection to Peta? We sat down with Uwe on Wednesday, November the 7th and asked him what he thought.
So hate him or love him, the underdog is still on top and doing what he wants to do, making movies! Whether or not you think he's the Anamorphic Antichrist, Uwe is here and he's letting us know what's on his mind! Check it out!

Cerina Vincent Interview!

LOUDmouth42 — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 18:54:08 -0400

Or: Hell-O-ween Episode VII
We had the pleasure of talking to Cerina Vincent, star of Cabin Fever, It Waits and a number of other movies! From Hollywood politics to personal tidbits, all is revealed in this interview! The scream queen reigns this Halloween in her just released movie, Return to the House on Haunted Hill! So grab some candles, a blanket, dim the lights, and prepare to cuddle up with Cerina Vincent for the evening! We won't blame you!

Sheri Moon Zombie Interview

LOUDmouth42 — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 02:33:49 -0400

Or: Hell-O-ween Episode VI
Taking time out of her busy schedule touring with her husband Rob Zombie, we got to spend a few minutes talking with Baby Firefly, Michael Myers' Mom, Sheri Moon Zombie! We briefly touch on her roles to date, the upcoming Haunted World of El Superbeasto and her clothing line Totalskull!

Final Showdown

LOUDmouth42 — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 04:20:00 -0400

Or: Hell-O-ween Episode V
Or: Jason Vs. Freddy Vs. Pinhead
With so many topics, characters, franchises and what not within the horror genre, we had to choose one more topic before our two mystery guest interviews. With such nefarious characters we thought the only proper way to decide who would get to be the topic would be to let them fight it out! So get ready to rumble with Jason, Freddy and Pinhead. One shall stand, two shall fall!!

Comic Kamikaze

LOUDmouth42 — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 04:05:31 -0400

Or: Hell-O-ween Episodes IV
In every podcast series comes a new low. While I'm sure this won't be our lowest, this is probably the lowest we've gone so far. In between fits of giggles, unfairly bashing poor Ben and eating the tasty Werther's Originals, we actually mention a couple horror books that have come out in recent years. We touch on the Friday the 13th book, the Nightmare on Elm Street, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Eduardo Risso's Tales of Terror, the Goon, Criminal Macabre and so on. So my apologies go out to anyone who attempts to get worthy info out of this botched podcast! And remember to those of you who decide to brave the silliness, whatever doesn't kill you...

Movie Madness

LOUDmouth42 — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 07:48:43 -0400

We review two movies. First we discuss Rob Zombie's remake of Halloween, then we take a look at 30 Days of Night. One of these movies is better than the other. Can you guess which one? You don't have to, just download it and find out!

...we also make a DVD recommendation on a movie as well. Which one? I told you! Download it already!

Spooky Figures

LOUDmouth42 — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 04:02:53 -0400

Or: Hell-O-ween Episode II
Neca versus McFarlane
Both Neca and McFarlane toys have offered a lot to collectors looking for their favorite boogeymen! But who is better? Which company makes the best Jason Voorhees? Did you even know that most of the movie figures that have been made in recent years are NOT McFarlane toys? Why do people keep asking for McFarlane then? Does anybody care? Is there a difference? Well, we at A3U decided to sit down and try to figure it out ourselves.

....results may vary.

The Talking Dead

LOUDmouth42 — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 06:37:22 -0400

Or: Hell-O-ween Episode I
For our first deliciously ghoulish episode of Halloween fun, we try to cover everything there is to know about the un-dead! We did our best to cover it all, but let's be honest, there is no end to the hordes of zombies during the apocalypse. In this podcast we give you the rundown on all the must-see zombie movie that you absolutely... well you get the idea! We also cover some of the toys of note and comics worth reading within this genre. All in all, after listening to this episode you should be armed with all the knowledge one may need to survive an apocalypse... or at least some cool movies to watch you may not have heard about before!

Heroic Nonsense!

LOUDmouth42 — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 06:23:20 -0400

Or: You Could Call It An Homage!
In this exciting episode we will give you pieces of our already fragile and dilapidated minds regarding the newest phenomenon TV series Heroes and recommend a great comic series that some think was ripped off and turned into a TV show and others think just has similarities as all properties in the superhero genre do. Either way, the shenanigans continue and fail to disappoint!

The Preview Review!

LOUDmouth42 — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 04:48:14 -0400

aka: Park it for the Trailers!
We sit down and go over a number of movies that will be coming out soon. Among the honorable mentioned are AVP2, Batman 2, Hulk 2, Ironman and Indy 4 among others. Who's doing what? What's it all about? Who really cares? Sit back and let the rumors fly! We are about to get into it!

Toy Talk

LOUDmouth42 — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 18:57:13 -0400

aka: Build-A-Gyp
We give you a brief run-down on the history of Marvel action figures and discuss why they’re going down hill, what they could do to improve things for everyone, and beg Hasbro to listen to us! Listen in and see if you agree. Leave feedback and let us know how other collectors are thinking.

The Fable List Five

LOUDmouth42 — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 18:44:17 -0400

aka: The Nut Cast
If you’re looking for something new to read in the world of comics... if you’ve heard about this series called Fables and wondered why you should care... if you’re already reading it and love it so much you want to hear us tell you why WE love it.... then check it out already! We go down a list of five reasons why fables may just kick your ass... and mine... and somebody else’s.

The Bey Logan Interview

Mike Stepney — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 04:25:30 -0400

Or: Hong Kong Phooey!

We speak English. Bey Logan can speak English and Chinese, but for the forty-five minutes we talked to him we were all talking Kung-phooey, Chop-sockey and general Kick-assery. We talked about what Dragon Dynasty is all about and how they do the DVD voodoo that they do indeed do! From all they way around the globe, you don’t want to miss this as Asian Cinema expert, vice president of asian acquisitions & co productions at the Weinstein Company, writer, producer, and self proclaimed human prop, Bey Logan as he gives us the low down on how much he loves Asian cinema!

TMNT & Ghost Rider

clone — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 05:14:35 -0400

In this episode of the ever popular A3U Podcast we discuss the finer points of the films TMNT and Ghost Rider...and by discuss what I mean to say is we start on that topic and then we get a little caught up in tangents along the way...speaking of tangents...

Detective Comics Review

clone — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 14:52:33 -0400

Or: Why Detective Comics Doesn't Suck
This is a review for Paul Dini’s Detective Comics run, recently released into Trade Paperback. Looking for something new to read? Listen in and see whether this is for you!

The Megatron Repaint

clone — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 14:50:21 -0400

Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Megatron
Unsatisfied with toy manufacturer’s crappy paint jobs? Wish you could do better? So do we! So damn it, we decided to sit down and discuss how you can repaint your leader Class Megatron into something less… is crappy the right word?

The "Holy Crap! It's Eric Holmes!" Interview

clone — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 14:46:13 -0400

Or: Our First Podcast Ever
We talk to the writer of the new and exciting Megatron Origins miniseries currently being put out by IDW Publishing! Check it out! Find out whether Soundwave will make an appearance as a Cybertronian Lamppost in the final issue! Find out what Eric does when he’s not charting the path of the most dangerous and diabolical Decepticon!