Spiraken Motion Picture Review Ep 006: Ocean’s 11 (1960) & Ocean’s Eleven (2001)(or You’re Gonna Need A Crew Just As Crazy As You Are.)

In this final installment of The SPIRAKEN MOTION PICTURE REVIEW PODCAST's theme month of "Heists, hijacking and high octane car crashes", Xan & Gretta review compare two of the most iconic Heist films of all time. So enjoy as they review not only the 1960 Classic Ocean's 11, directed by Lewis Milestone and starring Peter Lawford, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr.,  Joey Bishop Cesar Romero, Red Skeleton and many more.
 
 
They also the 2001 remake Ocean's Eleven, directed by Steven Soderbergh and stars George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Bernie Mac, Elliott Gould, Casey Affleck, Scott Caan, Eddie Jemison, Don Cheadle, Shaobo Qin, Carl Reiner, Matt Damon, Andy Garcia and Julia Roberts.

Spiraken Motion Picture Review Ep 005:Henry’s Crime (or It’s Kinda A Win-Win Situation)

In this episode of The SPIRAKEN MOTION PICTURE REVIEW PODCAST,  we continue our theme month of "Heists, hijacking and high octane car crashes" with a review of an underrated film involving a crime that happens after the arrest. So enjoy as Xan & Gretta review Henry's Crime, directed by Malcolm Venville and starring Keanu Reeves, Vera Farmiga, and James Caan.
 
 

Spiraken Motion Picture Review Ep 004: A Fish Called Wanda (or Stticcckk Toooo Tttthhheee Ppplllaaannn)

In This episode of The SPIRAKEN MOTION PICTURE REVIEW PODCAST,  we continue our theme month of "Heists, hijacking and high octane car crashes" with a review of a classic heist movie that involves two of the Monty Python crew. So enjoy as our hosts review A Fish Called Wanda, directed by Charles Crichton and starring John Cleese Jamie Lee Curtis Kevin Kline Michael Palin and Tom Georgeson.
 
 

Spiraken Motion Picture Review Ep 003: The Town (or The Lindas Want You To Open The Door)

In This episode of  The SPIRAKEN MOTION PICTURE REVIEW PODCAST,  we return to an old tradition of the Spiraken Movie Review Podcast, The Theme Month and this one is a doozy. Xan and Gretta  start the Month of Heists, hijacking and high octane car crashes with a review of a modern heist movie. So enjoy as our hosts review The Town, directed by and starring Ben Affleck. It also stars Rebecca Hall, Jon Hamm, Jeremy Renner, Blake Lively, Titus Welliver, Pete Postlethwaite, and Chris Cooper.
 
 

Spiraken Movie Review Ep 108: Aladdin & Mulan (or Tales From The East)

Let's get down to business and show you the world. In this episode of the Spiraken Movie review, Xan and Jacqie finish off the theme month of Family, Fantasy, and Fantastic Pixie Dust with not one but two great films from Walt Disney. Both of these movies have action, adventure, romance and an unlikely hero. The first is the great Chinese biography, Mulan directed by Barry Cook and starring Ming-Na Wen, Eddie Murphy, BD Wong, Miguel Ferrer, Harvey Fierstein, June Foray, George Takei & Pat Morita.
 

Spiraken Movie Review Ep 107: Alice in Wonderland (or Lewis Carrol Must Have Taken A Lot of LSD When He Wrote This?!)

Twas Brillig and the Slithy Tove, Did gyre and gimble in the wabe: All mimsy were the borogoves, And the mome raths outgrabe. In this episode of the Spiraken movie review, Xan and Jacqie review the third film in our theme month of Family, Fantasy, and Fantastic Pixie Dust. So sit back and prepare to follow a white rabbit down a magical hole as our hosts review the Walt Disney Classic, Alice In Wonderland directed by Clyde Geronimi and starring Kathryn Beaumont, Ed Wynn, Richard Haydn, Sterling Holloway, Jerry Colonna, Verna Felton, J. Pat O'Malley, Bill Thompson and Heather Angel
 
 
Besides discussing the potential psychedelic nature of this film, our hosts talk about how influential this film is and how the remakes can never compare to this classic film. Remember this film is owned by Walt Disney Pictures, Watch and support Disney  Hope you enjoy 
 
 
 

Spiraken Movie Review Ep 106: Cinderella (or A Good Pair of Shoes Can Take You Anywhere)

In this episode of the Spiraken movie review, Xan and Jaxie continue the theme Month of Family, Fantasy, and Fantastic Pixie Dust, with a magical film about fairy godmothers, glass slippers and true love. So let out your inner child and relax as we review the Walt Disney Classic, Cinderella directed by Clyde Geronimi and starring Ilene Woods, Eleanor Audley, Verna Felton, Rhoda Williams, James MacDonald, Luis van Rooten, Don Barclay, Mike Douglas and Lucille Bliss
 
 
Our hosts talk about the origins of this masterpiece and how is compares to the source material and its predecessor, Snow White.They  also discuss Lady Tremaine's motivation and remind our listeners to check out White Duck Events "BBC Tea Party in the Park"on April 16th.   Remember this film is owned by Walt Disney Pictures, Watch and support disney  Hope you enjoy 
 
 
 

Spiraken Movie Review Ep 105: Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs (or Disney’s Folly or Disney’s Finest)

Spiraken begins their Month of Family, Fantasy, and Fantastic Pixie Dust, with arguably the most innovate, beautiful and magical film ever created. So let out your inner child and relax as we review the Walt Disney Classic, Snow White & The Seven Dwarves directed by David Hand and starring Adriana Caselotti, Lucille La Verne, Harry Stockwell, Roy Atwell, Pinto Colvig, Otis Harlan, Scotty Mattraw, Billy Gilbert, Eddie Collins, Moroni Olsen, Stuart Buchanan
 
 
 
 
Our hosts talk about the origins of this masterpiece and how is compares to the source material. Remember this film is owned by Walt Disney Pictures, Watch and support Disney  Hope you enjoy 
 
 
 

Spiraken Movie Review Ep 89: The Wicker Man (1973 ) ( or It Can Not Fail)

In this, the final installment of Spiraken Movie Review's Month of Month of Melodies, Music, and Mostly Mercurial Protagonists, Vinnie from All Geeks Considered returns to convince Xan that the movie we are reviewing is a musical. So sit back and relax as they banter about 1973's , The Wicker Man directed by Robin Hardy and starring Edward Woodward, Christopher Lee, Diane Cilento, and Britt Ekland,
There is also discussion on if this film is in reality a documentary of Christopher Lee's Life, What is the true concept of nobility, what ways Sgt. Howie could have circumvented his fate and why renting a hotel room for $25 is never a good idea
Please send us any comments concerns and ideas on how to make this podcast better. Let us know so we can do something about it. Rate us on iTunes, check out the facebook fan group Spiraken Movie Review, purchase some stuff from our amazon store in order to fund this podcast and finally, listen to the primary podcast, The Spiraken Manga Review and check out Vinnie's Podcast "All Geeks Considered" for discussion on all things geek related. Hope you enjoy the episode. Music For Episode: Intro Music - Corn Rigs by Paul Giovanni ( The Wicker Man OST), Background Music -The Landlord's Daughter by Roy Bard, John MacGregor, Walter Carr, Lindsay Kemp and Chorus ( The Wicker Man OST), Background Music - Gently Johnny by Paul Giovanni ( The Wicker Man OST), Background Music - Maypole by Walter Carr and Chorus ( The Wicker Man OST), Background Music - Fire Leap by Chorus ( The Wicker Man OST), Background Music - The Tinker of Rye by Diane Cilento and Christopher Lee( The Wicker Man OST), Background Music - Willows Song by Annie Ross ( The Wicker Man OST), Background Music - Procession by Magnet ( The Wicker Man OST), Background Music - Chop Chop by Paul Giovanni ( The Wicker Man OST), Background Music - Lullaby by Paul Giovanni(The Wicker Man OST), Background Music -Sumer is Icumen In by Christopher Lee and Chorus ( The Wicker Man OST), Background Music - Appointment With The Wicker Man by Christopher Lee ( The Wicker Man OST), Ending Music - Sunset by Magnet ( The Wicker Man OST) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com Guest Host's Website http://www.allgeeksconsidered.com Our Email Spirakenmovie@gmail.com My Email xan@spiraken.com Guest Host's Email agcbloggers@gmail.com Our Twitter Spirakenmovie Our facebook fangroup Spiraken Movie Review Our Amazon Store www.amazon.com/shops/Spiraken Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken Random Question of the Week: What do you think about the ending?

Spiraken Movie Review Ep 88: Sweeney Todd- The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (or Revenge Never Tasted So Good)

In this, the third installment of Spiraken Movie Review's Month of Month of Melodies, Music, and Mostly Mercurial Protagonists, Vinnie from All Geeks Considered joins Xan to review a most murderous play about revenge, forlorn love and meat pies. So sit back and relax as they review 2007's , Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street directed by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp, Alan Rickman, Helena Bonham Carter, Timothy Spall, Sasha Baron Cohen, Jamie Bower, Jayne Wisener and a cameo by Anthony Stewart Head
Vinnie and Xan also discuss what a Beadle actually does, the unique nature of Soundheim plays, the correct way to purchase anime and if Christopher Lee should have been Judge Turpin
Please send us any comments concerns and ideas on how to make this podcast better. Let us know so we can do something about it. Rate us on iTunes, check out the facebook fan group Spiraken Movie Review, purchase some stuff from our amazon store in order to fund this podcast and finally, listen to the primary podcast, The Spiraken Manga Review and check out Vinnie's Podcast "All Geeks Considered" for discussion on all things geek related. Hope you enjoy the episode. Music For Episode: Intro Music - The Ballad of Sweeney Todd by Stephen Soundheim ( Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street OST), Background Music -No Place Like London by Jamie Bower and Johnny Depp ( Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street OST), Background Music - The Worst Pies In London by Helena Bonham Carter and Johnny Depp ( Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street OST), Background Music - My Friends by Helena Bonham Carter and Johnny Depp ( Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street OST), Background Music - Pirelli's Miracle Elixer by Ed Sanders, Helena Bonham Carter and Johnny Depp ( Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street OST), Background Music - The Contest by Johnny Depp and Sasha Baron Cohen( Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street OST), Background Music - A Little Priest by Helena Bonham Carter and Johnny Depp ( Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street OST), Background Music - Pretty Women by Alan Rickman and Johnny Depp ( Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street OST), Background Music - Epiphany by Johnny Depp ( Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street OST), Background Music - Johanna (Reprise) by Jamie Bower and Johnny Depp ( Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street OST), Background Music - God That's Good! by Ed Sanders and Helena Bonham Carter ( Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street OST), Background Music - Pretty Women (Reprise) by Alan Rickman and Johnny Depp ( Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street OST), Ending Music - Final Scene by Alan Rickman, Helena Bonham Carter, and Johnny Depp ( Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street OST) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com Guest Host's Website http://www.allgeeksconsidered.com Our Email Spirakenmovie@gmail.com My Email xan@spiraken.com Guest Host's Email agcbloggers@gmail.com Our Twitter Spirakenmovie Our facebook fan group Spiraken Movie Review Our Amazon Store www.amazon.com/shops/Spiraken Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken Random Question of the Week: What would a pie made of you taste like?