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 104: Rurouni Kenshin (or See You Can Adapt Anime Into Live Action and Not Screw It Up)

In This episode of the Spiraken Movie Review,  Xan is joined by Jaxie once again. This time they get to review a live adaptation of a great anime series made in 2012, So sit back and relax as they review Rurouni Kenshin directed by Keishi Otomo and starring Takeru Satoh, Emi Takei, Yosuke Eguchim Munetaka Aoki, Teruyuki Kagawa, Koji Kikkawa and many many more stars
 
 
This episode was great fun to record and we can't wait to review the manga to compare and contrast the differences between the two. either way  Hope you enjoy 
 
 
 

Spiraken Mini Movie Review: Avengers-Age of Ultron

SPIRAKEN ASSEMBLE! In this special mini episode of Spiraken Movie Review, Xan and Baz talk about their initial reactions to the Latest Marvel Cinematic Universe Film, Avengers: Age of Ultron directed by Joss Wheton & starring Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr, Chris Helmsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Mark Ruffalo, Don Cheadle, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany, Cobie Smulders, Anthony Mackie, Hayley Atwell, Idris Elba, Stellan Skarsgård, James Spader, Samuel L. Jackson and a special Cameo by Stan Lee

Spiraken Movie Review Ep 103: Danny Deckchair (or There is No Such Thing As The Little Guy)

In This episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Michael and Xan get sappy as they review a unique film from 2003, So sit back and relax as they review Danny Deckchair directed by Jeff Balsmeyer and starring Rhys Ifans, Miranda Otto, Justine Clarke, and Rhys Muldoon
 
 
 
 
Apologies for the poor sound quality in this episode. We will strive to not be this bad ever again. Anyway,besides discussing the heartwarming nature of this film, our intrepid hosts also discuss the insanity of the tying balloons to a lawn chair, rant about zombies with politics and debate on why Miranda Otto is not a bigger star, Hope you enjoy 
 
 
 

Spiraken Movie Review Ep 102: Killer Klowns From Outer Space (or Where’s My Pooh Bear!!!!!)

In this episode of Spiraken Movie Review, Michael returns to Help Xan review a truly absurd 80's horror comedy. So sit back and relax as they review The Chiodo Brother's, Killer Klowns From Outer Space directed by Stephen Chiodo and starring Grant Cramer, Suzanne Snyder, John Allen Nelson, Michael Siegal, Peter Licassi, John Vernon & Royal Dano.
Besides comparing this movie to the Blob, our hosts discuss the great special effects, the upcoming sequel and why we love Royal Dano.

Spiraken Movie Review Ep 101: The Princess Bride (or (No One Would Surrender to the Dread Pirate Wesley)

In this episode of Spiraken Movie Review, Xan is joined by Lu and his wife Liz as they review a 80's fantasy story that we all know and love. So sit back and relax as they review 1987's, The Princess Bride directed by Rob Reiner and starring Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest, Wallace Shawn, Andre The Giant, Billy Crystal, Carol Kane, and Peter Falk
Note, we recorded this before the new year, so there are a few out of date statements. I do apologize for the lateness but Life happens. Anyway, While we review this nostalgic film, there is also discussion about Andre The Giant's wrestling career, why recasting a modern day remake with the cast of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" would be hilarious and why "Haywire the Series" is an awesome Post Apocalyptic revenant series. Also stay tuned till after the ending credits for an interesting stinger about Japanese culture (NSFW) and the best scenes of the film performed by several talented voice actors.

Spiraken Movie Review’s 100th Episode: The Last 100 Movies

FINALLY, SPIRAKEN MOVIE REVIEW HAS HIT 100 EPISODES!!!! So to celebrate this momentous occasion, Xan is joined by long missed May-san to go over the movies we have reviewed so far and to talk about ideas for the future of the podcast
As we go back through the movies, remember to check out the last hundred episodes at http://www.spiraken.com/category/movie/ 
 
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Spiraken Movie Review Ep 99: Guardians of the Galaxy (or Hooked On A Feeling)

In this, the 99th episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Xan & Baz get to review the 2014 comic book inspired sci fi adventure comedy, Guardians of the Galaxy, directed by James Gunn and starring Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldona, Bradley Cooper, Vin Diesel, Dave Batista, Lee Pace, and a special cameo by Stan Lee.
 
 
Also enjoy as Baz talks about the awesome nature of the music, Xan describes the origin of the comic series and they both debate on what Groot is actually saying. Hope you enjoy
 
 
 
 
 
Music For Episode: Intro Music - Come and Get Your Love by Redbone ( Awesome Mix Vol 1 OST),  Background Music - Hooked on a Feeling by Blue Suede ( Awesome Mix Vol 1 OST),Ending Music - Cherry Bomb by The Runaways ( Awesome Mix Vol 1 OST) 
 
 
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