We’re bringing you a new way to preview some of this week’s opening movies. It’s The Takeaway’s “Mother of All Trailers.” Hear what happens when you combine a superhero blockbuster, an indie movie about a wannabe action hero and a chick flick.
#2 Posted by DeirdreC, May 02, 01:23PM
LOVE love love the movie mash-up...refreshing cross-genre wake-up
#3 Posted by Dashiell, May 02, 05:52PM
Terrible segment. Sorry. I'm trying to give the show a real chance, but this kind of thing-- ugh. Just the use of the word 'artsy' makes the hair on my neck stand on end-- especially when based on zero knowledge of the film (or whatever is being described). This quality of discourse reminds me of 'Satellite Sisters'.
#4 Posted by Robert McGuire, May 02, 07:24PM
This show is almost like a liberal, urban hipster version of Fox News. Who can deal with all of that ridiculous music, the gratuitous sound effects, and the outright obnoxious banter?
I've expressed my frustrations to WNYC, which is basically loosing a listener in the mornings, and thus, later in the day as well. In suburban NJ, I only receive the FM station. Therefore, I am without NPR (unless in front of my computer) for all of my breakfast/morning routine.
Please let your pubic radio station know directly if you are unhappy with this program!
#5 Posted by Russ, May 06, 06:49PM
Please stop this "movie trailer mash-up." It's an insult to the intelligent, in-depth, humorous, well-rounded and often insightful/profound reviews currently offered on NPR (Morning Edition & All Things Considered). Let your hosts banter freely about something they obvioulsy care more about: sports. Trying to pigeonhole films into "two categories" is simply offensive to those of us who enjoy ALL movies, regardless of their genre and/or purpose.
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#1 Posted by jack, May 02, 11:54AM