We go back to the multiplex to check out a recent release for Movie Monday. Jen wanted to see the new Daniel Radcliffe film, but Ryan’s a big chicken, so we went to see “Chronicle” instead. We didn’t know anything going in, but coming out, we were thoroughly entertained.

“Chronicle” comes from the relatively new team of director Josh Trank and writer Max Landis (son of director John Landis) and stars Dane DeHaan, Michael B. Jordan, and Alex Russell as a group of Seattle teens who suddenly find themselves with special powers, and the problems that come with them.

This British sci-fi flick charmed nearly everyone who saw it. Alas, too few people saw it. “Attack the Block” came out last May, but apart from making a small splash at SXSW in Austin and getting a very limited North American release, it has relied on word of mouth and DVD/Blu-Ray rentals and sales to find an audience. Thanks to Matt and other Popspotting listeners, you can count us among its fans as well. Written and directed by Joe Cornish, “Attack the Block” stars John Boyega, Jodie Whittaker, Alex Esmail, Franz Drameh, Leeon Jones, Simon Howard and Nick Frost.

It’s not a new film, but it’s one we missed and really wanted to see. “Midnight In Paris” is Woody Allen’s 41st film, and by some accounts, one of his best. Even Quentin Tarantino picked it as his favorite film of 2011. It stars Owen Wilson and Rachel McAdams, along with Marion Cotillard, Kathy Bates, Adrien Brody, Carla Bruni, and Michael Sheen.

We also got to see the re-release of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” in 3-D, which includes a new animated short, “Tangled Ever After.” More than 20 years later, does the animated classic hold up? And does 3-D add anything to the experience?

We weren’t quite sure what to tackle for Movie Monday this week, but we picked up a strong signal from our listeners that the latest “Mission: Impossible” film was worth a look (including thumbs up from Matt on Facebook and Jeffrey on Twitter). So even though Tom Cruise and friends have been dominating the box office for more than four weeks, we headed out to the nearest multiplex to check out “Ghost Protocol.”

This fourth installment in the series finds IMF Agent Ethan Hunt in a dark place, as he’s joined by Benji (Simon Pegg), Jane (Paula Patton), and William (Jeremy Renner). The team must face off against Russian baddie Kurt Hendricks (Michael Nyqvist), without the considerable resources of the Impossible Missions Force.

“Ghost Protocol” was directed by Brad Bird, and is his first live-action film. It was produced by J.J. Abrams and Bryan Burk, both “LOST” alums. Does this impressive pedigree deliver a worthwhile action spy caper?

Before charging into the new year, we take a look back at the year that was. A “year in review” show is, perhaps, cliche, but 2011 was a good year for pop culture, and most certainly a special year for Popspotting. We saw more movies, watched more TV, tried more new music than ever before, as a result of having the pleasure of putting out this podcast, and the benefit of many wonderful and thoughtful listeners.

Today we recount the best movies and new television shows of 2011 (and touch on the upcoming Golden Globes), as well as share our favorite music, book, and app picks. And we’d really like to hear what you would crown as the “Best of 2011″!

Our first podcast of the New Year takes us back to Stieg Larsson’s tale of murder and intrigue with American director David Fincher’s remake of “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.” The story was already capably depicted by Larsson’s fellow Swedes, so can Fincher’s distinct style bring something new and compelling to the big screen? This time, Daniel Craig (Casino Royale) and Rooney Mara (The Social Network) portray the embattled journalist and mysterious hacker. The film also features Christopher Plummer, Stellan Skarsgard, and Robin Wright.

Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law reprise their big-screen turns as Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson in this second Guy Ritchie-helmed outing, “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.” Once again, this classic, brainy crime-fighting pair are dropped into a noisy world of fistfights, explosions, and slo-mo bullet-time shots. There’s no intellectual pretense in this winter blockbuster, but this sequel at least delivers a smarter story and a better bad guy: Dr. Moriarty, played by Jarred Harris.

About a month ago, we counted down our favorite ways to waste time online. One of Jen’s picks was Flickchart, a virtual battleground for movie lovers. The concept is simple: pit two movies against each other, and choose the one you like best (or dislike the least). So today, we decided to the Flickchart challenge together.

Not an original idea, perhaps, but a fun idea for sure. Disagree with any of our picks? Horrified that we haven’t seen a must-see movie? We want to hear from you!

As excited as we are to see David Fincher’s adaptation of “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” we know the Swedes did it first. Before seeing what Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara do with Stieg Larsson’s international bestseller, we decided to take in Niels Arden Oplev’s interpretation, starring Mikael Blomkvist and Noomi Rapace. Although we’ve not read the books (we plan to!), we were curious whether the well-received Swedish version leaves any room for an American remake.

Today for Movie Monday, we explore an unusual family tie. We start with “Moon,” the feature directorial debut of Duncan Jones. Then, we revisit “The Prestige,” a magical film that features the acting talents of Jones’ dad, David Bowie. Both movies may have you questioning reality as you revel in some outstanding performances. Sam Rockwell shines in a part created just for him, while Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman face off in a battle to rule the stage.

For Movie Monday, we preview a Thanksgiving release we’re not ashamed to admit that we were really looking forward to, movie critic cred be damned. After a 12 year break, “The Muppets” return to the big screen, led by Jason Segel and Amy Adams.

We also review “Small Fry,” the latest Pixar short that further extends the world of “Toy Story.”

Leonardo DiCaprio takes on yet another larger-than-life historical figure in Clint Eastwood’s new biopic, “J. Edgar.” The film follows the career of the FBI’s first and most infamous director, J. Edgar Hoover, who held his position and influence through several presidents, from 1935 through his death in 1972. He built the agency into an investigative powerhouse, but burned many bridges along the way, surviving largely through the shrewd collection and use of secret files he kept on every powerful person in the country.

In addition to DiCaprio, “J. Edgar” stars Armie Hammer, Naomi Watts, and Judi Dench. The film is also full of cameos portraying famous figures from history, including Jeffrey Donovan as Bobby Kennedy, Josh Lucas as Charles Lindbergh, Christopher Shyer as Richard Nixon, and Emily Alyn Lind as Shirley Temple.

Ambitious in scope, with clear Oscar intentions, does “J. Edgar” bring history alive? Is the combination of political intrigue with a forbidden love story a compelling one? Or is the film brought down by its a winding narrative, drab settings, and distracting old-age makeup?

“The Descendants” is the latest film from director Alex Payne (who last brought us “Sideways” in 2004, as well as “About Schmidt” and “Election”), and stars George Clooney (who has already garnered Oscar buzz for his turn in “Ides of March,” which we reviewed earlier this month). On those two points alone, this movie has a lot going for it.

But “The Descendants” is also a film set in, and a film about, Hawaii, based on the novel of the same name by local author Kaui Hart Hemmings. And that’s why we were especially eager to see it.

“The Descendants” doesn’t go into wide release until November 18, but it has already played to much acclaim at film festivals in London, New York, and Colorado. Fortunately, the Hawaii International Film Festival also made the cut (as it should). So with the help of our good friend Chris, we were able to score the hottest ticket at HIFF, and get an early look.

We won’t often review a film before it comes out (it’s a small miracle we get to see movies while they’re still in theaters), but this one was too special to wait. If you’ve seen the trailer, you’ve been spoiled more than you would be with our discussion.

While we had notably different takes on “The Descendants,” it’s safe to say we both recommend it… especially up against “Twilight” and “Happy Feet 2,” which sadly share the same release date.

How does the Aloha State fare on the big screen? How well can Clooney play a regular guy? Listen for our take!

In the not-too-distant future, the sport of boxing swaps robots in for humans. And a young boy’s junkyard find sees an unlikely rise to stardom, as he reconnects with the father he never had. We admit, the setup for “Real Steel” seemed cliche, and the trailers suggested a potential bomb. But while our expectations were low, this family-friendly movie easily exceeded them, and gave us something we might even watch again.

“Real Steel” stars Hugh Jackman, Dakota Goyo, and “LOST” alums Evangeline Lilly and Kevin Durand. It also stars a dazzling array of animatronic and computer-generated robots. We didn’t even get to talk about the score by Danny Elfman, which seemed to draw from a million other “sport champ” themes but still do something interesting.

Did you see “Real Steel”? Did we capture why the flick is so charming? Or have our tastes been corrupted by the unavoidable chemical changes that come with parenthood?

After a much-needed week off, we return to “Movie Monday” with “Ides of March.” With a spectacular leading cast and a setup made for the big screen, do we endorse and pledge our delegates to the ticket, or vote it down as mere Oscar bait?

“Ides of March” stars Ryan Gosling, George Clooney, Philip Seymore Hoffman, Evan Rachel Wood, Paul Giamatti, and Marisa Tomei.

This “Movie Monday” brings another double feature, this week highlighting two of Jen’s favorite John Cusack films. Although he’s plays a teenager in one and a directionless twenty-something in the other, Cusack delivers memorable performances in both as men dealing with love and heartbreak.

“Say Anything” was released in 1989, and was written and directed by Cameron Crowe. We meet aspiring kickboxer Lloyd Dobler (John Cusack), who romances valedictorian Diane Court (Ione Skye). This is Jen’s all-time favorite movie (although she’ll tell you it’s “The Godfather Part II” to save face), and one that we both have seen over a hundred times.

Released in 2000, “High Fidelity” is based on the Nick Hornby novel of the same name (published in 1995). Directed by Stephen Frears, who’s only other notable credit is probably “Dangerous Liaisons” two years earlier), the film is a snapshot of a generation… or at least a generation of men. Cusack plays Rob, who gets dumped by yet another girlfriend, and decides to take a trip down memory lane to figure out what’s wrong with him.

The possibilities are endless for John Cusack features, and John Hughes films for that matter. Got a suggestion for a future film pairing? Speak up!

We kick off the week with another new release. “Moneyball,” starring Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill, and Philip Seymour Hoffman, is based on a true story and a book of the same name by Michael Lewis. Billy Beane, general manager of the Oakland A’s, changes the game by adopting a new way to build a competitive baseball team.

The movie was directed by Bennett Miller and features a screenplay by Aaron Sorkin and Steven Zaillian.

With Sorkin’s hand behind this material, it’s hard to avoid comparisons to “The Social Network.” Jen loved “The Social Network,” even though she’s not an Internet geek. And while she’s not a big baseball fan, she loved “Moneyball” even more.

For Movie Monday, we take in an unusual, unforgettable, riveting and sometimes shocking new film from director Nicolas Winding Refn. An unabashed throwback to an earlier time, “Drive” takes you on a one-of-a-kind ride through the darker streets of Los Angeles.

It’s not so much an action film, nor a psychological thriller, nor a heist film nor a western, but a mix of all those things. “Drive” stars Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, Bryan Cranston, Ron Perlman, Albert Brooks, Christina Hendricks, and Oscar Isaac. Gosling carries the film, but Mulligan makes it shine.

Next week, “Moneyball”! If you’ve seen either of these films, we’d love to hear your review.

We love movies. We love music. Why not combine the two? For Wildcard Wednesday, we start with your suggestion for a “favorite soundtracks” show, but with a slight twist. Instead of film scores (which we’re saving for later), today both of us share our “Top 5 Needledrop Soundtracks,” movie soundtracks that use popular music to set the scene.

We also covered a few runners-up that didn’t make the top five, but had to cut them from the podcast. They included “Romeo + Juliet,” “500 Days of Summer,” and “Forest Gump.” Of course, several other Tarantino films could have made the list, including “Reservoir Dogs” and “Kill Bill.”

We might not be able to send you home with a Giant Ass Panda, but we hope today’s double feature helps grow your appreciation for a couple of great films set in or near classic amusement parks.

First up, “The Lost Boys,” a classic teen horror comedy film by Joel Schumacher starring starring Jason Patric, Corey Haim, Kiefer Sutherland, Jami Gertz, Corey Feldman, Dianne Wiest, Edward Herrmann, and Alex “Ted” Winter.

Then it’s over to “Adventureland,” an often overlooked and understated gem directed by Greg Mottola, and starring film stars Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart, Margarita Levieva, Ryan Reynolds, Martin Starr, Bill Hader, and Kristen Wiig.

Though released in 2009, “Adventureland” was set in 1987, the same year “The Lost Boys” came out.

Sure, “Zombieland” was an obvious pairing with “Adventureland,” but let’s just say we’re saving that one for a future zombie double feature. If that’s not your style, then speak up and share your idea for a better theme!

“The Debt” was a film festival hit last year, and was scheduled for a December 2010 release. But studio shenanigans delayed its debut until last week. But even though it hit theaters in the doldrums of late summer, it is a solid espionage thriller. Hear our Labor Day take, which adds up to a Popspotting score of 8 out of 10.

Even the best secret agents carry a debt from a past mission. Filmed on location in Tel Aviv, the U.K., and Budapest, “The Debt” stars Helen Mirren and Jessica Chastain as Rachel, Tom Wilkinson and Marton Csokas as Stefan, and Ciarán Hinds and Sam Worthington as David. All three face off against Nazi war criminal Dieter Vogel, played by Jesper Christensen.

The film is directed by Academy Award nominee John Madden (“Shakespeare in Love”), and the screenplay is by Matthew Vaughn, Jane Goldman, and Peter Straughan. It’s adapted from the 2007 Israeli film “Ha Hov” (The Debt).

It’s another movie double feature for Movie Monday, as Jen lines up a couple of three-hour films that star Robert DeNiro.

First up is “Heat,” written and directed by Michael Mann, which also stars Al Pacino, Val Kilmer, Diane Venora, Amy Brenneman, and Ashley Judd. (We don’t even get around to Danny Trejo or Natalie Portman, and many other stars.) This stylish cat-and-mouse thriller follows DeNiro’s Neil McCauley, a professional thief, and Pacino’s Lt. Vincent Hanna, veteran LAPD homicide detective.

Then it’s on to “Goodfellas,” a Martin Scorsese masterpiece which stars Ray Liotta, Paul Sorvino, Joe Pesci, Lorraine Bracco, and a dozen other great actors. We follow Liotta’s Henry Hill, who says up front, “As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a gangster.” He’s taken into the Lucchese crime family by Sorvino’s “Paulie” Cicero, Pesci’s Tommy DeVito, and DeNiro’s Jimmy “The Gent” Conway.

Would you have picked a different pair of epic DeNiro films? Is there another iconic actor that should get some Popspotting love? Let us know!

For Movie Monday, a “Neo Pseudo Noir” double feature pairing “The Big Lebowski” and “Brick.” Both bring unique, contemporary takes on the classic noir genre, whether it’s following “The Dude” through Los Angeles or untangling a high school conspiracy.

“The Big Lebowski” (1998), the work of Joel and Ethan Coen, stars Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, and Julianne Moore. A certified cult classic, it’s the inspiration behind the annual “Lebowski Fest in Louisville, Kentucky.

“Brick” (2005) was written and directed by Rian Johnson, and starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Nora Zehetner, Noah Fleiss, Lukas Haas, and Emilie de Ravin. It was championed by the guys at Filmspotting, one of our favorite podcasts and one of the inspirations for Popspotting.

Not bowled over by this double feature? Then suggest your own film pairing, or share some ideas for a theme!

When we saw Steve Carrell was cast in a comedy with both “Crazy” and “Stupid” in the title, we figured we’d be getting yet another take on “The 40-Year-Old Virgin.” But it turns out that this movie, directed by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa, focuses mostly on “Love.” This movie was a surprisingly smart but still comedic exploration of adult relationships (and those that aspire to adulthood).

“Crazy Stupid Love” stars Carrell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore, Emma Stone, Marisa Tomei and Kevin Bacon, plus Jonah Bobo and a noteworthy turn by model-turned-actress Analeigh Tipton.

This Movie Monday podcast also includes a bonus review by Jen of “Glee in 3-D,” a movie she saw opening weekend with Katie, our teen “gleek” daughter.

Having finally shaken the inevitable and late-onset case of the ubiquitous and inevitable “nerd flu” (the trademark illness of Comic-Con), we’re back with another Movie Monday podcast.

Today we tackle “Captain America: The First Avenger,” the origin story of the most unflinchingly patriotic of Marvel superheroes. The film is set in a plausible but still fantastic period in American history, as the “Star-Spangled Man” takes on the most classic of baddies: power-hungry Nazis. The film stars Chris Evans, Hugo Weaving, Tommy Lee Jones, Stanley Tucci, and Hayley Atwell.

Grievously omitted from our discussion was the character of Howard Stark, played by Dominic Cooper, who provided a great and necessary link between the world of “Captain America” and the contemporary Marvel superheroes (and superhero movies). Of course, we’re not well versed in the comic book world, which we amply demonstrate in our review.

So what else did we miss? What did “Captain America” get right, or wrong, in this fifth installment in the Marvel cinematic universe?

As our last week before Comic-Con begins, we check out “Horrible Bosses,” a raunchy, dark comedy starring Jason Bateman, Charlie Day, and Jason Sudeikis. They have horrible bosses played by Kevin Spacey, Jennifer Aniston, and Colin Farrell. And there are quite a few other familiar faces, including Donald Sutherland, Julie Bowen, and Isiah Mustafa.

You just have to trust these three smart, capable hard workers when they say they can’t possibly seek employment elsewhere, leaving murder as the only way out.

On this 4th of July holiday, we celebrate two films in which veteran warriors battle for their own kind of independence. (Okay, we tried.) Jen dubs this the “Ancient Warriors with Sketchy Accents” double feature, and we take a look at a cult classic and a bonafide blockbuster: “Highlander,” from 1984, and “Gladiator,” from 2000. Admittedly, Christopher Lambert and Russell Crowe have very little in common in these two films… except, perhaps, in not delivering the most memorable performances in each. Nonetheless, even if you’ve seen them before, they’re certainly worth a rewatch.

We’d love to hear your take on “Highlander,” or “Gladiator,” or your suggestions as to other “double feature” pairings or themes we could tackle!

This episode of Popspotting is brought to you in part by “The Film List,” a great movie and TV podcast by Heath Solo (@HeathActor). Check it out in iTunes!

It’s been five years since we’ve heard from Lightning McQueen and his friends from Radiator Springs. The original “Cars” wasn’t the strongest Pixar film, but still a favorite of our family. “Cars 2″ picks up the pace and takes us around the world, and into the world of international intrigue, with a spy plot that director John Lasseter says was inspired in part by the Jason Bourne movies. Tow Mater (voiced by Larry the Cable Guy) takes a more central role, and we meet new characters (including a British pair voiced by Michael Caine and Emily Mortimer). There’s car geek trivia and movie references, and like “Wall-E,” there’s even a subplot of social commentary. Even a so-so Pixar flick is a good flick by any other measure, so this sequel offers a pretty good ride.

This week, we take a break from the multiplex and dig into our movie collection to share our love for two great films: “Jackie Brown” and “Out Of Sight.” Both films feature a slimy ATF agent named Ray Nicolette, and are adapted from Elmore Leonard novels. And while directors Quentin Tarantino and Steven Soderbergh have very different styles, these films have more in common than you’d think.

“Jackie Brown” (1997) stars Pam Grier, Robert Forster, Robert De Niro, Samuel L. Jackson, Bridget Fonda and Michael Keaton. “Out of Sight” (1998) stars George Clooney and Jennifer Lopez, along with Ving Rhames, Steve Zahn, and Don Cheadle (and, yes, Keaton).

For “Movie Monday,” we hope to cover a mix of new releases and past favorites, but we’d love to know if you have a preference. And as far as diving into older films, if you’ve got a pick or two to share, or even a complementary “double feature,” we’d love to hear it!

As “slobbering fanboys” of J.J. Abrams, we’ve been looking forward to “Super 8″ since the moment we first heard about it last year. Written and directed by Abrams, and with Steven Spielberg aboard as executive producer, the movie has been shrouded in secrecy and promoted with an air of mystery. Now that “Super 8″ has finally hit the big screen, was it worth the wait?

We think so. “Super 8″ is at once an unapologetic tribute to classic Spielberg films like “E.T.,” “The Goonies,” and “Close Encounters,” as well as a straight-up, full-bore alien-slash-monster flick. It’s a touching coming-of-age story, fortified with a healthy serving of explosions and gotcha moments. Although the alien-slash-monster plot fell just a little short, the spectacular young cast made up for it with more than enough heart.

Against all odds, we make it out to another new release: “X-Men: First Class,” a prequel to the previous four “X-Men” films. For a superhero movie, this movie doesn’t forget that character counts, and that the conflict within is just as important as the conflict between characters and people.

James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Kevin Bacon, Jennifer Lawrence, Nicholas Hoult, Rose Byrne… almost the whole ensemble brings their best to the screen. Almost.

With a strong plot, great performances, and nearly flawless effects, our expectations were beyond met. In Matthew Vaughn’s capable hands, this summer blockbusters sets the stage for a solid reboot of a well-established franchise. Even though we’ve seen a lot of where they end up, want to see what comes next for these young mutants.

It seems every summer is the summer of sequels, but both of today’s featured pair of films were a pleasant surprise.

“Kung Fu Panda 2″ from Dreamworks delivers a surprisingly solid plot on top of kid-friendly fun and sharp animation, with more to offer than the first outing. While animated, the movie demonstrated a great sense of physics, and many of the visual pieces were as dazzling as anything conjured by “real” action movie directors. It almost made us wish we’d seen the movie in 3D.

And while “Fast Five” was a great big noisy ball of ridiculousness, it wore its big-budget blockbuster genes well. We loved and saw the first “The Fast and the Furious” film… then missed all the ones that followed. But this most recent outing was still a great ride, good enough to make us not mind early talk of a sixth sequel. I don’t know if you’d call what Vin Diesel and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson are doing in this movie “acting,” but it’s fun to watch.

Thanks to The Projection Room podcast for their support of Popspotting!

The latest installment of Disney’s most lucrative franchise, “Pirates of the Carribean: On Stranger Tides,” is a bit of a mess. Frankly, so are we. After nine months off, we’re a bit rusty, a bit punchy, but still eager to get back to podcasting.

Johnny Depp and crew head off in search of the Fountain of Youth, barreling through the streets of London, storming across the sea, and heading deep into an oddly familiar tropical jungle. (Tikka tikka tikka…) The flick didn’t float Jen’s boat, but Ryan enjoyed the ride, for a Popspotting score of 5/10. If you saw it, and it seems like most of America did, we’d love to hear what you thought!

This episode is a beta test of a new format, switching from longer shows a few times a month to shorter, simpler episodes a few times a week. Will it work? Only time and our listeners will tell. So do let us know what you think, but please be gentle. It’s rough, but it’ll get better. Probably.

From the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con, audio from the “Behind the Music with CW3PR: Composing for Sci-Fi, Horror, and Fantasy Film & TV” panel, featuring Michael Giacchino, Wendy & Lisa Coleman, Nathan Barr, Jim Dooley, John Ottman, and Jeremy Zuckerman.

The official synopsis:

Award-winning composers Michael Giacchino (Lost), Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman (Heroes), Nathan Barr (True Blood), Jim Dooley (Pushing Daisies), John Ottman (Superman Returns), and Jeremy Zuckerman (Avatar: The Last Airbender) have all composed for Comic-Con’s fan-favorite movies and TV series and are here to share a behind-the-scenes perspective on creating music for television and film. Together they will discuss their respective projects and how they got their big break into the music composing industry. Q&A following the panel plus exclusive giveaways for attendees. Moderated by BMI executive Anne Cecere, director of film/television relations and CW3PR vice-president Chandler Poling.

From the archives. Jen’s appearance on Episode 54 of “HawaiiUP” for June 17, 2006. We discuss “Grindhouse” (2007) with Eli Roth, Danny Trejo, Cheech Marin, and Rose McGowan; “Knocked Up” (2007) with Seth Rogen, Katherine Heigl, and Paul Rudd; and “Donnie Darko” (2001) with Jake Gyllenhaal, Holmes Osborne, Maggie Gyllenhaal.

From the archives. Jen’s appearance on Episode 52 of “HawaiiUP” for Feb. 18, 2007. We discuss “This Film is Not Yet Rated” (2006) with Kimberly Peirce, Jon Lewis, and David Ansen; “Thank You For Smoking” (2005) with Joan Lunden, Eric Haberman, and Aaron Eckhart; and “The Illusionist” (2006) with Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, and Jessica Biel.

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From the archives. Jen’s appearance on Episode 51 of “HawaiiUP” for Feb. 3, 2007. We discuss “Happy Feet” (2006) with Hugh Jackman, Elijah Wood, Brittany Murphy, and Nicole Kidman; “Children of Men” (2006) with Michael Caine, Clive Owen, Julianne Moore, Pam Ferris, and Peter Mullan; and “Firefly.”

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From the archives. Jen’s appearance on Episode 50 of “HawaiiUP” for Nov. 19, 2006. We discuss “X-Men III: The Last Stand” (2006) with Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, Ian McKellen, and Patrick Stewart; “Flushed Away” (2006) with Hugh Jackman, Kate Winslet, and Ian McKellen; and “Stranger Than Fiction” (2006) with Will Ferrell, William Dick, and Guy Massey.

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From the archives. Jen’s appearance on Episode 46 of “HawaiiUP” for Sept. 24, 2006. We discuss “Kiss Kiss Bang Bang” (2005) with Robert Downey Jr., Val Kilmer, and Michelle Monaghan; “Midnight Run” (1988) with Robert De Niro, Charles Grodin, and Yaphet Kotto; and “Sin City” (2005) with Jessica Alba, Devon Aoki, and Alexis Bledel.

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From the archives. Jen’s appearance on Episode 43 of “HawaiiUP” from Aug. 27, 2006. “Talladega Nights” (2006) with Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly; “Little Miss Sunshine” (2006) with Abigail Breslin, Greg Kinnear, and Paul Dano; and “Brick” (2005) with Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Matt O’Leary, Nora Zehetner, Noah Fleiss, and Lukas Haas.

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From the archives. Jen’s appearance on Episode 42 of “HawaiiUP” for Aug. 19, 2006. We discussed “Before Sunrise” (1995) with Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, and Andrea Eckert; and “Before Sunset” (2004) with Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, and Vernon Dobtcheff.

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From the archives. Jen’s appearance on Episode 37 of “HawaiiUP” for Jan. 14, 2006. We discussed Krzysztof Kieslowski’s “Three Colors” Trilogy.

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From the archives. Jen’s appearance on Episode 34 of “HawaiiUP” on Dec. 10, 2005. We discussed “Chicken Little” (2005) with Zach Braff, Garry Marshall, and Don Knotts; “Bleu” (1993) with Juliette Binoche and Benoît Régent; and “The Aviator” (2004) with Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett, and Kate Beckinsale.

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From the archives, Jen’s appearance on Episode 33 of “HawaiiUP” on Dec. 4, 2005. Jen’s Top Five Movies She Loves to Hate. “Payback” (1991) with Mel Gibson, Gregg Henry, and Maria Bello; “Eyes Wide Shut” (1999) with Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, and Madison Eginton; “Eye of the Beholder” (1999) with Ewan McGregor, Ashley Judd, and Patrick Bergin; “I, Robot” (2004) with Will Smith, Bridget Moynahan, and Alan Tudyk; and “Con Air” (1997) with Nicolas Cage, John Cusack, and John Malkovich. Plus, more TV talk.

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From the archives. Jen’s appearance on Episode 29 of “HawaiiUP” on Oct. 22, 2005. We discuss Jen’s Top Five New York Movies: “Working Girl” (1988) with Harrison Ford, Sigourney Weaver, and Melanie Griffith; “Rosemary’s Baby” (1968) with Mia Farrow, John Cassavetes, and Ruth Gordon; “Taxi Driver” (1976) with Robert De Niro, Cybill Shepherd, and Jodie Foster; “Ghostbusters” (1984) with Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, and Sigourney Weaver; and “When Harry Met Sally” (1989) with Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan, and Carrie Fisher.

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From the archives. Jen’s appearance on Episode 29 of “HawaiiUP” from Oct. 16, 2005. We discuss “Waco: The Rules of Engagement” (1997); “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” (2005) with Bill Bailey, Anna Chancellor, and Warwick Davis; and “Wallace and Gromit” (2005) with Peter Sallis, Ralph Fiennes, and Helena Bonham Carter.

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From the archives. Jen’s appearance on Episode 27 of “HawaiiUP” on Oct. 7, 2005. We discuss Jen’s Top Five L.A. Movies: “Repo Man” (1984) with Harry Dean Stanton, Emilio Estevez, and Tracey Walter; “The Big Lebowski” (1998) with Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, and Julianne Moore; “Pulp Fiction” (1994) with John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, and Tim Roth; “Speed” (1994) with Keanu Reeves, Dennis Hopper, and Sandra Bullock; and “Memento” (2000) with Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss, Joe Pantoliano.

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From the archives. Jen’s appearance on Episode 25 of “HawaiiUP” on Sept. 17, 2005. We discuss the “Sunset on the Beach” advance screening of the premiere episode of Season 2 of “LOST,” and some movie favorites.

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From the archives. Jen’s appearance on Episode 23 of “HawaiiUP” from Sept. 3, 2005. We discuss “I Heart Huckabees” (2004) with Jason Schwartzman, Isabelle Huppert, and Dustin Hoffman; “Mystic River” (2003) with Sean Penn, Tim Robbins, and Kevin Bacon; and “Croupier” (1988) with Clive Owen, Nick Reding, and Nicholas Ball.

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From the archives. Jen’s appearance on Episode 22 of “HawaiiUP” from Aug. 19, 2005. We discuss “Harold & Kumar go to White Castle” (2004) with John Cho, Ethan Embry, Robert Tinkler; “The Pacifier” (2005) with Vin Diesel, Lauren Graham, Faith Ford; and “March of the Penguins” (2005).

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From the archives. Jen’s appearance on Episode 19 of HawaiiUP on July 30, 2005. We discuss “Sixteen Candles” (1984) with Molly Ringwald, Justin Henry, and Michael Schoeffling, “Say Anything” (1989) with John Cusack, Ione Skye, and John Mahoney, and “Pretty in Pink” (1986) with Molly Ringwald, James Spader, and Jon Cryer.

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From the archives. Jen’s appearance on Episode 16 of HawaiiUP on July 1, 2005. We discuss “Ocean’s 12″ with Brad Pitt, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and George Clooney (2004), “House of Flying Daggers,” with Takeshi Kaneshiro, Andy Lau, and Ziyi Zhang (2004), and “Zoolander,” with Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, and Christine Taylor (2001).

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From the archives. Jen’s appearance from Episode #14 of HawaiiUP on June 10, 2005. We discuss “Shaun of the Dead” with Simon Pegg, Kate Ashfield, and Nick Frost (2004) and “Napoleon Dynamite” with Jon Heder, Jon Gries, and Aaron Ruell (2004).

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From the archives. Jen’s appearance from Episode #8 of HawaiiUP on April 27, 2005. We discuss “Closer” (2004) with Natalie Portman, Jude Law, Clive Owens, and Julia Roberts, and “Sideways” with Paul Giamatti, Thomas Haden Church, Virginia Madsen and Sandra Oh (2004).

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From the archives. Jen’s appearance from Episode #6 of HawaiiUP on April 1, 2005. We discuss “Bourne Identity” with Matt Damon, Franka Potente, Chris Cooper (2002) and “Bourne Supremacy” with Matt Damon, Franka Potente, Brian Cox (2004), as well as “Shaolin Soccer” with Stephen Chow, Man Tat Ng, and Wei Zhao (2001).

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From the archives. Jen’s second podcast appearance, from Episode #3 of HawaiiUP on March 9, 2005. We discuss “The Day After Tomorrow” with Dennis Quaid and Jake Gyllenhaal (2004) and “Mean Girls” with Lindsay Lohan and Rachel McAdams (2004).

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From the archives. Jen’s first podcast appearance, from Episode #2 of HawaiiUP on March 4, 2005. Thanks to some Netflix queue hacking, she ends up watching “I, Robot” (2004), with Will Smith.

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