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Watch Ghost Shark.

Come for the ghosts, stay for the sharks. It’s “Dinosaur Train” for slow adults. Nicko and I are going to review it soon. You’ve been warned. this film ain’t good.

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How to Produce a Successful Low Budget Film

How to Produce a Successful Low Budget Film

For over 20 years, Daniel Sollinger has been the one people turned to make their film look like expensive without a lot of cash. Sollinger answers the question “What does a producer do?” He gives his secrets to negotiating, what to do when Russell Simmons rips you off and gently informs me that I was cut from his movie “The Pact II.”

Mainly DS is here to talk about his latest films. Sollinger…

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"Furious 7," Sean Conroy 0

“Furious 7,” Sean Conroy 0

“Furious 7″ opens today. Here’s another instant review. Listen, either you are going to see this film or not. No one is waiting to see how many stars AO Scott gives this movie. But Sean Conroy and I saw a special screening and we’re giving you the scoop? Why? Because you’re a “Proudly Resents” listener? No! You’re family!

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Razzie “winners” Listen to an interview with the founder of Razzies.

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Bonus Yasui!

3 Must-See Films, Nic Cage rage and Killer Rats.What are Todd’s three must see movies before you die? How do you react when your former boss says “Vampire’s Kiss” is the best film ever? Ouch, that was awkward. His other choices sound good though.

We then talk about the Oscars. Todd thinks Lego Movie got snubbed, I wail about David Oyelowo’s while I butcher his name.

It’s some fun conversation…

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Todd Yasui talks: Segal, Cosby and Killer Rats

Todd Yasui talks: Segal, Cosby and Killer Rats

Big time TV producer Todd Yasui is the guest today. Todd was the Executive Producer of “Late Late Show” with Kilborne and Ferguson. He was also my boss on “The Queen Latifah Show.” It’s amazing to learn that he got his first job by cold calling the infamous Helen Kushnick of the “The Tonight Show.” Todd gets into detail about his the early chaotic days of that show. It’s the truth behind “The…

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I'm Think of a Number Between 1 and 10. The Answer may surprise you! (It's not four)

I’m Think of a Number Between 1 and 10. The Answer may surprise you! (It’s not four)

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Celebrity Apprentice starring Captain Combover

Celebrity Apprentice starring Captain Combover

            Nicko proudly resents the latest season of “Celebrity Apprentice.” NBC is burning off this left over reality show as fast as they can. Nicko and I tear apart the show and get at each other. 

WARNING – This episode contains ADULT LANGUAGE!

We go through episode 1-3 in no time at all. 

The cast includes: Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson, TV personality Leeza Gibbons, actor Lorenzo Lamas,…

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“New Year’s Eve” Resolves to Better De Niro, Halle Berry, Ashton Kutcher and other huge stars, that owe director Garry Marshal a favor, make extended cameos in this big screen "Love Boat." Mike Spiegelman (my big bro) and I take down "New Year's Eve," the semi-sequel to "Valentine's Day" (or pre-quel if you go by the calendar).

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Whoopi Goldberg in "Theodore Rex"

Whoopi Goldberg in “Theodore Rex”

My big bro Mike Spiegelman insist we watch the biggest mistake in Whoopi Goldberg’s career and she named herself “Whoopi Goldberg.” “Theodore Rex” is  a kid’s film with bad dinosaur costumes and shoot outs.

Buy Mike’s joke book here. For 99 cents

It’s the future – and Whoopi is a cop with a dinosaur partner. What else do you need? Plot, jokes, production value? Naw.

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Ben Kingsley talks to Ben Kingsley

Ben Kingsley talks to Ben Kingsley

When asked if he would be in “Iron Man 4″ Sir Ben Kingsley recounted a conversation he had with the character he played. Sir Ben did both his voice and Trevor’s (The Mandarin).

Watch below.

Sir Ben Kingsley chose acting and has starred in virtually every genre of film, including the superhero world playing the Mandarin in “Iron Man 3″.  Sir Ben has hinted that his character might even make a…

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10 Things I learned about Batman from watching “Gotham” I just watched a sneak preview of Fox's "Gotham." It takes place while Bruce Wayne was just a…

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Interview with a "Samurai Cop"

Interview with a “Samurai Cop”

Matt Hannon, the star of the 1991 cult classic “Samurai Cop,” came over to my dining room area at my studio efficiency apartment. Find out some of the shooting secrets to some of the great scenes. Why was Matt wearing a woman’s wig in parts of the film? Was Matt dead? And for how long?

What’s with the dialogue?

Matt also talks about being Sylvester Stalone’s body guard, and opens up about his…

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Jay Leno's Buddy Cop Film

Jay Leno’s Buddy Cop Film

“Collision Course” (1989) was an attempt to capitalize on the matinee idol, Jay Leno and teen heart throb, Pat Morita. Jim Wise (writer “Mad TV,” “Tonight Show With Jay Leno”) recaps with me this cop movie disaster.

Jim also talks about the Denzel Washington copflop “Ricochet.”

Plot of Collision Course: A Japanese investigator (Morita) and a Detroit cop (Leno) team up to track down a stolen…

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The Marvel Movie No One Wants You to See

The Marvel Movie No One Wants You to See

Before “Guardians of the Galaxy,” was a hit, 1994’s “The Fantastic Four” was hidden. Listen to the inside scoop on the infamous Roger Corman “Fantastic Four.” It was a movie no one was supposed to see. The prints were burned. Who leaked it? Why would a company want to make a movie just to shelve it?

Chris Gore was the editor of “Film Threat”magazine. He did a cover story about the production –…

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Monty Python takes over AM America (1975) Eric Idle, Graham Chapman, Michael Palin and Terry Jones and Terry Gilliam take over a 70's American morning show to promote their movie, "The Holly Grail." (Starts about 1 minute in) They are the "co-hosts" for the hour.  

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"Dawn Of the Planet of the Apes" (Not Monkeys)

“Dawn Of the Planet of the Apes” (Not Monkeys)

Sean Conroy (“The Long Shot Podcast,” writer “Mr. Pickles”) and I talk about the #1 movie of the weekend, “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.” It’s filled with spoilers and mispronunciations. Listen to me call “apes,” “monkeys.”

We talk about the incredible CGI, the interesting plot and the old school sexism.

Sean and I have know each other from our stand up days in the go-go 90′s. Please vote on…

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