The Film Thugs Movie Show

Is there a more iconic actor than Jack Nicholson working today? Think about it? Other than Chris Walken is there a single actor who can be as easily recognized in even the worst impression than Jack? No, no there is not. But before he became an icon, before he became that guy court side at every Laker game, that guy in the front row of every awards show that matters, before all that he was an actor. And a damned fine one at that.

A lot get said about this guy... Not the guy in the robe, the other guy. Yeah, the one smoking. It appears that many people have quite a fondness for this fellow. As well they should, he is one hell of a filmmaker. This week, in an episode that almost didn't happen... even after it did happen (more on that later,and much MUCH thanks to Matt, our technical savior), we take a look at Stanley Kubrick and try to figure what all the talk is about.

Who doesn't love a little "badaw-badaw" action every once in a while?

Imaging John Wayne playing Genghis Khan. Or Rosie O'Donnell playing Betty Rubble. Or Keanu Reeves playing a blonde British sorcerer. Thing is, you don't have to imagine any of them, because they happened. This week we talk about bad casting decisions, why they are made, and how the impact the films themselves.

There are some movies that go beyond simple entertainment. They're still entertaining, but there is something more to them. This week we take a look at movies that serve a utilitarian emotional purpose.