The Film Thugs Movie Show

Mel Brooks is funny. Damned funny. At least he is when he's doing his own thing and not trying to cop another filmmakers style. He is responsible for making two of the funniest movies ever made... in one year. That alone is enough to put him atop most lists, but he has done so much more. This week we discuss the man whose movies informed more of what we thought was funny as children than any other person on the planet.

HomeVideodrome #8 - Cars in The Cop Land Down Under In this week's episode, Hunter and Jim discuss education documentaries, review Kevin Smith's Red State, and go through this week's releases, including Cars 2, Cop Land, and Quigley Down Under. Music selections: Talking Heads - "The Big Country" (expanded version) Weezer - "You Might Think"

Another Austin Film Festival successfully navigated. Here we discuss panels, lessons, screenings, and all the things that make AFF so amazing.

This week Jim and Hunter take a look at a wealth of new releases, from blockbusters like Captain America, to Criterion releases like Dazed and Confused.  Topics include the Austin Film Festival, the lovely personality of Tommy Lee Jones, and the pronunciation of the last name of John Cazale. Musical selections: Ted Nugent - "Stranglehold" Weird Al Yankovic - "Jurassic Park" Jim's note- The Film Thugs should be back next week with coverage of AFF.

This week Jim and Hunter flail through an unfocused show in the throes of illness and bad movies. Subjects include Kevin Smith, shitty "Crow" sequels, and why Jack Sparrow is a terrible lead character.