Episode #17: Project X (Part 2) - a podcast by Film Geek Radio

from 2012-03-10T18:35:15

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Andrew and Frank have gotten old. In this episode, they discuss why Project X is irresponsible filmmaking at its worst, and how it sets Western culture back a few decades. At what point should consequences matter? How obligated are the filmmakers to promote healthy values? And when will you get off Andrew and Frank's lawn?

SHOW NOTES:0:22 - Intro and clip
2:24 - Ethically unsettling compared to other "party movies"11:35 - "Real" events with no real consequences, what we see vs. what we don't see
16:00 - A single change that could have made it a brilliant film21:00 - In the shadow of Occupy
24:10 - Offensive, backwards humor20:55 - Unique imagery, or just standard superhero visuals?
25:22 - Disliking a film for its messages29:06 - The quest for sex
30:35 - Fantasy masked as reality, supermodel teens34:35 - Reboot This!
43:16 - Show closeDON'T FORGET: You can contact the show by emailing cinemafix@filmgeekradio.com. Thanks for listening!

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