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AYJW016: I, Robot, Part 1 [Are You Just Watching?]

It’s been a while since we’ve posted a regular episode, but we hope you’ve enjoyed our long run of Initial Reaction episodes this summer. We bring you a critical-thinking discussion on the action-paced, science fiction thriller, I, Robot. Not based … Continue reading

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Call for Critical-Thinking Comments: I, Robot

We’re jumping back into science-fiction this time! Our next full podcast episode will share critical thinking from the movie I, Robot. Watch the movie and share with us your thoughts! Leave a message on our listener voicemail line (859) 353-4332, … Continue reading

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Initial Reactions 12: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice and Inception [Are You Just Watching?]

Daniel and Eve share brief initial reactions to The Sorcerer’s Apprentice and Inception. Both movies contain enough content that we’d love to critique them in greater depth once they are out on DVD. Continue reading

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Maybe Upcoming: Toy Story 3

There are some movies I watch specifically for critical-thinking exercises, and some are for pure enjoyment. Toy Story 3 will probably be the latter. Tonight, I’m going to see an advanced screening of Toy Story 3 in 3D. Eve can’t … Continue reading

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Upcoming: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

Based on an already-movie-like video game, Jerry Bruckheimer’s Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time could be another success for Bruckheimer, or another video-game-to-movie fail. We’ll be there to see it! Continue reading

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Initial Reactions 7: Iron Man 2 [Are You Just Watching?]

A hit, action-packed sequel to Iron Man brings not only twice the Iron Men and twice the women, but also raises plenty of questions on pleasure, legacy, world peace, God, heroes, science and technology, and more. Continue reading

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tRN021: The Zombie Noodle [the Ramen Noodle]

Not many undead noodle here, but we do have some feedback, several recent holidays, ideas for future Valentine’s Days, and tips for how to eat snow.

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tRN016: The Movie Sequels and Prequels of 2010 [the Ramen Noodle]

We talk about what we expect to dread seeing in the theaters in 2010.

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Initial Reactions 4: New Moon [Are You Just Watching?]

The movie edition of Stephenie Meyer’s second book in the Twilight Saga, New Moon, raises issues on growing old, damnation, souls, and trusting people. Continue reading

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AYJW009: Mega Feedback [Are You Just Watching?]

Thank you for your feedback on our episodes thus far! We respond to as many as we can, so please download or listen now. Continue reading

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