Early details on Remember When – Episode 39
Aug 30th
If the image on the right doesn’t give away our show topic for Episode 39, let me entertain you with a few paragraphs of text.
Our next episode of the Remember When podcast will be focused exclusively on Doctor Who and Torchwood. We may or may not finally get around to talking about “Some Kind of Wonderful”, the latest in Great Movies Jay Has Never Seen. It’s tough to say. When it comes to the Last of the Time Lords, there’s just so much content that we hate to distract you with a piddly little John Hughes movie. There’s sci-fi talk to be had!!
Here’s what we’ll be covering, in full spoiler-y goodness:
- Doctor Who: Series 1 through Series 4 (that’s the “Series 1″ from 2005 with Christopher Eccleston)
- The 2009/2010 specials featuring David Tennant
- Torchwood Seasons 1 & 2
- Torchwood: Children of Earth
While we had originally thought to include Series 5, we’ve decided to put that one on the back burner until Parris has time to catch up and get adjusted to the new cast. Plus, putting some distance between me and Series 5 is a good thing, given my complete distaste for it. :)
We’re tentatively planning to record the show late next week, pending clear schedules on both our ends. But we’re both very excited to finally, after many months, bring you our thoughts on what could arguably be some of the best science fiction on television.
Well, not counting some of the Martha episodes.
So stay tuned kids. The day you’ve been emailing us about is upon us. The Man from Gallifrey is about to get his day in the limelight.
Presenting “The Walking Dead” trailer (and it’s intense)
Aug 24th
We admit it, we’re huge fans of the AMC TV lineup. Over the past few years, the cable network has moved to the forefront of exceptional programming, with shows like Mad Men and Breaking Bad. When the network announced their new zombie-thriller, The Walking Dead, we were eager to see what they could produce.
As you probably heard us talk about on the last Remember When episode, Cable TV has become the front runner in quality TV shows. The official trailer for The Walking Dead was released today, and if this sneak preview is any indication, then AMC’s latest show is just going to continue that trend. The series premiere is at 10PM Eastern on October 31st. Can we just fast forward to Halloween right now?
Remember When – Episode 38
Aug 19th
Parris and Jay vs. The World
Prepare yourself for a battle royale. Remember When is back with a new podcast, and this time, it’s a battle of opinions!
We sit down this week for a quick episode, as we look back on our respective experiences with Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. Jay loved it passionately, Parris hated it to the point of nearly walking out. With two diametrically opposed opinions, it’s going to be a fun discussion.
Jay talks about his experiences with the movie, why he was pleased he DIDN’T read the comics ahead of time, and how he appreciates the love letter effect in the film. Parris explains The Wife Effect, his feelings on why the romantic storyline deflated the overall film, and why Michael Cera might not have been the best choice for the role.
Two people enter the ring. Where will it end? Listen in and find out.
Then we wrap up the show with some talk about True Blood, Mad Men, why AMC is one of the greatest cable networks available, and our hopes and fears for the Fall TV season. Believe it or not, we even manage to avoid spoilers in this section as well!
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Program time stamps:
Start to 26:55 – Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (loads of spoilers)
26:55 to end – Mad Men, AMC, the Fall TV lineup, and the failings of network TV (extremely minimal spoilers)
Remember When Episode 38 release news
Aug 17th
So now that you’ve seen where Parris and I have landed on the recent release of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, you’re probably wondering when the next episode will be released.
Wonder no more! I’m here to tell you that our next episode recording will take place TOMORROW. Yes, that’s right. No extended wait, no lengthy delays.
We’ll be recording at 7pm Pacific time tomorrow, Wednesday the 18th. We wanted to bring you our Scott Pilgrim discussion as quickly as possible, so it’s going to be a brief episode lasting about 30 minutes. But we will be hosting the show live on Ustream, so you’ll be able to participate with us during the recording.
Hope you can join us!
Jay vs. Parris on Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
Aug 15th
I know a few folks have been asking, so let me put the rumors to rest:
Yes, I’ve seen Scott Pilgrim.
And yes, Parris has seen it as well.
And now that we’ve both seen it, a battle royale begins. You see, I loved it. I thought it was awesome and a ton of fun. Parris hated it, on the other hand, and came close to walking out.
Now, I’d love to tell you more about why I loved this movie (because, as a fan of comics, video games, and movies, this was just a hoot and a half for me to watch), but where’s the fun in that?
So consider yourselves warned. A new episode of Remember When may be on the horizon MUCH sooner than you think. 
Torchwood U.S. gets new subtitle, release date, other cool info
Aug 8th
At TCA earlier this week, Starz announced the first details on the U.S. version of Torchwood.
The network confirmed that the show will be called “Torchwood: The New World”, and will start airing during the Summer of 2011. It’s a ten part miniseries being written and produced by Russell T Davies and Julie Gardner, and is loosely based on the template the pair used in their creation of the Children of Earth miniseries.
The poster you see here was featured prominently at TCA. As to whether or not Barrowman’s returning for this series, we leave that information in the post-jump write up. Warning: If you haven’t watched Children or Earth, stop reading right now. Past this point, there’s a spoiler about a key plot point in the miniseries. It also tells you the early details on the storyline for the Starz miniseries.
Remember When Episode 37
Aug 8th
You’ve been living in a dream world
Put on your pajamas and grab a cup of warm milk, because Episode 37 of Remember When is about to take you into the world of dreams.
We kick off our show with our latest “Great Movie Jay Has Never Seen”, discussing the 1980′s camp film “Dreamscape”. It’s been a quarter of a century since the movie was released in theaters, and Dennis Quaid’s hair has certainly improved since then. But whether or not Jay’s going to be able to appreciate this piece of nostalgia after all this time is questionable. Listen in as he talks about the bad decision he made with the movie, as well as why he’s not kicking himself over it.
Then we dive into the Dream Within A Dream, talking about Christopher Nolan’s latest cinematic release, “Inception”. Written and directed from the muse behind The Dark Knight and Memento, this film has critics raving and audiences walking out of their theaters in wonder. We sit and offer our opinions on the film, offer our opinion on the ending (and why its various interpretations help the film achieve its brilliance), and rave about the newfound appreciation we have for Tom Hardy. We also talk about what we think was lacking in the film, and how a second viewing should be mandatory for anyone seeing it.
Finally, we wrap up the show with some talk about our TV viewing habits of late, our thoughts on True Blood… and could a hulking be in the mix?
As always, Remember When continues to grow and thrive thanks to the joy, love, appreciation, and comments we get from our fans. If you enjoy our show, please leave us positive feedback on iTunes. We really appreciate it, plus it helps us reach people that have never heard of us! And if you’d like to share your thoughts with us, you can send us an email at or leave us a voicemail at 206-495-1732. Please note, long distance charges may apply.
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Now recording Remember When Episode 37
Aug 6th
Episode 37 is NOW RECORDING! Or at least, it will be in about 10 minutes after I hit “Publish” on this post.
Want to join us? Click this link. It’ll take you to our live show, where you can listen in for free while we record the podcast. After the show’s over, you’ll also have a chance to talk to us and ask any questions you might have.
Today’s show talks about Inception, Dreamscape… and maybe even a surprise or two.
See you soon!
Oh yes, Remember When Episode 37 is coming!
Aug 3rd
Yeah, we know. It’s been a while since we announced the details on Remember When Episode 37… and it’s been longer still since we recorded an episode. Well, that’s about to change.
First, let’s talk about the bad news. We may or may not be talking about Some Kind of Wonderful on our next podcast. While I’ve watched it, absorbed it, and have a fair bit to say about it… well, I’ll be honest. It felt kind of weird going from a discussion about a movie like Inception (which is a weighty, thoughtful movie) to talking about something like Some Kind of Wonderful (which is…. not those same things).
So the bad news: We’re changing up the “Great Movie Jay Has Never Seen” this week, and instead focusing on Dreamscape. It just fits the whole Dream Adventure motif a lot better. Now, that’s not to say we are EXCLUDING Some Kind of Wonderful from the show. It might come up. It might not. But after 3 weeks of not talking about it with each other, Parris and I are CLAMORING to discuss Inception. Seriously. Do you know what it’s like to not talk to one of your best friends for three weeks about one of the most hyped movies of the year? It’s agony, sheer torture, the likes of which the Geneva Conventions seeks to prevent.
Now, let’s get to the good news, and answer the most important question on your mind: When the f**k is this episode finally getting released?
Well kids, you’re just days away from Remember When Episode 37. We’re going to be recording LIVE on Friday, August 6th at 2pm Pacific. You’ll be able to listen in as we talk about Inception and Dreamscape, then tangent off into the great unknown. Could we end up meandering into another green zone? It’s possible. If you know us, you know our discussions have ADD. Besides, True Blood S3 has been…. well…. crap, let’s not talk about it now. I don’t want to get worked up.
Of course, that means the published podcast will hit your streams a few days later.
So, join us on Friday! We’re chomping at the bit, and you might be surprised to hear what I hated about Inception.
… or did I hate it?
Friday. Be there, AND be square. :)
Should Jay go see “Dinner for Schmucks”? You decide!
Jul 29th
If you listen to the show, you probably know that I really like Steve Carell. As a fan of The Office (well, the first five years anyway…), he was progressively more awesome as Michael Scott, the head of Dunder Mifflin Scranton. And he’s been great in his feature films, as well.
OK, well… maybe not Evan Almighty. Or Get Smart.
But you have to admit, the dude’s funny. He was great in The 40 Year Old Virgin, and his brief bits in Bruce Almighty were just top notch. His “Even Stephen/Steven” sketches on The Daily Show are always worth a good laugh. And even if you dislike Anchorman, you probably find yourself appreciating Steve Carell as Brick.
I’ve been somewhat curious about his latest movie, “Dinner with Schmucks”. It’s based on a French film by the creator of La Cage Aux Follies (or as you probably saw it in American theaters, The Birdcage) and it’s directed by Jay Roach. You know him best as the producer of Borat, the Director of Meet The Parents, and the Director of Austin Powers. Paul Rudd’s usually worth a good laugh too. And I even liked the Zach Galifialiafiafknivais (sp?) stuff that I saw in the trailer. He was great on SNL, and I hear he’s good in The Hangover.
So I’ve been curious. Not eager. Not enthusiastic. Just… intrigued. Intrigued by the possibilities of what this movie could offer, and how it might turn out. And I mentioned this to Parris in an email earlier this week.
I’d type it out, but trust me. It’s funnier if you click the link and see it in the exact same way I saw it in my Inbox.
I’ve had some bad luck with movies lately (Salt) and some good luck as well (The A-Team). But on this one, the critics are divided, early opinions are mixed, and my curiousity in the movie has wanted to a general interest, with no real push to see it.
So, fans, I leave this one in your hands. After the jump, you can check out a trailer for the movie and vote in a poll. I’ll take votes until Monday. Come Monday night, I’ll close the poll and follow your command. That’s right, folks! You’re controlling my fate. I’m very curious to see what people think about this movie based on the trailers and commercials.
