See You In Five

In this episode Nic & Miles revisit Chris Sanders & Dean DeBlois' fantasy buddy adventure How To Train Your Dragon, starring Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler, and Craig Ferguson. We discuss efficiency in storytelling, the nature of a sleeper hit, and the current state of Dreamworks Animation in addition to an in-depth review of the film itself. Music for this episode: "Friendship" by Tenacious D E-mail us at seeyoupodcast@gmail.com

In this episode Miles & Nic revisit Thor Freudenthal's oddly dark children's comedy Diary Of A Wimpy Kid, starring Zachary Gordon, Robert Capron, and Steve Zahn. We discuss the popularity of narcissistic main characters, the challenges of adapting a cartoonish comic series to live action, and the sudden stardom of Chlöe Grace Moretz in addition to an in-depth review of the film itself. Music for this episode:  "My Own Worst Enemy" by Lit E-mail us at seeyoupodcast@gmail.com

In this episode Nic & Miles revisit Allen Coulter's dramatic romance Remember Me, starring Robert Pattinson, Emilie de Ravin, Chris Cooper and Pierce Brosnan. We discuss tonal dissonance, thematic unity, and the usage of real life tragedy in film in addition to an in-depth review of the film itself. Music for this episode: "I Will Remember You" by Sarah McLachlan e-mail us at seeyoupodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, Miles & Nic revisit Tim Burton's fantastical reimagining of Alice In Wonderland, starring Mia Wasikowska. Johnny Depp, and Helena Bonham Carter. We discuss recent resurgence of 3D films, the trend of turning classic stories & fairy tales into blockbuster action movies. and the pendulous career of Tim Burton in addition to an in-depth review of the film itself. Music for this episode: "White Rabbit" by Jefferson Airplane E-mail us at seeyoupodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, Nic & Miles revisit Kevin Smith's throwback buddy-cop comedy Cop Out, starring Bruce Willis, Tracy Morgan, and Seann William Scott. We discuss the nuances of parody, the buddy-cop genre, and the trajectory of Kevin Smith's career in addition to an in-depth review of the film itself. Music for this episode: "Bad Boys" by Inner Circle E-mail us at seeyoupodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, Miles & Nic revisit Martin Scorsese's noir-infused psychological drama Shutter Island, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, and Ben Kingsley. We discuss creative editing techniques, emotional logic versus plot logic, and Scorsese's recent work in addition to an in-depth review of the film itself. Music for this episode: "Crazy" by Patsy Cline

In this episode Nic & Miles revisit Joe Johnston's gothic horror remake The Wolfman, starring Benicio Del Toro, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Blunt and Hugo Weaving. We discuss the film's troubled production, the concept of making a blockbuster out of a horror film, and Universal's attempts to rebrand their classic monsters in addition to an in-depth review of the film itself. Music for this episode: "Werewolves Of London" by Warren Zevon E-mail us at seeyoupodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, Miles & Nic revisit Lasse Hallström's long-distance romance drama Dear John, starring Channing Tatum, Amanda Seyfried, Henry Thomas and Richard Jenkins. We discuss character development, Tatum's career and the use of real life disorders in film for dramatic effect in addition to an in-depth review of the film itself.   Music for this episode: "Communication Breakdown" by Roy Orbison.   e-mail us at seeyoupodcast@gmail.com

In this episode Nic and Miles revisit Martin Campbell's brooding revenge drama Edge Of Darkness, starring Mel Gibson, Danny Huston and Ray Winstone. We discuss the return of Mel Gibson, the work of screenwriter William Monahan, and the challenges of adapting a foreign work for an American audience in addition to an in-depth review of the film itself. Music for this episode: "Livin' On The Edge" by Aerosmith E-mail us at seeyoupodcast@gmail.com

In this episode Miles & Nic revisit Michael Lembeck's family comedy Tooth Fairy, starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Stephen Merchant, Ashley Judd & Julie Andrews. We discuss the meteoric rise of Johnson's career, the difficulties of crafting a "likeable asshole," & the "mystery box" phenomenon in addition to an in-depth review of the film itself. Music for this episode:"Spread Your Wings" by Queen E-mail us at seeyoupodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, Nic and Miles revisit the Hughes Brothers' post-apocalyptic action western The Book Of Eli, starring Denzel Washington, Gary Oldman & Mila Kunis. We take a look at religion, ambiguity in film, and Washington's career in addition to an in-depth review of the film itself.   Music for this episode: "Eli's Coming" by Three Dog Night E-mail us at seeyoupodcast@gmail.com

In this, the inaugural episode of See You In Five, Miles and Nic revisit the Spierig Brothers' high-concept vampire film Daybreakers, starring Ethan Hawke, Sam Neill, Willem Dafoe & Claudia Karvan. We take a look at the popularity of vampire fiction in the wake of Twilight, the nature of satire, and the lives of character actors in addition to an in-depth review of the film itself. Music for this episode:"Cry Little Sister" by Gerard McMann E-mail us at seeyoupodcast@gmail.com