Mad Scientists, Cyborgs and Aliens...Oh My!

This week Zombie vs Shark sits down to discuss science fiction and how it has evolved since the advent of film and television. As the crew touched on the many facets of sci-fi, it became very apparent that more than one episode would be needed to cover this topic properly. So expect more sci-fi themed episodes in the future.
For now, we provide for your geekdom; an introductory course, if you will, on all things sci-fi. Follow us as we discuss popular TV, books, movies, etc. Many of which are standards in the libraries of fans across the world.
We also have a brief descripton of the San Diego International Comic Con experience from Jaye's lil hate buddy. It was his very first experience at a con and he chose the mother of all cons to attend first, so listen to 'Barely Got Defined As People' to hear what he had to say (and check out some pictures below).
For future sci-fi topics please leave a post here or contact us via email and your pick may become an entire episode of Zombie vs Shark. Before we leave you with this week's episode, a special thank you must go to Tony's hot wife Cathy (@caminogirl13) who stepped in when Joe became sick with some undiagnosed illness. We are pretty sure it's the plague, but don't worry he should be back next week. Thanks Cathy, and get well soon Joe!

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This weeks music

London Bridge - Fergie

Meltdown (At Madame Tussaud's) - Steve Taylor

Your Face - Pepper

All music available on Itunes (http://www.apple.com/itunes/?cid=OAS-US-DOMAINS-itunes.com)

Comic-Con pictures

Entering the Con!



THE WALKING DEAD reconstructed life size set replica



The TARDIS! But beware of the stone Angel.

By the Power of Grayskull!

FEED YOUR EARS

Started this week I will be posting a new playlist a week, for the next 8 weeks, for you to go straight to iTunes and download.
This week's playlist...

HAIL TO THE GEEK volume Uno

1. Aquaman’s Lament- Mark Aaron James
2. The Future Soon (live)- Jonathan Coulton
3. Hot Girl In The Comic Shop- Tripod
4. Nerdy Girls Need Love Too- Amy Lee Radigan
5. Hail to the Geek- Deaf Pedestrians
6. It’s Dead Jim- Warp 11
7. Sweep The Leg- No More Kings
8. It’s All About The Pentiums- Weird Al Yankovic
9. Crime Spree- MC Frontalot
10. Still Alive (live)- Jonathan Coulton
11. Me & Julio Down By The Schoolyard- Me First & the Gimme Gimmes
12. Come out and Play- Richard Cheese & Lounge Against The Machine
13. Drunk Girl- Something Corporate
14. Jimmy Olsen’s Blues- Spin Doctors
15. Mahna, Mahna- Cake
16. Leaving on a Jet Plane- Me First & the Gimme Gimmes
17. Down with The Sickness- Richard Cheese & Lounge Against The Machine
18. Zombie Me- No More Kings
19. Zombie- Natalia Kills
20. She Makes It So- Warp 11
21. That’s The Way I Like It- Spin Doctors & Biz Markie
22. Milkshake- Richard Cheese & Lounge Against The Machine
23. Oh Boy!- She & Him
24. I Am Nancy- Jamie Coon
25. Someday- No More Kings
26. Invisible Man- Mark Aaron James
27. The Power Of Love- I Fight Dragons
28. Mandy- Me First & the Gimme Gimmes
29. Closer- Richard Cheese & Lounge Against The Machine
30. White & Nerdy- Weird Al Yankovic
31. Opening Band- Paul & Storm
32. Batman’s Reply- Mark Aaron James


I hope you guys and gals enjoy this playlist as much as I enjoyed making it. Stay TUNED for more playlists coming. 

Welcome To The World Of Tomorrow!

It's funny that when we decide to record an episode about entertainment mediums and advancements in how we get our entertainment, that we here at Zombie vs Shark end up having technical difficulties. Due to some unexpected, immediate repairs at Plan B Studios we had to go mobile. So this week's episode has some audio 'noise' that some may find distracting. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and promise that next week's episode will be back to normal.
So, despite the technical difficulties we had, we hope you all enjoy this week's episode 'Right Next To My Pager' and we would love to hear your thoughts as well on the subject. Simply post a comment here on the website or email us at the email listed below.


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Stay classy and thanks for dropping by!

This weeks music

The Power of Love - I Fight Dragons

Dancing With Myself - The Donnas

Oh Boy! - She & Him

All music available on Itunes (http://www.apple.com/itunes/?cid=OAS-US-DOMAINS-itunes.com)

You're gonna love it in an Instant...

I know on the podcast we mention Netflix Instant Watch A LOT! And deservedly so. If you folks are movie fans and DON’T have Netflix Instant Watch what exactly are you waiting for?

So as you can tell I have watched tons of flicks on Netflix Instant Watch lately. But rather than drone on and on about each film I am gonna give you my “Instant Reviews” (3 sentences or less on each films)

VANISHING ON 7^TH STREET

This was such an awesome concept that I couldn’t wait to see this flick. Hayden Christensen sucks the life out of his performance and makes the audience not care if he makes it or not. All in all it could’ve been a really good film that just fell short.

BREAST PICTURE

It’s an entertaining little flick that works on a few different levels. The acting is just okay but the writing more then makes up for it.

2001 MANIACS: FIELD OF SCREAMS

Did the original really need a sequel? And this time NO Robert Englund. Not even as much gore and nudity that made the first one at least a little funny.

BLACKBALLED: THE BOBBY DUKES STORY

This mockumentary is a combination of TALLADEGA NIGHTS and THIS IS SPINAL TAP, however it falls more toward the Talladega Nights. Very little actual comedy but at least what little comedy there is, is actually funny.

VISIONEERS

I loved loved loved this Dark Comedy, but then again Dark Comedy is sort of my thing. A well crafted story that is directed terrific.

PAUL MCCARTNEY REALLY IS DEAD

This “documentary” is shot and claims to be real. For a conspiracy theorist it was a creepy fun flick. For a Beatle fan it was a laughable mess.

KNOCKAROUND GUYS

Was I supposed to give a crap about any of these characters, I did feel for Seth Green but mainly because I like Seth Green. Just another run of the mill crab mobster flick.

FINDING BLISS

It’s a well made film that has some humor in it (lots of attempts at it at least). Directed well with descent acting. But overall it feels like a glossy version of the far superior (and much funnier) SLIPPERY SLOPE (sadly not on Netflix Instant Watch, yet).

DEAD END

Ray Wise gives you what he always does a solid clever performance. It is darkly funny in parts and down right creepy in others. If it was just a little better made it’d been perfect.

THE TEN

This was an amazing dark comedy that felt like a live sketch comedy performance done with famous friends. It’s a lot of fun and there are clever moments that made my laugh out loud several times.

LET ME IN

Like with most American remakes of Foreign Films this one just didn’t capture what the first one had, and I didn’t really “love” the original. Chloe Moretz did wonderful but I really am a fan of hers.

TRANSMORPHERS

Crap! Couldn’t make it 7 minutes in. Maybe I will try again drunk someday.

All these flicks are available on Netflix Instant Watch so go check them out (or don’t) for yourself. Remember this is just my two cents, spend it as you wish.

Wuv, Twue Wuv!

     Many of us did not have to fight hordes of bad guys to rescue our love. We didn't need an overwhelmingly grand gesture to win her over or bring him back to life with a kiss. Many of our daily romantic encounters involve a cup of coffee or simply offering a coat in cooler weather. Sometimes we watch romantic movies and think to ourself...BULLSHIT!
     Romance films can often convey an unrealistic view of how relationships work and how we even go about our search for the 'one true love' that may or may not even be out there. However, there are those films out there that do walk the line between melodramatic and just plain stupid; and here at Zombie vs Shark we feel WAKING DREAMS is one of them.
     From filmmaker Deepika Daggubati (on Twitter as @WakingDreamsDD), we find a young woman's wonderful search for her path in life and stumbles upon some romance on the way. Download this week's episode, 'She Beats This Guy Off' to find out all of our thoughts on the film and check out the films' website at http://www.wakingdreamsmovie.com/ and you can also purchase the film at http://www.amazon.com/Waking-Dreams-Jamie-Elman/dp/B0055MCPBA/ref=pd_rhf_p_t_1.
     Don't forget to scroll down a bit further to see some pictures from our fiery chocolate tasting experience in Plan B Studios...until next week, enjoy!


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This weeks music

To Make You Feel My Love - Billy Joel

Crazy Love - Michael Buble

This Ain't A Love Song - Jon Bon Jovi

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Here is an image of the deadly, spicy chocolate bar we all tried on this week's episode.
(The chocolate bar was made by Lillie Belle Farms www.lilliebellefarms.com)



Before we tried it...





...after the 4 of us each had a bite!

                                            

                                           

                                           

                                           

                                           

                                           

                                           

                                           

                                           

                                           

                                           

Flip of the Coin

So to continue my summer movie watching experience my hot wife and I headed to the theater to go see TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON. For the first time since going to see Jurassic Park as I stepped up the ticket gal said the showing was sold out. This was a good sign but did not discourage me in any way because SUPER 8 was playing in just 30 minutes.

I have seen a lot of talk on Twitter and the internet about how great SUPER 8 was. Whenever something is hyped that much it scares me off a bit. However within the first five minutes I was hooked. When it comes to big blockbusters you can’t get much better than Steven Speilberg and J.J. Abrams. But beyond the big explosions and the terrific creature effect lies a ton of heart and great acting by these young kids.

The next day my hot wife and I were still talking about how amazing this movie is. In fact we couldn’t stop thinking and talking about it. That has only happened with a handful of flicks ever. (Inception, Taken, The Dark Knight, City of Lost Children, Clerks).

The next weekend we got our chance to see TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON. With how terrific SUPER 8 was being the Heads side of the coin. DARK OF THE MOON was obviously the shitty Tails side of the Movie Coin.

 STRIKE ONE: The first two Transformers flicks started with a kick-butt, action packed, effects laden fight sequence. This starts with a long slow flashback to John Glenn landing on the moon for a “Top Secret” mission. STRIKE TWO: A convoluted story involving a lame character written solely to replace Megan Fox. The character was pointless (minus the usual eye candy required for bad movies) and actually does harm in the form of weakening Megatron’s character. STRIKE THREE: At almost three hours you’ll find yourself several times checking your watch hoping this last fight was the “last” fight. Sadly no just when you think it’s over there’s a couple more fights.

So if you are gonna flip that coin this summer. Please let it land on heads and don’t waste the money on a crap money grubbing piece of crap.

It’s just my two cents, spend it as you wish.

This Is What Lies Beyond Infinity

Have you ever felt like you have lost your purpose in life? Been lost in a strange place? Felt like you had something to prove? Lost someone you loved more than yourself? Fought to move forward in life? Then Pixar has your story!
With 'I've Spoken Enough' we explore the impact of Pixar on the motion picture landscape. Download the show and check out some of the films, each one as touching and heartwarming as any film you have seen. Pixar's focus is on story driven scripts with feeling as the rest of Hollywood seemingly moves in the opposite direction (we are looking at you 3-D). Pick any one of their 12 films available to start with; their success may very well be unparalleled...just make sure you have a plenty of tissue!

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This weeks music

Real Gone - Sheryl Crow
If I Didn't Have You - Billy Crystal & John Goodman
The Incredits - Michael Giacchino

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It's Good To Be Bad

It has been said that a story is only as good as it's villain. This may ring especially true when it comes to comics, as each hero succeeds in defeating a foe, another villain must rise up to challenge them. This leaves us with a small number of heroes and an ever increasing legion of villains!
'My Old Prison Nickname' will explore some of our favorite villains in the comic world. These are not ranked, but find out if your favorite villain gets a mention or let us know if you learned of a new villain you may never have heard of. Also, we have a special treat for everyone...
We finish up this week's episode with an interview from filmmaker Lori Bowen (@kimyoofilms on Twitter) and a review of three of her short films AFTERSHOCK, A HAMMER FELL IN JERUSALEM: ANATHEMA & A HAMMER FELL IN JERUSALEM: AND BE AT REST (a prequel). You can find more news and info about Lori by going to her website http://kimyoo-films.blogspot.com/ or by emailing her at kimyoo.films@gmail.com. Until next week folks, enjoy the show!


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This weeks music

I Am Nancy - Jamie Coon

Mercy - Matt Nathanson

Someday - No More Kings

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