Under The Scope | Movie Review: Ant-Man

July 19, 2015  |  Posted by: The Scope

Well, the last Marvel Cinematic Universe movie of Phase II and of the year is here. Of course we’re talking about Ant-Man, the Paul Rudd-lead film about a tiny super hero with a lot of heart.

Or something like that.

Being the biggest question mark since Iron-Man, everyone who’s anyone has been wondering: will people get behind a weird Marvel character unknown to the general population? Can Marvel hit with another Guardians-type surprise?

Well, let Jared and Shane answer that question with their fantastic and completely insightful review. By the time it’s over, you’ll know what to do. You’ll know what to do.

The Scope Ant-Man movie review isn’t afraid to go subatomic.

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3 Stars – Ant-Man

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Episode 208: The Hot Dog Combover

July 13, 2015  |  Posted by: The Scope

Yeah, it’s been a while since your Scope hosts have recorded a new episode. But you knew, in your heart of hearts, that Jared, Adam, and Shane would someday return.

And that time is now!

In the latest episode, the guys break down all the nerdy news (and boy, there’s a lot of it!) you can handle. And they cover such odd topics as: floppy pizza, Watchmen, and continuous sausage. That’s some pretty varied conversation.

So fire up whatever you fire up to digest The Scope. It’s on!

The Scope episode 208 stars Jake Lloyd as Jared.

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Under The Scope | Movie Review: Terminator Genisys

June 30, 2015  |  Posted by: The Scope

When Arnold says he’ll be back, he ain’t kidding. Yes, of course that means another film in the beloved Terminator series is now in theaters. This time it’s called (the unfortunately-spelled) Terminator Genisys.

It’s got everything you’d expect from a Terminator film: metal robots, time travel, liquid metal robots, and hammy acting. But the real question is this: can more of the same be any good? Well, check out what Jared and Shane have to say about it. You may not agree with the review…but you’ll definitely be entertained.

(Cue music with clanking metal pipes.)

The Scope Terminator Genisys review has no sloppy pudding.

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1 Star – Terminator Genisys

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Under The Scope | Movie Review: Inside Out

June 21, 2015  |  Posted by: The Scope

In what one might consider a small miracle, Scope host Shane convinced other Scope host Jared to go to a theater and watch a “kids movie.”

How’d he do that, you ask?

Well, because the film was Inside Out, a Pixar animated joint written and directed by local hometown hero, Pete Doctor. He’s one of us, as Minnesotans would say.

Basically, Jared had no choice in the matter.

So fire up your podcast player or your YouTube and find out what the Scope thinks of this star-studded, already critically-acclaimed film. Chances are high they liked it. (We know you can see the Scope score if you are reading this. We’re not thick.)

The Scope Inside Out movie review forgot any core memory concerning the third Scope host…who was that guy?

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3 ¾ Stars – Inside Out

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Under The Scope | Movie Review: Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

June 16, 2015  |  Posted by: The Scope

In a smart move of counter programming, Fox Searchlight Pictures has a new summer movie on the horizon without superheroes, robots, dinosaurs, or explosions.

A recent Sundance favorite, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, tells the story of an unlikely friendship, the nastiness of leukemia, and the difficulties of high school.

All while Ultron destroys the city. Or not.

Could a summer movie (without any action at all) hold the short attention spans of both Jared and Shane? Well, instead of wondering about that question eternally, feel free to check out the latest Scope movie review and find out for yourselves. Honestly, you just owe it to yourselves, Scope fans!

The Scope Me and Earl and the Dying Girl movie review wouldn’t eat dried cuttlefish, even on a dare.

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3 ¼ Stars – Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

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Under The Scope | Movie Review: Jurassic World

June 15, 2015  |  Posted by: The Scope

People just love dinosaurs. And theme parks. And movies. So put them all together…what’s that spell?

Jurassic Park.

But that was twenty years ago. The future is now, people.  Jurassic World is where its at. In this sequel to the beloved Spielberg classic, the dinosaur island is back up and running, with more animals and attractions than ever! (Won’t these greedy scientists and shareholders EVER learn?)

Luckily, you’ve got a rugged Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, and a couple of plucky kids in the mix to make it interesting.

But was it interesting enough to capture the imaginations of Jared, Shane, and Audrey? Well, why don’t you check out the latest movie review of summer and find out!

The Scope Jurassic World movie review can fix a 23 year old car in a matter of minutes, too.

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3 Stars – Jurassic World

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Under The Scope | Movie Review: Spy

June 2, 2015  |  Posted by: The Scope

Let’s be honest: Melissa McCarthy prior movie work has run both hot and cold with your Scope crew. But she, along with writer/director Paul Feig, are back to give it another go with Spy.

In this send up of James Bond, Austin Powers, and Inspector Clouseau, McCarthy stars as a secret agent who’s way out of her league. But she’s determined to crack the case, no matter comedically-painful it might be.

But the real story is if Jared and Shane will even crack a smile during this eagerly-anticipated summer comedy.

So check out the latest review from your dedicated Scope hosts, won’t you?

The Scope Spy movie review may get really good about half way through.

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3 Stars – Spy

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Episode 207: Joe Nobody and the Beast Machine

June 1, 2015  |  Posted by: The Scope

In this very special episode of The Scope, Jared, Adam, and Shane catch up with FOTS* Luke Ski. Luke’s been up to some interesting shenanigans lately, and who’s better than your Scope hosts to get all the details? Answer: NO ONE.

*Friend of the Show

If you listen carefully to the interview, you’ll learn about Luke’s Toys “R” Us days, his cross country trip to California, and his new job at The Cartoon Network. It’s a great story that demands your full attention. So get to it, won’t you?

The Scope Episode 207 is on an all soda diet and totally into binge watching old TV shows.

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Under The Scope | Movie Review: San Andreas

May 29, 2015  |  Posted by: The Scope

It wouldn’t be The Scope summer movie season without a good, old-fashioned disaster film. In this year of 2015, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson will bring it to you in the form of San Andreas, a Michael Bay-ish film that just may destroy the entire California coast.

So buckle up and get ready for multiple earthquakes, a big old tsunami, a pair of charming British brothers, drowning, The Rock piloting over land and sea and air, and plenty of family melodrama right in the middle of the biggest natural disaster ever to strike North America.

It’s crazy. It’s chaotic. It’s another appropriate word that starts with the letter, “C.” But you’ll have to watch (or listen to) the review from Jared and Shane to see if it’s Scopeworthy. So get to it, Scope fans. the fate of California depends on it.

It’s been a while since The Scope San Andreas movie review got to second base.

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1 Stars – San Andreas

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Episode 206: Endobros and Rice Noodles

May 25, 2015  |  Posted by: The Scope

In the latest episode of The Scope, Adam and Shane give some interesting and detailed stories about what’s going on with them. One talks about beautiful and life-changing events in glorious Hawaii. The other talks about medical procedures involving large cameras being shoved down his throat. (Guess which story is more fun?) All the while, Jared wonders if he was really ever into Helloween.

It’s a deeply personal episode that might change the world. Or, at the very least, it’ll teach you about Hawaiian eats. So that’s something.

The Scope episode 206 learned nothing from Joe Versus the Volcano.

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