Under The Scope | Movie Review: Obvious Child

June 4, 2014  |  Posted by: The Scope

Not every summer movie has to have giant robots, laser guns, explosions, and super heroes. Nothing proves that more than Obvious Child, a small little Sundancey film starring former SNL cast member Jenny Slate. This picture tells the tale of a struggling stand-up comic who’s lost her boyfriend, about to lose her job, and is unexpectedly made preggers from a one-night stand with a guy that may or may not be her type.

And it’s a comedy. Really!

You’ll want to definitely check out this summer movie review because it’s fully-loaded with all three Scope hosts as well as one additional critic. Also, Shane fumbles through 2/3 of his words so mockery is in full effect. So, please, check it out, won’t you?

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2 ½ Stars – Obvious Child

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Under The Scope | Movie Review: How to Train Your Dragon 2

June 3, 2014  |  Posted by: The Scope

It’s a family affair in the latest entry into The Scope’s Summer Movie Review-a-thon. This time around, Carrie, Audrey, and Shane take on the challenge that is How to Train Your Dragon 2. The sequel to the surprise 2010 animated film features tons more dragons, dragon training, and fire swords.

Yes, fire swords. You’ll have to see it to believe it.

Unfortunately, the review is audio only. But because Shane’s family is so powerful and, frankly, so good at movie reviewing, it really doesn’t matter. You’ll love it anyway.

The Scope How to Train Your Dragon 2 review can spit fire with the best of ’em.

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3 ½ Stars – How to Train Your Dragon 2

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Episode 176: The Front Fart Chronicles

June 2, 2014  |  Posted by: The Scope

Returning from the usual one week per month sabbatical, your Scope hosts were energized and ready to bring the masses some serious podcasting power.

And then episode 176 happened and some unfortunate “Would you rather?” questions came up.

But, in all seriousness, Adam totally killed the news this week with tons of great video game coverage. And the guys also threw out some terrific instant reviews of Godzilla and the latest X-Men movie. But don’t take it from this text. Get downloading this masterpiece now to see/hear what we’re talking about!

The Scope episode 176 is totally cool with a “Miss It” from time to time.

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3 ¼ Stars – X-Men: Days of Future Past
2 Stars – Godzilla

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Under The Scope | Movie Review: The Fault in Our Stars

May 28, 2014  |  Posted by: The Scope

Boy meets girl. Boy charms girl. Girl has cancer. Boy has cancer. WHAT A TWIST?! And that is the not-super-accurate summary of the film adaptation of John Green’s young adult best-seller, The Fault in Our Stars. Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort are Hazel Grace Lancaster and Augustus Waters, two teens who meet at a cancer support group in the heart of Jesus. Okay, it’s a rug with Jesus and his heart on it, but I’m getting distracted. Anyway, these two fall in love and live happily ever after… is probably not what happens when the story involves cancer. *sniff* What’s that? Oh, I’m just cutting some onions over here…

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3 ½ Stars – The Fault in Our Stars

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Under The Scope | Movie Review: A Million Ways to Die in the West

May 26, 2014  |  Posted by: The Scope

Western comedies. Although it’s already a crowded genre*, Seth MacFarlane has decided to throw his hat into the cinematic ring with A Million Ways to Die in the West, a comedic western featuring a number of pretty talented actors. We’re talkin’ Charlize Theron, Liam Neeson, Neil Patrick Harris, Sarah Silverman…just to name a few.

* It’s not really a crowded genre. In fact, it’s almost non-existent. Your Scope crew typed that up just to see if you were paying attention.

AMWTDITW is an interesting picture because Seth decided to make the lead characters act and behave almost as if they were modern day folk living in the late 1800s. So there’s an awareness that’s unusual and kind of fun.

How fun, you ask? Well, why don’t you digest this latest Under The Scope movie review and find out? It has all the answers, pardner.

The Scope A Million Ways to Die in the West movie review wouldn’t put the funniest and most surprising scene in the trailer.

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2 ¾ Stars – A Million Ways to Die in the West

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Episode 175: Play Play Mode, Mode Mode, and Play Mode Play Mode

May 19, 2014  |  Posted by: The Scope

In this edition of The Scope, a classic bit, “Scope Discoveries,” makes a furious comeback. That means Jared, Adam, and Shane talk about things they are totally into at this very moment. What are they? Hint: not everything is a TV show or movie! The show is really branching out.

Not only is an old bit revived, but the longest-running Scope bit ever, Coming Soon pushes on as well. Are delicious fruit flavors mentioned during that segment? You’ll have to tune in to find out, Scope fans.

The Scope episode 175 is looking for angel investors.

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Under The Scope | Movie Review: Million Dollar Arm

May 14, 2014  |  Posted by: The Scope

The Scope Summer Movie Extravaganza continues, full-tilt style, with a screening of Million Dollar Arm, the latest Disney feel-good sports film. The picture, starring the ridiculously good-looking Jon Hamm, tells the “true” story of an egotistical American sports agent trying to find the next great baseball pitcher in India. Yes, you read that right. India.

You can bet your sweet bippy there will be failures, successes, personal growth, and a beautiful (but tough) female protagonist that’ll definitely help Sir Jon Hamm become a better human being. And tears. Lots and lots of tears.

So slap on some pine tar, warm up that arm, and start digesting the latest review from your Scope crew. It’s at least a ground rule double. (That’s the last baseball reference of the review, for real.)

The Scope Million Dollar Arm review doesn’t understand the rules of cricket. And it doesn’t really care.

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2 ¾ Stars – Million Dollar Arm

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Episode 174: The 2014 Summer Movie Preview

May 12, 2014  |  Posted by: The Scope

Summer’s here and the time is right…for three geeks to talk about all the upcoming movies! Yep, The Scope continues its grand tradition of dissecting the film release schedule between May and August. You can bet on lots of comic movie talk, a smidge of Adam Sandler-ripping, and vowels returning with a vengeance.

If that weren’t enough, Adam’s Coming Soon! brings a bit of class to the entire affair. It’s almost a moving moment.

But you’ll never know unless you get to digesting this episode in any manner you see fit. So get to getting!

The Scope episode 174 knows that Obamacare and Soda Stream are the two products you can’t live without.

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Episode 173: Justine Bibr and Wham-Bang Spidey Action

May 5, 2014  |  Posted by: The Scope

After a short week off, your Scope show (of Made fame) returns to the fold with a timely and action-packed review of The Amazing Spider-Man 2! You know it’s an important film when Jared, Adam, and Shane decide to tackle a movie in-studio rather than while driving along a pothole-ridden side street in suburban Minnesota.

Also, the guys take another swing at “Coming Soon.” But this time, Adam compiled the list of upcoming…things. That means it’ll be an extra snarky segment.

So please, get to watching and listening to the latest Scope edition! It’ll make your mamma proud!

The Scope episode 173 really wants to bottle that sly smile.

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1 ¾ Stars – The Amazing Spider-Man 2

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Under The Scope | Movie Review: Neighbors

May 3, 2014  |  Posted by: The Scope

Your Scope show kicks off the 2014 summer movie season off with the acting combo you’ve been begging for: Rogan and Efron.

Yes, the dream duo of Seth and Zac headline the R-rated comedy, Neighbors. In this wacky picture, a married couple and their young baby daughter are subjected to noise, parties, and general shenanigans when a fraternity moves into the house next door.

The stakes (and the gross-out and pot humor) go to another level when Seth calls the police instead of trying to work it out with the frat-bros. Oh no they didn’t.

So buckle up, get out the sunscreen, and prepare yourself another great summer of Scope, movies, and Scope reviewing movies. It’s guaranteed to be Scopetastic. Or even Scope-a-rific. Or adequate.

The Scope Neighbors review has less back hair than Seth Rogan.

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3 ¼ Stars – Neighbors

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