Under The Scope | Movie Review: RoboCop (2014)

February 11, 2014  |  Posted by: The Scope

Will the RoboCop remake have Peter Weller rolling over in his grave (what’s that? Peter Weller isn’t dead?), or will it be a grand beginning to a new franchise? Jared and guest host Earl have the answer for you. It turns out, it might be a bit of both. But you’ll have to tune in to get all the details.

The Scope RoboCop review would tell you to buy something for a dollar, but it won’t feel right coming from us.

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1 ¾ Stars – RoboCop

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Episode 165: The RoboCop Scenario – Growing Up Is Hard To Do

February 10, 2014  |  Posted by: The Scope

The Scope is back with a brand new edition. This time around, your Scope hosts welcome special guest The Great Luke Ski to discuss getting older, growing up, and if it’s still okay to buy toys at the age of thirty-something.

And, because The Scope is nothing if not topical, the guys might mention The Olympic Games (or at least some Putin guy.) But maybe not. You’ll have to listen and/or watch to find out.

The Scope episode 165 isn’t scared to shout, “Stop, Creep!”

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Under The Scope | Movie Review: The LEGO Movie

February 9, 2014  |  Posted by: The Scope

After a bit of a mid-winter drought, The Scope is back with another mobile movie review. This time around, Jared, Shane, and his energetic (at least off-camera) daughter, Audrey, take in the eagerly-anticipated The LEGO Movie.

Will the voices of Chris Pratt and Co. be able to “build” something special or is this film more like a big old bucket of Mega Bloks? If you take just a couple of minutes to watch and/or listen, you’ll find out!

The Scope’s The LEGO Movie review is a big fan of Greg Evigan and his 80s hair.

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3 ¼ Stars – The LEGO Movie

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Episode 164: Don’t Talk About Jared’s Fight Club

February 3, 2014  |  Posted by: The Scope

With the return of The Scope after one short week off, Jared, Adam, and Shane spend a little time chatting about fighting, football, and France (okay, not France, but it makes for one heck of an alliteration, doesn’t it?)

For realz, the guys actually get in the face of all the latest news headlines, teaching them lessons they so rightly deserve.  Make sure you listen closely for the latest gossip on a couple of rodent gumshoes. It may be the highlight of the show.

The Scope episode 164 is currently developing a Mario’s Fart Machine app.

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Episode 163: Football, Fish And Chips, And A Scope Superfan

January 20, 2014  |  Posted by: The Scope

The latest episode of The Scope brings a lot of sports talk (the Super Bowl is right around the corner) and a lot of football heartbreak for Jared, Adam, and Shane. Yes, once again, their teams are nowhere near greatness, so the guys have to talk about how bad the Minnesota Vikings and the Washington (redacted) are.

Don’t be sad, Scopers. The show isn’t all long faces and depression. Jared raises the quality level with his fantastic interview with British Scope Superfan Dan T. Find out what makes Dan tick, how he got interested in The Scope (and American football) and marvel at his brain as he takes on a challenging Scope trivia quiz. It’s a an episode NOT TO BE MISSED! So watch and/or listen now, won’t you?

The Scope episode 163 isn’t sure how sexy gremlins got into the conversation…but it isn’t insulted by the results.

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Under The Scope | Movie Review: Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit

January 17, 2014  |  Posted by: The Scope

Winter is cold, but the silver screen is evergreen with intrigue and action. And now, a classic intrigue series from the 1990s is rebooted for a modern audience. Of course, we talk of the Jack Ryan series based on the books by Tom Clancy. Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit goes back to the beginning with its title role, recast with Star Trek‘s Chris Pine. Filling out the cast of Shadow Recruit’s tale of terrorists, both traditional and financial, are Kevin Costner as the boss, Kenneth Branagh as the villain, and Keira Knightly as the capable dame.

Is this film a slice of cinematic spectacle capable of distracting you from winter’s chill? Or is it merely a shopworn plot with decent performances and occasional moments of success? Tune in to find out.

The Scope’s Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit review can’t tell you it’s in the CIA until we’re married.

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1 ¾ Stars – Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit

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Episode 162: The Scope’s Favorite Things of 2013

January 13, 2014  |  Posted by: The Scope

In the second of a two-part end of 2013 retrospective, Jared, Adam, and Shane talk about all the great pop-culture things that came out of the last 365 days. (Well, for Adam, it really means the last 730 days, but you’ll have to listen to know exactly what that means.) Basically, the guys talk a lot of movies, TV, video games, and one incredibly cool retro toy. And, as an added bonus, there’s visuals! So to all you podcast people: it’s time to get over to YouTube so you don’t miss out!

While the favorite things segment was a hoot, the real revelation was the new nickname for Scope superstar Jared: Master of the Mailbag. Let’s see if this one sticks, shall we?

The Scope episode 162 will give it a genital rest if you ask nicely.

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Under The Scope | Movie Review: Her

January 9, 2014  |  Posted by: The Scope

The Under The Scope Movie Review is back and this time it’s all about an Oscar-buzzworthy film, Her. The latest from filmmaker Spike Jonze stars Joaquin Phoenix and the voice of Scarlett Johansson in a classic tale of a boy who falls in love with his sexy-voiced operating system.

You know, the typical romantic comedy stuff.

But the real question is this: will Jared and Shane take to this near-future film or will they opt for a full computer reboot? Watch and/or listen and find out!

The Scope Her movie review wants nothing to do with strangling anyone with a dead cat’s tail.

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4 Stars – Her

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Episode 161: 2013 Winter Vacation Wrap-Up

January 6, 2014  |  Posted by: The Scope

The Scope fellas are finally back in studio after a bit of an unexpected December hiatus. In their triumphant return, Jared, Adam, and Shane dig in and discuss YouTube fun, crazy medical situations, and how to perpetuate the great Santa Claus deception. There may be a little weather talk in there as well (after all, Shane is a weather alarmist and Minnesota is experiencing some honest-to-goodness record cold.)

So sit back, turn up your audio and/or video player, and get reacquainted with the guys.  They are here for you.

The Scope episode 161 will soon have Instant Review tattoos tramp stamps, like it or not.

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The Scope 2013 New Year’s Eve Special

January 1, 2014  |  Posted by: The Scope

2013 is ended. We now stare into the gaping maw of a new year, and in that crevasse we spy the makings of great new things. Join us in celebration of the new year by partaking in the return of a Scope family tradition: The New Year’s Eve Special. We turned on the microphones sometime after midnight, and whoever was still around at the party joined in on the conversation. There was also abuse of the sound board.

All of us here at The Scope wish you and yours a happy and prosperous 2014.

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