The Ticket Stubs Podcast

IRON MAN - TICKET STUBS - MALL OF GA - MIDNIGHT

take2@theticketstubs.com — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:01:00 GMT

Hey Stub Fans - join us at The Mall of GA (Buford) for the release party of IRON MAN. We'll be there from 11PM until 12AM - when the doors open for the first viewing of IRONMAN starring Robert Downey Jr. We'll be there giving away prizes and having a great time. Send us an email and let us know you're coming. We'll put you in the running for free passes.

THE MISSING CUT FROM JUNO - EDITED VERSION

take2@theticketstubs.com — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 05:24:00 GMT

THE MISSING CUT FROM THE JUNO SOUNDTRACK

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 05:13:00 GMT

In a moment of inspiration - Brian asks "Why does that last song from the Juno soundtrack sound just like something from the musical OKLAHOMA?" Jon replies - let's make a song!!! There are two versions - the extended version includes all our laughter. The shorter version only includes the song. ENJOY THIS IS THE FULL VERSION

We're Baaaack...

take2@theticketstubs.com — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 14:18:00 GMT

After THREE weeks off (some work ethic huh?) we're finally back with a recap of the holiday films that soared and sunk, the Golden Globes (our recap was longer than their whole press confernece), An interview with Andrea Chamberlain - lead actress in The Drowsy Chaperone, and of course the typical smattering of birthdays and hollywood news. ENJOY! Oh yeah ... our theme was "Movies of The Oppressed" - sounds like fun huh.

Happy New Year from The Stubs

Wed, 2 Jan 2008 05:14:00 GMT

The Stubs are wrapping up our two week holiday - we'll be back at it this week and we want to wish you all a very wonderful new year. 2008 - the year of the stub.

Merry Christmas from The Ticket Stubs

take2@theticketstubs.com — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 02:13:00 GMT

Jon and Brian are taking this week off to spend time with friends and family and reflect on the real meaning of Christmas - the Birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. There are some great flix out this week too - hit the movies and enjoy your Christmas.

A HISTORY book Christmas (part 3 of 3)

take2@theticketstubs.com — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 05:40:00 GMT

Well, we've reached the end of our trilogy of Christmas themed shows. This one beats them all! We've got an extensive interview with Christopher Manos - producer of Theater of The Stars - And of course Crystal is back with a deep reach into the classic Christmas flix cookie jar - and don't miss THE WORLD FAMOUS O HOLY NIGHT from YOUTUBE (among other places) - we close the show with Linus's Christmas Declaration, don't miss reviews of I AM LEGEND, ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS and AWAKE.

Stubs Christmas Series: Installment 2 - A Songbook Christmas

take2@theticketstubs.com — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:27:00 GMT

THink of all the great Christmas songs (excluding Christmas Shoes of course) and then think how many of them came from or inspired movies. That's our subject this week. Also, Jon was featured on Jody Hice's show "Let Freedom Ring" (www.jodyhice.com) for a 17 minute expose interview regarding THE GOLDEN COMPASS. We've included that interview in this week's show. Of course, Crystal is here with her classic picks and other random frivolity ensues as well.

Christmas with The Stubs (Part 1): A Storybook Christmas

take2@theticketstubs.com — Wed, 5 Dec 2007 11:43:00 GMT

The best Christmas movies that originated with novels or short stories - here on the show today. Also don't miss the Miss South Carolina Teen blunder.

THE TICKET STUBS - A NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCE!

take2@theticketstubs.com — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 14:47:00 GMT

With AWAKE coming out this weekend we thought we'd review some of the best NDE themed movies. Flatliners, It's a Wonderful Life, you get it. This one is finally back in one segment too. HEY PASS THE WORD ABOUT US CRAZY STUBS. We're kind of in a ratings war and need some folks to generate some buzz for us. Just pass it on.

Brian's Review of Lions for Lambs

take2@theticketstubs.com — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 12:11:00 GMT

It's Raining Cats & Stubs

take2@theticketstubs.com — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 22:52:00 GMT

It's a nasty drought here in GA and in our efforts to wet the soil a bit - we discuss the best weather related movies. Also, Steve Carrell's new movie comes out this weekend.

It's raining cats and stubs (part two)

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 22:55:00 GMT

LABOR DAY HOLIDAY...

Tue, 4 Sep 2007 03:08:00 GMT

Hey ... everybody needs a holiday. Brian went to the lake and I cleaned my house. So, we aired last year's labor day show... it should be good for quite a while. You can hear it on the archives. Next show... 3:10 to Yuma, Balls of Fury, Becoming Jane, to name a few.

August 28 - Part Two

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 03:06:00 GMT

August 28 - Part 1

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 03:05:00 GMT

August 21 - Part 1

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 03:04:00 GMT

August 21 - Part Two

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 03:05:00 GMT

August 14 - Part 1

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 03:03:00 GMT

August 14 - Part Two

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 03:03:00 GMT

July 7 - Part 1

Wed, 8 Aug 2007 03:00:00 GMT

August 7 - Part Two

Tue, 7 Aug 2007 03:02:00 GMT

July 31 - Part 1

Wed, 1 Aug 2007 02:58:00 GMT

July 31 - Part Two

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 02:59:00 GMT

July 24 - Part 1

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 02:56:00 GMT

July 24 - Part Two

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 02:57:00 GMT

July 17 - Part 1

Wed, 18 Jul 2007 02:55:00 GMT

July 17 - Part Two

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 02:56:00 GMT

July 10 - Part 1

take2@theticketstubs — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 02:53:00 GMT

July 10 - Part Two

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 02:54:00 GMT

July 3 - Part 1

July 3 - Part 1 — Wed, 4 Jul 2007 02:51:00 GMT

July 3 - Part Two

take2@theticketstubs — Tue, 3 Jul 2007 02:52:00 GMT

June 26 - Part 1

take2@theticketstubs — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 02:50:00 GMT

June 26 - Part Two

take2@theticketstubs — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 02:48:00 GMT

June 19th - Part 1

take2@theticketstubs — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 02:46:00 GMT

June 19th - Part Two

take2@theticketstubs — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 02:47:00 GMT

Video Killed The Radio Stub!

take2@theticketstubs.com — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 12:22:00 GMT

Click on the "POD" icon to the upper left of this post and WATCH the stubs in action. That's right, we thought we'd run footage of us producing the show. It made us laugh at ourselves and Jon's chihuahua. We dropped in the quality audio segments you're used to. We added some sweet titles and no we're famous! Oh yeah, we also talked about movies too ...

Stubs by the numbers

take2@theticketstubs.com — Wed, 6 Jun 2007 01:28:00 GMT

How many movies have numbers in the title? and we're not talking about sequels... We list em all here on the Stubs.

Stubs by the numbers segment two

take2@theticketstubs.com — Tue, 5 Jun 2007 01:30:00 GMT

SUMMMER BLOCKBUSTERS NEED âTRANSFORMERâ-ATION

take2@theticketstubs — Thu, 31 May 2007 03:50:00 GMT

My favorite local theater boasts 21 screens. Usually thereâs a different film on every one. Not so the other night when the big three âthirdsâ (Shrek 3, Spidey 3 and Pirates 3) gobbled up all the available projectors leaving only a couple of chick flicks to choose from.

Movie companies wonât bother trying to nudge their smaller films into the release schedule when juggernauts like these are slated â but so far the âblockbustersâ do not impress me.

If youâve seen Shrek and Shrek 2, youâve seen Shrek 3. Though I must congratulate director Chris Miller for making this installment less offensive to the youngsters with fewer innuendo, the story is just not that engaging and the same moral is toldâ yawn.

And speaking of yawning, Spiderman 3 put me to sleep twice before I could make it though to the credits. I remember this though, Spidey gets infected by a weird alien substance that turns him into a superhero version of John Travolta from Saturday Night Fever. By the way, Kirsten Dunst, donât look for this film to launch your singing career! Puh-Leese! The best parts were the credits and the cool effects on Sandman. Thomas Haden Church makes a terrible actor (as always) but heâs a likeable bad-guy/good-guy. Even George Lucas said, âItâs a silly film.â

And shiver-me-ticketstubs, Pirates 3 takes a simple story and completely convolutes it much like the Matrix franchise did with their chapters two and three. Take out the swashbuckling and this 2 hour, 40 minute long movie (yes, pack a lunch) would fit between Wheel Of Fortune and your evening news. Disney added lots of new pirates and cut the plot. Remember how gypped you felt when you realized part two was only leading you to part three? Well, now part three doesnât deliver either. They owe you $20 for both of them. I guess thatâs what happens when you base a three-installment movie on an amusement park ride!

IS THERE ANY HOPE????

Well, there are some more âthirdsâ coming out later this year. Rush Hour Three, Bourne Ultimatum (Three), and Oceans 13 (which is actually Three â get your calculator out for that one) will arrive in due time, but the film I canât wait to see is â TRANSFORMERS.

Any child of the 80âs remembers these awesome toys we saved up weeks of allowance to buy. And now thereâs a full feature length movie with Decepticons as wicked looking as we imagined them as kids. Transformers opens on July 4th and Iâm looking for fireworks! But itâs going to be too intense for the kiddies â so whatâs a parent to do?

GO SEE LIVE THEATER!

The Theater Of The Stars has a delicious line-up of classic musicals and new favorites all year long. This is the year to become a season ticket holder. Youâll guarantee yourself a memorable night out on the town at least once a month. Check it out at www.theaterofthestars.com

Pomp and CircumStubs (part one)

take2@theticketstubs — Wed, 23 May 2007 03:43:00 GMT

The Stubs are turning the tassle today as we think about all the great movies where graduation played a part. From The Graduate to Tommy Boy, you'll be a valedictorian before you're done!

Pomp & Circumstubs (part two)

take2@theticketstubs — Tue, 22 May 2007 03:41:00 GMT

Yo' Mama! Mother's Day Movies with The Ticket Stubs

take2@theticketstubs — Wed, 16 May 2007 03:35:00 GMT

Mom's make great movies ... We take a few minutes and remember the great ones.

Part Two

take2@theticketstubs — Tue, 15 May 2007 03:33:00 GMT

A Ticket Stubs - Triple Threat!

take2@theticketstubs.com — Tue, 8 May 2007 17:19:00 GMT

SMIII, Shrek Three, Oceans Thirteen (the third), The Bourne (the third), Pirates (three) - It's the summer of thirds and we go through some of the best and worst THIRDs ever made. By the way, we screened Spidey Three and we both hated it!

(this pod cast is in two parts. segment B is below)

Thriple Threat (part two)

Mon, 7 May 2007 17:23:00 GMT

John Schneider (TV's Bo Duke) Interview

take2@theticketstubs.com — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 23:03:00 GMT

John Schneider joined me for a special interview promoting his new film HIDDEN SECRETS which is a faith based film with a ONE NIGHT ONLY screen test on Monday April 30th. He calls on all folks who want more GOOD QUALITY FAMILY FRIENDLY movies in theaters to go put their money where there mouth is! Round up all your pals and find a place showing it to show movie house managers what sells. www.hiddensecrets-themovie.com (interview is 18 minutes long) John also talked about his independent film, Collier And Company, which was a throw back to The Dukes of Hazzard but without the smut of the recent remake.

Movies That Make You Sick

take2@theticketstubs.com — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 19:06:00 GMT

We've churned up a list of the sickest movies we could think of. Hold your lunch. Why did we do it? I dunno - Brian was sick at the time so it seemed like a good idea.

Alec Baldwin Irate over BOTCHED Phone Interview with The Ticket Stubs

take2@theticketstubs.com — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 18:57:00 GMT

We had a phone interview set up with Alec Baldwin for last Saturday and somehow we missed it. He left us this message. YEEEESH Cool down!

MONSTER MASH...

take2@theticketstubs — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 17:35:00 GMT

What are your favorite Monster Movies? Hopefully we mention yours!

Take W-2 with The Taxet Stubs!

take2@theticketstubs — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 17:30:00 GMT

It's TAX TIME! We're talking about taxing movies - those movies that make you Tiiiired. They're either too long or too dry. Enjoy.

Double Vision with The Ticket Stubs

take2@theticketstubs — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 17:26:00 GMT

When an actor or actress plays two roles in the same film - you've got DOUBLE VISION. We also preview the Robert Osborne Classic Film Fest.

Crystal Invites You To A Free Showing of THE MAN WHO WOULD BE KING

classics@theticketstubs.com — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 15:36:00 GMT

Click here for more info. http://www.grady.uga.edu/osbornefest

To see a clip - click on CRYSTALS CLASSICS to the right (scroll down to the bottom)

IT'S SAINT STUBBIES DAY

take2@theticketstubs.com — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 22:38:00 GMT

The Clover Valley Root Beer is tinted Green and there's a pot of gold a-waitin' at the end of this Lucky Charm of a show. Feautring special guest Chip Flaherty of Walden Media. We discuss all the great Preachers, Priests and Saints in movies over the years, review 300 and I Think I Love My Wife. We got off to a bit of a rocky start but hey - Erin Go Brah (whatever that means!)

An EPIC Show... Best Epic Films

take2@theticketstubs.com — Fri, 9 Mar 2007 14:30:00 GMT

EPIC - very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale); "an epic voyage"; "of heroic proportions"; "heroic sculpture" That certainly describes the new film 300. So we decided to discuss other films over the yeras that fit this definitions. WIN FREE TICKETS TO 300 ON IMAX BY GOING TO www.ipetitions.com/petition/300reasons

The 2007 STUBBIE AWARDS

take2@theticketstubs.com — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 14:22:00 GMT

It's time for the 2007 STUBBIE awards. The award ceremony of all award ceremonies. Nominees include: Pan's Labyrinth, Dreamgirlls, Little Miss Sunshine, Facing The Giants, An Inconvenient Truth, Snakes on A Plane, Little Man and many more! Find out why.

To cast your vote click here...

Also don't forget about our AMAZING GRACE CONTEST.

CONTEST: The Ticket Stubs are giving away five prize packs courtesy of Regal Cinemas including a mini-poster, passes for two to see the film, and a companion CD featuring hymn adaptations from Chris Tomlin, Jeremy Camp, Smokie Norful, Nichole Nordeman and many more.

HOW TO ENTER: Call our contest voicemail at 678.648.7330 and record your Name and Phone Number along with YOU singing the first verse of Amazing Grace. We'll pick five of the best AND BROADCAST/PODCAST the entries on our show on February 27th. The deadline is Monday, February 26th so HURRY!!!

Foreign Film Review 5 of 5

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 16:53:00 GMT

Foreign Film Review 4 of 5

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 16:51:00 GMT

Foreign Film Review 3 of 5

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 16:50:00 GMT

Foreign Film Review 2 of 5

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 16:48:00 GMT

Foreign Film Review 1 of 5

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 16:47:00 GMT

The Stubs Tip Their Hat to Black History Month

take2@theticketstubs.com — Wed, 7 Feb 2007 14:20:00 GMT

Our new gossip correspondent from In Touch Weekly magazine, Tia Brown, shares her favorite BHM films. Kyle Puttkammer (www.galacticquest.com) chimes in about Ghost Rider, And Elizabeth Paradise (a.k.a. GRANDMA) tells about her favorite Black History focussed films.

Romantic Comedies - Stub Approved

take2@theticketstubs.com — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 00:34:00 GMT

Tia's Back with more Hollyweird Dirt, Crystal calls in with CLASSIC Romantic Comedies even Men would love and we hear from Stephen Kendrick - co-producer of Facing the Giants to celebrate the DVD release of the best investment Sony Pictures ever made!

Once Upon A Stub...

Wed, 24 Jan 2007 00:27:00 GMT

Oscar Noms ... Celebrity Gossip ... Pan's Labyrinth! WHAT A SHOW. We welcome new gossip correspondent, S. Tia Brown of In Touch Weekly Magazine. We had a mini-stub party at a viewing of Pan's Labyrinth and LOVED IT!!! Which lead us to our theme for the day, FaIrY tAlE mOvIeS.

Baby Baby ... And Then There Were THREE (stubs)

take2@theticketstubs.com — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 15:49:00 GMT

In honor of Brian's (and Chrstie - his wife) new arrival - we discuss the best BABY movies of all time - as well as a Golden Globes review. Put on a fresh diaper and enjoy.

DISNEY'S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL ON STAGE

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 14:19:00 GMT

Disneyâs High School Musical at The Fabulous Fox The runaway hit MADE-FOR-TV movie is now a full stage show that is currently touring America. Itâs first stop was here in Atlanta at the Fabulous Fox theatre and film crews were on hand for audience reaction. Your pre-teen will be standing in the aisles singing and dancing â but hey, âWeâre All In This Togetherâ arenât we? I found the adaptation quite true to the script, though the younger audience members (like my 6 year old) may not understand why the songs donât sound EXACTLY like the DVD. There are two new songs added to the stage show. They arenât necessary to make the story work, but they do fill out the show a bit more and will no doubt bolster soundtrack sales. The tour also features local talent in each city stop. In Atlantaâs case, some dancers and a marching band brought in friends and family whooping and hollering at the appropriate entrances. The choreography was outstanding and the set was very inventive. The lighting was great â but there were quite a few issues with sound (dropped opening lines and a horrid problem with the wireless mic system at the close of the show) but by the time you get there â those bugs will no doubt be worked out. I have to be honest here â the character of Ryan (the sidekick, vice president of the drama club and twin brother of the self-absorbed conniving Sharpei) makes a slight romantic advance and later a school-girl type reaction to the main character, Troy. Any audience member above age 10 will understand whatâs going on here â Ryan obviously identifies himself as a homosexual. This is so totally unnecessary and at Disneyâs best possible intentions (an attempt to âreach outâ to misfit pre-teens) it was enough to bother me immensely. If that wouldnât bother you â youâre in for a 2 hour blast. All-in-all the show was a lot of fun and based on (target) audience reaction, a huge HIT! It gets 3.5 out of 4 stubs from me!

GOLDEN GLOBES PREVIEW

take2@theticketstubs.com — Tue, 9 Jan 2007 15:45:00 GMT

The first of the big three awards show hits next week - we have your Golden Globes preview show and our pics. We also review the mountain of flicks that came out of Christmas. After two weeks with no Stubs - we know you're anxious to hear this one.

No Shoes, No STUBS, No Service

Tue, 26 Dec 2006 15:53:00 GMT

The Stubs are taking TWO WEEKS OFF for the Holidays. During your break - SEE A LOT OF MOVIES at the Regal Cinema or Georgia Theatre Company theatre of your choice!

The NEW Christmas Classics

take2@theticketstubs.com — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 15:42:00 GMT

Part three of our three part series on Christmas Movies - this show focusses on the NEW classics from the early 80's to today. Feliz Navidad.

A Stubs Cartoon Christmas

take2@theticketstubs.com — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 22:54:00 GMT

Part two of our three part series on the greatest Christmas Films of all time is all about your favorite animated movies. Crystal Demsky (Classic Film Correspondent) comes to the table with a clipboard full of tasty animated tidbits for your listening pleasure. AND CONGATULATIONS TO EVELYN MEEKS WHO WON A HANK WILLIAMS JR. CD! (Don't ask me why we had one to give away - but Merry Christmas anyway.)

HERE IT IS! MOVIE OF THE YEAR!!!

take2@theticketstubs.com — Wed, 6 Dec 2006 22:27:00 GMT

A thrill ride through the Jungles of Central America, a portrait of one family and their dedication to each other, a story of one man learning not to live in fear. Apocalypto is all of this and more from Touchstone pictures, director Mel Gibson and writers Mel Gibson and Farhad Safinia. The story centers around Jaguar Paw a young father and a brave hunter who lives in an idyllic setting with his wife, father and the rest of his extended âfamilyâ. They live in the jungle with their own little community that cares for each other. This beautiful setting is rudely interrupted by a group of Mayan hunters who have come to enslave this tiny village and they will do so by any means necessary. We follow Jaguar Paw and his village as they are taken from their homeland through the jungles to the center of Mayan civilization. If the beginning of the movie looked like the Garden of Eden then the Mayan city must surely be hell. As they drag the prisoners to their ultimate fate you will see human sacrifice, people worshipping strange gods, and all sorts of bizarre behaviour. This movie also presents several different possibilities for the end of the Mayan empire several of which are saved for the last few frames of the movie. Apocalypto is the most powerful movie I have seen all year and as you see Jaguar Paw try to get back to rescue his very pregnant wife and his son you canât helped be moved by his love of his family. Apocalypto is also filled with generous amounts of blood and gore, so if you were bothered by Braveheart or The Passion of the Christ then this movie is probably worse than either one of those, so stay away. If that doesnât bother you then you are in for an exciting adventure. The intensity in this movie is off the charts and it doesnât let up until the very end. Forget about all the naysayers who want to get rid of Mel Gibson because of The Passion of the Christ and his drunken rants, Apocalypto is the real deal, powerful and exciting moviemaking with a message. 4 stubs.

A STUBS CHRISTMAS CAROL (part one)

take2@theticketstubs.com — Tue, 5 Dec 2006 21:37:00 GMT

It's CHRISTMAS in STUBLAND and part one of our three part series is all about the best CLASSIC CHRISTMAS tales. Our new correspondent for classic film, Crystal Demsky shares her top five picks and we also give a nod to this week's new release, apocalypto. ENJOY ... with a tall glass of Wassail.

A REVIEW OF OUR REVIEWS ... (from the Department of Redundancy Department)

take2@theticketstubs.com — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 16:24:00 GMT

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Since most of our reviews are in AUDIO format, we thought you'd appreciate a handy guide of The Stubs reviews of current films. Some of these are in dollar theatres or video stores by now. ENJOY!

BABEL: (3 Stubs) interesting story told well, but with a strong political bent.

BARNYARD: (2 Stubs) Bulls don't have utters.

BOBBY: (3 Stubs) awesome cast, great acting - but NOT a story about Bobby Kennedy. It's about the folks that also got shot and their back story.

BORAT: (2 Stubs) funny for the first 30 minutes but after that it gets old, over the top and very distasteful.

CASINO ROYALE: (3.5 Stubs) - New Bond Ney Sayers SHUT UP. Daniel Craig does an outstanding job at this raw first installment in the franchise.

CRANK: (2.5 Stubs) - About 90 minutes longer than it needed to be. This should have been an episode of 24.

DECK THE HALLS: (1 Stub) - Will Mr. Broderick and Mr. DeVito please go back into retirement. This amalgamation of a sub-plot from every holiday movie in the past 20 years doesn't work as processed entertainment.

DEJA VU: (3 Stubs) - Nicely done Mr. Washington. Time travel is always a bit far fetched - especially if the federal gov't is invovled. But the twists are pretty cool on this one.

THE DEPARTED: (3.5 Stubs) - hard to watch but exquisitely played!

FLUSHED AWAY: (3 Stubs) - Not too bad for the kiddies. The singing slugs save the movie for sure.

GRUDGE 2: (3 Stubs) - We were split on this one. Jon thought it stunk. Brian thought it worked well - a bit overkill on the spooks.

THE GUARDIAN: (3 Stubs) - Finally Kevin Costner changes his voice tone and ACTS! Not a bad film.

HAPPY FEET: (3.5 Stubs for Adults / 2.5 Stubs for Kids) - PENGUINS LOVE THE 80's - but the kids weren't there so the songs don't seem as fun. Also the subtext of tolerance in the face of fundamentalism is really frustrating.

THE ILLUSIONIST: (3 Stubs) - Jon thought this one was too slow. Brian liked it. Ed Norton does a good job.

LITTLE MAN: (.25 Stubs) - Don't Bother ... Really ... Please Save Your Time.

PIRATES II: (3 Stubs) - Lots of Good action and Jack Sparrow Stammering but frustrating ending. They should have titled it... "Stock Option for Part Three"

STRANGER THAN FICTION: (3 Stubs) - Great smart story sort of "Truman Show"-esque. However, you won't find any resemblance to prior Will Ferrell Roles.

TENACIOUS D and THE PICK OF DESTINY: (1.5 Stubs) - If you like to see 40 year old men act like 14 year olds and cuss like sailors - this is the movie for you. If you'd prefer something a bit more intellegent don't waste your time.

NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS in 3D: (3 Stubs) - More creepy Tim Burton but this time IN YOUR FACE.

TURISTAS: (3 Stubs) A FIRST FOR JON... Giving a good review to a horror film. This went sparing on the gore, had a plausable story and decent acting. Negatives, unnecessary nudity and a clipped ending (needed about 10 more minutes to wrap things up).

JUMPING THE STUBS ... I MEAN SHARK

Thu, 30 Nov 2006 14:24:00 GMT

Thanks to a tip by one of our fans, The Lovely Miss Crystal, We check out the site www.jumptheshark.com. It turns out when a show starts to lose it's momentum often times ridiculous plot elements will be inserted by the producers to stimulate more intrest. Such is the case with our dear Fonzie pictured here - who decided to water ski over some vicious sharks to get more ratings. We figured the same applied to movies that couldn't tell a story well so we reviewed a few of them. In the process we jumped the shark ourselves : ) ENJOY

Aren't You Thankful for The Ticket Stubs??

take2@theticketstubs.com — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 14:21:00 GMT

Happy Thanksgiving. An hour full of good cheer accompanies our list of movies that tasted great, but just never soared in box office receipts - sort of like a TURKEY.

STUBS: Shaken ... Not Stirred (LIVE FROM WINDER BARROW HIGH SCHOOL)

take2@theticketstubs.com — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 14:17:00 GMT

WARNING: The audio quality on this podcast is substandard due to recording conditions beyond our control. No animals were harmed in the creation of this podcast.......Jon and Brian go LIVE from the halls of Winder Barrow High School as we run through the greatest Bond movies - in anticipation of Casino Royale.

HAIL TO THE STUBS!

take2@theticketstubs.com — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 14:11:00 GMT

In honor of election day, The Stubs review the best political movies. DAVE, JFK, and CITIZEN KANE all make the list. Listen in and check out the rest.

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels on Broadway (At The Fabulous Fox)

take2@theticketstubs.com — Wed, 1 Nov 2006 20:18:00 GMT

Over the decades, there have been dozens of stage to screen adaptations that have nestled quite nicely in the hearts of movie lovers. Hits include, The Sound of Music, The Wizard of Oz, Evita, The Phantom of the Opera, and Rent. But occasionally the trend reverses with much success. Though no LION KING, DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS accomplishes this very well. And is playing at The Fabulous Fox through November 5th. In case you missed the film (rent it! Itâs hilarious), Lawrence Jameson plays a debonair conman on the Riviera. He likes the big score. But his success is stymied a bit when he encounters small change con man, Freddie who says heâs heard of Jamesonâs success and wants to learn from the master. Though Jameson is flattered by Freddieâs admiration at first, their cons overlap at times which leads to a challenge to con $50,000 out of the lovely miss Christine Colgate. In the end, the truism you canât con a conmanâ is proven false as Freddie and Jameson are taken to the cleaners by the elusive and infamous con artist, âThe Jackal.â But in the process they become great friends. The musical numbers for this song are hilarious and feature a potpourri of musical styles. The sets, though somewhat minimal in comparison to Les Miserable, work quite nicely and are very inventive. The dance numbers are as grand as you would expect on the Riviera. This is A COMEDY. If youâre looking for your heart to be swept away in a Rogers and Hammerstein fashion, look elsewhere. But if you want a good laugh and a good time, donât miss the stage adaptation of DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS. There are a lot of sexual themes and some course language, so keep the kiddies at bay.

Count Stubula and FranekenStub's Cinema SPOOKTACULAR...

take2@theticketstubs.com — Wed, 1 Nov 2006 17:31:00 GMT

IT'S HALLOWEEN! And the stubs are now FrankenStub and Count Stubula with special in studio guest Aaaaaandy Duncan. Call in from Lorvira - Mistress of the Stubs and Brian's Wife, Cristy. We review the greatest horror flicks of all time and give our stub report on Saw III. This one is a LOT OF FUN. ::: NOTE ::: in our haste to get this show up for you (it's that fun), we neglected to notice the first 3:40 is silence. None of the show was missed just an extra 3:40 of silence to add to the scary factor : )

Jon & Brian's Favorite Films (It's a Stub Thing)

take2@theticketstubs.com — Wed, 1 Nov 2006 16:31:00 GMT

After months of serving our listeners, we go selfish and catty and just talk about our favorite films. It's like the Blockbuster Employee's Picks. Some of the favs include The Untouchables, Napolean Dynamite and JFK. We also review the political docudrama ... CATCH A FIRE.

Ground Breaking Movies

take2@theticketstubs.com — Wed, 1 Nov 2006 16:27:00 GMT

It's Columbus Day ... a real ground breaker. So we decide to go through movie history to find the ground breaking movies of the ages. From Steamboat Willy to The Blair Witch Project - there are always movie firsts happening. We review, THE DEPARTED, THE PRESTIGE, OPEN SEASON and from our Hollywood Correspondent, an interview with Robin Williams.

"DON'T GO THERE!" : Movies that should have never been made!

take2@theticketstubs.com — Wed, 1 Nov 2006 16:26:00 GMT

Infamous is out on the screen ... not 8 months after THE EXACT SAME MOVIE (called Capote) was made and won several oscars. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre/The Beginning also squated on a few thousand screens. So we were inspired to make a list of movies that should have NEVER been made. Try these on for size... Cat In The Hat, Hudson Hawk, Face-Off... the list goes on but you've got to listen to know the rest.

Don't Know Much About History: The Best Historical Docudramas

take2@theticketstubs.com — Wed, 1 Nov 2006 16:23:00 GMT

Movies have told us more about history than history books. (Sad but true). So we decided in the wake of the release of both Marie Antoinette and Flags of Our Fathers, we should pay homage to the best docudramas in the catalog. We also have a review of THE GRUDGE.

Please Put Your Stubs In The Upright Position

take2@theticketstubs.com — Wed, 27 Sep 2006 13:08:00 GMT

As Flyboys takes flight we decided to review the greatest plane movies. The Lone Movie Fan is back with a review of Jet Li's Fearless, the Jr. Stub gives us his two cents on Everyone's Hero and Jon let's you know if FLYBOYS ever gets off the ground.

With Stubs You Get Eggroll

take2@theticketstubs.com — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 13:04:00 GMT

Jet Li's Fearless comes out this weekend so we thought we'd review the best Martial Arts Films - this is a fun one.

On DVD: DUMA - FAMILY FREINDLY, GREAT STORY

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 15:43:00 GMT

It's movie night at home with the kids. Ready for something that's not sarcastic, scatological, hyper animated, or otherwise corrosive to the souls of your kids - that they'll WATCH. Here's one. DUMA. Imagine a modern day Old Yeller set in africa and it's a cat instead of a golden retriever. Uhmmm, a very large cat - a Cheetah to be specific. Hope Davis (The Weather Man) plays mom and Campbell Scott (The Exorcism of Emily Rose) plays Dad but the real hero is Xan (short for Alexander) played by Alex Michaeletos in his first role ever. When Duma (Swahili word for Cheetah) grows too old for domestic life Xan sets out on a journey to return him to the area he was found. He travels across the African desert and wilderness with the help of his running man companion, Ripkuna (Eamonn Walker). In the process they learn to survive the journey they need each other. Both my 5 year old and 11 year old were glued to the screen as the love relationship between man and beast and man and man was laid out. As a bonus, the filming has moments reminiscent of National Geographic's wild kingdom. Go rent DUMA and spend some time remembering how good it is to have each other. JON GRAHAM THE TICKET STUBS

THE BLACK DAHLIA, more black than dahlia.

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 15:38:00 GMT

Two 1940's LA cops (Bucky Bleichert played by Josh Hartnett and Lee Blanchard played by Aaron Eckhart) investigate the brutal death of aspiring actress Elizabeth Short. The investigation leads to an uncovering of police corruption and suspicion of the Hollywood producer Emmet Linscott (John Kavanagh) largely because Short is a 'dead ringer' (pun intended) for Linscott's daughter Madeleine (Hillary Swank). Director, Brian De Palma (Mission Impossible, The Untouchables) presents a period piece both in set, costume, make-up AND film style. The movie comes off like a 1940's gangster movie with quirky fight scenes, 40's colloquialisms and crude scene transitions. At times I was wishing it was shot in Black and White. De Palma will no doubt take home some recognition for this film as cinemaphiles note the obvious return to 'film making'. The intent was not lost on me and I found it a refreshing approach juxtaposed to it's box office rival in both release date and plot, Hollywoodland. The acting is believable for the style of film and never waviers from it. But there is the matter of the script. Based on the Novel by James Ellroy, the screenplay adaptation comes courtesy of Josh Friedman who's only other big screen works are War of The Worlds (2005) and Chain Reaction (1996) - neither of which gathered much support from critics. It's unlikely The Black Dahlia will change matters. The story was quite simply too convoluted and too long. Who-dun-it is usually a euphemism for a crime drama - in this case it's what the audience is saying when they're leaving the theatre. The story paints a picture of 1940's Hollywood that will assuredly surprise a few. Lesbianism, elicit porn films and gruesome murder are themes and images that stand in stark contrast to the glamour and luxury of these characters. Obviously the title communicates that same contrast (in case you didn't know, a Dahlia is a flower - not many of which are BLACK). I give it 3 out of 4 stubs. Not quite as enjoyable of a tale as Hollywoodland - most assuredly not told as well - but much is made up for in the film and directing technique employed by De Palma. Jon Graham The Ticket Stubs

FACING THE GIANTS

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 15:33:00 GMT

GRAB FIVE SMOOTH MILK DUDS AND A TWIZZLER SLING SHOT AND GET READY FOR FACING THE GIANTS! The best human drama to hit theatres this year is cleverly disguised as a sports genre flick. FACING THE GIANTS is without a doubt, (and to be cliche), THE MUST SEE film of the year. Coach Grant Taylor is a hard-working and dedicated football coach at a small Christian school in GA. He's underpaid, under-appreciated and unfortunately, under-successful. Five losing seasons in a row bring more than just L's on the tally sheet. He loses his star players, his support from parents, and his self esteem. And though he has a strong relationship with his wife, Brooke, their inability to have children and meager income is making matters hard at home. After three losses in a row to begin his 6th season, and when he hears of a plot to have him removed, Taylor comes to the end of himself. There he finds a God who shows up in the hard times and SHOWS OUT when others praise Him. A new team philosophy brings about dramatic transformation on and off the football field and through a series of miraculous events, Taylor and those around him learn that with God, anything is possible. You will cheer, cry, grieve, laugh, and be so glad you came to see Facing The Giants. It's the cheapest therapy you can get and is 10 times more effective. Can I say this emphatically enough? GO SEE THIS FILM. TAKE YOUR FAMILY TO THIS FILM. TAKE YOUR FRIENDS TO THIS FILM. In a world that is sarcastic, cynical, jaded and bruised from politics, porn and petty people, FACING THE GIANTS returns our hearts to something bigger than ourselves. This is NOT A FOOTBALL FILM though the sports scenes are great. This is a film that opens the heart and offers hope to the hurting. There's another story that must be told as well. The volunteer cast and crew of Facing The Giants saw their premise proven time and again as this film has gone from an idea in the heads of producers Alex and Stephen Kendrick to a distribution to 400 screens on September 29th. For more info on this amazing story, visit their website at www.facingthegiants.com On a scale of 0 to 4 stubs, I give it a 10! FIRST DOWN! JON GRAHAM The Ticket Stubs

The Show With No Theme

take2@theticketstubs.com — Wed, 13 Sep 2006 12:53:00 GMT

Greg Kinnear stops in for an interview. And we review The Illusionist, The Black Dahlia and Invincible. Other than that - it's just a lot of funny news stories. Enjoy.

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theticketstubs — Thu, 7 Sep 2006 18:11:50 GMT

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The Stubs Work Hard For Their Money

take2@theticketstubs.com — Wed, 6 Sep 2006 12:47:00 GMT

In celebration of Labor Day (which why does not one work on Labor day?) We celebrate WORKIN' MAN MOVIES. Andy Duncan checks in with a ROUGH review of THE WICKER MAN. Mark Wahlberg stops in for a visit as well.

Down, Set, STUBS

take2@theticketstubs.com — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 17:28:00 GMT

It's football season and The Stubs give you the sideline report of all the best Football Movies - AND THE NEXT GREAT FOOTBALL MOVE - Facing The Giants (release date 9/29/06) with a special interview from co-producer Stephen Kendrick. We also review: Little Miss Sunshine, Snakes On A Plane, and Pulse.

Dinner And A Movie?

Wed, 23 Aug 2006 02:32:00 GMT

The Ticket Stubs fall asleep!

take2@theticketstubs.com — Tue, 15 Aug 2006 20:39:00 GMT

Sleeper Hits ... those movies you've never heard of that end up with academy awards. We outline all the great ones. This show features a phone call from SAMUEL L. JACKSON and two lucky winners. Also we review Zoom, Accepted and Andy (Horror Flick) Duncan calls in with a review of DESCENT.

The Stubs go BACK TO SCHOOL

take2@theticketstubs.com — Wed, 9 Aug 2006 20:09:00 GMT

It's back to school time and The Ticket Stubs and friends review some of the most memorable school - centric movies. From Old School to Back To School to "THE FACULTY" we hit all the good ones and hear from several of our faithful fans. Special guest Jackie Cooper chimes in with his thougths about Talledega Nights and plugs his new book. We also review The Night Listener, Barnyard and World Trade Center. Enjoy!

The Ticket Stubs Podcast : Too Big For The Small Screen...

take2@theticketstubs.com — Tue, 25 Jul 2006 20:11:00 GMT

Some really good - AND REALLY BAD - movies have had their genesis in your living room - on the small screen. From Dukes of Hazzard to this week's release of MIAMI VICE, the Stubs reveal the most noteworthy ones. With special guest, Matt Allman (The Lone Movie Fan) and call in's from Matt's dad and our horror correspondent, Andy Duncan... this show is overflowing with stubdom.

The Ticket Stubs Tip Their Hat to Writer/Director/Producer Movies (The Hat Trick)

take2@theticketstubs.com — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 20:11:00 GMT

M. Night Shyamalan's new movie LADY IN THE WATER comes out this weekend and The Stubs have a review. Since all of M. Night's movies are written, directed and produced by him - we thought we'd really do some homework and find out what other HAT TRICK movies are out there. How many do you think Spielberg has... less than you'd think!

The Ticket Stubs ... What A Funny Name

take2@theticketstubs.com — Tue, 11 Jul 2006 21:00:00 GMT

From the Ya-Ya Sisterhood to K-Pax movies occasionally escape the marketing meetings with very strange titles. We highlight the worst names which usually accompany bad movies. Enjoy. We also give our two stubs worth regarding Pirates of the Caribbean 2.

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Thu, 29 Jun 2006 19:55:00 GMT

The Stubs Get By With A Little Help From Their Friends!

Thu, 29 Jun 2006 19:23:00 GMT

We've met some really neat folks as our show has started to take off. Here's a partial list. GPR Movie Reviewer - Jackie Cooper (www.jackiekcooper.com) Comic Book Shop Owner - Kyle (www.galacticquest.com) Regal Entertainment (Mall of GA) - (www.regmovies.com) The fine people of Bethlehem First Baptist Church - (www.bethlehemfbc.org) Our awesome T-Shirt printers - shirtworksinc@yahoo.com The south's premiere Film Festival - www.atlantafilmfestival.com All you can eat pork - http://www.sonnysbbq.com

Thanks to Our Sponsors...

Thu, 29 Jun 2006 19:19:00 GMT

Thanks to our GOLD member sponsor, Wages Realty for their support of THE TICKET STUBS.

The Ticket Stubs PART TWO

take2@theticketstubs.com — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 16:42:00 GMT

WOW! What a SUPER show. Jon and Brian review the best sequels of all time... including SUPERMAN RETURNS. A special guest calls in about his book "The Physics of Superheroes".

The Stubs review Superman Returns and welcome our new friends, GALACTIC QUEST comic book shop in Buford (a recording of the remote broadcast we did will be up soon!)

The Stubs Do Dad Movies

Sat, 24 Jun 2006 18:59:00 GMT

THE STUBS HAVE BROKEN UP! Not really, Brian is on vacation so Jon goes at it alone with some special guests. The Lone Movie Fan, Big Mike the Intern, and Daniel with the Junior Stub Report all show up in the studio to discuss movies about dear old dad. Listen in as we get paternal on TAKE 2 with THE TICKET STUBS.

The Lake House a Romantic Homerun!

Mon, 19 Jun 2006 15:03:00 GMT

The Lake House: Remember when Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves were the object of every 20 somethingÃïïs affection? Ten years later the magic is finally back in The Lake House. In my opinion, Bullock hasnÃïït pulled off a great romantic performance since Ãïï95Ãïïs While You Were Sleeping or Ãïï98Ãïïs Hope Floats. Although, she did make a huge comeback dramatically with Crash Ãïï but her character was such a nasty Ãïï nobody was rooting for her. And ReevesÃïï monotonous Trinity characters have finally run amuck and he has to actually ACT. Directed by Agrentinian Alejandro Agresti, The Lake House is a time-warped love story with Reeves and Bullock occupying the same house two years apart. They mysteriously communicate through the mailbox at the top of the hill. They seem to adjust rather quickly to the bizarre means of correspondence and it seems most of their friends arenÃïït too bothered either. This is perhaps the only ridiculous point in the movie. Once they figure out how to impact each otherÃïïs present reality Ãïï the love story ensues and the film culminates with a very romantic conclusion. The ladies in the screening room literally ÃïïgaspedÃïï when ÃïÂ wellÃïÂ youÃïïll have to see it. This is definitely a chick-flick extraordinaire. Guys Ãïï want to score major points? Take your lovely to see this one and fake the tears at the end. 3 out of 4 Stubs Rated PG for some language and a disturbing image. (guy getting hit by a car) Runtime: USA:105 min

Who are The Ticket Stubs???

take2@theticketstubs.com — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 00:27:00 GMT

Jon Graham & Brian Wages ARE The Ticket Stubs. Broadcasing their weekly show, "Take 2 with The Ticket Stubs", listeners embark on a slightly off-center, humorous thematic journey of movies past, present and future. By employing the help of correspondents for each genre of movies (action, sci-fi, horror, chick flick, family, etc.) and a crack pot team of research assistants, The Ticket Stubs never fail to serve up an hour of hot buttered movie goodness.

The Stubs do Underdog Movies

take2@theticketstubs.com — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 00:16:00 GMT

Great Underdogs make great movies. We found two categories to discuss: Sports and Other. For sports underdogs who can forget Hoosiers, Rocky and Rudy. For other: Galaxy Quest, E.T. and Falling Down. Also on this show: A review of THE OTHER SIDE (http://www.entertheotherside.com) from the Atlanta Film Festival (http://www.atlantafilmfestival.com); Review of The Omen; and The Lake House.

The Fast & The Furious: Tokyo Stubs

Thu, 15 Jun 2006 23:51:00 GMT

You'll Be Fast and Furiously leaving the theatre once the credits roll on this third (and hopefully FINAL) installment of the Fast and The Furious franchise. The threequel is essentially the same story as the previous two movies but on a different continent this time - Asia - Tokyo to be exact as a group of hoodlum racers with a specialty skill called 'drifting' (taking curves at high speeds and sliding the car around them) fight for honor and pink slips. Each of the F&TF movies have employed a different director - this time it's Justin Lin (Lin has another movie due out soon, Annapolis - with James Franco and Donnie Wahlberg), certainly not the heavy hitters of Cohen or Singleton from the first two films. Tokyo Drift drifts into the bizarre placing Lucas Black (Slingblade, Friday Night Lights) as the lead Sean Boswell who is avoiding a jail sentence by moving across the world to stay with his Father. Lucas is a ridiculously country cowboy in a world of Yakuza (Japanese Mafia) in training. Throw in the token hip hop artist, Bow Wow, playing the comedic relief as Twinkie and Universal might make their money back. (The first installment featured Ja Rule and the second had Ludacris). The movie has four painfully disjointed philosophical moments that are supposed to bring some mental merit to the screen - but alas they come off more like stock fortune cookie lines and are overshadowed by a terrible script and even worse acting. There are two redeeming points however - the cars are beautiful and the racing scenes are incredible. If you were watching this as a real race on the speed channel - for free - it would be entertainment. As is, every second that passes by is a reminder that you're NOT getting your money's worth. One slightly clever moment comes at the very end when Vin Diesel does a cameo soliciting a race with Black in memory of a mutual friend. Could this tip off the audience that they're through making these movies - you should be so lucky. For the Ticket Stubs, Jon Graham RATING: 1 out of 4 Stubs MPAA: Rated PG-13 for reckless and illegal behavior involving teens, violence, language and sexual content. Runtime: 104 min

The Stubs Celebrate Cars

Tue, 6 Jun 2006 22:23:00 GMT

From Chitty Chitty Bang Bang to Gone in 60 Seconds - cars have solen the screen for years. Jon & Brian highlight them all - with a special visit from Georgia Public Radio's Jackie Cooper (www.jackiekcooper.com). IF YOU HAVE TROUBLE DOWNLOADING THIS ONE - PLEASE NOTIFY US AT take2@theticketstubs.com

PRE-SCREENING: THE BREAK UP

Wed, 31 May 2006 15:38:00 GMT

THE BREAK-UP By Jon Graham (www.TheTicketStubs.com) Classic Vince Vaughn meets Neo-classic Jennifer Aniston in The Break Up. The fast talking one-liners youÃïïve come to love and expect from Vaughn are in full effect in this film directed by Peyton Reed. From the hilarious way in which Vaughn (Gary) woos Anniston (Brooke) to begin their relationship, to the rapid-fire retorts to BrookeÃïïs relational complaints Ãïï Vaughn does an amazing job in this one. And Anniston has finally broken free from any ties to her FRIENDS series and typecasting Ãïï acting in an emotionally thorough and convincing way, youÃïïll become a fan. Her most recent attempt, Friends with Money, had much opportunity for her to develop an engaging character Ãïï she missed the opportunity by a long shot Ãïï but makes up for it here. The bulk of the movie is a mental game between the two of them with Vaughn doing all he can to stage a hostile takeover of their shared living space Ãïï to AnnistonÃïïs attempt to get Vaughn to be jealous enough to soften and return to the relationship under her terms. The acting in this film is SUPERB Ãïï much greater than IÃïïve come to expect from either of them separately and in the romantic comedy genre at all. The initial fight scene is so convincing Ãïï youÃïïll think they took the script from your living room last week. As a matter of fact Ãïï the conflict got a bit uncomfortable at times. I found myself engaged in this story and wanting to jump in to help them resolve it. But their cast of friends led by Jon Favreau and Joey Lauren Adams managed to intervene at just the right times. I was frustrated with the ending Ãïï though believable, YouÃïïll find yourself rooting for Vaughn to come to his senses and when he finally does --- well youÃïïll have to see the movie. Suffice it to say itÃïïs no Ãïïyou had me at helloÃïï moment! For a hilarious and believable look inside conflict resolution with a slightly disappointing ending but impeccable performances from Vaughn and Anniston Ãïï take a look at THE BREAK UP. Rated PG-13 for sexual content, some nudity and language.

Thanks to Regal Cinemas Mall of GA location

Tue, 23 May 2006 20:42:00 GMT

We want to say thank you to Regal Cinemas Mall of GA location in Buford. They've provided the movie passes our listeners are enjoying. The next time you're there, tell them you appreciate their support of THE TICKET STUBS. Also... Visit Regal Cinemas between May 19 and August 11 to take part in its Stars of Hope charitable campaign. The effort raises money for the Regal Foundation, which provides funding for charitable organizations such as Boys and Girls Clubs, Child Advocacy Centers, Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, Will Rogers Foundation, Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center and more. By providing a $1 donation, shoppers will help make the community a better place. The names of all donors will be written on Stars and displayed on the Regal Wall of Fame in the lobby.

The Stubs do COMIC BOOK movies

take2@theticketstubs.com — Tue, 23 May 2006 04:17:00 GMT

From Howard The Duck to Batman Begins - comic books have made their way onto the big screen for decades and X-Men 3 is no exception. The Ticket Stubs give the rundown on the best bets as well as reviews of DaVinci code from a variety of sources. Also - welcome our first REAL LIVE INTERN!

OVER THE HEDGE PREVIEW - from 'The Ticket Stubs'

Wed, 17 May 2006 04:21:00 GMT

At an invitation only preview of OVER THE HEDGE the stubs had some face time with the likes of the crew from B98.5 FM's morning show, The folks from DreamWorks animation and a special visit from Wanda Sykes. The movie wasn't in it's complete form technically - but the story was complete from start to finish and ... completely fun! Last year was a BIG year for DreamWorks animation as it won best animated film with Wallace and Grommet's Ware-Rabbit and before that they had a HUGE hit with Madagascar (I like to move it move it). This year proves to be no exception with the release of Over the Hedge and later in '06, FLUSHED AWAY (distinguished pet mouse meets crude sewer rat and visits the enchanting underworld) Anyway, back to OVER THE HEDGE... After a deluge of over politicized, indoctrination screenplays - dreamworks brings us nothing but 90 minutes of FUN. Based on the comic strip by Michael Fry and T. Lewis which is probably in YOUR town's newspaper - R.J. the mischevious racoon (voiced by Bruce Willis) gets himself in quite a jam with the area HEAVY (pun intended) Grizzly Bear Vincent (voiced by Nick Nolte). As he wanders away to make up his food debt before hibernation officially ends, he meets a loving group of friends (the film referrs to them as FAMILY) lead by Verne the Turtle (Gary Shandling). Verne is prudent, patient, and hard working - endeared by "the family" and R.J. comes on the scene to teach them how to gather more food more quickly by scavenging through the human's trash. His real motivation however is to enlist an army of scavengers to help him get back to Verne with all he owes --- It's a story of trust and betrayal but In the end - they live happily ever after. The voicing in this film is absolutely great. I would have liked to hear more from Wanda Sykes, but my personal favorites were the possum family. The film starts a bit slow as the back story unfolds and it takes a while to place Willis's (washed up cop) voice in this furry, friendly, racoon - but after about ten minutes it seems to work. Shandling comes out of semi-retirement for this work (his last work was Town & Country in 2001). But he works the Turtle role very well. The animation was outstanding for the backgrounds and main characters, but I found the humans to be a bit garrish (perhaps by design). There's a lot of laugh out loud moments and I have every confidence this will be Summer's first BIG animated hit. Only two complaints: 1. The over emphasis on FAMILY among this group of various family descriptions (one family of four, two solos, one father/daughter) could be twisted into some "it takes a village to raise a porcupine" concept or perhaps some throwback to the commune days in California in the 70's - but it's not so bad that you have to explain to your five year old why all those different species live together in one log. 2. The last line of the movie is a cheap shot to get the audience laughing as they stand up. The movie worked just fine for 90 minutes - no need to get all those kids repeating that one line all the way home and all summer long. The line comes from the spastic squirrell he shouts out "Look, I found my NUTS" Other than that - it's a lot of fun and a good way to get the summer started. STUBS: 3 1/2 Jon

The Stubs Honor MOM!

take2@theticketstubs.com — Tue, 16 May 2006 04:18:00 GMT

In the afterglow of a glorious mother's day the Stubs bring their own mom's onto the show and get their top movie choices - A surprise call from "the lone movie fan's" mom - and movies with Good Moms and Bad Moms...plus highlights from our first Skypecast - CAN"T BE MISSED! Reviews: RV (3 stubs), Poseidon (2.5 stubs).

The Ticket Stubs do ROAD MOVIES

take2@theticketstubs.com — Thu, 4 May 2006 01:31:00 GMT

Jon and Brian (The Ticket Stubs) take you on a whimsical journey of the best road movies of all time - In honor of the opening of Robin William's RV. Also featuring reviews of THE SENTINEL (by the lone movie fan 3 stubs) and on DVD, reviews of The Greatest Game Ever Played (3 stubs) and Proof* (3 stubs). Original airdate was 4/25/05