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Episode Summary:

This week on the FadCast, we embrace the outrage as we discuss Lena Dunham and other actors that people absolutely HATE. From the past and present, we cull celebrity names that make us shudder and cringe... or just outright make us want to punch them in the face.

But first we read a scene from Shia Labeouf's 2007 live-action "Transformers" and talk Lena Dunham joining "American Horror Story" and the "Shape Of Water" trailer for our Speed Round.

Episode Breakdown:

Pooya: You are listening to FilmFad.com’s FadCast Episode 147

Ryan: With Special Guest, silent speaker, JD the Mime

Pooya: Today we’ll take aim at those select celebrities who we love to hate

Ryan: as we talk about Lena Dunham and Other Actors People Hate

Pooya: You’ll hear all that and more so let’s get started!

(Intro Music break)

Current Events

LENA DUNHAM JOINS ‘AMERICAN HORROR STORY’ ELECTION-THEMED SEASON 7 The Ryan Murphy hit series “American Horror Story” adds a controversial name to its election year based season. Lena Dunham who is known for the HBO series “Girls” and her outspoken voice on social media will be joining the cast for season 7. The casting was confirmed by a tweet from the show’s creator Ryan Murphy. Click HERE for the full story!

“The Shape of Water” Trailer Shows Off Del Toro’s Version of Oscarbait Now if your reaction was “what the hell was that?!” I actually understand. This looks like it’ll be an odd movie. However the thing about great directors like Guillermo Del Toro and Edgar Wright is how they can take subjects that you know in your head are bizarre, but they just know how to make it work. Click HERE for the full story! (~2min)

Scene Read

"Transformers" (2007) featuring: Ryan as Sam Witwicky and Narrator, Pooya as Teacher and Assorted Classmates. (~4min)

Main Topic

Lena Dunham and Other Actors People Hate (~30min)

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This week on the FadCast,we wall crawl and web swing into action as we talk the tumultuous movie history of Spider-Man. From one off 70s television special to script rewrites, to litigation limbo, to Raimi, to Webb to MCU, we cover the ups, downs and all-arounds of the Spider-Man movie history. But first we do a scene read from "Spider-Man" (2002).

Episode Breakdown:

Pooya: You are listening to FilmFad.com’s FadCast Episode 146

Ryan: With Special Guest, silent speaker, JD the Mime

Pooya: Today our spider-senses tingle with anticipation as we wall-crawl and web-sling into action

Ryan: Talking the Evolution of Spider-Man Movies

Pooya: You’ll hear all that and more so let’s get started!

(Intro Music break)

Current Events

TRAILER FOR ‘ANOTHER WOLFCOP’ ARRIVES IN EPIC FASHION! Lou Garou is ready to kick some ass and consume mass quantities of liquor and doughnuts in “Another Wolfcop.” From Director Lowell Dean comes a new chapter to the cult action-horror hit “Wolfcop” with a touch of a holiday theme. As we see in the trailer, things get a bit more bloody and a lot more action-packed as the character continues his journey as our favorite Lycan police officer. Click HERE for the full story!

“SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING” MADE A MAJOR CHANGE... AND NOBODY NOTICED From Tobey Maguire’s meme-birthing, wretched cry-face to Andrew Garfield’s ultra “cool” skateboarding Peter Parker, the ratio of Peter Parker to Spider-Man has never been ideal. While it’s no surprise that the internet is riddled with malcontent movie-goers, it’s “Amazing” to me that only a couple of critics and fans have raised issue with such a major change to one of Marvel’s flagship characters. Click HERE to find out why. (~4min)

Scene Read

"Spider-Man" (2002) featuring: Ryan as MJ, Geeky Girl, Flash and the Narrator & Pooya as Peter Parker. (~5min)

Main Topic

The Evolution Of Spider-Man Movies Early History Raimi Trilogy Webb Duology MCU (~40min)

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Episode Summary:

This week on the FadCast,we crawl from behind the “Weeds” and into cells of the Litchfield women's penitentiary as we unlock the secret behind why Jenji Kohan is so great. From the 8-season spanning cannabis laced exploration of suburbia "Weeds" to the current Netflix sensation "Orange Is the New Black," we compare and contrast our way to decoding the truth behind Kohan's success. But first, we read a scene from the pilot episode of "Orange Is The New Black."

Before that, we briefly talk Did Lucille Ball Save “Star Trek”? and ‘To The Bone’ Trailer Highlights A Socially Relevant Topic how for our SPEED ROUND!

Episode Breakdown:

Pooya: You are listening to FilmFad.com’s FadCast Episode 145

Ryan: With Special Guest, silent speaker, JD the Mime

Pooya: Today, we crawl from behind the “Weeds” and into cells of the Litchfield women's penitentiary

Ryan: as we decode critical success and rabid fandom by asking the question, What’s So Great About Jenji Kohan?

Pooya: You’ll hear all that and more so let’s get started!

(Intro Music break)

Current Events

Did Lucille Ball Save “Star Trek”?

WHILE IT MAY SOUND ILLOGICAL TO HARDCORE FANS, RUMOR HAS IT THAT IF THE GINGER HAIRED QUEEN OF COMEDY LUCILLE BALL HADN’T BOLDLY VENTURED WHERE NO OTHER MAN OR WOMAN DARED TO GO THAT “STAR TREK” WOULD NOT EXIST. AND THAT’S WHY “I LOVE LUCY.” Click HERE for the full story!

‘To The Bone’ Trailer Highlights A Socially Relevant Topic

“TO THE BONE” HAS LILY COLLINS IN A TRANSFORMATIVE, POSSIBLY BREAKTHROUGH ROLE. Click HERE to find out why. (~2min)

Scene Read

"Orange Is The New Black" Pilot Episode (S01E01) - "Bathing Montage" featuring: Ryan as Piper & Pooya as Tasty and the Narrator. (~3min)

Main Topic

What's So Great About Jenji Kohan?

"Weeds"

"Orange Is The New Black"

(~37min)

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Episode Summary:

This week on the FadCast, we take a run at the age old question, "Is Tom Cruise a great actor, or a horrible one?" We tackle the impossible mission of investigating his filmography to find clues as to how good of a thespian cruise really is. From Cruise's iconic white brief and tube-sock clad dance in "Risky Business", to him letting loose the goose in "Top Gun", to running his way through what will soon be six installments of "Mission Impossible," we find ourselves in the Cruise-Danger Zone. But first, we explore the comedic side of cruise with a scene from "Tropic Thunder."

Before that, we briefly talk ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ TV Spot Shows More Tech Suit Functionality and how Nintendo Theme Park Trailer Arrives With Mario Kart Ride Details for our SPEED ROUND!

Episode Breakdown:

Pooya: You are listening to FilmFad.com’s FadCast Episode 144

Ryan: With Special Guest, quiet riot, JD the Mime

Pooya: Today we’ll run at our main topic with Focus and Intensity

Ryan: as we try to answer the age old question, Is Tom Cruise a Bad Actor?

Pooya: You’ll hear all that and more so let’s get started!

(Intro Music break)

Current Events - ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ TV Spot Shows More Tech Suit Functionality & Nintendo Theme Park Trailer Arrives With Mario Kart Ride Details (~2min)

Scene Read - "Tropic Thunder" featuring Ryan as Rick Peck and Flaming Dragon and Pooya as Secretary, Les Grossman and Narrator. (~3min)

Main Topic - Is Tom Cruise A Good Or Bad Actor? (~50min)

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Episode Summary:

This week on the FadCast, Keith from Brotastic Nerdom joins a special co-host to talk movie remakes that are better than the original. We seek to bury the age old theory that the original is ALWAYS better by comparing films like "Vanilla Sky," "True Lies," "Scarface," "The Departed" and so many more! But first, Keith joins us for a scene read from "The Departed."

Before that, we briefly how “Wonder Woman” Rescues The DCEU In Practically Perfect Fashion for our SPEED ROUND!

Episode Breakdown:

Pooya: You are listening to FilmFad.com’s FadCast Episode 143

Keith: With Special Guest, Me - Keith from Brotastic Nerdom

Pooya: Today we’ll talk Movie Remakes That Are Better Than The Original

Keith: as we put an end to the theory that the original is always better

Pooya: You’ll hear all that and more so let’s get started!

(Intro Music break)

Scene Read - "The Departed" ft. Keith as Colin and Pooya as Barrigan and the Narrator (~2min)

Current Events - “Wonder Woman” Rescues The DCEU In Practically Perfect Fashion (~1min)

Main Topic - Movie Remakes That Are Better Than The Original (~30min)

Do YOU want to be featured on an episode of the FadCast?! Well then, call the FadCast hotline at (310) 651-8127 and leave us a voicemail to possibly be featured on an upcoming episode! Awesome, right?! We know!!!