MC #166: The Hangover Part II, X-Men: First Class

How do you make a good sequel? Andrew and Morgan find out in this episode, as they discuss The Hangover Part II and X-Men: First Class. One of these films successfully continues a series. One does not. Also contains QuickChatter reviews, DVD Recommendations, and a bonus iPhone/Android app discussion on the state of film news journalism. Announcements: 2:05 - Network changes; give us your input! QuickChatter: 4:08 - Sorry, Wrong Number (Morgan) 9:58 - Beginners (Andrew) Discussion - The Hangover Part II (spoiler-free): 14:18 - Intro and clip 16:15 - Andrew's score and general thoughts 21:06 - Morgan's score and general thoughts 27:48 - A carbon copy of the first film about a group of man-children Discussion - The Hangover Part II (spoilers): 30:51 - The characters as immoral man-children 36:02 - Music that sells a different film 38:53 - "What do you expect?" Discussion - X-Men: First Class (spoiler-free): 44:17 - Intro and clip 46:11 - Morgan's score and general thoughts 54:56 - Andrew's score and general thoughts 58:31 - A discussion on the use of CGI and the action direction 1:02:00 - The conflict between Professor X and Magneto Discussion - X-Men: First Class (spoilers): 1:03;55 - The final confrontation with Shaw; the evolution into Magneto and what it represents 1:14:23 - The backdrop of the Cuban Missile Crisis 1:17:34 - The theme of homosexuality 1:21:54 - Defining characters by their power; the obligatory training montage 1:28:47 - The PG-13 rating DVD Recommendations: 1:29:25 - Intro 1:29:38 - Morgan's Pick: Doctor Who, Series 1:34:44 - Andrew's Pick: Neon Genesis Evangelion Bonus iPhone/Android App Content: 0:00 - The state of most film blogging/journalism DON'T FORGET: Check out the website at www.randomchatter.com. And visit our good friends The Film Talk over at www.thefilmtalk.com.