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Call for Critical-Thinking Comments: I, Robot

August 10, 2010

We’re jumping back into science-fiction this time! Our next full podcast episode will share critical thinking from the movie [easyazon_link asin=”B00005JN0T” locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”areyoujustwatching-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” popups=”default”]I, Robot[/easyazon_link]. Watch the movie and share with us your thoughts! Leave a message on our listener voicemail line (903) 231-2221, email feedback@AreYouJustWatching.com (audio files are welcome),…

Initial Reactions 12: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice and Inception

July 19, 2010 0:39:11

Daniel and Eve share brief initial reactions to The Sorcerer’s Apprentice and Inception. Both movies contain enough content that we’d love to critique them in greater depth once they are out on DVD.

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Maybe Upcoming: Toy Story 3

June 15, 2010

There are some movies I watch specifically for critical-thinking exercises, and some are for pure enjoyment. Toy Story 3 will probably be the latter. Tonight, I’m going to see an advanced screening of Toy Story 3 in 3D. Eve can’t join me, so I’ve asked a fellow critical-thinker, but I don’t know if he’ll join…

Upcoming: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

May 19, 2010

Based on an already-movie-like video game, Jerry Bruckheimer’s Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time could be another success for Bruckheimer, or another video-game-to-movie fail. We’ll be there to see it!

Initial Reactions 7: Iron Man 2

May 18, 2010 0:42:58

A hit, action-packed sequel to Iron Man brings not only twice the Iron Men and twice the women, but also raises plenty of questions on pleasure, legacy, world peace, God, heroes, science and technology, and more.

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Initial Reactions 4: New Moon

November 21, 2009

The movie edition of Stephenie Meyer’s second book in the Twilight Saga, New Moon, raises issues on growing old, damnation, souls, and trusting people.

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Mega Feedback – AYJW009

September 28, 2009 0:54:37

Thank you for your feedback on our episodes thus far! We respond to as many as we can, so please download or listen now.

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Where We Draw the Line – AYJW006

July 25, 2009 0:38:43

Encouraged by John Wilkerson from the Jesus Geek podcast to discuss “Where is the line?” we discuss where we draw our personal lines in entertainment.

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Initial Reactions 2: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

June 29, 2009 0:39:36

We just watched Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen and have returned to the studio, along with our guest, Chris Jones, to give you our initial reactions. What did we think of the movie? None of us were impressed. Our overall opinion is to stick to the first movie, especially considering this sequel’s excessive sexual humor, foul language, and weak plot.