A.V. Talk http://www.avclub.com/feeds/podcast/ ℗ & © 2009 The Onion. . The A.V. Club Staff 600 The A.V. Club The A.V. Club comments.avclub@theonion.com A.V. Talk no The Twilight Saga: New Moon http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/35635/AVT-new_moon.mp3 Two A.V. Club writers wonder why a film about the war between vampires and werewolves isn't more exciting. Tasha Robinson, Genevieve Koski http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/35635/AVT-new_moon.mp3 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:11:39 +0000 GMT Two A.V. Club writers wonder why a film about the war between vampires and werewolves isn't more exciting. 2012 / Fantastic Mr. Fox http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/35331/AVT-2012_fox.mp3 Three A.V. Clubbers talk about two rather disparate films.  Keith Phipps, Tasha Robinson, Scott Tobias http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/35331/AVT-2012_fox.mp3 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:32:33 +0000 GMT Three A.V. Clubbers talk about two rather disparate films.  A Christmas Carol / The Box http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/35098/AVT-carol_box.mp3 This week: we talk about two very different movies featuring men and money: Robert Zemeckis' A Christmas Carol and Richard Kelly's The Box Keith Phipps, Tasha Robinson, Scott Tobias http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/35098/AVT-carol_box.mp3 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 19:32:11 +0000 GMT This week: we talk about two very different movies featuring men and money: Robert Zemeckis' A Christmas Carol and Richard Kelly's The Box Where The Wild Things Are http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/34201/AVT-wtwta_101609.mp3 Three A.V. Club staffers marvel at Spike Jonze's new joint. Tasha Robinson, Josh Modell, Noel Murray http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/34201/AVT-wtwta_101609.mp3 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:05:41 +0000 GMT Three A.V. Club staffers marvel at Spike Jonze's new joint. Zombieland / The Invention Of Lying http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/33350/AVT-ZombieLying.mp3 Four A.V. Club staffers discuss two movies about alternate realities. Keith Phipps, Nathan Rabin, Kyle Ryan, Scott Tobias http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/33350/AVT-ZombieLying.mp3 Thu, 1 Oct 2009 20:29:47 +0000 GMT Four A.V. Club staffers discuss two movies about alternate realities. Surrogates http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/33350/AVT-surrogates.mp3 Let's talk about robots. And crime. Keith Phipps, Tasha Robinson http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/33350/AVT-surrogates.mp3 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:39:30 +0000 GMT Let's talk about robots. And crime. The Informant! http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/33044/AVT-informant_091809.mp3 Does Steven Soderbergh's latest earn that titular exclamation point? Three A.V. Club writers say yes. Keith Phipps, Tasha Robinson, Kyle Ryan http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/33044/AVT-informant_091809.mp3 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:11:57 +0000 GMT Does Steven Soderbergh's latest earn that titular exclamation point? Three A.V. Club writers say yes. The Beatles Box Set and Rock Band http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/32750/AVT-beatles.mp3 Three A.V. Club writers talk about the past, and future, of The Beatles. Keith Phipps, Nathan Rabin, Kyle Ryan http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/32750/AVT-beatles.mp3 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 22:01:39 +0000 GMT Three A.V. Club writers talk about the past, and future, of The Beatles. Extract http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/32528/AVT-extract_090309.mp3 Keith Phipps, Scott Tobias, and Josh Modell explore the hilariously mundane world of Mike Judge's latest film, Extract. Keith Phipps, Josh Modell, Scott Tobias http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/32528/AVT-extract_090309.mp3 Thu, 3 Sep 2009 22:24:55 +0000 GMT Keith Phipps, Scott Tobias, and Josh Modell explore the hilariously mundane world of Mike Judge's latest film, Extract. Summer Movie Roundup http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/32286/AVT-summermovies.mp3 Scott Tobias, Tasha Robinson and Keith Phipps break down the highs and lows of their summer at the movies. Keith Phipps, Tasha Robinson, Scott Tobias http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/32286/AVT-summermovies.mp3 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:44:35 +0000 GMT Scott Tobias, Tasha Robinson and Keith Phipps break down the highs and lows of their summer at the movies. Inglourious Basterds http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/31983/AVT-basterds.mp3 An insightful conversation about scalping Nazis. Keith Phipps, Nathan Rabin, Scott Tobias http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/31983/AVT-basterds.mp3 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 22:05:22 +0000 GMT An insightful conversation about scalping Nazis. District 9 http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/31687/avt-district_9.mp3 Scott Tobias and Tasha Robinson agree about District 9, except when they disagree about Starship Troopers. Tasha Robinson, Scott Tobias http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/31687/avt-district_9.mp3 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 23:02:32 +0000 GMT Scott Tobias and Tasha Robinson agree about District 9, except when they disagree about Starship Troopers. Julie & Julia / Paper Heart http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/31393/AVT-juliepaper.mp3 Steve Heisler, Keith Phipps, and Tasha Robinson talk about two new (sort-of) fact-based movies. Keith Phipps, Tasha Robinson, Steve Heisler http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/31393/AVT-juliepaper.mp3 Thu, 6 Aug 2009 20:59:15 +0000 GMT Steve Heisler, Keith Phipps, and Tasha Robinson talk about two new (sort-of) fact-based movies. Funny People http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/31120/AVT-funny_people.mp3 Are the people in Funny People really funny? Tasha Robinson, Nathan Rabin, Kyle Ryan, Scott Tobias http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/31120/AVT-funny_people.mp3 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 22:47:59 +0000 GMT Are the people in Funny People really funny? (500) Days Of Summer and In The Loop http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/30848/AVT-500_loop.mp3 Scott Tobias and Josh Modell debate the merits of two notable new movies, (500) Days Of Summer and In The Loop. Josh Modell http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/30848/AVT-500_loop.mp3 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:58:03 +0000 GMT Scott Tobias and Josh Modell debate the merits of two notable new movies, (500) Days Of Summer and In The Loop. Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/30425/AVT-harrypotter_071609.mp3 Tasha Robinson and Genevieve Koski dissect the grim sixth movie in the Harry Potter franchise. Tasha Robinson, Genevieve Koski http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/30425/AVT-harrypotter_071609.mp3 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:38:34 +0000 GMT Tasha Robinson and Genevieve Koski dissect the grim sixth movie in the Harry Potter franchise. Brüno http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/30201/AVT-bruno_071009.mp3 Nathan, Kyle, and Tasha discuss Sacha Baron Cohen's methods, his madness, and whether he's going to get himself killed one of these days. Oh, and his latest movie, Brüno. Tasha Robinson, Nathan Rabin, Kyle Ryan http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/30201/AVT-bruno_071009.mp3 Thu, 9 Jul 2009 22:11:31 +0000 GMT Nathan, Kyle, and Tasha discuss Sacha Baron Cohen's methods, his madness, and whether he's going to get himself killed one of these days. Oh, and his latest movie, Brüno. Public Enemies / Hung http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/29882/AVT-publichung_070109.mp3 We talk about two different sorts of stories set in the Midwest. Keith Phipps, Josh Modell, Scott Tobias, Emily Withrow http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/29882/AVT-publichung_070109.mp3 Wed, 1 Jul 2009 16:27:09 +0000 GMT We talk about two different sorts of stories set in the Midwest. Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen / Moon http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/29729/AVT-transmoon_062609.mp3 First, Tasha, Scott and Nathan get fired up about Transformers. Then, Tasha and Nathan make a case for Moon. Tasha Robinson, Nathan Rabin, Scott Tobias http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/29729/AVT-transmoon_062609.mp3 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:45:08 +0000 GMT First, Tasha, Scott and Nathan get fired up about Transformers. Then, Tasha and Nathan make a case for Moon. Whatever Works http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/29448/AVT_whatever_061909.mp3 Tasha Robinson, Nathan Rabin, and Scott Tobias talk about the insular world of Woody Allen, particularly in his new film, Whatever Works. Tasha Robinson, Nathan Rabin, Scott Tobias http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/29448/AVT_whatever_061909.mp3 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:18:25 +0000 GMT Tasha Robinson, Nathan Rabin, and Scott Tobias talk about the insular world of Woody Allen, particularly in his new film, Whatever Works. The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 / Away We Go http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/29175/AVT-ToP123-061009.mp3 The A.V. Club tackles The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 and Away We Go. Tasha Robinson, Nathan Rabin, Scott Tobias http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/29175/AVT-ToP123-061009.mp3 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 22:30:38 +0000 GMT The A.V. Club tackles The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 and Away We Go. The Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/28864/AVT_conan_060509.mp3 Keith Phipps, Scott Tobias and Nathan Rabin chat about the new Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien. Keith Phipps, Nathan Rabin, Scott Tobias http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/28864/AVT_conan_060509.mp3 Fri, 5 Jun 2009 18:57:47 +0000 GMT Keith Phipps, Scott Tobias and Nathan Rabin chat about the new Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien. The viability of 3D http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/28496/AVT-3-d.mp3 Three A.V. Club film writers discuss the present and possible future of 3D technology. Tasha Robinson, Scott Tobias, Noel Murray http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/28496/AVT-3-d.mp3 Wed, 27 May 2009 21:37:45 +0000 GMT Three A.V. Club film writers discuss the present and possible future of 3D technology. Terminator Salvation http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/28323/AVT_terminator-sal.mp3 Keith Phipps, Nathan Rabin, and Scott Tobias break down the apocalyptic world of Terminator Salvation. Keith Phipps, Nathan Rabin, Scott Tobias http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/28323/AVT_terminator-sal.mp3 Thu, 21 May 2009 19:54:59 +0000 GMT Keith Phipps, Nathan Rabin, and Scott Tobias break down the apocalyptic world of Terminator Salvation. Star Trek http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/27769/AVT-star_trek.mp3  Three A.V. Club writers talk through the new Star Trek reboot. Keith Phipps, Nathan Rabin, Josh Modell http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/27769/AVT-star_trek.mp3 Fri, 8 May 2009 16:16:37 +0000 GMT  Three A.V. Club writers talk through the new Star Trek reboot. X-Men Origins: Wolverine http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/27455/AVT_wolverine.mp3 Wolverine gets his own movie. But is that a good thing? Keith Phipps, Nathan Rabin, Scott Tobias http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/27455/AVT_wolverine.mp3 Fri, 1 May 2009 19:15:31 +0000 GMT Wolverine gets his own movie. But is that a good thing? Parks and Recreation / Sit Down, Shut Up http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/26822/AV-Talk_041709.mp3  Can two new comedy series withstand the weight of fan expectations? Keith Phipps, Nathan Rabin, Genevieve Koski, Steve Heisler http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/26822/AV-Talk_041709.mp3 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 19:55:17 +0000 GMT  Can two new comedy series withstand the weight of fan expectations? Observe And Report http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/26471/A.V. Talk_ Observe And Report.mp3 We couldn't stop thinking about Observe And Report so we decided he had to talk it out together. Keith Phipps, Nathan Rabin, Josh Modell, Scott Tobias http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/26471/A.V. Talk_ Observe And Report.mp3 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:21:24 +0000 GMT We couldn't stop thinking about Observe And Report so we decided he had to talk it out together. The Decemberists - The Hazards Of  Love http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/25463/AV-Talk_The-Decemberists.mp3  Instant-classic or concept-album nightmare? Tasha Robinson, Josh Modell, Noel Murray http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/25463/AV-Talk_The-Decemberists.mp3 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 21:51:06 +0000 GMT  Instant-classic or concept-album nightmare? Last House on the Left http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/25087/AV-Talk_Last-House.mp3   Keith Phipps, Scott Tobias http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/25087/AV-Talk_Last-House.mp3 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 18:32:10 +0000 GMT   A.V. Talk: Watchmen http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/24729/AV_Talk-Watchmen.mp3 We saw the movie. Then we had to talk about it. http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/24729/AV_Talk-Watchmen.mp3 Thu, 5 Mar 2009 21:28:03 +0000 GMT We saw the movie. Then we had to talk about it. A.V. Talk: Gran Torino http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/8248/gran-torino.mp3 Josh, Tasha and I all saw Clint Eastwood's Gran Torino and walked away with different reactions. (They're wrong. I'm... Keith Phipps http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/8248/gran-torino.mp3 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 21:18:11 +0000 GMT Josh, Tasha and I all saw Clint Eastwood's Gran Torino and walked away with different reactions. (They're wrong. I'm... A.V. Talk: Twilight http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/8303/twilight2.mp3 The film adaptation of Twilight is targeted directly at the popular young-adult book series' squealing hordes of (mostly) teenage, female... Genevieve Koski http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/8303/twilight2.mp3 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:48:47 +0000 GMT The film adaptation of Twilight is targeted directly at the popular young-adult book series' squealing hordes of (mostly) teenage, female... A.V. Talk: W. http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/8434/w.mp3 Three film writers dissect the good, bad, and ugly parts of Oliver Stone's W. Tasha Robinson http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/8434/w.mp3 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:17:03 +0000 GMT Three film writers dissect the good, bad, and ugly parts of Oliver Stone's W. A.V. Talk: Rachel Getting Married http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/8460/demme.mp3 Noel Murray, Scott Tobias, and I talk about the new Jonathan Demme movie Rachel Getting Married (don't expect too much sparring) and the... Keith Phipps http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/8460/demme.mp3 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:31:54 +0000 GMT Noel Murray, Scott Tobias, and I talk about the new Jonathan Demme movie Rachel Getting Married (don't expect too much sparring) and the... A.V. Talk: Religulous http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/8488/rilegious.mp3 The Bill Maher-starring, Larry Charles-directed anti-religion documentary Religulous is pretty much designed to provoke controversy. It... Keith Phipps http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/8488/rilegious.mp3 Thu, 2 Oct 2008 18:41:31 +0000 GMT The Bill Maher-starring, Larry Charles-directed anti-religion documentary Religulous is pretty much designed to provoke controversy. It... A.V. Talk: Burn After Reading, The Women http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/8566/burn.mp3 Here's a discussion between three of us about two of this week's new movies, Burn After Reading and The Women. [audio:86426] Keith Phipps http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/8566/burn.mp3 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 19:22:10 +0000 GMT Here's a discussion between three of us about two of this week's new movies, Burn After Reading and The Women. [audio:86426] A.V. Talk: Summer Movie Recap http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/8619/summer.mp3 As the summer movie season finally draws—or rather, sputters—to a close, four A.V. Club writers measure 2008 against 2007, discuss the onset... Scott Tobias http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/8619/summer.mp3 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:54:02 +0000 GMT As the summer movie season finally draws—or rather, sputters—to a close, four A.V. Club writers measure 2008 against 2007, discuss the onset... A.V. Talk: Pineapple Express http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/8698/pineapple.mp3 With opinions ranging from love to indifference, four A.V. Club writers talk their way though the new comedy Pineapple... Keith Phipps http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/8698/pineapple.mp3 Fri, 8 Aug 2008 16:54:19 +0000 GMT With opinions ranging from love to indifference, four A.V. Club writers talk their way though the new comedy Pineapple... A.V. Talk: The X-Files: I Want To Believe http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/8751/xfiles22.mp3 Three reviewers with widely varying X-Files experience and adherence. One unified reaction: Meh. Tasha Robinson http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/8751/xfiles22.mp3 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:10:46 +0000 GMT Three reviewers with widely varying X-Files experience and adherence. One unified reaction: Meh. A.V. Talk: The Dark Knight http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/8778/batman.mp3 Below you'll find a roundtable discussion about The Dark Knight conducted by Kyle Ryan, Tasha Robinson, Nathan Rabin, and myself. It's... Keith Phipps http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/8778/batman.mp3 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:24:26 +0000 GMT Below you'll find a roundtable discussion about The Dark Knight conducted by Kyle Ryan, Tasha Robinson, Nathan Rabin, and myself. It's... A.V. Talk: Hellboy http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/8805/hellboy2.mp3 [audio:82633] Keith Phipps http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/8805/hellboy2.mp3 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:29:14 +0000 GMT [audio:82633] A.V. Talk: Hancock http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/8837/hancock3.mp3 Neither Tasha Robinson nor Nathan Rabin got the movie they were expecting when they walked out of Hancock. Click below to hear the... Keith Phipps http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/8837/hancock3.mp3 Wed, 2 Jul 2008 19:08:52 +0000 GMT Neither Tasha Robinson nor Nathan Rabin got the movie they were expecting when they walked out of Hancock. Click below to hear the... A.V. Talk: Wanted http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/8942/wanted.mp3 Here's a discussion Tasha Robinson and I had about the movie Wanted which I kind of Keith Phipps http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/8942/wanted.mp3 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:28:52 +0000 GMT Here's a discussion Tasha Robinson and I had about the movie Wanted which I kind of A.V. Talk: The Happening http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/9040/TheHappeningcast.mp3 When we started talking about M. Night Shyamalan's new film The Happening around the office last week it was with a mixture of awe and dread.... Keith Phipps http://media.avclub.com/audio/articles/article/9040/TheHappeningcast.mp3 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:16:14 +0000 GMT When we started talking about M. Night Shyamalan's new film The Happening around the office last week it was with a mixture of awe and dread....