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Welcome back to the show where we discuss our favorite movies! Today we welcome back our friend from GUILTY PLEASURES Tim Tierney to talk about one of his favorites: "Almost Famous". A high-school boy is given the chance to write a story for Rolling Stone Magazine about an up-and-coming rock band as he accompanies them on their concert tour. Featuring: Lou Hare & Tim Tierney                      ...

We partnered with the Hoogland Center for the Arts in Springfield, IL to screen Raiders of the Lost Ark the way it was meant to be... on the big screen! This podcast is the discussion that followed the screening. Stay tuned to the Front Row as we are so going to do more of these!   Featuring: Craig McFarland, Brandon Davis, Brett Rutherford, and Scott McFarland ____________________________________...

It's episode 20 of BEYOND THE MOUSE. In this episode we have a fully slate of news including the Disney purchase of 21st Century Fox, James Gunn's firing from Guardians of the Galaxy 3, and the Hare's join us to report on their recent trip to Florida! Then we dive into our featured movie this month: 2010's  Tangled !  Featuring: Craig McFarland, Vanessa Ferguson, Brett Rutherford, Lou Hare & Donna...

We are proud to announce the first ever Front Row Flicks! Yes, we will be actually screening a movie with an audience! What movie you ask? Only one of the greatest ever made!!!  Raiders of the Lost Ark! To join Indy and the Front Row crew be sure to be at the Hoogland Center for the Arts in Springfield, IL on Tuesday August 7th at 6:30pm. Tickets are only $8! We will have trivia, the film, and the...

There are a few days in history that define Trek nerdom. August 4, 2018 will be one of those days. That is the day we learned, officially, that "Jean Luc Picard is back!" Let's talk! Featuring Scott McFarland, Blake Whitson, and Mike Muller Watch this episode on Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Qxlqm9tdE0   __________________________________________ CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE!!! www.thefrontr...

EPISODE 13 - THE CRUSH Welcome to the newest episode of Guilty Pleasures! Here we discuss the movies you love even though you probably shouldn't. This episode of Guilty Pleasures is special for so many reasons! First, it is our 1-year anniversary! So everyone celebrate responsibly. Second, we now have our VERY OWN FEED! As part of the changes at the Network each show now has its own feed which wil...

The true leaders of the world are those who bring joy to the joyless, and we can think of no one else who did that better than Robin Williams and the Adrian Cronauer. As we mourn the passing of Adrian, we look at the film that made him a household name, Good Morning, Vietnam!   Featuring: Scott McFarland and Ryan Lootens Youtube Version:  https://youtu.be/AhpMUVWMkXs   IMDB Page:  https://www.imdb...

As it does every year, Comic-Con International in San Diego has brought us a ton of new pop culture talking points and bunch of awesome trailers to review. So fear not if you didn't catch everything because Jeremy is here to recap the weekend that was in nerd and all the news you might have missed. This is The Front Row's Comic-Con 2018 Recap! Featuring: Jeremy Goeckner ___________________________...

CLASSICS is back with what many consider the best movie ever made. When you ask most critics and film historians, they will always say one of three as the best American Film: Casablanca, Citizen Kane and The Godfather. Having done the first two, it's time to complete the trifecta. The aging patriarch of an organized crime dynasty transfers control of his clandestine empire to his reluctant son. Fe...

It's episode 19 of BEYOND THE MOUSE. In our ongoing series of bonus episodes to help your prepare for a trip to Walt Disney World we bring you tips on the FastPass + system. Some find this the most frustrating part of the trip planning experience, and we are here to help guide you through the process of booking and getting the most out of your vacation. Featuring: Craig McFarland, Vanessa Ferguson...

We are beyond excited to be joined on this very special episode by the cast of the Springfield Muni's upcoming production of Legally Blonde The Musical. With a cast this talented, why not take a trip back to 2001 and talk about the iconic film that the musical is adapted from. Elle Woods, a fashionable sorority queen is dumped by her boyfriend. She decides to follow him to law school. While she is...

It's the number one movie, it's the last Marvel film of 2018 (Venom doesn't count), and we are here to spoil the hell out of it! How does Marvel's small sized comedy sequel stack up to the other MCU films? Let's find out!   Featuring: Jeremy Goeckner and Scott McFarland Youtube Version:  IMDB Page:  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5095030/    __________________________________________ CHECK OUT OUR W...

EPISODE 12 - INDIANA JONES & THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL Welcome to the newest episode of Guilty Pleasures! Here we discuss the movies you love even though you probably shouldn't. This episode is the winner of our mini-poll on should-have-been blockbusters. The old archeologist with the whip used it to slay Godzilla as Lou and the crew set their guilty sights on Indiana Jones and the Kingdom...

Well a lot has happened since Lou Hare joined the network. Something not known though is that he does all of our movie brackets! And with the launch of the bracket web page, we now get to find out what you said the Ultimate 90s movie was! These are your results and you'll like them or else! Featuring: Jeremy Goeckner & Lou Hare __________________________________________ CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE!!! ww...

We are very pleased to be joined by one of the co-directors of the new musical version of "Sister Act" on the podcast. Morgan Kaplan and Jeremy talk the original movie its based on and what the similarities and difference are. __________________________________________ CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE!!! www.thefrontrowmoviereviews.com   If you haven't subscribed to us on iTunes yet, please do! - https://itu...

EPISODE 11 - 3 MEN AND A BABY Welcome to the newest episode of Guilty Pleasures! Here we discuss the movies you love even though you probably shouldn't. This episode is once again the result of our listener polls. With the anniversary of  Cheers we decided to do a film from one of the alumni of the greatest sitcom of all time. You spoke and we are highlighting Ted Danson and his film franchise  3...

Spoiler Warning! Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom is going to be a huge money maker, and we are here to discuss what we liked and didn't lake about the fifth film in the Jurassic Park franchise. Featuring: Scott McFarland, Ryan Lootens, and Lou Hare Youtube Version:  https://youtu.be/NgaOeHiptXs   IMDB Page:  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4881806/   __________________________________________ CHECK OUT...

In 1993, Steven Spielberg changed everything for movies... again... when he made us believe that dinosaurs have returned. Now that we are about to enter the Fallen Kingdom, let's go back to where it all began! Featuring: Scott McFarland, Ryan Lootens, and Craig McFarland Youtube Version:  https://youtu.be/cI1xAU4xIc4   IMDB Page:  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107290/   ___________________________...

The Beyond The Mouse crew is pulling some extra duties this month as they put on their Full Disclosure hats to review the super Pixar sequel  Incredibles 2 . Bob Parr (Mr. Incredible) is left to care for the kids while Helen (Elastigirl) is out saving the world. Featuring: Craig McFarland, Vanessa Ferguson & Brett Rutherford IMDB Page: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5463162 _________________________...

It's time to experience the 4th-wall breaking craziness of Deadpool once again! Foul-mouthed mutant mercenary Wade Wilson (AKA. Deadpool), brings together a team of fellow mutant rogues to protect a young boy with supernatural abilities from the brutal, time-traveling cyborg, Cable. Featuring: Jeremy Goeckner IMDB Page: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5463162 _________________________________________...

It's episode 18 of BEYOND THE MOUSE. Keeping with the tradition of making our fans happy, the entire crew is taking the time to give you their veteran tips for anyone planning a first-time vacation to the Disney parks. They talk fast-passes, things you can't miss, best dining options and so much more. Featuring: Craig McFarland, Vanessa Ferguson & Brett Rutherford _________________________________...

The Summer movie season of 2018 chugs right along with the latest film from the Star Wars universe: an origin story for the beloved galactic rogue Han Solo. During an adventure into the criminal underworld, Han Solo meets his future copilot Chewbacca and encounters Lando Calrissian years before joining the Rebellion. Featuring: Jeremy Goeckner and Brandon Davis IMDB Page:  https://www.imdb.com/tit...

It's episode 17 of BEYOND THE MOUSE. This is a very special episode of Beyond The Mouse! A few weeks ago a very divisive bracket was making its way around social media. After much debate and a tweak from our resident Bracketologist Lou Hare, we have assembled the ultimate Beyond the Mouse team to come up with the ultimate Disney/Pixar movie. Which movie will reign victorious over the Disney landsc...

We have been recruited by the Star League to defend the Frontier! Join us as we take a look at one of the greatest space operas ever put to film (and we are pretty sure half of Ready Player One was taken from it). Let's talk The Last Starfighter! Featuring: Scott McFarland and Ryan Lootens Youtube Version:  https://youtu.be/0rTZiwZIpUA   IMDB Page:  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087597/   The Last...

GUILTY PLEASURES Host Lou Hare is here with a very special announcement for everyone! __________________________________________ CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE!!! www.thefrontrowmoviereviews.com   If you haven't subscribed to us on iTunes yet, please do! - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-front-row-movie-reviews/id1005302379   We are also now on Instagram! Just search for "The Front Row Movie Review...