Screen Junkies Show Season 1 Episode 10 Summer Movies 2014: Hits & Misses!
- September 18, 2014
The Screen Junkies Show season 1 episode 10, titled "Summer Movies 2014: Hits & Misses!" is a review of the blockbuster movies released in the summer of 2014. The episode begins with an overview of the summer movie season, highlighting the big budget films that were released in 2014. The hosts then delve into a detailed discussion of the hits and misses of the season.
The show kicks off by discussing the action-packed blockbuster "Transformers: Age of Extinction", which was one of the highest-grossing movies of the summer. The hosts dissect the movie's plot, characters, and special effects, giving their take on what worked and what didn't.
Next up, the hosts discuss "Guardians of the Galaxy", which was another one of the summer's biggest hits and a surprise hit for Marvel. They praise the movie's humor, soundtrack, and casting, and analyze what made the film such a success.
The discussion then moves on to "Maleficent", which was a new take on the classic fairy tale of Sleeping Beauty. The hosts offer their thoughts on Angelina Jolie's performance as the titular character and examine the movie's visuals and storyline.
The show then tackles another summer blockbuster, "The Amazing Spider-Man 2". The hosts weigh in on whether the movie lived up to its predecessor and examine the various storylines and characters that featured in the film.
Moving on, the hosts discuss "X-Men: Days of Future Past". They discuss the implications of the movie's time-traveling storyline and analyze the effects it will have on the upcoming X-Men movies.
The show also talks about the lackluster performances of certain summer movies, such as "Blended" and "A Million Ways to Die in the West". The hosts discuss why these movies failed to connect with audiences and offer feedback on how they could have been improved.
Finally, the episode concludes with a rundown of the summer movies that were overlooked or underrated. The hosts share their thoughts on movies such as "Lucy", "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes", and "Edge of Tomorrow", which they feel deserved more attention than they received.
Overall, "Summer Movies 2014: Hits & Misses!" offers an in-depth look at the biggest movies of the 2014 summer season. With thoughtful analysis and honest opinions, this episode of the Screen Junkies Show is a must-watch for movie buffs.