Greg, Derrick, and Wes will be recording a show tomorrow as Joe will be out of town. Look for it sometime next week in the feed

Sam Raimi? Judd Apatow? Peter Jackson? Hollywoods finest or the most overrated? See what you think as we look at the Entertainment Weeklys Top 25 Active Directors. We tear through the list like so much tissue paper, which coincidentally may be the best use for it, and make cases for our own favorite filmmakers.
Download this Episode! ~23MB 49mins.

Pixar takes us UP, UP, and away! The TTT guys minus one Derrick analyze the next entry into the Pixar movie dynasty. Is UP Pixars homage to Hayao Miyazaki? Will it live UP to our expectations? Listen and find out!
Download this Episode! ~17MB 36mins.

In his latest movie, Sam Raimi, the questionably creative talent behind Spiderman and Evil Dead, threatens to Drag Us to Spiderman 3, or rather Hell … really, what is the difference? It is ghastly, gory fun, as the TTT guys debate the past glories and present disgrace of Raimi, a man whose own career seems to be cursed. Download this Episode! ~19MB 41mins.

Time to Mann up. The TTT boys look at the strong, studly career of Michael Mann and his latest mucho macho movie starring Johnny Depp as John Dillinger. Bullets fly and blood spills as Joe, Wes, and Derrick violently gang up on Greg who, much like Dillinger, is ambushed just outside the picture show.Download this Episode! ~18MB 38mins.

The TTT guys run through the 5 emotional stages in a breakthrough therapy session. Derrick denies A Haunting in Connecticut. Wes spits fiery anger upon Terminator Salvation. Greg bargains for our loves on a Big Man from Japan. Joe feels depressed while editing through all the melodrama, which will hopefully meet with listener acceptance. Enjoy! Download this Episode! ~22MB 46mins.

It has been asked…Who Watches the WATCHMEN? The guys at TTT are hear to answer that question. We do! Join Wes, Greg, and Joe as they discuss Zack Snyder’s foray into a time of President Nixon, a nuclear man, nefarious plans, and insanity itself!

BEWARE: This episode SPOILS the movie, graphic novel, and all things Watchmen!

Download this Episode! ~18MB 39mins.

Hollywood is up to their old tricks, pillaging the hallowed gen-X nostaglia of the 80s and 70s. Who can sink your 300 million dollar movie faster, Marlon Wayans in G.I. Joe or Will Ferrell in Land of the Lost? The guys also have a bit of fun playing mogul and casting their own nostalgic relics.

Download this Episode! ~30MB 66mins.

Beam me up, J.J. Abrams. In the year 2009, on the T.T.T. Enterprise, four men journey into a not-so-new frontier, discussing the new Star Trek reboot, furiously debating the dubious merits of William Shatner, and boldly going where no podcast has gone before . . . or should ever go again. Also included: a brief, embarrassed look at Fanboys and a walk, or rather talk, down the red carpet as they chat about Oscars and award one for best trailer of the year. Download this Episode! ~26MB 55mins.

We will be evaluating the Academy’s best pictures nominations in our upcoming podcast #36. The TTT guys will then award the BEST TRAILER OF THE YEAR from those movies. Here is a list of links if you want to play along at home…

• ‘The Curious Case of Benjamin Button’ TEASER
• ‘Frost/Nixon’
• ‘Milk’
• ‘The Reader’ Trailer 1
• ‘Slumdog Millionaire’

It is the Return of the Pod People, smashing and trashing brand-new trailers with brand-new twists for this brand-new year. This week is another slasherfest as the T3 boys cover a classic hero from the seventies and an iconic villain from the eighties, shooting off jibes and barbs sharp as Wolverines claws or Jasons machete. Also, a quick recap of the cinemas highs and lows of 2008. Download this Episode! ~32MB 69mins.

Yes indeed we will be returning!

We still will be Trailer Trash Talking but with some changes. It’s as easy as 1,2,3,4

1: 1 hour Podcast to be exact. We currently try for 30mins but future casts will be 1 hour.

2: As in a 2 week schedule. We will have a show every 2 weeks. This will allow us time to edit the longer show and wait for a new batch of trialers to come out.

3: 3 trailers per episode! T3–TrailerTrahTalk…so trailers times 3 — yes it’s a stretch but it will make the shows more interesting to a larger audience.

4: For 4 hosts. The same old Joe, Derrick, Wes, and Greg.

We will definitely start before the Oscars so keep an eye out at TrailerTrashTalk.com!

The often crass Adam Sandler stars in this overly sweet Disney movie. Join the the guys as they dish it out over this high concept trailer, review Sandler’s history, and uncover the works of Hairspray director Adam Shankman. Download this Episode! ~17MB 37mins.

- Bedtime Stories
- Movie Trailer

Can a movie with a poweder keg of creative talent behind it – Brad Pitt, David Fincher, Eric Roth, F. Scott Fitzgerald – deliver the goods? Join in as as our curiosity gets the better of us. Download this Episode! ~17MB 38mins.

- The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
- Teaser Trailer 1
- Trailer 2

We love our listeners. Greg and Joe look over some of the more recent listener comments as we recap the past 3 host shows. Be on the lookout for cast crasher Wes and a mysterious trailer done in MST3K style! Enjoy!Download this Episode! ~13MB 26mins.

- Subscribe in iTunes!
- Our Forums

In the spirit of the season, the fearsome four (or five) talk terror, thrashing out slasher flicks, taking pokes at some of the movie-world’s most noted monster moviemakers. It is a howl of a time as the boys list their favorite fear-filled films, while Joe sits in the fetal position humming the theme to “Care Bears.” Also included: the perverse perspective of classic horror aficiandao “Crazy Eyes” Chris. Can your heart stand it? Download this Episode! ~26MB 49mins.

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Derrick helms this highly controversial podcast. Listen to us dissect the trailer of this creepy vampire tale, Let the Right One In. We all sit on the edge of our seats in hopes that Wes does not jump over and take a bite out of our necks. The conversation is like a rollercoaster of terror and suspense as we discuss the atmosphere of this new discovered Swiss Gem. You do not want to miss the most terrifying ending we have ever had at Trailer Trash Talk, words were exchanged and we do not know if things will ever be the same. Download this Episode! ~36MB 40mins.

- Let the Right One In watch the TRAILER
- Official Site
- Bloody Disgusting Review

If you have to tell someone you are famous, you ain’t. Along those lines, the Trailer boys (sans Wes, guest-starring Nick the Newlywed!) ask whether you can manufacture cult status, as in Repo: the Genetic Opera, the self-touted “instant cult classic”. It’s a bloody good time at Trailer Trash Talk! (Cleaver, er, clever, aren’t we?) Download this Episode! ~17MB 31mins.

- Repo the Genetic Opera watch the TRAILER
- Official Site

Frank Miller recreates a golden age hero in his own hyper style. Can he breathe life into this Sin City look alike? Winds of change blow as we try a slightly new format. Join us for phase one as we go round robin for future shows of TTT. Download this Episode! ~20MB 35mins.

- The Spirit watch the TRAILER
- Official Site

Keanu Reeves tries to save the planet earth: Is it the end of the world as we know as it? We also react to listener contributions from Wes’s call to action on the Fireproof trailer.   Download this Episode! ~21MB

- The Day the Earth Stood Still Dec. 12th, 2008
- Official Movie Site
- Watch the Trailer

Can video games be the next great cash cow for Hollywood? Join us as we talk game narrative structure, Mark Wahlberg, and the “supernatural” side of Max Payne. What are those angelic dark winged entities anyways?  Download this Episode! ~19MB 40mins.

- Max Payne
- Official Movie Site
- Watch the Trailer

In A World . . . We take a moment to reflect on the master of trailer voice overs, Don LaFontaine, who sadly has passed away. We also look at the MPAA trailer color bands, the art and science of trailers, and finish it off with a Don LaFontaine voice-off. Download this Episode! ~21MB 31mins.

- Don LaFontaine IMDB entry
- Don LaFontaine interview
- 3 Tenors movie trailers with Don LaFontaine
- LaFontaine Geico Ad
- The science of trailers

One of the most promising (and bemusing) American directors Oliver Stone is releasing what will surely be one of the most controversial films of the year: W. The Oliver marketing machine spews mixed messages – is it a fair and balanced look at the life of Bush or about a life misunderestimated? Join us as we tackle the hardest question: Is it pronounced Double-You or Dubya? Now in MONO! Download this Episode! ~25MB 36mins.

- W. Releasing October 17th watch the TRAILER
- Poster marketing campaign for W

The Tom Cruise / Bryan Singer epic Valkyrie swoops down out of Hollywood Valhalla like an avenging angel of justice. Nazis run rampant, but can you spot the good ones? How does the director of Usual Suspects-HOORAY…and Superman Returns-YUCK…stack up in the eyes of the Trailer boys? And can Cruise ever be taken seriously again? Find out in the 23rd episode of Trailer Trash Talk – now in STEREO! Download this Episode! ~24MB 34mins.

- Valkyrie watch the TRAILER

Sadly it was such a busy week we had to forgo the podcast this week.

We plan on being back next week!

Cheers!

What does one busy week, 21 episodes, 15minutes, and an audio editor get you? Give up? A CLIP SHOW! Relive clips from the first 7 episodes as Joe walks you through his favorite parts. Keeep your ears open for a treat at the end. Download this Episode! ~14MB 16mins.

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James Bond is back, this time with a . . . Quantum of Solace? Reeling from an indecipherable title and being one man down the trio are shaken but not stirred, errrr – deterred. Confusion abounds, is it Daniel Craig or Craig Ferguson, as the gang names their favorite Bond films. Be sure to Mind your Ms and Qs! Download this Episode! ~14MB 31mins.

- James Bond: Quantum of Solace watch the TRAILER

It is a double shot of sophisticated juvenalia as we effuse through a preview of The Watchmen trailer and a review of The Dark Knight movie, with just enough serious criticism to avoid comparisons to Harry Knowles. Why so serious? Download this Episode! ~28MB 61mins.

- Watchmen watch the TRAILER
- Dark Knight Record Breaking
- Heath Ledger Oscar Buzz
- Christopher Nolan on sequel

Move over Michael Moore, here comes a new breed of outlandish documentaries. We are not sure who has the shakier grasp on reality: Monster Camp’s host of crazy LARPers (Live Action Role Players) holed up in the Washington woods; or the director of Bloodline who believes an old corpse under a Red Cross blanket is the body of Mary Magdalene, because some creepy guys told him so. Judge for yourself in this fun-filled episode of Trailer Trash Talk. Beware the Dream Moth! Download this Episode! ~14MB 31mins.

- Monster Camp watch the TRAILER
- Bloodline watch the TRAILER

Meet Dave? No thanks. Eddie Murphys newest comedy concept looks to be a smash up of Inner Space, Men In Black, Galaxy Quest, and The Incredible Shrinking Woman. Will this be his return to Beverly Hills Cop quality or just more of the same Pluto Nash trash? We also enjoy a dose of Star Wars listener feedback from our pals at Random Chatter. Download this Episode! ~17MB 38mins.

- Meet Dave July 11, 2008 TRAILER
- Eddie Murphy is Retiring

Star Wars is back on the big screen, this time in animated form. Are we disenfranchised with George Lucas and his over exposed franchise? Will this animated Star Wars succeed where Lucas failed? Join us as we debate the prequels, the virtues of animation and the future of the Star Wars universe! Download this Episode! ~16MB 34mins.

- Star Wars-The Clone Wars August 15 TRAILER

We have heard of gender confusion, but genre confusion…? The AFI (American Film Institute) releases its Top 10 Films in 10 Genres list, and… well, the fact that Shrek made it on to any of them was enough to warrant a Trailer Trash Talk raid on the premises. Seriously folks, you will not believe what qualifies as a Fantasy film these days. The rant careens from sci-fi to westerns to sports flicks before colliding headfirst into romantic comedies. Have a listen! Download this Episode! ~25MB 54mins.

- AFI 10 Top 10 Official Site

Ben Stiller. Robert Downey Jr. Jack Black. What more is there to say? Apparently, very little, as the guys do little else than express their undying love for the holy trinity of today’s comedy gods. Oh, except for Greg, who struggles to name a favorite comedian younger than Fatty Arbuckle. Download this Episode! ~14MB 31mins.

- Tropic Thunder (R) August 15, 2008 – TRAILER
- Official Website

Can the Oscar winning Coens come out from under the Ladykillers dark shadow to resurrect their comedic roots? Will Burn After Reading be Intolerably Cruel? The guys trash talk the duos dubious works as well as praise their glowing achievements. Wes and Greg share their story of the Fargo premiere in London and we finish off with our top 3 favorite Coen creations. Download this Episode! ~21MB 45mins.

- Burn After Reading (R) Fall, 2008 – TRAILER
- Official Website

The ghost of John Woo cries “wooo” as another acclaimed international director (Timur Bekmambetov of Night Watch) comes to the States to helm a dubious project. Starring Mr. Tumnus, the treacherous but cuddly fawn from Narnia (James McAvoy) and the not-so-cuddly femme fatale Angelina Jolie. Despite its Matrix-like agility, WANTED cannot dodge the barrage by Trailer Trash Talk. Bend this, Morgan Freeman! Download this Episode! ~17MB 36mins.

- Wanted (R) releases June 27th, 2008 – TRAILER
- Official Website

Has 20 years, 200 million dollars and three A-list Hollywood talents produced a worthy successor to the Indiana Jones film family? Was it made only for the Fortune or also the Glory? We step away from the upcoming and pause to reflect as we give our basic analysis and then its off to a SPOILERtastic second half. The podcast with the Hat is Back. Download this Episode! ~29MB 61mins.

- Indiana Jones 4 IMDB entry
- IJ4 Rotten Tomatoes Score

Foul language? Nasty double-crosses? Unbridled machismo? What is this, the latest David Mamet movie? No, it is the guys talking about the latest David Mamet movie! Joe pokes Wes in his critical eye. Derrick kicks Greg in his pedantical nads. And they all square off in a final rumble of Trailer Trash Talk Trivia. Download this Episode! ~20MB 44mins.

- Redbelt wide release May 2008 TRAILERS
- Official website
- David Mamet
- Trailer Trash Talk Trivia

It’s an all-out hate fest for The Love Guru! In what promises to be a new low for his career, Mike Meyers (disguised as Gandalf Jr.) takes on the role of Pitka – mystic, matchmaker, and midget-abuser. Warning: His hypnotic charm DING! will leave you stupefied as joke after joke nosedives into the Indus. Plus, it’s revealed how we choose trailers for review, and…the Return of Wes! DING! Download this Episode! ~18MB 39mins.

- The Love Guru releases June 20th, 2008 – TRAILER
- Official Website

We are transported back to Narnia and meet Prince Caspian, where we find there is there hope for the fantasy genre. Our unexpected journey takes us to Middle Earth, where we pleasantly discover that Guillermo del Toro is directing the Hobbit! Fantasy is back…Long live the fantasy film! We return to our present realm just in time for listener feedback! Download this Episode! ~16MB 34mins.

- Prince Caspian releases May 16, 2008 – TRAILER
- Official Website
- Theonering.net Del Toro Article

We face off Pixars newest artistic endeavor WALL•E against Dreamworks Jack Black vehicle Kung Fu Panda. Which is the victor, in this ANIMATION CREATION blowout? Greg and Joe defend the merits of animation against the relentless assaults of Derrick. We wrap up with reactions to listener feedback! Download this Episode! ~17MB 36mins.

- Wall•E releases June 27, 2008 – TRAILER
- Kung Fu Panda releases June 6th, 2008 – TRAILER
- Pixar’s upcoming movie list
- Dreamworks’ upcoming movie list

Join our darker side as we delve into SEQUELS FROM HADES, part 2 of our DOUBLE FEATURE series. We cringe from the horrifying wisecracks in Hellboy 2 and get back in touch with our 8Os inner vampire with Lost Boys 2. Is Hollywood out of original ideas? Now with BONUS Spider-Man Sam Raimi Trash talk!  Download this Episode! ~14MB 30mins.

- Hellboy 2 releases July 11, 2008 - TRAILER
- Lost Boys 2 releases July, 2008 - TRAILER

We tackle two trailers in our first DOUBLE FEATURE presentation. First up is Mama Mia based on the fine works of Abba. Then we shake free of all things emasculating and scope out Iron Man. We aptly name this encounter IRON MAIDEN! Excellent! Get this episode! ~12MB 28mins.

- Iron Man releases May 2, 2008 - TRAILER
- Mama Mia releases July 18, 2008 - TRAILER
- Spiderman Musical?

Like so much roadkill, we race over Speed Racer, the latest from the Wachowski Brothers (or Siblings as the case may be). White-knuckled Greg bravely takes the wheel to defend this cornerstone of the American Anime Experience against a Wes and Derrick ninja assault. Watch out for the G Button! Go Go Go! Get this episode! ~16MB 35mins.

Holy Christopher Nolan, Batman! The four japing crusaders illuminate the trailer for the Dark Knight. Will Joe finally be satisfied with a comic book to movie transfer? Will Wes resolve his love triangle with Christian Bale and Gary Oldman? Tune in this week and find out. Same bat time. Same bat podcast! Get this episode! ~16MB 35mins.

In our latest senses-shattering installment, the irresistible force known as The Incredible Hulk meets the immoveable object known as Trailer Trash Talk. Blood-curdling chaos erupts over Ang Lee’s version of The Hulk versus this new, popcornier Incredible Hulk. The boys offer the eulogy for Ed Norton’s career. HULK SMASH! Get this episode! ~13MB 32mins.

In our second podcast, the boys shed some light on the new trailer for M. Night: The Happening. You will hear far-out theories of an eco-apocalypse, debates about an implausible school teacher, and a twist ending where our very own Greg suddenly disappears and is revealed to be an incarnation of Derricks imaginary friend reminding us all that Shyamalan happens. Get this episode! ~14MB  31mins.

Join us for our maiden voyage into podcast land. Joe, Wes, and Derrick take a stab at reviewing the trailer for the upcoming Indiana Jones IV. Does Indiana Jones live up to the hype or does the aged hero merely limp into action? Listen and find out. Get this episode! ~12MB  30mins.