This week CinemaJaw goes live, on location to bring you coverage of an amazing art opening that happens to be tied into an upcoming documentary film. We know… That sounds complicated, bear with us here, because this is a great episode!

Prof. John Otterbacher (who you may remember from his other appearances on CinemaJaw) is currently in the process of making a new documentary called “Officially Limited” that takes a look at licensed and unlicensed movie posters, the artist that make and print them, their process, the fans, and the whole industry that has sprung up around this phenomenon. Recently Professor O. had an event at Gallerie F here in Chicago to raise some money and awareness for not only the film  but this whole movie poster movement in pop art. He was kind enough to ask CinemaJaw to join him. In this episode, we interview the Galerie F owner, discuss Wreck-it Ralph with Jaw heads outside of The New 400 Theaters, and talk about our favorite movie vampires. All in less than an hour… Hang this episode on your wall, because THAT is an ART!

Also – This is Red Box Reno’s last episode as the official Producer of CinemaJaw. Reno is the best in the biz, and we have been so happy to have him for the past 3 years! Stay tuned for a  proper goodbye and news on who the next Engineer will be! (Yes we already have one!)

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Now Streamin on Egen.Tv

Ok, Let’s get this out of the way… For the next few episodes at least, and possibly permanently, we are now recording LIVE before CAMERAS on EGen.Tv. This is episode is our first one in the new(?) space and there will be some growing pains. That being said, we think this episode turned out just perfect. We would VERY MUCH like to get your feedback on these next several episodes. What do you like, what could we do different or better, etc. Please do that by contacting us at MattAndRy[at]CinemaJaw[dot]com. We also hope you like looking at our ugly mugs. You can now watch CinemaJaw LIVE every Tuesday night at 8:30pm Chicago time at THIS LINK! Log in for free and tell us how our hair looks! We will also have links to downloadable video episodes SOON!

So in honor of our television debut, and 21 Jump Street coming up in theaters we decided we would take a look at The Best Movies Based on TV Shows. Who better to join us with all this new stuff going on than our go-to guy, Mr. Charles Klein! Its great to have Chuck on again as we forge ahead into new territory. Of course no CinemaJaw would be complete without CinemaWAR, I for an I, Hollywood Headlines, The CinemaJaw Movie Fact, and a whole lot of news and reviews! We even go Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, or some such nonsense. Its JAWTASTIC!

I for an I: 21 Jump Street
Reviewed This Episode: Undefeated, Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, The Lorax, Tower Heist
CinemaWAR: Is the Hunger Games Over Hyped, or Will it be the Next Big Franchise?

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Series… Film Series…

This week on CinemaJaw we choose our top 5 in a category that just wont quit: Film Series! These are the stories about a character, or world, or what-have-you that are just so damn good, that One is Not Enough! While some series go on way past the point of jumping the proverbial shark, many franchises turn out quality entry after quality entry. Admittedly those are few and far between, so we needed some help to choose our top 5. Enter agent Michael “Mike”  Hough, a friend and regular guest on CinemaJaw. Mike joins the boys to discern exactly which series are deserving of the Jaw’s wag.

Also major anouncements about our upcoming Episode 100 Extravaganza (Jan 31st, 8pm @ Mother’s 26 W. Division) continue! All that plus the rouges gallery of segments: I for an I, Movie Reviews, Guest Vs. Host Trivia, Hollywood Headlines and a whole lot more! So stop polishing your Walther PPK and take a listen!

I for an I: The Grey
Reviewed This Episode: Ides of March, Trust (a Ry’s Hidden Gem)
Jaws of Life: Pretator, Total recall, Comando
Sponsor: Want to see unlimited movies at the theaters for one low price? You need MoviePass! Make sure to use promo code “CinemaJaw”  for $15 off!

Come and meet Matt K. and Ry the Movie Guy at the CinemaJaw 100th Episode Extravaganza! Jan 31st, 8pm at the Original Mothers!

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goodbye 2011, hello 2012!

Another year has gone by and, wouldn’t ya know, it was a doozy of a year for films! This episode features the boys trying to make sense of the past year as they choose their TOP 10 of 2011. Who better to help out on this mission than our “Best of 2011 So Far” guest, David J. Fowlie of Keeping-it-Reel.com? Answer… No one. So David joins the boys once again to put the proverbial lid on the past year.

Also ever present are our usual suspect segments: I for an I, Guest Vs. Host Trivia, Hollywood Headlines and a whole lot more!

Plus there were some HUGE announcements this episode!  Our 100th Episode Extravaganza is Jan 31st at Mother’s in Chicago. And we have a brand new sponsor! MoviePass! What movie-goer wouldnt want to pay one low price to see unlimited movies at the theater? Check them out here, and be sure to use the promo code “CinemaJaw” for $15 off your plan!

Reviewed This Episode: War Horse, A Dangerous Method, Young Adult, Mission Impossible 4, Tucker and Dale Vs. Evil, Conan O’Brien Can’t Stop
Top 5 New Years Resolutions
Sponsor: Want to see unlimited movies at the theaters for one low price? You need MoviePass! Make sure to use promo code “CinemaJaw”  for $15 off!

Come and meet Matt K. and Ry the Movie Guy at the CinemaJaw 100th Episode Extravaganza! Jan 31st, 8pm at the Original Mothers!

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Looks like I picked the wrong day to quit sniffin’ glue!

Emergencies, Disasters… They suck. As luck would have it, movies about emergencies and disasters are AWESOME! The 1970′s was certainly the heyday of the Disaster genre, but the category has been strong since the beginning of film, and remains so with modern entries. So, the CinemaJaw boys go over Disater films this week, with some help from a true friend of the show who is going through his own little emergency!

Shawn King is known throughout Chicago as the owner of Evil Squirrel Comics, which is the best comic book shop in the city (we say so). Times are troubled for the shop, and although business is up, a back debt is haunting them, and if things do not go well this December shopping season… he may have to close the shop!  We here at CinemaJaw are throwing our hats into the ring to stop one more independant store, especially a comic book shop from closing! That is why we have Shawn on as our guest!! That and because he is incredibly nice and funny guy. Shawn is throwing a fundraiser at our usual recording spot, The Original Mother’s, and we are trying ot get as many people to attend as possible. HERE is a link to all the details for the party this Tuesday, December 13th.

So Shawn is with the boys all episode and lays out his Top 5 Disaster Movies. All that, PLUS: I for an I, CinemaWAR!, Guest Vs. Host Trivia, Hollywood Headlines, Jaws of Life and a whole lot more! Not listening to this episode would be disastrous!

Reviewed This Episode: Melancholia, The Muppets, Larry Crowne, Incendies
I for an I: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
CinemaWAR: Ashton Vs. Demi

Sponsor: Please visit Evil Squirrel Comics in Chicago, or online, for the best deals on comic books around!

CinemaJaw is planning something very special for it’s upcoming 100th Episode!

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The Dude Abides.

You’ve done it, we’ve done it, everyone’s done it. Drinkin’ at the movies. Whether you are out at the theater or home on your couch, sometimes cocktails can be paired with a movie just as well as a fine wine with a gourmet dish. Perhaps even better. So this week on CinemaJaw the boys join up with some girls: the spirits aficionados, Alice & Rabbit, from the hit Chicago booze blog Through The Liquor Glass. Together this shaken-not-stirred panel discuss their favorite Booze Movies, and perhaps a recipe or two. These are the flicks that follow the light and/or dark side of the imbiber. Bar flies, booze hounds, raging alcoholics and lovable drunks are all represented in film and our team explores them all. Beers are spilled, trivia is played, top 5′s are shared! A notable fact about this episode: even with 4 panel members there was no crossover on any lists, meaning 20 movies are touched upon in the top 5 segment! Alice and Rabbit even paired thier Top 5 lists with cocktails!  This was a (burp!) great (hic!) episode!

MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT! : You dont have to sneak your booze in to the theater at CinemaJaws newest sponsor The New 400 Theaters in Rodgers Park. Enjoy a great selection of fine adult beverages from thier full bar! Check them out online or at 6746 N. SHERIDAN RD., CHICAGO, IL 60626,  773.856.5977

I for an I: Thor, The Beaver
Reviewed This Episode: the Chronicles of Narnia, Source Code, Inside Job, (hidden Gem) Cairo Time

Special thanks to @PBR_Chicago for showing up in support of the show!

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Isn’t it exciting?

Matt K’s dear friend, talented musician, and former bandmate Joe “Piss Weasel” Russo penned and recorded a jam for the Jaw!
So starting with episode #61 you will be hearing our new O.T.S., Official Theme Song.

But that’s THREE WHOLE POSTS FROM NOW! who can wait!? Not us, that’s for sure. So here is a link to the new song in it’s entirety. You will most likely only hear the first 1min 30sec on the show and the last 30sec as the outro, with various bits of the long solo section as transitions throughout an episode.

Thanks so much to Joe for writing this, and giving us permission to use it however we like! Joe… YOU RULE!

We’d really love to hear your feedback on the new OTSong, So leave some comments!

ReleasedMar 04, 2010

Big Announcement! CinemaJaw is now officially sponsored by Pabst Blue Ribbon! Oh happy day! look for us to be talking up our favorite brew in future episodes!

This week we welcome back a gal who is sure to become a regular featured guest: Kathy Byrne of the City of Chicago Film Office. Kathy just HAD to come back to help us punch our Oscar Picks. Hear us go through the most popular categories with who we THINK will win, and who we’d LIKE to see win. All that and I for an I, Trivia games, and even a Contest! this is not one to miss!

Movies reviewed in this episode: Young Victoria, The Messenger, Che, The Wolfman
Hidden Gem: Shop Girl
B Movie A List: Conan the Destroyer

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ReleasedFeb 16, 2010

The biggest news this episode: WE ARE NOW ON STRANGER DAYS RADIO (http://www.strangerdaysradio.com/index.html)!
That’s right, The Greatest Movies Podcast Ever is now syndicated alongside your pal and mine Danny Bonaduce! So expect some more exciting announcements in the next few episodes.  Also you may notice a format change. We are now keeping episodes at the 1 hour mark. We hope you like the new legnth. To be honest we are on the fence about it and welcome your feedback! so PLEASE…FEEDBACK!

Onto the episode description: This time out we have our first returning guest, Mr. Charles Klein of Film Beyond Studios here in Chicago. So we thought since he is our first returner what better topic than Sequels. Also hit are all the usual antics. Interested or Ignore, Movie Trivia with Matt K, Ry’s Hidden Gem and more.

Movies reviewed in this episode: Zombieland, Bright Star, Whip It
Hidden Gem: My Winnipeg
B Movie A List: Ice Pirates

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ReleasedDec 28, 2009

What better way to celebrate the holidays than with CinemaJaw? This episode Matt K and Ry the Movie Guy share the studio at Mother’s with Todd Fooks! You may remember him as Fook from his Q101 days, these days he hosts his own podcast Keeping Score in Chicago (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mark-konkol-and-todd-fooks) with Mark Konkol. The Washington D.C native is a 15-year rock radio veteran who’s worked in Georgia, South Carolina, upstate New York and the greatest city he’s ever called home, Chicago.

These days, Fook is a freelance comedy writer. His best poker advice: “Don’t bluff Donkeys.” Fook was the guy responsible for a “Moon the Bean” protest of the park district’s decision to keep Radiohead from playing at Grant Park … ultimately his listeners kept their pants on, but it was a valiant effort. If you see him at a Bucktown pub, buy him a whiskey and water on the rocks. Make it a Knob Creek. He doesn’t like the cheap stuff … just cheap shots.

So Matt, Ry and Fook go over their Top Five holiday movies. Matt takes on Fook in the Trivia game, we all play The BS Game, Matt’s B-Movie A-List, Ry’s Hidden Gem and more! This is a great episode. This Christmas give the gift of CinemaJaw…NOW AVAILABLE AT THE iTUNES STORE!

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