After a long hiatus (Funny enough this episode was recored in May) ... The Casual is back and more opinionated than ever !! Celebrating its fifth episode Nate along with a rag tag group of critics debate the superiority of two popular films from the 1970s. Both Dirty Harry (1972) and Death Wish (1974) have it all ! From the great castings of Clint Eastwood and Charles Bronson respectively, to their thrilling gun fights, to their "satisfying" form of Justice; both films are splendid in their own little way. But which is better ? Tune in to find out as Michael takes the cut throat offence, Bismarck lawfully lays down scholarly insights, Nate dodges the tough answers, and Doug "sternly but fairly" sits there in dutiful silence. With such an epic stand off.. No one was let unscathed !!! Tell who won on our Facebook page: The Casual Movies in Review or At our email: [email protected] *You can also find The Casual on iTunes for instant updates, and our previous episodes !

Episode 4.5 of The Casual is a double feature that has the show reviewing two album's from two "MUSICAL BEASTS" ! Both acts Lissie and Lucius have demonstrated that beyond the realms of top 40 radio, the indie movement in music these past couple of years has released some amazing acts that often go under the radar. The albums My Wild West by Lissie and Good Grief by Lucius are the latest albums by both these groups, which bring to life two different narratives. One demonstrates the boldness of rethinking your life as a whole, and "finding your 40 acres in the sun." While the other plots out the trails and tribulations of life on the road, and the pressures of not "Goin' Insane" when grief comes knocking on your door. Tune in as myself and my co-host for this episode Doug (with a guest appearance from my dog) dissect both of these great albums all the while at times "fan boying", and bringing to light our wonderful memories we've had with these groups during the Edmonton Folk Festival. Songs used in this review: Let's Dance - Lucius (Originally by the late great David Bowie) Together or Apart- Lissie What We Have (to Change)- Lucius For suggestion on movies, albums, or to contact us drop us a line at: [email protected] Facebook Group: The Casual: Movies in Review *We are also now on iTunes just give The Casual a search !!

Call up your childhood friend, and get ready to play some COPS & ROBBERS ! Containing a cast of only children Hawk Jones, directed by Richard Lowry, is a film that parodies gritty cops films of the 1940s and 1980s. While this film has been both ridiculed by some, and praised by others who give this film a cult following Hawk Jones has been buried into the deep dark caves of obscurity; until now.. Is this film truly a cult classic ? Or is Hawk Jones' popularity way past its bed time ? Tune in as The Casual attempts to make sense of the audience of this film, discuss the effectiveness of children actors acting out adult situations, and whether or not Hawk Jones was a one time experiment. Guests: Bismarck, Doug, and Nate Link to EverythingisTerrible video that inspired this review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZ6YXBVUciM * Give us a shout and film suggestions on our new email: [email protected] **For updates on future movie reviews follow us on Facebook !! Group Name: The Casual Movies in Review

*Warning this podcast Contains Explicit language* Taking a dive into Blaxploitation today's film review of Boss Nigger takes us into a town in the Wild West where Black Man's Law reigns supreme. Tune in as we find out whether Boss lives up to its big title, unpack the history of the underrated genre of Blaxploitation, and funk our way through a casual conversation. Podcast Cast: Michael Nate Podcast Theme: Boss Nigger - Terrible Tom Documentary: baadasssss cinema

Pour yourself a tall glass of Havana Club, and light up a Cohiba ! The Casual review's the Cuban classic "Vampiros en La Habana" a film by Juan Padron which has received a wide popularity, and its own cult following amongst movie fans. Tune in as the gang tries to dissect the sex, violence, and politics of this cult classic all the while rehashing some of the memories we have of the Island. Episode Cast: Charlotte Bismarck Nate Guest Starring: Apple iMessage

ROUGH, GREASY, AND BLUESY ... The start of something Casual.