Years after a plague kills most of humanity and transforms the rest into monsters, the sole survivor in New York City struggles valiantly to find a cure in this post-apocalyptic action thriller.
Our predictions: Will it hold up?
Ryan- Yes.
Ashley- Yes.
Things we discussed in this episode:
– Thanks to everyone that has taken our poll and entered to win our Giveaway! Want to win a free t-shirt? Join The Ruiners Club now by August 1st.
-2007 was apparently the year for trilogies.
-We get on the topic about the Emmys. Who knows why?
-We wonder what happened to Dr. Krippen (Emma Thompson.)
– Polly the Propane Tank.
-We discuss what we would do in the situation Dr. Neville is in. Renting movies alphabetically seems about right.
-We talk about iPods.
– We discuss the differences between the film and the book on which it was based. (I Am Legend by Richard Matheson)
-We question whether Sam was trying to get Robert killed when she ran into the Dark Seeker hive.
-Emma Tonsin?
-We get deep about the flaws of Robert Neville.
-We question what happened in the last three years and why they didn’t show the process of NYC falling.
– “Give us more beef.” -Ryan
Award Winners:
Ryan: The “Cagey”– Charlie Tahan (Ethan)
The “Hanxy”– Will Smith (Robert Neville)
Ashley: The “Cagey” – Charlie Tahan (Ethan)
The “Hanxy”– Will Smith (Robert Neville)
Does it hold up?
Ryan: Yes.
Ashley: Yes.
Facts from 2007:
- This movie was released on December 14th, 2007.
- Hit TV Shows:
- American Idol
- Dancing With the Stars
- Desperate Housewives
- Hit Songs:
- “Give It To Me” by Timbaland ft. Nelly Furtado & Justin Timberlake
- “Umbrella” by Rihanna ft. Jay-Z
- “No One” by Alicia Keys
- Hit Movies:
- Spiderman 3
- Shrek the Third
- Transformers
- Where you can stream it:
- Fubo TV (subscription)
- Rent/Buy on various streaming services.
Resources:
- Movie streaming info from Justwatch.com
- Facts from https://pop-culture.us
- Music Clips in episode: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Fanas/Or_Up_We_Fall
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