The Movie Lovers - Episode 8: The Year So Far, 2011

Welcome to another episode of The Movie Lovers!

We have reached the halfway point in the year, so it's time for Jeff and Shanna to assess the year so far. Shanna offers a tip on renting movies. They also countdown their favorite movies of 2011.

You can find a new episode every two weeks. Next time on the Movie Lovers, a review of War for the Planet of the Apes. Look for it on 7/25.

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Show Notes

· Opening and Introduction

· The Week in Review (0:01:53) 

o Shanna’s Week

§ Arranged

§ Hounds of Love (0:04:12)

o Jeff’s Week (0:12:45) 

§ Toni Erdmann

o Our Week (0:19:49) 

§ The Batman LEGO Movie

§ Shanna’s Rental Tip (0:26:50)

· The Main Event: The Year So Far (0:29:36)

o General Discussion

o Our Picks for Worst & Best of the Year So Far (0:56:06)

· Film Faves: 2011 (1:11:09)

· Where You Can Find Us and Ending (1:40:57)

Shanna’s Faves of 2011:

12. Midnight in Paris - Netflix

11. The Help

10. Melancholia

9. The Iron Lady

8. Bridesmaids

7. Bernie

6. Hanna  

5. The Raid: Redemption

4. Hugo - Netflix

3. Super 8

2. Rise of the Planet of the Apes

1. X-Men: First Class

Jeff’s Faves of 2011:

12. 13 Assassins - Netflix

11. Melancholia

10. Crazy. Stupid. Love

9. Source Code

8. Kung Fu Panda 2

7. Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol

6. Friends with Benefits

5. Fast Five

4. X-Men: First Class

3. Hanna

2. Hugo - Netflix

1. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2