Under The Scope | Movie Review: Million Dollar Arm

The Scope Summer Movie Extravaganza continues, full-tilt style, with a screening of Million Dollar Arm, the latest Disney feel-good sports film. The picture, starring the ridiculously good-looking Jon Hamm, tells the “true” story of an egotistical American sports agent trying to find the next great baseball pitcher in India. Yes, you read that right. India.

You can bet your sweet bippy there will be failures, successes, personal growth, and a beautiful (but tough) female protagonist that’ll definitely help Sir Jon Hamm become a better human being. And tears. Lots and lots of tears.

So slap on some pine tar, warm up that arm, and start digesting the latest review from your Scope crew. It’s at least a ground rule double. (That’s the last baseball reference of the review, for real.)

The Scope Million Dollar Arm review doesn’t understand the rules of cricket. And it doesn’t really care.

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2 ¾ Stars – Million Dollar Arm

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Episode 174: The 2014 Summer Movie Preview

Summer’s here and the time is right…for three geeks to talk about all the upcoming movies! Yep, The Scope continues its grand tradition of dissecting the film release schedule between May and August. You can bet on lots of comic movie talk, a smidge of Adam Sandler-ripping, and vowels returning with a vengeance.

If that weren’t enough, Adam’s Coming Soon! brings a bit of class to the entire affair. It’s almost a moving moment.

But you’ll never know unless you get to digesting this episode in any manner you see fit. So get to getting!

The Scope episode 174 knows that Obamacare and Soda Stream are the two products you can’t live without.

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Episode 173: Justine Bibr and Wham-Bang Spidey Action

After a short week off, your Scope show (of Made fame) returns to the fold with a timely and action-packed review of The Amazing Spider-Man 2! You know it’s an important film when Jared, Adam, and Shane decide to tackle a movie in-studio rather than while driving along a pothole-ridden side street in suburban Minnesota.

Also, the guys take another swing at “Coming Soon.” But this time, Adam compiled the list of upcoming…things. That means it’ll be an extra snarky segment.

So please, get to watching and listening to the latest Scope edition! It’ll make your mamma proud!

The Scope episode 173 really wants to bottle that sly smile.

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1 ¾ Stars – The Amazing Spider-Man 2

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Under The Scope | Movie Review: Neighbors

Your Scope show kicks off the 2014 summer movie season off with the acting combo you’ve been begging for: Rogan and Efron.

Yes, the dream duo of Seth and Zac headline the R-rated comedy, Neighbors. In this wacky picture, a married couple and their young baby daughter are subjected to noise, parties, and general shenanigans when a fraternity moves into the house next door.

The stakes (and the gross-out and pot humor) go to another level when Seth calls the police instead of trying to work it out with the frat-bros. Oh no they didn’t.

So buckle up, get out the sunscreen, and prepare yourself another great summer of Scope, movies, and Scope reviewing movies. It’s guaranteed to be Scopetastic. Or even Scope-a-rific. Or adequate.

The Scope Neighbors review has less back hair than Seth Rogan.

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3 ¼ Stars – Neighbors

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Episode 172: How I Met Your The Scope Show: Nerd Roundtable Edition

In the 172th edition of The Scope, Jared, Adam, and Shane return to the old, reliable Nerd Roundtable. This time around, they debate the ego of James Fallon, the ending for Ted Mosby, and they discuss some cool video games you probably should be playing. All in all, it’s very appropriate content for a podcast/vidcast of this nature.

So stop being angry about HIMYM ending (poorly?) and get to downloading this podcast. After downloading, you should probably listen to it, too. That’s what Adam would want you to do.

The Scope episode 172 would take a more low-key approach to its late night talk show.

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Episode 171: Shane And The Case of The Worst Nacho Eaters On Planet Earth

In this edition of The Scope, Shane monopolizes most of the show with tales of his spring break family vacation in sunny Cozumel. He does his best to entertain Jared and Adam with stories of crazy cab rides, airplane seats reclined all the way back, and fending off ravenous barracudas while snorkeling with his daughter. He might even talk trash about fellow mid-western travelers.

So, put on your poncho and sombrero and prepare yourself for the most south of the border installment of The Scope ever!

The Scope episode 171 will never ever “Drink Wisconsinably.” Or wear a t-shirt with that phrase on it.

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Episode 170: Grape Leaves, Bee Stings, and Goonies 2: Electric Goonaloo

After an extra week off for Spring Break!!! your Scope hosts return refreshed, rejuvenated, and relaxed. This episode, Jared, Adam, and Shane tackle all of the latest breaking news headlines, offering commentary and insight when applicable.

And they do some pretty solid bee work.

If you want to catch all the latest Scope action (and you know you do) feel free to download, listen, watch, stream, ingest…whatever you do to partake in the world that is the Scope. You won’t be disappointed. At least this week.

The Scope episode 170 kinda misses the Judge Ito Dancers.

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Under The Scope | Movie Review: Captain America: The Winter Soldier

The Marvel Cinematic Universe rolls on with the game-changing Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Steve Rogers is back, along with Black Widow and newcomer Falcon. But something isn’t right with SHIELD, and ol’ Cap and the gang have to get to the bottom of it. It’s a madcap tale of political intrigue and conspiracy.

The Scope Captain America: The Winter Soldier review always keeps the second eye on file.

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3 ¼ Stars – Captain America: The Winter Soldier

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Episode 169: Rank ‘Em, The Scope’s Latest Game Show Sensation!

This week’s Scope show brings a brand new game to the mix. Your favorite three podcasting hosts ever have to rank and debate three items. (That’s a lot of threes, no?) Of course, hilarity ensues. What do you take us for, rank amateurs?

If that weren’t enough, Jared, Adam, and Shane discuss (in no particular order) Pink Eye Joe, Mexican cartel nicknames, Hans Olo, and the “power” of Saved By The Bell.

169 has all the makings of an epic show. You’d be a dummyhead if you didn’t listen and/or watch. So get to it.

The Scope Episode 169 can hear the feta.

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Under The Scope | Movie Review: The Grand Budapest Hotel

It’s no secret that The Scope loves Wes Anderson movies. All of the quirky charm found in his body of work is enough to melt the heart of any cold, emotionless podcaster.

So it is the Scope’s pleasure to present a review of Anderson’s latest, The Grand Budapest Hotel. It’s a complicated tale within a tale within a tale within a tale, starring a dude you really want to call Ralph (as well as almost every other actor ever featured in Anderson’s films.) The plot takes place in four different time periods…and it’s about a hotel.
More or less.

But that’s all you need to know. Just do us a favor and listen to (or watch) Jared and Shane talk about this fascinating film. You won’t be disappointed.

The Scope The Grand Budapest Hotel review would make a poor lobby boy.

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3 ½ Stars – The Grand Budapest Hotel

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