Film Sack

Four Harlem teens chase respect on the streets, but when the crew's most volatile member (Tupac Shakur, in a career-making performance) gets a taste of power, it spirals into paranoia, betrayal, and murder. A raw, gripping look at ambition and survival in the inner city.

Why does the Lord of the Rings trilogy hold up so well? What’s the magic sauce? A lot to talk about, so we do, on this Round Table Film Sack this week.

In 1978, bullied teen Arnie Cunningham buys and restores a possessed 1958 Plymouth Fury named Christine, which has a violent history dating back to its assembly. As the car supernaturally repairs itself, Arnie becomes dangerously obsessed while Christine begins a murderous spree against anyone who threatens their bond

This week on Film Sack, a group of Miami cops discovers a stash of millions in cash, leading to distrust as outsiders learn about the huge seizure, making them question who to rely on. Like dogma, except with guns. Okay, maybe not that. 

This week on Film Sack, we watch Elysium! In the year 2154, the very wealthy live on a man-made space station while the rest of the population resides on a ruined Earth. A man takes on a mission that could bring equality to the polarized worlds. Not the Poloroid world. That’s a different thing. Anyway, get ready for hot Matt Damon on Jodie Foster action! SPACE! 

On this week’s Film Sack Podcast, we watch 2011’s Sucker Punch, about a young girl institutionalized by her abusive stepfather retreats to an alternative reality as a coping strategy and envisions a plan to help her escape. Everyone loves Sucker flavored Punch! Especially Zach Snyder!