Another Pass at Another Pass at Transformers
0Case and Sam are looking back at the earliest episodes of the show! Check out their thoughts on the fourteenth episode when Case sat down with Tom G and chatted about Transformers!
Another Pass at Another Pass Full Podcast Episode
Originally aired DECEMBER 1, 2017
Review aired OCTOBER 31, 2024
Music by Vin Macri and Matt Brogan
Overview
In a review of Episode 14 of the Another Pass podcast, hosts Case Aiken and Sam Alicea engage in a lively discussion about the original Michael Bay Transformers movie, highlighting its entertainment value while pinpointing areas for improvement, such as the underutilization of Transformers characters like Starscream and a disproportionate focus on human characters, particularly Shia LaBeouf. Originally joined by Tom G, they analyze scenes, praise Optimus Prime's portrayal, and suggest ways to modernize the franchise. The conversation also touches on production insights, including audio editing challenges and the regret over cutting original content. The episode concludes with reflections on actors' career transitions and a preview of future discussions, including the upcoming episode on Age of Ultron, alongside housekeeping notes.
Notes
Transformers Movie Discussion (00:01 - 09:28)
Case Aiken and Sam Al Saya discuss Episode 14 of Another Pass podcast
Focus on the original Michael Bay Transformers movie
Case expresses his positive opinion of the first movie
Sam agrees the movie was fun and good for big screen viewing
Movie Analysis (09:29 - 18:34)
Tom G joins to discuss how to improve the Transformers movie
Both enjoyed the movie but noted areas for improvement
Praise for inventive use of Transformers' abilities (e.g., Starscream's dogfight scene)
Discussion on updating Transformers for modern technology
Criticism of too much focus on human characters, especially Shia LaBeouf
Character and Plot Discussion (18:34 - 26:20)
Debate on the portrayal of Transformers characters, especially Starscream
Suggestion to introduce Transformers earlier in the movie
Criticism of underutilized military characters
Praise for Optimus Prime's character portrayal in fight scenes
️ Podcast Production Insights (26:20 - 36:04)
Case reflects on the episode's production quality and length
Discussion on audio editing challenges and improvements over time
Regret expressed over cutting content from the original recording
Actor Discussion and Franchise Impact (36:04 - 47:22)
Analysis of Shia LaBeouf's performance and public perception
Discussion on the challenges faced by Disney child stars transitioning to other roles
Reflection on how sequels and actor controversies affected perception of the first movie
Final Thoughts and Future Episodes (47:22 - 59:02)
Agreement that the first Transformers movie was solid despite franchise issues
Discussion on upcoming podcast episodes, including Age of Ultron
Housekeeping notes on recent and upcoming podcast content
Action items
Case Aiken
Include cut content from the original recording in after-credits of the podcast episode (35:57)
Sam Al Saya
Re-watch Age of Ultron for discussion in the upcoming podcast episode (56:42)
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