http://www.networkworld.com/podcasts/downtime/ Denise Dubie and Jason Meserve review films that put technology in the Hollywood spotlight, but sometimes get it wrong. en Copyright 2008 Denise and Jason blow the dust off the 1983 classic WarGames with Matthew Broderick and Ally Sheedy. Does it stand the test of time? (13:09) /podcasts/downtime/2008/073008downtime-wargames.html /podcasts/downtime/2008/073008downtime-wargames.html Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Our reviewers, Denise and Jason, take in the much anticipated Batman sequel "The Dark Knight" and come away very impressed with the acting, stories and effects. Should be box-office gold for the Caped Crusader. (11:23) /podcasts/downtime/2008/071808downtime-darkknight.html /podcasts/downtime/2008/071808downtime-darkknight.html Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Our movie-reviewing duo think Will Smith's July 4th parade of hits is coming to an end. Hancock is your typical summer fare, but misses some of the deeper points to flesh out Smith's character. Plus, Denise knows the plot twist before the movie begins. (11:18) /podcasts/downtime/2008/070308downtime-hancock.html /podcasts/downtime/2008/070308downtime-hancock.html Thu, 3 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 The classic TV show comes to the silver screen with Steve Carrell as Agent 86, Anne Hathaway as Agent 99 and a number of stars making cameo appearances in this enjoyable summer movie. (12:29) /podcasts/downtime/2008/062008downtime-getsmart.html /podcasts/downtime/2008/062008downtime-getsmart.html Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 The Network Downtime Duo take in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Has it really been 20 years? You'd never know it watching this entertaining installment from George Lucas and Steven Spielberg. (14:24) /podcasts/downtime/2008/052308downtime-indy.html /podcasts/downtime/2008/052308downtime-indy.html Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Denise and Jason preview the big summer movie season that features the likes of Iron Man, Indiana Jones, the Incredible Hulk and more. Plus the duo give you their sleeper picks that could surprise at the Box Office. (22:02) /podcasts/downtime/2008/050108downtime-blockbusters.html /podcasts/downtime/2008/050108downtime-blockbusters.html Thu, 1 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Denise and Jason take in 88 Minutes, where a womanizing criminal psychologist (Al Pacino) is stalked by a unknown assailant. Is it someone in his inner circle? Will he figure it out before he dies? You know the ending, but our pair enjoyed the film. (15:07) /podcasts/downtime/2008/042408downtime-88min.html /podcasts/downtime/2008/042408downtime-88min.html Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Jason and Denise take a look at 21, the movie based on a real-life group of MIT students that figured out a way to beat Las Vegas. If you read the book you might be disappointed with the movie, but if you like Blackjack, the movie might be a fun 2 hours. (9:59) /podcasts/downtime/2008/040208downtime-21.html /podcasts/downtime/2008/040208downtime-21.html Wed, 2 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 While not your typical tech flick, Be Kind Rewind starring Mos Def and Jack Black does entertain - even in surviving a multi-megawatt jolt of electricity is a bit unreasonable. Those that made home movies growing up will particularly appreciate the "special effects." (10:10) /podcasts/downtime/2008/032108downtime-bekindrewind.html /podcasts/downtime/2008/032108downtime-bekindrewind.html Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Jason and Denise set their sights on Vantage Point, which looks at an attempted presidential assassination by terrorists from multiple points of view before ending with a spectacular car chase. (13:45) /podcasts/downtime/2008/030608downtime-vantagepoint.html /podcasts/downtime/2008/030608downtime-vantagepoint.html Thu, 6 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500