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 2012 In a move that will legally bring more American TV shows and films to the Internet in China, Ku6 Media, an operator of one of the country's largest video hosting sites, has signed content deals with Sony Pictures Television and a major Hollywood studio. Also, VMware is among a number of companies in talks to purchase parts of Novell, according to published reports. (2:10) http://www.networkworld.com/podcasts/downtime/2010/091710-nw360-daily.html http://www.networkworld.com/podcasts/downtime/2010/091710-nw360-daily.html Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400 While Microsoft's hosted Exchange and SharePoint will achieve most of the desired feature parity within the next year, Microsoft admits it has no plans today to provide the same parity with Office Web Apps. Dell, through its Kace unit, is making available free Web browser security software that works by creating a protective "sandbox" on the desktop to isolate the user's desktop from malware or other harmful actions that might be encountered browsing the Web. (5:15) http://www.networkworld.com/podcasts/downtime/2010/071910-nw360-daily.html http://www.networkworld.com/podcasts/downtime/2010/071910-nw360-daily.html Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400 James Bond fans should be thrilled with the latest installment international spy series featuring Daniel Craig as the estimable 007. There's action on land, sea and air in this one, though the number of gadgets is surprisingly low. (13:41) http://www.networkworld.com/podcasts/downtime/2008/111408movie-bond.html http://www.networkworld.com/podcasts/downtime/2008/111408movie-bond.html Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Denise and Jason endure the gross-out factor that made this story of a science experiment gone wrong a horror film classic. (12:09) http://www.networkworld.com/podcasts/downtime/2008/103008downtime-thefly.html http://www.networkworld.com/podcasts/downtime/2008/103008downtime-thefly.html Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Denise and Jason learn firsthand why the legendary horror author wanted his name removed from the film incarnation of his acclaimed short story. (10:57) http://www.networkworld.com/podcasts/downtime/2008/102908downtime-lawnmowerman.html http://www.networkworld.com/podcasts/downtime/2008/102908downtime-lawnmowerman.html Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 One Missed Call gets the Ugly Award in our Halloween Trilogy of Terrors series. Ed Burns stars along with Shannyn Sossamon, but that's about where the highlights end. Find out why Denise and Jason hang up on this film rather quickly. (11:11) http://www.networkworld.com/podcasts/downtime/2008/102808downtime-onemissedcall.html http://www.networkworld.com/podcasts/downtime/2008/102808downtime-onemissedcall.html Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Denise and Jason take the action-packed thriller starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe that shows the war on terror is one backstab after another. (13:24) http://www.networkworld.com/podcasts/downtime/2008/101008downtime-bodyoflies.html http://www.networkworld.com/podcasts/downtime/2008/101008downtime-bodyoflies.html Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Denise and Jason take in the star-studded "Burn After Reading". Can Clooney, Pitt and the cast pull off a dark comedy featuring middle-class bumbleheads? (10:30) http://www.networkworld.com/podcasts/downtime/2008/091208movie-burn.html http://www.networkworld.com/podcasts/downtime/2008/091208movie-burn.html Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 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) http://www.networkworld.com/podcasts/downtime/2008/073008downtime-wargames.html http://www.networkworld.com/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) http://www.networkworld.com/podcasts/downtime/2008/071808downtime-darkknight.html http://www.networkworld.com/podcasts/downtime/2008/071808downtime-darkknight.html Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400