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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...Catch Me If You Can (T. Hanks-giving Special!)IT'S A T. HANKS-GIVING MIRACLE!!
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#78 – The Darjeeling Limited (Rebroadcast)Jacob ranks THE DARJEELING LIMITED at the tippy top of Wes Anderson's filmography and Chris ranks it dead last. Can we convince our co-hosts to reassess their respective positions on the Whitman brothers' futile quest for enlightenment? PLUS! Get your fix of really rad recommendations, Chris's Darjeeling beer pairing, and a full ranking of every Wes Anderson film to date (sans the ones mentioning Isles or Dogs in the title).
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#93 – The Darjeeling Limited – The Magnificent Andersons #10Everyone knows The Darjeeling Limited is Wes Anderson's worst movie, what this review presupposes is ...maybe it isn't?
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...There Will Be Blood vs. No Country for Old Men (#CivilWar Rebroadcast)Peterson Hill returns to The War Bunker to help The Dudes decide a victor in the toughest Civil War Showdown to date! It's a brutal no-holds-barred brawl that's been a decade in the making. In one corner, we have There Will Be Blood’s Daniel Plainview armed only with a verbal venom and a barbaric bowling pin. In the other corner, No Country For Old Men’s Anton Chigurh wields killer haircut and an oxygen tank... for emphysema or somethin'. Two films enter but only can be named the essentialiest motion picture of 2007 (and perhaps the entire 21st century). Sit ba...2020-05-212h 19
War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#92 – There Will Be Blood (The Magnificent Andersons #09)or: Get Them All Liquored Up And Take Them To The Peach Tree Dance
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (The Magnificent Andersons #08)Speedos. Kentucky accents. Toxic masculinity.
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...Punch-Drunk Love - The Magnificent Andersons #07or: A Riddle that I Wasn’t Trying to Solve The Dudes need some extra muscle to take onBarry Egan in PTA’s Punch-Drunk Love, so Casual Cinecast’s Justin Herring drops by to help them wax philosophical about the greatness of the one and only Philip Seymour Hoffman and examiners the varying flavors of male rage that […]
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...The Royal Tenenbaums (The Magnificent Andersons #06)The Dudes adorn themselves in printed shirts, double breasted suits, and exceptional bow ties to hash out their thoughts in the friscalating dusklight. Vamonos, amigos as we continue our exploration of the ouvere of two great American auteurs and get to the heart of one of Wes Anderson’s most Wes-Anderson-y films ever.
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#87 – Rushmore – The Magnificent Andersons #04Are The Dudes discussing Billy Shakespeare’s Hamlet ...or did Jake just compare Max Fischer to the titular Shakespeare character? Can Peterson throw enough shade at Wes to provide Jake & Chris to attempt to smash him like a pancake with an elaborate tree-rigged booby trap?
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#86 - Boogie Nights – The Magnificent Andersons #03or: How much do you squat? The Dudes return to disect PTA’s breakout sphomore picture, Boogie Nights! Will Jake finally understand why PTA belongs in the discussion next to the likes of Wes Anderson? Will Peterson sing ‘The Touch’ in its entirety? Can Chris find a beer massive enough to pair with this 2.5 hour […]
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#83 – ArmageddonChris from the Casual Cinecast podcast joins the Dudes to look back at Michael Bay's Armageddon.
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...The Ward • TCS-018Chris & Jake wrap up their long journey into John Carpenter's colossal canon with a surprising gem.
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...Ghosts of Mars • TCS-017or: Something, Something, Megazord Jacob & Chris drill deeper into the core of John Carpenter’s filmography to discuss The Master’s penultimate film. SHOW NOTES 00:02:15 – Review – Ghosts of Mars00:50:30 – Beer Pairing: Karbachtoberfest by Karbach Brewing Co“What Kind of World Are You Living In?” – Dragon Inn 300:55:31 – Really Rad Recommendations RECOMMENDATIONS Jacob – The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the […]
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...Halloween (2018) • TCS-016It's finally here! A brand new Halloween film ... and more importantly - a brand new John Carpenter score! The Dudes review David Gordon Green's Halloween (the direct sequel to John Carpenter's Halloween that has absolutely nothing to do with Rob Zombie's Halloween), play Score the Score, and somehow find a way to connect The Lego Batman Movie to Michael Myers and Laurie Strode. PLUS Chris pairs this stylish slasher with a dark and boozy beer doubles down on the sweetness ...and the bite.
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...Vampires • TCS-015Jacob & Chris hunt down the final movie in John Carpenter's rocky 90s filmography and find out if it's a hidden gem or a plague on the entire Carpenter Canon. With a name like Vampires, this has gotta be right in The Master of Horror's wheelhouse, right?
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#82 – Road HouseThe Dudes are joined once again by Maxx Crawford to discuss Chris's War Crime/Maxx's favorite movie of all time - ROAD HOUSE! *PLUS* we create our own rules for the Road House drinking game and Chirs highlights a double IPA that you should try next time you visit the Double Deuce.
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...Memoirs of an Invisible Man • TCS-013Jacob and Chris fight off delirium in a late night discussion of John Carpenter's first film of the 90s, MEMOIRS OF AN INVISIBLE MAN. PLUS! Chris pairs this perplexing picture with a confoundingly clear beer and Jake revisits a noir classic.
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#81 – Solo: A Star Wars StoryJason Yang (aka Work More or Less / Invisible Element) returns to the Jedi Council for a spirited (and belated) discussion of Solo: A Star Wars Story. PLUS Chris recommends a funky fruit-forward farmhouse ale and a surprise guest drops by!
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...They Live • TCS-012Chris & Jacob discuss John Carpenter's final film of the 80's - They Live! You don't have to listen, but we're giving you a choice: either put on this podcast, or start eatin' that trash can!
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#80 – Being ThereDO YOU LIKE TO LISTEN? Special guest and Fantasy Movie League royalty Phil Lucia (aka School of Rock) joins Chris & Jacob in the War Bunker to discuss a personal War Crime, Hal Ashby's BEING THERE.
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#79 – Phantom Thread (w/ guest Peterson Hill)Jacob & Chris call on resident Paul Thomas Anderson expert, Peterson Hill, to dive deep into his latest film, PHANTOM THREAD. Dress up in your finest ensemble (nothing chic!) and join us as we discuss breakfast, debate the effectiveness of Johnny Greenwood's lush score, and wrestle with Reynolds Woodcock's complicated portrayal of masculinity in the wake of the #MeToo movement. PLUS! Find out what beer pairs exceptionally well with PHANTOM THREADand how this film is exactly like THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE.
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...Big Trouble in Little China • TCS-011Chris & Jacob climb aboard the Pork-Chop Express as Kurt Russell re-teams with John Carpenter - this time as a mindless motor-mouthed truck driver in Big Trouble in Little China! While out on the long haul, The Dudes pick up a drifter named Maxx Crawford and offer him a ride in exchange for his six demon bag full Big Trouble knowledge. This comedy-thriller-kung fu movie is a certified cult classic, but how does it stack up against the rest of the Carpenter cannon?
PLUS! Chris pairs with Big Trouble with a beer guaranteed to make you feel kinda...2018-04-061h 13War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#78 – The Darjeeling LimitedJacob ranks THE DARJEELING LIMITED at the tippy top of Wes Anderson's filmography and Chris ranks it dead last. Can we convince our co-hosts to reassess their respective positions on the Whitman brothers' futile quest for enlightenment? PLUS! Get your fix of really rad recommendations, Chris's Darjeeling beer pairing, and a full ranking of every Wes Anderson film to date (sans the ones mentioning Isles or Dogs in the title).
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...Starman • TCS-010Jacob & Chris embark on a death-defying cross-country journey to discuss one of the biggest outliers in John Carpenter's canon - Starman!
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#77 – Black PantherJacob and Chris take a journey into the hidden heart of Africa and climb the vibranium mountain to review Ryan Coogler's Black Panther. Find out if the newest entry in the MCU holds up to the hype and discover what role Chris thinks the superhero film plays in today's cinematic landscape. *PLUS* we've got a delicious beer pairing and some oddly connected Really Rad Recommendations. Wakanda Forever!
The post #77 – Black Panther first appeared on War Starts at Midnight.2018-02-2350 minWar Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...CIVIL WAR: There Will Be Blood vs. No Country for Old MenPeterson Hill returns to The War Bunker to help The Dudes decide a victor in the toughest Civil War Showdown to date! It's a brutal no-holds-barred brawl that's been a decade in the making. In one corner, we have There Will Be Blood’s Daniel Plainview armed only with a verbal venom and a barbaric bowling pin. In the other corner, No Country For Old Men’s Anton Chigurh wields killer haircut and an oxygen tank... for emphysema or somethin'. Two films enter but only can be named the essentialiest motion picture of 2007 (and perhaps the entire 21st century). Sit ba...2017-12-072h 19
War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#45 – Civil War: Stand by Me vs. The Sandlot (Re-Broadcast)Chris and Jacob get in the biggest pickle they've ever seen when they pit The Sandlot vs. Stand By Me in a head-to-head Civil War Showdown! Will the ever-quotable baseball flick live on FOR-EV-ER as the essentialiest coming of age summer film of all time? Or will River Phoneix and the legend of Lardass rally to win the pennate?
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...In the Mouth of Madness • TCS-003The Dudes critique Carpenter's cosmic horror flick In The Mouth of Madness! Does the trio get turnt over Carpenter's insane spectacle? Is the final film in the "Apocalypse Trilogy" a Lovecraftian let-down? Does it even matter what we thought because none of us actually exist and reality is a cruel illusion and we're all just tiny mites on Cthulhu's tentacled big toe...find out! *PLUS* Chris continues The Summer of Sours with a crazy complex ale that will either seduce your senses or drive your tastebuds completely cuckoo.
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#72 – DunkirkThe Dudes discuss Dunkirk! Does Christopher Nolan's ferocious war epic give a fresh new take on a familiar genre - or is sitting through the film a fight for survival? *PLUS* Chris continues his "Summer of Sours" with a red-wine-barrel-based beer, Hunter chips in with the Budweiser of British brews, and Jake gives his week 9 recap of FML summer season. Cheers!
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#71 – Baby Driver + OkjaYou’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll fall in love. And you’ll throw your iPod Classic across the room in utter rage while listening to this episode! Collider.com’s Adam Chitwood returns to the War Bunker for a double feature review of Bong Joon-ho’s Netflix original movie, Okja, and Edgar Wright’s musical heist film, Baby Driver. PLUS - Chris continues the Summer of Sours pairing Driver with a melony-malt beverage. And Jacob recaps a simply perfect week in the Midnight Warrior Fantasy Movie League.
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#70 – Slow WestJacob and Chris field a listener request and set out on a long journey to review John Maclean's Slow West. Does this Fassbender flick capture the spirit of the Western genre and score a direct hit? Or is it just left to bleed out on a dusty wooden floor? PLUS - The guys give their take on the girl with the metal cuffs in a micro-review of Wonder Woman.
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#68 – War Crimes: Civil War: Alien vs. Aliens: Part IIn Part I of this very special War Crimes (colon) Civil War episode, the Dudes review two sci-fi essentials - Ridley Scott's Alien and James Cameron's Aliens! Marvel as three grown men extrapolate on xenomorphs, space marines and more like the unapologetic fanboys that they are. Also, marvel that somehow Jake lived more than a quarter of a century without seeing either of these movies (...smh). Which one of these essential flicks is essentialier? Stay tuned for Part II to find out! *PLUS* Chris and Jake take a break from new releases to discuss their newest adventure - examining...2017-06-021h 06
War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#67 – Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2GeekMelee.com's Drew Allen joins Jacob & Chris in the War Bunker to discuss James Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. - Was this one good enough to make the guys do their best Baby Groot dance? Or was the film's planet sized Ego in danger of collapsing in on itself? Will Chris' beer pairing have an appropriate pun in the title? Find the answers to all these questions on another exciting installment of THE BATTLE BEGINS AT TWELVE O'CLOCK SHARP RADIO GAB HOUR!
PLUS - a rundown of Week 11 of the Fantasy Movie League the return of...2017-05-171h 19
War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#66 – Rio BravoCollider.com's Adam Chitwood join Chris & Jacob in the War Bunker for a War Crime review of Rio Bravo. Does the star power and comradery of John Wayne, Dean Martin, Ricky Nelson, and Angie Dickinson hold up after more than 50 years? ...Or should this be locked up in the back of the jailhouse and accidentally shot? *PLUS* Chris pairs the film with a beer that's sweet, but Manly, we read some listener (hate) mail, and Jacob recaps Week 09 of the Fantasy Movie League Spring season.
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#65 – Five Came BackThree showed up for Five Came Back - the new Netflix documentary about John Ford, Frank Capra, John Huston, George Stevens, and William Wyler's service in World War II. Is this epic, three-part documentary among the few and the proud? Or is it ultimately unworthy of the famous and heroic filmmakers? *PLUS* The Dudes discuss the Star Wars: The Last Jedi trailer, Chris picks a bitter breakfast stout brewed for the chosen few, and Jake gives a week 7 FML recap and tries out his best Dan Carlin impersonation! Forward march!
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#64 – Special Features: Martin Scorsese RetrospectiveChris and Hunter are joined by Peterson Hill of Psycho Drive-In to discuss the career of the master in "Scrutinizing Scorsese!" In an epic, far-reaching conversation, the trio tackles traditional topics (Marty's Best Pictures and Characters) to more...unorthodox ideas (what kind of Priest would Fr. Scorsese have been?). PLUS - Terrible impressions of Frank Costello, Bill The Butcher, and Tommy DeVito!
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#63 – SilenceChris & Hunter mediate on master filmmaker Martin Scorsese's Silence! Where does Scorsese's religious passion project fall in the pantheon of his greatest pictures? The Dudes confess their opinions on the film, and the challenging questions it raises. PLUS - Chris picks a brew that'll get you drunk as a monk, and Jake checks in with this week's FML recap!
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#62 – War Crimes: Apocalypse NowWait, Jacob’s never seen Apocalypse Now?! The horror... the horror...
Chris helps Jacob wade deep into the heart of this his cinematic sins to pay penance with a War Crimes review of Francis Ford Coppola’s seminal masterpiece from 1979. But does Apocalypse Now still carry the weight of a 300 pound Brando, or should it be terminated with extreme prejudice?
PLUS! Chris surrenders his stout streak to pair a brighter beer with Coppola’s classic, Jake discloses the details of last week’s Fantasy Movie League dossier, and Chris attempts his best impersonation of Werner Herzog… twice!
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#61 – Get Out / Fantasy Movie League AwardsGrab your teacups and prepare to sink into your chairs as The Dudes discuss Jordan Peele's directorial debut, Get Out! Will this thriller make you stay woke, or is it just an overhyped snooze fest? PLUS - Jacob's micro-review of Logan, Chris's killer beer pairing, and a truckload of FML Golden Warrior Awards!
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#60 – The Lego Batman MovieHoly building block blockbuster, Batman! Special guest Joey Dale joins Jacob & Chris in the War-Cave to review The Lego Batman Movie. Can this picture packed with plastic playthings successfully spellbind the sensibilities of carefree kids & analytical adults alike? Only the world’s greatest podcasting detective team (that’s us) can tell you. PLUS! - Chris couples the Caped Crusader flick with a superbly sable stout, Jacob recaps the penultimate week for Awards Season of the Midnight Warrior Fantasy Movie League - Who’s score that sacred ceramic championship coffee cup??, and The Dudes discuss the fledgling future of Batfleck’s Bat-fl...2017-02-221h 17
War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#59 – The Last Temptation of ChristChris and Hunter meditate on Martin Scorsese's controversial, spiritual exploration The Last Temptation of Christ. Nearly three decades later, does Scorsese's religious reflection belong in the pantheon of his greatest pictures? PLUS Jacob recaps Week 10 of the Midnight Warrior Fantasy Movie league, and The Dudes debate Star Wars Episode VIII's title - The Last Jedi!
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#58 – Top 10 Films of 2016 / Blimpy AwardsWith the clustercuss that was 2016 behind us, The Dudes sit down to reflect on the best part of the year: the movies! Jacob and Chris (and a few Midnight Warriors!) count down their favorite films of the year and hand out some arbitrary accolades at the second annual Blimpy Award Ceremony. PLUS -The Dudes run down the most anticipated films of 2017 (non-Star Wars category) and recap Week 08 of the Midnight Warrior Fantasy Movie League!
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#57 – Westworldor: Michael Crichton Predicted the Gameboy Camera The Three Amigos discuss Michael Crichton’s directorial debut, Westworld. PLUS – The Week 06 Fantasy Movie League recap & Chris theorizes that the first film completely written and produced by Artificial Intelligence may be closer than we think. LISTEN: iTunes | Google Play | Pocket Casts | Stitcher FOLLOW: Facebook | Twitter | […]
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#56 – La La LandJoin Jacob and Chris as they discuss their most anticipated film of the year: La La Land. Does the Emma Stone/Ryan Gosling musical hit all the right steps, or is it just be a waste of a lovely night? What’s the secret weapon Ryan Gosling and John Cena have in common? Does the Baby Goose have the chops for dancing, or is he just a chicken on a stick? And what overlooked animated classic does Jacob consider to be the greatest musical of all time? Discover the answer to all these questions and more in our review of...2017-01-0459 min
War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#55 – Rogue One: A Star Wars StoryHunter Cates returns to the War Bunker! And Jason Yang and Michael Sutton drop by to geek out over the debut Star Wars Anthology film, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story -- But all is not well in this Jedi Council, for there is there is a dissenter among the group! Who is the lone naysayer in among the sea of fanboy glee?! You must listen to find out!
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#54 – Rules Don’t Apply + McCabe & Mrs. MillerWAIT - Don’t hit that back button! Maybe you haven't seen Rules Don’t Apply... and you maybe you haven't heard of McCabe and Mrs. Miller, but you should definitely listen to this episode. Chris and Jacob discuss exactly why you should seek out both of these Warren Beatty flicks! How do actors like Alden Ehrenreich, Lily Collins, and Matthew Broderick stack up next to Beatty’s take on Howard Hughes in Rules Don't Apply? Why is John McCabe so convinced everyone he runs into has a turd in their pocket?? Listen and find out! PLUS - the bi-wee...2016-12-141h 31
War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#53 – Moonlight / Fantasy Movie League AwardsChris & Jacob discuss Barry Jenkins' lush coming of age drama, Moonlight. Chris pairs the fruitful feature with an appropriately complex sour ale. Then in The Dudes hand out a boatload of superlative awards for the Fall 2016 Midnight Warrior Fantasy Movie League. PLUS - A new trailer dropped for Scorsese's latest, Silence, and the fellas flaunt their first impressions.
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#52 – Arrival / Favorite Criterion Collection Filmsor: Jeremy Renner is the Hawkeye of Actors Jacob and Chris try to find the language to discuss Denis Villeneuve’s Arrival. Can you understand what Jeremy Renner is doing in this cerebral sci-fi flick, or do you need Amy Adams’ Louise to communicate it to you? Then, find out what films are the cream of the […]
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#51 – The Godfather Part II / Worst. Sequels. Ever.Chris and Jacob are joined by Kevin Kisling to discuss his War Crime: The Godfather, Part II. Then from one of the best sequels to all of the worst, see what films were nominated for the title of WORST. SEQUEL. EVER. *PLUS* a funky farmhouse beer pairing, round-ups of weeks 08 & 09 of the Fantasy Movie League, and a trio of really rad recommendations. Do us this favor and listen to this episode. Ask your friends in the neighborhood about us; they'll tell you we know how to return a favor.
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#49 – The Birth of a Nation / Shin GodzillaChris and Jake are joined by the recently returned from exile Hunter to discuss two films - the Sundance favorite The Birth of A Nation and the Land of the Rising Sun sensation Shin Godzilla! Chris picks a brew that's "barely a beer" for the tale of Nat Turner, plus a cheeky pick for the kitschy pic. *PLUS* The Dudes discuss FilmStruck, a new cinephile-centric streaming service from Criterion Collection and TCM! *PLUS Pt. II* The latest results from Fantasy Movie League - and wouldn't you know it,
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#48 – The Magnificent Seven / War is HellChris & Jake are joined by Geek Melee’s Drew Allen to figure out if Antoine Fuqua’s new film is Magnificent, a Seven out of 10, or if the wheels fall off the wagon. Then in Special Features, Drew neuters the Kevin Spacey film Nine Lives in our newest segment on the worst films - War is Hell. PLUS - Fantasy Movie League recaps for Weeks 4 and 5.
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#47 – Snowden / War Crimes Confessions: Part IIChris & Jacob locked themselves up in an undisclosed location for this week's review of Oliver Stone's latest film, Snowden. Chris recommends a beer you must go offline to find. And the dudes are force him to flaunt their deepest, darkest cinematic sins when they discuss the films they're most ashamed to admit we’ve never seen in this week's Special Features Segment: War Crimes: Confessions (Part II). *PLUS* Results for week 03 of the Midnight Warrior Fantasy Movie League are in! Spoilers: the Midnight Warriors are beating us.
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#46 – War Crimes: Stir Crazy / Fantasy Film Course DraftChris & Jake celebrate the memory of Gene Wilder with a special War Crimes review of the buddy comedy Stir Crazy. Chris selects a wild ale that’s sure to pair nicely with anything starring the hilarious Mr. Wilder. In Special Features the dudes host the inagural Fantasy Film Course Draft - it’s like fantasy football for film buffs! Who drafted the better film history course? It's up to you to decide. Vote for the course you'd enroll in! *PLUS* Jake challenges the Midnight Warriors to find an essay topic he can’t relate back to Taxi Driver.
The po...2016-09-091h 49War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#45 – Civil War: Stand by Me vs. The SandlotChris and Jacob get in the biggest pickle they've ever seen when they pit The Sandlot vs. Stand By Me in a head-to-head Civil War Showdown! Will the ever-quotable baseball flick live on FOR-EV-ER as the essentialiest coming of age summer film of all time? Or will River Phoneix and the legend of Lardass rally to win the pennate? PLUS – Star Wars news abounds as a new Rogue One trailer dropped and rumors of the new Lando Calrissian leak across the galaxy.
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#44 – Suicide Squad / B-List BaddiesHunter and Chris are joined by guest Bat-expert Joey "The Joe-Ker" Dale to do a critical kamikaze on the DCEU's latest, Suicide Squad! Wait - Hunter actually liked it!?!?! Anyway...Chris continues his "Summer of IPA" with a dirty south brew that is just plain bad. In Special Features, the Dudes discuss the less celebrated scoundrels of cinema in B-List Baddies. *PLUS* Hunter suffers the consequences for making a bad bet (again) and pays his India Pale Ale Penance.
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#43 – Ghostbusters / Suffering from SequelitisChris and Hunter answer the call to critique the spooky, slapstick reboot - Ghostbusters! Chris continues his "Summer of IPA" with a phan-tastic pick that's so high in hops, you'll sense something strange in your neighborhood. In Special Features, the Dudes cross streams to discuss Suffering from Sequelitis - are 2016's franchise failures an isolated trend or a sign of things to come? PLUS - The Dudes review trailers from SDCC 2016 during Trailer Talk! PLUS (part 2) - Stick around for some post-credits banter!v
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#42 – Civil War: Jaws vs. E.T. the Extra-TerrestrialHunter and Chris return to do battle in Civil War, this time pitting Jaws against E.T. The Extra Terrestrial in the Summer Spielberg Showdown! Both films are among Spielberg's best, but only one be his best best. So who will win - the murderous mouth from Massachusetts, or the creepy but cuddly critter from...somewhere? *PLUS* – The Dudes discuss friend of the show Adam Chitwood's article on our beloved bearded bravura filmmaker!
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#41 – Independence Day: Resurgence / The Curious Case of Jeff GoldblumChris and Hunter use their measly homo-sapien brains to review Independence Day: Resurgence. Chris continues the "IPA Summer" with a double so strong you'll be three sheets to the wind for your next close encounter of the third kind. In Special Features, the Dudes discuss The Curious Case of Jeff Goldblum - hear two grown men man-crush on The Goldblum's strange cinematic appeal, from his unblinking stare to unwavering stammer. *PLUS* What does BitTorrentNow's new service mean for independent film?
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#40 – The Lobster / Coulda’ Been A StarHunter and Chris critique the quirky dark comedy from Yorgos Lanthimos, The Lobster! Chris picks an appropriately named high-point brew that is sorta' many things, all of which get you tanked. In Special Features, the Dudes discuss B-list actors who never quite made it over the hump into superstardom during Coulda' Been A Star. *PLUS* Star Wars: Rogue One re-shoots, jacked J.K. Simmons, Passion of the Christ 2 and more!
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#39 – The Nice Guys / BFF FilmsChris and Hunter are joined by Adam Chitwood of Collider.com to do in-depth detective work on Shane Black's pulpy noir comedy, The Nice Guys! Chris wishes you a hoppy summer with a super bitter IPA. In Special Features, the Dudes discuss the best and worst buddy flicks during BFF Films! *PLUS* One year after the infamous Summer Shandy Shaming, Hunter makes another risky bet. Cheers!
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#38 – Top Gun 30th AnniversaryOur Cajun correspondent, Jacob "Mad Man" Graves, drops by to help Chris buzz the tower for a special 30th anniversary review of Tony Scott's 1986 film, Top Gun. Chris pairs it with an IPA that's sure to push the envelope of your tastebuds and the guys play a game of fantasy casting for a sequel sure to be titled Top Gun 2: Return 2 the Danger Zone.
Production note: Jacob is currently confined to a secret, subterranean bunker located somewhere in the Indian Ocean. Apologies for the sound quality on his end.
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#37 – Captain America: Civil War / “Who’d Win in a Fight?” FilmsHunter and Chris turn into total fanboys over the 13th movie in the MCU - Captain America: Civil War! Chris gets geeky for a super-heroic IPA that's probably just too OP for Hunter. In Special Features, The Dudes discuss crossover movies in which famous characters team up or duke it out in "Who'd Win in a Fight?" Films - what are some of the Dudes favorites, and which cinematic clashes do they most want to see? *PLUS - Listener Feedback from Midnight Warriors who felt very strongly about Episode 36 - It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World!
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#36 – War Crimes: It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World / (Insert Title Here)Chris and Hunter discuss their collective War Crime It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World with WSaM's Cajun correspondent, Jacob Graves! Chris picks an insanely high-point Southern Stout that'll make you go "mad" (times 4!). In Special Features, the Dudes discuss what makes a great movie title in (Insert Title Here) - which movie titles do they love, and which do they despise? *PLUS* Fellow Rocky fanboy Jacob Graves gives his take on our inaugural Civil War debate!
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#35 – Spotlight / Smells Like Team SpiritHunter and Chris do investigative criticism of the Academy Award-winner for Best Picture - Spotlight! Chris picks a patriotic "Bah-stan" favorite, and Hunter piggybacks with a pick of his own! In Special Features, the Dudes discuss what makes a great ensemble in Smells Like Team Spirit. *PLUS* - What does Batman v. Superman's collapse mean for Warner Bros.' studios?
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#34 – Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice / The Endless SummerChris and Hunter look up in the sky to review Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice! Chris picks a wimpy beer from Belgium that punches way above it weight class. In Special Features, the Dudes discuss The Endless Summer - with big-budget blockbusters clogging the calendar, will "summer" movie season eventually last all year long? *PLUS* The Dudes give their views on the new 4DX movie theater experience!
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#33 – Civil War: Rocky vs. Raging BullHunter and Chris inaugurate the inaugural Civil War, pitting two essential films against each other to see which is essentialier! In today's bout, the Dude's duke it out over two pugilistic pictures considered by most to be the greatest sports movies ever made: Rocky (1976) and Raging Bull (1980). Both are contenders - but which one is the Champ? *PLUS* - The Dudes discuss Indiana Jones 5 and the Han Solo prequel in Ford Report!
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#32 – The Witch / Moments that HorrifyChris and Hunter man-up to review the super-spooky Sundance art-house horror flick The Witch. Chris picks a scary-strong, highpoint Dark Ale that will leave you possessed. In Special Features, the Dudes discuss Moments That Horrify - revealing the movie moments that have left a permanent scar on their cinematic psyches. PLUS - The 2nd Annual Pre-Show Oscars Post Show!
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#31 – Hail, Caesar! / Contemplating the CoensHunter and Chris take a trip to old-time Tinseltown to review the Coen Brother's comedy Hail, Caesar! Chris picks a classic California Common that pre-dates the picture business. In Special Features, the Dudes discuss the Coen's careers in Contemplating the Coen's - What makes Joel and Ethan the Bob Dylan's of film, and which one of their movies belong in a time capsule? *PLUS* During trailer talk, the Dudes review the final trailer for Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice!
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#30 – The Revenant / Leo: The Last Movie StarChris and Hunter trek across a frozen tundra to review Leo v. Bear, a.k.a. - The Revenant. Chris picks a seriously robust Russian Imperial stout that pairs well with raw bison liver. In Special Features, the Dudes discuss the enduring critical and commercial dominance of Leonardo DiCaprio in Leo: The Last Movie Star.
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#29 – The Hateful Eight / Talkin’ TarantinoHunter and Chris review "The 8th Film by Quentin Tarantino", the blood-soaked, Old West murder-mystery The Hateful Eight. Chris rides a northbound stagecoach to Missoula, Montana to pick the perfect brew for a cold, wintery night. In Special Features, the Dudes discuss QT's career and future films in Talkin' Tarantino - what do the Dudes want from his final two films and who do they want to star in them? *PLUS* Reactions to the 2016 Academy Awards nominees.
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#28 – 2015 Year End Wrap Upor: John Cena – Best Supporting Actor of the year? Chris and Hunter go back in time (to 2015) for a perfunctory “flashback episode” – the 2015 Year End Wrap Up! In this far-reaching conversation, The Dudes deliberate on their Top 5 Films and Top 5 Discoveries, chat about Christmas presents, make their 2016 New Year’s movie resolutions, and present the […]
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#27 – Star Wars: The Force Awakens / Examining the EmpireHunter and Chris form a Jedi Council with Jason Yang (a.k.a. Yang Solo) to review the most anticipated movie...well, EVER - Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Chris picks two Okie brews from the Light and Dark sides of the barrel. In Special Features, the Dudes discuss the enduring cultural legacy of Star Wars during Examining The Empire. *PLUS* An exclusive interview with Jason Yang on his geek-tastic art work, his die hard Star Wars fandom, and his company Invisible Element!
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#26 – The Good Dinosaur / Dino-StarsChris and Hunter review Disney-Pixar's latest, a caveboy and his dinosaur tale, "The Good Dinosaur". Chris picks a fruity brew that's fun for the whole family (sorry, booze-heads). In SPECIAL FEATURES, the Dudes discuss the enduring popularity of dinosaurs in motion pictures and popular culture during Dino-Stars. *PLUS* Chris & Hunter pick their favorites from Quint's 2015 Holiday Geek Gift Guide! *PLUS, Part II* The Dudes invent a new Internet Movie term - The "Mike Yanagita scene".
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#25 – War Crimes: Paper Moon / Surviving the SeventiesHunter and Chris give thanks for Hunter's War Crime, Peter Bogdanovich's 1973 conman con-medy Paper Moon. Chris preaches the good news of an Okie-based, Bible-themed brew, (plus an old-school sodey pop that pairs well with your coney island), while Hunter condemns the sartorial sin known as the Ascot. In Special Features, the Dudes discuss the Hollywood New Wave in Surviving the Seventies - why did some 70s era filmmakers continue to thrive, while others simply faded away? *PLUS* Hunter and Chris share what movie events they're thankful for in 2015!
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#24 – Spectre / For Your Ears OnlyChris and Hunter deploy their Licenses To Critique to review Spectre. Chris shakes and stirs things up with a wheat ale that's sure to please both IPA and wheat beer lovers. In Special Features, the Dudes discuss the future of the James Bond series, and who they want to see don the tux post-Daniel Craig in For Your Ears Only. *PLUS* Hunter may be a medium to the spirit world!
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#23 – Crimson Peak / Scary Movies: Two Testimonies on TerrorHunter & Chris debate Guillermo Del Toro's Crimson Peak and get on the psychoanalyst's couch to revealing the horror flicks that haunt them the most.
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...BONUS Episode – Back to the Future TrilogyResident reparatory expert "Jailbird" Joey Dale joins Chris for a "bonus banter" discussion of the Back to the Future trilogy on this historic day, October 21, 2015. We recommend you begin listening at precisely 4:29pm.
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#22 – The Martian / Reviewing RidleyHunter and Chris blast off with a review of The Martian - the mega-hit movie about Matt Damon marooned of Mars. Chris picks a ruby-hued ale that reminds him of the red planet, and is brewed in homage in Oklahoma. Then in Special Features, the Dudes discuss the career of Sir Ridley Scott in Reviewing Ridley. PLUS - Chris sticks it to the man over Dangerous Men! PLUS PLUS - Hunter's childhood dream comes true when he gets an internet stalker!!
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#21 – War Crimes: Predator / Ahn-alayzing Ahn-ald: A Symposium on SchwarzeneggerChris & Hunter review Chris' War Crime, Predator, and discuss Schwarzenegger's career in Ahn-alayzing Ahn-ald: A Symposium on Schwarzenegger. PLUS: Dangerous Men the movie is fine!!!
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#20 – Mistress America / Great Actress & Director CollaborationsChris & Hunter review the newest screwball dramedy from Noah Baumbach & Greta Gerwig, Mistress America. Chris recommends a rural Okie brew that reminds him of Gerwig's indie-darling adorableness. In Special Features, the Dudes discuss Great Actress & Director Collaborations, including a meandering meditation on Michael Bay, Megan Fox, and the Male Gaze.
PLUS The 2015 Summer Movie Dating Game! Don't ask, just listen.
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#19 – The End of the Tour / Funny Folks Without the JokesHunter and Chris get literally literary with a review of the David Foster Wallace biopic The End of The Tour. Chris gets into an accidental state of pure inebriation with his booze recommendation. Then in Special Features, the Dudes discuss comedic actors playing dramatic parts in Funny Folks Without the Jokes.
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#18 – War Crimes: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off / Don’t You Forget about HughesChris and Hunter get Freudian about Ferris in a review of Hunter's War Crime - Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Chris picks a local brew that pairs well with brats, buddies, and Broderick. Then in Special Features, the Dudes discuss the cultural legacy of John Hughes in "Don't You... Forget About Hughes". PLUS - We announce the winner of the Rexodus Giveaway!
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#17 – Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation / Tom Cruise: Man, Myth, Legend / RexodusHunter and Chris cruise into a critique of Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation. Chris picks an IPA that Hunter might be man enough to handle. Then in Special Features, the dudes discuss Tom *Bleeping* Cruise: Man, Myth, Legend, chronicling the charismatic Cruise's peculiar career (and allowing Chris to quote Top Gun). PLUS! Chris and Hunter interview Paul Wizikowski and Jon Sommariva, two of the creative minds behind Dark Horse Comics' all-new "Dinosaurs In Space" epic, Rexodus!
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#16 – Trainwreck / A Conversation in Contemporary Cinematic ComedyChris and Hunter review the new Amy Schumer-Judd Apatow comedy Trainwreck. Chris communicates his critique through his craft beer choice. Then in Special Features, the dudes have a Conversation in Contemporary Cinematic Comedy. At an epic 1 hour, 20 minutes, this episode is like Mark Wahlberg ate Mark Wahlberg!
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#15 – War Crimes: La Dolce Vita (Short Rounds)In this special Short Rounds episode, Chris and Hunter review Chris's War Crime - Federico Fellini's 1960 seminal cinematic masterwork La Dolce Vita. And that's it...well, sort of. Chris recommends a high-point beer and Hunter recommends an horrible one. Saluti!
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#14 – Inside Out / Toon TalkHunter and Chris have an animated discussion about Disney and Pixar's latest mega-hit Inside Out. Chris gets a sweet tooth with this week's beer recommendation. In Special Features, the dudes delve deep into their cinematic subconscious to discuss some of their favorite animated films during Toon Talk. Get traumatized all over again with repressed memories of horrifying Disney villains and their even more horrifying deaths!
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#13.5 – Bonus Batman BanterQuestion: How do you stop three grown men from talking about Batman?
Answer: You don't. You just hit the "record" button. Buckle up your utility belts for some Bonus Batman Banter as Chris, Hunter, and guest Batman Fanboy Joey Dale discuss the entire Batman film series. "Holy Bonus Content, Batman!"
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#13 – Batman Begins 10th Anniversary / The Dark Knight LegacyHunter and Chris are joined by guest Batman scholar and shameless fanboy Joseph "Joe Kerr" Dale to mark the 10th Anniversary of Christopher Nolan's Batman Begins. In a wide-ranging Special Features, the Dudes discuss The Dark Knight Legacy, covering Batman in cinema, as well as the realistic reboot culture ushered in by Nolan's film. PLUS, the hubristic Hunter finally faces his fate for falsely prophesying Mad Max: Fury Road's box office performance. Cheers!
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#12 – Jurassic World / Should Sequels Have Different Directors?Chris and Hunter get geeky (no really, it's scary) in their review of the blockbuster franchise revival, Jurassic World, and Chris sustains his spree of summer beer selections for you to sip in the cinema. In Special Features, the dudes debate the resolution - "Should Sequels Have New Directors?" Listen in awe as Hunter nerds out on dino-knowledge, Mad Max sings cowboy tunes, and Chris reveals his secret affinity for The Land Before Time series.
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#11 – Mad Max: Fury Road / Ambition AddictsHunter has disappeared off the face of the Earth, so Chris's bayou-bestie, Jacob Graves, stops by for a better-late-than-never review of Mad Max: Fury Road, Chris interviews musician-turned-filmmaker Beau Jennings about his new film The Verdigris: In Search of Will Rogers, and the dudes basically just list off a bunch of movie characters cursed with ambition in Special Features.
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#10 – War Crimes: Blue Velvet / Memorable VillainsChris and Hunter review Hunter's War Crime - David Lynch's 1986 Blue Velvet. In Special Features, The Dudes discuss What Makes A Memorable Villain? Also, they set the stage for the first-ever Summer Shandy Chug Off.
Drinking Game Idea - Take a shot every time someone says "Roger Ebert"!
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#09 – Avengers: Age of Ultron / Comic Book Movies: Where Do We Go From Here?Hunter (a.k.a. Tony Snark/Ironic Man) and Chris (a.k.a. Gale-Gar The Woozy) review the indie cult classic Avengers: Age of Ultron. In Special Features, the dudes let their nerd flags fly, discussing Comic Book Movies - Where Do We Go From Here? PLUS! They realize Zack Snyder's next logical Batsuit modification to follow-up Joel Schumacher's rubber nipples. Face front, True Believers!
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#08 – The Babadook (Short Rounds)In this Short Rounds episode, Chris and Hunter review the film considered by many to be the scariest of the decade, The Babadook. And that's it. What? You wanted more? It’s our week off. Give us a break!
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#07 – Rich Hill / Doc TalkHunter and Chris review the 2014 Sundance Grand Jury prize-winning documentary Rich Hill. In Special Features, the dudes talk docs, discussing their differing tastes in documentary cinema. Plus music by Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors. WARNING: This episode includes an embarrassing amount of Star Wars references. Listener discretion advised.
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#06 – The Goonies / War CrimesIn this very special episode, Hunter and Chris wax nostalgic on Spielberg movies and finally watch The Goonies in their inaugural War Crimes review. During Special Features, the dudes man-up and confess their personal War Crimes - essential films they're ashamed to have never seen.
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#05 – Gone Girl / Hitchcock’s HeirsChris and Hunter review David Fincher's thrilling blockbuster Gone Girl. In Special Features, the dudes discuss Hitchcock's Heirs - does the Master of Suspense have any directorial descendents, and if so, who are they?
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#04 – Maps to the Stars / Dramatic Directors Attempting ComedyHunter and Chris take a trip to Tinseltown with a review of David Cronenberg's Hollywood horror/satire Maps To The Stars. In Special Features, the dudes discuss Dramatic Directors Attempting Comedy.
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#03 – American Sniper / Actors Who DirectHunter and Chris take aim at Clint Eastwood's controversial, Oscar-nominated blockbuster with a review of American Sniper. During Special Features the dudes discuss actors who direct - those who've succeeded, those who've failed, those who should sit in the director’s chair, and those who should just throw it. Plus! a post mortem on last weekend's Academy Awards... kinda.
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#02 – Harmontown / Cults of PersonalityHunter and Chris are joined by guest Dan Harmon aficionado Jacob Graves to review Neil Berkeley's documentary Harmontown, about the eccentric creator of Community, as well as to discuss Cults of Personality. Plus find out which illusive director really needs an Instagram.
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War Starts at Midnight - Exploring Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, John Carpenter, and beyond...#01 – Birdman / Actor ComebacksChris Galegar & Hunter Cates review BIRDMAN & discuss actor comebacks in the inagural episode of War Starts at Midnight. (WARNING: this episode is recommended only for diehard completionist Midnight Warriors)
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