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The Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeKingtober: The Stand (1995)When Shawnee Smith's name popped up, I thought: Oh shit. Could she be the horny Kansas whack job Nick and Tom run into? LAWS YES! SHE IS! 31 Days of Horror: Day 27 https://www.nickkarner.com/blog
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The Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeExtra Megs 5: Teenagers from Outer Space (1959)The Cinephile reviews a poorly-made but surprisingly well-written oddity from the late 50's.
2020-09-0117 minThe Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 145 We Need to Talk about Batman Part 2The MB and C conclude their "banked" episode with more chatter about a certain caped crusader.
2020-08-3139 minThe Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 144 We Need to Talk about Batman Part 1The MB and C talk about something they've NEVER spoken of except in maybe half of their entire output. The Dark Knight.
2020-07-2837 minThe Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeExtra Megs 4 : Hitler - - Dead or AliveA description of the ridiculous 1942 propaganda film.
2020-07-0113 minThe Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 143 The Films of Quentin Tarantino Part 4/Death ProofThe MB and C discuss QT's least-loved film.
2020-06-3030 minThe Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeExtra Megs 3: Spring Breakers (2012)Harmony Korine's use of film structure.
2020-06-0104 minThe Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 142 The Films of Quentin Tarantino Part 3/Kill Bill Volume 2The MB and C discuss Kill Bill Volume 2.
2020-05-1828 minThe Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeExtra Megs Ep. 2 The David Lynch Oscar SnubsNick Karner asks why two critically-acclaimed films by David Lynch were almost entirely ignored by the Academy Awards.
2020-04-3013 minThe Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 141 The Films of Quentin Tarantino Part 2/Kill Bill Volume OneThe MB and C discuss Kill Bill Volume One.
2020-04-2751 minThe Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeExtra Megs Ep.1 Perfume: The Story of a MurdererEach month, The MB and C have a limit on how much data can be uploaded to their RSS Feed. There's always a little space after the main episode uploads in the form of extra megabytes. Extra Megs will be a mini-sode where Nick very briefly discusses a cinematic "thing" that is on his mind. First up, his thoughts on Tom Tykwer's Perfume: The Story of a Murderer.
2020-03-3103 minThe Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 140 Star Wars: The Rise of SkywalkerThe MB and C discuss the last(?) Star Wars film.
2020-03-141h 09The Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 139 The Oscars 2020 Part 2The MB and C continue their discussion on the upcoming Academy Awards, starting with Best Supporting Actor.
2020-02-0150 minThe Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 138 The Oscars 2020 Part 1The MB and C discuss the Academy Award nominations, covering Original/Adapted Screenplay, Cinematography and Film Editing.
2020-01-3054 minThe Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp, 137 Conan The DestroyerThe MB and C (hopefully) smash the final nail in the coffin of the epic saga that is the Cinephile's hatred(and the Movie Buff's love) of Conan The Destroyer.
2019-12-3142 minThe Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 136 Halloween 3The MB and C discuss the much maligned but critically re-evaluated black sheep of the Halloween franchise.
2019-11-0143 minThe Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 135 Halloween 2 and Halloween(2018)The MB and C tackle 1981's Halloween 2 and 2018's Halloween. Stay tuned for a special bonus episode releasing later tonight!
2019-10-3154 minThe Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 134 Once Upon A Time...In Hollywood Part 2The MB and C conclude their discussion of QT's latest film.
2019-09-2856 minThe Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 133 Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood Part 1The MB and C discuss Quentin Tarantino's latest opus.
2019-08-3159 minThe Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 132 The Films of Quentin Tarantino Part 1The MB and C discuss the first half of QT's career.
2019-07-261h 43The Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 131 John Wick: Chapter 3 - ParabellumThe MB and C discuss the latest John Wick flick.
2019-06-111h 06The Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 130 Avengers: EndgameThe MB and C discuss a "little-seen" movie called Avengers: Endgame.
2019-05-261h 21The Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 129 Summer Movies of 2019The MB and C discuss the summer movies of 2019.
2019-04-251h 08The Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 128 2019 Oscars Part Two...sort ofWe start at the beginning with the first half of our Oscars special.
2019-03-011h 18The Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 127 2019 Oscars Part 1...sort ofThe MB and C discuss this year's upcoming Oscar telecast. However, due to the length of the discussion, the first half of the conversation won't be released for another week. Enjoy the second half in which we discuss Animated Feature, the Acting and Directing Categories, and Best Picture.
2019-02-221h 12The Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 126 The French Connection Part 2Not to be confused with The French Connection Part II, the MB and C finish their discussion about the 1971 classic.
2019-01-291h 05The Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 125 ScroogedThe MB and C discuss 1988's Richard Donner-directed Scrooged.
2018-12-241h 25The Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 123 Burt Reynolds Tribute Part 2The MB and C conclude their tribute to the late Burt Reynolds.
2018-11-1057 minThe Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 124 Lady in WhiteThe MB and C discuss the underrated ghost story film, Lady in White.
2018-10-1555 minThe Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 123 Burt Reynolds Tribute Part 1The MB and C pay tribute and discuss the work of Burt Reynolds.
2018-09-291h 32The Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 122 Avengers: Infinity WarThe MB and C discuss Marvel's Infinity War.
2018-08-011h 23The Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 121 MCU Phase 3 Part TwoThe MB and C conclude their discussion prior to Infinity War.
2018-07-0142 minThe Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 120 Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase ThreeThe MB and C conclude their discussion of the MCU.
2018-06-0145 minThe Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 119 Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase TwoThe MB and C discuss Phase Two.
2018-05-121h 13The Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 118 Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase 1The MB and C discuss Phase 1 of the MCU in an ongoing series.
2018-04-041h 27The Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 117 The Oscars Part 2The MB and C conclude their Oscar discussion.
2018-03-0158 minThe Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 116 Oscars 2018 Part 1The MB and C discuss the 2018 Academy Awards.
2018-02-2242 minThe Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 115 The French Connection Part 1 of 2The MB and C discuss William Friedkin's 1971 classic in epic fashion.
2018-01-3153 minThe Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 114 I Come In Peace/Dark AngelThe MB and C wish you a Merry Christmas with this marginally XMAS-themed sci-fi action thriller starring Dolph Lundgren.
2017-12-211h 08The Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 113 The Last JediThe MB and C discuss the latest entry in the Star Wars saga.
2017-12-201h 13The Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 112 Nothing But TroubleThe MB and C celebrate Halloween by torturing themselves with "auteur" Dan Aykroyd's dismal Nothing But Trouble.
2017-10-301h 00The Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp.111 Movies Patrick Can Quote In His SleepThe Movie Buff's potent quotables are put to the test.
2017-09-281h 04The Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 110 Richard FleischerThe MB and C finally discuss director Richard Fleischer with an epic opening.
2017-07-311h 30The Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp 109 July 7 Part 2The MB and C's second part to the July 7 Birthday discussion.
2017-06-281h 19The Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 108 July 7 Birthday ReleasesThe MB and C discuss the films released on or around Nick's birthday from 1982 to the present.
2017-06-281h 10The Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 107 Patrick's Movie ShelfThe MB and C discuss some of the films that adorn Patrick's shelf.
2017-05-021h 37The Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 106 Shoot 'Em UpsThe MB and C discuss movies regarded as "shoot 'em ups."
2017-04-201h 31The Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp 105 Summer Movies of 2017The MB and C discuss some upcoming films playing in theatres in the summer of 2017.
2017-04-191h 05The Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 104 Our Favorite Films Part 5The MB and C finish their talk about their favorite films.
2017-04-1959 minThe Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 103 Our Favorite Films Part 4The MB and C continue to talk about their favorite films.
2017-04-191h 01The Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 102 Our Favorite Films Part 3The MB and C continue to celebrate their 100th episode with their top 30 favorite films.
2017-04-181h 01The Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 101 Our Favorite Films Part 2Part 2 of our favorite films episode.
2017-03-251h 07The Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 100 Our Favorite Films Part 1The MB and C celebrate their 100th episode by talking about their favorite films.
2017-03-251h 09The Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 99 LoganThe MB and C discuss James Mangold's Logan.
2017-03-091h 10The Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 98 Bill PaxtonThe MB and C pay tribute to the late Bill Paxton.
2017-03-091h 27The Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 97 John Wick Chapter 2The MB and C discuss the follow-up to John Wick.
2017-02-221h 13The Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 96 Hell or High WaterThe MB and C discuss Oscar-nominee Hell or High Water.
2017-02-0950 minThe Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 95 John HurtThe MB and C tribute the late John Hurt.
2017-02-091h 32The Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 94 Dump MonthsThe MB and C discuss the films coming out in January and February.
2017-02-011h 55The Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 93 Oscar Nominations 2017The MB and C discuss the Oscar Nominations.
2017-01-251h 41The Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 92 The Long Kiss GoodnightThe MB and C discuss the Renny Harlin/Shane Black holiday film The Long Kiss Goodnight.
2016-12-2239 minThe Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 91 Christmas TV SpecialsThe MB and C discuss their favorite Christmas specials from TV.
2016-12-2254 minThe Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 90 Rogue OneThe MB and C discuss a new Star Wars film.
2016-12-221h 09The Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp 89 In BrugesThe MB and C discuss the marginally Christmas-y movie In Bruges.
2016-12-131h 18The Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 88 Die Hard 2The MB and C continue the holiday season with Die Hard 2.
2016-12-061h 37The Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 87 Batman ReturnsThe MB and C start the holiday season with Tim Burton's Batman Returns.
2016-11-301h 22The Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 86 Thanksgiving TV SpecialsThe MB and C discuss their favorite Thanksgiving specials from TV.
2016-11-3047 minThe Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 85 DutchThe MB and C discuss one of John Hughes' less than lovable films.
2016-11-1755 minThe Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 84 Uncle BuckThe MB and C discuss one of John Hughes' most lovable films.
2016-11-1758 minThe Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 83 Planes, Trains, and AutomobilesThe MB and C celebrate Thanksgiving by watching the John Hughes classic.
2016-11-161h 29The Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 82 An American Werewolf in LondonThe MB and C discuss John Landis' An American Werewolf in London to close out their Halloween run.
2016-10-281h 15The Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp 81 The FogThe MB and C discuss John Carpenter's The Fog.
2016-10-251h 19The Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 80 Dead HeatThe MB and C discuss the Treat Williams/Joe Piscopo horror-comedy Dead Heat.
2016-10-2156 minThe Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp 79 Gene Wilder and Young FrankensteinThe MB and C tribute the late Gene Wilder and discuss Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein.
2016-10-041h 31The Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 78 The Magnificent SevenThe MB and C discuss the new Antoine Fuqua film as well as the original version and Seven Samurai.
2016-09-301h 29The Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 77 Best 3rd Film in a Trilogy or SeriesThe MB and C discuss the best 3rd film in various trilogies and film series.
2016-08-131h 08The Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 76 Star Trek Films Ranked Part 3The MB and C conclude their list of the Star Trek films from worst to best.
2016-08-011h 24The Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 75 Star Trek Films Ranked Part 2The MB and C continue with their list of Star Trek films from worst to best.
2016-08-0137 minThe Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp 74. Star Trek Films Ranked Part 1The MB and C begin their epic ranking of every Star Trek film from worst to best.
2016-07-221h 112016-07-021h 102016-07-021h 172016-07-021h 072016-06-171h 24The Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 69 Pat's List Pt 3.5The List Continues to Continue...
2016-06-171h 242016-06-161h 18The Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 67 Captain America: Civil WarThe MB and C discuss the new Marvel film.
2016-05-261h 42The Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 66 2016 TrailersThe MB and C take a look at new trailers, including Doctor
Strange, The Magnificent Seven, and the awful-looking Nine
Lives.
2016-04-271h 08The Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 65 Summer Movies of 2016The MB and C discuss the Summer films of 2016.
2016-04-1932 minThe Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 64 Batman v Superman Dawn of JusticeThe MB and C discuss the pro's and cons of Batman v Superman.
2016-04-141h 10The Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 63 Olympus Has FallenThe MB and C watch Olympus Has Fallen and immediately discuss the awesomeness.
2016-03-101h 05The Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 62 Oscar PredictionsThe MB and C discuss the Oscars and predict the winners.
2016-02-051h 45The Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 61 The Films of 2016 Pt. 2The MB and C continue to discuss the upcoming films of 2016.
2016-01-2352 minThe Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 60 The Films of 2016 Pt. 1The MB and C take a look at the upcoming films of 2016.
2016-01-231h 04The Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 59 Star Wats VII: The Force Awakens Part TwoPart Two
2016-01-1157 minThe Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 58 Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens Part 1The MB and C discuss a little known movie that we hope will find an audience soon. Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens. Part One of a Two-Part Episode.
2016-01-1151 minThe Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 57 A Midnight ClearThe MB and C discuss Keith Gordon's underrated anti-war film.
2015-12-171h 14The Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 56 Black ChristmasThe MB and C watched Bob Clark's holiday horror classic.
2015-12-1753 minThe Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 55 December 17th Box Office HitsTo celebrate Patrick's birthday, we check what movie was number 1 at the box office from 1984 to the present
2015-12-171h 12The Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 54 Silent Night, Deadly NightThe MB and C celebrate Christmas by watching Silent Night, Deadly Night.
2015-12-0456 minThe Movie Buff and The Cinephile/Bent WookieeEp. 13 Nick's Favorite Horror FilmsNick Karner discusses some of his favorite horror films to wrap up the Halloween season. Films discussed include The Thing, Inside, Audition, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, Frailty, Eyes Without A Face, Let The Right One In, and more...
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