War Starts at Midnight
War Starts at Midnight
#37 - Captain America: Civil War / "Who'd Win in a Fight?" Films
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or: The Rock is my Ellen DeGeneres


Hunter 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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SHOW NOTES

00:10:46 – Review – Captain America: Civil War
00:23:31 – SPOILERS – Captain America: Civil War
00:34:10 – Beer Recommendation: Defender IPA by Brooklyn Brewery
“A Full Moon” – Beau Jennings & The Tigers
00:37:46 – Listener Feedback
00:45:36 – Special Features – Who’d Win in a Fight?” Films
“Readin’ to My Baby – Beau Jennings & The Tigers
01:13:17 – Really Rad Recommendations

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War Starts at Midnight
War Starts at Midnight
#35 - Spotlight / Smells Like Team Spirit
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or: Is it Ensemble Prime or Ensemble Neo?


Hunter 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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SHOW NOTES

00:09:13 – Review – Spotlight
00:34:20 – Beer Recommendation: Samuel Adams Boston Lager by Boston Beer Company
“Say When” – Generationals
00:37:25 – Special Features – Smells Like Team Spirit
“Heart in Two” – Generationals
00:57:27 – Really Rad Recommendations

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War Starts at Midnight
War Starts at Midnight
#34 - Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice / The Endless Summer
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or: Beware the Tingler!


Chris 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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SHOW NOTES

00:07:17 – Review – Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
00:21:01 – SPOILERS – Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
00:45:30 – Beer Recommendation: Stella Artois (Anheuser-Busch InBev)
“Fear” – Ben Rector
00:49:21 – Special Features – Endless Summer
“Thank God for the Summertime” – Ben Rector
01:06:23 – Really Rad Recommendations

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Civil War
Civil War
#33 - Civil War: Rocky vs. Raging Bull
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or: This movie makes me itchy


Hunter 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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SHOW NOTES

00:07:40 – Review – RockyRent: iTunes, Amazon, Google Play
00:28:28 – Review – Raging BullRent: iTunes, Amazon
“Oceans” – The Format
00:43:01 – The Showdown: Rocky vs. Raging Bull
01:18:54 – Beer Recommendation: Michelob ULTRA by Anheuser-Busch
“Inches and Falling” – The Format
01:22:53 – Really Rad Recommendations

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War Starts at Midnight
War Starts at Midnight
#32 - The Witch / Moments that Horrify
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or: #OscarsSoWalker


Chris and Hunter live deliciously 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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SHOW NOTES

00:07:27 – Review – The Witch
00:31:37 – Beer Recommendation: Grande Réserve by Chimay
“Sons of Men” – Reubens Accomplice
00:35:04 – Special Features – Moments that Horrify
“I Love You, but I’m Tired” – Reubens Accomplice
00:51:01 – Really Rad Recommendations

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War Starts at Midnight
War Starts at Midnight
#31 - Hail, Caesar! / Contemplating the Coens
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or: Don’t mix Thai food with Pizza


Hunter 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* Trailer Talk – the Dudes review the final trailer for Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice!

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SHOW NOTES

00:05:19 – Review – Hail, Caesar!
00:28:22 – Beer Recommendation: Anchor Steam by Anchor Brewing Company
“The Smokers” – The Wurly Birds
00:31:13 – Special Features – Contemplating the Coen’s
“Take It Back” – The Wurly Birds
00:55:45 – Really Rad Recommendations

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Short Rounds
Short Rounds
#00 - The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (Short Rounds)
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or: War Starts At Midnight – Origins


In this Origin Story, The Dudes review the film that inspired our show’s name – Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger’s The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp! Everything is revealed in this “very special” episode – What does “War starts at midnight?” mean, what makes this 1943 Brit pic “one of the greatest films in the world”, and why is Colonel Blimp the perfect motion picture mascot for our podcast? Listen to find out!

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SHOW NOTES

00:00:00 – Review – The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp – Midnight Warrior War Crime
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00:45:13 – Beer Recommendation: Heath Sweat Gose by The Willows Family Ales

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War Starts at Midnight
War Starts at Midnight
#30 - The Revenant / Leo: The Last Movie Star
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or: The Difference Between a Chameleon and an Iguana.


Chris 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. *PLUS* #OscarsSoWhite – the sequel!

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SHOW NOTES

00:10:53 – Review – The Revenant
00:28:48 – Beer Recommendation: Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout by North Coast Berwing Co.
“How to Sing” – Sam Means
00:31:41 – Listener Feedback
00:37:00 – Special Features – Leo: The Last Movie Star
“Taking it Back to Yesterday” – Sam Means
00:59:51 – Really Rad Recommendations

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War Starts at Midnight
War Starts at Midnight
#29 - The Hateful Eight / Talkin' Tarantino
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or: The Kanye West of Moviemakers


Hunter 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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SHOW NOTES

00:00:25 – Oscar Talk
00:17:41 – Review – The Hateful Eight
00:38:37 – SPOILERS – The Hateful Eight
00:48:11 – Beer Recommendation: Moose Drool by Big Sky Brewing Company
“Cold October” – Escondido
00:51:33 – Special Features – Talkin’ Tarantino
“Rodeo Queen” – Escondido
1:22:30 – Really Rad Recommendations

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War Starts at Midnight
War Starts at Midnight
#28 - 2015 Year End Wrap Up
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or: 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 1st annual, inaugural “Blimpie Awards!” *PLUS* Chris and Hunter answer listener feedback from Episode 27 and make Star Wars fan theories!

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SHOW NOTES

00:01:00 – Christmas Gift Roundup
“Victim of Trap”
– Generationals
00:10:44 – Top 5 Films of 2015
00:44:43 – Top 5 Discoveries of 2015
“Black Lemon” – Generationals
01:01:46 – Listener Feedback
01:07:58 – The First Annual Inaugural Blimpy Awards
“Put a Light on” – Generationals
01:32:35 – 2016 New Year’s Resolutions

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