War Starts at Midnight
War Starts at Midnight
#58 - Top 10 Films of 2016 / Blimpy Awards
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or: It Was a Rough Year for Chris Pratt

With 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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SHOW NOTES

“Spinoza” – Generationals
00:13:19 – Top 10 films of 2016
“Extra Free Year” – Generationals
00:46:53 – Fantasy Movie League Recap – Week 08
00:55:55 – Special Features – 2nd Annual Blimpy Awards
“Put a Light On” – Generationals
01:17:55 – Really Rad Recommendations

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War Crimes
War Crimes
#57 - Westworld
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or: 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.

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SHOW NOTES

00:01:45 – Review – Westworld
00:10:12 – SPOILERS – Westworld
00:23:04 – Beer Recommendation: Shiner Bock by Spoetzl Brewery
“All Chorus” – Reubens Accomplice
00:26:40 – Fantasy Movie League Recap – Week 06
“Life is Easy” – Reubens Accomplice
00:35:35 – Really Rad Recommendations

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War Starts at Midnight
War Starts at Midnight
#56 - La La Land
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or: Behold the Majesty of A Goofy Movie


Join 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 La La Land!  PLUS – Chris pairs the fleet-footed musical with an impeccable imperial stout and The Dudes dispatch some really rad recommendations!

 

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SHOW NOTES

00:04:00 – Review – La La Land
00:29:37 – SPOILERS – La La Land
00:43:09 – Beer Recommendation: Barrel-Aged Ten FIDY Imperial Stout by Oskar Blues Brewery
“Inches and Falling” – The Format
00:47:31 – Really Rad Recommendations

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War Starts at Midnight
War Starts at Midnight
#55 - Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
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or: There Are TPS Reports in Space


Hunter Cates returns to the War Bunker! And Jason Yang (workmoreorless) 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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SHOW NOTES

00:08:43 – Review – Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
00:19:16 – SPOILERS – Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
01:04:31 – Beer Recommendation: Cara De Luna Black Ale by Crazy Mountain Brewing Company
“Harrison Ford” -Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin
01:10:02 – Fantasy Movie League Recap – Week 04
“Loretta” – Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin
01:21:19 – Really Rad Recommendations

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War Crimes
War Crimes
#54 - Rules Don't Apply + McCabe & Mrs. Miller
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or: I’m Here to Hunt for Bare-Assed Warren Beatty


WAIT – 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-weekly Midnight Warrior Fantasy Movie League recap and Chris makes not one, but two beer recommendations. This episode’s got more tricks than a monkey on a hundred yards of grapevine!

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SHOW NOTES

00:07:12 – Review – Rules Don’t Apply
00:16:33 – SPOILERS – Rules Don’t Apply
00:32:10 – Beer Recommendation: Voodoo Doughnut Chocolate, Banana & Peanut Butter Ale by Rogue Ales
“Merry Christmas Baby” – Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors
00:38:08 – Fantasy Movie League Recap – Awards Season Week 02
00:49:03 – Review – McCabe & Mrs. Miller
01:17:55 – Beer Recommendation: Backwoods Bastard (2016) by Founders Brewing Co.
“Baby It’s Cold Outside” – Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors
01:20:54 – Really Rad Recommendations

EVENTS

Join us at Circle Cinema Friday, January 13th & Saturday, January 14th for two special screenings of Michael Crichton’s Westworld! Chris & Hunter will introduce the film both evenings. Tickets are available now.

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War Starts at Midnight
War Starts at Midnight
#53 - Moonlight / Fantasy Movie League Awards
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or: We Should Have Named This Podcast Burry Me With My Movies


Chris & 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, Silenceand the fellas flaunt their first impressions.

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SHOW NOTES

00:08:48 – Review – Moonlight
00:33:03 – SPOILERS – Moonlight
00:50:14 – Beer Recommendation: Oblivion Red Sour Ale by Wicked Weed Brewing
“Rescue Me” – Eleanor Seabird
00:54:46 – Special Features – Fantasy Movie League Recap – Fall 2016 Awards
“Wouldn’t It Be Nice (Cover)” – Eleanor Seabird
01:20:48 – Really Rad Recommendations

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War Starts at Midnight
War Starts at Midnight
#52 - Arrival / Favorite Criterion Collection Films
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or: 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 crop as the dudes list their favorite films from the Criterion Collection just in time for the annual B&N sale! PLUS we recap the dominance of Hacksaw Ridge in Week 11 for our Fantasy Movie League roundup.

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SHOW NOTES

00:12:56 – Review – Arrival
00:14:46 – SPOILERS – Arrival
00:40:43 – Beer Recommendation: Lava Lake Wit by Crazy Mountain Brewing Company
“Particular Moment in Time” – Smokey & The Mirror
00:44:45 – Fantasy Movie League Recap – Week 11
00:53:03 – Special Features – Favorite Criterion Collection Films
“Detroit Snow” -Smokey & The Mirror
01:35:16 – Really Rad Recommendations

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War Crimes
War Crimes
#51 - The Godfather Part II / Worst. Sequels. Ever.
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or: Let’s Give All of Harrison Ford’s Old Roles to Alden Ehrenreich


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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SHOW NOTES

00:05:32- Review (SPOILERS) – The Godfather Part II
00:51:56 – Beer Recommendation: MERICA by Prairie Artisan Ales
“Gotta Know Better (I’m Crazy)” – Sports
00:55:49 – Fantasy Movie League Recap – Weeks 08 & 09
01:05:52 – Special Features – Worst. Sequels. Ever.
“Manicure” – Sports
01:31:22 – Really Rad Recommendations

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Short Rounds
Short Rounds
#50 - The Thing (Short Rounds)
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or: Can I Borrow Your Flamethrower?


October 31st can only mean one thing… time for a spooky special Short Rounds episode! Jake pays penance for his coldest War Crime – John Carpenter’s The Thing. Do the guys see the human in this film, or is it as cold and alien as creepy crawly head-spider? Grab a flamethrower and handful of dynamite, because there’s a 75% chance at least one of us has been infected by the intruder organism!

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SHOW NOTES

00:00:47 – Review – The Thing
00:05:18 – SPOILERS –The Thing
00:31:48 – Beer Recommendation: Ogletoberfest by Anthem Brewing Company
“Someone You’d Rather Be Dating” – Sports
00:34:42 – Really Rad Recommendations

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War Starts at Midnight
War Starts at Midnight
#49 - The Birth of a Nation / Shin Godzilla
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or: The Sega Channel of Classic Movies.


Chris 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, Hunter makes another ill-advised beer bet!

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SHOW NOTES

00:00:44 – What’s Filmstruck?
00:11:12 – Review – The Birth of a Nation
00:36:33 – Beer Recommendation: Briefcase Brown Ale by Coop Ale Works
“Back in Town” – Beau Jennings and The Tigers
00:40:29 – Fantasy Movie League Recap – Weeks 06 & 07
00:54:11 – Review – Shin Godzilla
01:09:33 – SPOILERS – Shin Godzilla
01:18:40 – Beer Recommendation: Yeti Imperial Stout by Great Divide Brewing Company (Chris)
Beer Recommendation: MACHA (HOPZILLA) Imperial IPA by NOLA Brewing (Jacob)
“Lawn & Garden” – Beau Jennings and The Tigers
01:23:12 – Really Rad Recommendations

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