War Crimes
War Crimes
#94 - Catch Me If You Can - T. Hanks-giving Special
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or: I Was At A Cracker Barrel, And I Was Like, ‘Yeah, I’ll Listen To This.’


IT’S A T. HANKS-GIVING MIRACLE!! The Dudes gather around the table to regroup, discuss what we’re all thankful for and discuss Steven Speilberg’s breezy 2002 Christmas Caper, Catch Me If You Can.


SHOW NOTES

00:07:16 – Review – Catch Me If You Can
01:03:42 – Beer Pairing: Nitro Milk Stout by Left Hand Brewing Co.
“The Thanksgiving Song” – Ben Rector
01:07:32 – Really Rad Recommendations

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The Magnificent Andersons
The Magnificent Andersons
#89 - The Royal Tenenbaums - The Magnificent Andersons #06
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or: That’s Right, We’ve Got Another Body Buried Here


This week, as we continue to conform to commands of quarantine, listen as 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.


SHOW NOTES

00:08:43 – Review – The Royal Tenenbaums
01:02:08 – Beer Pairing: Nature of the Beast by Yachats Brewing
“Green” – Ben Rector
01:06:46 – Really Rad Recommendations

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War Starts at Midnight
War Starts at Midnight
#81 - Solo: A Star Wars Story
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or: He has four arms, but his shoulders are his greatest weakness.


Jason Yang (aka Work More or Less / Invisible Element) returns to the Jedi Council for a spirited (and belated) discussion of Solo: A Star Wars StoryPLUS Chris recommends a funky fruit-forward farmhouse ale and a surprise guest drops by!


SHOW NOTES

00:07:20 – Review – Solo: A Star Wars Story
00:18:48 – SPOILERS – Solo: A Star Wars Story
01:01:31 – Beer Pairing: Brettaberry by Wicked Weed Brewing
“Old Friends” – Ben Rector
01:05:33 – Really Rad Recommendations

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The Carpenter Shop: A John Carpenter Podcast
The Carpenter Shop: A John Carpenter Podcast
They Live • TCS-012
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or: Wait, a Pickle?!


Chris & 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!


SHOW NOTES

00:01:09 – Prince of Darkness: Revisited
00:08:36 – Review – They Live
00:50:09 – Beer Pairing: Miller High Life by Miller Brewing Company
“I Will Always Be Yours” – Ben Rector
00:55:27 – Really Rad Recommendations

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War Starts at Midnight
War Starts at Midnight
#72 - Dunkirk
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or: The Case of the Curious Time Hole


The 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!


SHOW NOTES

00:10:23 – Review – Dunkirk
00:59:46 – SPOILERS – Dunkirk
01:04:11 – Beer Pairing: Oblivion by Wicked Weed Brewing
“Home” – Ben Rector
01:10:55 – Fantasy Movie League Recap – Week 09
“Never Gonna Let You Go” – Ben Rector
01:21:34 – 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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War Starts at Midnight
War Starts at Midnight
#26 - The Good Dinosaur / Dino-Stars
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or: This is the Fargo of Pixar pictures


Chris 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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SHOW NOTES

00:00:38 – The Midnight Warrior Gift Guide
00:16:46 – Review – The Good Dinosaur
00:42:15 – Beverage Recommendation: Stewart’s Key Lime Soda
“White Christmas” – Ben Rector
00:45:15 – Special Features – Dino-Stars
“Let It Snow” – Ben Rector
01:05:21 – Really Rad Recommendations
“Jingle Bells” – Ben Rector
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War Starts at Midnight
War Starts at Midnight
BONUS Episode - Back to the Future Trilogy
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or: Billy Zane’s hair never goes out of style


Resident 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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SHOW NOTES

00:02:26 – Back to the Future trilogy banter
Back to the Future – Stream: Amazon Prime | Rent: iTunes, Google Play
Back to the Future: Part II – Stream: Amazon Prime | Rent: iTunes, Google Play
Back to the Future: Part III – Stream: Amazon Prime | Rent: iTunes, Google Play
01:01:17 – Beer Recommendation: Backwoods Bastard by Founders Brewing Company
01:06:55 – Really Rad Recommendations

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War Starts at Midnight
War Starts at Midnight
#12 - Jurassic World / Should Sequels Have Different Directors?
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or: If You Can Train a Falcon, You Can Train a Raptor


 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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SHOW NOTES

00:08:25 – Review – Jurassic World
00:29:16 – SPOILERS – Jurassic World
00:42:36 – Beer Recommendation: Shiner Ruby Redbird – Spoetzl Brewery
00:46:02 – Listener Feedback
00:49:41 – Special Features – Should Sequels Have Different Directors?
01:05:51 – Really Rad Recommendations

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