War Starts at Midnight
War Starts at Midnight
#27 - Star Wars: The Force Awakens / Examining the Empire
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or: Ep. XXVII – The Star Wars Christmas Special: Special Edition


Hunter 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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SHOW NOTES

00:00:48 – Interview with guest Jason Yang
00:11:16 – Review – Star Wars: The Force Awakens
00:25:15 – SPOILERS – Star Wars: The Force Awakens
00:54:37 – Beer Recommendation: King of Carrot Flowers & Brandy Barrel Uroboros by Anthem Brewing Company
“Look At These Christmas Trees” – The Wurly Birdys
00:58:00 – Listener Feedback
01:00:54 – Special Features – Examining the Empire
“Christmas All Over Again (Cover)” – Sam Means
01:23:10 – 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 Crimes
War Crimes
#25 - War Crimes: Paper Moon / Surviving the Seventies
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or: Never trust a man who dresses like Fred from”Scooby Doo”


Hunter 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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SHOW NOTES

00:08:48 – Review – Paper Moon
Rent Paper Moon:
iTunes, Amazon, Google Play
00:31:54 – Beer Recommendation: Bible Belt by Prairie Artisan Ales
BONUS Beverage Recommendation: Peach Nehi paired with a couple “coney islands”
“Waitin’ on a Train” – Ben Wilson & The Kimberlies
00:35:48 – Special Features – Surviving the Seventies
“Wastin’ Time” – Ben Wilson & The Kimberlies
00:58:52 – Really Rad Recommendations

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War Starts at Midnight
War Starts at Midnight
#24 - Spectre / For Your Ears Only
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or: Zeebo the Clown continues to haunt our dreams


Chris 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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SHOW NOTES

00:07:31 – Review – Spectre
00:28:53 – SPOILERS – Spectre
00:37:01 – Beer Recommendation: Little Sumpin’ Sumpin’ by Lagunitas Brewing Company
“Shine Like Lightning” – Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors
00:41:28 – Special Features – For Your Ears Only
“Sisters Brothers” – Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors
01:05:49 – Really Rad Recommendations

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War Starts at Midnight
War Starts at Midnight
#23 - Crimson Peak / Scary Movies: Two Testimonies on Terror
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or: Charlie Hunnam: the poor man’s Armie Hammer


Hunter and Chris debate Guillermo Del Toro’s ghoulish gothic ghost story Crimson Peak in this special Halloween episode! Chris picks a seasonably timed brew by Spatan. Then in Special Features, the Dudes get on the psychoanalyst’s couch to discuss Scary Movies: Two Testimonies On Terror, revealing the horror flicks that have stuck with them the longest.
PLUS – Star Wars: The Force Awakens tickets and trailer talk…duh.

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SHOW NOTES

00:11:19 – Review – Crimson Peak
00:26:53 – SPOILERS – Crimson Peak
00:44:35 – Beer Recommendation: Oktoberfestbier by Spaten
“We’re Alone” – Sam Means
00:47:37 – Special Features – Scary Movies: Two Testimonies on Terror
“Found” – Sam Means
01:03:26 – Really Rad Recommendations

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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
#22 - The Martian / Reviewing Ridley
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or: Your stalker is like the nebbishy, Woody Allen Godzilla.


Hunter 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 (part two) – Hunter’s childhood dream comes true when he gets an internet stalker!!

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SHOW NOTES

00:08:18 – Review – The Martian
00:35:49 – Beer Recommendation: Revival Red Ale by Marshall Brewing Company
“Cherokee Red” – Smokey & The Mirror
00:39:04 – Special Features – Reviewing Ridley
“Buckets of Rain” – Smokey & The Mirror
01:05:21 – Really Rad Recommendations

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War Crimes
War Crimes
#21 - War Crimes: Predator / Ahn-alayzing Ahn-ald: A Symposium on Schwarzenegger
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or: Did Dutch die of dysentery?


Chris and Hunter get to the choppa’ to critique Chris’ War Crime, the 1987 Arnold vs. 7-foot-tall alien action epic Predator. Chris selects a solid stout suffused with machismo, while Hunter drops excessive knowledge bombs of Predator trivia. In Special Features, the Dudes discuss Arnold Schwarzenegger’s career in Ahn-alayzing Ahn-ald: A Symposium on Schwarzenegger. PLUS – Galegar gets giddy over the resurrection of an Iranian immigrant’s revenge fantasy film, Dangerous Men!

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SHOW NOTES

00:09:35 – Review – Predator
00:33:04 – Beer Recommendation: Guinness Draught
Dina – Sport
00:36:19 – Special Features – Ahn-alayzing Ahn-ald: A Symposium on Schwarzenegger
You Are the Right One – Sports
00:57:22 – Really Rad Recommendations

 

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War Starts at Midnight
War Starts at Midnight
#20 - Mistress America / Great Actress & Director Collaborations
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or: I’m strictly a one-dinosaur man


Chris and 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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SHOW NOTES

00:10:21 – Review – Mistress America
00:40:13 – Beer Recommendation: Brewmaster’s Signature Series Gose by Choc Beer Company
Evil Girls – Escondido
00:43:20 – Special Features – Great Director & Actress Collaborations
Heart is Black – Escondido
01:00:47 – Really Rad Recommendations

 

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War Starts at Midnight
#19 - The End of the Tour / Funny Folks Without the Jokes
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or: Wait, “You Oughta’ Know” is about Dave Coulier?


Hunter 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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SHOW NOTES

00:07:03 – Review – The End of the Tour
Stream:
Amazon | Rent: iTunes, Google Play
00:40:21 – Beer Recommendation: Big Worster by Mikkeller
Stay Humble – Tyler James
00:43:49 – Special Features – Funny Folks Without the Jokes
Nothing Will Last – Tyler James
01:00:27 – Really Rad Recommendations

 

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