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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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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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Jurassic World  has made more money than the GDP of about 15 countries, and counting. Isla Nublar is now one of the most profitable islands in the South Pacific.

One by one, previous records have gone extinct in its wake – biggest opening weekend, biggest 2nd weekend, fastest to $100M, $200, $300, on and on.

Experts knew it would be a hit. But potentially unseating Titanic as the 2nd highest-grossing movie ever? Nobody could’ve guess. Though in hindsight, it seems so obvious.

Jurassic World is the 3rd film in the franchise to break the opening weekend record (go stand in a corner JP3). And the original was the highest grossing film ever until that record was sunk by Titanic.

People love Jurassic Park. Sure JP3 underperformed, but that was 14 years ago, and can be blamed on that stupid Spinosaurus (yes, I’m a bitter T-Rex apologist, and No, I will not apologize for it).

Jurassic World stomping Avengers: Age of Ultron to become this summer’s juggernaut can be attributed to the most powerful of blockbuster film formulas  – Nostalgia + Novelty = $$$$Continue reading

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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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