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Catherine and Josh - and honorary guest host Sam - come together for Cinematejkas Episode 2, in which they discuss Stan Lee's death, Disney and Pixar's stranglehold on IP filmmaking, music biopics and, this month's feature review, Bohemian Rhapsody. Episode Breakdown 0:00 - 10:00: The Cinematejkas introduce their regular movie news segment, in which they cover Stan Lee's death and how his legacy will evolve over time 10:01 - 29:20: The Cinematejkas discuss new trailers including Disney's Dumbo remake, Toy Story 4 and Pokemon: Detective Pikachu 29:21 - 38:12: In Special Features, the Cinematejkas stay with the theme of music biopics: as producers, which band/musician would they make a movie about? Who would star or direct? 38:13 - 1:12:33: The Cinematejkas discuss this month's Feature Review - Bryan Singer's Bohemian Rhapsody. The highlights: Rami Malek, Queen's music. The lowlights: factual inaccuracy, everything else? Listen to hear all Catherine, Josh and Sam's thoughts and final grades on this much-anticipated drama Until Cinematejkas gets its own feed, you can find all content on the Citizen:Earth website and podcast streams. You can also follow Cinematejkas on Twitter @cinematejkas.
Chris & Jake celebrate the memory of Gene Wilder with a special War Crimes review of the buddy comedy Stir Crazy. Chris selects a wild ale that’s sure to pair nicely with anything starring the hilarious Mr. Wilder. In Special Features the dudes host the inagural Fantasy Film Course Draft - it’s like fantasy football for film buffs! Who drafted the better film history course? It's up to you to decide. Vote for the course you'd enroll in! *PLUS* Jake challenges the Midnight Warriors to find an essay topic he can’t relate back to Taxi Driver.
Hunter and Chris are joined by guest Bat-expert Joey "The Joe-Ker" Dale to do a critical kamikaze on the DCEU's latest, Suicide Squad! Wait - Hunter actually liked it!?!?! Anyway...Chris continues his "Summer of IPA" with a dirty south brew that is just plain bad. In Special Features, the Dudes discuss the less celebrated scoundrels of cinema in B-List Baddies. *PLUS* Hunter suffers the consequences for making a bad bet (again) and pays his India Pale Ale Penance.
Chris and Hunter answer the call to critique the spooky, slapstick reboot - Ghostbusters! Chris continues his "Summer of IPA" with a phan-tastic pick that's so high in hops, you'll sense something strange in your neighborhood. In Special Features, the Dudes cross streams to discuss Suffering from Sequelitis - are 2016's franchise failures an isolated trend or a sign of things to come? PLUS - The Dudes review trailers from SDCC 2016 during Trailer Talk! PLUS (part 2) - Stick around for some post-credits banter!v
Chris and Hunter use their measly homo-sapien brains to review Independence Day: Resurgence. Chris continues the "IPA Summer" with a double so strong you'll be three sheets to the wind for your next close encounter of the third kind. In Special Features, the Dudes discuss The Curious Case of Jeff Goldblum - hear two grown men man-crush on The Goldblum's strange cinematic appeal, from his unblinking stare to unwavering stammer. *PLUS* What does BitTorrentNow's new service mean for independent film?
Hunter and Chris critique the quirky dark comedy from Yorgos Lanthimos, The Lobster! Chris picks an appropriately named high-point brew that is sorta' many things, all of which get you tanked. In Special Features, the Dudes discuss B-list actors who never quite made it over the hump into superstardom during Coulda' Been A Star. *PLUS* Star Wars: Rogue One re-shoots, jacked J.K. Simmons, Passion of the Christ 2 and more!
Chris and Hunter are joined by Adam Chitwood of Collider.com to do in-depth detective work on Shane Black's pulpy noir comedy, The Nice Guys! Chris wishes you a hoppy summer with a super bitter IPA. In Special Features, the Dudes discuss the best and worst buddy flicks during BFF Films! *PLUS* One year after the infamous Summer Shandy Shaming, Hunter makes another risky bet. Cheers!
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!
Chris and Hunter discuss their collective War Crime It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World with WSaM's Cajun correspondent, Jacob Graves! Chris picks an insanely high-point Southern Stout that'll make you go "mad" (times 4!). In Special Features, the Dudes discuss what makes a great movie title in (Insert Title Here) - which movie titles do they love, and which do they despise? *PLUS* Fellow Rocky fanboy Jacob Graves gives his take on our inaugural Civil War debate!
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?
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!
Chris and Hunter man-up 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!
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* During trailer talk, the Dudes review the final trailer for Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice!
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.
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.
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!
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".
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!
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!
Chris & 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.
Hunter and Chris have an animated discussion about Disney and Pixar's latest mega-hit Inside Out. Chris gets a sweet tooth with this week's beer recommendation. In Special Features, the dudes delve deep into their cinematic subconscious to discuss some of their favorite animated films during Toon Talk. Get traumatized all over again with repressed memories of horrifying Disney villains and their even more horrifying deaths!
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.
Chris and Hunter review Hunter's War Crime - David Lynch's 1986 Blue Velvet. In Special Features, The Dudes discuss What Makes A Memorable Villain? Also, they set the stage for the first-ever Summer Shandy Chug Off. Drinking Game Idea - Take a shot every time someone says "Roger Ebert"!
Hunter (a.k.a. Tony Snark/Ironic Man) and Chris (a.k.a. Gale-Gar The Woozy) review the indie cult classic Avengers: Age of Ultron. In Special Features, the dudes let their nerd flags fly, discussing Comic Book Movies - Where Do We Go From Here? PLUS! They realize Zack Snyder's next logical Batsuit modification to follow-up Joel Schumacher's rubber nipples. Face front, True Believers!
Hunter and Chris review the 2014 Sundance Grand Jury prize-winning documentary Rich Hill. In Special Features, the dudes talk docs, discussing their differing tastes in documentary cinema. Plus music by Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors. WARNING: This episode includes an embarrassing amount of Star Wars references. Listener discretion advised.
Chris and Hunter review David Fincher's thrilling blockbuster Gone Girl. In Special Features, the dudes discuss Hitchcock's Heirs - does the Master of Suspense have any directorial descendents, and if so, who are they?
Hunter and Chris take a trip to Tinseltown with a review of David Cronenberg's Hollywood horror/satire Maps To The Stars. In Special Features, the dudes discuss Dramatic Directors Attempting Comedy.