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.

CHAPTERS

(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

RECOMMENDATIONS

Peterson  – The Haunting of Bly Manor

Jacob  – Walt Disney’s Robin Hood

Chris – Frank Herbert’s Dune Saga

or: The Estuary Between Order and Chaos

Jacob ranks The Darjeeling Limited at the tippy top of Wes Anderson’s filmography and Chris ranks it dead last. Can we convince our co-hosts to reassess their respective positions on the Whitman brothers’ futile quest for enlightenment? PLUS! Get your fix of really rad recommendations, Chris’s Darjeeling beer pairing, and a full ranking of every Wes Anderson film to date (sans the ones mentioning Isles or Dogs in the title).

CHAPTERS

(00:06:39) – Review – The Darjeeling Limited

(01:01:27) – Beer Pairing: Alpha Hive by COOP Ale Works

"Strangers (The Kinks Cover)” – Escondido

(01:06:04) – Really Rad Recommendations

RECOMMENDATIONS

Jacob  – The Holy Man

Chris – Thoroughbreds

or: That Bombay Talkie Theme Slaps!

All aboard as The Dudes don their finest suits, hop on The Darjeeling Limited, and delve into one of Wes Anderson’s most contentious films to date. Everyone knows this is Wes Anderson’s worst movie, what this review presupposes is …maybe it isn’t?

CHAPTERS

(00:09:38) – Review – The Darjeeling Limited

(01:16:40) – Beer Pairing: Bengali by Sixpoint Brewery

“I Turned my Back on the Written Word” – Generationals

(01:20:45) – Really Rad Recommendations

RECOMMENDATIONS

Peterson  – Black Narcissus

Jacob  – EuroTrip

Chris – Paris, TX

MUSIC

Generationals | Buy: iTunes, Amazon, Google Play

or: I Have the Solution to Make Daniel Day-Lewis Happy Again

Peterson Hill returns to The War Bunker to help The Dudes decide a victor in the toughest Civil War Showdown to date! It’s a brutal no-holds-barred brawl that’s been a decade in the making. In one corner, we have There Will Be Blood’s Daniel Plainview armed only with a verbal venom and a barbaric bowling pin. In the other corner, No Country For Old Men’s Anton Chigurh wielding a killer haircut and an oxygen tank… for emphysema or somethin’. Two films enter but only can be named the essentialiest motion picture of 2007 (and perhaps the entire 21st century). Sit back and sip on a stellar stout while Chris, Jacob, and Peterson go to epic lengths to survive this merciless movie matchup.

CHAPTERS

(00:17:37) – Review – There Will Be Blood00:45:39 – Review – No Country for Old Men

“Wildlife Sculpture” – Generationals

(01:25:45) – Civil War Showdown

(01:58:59) – Beer Pairing: Yellow Belly by Omnipollo (in collaboration with Buxton Brewery)“Our Time (2 Shine)” – Generationals

(02:05:43) – Really Rad Recommendations

RECOMMENDATIONS

Peterson  – MudboundStream: Netflix

Jacob  – The Big SickStream: Amazon Prime | Rent: iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, VUDU

Chris – Le SamouraïStream: FilmStruck | Rent: iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, VUDU

MUSIC

Generationals | Buy: iTunes, Amazon, Google Play

LINKS & NOTES

• Find Peterson Hill on: Twitter, Psycho Drive-In, Letterboxd
• Paul Thomas Anderson’s new movie made Daniel Day-Lewis so sad, he quit acting by Alex McLevy on The AV Club
• Crispin Glover on David Letterman

or: Get Them All Liquored Up And Take Them To The Peach Tree Dance

The Dudes brew up some healthy competition within themselves to revisit Paul Thomas Anderson’s 2007 oil-drenched epic, There Will be Blood. They wield their best (read: horrible) Daniel Plainview impressions to tackle this tale of early 20th century individualism set against the building blocks of America – capitalism and religion. On this rewatch, do they discover that Daniel Day-Lewis actually turns in a weak and overwrought performance? (No.) Does PTA’s world view further isolate Jake from fully embracing his idiosyncratic visions? (🤷‍♀️) Does Peterson gush over this epic like a geyser of crude bursting from the ocean of oil under our feet? (Naturally.)

CHAPTERS

(00:06:13) – Review – There Will Be Blood

(01:03:48) – Beer Pairing: Barrel Aged Bible Belt by Prairie Artisan Ales & Evil Twin Brewing

“Shakin” – Beau Jennings & the Tigers

(01:09:03) – Really Rad Recommendations

RECOMMENDATIONS

Peterson  – Daughters of the Dust

Jacob  – Dirty Work

Chris – Nuts!

MUSIC

Beau Jennings and the Tigers | Buy: iTunes, Amazon, Google Play

LINKS & NOTES

• WSaM Episode #74 – There Will Be Blood vs. No Country for Old Men
• PTA on The Treatment for There Will Be Blood

or: If You’re Not Against Me Don’t Cross This Line.

The Dudes chart a course through unprotected waters and take a dive into Wes Anderson’s seafaring adventure-comedy, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou. Secure your sidearms. Slide into your speedos and red knit caps. And board our own submersible boat as we set out to slay this white whale Jaguar Shark.

We discuss (and debate) the merits of Owen Wilson’s Kentucky accent Bill Murray’s impressive run of early 2000s performances… and maybe even break out in a subtle dance to the dulcet tones of Mark Mothersbaugh’s music, well, some of us.

CHAPTERS

(00:09:52) – Review – The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

(01:12:20) – Beer Pairing: Wee Beastie by Blue Owl Brewing

“Cloud Nein” – Man Man

(01:15:57) – Really Rad Recommendations

RECOMMENDATIONS

Peterson  – The Plot Against America

Jacob  – Jules and Jim

Chris – Who is Bozo Texino?

MUSIC

Man Man | Buy: Bandcamp

or: A Riddle that I Wasn’t Trying to Solve

The Dudes need some extra muscle to take onBarry Egan in PTA’s Punch-Drunk Love, so Casual Cinecast’s Justin Herring drops by to help them wax philosophical about the greatness of the one and only Philip Seymour Hoffman and examiners the varying flavors of male rage that PTA brings to this unconventional romcom.

CHAPTERS

(00:09:30) – Review – Punch-Drunk Love

(01:24:22) – Beer Pairing: Nuke the Whales by Eureka Heights Brew Co

“Ain’t no Grave” – Smokey & the Mirror

(01:28:44) – Really Rad Recommendations

RECOMMENDATIONS

Justin  – Happy Accidents & The Suitor

Peterson  – That Thing You Do & The Aviator

Jacob  – Tiger King

Chris – City Lights

MUSIC

Smokey & The Mirror | Buy: iTunes, Amazon, Google Play

LINKS & NOTES

• Follow Justin on: Twitter, Instagram
• Casual Cinecast: Podcast, Twitter
• Punch-Drunk Love Superman Theory

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.

CHAPTERS

(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

RECOMMENDATIONS

Peterson  – Australia

Jacob  – The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley

Chris – Daddy Longlegs (2009)

MUSIC

Ben Rector | Buy: iTunes, Amazon, Google Play

or: It Was Just Dogslaughter

Come take a trip with the Masters of the Muff as we peel back the layers of PTA’s sprawling LA story, Magnolia.

Do the dude’s dig into Tom Cruise’s tighty whities?

Do they wax philosophical on the kindness of Philip Seymour Hoffman?

Do they know the answers to the questions Quiz Kid Donnie Smith just can’t stop searching for?

Can they forgive Julianne Moore in the midst of her chaotic nervous breakdown?

And most importantly, does Jake think this is another dive into the desolation of PTA’s sadistic hatred for his characters or will he swing back around and find the tendrils of connection holding this opus together?

This episode of The Magnificent Andersons is now available to you on Video and Audio Cassette to answer all of these burning questions and so many more!

CHAPTERS

(00:05:12) – Review – Magnolia

(01:07:54) – Beer Pairing: Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout from North Coast Brewing Co.

“End of the World” – Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors

(01:12:22) – Really Rad Recommendations

RECOMMENDATIONS

Peterson  – 50/50

Jacob  – Being There

Chris – Coming Home

MUSIC

Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors | Buy: iTunes, Amazon, Google Play

or: The One with an Hour of Scott Stapp Banter on the Cutting Room Floor

Are The Dudes discussing Billy Shakespeare’s Hamlet …or did Jake just compare Max Fischer to the titular Shakespeare character? Can Peterson throw enough shade at Wes to provide Jake & Chris to attempt to smash him like a pancake with an elaborate tree-rigged booby trap?

Join us for The Magnificent Andersons as we dissect Wes Anderson’s sophomore feature, Rushmore. We dive deep into the anger and misdirected frustrations of one of Wes’s most famous heroes. PLUS! Find out which frothy treat Chris pairs with this slice of Anderson whimsy and, of course, see what recommendations the gang pulled into the mix.

CHAPTERS

(00:06:29) – Review – Rushmore

(01:08:07) – Beer Pairing: Cask-It Series Barrel Aged DNRBy COOP Ale Works

“Cut Down a Tree” – Smokey & the Mirror

(01:12:34) – Really Rad Recommendations

RECOMMENDATIONS

Peterson  – Juliet, Naked

Jacob  – Boyood

Chris – Brewster McCloud

MUSIC

Smokey & The Mirror | Buy: iTunes, Amazon, Google Play

or: How much do you squat?

The Dudes return to disect PTA’s breakout sphomore picture, Boogie Nights!

Will Jake finally understand why PTA belongs in the discussion next to the likes of Wes Anderson? Will Peterson sing ‘The Touch’ in its entirety? Can Chris find a beer massive enough to pair with this 2.5 hour epic? Let’s find out!

CHAPTERS

(00:05:48) – Review – Boogie Nights

(01:06:57) – Beer Pairing: 25th Anniversary Big Yeti by Great Divide Brewing Company

“Kids (MPLS Version)” – Ben Rector

(01:11:49) – Really Rad Recommendations

RECOMMENDATIONS

Peterson  – Arctic (2019)

Jacob  – Jackie Brown (1997)

Chris – Day for Night (La Nuit américaine) (1973)

MUSIC

Ben Rector | Buy: iTunes, Amazon, Google Play

or: Through the Wes Anderson Prism

This week The Dudes break out of the nut house to embark on a fulfilling life of petty crime.

CHAPTERS

(00:07:40) – Review – Bottle Rocket

(01:13:48) – Beer Pairing: Mostly Harmless by Eureka Heights Brew Co

“Dairy Queen” – Beau Jennings and the Tigers

(01:19:33) – Really Rad Recommendations

RECOMMENDATIONS

Peterson  – The Farewell

Jacob  – Napoleon Dynomite

Chris – Deadeye Dick by Kurt Vonnegut

MUSIC

Beau Jennings and the Tigers | Buy: iTunes, Amazon, Google Play

or: Shock-a-locka-do, Old Timer!

The Dudes kick off the inogural episode of The Magnificent Andersons with a discussion of Paul Thomas Anderson’s first feature – Hard Eight.

CHAPTERS

(00:10:14) – Hard Eight

(01:09:00) – Beer Pairing: Oak-Aged Maple Pecan Porter Reserve by 903 Brewers

“A List of the Virtues” – Generationals

(01:13:52) – Really Rad Recommendations

RECOMMENDATIONS

Peterson – War Horse

Jacob  – Barry (HBO)

Chris – Chasing the Moon

MUSIC

Generationals | Buy: iTunes, Amazon, Google Play

Chris from the Casual Cinecast podcast joins the Dudes to look back at Michael Bay's Armageddon.

or: Sleep Tight, Sugar

It’s the end of an era! Chris & Jake wrap up their epic journey into John Carpenter’s colossal canon with a surprising little gem. PLUS! We’ve got a big announcement for the next War Starts at Midnight limited series.

CHAPTERS

(00:08:18) – Review – The Ward

(00:50:23) – Beer Pairing: Wake Up Dead Nitro by Left Hand Brewing Company

“Drive” – Ben Rector

(00:56:53) – Really Rad Recommendations

RECOMMENDATIONS

Jacob  – FYRE: The Greatest Party That Never Happened

Chris – Rashomon

MUSIC

Ben Rector | Buy: iTunes, Amazon, Google Play

or: Something, Something, Megazord Jacob & Chris drill deeper into the core of John Carpenter’s filmography to discuss The Master’s penultimate film. SHOW NOTES 00:02:15 – Review – Ghosts of Mars00:50:30 – Beer Pairing: Karbachtoberfest by Karbach Brewing Co“What Kind of World Are You Living In?” – Dragon Inn 300:55:31 – Really Rad Recommendations RECOMMENDATIONS Jacob  – The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the […]

Surprise! While conducting some much-needed post-holiday-hibernation housekeeping, we found this entire long-lost review of Space Bear Star Wars: The Last Jedi. By now, you've already heard every hot take imaginable for this film - but where are all of the cinephile nerds diving into the relationships between The Last Jedi and the late work of John Ford and Akira Kurosawa? Right here, of course!

It's finally here! A brand new Halloween film ... and more importantly - a brand new John Carpenter score! The Dudes review David Gordon Green's Halloween (the direct sequel to John Carpenter's Halloween that has absolutely nothing to do with Rob Zombie's Halloween), play Score the Score, and somehow find a way to connect The Lego Batman Movie to Michael Myers and Laurie Strode. PLUS Chris pairs this stylish slasher with a dark and boozy beer doubles down on the sweetness ...and the bite.

We've reached the end of an era. With this episode, we can no longer endlessly taunt Jake for one of the most shameful cinematic sins ever confessed on the War Starts at Midnight and The Carpenter Shop, because today Jake finally watched John Carpenter's Halloween!  Listen as we analyze this indie horror juggernaut, discuss the what does (or doesn't) make The Master of Horror a certified auteur and debate who would win in a fight to the death between R.J. MacReady and The Shape.

Jacob & Chris hunt down the final movie in John Carpenter's rocky 90s filmography and find out if it's a hidden gem or a plague on the entire Carpenter Canon. With a name like Vampires, this has gotta be right in The Master of Horror's wheelhouse, right?