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The tablemates come together to discuss 1964 Best Picture Tom Jones. While not anyone's favorite, Dan does a great job explaining to his guests why this movie is worthy.  It is clear that British humor is landining on American shores.

Also, Dan introduces a new segment called Listener Ledgers...you too can give us your opinion on the weekly movie we are discussing.

Finally, our guest Steve Shulkers, gave us great "participation trophies"--as Dan called them, and they cam in just in time as the podcast is now over one year old.

So grab some green beans and join us  for this week's conversation.

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The Gang come together for a special episode to discuss which best picture lead the 1940's decade. And to be honest, it wasn't much of a debate.  Enjoy the folks around Dan's dinner table as they discuss the decade amid World War 2, before and after!  

So grab up a chair and take a listen to the golden era of Hollywood.

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The dinner table is set for a great discussion about 1962 Best Picture Lawrence of Arabia.  The Gang welcomes Dan's best friend to the table, Steve Schulkers who speaks eloquently about his favorite film of all time. As a photographer, Steve sees more than many of us see in this great desert production.

We enjoyed a new restaurant, A Taste of Jerusalem, with kabobs and falafel. And Steve brought some delicious pies. So grab a fork and enjoy the great conversation about this film.

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The Gang get together at the table for a special episode, to discuss which Best Picture Movie of the Thirties was the best of the decade.  Join in for this great discussion as we enter the nascent Hollywood.  

And tell us what your favorite movie of the thirties decade.  We hope you enjoy this special episode.

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Tonight the gang enjoyed 1962's best picture West Side Story. The Shakespeare tale of Romeo and Juliet is told in 1950's New York City in a fight between two ethnic juvenile groups. The music, choreography and story make this a timeless classic. 

We have Kate's delicious cooking and special guest Carla Maragano, Dan's daughter in-law to discuss this beautiful work of art. 

So grab a Coca Cola and a chair at the table to listen to the dinner discussion of West Side Story.

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The gang ate well this evening with yummy spaghetti (not strained by a tennis racket) and zucchini--made by the best cook at the table, Kate Evans.  There was also lovely wine and champagne.  There is 42 days until the block party on this 42nd episode.

Dinner with Dan enters a new decade this evening! Grab a chair and enjoy this discussion of 1960 Academy Award best picture--The Apartment.  

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This week the Gang gathered for brunch to discuss one of Dan's top five movies of all time--1959 Best Picture Ben-Hur.  Gathered around with Bloody Mary's and Mimosa--the Jesus adjacent movie with Charlton Heston as Judah Ben-Hur is one for all time.  
The cinematography and the scenery make this movie one for the ages. While everyone at the table was impressed with the movie--Dan was disappointed in his tablemates lack of affection for the film.

Pull up a chair for a yummy brunch and we hope you enjoy the conversation!

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Tonight's dinner was bittersweet as we said good bye to Diya, Wroe Avenue's exchange student as she heads back home to India. Diya has been a great addition to the gang, joining us regularly to discuss our weekly movie.

It was a hot one tonight on this July 4th eve and the discussion rambunctious as Dan got frustrated with his table mates for side comments! That didn't stop us from sharing what we felt about 1959 Best Picture Gigi. 

So grab some champagne, a glass of French wine and join us for this week's Dinner with Dan.

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This week on the podcast Dan was joined by regulars Kate, Paul and Diya along with guests Jim and Ann Rougier. A very special guest came from Witchita Falls, Texas--Jean Butterbaugh.  You may have heard a lot about Jean on the podcast before--she was Dan's college sweetheart. They had not talked for many years but picked up their friendship last year.  The Gang was so excited to finally meet her and have her on the podcast.

1958 Best Picture Bridge on the River Kwai was the topic of discussion tonight as yummy Thai food was brought in from Thai 9.  So pull up a chair and join the table for this week's chat!

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The Gang had a great dinner, taping on a Friday night, which made the libations flow a little freer!  Diya made the Gang a special Indian meal to celebrate 1956 Best Picture winner Around the World in 80 Days.

The table was glad to add table guests Ann Charles Watts and Jason Hilliard--from what we affectionately call the Ann Charles Watts experience located at the end of Wroe Avenue.

Dan continues to chide his table mates for not having the luxury of being born a boomer, and the crew takes it well.  Pull up a chair and listen to the multi generational conflicts as we take on our 29th best picture discussion

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