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The Player (1992 - movie)

Giaco's pick for success is the Robert Altman film from the early nineties that is widely known for its, at the time, record length opening shot.

The story is very Hollywood. It explores a thriller against the shallow backdrop of the sausage making of big studio films.

Tim Robbins stars as a soulless producer and studio exec. who rarely drinks a drop and who's passions are all self-serving.

You should continue on through the rest of Robert Altman's work, Popeye, M.A.S.H., Nashville- all works of a master.

To purchase The Player (we recommend Criterion) you can go to Amazon or iTunes. You can stream it on FilmStruck.

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NEXT WEEK: We conclude Success w/ John's pick - the novel "The Black Company" from Glen Cook.  

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The Royal Tenebaums (2001 - movie)

Keith's pick for success is the third feature from director Wes Anderson. The movie deals with characters who peaked as children, as they measure success.

This is arguably the best effort yet from this director. It is a love letter to New York and the attention to detail in both characters and art direction makes itripe for many watches.

The performances are fantastic. This feature exposed people to a number of actors and aspects of actors, that they had not previously been privy to.

You can stream the Royal Tenenbaums on Film Struck or purchase it on Amazon. We can't recommend the Blu-Ray from Criterion enough, so many great extra features.

NEXT WEEK: We continue with Giaco's pick "The Player."

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The Secret (2006 - movie)

Jules wants to show you a new path for you to embrace this topic of Success - with THE SECRET.

This DVD & accompanying book are a mish-mash of Western majick and metaphysics purporting to reveal truths that you can to into for self-enrichment.

The film combines self-proscribed experts with a spurious historical background to sell a toolkit of practices to the masses.

You can stream the Secret on Netflix.

NEXT WEEK: We continue our topic with Mary's pick 'Ferdinand the Bull.'

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Spring Breakers (movie 2012)

Jules' pick is the most commercial work from Writer-Director Harmony Korine (Kids, Gummo, Julien Donkey-Boy). This look at the drugs and debauchery of Florida over spring break plays with time and structure to evoke a drug fueled conception of reality.

The cast are made up of Harnony's wife and three Disney-star level actresses, plus James Franco.

The colors and tone are all over the top. A fun romp and maybe not the best Korine flick, but a standout for its budget and cast.

You can stream on Showtime or purchase on Amazon and iTunes.

NEXT WEEK: We bring on Giaco Furino for a new topic "Success" and kick it off with Jules' pick "The Secret."

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Ultimate (sport)

John's pick is a sport, a fun one that easy to just pick up and play, you just need a handful of people, a field and a flying disc. From the humble beginnings as a pie-tin tossed around at the beach, Frisbees have become a staple for picnics and beach romps.

In the late 60′s a number of high school students, fans of playing with the Frisbee, created a game that within a few years was hosting major championships. Ultimate was born!

You can pick up an official weight Ultimate Frisbee (glow in the dark for sure) on Amazon.

NEXT WEEK: We conclude our topic with Jules' pick 'Spring Breakers.'

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Ferdinand the Bull (Disney Animated Short 1938)

Mary brings her Spring pick in - the classic animated short based on the classic illustrated children's book.

Ferdinand the Bull found itself banned by facists and Nazis.

The caricatures of the men are problematic, but the message of pacifism and taking pleasure in your bliss without worrying about following the crowd or the expectations of your birth are great.

You watch Ferdinand on most online video hosting sites.

Re-arange Us - Mates of State (2008 - album)

He makes noise about bringing too many albums to the show- but Keith is getting no complaints. Especially when he brings great bands like Mates of States to the table.

The subject of this Spring pick is the band's 'grown-up' album, with more instruments and a more somber tone at times.

This duo have made rich and complex sounds with tons of energy like they were a much larger band, and they make it look easy.

You can purchase Re-arrange Us on iTunes and Amazon or stream it on Spotify.

The Narrows (2016 - album)

Keith closes out our topic with his pick from Grant-Lee Phillips.

The latest from the troubadour focus on his roots and the past.

As he ages it is interesting to see the path his music is taking.

You can purchase The Narrows on iTunes and Amazon, Stream it on Spotify, and see Grant Lee Phillips cameo on the new mini-season of Gilmore Girls on Netflix.

NEXT WEEK: We kick of a new topic, Spring,  with a pick from Keith - Mate's of States album 'Rearrange Us.'

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Toad Road (2012 - movie)

A true combination of Fact and Fiction and Weird, Matt Schwartz's pick this week is a move from 2012. It was a few years in the making.

The director sought a group of post-high school young adults who were living outside Philadelphia and partying.

The film is part real footage, part scripted narrative, with 'actors' who are actually doing the drugs, passing out, getting in fights, and lighting each others pubic hair on fire.

The fiction element is an urban legend of the area, a passage through a series of gates in the woods that are the path to hell. They also mirror the world of aimlessness nihilism and addiction that the people in the story are going through.

Sadly the actress, Sara Anne John, who plays the female lead, died of an overdose shortly before the film's release. She was an aspiring poet and model living in NYC.

You can purchase Toad Road on iTunes and Amazon.

NEXT WEEK: We conclude our topic with Keith's pick from the catalog of Grant Lee Philips.

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You can follow Matt Schwartz on Facebook - look for the Matt in NYC who is talking about horror movies regularly.

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You can see Keith's art on earthlingkeith.com

You can follow Jules on twitter @beautifuljules

Barba*rossa (deck building card game)

This is a weird one, a Japanese card game in the vein of Dominion, but with a very off-putting theme and doubling down with off-putting art. This is John's pick for Weird - and it certainly fits.

Originally published in Japan in 2010 and lapsing out of print in 2013 an English translation was kickstarted in 2015.

The players take the role of German generals in WWII who are mounting a campaign against Russia. Oh, and all the troops are represented by scantily clad manga illustrations.

A historical photograph version was also printed, it may be more disturbing because it is far less absurd and lets the theme really stand out.

You can purchase Barbarossa and the sequel El Alamein on Amazon- but do you really want to? I'd get Dominion first.

NEXT WEEK: Our guest Matt Schwartz is up with his pick "Toad Road."

You can follow us on twitter @newtoyoushow and you can leave comments down below!

You can follow Matt Schwartz on Facebook - look for the Matt in NYC who is talking about horror movies regularly.

You can follow John on twitter @lordjoho 

You can see Keith's art on earthlingkeith.com

You can follow Jules on twitter @beautifuljules