I’ve always believed talent isn’t just some God-given lightning bolt — it’s built. Hard work and dedication matter.

Now, I haven’t personally gone down any random Steven Seagal in Russia YouTube rabbit holes (a friend mentioned it, obviously). But you have to admire the confidence. Not exactly an Olympic specimen, yet somehow he always emerges victorious against a dozen attackers. A true master of… cinematic physics.

Meanwhile, in a world that feels increasingly chaotic and corrupt, your friends at OMFG (Original Montana Film Guide) decided to revisit The Patriot — because sometimes you just need a reminder to stand up for your town.

In our case? Ennis, Montana.

We’ll talk rebellion, questionable heroics, freelancing ne’er-do-wells, civic pride, and maybe even solving COVID with pure brainpower. It’s another rabbit hole episode — and yes, by the end, we might just find hell waiting for us.

God bless. Stay curious. And remember to vote.

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It’s hard to get a tan in the winter — especially in the mountainous Old West. Skin toughens, dries out, and starts to map every contour of a hard life. Scars stand out sharper in the cold air. And Old Cutthroat Bill? She’s not afraid to show us her pain — physical or otherwise.

Being an outlaw is a tricky business. When companionship comes through kidnapping, gambling, or whatever dirty hustle gets you a clean dopamine hit, you start to understand the desperation of a gray, sun-starved frontier. It’s not like they had antidepressants. Seasonal gloom probably hit a lot of Westerners hard — and the “treatments” weren’t FDA-approved.

Anywho… join your friends at OMFG as we watch the Tubi original The Thicket and spiral into conversations about Juliette Lewis, frontal assault tactics, nepotism, church burnings — and not in that order. You’ll be thrilled by our geography detective work, and whatever you do, don’t cross Dinklage. He may just nail your nether parts to a wooden chair.

Godspeed, sinners.

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I was recently given a telescope by my dad—he didn’t need it anymore, and I was grateful in a way that surprised me. Lately, the cosmos has been quietly working its way into my consciousness. I’ve always loved stars, planets—even space junk—but there’s something especially compelling about encountering objects with their own origin stories, not unlike movies themselves.

That feeling carried over into OMFG (Original Montana Film Guide) as we look back at 2025. This episode is our annual roundup: the solid, the surprising, and the truly outstanding, carefully separated. You might think you know where we’ll land, but there are a few real twists in here. Tune in for our Top 5 Films of 2025—curious, opinionated, and a little unexpected.

Hosts:

Courtney Blazon - Pascal's great great great grand daughter's friend

Larkin Matoon - inventor of the boom bap

Daniel Mrgan - 1996 Wimbledon Champion

Producer:

Josh Quick - Poet laureate of Indiana

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The world is a little unhinged right now, and you might be wondering why you’d spend some time with the OMFG (Original Montana Film Guide) crew today. There’s always something pulling at us—checking the news, running errands, pretending everything’s fine.

So step into our small, friendly bubble for a bit. We’ll help take your mind off the noise.

This week, we’re counting down our Top 10 Movies of 2025, starting with picks #10 through #6. Every film on the list is something we genuinely love, so if you’re hunting for something new, you’ll leave with a solid watchlist recommended by your buddies here in the Garden City.

Join us on an abstract plane where we devote our minds, souls, and bodies to examining the finer details of what wonderful filmmakers have given us.

Hosts:

Courtney Blazon - "Blazin" Hot Cocoa

Larkin Matoon - Ruby Red Squirt (frozen )

Daniel Mrgan - Sweet and spicy hot honey ginger tea

Producer:

Josh Quick - Diet Dr. Pepper (liter)

Muse:

Courtney Murphy - a gently simmered English breakfast tea

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Hey all! Thank you so much for listening and supporting us this past year. We’ve been busy little elves, and ol’ Nick has been sending plenty of souls our way.

As you know, we’ve been releasing episodes weekly, but to make sure we’re bringing you the best possible show—and to keep the workshop from burning down—we’re shifting to a biweekly release schedule for a little extra quality assurance.

So: new episodes every two weeks starting January 20, 2026. That said, this doesn’t mean we won’t drop special episodes here and there when the moment strikes.

Thanks again from all of us at Original Montana Film Guide—we truly appreciate you.

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A flop isn’t always a bad thing in the movie business. Showgirls bombed on arrival and somehow became one of the most beloved camp classics of all time.

Battlefield Earth isn’t so lucky—but it is fascinating.

Yes, the dialogue is dull.
Yes, the plot barely makes sense.
Yes, the leading man has zero charisma.
And yes, John Travolta plays his alien overlord like a petulant child throwing a tantrum in platform boots.

These are not strengths in traditional entertainment.

But what is compelling is the belief system orbiting the film: community, hierarchy, belonging—and if you’re rich enough, congratulations on your ascension to the higher levels. Suddenly, Psychlos and Man-Animals aren’t just sci-fi nonsense; they’re symptoms.

So what does any of this have to do with domination, devotion, and a $100 million visual catastrophe?

Join OMFG (Original Montana Film Guide) as we deliver a thetan-starred review of Battlefield Earth—and confidently answer absolutely none of these questions.

Hosts:

Courtney Blazon AKA Myrtle Bubble Blaze

Larkin Matoon AKA Johnny "Utah" Mnemonic

Daniel Mrgan AKA Cosmonaut Linemaker (was exploring space and not on this episode)

Producer:

Josh Quick AKA 2 Chainz Pella Grant

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Just prior to Christmas, the gang sat down (minus Daniel), joined by guest Violet, and watched Arrival.

You remember — back when aliens showed up, taught us something profound, and suddenly humanity found peace? No strife, no genocides, no political upheaval. Just love, understanding, and interstellar wisdom.

So… can someone remind me where I parked my flying car?

Oooooh — right. It was a blockbuster movie. That makes way more sense.

Still, Arrival is an absolute beauty. If you haven’t seen it yet, I strongly recommend watching it before listening to our episode. Denis Villeneuve pulls every trick out of his bag here — a soaring score, excellent effects, gorgeous cinematography, and (of course) a twist sitting right at the core of it all.

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Some say snow is just a shroud on the mountain.

Snow—an element that defeats invading armies.

Snow—a force that separates creatures from one another.

And there you are: isolated with your family, intrusive thoughts, specters, and an impossibly built hotel.

Sure, Jack’s a rascal—wandering the halls with a head full of Agent Orange and a growing certainty that the solution to his problems is family annihilation. But there’s a book to be written. And Danny is watching.

“Dad… you wouldn’t hurt us, would you?”

The Shining remains one of cinema’s great mysteries—a film dense with symbolism, hidden meaning, and unanswered questions, crafted by the meticulous mind of Stanley Kubrick.

Join OMFG (Original Montana Film Guide) as we interpret the signs—some of us believers, some agnostic, and some flat-out deniers.

Regardless of your spiritual leanings, The Shining is sure to unsettle you… and maybe even open a door to government conspiracy.

Godspeed, dear listener.

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Susan Reikhart’s Showing Up is a humdrum heck of a good time. It’s not about art-making so much as the weird, tender, maddening moments in between. Enter Lizzy — a misanthrope fueled by the rage-fire of a thousand suns. She’s a brilliant artist, but the business side of things? Not her medium.

She lives in a little space attached to her landlord/frenemy Jo — a whirlwind of vigor, spontaneity, and mild dismissiveness. Michelle Williams (a Kalispell, Montana native!) shows up in this quiet slice of life, delivering a performance that feels lived-in and light-footed.

Larkin picked this one because he’s a Reikhart fan; Courtney Murphy brings the perspective of an OCAC alum, the now-defunct art school woven into the film’s DNA. This movie is the opposite of Fast & Furious — as Daniel put it, it should be titled “Slow and Deliberate.”

There’s a pigeon stealing the spotlight and a man digging mysterious holes in the background. What more do you need?

Join OMFG (Original Montana Film Guide) for another round of moving-picture talk.

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You ever have a dream where you have to choose life or death for a loved one? Have you ever reached your Vertical Limit?

In the game of high-alpine trekking, folks are playing on an ice-axe edge of truth or consequences. Nature doesn’t care if you live or die, so hold your butts—because this is a thrill ride of epic proportions.

Join the OMFG (Original Montana Film Guide) crew as we dive into this adventure gem and spiritual cousin to Cliffhanger. Plenty of long-awaited answers in this one from your local outdoor-enthusiast experts.

🎙️ Hosts

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Courtney Blazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠'s Vertical Limit is people who walk slow.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Mrgan ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠'s Vertical Limit is late-stage capitalism.

⁠⁠⁠Larkin Matoon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠'s Vertical Limit is soup.

🎛️ Producer

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Josh Quick⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠'s Vertical Limit is team sports.

Special, special guest:

Mike Smith of the Complete Works Podcast - an amazing cinephile show - check it out.

🎧 Tune in and hang on.

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