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The first episode of a long break from our list. Instead we’ll talk about some new movies: the newest film from Steve McQueen’s “Small Axe” series, “Alex Wheatle” (3:10); the new Steven Soderberg film, “Let Them All Talk” (23:55), and “The Prom” (40:15), a musical adaptation from Ryan Murphy.

Music Credits: “Her Eyes Play Tricks on the Camera” – Robert Pollard, “Ghost” – Neutral Milk Hotel.

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Its new movie season folks. Mario and Tom talk about the new Riz Ahmed film, “Sound of Metal,” now streaming on Amazon Prime (7:10), the new “Small Axe,” entry starring John Boyega, “Red, White, and Blue,” (23:10), and “Mank,” David Fincher’s new Netflix movie (35:55). Then they wait around in nature, hoping for someone to show up with their number 9’s in a case: Tom (1:06:45), Mario (1:31:40).

On Tap!!!

We’re still getting “funky,” weird, strange. In that spirit this week we go back to Stratford for Athletic Brewing’s All Out, an Extra Dark NA beer. https://athleticbrewing.com/products/all-out-stout-non-alcoholic-6-pack (2:05).

Music Credits: “Her Eyes Play Tricks on the Camera” – Robert Pollard, “Pivotal Film” – Guided by Voices, “Sugarcube” – Yo La Tengo, “Ghost” – Neutral Milk Hotel.

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Mario and Tom begin this week’s show by talking about the big movie news of the week: Warner Bros. is putting their full 2021 theatrical slate on HBOMax (1:25). Then they dive into a pile of new movies: “Happiest Season,” now streaming on Hulu (15:50), Amazon’s “Uncle Frank,” starring a great Paul Bettany (27:05), and the newest entry into Steve McQueen’s “Small Axe” series, “Lover’s Rock” (41:05). After that, they spend some time digging around in holes and driving around searching for their number 10’s: Mario (56:25), Tom (1:14:50).

On Tap!!!

We’re still getting “funky,” weird, strange. In that spirit this week we go Back to East Hampton, CT to drink Fat Orange Cat’s All Cats Are Gray in the Dark: a WHITE STOUT - https://fatorangecatbrewco.com/2020/12/03/open-air-drive-thru-thursday-feature-since-today-looked-nothing-like-december-we-are-featuring-a-beer-that-looks-nothing-like-a-stout/ (11:40).

Music Credits: “Her Eyes Play Tricks on the Camera” – Robert Pollard, “Pivotal Film” – Guided by Voices, “Sugarcube” – Yo La Tengo, “Ghost” – Neutral Milk Hotel.

Mario and Tom talk about some new movies and the only tv show anyone cares about:

Run (00:30)

The Queen's Gambit (20:45)

Small Axe: Mangrove (36:25)

Mario and Tom talk about some new documentaries:

All In: The Fight for Democracy (5:55)

I am Greta (20:10)

Time (39:00)

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Mario and Tom begin this week’s show by talking about Brandon Cronenberg’s “Possessor,” now available on VOD (10:05). Then they try to unlock the secrets of their number 11’s: Mario (40:25), Tom (1:20:55).

On Tap!!!

For the remainder of our list we are going to get “funky,” weird, strange. In that spirit this week we go back to Delaware’s Dogfish Head for their Campfire Amplifier!, a milk stout brewed with marshmallows, graham crackers, cocoa nibs, cinnamon, Madagascar vanilla beans and smoked malt - https://www.dogfish.com/brewery/beer/campfire-amplifier (3:50).

Music Credits: “Her Eyes Play Tricks on the Camera” – Robert Pollard, “Pivotal Film” – Guided by Voices, “Sugarcube” – Yo La Tengo, “Ghost” – Neutral Milk Hotel.

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So, um, yeah, t’s good. Coronavirus is running roughshod all over Connecticut, all over the country, but at least we got that Trump stuff mostly figured out. Mostly. Again, its movies to the distraction rescue as we dig into a couple of new horror flicks released on Netflix. First “Nobody Sleeps in the Woods Tonight,” a Polish slasher/monster movie (9:00), followed by the directorial debut of Remi Weekes, “His House” (21:40). Then Mario and Tom try to figure out where they fit in the world alongside their number 12’s: Tom (50:10), Mario (1:21:20).

On Tap!!!

We made the decision on the air this week that for the remainder of our list we are going to get “funky.” In that spirit this week we go back to Abomination Brewing to try their Toxic Earth, a double IPA brewed with local honey and matcha - https://www.abominationbrewing.com/beers-1 (5:30).

Music Credits: “Her Eyes Play Tricks on the Camera” – Robert Pollard, “Pivotal Film” – Guided by Voices, “Sugarcube” – Yo La Tengo, “Ghost” – Neutral Milk Hotel.

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As of this writing, we have no idea what has happened in the country this week! Maybe something incredible, maybe something incredibly terrible. BUT, there are always movies to distract us from the stress of knowing or not knowing, right? We start with the new one from Sofia Coppola, “On the Rocks,” starring Rashida Jones and Bill Murray (5:15). Then we dig into the pain of Tom’s number 13, Paul Thomas Anderson’s 2007 film, “There Will Be Blood” (30:55).

On Tap!!!

I don’t know if you know this, but it isn’t October anymore. We go back to basics this week. From our friends at New England Brewing in Woodbridge, CT, the classic, the all-timer: G-Bot, a double india pale ale: https://newenglandbrewing.com/?page=beer&id=2 (2:30).

Music Credits: “Her Eyes Play Tricks on the Camera” – Robert Pollard, “Pivotal Film” – Guided by Voices, “Prospectors Arrive” – Johnny Greenwood.

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Happy Halloween everyone! We have a very special episode for you this weekend. We start with talking about a truly horrifying film, Robert Zemeckis’s remake of “The Witches,” starring Anne Hathaway, Octavia Spenser, and Stanley Tucci…kinda (6:15). Then we discuss Sacha Baron Cohen’s “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” now playing on Amazon (16:15). Finally, we dig into Mario’s number 13, the slasher classic from 1978, John Carpenter’s “Halloween” (34:10).

On Tap!!!

Its October which means new Oktoberfest Beers. This week, from Abomination Brewing out of North Haven, CT: Forbidden Pumpkin, an imperial milkshake style india pale ale: https://www.abominationbrewing.com/beers-1 (2:40).

Music Credits: “Her Eyes Play Tricks on the Camera” – Robert Pollard, “Pivotal Film” – Guided by Voices, Halloween Theme – John Carpenter

Mario and Tom talk about the new version of "Rebecca," directed by Ben Wheatley and starring Armie Hammer, Lily James, Kristen Scott Thomas. Now playing on the Netflix.