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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.

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It’s another Frankenstein episode this week in that we recorded it in parts a week apart. Why? Because this week had the new movies. HBO premiered “American Utopia,” David Byrne’s Broadway musical-review directed by Spike Lee (11:45), and “The Trial of the Chicago 7,” directed by Aaron Sorkin and starring everyone and their mother (24:20). Then Tom and Mario investigate a case of déjà vu regarding their number 14’s: Tom (47:35), Mario (1:15:55).

On Tap!!!

Its October which means new Oktoberfest Beers. This week, from Stony Creek Brewery in Brandford, CT: Literhosen, a marzen style beer -https://stonycreekbeer.com/ (8:40).

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

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No new movies this week folks because there wasn’t room for one. We have TWO GUESTS on this episode to talk about Tom’s number 15. First JP drops by to bring us some Sweet Baby Jesus and talk about the Beatles (3:43). Then, as a special treat, Tom talks to his dad about what the Beatles mean to them and why Tom’s number 15 “movie” is what it is (39:15).

On Tap!!!

Its October which means new Oktoberfest Beers. This week, from Connecticut Valley Brewing in South Windsor, CT: Oktober Fest, a marzen style beer -https://www.ctvalleybrewing.com/beers/oktoberfest/ (7:00).

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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All weeks are weird now folks, all weeks are weird. Yeah, I know I said that last week, but its still just as true this week. Mario and Tom review their first HBOMax flick, “Unpregnant,” starring pod favorite Haley Lu Richardson (11:50). Then, with the end of their lists in sight, Mario and Tom have a nice long talk about Mario’s number 15: Mario (49:25).

On Tap!!!

Its October which means new Oktoberfest Beers. This week, from Connecticut Valley Brewing in South Windsor, CT: OktoberFest, a marzen style beer

https://www.ctvalleybrewing.com/beers/oktoberfest/ (7:00).

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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All weeks are weird now folks, all weeks are weird. But Mario and Tom try to forget about everything by solving crimes with Sherlock’s sister, “Enola Holmes,” a Netflix movie starring Mille Bobby Brown, Superman, and Bellatrix Lestrange (6:25). Then, they try to form a relationship with magic in the hopes of conjuring their number 16’s: Tom (32:50), Mario (1:10:05).

On Tap!!!

Its October which means new Oktoberfest Beers. First up, from Jack’s Abby out of Framingham, MA: Copper Legend, an Octoberfest - https://jacksabby.com/beers/copper-legend/ (3:40).

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

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Space time is back to normal again and just in time, Mario and Tom have two new movies to talk about this week: “The Babysitter: Killer Queen” (9:30) and “The Devil all the Time,” starring Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, yada, yada, yada (17:15). Then they go to the doctors to talk about sinking, ships, rock and roll and their number 17’s: Mario (44:35), Tom (1:19:45).

On Tap!!!

From Stillwater Artisanal Beer, located somewhere but brewed in Stratford, CT: Wavvy, a double IPA - https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/22150/285432/ (5:35).

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Time is still in flux here at the Pivotal Film studios. We were so excited for Episode 18 that we aired it before episode 19. We this week we present that episode 19. Mario and Tom begin the show by talking about “Mulan” which was released on Disney + this month ‘cause of the pandemic (9:29). Then they go chasing spirits through holes in trees and concrete walls: Mario (27:05), Tom (49:45).

On Tap!!!

From Black Hog Brewing in Oxford, CT: No Rinds, a rice ale brewed with watermelon juice - https://blackhogbrewing.com/store/cans-kegs/no-rinds-watermelon-ale/ (6:45).