The power is back so Mario and Tom get back to the Pivotal Film Studios to talk about Karen Maine's "Yes, God, Yes," recently released on VOD (9:40). Then they take in a double feature of of Jackie Treehorn films hoping that one of them might be their #22's: Tom (36:45), Mario (55:55).

On Tap!

From Kent Falls Brewing in Kent, CT: Superscript, an Imperial Pale Ale - https://kentfallsbrewing.com/beer/superscript/ (6:35)

Ugh...the hits just keep on coming in 2020. A storm in Connecticut knocked down a bunch of trees and a bunch of power and Eversource is terrible, so Mario and Tom werent able to get together this week. Instead they present this Christopher Nolan Super Pod! Its ever Christopher Nolan conversation theyve had on the show all in one place. Thats something you wanted, right? Batman Begins(1:25), The Dark Knight (24:15), Inception - from Mario's best of the 00's - (1:09:50), Inception (1:14:40).

Mario and Tom talk about Elem Klimov's 1985 film "Come and See" (4:45), and the new adaptation of Jerzy Kosinski's "The Painted Bird" (40:24).

Mario and Tom talks about "Palm Springs" (4:04), and "First Cow" (19:58).

Mario and Tom get together for the first time in four months to talk about Charlie Kaufman's new novel "Antkind."

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“Hamilton” came out on Disney + on Friday; Mario and Tom watched it, and begin this week's show by talking about it (5:35). Then they get a pound of pure and step into the ring with their number 23’s: Mario (28:50), Tom (53:58).

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

They’re about to fall asleep waiting for the finger prints, the most promising clues, writing things down, noting the time…

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Mario and Tom begin the week by talking about some critically acclaimed documentaries now playing on Netflix: “Crip Camp” (9:45), and “Athlete A” (24:40). Then they spend some time touring some dreamlands while trying to avoid their 24’s: Tom (42:50), Mario (1:02:30).

ON TAP!

From Fat Orange Cat in East Hampton, CT, Baby Kittens: a New England Style IPA (5:30) https://fatorangecatbrewco.com/

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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They made it, folks. Mario and Tom are finished with three-quarters of their list! This is the home stretch and its fitting that that episode be one of the longest yet. They start by wondering what is up with the new Judd Apatow directed, Pete Davidson vehicle, “The King of Staten Island” (10:15). They detour to a brief discussion of the videogame “The Last of Us 2” (41:40). Then they take a ride out to Detroit to hopefully catch a glimpse of their 25’s…or not catch a glimpse: Tom (46:40), Mario (1:23:10).

ON TAP!

Another one from New England Brewing in Woodbridge, CT: Yard Party, a pale ale (4:55) https://newenglandbrewing.com/?page=beer&id=89

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 start this week by talking about the new Spike Lee joint “Da 5 Bloods” starring Delroy Lindo, Jonathan Majors, Clarke Peters and Chaswick Boseman (7:40). Then they pass through a stargate while looking for their number 27’s: Mario (38:10), Tom (1:25:43).

ON TAP!

From Counter Weight Brewing in Hamden, CT: Crucial Mass, a double IPA (4:09) - https://www.counterweightbrewing.com/?page=brews#

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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We hope everyone is staying healthy, and safe, and strong, and passionate, and as positive as they can.

Mario and Tom start this week by talking about a couple of new streaming releases: “The Vast of Night,” on Amazon Prime (9:15), and “Shirley,” on Hulu, starring Elizabeth Moss (31:29). Then they listen to some Nico while storming the house of their number 27’s: Mario (52:50), Tom (1:26:05).

ON TAP!

Another one from New England Brewing in Woodbridge, CT: Spin Cycle #25, and india pale ale (5:40) https://newenglandbrewing.com/?page=beer&id=153

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