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This week Mario and Tom come back with a fresh show! They open it by taking a look at the Oscar nominations and making some picks. Then they review the three big movies that came out over the holiday break: The Safdie Brothers’ “Uncut Gems,” starring Adam Sandler (36:50), Sam Mendes World War 1 flick, “1917” (52:15), and Greta Gerwig’s masterful new adaptation of “Little Women” (1:12:45)

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

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Part two of our best of the century (so far) episode is here! This week they discuss films 10 through number 1! There are some surprises, some obvious choices, but all good conversations. Mario: 10. Inception (7:17), 9. Requiem for a Dream (16:25), 8. Spirited Away (27:30), 7. There Will be Blood (28:36), 6. Call me by Your Name (36:39), 5. Team America: World Police (48:42), 4. In Bruges (54:25), 3. Pan’s Labyrinth (1:08:41), 2. Lives of Others (1:14:04), 1. Get Out (1:37:00). Tom: 10. Stories We Tell (1:51), 9. Tree of Life (12:19), 8. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (19:22), 7. City of God (32:35), 6. Spirited Away (42:14), 5. White Material (44:37), 4. Silence (1:01:09), 3. Pan’s Labyrinth (1:08:41), 2. Wendy and Lucy (1:20:24), 1. There Will be Blood (1:27:15).

On Tap!

Something slightly lighter the next two weeks. From Still Hill Brewing in Rocky Hill, CT: The Nut on the Hill, a brown ale (1:31:25) https://www.stillhillbrewery.com/items/still-hill-the-nut-on-the-hill

Music Credits: “Her Eyes Play Tricks on the Camera” – Robert Pollard (arranged and performed by Tom Nolan), “Ghost” – Neutral Milk Hotel.

The first of a two-part series. Mario and Tom engage in a discussion about what they think are the best 20 films of the century, so far. This week they discuss films 20 through 11. Mario: 20. Edge of Tomorrow (6:59), 19. In the Loop (16:28), 18. Spider-man: Into the Spiderverse (32:29), 17. White Material (36:03), 16. City of God (49:43), 15. Phantom Thread (52:43), 14. A History of Violence (1:06:40), 13. Closer (1:12:34), 12. 12 Years a Slave (1:20:45), 11. Mystic River (1:38:30). Tom: 20. 35 Shots of Rum (11:23), 24 Frames (21:34), 18. Inside Llewyn Davis (28:19), 17. Faces Places (38:46), 16. The Master (44:44), 15. Spider-man: Into the Spiderverse (55:23), 14. Morvern Callar (1:00:03), 13. Widows (1:18:29), 12. Ladybird (1:25:40), 11. Waltz With Bashir (1:33:05).

On Tap!

Something slightly lighter the next two weeks. From Still Hill Brewing in Rocky Hill, CT: The Nut on the Hill, a brown ale (1:31:25) https://www.stillhillbrewery.com/items/still-hill-the-nut-on-the-hill

Music Credits: “Her Eyes Play Tricks on the Camera” – Robert Pollard (arranged and performed by Tom Nolan), “Ghost” – Neutral Milk Hotel.

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First, Mario and Tom try to puzzle out what the hell happened with “Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker” (5:19). Then they worship at the altar of “The Two Popes” (38:02). Finally, they talk about what, for them, were the worst movies of the year (1:03:03).

On Tap!

Stout season ends this week with some something thematically relevant! From our good buddies at New England Brewing in Woodbridge, CT the Imperial Stout Trooper: A Stout (1:44) https://newenglandbrewing.com/?page=beer&id=19

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

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Pivotal Film has gone crazy! This week we start the show by flying inside some clouds, looking for our number 36’s: Mario (11:25), Tom (11:25). Then they do some catching up on foreign films: “Monos” (54:15), and “Transit” (1:15:36). Then, holy smokes, they try to wrap their heads around “6 Underground,” the newest sign of the apocalypse from Michael Bay starring Ryan Reynolds (1:39:45).

On Tap!

Stout season reaches new heights of ABV! From Black Hog in Oxford, CT: Leaves A Mark, an imperial stout (6:27) https://blackhogbrewing.com/beers/leaves-a-mark/

Music Credits: “Her Eyes Play Tricks on the Camera” – Robert Pollard, “Sugarcube” – Yo La Tengo, “Overtones” – Johnny Greenwood, “Ghost” – Neutral Milk Hotel.

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Netflix has gone crazy! This week we talk about “Atlantics,” from director Mati Diop, (9:47), the animated feature “I Lost my Body” (25:53), and the much anticipated “Marriage Story,” the newest flick from Noah Baumbach, starring Scarlett Johansson, Adam Driver and Laura Dern (40:16). Then they catch a double-feature of Coen Brother’s movies, then retire to the bar to discuss why they are their number 37’s: Tom (1:06:46), Mario (1:37:35).

On Tap!

Stout season continues! From our good buddies at New England Brewing Company in Woodbridge, CT: Davidly Roth an Imperial Stout (6:27) https://newenglandbrewing.com/?page=beer&id=141

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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It’s a long one folks! Mario and Tom dig into two of the year’s most anticipated flicks: Rian Johnson’s “Knives Out,” starring Daniel Craig, Jamie Lee Curtis, Chris Evans, Michael Shannon, Ana De Armas, etc., etc. (11:50), and Martin Scorsese’s “The Irishman,” starring DeNiro, Pacino, and Pesci (43:05). Then they reach inside themselves, pull out their number 38’s and eat them: Tom (1:19:20), Mario (1:41:24).

On Tap! Its stout season! A collaboration between Front Porch Brewing from Wallingford, and Hulls Brewing in New Haven: Toasted Coconut Chocolate Sweater, an Imperial Stout (8:30) - https://www.facebook.com/290384108152870/photos/a.316687615522519/688314228359854/?type=3&theater

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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Lots of new movies this week. Mario and Tom talk about Jonathan Glazer’s short, “The Fall” (6:30), James Mangold’s “Ford vs. Ferrari,” starring Christian Bale and Matt Damon (15:03), and Marielle Heller’s “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” with Tom Hanks (28:50). Then, after they go into hiding, they make altars to their number 39’s: Mario (52:15), Tom (1:21:59).

On Tap!

November is Athletic Beer month. Out of Stratford, CT, Athletic Beer Co. makes beers makes non-alcoholic brews. This week, Run Wild Non-Alcoholic IPA (3:50).

https://athleticbrewing.com/products/run-wild-ipa-non-alcoholic-6-pack

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 wanted to talk about other movies, but they are going to save them for later shows. Instead they talk about Netflix’s animated Christmas feature “Klaus,” featuring the vocal stylings of J.K. Simmons, Jason Schwartzman, and Rashida Jones (8:41) Then they talk about their number 40’s, no clever introductions necessary: Tom (25:13), Mario (56:30).

On Tap!

November is Athletic Beer month. Out of Stratford, CT Athletic Beer Co. makes beers makes non-alcoholic brews. This week, Upside Dawn Golden Ale (5:42).

https://athleticbrewing.com/products/upside-dawn-golden-ale-non-alcoholic-6-pack

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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After a week off Mario and Tom are back at the Pivotal Film Studios to talk about “Doctor Sleep,” Mike Flanagan’s sequel to both Stephen King’s book, and Stanley Kubrick’s adaptation of “The Shining,” starring Ewen McGregor and Rebecca Ferguson (7:04). Then they’re teleported to the woods and are transformed into foxes by their number 41’s: Mario (32:14), Tom (56:09).

On Tap!

November is Athletic Beer month. Out of Stratford, CT Athletic Beer Co. makes beers makes non-alcoholic brews. First up, Stump Jump Autumn Brown (3:07).

https://athleticbrewing.com/products/stump-jump-autumn-brown-non-alcoholic-6-pack?variant=30381897711697

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