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Mario and Tom take another “break” from their lists this week to talk about some of the glorious films by the glorious director Claire Denis. Either settle in – ‘cause it’s a long one – or use these convenient time stamps! – “Chocolat” (13:07), “Beau Travail” (28:04), “Trouble Every Day” (56:06), “35 Shots of Rum” (1:13:26), “White Material” (1:30:23), “Let the Sunshine In” (1:46:43), “High Life” (1:56:04).

Music Credits: “Chocolat” - Abdullah Ibrahim, “Beau Travail” – Benjamin Britten and “The Rhythm of the Night” by Corona, “Trouble Every Day,” “35 Shots of Rum,” “White Material,” “Let the Sunshine In,” “High Life” – Stuart Staples and Tindersticks

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This week, Mario and Tom take a break from their lists to talk about a great year in action movies, 1993, and some of the flicks that made it so great: Sniper (6:45), Demolition Man (17:15), Last Action Hero (31:50), Cliffhanger (56:20), In the Line of Fire (1:15:00), and Tombstone (1:40:55).

Music Credits: "Her Eyes Play Tricks on the Camera" Robert Pollard

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Whoa…we have a lot of work to do today. First, we glance at Paul Thomas Anderson and Thom Yorke’s Netflix dropped music video for Thom Yorke’s new record “Anima” (8:43). Next, Tom gives a quick review of “Toy Story 4” (15:14). Finally, Mario and Tom dig into Joe Talbot’s “The Last Black Man in San Francisco” (25:20), starring Jimmie Fails and Jonathan Majors. Afterward, they do math on mirrors trying to discover the secrets of their number 56’s: Mario (50:18), Tom (1:18:46).

On Tap!

Woodbridge, CT’s New England Brewing Company: Supernaught (IPA) (https://newenglandbrewing.com/?page=beer&id=8)(4:06)

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’s dream has come true this week, as he is not disappointed in the reboot of “Child’s Play,” starring the voice of Mark Hamill, Aubrey Plaza and Brian Tyree Henry (7:40). They then share differing views of Netflix’s “Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story” directed by Martin Scorsese (23:35). They then stand at the edge of a cliff looking for evidence of their number 57’s below them: Tom(45:09), Mario (1:11:02).

On Tap!

New Haven, CT’s East Rock Brewing Company: Meyer Lemon Gose (Meyer Lemon and Coriander Wheat Beer) (https://eastrockbeer.com/beers/meyer-lemon-gose/)(1:57)

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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This week’s episode finds Mario and Tom forcing themselves to talk about Netflix’s new sci-fi flick “I am Mother” starring Hilary Swank, the voice of Rose Byrne and a very shiny robot (11:15). They then analyze a dream they had about their number 58’s in which they turn into jungle animals and dance to the Psychedelic Furs: Mario (31:43), Tom (58:45).

On Tap!

Branford, CT’s Thimble Island Brewing Company: Georgia (Sour IPA with peaches) (https://www.thimbleislandbrewery.com/beer/georgia-sour-ipa-w-peaches/)(7:01)

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

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We have a guest! Our buddy JP joins the conversation about “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” (15:30), after Tom talks briefly about “Waiting: the Van Duren Story,” which was screened at the New Haven Documentary Film Festival (http://www.nhdocs.com/)(7:04). Then, the Libyans make Tom and Mario talk about their number 59’s under threat of being frozen in carbonite: Tom (43:30), Mario (1:08:39).

On Tap!

From Woodbridge, CT’s New England Brewing Co.: Sea Hag (India Pale Ale) (https://newenglandbrewing.com/?page=beer&id=1)(1:27)

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 open this week’s show talking about three new flicks: the evil “superman” premise horror disappointment “Brightburn,” starring Elizabeth Banks and Roy from “The Office” (9:20), Olivia Wilde’s could-have-been-better coming of age comedy “Booksmart” (18:30), and Alex Ross Perry’s divisive “Her Smell,” starring an all-in Elizabeth Moss, Dan Stevens, and many others (29:57). They then try to stage a production of their number 60’s to see if they can still fly after all these years: Tom (55:37), Mario (1:16:49).

On Tap!

Hamden, CT’s Counter Weight Brewing Co.: Headway (American IPA) (https://www.counterweightbrewing.com/?page=brews)(3:00)

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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Mysterious technical difficulties mean that Mario and Tom begin this week’s episode simply by opening some beers before they reveal their true identities in order to determine whose number 61 is whose, or whether their 61’s even exist at all: Mario (7:09), Tom (49:45).

On Tap!

Stonington, CT’s Beer’d Brewing Co.: Frank & Berry (DIPA) (https://beerdbrewing.com/beers/frank-berry)(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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Mario and Tom begin this week’s show by speaking begrudgingly about “Detective Pikachu” the disappointing new Pokémon movie starring Justice Smith and Ryan Reynolds (6:59). They then interact with their past and future selves in an attempt to make sense of their relationship to their number 62’s: Tom (22:40), Mario (38:45).

On Tap!

Monroe, CT’s Veracious Brewing Co.: 29 Pews (India Pale Ale) (https://www.veraciousbrewing.com/whats-on-tap/)(2:23)

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 open this week’s show by talking about the new Netflix Ted Bundy biopic “Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile,” starring Zac Efron, Lilly Collins, and Judge John Malkovich (11:30). They then dig into their pasts in an attempt to reveal the true nature of the number 63’s: Tom (35:03), Mario (1:08:30).

On Tap!

From Woodbridge, CT’s New England Brewing Co.: Fuzzy Baby Ducks (India Pale Ale) (https://newenglandbrewing.com/?page=beer&id=5)(4:55)

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