Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, and welcome to another spectacular episode of The Burning Theater! This week on the show, we discuss the latest addition to the Star Wars Cinematic Universe (hence forth known as the SWCU), "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" (2016) and look ahead to the new year to talk about some of the movies that we are most looking forward to in 2017. Music this week is by Car Seat Headrest off of their 2016 album "Teens of Denial". Does anyone else burn their fingers on molten hot shards of oven candy around Christmas time? ~ THE RUNDOWN ~ 00:01 - 12:26 The Warmup "Fill in the Blank" by Car Seat Headrest 13:42 - 34:45 Rogue One: A Star Wars Story "Drunk Drive / Killer Whale" by Car Seat Headrest 36:44 - 01:05:20 Anticipated Films of 2017 1:05:21 - 01:07:20 Mike and Ben Recommend 01:07:21 - 01:08:18 This Week's Music 01:08:19 - 01:10:42 Opening This Week ~ STAY CONNECTED ~ Facebook Twitter Ben Hemphill Letterboxd Michael Hoffman Letterboxd

We're back and better than ever and here to discuss the latest from writer/director Damien Chazelle (Whiplash), "La La Land" (2016). On the second half of the show, we discuss the glamorous Gene Kelly spectacular "Singin' in the Rain" (1952). So, put on your tap shoes, warm up your voices, and join us for a Burning Theater musical spectacular! All that and much more on this week's show. ~ THE RUNDOWN ~ 00:01 - 11:01 The Warmup "City of Stars" from La La Land 13:23 - 30:51 La La Land "Singin' in the Rain" from "Singin' in the Rain"  33:49 - 52:19 Singin' in the Rain 52:20 - 54:46 Mike and Ben Recommend 54:47 - 55:12 This Week's Music 55:13 - 57:37 Opening This Week ~ STAY CONNECTED ~ Facebook Twitter Ben Hemphill Letterboxd Michael Hoffman Letterboxd

The Burning Theater team discusses the latest from writer and director Jeff Nichols' "Loving" (2016) and look back to 2004 to discuss Best Picture winner "Crash". Music this week is by David Bowie off of his final album "Blackstar" (2016). THE RUNDOWN 00:01 - 14:20 The Warmup "Blackstar" by David Bowie 16:10 - 39:37 Loving (2016) "Lazarus" by David Bowie 41:32 - 57:39 57:40 - 59:49 Mike and Ben Recommend 59:50 - 1:00:55 This Week's Music 1:00:56 - 1:03:49 Opening This Week STAY CONNECTED Facebook TwitterBen Hemphill LetterboxdMichael Hoffman Letterboxd

Merry Christmas! The Burning Theater team discusses the highly acclaimed directorial debut of Barry Jenkin's "Moonlight" and takes a look back at 2013's French-foreign-language feature "Blue Is The Warmest Color". Music this week is off of B.o.B's 2016 "Elements" mixtape. All that and much more on this week's show! ~ THE RUNDOWN ~ 00:01 - 10:38 The Warmup "Excuse Me" by B.o.B 12:15 - 37:45 Moonlight {{{EARTHQUAKE}}} by B.o.B 38:55 - 53:35 Blue Is The Warmest Color 53:36 - 58:10 Mike and Ben Recommend 58:11 - 59:38 This Week's Music 59:39 - 01:02:11 Opening This Week ~ STAY CONNECTED ~ Facebook Twitter Ben Hemphill Letterboxd Michael Hoffman Letterboxd

We are back after a Thanksgiving break to discuss the latest from writer and director Andrea Arnold, "American Honey" (2016). On the second half of the show, look back to 2000 to discuss Cameron Crowe's masterpiece, "Almost Famous". Music this week is by Chance the Rapper off of his 2016 mixtape "Coloring Book". As always, we warm-up with the usual nonsense that you have come to expect and close the show with the things that we're loving on this week. All that and much more! ~ THE RUNDOWN ~ 00:01 - 11:27 The Warmup "All We Got" by Chance the Rapper 13:48 - 42:42 American Honey (2016) "How Great" by Chance the Rapper 45:32 - 01:08:17 Almost Famous (2000) 01:08:18 - 01:12:46 Mike and Ben Recommend 01:12:47 - 01:13:59 This Week's Music 01:14:00 - 01:16:51 Opening This Week ~ ADDITIONAL NOTES ~ Goggleworks Center for the Arts Chance the Rapper ~ STAY CONNECTED ~ Facebook TwitterBen Hemphill LetterboxdMichael Hoffman Letterboxd

This week on The Burning Theater, we discuss the latest from controversial filmmaker Mel Gibson, "Hacksaw Ridge" (2016) and take a look back at Stanley Kubrick's "Full Metal Jacket" (1987). Our special guest Kaitlin joins us to discuss the latest. This week's music is by The Rolling Stones. All that and much more! Check it out! ~ THE RUNDOWN ~ 00:01 - 12:38 The Warmup "You Can't Always Get What You Want" by The Rolling Stones 14:45 - 39:10 Hacksaw Ridge "Paint It Black" by The Rolling Stones 41:34 - 59:29 Full Metal Jacket 59:30 - 1:03:20 Mike and Ben Recommend 1:03:21 - 1:03:59 This Week's Music 1:04:00 - 1:07:27 Opening This Week ~ STAY CONNECTED ~ Facebook Twitter Ben Hemphill Letterboxd Michael Hoffman Letterboxd

The Burning Theater team catches up with indie-rom-com, Sundance debut "Swiss Army Man" (2016) and take a look at Michele Gondry's "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" (2004). Music this week is from the soundtrack of Swiss Army Man. ~ THE RUNDOWN ~ 00:01 - 11:12 The Warmup "Cotton Eye Joe" by Daniel Radcliffe 13:37 - 27:54 "Swiss Army Man" "Restless" by Ezra Furman 30:55 - 51:57 Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind 51:58 - 56:39 Mike and Ben Recommend 56:40 - 57:28 This Week's Music 57:29 - 01:00:12 Opening This Week ~ ADDITIONAL NOTES ~ Swiss Army Man Soundtrack ~ STAY CONNECTED ~ Facebook Twitter Ben Hemphill Letterboxd Michael Hoffman Letterboxd

If you're a fan of fashion horror movies starring Elle Fanning, than we have a great show for you! The Burning Theater team discusses the latest from writer/director Nicolas Winding Refn "The Neon Demon" and take a look back at the 2001 classic "Mulholland Drive". Music this week is selected tracks from the films of Nicolas Winding Refn. Michael discusses wearing dresses, bird-terrorizing devices, and much more on this week's episode of The Burning Theater! ~ The Rundown ~ 00:01 - 10:13 The Warmup "Neon Demon" by Cliff Martinez 12:00 - 36:27 The Neon Demon "Waving Goodbye" by Sia 37:47 - 1:02:21 Mulholland Drive 1:02:22 - 1:07:28 Mike and Ben Recommend 1:07:29 - 1:08:01 This Week's Music 1:08:02 - 1:10:45 Open This Week ~ Stay Connected ~ TBT FacebookTBT Twitter Ben's Letterboxd Michael's Letterboxd

The Burning Theater team discusses the latest from director Clint Eastwood, "Sully" (2016) and take  a look back at one of the filmmaker's previous movies, "Unforgiven" (1992). Plus, we discuss the first President Debate, baseball games, and autumnal festivities. Music this week is by Bon Iver off of their forthcoming album "22, A Million". All of that and much more on this week's podcast! The Rundown 00:01 - 11:24 The Warmup "22 (Over Soon)" by Bon Iver 13:02 - 31:21 Sully (2016) "33 (GOD" by Bon Iver 33:25 - 51:58 Unforgiven (1992) 51:59 - 55:32 Mike and Ben Recommend 55:33 - 56:52 This Week's Music 56:53 - 59:38 Opening This Week Stay Connected Facebook TwitterBen Hemphill LetterboxdMichael Hoffman Letterboxd