The Midwestern Crop Circle Double Feature

By Brett, Christian, and Zā

In yet another movie podcast, friends from Kansas and Indiana discuss two films connected by a theme of our choosing.... more

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The podcast currently has 17 episodes available.

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June 09, 2026 'Lust in the Dust' & 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly'
In this episode of The Midwestern Crop Circle Double Feature, we review two unique westerns: Paul Bartel's 'Lust in the Dust' from 1985, and Sergio Leone's 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly' from 1966.

Intro discussion: Christian tries Olipop
(4:57) 'Lust in the Dust' Review
(27:30) 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly' Review
(59:58) Other Films That Fit the Bill
(1:08:57) Christian Reveals the Next Double Feature

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Episode art by Zā.

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1h 16min
May 26, 2026 'Don't Be a Menace to South Central...' & 'Not Another Teen Movie'
In this episode of The Midwestern Crop Circle Double Feature, we review two spoof films: Paris Barclay's 'Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood' from 1996, and Joel Gallen's 'Not Another Teen Movie' from 2001.

Intro discussion: Using the diabetes card, people vaping in movie theaters, 'The Sheep Detectives,' and 'Obsession'
(9:20) 'Don't Be a Menace to South Central...' Review
(40:26) 'Not Another Teen Movie' Review
(1:03:10) Other Films That Fit the Bill
(1:13:31) Zā Reveals the Next Double Feature

"Martian Cowboy" Kevin MacLeod (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠incompetech.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

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1h 19min
May 12, 2026 'Miracle Mile' & 'Last Night'
In this episode of The Midwestern Crop Circle Double Feature, we review two independent films about facing the end of the world: Steve De Jarnatt's 'Miracle Mile' from 1988, and Don McKellar's 'Last Night' from 1998.

Intro discussion: Unannounced guests, listener shoutouts, Christian the boxer, and the Met Gala
(7:28) 'Miracle Mile' Review
(27:46) 'Last Night' Review
(49:29) Other Films That Fit the Bill
(1:06:49) Christian Reveals the Next Double Feature

"Martian Cowboy" Kevin MacLeod (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠incompetech.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

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1h 15min
April 28, 2026 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' & 'Music'
In this episode of The Midwestern Crop Circle Double Feature, we review two failed passion projects from famous pop stars: Trey Edward Shults's vehicle for the Weeknd, 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' from 2025, and Sia's 'Music' from 2021.

Intro discussion: Listener shoutouts and life updates
(9:22) 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' Review
(33:59) 'Music' Review
(1:01:20) Other Films That Fit the Bill
(1:12:35) Brett Reveals the Next Double Feature

"Martian Cowboy" Kevin MacLeod (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠incompetech.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

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1h 20min
April 01, 2026 'Amadeus' & 'Tick, Tick... Boom!'
In this episode of The Midwestern Crop Circle Double Feature, we review two films about acclaimed musicians who died young: Miloš Forman's 'Amadeus' from 1984 and Lin-Manuel Miranda's 'Tick, Tick... Boom!' from 2021.

Intro discussion: Reflections on the Academy Awards
(7:34) 'Amadeus' Review
(34:26) 'Tick, Tick... Boom!' Review
(1:03:34) Other Films That Fit the Bill
(1:11:55) Zā Reveals the Next Double Feature

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1h 20min
February 24, 2026 'Happy Gilmore' & 'Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story'
In this episode of The Midwestern Crop Circle Double Feature, we review two underdog sports comedies: Dennis Dugan's 'Happy Gilmore' from 1996 and Rawson Marshall Thurber's 'Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story' from 2004.

Intro discussion: Whether this podcast has class, and 'Joe's College Road Trip'
(5:22) 'Happy Gilmore' Review
(38:51) 'Dodgeball' Review
(1:15:55) Other Films That Fit the Bill
(1:24:09) Christian Reveals the Next Double Feature

"Martian Cowboy" Kevin MacLeod (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠incompetech.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

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1h 31min
February 10, 2026 'The Spirit of the Beehive' & 'Gods and Monsters'
In this episode of The Midwestern Crop Circle Double Feature, we review Víctor Erice's 'The Spirit of the Beehive' from 1973 and Bill Condon's 'Gods and Monsters' from 1998.

Intro discussion: Delilah, Iron Lung, Melania
(9:28) 'The Spirit of the Beehive' Review
(42:18) 'Gods and Monsters' Review
(1:04:24) Other Films That Fit the Bill
(1:09:19) Brett Reveals the Next Double Feature

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1h 18min
January 27, 2026 'The Apartment' & 'When Harry Met Sally...'
In this episode of The Midwestern Crop Circle Double Feature, we review Billy Wilder's 'The Apartment' from 1960 and Rob Reiner's 'When Harry Met Sally...' from 1989.

Intro discussion: Letterboxd ratings of the films, Katz's Deli, 'Lord of the Rings' in theaters
(7:28) 'The Apartment' Review
(34:40) 'When Harry Met Sally...' Review
(1:07:18) Other Films That Fit the Bill
(1:13:46) Zā Reveals the Next Double Feature

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1h 19min
January 14, 2026 Best of 2025
In this bonus episode, we took a break from our usual format to reflect on some of our favorite (and least favorite) films from 2025.

Intro: Nicole Kidman; Christian turning Brett down for a movie
(3:45) Top 5 Film Discoveries of 2025
(28:55) 5 Worst Films of 2025
(50:02) Top 10 Films of 2025
(3:15:50) Honorable Mentions

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3h 34min
December 22, 2025 'Streetwise' & 'Minding the Gap'
In this episode of The Midwestern Crop Circle Double Feature, we review Martin Bell's 'Streetwise' from 1984 and Bing Liu's 'Minding the Gap' from 2018.

Intro: Ella McCay, Big Jim, Hamnet postcards, a special shoutout, Jinkx Monsoon & BenDeLaCreme, R.I.P. Rob Reiner
(18:05) 'Streetwise' Review
(42:14) 'Minding the Gap' Review
(1:00:24) Other Films That Fit the Bill
(1:14:25) Next Up (Top 10 of 2025) and Christian reveals the next double feature

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1h 22min

FAQs about The Midwestern Crop Circle Double Feature:

How many episodes does The Midwestern Crop Circle Double Feature have?

The podcast currently has 17 episodes available.