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 22 episodes available.

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September 15, 2026 'Billy Elliot' & 'Akeelah and the Bee'
In this episode of The Midwestern Crop Circle Double Feature, we review two films about young protagonists discovering something they love: 'Billy Elliot' from 2000 and 'Akeelah and the Bee' from 2006.

Intro discussion: Best Actress race, anticipated fall releases, tributes to Dolly Parton and Tim Curry, Karina Longworth tour
(19:02) 'Billy Elliot' Review
(47:03) 'Akeelah and the Bee' Review
(1:18:20) The Midwestern Crop Circle Double Feature Spelling Bee
(1:25:15) Other Films That Fit the Bill
(1:30:24) Zā Reveals the Next Double Feature

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

Podcast art by Zā.

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1h 36min
August 26, 2026 'Devil in a Blue Dress' & 'Out of Time'
In this episode of The Midwestern Crop Circle Double Feature, we review two films directed by Carl Franklin with Denzel Washington in the lead role: 'Devil in a Blue Dress' from 1995 and 'Out of Time' from 2003.

Intro discussion: What we're drinking, Diane Warren, bad movie trailers, RIP Hayden Panettiere
(14:25) 'Devil in a Blue Dress' Review
(41:21) 'Out of Time' Review
(1:02:45) Other Films That Fit the Bill
(1:12:50) Christian Reveals the Next Double Feature

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

Podcast art by Zā.

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1h 19min
August 06, 2026 'Possession' & 'Under the Skin'
In this episode of The Midwestern Crop Circle Double Feature, we review two films that reflect Barbara Creed's concept of the Monstrous-Feminine: Andrzej Żuławski's 'Possession' from 1981 and Jonathan Glazer's 'Under the Skin' from 2014.

Intro discussion: State cryptids of Indiana and Kansas, the 'Elijah Peel' trailer, recent releases Zā hasn’t seen
(10:40) 'Possession' Review
(43:02) 'Under the Skin' Review
(1:05:12) Other Films That Fit the Bill
(1:18:13) Brett Reveals the Next Double Feature

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

Podcast art by Zā.

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1h 23min
July 22, 2026 'Marie Antoinette' & 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire'
In this episode of The Midwestern Crop Circle Double Feature, we review two films that go against conventions of the period costume genre: Sofia Coppola's 'Marie Antoinette' from 2006 and Céline Sciamma's 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire' from 2019.

Intro discussion: R.I.P. Sam Neill, preparing for 'The Odyssey,' 'Minions & Monsters'
(12:26) 'Marie Antoinette' Review
(40:04) 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire' Review
(1:03:42) Other Films That Fit the Bill
(1:24:31) Zā Reveals the Next Double Feature

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

Podcast art by Zā.

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1h 28min
June 23, 2026 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' & 'Disclosure Day'
In this episode of The Midwestern Crop Circle Double Feature, we review two Steven Spielberg alien films, including our first new release: 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' from 1982 and 'Disclosure Day' from 2026.

Intro discussion: Taylor Swift's EGOT campaign; Cher, Garth Brooks, & Dr. Pepper
(9:28) 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' Review
(48:02) 'Disclosure Day' Review
(1:25:39) Other Films That Fit the Bill
(1:37:55) Brett the Next Double Feature

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

Podcast art by Zā.

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1h 45min
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

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

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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

Episode art by Zā.

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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

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

Episode art by Zā.

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1h 20min

FAQs about The Midwestern Crop Circle Double Feature:

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

The podcast currently has 22 episodes available.