For this week's episode, we look at Christmas in Action movies with Die Hard (1988) and Batman Returns (1992). Which movie does a better job of making use of Christmas in it's plot, feel and providing some Christmas joy? 

Tune in to listen to Christine and Peter discuss what they want in a Christmas movie, what Peter's favourite piece of music of all time is and why Michelle Pfeiffer steals the show in Batman Returns. 

These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
Die hard https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaJuwKCmJbY&t=3s
Die hard tv commercial- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=za9__Ni62Q0
Batman returns- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=repBHGIny0c

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For this week's episode, we look at Stage Musical Adaptations with The Phantom of the Opera (2004) and Les Miserables (2012). Which movie does a better job of making the stage musical more filmic? 

Tune in to listen to Christine wax eloquently about Hugh Jackman, Colm Wilkinson and why hearing her name makes her tune out.

They also discuss who sung it worse- Gerard Butler or Russell Crowe?

These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
Les Miserables- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuEFm84s4oI
International les mis trailer- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmvHzCLP6ug
Phantom of the Opera- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44w6elsJr_I

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For this week's episode, we look at Nicolas Cage in Vampire's Kiss (1988) and Face/Off (1997)
Which movie uses Nicolas Cage's talents to their full advantage?

Christine and Peter discuss whether there is such a thing as a good or bad Cage performance?

What weird fact drew Peter into seeing Vampire's Kiss and what weird fact bothered him when watching Face/Off for the first time?

These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
Vampires kiss- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnoSxO_2ghQ
Face/off- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-nDX0BeFoQ

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For this week's episode, we look at the City as a character with The Third Man (1949) and Taxi Driver (1976). Which City has a bigger effect on the movie in either film?  Is it Vienna or New York City?

Find out why Taxi Driver reminds Peter of his childhood and how Christine deals with movies with very male points of view.

Here's a link to a sample of the Night Ride show Peter discusses.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydr9ECgXHWw


These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
The Third man- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VvXKm2deh0
Taxi driver- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUxD4-dEzn0 

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For this week's episode, we look at Movies in Real Time with Rope (1948) and High Noon (1952)  Which movie gives a better sense that time is ticking?

Christine and Peter discuss their appreciation of Hitchcock and the real life events surrounding the two movies.

Find out why Peter was so annoyed watching these two movies at this time.

These are the links to the trailers we discuss.
Rope https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lM4uXAfWSbQ
High noon- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lDblNGL2zo

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For this week's episode, we look at the Road Movie with David Lynch's Wild at Heart (1990) and Straight Story (1999). Which movie is a better example of a Road Movie?

Christine and Peter discuss their appreciation of David Lynch's movies and also what world view his movies present.

These are the links to the trailers we discuss.

Wild at heart- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQIdBfrF0Ik
Straight story-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZTpTFb7xE0

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For this week's episode, we examine The Mystery Comedy with Murder by Death (1976) and Clue (1985)  Which movie achieves a better blend of the Mystery Movie tropes and Comedy?

Christine and Peter discuss their love of Tim Curry and find out why Peter Sellers playing an Asian did not bother Peter.

These are the links to the trailers we discuss.

Murder By Death - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXn8CsQU1-U
Clue- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkwqw4lPz64

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For this week's episode, we examine The Revenge Movie with The Road to Perdition (2002) and John Wick (2014). Which movie best represents our idea of what  revenge movie is?

Christine and Peter discuss their love of Keanu and whether it is a good or bad to have a big actor in a cameo role.

These are the links to the trailers we discuss.

John Wick- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0BMx-qxsP4
Road to Perdition- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGEveEqpjYk

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For this week's episode, we examine Horror debuts with Evil Dead (1981) and Bad Taste (1987).

Which movie made a bigger splash, launched a career and has a better legacy?

Christine and Peter discuss what they consider a "feature film" is and delve into their histories with directors Sam Raimi and Peter Jackson.

Also, find out why Bruce Campbell pities Peter.

These are the links to the trailers we discuss.

Evil dead-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NL6mioAlpJk
Bad taste- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IHwKJOZZ6U

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For this week's episode, we examine which movie is the better Horror Fourthquel with Friday the 13th The Final Chapter (1984) and Halloween 4 The Return of Michael Myers (1988). 

Which movie adds to the franchise lore and makes you want to watch more in the series?

Christine and Peter recount when they saw Crispin Glover's live show.  Also find out which movie made Peter re-evaluate his love or horror movies.

These are the links to the trailers we discuss.

Friday the 13th  Part 4-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpWpe8REbag
HALLOWEEN 4- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BN-tYVNOvtQ

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