Best The MRT Crew Podcasts (2025)

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Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri 1:15:59

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Send us a text We close out our “One Last Chance” theme with Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, about a mother (Frances McDormand) trying to provoke the local police department in an effort to reinvigorate the stalled investigation into the murder of her daughter. The shakeup this week was that the film must have come out within the last te…

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Hanna 1:20:46

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Send us a text This week, our podcast shines the spotlight on the Female Protagonist, as we continue our "One Last Chance" theme. And so, we watch the 2011 film about the young female assassin, "Hanna," who has one last chance to escape a ruthless intelligence agent trying to track her down across continents. Starring Saoirse Ronan, Eric Bana and C…

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Final Destination 1:07:31

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Send us a text Well, it's that time again. What time you might ask? Well, it's new theme time of course, and this time our AI overlords have blessed us with the theme of "One Last Chance". As ominous as that sounds it just deals with movies where characters are given a final opportunity to change their fate, make amends or redeem themselves. Of cou…

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Total Recall 1:04:07

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Send us a text We close out our theme of “The Long Journey” with a journey of 140 million miles…to Mars! Karl had the added shakeup that his pick must feature a conspiracy. So we are watching 1990’s Total Recall, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as lowly worker Douglas Quaid, who dreams of one day visiting Mars. But when Doug visits “Rekall”, a busin…

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The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension 1:01:29

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Send us a text The Long Journey continues, and this time it must be considered a cult classic. And so, we take a trans-dimensional trip back in time to watch 1984's "The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension," about a neurosurgeon-physicist-rock star and his posse, The Hong Kong Cavaliers, fighting a bunch of aliens all named John.…

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Beau Is Afraid 1:19:55

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Send us a text Our new theme this cycle is 'The Long Journey'. We'll be watching movies where the characters undergo an extensive journey, whether literal or figurative, leading to self-discovery or transformation. This week the shakeup is 'unlikely heroes' and the movie is 'Beau Is Afraid'. Written and directed by Ari Aster, Joaquin Phoenix stars …

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Nope 1:11:14

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Send us a text We close out our “Close Encounters” theme with Jordan Peele’s 2022 film Nope, about a pair of sibling horse trainers contending with a strange visitor hiding in the clouds above their ranch. The trainers are siblings, not the horses. Well maybe the horses are siblings too. You know what, it’s not important. Do we believe in aliens? H…

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The Red Shoes 1:05:45

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Send us a text Once upon a time, not so long ago, this podcast had to explore the theme of Close Encounters, with the added shake-up that this week's pick must include a dance sequence. So we watched a movie FULL of dance sequences; 1948's "The Red Shoes", the story of a ballerina who had to choose between her commitment to ballet or her commitment…

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The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance 1:15:01

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Send us a text Get a little closer and don't be shy because for this round our new theme is "Close Encounters". We will be watching movies involving moments of connection, discovery, or revelation between people, or even between humanity and something unknown. The shakeup for this week is "classic film pre 70s". Combine that with our new theme, mix…

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Red Dawn 1:07:08

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Send us a text We close out our “Rebels With a Cause” theme with 1984’s Red Dawn, starring every actor popular in the 80’s as a group of high school students forced to defend their town guerrilla style against foreign invaders during World War 3. We also discuss what would happen if the events in the film happened today, and whether our own high sc…

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Scream 1:12:55

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Send us a text This week, we continue our Rebels With A Cause theme, with the added shake-up that the film must include a surprise cameo. And so, we watch the horror movie that rebelled against all of the usual tropes of its genre by being self-aware: 1996's "Scream" directed by Wes Craven and starring Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox, David Arquette an…

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Falling Down 1:30:00

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Send us a text It's new theme time again and for this round we have "Rebels WITH a Cause" which involves Films about characters who go against the grain for a purpose, whether through social, political, or personal rebellion. Starting things off with a bang we have "Falling Down", the 1993 thriller from Joel Schumacher starring Michael Douglas and …

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The House of the Devil 1:11:46

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Send us a text We close out our “Eyes Wide Open” theme cycle with the 2009 Ti West film House of the Devil, in which a college student takes a babysitting job that turns into the night from hell. We also discuss all things babysitter: our childhood experiences with babysitters, whether any of us have been a babysitter, and some notable babysitters …

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Brewster's Millions 1:41:34

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Send us a text We have a special surprise this week; MRT VIP listener and very good friend Andrew is back with us as a guest host! And we have provided him with his own shake-up for the Eyes Wide Open theme; his pick had to be based on a book. And so he chose the 1985 gem, "Brewster's Millions" starring Richard Pryor and John Candy. This film's int…

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Oldboy 1:42:18

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Send us a text We are continuing our “Eyes Wide Open” theme along with the restriction that our film needs to originate from a country we haven’t been to yet on the podcast (cinematically speaking.) And so we travel to South Korea, to watch Park Chan Wook’s 2003 revenge film, “Oldboy.” We also explore the concept of revenge, and identify films that…

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The Usual Suspects 1:45:05

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Send us a text Alright everyone, it's time for yet another theme and this time it's "Eyes Wide Open". This theme will deal with films where characters experience eye-opening moments, whether through shocking revelations or sudden enlightenment. Peeling back the eyelids first, with the shake-up of "must have a narrator" (pretty self explanatory) is …

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Shine 1:46:47

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Send us a text We close out our “Forgotten Dreams” theme with the 1996 film Shine, the true story of piano prodigy David Helfgott, who cracks under the pressure of his overbearing father and his attempt to master Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3. Karl’s shakeup was that the film must have won an award (this one won several, mostly for star Geoff…

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Mulholland Drive 1:36:50

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Send us a text We continue our Forgotten Dreams theme with the shake-up that it must be directed by an "auteur;" someone who is known for their distinct style. Who better to choose than the recently departed, and very unique, David Lynch? And so we enter the dream world of 2001's "Mulholland Drive" starring Naomi Watts, Laura Harring and Justin The…

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The Pursuit of Happyness 1:18:59

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Send us a text New round, new theme and this time we are dealing with "forgotten dreams". We'll be watching films about dreams, aspirations, and goals that were once pursued but were lost or abandoned, with characters rediscovering them. This week's shake-up, "based on a true story", leads us to the 2006 film The Pursuit of Happyness. Starring Will…

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Defending Your Life 1:22:59

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Send us a text We close out our “Past Lives” theme with Defending Your Life, starring Albert Brooks as a deceased man who must defend the choices he made in life in order for his spirit to move along on its journey. This also marks the first film we’ve discussed featuring the titular star of Karl’s rating system, the always amazing Meryl Streep! We…

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Rebecca 1:24:57

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Send us a text We carry on with our “Past Lives” theme, and the added shake up of having to be a remake/reboot, with the 2020 film “Rebecca,” starring our favorite cannibal Armie Hammer and Lily James. Based on the novel of the same title by Daphne DuMaurier, it was originally brought to the silver screen in 1940 by Alfred Hitchcock. We also discus…

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What We Do in the Shadows 1:19:37

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Send us a text We've consulted our AI theme overlords and spun the shake-up wheel once again so we can once again bring you the next round of the Movie Roulette Tuesday Podcast! In this round we'll be dealing with the theme of "past lives". Our picks will be restricted to films that deal with reincarnation, past experiences or characters who must c…

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The Phantom Carriage 1:48:24

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Send us a text Hej vänner! The last person to die on New Year’s Eve is cursed to drive Death’s carriage the following year in 1921’s silent Swedish classic The Phantom Carriage, the first silent film we’ve ever reviewed! We also discuss the passing of one of our favorites, David Lynch, and review an extensive list of notable Swedish exports. So don…

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Coherence 57:56

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Send us a text We continue our theme of “The Unseen” with the added shake-up that it must be genre-bending. And so we’re watching the very unique, and VERY low-budget sci-fi mystery, “Coherence.” It’s a little gem of a movie from 2013 with a relatively unknown cast and crew, revolving around a get-together with friends which takes a turn to the min…

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The Hitcher 1:29:14

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Send us a text Hey, I heard you missed us, we're back! Season 3 of the Movie Roulette Tuesday Podcast is officially in full swing and we've got some new and interesting changes to the show that we hope you all enjoy. Don't worry, it's still the same podcast you've all come to love, we've just added some spice to make the new season a little more in…

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Season 2: Year In Review 1:05:33

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Send us a text What better way to close out 2024 and welcome in 2025 than with a Season 2 Year In Review from your favorite podcast! Listen in as we think back on the films we viewed this past year, including the best, the worst, and the most surprising. We also find out where our dear listeners hail from and how our podcast audience is growing. So…

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Longlegs 1:42:21

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Send us a text Nothing says Christmas like serial killers! Karl closes out our “Within the Last Year” theme, our final theme of Season Two, with Longlegs, a film about an FBI agent who may be a smidge psychic and her investigation of the titular serial killer. We also discuss all things serial killer, including some notable ones in history, why the…

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Poor Things 1:18:42

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Send us a text This week, we continue our theme of “within the last (rolling) year” with 2023’s “Poor Things.” Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and starring Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo and Willem Dafoe, this movie certainly leaves an impression. This is definitely our “MRT After Dark” episode as we discuss sex in film, public nudity and what not to watch …

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Godzilla Minus One 1:37:07

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Send us a text It's time for our last theme cycle of the year! Usually our themes are pretty broad and open to interpretation, allowing us to pick from the vast back-catalogue of movie history. For this round, we are restricting our picks to films released in the last year so we can all get a taste of modern cinema Rising from the depths and bursti…

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Drive-In Massacre 1:16:27

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Send us a text Karl closes out our “Memories From the Drive-In” theme by bringing the drive-in experience to the MRT studio! The MRT Crew reviews Drive-In Massacre, a 1976 film about two detectives investigating a series of sword murders at a local drive-in. We also discuss our favorite candy, and the most random things we’ve ever found where we le…

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Ed Wood 1:02:10

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Send us a text Greetings, my friends. Join us, won’t you, as we explore the strange and unusual life of filmmaker Ed Wood, in Tim Burton’s 1994 biopic of the same name. Starring Johnny Depp, Martin Landau, Patricia Arquette, and Sarah Jessica Parker, this movie will take you into the weird world of Ed Wood during his “heyday” in the 1950s when he b…

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The Blob 1:29:05

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Send us a text Once upon a time the big screen wasn't just in a theater or in your living room but out under the wide open sky. Loading up the car, eating food, playing frisbee or baseball until the sun went down and everyone went back to their vehicles to watch whatever double feature was playing that night. These are memories from the drive-in an…

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Cemetery Man 1:33:58

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Send us a text We close out our “Hugs & Kisses” theme with 1994’s Cemetery Man, starring Rupert Everett as a man who works in a cemetery in which the bodies rise from their graves within a week of being buried. It has been called “the finest erotic romantic existential black comedy zombie gorefest of our time” by Severin Films. What does it have to…

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The Bodyguard 1:25:12

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Send us a text The romance continues with our “Hugs and Kisses” theme in the form of the 1992 film “The Bodyguard” , starring Kevin Costner as an ex-Secret Serviceman hired to protect a threatened pop singer/actress played by Whitney Houston. In true romance movie form, they fall in love and conflict ensues. We also review the sub-genres of the rom…

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The Princess Bride 1:15:17

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Send us a text "Hugs & Kisses". We see this message emblazoned on chalky candy hearts and sappy cards for Valentine's Day every year. There are racks of novels at libraries and bookstores ready to fill us with tales of this topic. When it comes to film there are countless romances, comedies and dramas that play on this phrase. That's a good thing t…

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The Cooler 1:23:23

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Send us a text We close out our “I’m So Cold” theme with 2003’s The Cooler, starring William H. Macy as Bernie, an employee of a rundown Las Vegas casino, whose job is to go to tables and “cool” their winning streaks. But when he falls in love and his luck turns around, he becomes a liability to the casino and hijinks ensue. We also discuss the con…

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Snowpiercer 1:21:24

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Send us a text Come ride the rails with us for this week’s variation on the “I’m So Cold” theme, as we eternally loop through the arctic, post-apocalyptic wasteland of 2013’s “Snowpiercer.” Directed by Bong Joon Ho and starring Chris Evans, Sir John Hurt, Ed Harris, and Tilda Swinton, and based on a French graphic novel of the same name, this film …

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The Ice Storm 1:14:49

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Send us a text I'm so cold! You've probably heard someone say this or even said it yourself but beyond the temperature what else could this statement be hinting at? What other kinds of coldness are there? Button up for our cold plunge in this topic for our new theme. The Ice Storm brings in a blustery front of emotional coldness from 1997. Starring…

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Murder Mystery 1:14:56

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Send us a text Karl closes out our “Out of My Comfort Zone” theme with a movie chosen by his wife, who was asked by Karl to pick a movie that he “would never in a million years have ever watched.” The murder mystery film genre has a storied history of entertaining films. Then there’s Murder Mystery starring Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston which….…

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A Face In The Crowd 1:13:52

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Send us a text We continue to venture out of any and all comfort zones, with this week’s pick “A Face in the Crowd;” a lesser known, but excellent film from 1957 starring Andy Griffith, uncharacteristically playing a bombastic, complicated, and sometimes repellant character. This is a far cry from his better known, and more like-able roles as Sheri…

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Good Will Hunting 1:14:17

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Send us a text How comfortable are you with being uncomfortable? Some say the only true way to grow is to step outside your comfort zone, which happens to be our new theme. This week we are watching Good Will Hunting starring Matt Damon, Ben Affleck and Robin Williams where the main character needs to step outside his own comfort zone. We also disc…

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Frozen 1:30:54

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Send us a text After discussing whether we could survive being lost at sea, being held captive in a Japanese prisoner of war camp, and taking part in British naval warfare battles during the Napoleonic era, it’s only natural that we end our “Could I Survive?” theme with the most perilous of activities….skiing. We watch 2010’s Frozen (not the Disney…

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Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World 1:01:12

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Send us a text Welcome aboard, hoist the mainsail, and batten down the hatches for this week’s film, “Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World,” starring Russell Crowe and Paul Bettany (and a bunch of other dudes.). This movie happens to be one of Rachael’s all-time favorites and she is sure to remind you of this. Frequently. We also discuss…

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Unbroken 1:16:13

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Send us a text Have you ever watched a movie or read a book and tried to put yourself in the shoes of the main character? Imagined yourself going through all their trials and tribulations and asked yourself the question "could I survive"? That is our new theme and mission for this round. This episode focuses on 'Unbroken', the 2014 film adaptation …

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Night Shift 1:12:18

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Send us a text Our “Strange Bedfellows” theme concludes with Night Shift, in which Henry Winkler, Shelley Long, and Michael Keaton (in his first breakout role) star as unlikely partners who turn a city morgue into a “love broker” business. What could possibly go wrong?! We also discuss our own personal histories with working the night shift, the ev…

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The Odd Couple 1:00:32

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Send us a text William Shakespeare once wrote “misery makes strange bedfellows,” and this is exactly the idea in the 1968 comedy classic “The Odd Couple.” Starring Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau. It involves themes of divorce, suicide and sadness, alongside two completely opposite men who are thrown into a comically ridiculous living situation. Rac…

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Slacker 1:00:38

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Send us a text Man, I just had the weirdest dream - back on the bus there? Did you ever have one of those dreams that are completely real. I mean they're so vivid. It's just like completely real. It's like, there's always something bizarre going on, though. I have one about every 2 years or something. I always remember 'em real good. Like there's a…

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The Killers 1:16:35

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Send us a text He told us to “Win one for the Gipper.” He put Bonzo to bed. But in 1964’s The Killers, Ronald Reagan played a villain for the first (and only) time in his film career. This was actually the second feature film adaptation of a seven page short story of the same name by Ernest Hemingway. How could a seven page story be adapted into no…

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The Founder 1:19:05

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Send us a text This week we serve up the 2016 docudrama “The Founder;” the story of how Ray Kroc turned MacDonalds into the profitable and ubiquitous fast food chain it is today. Starring Michael Keaton, Laura Dern, and Nick Offerman. We also discuss all things fast food; the good, the bad, and the deliciously greasy. So join us, won’t you? We cons…

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The Manchurian Candidate 1:24:18

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Send us a text Politics is something we like to stay away from in our episodes, not that we don't have our own strong opinions on this topic. Our new theme, "Hello, Mr. President" presented some challenges in this regard when it came to our picks and what topics to discuss but who doesn't like a challenge? Coming in this week is the original 1962 r…