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Ep. #289 - Robin Hood Jul 20, 2019

Show notes

Straight from the glamorous and echoey Minneapolis airport-adjacent La Quinta inn, it's all three of the peaches in the same room, chewing over the Taron Egerton, not-your-daddy's-Robin Hood. Meanwhile Dan talks a surprising amount about the Scarlet Pimpernel, Elliott talks about why the Sheriff of Nottingham's goons are a superstitious, cowardly lot, and Stuart is F. Murray Enthusiastic.

Wikipedia summary for Robin Hood

Movies recommended in this episode:

Spider-Man: Far From Home

The Hole in the Ground

The Adventures of Robin Hood

The Gunfighter

LIVE SHOW DATES 2019!

September 28 – BOSTON – WBUR CitySpace (early show SOLD OUT, but there are still tickets to the later show!)

October 12 – LOS ANGELES – The Regent Theater

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Ep. #288 - The Haunting of Sharon Tate Jul 06, 2019

Show notes

We were so delighted to have longtime Friend-and-Fan-of-Flop, Natalie Walker on the program! We were somewhat less delighted by the film she inexplicably chose, The Haunting of Sharon Tate. Life gives, and life takes. Meanwhile, Stuart hijacks the podcast to discuss the TV show "Younger," Dan shows his shameful lack of knowledge about the Manson murders, and masterful singer Natalie is somehow delighted by Elliott's caterwauling.

Wikipedia page for The Haunting of Sharon Tate

Movies recommended in this episode:

Under the Shadow

The Kid Brother

Drop Dead Gorgeous

Bathtubs Over Broadway

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Ep. #287 - Glass Jun 22, 2019

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We took a break from live show prep in Portland to return to our beloved M. Night Shyamalan and the last film of his surprise trilogy, Glass. Meanwhile Stuart drags the Philly skyline, Dan points out the problem with exhaustive rule books, and Elliott takes a brave stand against sexist comics store clerks.

Wikipedia synopsis for Glass

Movies recommended in this episode:

Always Be My Maybe

Overlord

Broadway Melody of 1936

LIVE SHOW DATES 2019!

July 13 – MINNEAPOLIS – Parkway

September 28 – BOSTON – WBUR CitySpace (early show SOLD OUT, but there are still tickets to the later show!)

October 12 – LOS ANGELES – The Regent Theater

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Ep. #286 - Replicas Jun 08, 2019

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With John Wick 3 tearing up the theaters, we discuss this year's OTHER Keanu Reeves movie, Replicas. Meanwhile Dan repeats an old adage about beans, Stuart can't pronounce "Keanu," and Elliott's son really messes up our rhythm.

Wikipedia synopsis for Replicas

Movies recommended in this episode:J

Booksmart

Avengement

Cold War

LIVE SHOW DATES 2019!

June 8 – PORTLAND – Revolution Hall – TICKET SALES ARE SLUGGISH, SO PLEASE COME OUT!

July 13 – MINNEAPOLIS – Parkway

September 28 – BOSTON – WBUR CitySpace (TWO shows in one night)

October 12 – LOS ANGELES – The Regent Theater

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Ep. #285 - Serenity May 25, 2019

Show notes

We discuss something that's been on our want list for a while: the genre-hopping bonkers twist-em-up, Serenity. And to do so, we are joined by the delightful Jenny Jaffe, whose attachment to this film can surely be described as "healthy." Meanwhile Stuart explains costume-care in the stripper industry, Elliott introduces his new hit character "Crawdaddy," and Dan's reaction to the film is a real twist ending!

Wikipedia synopsis for Serenity

Movies recommended in this episode:

John Wick 3: Parabellum

Long Shot

Alice in the Cities

Police Story/Police Story 2

LIVE SHOW DATES 2019!

June 8 – PORTLAND – Revolution Hall - TICKET SALES ARE SLUGGISH, SO PLEASE COME OUT!

July 13 – MINNEAPOLIS – Parkway

September 28 – BOSTON – WBUR CitySpace (TWO shows in one night)

October 12 – LOS ANGELES – The Regent Theater

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Ep. #284 - Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindlewald May 11, 2019

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Elliott, noted non Pot-head, talks about the Potterverse sequel, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindlewald. Meanwhile Elliott talks Charles Dickens crossovers, Stuart almost causes his own brain to explode, saying something nice about Dan Fogler, and Dan is tricked into a lifelong commitment.

Wikipedia synopsis for Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindlewald

LIVE SHOW DATES 2019!

June 8 – PORTLAND – Revolution Hall

July 13 – MINNEAPOLIS – Parkway

September 28 – BOSTON – WBUR CitySpace (TWO shows in one night)

October 12 – LOS ANGELES – The Regent Theater

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Ep. #283 - The Mummy LIVE Apr 27, 2019

Show notes

It’s been so long, we can't even REMEMBER when we recorded this show on Tom Cruise's The Mummy. But it's from Seattle and it's on tape, so here it is!

Wikipedia synopsis for The Mummy

LIVE SHOW DATES 2019!

June 8 – PORTLAND – Revolution Hall

July 13 – MINNEAPOLIS – Parkway

September 28 – BOSTON – WBUR CitySpace (TWO shows in one night)

October 12 – LOS ANGELES – The Regent Theater

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Ep. #282 - Castle Freak Apr 13, 2019

Show notes

It's the moment you've all been waiting for -- we discuss the fabled Castle Freak. And we don't do it alone! We do it with noted B-movie aficionado Joe Bob Briggs who you can also see on Shudder's "The Last Drive-In." Meanwhile, Dan asks salient questions about Grimace's anatomy, Elliott denies all of Dan's best bits, and Stuart fulfills his destiny.

Wikipedia synopsis for Castle Freak

Movies recommended in this episode:

Chopping Mall

TerrorVision

Howling: New Moon Rising

Atlantic City

LIVE SHOW DATES 2019!

June 8 – PORTLAND – Revolution Hall

July 13 – MINNEAPOLIS – Parkway

September 28 – BOSTON – WBUR CitySpace (TWO shows in one night)

October 12 – LOS ANGELES – The Regent Theater

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Ep. #281 - The Nutcracker and the Four Realms Mar 30, 2019

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MAX FUN DRIVE part TWO! We talk about The Nutcracker and the Four Realms, which Elliott chose for some baffling reason. Meanwhile, Elliott explains Richard Gere's Mothman issues, Stuart reveals the scariest number of ghosts, and Dan takes the show off-road to an abandoned farm.

Wikipedia synopsis for The Nutcracker and the Four Realms

Movies recommended in this episode:

Jason and the Argonauts

A Bigger Spash

LIVE SHOW DATES 2019!

June 8 – PORTLAND – Revolution Hall

July 13 – MINNEAPOLIS – Parkway

September 28 – BOSTON – WBUR CitySpace (TWO shows in one night)

October 12 – LOS ANGELES – The Regent Theater

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Ep. #280 - Peppermint Mar 23, 2019

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It's MAX FUN DRIVE time, everyone! That means we're putting out an extra episode on a week we'd normally take off and drink pina coladas or something. Instead we watched the Jennifer Garner revenge fantasy Peppermint, and hoo boy is it racist! Meanwhile, Elliott reveals his Mandela effect defense attorney strategy, Stuart gets lost in his thoughts, and YOU'RE NOT DAN'S DAD, JESSE.

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Wikipedia synopsis for Peppermint

Movies recommended in this episode:

Captain Marvel

The Wailing

Early Man

LIVE SHOW DATES 2019!

June 8 – PORTLAND – Revolution Hall

July 13 – MINNEAPOLIS – Parkway

September 28 – BOSTON – WBUR CitySpace

October 12 – LOS ANGELES – The Regent Theater

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