Author: Chris

Talkie Talk #199: In the Shadow of the Moon & In the Tall Grass

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Talkie Talk #199: In the Shadow of the Moon & In the Tall Grass
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We’ve been watching lots of movies and TV shows and now we’re gonna tell you about them. Brent has been watching Netflix flicks and Chris has too (no surprise). TJ finishes Undone and sweeps the leg. Survivor, News, and more! Actually, that’s it.

Brent: Rectify (1:28), Tall Girl (5:35), In the Shadow of the Moon (10:38)

Chris: Emelie (16:11), The Midnight Meat Train (21:04), In the Tall Grass (25:03), Million Pound Menu (31:00)

TJ: Dumbo (35:24), Dark Phoenix (40:33), Undone (48:57), Cobra Kai (49:45)

Reality Roundup: Survivor: Island of the Idols (56:00)

Breezy on the Streets: (1:03:06)

What to watch: (1:03:56)

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Warning: Some mild language. Some language is picante.

> Intro theme courtesy of The Willow Walkers
> Outro song “Extemporaneous  Birth” courtesy of Boo Reefa 

Talkie Talk #198: Ad Astra & Undone

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Talkie Talk #198: Ad Astra & Undone
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TJ and Chris and Brent get together to talk about their pent up watchlists. It’s a true triple threat, as we’ve got TV, movies, AND video games to talk about. We also talk about the return of Survivor, a little segment we call Breezy, and tell you what to watch in the coming weekend.

TJ: Undone (3:48), The Dead Don’t Die (8:29)

Chris: Link’s Awakening – Switch (15:10)

Brent: The Yards (21:58), We Own the Night (26:17), Two Lovers (33:07), Ad Astra (36:37)

Reality Roundup: Survivor: Island of the Idols (44:19)

Breezy on the Streets: (55:34)

What to watch: (1:00:56)

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Warning: Some mild language. Some language is picante.

> Intro theme courtesy of The Willow Walkers
> Outro song “Extemporaneous  Birth” courtesy of Boo Reefa 

Talkie Talk #197: IT: Chapter 2 & Aladdin

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Talkie Talk #197: IT: Chapter 2 & Aladdin
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Sorry we’re late! Had some issues on the production side. So no timestamps this week, so be aware that there will be SPOILERS for IT: Chapter 2. AND SPOILERS FOR ALADDIN (closer to my heart). We still do news and movie recommendations. WHERE WE SPOIL SHAWSHANK. *SPOILERS

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Warning: Some mild language. Some language is picante.

> Intro theme courtesy of The Willow Walkers
> Outro song “Extemporaneous  Birth” courtesy of Boo Reefa 

Talkie Talk #ST3: Stranger Things Season 3 Recap & Spoilers

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Talkie Talk #ST3: Stranger Things Season 3 Recap & Spoilers
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[Stranger Things Spoiler Warning]
This feels like the upside-down… Where are my boys? It’s just Chris from the regular crew here to discuss Stranger Things season 3. Luckily Kelly hasn’t been taken by the mindflayer’s thrall and joins in. Plus, she liked this season so much she was inspired to watch The Neverending Story for the first time. Come eat some fertilizer with us!

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Warning: Some mild language. Some language is picante.

> Intro theme courtesy of The Willow Walkers
> Outro song “Extemporaneous  Birth” courtesy of Boo Reefa 

Talkie Talk #184: Black Mirror / Detective Pikachu / E3

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Talkie Talk #184: Black Mirror / Detective Pikachu / E3
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It’s been a crazy week here at TMbU HQ, so apologies for the late post. No timestamps but I don’t think we spoil too much. Except for Titanic. We spoil the shit out of Titanic. Lots of E3 news in here, so listener beware.

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Warning: Some mild language. Some language is picante.

> Intro theme courtesy of The Willow Walkers
> Outro song “Extemporaneous  Birth” courtesy of Boo Reefa 

Talkie Talk #163: Babel

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Talkie Talk #163: Babel
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Chris and TJ get together to talk about Inarritu’s Babel and then discuss how sometimes the movies we love don’t get the praise they deserve. Join us and let us know if there are any years you think the Academy got it wrong. Also, let’s all give a warm welcome to Babel as we sneak it into the ToF.

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Warning: Some mild language. Some language is picante.

> Intro theme courtesy of The Willow Walkers
> Outro song “Extemporaneous  Birth” courtesy of Boo Reefa 

Talkie Talk #160: Love, Death & Robots / Russian Doll

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Talkie Talk #160: Love, Death & Robots / Russian Doll
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We love us some NETFLIX. TJ, Brent and Chris sit down to talk about the tv shows they’ve been chewing on from the universe’s most popular subscription media service. All facts have been checked and are 101% accurate.

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Brent: 54 (2:47), Faces (3:45), Russian Doll (5:56), Deadpool 2 (32:15)

TJ: Nothing new cuz he’s a chump

Chris: The Looming Tower (17:15), Love, Death & Robots (25:55)

Reality Roundup: (33:35)

Breezy on the streets: (56:08)

What to Watch: (1:02:58)

Warning: Some mild language. Some language is picante.

> Intro theme courtesy of The Willow Walkers
> Outro song “Extemporaneous  Birth” courtesy of Boo Reefa 

Talkie Talk #155: 2019 Coming Soon

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Talkie Talk #155: 2019 Coming Soon
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TJ and Chris get together to talk about the games, movies, and TV show they are most excited about in 2019. With the Oscars behind us, it is full speed ahead! Ad Astra Per Aspera (or something).

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Warning: Some mild language. Some language is picante.

> Intro theme courtesy of The Willow Walkers
> Outro song “Extemporaneous  Birth” courtesy of Boo Reefa 

Talkie Talk #152: Who Should Win, Pt. 1

Who should win the Oscar! Part 1 has the technical awards!

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Talkie Talk #152: Who Should Win, Pt. 1
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3rd Annual Talkie Awards (The Timbus)! We go through an extensive town-hall style debate to see which movies should win in every category of the 2019 Academy Awards. The winners… may surprise you. The discussion… may just save your life.

Part 1 has the specialty categories and technical awards. Part 2 (later in the week) will have writing/acting/directing and Best Picture.

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Below is The Media By Us Oscar vote; we indicate a winner along with the vote totals (and the runner up, where possible):

Live Action Short: Skin (3-1, Mother)
Documentary Short: A Night at the Garden (3-1, Period. End of Sentence.)
Animated Short: Bao (2-1-1, One Small Step, Animal Behaviour)
Foreign Language: Roma (4-0)
Documentary: Minding the Gap (4-0)
Animated Film: Into the Spiderverse (3-1, Isle of Dogs)
Visual Effects: Avengers: Infinity War (3-1, First Man)
Sound Mixing: First Man (2-1-1, A Star is Born, Roma)
Sound Editing: First Man (3-1, A Quiet Place)
Original Song: “Shallow” (A Star is Born) (4-0)
Original Score: Black Panther (3-1, Isle of Dogs)
Production Design: Black Panther (3-1, Roma)
Makeup/Hair: Vice (3-0, 1 no vote)
Film Editing: BlacKkKlansman (3-1, Vice)
Costume Design: Black Panther (4-0)

Warning: Some mild language. Some language is picante.

> Intro theme courtesy of The Willow Walkers
> Normal outro song “Extemporaneous  Birth” courtesy of Boo Reefa 

Talkie Talk #148 – Year End Lists Part 1 (Video Games/Worst Movies/Best TV)

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Talkie Talk #148 - Year End Lists Part 1 (Video Games/Worst Movies/Best TV)
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For this podcast, we are wrapping up 2018 with our first set of year end lists. In this hour, we share some of our favorites, as well as some of our least favorites. Check a look at those lists below! Timestamped in case you just don’t care how many times Chris calls a game a “great little game.” Also, all lists in descending order… for suspense?

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Favorite Video Games of the Year (1:36):

  Brent
Red Dead Redemption 2
  David
#3: Paradox
#2: Timespinner
#1: Florence
  Chris
#5: Slay the Spire
#4: Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
#3: Super Smash Brothers Ultimate
#2: Into the Breach
#1: Celeste
Honorable mention to: God of War & Octopath Traveler

Worst Movies of the Year (29:48):

  David
#5: Dumplin’
#4: Super Troopers 2
#3: Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
#2: Hold the Dark
#1: The Cloverfield Paradox
  TJ
#5: The Cloverfield Paradox
#4: Fahrenheit 451
#3: A Wrinkle in Time
#2: The Meg
#1: Game Over, Man
  Chris
#5: The Rider
#4: Ibiza
#3: Fifty Shades Freed
#2: Bad Samaritan
#1: The Titan
  Brent
Solo: A Star Wars Story

Favorite TV Shows of the Year (1:01:54):

  TJ
#2: Bodyguard
#1: Maniac
  Brent
#3: Sharp Objects
#2: Haunting of Hill House
#1: Survivor: David vs. Goliath
  David
#5: Forever
#4: Succession
#3: Homecoming
#2: Killing Eve
#1: Atlanta

Stay tuned for our Top Ten Movies of the Year, dropping shortly!

> Intro theme courtesy of The Willow Walkers
> Outro song “Extemporaneous  Birth” courtesy of Boo Reefa