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Talkie Talk #70: Best (and Worst) of 2017, Part 1

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Talkie Talk #70: Best (and Worst) of 2017, Part 1

00:00 / 52:21

The year is over! In a year-end blow-out, we’re talking about the best of times (our top lists for video games and TV) and the worst of times (our lists of the worst movies of the year). Part 2 will have our top 10 films of the year.

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Main Topic: Best (and Worst) of 2017
Best Video Games of 2017 (1:16)

David
5. Until Dawn
4. South Park: The Fractured But Whole
3. Final Fantasy XV
2. Stardew Valley
1. Persona 3

Chris
5. Hollow Knight
4. PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds
3. Cuphead
2. Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
1. Super Mario Odyssey

Best TV of 2017 (25:22)

David
5. Legion
4. The Good Place
3. Mindhunter
2. Halt and Catch Fire
1. The Leftovers

Brent
5. Survivor
4. American Gods
3. Stranger Things
2. American Vandal
1. The Leftovers

Worst Movies of 2017 (42:05)

TJ
5. Phoenix Forgotten
4. The Dark Tower
3. CHiPs
2. American Assassin
1. Naked

Chris
5. The Emoji Movie
4. Geostorm
3. The Dark Tower
2. The Circle
1. Fifty Shades Darker

Brent
5. Shimmer Lake
4. Fifty Shades Darker
3. The Dark Tower
2. The Mummy
1. War Machine

David
5. The Baby Sitter
4. Shimmer Lake
3. Death Note
2. Small Crimes
1. War Machine

Next Podcast: Top Ten Films of the Year

Warning: Some mild language. Some language is picante.

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Talkie Talk #69: New Year’s Watchlist / Jumanji / I, Tonya / Bright – 1/12

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Talkie Talk #69: New Year's Watchlist / Jumanji / I, Tonya / Bright - 1/12

00:00 / 1:17:56

The gang’s back in auld lang syne mode as we discuss our Watchlists over the end of year hiatus. And yes, it’s as exciting as that sounds.

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The Watchlist (1:25)
David: Wonder Woman (1:30), Logan Lucky (5:15), Dunkirk (6:20), The Batman Films, (11:25), Black Mirror Season 4 Ep 1 (17:47), Playing SNES Classic (19:15)
Chris: Star Wars: The Force Awakens (22:33), Clueless (23:10), Wilson (27:05), Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (29:53), Godless (48:15), Playing Mario Kart 8 (33:35), Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (35:00), Super Mario Odyssey (37:34)
Brent: The Godfather (39:50), Bananas, Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex (but were afraid to ask) (41:00), The Purple Rose of Cairo (43:07), Playing The Uncharted Trilogy Remastered (46:45)
TJ: Barton Fink (50:07), A Muppet Family Christmas (52:15), The Disaster Artist (53:05), Kingsman: The Golden Circle (55:15), American Assassin (55:56), Bright (57:00), The Greatest Showman (58:24), Coco (59:16), I, Tonya (1:00:15), Downsizing (1:03:47)
Breezy on the Streets (1:06:13)
1:06:13 – Recapping the Movie Guild Nominees (Oscar Lead-up!)
1:10:10 – Also recapping some of the Oscar category shortlists
1:12:20 – Flight of the Conchords HBO special coming out this year1:02:14 – Golden Globe and SAG nominations Out
1:12:54 – Trailer for Game Over, Man from Workaholics crew
1:13:15 – Sexual misconduct allegations against Paul Haggis, Bryan Singer, Max Landis
1:15:00 – Amazing trailer for A Quiet Place, also Slenderman (nope)
Next Week’s Pods: Top Ten 2017 Lists! Oscar predictions!

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 #68: The Hero / Character Actors

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Talkie Talk #68: The Hero / Character Actors

00:00 / 45:40

Hey, it’s that guy! You know, that guy from that thing. Talking the Sam Eliot starring vehicle, The Hero, before going into Character Actors – talking what it means to be a character actor/actress, our favorite character actors – it’s a fun one, naming actor after actor in some great movies.

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Homework Assignment: The Hero (1:06)
Main Topic: Character Actors (9:20)
What defines a character actor?
Some of our favorite character actors / roles
Character actors to get starring role
New Homework Assignment: None – Best of 2017! Oscar Predix! (42:22)

Warning: Some mild language. Some language is picante.

> Intro theme courtesy of The Willow Walkers
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Talk of Fame Inaugural Class #2: Fargo (1996)

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Talk of Fame Inaugural Class #2: Fargo (1996)

00:00 / 16:37

Our series of mini-podcasts where we induct an “inaugural class” – we each picked five films to be in the Talk of Fame (our Hall of Fame for movies). This time, David talks about his pick, Fargo, the Coen Bros classic, don’cha know.

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Talk of Fame Inductee: Fargo (0:30)
Next Inaugural Inductee: Raiders of the Lost Ark (15:26)

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Talkie Talk #66: The Watchlist / The Last Jedi / The Shape of Water / Survivor / News – 12/20

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Talkie Talk #66: The Watchlist / The Last Jedi / The Shape of Water / Survivor / News - 12/20

00:00 / 1:11:57

This podcast has everything. Watchlists. The Last Jedi (no spoilers at all here). The Shape of Water. Survivor Talk. Top Chef. Breezy on the Streets. A car alarm that won’t turn off. I can’t believe this is free.

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The Watchlist (0:52)
Brent: Landline (0:56), Star Wars: The Last Jedi (includes talk of Han Solo movie, Atlanta, Chewbacca) (2:38)
David: Mr. Robot Season 3 Finale (11:26), Riverdale Season 2 (12:03), Logan (13:46), It Comes at Night (15:32), Free Fire (18:47), The Trip to Spain (21:22)
TJ: Miracle on 34th Street (23:28), Visioneers (24:07), The Shape of Water (25:50)
Chris: He saw The Last Jedi, that’s good enough.
Reality Roundup: Are You the One Reunion Part 1 (31:15), Survivor (34:33), Top Chef (47:07)
Breezy on the Streets (49:09)
49:18 – Disney officially buys 20th Century Fox content
56:25 – George Clooney developing Watergate scandal series for Netflix
56:53 – Game of the Year, The Game Awards 2017 and the Death Stranding trailer
1:02:14 – Golden Globe and SAG nominations Out
1:05:22 – IMDb getting rid of User Ratings
Best Bet this Weekend: Downsizing or Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (1:09:19)

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 #65: Into the Wild / Fictional Locations Quiz

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Talkie Talk #65: Into the Wild / Fictional Locations Quiz

00:00 / 1:10:25

Time to hit the road and talk about Into the Wild (finally) – this segueways into a quiz about Fictional Locations – cities, countries, worlds, and even plants in TV, film, and games. They are the locations you know you’ve heard of, but can’t quite place. It’s a game!

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Homework Assignment: Into the Wild (1:01)
Main Topic: Fictional Locations Quiz (21:01)
New Homework Assignment: Home Alone for Talk of Fame consideration (1:06:41)

Warning: Some mild language. Some language is picante.

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

Talk of Fame Inaugural Class #1: It’s a Wonderful Life (1947)

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Talk of Fame Inaugural Class #1: It's a Wonderful Life (1947)

00:00 / 17:08

Launching a series of mini-podcasts where we induct an “inaugural class” – we each picked five films to be in the Talk of Fame (our Hall of Fame for movies). It’s hard to debate whether The Matrix is the best movie of all time, so we’re populating our trophy case. First up, TJ talks about his pick, It’s a Wonderful Life, in time for Christmas and for you to turn your life around.

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Talk of Fame Inductee: It’s a Wonderful Life (1:19)
Next Inaugural Inductee: Fargo (16:25)

Warning: Some mild language. Some language is picante.

Talkie Talk #64: The Watchlist / Lady Bird / Three Billboards / Columbus – 12/13

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Talkie Talk #64: The Watchlist / Lady Bird / Three Billboards / Columbus - 12/13

00:00 / 1:20:57

Back in the saddle again – everyone (but Brent) has a lengthy watchlist from the long hiatus (where at least everyone was sick at some point), and we hit it all! Except Breezy – we went too long, so we’ll have news next week. Santa is real. Santa Buddies are not.

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The Watchlist (1:24)
TJ: Indiana Jones Series (1:46), The Dark Knight Trilogy (2:07), Star Wars Entire Series (2:46), The Force Awakens (3:27), Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond (6:36), Little Evil (6:54), A Dog’s Purpose (7:18), Santa Buddies (8:15), A Christmas Prince (11:12), A Cure for Wellness (12:54), Fist Fight (14:03), CHiPS (14:48), Cars 3 (16:27), Lady Bird (19:05), Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (20:39)
David: Top Chef (22:31), Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (25:21), Landline (28:05), Columbus (29:19), Miracle on 34th Street (33:32)
Chris: Antonio Banderas duo Black Butterfly and Security (35:56), The Boss Baby (36:05), Geostorm (36:34), Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (36:53), The Emoji Movie (37:12), Atomic Blonde (40:34), Wind River (40:51), Mudbound (41:33), Nathan for You: Finding Frances (42:51), Naked (43:27), Stronger (44:00), Megan Leavey (45:38), Bushwick (48:00), The Bad Batch (50:10), Sleight (52:50), The Dinner (53:51), Coco (56:50), The Room (59:03)
Brent: Personal Shopper (1:06:43), Quick takes on Spider-Man: Homecoming, Thor:Ragnarok, Valerian (1:10:01)
(Quick) Reality Roundup: Survivor (1:10:15), Are You the One? Finale (1:10:47), The Challenge: Champs vs Stars (1:11:58)
Best Bet this Weekend: Come on… it’s The Last Jedi (1:14:01)

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 #63: The Watchlist / Valerian / Wind River / Justice League / Survivor / News – 11/22

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Talkie Talk #63: The Watchlist / Valerian / Wind River / Justice League / Survivor / News - 11/22

00:00 / 1:19:14

The cool guy trio of Chris, Brent and TJ talk extensively about their Watchlists (includes talk about the disappointment of Valerian, the surprising Wind River, and the lifeless husk of Justice League, amidst many more!), Reality Roundup (Survivor suicide pool claims another life), and then dip into Breezy on the Streets (week’s news in film, TV and games).

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The Watchlist (1:06)
Chris: Smurfs: The Lost Village (2:02), Burning Sands (5:28), Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond (10:15), The LEGO Batman Movie (16:52), Master Chef (21:37), Shot Caller (21:55), The Punisher (21:30), Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (23:15)
TJ: Murder on the Orient Express (31:34), Chappie (35:08), Atomic Blonde (39:02), Wind River (42:36)
Brent: Bounce (49:57), The Sum of All Fears (51:50), Paycheck (53:50), Jersey Girl (55:55), Clerks 2 (57:40), Man about Town (58:06), Justice League (1:01:14)
Reality Roundup: Survivor (1:04:30), The Challenge (1:08:00)
Breezy on the Streets (1:08:24)
1:08:30 – Number Nine (Tarantino Manson movie with Tom Cruise) coming to Sony
1:09:20 – CBS coming out with Stripes TV show – you’re welcome
1:09:44 – Al Franken accused of sexual misconduct
1:10:05 – Amazon Prime’s new Lord of the Rings show
1:11:08 – EA hates its players, gives them punishing micro-transaction system in Star Wars: Battlefront II
1:15:05 – Despicable Me studio to make new Super Mario animated movie
1:16:08 – Best Bet this Weekend: Coco or Roman J. Israel, Esquire

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 #62: Good Morning, Vietnam / The Films of Robin Williams

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Talkie Talk #62: Good Morning, Vietnam / The Films of Robin Williams

00:00 / 46:22

Goooooooooood morninnnnnnnnnng, Talkie Talk! Today we’re talking about Good Morning, Vietnam, an interesting war movie – and then talking about Robin Williams in general – an actor integral to the films of our childhoods. Spoiler alert – Flubber is snubbed.

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Homework Assignment: Good Morning, Vietnam (1:20)
Main Topic: Robin Williams (16:55)
Introducing: Instant Talk of Fame, inducting a baseline of films without a vote: First, It’s a Wonderful Life (40:15)
New Homework Assignment: Into the Wild (Amazon Prime) (43:43)

Warning: Some mild language. Some language is picante.

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