THE QUIET MAN - A Case for Criterion

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THE QUIET MAN - A Case for Criterion

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Nov 8, 2015

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Drew and Nick return with a John Wayne movie that isn't a western! It's 1952's THE QUIET MAN.

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Nov 8, 2015

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Join culture writers Drew Dietsch and Travis Newton as they review and recommend horror films, action movies, fantasy flicks and more! New episodes every Sunday! (Formerly The Drew Reviews.)

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Oscar-baitin' the 2000s: Our Oscar snub series survived Y2K and the Bush presidency to bring you two more movies that deserve the moniker of Best Picture. by GenreVision
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BACK TO THE FUTURE PART II: Nick and Drew continue the BACK TO THE FUTURE rewatch with a trip into 2015. Read show notes at https://genrevision.com by GenreVision
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Classic Cartoons: Drew and Nick reminisce about classic cartoons from our youth. We also briefly touch on serial killers and a bunch of movies you should go see right now. Read more show notes at https://genrevision.com by GenreVision
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THE WIRE: Drew and Nick prove their cumulative intelligence by talking about THE WIRE, the densest show in TV history. Listen to us forget character names and do awful impressions! We dive right into the spoilers for THE WIRE. You've been warned! Read show... by GenreVision
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THE SIMPSONS: TREEHOUSE OF HORROR: Drew and Nick kick off the month of October with a Lard Lad-sized discussion about THE SIMPSONS Halloween Specials. There's also Spanish witches, Bill S. Preston & Ted "Theodore" Logan, and a few completely unnoticeable technical flubs thanks to... by GenreVision
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Oscar-baitin' the '80s: Drew and Nick celebrate Oscar month by taking a look at some fantastic movies that didn't get nominated for Best Picture. This month finds us looking at one director's last film, and the first film that launched another director into the big leagues.... by GenreVision
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Oscar-baitin' the '90s: Drew and Nick's Oscar snub series continues into the decade that gave us Nirvana, THE X-FILES, and Tamagotchi (two out of three ain't bad). There are lots of great movies to cover, but only two get picked. Spoiler alert: Neither of them are... by GenreVision
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Alfred Hitchcock: Drew and Nick talk about master of suspense Alfred Hitchcock and his many films. Hear how many classic films we've never seen! Read more show notes at https://genrevision.com by GenreVision
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ALIEN: Drew and Nick celebrate the season by talking about the ALIEN franchise for the rest of the month. In this episode, we shower praise on the first film in the series, Drew talks about Christopher Nolan's INTERSTELLAR, and Nick gets caught up with... by GenreVision
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PROMETHEUS: Drew and Nick's holiday series concludes with the return of Ridley Scott and his prequel PROMETHEUS. Drew and Nick also go over some of their favorite stuff of the year. Read show notes at https://genrevision.com by GenreVision
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Tim Burton: Drew and Nick pick apart the filmography of Hot Topic poster boy, Tim Burton. There's also a lot of TV discussed, as well as a continuing inability to maintain a train of thought. Read show notes at https://genrevision.com by GenreVision
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JURASSIC WORLD: The park is open, and Drew and Nick spare no expense touring the place. Is this new attraction worth the price of admission? Find out in our episode on JURASSIC WORLD! by GenreVision
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TWIN PEAKS and David Lynch: Drew and Nick discuss the cult TV show TWIN PEAKS and its mad genius of a creator, David Lynch. Read more show notes at https://genrevision.com by GenreVision
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ALIEN: RESURRECTION: Drew and Nick's penultimate episode in our holiday series features ALIEN RESURRECTION, the least appreciated entry in the franchise. Nick also rewatched GOODFELLAS and Tim Burton's BATMAN, and Drew gives his opinion on a new Ridley Scott film, EXODUS:... by GenreVision
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LE SAMOURAI - Cuckoo for Criterion: Drew and Nick accept a contract to watch one of the best hitman movies ever, LE SAMOURAI. Currently Consuming topics: INVASION OFTHE BODY SNATCHERS and BLOW OUT. by GenreVision
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NEON GENESIS EVANGELION: Drew and Nick's first month of 2015 ends with a discussion about one of the most influential anime series ever made, NEON GENESIS EVANGELION. Nick gives his opinion on INHERENT VICE, while Drew reiterates how great JOHN WICK is and talks about his... by GenreVision
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THE MATRIX REVOLUTIONS: Everything that has a beginning has an end. Drew and Nick conclude their series on The Matrix trilogy with its controversial conclusion, THE MATRIX REVOLUTIONS. by GenreVision
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Disney Cartoons, Nicktoons, Cartoon Cartoons and More!: Drew and Nick wrap up their discussion about cartoons with shows we watched growing up in the '90s. Listen to Drew call a beloved cartoon a type of animal excrement, and hear Nick compliment Drew's Dink. Read more show notes... by GenreVision
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Kevin Smith and TUSK: Drew and Nick discuss the wacky TUSK and its creator, Kevin Smith. There's also Batman, Disney Channel movies, and an overall lack of respect for anything resembling a format. We'll get there eventually. Read show notes at https://genrevision.com by GenreVision
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STAR TREK BEYOND: Drew returns from his five-year mission to Comic-Con to reunite with Travis and talk about STAR TREK BEYOND. by GenreVision
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THE VENTURE BROS.: Drew and Nick talk about The Venture Brothers, one of the best cartoons ever. Nick also gives his opinion on BIG HERO 6 and Drew uses his immense critical influence to knock BIRDMAN off its perch. Read more show notes at https://genrevision.com by GenreVision
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THE BANK DICK - Cuckoo for Criterion: Drew and Nick get soused this week with the W.C. Fields comedy classic THE BANK DICK. Currently Consuming topics: DOPE and TERMINATOR GENISYS by GenreVision
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ALIEN 3: Our holiday series continues with David Fincher's divisive ALIEN 3. Nick also rekindles his love for the original STAR WARS trilogy, and Drew gushes about his love of THE BABADOOK. Read show notes at https://genrevision.com by GenreVision
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ALIENS: Our holiday series continues with James Cameron's beloved sequel, ALIENS. Drew and Nick also talk about DUMB AND DUMBER TO and the new STAR WARS teaser trailer. Read show notes at https://genrevision.com by GenreVision
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JURASSIC PARK III: Is the third time the charm? Drew and Nick talk to velociraptors this week in JURASSIC PARK III. by GenreVision
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BICYCLE THIEVES - Cuckoo for Criterion by GenreVision
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HARSH REALM: Our series on single season shows continues with a look at the least beloved of Chris Carter's post-X-FILES shows, HARSH REALM. by GenreVision
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CLONE HIGH: We're spending the month of March looking at shows that only lasted for one season. Besides this first episode, these are all shows we're seeing for the first time. First up is MTV's CLONE HIGH! by GenreVision
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CRAZED FRUIT - Cuckoo for Criterion: Drew and Nick show off their cinematic chops by going cuckoo for the films in the Criterion Collection. The first entry: 1956's CRAZED FRUIT. Read show notes at http://genrevision.com by GenreVision
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DEEP SPACE: Drew and Travis get deep into Fred Olen Ray’s Deep Space, the 1988 sci-fi horror flick starring Charles Napier, Ron Glass, Ann Turkel, Bo Svenson, and Julie Newmar! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Deep Space 00:46:03 - The Shelf 00:52:04 - Calls to... by GenreVision
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THE CAT (1992): Drew and Travis get sweaty while watching Ngai Choi Lam’s The Cat, a notoriously bonkers Hong Kong flick about an alien cat fighting an evil alien blob! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - The Cat 00:46:18 - The Shelf 00:49:35 - Calls to Action 00:53:38 -... by GenreVision
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PREDATOR vs THE THING: Drew and Travis witness an extraterrestrial battle for the ages: Predator vs John Carpenter’s The Thing! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Predator vs The Thing 01:06:39 - The Shelf 01:12:38 - Calls to Action 01:13:22 - Currently Consuming 01:26:05 - End... by GenreVision
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NEW JACK CITY: Drew and Travis sit their five-dollar asses down for New Jack City, the 1991 drug lord flick from director Mario Van Peebles! New Jack City stars Ice-T, Wesley Snipes, Chris Rock and Judd Nelson. TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - New Jack City 00:58:11 -... by GenreVision
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BLUE STEEL: Drew and Travis fear the glint of Blue Steel, the 1990 collaboration between Kathryn Bigelow and Eric Red, starring Jamie Lee Curtis! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Blue Steel 00:53:58 - The Shelf 00:59:57 - Calls to Action 01:01:27 - Currently Consuming... by GenreVision
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BLACK RAIN: Drew and Travis get wet with Black Rain, the 1989 neo-noir from director Ridley Scott, starring Michael Douglas! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Black Rain 00:45:17 - The Shelf 00:52:08 - Calls to Action 00:53:21 - Currently Consuming 01:16:03 - End SHOW... by GenreVision
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