Dart Board Movie Night

Drew gets to nerd out on his love of vampire movies this week as we're covering LET THE RIGHT ONE IN (#16 on the board), by Swedish filmmaker Tomas Alfredson. Bloody snow, dismembered corpses, and swarming cats galore in this one! Artwork by Veronica Roman Music by Eric Williams of Jaws and Other Villains Instagram: @dartboardmovienight   The Current Board: You Can Count on Me (2000) Ex Machina (2...

We're tapping into our inner scum-bum this week with Alex Cox's 1984 film REPO MAN (#17 on the board). We were divided on this one but anyone who is a fan of anarchic cinema with a mind of its own will find plenty to love here. Repo Chick Trailer Artwork by Veronica Roman Music by Eric Williams of Jaws and Other Villains Instagram: @dartboardmovienight   The Current Board: You Can Count on Me (200...

This week on the podcast we dig into Robert Downey Sr.'s absurd comedy PUTNEY SWOPE (#16 on the board), one of the original 20 dart board additions. If you think Old Spice commercials from 10 years ago created their own style, watch this movie and think again. This movie has a vibe entirely its own, bouncing from bit to bit with reckless abandon. If you are a comedy nerd, this is a must watch. Art...

We're heading back to South Korea this week with Bong Joon Ho's incredible film MOTHER (#17 on the board). Kim Hye-ja gives a stunning performance that will almost certainly make our end of year ballots in this one, don't miss it! Every Frame a Painting video we referenced in the episode Artwork by Veronica Roman Music by Eric Williams of Jaws and Other Villains Instagram: @dartboardmovienight   T...

***Some technical difficulties with Jared's mic this week, our apologies*** Jared gets his third choice in a row this week with Sam Peckinpah's 1970 western-comedy, THE BALLAD OF CABLE HOGUE (#20 on the board). Drew and Jared split on this one, but came to the consensus that Jason "Big Dawg" Robards is the greatest actor of all time. Give it a watch and see if you agree! Jason Robards in the MAGNO...

Dropping this a week late due to some technical difficulties! This week we cover a film by our first repeat director, Mike Nichols, with his incredibly funny film, THE BIRDCAGE (#15 on the board). Much later in his career than CATCH-22, it offers a different view of his filmmaking style that's much more focused on being a straightforward comedy. For any fans of Robin Williams and clever situationa...

We're covering our first true comedy this week with ALAN PARTRIDGE (2013), also known as ALAN PARTRIDGE: ALPHA PAPA. This is absolutely one of the funniest movies either of us has seen in recent years. If you ever asked yourself the question, "which is the worst monger? Fish, iron, rumor, or war?" you are going to be good friends with Mr. Partridge. Artwork by Veronica Roman Music by Eric Williams...

Our first Bullseye and our first episode with a guest! Today we're joined by the voice of our theme song, Eric Williams, for a movie that neither Drew nor Jared had even heard of before, VIVARIUM (2020). If you're a fan of BLACK MIRROR, or similarly heady sci-fi, this one is going to hit the mark. Truly an out of left field choice, and a great first Bullseye! Artwork by Veronica Roman Music by Eri...

Take a journey into the Coen-verse with us this week as we cover BARTON FINK (#15 on the board)! If period pieces full of dense, heady dialogue, absurdism, and vague nihilism are your thing, have we found the movie for you! A must watch for any fan of the Coen Brothers work. Artwork by Veronica Roman Music by Eric Williams of Jaws and Other Villains Instagram: @dartboardmovienight   The Current Bo...

Jared made a cross-country visit to Drew's place, so we're breaking from the format to do an in-person episode on a movie you can see in theaters right now, TOP GUN: MAVERICK! Lets kick the tires and light the fires shall we? Artwork by Veronica Roman Music by Eric Williams of Jaws and Other Villains Instagram: @dartboardmovienight

One of the great "making-of" stories in Hollywood history, HEAVEN'S GATE (#3 on the board) is considered one of the greatest failures of all time. This week, we give it a reappraisal. Give this episode a listen to hear why we think this film deserves to be considered one of the great western epics of all time, despite many people at the time calling it one of the worst movies ever made. Artwork by...

Polarization comes alive this week with Baz Luhrmann's MOULIN ROGUE! (#7 on the board). This "jukebox musical" pushes chaos, energy and color to the limits, and is unlike any movie we've yet to discuss on this show. Artwork by Veronica Roman Music by Eric Williams of Jaws and Other Villains Instagram: @dartboardmovienight   The Current Board: You Can Count on Me (2000) Ex Machina (2014) Heaven's G...

We're going deeper into the arthouse this week with Luis Bunuel's surrealist classic, THE EXTERMINATING ANGEL (#14 on the board)! If you're a fan of the weird and absurd, don't sleep on this. A completely unique film that's well worth 90 min of your time. Artwork by Veronica Roman Music by Eric Williams of Jaws and Other Villains Instagram: @dartboardmovienight   The Current Board: You Can Count o...

We're getting artsy with it this week with Wong Kar Wai's achingly beautiful film, IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE (#5 on the board). This one isn't popcorn entertainment, but its one of the most thought provoking and heart wrenching romances ever put to film, made by one of the world's most fascinating artists. Artwork by Veronica Roman Music by Eric Williams of Jaws and Other Villains Instagram: @dartboard...

This week we're taking down The Man with ERIN BROCKOVICH (#1 on the board), a Stephen Soderbergh film, starring Julia Roberts giving what some consider to be among the greatest performances of all time. A breezy watch for a rainy day. For anyone who was begging us to cover something more modern and straightforward, here's your episode! Artwork by Veronica Roman Music by Eric Williams of Jaws and O...

This week, we dig into one of the all-time great debut directorial efforts, BOUND (#10 on the board). Lana and Lilly Wachowski show us a glimpse of what they are capable of, right before they go off to make one of the greatest films of all time, THE MATRIX (1999). Don't dismiss this as "just the one before THE MATRIX" like we did for too long. This would be the best film in most other filmmaker's...

This week we're picking wildflowers with Spencer Tracy, as we cover John Sturges' incredible film BAD DAY AT BLACK ROCK (#7 on the board). A perfect 90 minute thriller that holds up completely. The list Drew found this one on: https://www.indiewire.com/gallery/paul-thomas-anderson-favorite-films-movies/ Artwork by Veronica Roman Music by Eric Williams of Jaws and Other Villains Instagram: @dartboa...

Its time to knock off a "we'll get to it one day" flick... this week we hit #3 so its Akira Kurosawa's masterpiece, SEVEN SAMURAI (#3 on the board). One of the most influential war epics of all time, this one might take two separate viewings to finish, but its well worth your time. Liam Gallagher walk: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_uifKdL9UsE Artwork by Veronica Roman Music by Eric Williams of Ja...

Our ULTIMATE shamer, this week we landed on E.T. The Extraterrestrial (#7 on the board), an all time great that, shockingly, neither Drew nor Jared had seen before this episode. A warm blanket of a film that lives up to every bit of hype. Artwork by Veronica Roman Music by Eric Williams of Jaws and Other Villains Instagram: @dartboardmovienight The Current Board: Erin Brockovich (2000) Ex Machina...

We lived a few weeks while we loved this movie... its IN A LONELY PLACE (#1 on the board), directed by Nicholas Ray, and starring Humphrey Bogart and Gloria Grahame. Don't be scared by the black and white film stock, this one is timeless. Artwork: Veronica Roman Music: Eric Williams of Jaws and Other Villains Instagram: @dartboardmovienight The Current Board: In A Lonely Place (1950) Ex Machina (2...

Get out your notepads folks, this week we're digging into ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN (#14 on the board).  Directed by Alan J. Pakula, starring Robert Redford, Dustin Hoffman, and Jason "Big Dog" Robards. This one is a ton of fun, if you love movies like SPOTLIGHT (2015) or ZODIAC (2007), or if you're into true crime, politics, or journalism, we think you'll really dig this one. Artwork: Veronica Roma...

Surprise! This week you get an extra episode, as - in a real show of our amateurism - SLING BLADE (#10 on the board) was unavailable to rent on any digital service anywhere. Thankfully Jared found a physical copy. This is a weird one folks. Artwork: Veronica Roman Music: Eric Williams of Jaws and Other Villains Instagram: @dartboardmovienight   The Current Board: In A Lonely Place (1950) Ex Machin...

This week we're talking trains, heists, and some of the best angry New Yorkers ever put to screen. We watched THE TAKING OF PELHAM 123 (#13 on the board), directed by Joseph Sargent and starring Walter Matthau, Robert Shaw, and Martin Balsam making his second DBMN appearance in only three episodes. Artwork: Veronica Roman Music: Eric Williams of Jaws and Other Villains Instagram: @dartboardmovieni...

Up next is Lee Chang Dong's stone cold masterpiece BURNING (#17 on the board), starring Yoo Ah-in, Jeon Jong-seo, and Steven Yeun. We do our best to unpack a movie that is wholly unique and refuses to abide by the traditional laws of storytelling. Artwork: Veronica Roman Music: Eric Williams of Jaws and Other Villains Instagram: @dartboardmovienight The Current Board: In A Lonely Place (1950) Ex M...

***Apologies for the audio this week, it will be much better on all future episodes, we promise!*** This week we watched CATCH-22 (#10 on the board), Mike Nichols 1970 film starring Alan Arkin, Jon Voigt, and Charles Grodin. A crazy mishmash of war epic, comedy, and psychological drama that left both of us with our jaws on the floor. Artwork: Veronica Roman Music: Eric Williams of Jaws and Other V...