Best Buddy Allman Podcasts (2025)

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27 Dinky, Peter Lembo, Gary Shea 43:27 43:27

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By Dinky Dawson & Tony Raine

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12 Monkeys (1995) 1:14:58

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It's time travel movies for this pairing, and two very different looks at the phenomenon (although both have an actor in common)! First up, director Terry Gilliam, of Monty Python fame, leads us on a whirlwind trip that may or may not actually be time travel in 1995's "12 Monkeys!" James Cole (Bruce Willis) is a prisoner in a strange, futuristic in…

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26 Dinky, Peter Lembo, Bradley J 57:29 57:30

10d ago57:30

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By Dinky Dawson & Tony Raine

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25 Dinky, Nancy, Sam Kopper, Bob Demuth, Paddy Perry 56: 20 56:07

10d ago56:07

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By Dinky Dawson & Tony Raine

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Tombstone (1993) - Special Extended Edition 1:18:52

12d ago1:18:52

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The second film in our tribute to the late Val Kilmer may be the finest work in his filmography! Directed by George P. Cosmatos and written by Kevin Jarre, 1993's "Tombstone" tells the story of the Earp family. After retiring as a peace officer, Wyatt (Kurt Russell) has brought his brothers Morgan (Bill Paxton) and Virgil (Sam Elliott) together in …

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The Doors (1991) - Special Extended Edition 1:31:22

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We're celebrating the life and work of Val Kilmer, who passed away on April 1st, 2025. He left us a catalog of over 100 films, but we've chosen two of his best. First up, directed by Oliver Stone, 1991's "The Doors" chronicles the rise and fall of singer Jim Morrison. After leaving film school, Morrison (Kilmer) recruits his friend Ray Manzarek (Ky…

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24 Dinky, Patrick Norton 29:00 29:05

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By Dinky Dawson & Tony Raine

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23 Dinky, David Wentling 37:33 30:26

22d ago30:26

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By Dinky Dawson & Tony Raine

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Godzilla 1985 (1985) 1:00:40

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The second film in this pairing is another giant monster sequel, but this time to a Kaiju film from the 1950s. The original "The Return of Godzilla" was directed by Koji Hashimoto and Ishiro Honda. But, like the original in 1954, an Americanized version was created by shooting scnes with American actors and inserting them into the original film, wh…

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King Kong (1976) 1:15:53

1M ago1:15:53

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This pairing was seeded by a request from one of our Patreon supporters, Flat Doug, who asked us to look back at this first film. Directed by Dino De Laurentiis, and written by James Ashmore Creelman, Ruth Rose, and Merian C. Cooper, 1976's "King Kong" was a record-setting special effects marvel and the first big-budget re-imagining of the original…

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22. Dinky Dawson, Peter Lembo, Andrew Arsenal 50:55 50:55

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By Dinky Dawson & Tony Raine

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Best In Show (2000) 1:02:20

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The second film in this pairing moves from one kind of theater to another very different kind! In 2000, Christopher Guest moved from small-town community theater to national-level canine showmanship in "Best In Show!" Exploring the world of dog shows, we meet the owners of the dogs who will be competing in the Mayflower Kennel Club Dog Show in Phil…

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Waiting for Guffman (1996) 1:09:15

2M ago1:09:15

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For this pairing we return to the genius that is Christopher Guest and two of his films we've yet to do on this podcast... until now! Directed by Guest and written with Eugene Levy, 1996's "Waiting for Guffman" is a somewhat twisted love-letter to the trials and tribulations of participating in community theater. Eccentric writer, director, and act…

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21 Dinky, Peter Lembo and Mike Girard Part 2. 55:5 1:10:06

2M ago1:10:06

1:10:06

By Dinky Dawson & Tony Raine

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Idiocracy (2006) 59:22

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The second film in our pairing pedantically entitled "Uncomfortably Prescient Dystopian Science Fiction" moves ahead 40 years from the first. Directed by Mike Judge and written by Judge and Etan Cohen, 2006's "Idiocracy" looks at an army experiment in suspended animation that, thanks to its director being arrested, goes on much longer than expected…

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Fahrenheit 451 (1966) 57:39

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One of the things that separates science fiction from any other genre is its ability to gaze into a crystal ball and attempt to predict what the future might be like if humanity continues on a certain path. This pairing is dedicated to science fiction films that looked into a darker future for humankind and, unfortunately, seem to have been uncomfo…

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The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) 1:04:43

2M ago1:04:43

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Our tribute to Gene Hackman moves to 2001 and his only collaboration with writer/director Wes Anderson, in a part Anderson wrote specifically for Hackman. In 2001's "The Royal Tenenbaums, also written by Anderson and Owen Wilson, Hackman plays estranged family patriarch Royal Tenenbaum. He is many years separated from, but still married to, wife Et…

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20 Dinky, Tony and Mike Girard Part 1 58:18 58:18

2M ago58:18

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By Dinky Dawson & Tony Raine

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Hoosiers (1986) 58:03

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On February 18th, 2025, legendary actor Gene Hackman was found dead in his home. With a career few actors experience, Hackman was a two-time Oscar winner and was a part of over a hundred separate cinematic projects. This pairing is dedicated to the career of Gene Hackman, starting with 1986's Oscar-nominated basketball film "Hoosiers!" Directed by …

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19 Dinky, Tony and Charlie Farren Available 3-15-25 48:12

3M ago48:12

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By Dinky Dawson & Tony Raine

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The Angels' Share (2012) 50:59

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The second film in our pairing of Scottish cinema reunites director Ken Loach and writer Paul Laverty, this time for a dramedy heist film that still has all the working-class pathos Loach is famous for! In "The Angels' Share," the story begins by showing us a series of individuals all getting sentenced to "community payback" (community service) for…

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Sweet Sixteen (2002) 59:19

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In December of 2024 we received a message from a fellow academic in Scotland! Hugh O'Donnell wrote us and suggested we take a look at two Scottish dramas, both from acclaimed director Ken Loach and writer Paul Laverty! First up, the story of 15-year-old Liam (Martin Compston) in 2002's "Sweet Sixteen!" Liam, his grandfather Rab (Tommy McKae), and h…

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Our Town (1940) 1:02:27

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The second film in our pairing of plays young Chad once participated in during high school brings to light life in a small town at the turn of the 20th century. Directed by Sam Wood and based on a Thornton Wilder play, 1940's "Our Town" follows life in a fictional American town called "Grover's Corners" in New Hampshire. The story begins in 1901 an…

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You Can't Take It With You (1938) 1:09:01

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This pairing feature films of theatrical plays that, once upon a time, included Chad among their casts, back when he was in high school. First up, it's a story of clashing cultures and classes! Directed by Hollywood legend Frank Capra, the story introduces us to Anthony Kirby (Edward Arnold) who is on the cusp of the deal of a lifetime. There's jus…

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Total Recall (1990) 1:10:29

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Our second film in this pairing is another sci-fi classic based on a story by a legendary author! In 1990's "Total Recall," based on a story by Philip K. Dick and directed by Paul Verhoeven, we are introduced to Douglas Quaid (Arnold Schwarzenegger), a construction worker with a beautiful wife, Lori (Sharon Stone). Doug has a problem with a series …

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The Running Man (1987) 1:00:31

4M ago1:00:31

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Sci-Fi films based on stories by famous writers? Arnold Schwarzenegger films? Last century's cheese science fiction movies? There's so many ways to describe this pairing, but however you label it, these are two films that were both predictive of the future and much deeper than a surface analysis would suggest! Directed by Paul Michael Glaser, 1987'…

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The Conjuring 2 (2016) 1:00:10

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The second film in our Conjuring universe pairing is the second film released by director James Wan and his crew. In 2016's "The Conjuring 2," we are shown Ed and Lorraine Warren, played once more by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga, and their part in the infamous Amityville incident. After that, they are called to investigate a spiritual disruption…

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The Conjuring (2013) 1:04:13

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Our next pairing focuses on what one Geek has labeled as the horror franchise thus far in the 21st century! In 2013's "The Conjuring," director James Wan introduces the audience to the life and times of Ed and Lorraine Warren, a married couple who were paranormal investigators in the latter half of the 20th century. In this first film, Ed (Patrick …

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Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005) 1:00:52

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Our second film was the first stop-action animated film to ever win the "Best Animated Film" Oscar, and introduced American audiences to a franchise much beloved in the United Kingdom! Directed by Steve Box and Nick Park, and written by that duo and Mark Burton, 2005's "Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit" tells the story of absent-min…

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The Pinchcliffe Grand Prix (1975) 57:12

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We begin a two-week look at stop-action animation with a film that was shown every day, somewhere in the world, for 28 straight years! Directed by Ivo Caprino, 1975's "The Pinchcliffe Grand Prix" became the most successful animated film to come out of Norway! Hi atop a hillside next to the village of Pinchcliff, bicycle repairman Theodore Rimspoke …

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Mixed Nuts (1994) 1:05:48

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The second film in our Christmas pairing moves ahead almost 50 years! Written and directed by Nora Ephron, 1994's "Mixed Nuts" is the story of Phillip (Steve Martin) who runs a crisis hotline with jaded matron Mrs. Munchnik (Madeline Kahn) and sweet, overly-empathic introvert Catherine (Rita Wilson). On Christmas Eve, things go from bad to worse - …

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11 Dinky, Tony, Tim Miller and Ted Thomas 40.27 (Available 10-21-24) 40:27

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By Dinky Dawson & Tony Raine

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18 Dinky, Tony, Tim Miller, and Carmaleta 42.15 (Available 12—9=24) 42:25

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By Dinky Dawson & Tony Raine

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15 Dinky, Tony and Chachi Loprete 33.12 (Available 11-18-24) 45:09

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By Dinky Dawson & Tony Raine

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14 Dinky, Tony and Carter Alan 44.59 (Available 11-11-24) 44:58

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13 Dinky, Tony, Tim Miller and Peter Lembo 1hr 15.33 (Available 11-4-24) 1:15:32

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By Dinky Dawson & Tony Raine

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5 Dinky, Tony, Tim Miller and John Farrell 51:52 (Available 9-9-24) 51:52

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By Dinky Dawson & Tony Raine

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6 Dinky, Tony, Tim Miller and Sean McNally 40:45 (Available 9-16-24) 40:45

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7 Dinky, Tony, Tim Miller and Sean McNally 44:45 (Available 9-23-24) 39:41

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By Dinky Dawson & Tony Raine

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8 Dinky, Tony, Tim Miller and BSL Kevi 44:45 (Available 9-30-24) 44:45

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By Dinky Dawson & Tony Raine

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9 Dinky, Tony, Tim Miller and Donna Washburn 38.29 (Available 10-7-24) 38:51

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10 Dinky, Tony, Tim Miller and Brian Washburn 41.50 (Available 10=14-24) 41:52

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By Dinky Dawson & Tony Raine

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12 Dinky, Tony, Tim Miller and Sandi 33.01 (Available 10-28-24) 33:01

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By Dinky Dawson & Tony Raine

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Christmas in Connecticut (1945) 1:05:39

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Just in time for the winter holidays, it's our Christmas pairing! Starting out, we travel back to 1945, right at the end of World War II, for a tale of mistaken (sometimes deliberately) identity and a rollicking screwball comedy set in the country during the holidays! Directed by Peter Godfrey, "Christmas in Connecticut" was a present to all the mo…