One-Year Anniversary Special (Ep. 0026)

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03/30/22 • 67 min

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Kyle, Drew, and Phil celebrate the one-year anniversary of Movie Wars. It's been a great first year and we've managed to cover 50 incredible films. The guys reflect on a year of laughs, randos, and war cards. Tune in for Q&A's from the cohosts and the listeners, as well as a surprise host-themed war card from Kyle. Thanks for making our first year so memorable!

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The idea of the isolated man resonates differently in 2022 than it did in 2000 when Cast Away was released. As society’s dependence on technology has come into prominence, the idea of losing access to people, technology, and modern comforts seems implausible. Cast Away and The Martian analyze this concept from two unique perspectives. Get stranded with the Movie Wars crew for this battle of loneliness.

Film Summaries

Cast Away

Obsessively punctual FedEx executive Chuck Noland (Tom Hanks) is en route to an assignment in Malaysia when his plane crashes over the Pacific Ocean during a storm. The sole survivor of the flight, Chuck washes ashore on a deserted island. When his efforts to sail away and contact help fail, Chuck learns how to survive on the island, where he remains for years, accompanied by only his handmade volleyball friend, Wilson. Will Chuck ever return to civilization and reunite with his loved ones?

Rating:
PG-13
Genre:
Adventure, Drama
Original Language:
English
Director:
Robert Zemeckis
Producer:
Steven Boyd, Jack Rapke, Steve Starkey, Robert Zemeckis, Tom Hanks
Writer:
William Broyles Jr.
Release Date (Theaters):
Dec 22, 2000 Wide
Release Date (Streaming):
Nov 6, 2001
Box Office (Gross USA):
$233.6M
Runtime:
2h 23m
Distributor:
DreamWorks SKG

The Martian

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Rating: PG-13
Genre: Adventure, Sci-Fi, Drama
Original Language: English
Director: Ridley Scott
Producer: Simon Kinberg, Ridley Scott, Michael Schaefer, Aditya Sood, Mark Huffam
Writer: Drew Goddard
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 2, 2015 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 12, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $228.4M
Runtime: 2h 22m
Distributor: 20th Century Fox

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Film Summaries (courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes)

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Nicholas Van Orton (Michael Douglas) is a successful banker who keeps mostly to himself. When his estranged brother Conrad (Sean Penn) returns on his birthday with an odd gift -- participation in a personalized, real-life game -- Nicholas reluctantly accepts. Initially harmless, the game grows increasingly personal, and Orton begins to fear for his life as he eludes agents from the mysterious game's organizers. With no one left to trust and his money gone, Orton must find answers for himself.

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Original Language: English
Director: Sydney Pollack
Producer: Scott Rudin, John Davis, Sydney Pollack
Writer: David Rabe, Robert Towne, David Rayfiel
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 30, 1993 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 23, 2000
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(https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1044522-firm)

Movie Wars - One-Year Anniversary Special (Ep. 0026)

Transcript Summary

In the One-Year Anniversary Special of Movie Wars, hosts Kyle, Drew, and Phil look back on an amazing year that saw them discuss 50 incredible films. Amidst laughter and memorable moments, they engage in a Q&A session with cohosts and listeners, sharing their thoughts and insights. Kyle also surprises everyone with a host-themed war card. This episode is a heartfelt celebration, full of gratitude for the audience's support in making the first year of Movie Wars truly unforgettable. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the podcast, this anniversary special is a must-listen for its reflection on a year filled with laughter, surprises, and the excitement of cinematic battles.

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The name of the podcast episode is "One-Year Anniversary Special (Ep. 0026)."

How many films were covered in the first year of the podcast?

The podcast covered 50 films in its first year.

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The main themes discussed during the episode were laughs, randos (random topics or discussions), war cards, and reflections on the past year.

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Yes, the one-year anniversary episode included a Q&A segment where questions from cohosts and listeners were answered.

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Kyle brought a surprise host-themed war card as part of the one-year anniversary episode.

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The hosts expressed appreciation for making the first year memorable.

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