The Carpenter Shop: A John Carpenter Podcast War Starts at Midnight
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- TV & Film
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We're here to watch movies and chew bubblegum...and we're all out of bubblegum. This limited series podcast examines (i.e. fanboys over) the career of John Carpenter - mainstream hits (Halloween), cult classics (The Fog), and $5 bin finds (Prince of Darkness). Join the Dudes behind "War Starts At Midnight" for lots of shameless Kurt Russell hero-worship, plus some critical John Carpenter cinematic conversation. We're giving you a choice: download this podcast or start eatin’ that trash can.
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The Ward • TCS-018
or: Sleep Tight, Sugar
It's the end of an era! Chris & Jake wrap up their epic journey into John Carpenter's colossal canon with a surprising little gem. PLUS! We've got a big announcement for the next War Starts at Midnight limited series.
SHOW NOTES
00:08:18 - Review - The Ward00:50:23 - Beer Pairing: Wake Up Dead Nitro by Left Hand Brewing Company"Drive" - Ben Rector00:56:53 - Really Rad Recommendations
RECOMMENDATIONS
Jacob - FYRE: The Greatest Party That Never Happened
Chris - Rashomon
MUSIC
Ben Rector | Buy: iTunes, Amazon, Google Play
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Ghosts of Mars • TCS-017
or: Something, Something, Megazord
Jacob & Chris drill deeper into the core of John Carpenter's filmography to discuss The Master's penultimate film.
SHOW NOTES
00:02:15 - Review - Ghosts of Mars
00:50:30 - Beer Pairing: Karbachtoberfest by Karbach Brewing Co
"What Kind of World Are You Living In?" - Dragon Inn 3
00:55:31 - Really Rad Recommendations
RECOMMENDATIONS
Jacob - The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Rings
Chris - The Sirens of Titan by Kurt Vonnegut
MUSIC
Dragon Inn 3 | Buy: Bandcamp
LINKS & NOTES
Scoring Ghosts of Mars on YouTube
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Halloween (2018) • TCS-016
or: A Brief Introduction to All of the John Carpenter Lagniappe We Have to Offer
It’s finally here! A brand new Halloween film … and more importantly – a brand new John Carpenter score! The Dudes review David Gordon Green’s Halloween (the direct sequel to John Carpenter’s Halloween that has absolutely nothing to do with Rob Zombie’s Halloween), play Score the Score, and somehow find a way to connect The Lego Batman Movie to Michael Myers and Laurie Strode. PLUS Chris pairs this stylish slasher with a dark and boozy beer doubles down on the sweetness and bite.
SHOW NOTES
00:05:32 – Review – Halloween (2018)
00:16:42 – SPOILERS – Halloween (2018)
00:49:46 – Beer Pairing: Curmudgeon’s Better Half by Founders Brewing Co.
“Backstabber” – Dragon Inn 3
00:55:28 – Really Rad Recommendations
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Halloween (1978) • TCS-005 (Reissue)
or: All the parents are goin’ away.
All the teenagers are babysittin’.
And all the former child murders are murderin’.
We’ve reached the end of an era. With this episode, we can no longer endlessly taunt Jake for one of the most shameful cinematic sins ever confessed on the War Starts at Midnight and The Carpenter Shop, because today Jake finally watched John Carpenter’s Halloween! Listen as we analyze this indie horror juggernaut, discuss the what does (or doesn’t) make The Master of Horror a certified auteur and debate who would win in a fight to the death between R.J. MacReady and The Shape (aka Michael Myers.)
SHOW NOTES
00:03:39 – Review – Halloween
Clash of the Carpenter – VOTE: Reigning Champion R.J. MacReady vs. The Shape (Michael Myers)
00:49:34 – Beer Pairing: Oktoberfest by Saint Arnold Brewing Company
“Keep it Low” – Generationals
01:10:11 – Really Rad Recommendations
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Vampires • TCS-015
or: Campires
Jacob & Chris hunt down the final movie in John Carpenter’s rocky 90s filmography and find out if it’s a hidden gem or a plague on the entire Carpenter Canon. With a name like Vampires, this has gotta be right in The Master of Horror’s wheelhouse, right?
SHOW NOTES
00:02:56 – Review – John Carpenter’s Vampires
00:48:00 – Beer Pairing: Steel Reserve 211 High Gravity Lager by The Steel Brewing Company (aka Miller)
“Days Alone” – Generationals
00:53:30 – Really Rad Recommendations
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Village of the Damned • TCS-014
or: Come on, Garry!
The Dudes discuss yet another horror remake by John Carpenter …but is it another hidden gem buried deep in The Master’s 90s filmography? Or are we left wondering why exactly John Carpenter’s name rests above the title?
SHOW NOTES
00:03:02 – Review – Village of the Damned
00:40:58 – Beer Pairing: Golden One by Anthem Brewing Co.
“Club Sauce” – Dragon Inn 3
00:44:34 – Really Rad Recommendations
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Customer Reviews
If you love rewatching Carpenter films, this is fun
This has been a really fun series to listen to, while rewatching Carpenter’s fantastic filmography. If you have not seen any of these films, do not listen before watching. But-if you love Carpenter and have nobody to talk to about his films, this is like a conversation with your buds who get it. Recommended.