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Bar Stool Film School
by dylan quarles
A conversational comedy breakdown of some of your favorite flicks—old and new! Each episode, hosts Dylan Quarles (award winning sci-fi, horror, & adventure writer) and Cameron Roberts (successful bar owner and restaurateur) take on your favorite flicks to determine if they 'pass the bar' and join the ranks of truly excellent bar movies.Good bar movies can be hit or miss, but you'll never know until you take the shot. The first round is on us!
Episodes
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Vituosity
A disgraced cop faces off against an escaped Ai serial killer in a movie that is way less entertaining than what you just read! Written by Eric Bernt. Directed by Brett Leonard. Starring Denzel Washington, Russel Crowe, and Kelly Lynch
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Joy Ride
Caaaaaandy cane! Our Halloween themed episode takes a cross country drive to horror-town with this early 2000's homicidal trucker thriller! Written by J.J. Abrams and Clay Tarver. Directed by John Dahl. Starring Paul Walker, Steve Zahn, and Leelee Sobieski
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Labyrinth (w/ DJ Rachel Smith)
We're back to talk about Jim Henson's 1986 musical fantasy, Labyrinth! Many an awakening were had! Special guest, KPTZ radio host, Rachel Smith! Written by Terry Jones. Directed by Jim Henson. Starring David Bowie, Jennifer Connelly, and Toby Fraund.
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
We take care of our mental health with 1975's Oscar winning classic, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.
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EPISODE 39—ANGEL HEART
Things get a little satanic as we welcome friend of the program, Will George to talk about 1987's Angel Heart! Written and directed by Alan Parker Starring Mickey Rourke, Robert De Niro, and Lisa Bonet
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EPISODE 38—GHOST DOG
Better late, or never? You decide after our robust discussion of 2000's Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai . Written and directed by Jim Jarmusch Starring Forest Whitaker
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EPISODE 37—ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK
The wait is over! Season 3 of BSFS kicks off with John Carpenter's 1981 cult classic, Escape from New York! Starring, Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Harry Dean Stanton, Adrienne Barbeau, Isaac Hayes, Donald Pleasence, and Ernest Borgnine.
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Season 3 is coming!
Season 3 is on the way folks! First episode, May 1st!
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EPISODE 36—DEATH SPA (w/ the Mayor)
For the season 2 finale, we welcome the Mayor of our humble little hamlet back to the program to talk 1989's Death Spa! Written by Mitch Paradise and James Bartruff. Directed by Michael Fischa. Starring William Bumiller, Brenda Bakke, Marritt Butrick, Ken Foree, and Shari Shattuk. The Cocktail:...
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EPISODE 35—TROLL 2
Honestly, if you know, you know... Written by Claudio Fragasso and Rossella Drudi. Directed by Claudio Fragasso. Starring Michael Stephenson, George Hardy, Margo Prey, Connie Young, and Deborah Reed. THE COCKTAIL: A twist of Negroni 1oz Peated Bourbon 1oz Cynar .5oz Sloe Gin A dash of Bitters
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EPISODE 34—SHREK 2
For this week's sequel-centric offering, we're off to the Kingdom of Far Far Away for 2004's, Shrek 2! Despite being on the older end of the millennial spectrum, we both had a good time with this movie, helped in great part by some stiff cocktails! Written by William Steig, Andrew Adamson, and…
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EPISODE 33—ACE VENTURA 2: WHEN NATURE CALLS
On this weeks episode, we bend over and talk out of our butts about monkey bites, LOST, and 1995's blockbuster comedy sequel, Ace Ventura 2. Written and directed by Steve Oedekerk. Starring Jim Carry, Simon Callow, and Ian Mc Niece. The Cocktail: Muddled Rasberry .5oz Lemon Juice 2oz Dark Rum…
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EPISODE 32—GODZILLA x KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE
For this week's sequel-centric offering, we head back to the hollow earth for 2024's Godzilla x Kong: the New Empire. Joining us on this mind melting adventure into drunken stupidity is friend of the show, local radio DJ, and resident cohost, Rachel Smith! Written by Terry Rossio, Simon Barrett,...
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EPISODE 31—TWISTERS
Join us for a very special "on-screen" episode of 2024's Twisters! We drive our giant storm chasing pickup trucks directly from the theater to the studio to talk this super fun disaster, action blockbuster. Written by Mark L. Smith and Joseph Kosinski. Directed by Lee Isaac Chung. Starring Daisy...
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EPISODE 30—TREMORS II: AFTERSHOCKS
On this episode, we head straight to home video for a conversation about the sequel to a beloved cult classic. That's right, it's Tremors 2! And we've got alcohol fueled opinions. Written by Brent Maddock and SS Wilson. Directed by SS Wilson. Starring Fred Ward, Michael Gross, Helen Shaver, and...
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EPISODE 29—ALIENS
For this week's offering, we're talking the gold standard in cinematic sequels, 1986's Aliens! This sci-fi action flick changed the game, but does it make for a good bar movie? Written David Giler, Walter Hill, and James Cameron. Directed by James Cameron. Starring Starring Signourny Weever,...
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EPISODE 28—AQUAMAN 2
Nothing in the seven seas could salvage this shipwreck of a superhero blockbuster, but does that mean it's a bad bar movie? Joining us to find out is Port Townsend's resident comic book store owner, Kristin Meyers. Written by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick. Directed by James Wan. Starring, Jason...
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EPISODE 27—ROADHOUSE (2024)
This week, we test the theory that a movie *set* in a bar has an easier time of qualifying as a good bar movie. Unfortunately, we picked 2024's reimagining of Roadhouse to test that theory. Hey, at least the cocktail was good! Written by Anthony Bagarozzi, Chuck Mondry, and R. Lance Hill .…
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EPISODE 26—BLADE II
Sharpen your stakes and ready your garlic presses, it's time for 2002's action, horror, vampire banger, Blade II. Directed by none other than the Master of Monsters himself, the legendary GDT! Written by David S. Goyer Directed by Guillermo del Toro Starring Wesley Snipes, Lenor Varela, Kriss...
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EPISODE 25—EVIL DEAD 2
You read right, folks! We're talking Sam Raimi's unimpeachable 1987 cult classic, Evil Dead 2! Joining us is the resurrected, demonic soul of friend of the show (and past guest), Rachel Smith of the DudeBabe Radio Hour on Port Townsend's own KPTZ 91.9 FM Written by Sam Raimi and Scott Spiegal....
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EPISODE 24—HIGHLANDER 2: THE QUICKENING
Even though they say "there can be only one," somehow Highlander got a sequel! That's right, Highlander 2: The Quickening from the year of our lord 1991. This sci-fi fantasy sword fest isn't a very good (or even comprehensible) film, but it miiiight just be a great bar movie! Written by Gregory...
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EPISODE 23—THE SPY WHO LOVED ME
On this episode of BSFS, we kick around a later sequel from the James Bond franchise, 1977's The Spy Who Loved Me. This one has it all, folks—gadgets, exotic locations, a top-tier evil lair, and several romantic encounters that DO NOT age well—but does that mean it makes for a good bar movie?...
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EPISODE 22—AUSTIN POWERS 3
Yeah baby (sigh...) For this sequel-centric offering, we are covering the third installment in the Austin Powers franchise, 2002's Goldmember. It's not a great movie (at all), but it might just be a top-tier bar movie. Written by Michael McCullers. Directed by Jay Roach. Starring Mike Myers,...
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EPISODE 21—JAWS 2
Just when you thought we were done with wet and watery sequels, it's 1978's Jaws 2! Mix up our exclusive BSFS episode themed cocktail and tune in for a chomping good time as we talk about the *second* best shark movie ever to be made. Written by Carl Gottlieb. Directed by Jeannot Szwarc. Starring...
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EPISODE 20—SPEED 2: CRUISE CONTROL
As season 2 chugs along, we're setting our coordinates for an uniquely unfortunate movie, Speed 2: Cruise Control. Fans of the show will remember our unabashed love for the original, but does that mean Speed 2 will pass the bar too? Written by Randell McCormick and Jeff Nathanson. Directed by Jan...
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EPISODE 19—THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK
It's season 2 of Bar Stool Film School and we're focusing on sequels, so naturally we decided to start with the granddaddy of them all, 1980's The Empire Strikes Back! Written by Lawrence Kasdan and Leigh Brackett. Directed by Irvin Kershner. Starring, Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, and Carrie…
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EPISODE 18 — ONG-BAK: THE THAI WARRIOR
We're back in the studio and the hits just keep coming with the international super sensation, Ong-Bak, featuring the Mauy Thai stylings of Tony Jaa! Written by Panna Rittikrai, Prachya Pinkaew, and Suphachai Sittiaumponpan (involved in all three ong baks and other Thai action movies. Directed by...
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Episode 17—FACE/OFF
For the season 1 finale, we dive headlong into the action, thriller, identity craziness that is 1997's Face/Off! Cam mixes a custom cocktail (recipe below) and Dylan wonders why action movies made for American audiences by non Americans are so much better. Written by Mike Werb and Michael…
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Episode 16—GODZILLA vs KONG
In this knock-down, bare knuckle brawl of an episode, we talk Adam Wingard's 2021 monster mash-up, Godzilla vs Kong while also sipping on Jäger-ritas (you read that right). Cocktail recipe below, if you dare... Written by Eric Pearson and Max Borenstien. Directed by Adam Wingard. Starring…
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Episode 15—HIGHLANDER
This week, we take on 1986's sci-fi, fantasy slice 'em up, Highlander! Halloween might be over, but doesn't mean the heads have to stop rolling. As always, this episode is paired with a craft cocktail (recipe below). Directed by Russell Mulcahy. Written by Gregory Widen, Peter Bellwood, and Larry...
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Episode 14—A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET: DREAM WARRIORS
For our final Halloween offering, we hold a seance with the charming and knowledgeable hosts of Puppet Masters/Castle Freaks to determine if the third instalment of the beloved "Freddy" franchise makes for a good bar movie. That's right, we're talking 1987's A Nightmare Elm Street 3: Dream...
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Episode 13—IDLE HANDS
It's Halloween all month over here at the BSFS studio and we couldn't be more excited! We're starting the spooky season off with 1999's extremely stonerific horror/comedy, Idle Hands . Pour yourself a demonic chalice of your finest blood and join the fun! *apologies to Tom Delonge… Written by…
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Episode 12—JOHN WICK
We cruise back to Keaun Land for 2014's assassin-centric tale of vengeance. With glasses of fine Welsh whisky in hand, we discuss this (SPOILER ALERT) totally awesome bar movie and why you should never, ever piss off anyone nicknamed, the Boogyman. Written by Derek Kolstad. Directed by Chad...
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Episode 11—BARBARELLA
This week, Dylan and Cameron welcome Rachel from the Castle to discuss her pick for the show, 1968's Barbarella. Much like the film, things get silly and much fun is had by all! Also, Dylan butchers the director's name repeatedly (again). Yay alcohol! Written by Jean-Claude Forest, Terry…
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Episode 10—SPLASH
For the big 1-0 we don our swim trunks and dive into 1984's weirdly horney (Academy award nominated?) family comedy, Splash. Written by Lowell Ganz, Babaloo Mandel, and Bruce Jay Friedman. Directed by Ron Howard. Starring Tom Hanks, Daryl Hannah, Eugene Levy, and John Candy. As always, find us on...
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Episode 9—THE MENU
This week, we pair casual drinking with 2022's dark comedy satire, The Menu. Cam dishes on the trials and tribulations of running a bar and restaurant through COVID, and explains why he decided *not* to turn some of his customers into human smores. Directed by Mark Mylod. Written by Seth Reiss…
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Episode 8—TREMORS
For this installment of the program, we go way back to the year 1990 with the sleepover cult-classic, Tremors! The only thing more deadly than the man-eating ground worms in this flick are the gin based cocktails we whipped up for the discussion. Directed by Ron Underwood. Written by S.S. Wilson...
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Episode 7—ANTMAN & THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA
This week, we consume a dangerous amount of Pym particles in order to shrink our brains down to the appropriate size to talk about 2023's Antman 3. The movie may not have been our cup of computer animated tea, but the conversation, and the drinks, made for a fun time regardless! Directed by…
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Episode 6—SCORPION KING
The Mayor of our humble little hamlet joins us for *several* drinks as we discuss 2002's The Scorpion King. Things get loose, but that's ok because the movie is full of hardbodies so it all balances out in the end. Written by Jonathan Hales. Directed by Charles Russell. Starring Dwayne (The Rock)...
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Episode 5—RRR
It doesn't get much better than this folks! Join Cameron and I as we knock back a few chai-tias (chai tea infused mai tais) and nerd out over 2022's international sensation, RRR! Starring N. T. Rama Rao Jr, Ram Charan, Alia Bhatt, Alison Doody, and Ray Stevenson (RIP). Written and Directed by S.…
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Episode 4—BATMAN: FOREVER
On this episode, we knock back a few dark and stormies while wrestling with 1995's Batman (colon) Forever! It's bright, it's colorful, its stupid. But is it a good bar movie? Listen now to find out where we land on this coin toss. Directed by Joel Schumacher, written by Akiva Goldsman. Starring…
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Episode 3—EEAAO
On this week's episode, we sit down over drinks to talk about Everything Everywhere All At Once, and end up talking about the 2022 Academy Award winning film by the same name as well! Written and directed by The Daniels. Starring Michelle Yeoh, Stephanie Hsu, and Ke Huy Quan.
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Episode 2—LADY IN THE WATER
In this episode, we catch up over several glasses of red wine and M. Night Shyamalan's puzzlingly dull fantasy/thriller, Lady in the Water (2006). Cameron dishes on the highs and lows of Thai Netflix, while Dylan repeatedly mispronounces one of the lead actor's last name. A good time was had by…
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Episode 1—SPEED
For our inaugural episode, we take on the mac-daddy of all great bar movies, 1994's SPEED. Crack open a cold one and join us for some fun! Starring Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock, and Dennis Hopper. Directed by Jan De Bont and written by Graham Yost.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A conversational comedy breakdown of some of your favorite flicks—old and new! Each episode, hosts Dylan Quarles (award winning sci-fi, horror, & adventure writer) and Cameron Roberts (successful bar owner and restaurateur) take on your favorite flicks to determine if they 'pass the bar' and join the ranks of truly excellent bar movies.Good bar movies can be hit or miss, but you'll never know until you take the shot. The first round is on us!
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A conversational comedy breakdown of some of your favorite flicks—old and new! Each episode, hosts Dylan Quarles (award winning sci-fi, horror, & adventure writer) and Cameron Roberts (successful bar owner and restaurateur) take on your favorite flicks to determine if they 'pass the bar' and join...
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