Dart Board Movie Night
Welcome to Dart Board Movie Night! The podcast where we put 20 movies up on a board, throw a dart at it, and let the fates decide. Follow along with us as we uncover hidden gems, rediscover old classics, and explore the odd corners of the film world, all guided by the tip of a dart. Hosted by Drew Clark and Jared Given.
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Episodes
Saturday Mar 01, 2025
Saturday Mar 01, 2025
This week we both dip into a blindspot in our knowledge of animation history, as we cover one of the most acclaimed filmmakers of all time. We're talking KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE (#3 on the board), from writer director Hayao Miyazaki.
Artwork by Veronica Roman
Music by Eric Williams of Jaws and Other Villains
Instagram: @dartboardmovienight
The Current Board:
The Red Shoes (1948)
JFK (1991)
Kiki's Delivery Service (1989)
Rio Bravo (1959)
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007)
Anomalisa (2015)
The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989)
Election (2005)
Get Carter (1971)
The Limey (1999)
Klute (1971)
Big Night (1996)
Posession (1981)
The Witch (2015)
The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973)
Secrets & Lies (1996)
Seven Days in May (1964)
Clueless (1995)
Cruising (1980)
Altered States (1980)
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
This week we have a chance to discuss the bizzare passion project of one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. We're talking THE DARK CRYSTAL (#3 on the board), the wholly original fantasy film by Jim Henson, starring a cast entirely comprised of puppets.
Artwork by Veronica Roman
Music by Eric Williams of Jaws and Other Villains
Instagram: @dartboardmovienight
The Current Board:
The Red Shoes (1948)
JFK (1991)
The Dark Crystal (1982)
Rio Bravo (1959)
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007)
Anomalisa (2015)
The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989)
Election (2005)
Get Carter (1971)
The Limey (1999)
Klute (1971)
Big Night (1996)
Posession (1981)
The Witch (2015)
The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973)
Secrets & Lies (1996)
Seven Days in May (1964)
Clueless (1995)
Cruising (1980)
Altered States (1980)
Monday Dec 09, 2024
Monday Dec 09, 2024
This week we cover yet another debut film, this time by arguably the greatest directors of their generation, the Coen Brothers. We're talking BLOOD SIMPLE (#14 on the board) starring Frances McDormand, John Getz, Dan Hedeya, and M. Emmet Walsh.
Artwork by Veronica Roman
Music by Eric Williams of Jaws and Other Villains
Instagram: @dartboardmovienight
The Current Board:
The Red Shoes (1948)
JFK (1991)
The Dark Crystal (1982)
Rio Bravo (1959)
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007)
Anomalisa (2015)
The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989)
Election (2005)
Get Carter (1971)
The Limey (1999)
Klute (1971)
Big Night (1996)
Posession (1981)
Blood Simple (1984)
The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973)
Secrets & Lies (1996)
Seven Days in May (1964)
Clueless (1995)
Cruising (1980)
Altered States (1980)
Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
This week we dive into the world of stop motion animation and the mind of Neil Gaiman, as we cover one of the most celebrated animated films of the 21st Century. This week we're talking CORALINE (#11 on the board), directed by Henry Selick, and starring Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher, John Hodgman, and two absolute Big Dawgs Ian McShane and Keith David.
Artwork by Veronica Roman
Music by Eric Williams of Jaws and Other Villains
Instagram: @dartboardmovienight
The Current Board:
The Red Shoes (1948)
JFK (1991)
The Dark Crystal (1982)
Rio Bravo (1959)
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007)
Anomalisa (2015)
The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989)
Election (2005)
Get Carter (1971)
The Limey (1999)
Coraline (2009)
Big Night (1996)
Posession (1981)
Blood Simple (1984)
The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973)
Secrets & Lies (1996)
Seven Days in May (1964)
Clueless (1995)
Cruising (1980)
Altered States (1980)
Sunday Nov 10, 2024
Sunday Nov 10, 2024
This week we get to discuss the movie that gave one of Jared and Drew's favorite actors their only Oscar, and as is a recurring theme on DBMN, it's a major filmmaker's debut. We're talking CAPOTE (#5 on the board), directed by Bennett Miller and starring the late great Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Catherine Keener, Clifton Collins Jr., and Chris Cooper.
Artwork by Veronica Roman
Music by Eric Williams of Jaws and Other Villains
Instagram: @dartboardmovienight
The Current Board:
The Red Shoes (1948)
JFK (1991)
The Dark Crystal (1982)
Rio Bravo (1959)
Capote (2005)
Anomalisa (2015)
The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989)
Election (2005)
Get Carter (1971)
The Limey (1999)
Coraline (2009)
Big Night (1996)
Posession (1981)
Blood Simple (1984)
The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973)
Secrets & Lies (1996)
Seven Days in May (1964)
Clueless (1995)
Cruising (1980)
Altered States (1980)
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
This week we investigate the world of corporate espionage and the life of a janitor, as we cover the movie that some say is the true best film of 2007, one of the great all time years in film history. It's Tony Gilroy's MICHAEL CLAYTON (#19 on the board), starring George Clooney, Tilda Swinton, and Tom Wilkinson.
Artwork by Veronica Roman
Music by Eric Williams of Jaws and Other Villains
Instagram: @dartboardmovienight
The Current Board:
The Red Shoes (1948)
JFK (1991)
The Dark Crystal (1982)
Rio Bravo (1959)
Capote (2005)
Anomalisa (2015)
The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989)
Election (2005)
Get Carter (1971)
The Limey (1999)
Coraline (2009)
Big Night (1996)
Posession (1981)
Blood Simple (1984)
The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973)
Secrets & Lies (1996)
Seven Days in May (1964)
Clueless (1995)
Michael Clayton (2007)
Altered States (1980)
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
This week the board works in mysterious ways as we cover the movie that got put on the board only one episode previous, and possibly the slimiest movie we've covered yet on the show. It's 1957's SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS (#18 on the board) starring Tony Curtis (not Perkins) and Burt Lancaster in a towering supporting performance.
Artwork by Veronica Roman
Music by Eric Williams of Jaws and Other Villains
Instagram: @dartboardmovienight
The Current Board:
The Red Shoes (1948)
JFK (1991)
The Dark Crystal (1982)
Rio Bravo (1959)
Capote (2005)
Anomalisa (2015)
The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989)
Election (2005)
Get Carter (1971)
The Limey (1999)
Coraline (2009)
Big Night (1996)
Posession (1981)
Blood Simple (1984)
The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973)
Secrets & Lies (1996)
Seven Days in May (1964)
Sweet Smell of Success (1957)
Michael Clayton (2007)
Altered States (1980)
Sunday Sep 01, 2024
Sunday Sep 01, 2024
This week we re-evaluate a critically maligned film upon release from one of Jared and Drew's favorite filmmakers, Alexander Payne, to see if we agree with its panning, or if it's actually an unsung masterpiece. We're talking 2017's DOWNSIZING (#18 on the board), starring Matt Damon, Hong Chau, and Christoph Waltz.
Artwork by Veronica Roman
Music by Eric Williams of Jaws and Other Villains
Instagram: @dartboardmovienight
The Current Board:
The Red Shoes (1948)
JFK (1991)
The Dark Crystal (1982)
Rio Bravo (1959)
Capote (2005)
Anomalisa (2015)
The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989)
Election (2005)
Get Carter (1971)
The Limey (1999)
Coraline (2009)
Big Night (1996)
Posession (1981)
Blood Simple (1984)
The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973)
Secrets & Lies (1996)
Seven Days in May (1964)
Downsizing (2017)
Michael Clayton (2007)
Altered States (1980)
Friday Aug 23, 2024
Friday Aug 23, 2024
This week we get to talk an all time Big Dog contender, Robert Forster, while we cover an insanely fun B-Horror classic, ALLIGATOR (#7 on the board). Listen in to find out what scene was so funny that it led Drew to cry-laugh just from thinking about it during the episode.
Artwork by Veronica Roman
Music by Eric Williams of Jaws and Other Villains
Instagram: @dartboardmovienight
The Current Board:
The Red Shoes (1948)
JFK (1991)
The Dark Crystal (1982)
Rio Bravo (1959)
Capote (2005)
Anomalisa (2015)
Alligator (1980)
Election (2005)
Get Carter (1971)
The Limey (1999)
Coraline (2009)
Big Night (1996)
Posession (1981)
Blood Simple (1984)
The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973)
Secrets & Lies (1996)
Seven Days in May (1964)
Downsizing (2017)
Michael Clayton (2007)
Altered States (1980)
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
This week we get transported back in time by the acclaimed filmmaker Michael Mann to the French and Indian War, and have the opportunity to discuss arguably the greatest screen actor of all time, Daniel Day-Lewis, in THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS (#3 on the board).
Artwork by Veronica Roman
Music by Eric Williams of Jaws and Other Villains
Instagram: @dartboardmovienight
The Current Board:
The Red Shoes (1948)
JFK (1991)
The Last of the Mohicans (1992)
Rio Bravo (1959)
Capote (2005)
Anomalisa (2015)
Alligator (1980)
Election (2005)
Get Carter (1971)
The Limey (1999)
Coraline (2009)
Big Night (1996)
Posession (1981)
Blood Simple (1984)
The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973)
Secrets & Lies (1996)
Seven Days in May (1964)
Downsizing (2017)
Michael Clayton (2007)
Altered States (1980)