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
Friday Jun 17, 2022
Friday Jun 17, 2022
Our first Bullseye and our first episode with a guest! Today we're joined by the voice of our theme song, Eric Williams, for a movie that neither Drew nor Jared had even heard of before, VIVARIUM (2020). If you're a fan of BLACK MIRROR, or similarly heady sci-fi, this one is going to hit the mark. Truly an out of left field choice, and a great first Bullseye!
Artwork by Veronica Roman
Music by Eric Williams of Jaws and Other Villains
Instagram: @dartboardmovienight
The Current Board:
You Can Count on Me (2000)
Ex Machina (2014)
The Right Stuff (1983)
The Big Sleep (1946)
Operation Condor (1991)
The Sixth Sense (1999)
Amadeus (1984)
Alan Partridge (2013)
Days of Heaven (1978)
Big Daddy (1999)
Vertigo (1958)
The Straight Story (1999)
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974)
The King of Comedy (1982)
The Birdcage (1996)
Putney Swope (1969)
Mother (2009)
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976)
On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1966)
The Ballad of Cable Hogue (1970)
Friday Jun 10, 2022
Friday Jun 10, 2022
Take a journey into the Coen-verse with us this week as we cover BARTON FINK (#15 on the board)! If period pieces full of dense, heady dialogue, absurdism, and vague nihilism are your thing, have we found the movie for you! A must watch for any fan of the Coen Brothers work.
Artwork by Veronica Roman
Music by Eric Williams of Jaws and Other Villains
Instagram: @dartboardmovienight
The Current Board:
You Can Count on Me (2000)
Ex Machina (2014)
The Right Stuff (1983)
The Big Sleep (1946)
Operation Condor (1991)
The Sixth Sense (1999)
Amadeus (1984)
Alan Partridge (2013)
Days of Heaven (1978)
Big Daddy (1999)
Vertigo (1958)
The Straight Story (1999)
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974)
The King of Comedy (1982)
Barton Fink (1991)
Putney Swope (1969)
Mother (2009)
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976)
On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1966)
The Ballad of Cable Hogue (1970)
Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
Jared made a cross-country visit to Drew's place, so we're breaking from the format to do an in-person episode on a movie you can see in theaters right now, TOP GUN: MAVERICK! Lets kick the tires and light the fires shall we?
Artwork by Veronica Roman
Music by Eric Williams of Jaws and Other Villains
Instagram: @dartboardmovienight
Friday Jun 03, 2022
Friday Jun 03, 2022
One of the great "making-of" stories in Hollywood history, HEAVEN'S GATE (#3 on the board) is considered one of the greatest failures of all time. This week, we give it a reappraisal. Give this episode a listen to hear why we think this film deserves to be considered one of the great western epics of all time, despite many people at the time calling it one of the worst movies ever made.
Artwork by Veronica Roman
Music by Eric Williams of Jaws and Other Villains
Instagram: @dartboardmovienight
The Current Board:
You Can Count on Me (2000)
Ex Machina (2014)
Heaven's Gate (1980)
The Big Sleep (1946)
Operation Condor (1991)
The Sixth Sense (1999)
Amadeus (1984)
Alan Partridge (2013)
Days of Heaven (1978)
Big Daddy (1999)
Vertigo (1958)
The Straight Story (1999)
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974)
The King of Comedy (1982)
Barton Fink (1991)
Putney Swope (1969)
Mother (2009)
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976)
On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1966)
The Ballad of Cable Hogue (1970)
Thursday May 26, 2022
Thursday May 26, 2022
Polarization comes alive this week with Baz Luhrmann's MOULIN ROGUE! (#7 on the board). This "jukebox musical" pushes chaos, energy and color to the limits, and is unlike any movie we've yet to discuss on this show.
Artwork by Veronica Roman
Music by Eric Williams of Jaws and Other Villains
Instagram: @dartboardmovienight
The Current Board:
You Can Count on Me (2000)
Ex Machina (2014)
Heaven's Gate (1980)
The Big Sleep (1946)
Operation Condor (1991)
The Sixth Sense (1999)
Moulin Rouge (2001)
Alan Partridge (2013)
Days of Heaven (1978)
Big Daddy (1999)
Vertigo (1958)
The Straight Story (1999)
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974)
The King of Comedy (1982)
Barton Fink (1991)
Putney Swope (1969)
Mother (2009)
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976)
On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1966)
The Ballad of Cable Hogue (1970)
Thursday May 19, 2022
Thursday May 19, 2022
We're going deeper into the arthouse this week with Luis Bunuel's surrealist classic, THE EXTERMINATING ANGEL (#14 on the board)! If you're a fan of the weird and absurd, don't sleep on this. A completely unique film that's well worth 90 min of your time.
Artwork by Veronica Roman
Music by Eric Williams of Jaws and Other Villains
Instagram: @dartboardmovienight
The Current Board:
You Can Count on Me (2000)
Ex Machina (2014)
Heaven's Gate (1980)
The Big Sleep (1946)
Operation Condor (1991)
The Sixth Sense (1999)
Moulin Rouge (2001)
Alan Partridge (2013)
Days of Heaven (1978)
Big Daddy (1999)
Vertigo (1958)
The Straight Story (1999)
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974)
The Exterminating Angel (1962)
Barton Fink (1991)
Putney Swope (1969)
Mother (2009)
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976)
On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1966)
The Ballad of Cable Hogue (1970)
Thursday May 12, 2022
Thursday May 12, 2022
We're getting artsy with it this week with Wong Kar Wai's achingly beautiful film, IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE (#5 on the board). This one isn't popcorn entertainment, but its one of the most thought provoking and heart wrenching romances ever put to film, made by one of the world's most fascinating artists.
Artwork by Veronica Roman
Music by Eric Williams of Jaws and Other Villains
Instagram: @dartboardmovienight
The Current Board:
You Can Count on Me (2000)
Ex Machina (2014)
Heaven's Gate (1980)
The Big Sleep (1946)
In the Mood for Love (2000)
The Sixth Sense (1999)
Moulin Rouge (2001)
Alan Partridge (2013)
Days of Heaven (1978)
Big Daddy (1999)
Vertigo (1958)
The Straight Story (1999)
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974)
The Exterminating Angel (1962)
Barton Fink (1991)
Putney Swope (1969)
Mother (2009)
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976)
On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1966)
The Ballad of Cable Hogue (1970)
Thursday May 05, 2022
Thursday May 05, 2022
This week we're taking down The Man with ERIN BROCKOVICH (#1 on the board), a Stephen Soderbergh film, starring Julia Roberts giving what some consider to be among the greatest performances of all time. A breezy watch for a rainy day. For anyone who was begging us to cover something more modern and straightforward, here's your episode!
Artwork by Veronica Roman
Music by Eric Williams of Jaws and Other Villains
Instagram: @dartboardmovienight
The Current Board:
Erin Brockovich (2000)
Ex Machina (2014)
Heaven's Gate (1980)
The Big Sleep (1946)
In the Mood for Love (2000)
The Sixth Sense (1999)
Moulin Rouge (2001)
Alan Partridge (2013)
Days of Heaven (1978)
Big Daddy (1999)
Vertigo (1958)
The Straight Story (1999)
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974)
The Exterminating Angel (1962)
Barton Fink (1991)
Putney Swope (1969)
Mother (2009)
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976)
On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1966)
The Ballad of Cable Hogue (1970)
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
This week, we dig into one of the all-time great debut directorial efforts, BOUND (#10 on the board). Lana and Lilly Wachowski show us a glimpse of what they are capable of, right before they go off to make one of the greatest films of all time, THE MATRIX (1999). Don't dismiss this as "just the one before THE MATRIX" like we did for too long. This would be the best film in most other filmmaker's careers.
Artwork by Veronica Roman
Music by Eric Williams of Jaws and Other Villains
Instagram: @dartboardmovienight
The Current Board:
Erin Brockovich (2000)
Ex Machina (2014)
Heaven's Gate (1980)
The Big Sleep (1946)
In the Mood for Love (2000)
The Sixth Sense (1999)
Moulin Rouge (2001)
Alan Partridge (2013)
Days of Heaven (1978)
Bound (1996)
Vertigo (1958)
The Straight Story (1999)
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974)
The Exterminating Angel (1962)
Barton Fink (1991)
Putney Swope (1969)
Mother (2009)
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976)
On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1966)
The Ballad of Cable Hogue (1970)
Friday Apr 22, 2022
Friday Apr 22, 2022
This week we're picking wildflowers with Spencer Tracy, as we cover John Sturges' incredible film BAD DAY AT BLACK ROCK (#7 on the board). A perfect 90 minute thriller that holds up completely.
The list Drew found this one on: https://www.indiewire.com/gallery/paul-thomas-anderson-favorite-films-movies/
Artwork by Veronica Roman
Music by Eric Williams of Jaws and Other Villains
Instagram: @dartboardmovienight
The Current Board:
Erin Brockovich (2000)
Ex Machina (2014)
Heaven's Gate (1980)
The Big Sleep (1946)
In the Mood for Love (2000)
The Sixth Sense (1999)
Bad Day at Black Rock (1955)
Alan Partridge (2013)
Days of Heaven (1978)
Bound (1996)
Vertigo (1958)
The Straight Story (1999)
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974)
The Exterminating Angel (1962)
Barton Fink (1991)
Putney Swope (1969)
Mother (2009)
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976)
On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1966)
The Ballad of Cable Hogue (1970)