#149 – Games: BuzzFeed Plot, Plot Shots pt Deux
Zach tests James (and his patience) with a BuzzFeed inspired movie plot game, then the guys go head-to-head in a second round of Plot Shots.
Zach tests James (and his patience) with a BuzzFeed inspired movie plot game, then the guys go head-to-head in a second round of Plot Shots.
Special-guest and Tom Cruise expert Ryan joins Zach and James as they discuss the finer points of the short-in-stature-but-big-on-charm actor, specifically in Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation, the latest in his signature spy franchise. Also, a Top 5 list is run down, a quick game is played, and the good name of Miles Teller is besmirched.
James and Zach read a stack of Listener Email, then play a quick new game of 4Score (temporary title).
Special-guest Casey returns to challenge James and Zach in a game of 28 Words Later, then the guys speed-round spelling out the word “Jurassic” Last Man Standing style.
Mike Johnson, Goonies trivia expert, takes on James in an epic round of Goonies trivia (hosted by Zach) and then the guys play a quick round of Goonies-themed Last Man Standing. And ICYMI earlier this week, check out the quick video below we made about Mike’s custom Goonies pinball project…
James and Zach review some listener email, then try out a new movie game.
James tries to bring down Best Buy and we argue about who is more recognizable, Carrot Top or Shaquille O’Neal, plus retry the musical game The Perfect Score (spoiler: it works way better this time) and play a short round of Jacob’s Ladder.
James and Zach are joined by special guest Amanda (aka James’ sister) in two old-school CRL favorite games: 28 Words Later and Sophie’s Choice.
Zach and James stupefy special-guest Matt as they play a few rounds of Last Man Standing, then Matt officiates a spirited game of (Untimed) Outta Time.
Special-guest Luke joins Zach and James in the games of his choice. Chaos ensues.
Zach and James play Last Man Standing with the assistance of the Cinereelist Movie Game app, then climb Jacob’s Ladder together. And don’t forget to stick around after the credits for a lively spoiling of Alex Garland’s new sci-fi thinker Ex Machina.
Zach challenges James to remember the first and last lines of his favorite film trilogy of all time, then they guys play a new game appropriately (and tentatively) titled Looper, and then bring back the old staple Say Anything.
Zach and James return to discuss why there were no shows last week, tease some upcoming episode topics, play Last Man Standing with the assistance of the new Cinereelist Movie Games iPhone app, and then close out the festivities with a round of the speed trivia game Outta Time.
James and Zach try out two new movie games, and invent the most annoying game in the world in the process.
James and Zach discuss 4k TVs and play games in the wee hours of the morning from Site B starting with the timed trivia game Outta Time and finishing up with a single round of Jacob’s Ladder (aka Show Me the Money).
Will Smith expert Mohsen takes on James in a round of custom Will Smith trivia prepared and hosted by Zach, then they play a quick game of Last Man Standing where they must name films in which a “Smith” appeared.
Special guest Mindy takes on Zach and James in a round of the Cinereelist classic 28 Words Later, then the trio play a quick game of Last Man Standing where they must name films in which a baby appeared.
James and Zach try to recite from memory their Top 20 of 2014 list from the week earlier, then the guys play a few quick rounds of Last Man Standing and debate what truly constitutes a “natural disaster” film.
Caddyshack expert Dave returns to take on Zach in a lopsided game of Caddyshack Trivia, then James joins them in an untimed version of Outta Time, and then the guys lie to each others faces in a quick round of Movie Bluff.
Special Guest Josh C joins Zach and James in a challenging round of Lord of the Rings trivia, then the trio go at in several rounds of Last Man Standing. Follow Josh C on Twitter: @jdcorlew
James and Zach try to match obscure plots with obscure movie titles in the new game Plot Shots, then run a quick round of the old standard Me Myself & iRate.
James and Zach play one giant epic round of Jacob’s Ladder (aka Show Me the Money).
James and Zach revisit last weeks game debut “Jacob’s Ladder” and then go a round of “28 Words Later” featuring only films from 1992.
James and Zach try a new box-office based game temporarily named “Jacob’s Ladder” … then try a spin on the Letterboxd inspired game Me Myself & iRate.
James and Zach take on a listener-suggested spin on Chain Reaction, then test their mind reflexes in our speed-trivia game Outta Time.