368. CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND (1977)

If this is not your first time listening to this show, there is ZERO chance that Movie #4 of The Butler Did It month would be anything other than Guy Ritchie's ROCKNROLLA from 2008. (If it IS the frist time listening to us, boy, is there a back catalog for you to five into!) Along with month's namesake Gerard Butler is a sea of talent that riiiight at the beginning stages of breaking out. Idris Elba, Tom Hardy, Mark Strong, Thandie Newton, Toby Kebbell, and the late, great, and ALWAYS blockbustering Tom Wilkinson.  From IMDB: When a Russian mobster orchestrates a crooked land deal, millions of dollars are up for grabs, drawing in the entire London underworld into a feeding frenzy at a time when the old criminal regime is losing turf to a wealthy foreign mob. ENJOY! ------------------ If you'd like to show your support for members of the WGA as well as other workers in the entertainment industry, please take a look at the link below and maybe make a donation: Entertainment Community Fund https://entertainmentcommunity.org/support-our-work ------------------ As always, and maybe even more than ever, here are some mental health resources for North America: United States  https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ The Suicide Hotline phone number has been changed. Now, just text or call 988. Canada https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1 1 (833) 456-4566 Even though we don't say it in this episode, more NOW than ever before: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take care of yourselves and those around you. Be mindful of your surroundings. Karate in the Garage Linkages

26 Apr 202449min

Kickstart #4 of April. BLOOD IN BLOOD OUT from HAT & BEARD PRESS! SECOND SIGHT'S DAWN OF THE DEAD 4K at AMAZON UK! ENJOY! ------------------ If you'd like to show your support for members of the WGA as well as other workers in the entertainment industry, please take a look at the link below and maybe make a donation: Entertainment Community Fund https://entertainmentcommunity.org/support-our-work ------------------ As always, and maybe even more than ever, here are some mental health resources for North America: United States  https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ The Suicide Hotline phone number has been changed. Now, just text or call 988. Canada https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1 1 (833) 456-4566 Even though we don't say it in this episode, more NOW than ever before: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take care of yourselves and those around you. Be mindful of your surroundings. Karate in the Garage Linkages

22 Apr 202441min

Movie #3 for The Butler Did It brings us to most recently released of our movies this month with 2023's Plane. But don't let that seemingly bland and unexciting title fool you. This is a good one. Along with Captain Gerard Butler is Mike Colter, and a bevy of character actors including Tony Goldwyn!  From IMDB: A pilot finds himself caught in a war zone after he's forced to land his commercial aircraft during a terrible storm.  ENJOY! ------------------ If you'd like to show your support for members of the WGA as well as other workers in the entertainment industry, please take a look at the link below and maybe make a donation: Entertainment Community Fund https://entertainmentcommunity.org/support-our-work ------------------ As always, and maybe even more than ever, here are some mental health resources for North America: United States  https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ The Suicide Hotline phone number has been changed. Now, just text or call 988. Canada https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1 1 (833) 456-4566 Even though we don't say it in this episode, more NOW than ever before: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take care of yourselves and those around you. Be mindful of your surroundings. Karate in the Garage Linkages

22 Apr 202436min

Karate in the Garage's love letter month to Gerard Butler THE BUTLER DID IT's Movie #2 dropped last week, and we couldn't of been more excited to share it with you. This Wednesday, Movie #3 will drop on Patreon, with it hitting all public platforms on Friday. ENJOY! ------------------ If you'd like to show your support for members of the WGA as well as other workers in the entertainment industry, please take a look at the link below and maybe make a donation: Entertainment Community Fund https://entertainmentcommunity.org/support-our-work ------------------ As always, and maybe even more than ever, here are some mental health resources for North America: United States  https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ The Suicide Hotline phone number has been changed. Now, just text or call 988. Canada https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1 1 (833) 456-4566 Even though we don't say it in this episode, more NOW than ever before: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take care of yourselves and those around you. Be mindful of your surroundings. Karate in the Garage Linkages

15 Apr 202442min

Movie #2 for The Butler Did It keeps us in 2009 with Neveldine/Taylor's GAMER. Along with Gerard Butler is Michael C. Hall, Terry Crews, and Ludacris. From IMDB: In a future mind-controlling game, death row convicts are forced to battle in a 'Doom'-type environment. Convict Kable, controlled by Simon, a skilled teenage gamer, must survive thirty sessions in order to be set free. ENJOY! ------------------ If you'd like to show your support for members of the WGA as well as other workers in the entertainment industry, please take a look at the link below and maybe make a donation: Entertainment Community Fund https://entertainmentcommunity.org/support-our-work ------------------ As always, and maybe even more than ever, here are some mental health resources for North America: United States  https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ The Suicide Hotline phone number has been changed. Now, just text or call 988. Canada https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1 1 (833) 456-4566 Even though we don't say it in this episode, more NOW than ever before: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take care of yourselves and those around you. Be mindful of your surroundings. Karate in the Garage Linkages

12 Apr 202434min

April showers bring May flowers FOR REALZ. Karate in the Garage's love letter month to Gerard Butler THE BUTLER DID IT's Movie #1 dropped last week, and we couldn't of been more excited to share it with you. This Wednesday, Movie #2 will drop on Patreon, with it hitting all public platforms on Friday. KING KONG (1976) 4K STEELBOOK from PARAMOUNT PICTURES! BILL HUNT AT THE DIGITAL BITS' DISNEY/SONY DEAL BREAKDOWN! LOST IN SPACE from SHOUT! DOOM PATROL SEASON FOUR on BLU-RAY! IT'S A WONDERFUL KNIFE! ON BLU-RAY! MEAN GUNS ON BLU-RAY! GUNMEN ON DVD! LISA FRANKENSTEIN ON BLU-RAY! LISA FRANKENSTEIN ON PEACOCK! VIDIOTS PRESENTS BLOOD IN, BLOOD OUT! ENJOY! ------------------ If you'd like to show your support for members of the WGA as well as other workers in the entertainment industry, please take a look at the link below and maybe make a donation: Entertainment Community Fund https://entertainmentcommunity.org/support-our-work ------------------ As always, and maybe even more than ever, here are some mental health resources for North America: United States  https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ The Suicide Hotline phone number has been changed. Now, just text or call 988. Canada https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1 1 (833) 456-4566 Even though we don't say it in this episode, more NOW than ever before: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take care of yourselves and those around you. Be mindful of your surroundings. Karate in the Garage Linkages

8 Apr 202431min

IT'S APRIL. SO. RING. THE. BUTLER. Our theme this month is Gerard Butler movies all day, everyday. We kick it off with F. Gary Gray's 2009 thriller Law Abiding Citizen, a movie that harkens back to the 1990s when mid-budgeted movies like this flooded your local multiplex. From IMDB: A frustrated man decides to take justice into his own hands after a plea bargain sets one of his family's killers free.   ENJOY! ------------------ If you'd like to show your support for members of the WGA as well as other workers in the entertainment industry, please take a look at the link below and maybe make a donation: Entertainment Community Fund https://entertainmentcommunity.org/support-our-work ------------------ As always, and maybe even more than ever, here are some mental health resources for North America: United States  https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ The Suicide Hotline phone number has been changed. Now, just text or call 988. Canada https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1 1 (833) 456-4566 Even though we don't say it in this episode, more NOW than ever before: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take care of yourselves and those around you. Be mindful of your surroundings. Karate in the Garage Linkages

5 Apr 202442min

April showers bring May flowers. It also brings you a new month theme and Movie #1 dropping here on Wednesday! The links will be filled in later as it took me (Corey) almost 2 hours to get home Sunday night. ENJOY! ------------------ If you'd like to show your support for members of the WGA as well as other workers in the entertainment industry, please take a look at the link below and maybe make a donation: Entertainment Community Fund https://entertainmentcommunity.org/support-our-work ------------------ As always, and maybe even more than ever, here are some mental health resources for North America: United States  https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ The Suicide Hotline phone number has been changed. Now, just text or call 988. Canada https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1 1 (833) 456-4566 Even though we don't say it in this episode, more NOW than ever before: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take care of yourselves and those around you. Be mindful of your surroundings. Karate in the Garage Linkages

1 Apr 202443min