The film review podcast that highlights new/old films accompanied with fine spirits. Starring Matt and Jesse, each week will feature The Flight, Happy Hour, and The Nightcap.
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This week we return to classic Hollywood for a cask built all around some of the iconic leading men of the 1940s and up first we discuss Humphrey Bogart and Casablanca. Journey with us as we discuss this simple story set during World War II along with all those memorable lines. Is this a classic film worth seeking out or are there better films from this time period? So pour some rye, grab a piano, and get ready to play it again. Cheers!
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Monday Nov 11, 2024
Monday Nov 11, 2024
It's time for some small batch film review as we go back to Gotham City to catch up with the Clown Prince of Crime with Joker: Folie à Deux. Journey with us as we discuss this anticipated sequel and the interesting decisions it makes for both story and style. Does this film continue the story in a satisfying way or is it a big letdown for fans of the first film? So pour some rye, grab your clown makeup, and get ready to put on a smile. Cheers!
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Monday Oct 28, 2024
Monday Oct 28, 2024
This week we wrap up our Sinister Six of the big slasher franchises with Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers. Journey with us as we watch two different versions of this movie, discuss the first film role of Paul Rudd, and get in deep with the cult of Thorn. Is this a return to form for the Halloween series or is it time to do a hard reset? So pour some rye, grab your bag of runic stones, and get ready because Halloween is coming back to Haddonfield. Cheers!
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Monday Oct 21, 2024
Monday Oct 21, 2024
This week we return to Springwood, Ohio to confront Freddy in the third dimension with Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare. Journey with us as we discuss this strange story and all those silly cameos. Is this the perfect sendoff for Freddy or has this series run out of gas? Our Flight this week is picking three movie scenes that would look great in 3D and we wrap with a Nightcap discussing real life professions for the big 3 boogeymen. So pour some rye, grab your 3D glasses, and get ready to battle Freddy one last time. Cheers!
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Monday Oct 14, 2024
Monday Oct 14, 2024
This week we serve up some small batch film review with a look at the latest Stephen King adaptation and one that has waited a long time for a release date with Salem's Lot. Journey with us as we talk about how well the film adapts the book's characters along with how it stacks up with other versions of the story. Is this the definitive film version or is it back to the drawing board? So pour some rye, grab some antiques from Barlow and Straker, and get ready to do battle with some pesky vampires. Cheers!
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Monday Oct 07, 2024
Monday Oct 07, 2024
It's time to dive into sinister six of the big 3 slasher franchise's and up first we head to Crystal Lake for a rendezvous with a reanimated Jason in Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives. Journey with us as we talk about this course correction entry and the interesting dark humor filtered throughout. Is this what the series needed or should we have left this entry buried deep in the ground? So pour some rye, grab your maggot infused hockey mask, and get ready because the man behind the mask is back! Cheers!
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Monday Sep 30, 2024
Monday Sep 30, 2024
This week we wrap up our heavy hitter's horror cask with a trip to the Bramford Apartments and a conversation on Rosemary's Baby. Journey with us as we discuss this interesting cast and all the wild food eating scenes. Does this film set the standard for religious themed horror or is it terribly overrated? So pour some rye, grab some Tannis Root, and get ready to meet Adrian. Cheers!
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Monday Sep 23, 2024
Monday Sep 23, 2024
Our heavy hitters horror cask continues as we go all the way back to the 1930s for a discussion on the most popular Universal Monster with Frankenstein from 1931. Journey with us as we talk about the unique themes of this film and the long legacy this established at Universal Studios. Is this one of the most important horror films of all time or do other films hold more significance? So pour some rye, grab your platform shoes, and get ready to meet the man who made a monster. Cheers!
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Monday Sep 16, 2024
Monday Sep 16, 2024
This week we start a new film review cask on some classic horror films we've yet to cover and up first in the ultimate experience in grueling terror, The Evil Dead. Journey with us as we discuss the grassroots road to make this film and discuss all unique ways the filmmakers got by the low budget. Is this one of the most important horror films of all time or is this one terribly overrated. Our Flight this week is picking our top 3 favorite male characters in horror films and we wrap with a Nightcap picking 3 horror films that would make good TV shows. So pour some rye, grab your copy of the Necronomican, and get ready to fight some Deadites. Cheers!
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Monday Sep 09, 2024
Monday Sep 09, 2024
This week we wrap up our time with lesser known superheroes and we venture to the shadows for a discussion on Darkman. Journey with us as we discuss this spec superhero from Sam Raimi and all the interesting skills he has. Is this an underseen superhero film or is it too weird for its own good? Our Flight this week is picking our three favorite secondary villains in superhero films and we wrap with a Nightcap discussing the 2024 summer box office. So pour some rye, grab your stuffed pink elephant, and get ready for a battle with Durant. Cheers!
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Monday Sep 02, 2024
Monday Sep 02, 2024
This week we return to our "Not Quite Ready for Primetime Superheroes" cask as we delve into 1994's The Shadow. Journey with us as we discuss the wild skill set of this character and his roots in the episodic radio game. Is this a fun pulp, noir superhero film or is there a reason we've never seen anymore of these films? Our Flight this week is listing our top 3 movie rentals of all time and we wrap with a Nightcap recasting new actors and directors for a Shadow reboot. So pour some rye, grab your glowing ruby ring, and get ready to cloud some minds. Cheers!
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Monday Aug 26, 2024
Monday Aug 26, 2024
This week we make a stop with some small batch film review on board the Romulus space station to deal with some pesky creatures in Alien: Romulus. Journey with us as we discuss this latest interquel of the franchise and all those reveals that harken back to other films in the series. Is this series back with a vengeance or is time to put this back in cryosleep? So pour some rye, grab your Reebok high tops, and get ready because in space....no one can hear you scream! Cheers!
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Monday Aug 19, 2024
Monday Aug 19, 2024
It's time to venture down a different superhero path, this time from the 1990s and up first we have a cult classic film to discuss with The Crow. Journey with us as we discuss that legendary Brandon Lee performance and that amazing soundtrack. Is this one of the 90s best gems and a completely unique superhero? Pour some rye, grab an electric guitar, and get ready to FIRE IT UP! FIRE IT UP! FIRE IT UP! Cheers!
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Monday Aug 12, 2024
Monday Aug 12, 2024
This week we wrap up our buddy cop cask with an action/comedy/horror hybrid coming from the mind of Edgar Wright in the form of Hot Fuzz. Journey with us as we discuss the unique style of the film along with all the zany characters the film populates. Is this a modern action classic or does the humor go way over our heads? Our Flight this week is doing more X-Men fantasy casting and we wrap with a Nightcap discussing our favorite action movie sequels. So pour some rye, grab a Cornetto ice cream, and get ready to do battle with "The Greater Good." Cheers!
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Monday Aug 05, 2024
Monday Aug 05, 2024
Our buddy cop cask makes a surprise stop in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with arguably the most anticipated film of the year, Deadpool and Wolverine. Journey with us in our longest episode ever as we discuss the arrival of these iconic mutants into the MCU. Is this the jump start Marvel has been waiting for or are we lost trying to figure out what timeline this is? Our Flight this week is fantasy casting our own X-Men film set in different decades and we wrap with a Nightcap picking the top 3 worst mistakes across all Marvel films. So pour some rye, grab a chimichanga, and listen with maximum effort! Cheers!
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Monday Jul 29, 2024
Monday Jul 29, 2024
This week we venture to the ultimate buddy cop film with one of the 80s most memorable action vehicles, Lethal Weapon. Journey with us as we discuss the iconic characters of Riggs and Murtaugh along with that unique Shane Black screenplay. Is this still the template for buddy cop films or have others done it better? Our Flight this week is pairing up modern actors for the next big buddy cop film and we wrap with a Nightcap casting some villains for some unique cop pairings. So pour some rye, grab some denim and cowboy boots, and get ready to face Mr. Joshua. Cheers!
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Monday Jul 22, 2024
Monday Jul 22, 2024
This week our buddy cop cask churns along as we discuss the long anticipated sequel, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. Journey with us as we discuss the long road to get to this sequel, 30 years after the last film, along with the similarities and differences within the series. Is this sequel worth the wait or should it have stayed back in the 80s? Our Flight this week is listing our favorite film performances from SNL alumni and we wrap with a Nightcap discussing our favorite Netflix shows of all time. So pour some rye, grab your Detroit Lions jacket, and get ready for the shakedown! Cheers!
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Monday Jul 15, 2024
Monday Jul 15, 2024
This week we start a new film review cask built all around the buddy cop movie and up first we're talking about the Eddie Murphy, comedy vehicle, Beverly Hills Cop. Journey with us as we discuss the state of comedy actors and also breakdown this film's impressive box office run. Is this an 80s classic or are we left wanting more from the story? Our Flight this week is listing our favorite comedy actors from the 1980s and we wrap with a Nightcap picking three movie franchises we'd like to start up again. So pour some rye, put a banana in the tail pipe, and get ready for a vacation in Beverly Hills. Cheers!
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Monday Jul 08, 2024
Monday Jul 08, 2024
This week we head on out to the ball game as we tackle the last place Cleveland Indians in the form of the sports comedy, Major League. Journey with us as we talk about this underdog team and all their unique eccentricities. Is this a worthy summer classic or should we spend our money on peanuts and Crackerjacks instead? So pour some rye, grab your Wild Thing glasses, and get ready for nine innings of hilarity. Cheers!
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Monday Jun 10, 2024
Monday Jun 10, 2024
This week we detour for some small batch film review as we return to the King of the Monsters with the Toho smash sensation, Godzilla Minus One. Journey with us as we discuss this take on the legendary character and ponder how this film cost 15 million dollars to make. Is this the best film in this long running series or is it time to put Godzilla to rest? So pour some rye, grab your favorite Godzilla shirt, and get ready to celebrate the 37th film in this franchise. Cheers!
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