Cinema and Cocktails

Episode 15 of Cinema and cocktails follows two boys as they go for a joy ride in the thriller Cop Car. An interracial family picks up and moves cross country and deals with a few issues in Little Boxes. A young man tries his best to stay out of prison in the film Imperial Dreams. All three movies can be found on Netflix

Interview with Producer from Malevolent Films, Alok Mishra and Emmy Nominated Actress Naomi Grossman from the hit thriller 1BR - *WARNING -Spoilers revealed along with adult language. 1:50- Naomi speaks on her favorite genre and other topics 14:02-How Alok chooses scripts 18:30-How Alok keeps everyone motivated 28:10-Naomi's technique for her roles 32:07-Naomi's take on Janice 34:32-Alok discusses...

Revenge is the theme in episode 13 of Cinema and Cocktails, Starting off the Joe Edgerton and Jason Bateman in a film entitled the gift with enough tension to snap steel chain ...Macon Blair stars in the film gives a new meaning to the phrase, revenge is a dish best served cold..and you can't get any colder than this Blue Ruin. And lastly, Sundanese refugees escape one terror and face another as t...

In episode 12 of Cinema and cocktails, Maggie Gyllenhaal gets a new job working for James Spader, giving new meaning to the word Secretary. Claire Foy questions her sanity in the film UNSANE, and Obinna Nwachukwu gives us a very real and poignant view of the effects of gentrification in the new movie RESIDUE. Secretary can be found on Peacock, UNSANE is available on Amazon Prime and RESIDUE is a n...

Today on Cinema and Cocktails, Have you ever had a one night stand? And what happened when it was over? Analegih Tipton and Miles Teller give us a window into that rite of passage for all young adults in the film Two Night stand. When it comes to amnesia, if you've suffered from it you might have a lot of empathy for Mammadou Athie in Black Box- Both movies can be found on Amazon prime.

How do you hit the reset button on a relationship? Go on a retreat and find out who you are really married to, like Elizabeth Moss and Mark Duplass in "The One that I Love." When it comes to dinner parties, make sure you check the reason behind your invitation, or you could find yourself in for an interesting evening, like Logan Green and Emmayatzi Corineldi in "The Invitation." Both can be found...

Do you have what it takes to be an expert wine drinker? What do you say to somebody you've been looking for all your life the first you meet them? Those questions are answered in the two movies being suggested for this weekend. "Uncorked" starring Mamadou Athie and Courtney B Vance and "One last thing" starring Wendell Pierce and Jurnee Smollett can both be found on Netflix.

Behind the Iron Curtain - Organized Crime Drama! But these are not your typical gangster movies involving the Russian Mob. This first is about a vacation gone horribly wrong in Transsiberian, starring Woody Harrelson, Emily Mortimer and Ben Kingsley. Eastern Promises stars Viggio Mortenson and Naomi Watts in an emotional tale of deception, retribution, and moral judgement.

Part 2 of "Fright Fest" continues: The first film is a parent's worst nightmare as Colin Farell and Nicole Kidman star in the Killing of a Sacred Deer- found on Netflix. The second is one of the most tightly wound horror films made in a generation. The Wailing can be found on Amazon prime. Its Halloween people! So let's watch these movies and make those drinks

Episode 6 of Cinema and cocktails is part 1 of a two part Halloween fright fest making sure you have some good viewing options in case you stay home and chill. The first film, Sinister follows a struggling writer looking for new material and the second, “IT" Follows gives a whole new meaning to the acronym STD. Both can be found on the Peacock App via your cable provider.

On this episode of Cinema and Cocktails, I am giving you a double dose of good vibes with a couple of ensemble pieces. Ensemble films are like super hero teams, everyone brings a special talent/skill set to the screen for the greater good. One is a social commentary, the other a con job, both will make you feel warm and fuzzy and help you get ready for the weekend. "The Public" and "Confidence" ca...

The theme for this episode is "Guys going through it..." We examine the reactions of men as they navigate failed relationships in two great movies: People, Places, Things and Broken Flowers. Both films can be found on the "Peacock" app via your internet or cable provider. Sit back and enjoy as we look at how men handle bad break ups.

On this week's episode we delve into the Myth vs Reality tale of the legend of Danny Greene in the film, "Kill the Irishman" and then we dive down a rabbit hole of absurdity regarding social commentaries in the new film "1BR."

This week on Cinema and Cocktails, we dive into the controversy surrounding the coming of age French film "Cuties" and then we say goodbye to a rising star in Hollywood as we review an unheralded performance from Chadwick Boseman in "Message From the King."

Episode 1- In the first episode of Cinema and Cocktails, we meet the host Michael Edmond, discover the show format, and critically review Fatal Affair and Seriously Single, while learning how to make Cadillac Margaritas and Blueberry Mimosas. Relax and Enjoy!