Film And Whiskey

As it celebrates the big 3-5, Bob and Brad look at 1984's best Picture winner, Amadeus . This is a film that's still extremely well-regarded, even though it seems a lot of people haven't heard of it. The guys discuss whether it holds up, whether it's as stuffy as the subject matter suggests, and just what on earth is going on with those american accents. Along the way, they dissect director Milos...

Bob travels to Newport, KY to sit down with Jay Erisman , co-founder of New Riff Distilling , a major player in the world of bourbon after just a few years. They discuss New Riff's line of whiskeys, which Jay was kind enought to pour, and they get to watch Seven Samurai on a giant digital screen. Yeah, this was a pretty great interview. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Theme...

In honor of its 10th anniversary, Bob and Brad return to 2009 with a look at (500) Days of Summer . On one of their previous Top Fives episodes, they debated whether this was a comedy or a drama. Now, they debate whether it's even a good movie. One thing's for sure, though: this film is so honest it hurts. Along the way, they talk about the chemistry between Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschane...

The guys have been making friends on Instagram, and one of the most generous is @ crabcakesandbourbon , who sent along three samples and challenged them to do a blind tasting. Things worked out so that Bob knows the three samples, but Brad is still guessing about type of whiskey and proof in the blind. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & W...

In anticipation of Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood , Bob and Brad throw it all the way back to 1994 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Quentin Tarantino 's Pulp Fiction . Despite being one of their favorite films, the guys are shocked at how difficult it is to discuss this non-linear story. Along the way, they talk about the film's central theme of redemption, the beauty of watching Christopher...

Bob and Brad revisit their childhoods in honor of the 25th anniversary of Disney's The Lion King . They discuss the philosophy of the Circle of Life, the importance of Jeremy Irons to the cast, and question the role of genetics in lion prides. Seriously, is Nala Simba's half-sister, or what? They break to try out a whiskey that won Best in Show at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Henry...

The guys sit down to watch their second musical, and this one just so happens to be the most universally-beloved film musical of all time: 1952’s Singin’ in the Rain . They’re in the unique position of being able to compare it to An American in Paris , and do they ever. First, they wonder about director Stanley Donen and his decisions throughout the film, especially having characters break the fou...

In this special bonus series, Bob and Brad sit down to debate their personal top five films on a given topic. Today, they argue over the best comedies since the year 2000. Meanwhile, they decide to showcase some craft distilleries from around the country. Today, they're sipping Cedar Ridge bourbon, and the notes Bob picks up on the nose are a throwback to childhood. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New...

Bob and Brad check out director Ron Howard 's 2005 effort Cinderella Man . They discuss how criminally underrated it's turned out to be since its release, and focus on the performance of the two leads, Russell Crowe and Renee Zellweger . Also, they dedicate a whole segment to everyone's favorite character actor, Paul Giamatti . Meanwhile, they open the screw-top plastic cap on a 1.75-liter bottle...

Bob and Brad look back at Alfred Hitchcock 's masterpiece, 1958's Vertigo , now called the best film of all time by the BFI's Sight and Sound Poll. How does it hold up? Can it possibly live up to the hype? In short, yes. yes it can. But why does it still work so well at making us feel gross? Why's it so unsettling? Here to help them sort out the psychological trauma this movie both explores and ca...

Bob and Brad take on one of Brad's favorite movies, the original 1977 Star Wars . And no, this movie is not called " Episode IV: A New Hope ." Because that's dumb. Bob is unconvinced that this movie holds up, particularly when compared to The Empire Strikes Back , and our hosts proceed to fight like children over its quality. Meanwhile, they sip on a bargain bourbon that the Internet said was good...

Brad travels to Columbus, OH to sit down with Joshua Gandee , beverage director at Watershed Distilling , Ohio's largest distillery. They discuss Watershed's lines of spirits, including a pretty famous gin, an Old Fashioned mix, and some high-quality bourbon. In the meantime, Josh walks Brad through his all-time favorite film, Good Will Hunting. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monda...

After 20 years in release, Bob and Brad look at 1999's serio-comic satire American Beauty and discuss how to watch it in a post- Spacey culture. Does his most problematic character become even more troubling when coupled with his real-life issues? Does the film even hold up? Meanwhile, they sip on Crown Royal , the most popular Canadian whisky worldwide. Bob is a little concerned by the cheap plas...

Brad and Bob decide to watch what is probably Bob's all-time favorite movie. He loves this movie like a child. Will Brad feel the same way? Along the way, they discuss star Humphrey Bogart 's nuanced and layered performance and how he doesn't get enough credit for his range. In other news, Ingrid Bergman is incredible, and director Michael Curtiz 's decision to let the camera just sit on her face...

Brad and Bob take a look at a movie that your dad has probably fallen asleep watching on AMC, The Great Escape . The consensus is that it still holds up, the script is amazing, and the direction is underrated. It’s tense, claustrophobic, and fun. Also, Brad somehow didn’t know Richard Attenborough was in Jurassic Park . Then, they try the second bottle in their Glenmorangie sampler, the sherry-fin...

Bob and Brad sit down with Zach Hollingsworth, founder of Have a Shot of Freedom , and sip on their delicious straight bourbon while talking about Zach's unexpected favorite movie, 1986's An American Tail . You can find Freedom Whiskey on a shelf near you by using the store locator on their website. Consider supporting this awesome veteran-owned-and-operated business while enjoying a great bourbon...

Bob and Brad take on To Kill a Mockingbird , discussing whether it holds up in 2019, as well as whether director Robert Mulligan was up to the task of adapting the Great American Novel. Also, child actors. SO MANY CHILD ACTORS. Meanwhile, they sip on Tullamore Dew , the world's second-most-popular Irish whiskey. Brad loves it. Like, LOVES it. 0:00 - Intro and Initial Thoughts 29:40 - Tullamore Dew...

Bob and Brad have very different opinions on 2007's cult favorite The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford . Like, really, really different. They agree on the quality star Brad Pitt 's performance, and that's about it. Luckily, they have Producer Eric in studio to help them sort out their thoughts on the podcast's first rye whiskey, the classic Old Overholt . 0:00 - Intro and Ini...

Bob and Brad take on the controversial Best Picture winner Green Book and discuss its entertainment value, the differences between Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali 's acting approaches, and the accusations of it being a "Magical Negro" or "White Savior" film. In between all this, they sip on Heaven Hill 6-Year , a legitimate "value" bourbon that absolutely blows them away. 0:00 - Intro and Initi...

With the release of the 22nd MCU film, Bob and Brad decide to return to where it all started: 2008's Iron Man . They discuss whether it holds up eleven years removed from its release, as well as its problematic treatment of female characters, the messy second half, and Jeff Bridges as the Kool-Aid Man. Meanwhile, they sample their first Tennessee whiskey with the variety's second-leading brand, th...

Bob and Brad continue their tour of local distilleries and their CEOs to talk about making whiskey and the joy of a favorite movie. Today's guest is Mark Morrison of Minglewood Distilling in Wooster, OH. Mark talks about what it means to make his company "local" in every sense of the word before introducing his favorite film, The Shawshank Redemption . Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes ever...

Bob and Brad take on Terrence Malick 's 2011 art-house epic The Tree of Life and debate what the heck is going on with the dinosaurs, among other things. They discuss the role of the biblical book of Job and the film's similarities to John Steinbeck's East of Eden . Meanwhile, they return to the world of scotch whisky with a true classic, the ever-popular Glenmorangie 10-year . Spoiler alert: the...

Bob and Brad take on Billy Wilder's 1959 farce "Some Like it Hot," including a long detour into its notoriously troubled shoot. They also discuss the merits of Marilyn Monroe's performance and the many people responsible for her downward spiral during production of this film. Then, they try Maker's 46, a high-price bourbon that may not be as worthy as its lower-price brother. 0:00 - Intro and Init...

Bob and Brad are already onto their second Scorsese film, 2004's The Aviator . Both of the guys feel like it's Scorsese's unsung masterpiece, and both bemoan the fact that start Leonardo DiCaprio lost out on Best Actor in what may be his best performance. Meanwhile, they sip on a new type of whiskey for the show: Canadian. They've selected the $21 Canadian Club Classic 12 Year, a fan favorite and...

The guys are joined this week by Jen Lowers , a PhD student at Kent State University whose research deals with reading alternative texts, including film. She brings her expertise to bear on Clint Eastwood's 2004 opus Million Dollar Baby . The gang offers opinions on whether Paul Haggis' script is worthy or awful, the challenges of being the only female in a male-dominated film, and the muddiness o...