Adult Beverage Film Podcast

Grab your lab coats and pour something stiff, because Kent Smith , Laura Truman, and Patrick G. Keenan are blasting off into deep space. This week, the crew is joined by the multi-hyphenate film critic, festival director, and filmmaker Thomas Manning to dissect the cinematic adaptation of Andy Weir's Project Hail Mary. Thomas is a card-carrying member of the Critics Choice Association and a regula...

🎬🍹 NEW EPISODE: The Big Lebowski: Careful Man, There's a Beverage Here! 🎳🥛 Put on your favorite stained bathrobe, pour a dangerously heavy-handed White Russian, and try not to step on the rug—it really ties the studio together. This week, the Adult Beverage Film Podcast crew is rolling a perfect game (or guttering spectacularly, depending on how many drinks deep we are) as we dive into the Coe...

Deep Dive: The Nostromo's Final Toast When Ridley Scott released Alien in 1979, he didn't just make a "haunted house in space" movie; he created a masterpiece of blue-collar sci-fi. Unlike the gleaming, hopeful corridors of Star Trek or the heroic mythos of Star Wars, the world of Alien is sweaty, leaky, and exhausted. The Story The crew of the Nostromo—a commercial tugboat towing 20 million tons...

Welcome to the podcast where we're dissecting Paul Thomas Anderson's $175 million "action-chase-revolutionary" fever dream one drink at a time. Join us as we try to figure out if Leo's Bob Ferguson is a hero or just the world's most stressed-out stoner dad. We're pairing top-shelf bourbon with VistaVision cinematography and trying to count how many bottles it takes to fully understand a Thomas Pyn...

The Film: Bugonia From the mind of Yorgos Lanthimos, Bugonia is a darkly comedic sci-fi reimagining of the South Korean cult classic Save the Green Planet! The story follows two obsession-fueled conspiracy theorists who kidnap a high-powered corporate CEO, convinced she is actually an intergalactic alien planning to destroy Earth. Starring Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons, the film weaves a tense, sur...

On this frosty episode of the Adult Beverage Film Podcast , we crack open our survival rations (a.k.a. adult beverages) and thaw out one of cinema's chilliest horror masterpieces — John Carpenter's The Thing . Joining us in the frozen tundra of our recording session is the legendary Bo Shurling — unit publicist, award-winner, celebrity wrangler, and the only man we know who can set up a Samuel L....

Get ready to uncork some serious conversation (and maybe pop a few questionable champagne corks), because this episode of the Adult Beverage Film Podcast is hopping on a private jet straight into Sean Baker's wild, heartfelt, and occasionally vodka-soaked Anora . Helping us navigate this whirlwind of love, chaos, and Russian family drama is special guest Nicholas Brown — camera assistant extraordi...

This week on the Adult Beverage Film Podcast , we're sharpening our fangs, pouring something strong, and sinking our teeth into Ryan Coogler's electrifying vampire thriller Sinners . Helping us navigate this dark, soulful ride is none other than Steve Saxon — Director of Photography, camera operator, and all-around visual wizard whose credits range from feature films like Cold Storage , 40 Fears ,...

This week on the Adult Beverage Film Podcast , we're shaking up our cocktails and our genres with Jacques Audiard's bold, bonkers, and beautiful Emilia Pérez . Part musical, part crime thriller, and part "wait, did they just break into song during a cartel shootout?", this Cannes sensation tells the story of Rita — a burned-out lawyer who's roped into helping a ruthless drug lord disappear… only t...

Move over, Johnny Carson—this late-night talk show's gone full brimstone! In this episode of the Adult Beverage Film Podcast , Kent, Laura, Patrick, and Squeeker pour up something strong and dive into Late Night with the Devil , the retro-horror fever dream that blends 70s talk-show nostalgia with demonic possession mayhem. The premise? A struggling TV host in the groovy, bell-bottomed era of 1977...

Get ready to step into the delightfully deranged world of Poor Things , where "mad scientist" is just the starting point. In this episode of the Adult Beverage Film Podcast , Kent, Laura, Patrick, and Squeeker sip, swirl, and dissect a cinematic concoction that's equal parts dark humor, social satire, and steampunk absurdity. Think Frankenstein meets The Office , with a splash of Victorian flair,...

Welcome back to the Adult Beverage Film Podcast , where we dive into movies like it's the last drop in the bottle! This week, Kent Smith, Laura Truman, Patrick Keenan, and our resident cave-dweller Carlisle "Squeaker" Hamrick grab their helmets (and flasks) to explore the pitch-black terror of The Descent . It's the story of six adventurous women who think "fun weekend" means wriggling through cla...

Step into the vibrant, fantastical world of Barbie , where our iconic doll trades her flawless Barbie Land lifestyle for an unforgettable journey into the real world. In this dazzling live-action adventure, Barbie learns that being human isn't about perfection — it's about embracing your quirks, finding your voice, and rocking hot pink no matter what anyone thinks. With a splash of humor, a dash o...

Grab your popcorn and your plutonium, folks, because this week on the Adult Beverage Film Podcast we're diving headfirst into Christopher Nolan's latest mind-bender, Oppenheimer . Join Kent, Laura, Patrick, and Squeeker as we sip something dangerously strong and unpack the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer — the man who made nuclear fission look like a party trick and proved that theoretical physics...

Welcome to the Adult Beverage Film Podcast , where this week we're cranking up the 8-track and heading straight back to the 1970s with Richard Linklater's groovy coming-of-age masterpiece Dazed and Confused . Joining Kent, Patrick, Laura, and Squeeker is our special guest, Jack Solomon, as we relive the last day of school — complete with hazing rituals, parking lot parties, and just enough questio...

This week on the Adult Beverage Film Podcast , we're heading straight to the glittering, high-heeled heart of South Beach, Miami, where the martinis are strong, the costumes are fabulous, and the dinner parties… well, let's just say they don't always go as planned. The Birdcage gives us Robin Williams as Armand Goldman, the suave owner of a drag club, and Nathan Lane as Albert — the diva of divas,...

This week on the Adult Beverage Film Podcast , we're cracking open the bubbly (and maybe a pint of ice cream) to toast Love, Simon — the charming, heartfelt, and laugh-out-loud story of a teenager juggling high school drama, first love, and one not-so-small secret. Simon Spier looks like your average suburban teen — he's got great friends, loving parents, and a knack for witty one-liners — but he'...

This week on the Adult Beverage Film Podcast , we're strapping on our jetpacks, pouring a galactic-sized cocktail, and rocketing straight into James Gunn's epic space party — Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 . Kent, Patrick, Laura, and Squeeker are here to laugh, cry, and maybe ugly-sing along to the soundtrack as our favorite band of intergalactic misfits faces their biggest, baddest, and most pers...

Ladies and gentlemen, get ready to sink your fangs into a hilariously intoxicating episode of the Adult Beverage Film Podcast! Tonight, we bring you a special guest who's as wild and unpredictable as a vampire on a caffeine rush. Joining us is none other than the one and only Jonathan Bedford, here to chat about the fang-tastically hilarious film, "Renfield." Picture this: a dimly lit castle, an e...

Welcome to the Adult Beverage Film Podcast, where we explore the world of cinema through the lens of adult beverages. Join us as we dive into the latest films, old classics, and everything in between, while sipping on a glass of our favorite adult beverage. In our latest episode, we are thrilled to discuss the action-packed thriller, "Nobody," starring the talented Bob Odenkirk. This film tells th...

In the latest episode of Adult Beverage Film Podcast, the hosts delve into the emotionally charged Irish drama, The Banshee of Inisherin. The movie is set on a remote island off the coast of Ireland and follows the story of Pádraic, whose lifelong friendship with his buddy Colm comes to a sudden end. Listeners can expect a thorough review of the film, with the hosts delving into the movie's plot,...

Enter a world where the culinary arts have taken on a life of their own. A place where the desire for a perfect plate has pushed the boundaries of science, magic, and even morality. Welcome to the world of "The Menu", a tantalizing tale of adventure and ambition where a young chef must navigate a cutthroat culinary competition and uncover the dark secrets behind the mythical dishes on the menu." G...

Once upon a time, in the year 2022, a film was released that would change the way people thought about time and reality. The film was called "Everything Everywhere All at Once". The film followed the story of a young woman named Evelyn Wang played by Michelle Yeoh, who, after a near-death experience, discovered that she had the ability to see and experience all of time and space simultaneously. At...

Dune (titled onscreen as Dune: Part One) is a 2021 American epic science fiction film directed by Denis Villeneuve from a screenplay by Villeneuve, Jon Spaihts, and Eric Roth. It is the first of a two-part adaptation of the 1965 novel by Frank Herbert, primarily covering the first half of the book. Set in the far future, the film follows Paul Atreides as his family, the noble House Atreides, is th...

Two low-level astronomers must go on a giant media tour to warn mankind of an approaching comet that will destroy planet Earth. Don't Look Up is a 2021 American apocalyptic black comedy film written, produced, and directed by Adam McKay, and starring an ensemble cast including Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Rob Morgan, Jonah Hill, Mark Rylance, Tyler Perry, Timothée Chalamet, Ron Perlman, A...