Adult Beverage 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. Ja...

Get ready to uncork some serious conversation, because on this episode of the Adult Beverage Film Podcast, we're diving headfirst into Sean Baker's wild and wonderful "Anora"! And who better to help us navigate this intoxicating tale than special guest Nicholas Brown, a camera assistant with an impressive resume, including gigs on shows like The Righteous Gemstones, Halloween Ends, Outer Banks, an...

Get ready to sink your teeth into a bold and blood-pumping episode of the Adult Beverage Film Podcast, where your favorite hosts—Kent Smith, Laura Truman, Patrick Keenan, and “Squeeker”—are joined by a very special guest: Steve Saxon, Director of Photography at Blue Drum Films. Together, they pour a stiff drink and dive headfirst into the rich, genre-blending world of Sinners, the electrifying vam...

Part musical, part crime thriller, Emilia Pérez is an audacious, genre-blending tale from director Jacques Audiard. When Rita, a disillusioned lawyer working for a powerful drug cartel, is asked to help its ruthless boss disappear, she’s pulled into a wild transformation story. The twist? He doesn’t want to escape justice—he wants to become the woman he’s always longed to be: Emilia Pérez. What fo...

Adult Beverage Film Podcast: "Late Night with the Devil" – When Talk Shows Go to Hell Step aside, Johnny Carson—this late-night talk show isn't just entertaining, it's downright possessed! In our latest episode of the Adult Beverage Film Podcast, we dive headfirst into Late Night with the Devil, a devilishly fun and spine-chilling horror film that takes the traditional talk show format and cranks...

Get ready to dive into the wonderfully weird world of Poor Things, the film that takes "mad scientist" to a whole new level! Join your favorite Adult Beverage Film Podcast hosts—Kent, Laura, Patrick, and Squeeker—as they sip, swirl, and dissect this quirky cinematic cocktail. Imagine Frankenstein meets The Office, with a dash of steampunk flair and a generous twist of absurdity. In this episode, w...

Welcome to the Adult Beverage Film Podcast, where we dive into movies like it's the last drop in the bottle! Join your hosts, Kent Smith, Laura Truman, Patrick Keenan, and our resident cave-dweller expert, Carlisle "Squeaker" Hamrick, as we squeeze through the tight spaces of the spine-chilling horror classic, The Descent. We'll share laughs, screams, and maybe even some survival tips—all while si...

Step into the vibrant and fantastical world of 'Barbie,' where our iconic doll takes on her most dazzling adventure yet! In this live-action spectacle, Barbie leaves her perfect plastic life in Barbie Land to discover what it means to be truly human. With a splash of humor, a dash of nostalgia, and a twist of modern flair, this film delivers a playful and heartwarming story about self-discovery an...

Grab your popcorn and your plutonium, folks, because on today's episode of the Adult Beverage Film Podcast, we're diving into a cinematic masterpiece that's sure to split your sides while splitting atoms! Join us as we explore Christopher Nolan's latest mind-bender, "Oppenheimer," where the famed physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer trades equations for explosions, making nuclear fission look like a pa...

Welcome to the Adult Beverage Film Podcast with special guest, Jack Solomon. In this episode, we dive headfirst into the groovy world of "Dazed and Confused." Set in the rebellious 1970s, the film follows a group of high school students on the last day of school, grappling with the promise of summer and all the adventures it holds. Join our host, film aficionados Kent, Patrick, Laura and Squeeker,...

"The Birdcage" is a comedic gem that brings together the legendary talents of Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, and Gene Hackman. This uproarious film takes us to the sun-soaked paradise of South Beach, Miami, where Armand Goldman (played by Robin Williams), a flamboyant drag club owner, and his partner Albert (portrayed by Nathan Lane), a dazzling performer, navigate a hilariously complicated situatio...

With its authentic portrayal of high school life, "Love, Simon" gracefully navigates the complex dynamics of friendship, family, and the intricate dance of relationships. The film effortlessly captures the rollercoaster of emotions experienced during the teenage years, reminding us of the transformative power of young love and the lasting impact it can have on our lives. Picture this: a film that...

As the mastermind behind this beloved space-faring franchise, Gunn tantalized us with a glimpse into the captivating narrative that awaits us in the third installment. Brace yourselves for a cosmic adventure like no other as the misfit heroes of the Guardians of the Galaxy face their most formidable challenge yet. In "Guardians of the Galaxy 3," Gunn takes us on an emotional rollercoaster ride, de...

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...

On a remote island off the coast of Ireland, Pádraic is devastated when his buddy Colm suddenly puts an end to their lifelong friendship. With help from his sister and a troubled young islander, Pádraic sets out to repair the damaged relationship by any means necessary. However, as Colm's resolve only strengthens, he soon delivers an ultimatum that leads to shocking consequences.   Movie Review Po...

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...