Cocktails and Classics

In this week's episode, we watched the 1940s classic Christmas court drama, Miracle on 34th Street, winner of 3 Oscars. In the episode, we reminisce how Herb Brooks ended the Cold War with hockey, we discuss how awkward and creepy Fred Gailey's swooning tactics are, and Cameron is amazed to learn that President John Quincy Adams was a firm believer in Mole People in Zach's latest Trivia Quiz....

In this week's episode, we venture into the seedy underbelly of your local comic cons to secure a copy of the long-forgotten, Star Wars Holiday Special. Featuring Chewbacca's family, The Star Wars Holiday Special is a 1978 made-for-tv variety show with guest stars Bea Arthur and Jefferson Starship. We discuss the nightmare fuel that is Lumpy's close-ups and Itchy's VR porn machine, we try to decid...

In this week's episode, we are joined by our first ever guest, Randall Cooper, to take a look at the long-debated Christmas movie, Die Hard. This Bruce Willis action flick features Alan Rickman as Hans Gruber and currently sits at #125 on IMDb's Top 250 films. In the episode, we decide once and for all whether or not Die Hard is a Christmas movie, we discuss how this is the everyman's action movie...

In this week's episode, we take a look at National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation , the follow up to their successful Vacation ,  about the Griswald family Christmas.  A favorite of Zach and a highly regarded holiday movie, we discuss whether or not Clark is an ideal family man, we breakdown Fred Willard's involvement in "made-for-tv" movies while talking about the sequel to this movie, an...

In this week's episode, we take a look at Kevin Smith's freshman film, Clerks.  This slacker comedy stars Brian O'Halloran and Jeff Anderson as Dante and Randall, a couple of clerks at a local convenience store.  In this episode, we discuss the low budget aspect of the film, our favorite dialogue from this quick-witted film, and Ben leads us through this latest Trivia Quiz. Jack Ros...

In this week's episode, we take a look at Stanley Kubrick's adaptation of Anthony Burgess's A Clockwork Orange, which currently sits at #103 on IMDB's Top 250 movies. This "ultra-violent" film stars Malcolm McDowell as Alex, a schoolboy who prowls the night with his Droogs committing crimes. In this episode, we discuss the crazy language and dialect used within the film, we figure out Ben's odd fe...

Join Cocktails & Classics as we delve into the twists and turns of Bryan Singer's neo-noir masterpiece, The Usual Suspects, starring Kevin Spacey, Stephen Baldwin, Gabriel Byrne, and Benicio Del Toro. We'll explore the film's captivating mystery, analyze its iconic ending, and engage in a thoughtful discussion about the complexities surrounding the film's production. In this Episod...

In this week's episode, we return to our childhood to watch American Pie, the 1999 teen sex comedy that shaped the next decade of teen movies. Within this episode, we discuss how Eugene Levy is the most wholesome and best movie Dad, we test our useless Blink-182 knowledge in Zach's latest trivia quiz, and we turn into teenagers again as we laugh our way through the movie.  Referenced the Grap...

In this week's episode, we return to the realm of Dark Comedies with Alexander Payne's Election, starring Reese Witherspoon and Matthew Broderick, the story of a high school teacher who's personal life begins to spiral out of control amidst the high school election for Student Council President. In it, We discuss how Paul is a loveable and wholesome guy, and we call Matthew Broderick to clear up s...

For the grand finale of our spooky season, we watch Zach's newest favorite movie, Hubie Halloween. The latest movie from Adam Sandler makes us ask 'Does Adam only make movies for Rob Schneider to stay relevant?', Zach gives the most extensive list of Adam Sandler & Happy Madison Universe references within Hubie Halloween, we discuss which of the top-secret cameos was our favorite, and Zach gives u...

The Spooky keeps on rolling this week as we watched John Carpenter's The Thing, #163 on IMDb's Top 250. In this episode, we begin to distrust one another, we discuss the wild practical effects of the alien monster, we pander to the youth, and Zach puts us through his last test in his trivia quiz.  Hot Toddy Recipe (Stirred): 2oz (60ml) whiskey (or your favorite spirit) .25oz (7ml) maple syrup...

Spooky Season continues in this week's episode about George A. Romero's 1968 classic, Night of the Living Dead. Currently sitting at a 7.9/10 on IMDB, this film is one of the original undead zombie films. This episode we discuss Tom's freak gasoline accident, we debate whether this is the best representation of a Karen yet, and we learn not to play with fire in this S P I C Y edition of Zach's Qui...

Get ready for chills and thrills as Cocktails & Classics kicks off Spooky Season with John Carpenter's legendary "Halloween"! We'll delve into the film's enduring legacy, dissect the evolution of slasher movie plots, and celebrate the iconic Halloween theme. In The Episode: "Halloween" Deep Dive:  Analyze the film's impact on the slasher genre, its cultural sign...

This week’s episode we watched One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest the #18 film on IMDB top 250. In this episode, we discuss the how the movie just turns on its head, we find out what happened to Brendan Fraser, HOLY CRAP! That's Danny Devito? and in Zach's Quiz we find out which President has this in his favorite movies list. We continue our streak of being mildly accurate, a correction on horro...

Join Cocktails & Classics as we delve into the enigmatic world of "Citizen Kane,"(#98 on IMDb Top 250) the Orson Welles masterpiece often hailed as "the greatest movie ever made." We'll explore the film's enduring legacy, analyze its groundbreaking storytelling techniques, and attempt to unravel the enduring mystery of "Rosebud." In The Episode: "Citizen...

Get ready to crank it to 11 with England's loudest band in this weeks cult classic, This is Spinal Tap. In this episode, we discuss the mockumentary aspects that really add to the realism in the film, we talk about whether or not Paul McCartney is a body double or not, and Zach puts us through the latest edition of his trivia quiz.  Rock N' Roll from Food & Wine (shaken): 1 1/2 ounce overproo...

This week’s episode we watched the #169 film on IMDB top 250, Blade Runner. In this episode, we discuss how Harrison Ford is just here to crash planes and get a paycheck,  we entertain the theory that maybe Roy Batty is actually the hero , Cam answers the question of whether or not Deckard is a replicant, and Zach puts us through the latest edition of his trivia quiz. Soaked in Blue from...

This week’s episode comes at a time when fiction and reality are bleeding together. With the recent murders of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and countless others, Do the Right Thing is a painful reminder that history repeats itself. In this episode, we discuss how this film should be a requirement in American Schooling, we breakdown some of the various interpersonal relationships in the movie...

This week’s episode, we watched Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman's political, newspaper-thriller, All The President's Men. We discuss the influence this movie played on thrillers and other news movies, Dylan nerds out on the use of split-diopters, we read how one reviewer wants to utilize a time machine, and play a round of Zach's Quiz. Our cocktail this week is the Nixon . https://www.socialandc...

This week’s episode, we watched The second film of the James Bond franchise, From Russia With Love. We discuss how James can turn any woman to his side, talk about how they did our boy Kerim Bey dirty, share our love for the Bond gadgets, and play a round of Zach's Quiz. Moscow Mule Recipe (Stirred): 2 ounces vodka 1/2 ounce lime juice 3 ounces ginger beer Garnish: lime wheel Support those who spo...

Join Cocktails & Classics as we delve into the critically acclaimed, IMDB's #88 ranked movie, Good Will Hunting, exploring themes of friendship, hidden potential, and the power of human connection. We'll analyze the film's characters, discuss its enduring impact, and test your knowledge with a fun trivia challenge, as well as give you plenty of crappy Boston accents (I'm Sorry). In...

This week’s episode, we watched IMDB's #68 ranked movie, Dr. Strangelove. We discuss how Cameron's grandfather was an excellent docker and  how Jack D. Ripper refused to give his essence to women, Zach puts us through the wringer on his latest trivia quiz, and we determine if this is really a classic movie. Shout out to Tipsy Bartender for this week's cocktail, Atomic Jager Bomb . 1oz Vodka 1...

This week’s episode, we have a stand-off and stare down while watching The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. We discuss the problem with some western movies, Cameron unlocks repressed memories from The Good, The Bad, and The Rekt , and we do some serious math in the latest edition of Zach's Quiz.  The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from Educated Barfly (Shaken): 2oz (60ml) Gin  .75oz (22.5ml) Le...

This week’s episode, we go back-to-back Tim Burton with "Mars Attacks!"  We're thoroughly impressed with the A-List cast on this B-movie, the aliens may not be the bad guys after all, and we answer some trivia in Remixed version of Zach's Quiz. The Alien Secretion from Tipsy Bartender (Shaken): 2 oz. Coconut Rum 2 oz. Midori/Melon Liquor  3 oz. Pineapple Juice Support those who sponsor u...

This week’s episode, we watched Tim Burton's first Batman film. We discuss comparisons with The Dark Knight, we learn internet reviewers HATE Burton, and we answer some trivia in Remixed version of Zach's Quiz. The Bruce Wayne from Tasty (Shaken): 4½ oz. black iced coffee 2 oz bourbon ¼–½ oz. maple syrup (depending on how sweet you like it) Support those who sponsor us: Follow the affiliate links...