Drinks and a Movie

This week Matt and I discuss Network, a film that seems to be timeless. And we try the new Knob Creek 21yr and Knob Creek Blenders Edition #1.

This week I'm joined by Carissa and Jocelyne to discuss two horror films that are currently dominating the box office. Obsession and The Backrooms. Two movies requires two drinks so I break the seal on the 2026 batch of Nelson Brothers Honey Cask and Nelson Brothers Bottle Your Own 11 year old single barrel tennessee whiskey.

Watch on YOUTUBE Cinematographer Natasha Braier ASC returns to Drinks and a Movie Podcast to talk about her mentorship platform Deep-Light, the realities of working in cinematography, leadership on film sets, creative problem solving, and her upcoming work with director Boots Riley on I Love Boosters.  Known for her stunning work on films like The Neon Demon, Honey Boy and The Rover, Natasha opens...

May 19th is Malcolm X's birthday so we're watching Spike Lee's film, the epic biopic that is Malcolm X starring Denzel Washington and Angela Bassett. For this episode we break the seal on two different rye offerings. pursuit UNited Double Oaked Rye and a new Sagamore Spirit Single Barrel Select that is 10 years old.

This week Matt and I are discussing William Friendkin's 1977 film Sorcerer. This is a must see movie for everyone and I encourage you to make sure you watch it with zero spoilers. Then come back and listen to this episode. 

Watch this episode on  YouTube In this episode of Drinks and a Movie, I sit down with cinematographer Brandon Cox to talk about his work on the visually striking new film One Spoon of Chocolate, directed by the RZA. We dive into the creative process behind the film’s look, how Brandon approached lighting and camera movement, and what it was like collaborating with RZA to bring this story to life....

This week I'm reviewing Henri-Georges Clouzot's "The Wages of Fear". This is an adaptation of a novel of the same name and is about four men on a mission to drive two trucks filled with nitro glycerin across the south american jungle. This is a must see movie. It would later be remade as "Sorecerer" directed by William Friedkin. I highly recommend both films and must say that the less you know the...

This week I'm revisiting The Spy Who Loved Me. This time joined by frequent guest Matt.

Watch on YouTube In this episode of Drinks and a Movie Podcast, we sit down with filmmaker Brandon Rice to dive into his heartfelt and fascinating new documentary, Behind the Beard: Making Santa Real. We explore the world of professional Santas, the dedication it takes to embody one of the most iconic figures in holiday culture, and the emotional, surprising, and often humorous journey behind the...

Posting this recording from a few weeks ago where I disucss 3 Mario Bava films. Black Sabbath, Rabid Dogs aka Kidnapped, and Shock.

This week I'm joined by my friend and first time guest Hector to discuss a film from the legendary Chuck Norris (Rest in Peace). We're reviewing Lone Wolf McQuade. We pair this one with a 131 proof Old Forester Single Barrel Rye and a Tomahawk ribeye steak.

Watch this episode on YouTube Revisiting Dr. No one year after my first watch and original podcast review. Did my opinion change? Does the first James Bond movie still hold up today? Here’s my honest re-review.

Matt joins me to disucss one of my favorite spaghetti westerns, "The Hellbenders" directed by Sergio Corbucci. We also review tyhe new Nelson's Greenbrier Single Barrel Tennessee Whiskey. This is a wheated bourbon coming out of Nashville and the latest release out of Nelson's Greenbrier Distillery. Cheers!

It's another Friday the 13th this year so we're talking about the 3rd film in the Jason Voorhees saga.

Carissa and I sip some rum and review Scream 7. Is it a hit or miss? Listen to get our thoughts on this next entry in the franchise.

No drink for this one. I'm reviewing a Disney film that I feel may have fallen into obscurity. This is The Rocketeer from 1991. A movie well worth watching if you've never seen it and wel worth re-visiting if you haven't seen it since childhood like me.

Watch this episode HERE With Scream 7 coming out this Friday, we’re ranking all 6 Scream movies 🔪  From Scream to Scream VI, here’s our franchise ranking going into the next chapter. Where does your favorite rank? And where do you think Scream 7 will end up?

This week Matt joins me to chat about Timothy Daltons first James Bond outing, "The Living Daylights".  Now that i've seen all the Bond films and I've had some time apart, I wanted to revisit this one to see if my opinion on it has changed. Is this a top 10 Bond film for me now? I also get matts perspective on it as someone seeing it for the first time, and someone who has never seen any of the Ro...

Happy Valentines Everybody! Today we have a special episode discussing our love for the 2025 romantic comedy slasher horror film Heart Eyes.

Grab your sleeping bag and pour something cold — today on Drinks and a Movie, we head back to Camp Crystal Lake for Friday the 13th Part 2. Of course, no episode is complete without a perfectly paired cocktail, and this time we’re mixing up a crisp daiquiri featuring Planteray White Rum — bright, punchy, and deceptively smooth. Between sips, we break down standout kills, behind-the-scenes stories,...

Step back into early Hollywood with our review of The Broadway Melody, the second film ever to win the Academy Award for Best Picture. We explore this groundbreaking early musical, its impact on the transition to sound films, and whether its Oscar-winning legacy still holds up today. Join us for a fresh look at a classic that helped shape movie history.

In this new series, I’m watching and reviewing every Academy Award Best Picture winner—starting at the very beginning. From silent-era to modern epics, this podcast is part film history, part personal journey, and part honest conversation about what these legendary movies feel like to watch today.  The series begins with Wings (1927), the very first Best Picture winner: a silent epic of friendship...

Wrapping up the Lord of the Rings rewatch with the 11 Oscar Winning The Return of the King. I also break the seal on the 2025 Baker's 13 kentucky straight bourbon whiskey and compare with Knob Creek 12.

The lord of the rings series continue. Shane and I discuss the extended cut of The Two Towers that we both got to see in theaters and I do a quick review of Old Rip Van Winkle 10 year old wheated bournon. Cheers!

It's time for another movie rewatch series. I haven't seen The Lord of the Rings Trilogy since their initial release when I was a kid. In this episode I review 2001's "The Fellowship of the Ring", paired with Little Book Chapter 9: None for Granted. A blend of kentucky whiskeys ranging from 7-11 years old.