Drinks and a Movie

This week Chris joins me to try out a new Old Forester single barrel pick he won in a raffle at Seven grand and to discuss a movie that he's been pushing to cover on the show, "Road House". Not only do we have a good time chatting about this crazy film but we get into a conversation about more whiskey and Steven Seagal movies. This episode is all over the place. I also tried an experiement recordi...

This week Matt and I finally try out the Sierra Norte Rainbow Corn Whiskey and discuss Gregory Nava's directorial debut "El Norte". El Norte is an extraordinary film that everybody needs to see. It follows a brother and sister that escape genocide in Guatemala by immigrating to Los Angeles, California. Not only does this film show their journey across Mexico but it gives a look into what life is l...

This week Matt and I try out the 2022 and 2023 Old Forester single barrel barrel proof picks from the Cove Cocktail bar in West Covina. They are both exceptional pours perfect for any bourbon enthusiast. They go great in an Old Fashioned as well. After our tasting we discuss the iconic sci-fi action film "The Terminator".

Watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/Zpn9BeWB5pc This week I'm joined by James Humphrey of Mezcal 33. She leads us through a tasting of Mezcal 33's Joven and Reposado expressions. James covers the history of the brand, it's growth in the United States, and explains the differences between Mezcal and Tequila. Go to reservebar.com and order yourself a bottle! I promise you'll enjoy it as m...

This week Matt and I discuss the finale of Robert Rodriguez's finale to the Mariachi story, "Once Upon a Time in Mexico". We pair this movie with a special still strength tequila in the form of Fortaleza Reposado Winter Blend 2021.

Watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/vjIxA7UzoCk This week Becky Smith joins me once again, this time to chat about Nelson's Green Brier distillery. Becky explains the rich history of Nelson's Green Brier and shares several expressions. The Wheated Green Brier Tennessee Whiskey, Nelson Bro's Classic Bourbon, Reserve Bourbon, Honey Cask, and 15-year-old Rye. It was my first time trying an...

Season 5 of Drinks and a Movie is here! This week my very first guest on the show Lindsey joins me once again. This time we're discussing the controversial Samp Peckinpah masterpiece "Straw Dogs" starring Dustin Hoffman and Susan George. We pour two exceptional bottles of rye whiskey from Sagamore Spirit. The Sherry Finish rye and the Palo Cortado sherry finish ryes. They're both some of the best...

This week Matt and I discuss one of my all time favorite films. 1993's Blood In Blood Out starring Jesse Borrego, Damian Chapa, and Benjamin Bratt. As well as a stacked cast of some of the greatest character actors ever. This film is an epic that should be seen by everyone. I'll let our recording speak for itself. FOr this one we tried out El Mero Mero Mezcal, the espadin expression. I had never h...

Watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/Iitk6ZzGMrw Brand ambassador Becky Smith joins the show once again. This time she brings 4 bottles of Casa Noble Tequila to share! She discusses the history of the brand, the recent change in their bottling, and shares some knowledge on what makes agave based spirits so great! Cheers!

For this special Valentines episode I have my friend Valerie join the show to discuss Michel Gondry's "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind". Written by Charlie Kaufman. Valerie shares some non alcoholic spirits with me in the form of Three Spirit and a gin, spiced rum, and tequila from Ritual. Happy Valentines y'all.

This week Matt and I discuss "The DIrty Dozen" from 1967. I'm honestly little ashamed that I didn't see this movie sooner but either way, glad I caught it when I did because it's great. Definitely on the list of my favorite films. Before we take on the movie we try out the 2022 release in Makers Mark Wood Finishing Series, The BRT-01 and BRT-02. The name stands for hand barrel rotation and the Brt...

This week Matt and I discuss the legendary $7,000 independent action film "El Mariachi". Written and directed by Robert Rodriguez as a practice film to sell to the spanish video market it has become an icon in the low budget independent cinema world. It's been an inspiration to many people including Matt and myself and of course launched the carreer of Robert Rodriguez who would go on to direct Si...

Watch this episode on the YouTube channel https://youtu.be/NeBQp25JuNs This is a continuation of my conversation with Cinematographer Eliot Rockett (Pearl, X, The Innkeepers, Snowfall, Perry Mason, Grimm, The House of the Devil). We had ended the episode but just kept chatting about the film industry and his experiences. Thankfully my camera operator (thanks Adam) kept one camera running so we hav...

What if when you die, you're given 3 days to choose one memory to carry with you through eternity? That's the question given in this great film by Hirokazu Kore-eda. Carissa and I discuss this film over the always dependable Willet Family Estate 4 year old Rye.

This week Carissa joins me to discuss the 2019 Jayro Bustamante film "La Llorona". This film is more drama than horror but still has a great eerie atmosphere the whole time. it's an important movie that gives some insight into the brutal history of Guatemala. It follows the family of "an aging paranoid war criminal who, protected by his faithful wife, faces death while being haunted by the ghosts...

This week Matt and I discuss Robert M. Young's 1977 film "Alambrista!". The story follows Roberto, a man who migrates from Mexico to the US to find work to support is newborn daughter. Young captures the immigrant experience in a very raw, authentic, non judgemental way, and it's a movie that everyone should see at least once. Before we chat about the movie we break the seal on two new limited rel...

In this first episode of th New Year 2023, Daniel Villareal calls in from New Mexico to discuss Robert Bressons 1966 film "Au Hasard Balthazar" and the 2022 Jerzy Skolimowski film "EO". You cn't help but compare the two so I really wantd to bring Daniel back to chat about them since he first introduced to Balthazar over a year ago. I have a perfect winters night pour of the great Wilderness Trail...

Watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/8VSgh6Ksqy4 This week I'm joined by Spirits Specialist of High West Distillery Becky Smith. She educates us on the High West distillery and discusses the highly sought after annual release of "A Midwinter Night's Dram". We do a tasting of last years Act 9, this years Act 10, and a surprise pour of this years distillery only release "The Encore".

This week Matt and I discuss the 1997 James Mangold film, "Cop Land". Starring Sylvester Stallone in one of his most underrated roles. We begin our discussion with a pour of the new Knob Creek 18 yr. This was a limited release in honor of the 30 year anniversary of Knob Creek. It's well worth trying if you can find it. Cheers!

This week Matt and I try out the latest single barrel store pick from Smart Time liquor in Grand Terrace, CA. It's an excellent 10 year old, 123 proof Elijah Craig single barrel. Well worth picking up if you're within range of the store. We enjoy a pour while discussing the 1968 Sergio Corbucci winter western, "The Great Silence" starring Klaus Kinski and Jean-Louis Trintignant. We both just saw t...

Watch this episode on the Drinks and a Movie YouTube channel https://youtu.be/Dk0E3d3SuzM This week I chat with Leandro, creator of The Educated Barfly YouTube channel. We discuss how he worked his way up the ranks as a bar professional, how @TheEducatedBarfly YouTube channel came to be, and then we try the @sagamorespirit176 Creators Cask! A single barrel that Leandro selected along with Whisky N...

In this weeks episode, Matt and I get together to try some Elijah Craig 18 year old single barrel bourbon and discuss Denis Villeneuve's masterpiece "Incendies". I love this film was able to share it with Matt. It's a great movie that should be seen by everyone. I highly recommend watching it before listening to this episode. Cheers!

Happy Halloween!!! Watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/ePQTj9cBSM4 In this special episode I have amazing guest, Eliot Rockett. He is a cinematographer that has two great horror movies out this year, X and Pearl. Both directed by Ti West. Eliot has a drink with me and discusses his career as a director of photography in both film and television. We place a special emphasis on his collab...

We're a week away from Halloween! And seeing as how the conclusion of David Gordon Green's Halloween trilogy has come out a couple of weeks ago we decided to talk about all three movies. We dive into Halloween, Halloween Kills, and Halloween Ends. I continue the tradition of pouring a Stone Enjoy by 10-31 IPA. This is another uncut episode and we clearly had a lot to say about these movies.

This episode was recorded in June 2022 so some references may be outdated. In this bonus impromptu episode, Carissa and I shift our Bay of Blood discussion over to Lucio Fulci's 1972 horror/mystery film 'Don't Torture a Duckling'. We try some Makers Mark 46 for this one.