Film And Whiskey

Bob and Brad throw it all the way back to 2019 to revisit writer-director Noah Baumbach 's Oscar-winning film Marriage Story . Boasting two of the best lead performances of the 21st century, the movie walked away with only one win, for supporting actress Laura Dern . The guys dive deep into why the movie's efforts to stay as entertaining as possible despite heavy subject matter actually helps it i...

Bob and Brad revisit the Star Wars universe with George Lucas ' 2005 trilogy-capper, Revenge of the Sith . Widely regarded as the best of the prequel trilogy, this film has so much more to offer, and for those who paid attention to the (very) intricate details of the first two films, the payoffs here are well worth the wait. Bob and Brad praise Lucas' encyclopedic worldbuilding, even if they also...

For Bob's next Season Five movie, he's chosen director Ben Affleck 's 2007 debut Gone Baby Gone . Based on a Dennis Lehane novel, this seedy neo-noir works primarily because of its moral questions, but also because of uniformly excellent performances and Affleck's sense of place in his Boston hometown. It's still his finest work, and he's directed a best Picture winner since this. Meanwhile, they...

Bob and Brad continue their "My Favorite Movie" series with Cameron George, national brand ambassador for the beloved Ardbeg distillery. They discuss Cameron's role in the industry, working his way up to brand ambassador, and two of his favorite films, The Sound of Music and Rush Hour . Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook...

Bob and Brad ring in the week of Passover and Easter with Dreamworks Animation's 1998 film The Prince of Egypt. Much like The Hunchback of Notre Dame , this is a less-discussed animated film from their childhood that also plays much better to an adult audience. Full of breathtaking imagery and a faithful adherence to source texts, the only real quibbles to get into involve some of the vocal perfor...

For Bob's next Season Five movie, he's chosen Taika Waititi's 2016 romp Hunt for the Wilderpeople. In many ways, this laid the blueprint for Waititi's next two films, examining themes of family and resilience through comedy. Brad, a big fan of Jojo Rabbit , was new to this film, but praises the performances of the two leads, as well as the overall light touch with which Waititi directs. Meanwhile,...

Well folks, this one has been months in the making. Way back in October we visited Watershed Distillery to do our first-ever barrel pick. Five months on, the bottles have finally hit store shelves. There have been a number of life changes since then, but this whiskey is still every bit as delicious as it was back then.  Today's episode was recorded on-site at Watershed with then-Barrel Master...

Brad's next Season 5 selection is Edge of Tomorrow , marking the second film this season by director Doug Liman , and the first of two movies starring Tom Cruise . In this modern action masterpiece, the main conceit is essentially "the plot of Groundhog Day, but about and alien invasion," and there might not be a better popcorn-flic pitch than that. The guys discuss Cruise as a perennially underra...

Bob and Brad set out to find a way to salvage the train wreck that is the Oscars telecast, especially in a year as controversial as this one. They're joined by film critic Daniel Joyaux , whose pitch for fixing the show is by far the best (and most feasible) one our hosts have heard yet. Along the way, they discuss the history of this group of people called "The Academy," as well as the telecast i...

Bob's next selection is writer-director Jason Reitman 's 2009 Best Picture nominee Up In The Air , a movie that for a long time Bob considered one of the best films of the century. Surprisingly, Bob and Brad both agree on the movie's greatness, but call into question whether it deserves "21st Century Pantheon" recognition.  Meanwhile, they return to Lux Row's Rebel brand for the Distiller's C...

Bob and Brad go all-in on Rocky IV , perhaps the most ridiculous thing to ever appear on this podcast. A film both terrible and amazing, this effort from director-writer-star Sylvester Stallone features a man who pretends to be a robot, and an actual robot in a romantic relationship with a man. The guys discuss the film's many great quotes, the almost universally awful performances, and their unab...

Bob and Brad take a walk through the surprisingly strong historical slate of baseball-related films and try to determine which is the best. Is it the one with the best in-game action? The one that most evokes nostalgia? Maybe it's the one about Cleveland. Meanwhile, they sip on a unique, rapid-aged rye from Bespoken Spirits . Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiske...

Bob and Brad finally review School of Rock , a surprisingly divisive movie that's come up on the show before. It's one of Bob's favorites, but Brad doesn't see what all the fuss is about. Both hosts love Jack Black 's performance, but Bob thinks the movie--and its structure--go a lot deeper that Brad is willing to give credit for. Meanwhile, they return to the Basil Hayden's brand for the first ti...

Bob and Brad sit down with director Richard Curtis ' life-affirming dramedy About Time , a movie that would have made both of their Season 5 lists. They discuss whether this can be categorized as a sci-fi movie, whether there's enough emphasis on the marriage component to label it a "romance," and how Bill Nighy elevates every single film he's in. Meanwhile, the finish up the Glenlivet sample pack...

Bob introduces Brad to the glorious mess that is Cameron Crowe 's 2005 film Elizabethtown . While he had fond memories of this one from his high school days, Bob recognizes that this one isn't what you'd necessarily call a "good movie." Still, there's a lot here to like, starting with the film's two lead actors. Meanwhile, they sip on the third in their lineup of Glenlivet products with the Caribb...

Bob and Brad check out director Doug Liman's 2002 game-changer, The Bourne Identity. They reflect on 20 years of post- Bourne action filmmaking and try to explain just how big of a cultural shift this movie felt like. Both hosts praise the deceptively-versatile Matt Damon, as well as the excellent supporting cast. Meanwhile, they try the second of four offerings from Glenlivet, the famous Speyside...

Bob and Brad are joined by Fitz Bailey of C ooper's Craft to mix up three cocktails perfect for their 100-proof Barrel Reserve! Our hosts are on record saying that this is one of the best values in bourbon, but it also hold up nicely in a cocktail, and Fitz has gone all-out.  ............................ A Rosé Grows in Kentucky Courtesy of Fitz Bailey, Coopers’ Craft Mixologist PHOTO : A Ros...

Bob and Brad check out director and star Ben Stiller 's noble effort The Secret Life of Walter Mitty , based on the classic sort story. Much like Chef , this is a movie that on its surface only wants to be a crowd pleaser. But Stiller's direction is assured, the cinematography is gorgeous, and overall this movie really punches above its weight.  Meanwhile, they try the first of four offerings...

For this season's revisit episode, Bob and Brad wanted to revisit Martin Scorsese's unsung masterpiece, The Aviator . One of the very first films to ever appear on the show, it's been a solid 3 years since they've watched this. Brad initially gave this film a 10/10, his first ever. How will his score change, if it all? Meanwhile, they sip on three absolutely delicious whiskeys from Crooked Water S...

Bob and Brad finally get around to watching what might be Brad's favorite movie ever, Secondhand Lions . This family-friendly crowd-pleaser flew under the radar on its 2003 release, and remains fairly unseen. Still, it sports great turns from Haley Joel Osment, Michael Caine, and Robert Duvall and a strong script. Meanwhile, they try the baseline offering from Angel's Envy , a port-finished bourbo...

In the latest installment of their Top Fives series, Bob and Brad each try to find five animated movies not produced by Disney (or Pixar) that are worthy enough of being called "favorites." Meanwhile, they sip on three whiskeys from Starlight Distillery , an Indiana distillery making waves in the world of craft whiskey. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Inst...

Bob and Brad revisit the mid-90s Disney film The Hunchback of Notre Dame , which is quite possibly the darkest and most thematically "adult" of all the classic movies from the studio. Bob recently watched this and included it in his Season 5 list, but what will Brad think of it? Meanwhile, the guys sip on Rebel Cask Strength, a sourced LuxCo product that falls right in line with our hosts' other f...

Bob sits down to interview Steven Grasse of Tamworth Distilling , the company responsible for the turkey whiskey our hosts tried around Thanksgiving. Tamworth is doing much more than just experimental whiskey, though, and Steve brings along some of the distillery's award-winning aquavit for Bob to try. Meanwhile, they chat about two of Steve's favorite films: The Man Who Would Be King and Repo Man...

Bob and Brad review their first episode of television with the Series 2 finale of the BBC show Sherlock . This game-changing, 90-minute episode is by far the most controversial and well-received episode across the series' run, and the guys talk about its merits both as a TV episode and as a film. Meanwhile, they sample Tullamore D.E.W. 14, their first expression form the Irish whiskey brand since...

In the latest installment of their Top Fives series, Bob and Brad shine a light on some underrated favorites. These are films that IMDb users voted a 6.5 or lower on a 10-point scale, but that our hosts would award at least an 8.0. Meanwhile, they sip on two whiskeys from Spirits of French Lick , an Indiana distillery making waves in the world of craft whiskey. These bottled-in-bond bourbons inclu...