Film And Whiskey

With American football in full swing, Bob and Brad look back on their favorite football movies. Spoiler alert: the pool of good football movies is pretty small. Meanwhile, they go back to one of their favorite bourbon experiences by giving full reviews of Bardstown Bourbon Company 's Fusion and Discovery offerings. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram...

Bob and Brad review director Frank Darabont's 1994 classic, The Shawshank Redemption . This movie is ranked #1 on IMDb's Top 250--above even The Godfather . But how does it hold up, and does it deserve that crown? The guys break down how its near-constant presence on TV has helped shape the film's reception and public image. They also try to dig into whether there's a deeper meaning here, or if th...

Bob and Brad revisit director David Fincher's 1999 testosterone-fest, Fight Club . Bob comes out pretty early on his dislike for the movie, even in the face of overwhelming public support for it. The guys break down most of the interpretations of the film in light of our current cultural climate, and they both disagree with all of them. Bob says his major gripe with the movie is that it tries to b...

Bob and Brad revisit the 1961 classic, West Side Story , a movie that Brad's never seen, but both are blown away by how well it holds up. From director Robert Wise 's insane filmography to co-director Jerome Robbins ' tyrannical style, the behind-the-scenes on this one are pretty great.. Meanwhile, they start a new whiskey-related series: the September of Scotch ! For five weeks, they'll be sampli...

Bob and Brad revisit the absolutely beloved, and yet still somehow underseen, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre . This is a movie that casts a long shadow: it might be the quintessential American "adventure" movie. And it also features some freaking insane performances from Humphrey Bogart and Walter Huston . The guys discuss those performances, as well as that of Tim Holt , who, in his own quiet w...

In this special bonus series, Bob and Brad sit down to debate their personal top five films on a given topic. Today, they argue over vocal performances in animated movies. The guys are upfront about saying these are their favorites , not necessarily the best all-time performances. So James Earl Jones ? You're otta here, Mufasa! But make way for Ralph Fiennes in The Prince of Egypt . What do you th...

For their 25th episode, Bob and Brad watch the criminally underrated 2002 caper Catch Me If You Can . Critics are finally reevaluating this gem and arguing that it might be one of director Steven Spielberg 's best films. The guys discuss how well the movie holds up, while still admitting that there are a few flaws. Topics of discussion include Tom Hanks in a true supporting role, what's going on w...

Bob and Brad travel to Louisville, KY to sit down with Corky Taylor , CEO of Kentucky Peerless Distilling , a brand that's being resurrected after nearly a century lying dormant. They discuss Peerless Rye and the newly-launched Bourbon and sample both, all while discussing Bloodworth , a film directed by Corky's son and on which Corky served as a producer. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes...

65 years on, Bob and Brad look at 1954's best Picture winner, On the Waterfront . Still held up as a prime example of method acting, Marlon Brando 's performance is a a large reason the movie is remembered today. The guys discuss whether it holds up, and particularly take issue with the script and the development (and overall lack) of female characters. They also split over who turns in the best s...

Bob and Brad are on-location in Bardstown, KY, interviewing Bardstown Bourbon Company CEO David Mandell . David had to join via webcam, but he still gives us an incredible overview of what bardstown is up to. David walks us through their goal to create a Napa-like atmosphere around Kentucky bourbon, the heart behind his company's collaborative and experiemental nature, and the exact formulas and r...

As it celebrates the big 3-5, Bob and Brad look at 1984's best Picture winner, Amadeus . This is a film that's still extremely well-regarded, even though it seems a lot of people haven't heard of it. The guys discuss whether it holds up, whether it's as stuffy as the subject matter suggests, and just what on earth is going on with those american accents. Along the way, they dissect director Milos...

Bob travels to Newport, KY to sit down with Jay Erisman , co-founder of New Riff Distilling , a major player in the world of bourbon after just a few years. They discuss New Riff's line of whiskeys, which Jay was kind enought to pour, and they get to watch Seven Samurai on a giant digital screen. Yeah, this was a pretty great interview. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Theme...

In honor of its 10th anniversary, Bob and Brad return to 2009 with a look at (500) Days of Summer . On one of their previous Top Fives episodes, they debated whether this was a comedy or a drama. Now, they debate whether it's even a good movie. One thing's for sure, though: this film is so honest it hurts. Along the way, they talk about the chemistry between Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschane...

The guys have been making friends on Instagram, and one of the most generous is @ crabcakesandbourbon , who sent along three samples and challenged them to do a blind tasting. Things worked out so that Bob knows the three samples, but Brad is still guessing about type of whiskey and proof in the blind. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & W...

In anticipation of Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood , Bob and Brad throw it all the way back to 1994 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Quentin Tarantino 's Pulp Fiction . Despite being one of their favorite films, the guys are shocked at how difficult it is to discuss this non-linear story. Along the way, they talk about the film's central theme of redemption, the beauty of watching Christopher...

Bob and Brad revisit their childhoods in honor of the 25th anniversary of Disney's The Lion King . They discuss the philosophy of the Circle of Life, the importance of Jeremy Irons to the cast, and question the role of genetics in lion prides. Seriously, is Nala Simba's half-sister, or what? They break to try out a whiskey that won Best in Show at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Henry...

The guys sit down to watch their second musical, and this one just so happens to be the most universally-beloved film musical of all time: 1952’s Singin’ in the Rain . They’re in the unique position of being able to compare it to An American in Paris , and do they ever. First, they wonder about director Stanley Donen and his decisions throughout the film, especially having characters break the fou...

In this special bonus series, Bob and Brad sit down to debate their personal top five films on a given topic. Today, they argue over the best comedies since the year 2000. Meanwhile, they decide to showcase some craft distilleries from around the country. Today, they're sipping Cedar Ridge bourbon, and the notes Bob picks up on the nose are a throwback to childhood. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New...

Bob and Brad check out director Ron Howard 's 2005 effort Cinderella Man . They discuss how criminally underrated it's turned out to be since its release, and focus on the performance of the two leads, Russell Crowe and Renee Zellweger . Also, they dedicate a whole segment to everyone's favorite character actor, Paul Giamatti . Meanwhile, they open the screw-top plastic cap on a 1.75-liter bottle...

Bob and Brad look back at Alfred Hitchcock 's masterpiece, 1958's Vertigo , now called the best film of all time by the BFI's Sight and Sound Poll. How does it hold up? Can it possibly live up to the hype? In short, yes. yes it can. But why does it still work so well at making us feel gross? Why's it so unsettling? Here to help them sort out the psychological trauma this movie both explores and ca...

Bob and Brad take on one of Brad's favorite movies, the original 1977 Star Wars . And no, this movie is not called " Episode IV: A New Hope ." Because that's dumb. Bob is unconvinced that this movie holds up, particularly when compared to The Empire Strikes Back , and our hosts proceed to fight like children over its quality. Meanwhile, they sip on a bargain bourbon that the Internet said was good...

Brad travels to Columbus, OH to sit down with Joshua Gandee , beverage director at Watershed Distilling , Ohio's largest distillery. They discuss Watershed's lines of spirits, including a pretty famous gin, an Old Fashioned mix, and some high-quality bourbon. In the meantime, Josh walks Brad through his all-time favorite film, Good Will Hunting. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monda...

After 20 years in release, Bob and Brad look at 1999's serio-comic satire American Beauty and discuss how to watch it in a post- Spacey culture. Does his most problematic character become even more troubling when coupled with his real-life issues? Does the film even hold up? Meanwhile, they sip on Crown Royal , the most popular Canadian whisky worldwide. Bob is a little concerned by the cheap plas...

Brad and Bob decide to watch what is probably Bob's all-time favorite movie. He loves this movie like a child. Will Brad feel the same way? Along the way, they discuss star Humphrey Bogart 's nuanced and layered performance and how he doesn't get enough credit for his range. In other news, Ingrid Bergman is incredible, and director Michael Curtiz 's decision to let the camera just sit on her face...

Brad and Bob take a look at a movie that your dad has probably fallen asleep watching on AMC, The Great Escape . The consensus is that it still holds up, the script is amazing, and the direction is underrated. It’s tense, claustrophobic, and fun. Also, Brad somehow didn’t know Richard Attenborough was in Jurassic Park . Then, they try the second bottle in their Glenmorangie sampler, the sherry-fin...