Films and Fermentation

Send us a text This week on Films and Fermentation, we’re raising a glass to the late, great Rob Reiner and pivoting our episode to celebrate his incredible legacy. Rather than dwell on the sadness of his passing, we’re focusing on the joy, heart, and belly laughs his movies poured into the world. From awkward first kisses to epic sword fights and “I’ll have what she’s having” moments, Reiner gave...

Send us a text This week on Films and Fermentation, we’re stuffing your stocking with Christmas Classics vs. Their Remakes and seeing who ends up on the naughty list. We’re pitting the originals like It’s a Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34th Street, and The Grinch against their shiny, CGI’d, studio-noted descendants. Are the remakes holiday miracles or cinematic lumps of coal wrapped in nostalgia bai...

Send us a text "Tonight we’re raising a glass to two holiday underdogs: the scrappy little TV special that almost didn’t get made, A Charlie Brown Christmas, and the scrappy little podcast that also probably shouldn’t have, Films and Fermentation. Sixty years ago, Charlie Brown taught us the true meaning of Christmas; five years ago, we taught you the true meaning of “maybe that was one beer too m...

Send us a text On this mini-episode, Leo reviews "The Long Walk," "Weapons," and "Frankenstein." Next full episode will drop on Dec. 9, 2025.  It will be an anniversary celebration episode.  5 years as a Podcast and the 60th anniversary of a Charlie Brown Christmas! CHEERS!!! Support the show A member of the Podnation Media Network. linktree.com/podnationpods Find all our social media and Podcast...

Send us a text "This week on Films and Fermentation, we’re playing everyone’s favorite game: Real or Fake Movie Plots! Can you tell the difference between a legitimate Hollywood script and the fever dream of a screenwriter on a caffeine bender? From shark-filled tornados to time-traveling cheerleaders, we’re diving into the absurdity that makes us love movies even more. Grab a drink, take your bes...

Send us a text "This week on Films and Fermentation, we’re heading to a galaxy far, far away to celebrate 45 years of The Empire Strikes Back — the sequel that taught us family reunions can get really awkward. Join our band of rebels as we toast to lightsabers, lost hands, and the greatest plot twist since finding out your favorite brewery is switching to non-alcoholic beer. We’ll break down why t...

Send us a text                        "This week on Films and Fermentation, we salute our veterans the only way we know how — by arguing over which war movies actually get the military right and which ones couldn’t pass basic training. From Saving Private Ryan’s gut-wrenching realism to G.I. Joe’s cartoon physics, we’re putting Hollywood on trial with beer in hand and sarcasm locked and loaded. Ex...

Send us a text "It’s election season at Films and Fermentation, and democracy has never been this fuzzy! This week, we’re recasting our favorite political movies — from The American President to Napoleon Dynamite — entirely with Muppets. Kermit’s running for office, Miss Piggy’s demanding equal screen time, and Gonzo’s foreign policy involves chickens. We’re mixing politics, puppets, and pints for...

Send us a text "Grab your garlic, silver bullets, and emotional support beer — it’s time for the Films and Fermentation Best Horror Movie Tournament Bracket! This week, your favorite booze-fueled film nerds pit the scariest, bloodiest, and most delightfully ridiculous horror movies against each other to crown the ultimate terror royalty. Expect heated debates, questionable logic, and plenty of pun...

Send us a text "Tonight, we’re diving into our brand-new series, Sequel Wars, starting with the mother of all matchups: Alien (1979) versus Aliens (1986). It’s a battle between slow-burn cosmic horror and full-throttle bug-splattering action—like if Ridley Scott and James Cameron got into a bar fight over who ordered the last pint. Will subtle terror and atmosphere prevail, or will pulse rifles an...

Send us a text "Tonight we’re cozying up with the best movies about fall—because nothing says autumn like pumpkin spice, football, and crippling seasonal depression. We’ll rake through the cinematic leaf piles to find the hidden gems and the turkeys that should’ve stayed in November. Expect more corny harvest festival jokes than your local hayride. Grab a cider, throw on a flannel, and let’s get t...

Send us a text "Tonight we salute the man who could turn a door knock into a punchline and a pancake into a personality: the legendary John Candy. From SCTV to Planes, Trains & Automobiles, he carried more heart than Del’s trunk and twice the shower-curtain rings. We’ll wander The Great Outdoors, go to ludicrous speed with Barf in Spaceballs, and let Uncle Buck teach us parenting via snow shov...

Send us a text "Welcome back, fellow film fanatics, to Season 11 of Films and Fermentation! That’s right—we’ve survived another season of questionable cocktails, half-baked hot takes, and movies so forgotten even their own directors deny they exist. This premiere we’re diving deep into “Films that Time Forgot”—you know, the ones that didn’t just fall through the cracks, they got shoved into a base...

Send us a text We'll be back on  Tuesday September 30th with our Season 11 Premiere.  In the meantime, enjoy this special Episode, the best of Season 10!linktree.com/filmsandfermentationCHEERS!!!!! Support the show A member of the Podnation Media Network. linktree.com/podnationpods Find all our social media and Podcast links at: linktree.com/filmsandfermentation Become part of the FIlms and Fermen...

Send us a text Don’t forget to drop us an email at filmsandfermentation@gmail.com or visit linktree.com/filmsandfermentation   to find all our social media and podcast links.  Become part of the Films and Fermentation Family.  We are now part of the podnation media network on Roku.  Visit the Films and Fermentation Substack to subscribe to our official Newsletter. We are an Independent Podcast, wh...

Send us a text In honor of the finale of our 10th Season, let's look back at how it all started.  We apologize in advance. Don’t forget to drop us an email at filmsandfermentation@gmail.com or visit linktree.com/filmsandfermentation   to find all our social media and podcast links.  Become part of the Films and Fermentation Family.  We are now part of the podnation media network on Roku.  Visit th...

Send us a text "Welcome back to Films & Fermentation, the podcast where we drink more than directors yell cut and talk movies until the credits roll. This week, we’re raising a glass to the greatest final scenes in cinema—the moments that stick with you long after the popcorn’s gone. From freeze frames to plot twists, teary goodbyes to explosions you didn’t see coming, we’re covering them all....

Send us a text In this episode, the only class where the homework is movies and the extra credit is beer. Tonight, we’re cracking open a Saison and diving headfirst into the awkward hallways, cafeteria dramas, and detention shenanigans of high school movies. Think of us as your slightly older, definitely less responsible guidance counselors. We can’t promise wisdom, but we can promise wisecracks a...

Send us a text "Pop open a cold one, folks, because this week on Films and Fermentation we’re diving into the cinematic mixtape of the man who gave the ’80s its ultimate soundtrack—John Hughes. He’s the reason we all wished for a day off like Ferris, a breakfast detention with cool misfits, and a Christmas vacation with Cousin Eddie). Hughes didn’t just write movies; he wrote the awkward, hilariou...

Send us a text                        "Tonight, we're taking a break from actual film reviews to play the game no screenwriter wants you to see: Movie Madlibs—where plot structure goes to die. We’ll be filling in the blanks on ridiculous movie summaries, each one written in the style of a famous director—because nothing says “artistic tribute” like turning Tarantino into a Mad Libs booklet. Expect...

Send us a text "Welcome to Films and Fermentation, where our childhoods were shaped by the magical, the whimsical, and the deeply scarring. Today, we’re diving into the twisted fever dreams that passed for “kids’ movies” in the 1980s—because nothing says family fun like puppets with dead eyes and animated rabbits dying in slow motion. These films taught us important life lessons, like how to fear...

Send us a text "In this episode, we’re diving into the slick-talking, double-crossing world of cinematic con artists. These are the movies where charm is currency, nobody’s who they say they are, and someone’s always walking away with a suitcase full of someone else’s money. We'll toast the grifters, the hustlers, and the lovable liars who made swindling look like an art form. So pour yourself a d...

Send us a text "In this episode, if the drinks were any stronger we’d need a bigger podcast. We're celebrating the 50th anniversary of Jaws—the movie that made us afraid of the ocean, bathtubs, and even overly aggressive theme music. Spielberg turned a mechanical shark and a lot of screaming into a cultural tidal wave, and we’ve been swimming in its wake ever since. So crack open a cold one, chum,...

Send us a text "In this episode, Summer may be winding down, but Hollywood is still throwing blockbusters at us like it’s trying to win a dodgeball tournament. In this episode, we preview the upcoming cinematic chaos from July to October — everything from superheroes in capes to horror sequels that should probably call it quits. Grab your popcorn and pour yourself something fermented, because we’r...

Send us a text "Welcome to Films and Fermentation, the podcast where the drinks are strong and the patriotism is louder than a bald eagle riding a Harley through a Michael Bay explosion. In this episode, we're saluting the most American of movie tropes: when Uncle Sam swoops in to save the world—sometimes with diplomacy, but usually with a lot of guns and slow-motion. From presidents in fighter je...