Inebriated Cinephiles

It was the seventh crewed mission of the U.S. Apollo space program, and it's the topic of today's episode: it's Apollo 13 . Hitting theaters in the summer of '95, directed by the legendary Ron Howard, this true story of space survival will make you glad you decided to skip astronaut training and just watch the movie instead! Grab a beer and kick back with us as we get into this amazing space drama...

Is it a heist? A reverse heist? No, it's Inception. And inception is the name of the game—and the movie deep dive of the episode. Grab something French to drink, and if you don't have that, just grab whatever you've got, because today we're going deep into this mind-bending exploration of the subconscious from famed director Christopher Nolan. Cheers!

Everybody loves a good revenge story, and in today's episode, we're having a peek at one of the finest: The Count of Monte Cristo . In this early-2000s film adaptation of Alexandre Dumas'  classic novel, we'll see just how far Edmond Dantès will go to ruin a friend from the past for his unthinkable betrayal. Pour yourself something that pairs with retribution—something appropriately cold and sweet...

The year is 1987. The place? The City That Never Sleeps. Specifically, an apartment way more expensive than Paul Allen's. That's right, in today's episode, we're getting into the Y2K cult classic American Psycho , starring Bat Ma—I mean, Christian Bale. So put on your raincoat,  make yourself a J&B straight up, or grab a Corona, and let's go crazy.

Before there was Gladiator 2 , there was Gladiator— and that's the deep dive in today's episode. Grab your glass sandwiches and grout, or your sweetest Pinot Grigio, and settle in with us for this epic classic from the legendary Ridley Scott, all the way back in Y2K.

This episode, we're diving into Sam Mendes' Academy Award-winning feature, 1917 . It's a harrowing tale of two British soldiers given seemingly impossible orders to deliver a vital, life-saving message behind enemy lines during World War I. There's a lot to love about this one, from its unconventional editing techniques to its epic storytelling, and it's bound to leave an impression. Grab a drink...

The time has come for The Return of the King ! Over the past few weeks, we've taken an in-depth look at Peter Jackson's masterful film adaptation of J. R. R. Tolkien's magnum opus, The Lord of the Rings , and today we're celebrating the conclusion of Frodo and Sam's epic journey across Middle Earth. Join us as we raise our glasses to The Return of the King .

It's week two of our Lord of the Rings trilogy review, and that means it's time to delve Helms Deep into The Two Towers . Go snag a cold one from the fridge, and join us as we continue our quest through one of the most incredible stories ever told. Here's to you—and here's to a fantastic movie!

This week, we're getting into the first chapter of Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy: The Fellowship of the Ring . This trilogy was a monumental achievement in filmmaking, winning several Academy Awards, and it's also one of our all-time favorite stories. Grab your beverage of choice, find a comfy corner of your Hobbit hole, and join us as we explore this hallmark film series.

Join us for our very first episode of Inebriated Cinephiles as we discuss a true gem of the '90s: Good Will Hunting . We're your hosts, James Michael Keats and Dawson Christoper. Cheers!