Jack Kotal and Donovan McGuire

The Film Pub

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Our favorite genre movies, with a nostalgic twist. Hosts Jack Kotal and Donovan McGuire discuss a different movie each episode, while sharing a drink from or inspired by that movie.

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Jack Kotal and Donovan McGuire

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thefilmpub.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Sep 17, 2025

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Episodes

Ep. 43: Christmas Vacation & Egg Nog 30.11.2022

This episode we discuss our favorite Christmas movie of all time, Christmas Vacation (1989). We talk about all the quotable lines from the movie, Dono reenacts an iconic scene, and we share our favorite family Christmas traditions. We also share some interesting Pub Facts that we hadn't known before this episode. Below is the recipe for the drink of choice as well as our social media handle a...

Ep. 42: Se7en & 7 Deadly Shots 23.11.2022

This episode we discuss a top 3 most messed up movies of all time, Se7en (1995). We talk about the crazy mind of the serial killer, what we think is the most messed up death, and if we would ever want to be homicide detectives . We also share some interesting Pub Facts that we hadn't known before this episode. Below is the recipe for the drink of choice as well as our social media handle and...

Ep. 41: Old School & Beer Bongs 17.11.2022

This episode we discuss an adult college movie, Old School (2003). We talk about our memories of greek life, our favorite Will Ferrell moments, and the all time quotable lines from this movie. We also share some interesting Pub Facts that we hadn't known before this episode. Below is the recipe for the drink of choice as well as our social media handle and website. Leave a rate and review, an...

Ep. 40: Ready Player One & The OASIS Cocktail 09.11.2022

This episode we discuss a film with a modernistic video game world of the future, Ready Player One (2018). We talk about the endless 80's Easter Eggs throughout, what we would want to do in the OASIS, and whether we could see this future happening in real life. We also share some interesting Pub Facts that we hadn't known before this episode. Below is the recipe for the drink of choice a...

Ep. 39: The Breakfast Club and Four Loko's 02.11.2022

This episode we discuss a "quintessential" movie of the 80's, The Breakfast Club (1985). We talk about our most memorable memories of drinking Four Loko's, which character we most identify with, and what we. had in our school lunches. We also share some interesting Pub Facts that we hadn't known before this episode. Quintessential Count: 16 Below is the recipe for the drin...

Ep. 38: American Psycho & J&B Straight and a Corona 26.10.2022

This episode we are celebrating spooky season with the psychological thriller, American Psycho (2000). We talk about Bateman's morning routine, the most brutal weapon of choice, and we share our Chicago robbery story . We also share some interesting Pub Facts that we hadn't known before this episode. Below is the recipe for the drink of choice as well as our social media handle and websi...

Ep. 37: Happy Gilmore & Happy Dad's 20.10.2022

This episode we discuss a classic golf comedy, Happy Gilmore (1996). We talk about our memories of hitting a Happy Gilmore shot, our opinions on professional golf, and what we think are Adam Sandler's best movies. We also share some interesting Pub Facts that we hadn't known before this episode. Below is the recipe for the drink of choice as well as our social media handle and website. L...

Ep. 36: Silence of the Lambs & A Nice Chianti 28.09.2022

This episode we discuss the classic horror film, Silence of the Lambs (1991). We talk about why Hannibal Lector is the best psychopath in film, whether eating or skinning victims is worse, and what genre we think this movie falls into. We also share some interesting Pub Facts that we hadn't known before this episode. Below is the recipe for the drink of choice as well as our social media hand...

Ep. 35: 21 Jump Street & Jungle Juice 22.09.2022

This episode we discuss a fantastic action comedy, 21 Jump Street (2012). We talk about whether we would take the HFS drug, how being a bike cop would be really chill, and the surprising Johnny Depp cameo . We also share some interesting Pub Facts that we hadn't known before this episode. Below is the recipe for the drink of choice as well as our social media handle and website. Leave a rate...

Ep. 34: Gone Girl & Dirty Dunne's 14.09.2022

This episode we discuss a fantastic psychological thriller and mystery, Gone Girl (2014). We talk about who was the biggest psychopath in the movie, our theory on what would happen in a sequel, and we pick our favorite David Fincher movie. We also share some interesting Pub Facts that we hadn't known before this episode. Below is the recipe for the drink of choice as well as our social media...

Ep. 33: Whiplash & Old Fashioned's 31.08.2022

This episode we discuss an underrated masterpiece, Whiplash (2013). We talk about what whether Fletcher crossed the line with his teaching methods, our opinions on , and whether Dale Doback or Andrew Niemann had the better drum solo. We also share some interesting Pub Facts that we hadn't known before this episode. Below is the recipe for the drink of choice as well as our social media handle...

Ep. 32: Midsommar & Schnapps Shots 24.08.2022

This episode we discuss the highly debated horror film, Midsommar (2019). We talk about the signature screams found in  Ari Aster's movies that makes your skin crawl, what we think is the most messed up scene, and whether Hereditary or Midsommar is a better film. We also share some interesting Pub Facts that we hadn't known before this episode. Below is the recipe for the drink of choice...

Ep. 31: Joker & Bloody Mary's 17.08.2022

This episode we discuss a new take on a classic character, Joker (2019). We talk about the empathy you feel for the main character throughout the film, our opinions on Joaquin Phoenix, and what we think about the upcoming sequel. We also share some interesting Pub Facts that we hadn't known before this episode. Below is the recipe for the drink of choice as well as our social media handle and...

Ep. 30: Inglorious Basterds & A Glass of Scotch 27.07.2022

This episode we are in the same studio, and we discuss a quintessential Tarantino film, Inglorious Basterds (2009). We talk about the how Tarantino captivates an audience, the pure evil of Hans Landa, and where we would rank this film in our Tarantino hierarchy. We also share some interesting Pub Facts that we hadn't known before this episode. Below is the recipe for the drink of choice as we...

Ep. 29: Shutter Island & Dark and Stormy's 20.07.2022

This episode we discuss yet another psychological thriller, Shutter Island (2010). We talk about whether we'd be a prisoner at Shutter Island or Shawshank, our opinions on conspiracy theories, and what we think about the surprising ending of the film. We also share some interesting Pub Facts that we hadn't known before this episode. Below is the recipe for the drink of choice as well as...

Ep. 28: Get Out & Twisted Tea 13.07.2022

This episode we discuss a pioneer in the new wave of psychological horror, Get Out (2017). We talk about the insane unsettling feeling you have throughout the movie, if we would have tried to get out of the house earlier, and our favorite character Rod Williams from TSA. We also share some interesting Pub Facts that we hadn't known before this episode. Below is the recipe for the drink of cho...

Ep. 27: The Goonies & The One-Eyed Willy Cocktail 06.07.2022

This episode we discuss a film that brings us back to our childhoods, The Goonies (1985). We talk about all the child actors that became big stars, movie characters that gave us nightmares as kids, and who we think are the best and worst members of the Goonies. We also share some interesting Pub Facts that we hadn't known before this episode. Below is the recipe for the drink of choice as wel...

Ep. 26: Snowpiercer & Roach Shots 29.06.2022

This episode we discuss an insane post-apocalyptic masterpiece, Snowpiercer (2013). We talk about the crazy concept of the film, if we would want to live on the train, and what we think about a sequel. We also share some interesting Pub Facts that we hadn't known before this episode. Below is the recipe for the drink of choice as well as our social media handle and website. Leave a rate and r...

Ep. 25: E.T. & Reese's Pieces Shots 08.06.2022

This episode we discuss the best alien movie of all time, E.T. The Extra Terrestrial (1982). We talk about the connection between E.T. and Elliot, how we tear up at the end of the film, and how we didn't understand the subliminal adult messages when we were kids. We also share some interesting Pub Facts that we hadn't known before this episode. Below is the recipe for the drink of choice...

Ep. 24: Deadpool & BJ Shots 11.05.2022

This episode we discuss the best R-rated superhero movie, Deadpool (2016). We talk about how this film broke the mold of traditional superhero movies , if we would survive superhero boot camp, and whether we think Disney will do well with Deadpool 3. We also share some interesting Pub Facts that we hadn't known before this episode. Below is the recipe for the drink of choice as well as our so...

Ep. 23: Misery & The Sheldon Spritz 04.05.2022

This episode we discuss another Stephen King classic, Misery (1990). We talk about how much money it would take to voluntarily hobble ourselves, the breakout performance of Kathy Bates, and our opinions about period pieces. We also share some interesting Pub Facts that we hadn't known before this episode. Below is the recipe for the drink of choice as well as our social media handle and websi...

Ep. 22: The Shawshank Redemption & Bohemian Style Beers 27.04.2022

This episode we discuss the classic film, The Shawshank Redemption (1994). We talk about how we want Morgan Freeman's voice narrating our lives, whether we would last in Shawshank Prison, and our favorite lines from the film. We also share some interesting Pub Facts that we had no idea about before recording this episode. Below is the recipe for the drink of choice as well as our social media...

Ep. 21: The Hunger Games & Mellarky Lemonades 20.04.2022

This episode we discuss one of the best films adapted from a book, The Hunger Games (2012). We talk about the amazing dystopian world the movie created, what we would do if we were tributes in the games, and our opinions on Jennifer Lawrence. We also share some interesting Pub Facts that we hadn't known before this episode. Below is the recipe for the drink of choice as well as our social med...

Ep. 20: Indiana Jones & A Shot-Off 13.04.2022

This episode we discuss an American classic, Indiana Jones (1981). We talk about the action-packed first scene, the dynamic duo of Steven Spielberg and John Williams, and we rank all four films of the series. We also share some interesting Pub Facts that we hadn't known before this episode. Below is the recipe for the drink of choice as well as our social media handle and website. Leave a rat...

Ep. 19: The Shining & Jack Daniels on the Rocks 06.04.2022

This episode we discuss what might be the best horror movie of all time, The Shining (1980). We talk about the scariest scenes, the insane mind of Stanley Kubrick, and the crazy theories behind the ambiguous ending of the film. We also share some interesting Pub Facts that we hadn't known before this episode. Below is the recipe for the drink of choice as well as our social media handle and w...

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