Film Reviews Episodes

Bob and Brad wrap up their series of 1970s classics with the 1979 war epic Apocalypse Now. Known as much for its troubled production as for the end product, this Francis Ford Coppola film spans a number of genres, from satire to psychedelia, in its attempts to replicate the chaos of Vietnam as a backdrop to the narrative of Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness. Brad has loved a number of the 1970s films, but strongly disliked others. Where will he fall on this one? Meanwhile, they visit Crafted Co...

Bob and Brad continue their series of 1970s classics with the 1976 satire Network. This makes two weeks in a row for films by director Sidney Lumet, and Brad was a bit cooler than expected on Dog Day Afternoon. What will he think of this one? Meanwhile, they sip on Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Finish, a new expression from the beloved Heaven Hill brand that seems designed to compete with products like Woodford Reserve's Double Oaked expression. But with a $50 price tag and limited availability, ...

Continuing their series of 1970s classics, Bob and Brad look at 1975's Dog Day Afternoon. They've been seeing a lot of stars Al Pacino and John Cazale lately, and this also marks the second film they've reviewed from director Sidney Lumet. This is one of Bob's favorite films of the decade, but what will Brad think about the attempted balance of comedy and tragedy? Meanwhile, they sip on Buffalo Trace Kosher Wheat Recipe, a wheated bourbon that has been meticulously crafted to adhere to kosher l...

Bob and Brad keep the 1970s films rolling with the Best Picture winner of 1973, The Sting. This crowd-pleaser certainly kept our hosts entertained, and they're joined by another big fan, Chris Blatner (@UrbanBourbonist). Chris has brought along a single barrel selection form the Union Horse Distilling Company, a barrel-proof rye that certainly brings the heat. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Call-in Lin...

Bob and Brad say "Ni!" to the 1975 comedy classic Monty Python and the Holy Grail. The first outright comedy of Season 4, this one was a refresher if ever a movie has been. Meanwhile, they're on location at their local cocktail bar to try Old Fitzgerald 9-Year Bottled in Bond, a whskey with a rather astronomical price tag, given the bottom-shelf reputation of its namesake brand. Will this Heaven Hill prodcut deliver? Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram F...

Bob and Brad are joined by the Godmother of Whiskey, Peggy Noe Stevens, to discuss The Godfather, the 1972 classic that many would argue is the greatest film ever made. Brad is watching this one after about a decade since seeing it the first time, and as Bob and Peggy gush over it, Brad is a little more reserved in his praise. Meanwhile, all three sip on Kentucky Peerless Rye, a top-shelf two-year rye whiskey from a brand that Peggy worked hard to help reestablish. Will the contents of their fa...

Bob and Brad are joined by all-around delight Jackie James to talk about the 1997 blockbuster and Best Picture-winner Titanic. Brad brings some scorching-hot recasting takes, and all three hosts sing the praises of Billy Zane. Meanwhile, Bob and Brad try Michter's US-1 Unblended American Whiskey, an 83-proof whiskey aged in used bourbon barrels. Will this mild spirit be worth its $40+ price tag? Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Faceboo...

Bob and Brad continue their mini-series of Best Picture winners with the 1950 backstage drama All About Eve, and boy do they have some hot takes today. Brad comes in hot with an "I don't like this movie" review that threatens to derail the whole episode, but eventually our hosts do find points of agreement. Meanwhile, they sip on Old Ezra 7 Barrel Strength, a fan-favorite bourbon, and this time it's Bob's turn for a negative review almost as fiery as the whiskey itself. Film & Whiskey Podcast....

Bob and Brad continue their mini-series of Best Picture winners with the 1950 backstage drama All About Eve, and boy do they have some hot takes today. Brad comes in hot with an "I don't like this movie" review that threatens to derail the whole episode, but eventually our hosts do find points of agreement. Meanwhile, they sip on Old Ezra 7 Barrel Strength, a fan-favorite bourbon, and this time it's Bob's turn for a negative review almost as fiery as the whiskey itself. Film & Whiskey Podcast....

Bob and Brad continue their mini-series of Best Picture-winners with 1993's Schindler's List, in conjunction with International Holocaust Remembrance Day. For the first time in over a year, our two hosts are recording together in person, and to mark the occasion, they sample two higher-end Speyside single malts: Aberlour 16 and Aberlour 18. Speyside scotches are known to be soft and fruity, but will the whisky impress enough to justify the price tags? Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every...

Bob and Brad are joined by Chad and Sara from It's Bourbon Night to talk about the Best Picture-winning 1991 thriller The Silence of the Lambs. Brad's never seen this one, and our guests hosts are all too eager to get him acclimated to the horrors that await him. Meanwhile, they all sip on Old Tub, a bottled-in-bond bourbon from Jim Beam. Previously only available in 375-mL special-edition bottles at their Clermont, KY distillery, Beam Suntory has taken this product national, and at a more-than...

Bob and Brad discuss the current state of movies, including the Scorsese vs. superheroes debate, the plague of streaming platforms, and whether COVID put the nail in the coffin of movie theaters. Meanwhile, they review three bourbons from Smoke Wagon. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Call-in Line: (216) 800-5923 Email us! Join our Discord channel! Theme music: "New Shoes" by Blue Wednesday --- Send...

Bob and Brad are joined by Kenny Coleman from Bourbon Pursuit, the world's biggest bourbon podcast, to talk about the 1996 Coen Brothers classic Fargo. Kenny chose this movie on a recommendation form his wife, but like Brad, is watching it for the very first time. What will they think of this home-spun murder movie? Meanwhile, Kenny supplies our hosts with Pursuit United, a blended bourbon from spirits company that Kenny co-owns. He breaks down the process of selecting and blending sourced bour...

Bob and Brad finally delve into the world of spaghetti westerns with a look at The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. Aside from talking about the origins of the spaghetti Western and the eccentricities of director Sergio Leone, the guys also discuss, once again, how the studio-supported "extended cut" really ruins the experience of this movie, and why you should seek out the theatrical version if possible. Meanwhile, they sip on Fistful of Bourbon, a sourced blend of straight bourbons that lines up ...

Bob and Brad are joined by Abby and Alaina from the Bourbon and Blondes Podcast to talk about the baseball classic A League of Their Own. Our guest hosts hail from St. Louis, a city certainly known for its baseball fandom, but what really makes this movie appeal to them is its empowering message for women everywhere. Meanwhile, they all sip on Willett Distillery's Noah's Mill, a 114-proof blend of sourced bourbons aged up to 20 years. They come down in very different places on this one. Film &...

In this Season 4 premiere, Brad and Bob revisit the Lord of the Rings franchise with the second installment, The Two Towers. It may be their favorite film in the trilogy, but how will it hold up to scrutiny? Meanwhile, they sip on four different bourbons from one of their favorite non-distilling producers, Penelope Bourbon, including a rosé-finished whiskey that absolutely wows them. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whi...

Bob and Brad finish out Season 3 with an Alfred Hitchcock classic, North by Northwest. They discuss how wildly different the tone of this film is from its immediate Hitchcock predecessor, Vertigo, including in its choice of leading man. They praise the performances of Cary Grant and Eva Marie Saint, and even get into a game of comparing this Grant performance to some of his other classic roles. Meanwhile, they sip one of their most challenging whiskeys to evaluate: Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye, ...

Bob and Brad take a look at director Denis Villeneuve's 2015 effort Sicario. In a lot of ways, this film is reminiscent of another movie they've recently watched, No Country For Old Men, not least of which is master cinematographer Roger Deakins. The guys discuss the uniformly excellent performances, especially Benicio Del Toro. Meanwhile, they dip their toes back into the Wild Turkey pool with the barrel-proof Rare Breed bourbon. At only about a $40 price tag, will this end up being one of the...

Bob and Brad watch East of Eden, the screen debut of Hollywood legend James Dean and an adaptation of one of Brad's all-time favorite novels. Meanwhile, they sip on Tin Cup American Whiskey, a spirit that technically qualifies as a bourbon but chooses not to be called that--which totally is not suspect and doesn't bode poorly at all, right? Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Call-in Line: (216) 800-5923 ...

Bob and Brad finish out the original Star Wars trilogy in style with 1983's Return of the Jedi. Brad outright admits he cannot objectively talk about Star Wars, but the guys still acknowledge some pacing issues in this one. Meanwhile, they sample a budget bourbon in Early Times Bottled-in-Bond. This brand was recently sold by Brown-Forman, and before Sazerac changes up the mashbill, our hosts snuck in a tasting of the Brown-Forman product. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. 15%...

Christmastime is here, and Bob and Brad are ready to talk about their favorite Christmas movie, It's a Wonderful Life. Perhaps their biggest mission in the episode is to ding the praises of Donna Reed, who is just absolutely spectacular alongside an always-stellar James Stewart. Even though they both love the film, our hosts discuss whether it could be improved upon and whether a movie can be a "10/10" while being imperfect. Meanwhile, they sip on another whiskey from the High West company, thi...

Bob and Brad kick the Christmas season off in earnest with the action classic Die Hard. They play all the hits: discussions of Bruce Willis' career, Alan Rickman's genius, that sketchy Reginald VelJohnson character beat, they're all here. Meanwhile, they sip on what is undoubtedly the most appropriate pairing, High West's finished rye known as Yippee Ki Yay. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. 15% off your Bitters Lab order: use code FILMWHISKEY at checkout. Film & Whiskey Insta...

Bob and Brad review the family classic Mary Poppins. Bob talks about his long, complicated relationship with the movie, while it's Brad's first time seeing it in many years. They hit all the main points, including Julie Andrews' incredible performance, Dick van Dyke's accent, and the inevitable comparisons to The Sound of Music. But Bob also gives lots of love to David Tomlinson, his favorite actor in the film. Meanwhile, they try their first whisky from the Bruichladdich distillery, the Port C...

Bob and Brad finish out their mini-series on films from 2010 with director Christopher Nolan's classic, Inception. This is now their third Nolan film, and it just might be their favorite one yet. Meanwhile, they try Hatozaki Small Batch, just the second Japanese whiskey on the show. Without knowing what to expect, it comes in as a pleasant surprise. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. 15% off your Bitters Lab order: use code FILMWHISKEY at checkout. Film & Whiskey Instagram Fil...