Film Reviews Episodes

Bob and Brad kick off a new annual holiday on the Film & Whiskey Podcast: HANKSGIVING. A time for us to celebrate the fine career of national treasure Tom Hanks, our first HANKSGIVING features a look back on 1988's Big. Meanwhile, our hosts sip on two whiskeys from the Chicken Cock company, a straight bourbon and a straight rye. 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 ...

Bob and Brad continue their mini-series on films from 2010 with director David Fincher's classic, The Social Network. The guys spend a good deal of time discussing whether it's right to paint a living person in a fictionalized manner, and how much of the ethical blame falls on writer Aaron Sorkin. Meanwhile, they try Blanton's Gold, a new-to-the-USA bourbon that will hopefully score higher than the last expression of Blanton's on the show. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. 15%...

Bob and Brad continue their Top Fives series by breaking down their top five lists of westerns. Meanwhile, they sip on whiskeys from two Colorado distilleries: Texas distillers: Old Elk and Laws Whiskey House. 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 in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/film...

Bob and Brad revisit three films celebrating their tenth anniversary, and kick things off with Martin Scorsese's 2010 effort Shutter Island. This genre exercise received positive reviews, but has become much more appreciated by the general public in the decade since its release. Bob and Brad break down the ethical implications of the movie, as well as where this "tortured guy with a dead wife" performance from Leonardo DiCaprio ranks among his catalog. Meanwhile, they try Willett Family Estate ...

Bob and Brad finally review their first Coen Brothers film, the 2007 Best Picture winner No Country for Old Men. They break down the bleak nature of more recent Coen films, as well as the overall theme of No Country and whether it actually gets in the way of the unfolding plot. Meanwhile, they sample their first Wild Turkey product, the Matthew McConaughey collaboration Longbranch. This mesquite-charcoal filtered bourbon is said to bring some smokiness to the palate, but is that all marketing? ...

Bob and Brad mark the end of the Dia de los Muertos celebration with a look at one of their favorite Pixar films, 2017's Coco. This under-seen gem didn't light the box office on fire in the same manner as other Pixar movies, but it may just be the best one of the bunch. The guys go in-depth on the movies underlying philosophy, and finally find a use for their four college degrees when they tie in ancient and non-Western sociology to the mix. Basically, it's a fun time. Also, they drink Stagg Jr...

Bob and Brad get in the Halloween spirit with Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 horror masterpiece Psycho. This is obviously a very different kind of film from the two prior Hitchcock entries on the show, and our hosts go in-depth on the similarities and differences between them. They also take time to sing the praises of Anthony Perkins, while discussing whether sixty years of copycat films have dulled the impact of this one on viewers in 2020. Meanwhile, they sip on Booker's Batch 2019-01, also known a...

Bob and Brad kick off a new series of bonus episodes called "The Revisit." At least once each season they'll go back and re-watch a movie that one or both of them had a controversial opinion on, and reassess their hot takes. What better movie to kick this off than the very first film they ever reviewed, Martin Scorsese's Goodfellas? Meanwhile, they also bring back a couple brands from their past to check out new expressions. They sample some new rye from Chattanooga Whiskey, and a tea-infused r...

Brad and Bob round out their mini-series on movies about musicians with the 2015 film Straight Outta Compton, a movie selected by our listeners. They break down their recurring problems with musical biopics and where this one falls on the Bohemian Rhapsody to Walk the Line spectrum. Meanwhile, they sample some Weller 12, the next up in the Weller line after Special Reserve and Antique 107. This 90-proof bourbon has become highly sought-after as a crucial ingredient in "Poor Man's Pappy," but is...

Bob and Brad continue their walk through movies about musicians with Bohemian Rhapsody, a movie that grossed nearly $1B and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture. And the main question on their minds is how? To answer this, they're joined by their fried Chris Blatner, host of Sunday Night Fights and the Urban Bourbon Hour. Chris brings his expertise to the table when they trio tries the new Beam Suntory offering Old Overholt 114. Old Overholt is a brand that was featured in Season...

Bob and Brad continue their mini-series on movies about musicians with 1984's mockumentary This is Spinal Tap. They're joined by fellow podcaster Perry Ritter of This is My Bourbon Podcast. The guys discuss the comedic chemistry and incredible one-liners of this comedy classic, as well as how influential it's been on shows like The Office and Parks and Recreation. Meanwhile, they try Heaven Hill's Fighting Cock, a bourbon formulated to compete with Wild Turkey 101. How will this inexpensive, 10...

Bob and Brad round out their revisit of 2005 films with the Johnny Cash biopic Walk the Line. They're also using this week as a jumping-off point for a new series on movies about musicians. They discuss the chemistry and strong performances between the two leads, Joaquin Phoenix and Oscar-winner Reese Witherspoon, as well as some solid supporting roles. However, does the movie hold up under scrutiny, or is it just another clichéd musical biopic? Meanwhile, they check out Woodford Reserve Double...

Brad and Bob continue their mini-series of films from 2005 with writer-director Paul Haggis' Crash. This is the film that controversially won Best Picture over Brokeback Mountain, and you better believe the guys discuss which is the superior film. Meanwhile, they try one of the world's most famous and sought-after bourbons, Blanton's Single Barrel. Why is this so hard to find? Why does it cost so much more than comparable whiskeys? Bob and Brad dissect it all, and also answer the question: is i...

Brad and Bob kick off a mini-series of films from 2005 with director Ang Lee's Brokeback Mountain. They're joined by frequent guest host Jen Lowers to break down the acting, direction, and cinematography of the film before sharing personal stories of their interpretations of it, and how it's impacted their lives. Meanwhile, they sample a pricey blended bourbon, Murray Hill Club. The whiskey inside the bottle contains bourbons up to 18 years in age, but can it justify its $100 price tag? Film &...

For the Labor Day weekend, Brad and Bob finally watch what is arguably the greatest film of all time, Orson Welles' Citizen Kane. This film was written, directed, and produced by Welles, who also starred in the film at age 25. The guys discuss Welles' performance, as well as the backstory of the film, its fallout upon release, and how it holds up nearly 80 years later. Meanwhile, they revisit one of their favorite bourbons from back in the day: Eagle Rare. This was one of the first whiskies the...

Brad and Bob finish out their series of films from 1995 with the winner of the Film & Whiskey Fan Vote, Babe. This is a movie that Bob's never seen, and Brad watched countless times as a kid. How will it hold up in their adult years? Meanwhile, they pair this porcine film with a pig-themed whiskey, the Piggyback Rye from WhistlePig. This whiskey is the first in a long line of samples form their Instagram friends Bourbon and Stuff, and it certainly stands out form the crowd with its 100% rye mas...

Brad and Bob continue their series of films from 1995 with that year's Best Picture winner, Mel Gibson's Braveheart. How does this one hold up 25 years later? Why is it so reviled by critics but beloved by the general public? Did it deserve to win over Apollo 13? Meanwhile, they revisit the Laphroaig distillery with their second offering, the not-quite-so-peaty Laphroaig Lore. Will this trek to Scotland be worthwhile? Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. 15% off your Bitters Lab...

Fresh off another Tom Hanks film, Bob and Brad revisit Pixar's first feature film, 1995's Toy Story. A movie that was vital to both of their childhoods, this film prompts quite a bit of reflection as adults--is it a metaphor for parenthood? Aside from the philosophy of it all, Bob and Brad discuss how far computer animation has come in 25 years, as well as whether this one holds up against some of Pixar's best. Meanwhile, they sample a flight of three whiskeys provided by The Whistler. The show...

Bob and Brad watch Ron Howard's Oscar-nominated 1995 film Apollo 13, and wonder why this doesn't get more attention when it comes to lists of great American films. They discuss what it means that Howard makes movies about the Everyman, for the Everyman and as an Everyman, before delving into the rock-solid performances from Tom Hanks et al. Meanwhile, in a first for the podcast, they managed to get their hands on some Seagram's 7 Crown from 1969(!) and sample it side-by-side with a 2019 bottle ...

Bob and Brad continue their seasons-long journey into the world of Harry Potter with 2005's Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. After last week's love fest over director Alfonso Cuaron, this week takes a turn into...much more lukewarm opinions. Meanwhile, they try another whiskey from the Jefferson's line of bourbons: the Jefferson's Reserve Pritchard Hill Cask FInish. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. 15% off Loot Crate click here and use the code ROBOTSRADIO. Be sure to us...

Bob and Brad continue their seasons-long journey into the world of Harry Potter with 2004's Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Spoiler alert: this one essentially turns into our two hosts fawning over director Alfonso Cuaron. In every conceivable way, this entry takes the franchise to new heights: the performances, the sets, and especially the cinematography. Meanwhile, they try their first offering from the Jefferson's line of bourbons. Both hosts have tried the expensive Jefferson's Oc...

Bob and Brad watch Martin Scorsese's Oscar-winning 2006 film The Departed, and comparisons to GoodFellas abound. They discuss who really is the "lead" performance between Leonardo DiCaprio and Matt Damon, and whether Jack Nicholson deserved the criticism he received for his rather hammy performance. Meanwhile, they try another Irish whiskey, this time from The Sexton, a single malt with some beautiful packaging. Will what's inside the bottle be as impressive? Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episod...

Bob and Brad watch the 1951 Humphrey Bogart classic The African Queen. This is the third Bogart film on the podcast, and the second from director John Huston. The hosts break down the script, which featured both Huston and James Agee as writers, as well as Huston's quasi-nature-documentary directing style. They also discuss the buoyant lead performances from Bogart and Katharine Hepburn. Meanwhile, they try Bogart's Irish Whiskey, a blended product produced in collaboration with the Bogart esta...

Bob and Brad give their full review of the new DIsney+ release of Hamilton, the smash Broadway show. They discuss Lin-Manuel Miranda's incredible wordplay, his underrated acting, and the uniformly excellent cast before deciding whether or not this filmed production works as a movie. Meanwhile, they try three whiskeys from BC Merchants: Resilient 6-year Rye, Resilient 14-year Bourbon, and Further Straight Rye Whisky. One of these whiskeys gets Brad to a point where he declares it "maybe the best...