Film Reviews Episodes

Bob and Brad continue their "My Favorite Movie" series with Marko Karakasevic, master distiller at California's Charbay Distillery. They work their way through a flight of whiskeys that includes an unreleased white whiskey, and discuss the brand's unique beer-based distillation approach. Meanwhile, Marko tells the story of the first time he watched The Shining at the way-too-young age of seven. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Faceboo...

MUUUUUURRRRRRPH! Bob and Brad check out their second film from director Christopher Nolan, 2014's Interstellar. This is a film they're highly divided on, and they have no shame in asking the audience to settle the debate. Is this another great entry in Nolan's catalogue, or a ridiculous misfire that stems from a shoddy script? Meanwhile they try the third whiskey in the Evan Williams line, the Single Barrel. Having sampled both the Bottled-in-Bond and 1783 expressions, how will this slightly-hi...

In honor of its 35th anniversary, Bob and Brad look back on writer-director John Hughes' seminal high school classic, The Breakfast Club. This is a movie that bot of our hosts have seen before, though it's much more important to Bob than to Brad. How will it hold up for each of them as adults? The hosts praise the perfromances of (most of) the young actors, especially Molly Ringwald and Anthony Michael Hall, and don't shy away from a discussion of the terribly problematic ways the female charac...

Bob and Brad look back on one of the few films to win the "Big Five" Oscars, 1975's One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. This is the second film on the podcast by director Milos Forman, but how does it compare to Amadeus? The guys discuss the almost universally great cast (with one glaring exception) and how the mixed messages of the film's ending may hurt its overall appreciation. Meanwhile, they continue the recent trend of barrel-proof whiskeys as they venture into a bottle of Knob Creek Single ...

For their 50th episode, Bob and Brad look back on Quentin Tarantino's 2012 masterpiece Django Unchained. Bob has not hidden the fact that he loves this film, but Brad joins him in offering high praise, and they both wonder about where it might rank among Tarantino's catalog. Meanwhile, they try the 80-proof version of Rebel Yell, a popular budget whiskey from Lux Row Distillery. WHile there are other variants under this name, the guys start with ths standard low-proof iteration. Will they enjoy...

Bob and Brad watch the 2004 indie classic Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, and they have wildly different takes on this one. In fact, this may be the most divided the duo has ever been in their opinions. Meanwhile, they make good use of a barrel-proof Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Select, which was sent to them by an Instagram friend. It only helps to fuel the debate and provides a steady stream of hot takes from Brad. 0:00 - Intro and Initial Thoughts 21:55 - Jack Dani...

As the Tom Hanks film A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is released on home video, Bob and Brad interview Amy Hollingsworth, author of the bestselling book The Simple Faith of Mister Rogers, about her friendship with the legendary TV host. They also discuss both the Hanks film and the 2018 documentary Won't You Be My Neighbor? and Amy's involvement in their production. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter ...

Bob and Brad look back on a film that just celebrated its 20th anniversary, 1999's The Sixth Sense. They talk about both the good and bad elements of writer-director M. Night Shyamalan's script, and sing the praises of young Haley Joel Osment in what may be one of the best screen performances ever. Meanwhile, they both try Evan Williams 1783, a budget bourbon that its maker touts as being "small batch"--a description that draws laughs from the guys. Will this 86-proof whiskey win them over like...

Bob and Brad look back on Pixar's 2003 classic Finding Nemo, which was the studio's first non-Toy Story film to garner "masterpiece" acclaim from critics. In fact, Time magazine listed it as one of the 100 greatest films of all time. But the guys want to know: does it hold up? They talk performances and nitpicks with the script, while wondering how different some of the material would be written if the film were being made in 2020. Meanwhile, they continue through a flight of four Four Roses sa...

Bob and Brad look back at a critical darling, the 2003 indie hit "Lost in Translation." They both rave about the lead performances by Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson, but have quite a few grievances with writer-director Sofia Coppola's script. The guys break down whether Murray's character is even sympathetic, and how some of the jokes veer into actual racism. Meanwhile, they take the opportunity to try their first Japanese whisky, Nikka Gold and Gold. This is a spirit that's usually only so...

Bob and Brad are joined by frequent guest host Jordan McCain to review their first Stanley Kubrick film, his seminal 1968 classic 2001: A Space Odyssey. This film legitimized the science fiction genre in contemporary American cinema and is considered by many one of the five best films ever made. Bob, however, is significantly cooler on it in his review. Meanwhile, Brad has procured a bottle of Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban 14-Year. Last season, the 12-year Quinta Ruban was the highest-rated whiskey...

Bob and Brad complete their Harry Potter double-header with the second film in the series, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. The big question facing them this time around is whether it lives up to the standard set by the first film. They also go in-depth on the performances, especially by the three child actors. Meanwhile, they sip on a flagship bourbon, Buffalo Trace, an affordable whiskey that for some reason is highly sought-after, to the extent that many stores implement a one-per-cu...

Bob and Brad continue their Top Fives series by breaking down their top five lists of films they think deserve a remake. Meanwhile, they sip on Three Chord Bourbon, a craft whiskey that prizes musicianship. 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 Special music: "Choose Your Path" by Jingle Punks Sou...

Bob and Brad begin a seasons-long journey into the world of Harry Potter with the 2001 fantasy classic Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. They discuss how well everything seems to hold up after nearly 20 years: the performances (well, we give the kids a pass), the sets, the cinematography, even Chris Columbus' direction. The movie may be about 25 minutes too long, but it's still a blast. Meanwhile, they try another barrel-proof whiskey, this time a bourbon from Elijah Craig. Brad didn't lik...

With the release of the new Star Wars film, Bob and Brad look back at 1980's The Empire Strikes Back. This is the best-loved of all Star Wars films, but how well does it hold up nearly 40 years later? Meanwhile, they try a popular blend of bourbon, rye, and scotch, the extra-smoky Campfire by High West Distillery. There is a lot going on in this whiskey, and both hosts acknowledge its ambition, but the real question is whether it's any good, or if it justifies its $70 price tag. 0:00 - Intro a...

For the week of Christmas, Bob and Brad drink TX Whiskey while arguing between the TV Christmas specials How the Grinch Stole Christmas and A Charlie Brown Christmas. 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 Sound effects via Daniel Simion and espectral --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/f...

As 2019 winds down, and the decade with it, Bob and Brad look back on the biggest cinematic letdowns of the 2010s. While these movies may not be bad, per se, they certainly didn't live up to expectations or hype. Meanwhile, they sample some experimental offerings from Doc Swinson's Whiskey: a rye finished in rum casks, and a 12-year cabernet sauvignon-finished bourbon. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter ...

On its fifth anniversary, Bob and Brad are rejoined by guest host Jordan McCain for a look back at 2014's Best Picture winner, Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance). They try their hardest to answer the question: is this movie pretentious, or is it a crowd-pleaser? They also touch on its depiction of actors, theatergoers, critics, and audiences alike, and the role of satire in a dark comedy like this. Meanwhile, they try a popular beer-barrel finished whiskey, Jameson Caskmates IPA, ...

Bob and Brad are joined by new guest host James Talbert to discuss 1989's controversial classic, Do the Right Thing, while sampling two bourbons from the Coopers' Craft line. 0:00 - Intro and Initial Thoughts 42:00 - Coopers' Craft and Coopers' Craft 100 Review 54:45- Analysis and Final Thoughts Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Call-in Line: (216) 800-5923 Email us! Theme music: "New Shoes" by Blu...

Bob and Brad round out their month of films from 1939 with the Best Picture winner of that year, Gone With the Wind, while sipping on the highest-proof whiskey they've ever featured on the show, Bulleit Barrel Strength. 0:00 - Intro and Initial Thoughts 35:03 - Bulleit Barrel Strength Review 47:00 - Analysis and Final Thoughts Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Call-in Line: (216) 800-5923 Email us! ...

Just in time for Thanksgiving, Bob and Brad continue their block of films from 1939 with the enduring classic The Wizard of Oz. Spoiler alert: Brad might not be a huge fan of this movie. Between criticisms of the script and (for Brad) at least one main character, they find room to praise the music and a lot of the technical achievements of the movie. Still, Dorothy kills two people--KILLS THEM--with no consequences. Meanwhile, they finish off their sampler of Redbreast Irish Whiskey with the R...

In honor of the 80th anniversary of Hollywood's Golden Year, Bob and Brad continue their block of films from 1939 with the John Ford classic Stagecoach. This is a movie that even Orson Welles praised for its technical brilliance. But does it hold up, even against other Westerns? The guys disagree. They discuss the breakout performance of The Duke himself, John Wayne, and comment on an Oscar-winning turn from character actor Thomas Mitchell. Meanwhile, they finally get around to trying a whiske...

Bob and Brad sit down with Tim Piersant, CEO and co-founder of Chattanooga Whiskey, to drink two varieties of their Tennessee High Malt and discuss Tim's favorite film, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Call-in Line: (216) 800-5923 Email us! Theme music: "New Shoes" by Blue Wednesday Sound effects via Daniel Simion and espectral --- Send in a voice message: ht...

Bob and Brad start their four-week series on the films of 1939 by looking at Frank Capra's government classic "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" and trying one of America's favorite bourbons. 0:00 - Intro and Initial Thoughts 30:35 - Bulleit Bourbon Review 40:40 - Analysis and Final Thoughts Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Call-in Line: (216) 800-5923 Email us! Theme music: "New Shoes" by Blue Wednes...