Whiskey Reviews Episodes

Brad and Bob decide to watch what is probably Bob's all-time favorite movie. He loves this movie like a child. Will Brad feel the same way? Along the way, they discuss star Humphrey Bogart's nuanced and layered performance and how he doesn't get enough credit for his range. In other news, Ingrid Bergman is incredible, and director Michael Curtiz's decision to let the camera just sit on her face for long periods of time pays off, and then some. They round out their discussion of the cast talking...

Brad and Bob take a look at a movie that your dad has probably fallen asleep watching on AMC, The Great Escape. The consensus is that it still holds up, the script is amazing, and the direction is underrated. It’s tense, claustrophobic, and fun. Also, Brad somehow didn’t know Richard Attenborough was in Jurassic Park. Then, they try the second bottle in their Glenmorangie sampler, the sherry-finished Glenmorangie Lasanta. You’re going to want to hear their scores on this one. PSA: we have a NE...

Bob and Brad take on To Kill a Mockingbird, discussing whether it holds up in 2019, as well as whether director Robert Mulligan was up to the task of adapting the Great American Novel. Also, child actors. SO MANY CHILD ACTORS. Meanwhile, they sip on Tullamore Dew, the world's second-most-popular Irish whiskey. Brad loves it. Like, LOVES it. 0:00 - Intro and Initial Thoughts 29:40 - Tullamore Dew Review 37:08 - Analysis and Final Thoughts Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. T...

Bob and Brad have very different opinions on 2007's cult favorite The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford. Like, really, really different. They agree on the quality star Brad Pitt's performance, and that's about it. Luckily, they have Producer Eric in studio to help them sort out their thoughts on the podcast's first rye whiskey, the classic Old Overholt. 0:00 - Intro and Initial Thoughts 25:30 - Old Overholt Review 35:31 - Analysis and Final Thoughts Film & Whiskey Podca...

Bob and Brad take on the controversial Best Picture winner Green Book and discuss its entertainment value, the differences between Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali's acting approaches, and the accusations of it being a "Magical Negro" or "White Savior" film. In between all this, they sip on Heaven Hill 6-Year, a legitimate "value" bourbon that absolutely blows them away. 0:00 - Intro and Initial Thoughts 27:45 - Heaven Hill Green Label Review 37:00 - Analysis and Final Thoughts Film & Whis...

With the release of the 22nd MCU film, Bob and Brad decide to return to where it all started: 2008's Iron Man. They discuss whether it holds up eleven years removed from its release, as well as its problematic treatment of female characters, the messy second half, and Jeff Bridges as the Kool-Aid Man. Meanwhile, they sample their first Tennessee whiskey with the variety's second-leading brand, the popular George Dickel. 0:00 - Intro and Initial Thoughts 23:32 - George Dickel 12 Review 30:45 -...

Bob and Brad take on Terrence Malick's 2011 art-house epic The Tree of Life and debate what the heck is going on with the dinosaurs, among other things. They discuss the role of the biblical book of Job and the film's similarities to John Steinbeck's East of Eden. Meanwhile, they return to the world of scotch whisky with a true classic, the ever-popular Glenmorangie 10-year. Spoiler alert: the guys like Scotch now. 0:00 - Intro and Initial Thoughts 26:40 - Glenmorangie 10-year Review 36:00 - ...

Bob and Brad take on Billy Wilder's 1959 farce "Some Like it Hot," including a long detour into its notoriously troubled shoot. They also discuss the merits of Marilyn Monroe's performance and the many people responsible for her downward spiral during production of this film. Then, they try Maker's 46, a high-price bourbon that may not be as worthy as its lower-price brother. 0:00 - Intro and Initial Thoughts 22:32 - Maker's 46 Review 30:10 - Analysis and Final Thoughts Film & Whiskey Podcas...

Bob and Brad are already onto their second Scorsese film, 2004's The Aviator. Both of the guys feel like it's Scorsese's unsung masterpiece, and both bemoan the fact that start Leonardo DiCaprio lost out on Best Actor in what may be his best performance. Meanwhile, they sip on a new type of whiskey for the show: Canadian. They've selected the $21 Canadian Club Classic 12 Year, a fan favorite and an easy drinker, to be sure. 0:00 - Intro and Initial Thoughts 30:33 - Canadian Club Classic 12 Re...

The guys are joined this week by Jen Lowers, a PhD student at Kent State University whose research deals with reading alternative texts, including film. She brings her expertise to bear on Clint Eastwood's 2004 opus Million Dollar Baby. The gang offers opinions on whether Paul Haggis' script is worthy or awful, the challenges of being the only female in a male-dominated film, and the muddiness of Eastwood's morals. All the while, your hosts are sipping on the very first Scotch to be reviewed on...

Bob and Brad are joined once again by Jordan McCain, this time to discuss their issues with 2009's "Inglourious Basterds." Meanwhile, they find an even more problematic whiskey to sip: Jim Beam's run of Basil Hayden's, which Brad describes as having "notes of 'meh.'". 0:00 - Intro and Initial Thoughts 26:30 - Basil Hayden's Review 32:50 - Analysis and Final Thoughts Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Theme music: "New Shoes" by Blue Wednesday Sound effects via Daniel Simion...

Bob and Brad take on their first musical , the 1951 MGM classic "An American in Paris." They discuss Gene Kelly as choreographer (but maybe not a great guy), Vincente Minelli as great director, and the themes of sadness and homoeroticism that may or may not be present. Meanwhile, they're drinking Evan Williams White Label, a bottled-in-bond bourbon sure to make you feel every bit of its 50% alcohol content. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes begin in March. Theme music: "New Shoes" by Blue W...

Bob and Brad are joined by guest host Jordan McCain to discuss 1957's 12 Angry Men, its impact on the American film landscape, and the questions it raises about democracy, objectivity and the criminal justice system. They'll drink an inexpensive bourbon--Very Old Barton 80-proof--and compare it to last week's entry, Benchmark No. 8. Leave us a voicemail at our new call-in line: (216) 800-5923. Theme music: "New Shoes" by Blue Wednesday Sound effects via Daniel Simon and espectral --- Send in...

Bob and Brad debate the 1990 film "Goodfellas," including director Martin Scorsese's intent in making the film and whether he was successful in communicating it. They also try to "set the bar" by sipping on low-cost whiskey Benchmark No. 8, which receives...middling reviews. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/filmwhiskey/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/filmwhiskey/support