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Bob and Brad wrap up Season 5 with their final Harry Potter review, the series-capping 2011 offering Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2. Director David Yates returns with the last chapter of the franchise, and while the movie is well-regarded by the general public, Bob and Brad are decidedly cooler on it. Meanwhile, they return to Willett Distillery to sample Rowan's Creek , a whiskey that may or may not be the slightly-toned-down version of Bob's favorite, Noah's Mill . How will this ...

Bob rounds out his Season Five list of movies with Barry Jenkins' 2018 masterpiece If Beale Street Could Talk . Unfairly swallowed up during the awards season, this film ultimately flew under the radar. The guys discuss scene-stealing performances from Stephan James and Colman Domingo , in addition to Regina King 's Oscar-winning role. Meanwhile, our hosts sip on Cutty Sark , that ubiquitous blended scotch. At only around $15 a bottle, what should they be expecting in terms of quality? Film & Wh...

Bob and Brad answer questions from their Patreon subscribers and try a new Irish-style whiskey called Keeper's Heart . 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/filmwhiskey/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/filmwhiskey/support

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Bob introduces Brad to director Jason Reitman 's 2011 dark comedy Young Adult . Reitman made this film as a follow-up to Up in the Air , and it reunited him with Juno screenwriter Diablo Cody . How will Brad react to the mean-spirited character at the film's core? Meanwhile, our hosts revisit the Johnnie Walker brand, this time for a rye-finished blended called Select Casks . It seems this expression was intended to launch a new line for the brand, but those plans have since been abandoned. Does...

Recorded live on-site at Western Reserve Distillery, Bob and Brad are joined by their friend Scott Sauer to select a barrel of Wester Reserve Rye, This 6-year whiskey is from a 95-5 mash bill and the guys are incredibly excited about this pick. Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Email us ! Join our Discord server! Theme music: "New Shoes" by Blue Wednesday --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/film...

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Bob and Brad continue their "My Favorite Movie" series with John Little, head distiller at the beloved craft distillery Smooth Ambler . Having recently picked a barrel of their Old Scout bourbon as part of the Reel Crafted Select barrel program, our hosts are excited to get into the details of the whiskey, but John throws us a curveball when it comes to his movie selection! Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter ...

Recorded live on-site at Western Reserve Distillery, Bob and Brad are joined by their friend Scott Sauer to select a barrel of Smooth Ambler Old Scout for their Reel Crafted Barrel Program. Each of these bourbons is between 4 and 6 years in age, but many of the specs are still secret. This barrel sold out weeks before its bottles hit store shelves--thank you to all the listeners who claimed a bottle! About the barrel: Age: 6 years 116 days Mash Bill: 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malt Nose: Subtle oak a...

Bob and Brad throw it all the way back to 2019 to revisit writer-director Noah Baumbach 's Oscar-winning film Marriage Story . Boasting two of the best lead performances of the 21st century, the movie walked away with only one win, for supporting actress Laura Dern . The guys dive deep into why the movie's efforts to stay as entertaining as possible despite heavy subject matter actually helps it in the long run, and they try to make sense of the Dern win. Meanwhile, they stay in Scotland for yet...

Bob and Brad revisit the Star Wars universe with George Lucas ' 2005 trilogy-capper, Revenge of the Sith . Widely regarded as the best of the prequel trilogy, this film has so much more to offer, and for those who paid attention to the (very) intricate details of the first two films, the payoffs here are well worth the wait. Bob and Brad praise Lucas' encyclopedic worldbuilding, even if they also criticize some of his directorial and dialogue choices. Meanwhile, they try the last in their line o...

For Bob's next Season Five movie, he's chosen director Ben Affleck 's 2007 debut Gone Baby Gone . Based on a Dennis Lehane novel, this seedy neo-noir works primarily because of its moral questions, but also because of uniformly excellent performances and Affleck's sense of place in his Boston hometown. It's still his finest work, and he's directed a best Picture winner since this. Meanwhile, they try the third in a line of four whiskies from Ardbeg , a single-malt scotch distillery known for its...

Bob and Brad continue their "My Favorite Movie" series with Cameron George, national brand ambassador for the beloved Ardbeg distillery. They discuss Cameron's role in the industry, working his way up to brand ambassador, and two of his favorite films, The Sound of Music and Rush Hour . Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Email us ! Join our Discord server! Sponsored by Root23 Syrups . Use code WHISKEY10 at ch...

Bob and Brad ring in the week of Passover and Easter with Dreamworks Animation's 1998 film The Prince of Egypt. Much like The Hunchback of Notre Dame , this is a less-discussed animated film from their childhood that also plays much better to an adult audience. Full of breathtaking imagery and a faithful adherence to source texts, the only real quibbles to get into involve some of the vocal performances. Meanwhile, our hosts sample the second in their line of four whiskies from Ardbeg , this tim...

For Bob's next Season Five movie, he's chosen Taika Waititi's 2016 romp Hunt for the Wilderpeople. In many ways, this laid the blueprint for Waititi's next two films, examining themes of family and resilience through comedy. Brad, a big fan of Jojo Rabbit , was new to this film, but praises the performances of the two leads, as well as the overall light touch with which Waititi directs. Meanwhile, they try the first in a line of four whiskies from Ardbeg , a single-malt scotch distillery known f...

Well folks, this one has been months in the making. Way back in October we visited Watershed Distillery to do our first-ever barrel pick. Five months on, the bottles have finally hit store shelves. There have been a number of life changes since then, but this whiskey is still every bit as delicious as it was back then. Today's episode was recorded on-site at Watershed with then-Barrel Master Anne Dimmick, who's since left Watershed to lead the marketing department for Ohio Liquor (OHLQ). Also jo...

Brad's next Season 5 selection is Edge of Tomorrow , marking the second film this season by director Doug Liman , and the first of two movies starring Tom Cruise . In this modern action masterpiece, the main conceit is essentially "the plot of Groundhog Day, but about and alien invasion," and there might not be a better popcorn-flic pitch than that. The guys discuss Cruise as a perennially underrated star, (the somehow never-Oscar-nominated) Emily Blunt , and just how the heck the on-screen alie...

Bob and Brad set out to find a way to salvage the train wreck that is the Oscars telecast, especially in a year as controversial as this one. They're joined by film critic Daniel Joyaux , whose pitch for fixing the show is by far the best (and most feasible) one our hosts have heard yet. Along the way, they discuss the history of this group of people called "The Academy," as well as the telecast itself. To hep fuel the conversation, our hosts sip four expressions of whiskey from Altered State Di...

Bob's next selection is writer-director Jason Reitman 's 2009 Best Picture nominee Up In The Air , a movie that for a long time Bob considered one of the best films of the century. Surprisingly, Bob and Brad both agree on the movie's greatness, but call into question whether it deserves "21st Century Pantheon" recognition. Meanwhile, they return to Lux Row's Rebel brand for the Distiller's Collection, a 113-proof single-barrel offering that was selected by the Ohio Liquor bureau. While the brand...

Bob and Brad go all-in on Rocky IV , perhaps the most ridiculous thing to ever appear on this podcast. A film both terrible and amazing, this effort from director-writer-star Sylvester Stallone features a man who pretends to be a robot, and an actual robot in a romantic relationship with a man. The guys discuss the film's many great quotes, the almost universally awful performances, and their unabashed love for its over-the-top energy. Meanwhile, they sip on Barrell Seagrass , a blend of ryes fi...

Bob and Brad take a walk through the surprisingly strong historical slate of baseball-related films and try to determine which is the best. Is it the one with the best in-game action? The one that most evokes nostalgia? Maybe it's the one about Cleveland. Meanwhile, they sip on a unique, rapid-aged rye from Bespoken Spirits . Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday. Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Email us ! Join our Discord server! Theme music: ...

Bob and Brad finally review School of Rock , a surprisingly divisive movie that's come up on the show before. It's one of Bob's favorites, but Brad doesn't see what all the fuss is about. Both hosts love Jack Black 's performance, but Bob thinks the movie--and its structure--go a lot deeper that Brad is willing to give credit for. Meanwhile, they return to the Basil Hayden's brand for the first time since Season 1, this time to try Dark Rye. A mix of rye whiskey and port, how will it stand up ag...

Bob and Brad sit down with director Richard Curtis ' life-affirming dramedy About Time , a movie that would have made both of their Season 5 lists. They discuss whether this can be categorized as a sci-fi movie, whether there's enough emphasis on the marriage component to label it a "romance," and how Bill Nighy elevates every single film he's in. Meanwhile, the finish up the Glenlivet sample pack with Glenlivet 14 . Will it exceed the quality of its 12-year, double-barreled brother? Film & Whis...

Bob introduces Brad to the glorious mess that is Cameron Crowe 's 2005 film Elizabethtown . While he had fond memories of this one from his high school days, Bob recognizes that this one isn't what you'd necessarily call a "good movie." Still, there's a lot here to like, starting with the film's two lead actors. Meanwhile, they sip on the third in their lineup of Glenlivet products with the Caribbean Reserve. Will this rum-finished Scotch meet the heights of their standard 12-year offering? Film...