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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 Podcast. N...

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 Revi...

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 o...

In this special bonus series, Bob and Brad sit down with local distilleries and their CEOs to talk the distilling process, the products each offers, and the pure joy of a favorite movie. Our first guest is Tom Lix, CEO of Cleveland Whiskey. Tom's company is famous in the industry for its technology, which allows it to produce a whiskey with the character of an aged spirit in a matter of days. Tom discusses the line of Cleveland Whiskey products before introducing his two favorite films: All is L...

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 and e...

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 Wed...

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/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/filmwhiskey/support

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