Blood and Black Rum Podcast - A Cult Film / Horror Podcast
295 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsWe're two guys covering all kinds of cult films from horror to action and everything in between. We try to bring funny and engaging content with our unique personalities, and we also review beer in each episode as well. Some of our past and present coverage includes Halloween specials, series retrospectives, Difficult Films month, Red Hot '80s Action Summer, '90s remakes, and a lot more. It's a pretty eclectic mix here, but if you're into cult films and beer, this is the place to be. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bloodandblackrum/support
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Episode 94: JUSTICE LEAGUE/New Belgium Cellar Blender Sour Ale
November 21, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBWe continue our coverage of all of the new superhero films with Justice League - even though we were disappointed with Batman v Superman and Suicide Squad and only fairly intrigued with Wonder Woman. Justice League is definitely a step up from the former two films but it doesn't match the solid storyline of the latter - we talk about the problematic characterization of the Flash, Aquaman, and Cyborg, the issues with the infusion of tone-deaf humor, JK Simmons' toupee, Aquaman's uselessness, a...
Episode 93: THANKSKILLING/Keystone Light
November 15, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBOur Thanksgiving episode hits a little early with our coverage of Thankskilling, the 2009 low-budget horror film. We try to figure out if it's intentionally or unintentionally bad; either way, we enjoy the ridiculousness of the plot, the bad dialogue, the tons of puns, the big boobies at the beginning of the film, and more! We also talk about Keystone Light because that's what they're drinking in the film. Approximate Timeline 0:00-15:00 Intro 15:00-25:00 Beer talk 25:00 - end Film discussion...
Episode 92: THOR: RAGNAROK/Budweiser 1933 Prohibition Repeal Amber Lager
November 08, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 78.8 MBWe're back with a new superhero episode! We're talking about the new MCU film THOR: RAGNAROK. We discuss the weird plotting issues that plague the film, Jeff Goldblum's presence, the colorful synth-y new world that Taika Waititi has built, and the more comedic aspect of this release. We also discuss Budweiser's new 1933 Prohibition Repeal Amber Lager! Approximate Timeline 0:00-10:00 Intro 10:00-15:00 News 15:00 - 25:00 Beer talk 25:00 - end Film discussion --- Send in a voice message: http...
Episode 91: Halloween Special: JIGSAW
October 29, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBWe hope you enjoy our Halloween Special on JIGSAW as we do a deep dive into the franchise itself and compare this new installment. We talk about the traps, the twists, the incorporation of Tobin Bell, and more! Just a warning: there are all kinds of spoilers in this, so make sure you watch the film first. Happy Halloween from Blood and Black Rum Podcast! Approximate timeline 0:00 - 12:00 Intro 12:00 - 20:00 Beer talk 20:00 - end Jigsaw --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotif...
Episode 90: Remakeoween VIII | HALLOWEEN (2007)
October 24, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 85 MBOur last Remakeoween episode is Rob Zombie's Halloween from 2007. We saw this in theaters back when it released but haven't seen it since; we talk about the Zombification of John Carpenter's original, the trailer trash Michael Myers in this film, the presence of Malcolm McDowell for some strange reason, the film's inability to come up with a solid backstory for Michael despite spending an hour on his past, and more! We also talk about Genesee's Dark Chocolate Scotch Ale. Approximate timeline ...
Episode 89: Remakeoween VII | A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (2010)
October 18, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBOn our seventh Remakeoween episode, we take on the remake A Nightmare on Elm Street with Jackie Earl Haley as the killer Freddy Kreuger. We talk about the CGI violence and gore, Freddy's jokey presence, the transition from Kris to Nancy as main character, douchebros, and compare the whole thing to Wes Craven's original. We also drink Harpoon's Flannel Friday and Golden Ale beers. Approximate timeline 0:00-10:00 Intro 10:00-20:00 Beer talk 20:00-end A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) //Subscribe...
Episode 88: Remakeoween VI | FRIDAY THE 13TH (2009)
October 10, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBOn our sixth Remakeoween episode we talk about Friday the 13th, the 2009 remake - and luckily it corresponds with Friday, October 13th! We talk about stupendous boobies, all of the film's gory scenes, the douchebag bros that populate the cast, the fast-moving Jason, and we critique the film's 20 minute pre-title opening. We also cover some News in a new segment, and a new beer segment: Sam Adams Octoberfest vs. Harpoon Octoberfest! Approximate timeline 0:00-15:00 Intro 15:00-25:00 News 25:00 ...
Episode 87: Remakeoween V | EVIL DEAD (2013)
October 03, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 70 MBIn our fifth Remakeoween episode we take on Evil Dead, the 2013 remake from Fede Alvarez that is not exactly a reboot and not exactly a remake. We talk about how it sits somewhere in between, discuss the attempts at homage, the increased violence, the poor acting, and the new plot involving drug addiction and metaphorical demons. We also talk about Kelso Brewing Company's IPA. Approximate timeline 0:00 - 16:00 Intro 16:00 - 25:00 Beer talk 25:00 - end Evil Dead //Subscribe to us on iTunes: it...
Episode 86: Remakeoween IV | HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL (1999)
September 27, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 66 MBOur Remakeoween continues with HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL (1999), a remake that attempts to capture the cheesiness of the original William Castle film by adding a Vincent Price-esque figure and some real supernatural events. We talk about Famke Janssen, Chris Kattan's weird role, the CGI effects for The Darkness, and the fun late '90s feel of the movie. We also discuss the new beer delivery service Hopsy and Bronx Brewery's Summer Pale Ale with lemon. Approximate timeline 0:00 - 12:00 Intro 12:00 ...
Episode 85: Remakeoween III | NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (1990)
September 20, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBRemakeoween continues with our coverage of Tom Savini's Night of the Living Dead remake, which was also re-written by George Romero. We talk about the increased gore and zombie effects, compare it to the original film, discuss Tony Todd's role as Ben, wonder about Romero's attempts to retcon his own series to better fit with the later Dead films, and ponder how well this film's conclusion matches the original's theme. Plus, we're drinking Adirondack Brewing's NYS Octoberfest! Approximate tim...
Episode 84: Remakeoween II | IT (2017)
September 12, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBRemakeoween continues with our 2nd remake (and we're cheating a bit), 2017's IT. We do a lot of comparing between this one, the original miniseries, and the novel, and we get into the positives and negatives of adapting such a long book into a relatively short film. We talk about the solid acting, the film's childhood humor, the resemblance to '80s films like The Goonies, the lack of adult "evil," CGI Pennywise, and more! We've also got Goose Island Festbier for drinking! Approximate timelin...
Episode 83: Remakeoween I | THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE (2003)
September 05, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBWe start our Halloween Remakeoween series with The Texas Chainsaw Massacre from 2003 starring Jessica Biel as... a body of T&A. We talk about the film's lack of atmosphere, its nonchalant approach to the slasher genre, the heightened presence of gore, and its bland cookie-cutter aesthetic. We're not too kind to this one since it's often kind of boring and we recently watched the original for our Tobe Hooper retrospective! Approximate timeline 0:00 - 13:00 Intro 13:00 - end The Texas Chainsa...
Episode 82: Tobe Hooper Retrospective/THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE
August 30, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBOn episode 82 we pay tribute to the late Tobe Hooper with The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. First we take a look at Hooper's films, then we get into TCM itself: the lengthy scenes, the noise soundtrack, the creepy Leatherface appearances, and the mental health illness of just about everyone in the film. We also tackle Genny Grungeist Pale Ale for the beer this week. Approximate timeline 0:00-20:00 Intro/Retrospective 20:00-40:00 Beer talk 40:00 - end The Texas Chainsaw Massacre //Subscribe to u...
Episode 81: BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA/Modelo Negra
August 22, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBOn this week's episode, we head to BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA with Kurt Russell and Kim Cattrall. We talk about how much of a different film this is for John Carpenter, discuss the soundtrack from Carpenter and Alan Howarth, commend Russell for his unusually comedic performance, and contemplate the background of the film's Chinese mysticism. We also drink Modelo Negra! Approximate timeline 0:00-10:00 Intro 10:00-16:00 Beer talk 16:00 - end Big Trouble in Little China //Subscribe to us on ...
Episode 80: THE MANGLER/Olde Saratoga Death Wish Nightmare IPA
August 15, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 76.4 MBWe take on The Mangler for episode 80 of the podcast, talking about the ridiculousness of Tobe Hooper's 1995 horror film. We discuss the 1800s working conditions of the laundry factory, Robert Englund's terrible makeup and over-the-top acting, Ted Levine's constant cursing, and the film's horrible CGI - and yet we loved it! We also briefly touch on DUNKIRK and talk about Olde Saratoga Brewing Company's Death Wish Nightmare IPA. Approximate timeline 0:00-19:00 Intro 19:00-25:00 Beer talk 25:...
Episode 79: MAKO: THE JAWS OF DEATH/Big Elm 413 Farmhouse Ale
August 09, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBWe cover the sharksploitation film MAKO: THE JAWS OF DEATH for episode 79 of Blood and Black Rum Podcast. Unlike its poster the film is very different from its obvious inspiration JAWS, with a plot about a man whose special talisman controls sharks to do his bidding. While we don't have a lot of great things to say about it, we talk about the overbearing soundtrack, the film's ridiculous plotting, and contemplate if it's so good it's bad. We also drink Big Elm Brewing's 413 Farmhouse Ale. Ap...
Episode 78: ATOMIC BLONDE/Denizens' Lowest Lord ESB
August 01, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 79.9 MBWe're talking the new action/spy thriller ATOMIC BLONDE for our 78th episode! We discuss Charlize Theron's and Sophia Boutella's nudity, the context of Cold War spy games, James McAvoy's Green Street Houligan's haircut. and then we debate whether Charlize Theron's character actually has feelings for her female counterpart. It gets pretty heated. Beer on the show is Maryland brewery Denizens' Lowest Lord ESB. Approximate timeline 0:00-20:00 Intro 20:00 - 30:00 Beer talk 30:00 - end Atomic Bl...
Episode 77: DREDD/Saranac Haus Lager
July 26, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 81.2 MBWe talk about the 2012 action film DREDD for episode 77. We give props to Karl Urban, who manages to scowl for the entire length of the film. Speaking of length, we praise the 95 minute running time. We ponder whether Olivia Thrilsby actually does a nude scene or if it's a body double. We also talk about Saranac's new Haus Lager in their German Roots fall pack! Have a listen and let us know what you think! Approximate timeline 0:00-15:00 Intro 15:00-25:00 Beer talk 25:00-end Dredd //Subscr...
Episode 76: George Romero Retrospective/NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD
July 19, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBWe talk about George Romero on this retrospective for the late director, including his Dead series and other directed films. Then we get more specific with our discussion about NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, including criticism of the shock-addled Barbra, a contemplation on the metaphorical element of casting a black man in the lead roll, and tackling the highs and lows of this classic zombie film. We also talk about Stewart's Shops High Cliff IPA. Approximate timeline 0:00-20:00 Intro 20:00-40:...
Episode 75: SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING
July 11, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBWe're talking about SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING for our 75th episode. We discuss the film's humor, the CGI action sequences, Marisa Tomei's hotness, how well this Marvel film fits into the universe, and more! We call it "the best Marvel film we've covered on the show;" that's some pretty high praise. We also talk about both Dogfish Head Flesh & Blood IPA and the Sam Adams Rebel Juiced IPA. Approximate Timeline 0:00-16:00 Intro 16:00-23:00 Beer talk 23:00 - end Spider-Man: Homecoming //Subscribe...
PSA & Preview: B&BR On Jay Movie Talk Podcast Covering Friday The 13th Parts 1 - 3
July 08, 2017 16:25 - 2 minutes - 2.62 MBJay Movie Talk Podcast was kind enough to have us take over one of his episodes covering Friday the 13th Parts 1-3, and this is a little preview of what you can find on that show! You can check it out Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/keda-jay/blood-and-black-rum-podcast-friday-the-13th-parts-1-3 or on their iTunes page: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/kedanjay-show/id1052532214?mt=2 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bloodandblackrum/message Suppo...
Episode 74: 2 Year Anniversary - ROBOCOP (2014) Audio Commentary
July 06, 2017 03:06 - 2 hours - 119 MBWe're celebrating our 2 year anniversary on episode 74 of the Blood and Black Rum Podcast, and we're doing something different this time: an audio commentary of ROBOCOP 2014, a movie we have complained about for some time on the show. Watch along with us as we riff on the film, talk about this much maligned remake, and have a fun birthday bash. Thanks for sticking with us for two years! Start your film at 3 minutes 29 seconds. //Subscribe to us on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/blood…d...
Episode 73: HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL/Jeremiah Weed Sarsaparilla Whiskey
June 27, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBOn our 73rd episode we tackle the 1959 horror classic House on Haunted Hill starring Vincent Price, a film that holds up surprisingly well despite some hokier scares. We talk about the ghosts and murderous twists, the excellent linguistics of Price, the treatment of women and their "hysterics," and the drunken antics of Pritchard. We also cover Jeremiah Weed's Sarsaparilla Whiskey! Approximate timeline 0:00 - 10:00 Intro 10:00 - 15:00 Jeremiah Weed Sarsaparilla Whiskey 15:00 - end House on ...
Episode 72: BLACK CAESAR/Lagunitas 12th of Never Ale
June 21, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBWe get serious on our 72nd episode with the blaxploitation film BLACK CAESAR, talking systemic racism in the '70s as well as today. We get into the cultural themes of the film, talk about Fred Williamson's awesomeness (cool sideburns!), the exposition provided from James Brown's soundtrack, and the impact The Godfather and '30s noir films had on it. Ww also cover Lagunitas' 12th of Never Ale, which is a deliciously refreshing pale ale! Approximate timeline 0:00 - 16:00 Intro 16:00 - 25:00 B...
Episode 71: THE MUMMY/Pilsner Urquell & Genesee Helles Bock
June 14, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBBlood and Black Rum Podcast covers the trainwreck 2017 film THE MUMMY starring Tom "Clueless" Cruise. It's a vapid, overblown action film that truly has nothing to do with the original Universe horror classics, and we talk about its stupid action scenes, Tom Cruise's obvious flaws as a scamp character, the idiocy of the film's multiple settings, and more! We also discuss Pilsner Urquell and Genesee's Helles Bock beers. Approximate timeline 0:00 - 16:00 Intro 16:00 - 30:00 Beer talk (Pilsner...
Episode 70: WONDER WOMAN/Guinness Irish Wheat
June 07, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 86.2 MBIn our 70th episode we continue our coverage of the DC superhero universe with WONDER WOMAN. Obviously we compare it to the other films in the franchise, talk about the levity of the humor, harp on the overuse of CGI, and overall go over the positives and the flaws of the best DC movie so far. We also cover Guinness' Irish Wheat ale. Approximate timeline 0:00 - 14:00 Intro 14:00 - 25:00 Beer talk (Guinness Irish Wheat) 25:00 - end Wonder Woman Subscribe to us on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us...
Episode 69: (Not) '90s Slasher Month (Finale) JEEPERS CREEPERS
May 31, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 69 MBWe finish up our '90s Slasher Month with a film that is not from the '90s: Jeepers Creepers, the 2001 film from Victor Salva. We talk the Creeper design, Justin Long's outrageous reactions, the intentional and not-so-intentional campiness, a Miss Cleo knock-off, how the Creeper gets his vanity license plate, and more! Approximate timeline 0:00-10:00 Intro 10:00-25:00 Beer talk 25:00 - end Jeepers Creepers Subscribe to us on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/blood…d1017126160?mt=2 Add us...
Episode 68: '90s Slasher Month (4) HALLOWEEN: H20
May 23, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBEnding our official '90s Slasher Month, we take on Halloween: H20 - one of the worst sequels in the franchise, so bad that we're not sure if it's worse than Halloween: Resurrection. We talk about Michael Myers' non-presence in the film, the awkward use of John Carpenter's original score, Joseph Gordon-Levitt's quick presence, Adam Arkin's mauling of Jamie Lee Curtis, and much more! Approximate timeline 0:00 - 10:00 Intro 10:00 - 20:00 Beer talk (Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy) 20:00 - End Hal...
Episode 67: '90s Slasher Month (3) I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER
May 17, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBWe talk I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER for '90s Slasher Week part 3, including the film's lack of suspense, Freddie Prinze Jr.'s potential Razzy nominee, how we would have sex with Jennifer Love Hewitt, and the overall unmemorable nature of the film. We also talk about Founders' PC Pils beer and Genesee Brewing Company's Orange Honey Cream Ale. Approximate timeline 0:00-15:00 Introduction 15:00 - 30:00 Beer talk 30:00 - end I Know What You Did Last Summer Subscribe to us on iTunes: itunes...
Episode 66: '90s Slasher Month (2) THE FACULTY
May 09, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 73.7 MBContinuing our '90s Slasher Month, we take on THE FACULTY, the 1998 body snatcher film about high school students battling killer aliens. We talk about the film's crazy soundtrack, Jon Stewart's and Christopher McDonald's matching goatees, Mexican cervezas, and awesome '90s names like Zeke and Gabe. Approximate timeline 0:00 - 10:00 Introduction 10:00-30:00 Beer talk (Victoria/Pacifico Clara) 30:00 - end The Faculty Subscribe to us on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/blood…d1017126160?m...
Episode 65: '90s Slasher Month (1) URBAN LEGEND
May 03, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBFor the start of our '90s slasher month, we cover Urban Legend (1998), a film with a star-studded cast - at least from the late '90s - and an amazing amount of nostalgia. We talk about the presence of Urban Legend in our early years, the awesome '90s names like Damon and Parker, and the amount of people who happened to have the same parka during the spring. Approximate timeline 0:00 - 10:00 Introduction 10:00-20:00 Sort of beer talk 20:00 - end Urban Legend Subscribe to us on iTunes: itune...
Episode 64: Wherein We Celebrate Alien Day with ALIENS
April 26, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 62.7 MB4/26 is Alien Day, and we're celebrating it with the film that helped inspire the day: ALIENS! We talk about the film's excellent setting, the infusion of both horror and action, Lance Henriksen's perfection as a humanistic robot, and whether we like Alien or Aliens more. We also drink Bronx Brewing's spring beer pack. Approximate timeline 0:00-8:00 Introduction 8:40 - 20:00 Beer talk 20:00 - end Aliens Subscribe to us on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/blood…d1017126160?mt=2 Add us o...
Episode 63: Wherein We Take a Vacation with LONG WEEKEND
April 19, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBWe watch Long Weekend, the 1978 when-animals-attack thriller involving dugongs, eagles, and other terrifying Australian animals. We talk about Abita's Creole Cream Ale, give a tribute to the late James "Doc Terror" Harris, and discuss how animal attack films fit into the horror genre. Approximate timeline 0:00-12:00 Intro 12:00-14:00 James Harris tribute 14:00-24:00 Beer talk 24:00-end Long Weekend Subscribe to us on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/blood…d1017126160?mt=2 Add us on Fac...
Episode 62: Wherein We Watch Stuff Blow Up in DEMOLITION MAN
April 12, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBWe check out DEMOLITION MAN, the 1993 film starring Wesley Snipes and Sylvester Stallone that actually accurately depicts the future! We talk societal implications of a government that monitors all human choice, the comedic continuity within the film, the action scenes, and the wooden acting from Sandra Bullock. Approximate timeline 0:00-11:00 Introduction 11:00-22:00 Beer talk (Michelob Ultra) 22:00-end Demolition Man Subscribe to us on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/blood…d101712616...
Episode 61: Wherein We Contemplate Our Memories with GHOST IN THE SHELL (2017)
April 05, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBWe've covered the original Ghost in the Shell anime, so it's only fair that we cover the new 2017 adaptation starring Scarlett Johansson. We talk briefly about whitewashing, how this live-action film measures up to the original, the huge amount of exposition forced onto the viewer, and how ScarJo looks in a body suit; plus, we discuss our new local brewery, Stump City Brewing. Approximate timeline Intro: 0:00-10:00 Beer talk: 10-00:18:00 Ghost in the Shell: 18:00-end --- Send in a voice me...
Episode 60: Wherein We Experience THE NIGHT EVELYN CAME OUT OF THE GRAVE
March 22, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBWe cover another giallo on the Blood and Black Rum Podcast - or at least a giallo/Gothic hybrid. This film has it all - redheads, constantly naked women, a drafty castle, ghosts, double- and triple-crossings, and a female-on-female murder! The Night Evelyn Came Out of the Grave is a crazy film, but it's not perfect, and our two hosts disagree on a number of matters, making this episode an interesting listen. Approximate timeline 0:00-12:00 - Intro 12:00-20:00 - Beer talk 20:00-end - The Nig...
Episode 59: St. Patty's Day Special! LEPRECHAUN 2
March 15, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBWe continue our annual Leprechaun viewings for St. Patrick's Day with Leprechaun 2! This film is much better than the first, but it also feels like an adult Are You Afraid of the Dark? episode - we discuss how that's both good and bad. We also talk Warwick Davis, Michael McDonald, Guinness' new porters, and Catholic Lenten rules for St. Patrick's Day! Approximate timeline Intro: 0:00-14:00 Beer talk: 14:00-25:00 Leprechaun 2: 15:00 - 1:07:00 '90s music from the film: 1:07:00 - end Subscrib...
Episode 58: Bill Paxton Tribute | TWISTER
February 28, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 75.7 MBDue to the passing of Bill Paxton, we decided to postpone our next selected movie in order to do a tribute to the man with TWISTER! This film is best viewed through a nostalgia lens - while it doesn't hold up incredibly well, it's a fun movie for all the wrong reasons. Bad CGI, poor scripting, and unintentionally hilarious moments abound in this disaster flick co-written by Michael Crichton, and we break it down in detail - along with coverage of Saratoga Beer Fest! Approximate timeline 0:00...
Episode 57: Wherein We Find Out WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO SOLANGE?
February 22, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBBlood and Black Rum Podcast returns to giallo films with What Have You Done to Solange?, a film about graphic sexual violence and abortion that is equally intriguing and confusing. We talk about the lack of Solange throughout most of the film, the soundtrack by Ennio Morricone, and the film's problematic issues with its theme. We also talk Harpoon Brewery's spring beer pack, films we're covering in the future, and male birth control! Approximate timeline 0:00-11:00 Introduction 11:00-20:00 -...
Episode 56: Death Wish Series (Finale) DEATH WISH V: THE FACE OF DEATH
February 15, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBIt's the series finale of the Death Wish Series! We're talking Death Wish V: The Face of Death, a sad conclusion to the franchise that finds Charles Bronson looking old, feeble, and defeated. The film itself is a mess, probably the worst of the series with lackluster action sequences and some really stupid ideas like a remote control soccer ball and an Irish mafioso with Italian henchmen. Still, we have fun talking about the ridiculous scenarios and Sam Adams' new recipe for Rebel IPA. Appro...
Episode 55: Death Wish Series (4) DEATH WISH 4: THE CRACKDOWN
January 30, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBIn the fourth installment of our Death Wish Series, we take on the incredibly 80s-set Death Wish 4: The Crackdown - if the cocaine doesn't define it, then the roller rinks and arcades will. This is, per Ryne, a "stupid" film, but it's easy to see why it's also quite enjoyable: ridiculous action scenes make up about 70% of the film and it has the feel of a video game where Paul Kersey continually gets mission objectives from his boss. We also talk about Genesee's Bock Beer, the use of rape wi...
Episode 54: Death Wish Series (3) DEATH WISH 3
January 24, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBIn this episode, we continue our Death Wish series with Death Wish 3. This sequel takes things even less seriously than before, to the point where we question if this is meant to be a tongue-in-cheek action film. We discuss the multiple car explosions, the main villain's ridiculous hair, the alt-right stance on vigilantism, and Brown's Chasing Suns Double IPA! Approximate timeline 0:00 -15:00 Intro 15:00-23:00 Beer talk 23:00-end Death Wish 3 Join us on Twitter at @bloodnblackrum, and suppo...
Episode 53: Death Wish Series (2) DEATH WISH II
January 16, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBBlood and Black Rum Podcast continues their Death Wish Series with Death Wish II, a film that basically reboots the premise of the original. We talk about the lack of direction in this sequel, the off-kilter tone and music score, and the poor thematic representation of vigilantism. We also cover Brown's Brewery beer and more! Approximate timeline Intro: 0:00 - 15:00 Beer talk: 15:00 - 30:00 Film talk: 30:00-end Remember to subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/blood-and-b...
Episode 52: Death Wish Series (1) DEATH WISH
January 12, 2017 15:21 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBIt's the beginning of our DEATH WISH series, and this marks a new twist on Blood and Black Rum Podcast - Martin leads this episode, and the subsequent episodes in the series! We tackle Death Wish, a film starring Charles Bronson as a vigilante against crime in NYC after his wife is murdered and his daughter raped by thugs (including one of our favorites, Jeff Goldblum). We talk about the nature of the film's premise - of fighting back with gunplay - and also discuss the political and societ...
Episode 51: 2016 Year in Review/BUBBA HO-TEP
January 05, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 73.9 MBIn this dual episode, we take a look back at 2016 to discuss some of our episodes as well as the new films that we covered. You can find this discussion in part 1 of the podcast, from 0:00-35:00. In the interlude, we talk about the beer we're drinking on the podcast - this time, it's Sam Adams' new Hopscape, a wheat pale ale that tastes fairly similar to their Rebel IPA. Skip to 35:04-44:00 for that. In part 2, we discuss the film in question: Don Coscarelli's Bubba Ho-Tep, a film about Elv...
Episode 50: Festivus Series (Finale) DIE HARD
December 29, 2016 13:28 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBOur final Festivus Series episode was a secret, but now it's revealed - we're doing Die Hard, the greatest Christmas movie ever. In this episode, we give reasons why this technically is a Christmas movie, talk about how the film has held up over time, discuss our favorite Bruce Willis movies, drink some New Belgium beer, and get into a tete a tete over the film's lengthy exposition scenes. Oh yeah, we also rank Family Matters and Full House, offering Netflix a new original series: Familier Ma...
Episode 49: Festivus Series (3) NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION
December 21, 2016 15:03 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBFinally we get to finish our original Vacation series along with continuing our Festivus Series for the holidays. We started to cover all of the Vacation films way back at the beginning of our podcast, and now we end with National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. It's probably Ryne's favorite holiday film of all time, and it's up there for Martin as well. We talk our favorite scenes, the relatable element that makes this Vacation film stand out, and we sip on Rogue's Santa's Private Reserve Ale ...
Episode 48: Festivus Series (2) SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT PART 2
December 15, 2016 13:46 - 1 hour - 72.8 MBOur Festivus Series continues with a return to the Silent Night, Deadly Night Franchise: Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2. The film is basically a recap of the original with some new footage thrown in involving Billy's brother Ricky, and in general terms no one would ever think this is a good film. But from a comical perspective, Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2 is pure genius, a hilariously bad horror movie that features Eric Freeman in a defining roll. We also talk about Dread Central's n...
Episode 47: Festivus Series (1) KRAMPUS
December 07, 2016 23:34 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBThe first episode of our holiday Festivus Series is Krampus, Michael Dougherty's 2015 horror film featuring the evil shadow of St. Nicholas. On the 'cast we discuss Adam Scott's sweaters, Old Milwaukee beer, Black Christmas' domination of the Christmas horror genre, and even get into Dougherty's other film Trick 'r Treat a little bit! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bloodandblackrum/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/b...
Episode 46: Wherein We Get Mystical With DOCTOR STRANGE
November 24, 2016 14:09 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBWe continue our tradition of seeing every new superhero film with Doctor Strange, which is a very good film that unfortunately suffers from some distinct flaws - ones that have become more prevalent as Marvel's superhero origin stories continue. We talk about Cumberbatch, the stereotypical origin plotting, the graphics, and the controversy over the Ancient One's race! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bloodandblackrum/message Support this podcast: https:/...