Drinks and a Movie

High West Whiskey with Becky Smith

In this spirit forward episode, Becky Smith joins the show to dicuss High West Whiskey from Park City, Utah. Becky shares the history of the distillery as well as 6 diffferent expressions. Bourbon, Cask Strength Bourbon, Double Rye, Rendezvous Rye, Campfire, and the brand new Bottled in Bond Rye! If you're a lover of whiskey then you wont want to miss this.  Watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/xruoP3b2A7Q

Predator 2 (1990)/Nelson Bros Black Brier

This week Chris and I discuss Predator 2 and try out Nelson Bros Black Brier.

Mad Max Fury Road (2015)/Old Overholt 114 & 10yr Cask Strength

This week Chris joins me to try out some Old Overholt 114 and Old overholt 10yr Cask Strength as we discuss George Miller's Masterpiece that is Mad Max Fury Road.

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)/Pursuit United Double Oaked Bourbon

This week Matt and I discuss the much anticipated Furiosa! A spin off in the world of Mad Max, this time giving us the backstory of Imperator Furiosa. We finally try some Pursuit United in the form of their double Oaked expression.

Mad Max & Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1979/1985)/Knob Creek 10yr Rye

This week Matt and I discuss the original Mad Max film and it's 3rd sequel, Beyond Thunderdome! Both written and directed by Doctor turned filmmaker George Miller. For this episode we try out the brand new Knob Creek 10 year old Rye! With a little comparison of the flagship 7yr Rye.

The Warriors (1979)/Knob Creek Single Barrel Blind Tasting

This week Matt and I discuss one of my favorite films, Walter Hill's The Warriors. Before discussing the movie we do another 4 way blind tasting. This time with Knob Creek Single Barrels. Here's the order of glasses if you want to follow along. 1. KC 9yr Single Barrel 2. Alameda Store Pick 3. Louie's Liquor Store Pick 4. Reserve Bar Store Pick

Unbreakable (2000)/Sagamore Spirit Single Barrel Blind Tasting

This week Matt and I discuss M. Night Shyamalan's 4th film, "Unbreakable". Everyone should see this movie. Before we dig into the film we have a four way blind tasting of Sagamore Spirit Single Barrel Selects. Here's the list if you want to follow along. Glass 1. Reserve Bar Glass 2. LA Bourbon & Whiskey Society Glass 3. Total Wine Glass 4. BevMo

Kenneth Castillo (Writer, Director, and Producer) and the realities of Independent Filmmaking

In this special episode I chat with writer, director, and producer Kenneth Castillo. Ken has written and directed 7 feature films and many shorts. He discusses his transition from bartending into directing full time, his experiences on set managing actors and crew, connecting with producers, his new Directing for Actors Intensive (applications now open), and much much more. We cover a lot of ground in this episode and it's a great conversation for any aspiring or working filmmaker to hear. Ke...

Pulp Fiction (1994)/Jim Beam Black 7 Year & Bookers 2024-01 Springfield Batch

In this unedited episode, Matt and I discuss Pulp FIction for it's 30th anniversary. We try out the brand new Jim Beam Black age stated 7 years and the first Bookers release of 2024, the Springfield Batch.

Nope (2022)/Stagg 23B

This week Matt and I break the seal on some Stagg Jr and discuss the last film in Jordan Peeles filmography, "Nope".

Us (2019)/ Rabbit Hole Boxergrail Rye Whiskey

This week Matt and I try some Rabbit Hole Kentucky Straight Rye and discuss Jordan Peele's second film, "Us".

The Long Game & Civil War(2024)/Garrison Brothers Balmorhea Texas Straight Bourbon

DOUBLE FEATURE Episode! I had a good weekend at the movies so decided to do an impromptu solo episode sharing my thoughts on "The Long Game" starring Jay Hernandez, Dennis Quaid, and Cheech Marin as well as Alex Garland's "Civil War". I break the seal on some Garrison Bros Balmorhea Bourbon for this one.

Get Out (2017)/ Bulliet 12 Year Rye

For the next few weeks Matt and I are going to watch and discuss Jordan Peeles films. Starting with 2017's "Get Out". We pair this movie with a new limited release whiskey, Bulliets 12 year old rye.

Predator (1987)/Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity, Frey Ranch Single Barrel Rye and Jack Daniels Single Barrel Barrel Proof Rye

This week Matt, Chris, and I discuss 1987's Predator. We try a flight of whiskies once again starting with Jefferson's Tropics aged in Humidity. Then we compare a single barrel store pick of Frey Ranch rye from Hi_times wine cellars and a Jack Daniels Single Barrel Barrel Proof rye store pick from Everson ROyce.

Dune ('84/'21/'24)/ Sierra Norte Mexican Whiskey 6 Way Blind Tasting, Old Forester Single Barrel Canyon City Pick, Rye Infinity Bottle

This week Chris and I blind taste 6 Sierra Norte Mexican Whiskey's, White Corn, Yellow Corn, Black Corn, Purple Corn, Red Corn, and Rainbow Corn. We also try out a new Old Forester Single Barrel Barrel Strength Pick from Canyon CIty Liquour in Azusa CA as well as my rye infinity bottle which I've named "The Water of Life". All while discussing Dune. We dive into David Lynch's 1984 film as well as Denis Villeneauve's 2 parter. Cheers!

My Favorite Movies of 2023 and Breaking the seal on Old Overholt 10 year Old Cask Strength

Just sharing my favorite films of 2023 while trying out some old overholt 10 year old rye whiskey.

Maniac (1980 & 2012)/ New Riff Single Barrel Bourbon and Rye

It's another DOUBLE FEATURE EPISODE! Carissa and I discuss 1980's "Maniac" and it's 2012 remake. All while trying out a couple of New Riff single barrels. A bourbon and rye pick from Mission wine and spirits in Pasadena CA.

Assault on Precinct 13 (1976)/Los Angeles Distillery Single Malt, Little Book Chapter 6, and Elijah Craig 18

This week both Matt and Chris join me to discuss one of my favorite John Carpenter films, "Assault on Precinct 13". Fantastic film that these guys just watched for the first time. We try out a flight of whiskies for this one starting with a Single Malt from a local distillery in Culver City, CA. Then we move on to Little Book Chapter 6 "To The Finish", and then end on Elijah Craig 18. (As a bonus we pour some Knob Creek 18 for comparison)

American Fiction (2023)/Johnny Walker Black Label & Buffalo Trace Louie's Liquor Barrel Select

Matt and I discuss one of my favorite films of 2023, Cord Jefferson's directorial debut "American Fiction". We pair this with Johnny Walker Black and a store pick of Buffalo Trace from Louie's Liquor store in Azusa CA

My Bloody Valentine (1981)/ Almanac Love Hazy IPA

To celebrate Valentines Day, Carissa and I discuss 1981's "My Bloody Valentine". This episode was recorded using my new DJI lav mics so the audio quality will be different than usual. Cheers!

Boulevard Nights (1979)/Salvadores Mezcal Destilado con Cafe y Cacao Louie's Liquor Pick

Drinks and a Movie Podcast is back! To start off season 6, Matt and I are discussing the great 1979 film "Boulevard Nights" and trying out a store pick mezcal from Louie's liquor in Azusa. If you're a fan of Boulevard Nights then make sure you check out this old interview with Danny De La Paz (Chuco) on the YouTube channel Danny De La Paz, 'Boulevard Nights' to 'American Me' and more | Drinks and a Movie Pod (youtube.com)

Godzilla & Godzilla Minus One(1954/2023)/Kikoria Japanese Rice Whisky & Jack Daniels Single Barrel Barrel Proof Rye

Last episode of 2023 is here! Mando joins the show once again to discuss the original 1954 Godzilla and the latest film in the franchise Godzilla Minus one. Is this one of the best movies of the year? As we discuss the films we try out Kikori Japanese rice whisky and break the seal on a Jack Daniels single barrel barrel proof rye. I'm taking a break for a few weeks so I hope you ll enjoy this episode. Leave a comment on the @drinks_and_a_movie instagram if you have some feedback on what we ca...

The Hateful Eight (2015)/Nelson Bros 8-way Blind Tasting

In this penultimate episode of season 5, Matt and I blind taste all of the Nelson Bros whiskies I have in my collection and discuss Quentin Tarantino's 8th film, "The Hateful Eight". Special thanks to Nelson's Greenbrier Distillery for sending me their distillery only releases. Love you all! Here's the list of whiskies we blind tasted so you can follow along. Glass 1: Nelson Bros Sherry Cask Glass 2: Nelson Greenbrier Tennessee Whiskey Cask Strength Glass 3: Nelson Bros Classic Glass 4: Nel...

The Thing (1982)/ J&B Blended Scotch and Nelson Bros Cognac Cask

This week Matt and I discuss one of the greatest films of all time. The sci-fi horror classic that is John Carpenter's "The Thing". We pair this with Macready's drink of choice, the J&B blended scotch whiskey. Since I'm not a big scotch fan, I decide to bring out a bourbon to try as well. We finally break the seal on the Nelson Bros Cognac Cask Finished bourbon.

Gook (2017)/Four Gate Split Stave by Kelvin Rye Batch 10

This week Matt and I try Four Gate Rye for the first time. This expression is the split stave by kelvin batch 10. After a pour we discuss Justin Chon's directorial debut film "Gook" from 2017.

Infernal Affairs (2002)/Hardin's Creek Boston

SPOILER ALERT FOR "THE DEPARTED". This week Matt and I disucss the 202 film "Infernal Affairs. Heavy spoilers on this one so if you haven't seen it yet, or Martin Scorsese's The Departed, then you'll want to sit this one out. We pair this movie with the last of Hardin's Creek Kentucky Series, the 17 year old Boston. Cheers!

Radical (2023)/Mezcal Vago Elote

Solo episode where I try some MEzcal Vago Elote and talk about possibly my favorite film of 2023, Radical.

American Movie (1999)/Wild Turkey 101 12 year

This week Matt and I discuss my favorite documentary, American Movie. Since we recorded on Thanksgiving week I decided to break out the Wild Turkey 101 12 year old. We compare it with regular 101 and a Stearns Store pick of Kentucky Spirit that is 10 years old.

Memories of Murder (2003)/Sagamore Spirit Bottled in Bond Batch 3 & Dopplebock Finish

In this weeks episode Matt brings two bottles straight from the Sagamore Spirit Distillery. Their new 6 year old bottled in bond batch 3 and the distillery exclusive Dopplebock Finished whiskey. After a couple pours of Sagamore we discuss Bong Joon Ho's 2003 masterpiece Memories of Murder.

The Toxic Avenger (1984)/Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C923

Chris and I finally get our hands on the 13 year 7 month old Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C923 and taste it while discussing Tromas Masterpiece "The Toxic Avenger".

Phantom of the Paradise (1974)/ Michters Toasted Barrel Finish Rye and Barrel Strength Rye

Lindsey and I kick off November by breakin the seal on the 2023 release of Michters Toasted Barrel Rye and Michters Barrel Strength Rye(this release was from a few years ago). After some wonderful tasters we dig into Brian De Palma's "Phantom of the Paradise".

Carrie (1976)/Still Austin Bottled in Bond High Rye Bourbon

It's Halloween week and Carissa and I are talking Brian De Palmas adaptation of Stephen Kings "Carrie". We pair this with a new release from Still Austin, the second in their bottled in bond series. Still Austin High Rye Bourbon Whiskey.

Frankenstein & Bride of Frankenstein(1931 & 1935)/Dankenstein & Bride of Dankenstein IPA's

This week Carissa and I come through with another double feature episode. We're talking James Whales classic Universal monster movies, "Frankenstein" and "Bride of Frankenstein"

Halloween 4, 5, and 6('88/'89/'95)/ Nelson Bros Sherry Cask & Pumpkin Haze IPA by 21st Amendment Brewing

This week my brother and I discuss the Jamie Lloyd saga of the Halloween franchise. Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers, Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers, and Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers which features Paul Rudd in his first lead role and the last entry to have Donald Pleasance as Dr. Loomis. We pair these with the Nelson Bros Sherry Cask and 21st amendment brewery's Pumpkin Haze IPA.

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Double Feature: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre ('74 & '03)/Nelson Bros Honey Cask/Bunny with a Chainsaw Double Hazy IPA

DOUBLE FEATURE!!! This week Carissa and I discuss The Texas Cahinsaw Massacre from 1974 and it's 2003 remake. Two great films require two great drinks so we're trying out Nelson Bros Honey Cask finished bourbon and Paperback brewings Blue Bunny with a chainsaw double hazy IPA.

Double Feature: Hostel & Hostel Part 2 ('05/'07)/ Nelson Bros Rye and Stone Enjoy by 10-31-2023

Spooky season is her so we're looking at some horror films to celebrate the month of October. We're starting with Eli Roths Hostel films. Pairing them with the new Nelson Bros Rye and Stone Enjoy by 10-31-23 Hazy IPA.

John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023)/Blantons Straight from the Barrel

We've arrived at the end of our journey. The final film in the John WIck franchise. (or is it?). Matt and I discuss the all great and wonderful John WIck chapter 4 from earlier this year. We also end our tasting of the Blantons bourbon lineup with one I've been anticipating for a long time. The uncut and unfiltered Blantons Straight from the Barrel. Proofs vary but the one we tasted on this episode comes out at 125.1 proof. Since the movies crescendoed to a gret climax I figured the whiskey o...

Lone Wolf & Cub: White Heaven in Hell (1974)/Russell's Reserve 13yr

We made it! The final fil of the Lone Wolf and Cub series. Today I'm talking "White Heaven in Hell". Will Ogami finally finish off Retsudo and the Yagyu clan? Listen to find out. This is a bizarre horror influenced entry in the series. Too bad it ends here. I pair this one with the highly sought after Russell's Reserve 13. One of my all time favorite bourbons. Cheers!

John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum (2019)/Blantons Gold, Nelson Bros Reserve, and Hardin's Creek Frankfort

Matt and I return to discuss John Wick Chapter 3 Parabellum. These movies continue to be great. We also continue our tasting of the Blantons bourbon lineup. now we're on to the 103 proof Gold Edition. I decide to break out some Nelson Bros Reserve Bourbon that won a blindtasting for me against Blantons Gold a couple weeks prior. So Matt and I do some comparing and see if my results are the same. As a bonus bottle I bring the new Hardins Creek Frankfor to the table. It's an exceptional 17 year...

Lone Wolf & Cub: Baby Cart in the Land of Demons (1973)/Russell's Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon

This week I go solo to chat about the 5th film in the Lone Wolf and Cub series, "Baby Cart in the land of Demons". I continue my tasting through Wild Turkey's Russell's Reserve lineup. This time I taste the SIngle Barrel bourbon, This is the same bottle that won the blindtasting against Russell's 13 and 101 12yr. If you missed it then be sure to find Drinks_and_a_movie on Instagram and TikTok.

John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017)/ Blantons and Blantons Takara Red

Matt and I discuss John Wick Chapter 2. We continue our Blantons tasting with a Store pick from CIrcus liquor and another formerly Japan only release, the Takara Red.

Lone Wolf & Cub: Baby Cart in Peril (1972)/ Russell's Reserve 10yr

In another solo episode I continue my rewatch of the Lone Wolf and Cub series. This time talking about the fourth film, "Baby Cart in Peril". So far this is one of my favorites. I pait this one with Russell's Reserve 10 year old bourbon from Wild Turkey.

John Wick (2014)/ Blantons Special Reserve & Takara Black

It's finally time! Matt and I take on the John Wick franchise. For each film we will drink a variant of Blantons single barrel bourbon from the buffalo trace distillery. For this first film we start with the lower proof offerings of Blantons. The green label sSpecial Reserve and the Japan release of Takara Black. Listen to hear our thoughts and more. Cheers!

Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance/Oldboy/Lady Vengeance (02, 03, 05)/ Frey Ranch Bourbon, Rye, and Farm Strength Uncut

This week I try out the core line up of Whiskeys from Frey Ranch. Their four grain bourbon, Bittled in bond Rye, and Farm strength uncut bourbon. Frey racnh is a great craft distillery based out of Fallon Nevada. Purely grain to glass. My cousin Anton joins the podcast as a first time guest to discuss Park Chan Wook's Vengeance trilogy. The unofficial trilogy consists of 2002's "Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance", 2003's "Oldboy", which is currently playing in theaters for it's 20th anniversary, and...

Lone Wolf & Cub: Baby Cart to Hades (1972)/Russell's Reserve Single Barrel Rye

In this solo episode I give a quick review on part 3 in the Lone olf and Cub series, "Baby Cart to Hades". All while sipping on some Russells Reserve Single Barrel Rye.

Cabin Fever (2002)/She Shot First Tropical Hazy IPA

This week Carissa and I try out an amazing hazy IPA and discuss Eli Roths feature film directorial debut "Cabin Fever".

Sleepaway Camp (1983)/Sierra Nevada Summerfest Lager

This week in celebration of the summer time, Carissa joins me to chat about the 1983 horor film "Sleepaway Camp" starring Felissa Rose. Since the wether is hot we try some refreshing Sierra Nevada Summerfest Lager.

Barbenheimer (2023)/Sagamore Spirit Bottled in Bond and 8 Year Old Batch 2

This week I'm solo, giving my rambling thoughts on both Barbie and Oppenheimer after my first view. These movies definitely require a watch as well as some folks to chat with so they will probably be revisted in greater detail another time. I just couldn't pass up making an episode about what I think is the Movie Event of the year. For two movies I decided to taste two great rye whiskies. Sagamore Spirit's Bottled in Bond batch 2 and 8 year old batch 2. They;re both really great ryes that you...

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023)/Bookers 2023-01 "Charlies Batch" & Jim Beam Single Barrel

Matt and I try out one of the newest batches of Bookers bourbon as well as a recent daily sipper of mine, Jim Beam single barrel. We end up busting out the knob creek to compare with the Jim Beam SB and Bookers. We discuss the movie event of the year that's dropping this weekend, the strike, and finally a long conversation on the latest Indiana Jones film.