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Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 150: The Wrath of BeckyWe welcome episode 150 of the Movie And A Beer podcast with a delightful thriller movie The Wrath of Becky, which borrows from it's predecessors in the genre with the simple story, excellent acting, and overall appeal to crossover humor, horror, and thriller/revenge films. "You killed my dog..." as a phrase comes to mind. Becky is a distraught teenager trying to find her way through life after a tragic set of events and now is faced with another set of unfortunate circumstances which lead her down a path of revenge and hate.
While the movie proved that i...2024-10-2250 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 149: Detective K: Secret Of The Living DeadWe celebrate a couple of birthdays on Movie And A Beer with Detective K: Secret Of The Living Dead, a wonderful 2018 Korean historical horror drama that provides the audience with a lot of laughs and some great lessons in how to get revenge against those that have wronged you. Examining just how human vampires can be, the story provides some insights into feudal Korea and how injustices often were justified when trying to hold onto power.
We had a couple of great beers with this film, a West Coast style lager from Funky Fauna (OR), and a C...2024-10-0854 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 148: The SandlotThis episode of Movie And A Beer brings us a coming of age story based in the 1960's through the lens of kids playing baseball in the film The Sandlot. Newly moved to a new neighborhood, Scottie Smalls (Thomas Guiry) learns how to play baseball while having the summer of his young life. He makes fast friends with his teammates and goes on a number of amazing journeys and faces the Beast to retrieve his fathers signed baseball.
We were lucky to try a couple of beers that were related to both baseball and things from our c...2024-09-2456 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 147: KillOn this action packed foreign film episode of Movie And A Beer we watched Kill, a recent movie out of India with 90 minutes of knife wielding mania. What should be a simple Romeo-and-Juliet style love story between an army commando Amrit and his true love Tulika whom is engaged against her will, they are faced with a gang of knife-wielding thieves led by the ruthless Fani (Raghav Juyal) who terrorize innocent passengers on his train and then the killing begins.
We sampled a couple of excellent pale ales for this movie, one from Olympia WA by Ilk Be...2024-09-1042 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 146: SlayMovie And A Beer celebrate Portland Pride with this excellent 2024 campy horror drag film from Tubi titled Slay. Along with our special guest host James, we discuss the in's and out's of drag performances when faced with the challenges of a Texas roadhouse, an unfriendly crowd, and of course vampires. With excellent production quality and writing, this movie provides great entertainment and a positive message to the audience of acceptance of one-self and others.
We were super lucky to find a couple of local beers from Gigantic Brewing (OR) that featured local drag legends, Darcelle (Blond IPA) a...2024-08-2746 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 145: Sasquatch SunsetOn this July 4th nature documentary adjacent installment of Movie And A Beer, we enjoyed the peaceful serenity of the movie Sasquatch Sunset along with our coastal friend Jason whom once again, provides us with some amazing insight and discourse. This somewhat controversial film follows the life of a sasquatch family over the course of a year in the wilds. With potty humor, beautiful cinematography, and a breathtaking soundtrack, this film is definitely worth your while.
We sought out a couple of beers to sip with this amazing piece of film. First was a Yeti variation from G...2024-08-1339 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 144: Weird ScienceHere we are, another flashback to the 80's episode of Movie And A Beer! This time around it's Weird Science, a John Hughes coming of age film about a couple of high school misfit nerds who use their computer to create/simulate their perfect woman "Lisa". She's played by Kelly LeBrock who turns their world upside down in just a few days. This movie doesn't hold up well but it is worth watching as it's a time capsule back to 1985 in suburban America.
We were really fortunate to have both Otto and Randal as guests hosts for t...2024-07-3058 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 143: Boy Kills WorldOn this episode of Movie And A Beer we bring together an interesting set of plot twists and turn with the all up in your face violent revenge film in Boy Kills World. Starring Bill Skarsgård as the mute (deaf and unable to speak) child who was raised to become a killer and take revenge for his families murder, he slowly and sure comes to realize that not all things from his past are as he remembers and that he may be doing the wrong things for the wrong person.
We enjoyed a couple of beers ba...2024-07-1648 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 142: La JetéeOn this episode of Movie And A Beer we had a special guest host with us to experience an amazing time traveling artistic masterpiece, La Jetée. Released in 1962 by French director Chris Marker it consists of almost entirely still black and white photos, and tells the stable time loop story of a post-nuclear war experiment in time travel. It is 28 minutes long but holds your attention through calming visuals and narration. The more recent movie and TV show 12 Monkies were both based off of this short film.
We selected a couple of craft ciders to sip al...2024-07-0238 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 141: The Ministry of Ungentlemanly WarfareOn this war/spy/heist episode of Move And A Beer, we watched The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, a film by Guy Ritchie that stars a bunch of really great actors including Henry Cavill as Gus who leads the group of motley soldiers to take out a secret German submarine restocking base on the coast of Africa. The film is really well done and surprisingly entertaining from start to finish. AND it's also based on true/real events that was recently declassified from the papers of Winston Churchill, so double bonus.
We were lucky to have a B...2024-06-1847 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 140: BullittOn this throw back to the old days of police car chases and suspense, we watched Bullitt, the classic 1968 cop drama that set the bar for much of the cinema today in regards to car chase scenes. This action film is one of the greats from the 60's, it's up there with any of the Bond films and provides a great platform to discuss film making from that era.
We enjoyed a couple of phenomenal local beers along with the film. First was a Pilsner from Everybody's Brewing (WA), and the second was a hazy IPA from V...2024-06-0452 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 139: Boys StateOn this episode of Movie And A Beer we're going deep into the heart of Texas with the documentary Boys State. It follows the program of the American Legion developed from the concept that youth should be offered a better perspective of the practical operation of government; that the individual is an integral part, and commensurately responsible, for the character and success of his government. So, spend a week with 1000+ 17 year old kids on the UT at Austin campus for a week. We do dig into the concept of the film and our thoughts on how the topic was p...2024-05-2158 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 138: Kingsman: The Secret ServiceOn this spy-centric episode of Movie And A Beer, we enjoyed Kingsmen: The Secret Service, a 2015 film by Matthew Vaughn staring Taron Egerton as Eggsy, a London street thug that's been given an opportunity to become a part of a secret spy agency in England who's first job is to save the world from a crazy tech-billionaire played by Samuel L. Jackson.
We had a great time watching this and sipping a British beer from Fullers and an ESB by local brewery Away Days (OR). Both were exceptional and went really well with the movie, we even d...2024-05-0756 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 137: DamselOn this episode of Movie And A Beer we're brought into a fantasy realm of kingdoms, dragons, and sacrifice staring Millie Bobby Brown in Damsel. It really tries to turn the tropes and typical fantasy movie on it's head while still doing the typical things you find in a fantasy story. We found the aspects of this film interesting in how one might interpret who's actually the 'damsel' in it.
Along the way we also had a couple of interesting locally produced beers to sip. A soft IPA from Kings and Daughters Brewing (OR), and a Mexican...2024-04-2357 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 136: The Blues BrothersOn this episode of Movie And A Beer, we go on a mission from God, one that lands Jake and Elwood behind bars, but only after saving the orphanage. The Blues Brothers is an iconic music comedy film from the early 1980's that lends itself to more of an SNL sketch than full length film, but somehow it pulls off some movie magic and has become a part of our music and comedy culture.
Along for the ride we had a couple of great beers, a black lager from Moonlight Brewing (CA), and a really wonderful NE st...2024-04-0959 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 135: Mad Max Fury RoadOn this car chasing Aussie accented episode of Movie And A Beer, we enjoyed Mad Max: Fury Road and a couple of amazing beers along the way. This is more of a soft reboot than a prequel or continuation of the Mad Max franchise. With amazing actors, action, and a compelling story, the movie brings us along for an amazing ride through the post-apocalyptic landscape of the Australian outback.
We were lucky and picked a couple of great beers based on both can artwork and the relationship to the film. The first was a milk-stout from Left H...2024-03-2657 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 134: FargoOn this episode of Movie And A Beer, we explore the vast emptiness that is winter in North Dakota in the late 1980's in Fargo. Directed by Joel Coen, the story is quite simple and the outcomes were not terribly shocking, but the acting and visuals make this film a must see and classic tale that brought a spotlight to the Minnesotan culture and sensibilities.
We were lucky to have a couple of beers from Drekker Brewing that's based out of Fargo ND in honor of the films namesake. They are distributed out here on the west c...2024-03-1259 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 133: Groundhog DayOn this day Movie And A Beer watched a film that takes place in1993, where a cynical weatherman named Phil relives his life over and over and over in Groundhog Day, and while we enjoyed this comedic film staring Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell, we found that even if he relives his life a 1000 times, he just doesn't seem to get it right.
There were a couple of beers that we brought along for this journey through time, a British Pale from Away Days Brewing (OR) and the other, an IPA from Breakside Brewing (OR). While one w...2024-02-2743 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 132: True RomanceOn this hero's journey episode of Movie And A Beer, we discuss a wonderful action/romance movie from the 1990's titled True Romance. Directed by Tony Scott with the screenplay by Quentin Tarantino and Roger Avary, this film boils down to a simple approach: if life you want to live isn't within reach, you do crazy things to make it happen. True Romance stars Christian Slater and Patricia Arquette as our hero's on a quest to find a better life.
This action packed film calls for a beer(s) that don't distract, but provide some solid flavors t...2024-02-1353 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 131: The Fifth ElementOn this sci-fi driven episode of Movie And A Beer, we watched a classic from 1997, The Fifth Element, staring Bruce Willis as Korben Dallas, a taxi drive destined to save the universe if he can convince Leeloo (Milla Jovovich) to fall in love. They combine forces with Father Vito Cornelius (Ian Holm) and zany broadcaster Ruby Rhod (Chris Tucker) to defeat Zorg (Gary Oldman) and the evil he follows.
The beers we had with this were a plenty as the five elements, Culmination Black IPA (air), Ninkasi IPA (earth), Great Notion Rice Lager (Water), Coldfire IPA (fire...2024-01-301h 00
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 130: Escape from New YorkEarly 1980's sci-fi films were the best for bringing the audience into a dystopian future, on this episode of Movie And A Beer we enjoyed such a classic from John Carpenter, Escape from New York. Staring Kurt Russell as Snake Plissken, a former Special Forces soldier turned criminal, he's recruited to retrieve the president in exchange for his own freedom (or have his head blown off in less than 24hrs).
With such amazing action, we just had to pick a couple of strong flavored IPA's to sip along the way. The first was a West Coast style I...2024-01-1656 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 129: The PartyOn this flashback episode of Movie And A Beer, we watched The Party, a 1968 film staring Peter Sellers as Hrundi V. Bakshi, an Indian actor who's been invited to attend a party that he shouldn't be at. While this is a comedy that covers topics such as cultural appropriation and the casting couch, it does provide the actors with a chance to demonstrate their site-gag and physical ability to perform funny stunts.
The beers we enjoyed with this film were both 'elephant' related as there is one of those in the film, and both beers had one o...2024-01-0353 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 128: Planes, Trains and AutomobilesOn this travel driven episode of Movie And A Beer, we watched and laughed at Planes, Trains and Automobiles, a John Hughes film from 1987. If you've had the opportunity to travel during the holidays, this film is for you. It follows Neal played by Steve Martin as he tries to make it from NYC to Chicago the day before Thanksgiving and is inexplicitly thrown together with Del Griffith played by John Candy as they make their way across the US in Planes, Trains, Automobiles, the back of food transportation trucks, and a few other random taxi's along the way. 2023-12-1947 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 127: WhiplashRegardless if you're a student, musician, fan of music, or just a casual listener, Whiplash provides a unique insight into the world of elite musicians and what they do to achieve greatness. Miles Teller plays Andrew, an ambitious young jazz drummer who's teacher Terence Fletcher, played by academy award winner J.K. Simmons give you an ear full on it comes to keeping on tempo.
We decided to have just one beer with this film, well there was a second that Blake had, but most of us just stuck to the simple lager from 10 Barrel (OR) so n...2023-12-0657 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 126: Austin Powers: International Man of MysteryThe shag-a-delic 60's are afoot on this flashback episode of Movie And A Beer with Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery. Mike Myers brings us center stage with both lead acting roles, first as Austin Powers *(secret agent), and Dr. Evil, who's tries and fails at taking over the Earth. This great spooftastic film provides a laugh and cringe with over-the-top potty humor and some much needed insights into the misogynistic attitudes of men in the 60's.
We were lucky enough to enjoy a couple of British beers while watching the film. First was an ale from Bo...2023-11-2142 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 125: The Dark KnightThis time around on Movie And A Beer we watch and discuss the Christopher Nolan's second of his trilogy about the DC superhero Batman titled The Dark Knight. This film is chalked full of action, suspense, drama, and the occasional bit of dialogue that makes sense. We gave homage to the film by consuming 3 different styled beers based on name and can labels while traversing the complexities that is Batman (Christian Bale) vs. the Joker (Heath Ledger).
Give this great (and longest to date) episode a listen to hear about the beers from Paperback (CA), Alesmith (CA), P...2023-11-071h 18
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 124: The Silence of the LambsOn this special Halloween edition of Movie And A Beer, we watched the classic 1990's horror/suspense movie The Silence of the Lambs. There's a LOT to unpack in this murder mystery which stars Sr. Anthony Hopkins as Hannibal Lector and Jodie Foster as an FBI agent in training Clarice Starling. The dynamic between them lights up the screen and we take a deep dive into that.
We enjoyed a couple of really heavy dark beers for this episode from Bombastic Brewing (ID) and Silver City Brewing (WA). Both went incredibly well with the movie and we...2023-10-3156 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 123: The Big LebowskiOn this episode of Movie And A Beer we explore "Dude-ism" and the art of kidnapping through the comic sensibilities of the Cohen brothers in The Big Lebowski. Based on real people and real events, an unbelievable turn of events leads Jeff Bridge's character down a path of violence with his bowling buddies Donny and Walter, played by John Goodman and Steve Buscemi.
The beers we had with this cult classic were reminiscent of the film's title and vibes, a hazy IPA from Baerlic Brewing and a stout from Block 15. Both were good in their own ways, b...2023-10-2449 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 122: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless MindOn this episode of Movie And A Beer, we discuss how your memories are a fickle thing, they make up who and what you are, so don't be like Jim Carrey in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and go erasing them. Regret is all that follows. This now cult-favorite film from 2004 was directed by Michel Gondry with a screenplay by Charlie Kaufman, it was coined as an "indy film with a big budget".
We had a couple of sour beers in the fridge and both went really well with the film. A kettle sour from Little Beast...2023-10-1147 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 121: Smokey and the BanditThere are few films that impact trucker culture like this one did back in the 70's. Smokey and the Bandit helped solidify the film careers of Sally Fields and Bert Reynolds as the lead actors. We were lucky enough to have a CB-dictionary while watching and looked up some of the great lingo used in the movie. Who would have thought that a truck-load of Coors would cause such a commotion.
We sampled a couple of beers that had 'travel' related names and can art from Via Brewing (OR) and Matchless Brewing (WA). Both went pretty well, o...2023-09-2047 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 120: Back To The FutureIt's time for us to sit back and enjoy the crazy antics of time traveling back to the 1950's while getting hit on by your mom when she was a teenager. Not fun for some, more crazy to others. That's the premise on this episode of Movie And A Beer with the classic 1985 film, Back To The Future. Listen in as we discuss the finer points of skateboarding and alternate realities with our youth correspondent Otto.
The adults in the room did have the chance to enjoy a couple of lighter beers with this most classic of mov...2023-09-0549 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 119: Spice WorldOn this really SPICY episode of Movie And A Beer we watched Spice World, the late 1990's extended music video/film that features the Spice Girls music group. Based in London England, Spice World follows the girls as they prepare for their debut music performance at the Royal Albert Hall. While it's shallow and dumb, it's also funny and sincere and holds up over the years. Girl Power!
The beers we had during the film were both a success like the Spice Girls, as well as a failure, like the movie. One was really good, the other r...2023-08-2241 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 118: TaxidermiaOn this challenging episode of Movie And A Beer, we watched, and experienced Taxidermia, the 2006 Hungarian surrealist comedy-drama horror film directed and co-written by György Pálfi. This will challenge you, you have been warned. It follows three generations of men from the same family and how they fit into and deal with life in Hungary from WW2 to current day. We didn't know what to expect, and boy, this was one hell of a trip.
The beers we got were purchased at Johns Marketplace in SE Portland and they included a Radler and a Vienna Lag...2023-08-0942 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 117: Who Framed Roger RabbitWe're all fans of the classic animated cartoons and characters of our youth and Who Framed Roger Rabbit brings them all together in a fun who-done-it murder mystery. This movie brings live action and animation together in a near-seamless visual story. Staring Bob Hoskins as private eye Eddie Valiant who gets tangled up in a cartoon on human instance of murder.
The beers we enjoyed with this wonderous animated-cum-live-action drama were based off of the can designs. The first was a pale ale from HenHouse Brewing (CA) and the second was an IPA from Ruse Brewing. Both w...2023-07-2535 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 116: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-VerseIf you're a fan of animated films, you must go see Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and be ready to have your multi-verse socks blown off. Following the previous Spider-Man animated film, this time around Miles and Gwen both face their choices head on and realize that they don't have to follow everyone else. There are consequences to this choice, but they both are willing to take that chance.
We were able to watch this at Cinema 21 here in Portland OR, and this is one of the local theaters that provides draft beer as a concession. We had t...2023-07-1234 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 115: SisuSisu is one of the best films we've watched so far this year, Finnish or otherwise. We at Movie And A Beer believe that one can only understand what Sisu is if you experience it for yourself. So, be prepared for a WWII crazy slow story about a man, his dog, and some gold.
While the film is broken down into chapters that help guide you through the story, the beers we tried were both classic and to the point, just as this film is. The first was a Pale Ale from Stoup Brewing (WA), and the s...2023-06-2737 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 114: RenfieldRegardless if you believe in vampires or not, you have to believe in Nick Cage as Count Dracula and Nicholas Hoult his familiar, R. M. Renfield, in this wonderful horror-comedy titled Renfield. It's got plenty of site gags and excessive gore, it also provides an interesting introspective on taking responsibility for your actions and taking control of your life in trying to get out of a toxic relationship with one's boss.
The beers were selected based on can art, and we enjoyed an Extra Hoppy Belgian Style Pale Ale from Jester King (TX) and a Sour Ale F...2023-06-0634 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 113: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among ThievesThere is Honor Among Thieves in some D&D games, where as others, not so much. We were lucky enough to have most of our group that we play with together to watch this movie at the LivingRoom Theater here in Portland and we all enjoyed it as much as anticipated. While the characters often bent the rules of the game in some instances, it did stay pretty close to the 'core feel' of the game.
The theater had a number of different beers available on draft and while none of them were 'new' to us, we...2023-05-2348 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 112: The Five ObstructionsOn this most challenging pseudo documentary cum master class on filmmaking episode of Movie And A Beer, we delve into The Five Obstructions, a Lars von Trier vehicle where he challenges his mentor Jorgen Leth to remake his classic black and white experimental film, The Perfect Human five times with different rules or obstructions.
We decided to go with a similar approach to the beer we tried while watching this strange film, using IPA as the primary style, and exploring four differing sub-classifications of it. The IPAs were from Lagunitas Brewing (CA), Bells Brewing (MI), Sweetwater Brewing (G...2023-05-0948 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 111: Monty Python and the Holy GrailWe've traveled back to the era of King Author and his knights of the round table to partake in the quest for the Holy Grail. Monty Python does one hell of a funny sketch, and in 1975 they outdid themselves with this wonderfully funny sketch based full length movie, The Holy Grail. There's many things that one could choose to drink while watching this wonderous masterpiece, and we believe we answered wisely.
We partook in a cider from Ten Towers Cider Co. (OR), a triple dry hopped hazy Imperial IPA from Androit Theory (VA), a vière from Ga...2023-04-2547 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Podcast Episode 110: Face/OffWhen you think of Nick Cage and John Travolta acting like each other, it wouldn't be much of a stretch as they demonstrate in Face/Off, the 1997 John Woo production that has more sparks, explosions, and references to faces than humanly possible in one film. Although we tried to suspend all belief in reality while watching this one, it's a testament to the courage to tell a crazy story with even crazier actors.
We were able to sip on a couple of IPA's during this film, participating in a little East vs. West coast approach. The East...2023-04-1138 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Podcast Episode 109: AkiraWe traveled to the far East for this episode of Movie And A Beer to explore one of the greatest animated films of all time, one that abruptly changed what we think cartoons could be. Akira is by far one of the most influential animated films from the late 1980's to come out of Japan. It tells a simple story of greed, choice, friendship, and power through a visually stunning futuristic landscape of "Neo-Tokyo". We shared a couple of imported beers that were also fun and different than what we usually consume while watching films.
The Asian in...2023-03-2838 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Podcast Episode 108: The GuardIt's that time of year to celebrate all things Irish, and with this episode, we embrace the shamrock in all of us with The Guard. This is a great film to learn about Irish culture and life in a small coastal town from the perspective of a 'guarda' or 'policeman'. Starring Brendan Gleeson as the rude cop and Don Cheadle as an American FBI agent forced to work a drug smuggling case with him.
We really enjoyed a couple of imported Irish beers. A Wexford nitro cream ale and a O'Hara's stout. Give the episode a listen t...2023-03-1737 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Podcast Episode 107: Over The TopOn this most excellent arm wrestling 80's nostalgia driven episode, we watched Over The Top, a Silvester Stallone vehicle with more than just his 10 year old kid's life at stake. To go along with this high-stakes adventure, we enlisted the help of a couple of beers that you might find in a local truck stop.
Both beers were purchased at a local grocery store, one being a Miller Lite and the other a Montucky Cold Snacks (MT). Both went exceptionally well with the poor acting and plot holes, give the episode a listen to hear who we'd l...2023-03-1433 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Podcast Episode 106: Point BreakOn this surfer and bank robbing episode of Movie And A Beer, we watched Point Break, a classic 1990's action film by Kathryn Bigelow, starring Keanu Reeves as Johnny Utah, a new FBI agent on his first assignment going up against a gang of bank robbers know as the Dead Presidents. But this is no ordinary group of robbers. They're surfers -- led by the charismatic Bodhi (Patrick Swayze). We really loved this classic action flick and the beers we enjoyed with it.
The two pale ales we picked were from Georgetown Brewing (WA) and Black Plague B...2023-02-2846 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Podcast Episode 105: The Lady from ShanghaiWe went back to 1947 and recorded the episode using an approach like they would have back then, so it's like listening to a radio broadcast to give it more realism. The Lady from Shanghai is an Orson Welles film staring Rita Hayworth, Orson Welles, Everett Sloane, and Glenn Anders in a complex film Noir setting that takes you on a cruise from New York to San Francisco. A murder plot drives this classic with an interesting twist at the end.
The beers we selected for this were being produced back then and it's quite possible that the s...2023-02-1449 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Podcast Episode 104: RRRThis is one of the longest films we've ever watched for the podcast, and we're glad we did so. RRR (Rise Roar Revolt) is a foreign film covering a 'fictional' meeting between Raj and Bheem, revolutionaries that were seeking different goals, but through the strength of friendship, they overcome their challenges.
We picked out some IPA's to enjoy from Wayfinder Brewing (OR), Hetty Alice (OR), and Beachwood Brewing (CA). Give the episode a listen to hear about the history of the IPA and how these beers went with this amazing film.
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Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Podcast Episode 103: House Of Flying DaggersOn this latest installment of Movie And A Beer, we bring in the Chinese Lunar New Year and celebrate with a review of the critically acclaimed House Of Flying Daggers and imbibe on a few imported lagers from China and a celebratory shot of locally produced Baijiu (Bia-Joe). The story follows political intrigue and a blossoming romance between a sheriff and a spy sent to lure him to capture. With many plot twists and turns, not to mention the many choreographed fight scenes, this is one of the best Chinese films to come to America on wide theatrical release. 2023-01-2242 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Podcast Episode 102: Black WidowOn this super-hero driven episode of Movie And A Beer we watched the much delayed film Black Widow and had a couple of non-alcoholic beverages in celebration of "Dry January", a hop-water and a N/A (alcohol reduced) IPA. If you're a fan of Marvel films, then this is up your alley. It doesn't work too well as a stand-alone film with a weak plot and story. The actors did the best with what they had, so nothing against them.
The drinks we tried during the movie were a hop-infused sparkling water from Pelican Brewing (OR), and a...2023-01-1238 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Podcast Episode 101: Scott Pilgrim Vs. The WorldOn this most excellent "get the gang back together" episode of Movie And A Beer, we jam out to the stylings of Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World while sipping down a couple of great cheap beers. We follow Scott as he learns to be true to himself and others while battling the league of evil ex's and learn how easy it is to defeat someone with the power of veganism.
The beers we had with this film were an American lager called Old German from Pittsburgh Brewing (PA), and the second was a locally brewed Helles from O...2023-01-0333 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 100: The Muppet Christmas CarolOn this most holiday festive episode of Movie And A Beer, we enjoyed The Muppet Christmas Carol and a couple of seasonal beers along the way. Starring Michael Caine as Ebenezer Scrooge and a supporting cast of Muppets (Kermit, Ms. Piggy, Beaker, Animal, etc), the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future tell the Dickens tale in a kid friendly and educational way.
The two beers we had along the way were a Seasonal Gnome beer from Oakshire Brewing in Eugene OR, and the other was a Holiday Spice Ale from Grains of Wrath Brewing, Camas WA. B...2022-12-2540 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 99: Rare Exports: A Christmas TaleOn this holiday tale episode of Movie And A Beer, we watched a great Norwegian film Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale which brings a new light to the origin story of good old St. Nick. While this isn't a 'horror' film per-se, nor is it a kid appropriate movie, it definitely utilizes great writing, acting, and production to tell a great holiday tale about Santa and what he really is.
We enjoyed a couple of seasonal beers with it, first was a hoppy red from Widmer Brothers Brewing (OR), and the other was a CDA from Pelican B...2022-12-1338 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 98: Die HardAs the holidays are upon us, we at Movie And A Beer want to celebrate it with you by reviewing some great traditional and seasonal films. First up is Die Hard, starring Bruce Willis as officer John McClain battling a bunch of terrorist led by Hans Gruber, played by Alan Rickman, whom seem to be following the terrorist playbook to their advantage.
The two beers we had during this action flick were pretty good. First up was an IPA from Baerlic Brewing (OR), and the second was a sour ale from JAPAS Cervejaria (IL). Both went well, bu...2022-12-0648 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 97: The Woman KingOn this striking episode of Movie And A Beer we discuss The Woman King, and a couple of great beers that we enjoyed while watching. The movie takes place in the 1800s and revolves around a group of all-female warriors protects the African kingdom of Dahomey. Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, and staring Viola Davis as Nanisca, the would be Woman King.
The beers we picked were really interesting and went well with the movie in different ways. One was a classic Vienna Lager from Ft. George Brewing (OR) and the other was a pretty strong IPA from D...2022-11-2332 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 96: The ThingOn this Halloween special edition of Movie And A Beer, we watched the 1982 classic horror film The Thing by John Carpenter. The story follows the alien creature as it escapes from the nearby Norwegian camp and subsequently takes over the American's encampment, leading to a great cliffhanger. This movie includes some great actors, Peter Maloney, Donald Moffat, Richard Masur, Kurt Russell, and Wilford Brimley.
We had three collaboration beers (such as the alien did to anything alive it encountered), first was a West Coast IPA from Matchless Brewing (WA) and Varietal Beer Co. (WA), second was a tr...2022-10-3142 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 95: Hellraiser (2022)On this scary episode of Movie And A Beer, we watched the recent 2022 reboot of the Hellraiser franchise. Director David Bruckner brings to life a new take on this classic story with an updated look and design to the Cenobites and lead character Riley (played by Odessa A’zion) dealing with a double crossing boyfriend while trying to save her brother. As an allegory for recovery, the films backdrop supports the questions and answers those going through addiction deal with.
We sought out a few beers to sample while watching this great film. The first was a rea...2022-10-2536 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 94: The Lego MovieOn this block building and instruction following episode of Movie And A Beer, we enjoyed The Lego Movie with our youth correspondent Otto. We had a great time reminiscing about playing with Lego's as kids, and sometimes as adults. This family movie provides a great opportunity to teach young and old about the need to be creative, and also follow the instructions when you need to.
The beers we picked for this episode were "Special" in different ways. The first was from Level Brewing (OR) and had some great artwork on the can, and the second was a...2022-10-1121 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 93: ElvisOn this epic musical episode of Movie And A Beer we watched and review recent biopic by Baz Luhrmann, Elvis. Staring Tom Hanks who tells the story of Elvis (played by Austin Butler) from the perspective of Col. Tom Parker who was Elvis' manager for many years. The acting is solid, the music is amazing, the story, while a bit shallow, tells a decent story.
We had a couple of interesting beers with this film based on the foods that Elvis liked the most. A banana bread beer and peanut butter & jammy sour. Give the episode a li...2022-10-0444 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 92: Thor Love And ThunderOn this Norse Mythology driven episode of Movie And A Beer we review the Marvel film Thor Love And Thunder and enjoyed a few beers from far away breweries. If you're following the 30+ Marvel Cinematic Universe movies you will find this one is sort of a stand-alone and is more about the relationship between Gods and their worshipers than superhero's. This time around we follow Thor as he tries to stop Gorr the God Butcher from taking out any more of his compatriots and saves a few kidnapped New Asgard kids along the way.
The beers we ha...2022-09-2041 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Podcast Episode 91: PREYOn this hunt-or-be-hunted episode of Movie And A Beer, we partook in the latest installment of the Predator franchise titled PREY. This film takes place in the wilderness of North America in 1719 as a prequel to the first film that came out in 1987. This time around the lead Naru (played by Amber Midthunder) wishes to hunt like the men in her tribe and is saved a number of times by her brother Taabe (played by Dakota Beavers) and bests the Predator in the end. This action-packed film pays homage to the Commanche way of life and the beautiful setting...2022-09-0635 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 90: The Gray ManOn this action-packed episode of Movie And A Beer we discuss the Netflix thriller The Gray Man a $200 million dollar film directed by the Russo Brothers. Starring Ryan Gosling, Ana de Armas, and Captain America himself, Chris Evans. This film has more shots fired than words spoken.
To help get through the two-plus hours of explosions, we sought out a trio of amazing beers from Pono (OR), Grains of Wrath (WA), and Bend Brewing (OR) companies. All were light, delicious and provided a great platform to enjoy the movie.
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Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 89: NopeAs we close out season four of Movie And A Beer, we discuss Jordan Peele's foray into sci-fi horror with Nope. This excellent film follows the Haywood horse ranch brother and sister team played by Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer as they seek that 'Oprah Shot' to cash in on their mysterious visitor.
We were able to see the film at Cinema 21 here in Portland OR. The three different beers we tried all went well, but some better than others and drinking beer through a straw may be the reason why. Give the episode a listen to h...2022-08-1035 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 88: Bend It Like BeckhamBringing it back to 2002, we enjoyed the coming of age story Bend It Like Beckham. With the backdrop of the soccer pitch, young Indian girl Jess, played by Parminder K. Nagra learns that your family and friends aren't always there for you, while you can be. This is a great family night movie for those with teenage kids.
We had a couple of really good new(er) beers from Kings and Daughters brewing and Living Häus Beer Co. while watching the movie. Both were worthy, one a bit more bitter. Give the episode a listen to lea...2022-07-2635 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 87: Shaun of the DeadOn this 2004 flashback episode of Movie And A Beer we enjoyed Shaun of the Dead, a tale of 30-somethings trying to find themselves among the horror of the zombie apocalypse in London. This was Edgar Wright's first big budget film and it pays homage to Romero's zombie lore while starring Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, and Kate Ashfield.
We wanted to chill and just enjoy a couple of beers with this movie and we drank a couple of lagers from 10 Barrel and Pfriem Brewing. Give the episode a listen to hear us discuss the history of zombies and h...2022-07-1237 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 86: Mad GodIn this stop motion animation episode of Movie And A Beer, we explore Mad God, a film that took over 30 years in the making by Phil Tippitt. This is a visual poem that provides three basic stories which follow the actions of the Assassin, the Surgeon, the Alchemist, and the Last Human.
The lagers we tried during the film were local from Wayfinder and Mt. Tabor Brewing. Give the episode a listen to hear more about them and how they went with the film.
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Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 85: Everything Everywhere All At OnceBe ready for a crazy ride, on this episode of Movie and a Beer we watched and discuss the multi-verse mayhem of "Everything Everywhere All A Once". With amazing storytelling and multiple-character acting by Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, Stephanie Hsu, James Hong, and Jamie Lee Curtis, this thrill ride asks critical questions about family, decisions, and consequences. Oh, and we had some really great beers along for the movie also.
This time around we had a couple of dark beers and a hazy IPA from three breweries in Seattle that I recently visited. Shoutouts to Jellyfish, Co...2022-06-0736 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 84:The NorthmanIt's time for a Viking revenge story on this episode of Movie And A Beer. The Northman staring a multitude of actors including Alexander Skarsgård, Ethan Hawke, Nicole Kidman, and Willem Dafoe, bring the audience into a world of deceit, anger, yelling, and more yelling, and vengeance.
We were lucky enough to sample some meads from Denmark and a local one from Battleground WA to help channel the vibe of this dark, sinister, and brutal betrayal on the screen. Give the episode a listen to learn about mead and how we loved the film.
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Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 83: DesperadoFor this episode of Movie And A Beer, we celebrate Cinco-De-Mayo by watching the classic 1995 Robert Rodriguez film Desperado. We also enjoyed a couple of classic imported cerveza's from Mexico to go along with this "south of the border Pulp Fiction". Staring the likes of Antonio Banderas, Steve Buscemi, Salma Hayek, and many more, who are either trying to escape from or seek revenge on Bucho, the drug lord that murdered the El Mariachi's girlfriend and shot him in the hand.
While this film is short on dialogue and story, it makes up for that with great vi...2022-05-1032 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 82: Mean GirlsWe've traveled back to 2004 again to watch Mean Girls for this Movie And A Beer podcast episode. Watch out for the Plastics and don't let your guard down! This great teen drama follows Cady Heron (Lindsay Lohan) as she works her way into the best click while playing both sides.
In order to appreciate this 'chick flick' of a film, we sipped on some hard-seltzers from a couple of great breweries. The first samples were from Untitled Art Beverage (WI) and the last was from Lone River Brewing (TX). Give the episode a listen to how we l...2022-05-0335 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 81: He Died With A Felafel In His HandOn this struggling writer episode of Movie And A Beer, we watched the 2001 Aussie-based film He Died With A Felafel In His Hand and enjoyed a couple of amazing beers while doing so. The film follows Danny, played by Noah Taylor, a struggling 30-something writer who's bouncing across Australia in different shared housing situations and the experiences he and his housemates have.
The beers we picked out for this episode were on point. The first was a Pilsner from Stormbreaker Brewing (OR) followed by a Hefeweizen from Barrel Mountain Brewing (WA). Both really provided a great platform t...2022-04-1944 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 80: MoonfallOn this episode of Movie And A Beer, we experimented with recording in space, where the sound is tinny and air is thin. We also watched Moonfall and drank some beers that visited space or had something to do with the moon or aliens at least. Moonfall is one of those big blockbuster Sci-Fi CGI driven films that sometimes has great acting, but often poor scripting and weird gaps in logic. This one didn't disappoint in that in the least bit.
The three beers we tried with the film included: a beer whos yeast had gone to s...2022-04-1235 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 79: Turning RedOn this hormone-driven kid-friendly episode of Movie And A Beer, we review the Pixar animated film Turning Red with our youth correspondent Otto and discuss some snacks, drinks, and beers along the way. Turning Red takes place in Toronto Canada in 2002 and follows a group of teen girls as they try to raise money to go to a boy-band concert. Led by the 13 year-old Chinese-Canadian Meilin, who's not-so-secret ability to turn into a giant red panda, learns what it means to be a friend and responsible for your actions the hard way.
We really enjoyed a couple o...2022-04-0522 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 78: Wizards (1977)On this technology vs. magic episode of Movie And A Beer, we watched the 1977 post-apocalyptic experimental animated film Wizards by Ralph Bakshi. This is an excellent story about how factions, race, and good versus evil don't always have identifiable boundaries.
We enjoyed three amazingly 'magical' beers from Mutantis Brewing (OR), Away Days Brewing (OR), and Threshold Brewing and Blending (OR) while watching the film. We get into some lengthy discussion about animation and how these beers fit or didn't fit the feel of it. Give the episode a listen to learn why.
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Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 77: The Adam ProjectOn this time-traveling to talk to your 10 year old self episode of Movie And A Beer we watched and discuss the Netflix release, The Adam Project. Staring Ryan Reynolds as Adam Reed who travels back in time to accidently meet his younger self while trying to solve the age old question: How do you know if time travel happens?
We drank a couple of great beers while watching the movie. First was an orange flavored ale from Backwoods Brewing (WA) and the other a pre-prohibition ale from Ft. George Brewing (OR). Both went along with the action o...2022-03-2240 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 76: The Life Aquatic with Steve ZissouOn this ocean bound episode of Movie And A Beer, we watched and discuss the 2004 Wes Anderson film, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou and a trio of Dark Lagers that brought together the complexity and intrigue of life aboard the Belafonte. Bill Murray's character commands a small crew of collaborators and friends while sailing the seven seas on a journey of revenge against the Jaguar Shark.
We really enjoyed the three beers we sampled during the film from Baerlic Brewing (OR), Matchless Brewing (WA), and Little Beast Brewing (OR). All had a unique approach and this d...2022-03-1541 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 75: Kung Fu HustleOn this high-flying and butt-kicking episode of Movie And A Beer, we watched the 2004 classic Kung Fu Hustle. Co-written, directed, and starring Stephen Cho, this homage to the classic martial arts films from the '60s-'70s provides a great platform for the hero's journey from being the bad guy to becoming one with himself and helping those around him. Taking place in 1940's Shanghai China, the film follows a couple of wanna-be gangsters that learn that releasing one's chi is the gateway to enlightenment, even if it means being beaten to a pulp to achieve it.
W...2022-03-1029 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 74: Attack The BlockOn this teenager vs. alien episode of Movie And A Beer, we discuss the great 2011 movie Attack The Block and enjoyed a couple of outstanding beers with it. Written and directed by Joe Cornish, it follows a group of south London teenagers as they defend their block against an alien invasion. Staring John Boyega and a group of new actors, the film does a great job of paying homage to the old 50's monster flicks, while staying true to the local slang and lives of the kids.
We had a couple of outstanding beers with the film, f...2022-02-2521 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 73: National TreasureOn this episode of Movie And A Beer, we take a look at the historically based 2004 docu-drama-fictional-mason-Illuminati-treasure filled film National Treasure. We explore the meaning of every clue and how Nicholas Cage holds everyone's attention by raising one eyebrow over and over. While we laughed more than anything at it, we did enjoy a couple of amazing beers along the way.
Both beers were IPA's that we had were really tasty. The first of them was from Ascendant Beer Company (OR) and the other from Terminal Gravity Brewing (OR). Give the episode a listen to learn more a...2022-02-1036 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 72: TroyOn this 'sandals and swords' episode of Movie And A Beer we discuss the 2004 classic movie Troy with our friend and guest host Aaron. Directed by Wolfgang Petersen and starring a wide range of famous actors to include Brad Pitt, Brendan Gleeson, Orlando Bloom, Diane Kruger, and Brian Cox among others, this old-school epic follows Homer's the Illiad of the war between the Spartans and Trojans over Queen Helen.
While this three-hour movie was a bit long, drawn-out, battle-ridden, and beautifully designed, we found ourselves enjoying a few cans of lager/pilsners from Von Ebert's (OR), 54'40...2022-02-0128 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 71: Sing 2On this amazingly musical episode of Movie And A Beer we discuss the kid's karaoke film Sing 2. With 36 current and older songs throughout, Sing 2 is an animation fest full of amazing voice acting and shallow story telling. Great for young kids, and for adults that want to watch something and do some karaoke from home.
We enjoyed a couple of great beers while watching this show. First was a Hazy IPA from Level Brewing, followed by a Pilsner from Heater Allen and an English Mild from Block 15. Listen into the episode to hear about these beers and...2022-01-2516 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 70: Resident Evil - Welcome to Racoon CityOn this episode of Movie And A Beer, we discuss the Johannes Roberts reboot of the Resident Evil franchise: Welcome to Raccoon City. This fresh reboot of the well known zombie franchise based on a video game starts at the home of pharmaceutical giant Umbrella Corp. and their genetic experiments on the townspeople of Racoon City. This horror flick has plenty of great special effects, but falls a bit flat on the writing and story.
We enjoyed a couple of great beers while watching, both west coast style IPAs. The first was from Beachwood Brewing (CA) and t...2022-01-1824 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 69: Dune (2021)On this sandworm inspired episode of Movie And A Beer, we discuss the epic sci-fi adaptation of Frank Herbert's novel Dune by Denis Villeneuve. The film is both visually stunning and the complex characters are portrayed by a wonderful set of actors. While the film follows the trials and tribulations of young Paul Atreides, it attempts to do justice to the issues presented within the novel such as the political, social-economic, and ecological issues the indigenous people of Arrakis face. This film allows the viewer to both engage with the story, and feel the struggles being portrayed on the...2021-12-0731 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 68: Old HenryOn this western themed No-Shave-November episode of Movie And A Beer, we watched the recently released western Old Henry from director Potsy Ponciroli, and staring Tim Blake Nelson. This film is a classic in the making with an outstanding cast, interesting plot/story, and a traditional approach to the story of a man running from his past.
We also enjoyed a couple of amazing beers during the film which we discuss in some detail. The first was a Golden Ale from Wayfinder Brewing (OR), and the second was a fest bier from Holy Mountain Brewing (WA). Give...2021-11-2931 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 67: The Spine Of NightOn this gory and stout driven episode of Movie And A Beer, we review the recently released rotoscoped animated feature The Spine of Night. This fantasy epic is staged in three main stories being told by the swamp queen Tzod (voiced by Lucy Lawless) and follows the bloom (blue flower of power) and it's influence on mankind.
We enjoyed a couple of stouts (to celebrate international stout day) and an ESB during the film from Guinness, Belching Beaver, and Ferment Brewing. Give the episode a listen to hear our take on these beers and how much they d...2021-11-1217 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 66: Night TeethOn this scary vampire-themed episode of Movie And A Beer we review the Netflix exclusive Night Teeth and discuss a couple of excellent darker beers to go along with this darker film. It follows Benny, a college-aged wanna-be DJ/Producer, and brother to Jay, an anti-vamp Hispanic gangster in LA. Benny chauffeurs around Blaire and Zoe around LA from party to party and quickly discovers he's driving around a couple of blood-sucking vampires seeking a night of fun and violence.
We really enjoyed the stouts that we had during the film from Away Days Brewing and Little Be...2021-11-0215 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 65: Evil DeadWe explore the beginnings of the 'cabin in the woods' horror genre on this episode of Movie And A Beer with Evil Dead, the 1981 classic film by Sam Raimi and starring Bruce Campbell, Ellen Sandweiss, and Richard DeManincor. Five friends travel to a cabin in the woods, where they unknowingly release flesh-possessing demons from the Necronomicon.
There were a couple of outstanding collaboration IPA's that paired up nicely with the gory scenes in the film. The first was a unique double NE IPA from Kings and Daughters with Reubens Brewing, and the second was a standard IPA f...2021-10-2916 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 64: Muppets Haunted MansionOn this fun and musical episode of Movie And A Beer, we watched The Muppets Haunted Mansion movie with our youth correspondent Otto. While we did gorge ourselves on candy, popcorn, and butter beer, there was some fun insights into how scary a Muppet ghost really is and how much the human actors must have had while making this musical scary experience.
We also enjoyed some 'seasonal' pumpkin beers from Elysian Brewing and finished it off with an NE IPA from Rogue Brewing. All of the spiced and fall beers were on point, the IPA was a b...2021-10-2214 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 63: Candyman (2021)On this terror-iffic episode of Movie And A Beer, we watched the 2021 release, Candyman. This film takes place in Chicago 20+ years after the first one and continues the saga of the ghost that haunts the ghetto, seeking justice against those that wronged him (or just anyone that says his name five times).
We picked out a couple of beers from the fridge to enjoy with this film, and luckily both were winners. A Pale Ale from Heater Allen (collab with Notch Brewing) and an imperial IPA from Flatland Brewing that brought in a bit of a surprise en...2021-10-1721 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 62: Season 4 Kickoff with a Flashback EpisodeOn this kickoff episode of Movie And A Beer season 4, we do a quick flashback discussion on past episodes and what our most and least favorite movies and beers were over the past few years.
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Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 61: Shows to binge - Ted Lasso Season 02On this episode of Movie And A Beer, we review the much anticipated season 2 of the Apple TV show, Ted Lasso and briefly chat about the many beers we enjoyed while binging it. This season brings a lot of depth and insight into the main and secondary characters of the Ted Lasso show. While there are a lot of moral and ethical questions raised during some of the characters' story arc's, there was a definite theme throughout of forgiveness and acceptance of one's faults.
If you choose to binge this show, or watch it week by week a...2021-10-1127 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 60: SpaceballsFor this special short episode of Movie And A Beer, we watched the classic Mel Brooks spoof spectacular Spaceballs while sipping on some fresh hop beers. While the language tends to be more adult than not, the film itself is full of physical slapstick comedy and tons of puns that most young adults would enjoy.
The beers we had with the film were out of the fridge and happened to be a set of "fresh hop" beers from Level Brewing here in Portland. Fresh hop refers to the beer being made with fresh, not dried, hops. This...2021-09-0809 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 59: ZoolanderOn this LIVE recording of Movie And A Beer from Chill N' Fill here in Portland Oregon, we watched Zoolander as part of their Monday Movie Night and enjoyed a local fresh hop beer from Stormbreaker Brewing. As you might imagine, a comedy full of 1990's actors, models, and superstars has its bright moments, it definitely didn't age well and we had some issues with some of the scenes.
We really enjoyed the beer provided by the staff and afterwords, chatting with Gabi, one of the great employees at Chill N' Fill. The fresh hop Cream Ale fr...2021-09-0124 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 58: Batman (1989)Once again on Movie And A Beer we visit the 'Superhero' genre of films with the titular 1989 film Batman. Staring Michael Keaton (Batman), Jack Nicholson (Joker), and Kim Basinger (Vicki Vale). With super cheesy practical effects, and a story focused on the Joker's origin story, this film has a lot of nostalgia and not a lot of plot. Even our youth correspondent Otto agrees, not really that great of a film.
We enjoyed some great snacks and a few beers while watching it from Iron Horse Brewing (a dark multiple-identity ale) and a decent brown from 10 Barrel...2021-08-1325 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 57: No Sudden MoveThis time around on Movie And A Beer we review the film No Sudden Move. Steven Soderbergh comes back to the cinema with this 1950's gangster classic. Starring Don Cheadle, Benicio Del Toro, and David Harbour, it takes place in 1954 Detroit where small-time criminals are hired to babysit a family while the husband is forced to steal a document from his boss only to learn that it was a double cross to get something more valuable.
We had a couple of local beers with this film. A Pale Ale from Migration Brewing and a IPA from Full...2021-07-1522 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 56: America The Motion PictureOn this most patriotic July 4th episode of Movie And A Beer, we watched, discuss, drank beer to America The Motion Picture. An animated comedy and historically based 'Bro' story of the founding of our great country, with lots and lots and lots of artistic liberties. If you're a fan of Drunk History, you'll appreciate the storytelling aspect of this crazy journey through time and for those that are fans of tea, you're outta luck.
We anticipated that this movie would require some beer chugging to get through, and we selected a couple of beers that represented t...2021-07-0918 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 55: LucaOn this kid friendly episode of Movie And A Beer we watched Luca, a story about sea monsters learning about themselves and how people can accept you even if you're different. The three main characters form an amazing bond of friendship while trying to win a big race with hopes of buying a Vespa.
We also enjoyed a couple of really nice beers to help keep us cool and refreshed during the film. One was a Lager from Good Life Brewing and the other was a NE IPA from New Belgium Brewing. Both provided a pleasant supporting...2021-07-0616 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 54: Palm SpringsOn this episode of Movie And A Beer we discuss the movie Palm Springs, a 'Groundhog Day' trope stuck in the desert starring Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti as two nihilists hipsters stuck in a time loop while finding themselves.
We enjoyed a number of beers and selected a few that went well with the movie. Specifically a nice ale from local micro-brewery Away Days Brewing and an IPA from a variety pack (via Costco) by New Belgium Brewing, along with a hard kombucha from JuneShine. Give it a listen to hear more.
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Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 53: GhostbustersOn this most epic old school episode of Moive And A Beer, we watched the classic 1984 blockbuster Ghostbusters while enjoying three different scary but sweet beers. We discuss the finer points of proton packs and share our favorite memories and lines from the movie and participated in one of our favorite local podcasts with our youth correspondent Otto and his creation, Movie and a Snack.
The beers gathered for this episode are from across the US. Starting with a neon green kettle sour from Tripping Animals Brewing (FL), followed by a chocolate wheat beer from Weldwerks Brewing (C...2021-06-1524 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 52: NobodyIn this mid-life crisis episode of Movie And A Beer, we discuss the recently released film Nobody staring Bob Odenkirk of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul fame as Hutch Mansell, as a retired 'Auditor' that's now going through a crisis of his own making. While the film does have a lot of violence, it's only because it has to happen.
We enjoyed a couple of local IPA's from Ft. George Brewing and Block 15 Brewing and had a bit of a fight-club approach to deciding which won the evening. Listen in as we discuss this 'everyday man's J...2021-06-0830 min
Movie And A BeerMovie And A Beer Episode 51: Mars Attacks!On this exceptional episode of Movie And A Beer, we review the 1996 classic Mars Attacks! and compare three IPA's while laughing away at the crazy antics of the aliens. Mars Attacks! is a spoof on the 1950's era Sci-Fi flick with cheesy special effects and lots of physical comedy to help tell a fun story. The film has a cornucopia of Hollywood elite making the best of the alien invasion trying to escape the impending doom.
We shifted our approach this time around for the beers and picked three IPA's from Elysian Brewing, Ecliptic Brewing, and Ninkasi...2021-05-2823 min