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Carissa and I discuss Friday the 13th part 6 and try out the new Bulliet '87 Bourye

We're making a refreshing sweet bourbon cocktail recipe I stole from The Cove Cocktail bar and discussing Friday the 13th A New Beginning.

This week we break the seal on a bottle I've sought after for a long time. The barrel proof Frey Ranch Single Barrel 100% Wheat Whiskey. And we discuss Paul Schraders 1977 revengeomatic film "Rolling Thunder".

Another episode we recorded a few months ago. Matt and I discuss Justin Chon's masterpiece "Blue Bayou" and break the seal on Old Forester 1924.

It's another James Bond revisiting episode. This time Matt joins me to discuss Goldeneye and Die Another Day. We break the seal on a rare bottle (for me) from Wild Turkley called W.B. Saffell and we also try the Old Grand-Dad 114 Single Barrel.

Matt and I discuss Wayne Wangs's 1982 film Chan is Missing and try out the always available and affordable Evan Williams Bottled in Bond Bourbon.

This episode was recorded back in March 2026. Been struggling to keep this podcast afloat so trying to get some episodes up and running. Now that it's spooky season I thought this would be a good one to throw up. Carissa and I are discussing Friday the 13th Part 4 from 1984,

Matt joins me to chat about the Non EON Produced Bond film from 1983 that saw the return of Sean Connery as 007. We're talking about Never Say Never Again.

This week Matt and I discuss Network, a film that seems to be timeless. And we try the new Knob Creek 21yr and Knob Creek Blenders Edition #1.

This week I'm joined by Carissa and Jocelyne to discuss two horror films that are currently dominating the box office. Obsession and The Backrooms. Two movies requires two drinks so I break the seal on the 2026 batch of Nelson Brothers Honey Cask and Nelson Brothers Bottle Your Own 11 year old single barrel tennessee whiskey.

Watch on YOUTUBE Cinematographer Natasha Braier ASC returns to Drinks and a Movie Podcast to talk about her mentorship platform Deep-Light, the realities of working in cinematography, leadership on film sets, creative problem solving, and her upcoming work with director Boots Riley on I Love Boosters.  Known for her stunning work on films like The Neon Demon, Honey Boy and The Rover, Natasha opens up about the side of filmmaking nobody talks about: navigating pressure, collaboration, leadership, imposter syndrome, difficult film sets, and the emotional reality of being a cinematographer. If you're a filmmaker, cinematographer, film student, director, or creative trying to survive the industry while protecting your voice, this conversation is packed with real insight. Visit www.deep-light.com for more information on Natasha's mentorship program. Listen to my first podcast episode with Natasha Here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

May 19th is Malcolm X's birthday so we're watching Spike Lee's film, the epic biopic that is Malcolm X starring Denzel Washington and Angela Bassett. For this episode we break the seal on two different rye offerings. pursuit UNited Double Oaked Rye and a new Sagamore Spirit Single Barrel Select that is 10 years old.

This week Matt and I are discussing William Friendkin's 1977 film Sorcerer. This is a must see movie for everyone and I encourage you to make sure you watch it with zero spoilers. Then come back and listen to this episode.

Watch this episode on YouTube In this episode of Drinks and a Movie, I sit down with cinematographer Brandon Cox to talk about his work on the visually striking new film One Spoon of Chocolate, directed by the RZA. We dive into the creative process behind the film’s look, how Brandon approached lighting and camera movement, and what it was like collaborating with RZA to bring this story to life. Pour yourself a drink and join us for a laid-back but in-depth discussion on cinematography, storytelling, and the art of making movies.

This week I'm reviewing Henri-Georges Clouzot's "The Wages of Fear". This is an adaptation of a novel of the same name and is about four men on a mission to drive two trucks filled with nitro glycerin across the south american jungle. This is a must see movie. It would later be remade as "Sorecerer" directed by William Friedkin. I highly recommend both films and must say that the less you know the btter. Go watch this and/or Sorcerer blind and then come back and listen to this podcast.