Best Brain Over Booze Podcasts (2025)

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Alien Parasites, Antarctic Booze, and the King of PR Chaos: Bo Shurling on The Thing! 1:16:19

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On this frosty episode of the Adult Beverage Film Podcast, we crack open our survival rations (a.k.a. adult beverages) and thaw out one of cinema’s chilliest horror masterpieces — John Carpenter’s The Thing. Joining us in the frozen tundra of our recording session is the legendary Bo Shurling — unit publicist, award-winner, celebrity wrangler, and …

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Love, Vodka, and Oligarch Drama — Nicholas Brown Joins Us for Sean Baker’s Anora! 1:21:19

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Get ready to uncork some serious conversation (and maybe pop a few questionable champagne corks), because this episode of the Adult Beverage Film Podcast is hopping on a private jet straight into Sean Baker’s wild, heartfelt, and occasionally vodka-soaked Anora. Helping us navigate this whirlwind of love, chaos, and Russian family drama is special …

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Lights, Camera… Vampires? Steve Saxon Joins Us for a Bloody Good Time with Sinners! 1:30:04

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This week on the Adult Beverage Film Podcast, we’re sharpening our fangs, pouring something strong, and sinking our teeth into Ryan Coogler’s electrifying vampire thriller Sinners. Helping us navigate this dark, soulful ride is none other than Steve Saxon — Director of Photography, camera operator, and all-around visual wizard whose credits range f…

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Cartels, Courtrooms & Catchy Choruses — We’re Talking Emilia Pérez! 1:13:02

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This week on the Adult Beverage Film Podcast, we’re shaking up our cocktails and our genres with Jacques Audiard’s bold, bonkers, and beautiful Emilia Pérez. Part musical, part crime thriller, and part “wait, did they just break into song during a cartel shootout?”, this Cannes sensation tells the story of Rita — a burned-out lawyer who’s roped int…

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Late-Night Laughs, Polyester Suits & Actual Demons — We’re Talking Late Night with the Devil! 55:15

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Move over, Johnny Carson—this late-night talk show’s gone full brimstone! In this episode of the Adult Beverage Film Podcast, Kent, Laura, Patrick, and Squeeker pour up something strong and dive into Late Night with the Devil, the retro-horror fever dream that blends 70s talk-show nostalgia with demonic possession mayhem. The premise? A struggling …

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Brains, Booze & Bizarre Brilliance — We’re Talking Poor Things! 1:14:40

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Get ready to step into the delightfully deranged world of Poor Things, where “mad scientist” is just the starting point. In this episode of the Adult Beverage Film Podcast, Kent, Laura, Patrick, and Squeeker sip, swirl, and dissect a cinematic concoction that’s equal parts dark humor, social satire, and steampunk absurdity. Think Frankenstein meets…

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Booze, Boulders & Bloodthirsty Cave Critters — We’re Going The Descent! 1:23:20

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Welcome back to the Adult Beverage Film Podcast, where we dive into movies like it’s the last drop in the bottle! This week, Kent Smith, Laura Truman, Patrick Keenan, and our resident cave-dweller Carlisle “Squeaker” Hamrick grab their helmets (and flasks) to explore the pitch-black terror of The Descent. It’s the story of six adventurous women who…

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Pink, Plastic & Perfectly Poured — We’re Talking Barbie! 1:11:07

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Step into the vibrant, fantastical world of Barbie, where our iconic doll trades her flawless Barbie Land lifestyle for an unforgettable journey into the real world. In this dazzling live-action adventure, Barbie learns that being human isn’t about perfection — it’s about embracing your quirks, finding your voice, and rocking hot pink no matter wha…

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Boom, Bang & Big Brains — We’re Talking Oppenheimer! 1:18:30

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Grab your popcorn and your plutonium, folks, because this week on the Adult Beverage Film Podcast we’re diving headfirst into Christopher Nolan’s latest mind-bender, Oppenheimer. Join Kent, Laura, Patrick, and Squeeker as we sip something dangerously strong and unpack the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer — the man who made nuclear fission look like a…

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High School Hijinks, Rock ’n’ Roll & “Alright, Alright, Alright” — We’re Getting Dazed and Confused! 1:25:46

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Welcome to the Adult Beverage Film Podcast, where this week we’re cranking up the 8-track and heading straight back to the 1970s with Richard Linklater’s groovy coming-of-age masterpiece Dazed and Confused. Joining Kent, Patrick, Laura, and Squeeker is our special guest, Jack Solomon, as we relive the last day of school — complete with hazing ritua…

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Feathers, Fiascos & Fabulous Chaos — We’re Talking The Birdcage! 56:10

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This week on the Adult Beverage Film Podcast, we’re heading straight to the glittering, high-heeled heart of South Beach, Miami, where the martinis are strong, the costumes are fabulous, and the dinner parties… well, let’s just say they don’t always go as planned. The Birdcage gives us Robin Williams as Armand Goldman, the suave owner of a drag clu…

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First Love, Big Secrets & a Side of Sass — We’re Talking Love, Simon! 47:03

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This week on the Adult Beverage Film Podcast, we’re cracking open the bubbly (and maybe a pint of ice cream) to toast Love, Simon — the charming, heartfelt, and laugh-out-loud story of a teenager juggling high school drama, first love, and one not-so-small secret. Simon Spier looks like your average suburban teen — he’s got great friends, loving pa…

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Booze, Blasters & Bad Decisions in Space — We’re Talking Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3! 1:14:40

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This week on the Adult Beverage Film Podcast, we’re strapping on our jetpacks, pouring a galactic-sized cocktail, and rocketing straight into James Gunn’s epic space party — Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Kent, Patrick, Laura, and Squeeker are here to laugh, cry, and maybe ugly-sing along to the soundtrack as our favorite band of intergalactic mis…

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Renfield (Chris McKay) 1:18:30

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Ladies and gentlemen, get ready to sink your fangs into a hilariously intoxicating episode of the Adult Beverage Film Podcast! Tonight, we bring you a special guest who's as wild and unpredictable as a vampire on a caffeine rush. Joining us is none other than the one and only Jonathan Bedford, here to chat about the fang-tastically hilarious film, …

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Nobody (Ilya Naishuller) 1:04:02

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Welcome to the Adult Beverage Film Podcast, where we explore the world of cinema through the lens of adult beverages. Join us as we dive into the latest films, old classics, and everything in between, while sipping on a glass of our favorite adult beverage. In our latest episode, we are thrilled to discuss the action-packed thriller, "Nobody," star…

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The Banshees of Inisherin (Martin McDonagh) 50:35

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In the latest episode of Adult Beverage Film Podcast, the hosts delve into the emotionally charged Irish drama, The Banshee of Inisherin. The movie is set on a remote island off the coast of Ireland and follows the story of Pádraic, whose lifelong friendship with his buddy Colm comes to a sudden end. Listeners can expect a thorough review of the fi…

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The Menu (Mark Mylod) 1:03:26

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Enter a world where the culinary arts have taken on a life of their own. A place where the desire for a perfect plate has pushed the boundaries of science, magic, and even morality. Welcome to the world of "The Menu", a tantalizing tale of adventure and ambition where a young chef must navigate a cutthroat culinary competition and uncover the dark …

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Everything Everywhere All At Once (Dan Kwan, Daniel Scheinert) 59:54

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Once upon a time, in the year 2022, a film was released that would change the way people thought about time and reality. The film was called "Everything Everywhere All at Once". The film followed the story of a young woman named Evelyn Wang played by Michelle Yeoh, who, after a near-death experience, discovered that she had the ability to see and e…

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Dune (Denis Villeneuve) 56:41

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Dune (titled onscreen as Dune: Part One) is a 2021 American epic science fiction film directed by Denis Villeneuve from a screenplay by Villeneuve, Jon Spaihts, and Eric Roth. It is the first of a two-part adaptation of the 1965 novel by Frank Herbert, primarily covering the first half of the book. Set in the far future, the film follows Paul Atrei…

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Don't Look Up (Adam McKay) 1:04:41

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Two low-level astronomers must go on a giant media tour to warn mankind of an approaching comet that will destroy planet Earth. Don't Look Up is a 2021 American apocalyptic black comedy film written, produced, and directed by Adam McKay, and starring an ensemble cast including Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Rob Morgan, Jonah Hill, Mark Rylan…

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The Matrix Resurrections (Lana Wachowski) 1:27:28

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The Matrix Resurrections is a 2021 American science fiction action film produced, co-written, and directed by Lana Wachowski. It is the sequel to The Matrix Revolutions (2003) and the fourth installment in The Matrix film franchise. Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Lambert Wilson. Thomas Anderson is a successful video game de…

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Léon: The Professional (Luc Besson) 1:08:09

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Léon (Jean Reno) is a hitman (or "cleaner" as he would rather be known) living a solitary life in New York City's Little Italy. Most of his work comes from a mafioso named Tony (Danny Aiello), who operates from the "Supreme Macaroni Company" retail store. Léon spends his idle time engaging in calisthenics, nurturing a houseplant that early on he de…

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Another Round (Thomas Vinterberg) 56:04

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In the film "Another Round," four high school teachers find themselves at a crossroads in their lives, feeling unfulfilled and stuck in a rut. They decide to embark on a daring experiment, inspired by the theories of a Danish philosopher, to see if constantly maintaining a blood alcohol level of 0.05% can improve their lives. At first, the experime…

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The Magnificent Seven (John Sturges) 50:28

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A bandit terrorizes a small Mexican farming village each year. Several of the village elders send three of the farmers into the United States to search for gunmen to defend them. They end up with seven, each of whom comes for a different reason. They must prepare the town to repulse an army of thirty bandits who will arrive wanting food. For More I…

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The Perks of Being A Wallflower (Stephen Chbosky) 1:36:11

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Charlie is a shy teenager without friends that has just joined the high-school. He misses his best friend, who had committed suicide, and he writes letters to an imaginary friend telling his feelings. Further, Charlie has a mental illness problem in his past. Soon Charlie befriends the veterans Patrick, who is gay, and his stepsister Sam and they b…

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Almost Famous (Cameron Crowe) 1:29:55

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Almost Famous is a 2000 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Cameron Crowe and starring Billy Crudup, Frances McDormand, Kate Hudson, and Patrick Fugit. It tells the story of a teenage journalist writing for Rolling Stone in the early 1970s, his touring with the fictitious rock band Stillwater, and his efforts to get his first cover s…

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#34: The Final Girls (Todd Strauss-Schulson) 55:43

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If you love, self-mocking films like Tucker & Dale, then this is something that you will love. It's a love letter to cheesy horror films from the 1980's with an interesting twist. It's harp, wickedly funny, and pays homage to the slasher films. Max Cartwright waits while her actress mother, Amanda, auditions for a film. When she returns, Amanda com…

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#33: The Shining (Stanley Kubrick) 1:44:20

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The Shining is a powerful visual puzzle of unknown forces. "Kubrick is telling a story with ghosts (the two girls, the former caretaker and a bartender), but it isn't a "ghost story", because the ghosts may not be present in any sense at all except as visions experienced by Jack, Wendy, and Danny." We go inside the world of many of the different in…

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#32: One Cut of the Dead (Shin'ichirô Ueda) 1:23:49

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If you love low-budget films, then this is an instant hit for your viewing pleasure. You might enjoy the one cut filmmaking on this, but make sure to stay with this film as takes a turn for the better. Filmmaker Shin'ichirô Ueda directed, edited, and wrote the script for One Cut of the Dead. To make his film, Ueda worked with the Enbu Seminar drama…

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Bonus Materials 31: Krampus 43:08

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Bonus Material: Krampus is a 2015 American Christmas comedy horror film based on the Austro-Bavarian folklore character, Krampus. The film stars Adam Scott, Toni Collette, David Koechner, Allison Tolman, Conchata Ferrell, Emjay Anthony, Stefania LaVie Owen, and Krista Stadler. The story follows a dysfunctional family squabbling causes a young boy t…

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#31: Krampus (Michael Dougherty) 1:15:32

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Our host talk about the inside details around Krampus, so you can enjoy the movie in more detail. Krampus is a 2015 American Christmas comedy horror film based on the Austro-Bavarian folklore character, Krampus. The film stars Adam Scott, Toni Collette, David Koechner, Allison Tolman, Conchata Ferrell, Emjay Anthony, Stefania LaVie Owen, and Krista…

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#30: Vertigo (Alfred Hitchcock) 1:40:38

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This 1958 classic stars James Stewart as former police detective John "Scottie" Ferguson. The film is from The Master of Suspense, Alfred Are you a fan of Alfred Hitchcock? We have the next film review for you on the 1958 masterpiece, Vertigo. James Stewart stars as former police detective John "Scottie" Ferguson. The film is from The Master of Sus…

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#29: The Matrix ( Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski) 1:31:00

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The Matrix is a 1999 American science fiction action film written and directed by the Wachowskis, and produced by Joel Silver. It stars Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, and Joe Pantoliano and is the first installment in the Matrix franchise. It depicts a dystopian future in which humanity is unknowingly trapped insi…

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#28: It Chapter One (Andy Muschietti) 1:27:43

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Welcome to the 28th episode of the Adult Beverage Film Podcast. Our hosts are Laura Truman, Patrick G. Keenan, Carlisle "Squeaker" Hamrick, and my name is Kent Smith. Each episode, we discuss a new film with our mystery guests from all over the world. Our mystery guest makes up a lovely nickname to speak freely about their experiences as directors,…

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#27: House (Steve Miner) 1:19:46

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Welcome to the 27th episode of the Adult Beverage Film Podcast. We talk about films that you love while enjoying an adult beverage. Our hosts are Laura Truman, Patrick G. Keenan, Carlisle "Squeaker" Hamrick, and my name is Kent Smith. Each episode, we discuss a new film with our mystery guests from all over the world. Our mystery guest makes up a l…

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#26: Cool Hand Luke (Stuart Rosenberg) 1:21:18

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Welcome to the 26th episode of the Adult Beverage Film Podcast. We break down films that you love while enjoying an adult beverage. Our hosts are Laura Truman, Patrick G. Keenan, Carlisle "Squeaker" Hamrick, and my name is Kent Smith. Each episode, we discuss a new film with our mystery guests from all over the world. Our mystery guest makes up a l…

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#25: No Country for Old Men (Ethan Coen, Joel Coen) 1:26:24

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Do you love thrillers? Then acclaimed filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen deliver their most gripping and ambitious film to date with this supercharged action-thriller. Of course, the film that we are talking about this week is No Country for Old Men. This stunning cat and mouse chase film is near perfection, and we will tell you why we love it so much …

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#24: Inception (Christopher Nolan) 1:17:25

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Join our exciting host as they go into the world of the unknown. Inception is a 2010 science fiction action film written and directed by Christopher Nolan, who also produced the film with his wife, Emma Thomas. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio as a professional thief who steals information by infiltrating the subconscious of his targets. He is offe…

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Box Breathing + Mindfulness Meditation 16:00

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Find me here: https://www.instagram.com/integrativerecovery/ DISCLAIMER: Be sure to check with you doctor before attempting any of the excercises, activities or prompts in this video/audio to ensure this is safe for YOU. If you do NOT have medical clearance or if you have any doubts, concerns, or physical or mental health issues whatsoever DO NOT a…

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Cravings Buster Meditation (Wim Hoff + Mindfulness) 16:01

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Find me here: https://www.instagram.com/integrativerecovery/ DISCLAIMER: Be sure to check with you doctor before attempting any of the excercises, activities or prompts in this video/audio to ensure this is safe for YOU. If you do NOT have medical clearance or if you have any doubts, concerns, or physical or mental health issues whatsoever DO NOT a…

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#23: Donnie Darko (Richard Kelly) 1:06:02

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Donnie is a troubled high school student: in therapy, prone to sleepwalking and in possession of an imaginary friend, a six-foot rabbit named Frank, who tells him the world is going to end in 28 days 06 hours 42 minutes and 12 seconds. During that time he will navigate teenage life, narrowly avoid death in the form of a falling jet engine, follow F…

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#22: Jaws 1:36:10

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Jaws is a 1975 American thriller film directed by Steven Spielberg and based on Peter Benchley's 1974 novel of the same name. In the film, a man-eating great white shark attacks beachgoers at a summer resort town, prompting police chief Martin Brody (Roy Scheider) to hunt it with the help of a marine biologist (Richard Dreyfuss) and a professional …

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#21: Knives Out 1:10:39

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Knives Out is a mystery murder film that takes you on a journey from the very start. We will dig into the makings of why this story is so outstanding. If you are a fan of "Whodunit" films, you will love how this film weaves into our imagination. The film stars Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Shannon, Don Johnson, …

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#20: Turbo Kid 1:07:55

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In a post-apocalyptic wasteland, an orphaned teen (Munro Chambers) must battle a ruthless warlord (Michael Ironside) to save the girl (Laurence Leboeuf) of his dreams. This is a fun B- movie set in the comic book fan world. It's a very campy style story that makes light of the 80's. Turbo Kid teams up with a mysterious girl named Apple and an arm-w…

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#19: Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: Film Review 1:13:25

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In Toronto, 22-year-old Scott Pilgrim is a bassist in Sex Bob-Omb, a floundering garage band. He is dating Knives Chau, a 17-year-old high-school student, to the disapproval of his friends in the band, his roommate Wallace Wells, and his younger sister Stacey Pilgrim. Scott meets an American Amazon delivery girl, Ramona Flowers, after having first …

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#18: Parasite 1:16:53

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Greed and class discrimination threaten the newly formed symbiotic relationship between the wealthy Park family and the destitute Kim clan. This week's movie is about two families who come together to become a well-oiled machine. The Kim family is from the lower level of society, but have developed ultra street smarts. The Parks family is from the …

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#17: JoJo Rabbit 55:34

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Jojo is a lonely German boy who discovers that his single mother is hiding a Jewish girl in their attic. Aided only by his imaginary friend -- Adolf Hitler -- Jojo must confront his blind nationalism as World War II continues to rage on. Listen to our host with the most come to the table and discuss this outstanding film.…

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#16: Hereditary 1:01:50

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Kent Smith (Director/Writer/Producer), Patrick G. Keenan (Actor), Laura Truman (Film Expert), and Carlisle Hamrick (Squeaker) discuss this masterpiece of a film with comedy and knowledge blended together with a few cocktails too. Hereditary is a 2018 American supernatural horror film written and directed by Ari Aster, in his feature film directoria…

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#15: The Social Network 1:03:20

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In 2003, Harvard undergrad and computer genius Mark Zuckerberg (Jesse Eisenberg) begins work on a new concept that eventually turns into the global social network known as Facebook. Six years later, he is one of the youngest billionaires ever, but Zuckerberg finds that his unprecedented success leads to both personal and legal complications when he…

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#14: Train to Busan 59:11

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While a zombie virus breaks out in South Korea, passengers struggle to survive on the train from Seoul to Busan. Join Laura, Patrick, Kent, and Squeaker while they take you on the fun ride!!!By Adult Beverage Film Podcast