We accept the next mission to join Ethan Hunt and the IMF as they look to stop a sentient AI before it falls into the wrong hands with our review of Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning. Journey with us as we discuss this setup for a two part film that takes us all over the globe and gives us a very busy story. Is this a solid entry in the Mission …

This week we return to the MCU and meet Marvel's version of The Suicide Squad with their oddball team, Thunderbolts*. Journey with us as we breakdown where all these characters came from and if they were the right fit for the film along with how this might set up future films. Is this a return to form for Marvel or is this another entry in a long d…

On this week's episode we stay in the vampire space with a vamp flick courtesy of Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino with From Dusk Till Dawn. Journey with us as we talk about this wild little movie with a screenplay by Mr. Tarantino and all those gooey special effects. Does this film reinvent the vampire mythos or is it just a spooky good time…

This week we head to the Mississippi Delta circa 1932 with brothers Smoke and Stack as they encounter a gang of vampires with Ryan Coogler's Sinners. Journey with us as we discuss this wild take on the vampire mythos which still remains faithful to classic lore and we also breakdown how music is used throughout the film. Is this the modern vampire …

Ready for your next mission? Join us and Ethan Hunt as he takes on The Apostles and a pesky mustache with our review of Mission: Impossible - Fallout. Journey with us as we discuss the furious chase scenes of this sequel along with all those surprising moments that genuinely shock us. Is this the mission we've been waiting for or has franchise fati…

Ethan Hunt returns this week as he takes on The Syndicate and hangs from the side of an airplane with our review of Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation. Journey with us as we discuss the entry that introduces a director that is here to stay along with all the new cast members. Is this a vision of how this franchise will evolve or is it mission failu…

This week the impossible mission continues as we tackle the fourth entry of the action/spy franchise with Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol. Journey with us as we discuss this busy sequel along with that show-stopping stunt in Dubai. Does this continue the good will from last week or does it make too many missteps? So pour some rye, grab your re…

This week this mission changes with a new director, a new villain, and a new direction that will change the franchise going forward with Mission: Impossible III. Journey with us as we discuss the new cast additions along with the directing career of J.J. Abrams. Is this a breath of fresh air or has this series self destructed? So pour some rye, gra…

Our mission continues this week as we tackle the John Woo directed sequel that pits Ethan Hunt against the deadly Chimera virus in Mission: Impossible II. Journey with us as we discuss this misguided sequel and all the ways it's different from its predecessor. Is this the worst film of the series or will another film take that crown? So pour some r…

Your podcast mission if you choose to accept it is to start a new film review cask based all around the Mission: Impossible franchise and up first is the film that started it all. Journey with us as we dive into our search for the NOC List and discuss some of the tropes that will become synonymous with the series. Is this a classic entry or are bet…

This week we wrap up our cask on the legendary David Lynch by talking about what many consider to be his best film with Mulholland Drive. Journey with us as we trace the TV show roots of the film and all those insane subplots. Is this the best film of the 21st Century or is it too confusing for its own good? Our Flight this week is a discussion on …

This week we return to the world of the MCU as we near the end of Phase 5 with Captain America: Brave New World. Journey with us as we discuss the new additions to the cast and the wild call backs this film makes. Is this a step in the right direction for the future of the MCU or is it back to formula? Our Flight this week is a discussion on the Am…

This week we take a journey to a strange surreal town in the form of the prequel movie, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me. Journey with us as we discuss this wild David Lynch film and how it tells the tragic story of Laura Palmer. Is this an undiscussed masterpiece of film or is it too obscure and weird for its own good? Our Flight this week is picking…

This we start a new cask and pay tribute to one of the most unique directors of all time in David Lynch and up first we have Blue Velvet. Journey with us as we discuss this wild film noir thriller and all the tropes that make it a David Lynch film. Is this a bonafide cult classic or is it just too weird for its own good? Our Flight and Nightcap thi…

This week we wrap up our ''Horror looking back, looking forward'' cask with a look at the latest Universal Monster reimagining with Wolf Man. Journey with us as we discuss how this new iteration differs from versions of the past and if they make all the right creative decisions. Is this a winner for Universal or is it back to the drawing board for …

This week we return to 2024 to discuss one of the more unique horror films of recent memory with the body horror shocker, The Substance. Journey with us as we discuss a career resurgent performance from Demi Moore and all those wild moments from beginning to end. Is this a new modern horror masterpiece or does it take too much from other legendary …

This week we return to the summer of 2024 for a serial killer thriller with lots of horror elements in the form of Longlegs. Journey with us as we discuss all the twists and turns of the film and the director that brought this all together in Osgood Perkins. Is this a new take on the police procedural thriller or have other films done a better job?…

This week we start 2025 by going back to 2024 with the latest iteration of Nosferatu. Journey with us as we discuss how Robert Eggers adds his touch to this story along with all the decisions that might be perplexing to fans of vampire films. Is this a new horror classic or have we seen this film too many times before? Our Flight and Nightcap are b…

This week we wrap up our Spidey cask by looking at one of his more interesting villains in his very own film with Kraven the Hunter. Joureny with us as we discuss the roots of the character and the attempts to bring him to the big screen. Is this film a worthy story for the iconic supervillain or does Sony's Spider-Man Universe end with a whimper? …

On the next issue of our friendly neighborhood Spidey cask we tackle the much maligned and busy Spider-Man 3. Journey with us as we discuss the behind the scenes decision making and all the moments that work and don't work. Is this third entry better than it's reputation or is this the worst Spidey film of them all? Pour some rye, grab some sand an…

This week we start a new film review cask built around our friendly neighborhood Spidey and up first we head to 2004 to talk about Spider-Man 2. Journey with us as we discuss the heroes, the villains, and all the fun supporting characters while Sam Raimi takes the sequel to new heights. Is this the greatest superhero movie sequel of all time or is …

On this episode we wrap up our time with the leading men of Hollywood's golden age by talking about James Stewart and his turn in The Philadelphia Story. Journey with us as we discuss his team up with Katherine Hepburn and Cary Grant and how this was his only Oscar winning role. Is this a comedic classic worthy of a watch or has it not aged well? O…

This week we continue talking about the leading men of the Hollywood Golden Age and Cary Grant is up next with the Screwball Comedy, The Awful Truth. Journey with us as we discuss Irene Dunne and director Leo McCarey and how important this was for Grant's acting career. Is this worthy of more appreciation or are there better comedies form this era?…

This week we return to classic Hollywood for a cask built all around some of the iconic leading men of the 1940s and up first we discuss Humphrey Bogart and Casablanca. Journey with us as we discuss this simple story set during World War II along with all those memorable lines. Is this a classic film worth seeking out or are there better films from…

It's time for some small batch film review as we go back to Gotham City to catch up with the Clown Prince of Crime with Joker: Folie à Deux. Journey with us as we discuss this anticipated sequel and the interesting decisions it makes for both story and style. Does this film continue the story in a satisfying way or is it a big letdown for fans of t…

This week we wrap up our Sinister Six of the big slasher franchises with Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers. Journey with us as we watch two different versions of this movie, discuss the first film role of Paul Rudd, and get in deep with the cult of Thorn. Is this a return to form for the Halloween series or is it time to do a hard reset? So pou…

This week we return to Springwood, Ohio to confront Freddy in the third dimension with Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare. Journey with us as we discuss this strange story and all those silly cameos. Is this the perfect sendoff for Freddy or has this series run out of gas? Our Flight this week is picking three movie scenes that would look great in …

This week we serve up some small batch film review with a look at the latest Stephen King adaptation and one that has waited a long time for a release date with Salem's Lot. Journey with us as we talk about how well the film adapts the book's characters along with how it stacks up with other versions of the story. Is this the definitive film versio…

It's time to dive into sinister six of the big 3 slasher franchise's and up first we head to Crystal Lake for a rendezvous with a reanimated Jason in Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives. Journey with us as we talk about this course correction entry and the interesting dark humor filtered throughout. Is this what the series needed or should we have…

This week we wrap up our heavy hitter's horror cask with a trip to the Bramford Apartments and a conversation on Rosemary's Baby. Journey with us as we discuss this interesting cast and all the wild food eating scenes. Does this film set the standard for religious themed horror or is it terribly overrated? So pour some rye, grab some Tannis Root, a…

Our heavy hitters horror cask continues as we go all the way back to the 1930s for a discussion on the most popular Universal Monster with Frankenstein from 1931. Journey with us as we talk about the unique themes of this film and the long legacy this established at Universal Studios. Is this one of the most important horror films of all time or do…

This week we start a new film review cask on some classic horror films we've yet to cover and up first in the ultimate experience in grueling terror, The Evil Dead. Journey with us as we discuss the grassroots road to make this film and discuss all unique ways the filmmakers got by the low budget. Is this one of the most important horror films of a…

This week we wrap up our time with lesser known superheroes and we venture to the shadows for a discussion on Darkman. Journey with us as we discuss this spec superhero from Sam Raimi and all the interesting skills he has. Is this an underseen superhero film or is it too weird for its own good? Our Flight this week is picking our three favorite sec…

This week we return to our "Not Quite Ready for Primetime Superheroes" cask as we delve into 1994's The Shadow. Journey with us as we discuss the wild skill set of this character and his roots in the episodic radio game. Is this a fun pulp, noir superhero film or is there a reason we've never seen anymore of these films? Our Flight this week is lis…

This week we make a stop with some small batch film review on board the Romulus space station to deal with some pesky creatures in Alien: Romulus. Journey with us as we discuss this latest interquel of the franchise and all those reveals that harken back to other films in the series. Is this series back with a vengeance or is time to put this back …

It's time to venture down a different superhero path, this time from the 1990s and up first we have a cult classic film to discuss with The Crow. Journey with us as we discuss that legendary Brandon Lee performance and that amazing soundtrack. Is this one of the 90s best gems and a completely unique superhero? Pour some rye, grab an electric guitar…

This week we wrap up our buddy cop cask with an action/comedy/horror hybrid coming from the mind of Edgar Wright in the form of Hot Fuzz. Journey with us as we discuss the unique style of the film along with all the zany characters the film populates. Is this a modern action classic or does the humor go way over our heads? Our Flight this week is d…

Our buddy cop cask makes a surprise stop in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with arguably the most anticipated film of the year, Deadpool and Wolverine. Journey with us in our longest episode ever as we discuss the arrival of these iconic mutants into the MCU. Is this the jump start Marvel has been waiting for or are we lost trying to figure out what…

This week we venture to the ultimate buddy cop film with one of the 80s most memorable action vehicles, Lethal Weapon. Journey with us as we discuss the iconic characters of Riggs and Murtaugh along with that unique Shane Black screenplay. Is this still the template for buddy cop films or have others done it better? Our Flight this week is pairing …

This week our buddy cop cask churns along as we discuss the long anticipated sequel, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. Journey with us as we discuss the long road to get to this sequel, 30 years after the last film, along with the similarities and differences within the series. Is this sequel worth the wait or should it have stayed back in the 80s? Our Fl…

This week we start a new film review cask built all around the buddy cop movie and up first we're talking about the Eddie Murphy, comedy vehicle, Beverly Hills Cop. Journey with us as we discuss the state of comedy actors and also breakdown this film's impressive box office run. Is this an 80s classic or are we left wanting more from the story? Our…

This week we head on out to the ball game as we tackle the last place Cleveland Indians in the form of the sports comedy, Major League. Journey with us as we talk about this underdog team and all their unique eccentricities. Is this a worthy summer classic or should we spend our money on peanuts and Crackerjacks instead? So pour some rye, grab your…

This week we detour for some small batch film review as we return to the King of the Monsters with the Toho smash sensation, Godzilla Minus One. Journey with us as we discuss this take on the legendary character and ponder how this film cost 15 million dollars to make. Is this the best film in this long running series or is it time to put Godzilla …

This week we make a stop at Charles Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters as we tackle the summer box office starter from 2003 with X2. Journey with us as we discuss the first cast of X-Men characters along with the diabolical William Stryker. Is this a worthy superhero sequel or has this not aged well? Our Flight this week is picking directors we'…

This week we start a brand new cask built all around the films to start the Summer movie season that first weekend in May and up first we are starting with this year's film, The Fall Guy. Journey with us as we discuss this TV show to film adaptation and all those fun action bits. Is this a worthy blockbuster or is the Summer season already in troub…

Our A24 in 2024 cask wraps up as we take shelter in a single location and try not to go crazy with The Lighthouse. Journey with us as we discuss the two dynamo performances along with all the allusions to mythological legends. Is this a worthy film under the A24 banner or is it just too weird for its own good? Our Flight this week is picking three …

A24 in 2024 rolls along this week as we head to New York's Diamond District for a chaotic ride with Uncut Gems. Journey with us as we try to overcome a Safdie Brother's anxiety attack by way of a tour de force performance from Adam Sandler. Are people missing out on an underrated A24 thriller or would they go nuts watching this? Pour some rye, grab…

This week we start A24 in 2024, a cask built around one of the most powerful studios in Hollywood and up first is a discussion on the wrestling drama, The Iron Claw. Journey with us as we discuss the world of wrestling in the 1980s along with a breakdown of the cast tasked with bringing the Von Erich family to life. Is this a sports drama worthy of…

This week we wrap up our James Bond cask by discussing Pierce Brosnan's tenure as Bond with his third entry, The World Is Not Enough. Journey with us as we discuss the unique cast, the title song, the video games, and that wild cold open. Is this a Bond worthy of the 90s or is this a sign of franchise fatigue? Pour some rye, grab a bowl of Beluga C…

The James Bond journey continues as we queue up another entry, this time with Sean Connery in the form of You Only Live Twice. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the unique design of the film to the introduction of the Bond Big Bad, Blofeld. Is this a worthy finale for the first tenure of Connery or should he have quit sooner? Our Flight…