This week we take a trip with Marvel's first family and the fourth attempt to bring the titular group to the big screen with The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Journey with us as we discuss the unique look of this film and how this cast stacks up against others. Have the Fantastic Four finally been done justice on the big screen or is it impossible t…

On this episode we return to the pages of Marvel comics for a discussion on the infamous reboot of Josh Trank's Fantastic Four. Journey with us as we discuss this unique take on Marvel's first family and all the behind the scenes drama associated with it. Is this version better than its reputation or is it the worst iteration of the titular group? …

We venture back to Metropolis as we finally get to discuss the DC films revival with James Gunn's take on Superman. Journey with us as we discuss this new iteration of the Man of Steel played by David Corenswet along with all the unique side characters they decide to introduce. Is this the fresh restart fans have been hoping for or does the film tr…

This week we start a new film review cask "Looking Back, Looking Forward: Superhero Edition" and up first is the divisive DC film, Man of Steel. Journey with us as we discuss this first film in the DCEU along with the casting decision in the movie. Is this a misunderstood comic adventure or is it the worst film featuring Superman? Our Flight questi…

On this week's episode we revisit a classic discussion on Quentin Tarantino's first feature film as we pay homage to Michael Madsen in his role of Mr. Blonde in Reservoir Dogs. Listen as we talk about all those Tarantino tropes in a mostly single location setting. How well does this debut film fare for us? So pour a cup of stale coffee, remember to…

On this week's episode head back to the year 1955 as we revisit one of the great films from the 1980s with a pitch perfect screenplay in the form of Back to the Future. Get reacquainted with this time travel classic as we get into all those iconic moments and discuss why the role of Marty McFly was recast. So pour a Tab, grab your red vest and skat…

On this week's episode the Summer Box Office Hall of Fame continues as we cover one of the best sequels ever made with James Cameron's Aliens. Journey with us as we discuss Ellen Ripley's second encounter with the Xenomorphs along with all the world building elements that expand the world of Alien. Is this a worthy sequel to Ridley Scott's masterpi…

The Summer Box Office Hall of Fame continues with a look at one of the most massive undertakings in film history and one of our longest episodes in the form of Avengers: Infinity War. Journey with us as we discuss the Mad Titan's quest for the Infinity Stones and how the creatives forces involved managed to bring together such a large roster of cha…

On this week's episode we dive into another edition of the Summer Box Office Hall of Fame and we start with the first film to make 200 million dollars in its opening weekend with Marvel's The Avengers. Journey with us as we discuss the anticipation to build this team and if the end result still pays off. Is this most important film in the MCU? Does…

The mission comes to end as we accept one final mission with Ethan Hunt as he faces a final showdown with the Entity in the brand new release of Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning. Journey with us as we discuss this swan song which is filled with wild call backs, crazy exposition, and some truly exhilarating sequences. Is the series ending o…

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 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…