Beer and a Movie

This week, we take on a haunting double feature from Australian filmmaking duo Danny and Michael Philippou. First up is their newest film, Bring Her Back, a moody, emotionally charged descent into grief and the supernatural that really showcases the directors' growing horror universe. Then it's on to their breakout hit, Talk to Me, the high-octane possession thriller that put the Philippous firmly on the map with its stylish scares and raw emotional undercurrent. Third-chair guest Adam Beam is back, and fueling the conversation are standout brews from Belleflower Brewing and Turning Point Beer. 

This week, we're thrilled to welcome guest comedian Andy Gomez for his very first appearance—so buckle up for laughs, liquids, and bromantic explorations. To match the whimsical vibe of Friendship, we crack open a THC seltzer from Trail Magic—because that's exactly the kind of movie it is. While Texas holds its breath, waiting for the governor to sign off (or veto) on keeping or outlawing these fizzy, buzz-worthy drinks, we're already in toast mode. Next up, it's time for classic buddy-comedy gold with I Love You, Man. To fuel our “I love you, bro” affirmations, we pop open a fresh pour from Equal Parts Brewing—a brew as balanced and dependable as a true friendship. Tune in for a double feature that proves: whether it's surreal comedy or heartfelt bromance, Beer and a Movie has got your perfect pairing. #BeerAndAMovie #BaaM #AndyGomez #Friendship #ILoveYouMan #THCSeltzer #TrailMagic #EqualPartsBrewing #BromanticBrews #TexasBeerScene #MovieNightFun

On this week's Beer and a Movie, the stakes are high, the hops are higher, and Tom Cruise is still running. We're joined by special guest Adam Beam for an explosive deep dive into Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, followed by a throwback to the tighty-whitey chaos of Risky Business.

This week, we dive deep into the emotionally intense and stylistically bold world of Trey Edward Shults, discussing his brand-new release Hurry Up Tomorrow and his powerful debut feature, Krisha. From fractured families to spiraling tension, Shults knows how to shake an audience—and we brought in a guest who knows how to analyze the media behind the mayhem: Ethan Thompson (author, professor, and all-around pop culture brainiac) joins us for this rich double feature. To pair with the emotional highs and lows, we sipped on:

We're heading deep into horror-comedy territory with two blood-soaked, laugh-out-loud films: Clown in a Cornfield and the cult classic that started it all, Tucker and Dale vs. Evil — both from director Eli Craig. Joining us is the incomparable Cris Olvera — Corpus Christi-based artist, designer, horror expert, and one of our favorite conversationalists. Cris brings sharp insights and a lot of laughs as we dig into how these films balance gore, satire, and surprisingly tender moments. And of course, we had beers in hand:

This week on Beer and a Movie, we paddle into cinematic surf culture with two wave-riding flicks: the new Nicolas Cage psychological thriller The Surfer and Bruce Brown's iconic 1966 documentary The Endless Summer. Though they couldn't be more different in tone, these two films make an unexpectedly perfect pairing. The Surfer is a moody, mind-bending plunge into the dark side of beach life, while The Endless Summer rides smooth on a sun-soaked breeze, celebrating the joy and freedom of chasing waves around the world. Together, they show both the mythology and the madness that the ocean can inspire. To keep the vibe frosty, we visited Sanchez Family Brewery for the first time and cracked open two of their clean, crushable pilsners—perfect for post-surf (or post-movie) refreshment. If you like beachy chaos, classic vibes, cold beer, and hot takes, this episode's your jam. Grab your board and your pint glass.

We start with the heat of the moment—Ryan Coogler's latest film Sinners, already generating serious buzz—and then rewind to where it all began with his deeply affecting debut, Fruitvale Station. Special guest Josh Deleon joins us for the ride, adding sharp takes and good company. Both films showcase the dynamic power of Michael B. Jordan, and we explore how Coogler's voice has evolved from intimate storytelling to epic, emotionally charged cinema.  We're pairing these films with two bold brews: the citrus punch of Austin Beerworks's Bloodwork Orange IPA and our first taste of Surly Brewing, courtesy of their tropical Mango Axe Man. Great films, great beer—what more do you need?

We start with whiskey and it goes Cage-style bonkers from there. We celebrate #350 by diving Back Into the Cage with OG co-host Carlos Cooper along for the ride. As usual, it's a triple feature of Nicolas Cage greatness:

Vote for Beer and a Movie as the best podcast in The Bend's Local List: https://tinyurl.com/BaaMBestPodcast We're strapping on our boots and diving into the chaos of combat with two heavy-hitters: The gritty new war flick Warfare, co-directed by the legendary Alex Garland, and the modern classic Saving Private Ryan—because you can't talk war films without this Spielberg tour de force. For the brews?

This week, we raise a glass to one of the greats—Gene Hackman. From quiet paranoia to chaotic patriarch, we revisit two standout performances: The Conversation (1974) and The Royal Tenenbaums. It's a Hackman double feature anchored by two of our favorite directors—Francis Ford Coppola and Wes Anderson. Returning guest Adam Beam joins us for the cinematic breakdowns and drops a major hot take you won't see coming. Let's just say, things get... spirited. We're sipping on a good, old-fashioned Sam Adams Boston Lager as we continue our mission to visit iconic craft beer brands, and also cracking open a German IPA (?!) from Alstadt Brewery. Classic films. Bold beers. And a little bit of controversy. What more could you want?

We crack open some cold ones and dive into the world of mystical unicorns, dark fairytales, and bizarre fantasy storytelling. First up, we take on A24's wild new entry, Death of a Unicorn—a movie that dares to mix corporate greed, magical creatures, and absurdist humor. Then, we rewind to Ridley Scott's 1985 classic, Legend, where Tom Cruise battles Tim Curry's devilish Darkness in a visually stunning, synth-laden adventure. This episode also marks the beginning of our quest to tick off some of the Great American Craft Beers oversights that deserve a spot on the Mt. Rushmore of Craft Beer. Which legendary brew makes the cut? And does it pair well with unicorn-related chaos? Grab a drink and join us as we break it all down—cheers!

Not one! Not TWO! But THREE DE NIROS! He goes double duty on our first Barry Levinson film, The Alto Knights, and then straight into his larger-than-life depiction of Capone in De Palma's The Untouchables (1987). We go gangsta gangsta this week with guest Anthony Zoccolillo and two great beers from Tivoli Brewing (we think) and Turning Point Beer.  After Hours, our weekly bonus conversation, keeps the gangsta train rolling with the best gangster films of all time at patreon.com/beerandamoviepodast! 

Lies, Lies, and Lies! It's a Soderbergh Double Feature with his most recent and very first: Black Bag paired with the 90s-independent-film-launching Sex, Lies and Videotape. So many thematic similarities to chew on! Adam Beam is back to clear up some lies told about him during the BaaMies while we enjoy two black (bag) beers from 903 Brewing and Real Ale Brewing.  Don't miss this week's jam-packed After Hours at: patreon.com/beerandamoviepodcast. 

Is there a film more anticipated than Bong Joon-ho's follow-up to Parasite? We dive into Mickey 17 (starring 18 Robert Pattinsons) pairing it with Harold Ramos's Multiplicity (1996, starring 4 Michael Keatons). There's a little disagreement over Director Bong's follow-up and 3 great beers (2 of them alcohol-free).  Beers by Cycle Brewing, Deschutes Brewery (N/A), and Brooklyn Brewery (N/A).

It's here! The 2025 BaaMies with our top five films of 2024, biggest surprises, disappointments, and the worst film of the year. Over the course of the last year, we reviewed over 50 film releases from 2024 and 120 beers, and it all comes down to THIS!

Osgood Perkins's Longlegs divided us so we're eager to look at his follow-up, The Monkey. Josh Deleon sits down with us to dig into Stephen King's newest film adaptation pairing it with King's very first, Brian De Palma's Carrie. Religion, comedy, blooming sexuality and so much more on this week's King Adaptation Double Feature.  Beer by Martin House Brewing and our very first show cider by Austin Ciderworks.

We're 9 out of 10 in reviewing this year's Oscar nominees after diving into Nickel Boys, a film that has us discussing its form primarily with a very unique POV camera style. Pairing it with Sing Sing, a film that just missed that Best Picture nomination list. Adam Beam joins us and one of the two films is near or at the top of his best-of-2024 list. Hear it ALL right here. Beers by New Belgium Brewing and Blue Owl Brewing. 

Companion is a movie best-watched with ZERO spoilers, so tread lightly because we spoil the heck out of it. Was [redacted] the best [redacted] to think about [redacted]? We [redacted]. Then we go back in time for John Hughes's 'make-a-girl-male-wish-fulfilment' romp, Weird Science. How does this thing hold up? We can't talk about it without wearing our jeans! Beers by False Idol Brewing and 903 Brewers.

We finally sink our teeth into Oscar-frontrunner The Brutalist with the help of new guest, filmmaker Cris Olvera. By pairing it with The Childhood of a Leader, we've now tackled all of Brady Corbet's feature films (including Vox Lux back in episode 88). How did we feel about the 3.5 hour epic Brutalist? At least none of us throw a tantrum. Beers by Odell Brewing and Dogfish Head Brewing.  Follow Cris Olvera on Instagram at @basiccableproductions.

We've NEVER done an Almodóvar film so let's do two! 2024's recent The Room Next Door is his first English language film starring two of David's very favorite actresses, and we pair it with Talk to Her. From exquisite color palettes to the frank and honest conversations that occur in both, this episode gets deep. Beers by Anchorage Brewing Company and Damm S. A.

That's no wolfman! That's just guest Josh Deleon back to talk horror with Blumhouse's new Wolf Man. All bark, no bite? We let you know and then skip across the pond for the werewolf classic, An American Werewolf in London. Things get hairy as we work avoid the full moon this go 'round. Beers by Eppig Brewing and Martin House Brewing Co.

A lapsed Catholic, a lapsed Baptist, and a poet walk into a bar. The punchline: "Catholics are canceling us after this episode." Fear not, my children, since poet Tom Murphy joins us for the first time to discuss award-buzzy Conclave and The Two Popes (2019), and we do our best to keep the blasphemy to the bare minimum.  Beers by Brasserie de Chimay (Trappist beer made in a Catholic monastery...come on!!) and Founders Brewing. Find Tom's work at https://tommurphywriter.com/

How many roads must Dylan walk down before anyone figures him out? We brave the hard rain with two films: Mangold's new A Complete Unknown and Haynes's I'm Not There. One's a distillation; the other a deconstruction. Musician, filmmaker, and music festival organizer Jimmy Willden is the perfect hurricane to help us make sense of what's blowin' in the wind.  A couple of beers from Meanwhile Brewing and Martin House Brewing Co. are there to get us tangled up in booze.

Happy N(osferat)ew Year! Our first episode of the new year brings new Eggers (!!!) so guest Josh Deleon is here to ecstatically discuss Nosferatu. We pair it up with 2000's Shadow of the Vampire for a little double Defoe and double Noz! Guys, it's the best episode of 2025 (so far). Beers by Martin House Brewing and 903 Brewing. 

"The Most Dangerous Film Shoot of All Time" is the tagline for Roar, the 1981 can't-believe-they-made-this passion project filled with jungle cats, untrained actors, and hospitalizations. The natural pairing with Mufasa: The Lion King. Adam Beam returns to mix it up with beers from Oddwood Brewing and another Goose Island Bourbon County.

Is one reason for the season new Christmas films? We tackle two new holiday streamers with big stars and big directors: Ben Stiller's Nutcrackers (Hulu) and Jack Black's Dear Santa (Paramount+). And....oof...this doesn't go well. Guest Tyler Chrobocinski is back to see if we can find a little holiday cheer up in here.  Beers by Meanwhile Brewing and Independence Brewing.

Y2K! Dumb, satisfying fun or an apocalyptic mess? Kyle Mooney's directorial debut is paired with an out-of-nowhere treat: Brigsby Bear (2017). This Mooney-starring film turns out to be the best surprise of the week. Comedian Blake Trevino stops in to chop it up, and we drink two great beers from Sierra Nevada and Jester King.

Hear the rest of the fun on our weekly bonus After Hours ep. every week: https://patreon.com/beerandamoviepodcast Emilia Pérez is getting all the buzz so we take a look at this musical/crime/romantic/comedy. That's a lot of genres to put into one flick...do they pull it off? Add to that another 2024 catch-up film, I Saw the TV Glow, and you have quite the interesting pairing. Comedian Connor Stewart joins the fun with two beers from Four Corners Brewing and Turning Point Beer. 

Musical theater/film adaptation expert Adam Beam joins BaaM this week to discuss the instantly-POPULAR film version of the smash hit Broadway show Wicked. Does it DEFY GRAVITY or make us turn green? Then, we head back to Oz (1978 New York-style) with The Wiz directed by Sidney Lumet(!?!?). Two beers help us ease on down the road. Beers by Austin Beerworks and Roadhouse Brewing/Mother Earth Brew Co.

Hear the rest of the fun on our weekly bonus After Hours ep. every week: https://patreon.com/beerandamoviepodcast We tackle Jesse Eisenberg's new film, A Real Pain, and pair it with his previous film and directorial debut, When You're Done Saving The World. Sticking to the two-dudes-on-a-journey theme of A Real Pain, we take this journey guest-free. Beers by Duchess Brewing and Celestial Brewing.

Hear the rest of the fun on our weekly bonus After Hours ep. every week: https://patreon.com/beerandamoviepodcast Sean Baker's newest won the Palme d'Or at Cannes so we booked a little time with Anora and paired it with Baker's previous film, The Florida Project. Baker is best known for films about the lives of marginalized people, especially immigrants and sex workers. Does Anora live up to the massive hype? Guest Ethan Thompson comes in for a great discussion! One of David's favorite Maine Beer Co. beers and a couple of Jester King farmhouse ales round out and provide fuel for a great conversation

Hear the rest of the fun on our weekly bonus After Hours ep. every week: https://patreon.com/beerandamoviepodcast Zemeckis, Hanks, and Wright reunite for Here and we're there to talk it all out. Pair that with the Zemeckis/Hanks powerhouse Cast Away and some THC-infused seltzers, and you've got yourself a fun, fun, fun episode. We also visit Mainstream Brewing.

Hear the rest of the fun on our weekly bonus After Hours ep. every week: https://patreon.com/beerandamoviepodcast All good things must come to an end, so we celebrate the final 2024 All Horror October episode with two Nineties Nightmares! Two very different nightmares with Peter Jackson's comedy/blood-soaked Braindead (aka Dead Alive) and Michael Haneke's anti-horror treatise Funny Games. Adam Beam is back and lends his encyclopedic horror knowledge to the terrifying proceedings.  Our final Octoberfest of the season from Tupps Brewing and our first (and hopefully only) pumpkin beer of the season from Saint Arnold Brewing Co. 

New horror in the theater? Sequels Sequels Sequels! BUT we've never done any Terrifier or Smile so it's two full-franchise studies with Art the Clown and a smiley demon. Harold Ramos joins to talk about the state of modern horror.  Beers by Samuel Adams and Jester King.

Support our BaaM Patreon and hear our bonus After Hours ep. every week: https://patreon.com/beerandamoviepodcast We go back to the 80s with two radical and very different vampire flicks, The Hunger and The Lost Boys! Guest Adam Beam returns for a very fun romp through Bowie, The Coreys, lesbian iconography, broken vampire rules, and, of course, shirtless, greasy saxophonists.  A horror-themed collab by Weldwerks Brewing and Drekker Brewing and an Oktoberfest by Firestone Walker.

Support our BaaM Patreon and hear our bonus After Hours ep. every week: https://patreon.com/beerandamoviepodcast It may be All Horror October, but how do we ignore Joker: Folie à Deux? Anthony Zoccolillo returns to tackle the new Joker flick and not everyone thinks it's a dud. This special episode includes After Hours AND a repost of the original Joker review from Episode 58. Enjoy!!

Support our BaaM Patreon and hear our bonus After Hours ep. every week: https://patreon.com/beerandamoviepodcast G'day, horror mates! This week we take a terrifying trip to Austrailia for a little Horror Down Under with Lake Mungo and The Babadook. All Horror October continues with new guest Garrett Wieland, ghostly documentaries, intense grief, and the healing power of worms. 

Support our BaaM Patreon and receive our bonus After Hours ep. every week: https://patreon.com/beerandamoviepodcast All Horror October begins exactly where it should: The Evil Horr-igins of Cinema. We travel back to the 20s to discuss two landmark, ‘birth of horror' films: The Cabinet of Caligari (Germany, 1920) and Häxan (Sweden, 1922). AHO veteran Josh Deleon joins us for a deep dive into silent screen somnabulists, naked Satan, and the first ‘metal movie'. It's our favorite time of the year and this AHO episode kicks things off with pure terror.

Support our BaaM Patreon and receive our bonus After Hours ep. every week: https://patreon.com/beerandamoviepodcast  Oh boy! We fall in love with The Substance, director Coralie Fargeat, and her first feature Revenge, and you get to hear it all go down! Buckle up because this is a frantic, wild ride. Beers by Turning Point Beer/Rollertown Beerworks (collaboration) and Firestone-Walker.

Support our BaaM Patreon and receive our bonus After Hours ep. every week: https://patreon.com/beerandamoviepodcast  Since that friggin' Speak No Evil trailer wins the award for most overplayed this year, we tackle for the full ride including a little talk about the Danish original. My Boy, another McAvoy-led remake, is our pairing in this double pilsner episode. Pilsners by Manhattan Project Beer Co. and Family Business Beer Co. 

Support our BaaM Patreon and receive our bonus After Hours ep. every week: https://patreon.com/beerandamoviepodcast  A lot of anticipation in the room with Beetlejuice Beetlejuice so does it meet our expectations? Then we revisit another Winona Ryder 'classic,' Heathers! A bad beer gums up the episode, but we recover nicely with beers from Parish Brewing and Founders Brewing.  Today's beer foul that's not their fault: Turning Point Brewing.

Support our BaaM Patreon and receive our bonus After Hours ep. every week: https://patreon.com/beerandamoviepodcast  Guest Emily Suggs returns because, "[She]'ll see ANYTHING with John Cho!" Can sexy, sexy Cho save the new AI-based, PG-13 horror flick, AfrAID? Spike Jones did this his way 11 years ago with Her. Which do we prefer? Don't be afrAId! It's a 2-pilsner episode with beers by Real Ale Brewing and Odell Brewing with an N/A sample from Karbach Brewing.

Support our BaaM Patreon and receive our bonus After Hours ep. every week: https://patreon.com/beerandamoviepodcast  Are you having a good time? It's BaaM! Of course you are, but the leads in Blink Twice ARE NOT! Nor are most of the characters in Cuckoo. We dig into two new divisive films this week with guest Pam Brouillard's specific psychological point of view and beers from two breweries we've never visited, Stevens Point Brewing in Wisconsin and Rough Cut Brewing in New York.

Support our BaaM Patreon and receive our bonus After Hours ep. every week: https://patreon.com/beerandamoviepodcast  Anthony asked to be on our 'Borderlands episode' so...it's his fault that we had to watch this dreadful lack of entertainment. Does Alien: Romulus soften that terrible taste of failure? Listen in to our fun facehugger-filled conversation! Beers by Paperback Brewing and Real Ale Brewing Co. 

We've NEVER done a Bogdanovich film (!?) so let's start with the best: The Last Picture Show. We follow that up with his first film, Targets, with first-time-guest David Ritchie.  Beers by Save the World Brewing Co. and 903 Brewers.

M. Night's newest gets the microscope treatment with Dave, Joe and guest Adam Beam back after calling Trap his most anticipated film of the year. We pair it with the granddaddy of serial killer/cop procedurals, M (1931), Fritz Lang's first talkie. GREAT beers from Turning Point Brewing and Radeberger Exportbierbrauerei.

The boys are back in town, and we buddy up for Deadpool & Wolverine and what many call the first American buddy cop movie, 48. Hrs. Comedian Blake Trevino joins the boys for plenty of good buddy fun. Joe brings two lagers for David from Panther Island Brewing and Symbol Brewing.

You couldn't pick two more different movies to pair than Longlegs and Twisters, but guest Anthony Zoccolillo joins us for the (not so) scary, wind-blown challenge of it all. Turns out Glen Powell makes EVERYTHING all right.  Beers by Pavement Brewing Co. (our first time) and Saloon Door Brewing.

Last month's Movies From Childhood episode was such a hit, we're doing it again! Three new films, three new beers, and two great guests. Kailey and Harold join Joe to discuss Scarface, Gremlins, and The Fifth Element with beers from Saloon Door Brewing, Tripping Animals Brewing Co./Xul Beer Company, and Alesmith Brewing/Mikkeller Brewing. Listen to this week's bonus mega-long After Hours at http://patreon.com/beerandamoviepodcast