Cinema and Cocktails

Today's epsiode features two sides of the same coin: "The Killer" is deep introspective film about a hitman. While "Hitman" is light heatrted take on the what it takes to pretent to be a hitman. Both of these great films can be found on NETFLIX. Enjoy!

Episode 39 of Cinema and Cocktails takes an intropsective look into the Black experience of finding ones passion and coming of age. "Brother" is a modern version of "Boyz N tha Hood" sans the cursing and violence that delves into family trauma. "Down with the King" follows a hip hip artist who is trying to find his "mojo" again. Both of these films can be found on NETFLIX.

Starting the year off with a little faith. The only question is : How do we find salvation? Come Sunday and the Jesus Revolution are two films that examin that very subject. Starring Chitewel Ojiofor and Kelsey Grammar resoctivley, both of these films can be found on NETFLIX.

On this episode we examine a conspiracy designed to people in the "Hood" and then we follow a young woman getting her life together by simly. The Cloned Tyrone can be found on NETFLIX, while Brittany Runs a Marathon can be found on AMAZON,

Episode 36 highlights a couple of romantic dramas. The Violent Heart starring Jovan Adeppo, Mary J. Blige and Lukas Haas combines a murder mystery with forbidden romance. The movie "4" starring the incredible Wendelll Pierce is all about our connectons in life. Both of the these great films can be found on AMAZON.

On this episode of Cinema and Cocktails; "REC and REC 2" gives us a new take in the zombie category of horror films while "Inside the Tall Grass" is a another look into the genius of Stephen King. "REC and REC 2" can be found on Amazon Prime, and "Inside the Tall Grass is located on Netlfix. Relac and enjoy...

On this episode of Cinema and Cocktails… A deep examination of relationships using the meta philosophy and a nightmare that seemed all too real when 4 women seek revenge for a past incident. Our relationship movie Black Bear can be found on Amazon while our revenge nightmare is entitled Soft and Quiet and can be found on Netflix.

Ep. 33 of Cinema and Cocktails- A little melodrama surrounding two childhood friends and who reconnect, but one of them isn't quite what they appear to be . While a down on their luck card writer tries to find inspiration in a contest for a new holiday. "Passing", and "Girlfriends Day" can both be found on Netflix.

On this episode of Cinema and Cocktails we follow a woman who has nothing to lose and everything to gain, and goes for it all in "Emily the Criminal", while a tailor who has everything to lose, tries his best to maintain himself amongst a den of gangsters in the film "The Outfit." "Emily the Criminal" can be found on netflix, while "The Outfit" is located on Amazon prime.

Episode 31 of Cinema and Cocktails has a couple of slow burn dramas. "Human Capital" is a series of stories that collide in a climactic ending, “Learn to Swim” is a love story that highlights the ups and downs of a complex relationship with jazz music as the backdrop. Both of these titles can be found on Netflix.

Episode #30 on Cinema and Cocktails- Our first film is a modern Cowboy story starring Chris pine and the incomparable Jeff bridges entittled "Hell or High Water"… The second is an interesting fish out of water story about a young man sent back to Africa to learn about himself in "Nigerian Prince". Both films can be found on NetFlix. Enjoy and Happy Holidays!

Today on Cinema and Cocktails, The Disappearance at Clifton hill and Calibre. One is puzzle piece mystery and the other a slow burn of a thriller. Both can. be found on Netlfix.

Todays episode revolves around the decision making process of an organ donation board in "The GOD Committee" and a crime solving police dispatcher chasing down kidnapper where nothing is quite what it seems in "The Guilty". Both films can be found on Netflix

Today on cinema and cocktails...After another long lay off we've got some interesting stuff for your viewing pleasure. For you "dating app people," we have " Bad Match" which can be found on Amazon, for those you stuck in your emotions after a bad break-up, check out "Blue Jay" on Netflix. Lastly, if you are curious about teenage alternative lifestyles, the "Pariah" on Netflix is for you.

Coming off of the hiatus, Cinema and Cocktails returns with a special episode: An in-depth conversation/interview with the writer, director, and producer of the hit film "Residue" Merawi Gerima covering Black cinema, his process for the film, and a number of other topics- Grab a drink, and enjoy!

Today on Cinema and Cocktails we hit all the senses with a crime caper, a thriller, and an emotional journey. First, we go south of the border with David Oyelowo in "Gringo". Then we question our sanity with Helen Hunt in "I see you". Finally, we wrap up with Emayatzy Corineald in the "Middle of Nowhere." Gringo and I See You can be found on Amazon Prime. The Middle of Nowhere is founf on Netflix.

Today on cinema and cocktails, I literally talked with "The Ghost Who Walks." I was given the pleasure of having an up-close and personal conversation with Mr. Garland Scott discussing life, his craft, the film, and the film industry, and a few other odds and ends. Sit back and enjoy.

Today's theme is "finding a purpose and making connections" as we watch three totally different movies with the same kind of theme. Our first film "Imperium" is based on true events starring Daniel Radcliff. The second movie is "Premium" starring Dorian Missick. and Zoe Saldana. Last but not least is "I don't feel at home in this world anymore" starring Elijah Wood and Melanie Lynsky.

Today on Cinema and Cocktails we are doing the "Valentine's" thing, with three specific movies for the day. “Something New” starring Sanaa Lathan and Simon Baker may give you some courage. “The Photograph” will inspire you to take a chance on love and “Eternal sunshine of the Spotless mind” will help you appreciate lost love or motivate you to try again with someone.

No caffine need for todays films as we do three straight hardcore uptempo fast and furious adrenaline fueled movies. First we follow Paul Walker in "Running scared" which is located on HBO max. We then have a "Good Time" with Robert Pattinson. Lastly we try to find out "What Happened To Monday" starring Noomi Rapace. Both of which can be found on Netflix.

Today on cinema and cocktails. It's the "Get out of jail" episodes, as we highlight three crime dramas about trying to have some fun when you get out of the big house. This first is about a guy who wants to reunite his family in "The Ghost Who Walks", the second centers around the anger a daughter has towards her father in "Night Comes On", and the last is an epic tale of sacrifice and redemption in the "Shot Caller." All three films can be found on Netflix.

Prepare to have your head hurt as we dive into the multiverse asking a bunch of philosophical questions. Do we exist in parallel timelines? Is this life just a simulation? The answer may be found in the film "The Mandela Effect". If you had the chance to change the future, would you do it? The film "Enter Nowhere" examines those possibilities and ramifications. And lastly, if you could change timelines and live a new life, with new results, but be the same person, would you do it? Coherence examines this idea as well. All three can be found on Amazon Prime.

Happy New Year movie lovers from Cinema and Cocktails. In case you have enough of the ol' pigskin I've got three good ones to start the new year off with. The first is The Incredible Jessica James, followed by an interesting rom-com in My last 5 Girlfriends, and lastly, the one everyone has been talking about, Sylvie's Love. The Incredible Jessica James can be found on Netflix, while Sylive's Love and My last 5 Girlfriends are both available on Amazon Prime. So if you didn't get hammered last night, let's watch these movie s and make those drinks.

Instead of holiday movies, we are gonna dive into three feel good movies that will give you the "warm and fuzzies"...The first is a touching film about life, death, and moving on entitled I Will Follow, the second examines a new style of "teacher/student relationship" in Outside In, and Paul Rudd shows us how to overcome life's troubles in the Fundamentals of Caring. All three can be found on Netflix.

In episode 16 of Cinema and Cocktails, two high school kids conduct a cruel experiment on an unsuspecting old man in "The Good Neighbor", a woman gets lost in the woods and has to fight her out of "Rust Creek" and the movie "Hush" gives a new meaning to phrase hear no evil, speak no evil...Rust Creek and Hush can both be found on Netflix, while good neighbor is accessible on Amazon Prime via your cable provider. So let's make these drinks and watch these movies.

Episode 15 of Cinema and cocktails follows two boys as they go for a joy ride in the thriller Cop Car. An interracial family picks up and moves cross country and deals with a few issues in Little Boxes. A young man tries his best to stay out of prison in the film Imperial Dreams. All three movies can be found on Netflix

Interview with Producer from Malevolent Films, Alok Mishra and Emmy Nominated Actress Naomi Grossman from the hit thriller 1BR - *WARNING -Spoilers revealed along with adult language.1:50- Naomi speaks on her favorite genre and other topics14:02-How Alok chooses scripts18:30-How Alok keeps everyone motivated28:10-Naomi's technique for her roles32:07-Naomi's take on Janice34:32-Alok discusses music40:15- Girl Power Theme44:00- Understanding Sarah's character48:00- Nailing of Sarahs Hands56:00- Janice's relationship with Jerry58:00- What Alok and Naomi like to drink1:00 -What's next for Alok and Naomi

Revenge is the theme in episode 13 of Cinema and Cocktails, Starting off the Joe Edgerton and Jason Bateman in a film entitled the gift with enough tension to snap steel chain ...Macon Blair stars in the film gives a new meaning to the phrase, revenge is a dish best served cold..and you can't get any colder than this Blue Ruin. And lastly, Sundanese refugees escape one terror and face another as they look for a new place to call home in the new thriller, His house...All three can be found on Netflix...

In episode 12 of Cinema and cocktails, Maggie Gyllenhaal gets a new job working for James Spader, giving new meaning to the word Secretary. Claire Foy questions her sanity in the film UNSANE, and Obinna Nwachukwu gives us a very real and poignant view of the effects of gentrification in the new movie RESIDUE. Secretary can be found on Peacock, UNSANE is available on Amazon Prime and RESIDUE is a new release on Netflix.

Today on Cinema and Cocktails, Have you ever had a one night stand? And what happened when it was over? Analegih Tipton and Miles Teller give us a window into that rite of passage for all young adults in the film Two Night stand. When it comes to amnesia, if you've suffered from it you might have a lot of empathy for Mammadou Athie in Black Box- Both movies can be found on Amazon prime.

How do you hit the reset button on a relationship? Go on a retreat and find out who you are really married to, like Elizabeth Moss and Mark Duplass in "The One that I Love." When it comes to dinner parties, make sure you check the reason behind your invitation, or you could find yourself in for an interesting evening, like Logan Green and Emmayatzi Corineldi in "The Invitation." Both can be found on Netflix.

Do you have what it takes to be an expert wine drinker? What do you say to somebody you've been looking for all your life the first you meet them? Those questions are answered in the two movies being suggested for this weekend. "Uncorked" starring Mamadou Athie and Courtney B Vance and "One last thing" starring Wendell Pierce and Jurnee Smollett can both be found on Netflix.

Behind the Iron Curtain - Organized Crime Drama! But these are not your typical gangster movies involving the Russian Mob. This first is about a vacation gone horribly wrong in Transsiberian, starring Woody Harrelson, Emily Mortimer and Ben Kingsley. Eastern Promises stars Viggio Mortenson and Naomi Watts in an emotional tale of deception, retribution, and moral judgement.

Part 2 of "Fright Fest" continues: The first film is a parent's worst nightmare as Colin Farell and Nicole Kidman star in the Killing of a Sacred Deer- found on Netflix. The second is one of the most tightly wound horror films made in a generation. The Wailing can be found on Amazon prime. Its Halloween people! So let's watch these movies and make those drinks

Episode 6 of Cinema and cocktails is part 1 of a two part Halloween fright fest making sure you have some good viewing options in case you stay home and chill. The first film, Sinister follows a struggling writer looking for new material and the second, “IT" Follows gives a whole new meaning to the acronym STD. Both can be found on the Peacock App via your cable provider.

On this episode of Cinema and Cocktails, I am giving you a double dose of good vibes with a couple of ensemble pieces. Ensemble films are like super hero teams, everyone brings a special talent/skill set to the screen for the greater good. One is a social commentary, the other a con job, both will make you feel warm and fuzzy and help you get ready for the weekend. "The Public" and "Confidence" can both be found on the Peacock app via your local cable provider.

The theme for this episode is "Guys going through it..." We examine the reactions of men as they navigate failed relationships in two great movies: People, Places, Things and Broken Flowers. Both films can be found on the "Peacock" app via your internet or cable provider. Sit back and enjoy as we look at how men handle bad break ups.

On this week's episode we delve into the Myth vs Reality tale of the legend of Danny Greene in the film, "Kill the Irishman" and then we dive down a rabbit hole of absurdity regarding social commentaries in the new film "1BR."

This week on Cinema and Cocktails, we dive into the controversy surrounding the coming of age French film "Cuties" and then we say goodbye to a rising star in Hollywood as we review an unheralded performance from Chadwick Boseman in "Message From the King."

Episode 1- In the first episode of Cinema and Cocktails, we meet the host Michael Edmond, discover the show format, and critically review Fatal Affair and Seriously Single, while learning how to make Cadillac Margaritas and Blueberry Mimosas. Relax and Enjoy!