Date Night In with Dave and Jess

Ohhhhhhhh no there goes Tokyo!  Join Dave and Jess as they watch Godzilla Minus One, available on Netflix.  This kaiju flick is the first Godzilla movie to win an Academy Award - do Dave and Jess agree with the Academy, or should this film be regarded with the same disdain reserved for Roland Emmerich's failed adaptation.The couple discuss the superiority of subtitled vs dubbed versions of foreign films, along with a review of American versus Japanese versions of Godzilla (including that odious Roland Emmerich version from 1998), and the kid-friendly cartoon.Jess receives a revelation when she realizes how the game Minesweeper was named after a certain scene in this movie, and Dave laments how similar this movie is to a certain unproduced screenplay he wrote.Thanks for listening! We hope you enjoyed the episode. Please take time to rate the show wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram at DateNightInPodcast. We welcome feedback, suggestions, and cocktail recipes at DateNightInPodcast@gmail.com. Our intro song is from Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Summer Vibes by RedNotehttps://tunetank.com/track/865-summer-vibes/

Dave and Jess are back after an unexpected hiatus!  In this episode the couple finally views Poor Things (2023), which is available on Hulu, and which they pair with a Tomato Martini.  They've been looking forward to this movie for some time - does it meet expectations?  Or is this surrealistic bawdy comedy too much of a good thing?Find out why Jess calls Mark Ruffalo's character a "rake" and a "cad", while Dave proclaims a love for the actor dating back to his debut film.  The hometown girl Emma Stone is discussed at length, along with a discussion of her given name, and the couple loses count of how many flaccid penises are on display in this unexpectedly-explicit film.Thanks for listening! We hope you enjoyed the episode. Please take time to rate the show wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram at DateNightInPodcast. We welcome feedback, suggestions, and cocktail recipes at DateNightInPodcast@gmail.com. Our intro song is from Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Summer Vibes by RedNotehttps://tunetank.com/track/865-summer-vibes/

In this episode Dave & Lady Jessica watch Dune on Hulu, which they pair with the Spice Trade cocktail created by the Educated Barfly.  Is this epic sci-fi fantasy film worth checking out on the small screen, or is its 2.5 hour runtime equivalent to placing your hand in the agony box?While discussing their reaction to the movie, the couple also discuss the classic novel that inspired the movie, and Lady Jessica provides her comparison of Trader Joe's select bags to the spice on Arrakis.  Dave & Jess dive into the numerous languages used in the film, and ponder who exactly one disembarks a sandworm after riding one.  Other topics of discussion include whether the movie works on its own despite it being a part 1, and how it stacks up against its sequel.Thanks for listening! We hope you enjoyed the episode. Please take time to rate the show wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram at DateNightInPodcast. We welcome feedback, suggestions, and cocktail recipes at DateNightInPodcast@gmail.com. Our intro song is from Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Summer Vibes by RedNotehttps://tunetank.com/track/865-summer-vibes/

In this episode, Dave and Jess watch Next Goal Wins (2023) on Disney Plus.  This soccer comedy was written and directed by Taika Waititi, and is based on a true story of the American Samoa national team that lost 31-0 in a World Cup qualifying match.  Does this movie rise above the conventions of an underdog tale, or does it deserve to be relegated to the lower leagues?The couple discuss the documentary this movie was inspired by, the pitfalls of an “underdog” movie, and whether The Mighty Ducks stands out as the pinnacle of this genre.Jess discusses her desire to vacation in American Samoa after watching this film, Dave speculates on why this didn't do better at the box office, and they both discuss their favorite soccer team - the Phoenix Rising - and how they have become fans of the beautiful game. Thanks for listening! We hope you enjoyed the episode. Please take time to rate the show wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram at DateNightInPodcast. We welcome feedback, suggestions, and cocktail recipes at DateNightInPodcast@gmail.com. Our intro song is from Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Summer Vibes by RedNotehttps://tunetank.com/track/865-summer-vibes/

In this week's episode Dave & Jess watch Cobweb on Hulu, which they pair with a Horse Neck cocktail.  This movie had a limited theatrical release before its streaming debut - is it a criminally-underseen classic, or was it dumped on Hulu for a reason?The film stars Lizzy Caplan and Antony Starr, leading to the hosts' extended discussion about Lizzy Caplan's previous roles, and Antony Starr's work in The Boys.  There's a Busey spawn in this film, which begs the question of how 80-year old Gary Busey has a young child.  Other topics discussed include relevant episodes of The Simpsons that seem to have inspired this film, along with another film called Barbarian that bears more than a few similarities to this movie.  Jess also reveals the struggle of working with AI-generated art and its racist outputs, and discusses the Bitter Truth set she got that inspired this week's cocktail recipe. Thanks for listening! We hope you enjoyed the episode. Please take time to rate the show wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram at DateNightInPodcast. We welcome feedback, suggestions, and cocktail recipes at DateNightInPodcast@gmail.com. Our intro song is from Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Summer Vibes by RedNotehttps://tunetank.com/track/865-summer-vibes/

Dave & Jess are back with another episode, this time watching Self Reliance (2023) on Hulu, which they paired with a Pickle Margarita.  Self Reliance is the writing and directorial debut of Jake Johnson - does his charm extend to behind the camera, or should he stick to acting?  The couple discuss the movie, and their thoughts on Jake Johnson the actor lead to a discussion of their favorite Spider-Men, whether the lead female character is a Manic-Pixie-Dream-Girl?  (and is that term appropriate to use?).  Dave dips into his screenwriting past to educate Jess on the book Save the Cat, and why it's relevant to the movie, and Jess has her mind blown after doing a deep dive into the etymology of the Super Mario Bros.And the pickle margarita may seem like an odd combination, but Dave assures you it works surprisingly well as a cocktail.Thanks for listening! We hope you enjoyed the episode. Please take time to rate the show wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram at DateNightInPodcast. We welcome feedback, suggestions, and cocktail recipes at DateNightInPodcast@gmail.com. Our intro song is from Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Summer Vibes by RedNotehttps://tunetank.com/track/865-summer-vibes/

In this premiere episode of season 2, Dave & Jess recap what why the eventful season 1, and preview what's in store for season 2, before diving into this week's viewing.  Leave the World Behind is Netflix's latest big-budget feature film - does it manage to entertain and captivate, or will you be wishing for a loss of Wifi to keep from having to endure this movie?  The couple discuss the cocktail pairing for this movie - a Chocoalate-Cherry Old Fashioned, created by Jess herself!  Throughout the episode Dave & Jess butcher the pronunciation of the actress Myha'la's name, discuss the unresolved plot lines and story elements in this film, and compare it to the director's TV show Mr. Robot before Jess discusses her love of Bruno Mars's Panamanian rum.Thanks for listening! We hope you enjoyed the episode. Please take time to rate the show wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram at DateNightInPodcast. We welcome feedback, suggestions, and cocktail recipes at DateNightInPodcast@gmail.com. Our intro song is from Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Summer Vibes by RedNotehttps://tunetank.com/track/865-summer-vibes/

Date Night In with Dave and Jess wraps up its first season with the very campy b-movie Slotherhouse (2023), which is available on Hulu.  The couple pair this slasher comedy about a killer sloth with a Cabernet Sauvignon.  Is this ridiculous premise sustainable for an hour and a half?  Or does the movie creep along at a sloth-like pace for its running time?The couple offer up some trivia about the three-toed sloth, and express their confusion over the character Zenny and what she's doing in the movie, along with the inexplicable skills of the titular antagonist in this film.  Dave chimes in to discuss the other direction this movie could have gone had it wanted to take the ridiculous premise more seriously, and the couple lament the unnecessarily long finale.This really is a movie that has to be seen to be believed...Thanks for listening! We hope you enjoyed the episode. Please take time to rate the show wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram at DateNightInPodcast. We welcome feedback, suggestions, and cocktail recipes at DateNightInPodcast@gmail.com. Our intro song is from Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Summer Vibes by RedNotehttps://tunetank.com/track/865-summer-vibes/

In this episode Dave and Jess watch Totally Killer (2023) on Amazon Prime, which they pair with a second attempt at the Mezcal Old Fashioned cocktail.  Is this horror comedy set in the 80's totally tubular, man?  Or should it be cast in the trash like New Coke and denim jackets?The couple discuss whether or not this killer's mask will be considered iconic, conventions of time travel movies and homages to Back to the Future, and how Lochlyn Munro will also be "that guy" from Dead Man on Campus.  The conversation also goes into comparisons between this film and The Final Girls, with Dave discussing why he thinks you should watch that film, and the couple tease their upcoming short story published by Strange Adventures. Thanks for listening! We hope you enjoyed the episode. Please take time to rate the show wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram at DateNightInPodcast. We welcome feedback, suggestions, and cocktail recipes at DateNightInPodcast@gmail.com. Our intro song is from Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Summer Vibes by RedNotehttps://tunetank.com/track/865-summer-vibes/

In this week's episode, Dave & Jess watch No One Will Save You, which is available to stream on Hulu.  Jess is under the weather, so Dave pairs the movie with a crisp Paulaner Oktoberfest Bier.  Does the couple recommend this home invasion thriller with a sci-fi twist?  Or do they recommend you swing away at this one?This movie was trending at #1 on Hulu when viewed, and has already been generated a lot of discussion online.  The couple joins in on the discourse, reviewing the way this movie utilizes no dialogue and incorporates an ending that has viewers split.  Other topics of discussion include how holiday seasons begin earlier and earlier each year, the rise and fall of Four Peaks Pumpkin Porter, and the best beers in Arizona.  Dave and Jess also tease their upcoming short story, which will be available soon.Thanks for listening! We hope you enjoyed the episode. Please take time to rate the show wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram at DateNightInPodcast. We welcome feedback, suggestions, and cocktail recipes at DateNightInPodcast@gmail.com. Our intro song is from Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Summer Vibes by RedNotehttps://tunetank.com/track/865-summer-vibes/

This week Dave & Jess dig into the streaming releases to uncover an indie release called How To Blow Up a Pipeline (2022), which the couple paired with a Mezcal Old Fashioned cocktail.  This film made waves on the festival circuit, but does that translate into a good movie to watch on a date night?  Or should this film be blown up by well-meaning if misguided ecoterrorists?With a title like that the movie's sometimes-heavyhanded messaging take up the bulk of the discussion about the movie, but the movie itself is given plenty of coverage as well.  Dave reveals how he first heard about this film through his subscription to the website Defector.com, the movie's similarities to other films such as Fast Food Nation, and other work by the producers included Cam on Netflix.The temps are still hovering around 110 Fahrenheit, but the couple makes plans for spooky season and discuss whether 30 Night of Horror is in the cards this year or not.Thanks for listening! We hope you enjoyed the episode. Please take time to rate the show wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram at DateNightInPodcast. We welcome feedback, suggestions, and cocktail recipes at DateNightInPodcast@gmail.com. Our intro song is from Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Summer Vibes by RedNotehttps://tunetank.com/track/865-summer-vibes/

In this week's episode Dave & Jess watch They Cloned Tyrone on Netflix, which the couple paired with a Fancy Free cocktail.  Does this genre-bending film distinguish itself from other throwback thrillers, or is it a derivative mess of an experiment?  The conversation involves comparisons of this film to other Blaxploitation films and modern spoofs, and Dave provides a 30 second history of the exploitation film subgenre.  Dave also drops a CSB (cool story, bro) about his run-in with Kiefer Sutherland, prompting Jess to reveal she has never seen The Lost Boys.  And finally, the couple rail against the disparate sound levels in modern movies.Thanks for listening! We hope you enjoyed the episode. Please take time to rate the show wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram at DateNightInPodcast. We welcome feedback, suggestions, and cocktail recipes at DateNightInPodcast@gmail.com. Our intro song is from Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Summer Vibes by RedNotehttps://tunetank.com/track/865-summer-vibes/

In this episode, Dave & Jess spend a scorching night in the desert watching Werewolves Within, which is available on Hulu, and which the couple pair with a Moscow Mule cocktail.  This independent horror-comedy flew under the radar with a limited theatrical release - is it worth a date night viewing, or should this film be put out of its misery with a silver bullet?The show earns an explicit rating almost immediately as Jessica is introduced to Rule 34, the couple forgets which phone service Lily is the spokesperson for, and the fact that this is a video game adaptation is covered even though no one seems to have played the video game it's based on.  Other topics discussed include favorite werewolf movies, and whether or not Moscow Mules are a masculine or feminine drink.Thanks for listening! We hope you enjoyed the episode. Please take time to rate the show wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram at DateNightInPodcast. We welcome feedback, suggestions, and cocktail recipes at DateNightInPodcast@gmail.com. Our intro song is from Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Summer Vibes by RedNotehttps://tunetank.com/track/865-summer-vibes/

In this episode, Dave & Jess watch 65 on Netflix, and pair this bizarrely-titled film with a Coffee Negroni cocktail.  Did the couple enjoy this sci-fi action dinosaur romp?  Or does this movie deserve an extinction-level event of its own?Over the course of the conversation the couple tries to figure out why this movie was called "65", recount the many ways Adam Driver's character gets beat up in this movie, and Dave drops a "cool story, bro" about the time he met the filmmakers.  The couple also plays a game of "Hot or Not?" about Adam Driver, and recaps Jess's birthday weekend.Thanks for listening! We hope you enjoyed the episode. Please take time to rate the show wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram at DateNightInPodcast. We welcome feedback, suggestions, and cocktail recipes at DateNightInPodcast@gmail.com. Our intro song is from Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Summer Vibes by RedNotehttps://tunetank.com/track/865-summer-vibes/

Dave & Jess enjoy a family date night with the kids, as the whole family watches Nimona, which is available on Netflix.  This animated feature is currently #1 for kids on the streaming service - did the couple think it deserved this ranking, or is this another dud in a summer of animated flops at the box office?  Topics covered in this episode include Dave's "Mr. Moviephone" voice, the Mad Monster Party in Arizona, the awesome character names in this film.  The couple also discuss the film's subtext, and its positive portrayal of marginalized relationships, and Jess reveals her homemade popcorn recipe.Thanks for listening! We hope you enjoyed the episode. Please take time to rate the show wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram at DateNightInPodcast. We welcome feedback, suggestions, and cocktail recipes at DateNightInPodcast@gmail.com. Our intro song is from Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Summer Vibes by RedNotehttps://tunetank.com/track/865-summer-vibes/

In this week's episode Dave & Jess watch Flamin' Hot, which is available on Hulu.  They pair this movie with a Pickman's Modelo drink for a spicy matchup.  Is this flick a welcome punch up of the rags-to-riches trope?  Or is it an unpalatable take on a tried and true formula?  The couple also provides their favorite Flamin' Hot brand snacks, and discuss how the movie's theme of a minority child encountering racism reflected their own childhood experiences.  Other topics discussed include the writer's Netflix TV show Gentefied, and the controversy surrounding Richard Montanez and his claim to have created the Flamin' Hot brand.  David also says why he hates standard rags-to-riches movies that stem from the Horatio Algers storytelling model, and the couple discuss why Disneyland's Genie+ is worth every penny even though it's price gouging.Thanks for listening! We hope you enjoyed the episode. Please take time to rate the show wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram at DateNightInPodcast. We welcome feedback, suggestions, and cocktail recipes at DateNightInPodcast@gmail.com. Our intro song is from Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Summer Vibes by RedNotehttps://tunetank.com/track/865-summer-vibes/

Dave & Jess are back after a few weeks' long hiatus.  In their return episode the couple watches Renfield, which is available to stream on Peacock.  They pair this drink with a Dracula cocktail in lieu of Nic Cage's forthcoming branded bourbon.The couple watched Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse earlier so they have a hard time not discussing that movie along with this gory horror-comedy.  Other topics of conversation include a report of how vicious peacocks are, Nic Cage's "Caginess", the comic book series Something is Killing the Children, and suggestions for the name of Nicolas Cage's bourbon.Thanks for listening! We hope you enjoyed the episode. Please take time to rate the show wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram at DateNightInPodcast. We welcome feedback, suggestions, and cocktail recipes at DateNightInPodcast@gmail.com. Our intro song is from Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Summer Vibes by RedNotehttps://tunetank.com/track/865-summer-vibes/

In this week's episode, Dave and Jess watch Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, which is streaming on Paramount Plus.  The couple pair this movie with a Peach Ale from Wisconsin's Campanology Brewing.This light-hearted adventure film is a modern take on the classic pen & paper RPG game.  Is the film a worthy addition to the D&D renaissance, or is this effort best suited to ingestion by a gelatinous cube?Dave and Jess discuss their experience with the Dungeons & Dragons game, and Jess wonders if there's a master's degree in Dungeon Mastery.  The couple also discuss which character classes they'd be, which other shows they're watching, and how Rege-Jean Page continues to be the most stunning person in everything he's in.Thanks for listening! We hope you enjoyed the episode. Please take time to rate the show wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram at DateNightInPodcast. We welcome feedback, suggestions, and cocktail recipes at DateNightInPodcast@gmail.com. Our intro song is from Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Summer Vibes by RedNotehttps://tunetank.com/track/865-summer-vibes/

In this week's episode Dave & Jess watch the latest film from M. Night Shyamalan, Knock at the Cabin, which is available to stream on Peacock.  The couple pair this screening with a Boulevardier cocktail, as it's a cocktail with a twist.  Does this latest film from the prolific director deserve to be considered amongst his top works like The Sixth Sense, or is this more similar to Marky Mark's performance in The Happening? Listen to this episode to learn what the "M" in M. Night Shyamalan means, the differences between this movie and the book it was based on - The Cabin at the End of the World by Paul Tremblay.  The couple also discusses why M. Night Shyamalan's twists work (and why they don't), and wonder what the Harry Potter franchise would have been like had he directed it.Thanks for listening! We hope you enjoyed the episode. Please take time to rate the show wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram at DateNightInPodcast. We welcome feedback, suggestions, and cocktail recipes at DateNightInPodcast@gmail.com. Our intro song is from Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Summer Vibes by RedNotehttps://tunetank.com/track/865-summer-vibes/

In this week's episode Dave & Jess watch Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody, which is available on Netflix.  They pair it with the Whitney Houston Cocktail from the Eating Sweet blog.  Everyone knows Whitney Houston was the greatest singer of her generation - is the movie worthy of her legacy, or is this a one-hit wonder overstaying its welcome?The couple discusses all things Whitney Houston, including her tragic life and death, along with the surprising connection between this movie and the original Candyman film, the drawbacks of an "official" biopic, and why you should follow Stanley Tucci's Instagram account.Thanks for listening! We hope you enjoyed the episode. Please take time to rate the show wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram at DateNightInPodcast. We welcome feedback, suggestions, and cocktail recipes at DateNightInPodcast@gmail.com. Our intro song is from Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Summer Vibes by RedNotehttps://tunetank.com/track/865-summer-vibes/

Mon dieu!  This week Dave & Jess watch Quasi, the latest feature from Broken Lizard that is available on Hulu.  The movie was released on 4/20 but the couple has no cannabis on hand, so they paired this movie with a Normandy cocktail instead.How does a movie from the guys who did Super Troopers and similar fare go over for this date night?  Listen to their thoughts as the couple give their take on the movie, and compare it to some of their previous work.  Other topics discussed include the differences between the Disney version of Hunchback of Notre Dame & the novel it's based on, a breakdown of "bro humor" as featured in the works of Broken Lizard, and how some movies elevate themselves beyond it, and the way no one speaks French in a movie set in France except for certain words.Thanks for listening! We hope you enjoyed the episode. Please take time to rate the show wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram at DateNightInPodcast. We welcome feedback, suggestions, and cocktail recipes at DateNightInPodcast@gmail.com. Our intro song is from Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Summer Vibes by RedNotehttps://tunetank.com/track/865-summer-vibes/

It's episode 25 of Date Night In with Dave & Jess, and the couple celebrates this milestone episode with Something in the Dirt, which is available on Hulu.  They pair this indie cosmic film with an Old Titus cocktail they created from a recipe in Lovecraft Cocktails.  Is this low budget film worth your time?  Or is it best left for mumblecore fans only?Other topics discussed in this episode include a breakdown of the definition of cosmic horror, other films made by the filmmaking duo of Justin Benson & Aaron Moorehead, and an explanation of the Golden Ratio / Golden Spiral and the Fibonacci Sequence.  Jessica also questions if ashtrays are a thing, and offers up her membership for cults looking for one more member.Thanks for listening! We hope you enjoyed the episode. Please take time to rate the show wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram at DateNightInPodcast. We welcome feedback, suggestions, and cocktail recipes at DateNightInPodcast@gmail.com. Our intro song is from Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Summer Vibes by RedNotehttps://tunetank.com/track/865-summer-vibes/

This week Dave & Jess watch Hunger on Netflix, which they pair with a John Collins (not a Tom Collins) cocktail.  They've been anticipating this movie for a while now - you'd be forgiven for not realizing that since they continuously got the name wrong and called it "Heat" instead of "Hunger" when discussing it in previous weeks.  This Thai drama is most certainly not the incomparable crime thriller starring Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, but does the movie stand up to other culinary inventions from recent years?   Or should this movie pack its knives and head home?The couple discuss some of the triggering imagery in the film, and how it is listed as being 2 hours and 10 minutes long by Netflix despite being over 2 hours and 30 minutes long.  Other topics include the scarcity of Mekhong liquor in the U.S.,  Netflix's poor history of subtitling foreign films, and the fakest breasts ever seen on film.Thanks for listening! We hope you enjoyed the episode. Please take time to rate the show wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram at DateNightInPodcast. We welcome feedback, suggestions, and cocktail recipes at DateNightInPodcast@gmail.com. Our intro song is from Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Summer Vibes by RedNotehttps://tunetank.com/track/865-summer-vibes/

Dave & Jess are back after a week's hiatus!  This week the couple watches Tetris (2023) which is available to stream on AppleTV.  The movie was paired with a White Russian cocktail which is not an actual Russian drink, but it's the best they could do.  Does the movie live up to the classic game's reputation?  Or is this a shovelware knockoff destined for the same hole in the New Mexico desert where Atari ditched all those copies of their E.T. game?The couple discusses the movie, as well as lots of discussion on their fondest memories of playing Tetris on the Gameboy, including their their favorite Tetris shapes, and the surprising names of those shapes.  Other topics include Jess's newfound obsession with ChatGPT, and the artificial intelligence's mission to force her to drink Blue Curacao.  Thanks for listening! We hope you enjoyed the episode. Please take time to rate the show wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram at DateNightInPodcast. We welcome feedback, suggestions, and cocktail recipes at DateNightInPodcast@gmail.com. Our intro song is from Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Summer Vibes by RedNotehttps://tunetank.com/track/865-summer-vibes/

It's time for a trip in the wayback machine as Dave and Jess sit down to watch one of their favorite films, 1997's sci-fi horror cult hit Event Horizon, which is available on Amazon Prime.  The couple pairs this bloody and terrifying film with a cocktail called the Black Hole.Why does this film warrant another viewing when there are still thousands of movies on streaming services they have yet to see?  And when will they get around to watching another Academy Award nominated film?Other topics discussed include one of Jess's favorite bad movies of all time, Dracula 3000, the reason the director has "W.S." in his name, and the lore of Warhammer 40k and its influence on Event Horizon.   Thanks for listening! We hope you enjoyed the episode. Please take time to rate the show wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram at DateNightInPodcast. We welcome feedback, suggestions, and cocktail recipes at DateNightInPodcast@gmail.com. Our intro song is from Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Summer Vibes by RedNotehttps://tunetank.com/track/865-summer-vibes/

In this week's episode the couple settles in for B.J. Novak's directorial debut Vengeance, which is streaming on Amazon Prime and which they paired with a Nixta Old Fashioned cocktail.  Does this film capture the likeable earnestness of Ryan the temp from early seasons of The Office?  Or is this a pretentious mess that late-season Ryan would concoct during his hipster phase?This film follows an aspiring podcaster, so the couple discusses some of the more famous true crime podcasts such as Serial and Crime Junkies.  And since the film takes place in Texas Whataburger factors into the proceedings, leading the couple to discuss their take on this fast food franchise.  Other topics of conversation include the recent Academy Awards, and Dave & Jess's favorite film of 2022 winning Best Picture!Thanks for listening! We hope you enjoyed the episode. Please take time to rate the show wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram at DateNightInPodcast. We welcome feedback, suggestions, and cocktail recipes at DateNightInPodcast@gmail.com. Our intro song is from Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Summer Vibes by RedNotehttps://tunetank.com/track/865-summer-vibes/

This week Dave & Jess finally break free from the trend of romantic comedies they'd  been watching and go for a horror movie.  What better one to watch this week than Smile (2022), which is now streaming on Amazon Prime.  The couple missed this movie when it was in theaters - was it worth the wait?  Or does this horror movie leave them longing for the ridiculously lavish houses and predictability of a rom com?  The drink pairing this week is a Bloody Mary to go with the deliciously bloody movie pairing.  The couple discusses what qualifies as "elevated horror", David's J-Horror phase, what makes a good ending to a horror movie, and how horror has evolved to reflect current times.  Other topics include hangover cures, chicken wings, and the couples "date night out" to see the cinematic masterpiece Cocaine Bear!Thanks for listening! We hope you enjoyed the episode. Please take time to rate the show wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram at DateNightInPodcast. We welcome feedback, suggestions, and cocktail recipes at DateNightInPodcast@gmail.com. Our intro song is from Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Summer Vibes by RedNotehttps://tunetank.com/track/865-summer-vibes/

Last week Dave and Jess reviewed Amazon Prime's Valentine's Day offering, and this week they watch Netflix's Valentine's Day release Your Place Or Mine starring Ashton Kutcher and Reese Witherspoon., which they paired with a Meyer Lemon Margarita.  The cocktail was delicious - is the movie equally enjoyable?Topics discussed this week include a discussion on the chemistry between the two leads in this film, the presence of Steve Zahn & Tig Notaro, and Dave gets lost in Jesse Williams's eyes.  Check out this episode before looking up real estate in Silver Lake, CA and wondering how a single mom who is a public school employee owns a house there.Thanks for listening! We hope you enjoyed the episode. Please take time to rate the show wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram at DateNightInPodcast. We welcome feedback, suggestions, and cocktail recipes at DateNightInPodcast@gmail.com. Our intro song is from Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Summer Vibes by RedNotehttps://tunetank.com/track/865-summer-vibes/

In this week's episode Dave and Jess get back on the romantic comedy train with Somebody I Used to Know on Amazon Prime, starring Alison Brie and directed by Dave Franco, which the couple pairs with a Tequila Sunrise cocktail.The movie features some laughs, but is it a comedy, or a "shadow of a comedy" as Jess says?  Other topics discussed in this episode include the origins of the Tequila Sunrise cocktail, and a debate on what the official cocktail of their actual hometown Gilbert, AZ would be.  Jess has some strong takes about female characters and their decision making in these movies, and Dave shouts out one of his favorite documentaries, American Movie, which has its movie poster featured in this film.Thanks for listening! We hope you enjoyed the episode. Please take time to rate the show wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram at DateNightInPodcast. We welcome feedback, suggestions, and cocktail recipes at DateNightInPodcast@gmail.com. Our intro song is from Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Summer Vibes by RedNotehttps://tunetank.com/track/865-summer-vibes/

This week Dave & Jess watch You People on Netflix, which they paired with a Soju Caipirinha.  The movie sits in the Netflix Top 10 despite some critical reviews - what did the couple think of the movie? The movie offers a lot to discuss - first and foremost being why Jonah Hill looks like a young Hulk Hogan in the film.  The couple also discuss why they chose a Soju Caipirinha for this week's cocktail (and what is a Soju Caipirinha), and the underutilization of stars actors like Rhea Perlman, Elliot Gould, and Mike Epps in this film.Happy belated Valentine's Day from Date Night In w/ Dave and Jess!Thanks for listening! We hope you enjoyed the episode. Please take time to rate the show wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram at DateNightInPodcast. We welcome feedback, suggestions, and cocktail recipes at DateNightInPodcast@gmail.com. Our intro song is from Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Summer Vibes by RedNotehttps://tunetank.com/track/865-summer-vibes/

It's episode 16, and Dave and Jess are finally reviewing a movie that was nominated for Best Picture in the 2023 Academy Awards - All Quiet on the Western Front, which is available on Netflix, and which they paired with a Sidecar cocktail.   They normally go for lighter fare on their date nights - how does a dramatic war film go over with the couple?  They have a lot of thoughts about the film, how it stands as a Best Picture nominee against their favorite film (Everything Everywhere All At Once), and whether it makes for a good date night viewing.  Other topics of conversation include the most boring books read as a part of a school curriculum, a discussion of whether subtitles or dubbing is better in foreign films, and how this movie stacks up against other war movies such as The Best Years of Our Lives, Platoon, Saving Private Ryan, 1917, and Dunkirk.   Thanks for listening! We hope you enjoyed the episode. Please take time to rate the show wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram at DateNightInPodcast. We welcome feedback, suggestions, and cocktail recipes at DateNightInPodcast@gmail.com. Our intro song is from Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Summer Vibes by RedNotehttps://tunetank.com/track/865-summer-vibes/

It's taken fifteen episodes, but Dave and Jess finally review a movie on the same weekend it's released!  This episode the couple watched Shotgun Wedding starring J-Lo and J-Du.  Instead of a cocktail pairing Dave and Jess decided to shotgun a beer.  Be sure to watch the video on Instagram (@datenightinpodcast) to see how well this went.Topics discussed this week include Dave showing his age by wondering what Josh Duhamel has been up to since Win a Date with Tad Hamilton, Jessica comparing him to Timothy Olyphant, and the much-publicized predilections of the film's original star, Armie HammerIs Jennifer Lopez's physique the result of Pilates, or genetics?  We discuss that and more!Thanks for listening! We hope you enjoyed the episode. Please take time to rate the show wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram at DateNightInPodcast. We welcome feedback, suggestions, and cocktail recipes at DateNightInPodcast@gmail.com. Our intro song is from Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Summer Vibes by RedNotehttps://tunetank.com/track/865-summer-vibes/

It's episode 14 of Date Night In!  This week Dave & Jess watch The Pale Blue Eye on Netflix and pair it with a peculiar brandy cocktail called "In Your Mouth with Madness".  The movie is a gothic mystery on the campus of West Point where cadet Edgar Allan Poe helps a visiting constable investigate the murder of a fellow cadet.  Jess described this movie as "meaty", but is that a good or a bad thing?   This movie is far from comedic, so why do the hosts spend all episode laughing?  Could it be the hats the cadets wear in the film?Highlights this week include Jess accidentally giving David an idea for a sequel to the slasher horror film Hostel,  a suggestion of actors Christian Bale and Harry Melling engaging in a "bone off" (not as dirty as it sounds).  The Lovecraftian Cocktails recipe book featured in this week's episode can be purchased from the H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society here - https://store.hplhs.org/products/lovecraft-cocktails?_pos=1&_sid=ec06f880a&_ss=r. Thanks for listening! We hope you enjoyed the episode. Please take time to rate the show wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram at DateNightInPodcast. We welcome feedback, suggestions, and cocktail recipes at DateNightInPodcast@gmail.com. Our intro song is from Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Summer Vibes by RedNotehttps://tunetank.com/track/865-summer-vibes/

It's episode 13, and in this week's episode Dave and Jess sit down to enjoy The Menu, which is streaming on HBOMax.  Much like the cuisine featured in its story, this film proves to be a complex arrangement of ingredients presented in a visually stimulating plating.  Do the ingredients successfully compliment each other?  Or does the pairing of comedy, suspense, and drama become muddled and flavorless?  The couple does their best cooking show impression as they discuss the crazy weekend that led to them going sans cocktail for this week's episode.  They also give a shoutout to Majestic Theaters in Phoenix, discuss Jess's subscription to the Postino Wine Cult, and Jess reveals her love of actress Judith Light. Other topics discussed include the correct pronunciation of John Leguizamo's last name, and the best tacos in Phoenix.  Thanks for listening! We hope you enjoyed the episode. Please take time to rate the show wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram at DateNightInPodcast. We welcome feedback, suggestions, and cocktail recipes at DateNightInPodcast@gmail.com. Our intro song is from Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Summer Vibes by RedNotehttps://tunetank.com/track/865-summer-vibes/

It's the second week of 2023, and Dave and Jess spend it catching up on Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio on Netflix!  This stop-motion animated film is listed as a kid's movie, but how does it fare as a date night watch? Listen to the couple discuss whether or not this adaptation from a "Master of Horror" holds up against the famous Disney animated version.  Surely it's better than Roberto Benigni's disastrous adaptation, right? The couple discusses other favorite stop-motion animated films, with a shoutout to Kubo and the Two Strings.  Other highlights include Jess inviting herself to a lime party (which, thankfully, is not the same as a lemon party), the use of dying maggots as a visual comparison, and a shoutout to the Kickstarter for David's comic book - Night of the Chihuahuas.The Smoky Harvest Apple Cider Margarita recipe came from Half Baked Harvest - https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/smoky-harvest-apple-cider-margaritas/.The Kickstarter for Night of the Chihuahuas is available here - http://kck.st/3Gz7jKE.Thanks for listening! We hope you enjoyed the episode. Please take time to rate the show wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram at DateNightInPodcast. We welcome feedback, suggestions, and cocktail recipes at DateNightInPodcast@gmail.com. Our intro song is from Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Summer Vibes by RedNotehttps://tunetank.com/track/865-summer-vibes/

Happy New Year to everyone!  Dave and Jess kick off 2023 with their first non-holiday movie after having watched them all of December.  This week the couple watch Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery available on Netflix, which they paired with a White Lady cocktail.Listen to Dave and Jess as they review the many cameos in this delightful murder mystery, and Jess suggests the origin of Benoit Blanc's accent stems from an episode of The Office.  Jess does a pretty mean imitation of this accent, but it's nothing compared to her Elizabeth Holmes impersonation which is on full display in this episode.Other topics discussed include what Jess's wrestling name would be, and the couple stumps for Everything Everywhere All At Once as their favorite film of 2022.The White Lady cocktail recipe was taken from Liquor.com - https://www.liquor.com/recipes/white-lady/.Thanks for listening! We hope you enjoyed the episode. Please take time to rate the show wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram at DateNightInPodcast. We welcome feedback, suggestions, and cocktail recipes at DateNightInPodcast@gmail.com. Our intro song is from Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Summer Vibes by RedNotehttps://tunetank.com/track/865-summer-vibes/

It's the final holiday movie episode, and Dave and Jess are more than happy to bid adieu to the season with one last Christmas movie.  This week it's Single All the Way, available on Netflix, which the couple paired with a Coquito.  How does this movie fare when compared to every other romantic comedy set in a small town during the holidays?  Topics discussed include a discussion of Dave and Jess's favorite Christmas gifts, the importance of representation in even the most mundane features, and Jess's commitment to Botox at some point in life.  Thanks for listening! We hope you enjoyed the episode. Please take time to rate the show wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram at DateNightInPodcast. We welcome feedback, suggestions, and cocktail recipes at DateNightInPodcast@gmail.com. Our intro song is from Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Summer Vibes by RedNotehttps://tunetank.com/track/865-summer-vibes/

Week two of Dave and Jess's "Three Movies of Christmas" sees the couple indulge in Netflix's A Castle for Christmas, which they paired with a Cranberry Margarita. Is two Christmas movies in a row too many?  Or does this holiday romp starring Brooke Shields and Cary Elwes sit well with the couple?  In this episode David reveals his Scottish Lordship title, Jess compares Cary Elwes to Nic Cage, and they both reveal how happy they are to not work for a company that dares have a project deadline on Christmas.  The Cranberry Margarita recipe was taken from The Wanderlust Kitchen - https://thewanderlustkitchen.com/cranberry-margarita/.  Thanks for listening! We hope you enjoyed the episode. Please take time to rate the show wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram at DateNightInPodcast. We welcome feedback, suggestions, and cocktail recipes at DateNightInPodcast@gmail.com. Our intro song is from Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Summer Vibes by RedNotehttps://tunetank.com/track/865-summer-vibes/

Christmas time is here, and you know what that means?  That's right - it's holiday movie time!   This week Dave & Jess dive into the new Netflix movie Falling for Christmas, which they paired with a cocktail called the "Winter Wonderland".  How does Lindsay Lohan fare in this knockoff of the classic comedy Overboard?  Is the formulaic Christmas movie enough to pull Dave & Jess into the holiday movie marathon?Hear Jessica come clean about her addiction to Fancy Sprinkles, and the couple question whether or not Santa committed an act of vehicular vandalism as they recall Lindsay Lohan's "other" holiday movie - Mean Girls .  Other topics of conversation include the mandatory argument of whether or not Die Hard is a Christmas movie, and a review of how this movie fared at Holiday Movie Bingo.The Winter Wonderland cocktail recipe was taken from the Gourmet Insider and can be found here - https://thegourmetinsider.com/winter-wonderland-martini/.Fancy Sprinkles can be purchased through their website - www.fancysprinkles.comThe Holiday Movie Bingo card we used was taken from The Kittchen - https://thekittchen.com/hallmark-movie-bingo-2/.Thanks for listening! We hope you enjoyed the episode. Please take time to rate the show wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram at DateNightInPodcast. We welcome feedback, suggestions, and cocktail recipes at DateNightInPodcast@gmail.com. Our intro song is from Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Summer Vibes by RedNotehttps://tunetank.com/track/865-summer-vibes/

This week Dave and Jess watch The People We Hate at the Wedding (2022) on Amazon Prime, which they pair with a Champagne Cocktail.  So far they have enjoyed either the movie or the cocktail each week - will this be the pairing that snaps this streak? If you've ever wanted to hear Jess go off on a movie, then you're in for a treat with this week's episode!  Hear for yourself what she thought, and let her know if .gif is pronounced with a hard "g" or not.  The Champagne Cocktail recipe from this week's episode was taken from Liquor.com - https://www.liquor.com/recipes/champagne-cocktail/Thanks for listening! We hope you enjoyed the episode. Please take time to rate the show wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram at DateNightInPodcast. We welcome feedback, suggestions, and cocktail recipes at DateNightInPodcast@gmail.com. Our intro song is from Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Summer Vibes by RedNotehttps://tunetank.com/track/865-summer-vibes/

This week Dave and Jess review Do Revenge (2022) on Netflix, which they pair with a mocktail (virgin Cosmopolitan).  It's time for Jessica to pick the movie this week.  After a few duds in a row, will she pick a winner this time?   Prepare to be awed by Jessica's encyclopedic knowledge of 1990s teen movies as the couple discuss yet another teen movie in which all the high schoolers are portrayed by actors in their late-20s.  Does this latest teen dramedy strike out, or is it a worthy addition to the pantheon of classics it pays homage to?  The drink recipe this week was taken from The Mindful Mocktail - https://mindfulmocktail.com/virgin-cosmopolitan/.Thanks for listening! We hope you enjoyed the episode. Please take time to rate the show wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram at DateNightInPodcast. We welcome feedback, suggestions, and cocktail recipes at DateNightInPodcast@gmail.com. Our intro song is from Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Summer Vibes by RedNotehttps://tunetank.com/track/865-summer-vibes/

This week Dave and Jess watch Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, which is available on the Roku Channel, which they paired with a Salty Dog cocktail.  Did this satiric look at the greatest parody musician in American history hit the mark?  Or did it fizzle out like a mishandled accordion note?  The conversation touches on numerous topics, as the couple recounts the origin story of the TV in their bedroom, how their kids reacted to seeing The Monster Squad (1987), and attempts to name every cameo in the film.  Stick around for a discussion of their favorite Weird Al Yankovic songs, and whether there are any famous Bostonians who are not known for being angry.Thanks for listening! We hope you enjoyed the episode. Please take time to rate the show wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram at DateNightInPodcast. We welcome feedback, suggestions, and cocktail recipes at DateNightInPodcast@gmail.com. Our intro song is from Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Summer Vibes by RedNotehttps://tunetank.com/track/865-summer-vibes/

This week David & Jessica watch The Tender Bar on Amazon Prime, directed by George Clooney and featuring Ben Affleck.  They pair this with a Cape Cod cocktail.  It was Jessica's turn to pick the movie - did she redeem herself after selecting a movie they didn't care when she last picked?  (Spoiler alert: she did not)Hear what the couple thinks about this comedic drama set in 1970s Long Island as they confuse Skarsgards (despite there being no Skarsgards in this movie), and reveal their new obsession with candlepin bowling as a result of this film.    The Cape Code recipe was taken from Food Network - https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/cape-codder-recipe-1956228.  Thanks for listening! We hope you enjoyed the episode. Please take time to rate the show wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram at DateNightInPodcast. We welcome feedback, suggestions, and cocktail recipes at DateNightInPodcast@gmail.com. Our intro song is from Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Summer Vibes by RedNotehttps://tunetank.com/track/865-summer-vibes/

In this week's episode David and Jessica watch The Princess (2022), streaming on Hulu, which they paired with a Maple-Ginger Hot Toddy.  Hear their reaction to this action-packed fantasy feature, and be amazed at how they continue to confuse Dominic Cooper with Karl Urban, and sometimes with Dominic West for no reason.  Tune in to find out how they rate this film, and which rating systems they find most beneficial when determining whether or not to recommend a movie?The couple also recount the worst alcoholic drinks they had in college, and their kids' reaction to their first R-rated film - Army of Darkness!The recipe for the Maple-Ginger Hot Toddy was taken from Epicurious - https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/the-maple-ginger-hot-toddy.Thanks for listening! We hope you enjoyed the episode. Please take time to rate the show wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram at DateNightInPodcast. We welcome feedback, suggestions, and cocktail recipes at DateNightInPodcast@gmail.com. Our intro song is from Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Summer Vibes by RedNotehttps://tunetank.com/track/865-summer-vibes/

David and Jessica finish October with another horror film, this time selecting I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House (2016) off Netflix.  Since they thought the film was a gothic horror story, they paired it with a Gin Sling for a Victorian cocktail they could make at home.  How well does a slow burn ghost story go over with the couple?  Would they recommend the Gin Sling even after realizing the film was set in what they believe is modern times?  Stay tuned for these answers, and hear Jessica misremember movie titles as she and David recount some of their favorite ghost movies on this spooky season episode.The Gin Sling was made from a recipe taken from The Spruce Eats.David's comic book Night of the Chihuahuas can be ordered off its website.Thanks for listening! We hope you enjoyed the episode. Please take time to rate the show wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram at DateNightInPodcast. We welcome feedback, suggestions, and cocktail recipes at DateNightInPodcast@gmail.com. Our intro song is from Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Summer Vibes by RedNotehttps://tunetank.com/track/865-summer-vibes/

In this premiere episode of Date Night In, hosts David and Jessica review the new Hellraiser film available on Hulu, which they paired with a smoked Old Fashioned cocktail dubbed "The Hellraiser".  Having just watched the original Clive Barker film, they offer some comparisons while judging the new film on its own merits.  Is it a welcome entry into the franchise, or should does this reboot/remake deserve to be torn apart by flesh-tearing hooks?  We have such sights to show you in this episode!The recipe for the Old Fashioned  came from liquor.com.The cocktail torch referenced in the episode is on Amazon.Thanks for listening! We hope you enjoyed the episode. Please take time to rate the show wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram at DateNightInPodcast. We welcome feedback, suggestions, and cocktail recipes at DateNightInPodcast@gmail.com. Our intro song is from Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Summer Vibes by RedNotehttps://tunetank.com/track/865-summer-vibes/