The premise is simple, we go and watch a film, come out, go have a beer and talk about what we've just seen. A podcast by Andrew Gibney & Tom Coast
A story behind one of the most influential shows of all time. I love Lucy.Lucille Ball (Nicole Kidman) and Desi Arnaz (Javier Bardem) are threatened by shocking personal accusations, a political smear and cultural taboos in Academy Award®-winning writer and director Aaron Sorkin's behind-the-scenes drama Being the Ricardos. We drink beer from Hideaway Brewing Co and Pomona Island and review the film on Amazon Prime.
Two years after a Super Bowl win when NFL head coach Sean Payton is suspended, he goes back to his hometown and finds himself reconnecting with his 12 year old son by coaching his Pop Warner football team.Kevin James, Rob Schneider, and Taylor Lautner star in this Netflix film based on the true story. We review the film and drink beer from Pomona Island and Siren Craft Brew.
My Son is a 2021 mystery thriller film written and directed by Christian Carion. It is an English-language remake of his 2017 French film Mon garçon [fr], and stars James McAvoy and Claire Foy.Available on Amazon Prime, we review the film and drink beer from Twisted Wheel and Track Brewery.
Eternals, the latest part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is out on Disney+ so we sat down to watch it and drink a beer. Would it feel like an Eternity, or be another key part of the MCU saga?Beer from Pomona Island and Twisted Wheel.
A woman's beach vacation takes a dark turn when her obsession with a young mother forces her to confront the secrets of her past. Directed & Written by Maggie Gyllenhaal the cast includes Olivia Colman, Jessie Buckley and Dakota Johnson.Touted as a potential Oscar winner, can it prove to be more than a Holiday romance or will it be a Greek tradegy?Beer from Abbeydale Brewery and Bad Brewing Company
“Home Sweet Home Alone” is here! The reimagining of the beloved holiday film franchise, but will it be a superb stocking filler, or a present you return to the shops?We review the film while enjoying beer from Pastore and Lervig.
Bruised sees Academy Award winning actress Halle Berry directs and stars in a triumphant sports drama about a fighter who reclaims her power, in and out of the ring, when everyone has counted her out.Will this be a modern Rocky, or will Berry go down like a cheap paddling pool. We review Bruised while enjoying beer from Brasserie d'Achouffe and Deya.Let us know what you think.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is the proper start of. Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We review the film will enjoying beer from Pomona Island and Rivington Brewery x The Epicurean.
It's the PRO vs. the CONSAn Interpol-issued Red Notice is a global alert to hunt and capture the world's most wanted. But when a daring heist brings together the FBI's top profiler (Johnson) and two rival criminals (Gadot, Reynolds), there's no telling what will happen.Andrew and Tom take on the most streamed film in Netflix history while drinking beer from Mallinsons and Pomona Island.
In this prequel to Zack Snyder's Army of the Dead, small-town bank teller Dieter gets drawn into the adventure of a lifetime when a mysterious woman recruits him to join a crew of Interpol's most wanted criminals, attempting to heist a sequence of legendary, impossible-to-crack safes across Europe.We talk heist movies, low key casts, zombies, safes and beer from Vault City and Cloudwater
INFINITE - Evan McCauley (Mark Wahlberg) is haunted by memories of places he's never visited. Joining forces with a team of reborn warriors, they must try and stop a madman from destroying the cycle of life and reincarnation.We review Infinite on Amazon Prime while drinking beer from Arbor and Vault City.
The Guilty takes place over the course of a single morning in a 911 dispatch call center. Call operator Joe Baylor (Gyllenhaal) tries to save a caller in grave danger—but he soon discovers that nothing is as it seems, and facing the truth is the only way out.We review the movie while enjoying beers from Seven Brothers and Vault City.
In Twentieth Century Studios' epic adventure-comedy “Free Guy,” a bank teller who discovers he is actually a background player in an open-world video game, decides to become the hero of his own story…one he rewrites himself. Now in a world where there are no limits, he is determined to be the guy who saves his world his way…before it is too late. Starring Ryan Reynolds, Jodie Comer, Joe Keery, Lil Rel Howery, Utkarsh Ambudkar and Taika Waititi.Beer from Vault City and Magic Rock.
From director David Lowery and starring Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander, and Joel Edgerton. The Green Knight – In Theaters July 30. #TheGreenKnightWe look at this new release, described as a slow burner. But will it burn bright by the end, or just fizzle out?Beer by Thornbridge and Buxton Brewery.
Academy Award® winner Emma Stone (“La La Land”) stars in Disney's “Cruella,” an all-new live-action feature film about the rebellious early days of one of cinemas most notorious – and notoriously fashionable – villains, the legendary Cruella de Vil.We talk dogs, superfans, Emma Stone's eyes, and Andrew apologies to Emma Thompson.Beer from 71 Brewing and Pollys (and a seltzer from Lervig)
A devastated husband (Jason Momoa) vows to bring justice to the people responsible for his wife's death while protecting the only family he has left, his daughter (Isabela Merced).We talk beer, revenge films, twists and much more.Beer by Pohjala and Cloudwater
Gifted with a voice that her parents can't hear, seventeen-year-old Ruby (Emilia Jones), is the sole hearing member of a deaf family—a CODA, Child of Deaf Adults. Her life revolves around acting as interpreter for her parents (Marlee Matlin, Troy Kotsur) and working on the family's struggling fishing boat.Apple don't release a lot of new movies, will this build on the success of Cherry, or fall on dead ears? (sorry)Beer by Pollys and Pomona Island.
A mysterious secret agent who has been denounced by his government must return to France when his son becomes framed by an international terrorist organisation. Jean Claude Van Damme, French comedy, wigs, splits. Need we say more?We talk JCVD, old martial arts movies, brunch, beer and much more.Beer from Brouwerij Van Steenberge and Wander Beyond Brewing.
In the throes of World War II, Captain Maude Garrett (CHLOË GRACE MORETZ) joins the all-male crew of a B-17 bomber with a top-secret package. Caught off guard by the presence of a woman on a military flight, the crew tests Maude's every move. Just as her quick wit is winning them over, strange happenings and holes in her backstory incite paranoia surrounding her true mission. But this crew has more to fear…lurking in the shadows, something sinister is tearing at the heart of the plane. Trapped between an oncoming air ambush and an evil lurking within, Maude must push beyond her limits to save the hapless crew and protect her mysterious cargo.Is Shadow in the Clouds as bad as the IMDB rating suggests?What has happened to CGM's career?Is this the future of streaming platforms?Beer by Argus and Pomona Island.
Unable to find love and connection in a world that fears her bizarre condition, she finally trusts a man long enough to fall in love, only to find him murdered the next day. Heartbroken and enraged, she embarks on a revenge-filled mission to find his killer. This week's film is Jolt on Amazon Prime. We talk action, Beckinsdale, Tucci, Netflix/Amazon, Binge watching and much much more.Beer from Arbor and Brussels Beer Project.
"At some point we all have to choose between what the world wants you to be and who you are.” Black Widow is out on Disney+ Premium. This was meant to be our return to the cinema, but instead we're in Tom's flat and actually recording a podcast together. The MCU is back, but is Black Widow the welcomed return to Phase 4 we are all waiting for?Beer by Garage Beer Company.
Finally, freedom... has a birthday. America The Motion Picture is on Netflix. Starring Channing Tatum, Jason Mantzoukas, Olivia Munn, Judy Greer, Bobby Moynihan, Raoul Max Trujillo, Killer Mike, Andy Samberg, Will Forte & Simon Pegg.Will this be the American Dream, or a Star Spangled Blunder?Beer from Pastore Brewing and Burton Road Brewing
Set in a beautiful seaside town on the Italian Riviera, Disney and Pixar's original feature film “Luca” is a coming-of-age story about one young boy experiencing an unforgettable summer filled with gelato, pasta and endless scooter rides. Luca shares these adventures with his newfound best friend, but all the fun is threatened by a deeply-held secret: they are sea monsters from another world just below the water's surface. Is this another superb string to the Pixar bow, or will it sink to the bottom of the ocean?Beer from Duckpond Brewing and Lervig.
“Raya and the Last Dragon” takes us on an exciting, epic journey to the fantasy world of Kumandra, where humans and dragons lived together long ago in harmony. But when an evil force threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. Now, 500 years later, that same evil has returned and it's up to a lone warrior, Raya, to track down the legendary last dragon to restore the fractured land and its divided people. However, along her journey, she'll learn that it'll take more than a dragon to save the world—it's going to take trust and teamwork as well.Did we need the talking dragon, should there be more care into the ethnicity of the people playing the characters and can Tom make the ding sound?Beer from Wander Beyond Brewing.
ARMY OF THE DEAD takes place following a zombie outbreak that has left Las Vegas in ruins and walled off from the rest of the world. When Scott Ward (Dave Bautista), a former zombie war hero who’s now flipping burgers on the outskirts of the town he now calls home, is approached by casino boss Bly Tanaka (Hiroyuki Sanada), it’s with the ultimate proposition: break into the zombie-infested quarantine zone to retrieve $200 million sitting in a vault beneath the strip before the city is nuked by the government in 32 hours. Is this the Zombie/Heist/Father-Daughter movie you always wanted?Beer by Drygate and Pomona Island.
Anna Fox (Amy Adams) feels safest when she’s watching the world from behind her window. Until the Russell family moves in across the street, and she witnesses something unimaginable. The question is...what really happened? Is it better than 'Things Heard & Seen' - Yes! Does that make it a good film? You'll have to listen to find out.Beer from Pomona Island and Twisted Wheel Brew Co.
A Manhattan couple moves to a historic hamlet in the Hudson Valley and come to discover that their marriage has a sinister darkness, one that rivals their new home’s history. Based on the acclaimed novel by Elizabeth Brundage.Why this isn't a horror film. Why Amanda Seyfried is perfect for this type of film, and how would we have written a different ending.Beer from Tiny Rebel and Deya
Following the economic collapse of a company town in rural Nevada, Fern (Frances McDormand) packs her van and sets off on the road exploring a life outside of conventional society as a modern-day nomad. The third feature film from director Chloé Zhao, NOMADLAND features real nomads Linda May, Swankie and Bob Wells as Fern’s mentors and comrades in her exploration through the vast landscape of the American West.Tom and Andrew discuss the merits of Nomadland's Oscar wins, could they live this kind of life and what size bucket they'd need.Beer by Pomona Island.
On a mission headed to Mars, an unintended stowaway accidentally causes severe damage to the spaceship’s life support systems. Facing dwindling resources and a potentially fatal outcome, the crew is forced to make an impossible decision.This is our review of the 2021 film Stowaway on Netflix, while we drink beer from Funky Fluid and Beatnikz Republic.Let's hope the beer is better than the film...
Nominated for six Oscars, Sound of Metal is undoubtedly a story worth telling, but how well did Director Darius Marder and Best Actor nominee, Riz Ahmed, pull it off?Is it an Oscar worthy performance? Which awards should it definitely win, and the eternal question regarding hearing or sight.Beer by Garage Beer Co. and Pomona Island.
It's one of those infinite time loop things you might have heard of...This is not Groundhog Day, but there are nods to one of the greats. We take a look at this 2020 film that was huge after Sundance, and as big Andy Samberg fans, we're very excited. What would you do if there was no consequences?Beer by Tiny Rebel and Collective Arts.
This is the true story of Mohamedou Ould Slahi, a prisoner held without charge in Guantanamo Bay. It stars Jodie Foster, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tahar Rahim and Shailene Woodley. It's brutal, it's truthful and it is a film that puts the spotlight on the way people are treated by the US Government. Beer by Black Isle and Overworks by Brewdog.
Nominated for a whole host of Oscars, we've gone back and watched David Fincher's Mank, and that's put it nicely. Reviews are mixed.Can the performances from Gary Oldman and Amanda Seyfried save it?Which awards is it worthy of?And what exactly is the point of this movie?Beet by Deya and Phantom Brewing Co.
Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman are nominated for Oscars for their performance in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, so we had to go back and revist this 2020 film on Netflix.It is also Chadwick's last performance, so it was always going to be emotional. Beer by Pomona Island.
When you add The Russo Brothers and Tom Holland together, we're used to great things. Will Cherry, which is something totally different, continue the trend?We should have had cherry beers, but we failed. Beer by Brew York and Track.
It's the sequel we certainly didn't need, but is it the sequel Coming to America deserved?Andrew wasn't keen, but has the original cast returned to win him over?Will Tom enjoy this more than the first film?More importantly, is it worth your time?All this and more from the 2020 film now on Amazon Prime in the UK.Beer by Deya and Arbour.
Timed perfectly with Rosamund Pike's Golden Globe win for her part in I Care A Lot, we are your court appointed legal guardian for this week's episide.Does a film need a hero? Do you have to like someone? Does the ending save the film?All this and more from the 2020 film now on Amazon Prime in the UK.Beer by Almasty and Omnipollo.
New to Netflix, The Dig is based on the true story of Basil Brown, a man who's name was hidden from history for decades. Featuring Carey Mulligan and Ralph Fiennes, it is a change of pace for this podcast, but a story which is definitely worth telling. We take a look at one of the latest films to be released and find out if it's worth your time.Beer by Wylam Brewery and Dugges.
Greenland is a 2020 disaster movie thriller starring Gerrard Butler, showing on Amazon Prime. What it lacks in over the top CGI, it actually makes up with some heart and decent writing.We take a look at one of the latest films to be released and find out if it's worth your time.Beer by Alphabet Brewing Company and Frau Gruber.
Another film which has been on our list for ages, this week we take on MAGIC MIKE and try to look beyond the baby oil and the stripping to see if there's more to Steven Soderbergh's 2012 film then men taking their clothes off.Also, was this the film that reignited Matthew McConaughey's career? What is an Alex Pettyfer? And why on earth was a 90s wrestler dancing in the background?Beer by Pomona Island and Wander Beyond Brewing.
ON WEDNESDAY'S WE WEAR (Drink) PINK!!!Well, we tried to. We both picked a raspberry based beer to guide Tom through his first ever viewing of the 2004 classic MEAN GIRLS.Why has it lasted the test of time?What happened to Lindsay Lohan?Rachel McAdams, did anyone see her success coming?All this and more and beer from Bacchus and Amundsen.
Buried in a box with no way out, yeah, it kinda feels like 2020/21, so we can sympathise with Ryan Reynolds 2010 performance in this dramatic, almost one-man show.We look at his performance, whether the drama works and was it the right ending? What was the director trying to do with the opening sequence and what would we do in the same situation.
We've all been there. Traffic jams, paying too much for a drink, missing the McDonalds breakfast menu by a minute, but maybe we've not all gone down the route of Bill Foster. This is Falling Down.We go back to the 1993 film to see how it holds up, how relevant it still is and if Michael Douglas actually had a good career. Beers by Grimm and Marble Brewery.Please like, Retweet, share and subscribe.
Steven Soderbergh became the King of the Heist movie with the Ocean's series, but Logan Lucky was written by his wife, will it be a winning combination?We ask if this is the best version of Channing Tatum, is Adam Driver the best actor of his generation and, Daniel Craig - wasted by Bond?Beers by Neonraptor and Beatnikz Republic.Please like, Retweet, share and subscribe.
In 2021, the issues surrounding an emerging hip hop group from 1987 and a film released in 2015 should not be so relevant. But more so than ever, the issues brought up in this biopic are as important as they have ever been.Andrew had never seen the film, so we thought it was the perfect time to take a closer look at 'Straight Outta Compton'Beers by Salt and Omnipollo.Please like, Retweet, share and subscribe.
Disney have blessed us this Christmas with a new Pixar movie. Featuring Jamie Foxx and Tiny Fey, we check out if this is another emotional triumph to guide us through the festive period.Best bits, finding our spark, and is this even a kids film?Beer by Allagash & Deya
Known for it's soundtrack and the moody looks of Ryan Gosling, Drive is a film which is highly rated, but divides opinion.Andrew had never seen it, so he and Tom sat down to watch the 2011 indie hit.Surprise, surprise, opinions were definitely divided.Beer by Tiny Rebel & Beatnikz Republic
This was supposed to be Disney's big live action release this year, but instead it became the first premium movie on Disney+ - of course we waited for it to come on the app.Can it match the cartoon version, where does it sit in the 'live action' rankings and why is it basically Star Wars? All this and more.Beer by Tiny Rebel & Lervig
2020 has been an odd year, but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy good new movies, so we took a look at 'The Trial of the Chicago 7' directed by Aaron Sorkin and starring Eddie Redmayne and Sacha Boren Cohen.A controversial film which is so scarily relevant in 2020.Beer by Tiny Rebel
This week we go back to 2015 and Andrew watches Mad Max Fury Road for the first time.Will the performances from Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron catch the eye, or will it be the cinematography or screenplay from George Mille and how will it stand up to Tom's first viewing a few years later.Favourite death, best car, was the ending too happy and how does this remind us of Donald Trump?Beer by Northern Monk and Squawk.