One Brew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

You can tell Summer blockbuster season is coming to a close as we get the last few attempts at getting crowds into the theatre. The age old saying is if you really want to make a bunch of money you should make something about a group of crass dogs that has some funny stuff and some really lousing writing in it. That may not be a traditional saying but it isn't true either. Just listen to Kevin and Doug before you make this one a priority to fetch.

A good old fashioned sequel where they just include the number at the end of the title giving the number of sequential order when the film takes place. Take note Fast X. Kevin and Doug discuss Denzel and Antoine Fuqua's most recent of 5 collaborations. Can they pull off another Robert McCall thriller? Listen and find out.

Kevin and Doug discuss a small little film available on Hulu called “A Little White Lie.” The flick caught Kevin's eye due to the shining star Michael Shannon, and with his co-star Kate Hudson catching the eye of Dougie, they agree to view and discuss. The absolutely hated this movie… or was that a little white lie? Listen and find out.

Kevin and Doug take on the biggest film since Barbie. Can Christopher Nolan give a subject as big and important as the atomic bomb the proper respect on the silver screen? Cillian Murphy plays the man the myth the legend, can he remain the star of this film when Florence Pugh is in it as well? Listen and find out.

This week Kevin and Doug review Kevin's pick, “The Old Way.” A western movie starring Nicolas Cage. What could go wrong with that? Sometimes we pick a movie to review because we think it will be good. Sometimes we are wrong.

The Summer's biggest blockbuster has come to be reviewed on the show. Can Kevin and Dougie walk away from this movie with their dignity intact? Listen and find out as they discuss Barbie. The new billion dollar film from podcast favorite Greta Gerwig.

Pierce Brosnan is looking fierce like an Irish pirate, and the rest of the cast isn't too shabby. Kevin and Doug review The Out-Laws starring Pierce Brosnan, Nina Dobrev, Ellen Barkin, and Adam DeVine. Kevin isn't always on the same page when it comes to humor with Adam DeVine, Dougie isn't always on the same page with modern raunchy comedies. Can this movie overcome the odds stacked against it? Listen and find out.

Kevin and Doug settle in for and interesting conversation about Asteroid City. The new Wes Anderson is exactly what you'd expect. Great photography, cinematography, and performances, witty banter and symmetry beyond perfect. If you have never seen a Wes Anderson Movie, what would you expect? Dougie had no idea.

On this weeks episode Kevin and Dougie bring you a conversation about some very very different films. Kevin brings the review of comedy drama about a writer starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Dougie brings a German stylistic war film from Netflix. You Hurt My Feelings and Blood and Gold, might be completely different movies, but can either of them suit our hosts? Listen and find out.

A classic film discussion of a movie trying to fit in with the predeceasing film classics. What a mind twist. Will Kevin and Dougie solve the puzzle of does this work as an Indiana Jones movie? Should they make more movies? Should they make any movies ever again? Listen and find out.

The sequel we've all been waiting for is here. Well, at least the sequel we all knew was going to be on Netflix this year. Well it is a sequel. Kevin and Dougie don't care what the sequel is and dive in deep. Dougie even watched the first one. Chris Hemsworth is back in the world of Extraction and Kevin loves some high octane action. Dougie however needs some solid story to back the action. Does this movie deliver on what it promises?

Another Super hero movie hitting the silver screens. This one hits the podcast a little different. Kevin has been waiting for this film since the first Spider-Verse came out to theatres. Can this film live up to that kind of expectation? Dougie hasn't thought about the first film since we covered it on Episode 28. Can this film make more of a impression? Listen and find out.

Kevin and Dougie have dived deep into the sea to review the Little Mermaid. Is it good? Is it Bad? Is it worth the conversation and controversy that all these new fangled live action remakes from studio Disney cause? Kevin and Doug will tell you all about it. From one musical intro to the Tik Tok and to the rating of all live action Disney remakes, this episode is worth listening to.

The newest and unbelievably most unrealistic entry in the Fast and Furious franchise is here, and we watched it so you don't have to. Unless you want to watch it of course. Jason Momoa steels one of the hosts hearts and doesn't quite woo the other. The movie might make you laugh or cry or cry laughing and Kevin and Doug are the right people to talk about it because they are after all … family

It is a double feature this week/ On this just a sip episode Kevin discusses the new film written, directed by, and starring Charlie Day. Dougie on the other side of the show brings us back to a small British gem called “I Used to be Famous.” Dougie's film is about a guy who used to be famous and has fallen from the spotlight but may find redemption with a neurodivergent friend he makes along the trip. Kevin's movie finds a man who is thrust into the spotlight and shows the audience what fame can do to someone who doesn't even want it.

The third and maybe final installment of the Marvel sensation is here, and Kevin and Doug are here to tell you what they think of it. They have a lively discussion as one of them seems more entertained than the other, but you'll never believe what happens when they rate it. And then in the year 2027 Marvel asks them to list the four member of the team they would keep. Does your favorite Guardian make it on the list? Listen and find out.

Kevin and Doug take on a story that is very near (geographically) to their hearts. They discuss the new film AIR directed by Ben Affleck. The film follows Matt Damon as Sonny Vaccaro as he pursues the elusive deal to get Michael Jordan to represent Nike. Most people never even knew there was a struggle or that Nike used to only do running gear. What else did Kevin and Doug learn about Nike? Listen and find out.

Its a us! The host'as. We will not completely ruin this podcast by typing any more offensive fake Italian. However we won't promise we don't make fools of ourselves doing it on the actual podcast. Could it be any worse than Chris Pratt? Listen and find out.

Kevin and Dougie discuss the new action adventure comedy Dungeons and Dragons. Neither of the fellas love fantasy, and neither of the fellas love the classic game. On the other hand, Kevin loves Chris Pine, and Dougie loves comedy. Is this the perfect movie for the podcast? Listen and find out.

At least on the podcast this week Kevin and Doug don't have to say some stupid clever title as they review the aptly named Murder Mystery 2. Adam Sandler and Jennifer Anniston go on a well deserved trip after a few years of rough patch at their own detective agency, but surprise surprise another murder mystery awaits them. Can they solve it in time, can they repair their relationship? Listen and find out.

Kevin and Doug, buckle up and settle down for the most recent John Wick installment. John Wick has lots of history on the podcast, but can his history remain positive from a pair of sequel weary hosts? Listen and find out.

This week Kevin and Doug bring you two reviews. One from Kevin about the frivolous and frightful tales of a terrifying bear high on cocaine. The other comes from Doug about a down trodden Woody Harrelson who coaches a team of extraordinary kids after being ordered to by a court. Do they like them, do they love them, do they want some more of them? Listen and find out.

Kevin and Doug travel back and dive into the 1930's Hollywood of “Marlowe.” Liam Neeson joined by an all star cast including Diane Kruger, Jessica Lange, Danny Huston and more. The cold detective (Neeson) has to find out what happened to someone for some reason, forcing the audience to come along. And now Kevin and Doug make you follow along when you listen to this podcast.

This weeks episode Kevin and Dougie are invited to a wedding. A Shotgun Wedding. Josh Duhamel and Jennifer Lopez star in this light and breezy romantic action comedy. Can PG-Pa get past the raunchy inside joke between the stars and enjoy one of his favorite genres? Can Kevin get past his own artsy fartsy pretention and just enjoy this for what it was intended to be? Listen and find out.

The hosts get back into shape after the years awards show to fight their greatest nemesis who also happens to be their best friend from 30 years ago… wait that's what happens in Creed 3. In the podcast Kevin and Doug talk about Creed, they do not fight him. But do they fight each other? Listen and find out.

The crowd favorite, the listener's favorite, and the host's favorite episode of the year. The Frothys are now available. Listen and compare your top ten with Kevin and Doug as they go down the wild rabbit hole of beauty and terror that is the films of 2022. The Oscars announced their winners last night. Did they get it right? Find out here and now!

Today we get the last two reviews of the 2022 year before “The Frothys.” Kevin discussed the much acclaimed “The Whale” while Dougie dives back into the Marvel Universe to discuss the highly anticipated ( although not by us) sequel, “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” Kevin has appreciated Aronofsky's work in the past, but not everything (think Mother), and Wakanda Forever had some big shoes to fill after the death of Chadwick Boseman. Do the films deserve the hype and attention they have been getting this awards season? Listen and find out.

Kevin and Doug look at the newest film starring the one and only Puss in Boots! This franchise has been a huge blind spot in the hosts viewing history. Neither hosts has ever seen a Puss in Boots movie. Neither hosts will watch another Puss in Boots movie. Is that because this one installment was perfect and no need to tarnish this films delightful tone? Or is it because this film was all they needed to know this franchise deserves to stay out with the feral cats. Listen and find out. ( Don't forget to vote for the Frothy's)

The Frothy's are rapidly approaching. Make sure you vote for your favorite flicks of the year! In the meantime Dougie and Kevin review the new Tom Hanks vehicle “A Man Called Otto.” Tom Hanks is out acted by a wonderful Mariana Trevino and the hosts are ecstatic to give her the nomination for this role. Mariana aside is this movie worth watching? Listen and find out.

The Nominations have been placed. All we need now is your votes! Go to onebrewover.com/thefrothys to cast your ballots so your voice can be heard. The film community is waiting to bestow upon these films the industries most coveted award. The awards will be given out on March 13th, and the window to cast your ballot will close on March 1st. So vote now!

This episode is gearing up the anticipation to the most important award ceremony for film and cinema and movie watchers all around the world. That is “The Frothies” of course. Airing on March 13th, 2023 the Fifth annual Frothies will award the best and most deserving Films from 2022. Two of the films you might see on that list are reviewed on this weeks episode. Dougie takes a look at the long awaited sequel Avatar: The Way of Water, and Kevin goes to one of his favorite directors who tears down the myth and legend of early Hollywood and shows us the darker sinister side. Listen now!

On this weeks episode Kevin and Doug discuss opposite ends of the spectrum. Doug dives into the second Enola Holmes movie and Kevin goes on an exploration of the second film collaboration between Martin McDonagh, Brendan Gleeson, and Colin Farrell.

On todays show Kevin and Doug bring you two short reviews of some movies they saw in 2022. Dougie will take you on a trip to Paradise with George Clooney and Julia Roberts and show favorite Kaitlyn Dever of course, while Kevin will take you on a wild trip through “The Daniels” multiverse with Michelle Yeoh, and Ke Huy Quan. Listen now and enjoy the ride.

Happy New Years listeners. We are happy to be back in the studio and bringing you a review of Sammy Fabelman's “The Spielbergmans,” or wait, is it Steven Spielberg's “The Fabelmans.” Either way one of the hosts really dug this, and one of the hosts completely didn't understand it. Lets face it some us of enjoy the art behind story telling and some of us enjoy the story itself, but can Steven Sammy Fabelman Spielberg really tell his own story in a compelling and artful way? Listen and find out.

This week Kevin and Doug discuss the new film The Swimmers from Netflix. The film has a trailer that makes you think this is a sports movie. It is not. The fact that this is not a sports movie is likely to boost Kevin's opinion and lower Doug's. Is that the case? Listen and find out.

Kevin and Doug try and solve the mystery of can Rian Johnson do anything wrong? The year has had glass eyeballs and now glass onions, but does one glass sphere rise above the rest? Daniel Craig reprises his role of Detective Benoit Blanc but can he keep the attention of our hosts? So many questions and only one way to find out. Listen now.

Kevin and Doug get animated in this review of the sequel to Enchanted which is to say they review “Disenchanted.” The beginning of the episode starts out with a silly song and a bright hope for a long awaited sequel. But does this movie keep the guys feeling good and happy? Or does it leave them feeling uh… disenchanted.

This week Kevin and Doug travel back to World War 1 as they review the new adaptation of “All Quiet on the Western Front.” The new Netflix film has garnered lots of mixed reviews, and lots of buzz. Does the gruesome unforgiving look at trench warfare disgust the hosts, or are they able to find some beauty in the grit? Listen and find out.

We have a particular set of skills that we have acquired over several years of podcasting. Skills that will let you listen to our review of 2 Liam Neeson movies that came out this year. The films are Memory and Blacklight. One of these the hosts kind of enjoyed, one of them not so much. Listen and find out.

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as a superhero? Yes please. Kevin and Doug are big fans of DJ, they are not however fans of the genre that dominates the theatres and box office. Can The Rock bridge the gap and create a spectacle on screen worthy of all the advertising that went into Black Adam? Listen and find out.

Where for art thou Kevin and Dougie? Would a podcast by any other name sound so sweet? What's in a name? Well there is a lot packed into the name Rosaline, which is the film Kevin and Doug cover on their show this week. Kevin loves Ms. Dever and Dougie loves a good old fashion romantic comedy. Is this perhaps where Montague and Capulet shall receive much praise? Listen ye and find out.

Kevin, and Dougie go back in time and across the world when they watch and discuss Amsterdam. David O Russell brings a few of his favorites back and also gives an opportunity to a few new comers. The cast list includes Taylor Swift, John David Washington, Margot Robbie, Mike Meyers, Michael Shannon, Christian Bale, Robert de Niro and many more. That list alone could be overwhelming… was it?

Howdy partners, today's episode finds Kevin and Doug traveling back to the 1970s as they review the final John Wayne movie “The Shootist.” John Wayne is an American screen legend, the lore surrounding this film is deep and wide. Do the hosts see what John Wayne saw when he read the script or did the shootist miss. Listen and find out.

Kevin and Doug check in on George Millers new addition to the world of storytelling. They watch Idris Elba as a “Djinn” who appears when Tilda Swinton rubs a bottle. Tilda Swinton's character however is well versed in myth and legend. Can she find the loophole to get what she wants without repercussion? Can Idris get out of his bottle and into freedom? Can our hosts borrow a wish and make this movie go any faster? Listen and find out.

This episode finds Kevin and Doug back into the weird world of Olivia Wilde's 1960's. OR IS IT?! Well you'll have to watch the movie for yourself to find out the mystery that is going on when Harry met Florence. The hosts loved “Booksmart,” and they really love Florence Is this a match made in heaven or does one of the hosts feel left out of the fun. Listen and find out.

This week Kevin and Doug disappear into the world of the Agojie. Oscar winner Viola Davis is joined by Lashana Lynch and it is a battle between the two women for the hearts of Dougie and Kevin. A true story, based in battle torn Africa, is this a possible winner for BOTH our hosts? Listen and find out.

What do you get when you add together, Viggo Mortensen, Colin Farrell, and a true story? The answer is a movie that Kevin and Dougie are sure to review on the show. Ron Howard has a history of mixed opinions from our hosts, with stunning 5 star films like Cinderella Man, and terrible turns acting in movies like The Shootist and American Graffiti. Is he the right fella to take the helm of this remarkable story and turn it into a movie that gets all the things right? Listen and find out.

Kevin and Doug take to the studio to talk another Kevin Hart comedy. This time they do so in matching outfits. Kevin Hart teams up with Mark Wahlberg, which seems like a great comedy team. They appear to match each others energy, but does that make for a good time for Kevin and Doug? Listen and find out.

新幹線 is Bullet Train in Japanese according to the google translator our producer used to write this blurb about this weeks review in which we review the movie “Bullet Train.” Kevin and Doug strapped in and held on as this wild and crazy ride turned into an assassin filled action comedy. Both the guys are huge fans of Brad and Sandy especially together. Can this crazy “twisty-turny” plot hold their attentions? Listen and find out.

Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, and Billy Bob Thornton, all play spies in this Russo brothers directed action film. What could go wrong? Depending on how you thought this movie was, it could have been a lot of things, or it could have been a pretty decent flick churned out by the Netflix algorithm for top popcorn munching fun. Listen to find out if Kevin and Doug fall into the same shade of gray. It's likely one of fifty.

Yup, the guys saw Nope. Was it the spectacle that Jordan Peele was aiming for? Were Kevin and Doug amazed and perplexed and immersed? Yup and nope. One hosts found this a delightful ride, one host found it confusing and pointless. Listen to see who was wowed and who just said nope to the whole thing.