Rum and Cinema

We review HBO's Mountainhead (meh), play some unhinged Price Is Right-style games, and recommend some stuff that's actually worth watching. Satire? Succession? Confusion? It's all here — plus jokes.

This week we cover A24's Friendship (yes, the one with Paul Rudd and Tim Robinson), rate it on our skip-it-to-buy-it scale, and test our real-life friendship in a game. One of us walks away offended. Also: next week's rec is

We admire the craft, but does Mad God actually work as a movie? We break it down, then draft our favorite movies from 2017 and drop some solid watch recommendations.

We had no idea this movie would spark such a long discussion about game show rules, weird contestants, and why Paul Walter Hauser just gets it.

In this episode we talk about the new Bong Joon-Ho movie Mickey 17 starring Robert Pattinson. Which Mickey did we like the most, do we even like this movie, what about the ending?We also play a game where we try to name every prequel, sequel, and remake of classic movie franchises.And as always, we leave you with what to watch next.

Plot breakdown? Check. Absurd comedy? Yep. Mind-blowing cardboard sets? 100%. This episode is all about Dave Made a Maze, and why movie lovers need to stop sleeping on it. Hit subscribe and join the conversation.

We've seen this pattern before… and Heretic could be the next Midsommar. Let's analyze the signs and symbolism behind A24's latest nightmare.

This episode is packed: a full Sinners review followed by a draft game where we each pick our ultimate movie teams.

In this episode we look back at the 2006 movie Children of Men. We discuss how this movie holds up today, the ties it has to the current political climate, and how it influenced future movies in the genre.We play a game about the end of the world movies.And we leave you with what to watch next.

In this episode we talk about the movie Rumours.Then we go into a bracket of our favorite movies to pick a winner.And as always we leave you with something to watch next.

In this episode we talk about the Robbie Williams biopic, Better Man, now streaming on Paramount+. We analyze the movie, talk about the CGI monkey, and talk about what animal we would want to play us in a biopic.We play a game where we guess the movie based on a letterboxd review, spoiler, they aren't very helpful.And as always we leave you with what to watch next.

In this episode we take a deep dive into each category in the Oscars and give who we think will win, who we think should win, and a few we think should have been nominated. We also go over the last two best picture nominees for our series with Nickel Boys and I'm Still Here.

Breaking Down the Oscars: The Substance, The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown & Dune 2 | Best Picture 2024The 2024 Oscars Best Picture race is heating up, and in this episode, we're breaking down four of the most talked-about nominees: The Substance, The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, and Dune: Part Two!

Oscar Showdown Pt. 2: Musicals Edition! In this episode, we dive into two of this year's biggest musical contenders—Emilia Pérez and Wicked—but only one truly delivers. Which one soars, and which one crashes? We break it all down. Plus, we rank all the Best Picture nominees we've seen so far and play a game where we guess if a name is from Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, or a band at Coachella. You won't believe how tricky this gets! Which movie are you rooting for this awards season? Drop your rankings in the comments! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you don't miss our next Oscar deep dive!

In this episode, we dive into Part One of our Best Picture nominee discussion, featuring the movies Anora and Conclave. We break down what we thought about these films, their standout moments, and whether they have a real shot at taking home the Oscar for Best Picture. But that's not all—things get competitive as we play a fun game where we each guess which movie won Best Picture. Plus, we wrap things up with our personal recommendations for what you should watch next.

We share our honest thoughts on the movie – and spoiler alert, it didn't exactly blow us away. From the suspenseful setup to the high-stakes survival drama, we break down what worked, what didn't, and why we were left feeling a bit underwhelmed.

In this episode we discuss body horror and The Substance. We also talk about some odd choices. And we play a game where you guess what movie a one star review is talking about. All that and as always we leave you with recommendations on what to watch next.

In this episode we talk about the movie Saturday Night that follows the first episode of Saturday Night Live from 90 mins before showtime to the first utterance of Live from New York it's Saturday Night. We also play a game of how many can you name with former SNL cast members. We leave you with what to watch next. Be sure to follow and subscribe on your favorite podcast app and this YouTube channel to stay up to date with all things Rum and Cinema.

In this episode we talk about the two best robot movies of the year. Robot Dreams and The Wild Robot. Then we play a game where we have to name that bot. And finally we leave you with some things to watch next week.

In this episode we watch, review, and analyze Megalopolis. Then we play a game of Rotten Tomatoes score guessing. And leave you with something to watch this week.

In this episode we go over the movie Poor Things. Starring Emma Stone, now streaming on Hulu. We also play a game of Jeopardy, and leave you with some recommendations on what to watch next. If you like what you hear be sure to subscribe to our channel to get all our new episodes as they come out.

In this episode we look at The Iron Claw, now available on VOD. We review, analyze, and break down the plot. We also do a battle royale where we pit our favorite movie stars against each other.

In this episode we talk about a few movies we have been watching, play a game of Jeopardy, and leave you with something to check out.

In this episode we talk about the movies and tv shows that kept us thinking throughout 2023. Follow us for new episodes.

In this episode we review Renfield, now streaming on Peacock. Then we decide what horror movies to watch for Halloween. And finally we leave you with what to watch this week. If you're new here, be sure to subscribe to not miss our next episode. Follow us for all this and more as we review movies and tv shows every other week. We dive into big budget movies like Marvel and Mission Impossible. We also dive into smaller movies like A24 and other independent film distributors. We dive into Netflix, Hulu, HBO/Max, Amazon Prime, Peacock, Paramount+, and AppleTV+. Oh and sometimes we leave the house and go to a movie theater too.

In this episode we review Hunger the movie. We analyze the scenes and themes, we also talk about whether the story is actually good. Then we play a game where iMDB is our biggest friend and foe. And finally we leave you with what to watch this week. If you're new here, be sure to subscribe to not miss our next episode. Follow us for all this and more as we review movies and tv shows every other week. We dive into big budget movies like Marvel and Mission Impossible. We also dive into smaller movies like A24 and other independent film distributors. We dive into Netflix, Hulu, HBO/Max, Amazon Prime, Peacock, Paramount+, and AppleTV+. Oh and sometimes we leave the house and go to a movie theater too.

In this episode we dive into the Barbie movie. Then we play an iMDB trivia game. And we leave you with what to watch next Follow us for all this and more as we review movies and tv shows every other week. We dive into big budget movies like Marvel and Mission Impossible. We also dive into smaller movies like A24 and other independent film distributors. We dive into Netflix, Hulu, HBO/Max, Amazon Prime, Peacock, Paramount+, and AppleTV+. Oh and sometimes we leave the house and go to a movie theater too.

Spoiler filled review and analysis of Beau is Afraid, also this movie is quite weird and the discussion matches that. In this episode we talk about Ari Aster's newest film, Beau is Afraid. We also play a game where we guess movies based on clues we choose. If you're new here please subscribe to not miss another episode and check out our Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/@rumandcinema

In this episode we dive into the wild world of Wes Anderson with Asteroid City. Then we play a new game. And we leave you with what to watch next Follow us for all this and more as we review movies and tv shows every other week. We dive into big budget movies like Marvel and Mission Impossible. We also dive into smaller movies like A24 and other independent film distributors. We dive into Netflix, Hulu, HBO/Max, Amazon Prime, Peacock, Paramount+, and AppleTV+. Oh and sometimes we leave the house and go to a movie theater too.

In this episode we discuss The Flash We also play a game of Jeopardy. Follow us for all this and more as we review movies and tv shows every other week. We dive into big budget movies like Marvel and Mission Impossible. We also dive into smaller movies like A24 and other independent film distributors. We dive into Netflix, Hulu, HBO/Max, Amazon Prime, Peacock, Paramount+, and AppleTV+. Oh and sometimes we leave the house and go to a movie theater too.

In this episode we talk about Succession, remakes, and what to watch next. Follow us for all this and more as we review movies and tv shows every other week. We dive into big budget movies like Marvel and Mission Impossible. We also dive into smaller movies like A24 and other independent film distributors. We dive into Netflix, Hulu, HBO/Max, Amazon Prime, Peacock, Paramount+, and AppleTV+. Oh and sometimes we leave the house and go to a movie theater too. What do you want to see in the next Spider verse movie? What movie should we do next? Let us know in the comments down below.

In this episode we talk about the newest Spider-Man movie. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. We recap and analyze this movie and we leave you with our review. Then we play a game where we guess the movie based on the one star review and we leave you with some recommendations for what to watch next. We dive into Netflix, Hulu, HBO/Max, Amazon Prime, Peacock, Paramount+, and AppleTV+. Oh and sometimes we leave the house and go to a movie theater too. Follow us on Youtube as well for the video portion of this episode and more at https://www.youtube.com/@rumandcinema

In this episode of Rum and Cinema we review the Marvel movie Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 now in theaters. We also play a game of movie trivia with our own version of Jeopardy. Then, as always, we leave you with some recommendations on what to watch next. Follow us for all this and more as we review movies and tv shows every other week. We dive into big budget movies like Marvel and Mission Impossible. We also dive into smaller movies like A24 and other independent film distributors. We dive into Netflix, Hulu, HBO/Max, Amazon Prime, Peacock, Paramount+, and AppleTV+. Oh and sometimes we leave the house and go to a movie theater too. What's your favorite Marvel movie? What movie should we review next?

In this episode we talk about the movie American Factory, now streaming on Netflix. We then try to guess the movie from a one star review. And we leave you with recommendations for what to watch next.

Hey everybody, thanks for tuning into another episode of Rum and Cinema. This week we tackle the animated movie Paprika, now available to rent or buy on digital platforms. We dive into this wild dreamscape and we hope you will too. We also play a game where Nate and Jake have to name movies. And we leave you with recommendations for what to watch next. Be sure to follow us on YouTube youtube.com/@rumandcinema and follow us on TikTok @RumAndCinema

On this episode we talk about The Super Mario Bros Movie. We go through some of our favorite moments and easter eggs as well as our usual banter. Then we try and get Nate to decide if he wants to watch Knock at the Cabin or not. Finally we play a game where we guess our favorite movies based on some one star reviews.

In this episode we talk about The Whale and Brendan Fraser's performance. We also talk about how movies can shine a light or over emphasize an issue within a person. Then we play a game with money. And we leave you with some recommendations for the week ahead. If you want to watch this episode check out our Youtube channel youtube.com/@rumandcinema We also have a TikTok @rumandcinema Enjoy your rum, enjoy your cinema, and enjoy this podcast.

In this episode we discuss why power is bad with the Triangle of Sadness now on Hulu. We play a game where Nate and Jake try to get me to guess the movie. And finally we have recommendations for you all at the end. Be sure to check out our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@rumandcinema

In this episode we talk about All My Friends Hate Me, now streaming on Hulu. We also play a game involving the IMDB known for section. And finally we give recommendations for what to watch next. Speaking of watch, we have a YouTube channel where you can see us give our takes on this movie and all our other favorites. YouTube.com/@rumandcinema. Be sure to follow to keep up to date with episodes as they are released.

In this episode we discuss The Menu now on HBO Max. We also play a game and give you recommendations for what to watch. Be sure to share with a friend and like and subscribe to our YouTube channel to get the video version of the show. https://www.youtube.com/@rumandcinema

In this episode we talk about Avatar 2 and our thoughts on the newest epic from James Cameron. We play a game all about initials. And we talk about our recommendations for the week. Be sure to follow and subscribe and check out our new Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@rumandcinema.

In this episode we talk about the state of cinema in 2022. We give out some awards of our own. And we play a game where we figure out which of the three haven't won an award.

On today's episode we chat about the movie Barbarian. We also take a closer look at the IMDB top 250 in our game. Be sure to subscribe and share with your movie friends.

This episode we talk about Ari Aster's horror movie Hereditary, streaming on Showtime. We also play some games with the IMDB top 250 and leave you with some recommendations for what to watch next.

On this week's episode we dive in to the movie RRR streaming on Netflix. We talk about how Tollywood has taken over from Bollywood in India and abroad, and how a movie like this influences those who watch it. We also play a game where we match the movie to the historical event.

Hey everybody, On this episode we talk about Nope, Jordan Peele's newest film. We dive into the why's and how's and we talk about a well known movie critics critique step by step. We also play a game called Twilight or Low Light where we guess if an episode name is from the Twilight Zone or Mystery Science Theater 3000. We end the show with some recommendations for you to check out. If you enjoy the show be sure to subscribe and share with your friends. Enjoy.

Hey everybody, Welcome to another episode of Rum and Cinema. In this episode we discuss the meaning behind bagels and how originality reigns supreme with Everything Everywhere All at Once. We also play a game where we guess which came first, Chicken Little or the Egg. And we recommend some great stuff we have seen, mostly, at the end. We hope you enjoy the episode, and if you do, share it with a friend. Be sure to subscribe to keep up to date with every new episode. Enjoy.

We chat about the movie that is The Batman, now streaming on HBO Max. We also play a game where Nate and Jake try to guess the movie. And we make our recommendations for what to watch next.

This episode we talk about Free Guy and it's philosophical questions about AI. We also try to guess what role an actor turned down in a movie in our game segment. If you enjoy the podcast. Like, share, and subscribe and if you listen on Apple Podcast be sure to leave a review.

We are back. We talk about Dune part 1 and how it differs from the book. We also try to recast Tommy Boy today. If you like the show be sure to like share and subscribe and if you listen on Apple Podcasts leave a review.

Boy is the audio weird on this one, don't worry new setup coming for the next episode. Is the Justice League better now? Would Beaker make a good astronaut?