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Film And Whiskey
Author: Bob Book and Brad Gee
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Lifelong friends Brad and Bob are not experts--they're just two guys who really enjoy movies and whiskey. Join them as they combine their passions into one hilarious and insightful show.
Each episode, they discuss a classic movie and pair it with a new expression of whiskey. From indies to blockbusters, we offer a fresh take on movies you thought you knew. And don't worry if you're new to either of these worlds - Film & Whiskey is great for beginners or experts alike.
With witty banter and expert analysis, Film & Whiskey is for anyone who loves to laugh, learn, and enjoy a good drink.
Each episode, they discuss a classic movie and pair it with a new expression of whiskey. From indies to blockbusters, we offer a fresh take on movies you thought you knew. And don't worry if you're new to either of these worlds - Film & Whiskey is great for beginners or experts alike.
With witty banter and expert analysis, Film & Whiskey is for anyone who loves to laugh, learn, and enjoy a good drink.
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In the Season 10 finale of Film & Whiskey, Bob and Brad wrap up their ambitious “re-review” season by finishing the official Film & Whiskey Bracket Challenge, handing out the annual Filmies, and crowning the best movie of the season, for better or worse.Along the way, they review Bardstown Bourbon Company’s Cascadia Garryana Oak Barrel Finish, debate whether Rear Window, Casablanca, and 12 Angry Men are actually perfect films, and once again allow the dreaded Coin of Destiny to wreak absolute havoc on the bracket.There are arguments. There is betrayal. There is deep cinematic reflection.And there is one champion that may permanently damage this friendship.Download your own bracket and follow along:filmwhiskey.com/bracket-challengeFor longer episodes and special bonus content, consider joining our Patreon for as little as $3/mo!Film & Whiskey InstagramFilm & Whiskey FacebookFilm & Whiskey TwitterEmail us!Join our Discord server!For more episodes and engaging content, visit Film & Whiskey's website at www.filmwhiskey.com.
The bracket chaos continues.In Part 2 of the Film & Whiskey Season 10 Bracket Challenge, Bob and Brad take the field from 16 films down to four—and things get messy fast. What starts as thoughtful film debate quickly spirals into coin flips, upsets, and pure cinematic anarchy.Along the way, the guys go head-to-head on legendary matchups like Vertigo vs. Star Wars, Pulp Fiction vs. Rear Window, and Casablanca vs. Singin’ in the Rain—all while sipping mystery whiskies pulled from the depths of Bob’s cabinet.It’s film theory vs. vibes. Structure vs. chaos. And somehow… Star Wars might break the bracket.Think you can build a better bracket?Download your own and play along: filmwhiskey.com/bracket-challengeFor longer episodes and special bonus content, consider joining our Patreon for as little as $3/mo!Film & Whiskey InstagramFilm & Whiskey FacebookFilm & Whiskey TwitterEmail us!Join our Discord server!For more episodes and engaging content, visit Film & Whiskey's website at www.filmwhiskey.com.
Bob and Brad recap the 2026 Academy Awards, break down the biggest winners of the night, and debate the current state of the Oscars. Did One Battle After Another deserve its Best Picture win? Was Michael B. Jordan the right choice for Best Actor? And what does the future look like for the Academy Awards as audience interest continues to shift?After discussing the highlights from the ceremony—including Conan O’Brien’s hosting performance, surprise wins, and memorable speeches—the guys kick off Part 1 of the Season 10 Bracket Challenge.Each season, the movies reviewed on the podcast are seeded into a March Madness–style tournament, forcing Bob and Brad to decide which films survive… and which ones get thrown into the fiery chasm.Round 1 includes heated debates between classics like Star Wars vs. The Shawshank Redemption, West Side Story vs. Forrest Gump, and The Lion King vs. (500) Days of Summer—with the dreaded Coin of Destiny deciding ties.The result? Eight films advance to the Round of 16, but not without controversy.Next week the bracket continues with:Round of 16Elite Eight…and things are going to get brutal.Download your own bracket and follow along:filmwhiskey.com/bracket-challengeFor longer episodes and special bonus content, consider joining our Patreon for as little as $3/mo!Film & Whiskey InstagramFilm & Whiskey FacebookFilm & Whiskey TwitterEmail us!Join our Discord server!For more episodes and engaging content, visit Film & Whiskey's website at www.filmwhiskey.com.
In the final regular episode of Season 10, Bob and Brad dive into one of the year’s most talked-about films: Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B. Jordan in a dual role. Set against the backdrop of the Jim Crow South, this genre-bending drama blends historical realism, blues music, and full-on vampire horror into one wild cinematic swing.And because no episode of Film & Whiskey is complete without a pour, the guys pair the film with Bardstown Bourbon Company Bottled-in-Bond, exploring whether this six-year wheated bourbon lives up to the distillery’s reputation.For longer episodes and special bonus content, consider joining our Patreon for as little as $3/mo!Film & Whiskey InstagramFilm & Whiskey FacebookFilm & Whiskey TwitterEmail us!Join our Discord server!For more episodes and engaging content, visit Film & Whiskey's website at www.filmwhiskey.com.
Bob and Brad revisit the 1994 Best Picture winner Forrest Gump, directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Tom Hanks in one of the most iconic performances of the 20th century.Is this film a shallow nostalgia trip through America’s greatest hits? Or is it a deeply sincere meditation on love, regret, and what it means to live a good life?They pair it with Glenmorangie Nectar d’Or, a Sauternes-cask-finished Highland single malt that sparks one of their biggest scoring splits of the season.For longer episodes and special bonus content, consider joining our Patreon for as little as $3/mo!Film & Whiskey InstagramFilm & Whiskey FacebookFilm & Whiskey TwitterEmail us!Join our Discord server!For more episodes and engaging content, visit Film & Whiskey's website at www.filmwhiskey.com.
This week, Bob and Brad break from tradition to review one of the most talked-about films of the year: One Battle After Another, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and starring Leonardo DiCaprio. The film is a dark political comedy about aging revolutionaries, fractured families, and the absurdity of modern American life.They pair the film with Green River Wheated Full Proof Bourbon, a bold $49.99 release that sparks plenty of debate of its own.Is PTA’s latest a masterpiece or a messy satire? Does DiCaprio deliver an Oscar-worthy performance? And can a wheated bourbon at full proof strike the right balance?For longer episodes and special bonus content, consider joining our Patreon for as little as $3/mo!Film & Whiskey InstagramFilm & Whiskey FacebookFilm & Whiskey TwitterEmail us!Join our Discord server!For more episodes and engaging content, visit Film & Whiskey's website at www.filmwhiskey.com.
Grab your binoculars and a glass of bourbon as we delve into Alfred Hitchcock's suspense-filled classic, Rear Window. In this episode, we explore the intricacies of voyeurism and tension Hitchcock masterfully crafts, alongside a detailed tasting of Four Roses Yellow Label Bourbon. This blend of cinematic excellence and refined whiskey is perfect for a sophisticated film night.For longer episodes and special bonus content, consider joining our Patreon for as little as $3/mo!Film & Whiskey InstagramFilm & Whiskey FacebookFilm & Whiskey TwitterEmail us!Join our Discord server!For more episodes and engaging content, visit Film & Whiskey's website at www.filmwhiskey.com.
Bob and Brad return to one of the most beloved films of all time: The Shawshank Redemption (1994). It's been years since their first take on the film in Season 1, and now they revisit Frank Darabont’s enduring tale of hope, justice, and friendship—with fresh eyes and more perspective.Then, they dust off a bottle of Chivas Regal 12 Years Old Blended Scotch, which neither host has tasted since the early days of the podcast. Has this blended scotch held up? Or has their palates evolved past this iconic bottle?Timestamps(0:00) Intro (05:02) Brad Explains (08:11) Performances, Themes (30:14) Chivas Regal Blended Scotch Review (38:23) Two Facts and a Falsehood & Final Analysis (52:27) Let’s Make It a Double and Final Scores For longer episodes and special bonus content, consider joining our Patreon for as little as $3/mo!Film & Whiskey InstagramFilm & Whiskey FacebookFilm & Whiskey TwitterEmail us!Join our Discord server!For more episodes and engaging content, visit Film & Whiskey's website at www.filmwhiskey.com.
Bob and Brad revisit 1961’s West Side Story as part of Film & Whiskey’s Season 10 rewind, joined by returning guest Patrick H. Willems. The trio dives deep into why the film remains one of the most cinematic musicals ever made, breaking down its bold visual language, Bernstein’s towering score, and the performances that still electrify more than 60 years later. Along the way, they pour Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban (now a 14-year, port-finished single malt), exploring how its rich, ruby-toned sweetness mirrors the film’s passion, tragedy, and romantic excess. It’s a wide-ranging conversation about cinema, color, choreography, American mythology, and why some movies don’t just entertain but overwhelm.For longer episodes and special bonus content, consider joining our Patreon for as little as $3/mo!Film & Whiskey InstagramFilm & Whiskey FacebookFilm & Whiskey TwitterEmail us!Join our Discord server!For more episodes and engaging content, visit Film & Whiskey's website at www.filmwhiskey.com.
To mark the 25th anniversary of The Lord of the Rings, Bob and Brad are joined by Zach Johnston for a wide-ranging retrospective on why this trilogy still endures, and why revisiting it now feels different than it did the first time around.Rather than re-reviewing the films beat by beat, the conversation looks at how Fellowship, Two Towers, and Return of the King function as a single, unified story; how their craft and restraint have allowed them to age with uncommon grace; and how their themes of friendship, sacrifice, authority, and moral clarity land differently decades later. Along the way, the hosts share personal touchpoints, from marathon viewings of the Extended Editions to introducing the films to a new generation, and reflect on what the trilogy reveals about growing older alongside art that was once formative.The episode also wrestles with adaptation choices, the balance between spectacle and discipline, and why Peter Jackson’s trilogy remains a cultural reference point in an era of endless franchises. More than a nostalgia trip, this is a conversation about legacy: what lasts, what deepens with time, and why The Lord of the Rings still feels like a singular cinematic achievement.For longer episodes and special bonus content, consider joining our Patreon for as little as $3/mo!Film & Whiskey InstagramFilm & Whiskey FacebookFilm & Whiskey TwitterEmail us!Join our Discord server!For more episodes and engaging content, visit Film & Whiskey's website at www.filmwhiskey.com.
In this bonus episode, Bob is joined by guest Daniel Joyaux to discuss today's announced Oscar nominations for 2026. They analyze the nominees, the cultural significance of the Oscars, and the diversity in this year's Best Picture nominations. The conversation also covers the standout films, surprises, and snubs in the nominations, as well as predictions for the acting categories. They conclude with recommendations for films to watch before the ceremony.For longer episodes and special bonus content, consider joining our Patreon for as little as $3/mo!Film & Whiskey InstagramFilm & Whiskey FacebookFilm & Whiskey TwitterEmail us!Join our Discord server!For more episodes and engaging content, visit Film & Whiskey's website at www.filmwhiskey.com.
This week, Bob and Brad head back to 1948 for John Huston’s The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, a sweaty, dusty, “dudes movie” masterpiece about greed, isolation, and what money does to a man’s soul. They dig into how the film’s early “luck vs. violence” setup becomes the engine for Dobbs’ slow moral collapse, why the movie is both deeply fun and deeply bleak, and how Huston’s wilderness setting functions like a pressure chamber that reveals character.On the whiskey side, they crack open a heavy-hitter: Jack Daniel’s Twice-Barreled American Single Malt (2022 Limited Edition), a rich, sherry-finished single malt that drinks way smoother than its proof and lands in rare “all-timer” territory for the show. Dark chocolate, brown sugar, stone fruit, and a Christmas-spice finish have them asking whether Jack accidentally bottled liquid gold… and why the distilleries keep shipping the “peasant stuff” when they clearly can make this.They cap it off with Two Facts and a Falsehood (including an unhinged John Huston adoption story), debate the Oscars snubs, and build a perfect double-feature night with the theme of the week: “men + dirt + moral collapse.”For longer episodes and special bonus content, consider joining our Patreon for as little as $3/mo!Film & Whiskey InstagramFilm & Whiskey FacebookFilm & Whiskey TwitterEmail us!Join our Discord server!For more episodes and engaging content, visit Film & Whiskey's website at www.filmwhiskey.com.
Bob and Brad dive deep into the 1999's Fight Club, directed by David Fincher, and its accompanying whiskey, Four Roses Small Batch. They explore the film's themes of masculinity, consumerism, and the complexities of its characters, particularly Edward Norton and Brad Pitt. The conversation touches on the film's controversial reception, its twist ending, and the implications of its messages about violence and identity. Film & Whiskey InstagramFilm & Whiskey FacebookFilm & Whiskey TwitterEmail us!Join our Discord server!For more episodes and engaging content, visit Film & Whiskey's website at www.filmwhiskey.com.
Brad and Bob are joined by guest Daniel Joyaux to revisit the romantic comedy 500 Days of Summer, exploring its themes of love, nostalgia, and millennial identity. The trio discuss the film's unique structure, character dynamics, and the impact of its soundtrack. The conversation also touches on recent Oscar news and the evolution of streaming, as well as the personal connections each host has to the film. Then, Brad and Bob review Pursuit United Triple Mash Rye, a barrel proof offering from the folks behind the Bourbon Pursuit podcast. It's been touted as a whiskey of the year candidate, but can it live up to the hype?Film & Whiskey InstagramFilm & Whiskey FacebookFilm & Whiskey TwitterEmail us!Join our Discord server!For more episodes and engaging content, visit Film & Whiskey's website at www.filmwhiskey.com.
Bob and Brad are joined by guest David Thomas Tao to dive deep into Quentin Tarantino's iconic film Pulp Fiction and the whiskey Weller Antique.They discuss their first encounters with the film, and its cultural impact. Topics also cross into Tarantino's unique storytelling style including character dynamics, particularly focusing on Vincent and Jules, and the performances of John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson. Then, they revisit Weller Antique 107, an insanely popular and sought-after mid-shelf bourbon. Does it hold up to the hype?--Film & Whiskey InstagramFilm & Whiskey FacebookFilm & Whiskey TwitterEmail us!Join our Discord server!For more episodes and engaging content, visit Film & Whiskey's website at www.filmwhiskey.com.
Brad and Bob dive into "The Color of Money," a Martin Scorsese classic starring Tom Cruise and Paul Newman. This episode explores the film's dynamic themes of hustling and transformation, with a special focus on Cruise's early career choices and Newman's timeless charisma. Plus, a solo whiskey review of Bardstown Bourbon Company's Normandie Calvados Brandy Barrel Finish.Film & Whiskey InstagramFilm & Whiskey FacebookFilm & Whiskey TwitterEmail us!Join our Discord server!For more episodes and engaging content, visit Film & Whiskey's website at www.filmwhiskey.com.
Bob and Brad dive into the iconic 1954 film On the Waterfront, starring Marlon Brando and directed by Elia Kazan. The hosts explore the film's themes of power, corruption, and social justice while analyzing standout performances from Brando, Karl Malden, and Rod Steiger. In the second half of the episode, the hosts review Gentleman Jack Tennessee Whiskey, delving into its smooth, double-mellowed flavor profile and discussing how it stacks up against Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select and other Tennessee whiskeys.(0:00) Intro(09:21) Brad Explains(12:45) Performances, Themes(37:47) Gentleman Jack Tennessee Whiskey review(47:47) Two Facts and a Falsehood(53:12) Final Analysis(1:04:38) Let's Make it a Double and Final ScoresFilm & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Tuesday.Film & Whiskey InstagramFilm & Whiskey FacebookFilm & Whiskey TwitterEmail us!Join our Discord server!For more episodes and engaging content, visit Film & Whiskey's website at www.filmwhiskey.com.
Bob and Brad return to one of cinema’s grandest portrayals of genius and jealousy with a revisit of the 1984 theatrical cut of Amadeus, winner of 8 Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Actor. From Tom Hulce’s electrifying portrayal of Mozart to F. Murray Abraham’s haunting, Oscar-winning turn as Salieri, the film’s mix of theatricality and psychological depth makes for one of the most fascinating character studies in film history. Then, the hosts sip and review Redbreast 12 Year Irish Whiskey, a staple of the single pot still category.(0:00) Intro(8:01) Brad Explains(11:59) Performances, Themes(37:03) Redbreast 12 Year Irish Whiskey review(47:44) Two Facts and a Falsehood(52:30) Final Analysis(1:00:23) Let's Make it a Double and Final ScoresSave on your bottle of Blackwood (use code FILMWHISKEY)Film & Whiskey InstagramFilm & Whiskey FacebookFilm & Whiskey TwitterEmail us!Join our Discord server!For more episodes and engaging content, visit Film & Whiskey's website at www.filmwhiskey.com.Timestamps
In 2002, Steven Spielberg and Leonardo DiCaprio teamed up for a cat-and-mouse drama with surprising emotional heft. In 2025, Bob and Brad unwrap a Hanksgiving gift of their own: a revisit of Catch Me If You Can paired with the classic blended Scotch, Johnnie Walker Black Label.(0:00) Intro (08:20) Brad Explains (13:15) Performances, Themes (30:28) Johnnie Walker Black Label review (39:55) Two Facts and a Falsehood and Final Analysis (1:08:19) Let's Make it a Double and Final Scores--Bob and Brad return with another Hanksgiving installment, revisiting Steven Spielberg’s 2002 biographical caper Catch Me If You Can as part of their Season 10 re-review series. Bob recalls loving the film back in Season 1 but hasn’t revisited it in years, while Brad brings fresh eyes (and big feelings) to Spielberg’s blend of charm, melancholy, and father-wound storytelling. Together they unpack how the film plays differently after The Fabelmans, why Leonardo DiCaprio’s performance might be one of his best, and how Tom Hanks turns a supporting role into one of the most quietly emotional characters of his career.Then, the guys crack open Johnnie Walker Black Label, the iconic 12-year blended Scotch whisky. Is it still the gold standard of affordable scotch—or does it fall short compared to modern favorites like Monkey Shoulder and Chivas Regal? Brad finds more fruit and toffee than Bob does, leading to one of their more divided reviews this season.Along the way, they celebrate Hanksgiving, dive into Spielberg’s evolving themes of identity, deception, and family fragmentation, revisit Christopher Walken’s unforgettable supporting turn, and explore why Catch Me If You Can might secretly be one of the all-time great Thanksgiving movies.Has it been a while since you revisited Catch Me If You Can? Is it a stealth Thanksgiving movie in your house?Film & Whiskey InstagramFilm & Whiskey FacebookFilm & Whiskey TwitterEmail us!Join our Discord server!For more episodes and engaging content, visit Film & Whiskey's website at www.filmwhiskey.com.Join the Conversation
Bob and Brad are joined by friend-of-show Lee Diaz to revisit the classic film Singin' in the Rain alongside a review of Weller Special Reserve bourbon. They explore the film's themes of whimsy, the transition from silent films to talkies, and the iconic performance of Gene Kelly. TThen, they break to sample Weller Special Reserve, discussing its nuances of pricing and value.Chapters00:00 Introduction04:02 Brad Explains the Plot of Singin' in the Rain07:19 Personal Connections to the Film17:53 Gene Kelly: The Icon and His Persona23:56 Stylistic Choices and Cinematic Techniques35:34 Whiskey Tasting: Weller Special Reserve Overview56:10 Two Facts and a Falsehood01:16:00Final Thoughts on Singing in the Rain01:26:28 Let's Make it a Double and Final Scores--Film & Whiskey InstagramFilm & Whiskey FacebookFilm & Whiskey TwitterEmail us!Join our Discord server!For more episodes and engaging content, visit Film & Whiskey's website at www.filmwhiskey.com.









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