This week on Drinks and a Movie Podcast, Malia joins me as we revisit Disney’s 1994 holiday hit, The Santa Clause. Tim Allen’s unlikely transformation from regular dad to North Pole icon has become a seasonal staple—but does it still hold up decades later? We break down the film’s comedy, heart, and surprisingly dark fairy-tale edges, and talk about why it continues to resonate with holiday audiences.To keep things warm and festive, we’re pairing the movie with a pour of Old Overholt 12 Year Old Cask Strength Rye Whiskey. We dive into the nose, palate, and finish, discuss how the extra proof changes the experience, and decide whether this classic rye’s long-aged, high-octane revival belongs on your winter sipping list. It’s holiday nostalgia, grown-up spirits, and a reminder that sometimes the best way to watch a Christmas movie is with a strong rye in hand.
This week, pour yourself something strong and cue up the underwater jet packs—we’re celebrating 60 years of Thunderball.In this episode of Drinks and a Movie, we dive back into the 1965 Bond spectacle to see how it holds up six decades later, from its lavish action set pieces to its larger-than-life villainy and unmistakable Sean Connery swagger. But the martini isn’t just shaken—we crack open the pages too. Along the way, we compare the film to Ian Fleming’s Thunderball novel, breaking down what the movie keeps, what it changes, and whether the story works better on the page or on the screen.To keep things properly cinematic, we’re also tasting and reviewing all three new Hardin’s Creek Warehouse Series bourbons, exploring how each expression differs and which one deserves a spot on your shelf for your next Bond marathon.It’s classic Bond, thoughtful comparisons, and serious bourbon talk—because some anniversaries deserve both a rewatch and a refill.
This week we're reviewing Michael Mann's debut film, Thief. We break the seal on the 2025 edition of Booker's The Reserves. This is a very unique expression of Booker's bourbon that is finished in ex anejo tequila barrels from El Tesoro. Listen to find out our thoughts on this new Beam expression and the film.
We're back with our Movies that Turn 30 in 1995 series. This time we're discussing Michael Mann's Heat. The crime film classic. We break the seal on the new Midwinter Nights Dram Act 13, a blend of straight rye whiskies finished in Port wine barrels.
Carissa and I break the seal on the new Maker's Mark Lost Recipe Series Edition #2 and discuss the 6th film in the Scream franchise. We also talk about the new Movie Journal that Carissa created. Available now on Amazon. Check it out HERE
We break the seal on some Fortaleza Anejo Tequila and discuss Scream from 2022. Cheers!
Carissa and I break the seal on Frey Ranch 100% Oat Whiskey and discuss Scream 4.
Carissa and I review Scream 3 and I break the seal on an EH Taylor Straight Rye, courtesy of Canyon City Liquor in Azusa. Cheers!
I break the seal on the new Jack Daniels Heritage Barrel and Carissa joins me to discuss Scream 2.
Going solo today to do a quick review of the new horror film, Good Boy, starring Indy the dog. I also break the seal on the brand new Sagamore Spirit 10 year old rye whiskey. Cheers!
FOr the next couple weeks Carissa will be co-hosting to discuss all of th Scream movies. She somehow has never seen them before so this should be a fun rewatch. Of course we're starting with the Wes Craven classic that started it all, Scream from 1996. I'm finally able to drink whiskey again so I'm celebrating with a Four Roses 2024 limited Edition Small Batch.Here's the stats:Proof: 108.2Age: Blend of 12, 15, 16, and 20 year old bourbonsMashbill:Blend of four bourbons, comprised of three different recipes:31% OBSV Recipe: 12 Years, 60% Corn, 35% Rye, 5% Malted Barley23% OESK Recipe: 15 Years, 75% Corn, 20% Rye, 5% Malted Barley39% OESF Recipe: 16 Years, 75% Corn, 20% Rye, 5% Malted Barley7% OBSV Recipe: 20 Years, 60% Corn, 35% Rye, 5% Malted Barley
Carissa and I start off this Halloween season with Event Horizon. This is a childhood favorite of hers but my first time watching. Cheers!
In this episode of Drinks and a Movie, I'm reviewing First Blood (1982), the film that introduced the world to John Rambo, and compare it to David Morrell’s 1972 novel that inspired it. We’ll look at how the movie streamlined and reshaped the source material, why Stallone’s performance became iconic, and how the book’s darker, more complex themes differ from the Hollywood version. Along the way, I’ll talk about the production history, the cultural context of post-Vietnam America, and why First Blood remains one of the most striking action thrillers of its time. Grab a drink and join me for this breakdown of one of cinema’s most famous adaptations.
Set over the course of twelve hours in the Bunker Hill district of Los Angeles, The Exiles follows a group of young Native American men and women who have relocated from reservations to the city as part of mid-20th-century federal relocation programs. The film depicts their lives in bars, pool halls, and streets, exploring themes of alienation, searching for identity, and longing for home. With a cinéma vérité style, The Exiles shows the tension between tradition and modern urban life, capturing both moments of joy and the quiet despair of disconnection.Shot in Los Angeles with non-professional Native American actors, the film captures one long night in the lives of Indigenous men and women who left reservations for the city. Raw and authentic, The Exiles has been called one of the most important depictions of Native American urban life ever put on film.
Carissa returns to the show to discuss John Carpenters Village of the Damned from 1995. I've been recovering from a long stretch of illness so no drink review on this one unfortunately.
The James Bond talk isn't over yet! I invite my friend and frequent guest Matt Lackey back to the show to discuss Licence to Kill, the 16th film in the Eon Productions Bond series and Timothy Daltons 2nd and Final outing as the 007 character.I love this movie and wanted to chat about it with someone who hasn't seen all the Bond movies. What would their reaction being to seeing Daltons portrayal for the first time in a post Daniel Craig Bond world? And without ever seeing any of the Roger Moore films?We both apparently had a lot to talk about and it made for a fun discussion. We also break the seal on a special bottle I got over the summer when I visited the James Beam Distillery. We're trying Little Book Chapter 8: Path Not Taken. This was the 2024 release of the series and features a blend of rye whiskeys ranging from 5 to 18 years old.Check out my ranking of all 25 Bond films Here.and my ranking of every Opening Bond Song.
This week for the Movies that Turn 30 in 2025 wew're disucssing John Carpenter's In The Mouth Of Madness starring Sam Neil. Before reviewing the movie I break the seal on the new Wild Turkey 101 aged 8 years and even compare it with the Jimmy Russell 70th anniversary release of 8 year old 101.
Watch on YouTubeIn this episode of drinks and a movie podcast I’m ranking every single James Bond opening title song—From Russia with Love to No Time To Die. We’re talking Shirley Bassey, Paul McCartney, Adele, Billie Eilish, and everyone in between.. I’m sipping on a bold Elijah Craig Single Barrel store pick from Canyon City Liquor in Azusa, CA—a rich, spicy bourbon with deep caramel and oak notes as well as a hint of cream of wheat with brown sugar that’s perfect for this iconic franchise. Which themes capture the essence of 007? Which ones fall flat? This is a deep dive into Bond music history, bourbon in hand.
In this week’s episode of Drinks and a Movie, we’re heading into the shadowy, hard-boiled streets of Frank Miller and Robert Rodriguez’s 2005 neo-noir masterpiece, Sin City. We break down the film’s bold visual style, interweaving storylines, and unforgettable characters while sipping on something just as bold—Maker’s Mark newest wood finishing series “The Keepers Release”.
We’re back with another entry in our Movies That Turn 30 in 2025 series!This time, Matt Lackey and I dive into Pixar’s groundbreaking classic, Toy Story—the film that forever changed animation and launched a franchise (and plenty of tears).To pair with this nostalgic rewatch, we’re trying Hardin’s Creek Golden Origins Corn Whiskey from Jim Beam's experimental Hardin’s Creek line. This limited release features a bold mashbill of 80% corn, 15% rye, and 5% malted barley, offering up notes of caramel corn, toasted oak, and a smooth finish that really surprised us.It's an elevated take on traditional corn whiskey with real Kentucky heritage. Grab a pour and join us for a deep dive into childhood memories, 90s animation breakthroughs, and an intriguing whiskey.🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast app!📲 Follow @drinks_and_a_movie for more film & whiskey pairings.