This entry in our James Bond series features an episode that enlivened the franchise: Goldeneye, Pierce Brosnan’s solid debut. Brosnan was built to play 007, and he looks relaxed and ready here. To pair with this above-average Bond, we drink a delicious Chianti from Selvapiana. Italian reds pop up throughout the series, both books and movies….
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Our Bond series continues with License to Kill, one of Timothy Dalton’s two entries. He’s a polarizing 007, for sure. Count me as one of his defenders. I like the dark edginess he brings to the role. Additionally, this film has killer action scenes, a strong female lead in Carey Lowell, and meatier story for…
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Sean Jordan and I team up for a special mini-episode looking at On Her Majesty’s Secret Service! It’s George Lazenby’s only go at the character, and the film still provokes strong opinions. Some will tell you it’s the peak of the series, while others dismiss it as tripe. To pair, we enjoy some delicious bubbly, the…
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Our second Bond review looks at The Spy Who Loved Me, the peak of the Roger Moore years. Enjoy! Check out my ranking of the Bond flicks! Please visit our sponsor!
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Our Bond series kicks off with a franchise highlight: Sean Connery’s From Russia with Love. To pair, we enjoy some classic martinis, of course! My wife has years of experience as a bartender and restaurant manager, and she was gracious enough to make a few delicious drinks. Enjoy!
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For this episode, we take a look back at one of our funniest and wackiest (and drunkest) discussions–Plan 9 from Outer Space, from October, 2019. To read my full review (which is also old-school), click here!
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Our New Year’s Eve episode features an all-time rom-com classic: When Harry Met Sally… To pair, we enjoy two delicious sparkling wines. If you want to read my full review, head this way! Coming soon: The Cinemavino Bond marathon!
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Saving Christmas is a “Christmas movie” that belongs on Halloween. The writing, directing, acting, and music are ghoulish. On top of all that, Kirk Cameron’s ugly, insular view of the world elevates this bomb to a whole new level of badness. This is easily the worst movie we’ve reviewed for this podcast, but it’s also one…
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Our Christmas Series concludes with National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. To pair, we enjoy some delicious Rombauer Zin. It’s a jammy, fruit-forward wine, perfect with a Jelly of the Month sub.
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Our Christmas Series continues with something completely different: Last Christmas! After screening two edgier films for our previous content, this time we opt for a more traditional, more frothy holiday flick. It stars Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding as a star-crossed couple. The only thing separating them is fate. And a big secret. Enjoy!
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