Season 1
Nov. 26, 2019
The Mandalorian (Episodes 2 & 3)
As a Space Western, The Mandalorian gets stronger as it goes along. The action scenes are killer, and it has attitude and atmosphere to spare. This feels like the breath of fresh air Star Wars has needed for a good long wh…
Nov. 18, 2019
The Mandalorian (Episode 1)
*SPOILERS ABOUND* Disney continues expanding the Star Wars Universe at a rapid pace. The Mandalorian debuted on Disney+ last week, and its release has garnered generally positive reactions. For this week’s Cinemavino,
Nov. 11, 2019
All Things Star Wars
I gotta admit, the trailers for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker look pretty awesome. Still, ain’t nobody nowhere that thinks this is it for the franchise. Disney will crank out spinoffs, one-offs, and sequels for years to…
Nov. 4, 2019
The Irishman (Red Blend)
Martin Scorsese has a new film, The Irishman, debuting this month to theaters and Netflix. The legendary director has also made some unflattering comments about the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Are these statements legitimat…
Oct. 29, 2019
Monster Squad (Washington Cab)
For this week’s Cinemavino, we go back to a Halloween cult classic: Monster Squad. It has all the monsters, all the cheesy one-liners, and more than a few slurs that serve as a reminder of its time. This is a very special…
Oct. 21, 2019
Plan 9 From Outer Space (Bordeaux)
When you do a podcast about drinking wine and watching movies, things are bound to fly off the rails from time to time. The boys and I went a champagne tasting right before this episode was recorded, and we got a little loo…
Oct. 14, 2019
El Camino (Brut Rosé)
Everyone’s talking about El Camino, the long-awaited epilogue to the landmark series Breaking Bad. It’s provoking a variety of opinions: Many loved it, while others were frustrated. Our thoughts cover that spectrum. For …
Oct. 9, 2019
The Joker (Heavy Red Blend)
We all watched Joker, and we all have strong opinions from it. For this surprise episode, we talk about Joaquin Phoenix’s incarnation of the Joker. Plus, we drink some tasty red wine.
Oct. 7, 2019
Watershed Down (Cava)
For good behavior, my fifth grade class was awarded with a monthly movie. Somewhere in there, Watership Down made the cut. It’s a weird, whacked-out animated film that crawled into my nightmares for several weeks after. A…
Sept. 30, 2019
The Rock (Boothby)
This week, we screen an over-the-top 90s classic, The Rock. We got cornball one-liners, frantic Michael Bay direction, and a wacky chase through the streets of San Francisco. While we’re talking about the City by the Bay,
Sept. 23, 2019
Three Amigos (Cerveza, Tequila)
For this week’s Cinemavino, we settle back into our routine: Draw a movie, drink, and screen it. This episode, the 80s classic Three Amigos is the lucky film. I watched it a thousand times as a kid, but it’s been years.
Sept. 16, 2019
The Inevitable Clip Show
For this episode, the boys and I discuss a few podcast highlights and drink a little Malbec. This includes some new footage from the pilot episode that Travis and I recorded, which has never been aired. Kick back and enjoy…
Sept. 2, 2019
The 13th Warrior
Starting with this episode, we will draw movie title out of a hat, drink lots of good wine, and discuss that movie at length. For this go-around, we drink a fantastic Merlot from the Acre winery and screen a 90s chestnut, T…
Aug. 28, 2019
Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker Preview
This week’s Cinemavino is a hodgepodge of discussion, but it also marks a tweak in format for us. For this episode, we talk about the new footage from the upcoming Star Wars installment, The Rise of Skywalker. We also poun…
Aug. 20, 2019
Clichés for Days
Someone once observed that a cliché only becomes a cliché by virtue of being true. Monologging villains have been around since before movies had sound. The same goes for damsels-in-distress. There are so many cinematic tr…
Aug. 13, 2019
Sex and Violence
Do movies, video games, and television shows play a role in the rise of violence in our society? We discuss, and have a little red wine in this week’s Cinemavino. - Want to know a little more about this week’s wine? -
Aug. 5, 2019
Marvel, Phase Four
At San Diego’s Comic-Con, Marvel Studios unveiled a brand new buffet of cinematic nerdery. For this week’s Cinemavino, we take a look at Marvel’s Phase Four, plus a ton of other upcoming releases!
July 30, 2019
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019)
For this episode of Cinemavino, we take a look at Tarantino’s new film, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. We share our likes, dislikes, and discuss where it ranks within Tarantino’s filmography. - To read my full review, click…
July 15, 2019
Raunchy Movies
For this episode of Cinemavino, the gang talks about their first experience with raunchy movies. Some of the answers may surprise you! Also, because this episode was taped on 7/14, it seemed logical to enjoy a few 7&7’s.
July 9, 2019
Spider-Man: Far from Home (2019) *spoilers
In this mini-episode, we break down Spider-Man: Far From Home, and where we think Spidey and the MCU are headed from here. Spoilers abound, so proceed with caution. - To read my full review of Spider-Man: Far From Home, cli…
July 8, 2019
Letdowns
Just as killer movies can actually be better than the hype (See: Dark Knight, The), many films turn into a big ol' stinky letdown. The only thing worse than finding out there ain't no Santa Claus is discovering that there i…
July 1, 2019
Guilty Pleasures, Part II
Earlier in our podcast life, Travis and I discussed our favorite guilty pleasures. As a refresher, these are the movies that haven't collected awards and adoration, but we secretly enjoy 'em anyway. Everybody's got 'em. …
June 23, 2019
Matchups
It’s a pastime that dates back to our childhood action figures: Matchups. Take two of your favorite characters, real or not, and imagine them locked in combat. Who wins? That’s the premise of this week’s Cinemavino. -
June 17, 2019
Favorite One-Liners
This week, we talk about our favor one-liners, whether they’re cornball, obscure, or all the above. We also drink some delicious Charbono from the Robert Foley Winery.