Season 1
March 13, 2023
Post-Oscars Recap
Hey everyone! This is a special mini-episode, tying up my thoughts on this year’s Academy Awards. This Wednesday will begin an exciting new series, where we screen classic movies that at least one host has never seen befor…
March 12, 2023
Best Picture Gauntlet: Women Talking
Our Oscar series continues with Women Talking! Sean, Travis, and I discuss this Best Picture nominee, and we have diverging opinions. We had a pretty strong wine buzz by this point in the evening, so we took this episode o…
March 10, 2023
Best Picture Gauntlet: Tár
Our Oscar Series continues with Tár! This is also the next part of our Best Picture Gauntlet, wherein we take a look at each nominee in a bite-sized episode. Tár is a dense, intelligent take on a powerful sexual predator.
March 9, 2023
Best Picture Gauntlet: Triangle of Sadness
Our Best Picture series continues with Triangle of Sadness! This episode begins an onslaught of Academy Award nominees, which will continue through the actual broadcast on March 12th. Some mild spoilers lie ahead,
March 1, 2023
Elvis
Our Oscar Series continues with Part III, Elvis. Baz Luhrmann’s musical biopic drew polarizing responses from both movie fans and Elvis fans. On one hand, Austin Butler’s performance is great, and very Oscar worthy. At th…
Feb. 22, 2023
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
It’s a special mini-episode of Cinemavino! We discuss Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, and offer a few spoiler-free thoughts on this latest Marvel entry. For in-depth coverage, subscribe to us on Patreon by clicking here!
Feb. 22, 2023
All Quiet on the Western Front
Part Two of our Oscar series finds us discussing All Quiet on the Western Front, the epic war film now on Netflix. It snagged a Best Picture nomination, as we have strong opinions. For this series, we’re pairing these movi…
Feb. 16, 2023
The Banshees of Inisherin
Our Best Picture Series begins with The Banshees of Inisherin! It’s an eccentric, engaging dramedy set in Ireland, circa 1923. The film scored nine Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, Actor, Supporting Actor, and Su…
Feb. 8, 2023
Casino Royale
Our Bond Series concludes with a series highlight, Daniel Craig’s Casino Royale. It’s an awesome adaptation that pays homage to Ian Fleming’s novel, and takes the iconic character in an exciting new direction. To pair with…
Feb. 1, 2023
Goldeneye
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-ave…
Jan. 25, 2023
License to Kill
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 f…
Jan. 23, 2023
On Her Majesty's Secret Service
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…
Jan. 18, 2023
The Spy Who Loved Me
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!
Jan. 12, 2023
From Russia with Love
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,
Jan. 4, 2023
Plan 9 From Outer Space (Revisit)
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!
Dec. 29, 2022
When Harry Met Sally
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…
Dec. 25, 2022
Saving Christmas
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 ne…
Dec. 22, 2022
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)
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.
Dec. 14, 2022
Last Christmas
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.
Dec. 7, 2022
Bad Santa
Our Christmas Series continues strong with a dark comedy classic--Bad Santa. It's junk food humor at its nastiest, and the opposite of any other Christmas movie you could imagine. To pair, we enjoy Elk Cove Pinot Noir.
Dec. 5, 2022
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
Kevin Conroy performed the role of Batman/Bruce Wayne for decades, including Batman: The Animated Series, and multiple direct-to-video releases and video games. Sadly, he passed away on November 10, 2022. In honor of his i…
Dec. 1, 2022
Lethal Weapon (1987)
Our Christmas season kicks off with a movie that I forgot totally qualifies as a Christmas movie--Lethal Weapon. It's an 80s classic, with big action, iconic characters, and memorable one-liners. - To read my full review--c…
Nov. 23, 2022
This is Spinal Tap (1984)
For our final leftovers entry, we take a good look at one of my personal favorites--This is Spinal Tap. It's a landmark in rockumentaries, documentaries, and movie comedies, all at once. - Next up: We kick off our Christma…
Nov. 19, 2022
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
For this special episode, we review and recap Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, now in theaters! Naturally, our talk will be loaded with spoilers, so go see it and head back here! - To pair with this discussion,