Episodes

Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Movie And A Beer Episode 148: The Sandlot
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
This episode of Movie And A Beer brings us a coming of age story based in the 1960's through the lens of kids playing baseball in the film The Sandlot. Newly moved to a new neighborhood, Scottie Smalls (Thomas Guiry) learns how to play baseball while having the summer of his young life. He makes fast friends with his teammates and goes on a number of amazing journeys and faces the Beast to retrieve his fathers signed baseball.
We were lucky to try a couple of beers that were related to both baseball and things from our childhood. An imperial/double IPA from Chapman Brewing (CA) with some cool-aid like vibes and from Stormbreaker Brewing (OR) the official beer (IPA) of the Portland Pickles baseball team. Listen in on the episode to hear about this great story and these beers.

Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
Movie And A Beer Episode 147: Kill
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
On this action packed foreign film episode of Movie And A Beer we watched Kill, a recent movie out of India with 90 minutes of knife wielding mania. What should be a simple Romeo-and-Juliet style love story between an army commando Amrit and his true love Tulika whom is engaged against her will, they are faced with a gang of knife-wielding thieves led by the ruthless Fani (Raghav Juyal) who terrorize innocent passengers on his train and then the killing begins.
We sampled a couple of excellent pale ales for this movie, one from Olympia WA by Ilk Beer and the second was by Ruse Brewing (OR). Both were tasty, exemplified the style, and had lots to offer, but one really did go better than the other. Give the episode a listen to hear about this often overlooked beer style and our thoughts on this great action film.

Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Movie And A Beer Episode 146: Slay
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Movie And A Beer celebrate Portland Pride with this excellent 2024 campy horror drag film from Tubi titled Slay. Along with our special guest host James, we discuss the in's and out's of drag performances when faced with the challenges of a Texas roadhouse, an unfriendly crowd, and of course vampires. With excellent production quality and writing, this movie provides great entertainment and a positive message to the audience of acceptance of one-self and others.
We were super lucky to find a couple of local beers from Gigantic Brewing (OR) that featured local drag legends, Darcelle (Blond IPA) and a Beermosa by Poison Waters. We discuss their importance to the local Portland scene and how well the beers provided refreshment for the movie. Give the episode a listen to learn about drag and it's importance when faced with adversity.

Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
Movie And A Beer Episode 145: Sasquatch Sunset
Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
On this July 4th nature documentary adjacent installment of Movie And A Beer, we enjoyed the peaceful serenity of the movie Sasquatch Sunset along with our coastal friend Jason whom once again, provides us with some amazing insight and discourse. This somewhat controversial film follows the life of a sasquatch family over the course of a year in the wilds. With potty humor, beautiful cinematography, and a breathtaking soundtrack, this film is definitely worth your while.
We sought out a couple of beers to sip with this amazing piece of film. First was a Yeti variation from Great Divide Brewing (CO) and the other was a simple and cheap American Lager from 10 Barrel Brewing (OR). Both were exceptional, but one was a clear crowd favorite. Give the episode a listen to hear why and share with us the excitement of this film.

Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
Movie And A Beer Episode 144: Weird Science
Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
Here we are, another flashback to the 80's episode of Movie And A Beer! This time around it's Weird Science, a John Hughes coming of age film about a couple of high school misfit nerds who use their computer to create/simulate their perfect woman "Lisa". She's played by Kelly LeBrock who turns their world upside down in just a few days. This movie doesn't hold up well but it is worth watching as it's a time capsule back to 1985 in suburban America.
We were really fortunate to have both Otto and Randal as guests hosts for this episode and there were pretzels to enjoy along the way besides the two beers that some of us enjoyed. The first beer was a Helles from Bizarre Brewing (WA) and the second was an IPA from Von Ebert Brewing (OR). Both went well, the snacks were on point, and the discussion was fun. Listen in to hear more about pretzels and the movie.

Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
Movie And A Beer Episode 143: Boy Kills World
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
On this episode of Movie And A Beer we bring together an interesting set of plot twists and turn with the all up in your face violent revenge film in Boy Kills World. Starring Bill Skarsgård as the mute (deaf and unable to speak) child who was raised to become a killer and take revenge for his families murder, he slowly and sure comes to realize that not all things from his past are as he remembers and that he may be doing the wrong things for the wrong person.
We enjoyed a couple of beers based on their can art and names as they related to this film, however one went way better than the other. A Mexican lager from Level (OR) and a dry hopped pale ale from Oak Union (OR). Give the episode a listen to hear which was the better and learn a few things about this style of beer.

Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
Movie And A Beer Episode 142: La Jetée
Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
On this episode of Movie And A Beer we had a special guest host with us to experience an amazing time traveling artistic masterpiece, La Jetée. Released in 1962 by French director Chris Marker it consists of almost entirely still black and white photos, and tells the stable time loop story of a post-nuclear war experiment in time travel. It is 28 minutes long but holds your attention through calming visuals and narration. The more recent movie and TV show 12 Monkies were both based off of this short film.
We selected a couple of craft ciders to sip along with this great story, one was imported from France and the other was produced by Shilling Cider (WA). One of them really worked along with the film while the other, not so much. Give the episode a listen to hear more about this and the use of narrative in film!

Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
Movie And A Beer Episode 141: The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
On this war/spy/heist episode of Move And A Beer, we watched The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, a film by Guy Ritchie that stars a bunch of really great actors including Henry Cavill as Gus who leads the group of motley soldiers to take out a secret German submarine restocking base on the coast of Africa. The film is really well done and surprisingly entertaining from start to finish. AND it's also based on true/real events that was recently declassified from the papers of Winston Churchill, so double bonus.
We were lucky to have a British brown ale from Newcastle to start the movie with, and then we moved onto an Extra Pale Ale by Alvarado Street (CA) which heightened the excitement on the screen. Give the episode a listen to hear about these great beers and our take on this amazing historical spy drama.

Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
Movie And A Beer Episode 140: Bullitt
Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
On this throw back to the old days of police car chases and suspense, we watched Bullitt, the classic 1968 cop drama that set the bar for much of the cinema today in regards to car chase scenes. This action film is one of the greats from the 60's, it's up there with any of the Bond films and provides a great platform to discuss film making from that era.
We enjoyed a couple of phenomenal local beers along with the film. First was a Pilsner from Everybody's Brewing (WA), and the second was a hazy IPA from VICE beer (WA). Both were amazing in their own ways, give the episode a listen to hear about them, the brewing process, and some insights into the use of the chase scene in other films.

Tuesday May 21, 2024
Movie And A Beer Episode 139: Boys State
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Tuesday May 21, 2024
On this episode of Movie And A Beer we're going deep into the heart of Texas with the documentary Boys State. It follows the program of the American Legion developed from the concept that youth should be offered a better perspective of the practical operation of government; that the individual is an integral part, and commensurately responsible, for the character and success of his government. So, spend a week with 1000+ 17 year old kids on the UT at Austin campus for a week. We do dig into the concept of the film and our thoughts on how the topic was presented and concluded it's worth watching if you're interested in politics, but beyond that, it's pretty dry.
Along with the youth on the screen, we decided to first go with a Non-Alcoholic beer from Athletic Brewing (CT) to salute their efforts, and then followed it up with a shaman-inspired cold-red-IPA from Oak Union Brewing (OR). Give the episode a listen to hear more about these and learn a few things about what makes a good documentary.

Tuesday May 07, 2024
Movie And A Beer Episode 138: Kingsman: The Secret Service
Tuesday May 07, 2024
Tuesday May 07, 2024
On this spy-centric episode of Movie And A Beer, we enjoyed Kingsmen: The Secret Service, a 2015 film by Matthew Vaughn staring Taron Egerton as Eggsy, a London street thug that's been given an opportunity to become a part of a secret spy agency in England who's first job is to save the world from a crazy tech-billionaire played by Samuel L. Jackson.
We had a great time watching this and sipping a British beer from Fullers and an ESB by local brewery Away Days (OR). Both were exceptional and went really well with the movie, we even digress into discussing cask beers and what to expect from traditional British style beers. Give the episode a listen to hear all about it.

Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Movie And A Beer Episode 137: Damsel
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
On this episode of Movie And A Beer we're brought into a fantasy realm of kingdoms, dragons, and sacrifice staring Millie Bobby Brown in Damsel. It really tries to turn the tropes and typical fantasy movie on it's head while still doing the typical things you find in a fantasy story. We found the aspects of this film interesting in how one might interpret who's actually the 'damsel' in it.
Along the way we also had a couple of interesting locally produced beers to sip. A soft IPA from Kings and Daughters Brewing (OR), and a Mexican lager from Gigantic Brewing (OR). While both had their merits, one really stood out. Not just from the can art and story behind the beer, but also the flavor and approach. Give the episode a listen to learn more about them both.

Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Movie And A Beer Episode 136: The Blues Brothers
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
On this episode of Movie And A Beer, we go on a mission from God, one that lands Jake and Elwood behind bars, but only after saving the orphanage. The Blues Brothers is an iconic music comedy film from the early 1980's that lends itself to more of an SNL sketch than full length film, but somehow it pulls off some movie magic and has become a part of our music and comedy culture.
Along for the ride we had a couple of great beers, a black lager from Moonlight Brewing (CA), and a really wonderful NE style IPA from Fortside Brewing (WA) that perhaps holds the namesake of the movie. Listen in as we discuss the in's-and-out's of movie magic, storytelling, and how beer and music can make your movie experience an even greater one!

Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Movie And A Beer Episode 135: Mad Max Fury Road
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
On this car chasing Aussie accented episode of Movie And A Beer, we enjoyed Mad Max: Fury Road and a couple of amazing beers along the way. This is more of a soft reboot than a prequel or continuation of the Mad Max franchise. With amazing actors, action, and a compelling story, the movie brings us along for an amazing ride through the post-apocalyptic landscape of the Australian outback.
We were lucky and picked a couple of great beers based on both can artwork and the relationship to the film. The first was a milk-stout from Left Hand Brewing (CO) and it's not hard to figure out why we picked that, considering the main character is missing their left hand, and then a west coast style IPA from Grains of Wrath (WA) Brewing that lent itself to the intensity of the film. Give the episode a listen to hear more about these great beers and this thrill ride of a movie.

Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Movie And A Beer Episode 134: Fargo
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
On this episode of Movie And A Beer, we explore the vast emptiness that is winter in North Dakota in the late 1980's in Fargo. Directed by Joel Coen, the story is quite simple and the outcomes were not terribly shocking, but the acting and visuals make this film a must see and classic tale that brought a spotlight to the Minnesotan culture and sensibilities.
We were lucky to have a couple of beers from Drekker Brewing that's based out of Fargo ND in honor of the films namesake. They are distributed out here on the west coast so you should be able to find them at some bottle shops and taprooms around Portland. They are known for their fruit smoothies and strong IPAs, both of which we had for the film.

Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Movie And A Beer Episode 133: Groundhog Day
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
On this day Movie And A Beer watched a film that takes place in1993, where a cynical weatherman named Phil relives his life over and over and over in Groundhog Day, and while we enjoyed this comedic film staring Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell, we found that even if he relives his life a 1000 times, he just doesn't seem to get it right.
There were a couple of beers that we brought along for this journey through time, a British Pale from Away Days Brewing (OR) and the other, an IPA from Breakside Brewing (OR). While one was pleasant, the other reminded us of the film as it tries to do the same thing over and over, yet slightly different each time, and yet still doesn't seem to quite get it right. Give the episode a listen to hear why.

Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Movie And A Beer Episode 132: True Romance
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
On this hero's journey episode of Movie And A Beer, we discuss a wonderful action/romance movie from the 1990's titled True Romance. Directed by Tony Scott with the screenplay by Quentin Tarantino and Roger Avary, this film boils down to a simple approach: if life you want to live isn't within reach, you do crazy things to make it happen. True Romance stars Christian Slater and Patricia Arquette as our hero's on a quest to find a better life.
This action packed film calls for a beer(s) that don't distract, but provide some solid flavors to lend to the excitement on the screen. We picked out a big 18 pack that was on sale at the grocery store from Widmer Brothers Brewing (OR) and had a couple of them. Listen in to hear how these two went or didn't go with the film.

Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Movie And A Beer Episode 131: The Fifth Element
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
On this sci-fi driven episode of Movie And A Beer, we watched a classic from 1997, The Fifth Element, staring Bruce Willis as Korben Dallas, a taxi drive destined to save the universe if he can convince Leeloo (Milla Jovovich) to fall in love. They combine forces with Father Vito Cornelius (Ian Holm) and zany broadcaster Ruby Rhod (Chris Tucker) to defeat Zorg (Gary Oldman) and the evil he follows.
The beers we had with this were a plenty as the five elements, Culmination Black IPA (air), Ninkasi IPA (earth), Great Notion Rice Lager (Water), Coldfire IPA (fire), and Hetty Alice/Upright BIPA (Collaboration) (love). Give this episode a listen to hear about each of these beers, if they did or didn't go with it, and what we might recommend.

Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Movie And A Beer Episode 130: Escape from New York
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Early 1980's sci-fi films were the best for bringing the audience into a dystopian future, on this episode of Movie And A Beer we enjoyed such a classic from John Carpenter, Escape from New York. Staring Kurt Russell as Snake Plissken, a former Special Forces soldier turned criminal, he's recruited to retrieve the president in exchange for his own freedom (or have his head blown off in less than 24hrs).
With such amazing action, we just had to pick a couple of strong flavored IPA's to sip along the way. The first was a West Coast style IPA from Grains of Wrath (WA), and the second was a Double Dry Hopped IPA from Fast Fashion Brewing out of Seattle (WA). As a bonus, we discussed hops in length during the episode.

Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Movie And A Beer Episode 129: The Party
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
On this flashback episode of Movie And A Beer, we watched The Party, a 1968 film staring Peter Sellers as Hrundi V. Bakshi, an Indian actor who's been invited to attend a party that he shouldn't be at. While this is a comedy that covers topics such as cultural appropriation and the casting couch, it does provide the actors with a chance to demonstrate their site-gag and physical ability to perform funny stunts.
The beers we enjoyed with this film were both 'elephant' related as there is one of those in the film, and both beers had one on their labels. A peanut porter from Wild Ride Brewing (OR), and a dark Belgian ale from Brouwerij Huyghe. Both were exceptional in their flavors, just as this film was exceptional in it's humor.