Movie And A Beer

We've traveled back to 2004 again to watch Mean Girls for this Movie And A Beer podcast episode. Watch out for the Plastics and don't let your guard down! This great teen drama follows Cady Heron (Lindsay Lohan) as she works her way into the best click while playing both sides. 

In order to appreciate this 'chick flick' of a film, we sipped on some hard-seltzers from a couple of great breweries. The first samples were from Untitled Art Beverage (WI) and the last was from Lone River Brewing (TX). Give the episode a listen to how we liked these and how much they really went with the drama on the screen. 

On this struggling writer episode of Movie And A Beer, we watched the 2001 Aussie-based film He Died With A Felafel In His Hand and enjoyed a couple of amazing beers while doing so. The film follows Danny, played by Noah Taylor, a struggling 30-something writer who's bouncing across Australia in different shared housing situations and the experiences he and his housemates have. 

The beers we picked out for this episode were on point. The first was a Pilsner from Stormbreaker Brewing (OR) followed by a Hefeweizen from Barrel Mountain Brewing (WA). Both really provided a great platform to enjoy the film with. Give the episode a listen to learn more and hear us try to figure out some Australian slang. 

On this episode of Movie And A Beer, we experimented with recording in space, where the sound is tinny and air is thin. We also watched Moonfall and drank some beers that visited space or had something to do with the moon or aliens at least. Moonfall is one of those big blockbuster Sci-Fi CGI driven films that sometimes has great acting, but often poor scripting and weird gaps in logic. This one didn't disappoint in that in the least bit. 

The three beers we tried with the film included: a beer whos yeast had gone to space and back from Ninkasi Brewing (OR), a beer who was about a black hole but was heat struck from Pono Brewing (OR), and finally a collaboration hazy IPA from 903 Brewers (TX) that took us to the moon and back. Give the episode a listen to hear more about these and the awful way you can become a part of the moon! 

On this hormone-driven kid-friendly episode of Movie And A Beer, we review the Pixar animated film Turning Red with our youth correspondent Otto and discuss some snacks, drinks, and beers along the way. Turning Red takes place in Toronto Canada in 2002 and follows a group of teen girls as they try to raise money to go to a boy-band concert. Led by the 13 year-old Chinese-Canadian Meilin, who's not-so-secret ability to turn into a giant red panda, learns what it means to be a friend and responsible for your actions the hard way. 

We really enjoyed a couple of beers that went well with the film due to their crazy/tropical and colorful flavor profiles. Specifically a Gose from Modern Times (CA) and a fruited sour from Von Eberts (OR). Give the episode a listen and learn all about these beers and the snacks we tried.  

On this technology vs. magic episode of Movie And A Beer, we watched the 1977 post-apocalyptic experimental animated film Wizards by Ralph Bakshi. This is an excellent story about how factions, race, and good versus evil don't always have identifiable boundaries. 

We enjoyed three amazingly 'magical' beers from Mutantis Brewing (OR), Away Days Brewing (OR), and Threshold Brewing and Blending (OR) while watching the film. We get into some lengthy discussion about animation and how these beers fit or didn't fit the feel of it. Give the episode a listen to learn why. 

On this time-traveling to talk to your 10 year old self episode of Movie And A Beer we watched and discuss the Netflix release, The Adam Project. Staring Ryan Reynolds as Adam Reed who travels back in time to accidently meet his younger self while trying to solve the age old question: How do you know if time travel happens? 

We drank a couple of great beers while watching the movie. First was an orange flavored ale from Backwoods Brewing (WA) and the other a pre-prohibition ale from Ft. George Brewing (OR). Both went along with the action on the action on the screen. Give the episode a listen to hear more about them.

On this ocean bound episode of Movie And A Beer, we watched and discuss the 2004 Wes Anderson film, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou and a trio of Dark Lagers that brought together the complexity and intrigue of life aboard the Belafonte. Bill Murray's character commands a small crew of collaborators and friends while sailing the seven seas on a journey of revenge against the Jaguar Shark. 

We really enjoyed the three beers we sampled during the film from Baerlic Brewing (OR), Matchless Brewing (WA), and Little Beast Brewing (OR). All had a unique approach and this didn't always align with the film, but all have distinct merits and a great quality. Listen in to hear about these beers and a great conversation about film on the big screen vs. small screen. 

On this high-flying and butt-kicking episode of Movie And A Beer, we watched the 2004 classic Kung Fu Hustle. Co-written, directed, and starring Stephen Cho, this homage to the classic martial arts films from the '60s-'70s provides a great platform for the hero's journey from being the bad guy to becoming one with himself and helping those around him. Taking place in 1940's Shanghai China, the film follows a couple of wanna-be gangsters that learn that releasing one's chi is the gateway to enlightenment, even if it means being beaten to a pulp to achieve it. 

While enjoying this fun film, we had a couple of draft beers that went head to head against each other. The first one was a red ale from Old Town Brewing (OR) and the second was a Pilsner from Crux Fermentation Project. (OR). Both were satisfying, but only one could be the winner. Listen in to hear all about these beers and this great Kung Fu movie. 

On this teenager vs. alien episode of Movie And A Beer, we discuss the great 2011 movie Attack The Block and enjoyed a couple of outstanding beers with it. Written and directed by Joe Cornish, it follows a group of south London teenagers as they defend their block against an alien invasion. Staring John Boyega and a group of new actors, the film does a great job of paying homage to the old 50's monster flicks, while staying true to the local slang and lives of the kids. 

We had a couple of outstanding beers with the film, first was a lager from Modern Times Brewing (OR) and the second was a SMASH (Single Malt and Single Hop) West Coast IPA from Beachwood Brewing. Give the episode a listen to hear more about these beers and our poor attempt at using British slang. 

On this episode of Movie And A Beer, we take a look at the historically based 2004 docu-drama-fictional-mason-Illuminati-treasure filled film National Treasure. We explore the meaning of every clue and how Nicholas Cage holds everyone's attention by raising one eyebrow over and over. While we laughed more than anything at it, we did enjoy a couple of amazing beers along the way. 

Both beers were IPA's that we had were really tasty. The first of them was from Ascendant Beer Company (OR) and the other from Terminal Gravity Brewing (OR). Give the episode a listen to learn more about these great beers and how they went with the film.  

On this 'sandals and swords' episode of Movie And A Beer we discuss the 2004 classic movie Troy with our friend and guest host Aaron. Directed by Wolfgang Petersen and starring a wide range of famous actors to include Brad Pitt, Brendan Gleeson, Orlando Bloom, Diane Kruger, and Brian Cox among others, this old-school epic follows Homer's the Illiad of the war between the Spartans and Trojans over Queen Helen. 

While this three-hour movie was a bit long, drawn-out, battle-ridden, and beautifully designed, we found ourselves enjoying a few cans of lager/pilsners from Von Ebert's (OR), 54'40' (WA), and Cloudburst Brewing (WA). Give the episode a listen to hear us discuss our view on these battling "countries" and how the beers went with the film. 

On this amazingly musical episode of Movie And A Beer we discuss the kid's karaoke film Sing 2. With 36 current and older songs throughout, Sing 2 is an animation fest full of amazing voice acting and shallow story telling. Great for young kids, and for adults that want to watch something and do some karaoke from home.

We enjoyed a couple of great beers while watching this show. First was a Hazy IPA from Level Brewing, followed by a Pilsner from Heater Allen and an English Mild from Block 15. Listen into the episode to hear about these beers and our take on singing along with the film. 

On this episode of Movie And A Beer, we discuss the Johannes Roberts reboot of the Resident Evil franchise: Welcome to Raccoon City. This fresh reboot of the well known zombie franchise based on a video game starts at the home of pharmaceutical giant Umbrella Corp. and their genetic experiments on the townspeople of Racoon City. This horror flick has plenty of great special effects, but falls a bit flat on the writing and story. 

We enjoyed a couple of great beers while watching, both west coast style IPAs. The first was from Beachwood Brewing (CA) and the second from Ruse Brewing (OR). Give the episode a listen to hear more about these beers and some backstory on the video games the movie is based on. 

On this sandworm inspired episode of Movie And A Beer, we discuss the epic sci-fi adaptation of Frank Herbert's novel Dune by Denis Villeneuve. The film is both visually stunning and the complex characters are portrayed by a wonderful set of actors. While the film follows the trials and tribulations of young Paul Atreides, it attempts to do justice to the issues presented within the novel such as the political, social-economic, and ecological issues the indigenous people of Arrakis face. This film allows the viewer to both engage with the story, and feel the struggles being portrayed on the screen. 

We also discuss a few beer options that you might enjoy during the film, and briefly learn what "decoction" is in beer making. So, sit back, and give this episode a listen!

On this western themed No-Shave-November episode of Movie And A Beer, we watched the recently released western Old Henry from director Potsy Ponciroli, and staring Tim Blake Nelson. This film is a classic in the making with an outstanding cast, interesting plot/story, and a traditional approach to the story of a man running from his past.

We also enjoyed a couple of amazing beers during the film which we discuss in some detail. The first was a Golden Ale from Wayfinder Brewing (OR), and the second was a fest bier from Holy Mountain Brewing (WA). Give the episode a listen to hear why these two beers went so well with the film. 

On this gory and stout driven episode of Movie And A Beer, we review the recently released rotoscoped animated feature The Spine of Night. This fantasy epic is staged in three main stories being told by the swamp queen Tzod (voiced by Lucy Lawless) and follows the bloom (blue flower of power) and it's influence on mankind. 

We enjoyed a couple of stouts (to celebrate international stout day) and an ESB during the film from Guinness, Belching Beaver, and Ferment Brewing. Give the episode a listen to hear our take on these beers and how much they didn't go with the film.  

On this scary vampire-themed episode of Movie And A Beer we review the Netflix exclusive Night Teeth and discuss a couple of excellent darker beers to go along with this darker film. It follows Benny, a college-aged wanna-be DJ/Producer, and brother to Jay, an anti-vamp Hispanic gangster in LA.  Benny chauffeurs around Blaire and Zoe around LA from party to party and quickly discovers he's driving around a couple of blood-sucking vampires seeking a night of fun and violence. 

We really enjoyed the stouts that we had during the film from Away Days Brewing and Little Beast Brewing. Give the episode a listen to learn about this beer style and how well they went with the visuals. 

We explore the beginnings of the 'cabin in the woods' horror genre on this episode of Movie And A Beer with Evil Dead, the 1981 classic film by Sam Raimi and starring Bruce Campbell, Ellen Sandweiss, and Richard DeManincor. Five friends travel to a cabin in the woods, where they unknowingly release flesh-possessing demons from the Necronomicon. 

There were a couple of outstanding collaboration IPA's that paired up nicely with the gory scenes in the film. The first was a unique double NE IPA from Kings and Daughters with Reubens Brewing, and the second was a standard IPA from Brothers Cascadia and Gigantic Brewing. Give the episode a listen to hear our take on these beers and the film. 

On this fun and musical episode of Movie And A Beer, we watched The Muppets Haunted Mansion movie with our youth correspondent Otto. While we did gorge ourselves on candy, popcorn, and butter beer, there was some fun insights into how scary a Muppet ghost really is and how much the human actors must have had while making this musical scary experience. 

We also enjoyed some 'seasonal' pumpkin beers from Elysian Brewing and finished it off with an NE IPA from Rogue Brewing. All of the spiced and fall beers were on point, the IPA was a bit of a stretch for us. Give the episode a listen to hear more about these and our fond memories of the Muppet Show's of the past. 

On this terror-iffic episode of Movie And A Beer, we watched the 2021 release, Candyman. This film takes place in Chicago 20+ years after the first one and continues the saga of the ghost that haunts the ghetto, seeking justice against those that wronged him (or just anyone that says his name five times). 

We picked out a couple of beers from the fridge to enjoy with this film, and luckily both were winners. A Pale Ale from Heater Allen (collab with Notch Brewing) and an imperial IPA from Flatland Brewing that brought in a bit of a surprise ending like the film did. Give the episode a listen to hear more about these and the film.