Film & Spirits: Recent Episodes
Frederic Bourgeois-LeBlanc & Sean Gallagher
Two Canadian gents, movie critics and whisky amateurs discussing trends in cinema and TV...while having a drink. This show is presented by ScreenHub Entertainment.
Opening theme composed and mixed by Jeremie Corriveau
July is synonymous with Comiccon in Montreal, and Fred & Sean are back to give you their fresh take. The gents will also discuss the season finale of the highly controversial Star Wars show "The Acolyte" and share some thoughts on the trailers for two mega-productions to come: "F1" by Joseph Kosinski and "Gladiator II" by Ridley Scott.
*As discussed, please click HERE to watch the music-edited trailer of "Gladiator II".
WARNING - This episode does feature alcohol consumption, listeners must be of legal drinking age (age varies depending on the country, province or region) to consume alcohol beverages. Please drink responsibly.
The drinks in this episode:
- Fred drinks Davidson Reserve Tennessee Bourbon Whisky
- Sean drinks John Barr Reserve Blended Scotch Whisky
After his vacation in Portugal, Sean comes back with his impression on "The Bikeriders", an hommage to Martin Scorsese on motorcycles. The gents also discuss the first episodes of 'House of the Dragon' season 2, which is off to a great start, as well as the fourth 'Bad Boys' movie currently in theatres.
WARNING - This episode does feature alcohol consumption, listeners must be of legal drinking age (age varies depending on the country, province or region) to consume alcohol beverages. Please drink responsibly.
The drinks in this episode:
- Fred drinks a Vesper Martini, using The Botanist Gin from Scotland
- Sean drinks an Aberlour 12 Scotch Whisky
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"Ladies and gentlemen...START YOUR ENGINES!"
Fred and Sean review one of the most anticipated movies of 2024: "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga", the prequel to the modern classic "Mad Max: Fury Road" (2015).
WARNING - This episode does feature alcohol consumption, listeners must be of legal drinking age (age varies depending on the country, province or region) to consume alcohol beverages. Please drink responsibly.
The drinks in this episode:
- Fred drinks a Whisky Sour, with Canadian Club 100% Rye
- Sean drinks a John Powers Gold Label Irish Whisky
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After a short break, the gents are back with a new friend! Fred and Sean welcome fellow ScreenHub Entertainment collaborator and co-founder Alexander Abbey. Recording from California, Alex gives his impressions on the hit show "Shogun" on Disney + and discusses "Civil War" and its effect on American audiences.
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WARNING - This episode does feature alcohol consumption, listeners must be of legal drinking age (age varies depending on the country, province or region) to consume alcohol beverages. Please drink responsibly.
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This is a unique episode where Sean receives our good friend & animator Alex Callard. Together, the gents 2.0 will discuss the disappointing "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire", as well as the recent trailers for "Joker: Folie à Deux" and the "Star wars: Outlaws" video game.
Fred is plagued with technical issues on is computer, but fear not, he'll be back soon!
WARNING - This episode does feature alcohol consumption, listeners must be of legal drinking age (age varies depending on the country, province or region) to consume alcohol beverages. Please drink responsibly.
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Trailers...so many trailers! The gents unpack the latest news and rumors, including a quick overview of the latest Oscars, "The Gentlemen" on Netflix and "Masters of the Air" on Apple TV +.
WARNING - This episode does feature alcohol consumption, listeners must be of legal drinking age (age varies depending on the country, province or region) to consume alcohol beverages. Please drink responsibly.
The drinks featured in this episode:
- Buffalo Trace Kentucky Bourbon Whisky (Kentucky, USA): SAQ / LCBO
- El Presidente cocktail: recipe here
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For this review episode, the gents discuss the brand new "Dune: Part Two" by French-Canadian filmmaker Denis Villeneuve, which is a fantastic step-up from the first movie.
WARNING - This episode does feature alcohol consumption, listeners must be of legal drinking age (age varies depending on the country, province or region) to consume alcohol beverages. Please drink responsibly.
The drinks featured in this episode:
- Canadian Club 100% Rye Canadian whisky (Ontario, Canada): SAQ
- Cherry River Bourbon Whiskey (Quebec, Canada): Instragram
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In this episode, we get into the current affairs of 2024 as the gents present a rundown of their most anticipated movies of the year. Also, Fred discusses the show "Masters of the Air" on Apple TV + and Sean about his new favourite movie: "Godzilla Minus One". WARNING - This episode does feature alcohol consumption, listeners must be of legal drinking age (age varies depending on the country, province or region) to consume alcohol beverages. Please drink responsibly.
The drinks featured in this episode:
- A Vesper Martini, with Tanqueray London Dry Gin, Cocchi Americano and Stoli Vodka.
- Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey (USA) - SAQ
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Happy 50th episode of "Film & Spirits", everyone! To commemorate this key number, Fred and Sean will talk about the movies in their personal collection, including both the great classics, but also their guilty pleasures!
WARNING - This episode does feature alcohol consumption, listeners must be of legal drinking age (age varies depending on the country, province or region) to consume alcohol beverages. Please drink responsibly.
The drinks featured in this episode:
- A Boulvardier cocktail, using Jim Beam White Label, Red Vermouth and Campari;
- Powers Gold Label Irish Whisky (Ireland): LCBO
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Before the gents reach their 50th episode, they review Ridley Scott's latest historical epic, "Napoleon", with mixed feelings at best. Fred also discusses some of his favourite movies from the year and Sean jumps into the Grand Theft Auto universe and the latest GTA 6 trailer.
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WARNING - This episode does feature alcohol consumption, listeners must be of legal drinking age (age varies depending on the country, province or region) to consume alcohol beverages. Please drink responsibly.
The drinks featured in this episode:
- Steinhart Bourbon Style Corn Whisky (Nova Scotia, Canada)
- Stella Artois Belgium Beer
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The gents are doing things a little differently this time, and we'll recommend excellent accessible whiskies for beginners just discovering spirits. After that, Fred reviews David Fincher's latest thriller "The Killer" on Netflix, while Sean gives his impressions of the much talked about "The Fall of the House of Usher" on the same streamer.
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WARNING - This episode does feature alcohol consumption, listeners must be of legal drinking age (age varies depending on the country, province or region) to consume alcohol beverages. Please drink responsibly.
The drinks featured in this episode:
Michter's US 1 Small Batch Bourbon (Kentucky, USA): SAQ / LCBO
Powers Gold Label Irish Whisky (Ireland): SAQ
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It's an exciting time to go to the threatres again! Sean discusses his experience attending the press screening of "Killers of the Flower Moon" by Martin Scorsese, as well as the excellent sci-fi flick "The Creator" by Gareth Edwards. The gents also, FINALLY, review the first season of "Ahsoka" in its entirety.
We want to thank our partner, Live City Media, and our current affiliate, Level Up Sabers. You can shop for a state-of-the-art and handmade duelling lightsaber on levelupsabers.com. 'Film & Spirits' may get a percentage of the sale if you purchase something off this link.
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WARNING - This episode does feature alcohol consumption, listeners must be of legal drinking age (age varies depending on the country, province or region) to consume alcohol beverages. Please drink responsibly.
The drinks featured in this episode:
- Glenlivet Founder's Reserve Single malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland, UK): SAQ
- Staropramen Beer, Established in Prague
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Taking a quick break from current affairs, the gents review the best movies about "aliens" and "UFOs" in recent memory, including the ones in their personal collection.
We want to thank our partner, Live City Media, and our current affiliate, Level Up Sabers. You can shop for a state-of-the-art and handmade duelling lightsaber on levelupsabers.com. 'Film & Spirits' may get a percentage of the sale if you purchase something off this link.
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WARNING - This episode does feature alcohol consumption, listeners must be of legal drinking age (age varies depending on the country, province or region) to consume alcohol beverages. Please drink responsibly.
The drinks featured in this episode:
- Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey (Kentucky, USA): LCBO
- Shaker Mixologie Count Dracula Spirit-based cooler (Quebec, Canada): SAQ
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The first three episodes of Ahsoka are out, and the gents are quite surprised! This sets the tone for a deeper discussion on our appreciation of Star Wars under the ownership of Disney. Sean also presents the movie slate for this Fall, before awards season.
We want to thank our partner, Live City Media, and our current affiliate, Level Up Sabers. You can shop for a state-of-the-art and handmade duelling lightsaber on levelupsabers.com. 'Film & Spirits' may get a percentage of the sale if you purchase something off this link.
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WARNING - This episode does feature alcohol consumption, listeners must be of legal drinking age (age varies depending on the country, province or region) to consume alcohol beverages. Please drink responsibly.
The drinks featured in this episode:
- Bulleit Frontier Bourbon (Kentucky, USA): SAQ
- The Glenlivet Founder's Reserve Single malt Scotch whisky (Scotland, UK): SAQ
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It was long overdue: the gents review both Barbie and Oppenheimer following the biggest blockbuster week-end of the year! Sean also discusses the latest Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animation written by Seth Rogen, and we conclude on our disappointing experience watching Marvel's Secret Invasion.
We want to thank our partner, Live City Media, and our current affiliate, Level Up Sabers. You can shop for a state-of-the-art and handmade duelling lightsaber on levelupsabers.com. 'Film & Spirits' may get a percentage of the sale if you purchase something off this link.
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WARNING - This episode does feature alcohol consumption, listeners must be of legal drinking age (age varies depending on the country, province or region) to consume alcohol beverages. Please drink responsibly.
The drinks featured in this episode:
- Aberlour 12 years Double Cask Speyside Scotch Whisky (Scotland, UK): SAQ
- Speyburn Single Malt Bradan Orach Scotch Whisky (Scotland, UK): SAQ
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As a follow-up to the Montreal Comiccon 2023, Fred and Sean discuss their experience on-site and during the many panels. Also, the gents share their honest review of Mission : Impossible - Dead Reckoning, Part One. Guess what, we liked it! We want to thank our partner, Live City Media, and our current affiliate, Level Up Sabers. You can shop for a state-of-the-art and handmade duelling lightsaber on levelupsabers.com. 'Film & Spirits' may get a percentage of the sale if you purchase something off this link.
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We want to take this opportunity to support our friend Geoffrey Gardner, who will be taking on the 4x4x48 David Goggins challenge next September. The purpose: raise money for the Douglas Foundation, specialized in research and care for mental health issues. You can support his campaign here: http://bitly.ws/M8Rv
WARNING - This episode does feature alcohol consumption, listeners must be of legal drinking age (age varies depending on the country, province or region) to consume alcohol beverages. Please drink responsibly.
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Big discussion today, as Fred and Sean are joined by their co-collaborator at ScreenHub Entertainment, Eric Hanson, to discuss Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny and the Indy franchise as a whole. Cheers!
We want to thank our partner, Live City Media, and our current affiliate, Level Up Sabers. You can shop for a state-of-the-art and handmade duelling lightsaber on levelupsabers.com. 'Film & Spirits' may get a percentage of the sale if you purchase something off this link.
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WARNING - This episode does feature alcohol consumption, listeners must be of legal drinking age (age varies depending on the country, province or region) to consume alcohol beverages. Please drink responsibly.
The drinks featured in the episode:
- Hop Valley Bubble Stash IPA Beer (Ontario, Canada): LCBO
- Jameson Triple Triple Distilled Irish Whiskey (Ireland): Jameson website
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In this episode, Fred and Sean give their honest review of 'The Flash' and discuss the reasons why it flopped. Also, Sean gives us a quick glimpse into the sequel of 'Extraction' on Netflix, starring Chris Hemsworth.
We want to thank our partner, Live City Media, and our current affiliate, Level Up Sabers. You can shop for a state-of-the-art and handmade dueling lightsaber on levelupsabers.com. 'Film & Spirits' may get a percentage of the sale if you purchase something off this link.
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WARNING - This episode does feature alcohol consumption, listeners must be of legal drinking age (age varies depending on the country, province or region) to consume alcohol beverages. Please drink responsibly.
The drinks featured in the episode:
- Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Years Old Scotch Blended (Scotland, UK)
- Auchentoshan 12 ans Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland, UK)
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After a long break and a much needed vacation in Italy, the gents are back on the pod! As both Fred & Sean play ''Jedi Survivor'', they will give their first impressions of the game, while Fred will also discuss the finale of HBO's biggest show, ''Succession'', and Sean will review the latest Marvel installments.
We want to thank our partner, Live City Media, and our current affiliate, Level Up Sabers. You can shop for a state-of-the-art and handmade dueling lightsaber on levelupsabers.com. 'Film & Spirits' may get a percentage of the sale if you purchase something off this link.
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WARNING - This episode does feature alcohol consumption, listeners must be of legal drinking age (age varies depending on the country, province or region) to consume alcohol beverages. Please drink responsibly.
The drinks featured in the episode:
- Jack Daniel's Tennessee Apple (Tennessee, USA): SAQ/LCBO
- Chic Choc Spiced Rum (Quebec, Canada): SAQ
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Following the latest Star Wars Celebration in April, the gents discuss the recent teaser trailers for the Disney + shows and movie announcements. Also, Sean has seen "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" while Fred saw "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" in theatres, they'll give you their honest review!
We want to thank our partner, Live City Media, and our current affiliate, Level Up Sabers. You can shop for a state-of-the-art and handmade dueling lightsaber on levelupsabers.com. 'Film & Spirits' may get a percentage of the sale if you purchase something off this link.
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WARNING - This episode does feature alcohol consumption, listeners must be of legal drinking age (age varies depending on the country, province or region) to consume alcohol beverages. Please drink responsibly.
The drink featured in the episode:
- Redwood Empire Emerald Giant American Whiskey (California, USA) : SAQ
- El Dorado 12 Year Old Rum (Guyana): SAQ/LCBO
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The gents review John Wick: Chapter 4, which is well above the expectations! Could it be the best movie in the franchise?
We want to thank our partner, Live City Media, and our current affiliate, Level Up Sabers. You can shop for a state-of-the-art and handmade dueling lightsaber on levelupsabers.com. 'Film & Spirits' may get a percentage of the sale if you purchase something off this link.
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WARNING - This episode does feature alcohol consumption, listeners must be of legal drinking age (age varies depending on the country, province or region) to consume alcohol beverages. Please drink responsibly.
The drink featured in the episode:
- Jack Daniel's Old No 7 American Whiskey (Tennessee, USA): SAQ
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Sean is solo this time in order to give his overall impressions of the first season of 'The Last of Us' on HBO Max.
We want to thank our partner, Live City Media, and our current affiliate, Level Up Sabers. You can shop for a state-of-the-art and handmade dueling lightsaber on levelupsabers.com. 'Film & Spirits' may get a percentage of the sale if you purchase something off this link.
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'The Mandalorian' season 3 has just started, and the gents give their first impressions of this, now, cult-classic show. Before the Oscars, we also take a deep dive into the Best Picture winners of the last decades, as to which movies influenced us the most.
We want to thank our partner, Live City Media, and our current affiliate, Level Up Sabers. You can shop for a state-of-the-art and handmade dueling lightsaber on levelupsabers.com. 'Film & Spirits' may get a percentage of the sale if you purchase something off this link.
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WARNING - This episode does feature alcohol consumption, listeners must be of legal drinking age (age varies depending on the country, province or region) to consume alcohol beverages. Please drink responsibly.
The drink featured in the episode:
- Wild Turkey 101 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky (Kentucky, USA): LCBO
- Creemore Springs Lot 9 Pilsner Beer (Ontario, Canada): LCBO
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The gents discuss the new slate of movies of the DC Universe under the helm of Warner Bros., now supervised by James Gunn. Also, we give some early predictions on the Oscars 2023 before the official celebration in March.
We want to thank our partner, Live City Media, and our current affiliate, Level Up Sabers. You can shop for a state-of-the-art and handmade dueling lightsaber on levelupsabers.com. 'Film & Spirits' may get a percentage of the sale if you purchase something off this link.
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WARNING - This episode does feature alcohol consumption, listeners must be of legal drinking age (age varies depending on the country, province or region) to consume alcohol beverages. Please drink responsibly.
The drink featured in the episode:
- The Busker Triple Cask Triple Smooth Blended Malt (Ireland): SAQ
- Aberlour 12 Years Double Cask Speyside Scotch Whisky (Scotland, UK): SAQ/LCBO
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To discuss the hot movies coming in 2023, including our favourite picks and some speculation, the gents share the mic with Justin and Jaromir from 'The Average Js Podcast'. We invite you to listen to their own podcast on Spotify HERE.
We want to thank our partner, Live City Media, and our current affiliate, Level Up Sabers. You can shop for a state-of-the-art and handmade dueling lightsaber on levelupsabers.com. 'Film & Spirits' may get a percentage of the sale if you purchase something off this link.
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Happy New Year from the 'Film & Spirits' team! For the occasion, the gents rank their best movies of 2022, and Fred gives his review of 'Avatar: The Way of Water' that he was able to catch in cinemas in 3D. And yes...Fred is drinking bourbon...AGAIN! Enjoy :)
We want to thank our partner, Live City Media, and our current affiliate, Level Up Sabers. You can shop for a state-of-the-art and handmade dueling lightsaber on levelupsabers.com. 'Film & Spirits' may get a percentage of the sale if you purchase something off this link.
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WARNING - This episode does feature alcohol consumption, listeners must be of legal drinking age (age varies depending on the country, province or region) to consume alcohol beverages. Please drink responsibly.
The drink featured in the episode:
- John Barr Reserve Blended Scotch Whisky (Scotland, UK): SAQ
- Bulleit Frontier Bourbon (Kentucky, USA): SAQ/LCBO
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A lot on the menu on this episode! The gents FINALLY review the first season of 'Andor' on Disney +, while also discussing some of the latest releases like 'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery', 'Violent Night' and the first teaser trailer for 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny'.
We want to thank our partner, Live City Media, and our current affiliate, Level Up Sabers. You can shop for a state-of-the-art and handmade dueling lightsaber on levelupsabers.com. 'Film & Spirits' may get a percentage of the sale if you purchase something off this link.
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WARNING - This episode does feature alcohol consumption, listeners must be of legal drinking age (age varies depending on the country, province or region) to consume alcohol beverages. Please drink responsibly.
The drink featured in the episode: Water for Sean & a Miller Light for Fred
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Today, we are discussing a genre that is more rare in our discussions: war movies! Fred and Sean will discuss their favourite war movies, as well their meaning and overall political message on the tragedies and benefits of war across different historical conflicts.
We want to thank our partner, Live City Media, and our current affiliate, Level Up Sabers. You can shop for a state-of-the-art and handmade dueling lightsaber on levelupsabers.com. 'Film & Spirits' may get a percentage of the sale if you purchase something off this link.
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WARNING - This episode does feature alcohol consumption, listeners must be of legal drinking age (age varies depending on the country, province or region) to consume alcohol beverages. Please drink responsibly.
The drink featured in the episode:
- Knob Creek Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Kentucky, USA) - SAQ/LCBO
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Following the sad passing of American actor Kevin Conroy, the voice of the animated Batman since the early 90s, Fred & Sean review the entire universe of the Dark Knight on the small and big screen, starting with the 60s Batman TV series all the way to 'The Batman' in 2022.
We want to thank our partner, Live City Media, and our current affiliate, Level Up Sabers. You can shop for a state-of-the-art and handmade dueling lightsaber on levelupsabers.com. 'Film & Spirits' may get a percentage of the sale if you purchase something off this link.
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WARNING - This episode does feature alcohol consumption, listeners must be of legal drinking age (age varies depending on the country, province or region) to consume alcohol beverages. Please drink responsibly.
The drink featured in the episode:
- Wild Turkey Longbranch American Whiskey (Kentucky, USA) - Watch the brand introduction HERE
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Better late than never: the gents review the first season of 'House of the Dragon' on HBO. Fred also shares his disappointing experience watching 'Black Adam' and the two DC fans discuss Henry Cavill's return to the Superman role.
We want to thank our partner, Live City Media, and our current affiliate, Level Up Sabers. You can shop for a state-of-the-art and handmade dueling lightsaber on levelupsabers.com. 'Film & Spirits' may get a percentage of the sale if you purchase something off this link.
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WARNING - This episode does feature alcohol consumption, listeners must be of legal drinking age (age varies depending on the country, province or region) to consume alcohol beverages. Please drink responsibly.
The drinks featured in the episode:
- Wild Turkey Longbranch American Whisky (Kentucky, USA) : SAQ/LCBO
- Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey Liqueur (Tennessee, USA): SAQ/LCBO
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As this is now Halloween season, Fred reviews 'Halloween Ends', the final entry in the David Gordon Green horror trilogy and gives his impression on 'Andor'. The gents review the full first season of 'Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power' on Prime Video. Stay tuned for a full review of 'House of the Dragon' season one next episode!
*We want to thank our partner, Live City Media, and our current affiliate, Level Up Sabers. You can shop for a state-of-the-art and handmade dueling lightsaber on levelupsabers.com. 'Film & Spirits' may get a percentage of the sale if you purchase something off this link.
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WARNING - This episode does feature alcohol consumption, listeners must be of legal drinking age (age varies depending on the country, province or region) to consume alcohol beverages. Please drink responsibly.
The drinks featured in the episode:
- A Rum & Coke with Appleton Estate Signature Rum (Jamaica): SAQ
- A Gin & Tonic with Mugo Gin (Quebec, Canada): SAQ
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In this episode, Sean reviews the first few episodes of the new Star Wars Disney + series 'Andor', the latest teaser for "The Last of Us" and news of the prequel series "Dune: The Sisterhood". Fred will be back next episode as he finishes installing the WiFi in his new house.
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Following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the gents discuss the recent portrayals of the British monarchy both on the big and small screen. Up to date on 'Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power', they share their impression of the first episodes, and finally cover the news coming out of Disney's annual convention: D23.
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WARNING - This episode does feature alcohol consumption, listeners must be of legal drinking age (age varies depending on the country, province or region) to consume alcohol beverages. Please drink responsibly.
The drinks featured in the episode:
- Canadian Club 100% Rye Whisky (Canada) : SAQ/LCBO
- The Glenlivet Founder's Reserve Single malt (Scotland, UK): SAQ/LCBO
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Fred is back on the air after a short 4-week break and just turned 30. The gents discuss the first 2 episodes of 'House of the Dragon' on HBO, the bizarre clean-up at Warner Bros. with the cancellation of 'Batgirl' and give their overall appreciation of 'Lightyear', now available on Disney +. Sean also reviews 'The Sandman', the latest Netflix show.
WARNING - This episode does feature alcohol consumption, listeners must be of legal drinking age (age varies depending on the country, province or region) to consume alcohol beverages. Please drink responsibly.
The drinks featured in the episode:
- A 'Sean Sour' (Té Bheag Blended Scotch Whisky, a touch of maple syrup and orange juice)
- Clyde May's Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Alabama, USA): SAQ
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For this episode, Sean is solo and delivers his review of 'Bullet Train' featuring Brad Pitt, as well as the new Predator prequel 'Prey', a Hulu original. We also acknowledge the work of late actress Anne Heche and discuss Warner Bros. Discovery.
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The Glenlivet 12 Years Old Scotch Single Malt (Scotland, UK) - SAQ/LCBO
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After spending time at the Montreal Comic-Con, Fred and Sean discuss their experience attending the different panels, while also referring to the latest reveals of the San Diego Comic-Con. Sean also takes the opportunity to review 'Thor: Love and Thunder'.
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WARNING - This episode does feature alcohol consumption, listeners must be of legal drinking age (age varies depending on the country, province or region) to consume alcohol beverages. Please drink responsibly.
The drinks featured in the episode:
- Bushmills Original Irish Whisky (Ireland, UK): SAQ/LCBO
- Arizona Hard Lemon Iced Tea (Ontario, Canada): LCBO
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For the occasion, we give our final thoughts and appreciation on the 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Disney + series, while also discussing the 'Star Wars' saga and lightsaber battles with our guest, Master Alan, Founder of Level Up Sabers and martial arts experts.
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WARNING - This episode does feature alcohol consumption, listeners must be of legal drinking age (age varies depending on the country, province or region) to consume alcohol beverages. Please drink responsibly.
The drinks featured in the episode:
- Sheep Dog Peanut Butter Whisky (Kentucky, USA): SAQ/LCBO
- Cooper's Craft Bourbon Whisky (Kentuck, USA)
- Speyburn 10 years Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland, UK): SAQ
We apologize for the sound quality of this episode.
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To review the latest entry in the Jurassic franchise, 'Jurassic World: Dominion', the gents welcome Francis Papillon, a Film & Animation Director from Montreal with whom Fred had the great honour to work with during his short time as a Producer. The trio also share their fond memories and opinions of the previous films, dating back to 1993 when 'Jurassic Park' first came out.
WARNING - This episode does feature alcohol consumption, listeners must be of legal drinking age (age varies depending on the country, province or region) to consume alcohol beverages. Please drink responsibly.
The drinks featured in the episode:
- Coors Seltzer (Strawberry flavoured)
- Appleton Estate Signature Amber Rum (Jamaica): SAQ/LCBO
- Domain Lafrance Dandy Gin (Quebec, Canada): SAQ
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The moment is here: 'Top Gun: Maverick' is out and Sean LOVED it. Is it possibly the best blockbuster of the last few years? The gents also discuss the last three episodes of 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' on Disney + and the fourth season of 'Stranger Things' on Netflix.
WARNING - This episode does feature alcohol consumption, listeners must be of legal drinking age (age varies depending on the country, province or region) to consume alcohol beverages. Please drink responsibly.
The drinks featured in the episode:
- Pike Creek 10 Years Rhum Cask Finish Whisky (Canada): SAQ/LCBO
- The Kraken Black Spiced Rhum (USA): SAQ/LCBO
*Our apologies, Sean's mic cut out a few times during the recording.
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In this episode, Fred and Sean review 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' alongside Tom Bacon, British Staff Writer for Screen Rant. Also, Fred and Tom give their final thoughts on the 'HALO' TV series on Paramount +, which proved to be highly disappointing.
WARNING - This episode does feature alcohol consumption, listeners must be of legal drinking age (age varies depending on the country, province or region) to consume alcohol beverages. Please drink responsibly.
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Fred and Sean review the latest trailers and footage coming out of CinemaCon, while also discussing the relevance of the 'Avatar' sequels 13 years after the original movie. The gents also refer to the ongoing Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard trial and explore the movie that brought them together: 'The Rum Diary'.
WARNING - This episode does feature alcohol consumption, listeners must be of legal drinking age (age varies depending on the country, province or region) to consume alcohol beverages. Please drink responsibly.
The drinks featured in the episode:
- Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon (Kentucky, USA): SAQ/LCBO
- Baileys Original Irish Cream (Ireland): SAQ/LCBO
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In honor of their childhood hero Bruce Willis, Fred and Sean discuss his career and their favourite characters. The gents also review the new 'Thor: Love and Thunder' teaser trailer, while Fred also shares his first impressions of 'Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga' while building blocks on Xbox One.
WARNING - This episode does feature alcohol consumption, listeners must be of legal drinking age (age varies depending on the country, province or region) to consume alcohol beverages. Please drink responsibly.
The drinks featured in the episode:
- Yamazakura Blended Whisky (Japan): SAQ
- El Dorado 12 year Demerara Rum (Guyana): SAQ / LCBO
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The gents discuss THAT Oscar moment everyone is talking about, as well as the winners. Fred shares his first impression of the HALO TV series on Paramount + as an Xbox gamer and Sean tries to convince his partner that Moon Knight's pilot is actually great.
WARNING - This episode does feature alcohol consumption, listeners must be of legal drinking age (age varies depending on the country, province or region) to consume alcohol beverages. Please drink responsibly.
In support of Ukraine, please donate generously to the Canadian Red Cross and the Ukrainian Red Cross.
The drinks featured in the episode:
- Molson Common Bond Lager Beer (Canada): LCBO
- D'Eaubonne Brandy V.S.O.P. (Quebec, Canada): SAQ
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For the first time ever, we collaborate with another podcast to discuss cultural news! Fred and Sean chat with Justin and Jay of 'The Average Js Podcast' about the new gameplay of the incoming 'Hogwarts Legacy' video game, as well our predictions and favourites among the nominees of the 2022 Oscars.
WARNING - This episode does feature alcohol consumption, listeners must be of legal drinking age (age varies depending on the country, province or region) to consume alcohol beverages. Please drink responsibly.
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**You can listen to 'The Average Js Podcast' on Spotify, Youtube and Anchor.
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Big week for us geeks! The first teaser trailer for the future Disney + show 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' aired and the boys review the dark knight blockbuster by Matt Reeves: 'The Batman'.
WARNING - This episode does feature alcohol consumption, listeners must be of legal drinking age (age varies depending on the country, province or region) to consume alcohol beverages. Please drink responsibly.
The drinks featured in the episode:
- The Dalmore 12 Years Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (UK, Scotland): SAQ / LCBO
- Jameson, Caskmates Stout Edition Irish Whisky (Ireland): SAQ / LCBO
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Following the Super Bowl, Fred and Sean discuss the latest TV spots and trailers for the next blockbusters of the year, including 'Jurassic World Dominion' and 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness'.
WARNING - This episode does feature alcohol consumption, listeners must be of legal drinking age (age varies depending on the country, province or region) to consume alcohol beverages. Please drink responsibly.
The drinks featured in the episode:
- Lot No. 40 Rye Whisky (Ontario, Canada): SAQ/LCBO
- Chivas Regal 18 years Blended Scotch Whisky (United Kingdom, Scotland): SAQ/LCBO
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In this episode, Fred delivers his review of the controversial fourth movie in 'The Matrix' franchise and the duo discusses movies and shows that can educate you on money, investments, the stock market and Wall Street (while your bank account suffers in this volatile market $$).
WARNING - This episode does feature alcohol consumption, listeners must be of legal drinking age (age varies depending on the country, province or region) to consume alcohol beverages. Please drink responsibly.
The drinks featured in the episode:
- The Glenlivet 12 Yeats Double Oak Scotch Whisky Single Malt (UK, Scotland): SAQ/LCBO
- Vizzy Hard Seltzer Raspberry Lemonade: The Beer Store
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To begin season 2 of the show with a 'bang', we present our most anticipated movies of 2022, while also giving our first impressions of 'The Book of Boba Fett' on Disney +.
WARNING - This episode does feature alcohol consumption, listeners must be of legal drinking age (age varies depending on the country, province or region) to consume alcohol beverages. Please drink responsibly.
The drinks featured in the episode:
- Wild Turkey Bourbon (Kentucky, USA): SAQ / LCBO
- Speyburn 10 years Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland, UK): SAQ
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In order to conclude our first season in style, we review 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' and discuss the most memorable Christmas movies and shows of our childhood. On that note, we wish you a very merry Christmas and a happy new year!
WARNING - This episode does feature alcohol consumption, listeners must be of legal drinking age (age varies depending on the country, province or region) to consume alcohol beverages. Please drink responsibly.
The drinks featured in the episode:
- Choco-Crème Cream Beverage (Quebec, Canada)
SAQ * Powers Signature Release Irish Whisky (Ireland)
SAQ
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For the final regular episode of the year, we receive our university buddy and now successful filmmaker Alberto D'Onofrio to discuss the process of getting into the film industry, tell a few anecdotes about the celebrities and movie stars he was able to meet in person and we discuss his favourite director: Martin Scorsese.
WARNING - This episode does feature alcohol consumption, listeners must be of legal drinking age (age varies depending on the country, province or region) to consume alcohol beverages. Please drink responsibly.
The drinks featured in the episode:
- Jack Daniel's Old No 7 (Tennessee, USA)
SAQ
LCBO
- Monkey Shoulder Highlands Blended Malt (Scotland, United Kingdom)
SAQ
LCBO
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In this episode, we discuss our love of cocktails and when we got into mixology. Also, following the Disney + Day fiasco, we chat about the latest news from the Star Wars and Marvel universe, including the 'Obi-Wan Kenobi', 'The Book of Boba Fett' series and 'Spider-Man: No Way Home'. Finally, we rate the latest films we've seen on streaming.
WARNING - This episode does feature alcohol consumption, listeners must be of legal drinking age (age varies depending on the country, province or region) to consume alcohol beverages. Please drink responsibly.
The drinks featured in the episode:
- Fred drinks a White Russian (1 oz of vodka, 1 oz of coffee liquor, 1 oz of milk of cream)
- Sean drinks beer - Czechvar Original Lager
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''Fear is the Mind-Killer!'' - We review the movie Dune (2021) by Denis Villeneuve. For the occasion, we receive our colleague and contributor to ScreenHub Entertainment, Sebastian Sheath, live from Berlin and fan of the Dune novels.
WARNING - This episode does feature alcohol consumption, listeners must be of legal drinking age (age varies depending on the country, province or region) to consume alcohol beverages. Please drink responsibly.
The drinks featured in the episode:
- Fred drinks a Gin & Tonic
- Sean drinks Fireball Whisky
- Sebastian drinks an Old Fashioned
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Halloween at our doorstep and the DC Fandom coming to a close, we are discussing our favourite horror films as well as the new trailers out of DC Studios, including The Batman and The Flash...and also a quick recap of our appreciation of No Time to Die.
WARNING - This episode does feature alcohol consumption, listeners must be of legal drinking age (age varies depending on the country, province or region) to consume alcohol beverages. Please drink responsibly.
The drinks featured in the episode:
- Woodford Reserve Straight Bourbon (Kentucky, USA)
SAQ
LCBO * Jameson 12 years Special Reserve (Ireland)
SAQ
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Episode 6 brings us in a brand new direction as we discuss the power and influence of movie & TV soundtracks.
Our guest is Jérémie Corriveau, music composer and our very own music & sound supervisor for the show.
WARNING - This episode does feature alcohol consumption, listeners must be of legal drinking age (age varies depending on the country, province or region) to consume alcohol beverages. Please drink responsibly.
Check out Jérémie's official website to hear his work: www.jeremiecorriveau.com
The drinks featured in the episode:
- Highland Park Magnus Whisky (Scotland, UK)
SAQ
LCBO * Gentleman Jack Tennessee Whisky (Tennessee, USA)
SAQ
LCBO
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Now that the latest entry in the James Bond franchise, 'No Time To Die', had its premiere in the UK,
Fred and Sean welcome their university buddy and 3D Animator Alex Callard to discuss James Bond movies
and their expectations and predictions for 'No Time To Die' before it comes out in theatres.
Part 2 will be recorded soon and we'll review the newest film.
WARNING - This episode does feature alcohol consumption, listeners must be of legal drinking age (age varies depending on the country, province or region) to consume alcohol beverages. Please drink responsibly.
The drinks featured in the episode:
- The Vesper Martini
- Heineken
- El Dorado 12 years Demerara Old Rhum
SAQ
LCBO
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In this episode, we go a little bit off-script in order to discuss some of our favourite movie critics, directors, actors & actresses who inspired us during our lives as 'moviegoers'.
WARNING - This episode does feature alcohol consumption, listeners must be of legal drinking age (age varies depending on the country, province or region) to consume alcohol beverages. Please drink responsibly.
The whisky featured in the episode:
Bushmills 10 years Single Malt (United Kingdom, North Ireland)
SAQ
LCBO
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In episode 3, we discuss the first trailer for Spider-Man: No Way Home, while also sharing our thoughts on the Marvel and DC franchises overall. Fred also reviews The Suicide Squad by James Gunn, while Sean goes into deep theories in his analysis of The Bad Batch finale and the Star Wars: Visions series coming to Disney +.
WARNING - This episode does feature alcohol consumption, listeners must be of legal drinking age (age varies depending on the country, province or region) to consume alcohol beverages. Please drink responsibly.
The whiskies featured in the episode:
Jack Daniel's Straight Rye (Tennessee, USA)
SAQ
LCBO
Intrepid Spirits Mad March Hare Irish Poitin Premium (Ireland)
SAQ
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In this episode, we discuss the next blockbusters to come in cinema, despite the new COVID-19 variant.
We discuss Sean's experience watching The Green Knight and Fred's praise of the Prime Video documentary Val about Val Kilmer's career.
We tip our toe into the world of video games, discussing the 'Call of Duty' franchise and more!
...we ask the ultimate question: on the rocks or neat?
**WARNING - This episode does feature alcohol consumption, listeners must be of legal drinking age (age varies depending on the country, province or region) to consume alcohol beverages. Please drink responsibly.
Movies & shows mentioned:**
The Green Knight (2021)
Val (2021)
The Eternals (2021)
**The whiskies featured in the episode:
Maker's Mark Bourbon (Kentucky, USA)**
SAQ
LCBO
Sortilège Canadian Whisky and Maple Syrup liqueur (Québec, Canada)
SAQ
LCBO
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In this episode, we review the latest Disney + show 'Loki' following the finale and the overall Marvel Cinematic Universe , while also discussing our shared passion for the Trainspotting films and the James Bond franchise.
WARNING - This episode does feature alcohol consumption, listeners must be of legal drinking age (age varies depending on the country, province or region) to consume alcohol beverages. Please drink responsibly.
Movies & shows mentioned: Loki (2021) The MCU movies (2008-2021) Transpotting (1996) T2: Transpotting (2017) The James Bond franchise (1962-2021)
The whisky featured in the episode: Canadian Club Classic 12 years Old (Canada, Ontario) SAQ LCBO
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