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Reels On The Rocks
We throw back some whiskey and iced tea while discussing film, TV, as well as entertainment topics from an unpretentious, and occasionally uninformed perspective.
It wouldn’t be a discussion about Cinematic Satire without covering the beloved queer classic But I’m a Cheerleader.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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September is all about Cinematic Satire and Starship Troopers is first up
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Everyone has regrets, Even Alfred Hitchcock. Was 1948's Rope really a failed experiment? Or a gem ahead of its time?-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Whiskey's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/whiskey_rotr/Sweet Tea's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/sweettea_rotr/Check out the comedy talents of our composer Pat Mars: / @mayhoomayhoo
Everyone has regrets, Even David Lynch. Did 1984’s Dune really lack the spice that he had hoped to bring to the screen? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Whiskey's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/whiskey_rotr/Sweet Tea's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/sweettea_rotr/Check out the comedy talents of our composer Pat Mars: / @mayhoomayhoo
What happens when a bad director makes a good movie? We’re finding out with Martin Scorsese's Hugo
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What happens when a bad director makes a good movie? We’re finding out with Zach Snyder's Dawn of the Dead.
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Heartbreak feels good in Ani-May, especially in the case of Naoko Yamada’s A Silent Voice.Help is available: Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call/Text: 988 The Trevor Project:Call: 1-866-488-7386 Text: Text ‘START’ to 678-678-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check out the comedy talents of our composer Pat Mars: / @mayhoomayhoo
Ani-May is back again with the whimsey and wonder of Whisper of the HeartCheck out the comedy talents of our composer Pat Mars: / @mayhoomayhoo
Really good Remakes is the topic this month with this episode's focus being 2018’s Overboard ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check out the comedy talents of our composer Pat Mars: / @mayhoomayhooWhiskey's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/whiskey_rotr/Sweet Tea's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/sweettea_rotr/
Scribbles to Cinema on the missing Spider Pit Sequence: • King Kong "MYSTERY OF THE LOST SPIDER PIT ... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check out the comedy talents of our composer Pat Mars: / @mayhoomayhooWhiskey's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/whiskey_rotr/Sweet Tea's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/sweettea_rotr/
March Madness is in the air and we’re feeling it here with The Replacements. Plus Whiskey pays up for his Oscar ballot loss. Check out the comedy talents of our composer Pat Mars: / @mayhoomayhoo
We’re keeping the love and longing going with Somewhere in TimeCheck out the comedy talents of our composer Pat Mars: / @mayhoomayhoo
Whiskey & Sweet Tea’s Lonely Hearts club is back for another romance filled month. First up the bodice ripper styled adaption: Bram Stoker’s DraculaCheck out the comedy talents of our composer Pat Mars: / @mayhoomayhoo
Tonight we close out the season with our 2024 film countdown.Drink ResponsiblyIf you are struggling with alcohol or other substances, help is available. Reach out to SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration) at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) - Available 24/7 Check out the comedy talents of our composer Pat Mars: / @mayhoomayhooFollow us on Twitter: / reelsontherocks Tweet us any suggestions you have for future shows
Neo Noir November, bleeding into December, now stumbling dead into January, is here with a discussion about the previously slept on film Zodiac. We also discuss the alleged "Glicked" phenomenon. Check out the comedy talents of our composer Pat Mars: / @mayhoomayhooFollow us on Twitter: / reelsontherocks Tweet us any suggestions you have for future shows
Neo Noir November, bleeding into December, is here with a discussion about the film Brick. We also discuss Lady Gaga joining the cast of season 2 of Wednesday, and what 2025 may look like for A24.Check out the comedy talents of our composer Pat Mars: / @mayhoomayhooFollow us on Twitter: / reelsontherocks Tweet us any suggestions you have for future shows
In honor of spooky season we’re worming our way through some of our favorite Gruesome Twosomes, up for consideration today: Tremors. We also give our opinions on Variety's picks for the best 100 Horror films. Check out the comedy talents of our composer Pat Mars: / @mayhoomayhooFollow us on Twitter: / reelsontherocks Tweet us any suggestions you have for future shows
In honor of spooky season we’re discussing some of our favorite Gruesome Twosomes . First up is "Dale & Trucker Versus Evil". We also talk about how Kevin Smith has recently regained control of his semi-lost film "Dogma"Check out the comedy talents of our composer Pat Mars: / @mayhoomayhooFollow us on Twitter: / reelsontherocks Tweet us any suggestions you have for future shows
We relish in the beauty of trash this shameless September and journey with us into the Valley Of The Dolls. Check out the comedy talents of our composer Pat Mars: / @mayhoomayhooFollow us on Twitter: / reelsontherocks Tweet us any suggestions you have for future shows
We relish in the beauty of trash this shameless September. First up: Jackass: The Movie. We also give our takes on the Blake Lively/It Ends With Us promotion controversy. Check out the comedy talents of our composer Pat Mars: / @mayhoomayhooFollow us on Twitter: / reelsontherocks Tweet us any suggestions you have for future shows
We’re having a retro film revival here at our little speakeasy. Settle in and enjoy Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid with us. We also touch on the lack of recognition for Stunt workers at the Oscars. Check out the article by Kirk Caouette that Wiskey references https://www.moviemaker.com/dirty-secrets-of-stunt-work-the-only-job-with-a-100-injury-rate/Check out the comedy talents of our composer Pat Mars: / @mayhoomayhooFollow us on Twitter: / reelsontherocks Tweet us any suggestions you have for future shows
We’re having a retro film revival here at our little speakeasy. Settle in and enjoy Paper moon with us. We also touch on the delay of Horizon Chapter II and the sudden shut down of Red Box. Check out the comedy DND podcast Break, Battle & Roll at: https://www.breakbattleroll.comCheck out the comedy talents of our composer Pat Mars: / @mayhoomayhooFollow us on Twitter: / reelsontherocks Tweet us any suggestions you have for future shows
Much like Christmas in July, we’re celebrating Ani-May in June with Satoshi Kon’s Perfect Blue and the FX series Shogun. Check out the comedy talents of our composer Pat Mars: / @mayhoomayhooFollow us on Twitter: / reelsontherocks Tweet us any suggestions you have for future shows
Come one! Come all! To the found footage film festival! Which recent films do we consider to be bomb.. bombs? Then a discussion of the found footage horror film The Last ExorcismCheck out the comedy talents of our composer Pat Mars: / @mayhoomayhooFollow us on Twitter: / reelsontherocks Tweet us any suggestions you have for future shows
Come one! Come all! To the found footage film festival! After a discussion of the murder behind the production of The 3 Body Problem, screening first the celebrated indie film Creep. Check out the comedy talents of our composer Pat Mars: / @mayhoomayhooFollow us on Twitter: / reelsontherocks Tweet us any suggestions you have for future shows
Blockbuster indies is the name of the game and this episode's topic is the coming of age teen comedy Napoleon Dynamite, we also review the Oscar results and Whiskey pays up. Check out the comedy talents of our composer Pat Mars: / @mayhoomayhooFollow us on Twitter: / reelsontherocks Tweet us any suggestions you have for future shows
Blockbuster indies is the name of the game and this episode's topic is the early 2000s rom com My Big Fat Greek Wedding, we also take a moment to talk about the absolutely wild Dune adaption that almost happened.Check out Frame Voyager's channel! :https://www.youtube.com/c/FrameVoyagerCheck out the comedy talents of our composer Pat Mars: / @mayhoomayhooFollow us on Twitter: / reelsontherocks Tweet us any suggestions you have for future shows
We’re extending the lonely-hearts club a bit into March! Tonight’s topic is the charming film Lars and the Real Girl as well as a brief discussion on the Miller's Girl controversy and the ethics of age gap romances in film. Check out the comedy talents of our composer Pat Mars: / @mayhoomayhooFollow us on Twitter: / reelsontherocks Tweet us any suggestions you have for future shows
February may be almost over, but Whiskey and Sweet Tea are still vibing with their lonely-hearts club. This Episode’s topic is the celebrated 1981 romantic comedy Arthur. We also touch on the newly announced Oscar category: Best Casting. Check out the comedy talents of our composer Pat Mars: / @mayhoomayhooFollow us on Twitter: / reelsontherocks Tweet us any suggestions you have for future shows
Tonight we close out the season with our 2023 film countdown and our picks for movie of the year. Will Barbenheimer reign supreme? Drink ResponsiblyIf you are struggling with alcohol or other substances, help is available. Reach out to SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration) at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) - Available 24/7 Check out the comedy talents of our composer Pat Mars: / @mayhoomayhooFollow us on Twitter: / reelsontherocks Tweet us any suggestions you have for future shows
This month we’re cruising down the streets of cinema next up is Sunset BoulevardIf you're struggling and need help, call or text the National Crisis Line at 988or chat with them at 988lifeline.orgCheck out the comedy talents of our composer Pat Mars: / @mayhoomayhooFollow us on Twitter: / reelsontherocks Tweet us any suggestions you have for future shows
This month we’re cruising down the streets of cinema first up is Mulholland drive. We also spend some time discussing A24. Check out the comedy talents of our composer Pat Mars: / @mayhoomayhooFollow us on Twitter: / reelsontherocks Tweet us any suggestions you have for future shows
It’s Halloween and we’ve formed a summoning circle to conjure up The Witches Of Eastwick.Check out the comedy talents of our composer Pat Mars: / @mayhoomayhooFollow us on Twitter: / reelsontherocks Tweet us any suggestions you have for future shows
It's the Season Of The Witch, and we're conjuring up the spirits of Dario Argento's SuspiriaCheck out the comedy talents of our composer Pat Mars: / @mayhoomayhooFollow us on Twitter: / reelsontherocks Tweet us any suggestions you have for future shows
We’re taking you Back to school this month. Our second class is on The Edge Of 17Check out the comedy talents of our composer Pat Mars: / @mayhoomayhooFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReelsOnTheRocksTweet us any suggestions you have for future shows
We’re taking you back to school this month. Our first class is on Welcome to the DollhouseCheck out the comedy talents of our composer Pat Mars: / @mayhoomayhoo
Once again, we are pitting two classics against each other Citizen Kane and Vertigo. Which one comes out on top this time? Check out the comedy talents of our composer Pat Mars: / @mayhoomayhoo
We celebrate PRIDE this month with films by LGBT directors. In this episode we spotlight Clive Barker and his iconic 1987 film Hellraiser.
We celebrate PRIDE this month with films by LGBT directors. First up is George Cukor and his 1936 classic romantic tragedy, Camille. We’ll also be touching on the Writers Strike and the plight that lead to it. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReelsOnTheRocksTweet us any suggestions you have for future shows
We close out our 3rd annual Ani – May with Ghost In The Shell, we’ll also touch on the Love is blind lawsuit and the ethics of reality TV.Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReelsOnTheRocksTweet us any suggestions you have for future shows
We kick off our 3rd annual Ani – May with Violet Evergarden: The Movie. We’ll also touch on the Bud Light controversy, and Whiskey will pay the Oscar Piper.Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReelsOnTheRocksTweet us any suggestions you have for future shows
We conclude our month of Heavenly and Hellish comedies, with Tenacious D In The Pick Of Destiny, a discussion of the Academy Awards, and the outcome of our predictions.
In tonight's episode we begin our month of Heavenly & Hellish Comedies with a discussion of A Life Less Ordinary and the Internet's reaction to Blood & Honey.Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReelsOnTheRocksTweet us any suggestions you have for future shows
Tonight on Whiskey & Sweet Tea’s Lonely hearts club we take a side trip to the TV landscape and discuss the award winning Heartstopper before closing out our celebration of love with a conversation about the cult classic film Harold and Maude.
We close out the season with our 2022 film countdown and our picks for movie of the year
In tonights episode we kick off our annual celebration of love: Whiskey & Sweet Tea’s Lonely hearts club by discussing the 90’s classic Ghost.
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This month is dedicated to films that are the wholesomest of the wholesome. In this episode we will be discussing Paddington 2.
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This month is dedicated to films that are the wholesomest of the wholesome. In this episode we will be conversing on the poetry of Paterson.
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It’s Whiskey’s favorite time of the year, Spooktober! So rinse off your knives and join us for Whiskey’s Killer Kinos! In tonight’s episode we will be discussing the schlockingly hilarious Evil Dead 2.
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It’s Whiskey’s favorite time of the year Spooktober! So rinse off your knives and join us for Whiskey’s Killer Kinos! In tonight’s episode we will be discussing Poltergeist, which celebrated it's 40th anniversary this year. Follow Us On Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReelsOnTheRocks
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We close comedic kidnapping month with a discussion of Ruthless People.
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We open comedic kidnapping month with a discussion of The King Of Comedy.
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We close Post-Apocalyptic month with a discussion of Tank Girl.
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We open Post-Apocalyptic with a discussion of Mad Max: Fury Road.
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We end the month of Ani-May with a discussion of Paprika.
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We open the month of Ani-May with a discussion of Kiki's Delivery Service.
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We close out the month of the "Flying Farrelly Brothers" with a discussion of "Kingpin"
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We kick off the month of the "Flying Farrelly Brothers" with a discussion of their debut feature "Dumb & Dumber"
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For our inaugural "Whiskey & Sweet Tea's Lonely Hearts Club" we discuss the often overlooked romantic comedy 2003's Down With Love.
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In this episode we discuss the Bill Murray led "A Christmas Carol" adaption "Scrooged"
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In this episode we discuss the holiday horror comedy "Krampus."
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In This episode we discuss the dark, simplistic, and long experimental film Dogville.
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In this episode we discuss the very odd, heartwarming, and hilarious experimental film The Saddest Music In The World.
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It’s Whiskey’s favorite time of the year Spooktober! So dust the cobwebs off your liquor cabinet and join us for Whiskey’s Nightmare in a Rocks Glass! In tonight’s episode we discuss the the stop motion horror Coraline.
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It’s Whiskey’s favorite time of the year Spooktober! So dust the cobwebs off your liquor cabinet and join us for Whiskey’s Nightmare in a Rocks Glass! In tonight’s episode we discuss the the very creepy but very funny Death Becomes Her .
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In this episode we talk about Yorgos Lanthimos' strange and exceedingly dark comedy "The Killing Of A Sacred Deer"
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Today we close out Summer Camp Month we a discussion of Wes Anderson's Moonrise Kingdom.
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Grab your flashlights bug spray and machetes! Summer Camp month is here! Gather around the campfire as we discuss Sean S. Cunningham's Friday The 13th.
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In our conclusion to blockbuster month we discuss James Cameron's enormously influential "Terminator 2: Judgement Day"
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In the kickoff to blockbuster month we tackle the film that kicked off the disaster craze of the 1970's: Airport.
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Today we discuss the 2008 Jim Carrey film "Yes Man"
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In this episode Whisky & Sweet Tea discuss the cynical indie film 500 Days Of Summer. Does it hold up over a decade later?
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In this episode Whisky & Sweet Tea discuss the pinnacle of sci-fi Anime "Akira"
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Our first film for the month of Ani-MAY is the adorably incomparable anime classic My Neighbor Totoro.
Content Warning: Sexual Assault, Suicide
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In this special Christmas episode and season finale we discuss the heartwarming french film Joyeux Noel
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Ho Ho Ho, now we have a holiday episode! In this session Whiskey & Sweet Tea take on the a film that graces many viewer's holiday lists, the beloved action film Die Hard.
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John Hughes is the master of nostalgia and in no other film of his is that more evident than one of the few (if not only) Thanksgiving focused film Planes, Trains, & Automobiles.
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This Election day we handle our anxiety by discussing Alexander Payne's acclaimed film 'Election'
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This Day Of The Dead we discuss the 2014 animated film "The Book Of Life" and it's introspective take on Mexican culture.
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In the exciting conclusion to Schlocktober, Whiskey and Sweet Tea discuss the homoeroticness of the second installment of the Elm Street franchise.
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In our kick off to Schlocktober, we tackle the controversial and previously lost UK TV special "Ghostwatch."
Watch Ghostwatch on the internet archive: https://archive.org/details/Ghostwatch
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In this episode we discuss the beautiful but forgotten modern fairy tale Penelope
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In this podcast, we discuss the pinnacle of disaster films 1972's "The Poseidon Adventure" and it's continued status as a must see film 48 years later.
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In this episode we get a long time fan and first time viewer's reaction to Chris Nolan's first hit Memento. Please forgive the sound quality on this one! We're blaming the recent Heat Wave for that.
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In this episode Whiskey & Sweet Tea discuss the merits of John Carpenter's horror classic The Thing. (Obvi the original not the remake)
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In this episode we discuss whether John Ford’s "How Green Was My Valley" deserved the Academy Award for Best Picture over Orson Welle’s storied "Citizen Kane"
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In this episode we discuss Danny Boyle's classic zombie film 28 Days Later.
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