Cinema and Cocktails

Cinema and Cocktails

"Cinema and Cocktails" is a weekly podcast providing "spoiler free" critical film reviews/ recommendations, while pairing each movie with a "do-it-yourself" cocktail, representative of the style and theme of the theatric presentation.

Episodes

EP. 40 - The Killer / Hitman

August 9, 2024 • 32 mins
Today's epsiode features two sides of the same coin: "The Killer" is deep introspective film about a hitman. While "Hitman" is light heatrted take on the what it takes to pretent to be a hitman. Both of these great films can be found on NETFLIX. Enjoy!
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Ep. 39 - Down with King / Brother

July 7, 2024 • 37 mins
Episode 39 of Cinema and Cocktails takes an intropsective look into the Black experience of finding ones passion and coming of age. "Brother" is a modern version of "Boyz N tha Hood" sans the cursing and violence that delves into family trauma. "Down with the King" follows a hip hip artist who is trying to find his "mojo" again. Both of these films can be found on NETFLIX.
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EP. 38 - Come Sunday / Jesus Revolution

January 17, 2024 • 34 mins
Starting the year off with a little faith. The only question is : How do we find salvation? Come Sunday and the Jesus Revolution are two films that examin that very subject. Starring Chitewel Ojiofor and Kelsey Grammar resoctivley, both of these films can be found on NETFLIX.
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EP. 37 - They Cloned Tyrone / Brittany Runs a Marathon

September 9, 2023 • 31 mins
On this episode we examine a conspiracy designed to people in the "Hood" and then we follow a young woman getting her life together by simly. The Cloned Tyrone can be found on NETFLIX, while Brittany Runs a Marathon can be found on AMAZON,
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EP 36 - The Violent Hart / "4"

August 11, 2023 • 32 mins
Episode 36 highlights a couple of romantic dramas. The Violent Heart starring Jovan Adeppo, Mary J. Blige and Lukas Haas combines a murder mystery with forbidden romance. The movie "4" starring the incredible Wendelll Pierce is all about our connectons in life. Both of the these great films can be found on AMAZON.
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EP 35 - REC and REC 2 / Inside the Tall Grass

July 9, 2023 • 35 mins
On this episode of Cinema and Cocktails; "REC and REC 2" gives us a new take in the zombie category of horror films while "Inside the Tall Grass" is a another look into the genius of Stephen King. "REC and REC 2" can be found on Amazon Prime, and "Inside the Tall Grass is located on Netlfix. Relac and enjoy...
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EP 34 - Black Bear / Soft and Quiet

June 2, 2023 • 36 mins
On this episode of Cinema and Cocktails… A deep examination of relationships using the meta philosophy and a nightmare that seemed all too real when 4 women seek revenge for a past incident. Our relationship movie Black Bear can be found on Amazon while our revenge nightmare is entitled Soft and Quiet and can be found on Netflix.
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Ep. 033 - Passing / Girlfriends Day

January 22, 2023 • 26 mins
Ep. 33 of Cinema and Cocktails- A little melodrama surrounding two childhood friends and who reconnect, but one of them isn't quite what they appear to be . While a down on their luck card writer tries to find inspiration in a contest for a new holiday. "Passing", and "Girlfriends Day" can both be found on Netflix.
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Ep. 032 - Emily the Criminal / The Outfit

January 7, 2023 • 27 mins
On this episode of Cinema and Cocktails we follow a woman who has nothing to lose and everything to gain, and goes for it all in "Emily the Criminal", while a tailor who has everything to lose, tries his best to maintain himself amongst a den of gangsters in the film "The Outfit." "Emily the Criminal" can be found on netflix, while "The Outfit" is located on Amazon prime.
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Ep. 031 Learn to Swim / Human Capitol

January 1, 2023 • 24 mins
Episode 31 of Cinema and Cocktails has a couple of slow burn dramas. "Human Capital" is a series of stories that collide in a climactic ending, “Learn to Swim” is a love story that highlights the ups and downs of a complex relationship with jazz music as the backdrop. Both of these titles can be found on Netflix.
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Ep. 030 - Hell or High Water / Nigerian Prince

December 23, 2022 • 24 mins
Episode #30 on Cinema and Cocktails- Our first film is a modern Cowboy story starring Chris pine and the incomparable Jeff bridges entittled "Hell or High Water"… The second is an interesting fish out of water story about a young man sent back to Africa to learn about himself in "Nigerian Prince". Both films can be found on NetFlix. Enjoy and Happy Holidays!
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EP 029 - The Disappearance at Clifton Hill/ Calibre

July 23, 2022 • 24 mins
Today on Cinema and Cocktails, The Disappearance at Clifton hill and Calibre. One is puzzle piece mystery and the other a slow burn of a thriller. Both can. be found on Netlfix.
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EP - 028 - The GOD Committee / The Guilty

July 10, 2022 • 30 mins
Todays episode revolves around the decision making process of an organ donation board in "The GOD Committee" and a crime solving police dispatcher chasing down kidnapper where nothing is quite what it seems in "The Guilty". Both films can be found on Netflix
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Ep. 027 - Bad Match / Blue Jay / Pariah

May 17, 2021 • 44 mins
Today on cinema and cocktails...After another long lay off we've got some interesting stuff for your viewing pleasure. For you "dating app people," we have " Bad Match" which can be found on Amazon, for those you stuck in your emotions after a bad break-up, check out "Blue Jay" on Netflix. Lastly, if you are curious about teenage alternative lifestyles, the "Pariah" on Netflix is for you.
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Ep 026 - Special Episode - Interview with the writer, director, and producer of the film " RESIDUE" Merawi Gerima

April 25, 2021 • 71 mins
Coming off of the hiatus, Cinema and Cocktails returns with a special episode: An in-depth conversation/interview with the writer, director, and producer of the hit film "Residue" Merawi Gerima covering Black cinema, his process for the film, and a number of other topics- Grab a drink, and enjoy!
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Ep. 025 - Gringo / I See You / Middle of Nowhere

March 8, 2021 • 55 mins
Today on Cinema and Cocktails we hit all the senses with a crime caper, a thriller, and an emotional journey. First, we go south of the border with David Oyelowo in "Gringo". Then we question our sanity with Helen Hunt in "I see you". Finally, we wrap up with Emayatzy Corineald in the "Middle of Nowhere." Gringo and I See You can be found on Amazon Prime. The Middle of Nowhere is founf on Netflix.
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Ep. 024 - Special Episode - Interview with Garland Scott from " The Ghost Who Walks" [spoilers]

February 25, 2021 • 67 mins
Today on cinema and cocktails, I literally talked with "The Ghost Who Walks." I was given the pleasure of having an up-close and personal conversation with Mr. Garland Scott discussing life, his craft, the film, and the film industry, and a few other odds and ends. Sit back and enjoy.
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Ep. 023 - Imperium / Premium / I don't feel at home in this world anymore

February 19, 2021 • 55 mins
Today's theme is "finding a purpose and making connections" as we watch three totally different movies with the same kind of theme. Our first film "Imperium" is based on true events starring Daniel Radcliff. The second movie is "Premium" starring Dorian Missick. and Zoe Saldana. Last but not least is "I don't feel at home in this world anymore" starring Elijah Wood and Melanie Lynsky.
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Ep. 022 - Valentine's Day!!! - Something New / Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind / The Photograph

February 11, 2021 • 47 mins
Today on Cinema and Cocktails we are doing the "Valentine's" thing, with three specific movies for the day. “Something New” starring Sanaa Lathan and Simon Baker may give you some courage. “The Photograph” will inspire you to take a chance on love and “Eternal sunshine of the
Spotless mind” will help you appreciate lost love or motivate you to try again with someone.
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Ep 021 - No Caffeine Needed!- Running Scared / Good Time / What Happened to Monday

February 8, 2021 • 48 mins
No caffine need for todays films as we do three straight hardcore uptempo fast and furious adrenaline fueled movies. First we follow Paul Walker in "Running scared" which is located on HBO max. We then have a "Good Time" with Robert Pattinson. Lastly we try to find out "What Happened To Monday" starring Noomi Rapace. Both of which can be found on Netflix.
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