⁠IMAGES REFERENCED IN THE EPISODE Take flight with the original superhero movie, "Superman: The Movie"! Cocktails & Classics dives into the 1978 classic, from its groundbreaking special effects to its enduring themes of truth, justice, and the American way. We'll discuss the film's strengths and weaknesses, including iconic performances by Christopher Reeve and Margot Kidder. In this episode: A Superhero Staple: Analyze the film's historical significance and its lasting influence on...

IMAGES REFERENCED IN THE EPISODE Traverse the vast deserts of Arrakis with "Dune," the 1984 sci-fi epic directed by David Lynch. Join Cocktails & Classics as we navigate the film's complex world-building, explore the challenges of adapting a massive novel, and delve into themes of power, ecology, and humanity's future. In This Episode; Unpacking "Dune": Discuss the film's plot, delve into the challenges of condensing Frank Herbert's sprawling novel into a single 2-hour movie, and...

Delving into the Depths of Deletion: Join us as we unpack the mind-bending and emotionally charged Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Prepare to dissect the performances of Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet, and unravel the complexities of Joel and Clementine's relationship. Manic Pixie Muse or More?: We delve into the Manic Pixie Dreamgirl trope and analyze Clementine's role in the film. Is she simply a catalyst for Joel's growth, or something more nuanced and relatable? Does Erasing Hurt...

Dive into the Morally Murky Depths of L.A. Confidential with Cocktails & Classics Prepare to raise a glass to the sun-drenched noir masterpiece, L.A. Confidential! This week on Cocktails & Classics, we delve into the murky underbelly of 1950s Los Angeles, dissecting the film's complex characters, shocking twists, and unforgettable atmosphere. Grab your favorite scotch sour (recipe below!) and brace yourself for a wild ride. Why You Can't Look Away: Morally Gray Men: Forget your...

Prepare to face your demons... with a drink in hand! This episode of Cocktails & Classics plunges us into the chilling masterpiece, The Silence of the Lambs. Join us as we dissect the film's haunting story, iconic performances, and lasting impact. Unleash These Thrilling Topics: Hopkins' Hypnotic Horror: Anthony Hopkins' portrayal of Hannibal Lecter remains unparalleled. We delve into his chilling performance and the techniques that made him so terrifyingly real. Truth Behind the...

Ho-ho-holy Moly! This week on Cocktails & Classics, we're diving headfirst into the sugary, sticky world of Will Ferrell's iconic 2003 Christmas comedy, Elf! Join us as we sip on a New York Sour (Recipe included below!) and dissect the film's over-the-top humor, holiday nostalgia, and it's pop culture staying power. Prepare for: The Mount Rushmore of Christmas Movies: We dive into what Holiday classics are deserving of being on the Christmas Mt. Rushmore. Is Elf on there? Millennial...

After a short hiatus, we're back and taking a look at the second film in the Three Flavours Cornetto Trilogy, Hot Fuzz. Currently sitting at a 7.8 on IMDb and a 4.1 on Letterboxd, Hot Fuzz by Edgar Wright, Simon Pegg, and Nick Frost is a love letter to the classic buddy cop films with references aplenty. In this week's episode, we celebrate Cameron who welcomed his first child, Ben experiences Hot Fuzz for the first time, and we have the return of the trivia quiz led by Dylan. The...

This week, we take a look at Beetlejuice, the 80s Tim Burton classic, which somehow Dylan and Cameron have never seen. IN this episode we discuss how Michael Keaton ad-libbed 90% of his lines, we try to figure out if the sequel will really be Beetlejuice in Hawaii, and we compare other movies with All-Star casts. Beetlejuice Cocktail recipe: 1 oz or 30ml Vodka (Caskers)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 0.5oz or 15ml Melon Liqueur 0.5oz or 15ml Raspberry Liqueur (Caskers)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 0.5oz or 15ml Blue Curacao 2oz or...

This week, we look at Quentin Tarantino's action revenge film, Kill Bill Vol 1. Starring Uma Thurman, Kill Bill Vol. 1 currently stands at an 8.2/10 on IMDb making it the #151 film on the Top 250. In the episode, we discuss how this was a major genre shift for Tarantino, the over-the-top violence and gore, and Cameron brings us some interesting foot-shot facts. Kill Bill recipe: .75 oz Vodka ⁠⁠⁠⁠(Caskers)⁠⁠⁠⁠ .5 oz Lychee Liquor (Caskers) 2 oz Ginger Ale Support the show: This...

This week, we take a look at Jordan Peele’s freshman movie, Get Out from 2017. Currently sitting at a 7.8 out of 10 on IMDb, Get Out won 1 Oscar for Best Original Screenplay and was nominated for three others, including Best Picture. In the episode, Cameron discusses how Peele’s movies are well thought out with symbolism, Ben admits to watching through his hands because of his hatred of blood and gore in horror movies, and Dylan looks into how the film's climax flips a classic horror ending...

This week Dylan and Ben throw it way back to 1959 with an all-time classic John Wayne western, Rio Bravo. Rio Bravo currently sits at an 8 out of 10 on IMDb, and it features Dean Martin and Ricky Nelson in supporting roles. In the episode, Dylan experiences Rio Bravo for the first time and realizes that it wasn't quite what he was expecting, Ben shares his nostalgia for the film and share some interesting facts about other potential cast members, such as Elvis Pressley, and Dylan poses the...

This week on the podcast, we take a look at Damien Chazelle's 2014 breakout indie, Whiplash. Currently sitting at the #41 film on IMDb's Top 250 and #27 on Letterboxd's Top 250, Whiplash is the story of a promising young drummer who enrolls at a cut-throat music conservatory where his dreams of greatness are mentored by an instructor who will stop at nothing to realize a student's potential. In the episode, Ben realizes that we've never given our fans a proper name, we discuss how J.K....

In this week's episode, Ben and Dylan discuss the 1998 surreal drama-comedy film, The Truman Show. Starting Jim Carrey and directed by Peter Weir, The Truman Show currently stands at an 8.2/10 on IMDb making it the #137 film on the Top 250, and #191 over on Letterboxd. In the episode, Dylan talks about all the hype that he received lately going into the movie, Ben realizes his wife doesn’t know who Jim Carrey is, and they discuss the current reality tv hellscape that includes MILF...

This week Dylan and Cameron achieve full nerd status as they take a look at the brand-new Dungeons & Dragons film. Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves currently sits at a 7.3/10 on IMDb. In the episode, Dylan calls out the film's time-inaccurate boat upholstery, Cameron questions Chris Pine's popularity, and we discuss some of the more niche references to the Table Top RPG. This week's cocktail is the Potion Of Heroism (from Ginny Di): 1.5oz tequila (Caskers) 1.5oz fresh lime...

This week Ben and Dylan take a look at what Empire called the 2nd best indie film of all time, Donnie Darko. Currently at an 8 out of 10 on IMDb, Donnie Darko stars Jake Gyllenhaal as Donnie, a troubled teen who narrowly escapes a bizarre accident and becomes plagued by visions of a man in a large rabbit suit telling him when the world is going to end. In the episode, Ben reveals how he hates open ending movies, we try to figure whether or not the events in the film are actually happening,...

Trigger Warning: we do discuss the sexual assualt of Corey Haim and Corey Feldman in this episode, if this is something you'd like to skip it runs around 42:30-45:10. This week, we have our first Dad Chat since the birth of Dylan's Daughter, as Ben and Dylan take a look at the classic vampire flick, The Lost Boys. We discuss child stars and their sometimes problematic upbringings, we try to figure out why the 80s feels so nostalgic to us, and we jam out to the greased up sax player at the...

This week we're taking a look at the 2014 Shoot 'em up, John Wick, starring Keanu Reeves. We discuss the recent overuse of IP that's taking place in media right now, Cameron hypes up the rest of the John Wick series, and Ben and Dylan give their thoughts on their first viewing of John Wick. This week's Cocktail is the Bourbon Sidecar: 1 1/2 parts Bourbon Whiskey (Caskers) 1 part orange liqueur (Caskers) 1/2 part lemon juice Lemon twist Support those who sponsor us: Follow the...

After a bit of a hiatus, we’re back with a real classic, Rebel Without a Cause. Starring James Dean, Natalie Wood, and Sal Mineo, Rebel Without a Cause is the story of 3 teens each with their own family issues become friends over the course of two days in LA. We discuss greaser culture, the mysterious deaths of each of the movies’ stars, and we give 3 fresh ratings for our first viewing of the film. Toreador: 50 ml Reposado Tequila (Caskers) 25 ml Apricot Brandy 25 ml Lime Juice 2.5 ml...

It's been a minute since we dropped an episode, but we've had some big life events: Dylan welcomed his first child to the world, Isla! So we're gonna be a little slow coming back, but we recorded this in January just before her birth. This week for the podcast we're tackling, The Maltese Falcon, which is considered the godfather of Noir films. It was nominated for 3 Oscars, currently sits at an 8 out of 10 on IMDb, and starring Humphrey Bogart as the iconic Sam Spade. Scotch And Soda: 2 oz...

As a follow-up to our previous episode on Knives Out, we take a look at the brand new Netflix sequel, Glass Onion that came out over Christmas to kick off our newest season of Cocktails and Classics. Cuban Breeze Cocktail: 1 oz vodka (Drizly) 1 oz Amaretto (Drizly) 3 oz Pineapple Juice Support those who sponsor us: Follow the affiliate links above to shop at Drizly, Your Online Liquor Store, and use code DRIZLYDEAL for $5 off your next order, or You can also use Caskers, to find the...

Merry Chirstmas and Happy Holidays from us here at Cocktails and Classics. To celebrate, we're taking a look at a movie none of us have seen before, The Muppets Christmas Carol.  The Red Christmas Cocktail 1.5 oz gin (Drizly) 3 oz 100% cranberry juice, (unsweetened)  1 oz lime juice 1/2 oz orange juice 1/4 oz maple syrup, (or simple syrup) Splash of soda water, (optional for a little fizz) Support those who sponsor us: Follow the affiliate links above to shop at Drizly, Your...

Christmas is upon us and the boys are starting off strong with Home Alone. The South Bend Slasher Cocktail: 1-ounce orange vodka (Drizly) 1.5 ounces of cranberry juice  Serve over ice Top with soda water Garnish with an orange twist Support those who sponsor us: Follow the affiliate links above to shop at Drizly, Your Online Liquor Store, and use code DRIZLYDEAL for $5 off your next order, or You can also use Caskers, to find the liquors that we use and have them shipped to your...

After a short break, we're back to ride the hype train into Glass Onion, so we're taking a look at 2019's Knives Out. This Rian Johnson whodunit stars an amazing ensemble cast featuring Daniel Craig, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ana de Armis, Chris Pine, and more.  1½ ounces gin (Drizly / Caskers) 1 ounce sweet vermouth (Drizly) ½ ounce bitter liqueur (Campari or Aperol) (Drizly / Caskers) Orange bitters (Drizly) Support those who sponsor us: Follow the affiliate links above to shop at Drizly,...

This week the annual tradition continues with a Dad chat variation as Ben and Dylan watch Adam Sandler's best work, 2020's Hubie Halloween. Support those who sponsor us: Follow the affiliate links above to shop at Drizly, Your Online Liquor Store, and use code DRIZLYDEAL for $5 off your next order, or You can also use Caskers, to find the liquors that we use and have them shipped to your door. They each have different shipping restrictions by state, so check them out! Surfside Sips makes...