The Cogill’s appear perplexed by writer, and director Noah Baumbach’s expensive, absurdist comedy set in the 1980s. Sometimes it works, but more often, it doesn’t. As escapist fare, Hayley and Gary finally get around to watching Brad Pitt in, “Bullet Train” and enjoyed both the ability to laugh and be entertained by an off-the-rails Japanese mafia movie traveling at high speed. Sommelier, Hayley Hamilton Cogill, forgoes her wine expertise and pairs “White Noise" with the satirical...

The Cogill’s are slightly split on, “The Banshees Of Inisherin” considering the dark path the movie decides to take, including the removal of fingers over a silly rule. Like it or not, it’s a movie filled with Oscar nominations. “The Menu" only pretends to be a film about food, when it's actually a dark sided horror film about a famous Chef who takes revenge on his tasteless patrons. Film critic, Gary Cogill, praises the performances but loathes the ending. Sommelier, Hayley Hamilton...

The Cogill’s love a good destination murder mystery and “Glass Onion, A Knives Out Mystery” is perfect example of style, substance, and cinematic flair They also can’t get enough of Jennifer Coolidge in, “White Lotus: Season 2,” who recites one of the greatest lines in recent memory. Sommelier, Hayley Hamilton Cogill, recalls her trip to Santorini, Greece and can easily envision Kate Hudson sitting poolside drinking a refreshing Sigalas Assyrtiko. For the “White Lotus” pairing it’s a...

The Cogill’s believe “The Menu” is a well-made, well-acted, yet slightly disappointing thriller about a maniacal chef who knows all too much about his patrons. “Tar” could win Cate Blanchette her third Oscar in a great performance about a troubled Symphony conductor about to go through some things. Sommelier Hayley Hamilton Cogill expertly tackles “The Menu” with an expensive, highly renowned, bold Napa Valley red wine from Realm Winery called “The Absurd.” Hayley goes to Germany for the...

“Avatar: The Way Of Water” is technically one of the best movies ever made, says film critic, Gary Cogill. A three hour marvel of cinematic magic. “Babylon” is an Oscar level film of excess and decadence, says The Cogill’s, who appreciated its dazzling "all in” style of film making. Sommelier, Hayley Hamilton Cogill, pairs the new brilliant “Avatar" film with a sparkling, refreshing, bottled water from France called, “Badoit.” Hayley also offers insight into the old Hollywood world of...

The Cogill's are highly enthusiastic about Steven Spielberg’s autobiographical, Oscar-contending film, “The Fabelmans,” which emulates the legendary director as a young boy growing up wide-eyed about the movie-making experience. “Women Talking” is a difficult true story told with honesty and eloquence about a religious community of women terrorized and abused by the men in their lives. Writer/ Director Sarah Polley has created a top-ten film that is well-written and acted while packing an...

The Cogill’s celebrate "Blank Panther: Wakanda Forever” for it’s thoughtful, respectful tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman. Film Critic, Gary Cogill, calls out the Oscar level performances of Carey Mulligan and Zoe Katan as Pulitzer Prize winning journalists on the predatory trail of movie mogul, Harvey Weinstein, in “She Said.” Sommelier Hayley Hamilton Cogill pairs "Wakanda Forever” with a Mcbride Sisters Collection Reserve Pinot Noir aptly labeled, “Cocky Mother*cker.” And in the...

The Cogill’s are technically fascinated by the one take movie from England called, “Boiling Point.” A serious drama about a chef, his restaurant, his messy lifestyle, and the one night where he almost lost everything. Hayley & Gary can’t say enough about the latest season of “Chefs Table” on Netflix and its six part examination of pizza from around the world. You have never seen pizza, like you see in this series. Sommelier Hayley Hamilton Cogill calls the shots and says pairing any...

The Cogill’s love everything about Viola Davis playing a real life Africa warrior in, “The Woman King.” A film about female strength, wisdom, and skill. They can’t say the same for Zach Efron’s new film about a beer-drinking buddy who travels to Vietnam to share a brew with his buddies in “The Greatest Beer Run Ever.” Sommelier Hayley Hamilton Cogill pairs “The Woman King” with the Queen of wines, a Barbaresco from Piemonte. And for “The Greatest Beer Run Ever,” the couple toasts the...

The Cogill’s are fans of writer/director Jordan Peele (Get Out) and found his latest film, Nope,” to be both a Cowboy/Sci Fi spectacle as well as a thought-provoking piece of social commentary. “House Of The Dragon” is the HBO prequel to the award-winning series, “Game Of Thrones,” dating back 200 years. Good acting, plenty of Dragons, and a fascinating female lead have kept the Cogills more than interested. Sommelier, Hayley Hamilton Cogill, pairs the cowboy-minded “Nope” with a wine labeled...

The Cogill’s enjoyed the enlightened West Texas dark comedy, Vengeance, from writer/director B.J. Novak. Especially when the gun-happy family from the red state makes their weekly trip to Whataburger. “Pinocchio” is back in both live action and CGI, starring Tom Hanks as Gepetto and directed by Oscar winner Robert Zemeckis. It is a visual dazzler, but the Cogill’s considered it an overall mess of a movie. Sommelier, Hayley Hamilton Cogill, pairs the Texas-based film with a bottle of the...

The Cogill’s are slightly confused about a wild movie that travels through time and space but ends up re-affirming the relationship between a mother and daughter. Michelle Yeoh stars in, “Everything Everywhere All At Once.” “Neat: The Story of Bourbon" has the Cogill’s tasting a corn based spirit made only in America. What started in Kentucky is now in every state with it’s own unique flavors and traits. Sommellier, Hayley Hamilton Cogill, pairs “Everywhere” with water from the Colorado...

The Cogill’s are hooked from the opening scene onward, and appreciate the important message of inclusion that infuses the R-rated Sci-Fi thriller, “Prey.”And, Oscar-winner Jeff Bridges displays some serious hand to hand combat as an aging CIA operative trying to stay alive for his daughter in the new Hulu series, “The Old Man.” Sommelier, Hayley Hamilton Cogill, pairs “Prey” with a wine from the first Native American winemaker, Tara Gomez. The wine is named “Camins 2 Dreams,” and when you see...

The Cogill’s raise a glass to Hulu and that it's new series based on a fine dining chef and a troubled Chicago sandwich shop called “The Bear.” Gary Cogill says the 8 episode season is one of the more rewarding offerings currently streaming. And, Steve Martin is back with Martin Short and Selena Gomez solving the mysteries that keep happening in their their famous New York City apartment building in Season 2 of “Only Murders In The Building.” Sommelier, Hayley Hamilton Cogill pairs “The...

The Cogill’s take us to France in the pre-revolution late 1700’s when the first "fine dining" restaurant was established in the French countryside. The subject of a new well-made, mouth-watering film called, “Delicious.” Sommelier, Hayley Hamilton Cogill, feels it only right to pair a delicious French film with a delicious French wine, a Cabernet Franc from the Chinon region of the Loire Valley. Them it’s off to Santa Barbara for wine tasting, and music, as the Cogill’s celebrate Fathers by...

The Cogill’s are excited and often inspired by the new Baz Lurhmann directed bio pic, “Elvis,” starring Austin Butler in the title role, which film-critic, Gary Cogill, believes may have Oscar potential. And an unexpected surprise movie has film-critic, Gary Cogill, smiling as he talks about writer, director, and star Cooper Raiff, and his good natured film called, “Cha Cha Real Smooth.” Sommelier, Hayley Hamilton Cogill, pairs “Elvis” with JCB “The Surrealist,” a flamboyant, bedazzled,...

The Cogill’s admit, it’s time to put an end to the "Jurassic Park" film series even though film critic Gary Cogill says the middle section of the latest film is better than expected. To honor America’s WWII veterans, The Cogill’s sing the praises of a new documentary narrated by Gary Sinise that centers around a reunion of flight over the beaches of Normandy during the 75th Anniversary of D Day. The film is called “Into Flight Once More.” Sommelier, Hayley Hamilton Cogill pairs “Jurassic...

The Cogills present a fascinating new documentary from director, Ron Howard, that examines the worldwide mission of Chef Jose Andres to provide chef-prepared meals to communities impacted by natural disasters and during prolonged humanitarian crises. World Central Kitchen is the remarkable nonprofit and “We Feed People” is the name of the film currently available on Disney+. Sommelier, Hayley Hamilton Cogill, toasts Washington State ultra-premium winery, Quilceda Creek, producing high end...

Top Gun: Maverick” produced a record opening weekend for Tom Cruise as the Cogill’s take a closer look at the hit sequel and decide if it’s actually a better film than the 1986 original. Sommelier, Hayley Hamilton Cogill, goes high-flying with one of the most expensive wines on the planet, a tiny production Napa Valley winery with a cult following. One of the most expensive wines in the world, crafting only 500 cases a year.

The Cogill’s celebrate the life and times off actor, Stanley Tucci, currently in his second season hosting the Emmy Award winning Series on CNN, “Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy.” From "Big Night” and “The Devi Wears Prada” to “Julie & Julia” and “The Hunger Games,” Stanley Tucci remains a welcome addition to the food and travel genre. Wine Expert Hayley Hamilton Cogill celebrates the Italian-American actor with a Barolo made from 100% Nebbiolo, and emphasizes her love of white wines...

The Cogill’s return to toasting wine and film, sharing a little more about their perfect pairing, including surviving Covid, their dramatic move from the Big Island to Corona Del Mar, with brief but remarkable stops in New York City, Sonoma, Willamette Valley, and Waco, Texas. Welcome back to the world of film, wine, and food.

The Cogill’s return just in time for the 93rd Annual Academy Awards to discuss the nominees for Best Picture, Director, Actor, Actress and Screenplay. From Frances McDormand to Chadwick Boseman, from Viola Davis to Borat, it’s a free for all of nominated performances and films unlike any year in the past. Wine Expert, Hayley Hamilton Cogill, lights up the conversation with a Magnum of Piper Heidsieck bubbly, explores EGOT winner John Legend and his LVE Rose, and celebrates a fabulous year...

It’s getting closer to Oscar time and The Cogill’s are talking about this years nominations including Brad Pitt in “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood” and Joaquin Phoenix in “Joker.” Film critic, Gary Cogill, is ecstatic South Korean director Bong Joon-Ho is nominated along side Martin Scorsese and Quentin Tarantino for Best Director. Wine expert, Hayley Hamilton Cogill, sings the praises of ZD Winery as they celebrate their 50th anniversary including the new release of the uber-premium,...

The Cogill’s are giddy over Tarantino’s “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood" and the performances by Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt. A movie with Ten Oscar nominations including Best Picture. Equally impressive and heavily creepy is the Oscar-nominated film from South Korea called “Parasite” from acclaimed director Bong Joon-Ha.  Wine expert, Hayley Hamilton Cogill, pairs Tarantino’s triumph with wines from Frank Family Vineyards and owner, Rich Frank, who got his start in Hollywood before...