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This week, it’s double the Cinema, double the Vino.  We present you with two Star Wars pods.  This one is free from spoilers, the next one is loaded with them.  You can check this one out, go see Rise of Skywalker, and head to the second episode. -

This is the second in our two-part Rise of Skywalker discussion. If you haven’t seen it, check out our previous episode, which is spoiler-free. (I’ll post a link below.) For this discussion, SPOILERS ABOUND. We had plenty of opinions about the final Skywalker installment in the Star Wars franchise. This is a lively discussion, and a great episode of Cinemavino.Once again, we enjoy some fine French wine. My upcoming book will pair classic movies with nothing but the best French wines. Enj...

This week, it’s double the Cinema, double the Vino. We present you with two Star Wars pods. This one is free from spoilers, the next one is loaded with them. You can check this one out, go see Rise of Skywalker, and head to the second episode. We also drink some delicious French wines, as my next movie and wine book will feature nothing but terrific wines from France. So, kick back and enjoy another great episode of Cinemavino!Share Tweet S...

Die Hard isn’t just a Christmas movie, it’s the Christmas movie. It’s also the 80s action movie. And beyond the nostalgia factor, Die Hard holds up pretty damn well. The sequels tail off as you go along, but even the best among them only remind us of the incredible original.For this episode of Cinemavino, Sean Jordan joins us to watch and discuss Die Hard. We drink a little German Riesling in honor of Hans Gruber, and take a shot of Jaegermeister. Blech. For the opening of the Todd-cast, ...

For this episode of Cinemavino, Sean Jordan joins us to watch and discuss Die Hard.  We drink a little German Riesling in honor of Hans Gruber, and take a shot of Jaegermeister.  Blech.  For the opening of the Todd-cast,

For this week’s episode of Cinemavino, Sean Jordan joins us as we drink some delicious red wine and discuss Chapter Five of The Mandalorian. Also on the table: The new Ghostbusters trailer that just dropped, and Harrison Ford’s thoughts on continuing the Indiana Jones franchise after he’s done with it. Love wine and movies? Check out my new ebook here:Cinemavino, Volume 1Share Tweet Share

For this week’s episode of Cinemavino, Sean Jordan joins us as we drink some delicious red wine and discuss Chapter Five of The Mandalorian.  Also on the table:  The new Ghostbusters trailer just dropped, and Harrison Ford’s thoughts on continuing the ...

New Cinemavino is live! This week, The Mandalorian delivered what many are calling a “filler episode.” As the midpoint episode, it really didn’t do a whole lot to move the plot forward. Hopefully the series will regain a little momentum with next week’s episode. As a whole, The Mandalorian is a great-looking series and still has a lot to offer.For this week’s Todd talk, the boys and I drink some great wine and break down the latest episode of The Mandalorian. As always, SPOILERS ABOUND, so...

New Cinemavino is live!  This week, The Mandalorian delivered what many are calling a “filler episode.”  As the midpoint episode, it really didn’t do a whole lot to move the plot forward.  Hopefully the series will regain a little momentum with next we...

As a Space Western, The Mandalorian gets stronger as it goes along. The action scenes are killer, and it has attitude and atmosphere to spare. This feels like the breath of fresh air Star Wars has needed for a good long while. I’ve had some kind of seasonal crud for the past week. That means antibiotics, which also means no booze. So, I’m afraid that makes this a sober Cinemavino for yours truly. The good news is that the boys enjoy some Earthquake Zin and work up the usual wine buzz. An...

As a Space Western, The Mandalorian gets stronger as it goes along.  The action scenes are killer, and it has attitude and atmosphere to spare.  This feels like the breath of fresh air Star Wars has needed for a good long while. -

Disney continues expanding the Star Wars Universe at a rapid pace. The Mandalorian debuted on Disney+ last week, and its release has garnered generally positive reactions. For this week’s Cinemavino, we take a look at the Disney’s latest Star Wars offering, and we enjoy some delicious Spanish Albariño.Taylor Owens is out for this week’s podcast, owing to illness Space Camp. Sean Jordan joins us for the discussion. Sean’s a big Star Wars fan, so he makes for a perfect addition. Anyway, kick...

*SPOILERS ABOUND* Disney continues expanding the Star Wars Universe at a rapid pace.  The Mandalorian debuted on Disney+ last week, and its release has garnered generally positive reactions.  For this week’s Cinemavino,

I gotta admit, the trailers for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker look pretty awesome. Still, ain’t nobody nowhere that thinks this is it for the franchise. Disney will crank out spinoffs, one-offs, and sequels for years to come. For this week’s episode of Cinemavino, we discuss the upcoming Star Wars sequel, The Rise of Skywalker. Also on the agenda, Jon Favreau’s The Mandolorian. Once again, Daniel Gimlin joins us for some good wine and lively conversation.To learn more about our vino of ...

I gotta admit, the trailers for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker look pretty awesome.  Still, ain’t nobody nowhere that thinks this is it for the franchise.  Disney will crank out spinoffs, one-offs, and sequels for years to come.

Martin Scorsese has a new film, The Irishman, debuting this month to theaters and Netflix.  The legendary director has also made some unflattering comments about the Marvel Cinematic Universe.  Are these statements legitimate concerns about the effect ...

artin Scorsese has a new film, The Irishman, debuting this month to theaters and Netflix. The legendary director has also made some unflattering comments about the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Are these statements legitimate concerns about the effect of blockbuster cinema on art house filmmaking, or the grouchy rants of a curmudgeon? As one of Cinemavino’s favorite directors, how do such complaints affect the legacy of Martin Scorsese?For this episode of Cinemavino, we bring in a special guest...

For this week’s Cinemavino, we go back to a Halloween cult classic:  Monster Squad.  It has all the monsters, all the cheesy one-liners, and more than a few slurs that serve as a reminder of its time.  This is a very special episode,

For this week’s Cinemavino, we go back to a Halloween cult classic: Monster Squad. It has all the monsters, all the cheesy one-liners, and more than a few slurs that serve as a reminder of its time. This is a very special episode, because we’re bringing in a friend! Sean Jordan, an expert on horror movies, stops by for a chat about this movie, and to share his watchlist for Halloween! If you’re a fan of the genre, this one is a must-listen.We paired this discussion with In Sheep’s Clothing...

When you do a podcast about drinking wine and watching movies, things are bound to fly off the rails from time to time.  The boys and I went a champagne tasting right before this episode was recorded, and we got a little looped as a result.

When you do a podcast about drinking wine and watching movies, things are bound to fly off the rails from time to time. The boys and I went a champagne tasting right before this episode was recorded, and we got a little looped as a result. And when I say looped, I mean Travis Budd takes it to the next level. He is slurring, jabbering wine-hammered. He fumbles over a few words early on, and Taylor and I can barely keep from laughing for the entire rest of the episode.This time around, we scr...

Everyone’s talking about El Camino, the long-awaited epilogue to the landmark series Breaking Bad.  It’s provoking a variety of opinions:  Many loved it, while others were frustrated.  Our thoughts cover that spectrum.  For this episode,

Everyone’s talking about El Camino, the long-awaited epilogue to the landmark series Breaking Bad. It’s provoking a variety of opinions: Many loved it, while others were frustrated. Our thoughts cover that spectrum. For this episode, we talk El Camino, and drink some delicious bubbly from New Mexico.You can learn more about the Brut Rosé here:Also, my review is available here:El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (2019)Share Tweet Share

We all watched Joker, and we all have strong opinions from it.  For this surprise episode, we talk about Joaquin Phoenix’s incarnation of the Joker.  Plus, we drink some tasty red wine.