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We’ve scanned the movie schedule for 2020, and it truly looks like the best of times and the blurst of times. Lots of sequels, prequels, remakes, rehashes, reboots, and screwups. Still, look carefully and you’ll find some good with the bad and ugly. For this episode of Cinemavino, we discuss the upcoming movie schedule. We’re really excited for some of it. (See: No Time to Die.) Other stuff? (Legally Blonde 3?!?) Not so much. We also pound some delicious red wine. My upcoming book will pair clas...

We’ve scanned the movie schedule for 2020, and it truly looks like the best of times and the blurst of times.  Lots of sequels, prequels, remakes, rehashes, reboots, and screwups.  Still, look carefully and you’ll find some good with the bad and ugly.

As kids, most of us loved pitting random action figures against each other. Superman vs. He-Man, who would win? (I mean, Superman, duh…) For this episode of Cinemavino, we match up some powerful pop culture figures and put it to a vote. Some of the answers may surprise you! Also, my next book will pair classic movies with French wine. To check out my previous release, click below! Share Tweet Share

As kids, most of us loved pitting random action figures against each other.  Superman vs. He-Man, who would win?  (I mean, Superman, duh…)  For this episode of Cinemavino, we play Matchups with some powerful pop culture figures and put it to a vote.

(*WARNING: SPOILERS ABOUND*) Season 1 of The Mandalorian is in the books, and it’s been a resounding success for Disney+. Ratings and critical reception have been sky-high, and it looks like the series will be here to stay. For this episode of Cinemavino, Sean Jordan joins Trav and I as we discuss the finale of the Mandalorian, and where we think the show might go from this point. We also drink some great French wine, as my next Cinemavino book will pair classic movies with great bottles from Fr...

(*WARNING:  SPOILERS ABOUND*)  Season 1 of The Mandalorian is in the books, and it’s been a resounding success for Disney+.  Ratings and critical reception have been sky-high, and it looks like the series will be here to stay.

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.

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. Enjoy! Cin...

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 Share

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, we bre...

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 1 Share 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 proc...

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. And our co...

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 back...

*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 choic...

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, D...