Episodes

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...

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, a W...

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 screen ...

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.

We all watched the 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. You can read my review of the movie here. The wines we drink can be found here. And here. Kick back, and enjoy some Cinemavino! Share Tweet Share

For good behavior, my fifth grade class was awarded with a monthly movie. Somewhere in there, Watership Down made the cut. It’s a weird, whacked-out animated film that crawled into my nightmares for several weeks after. As a…ahem..children’s movie, this sum’bitch tackles some heavy subjects: Death, forced labor, extinction, deforestation, etc. Bunnies are ripping each other’s throats out, people! My wife and I have a son on the way, and he will NOT be watching this movie. At least ’till he’s thi...

For good behavior, my fifth grade class was awarded with a monthly movie.  Somewhere in there, Watership Down made the cut.  It’s a weird, whacked-out animated film that crawled into my nightmares for several weeks after.  As a…ahem..children’s movie,

This week, we screen an over-the-top 90s classic, The Rock. We got cornball one-liners, frantic Michael Bay direction, and a wacky chase through the streets of San Francisco. While we’re talking about the City by the Bay, the boys and I drink a cocktail that’s long been a local favorite. It’s called a Boothby, and here’s a little more info: 1 oz. Bourbon 1 oz. Sweet Vermouth 2 dashes bitters Pour over ice in a cocktail shaker, serve over ice. Top it with a splash of dry bubbly. Garnish with a c...

This week, we screen an over-the-top 90s classic, The Rock.  We got cornball one-liners, frantic Michael Bay direction, and a wacky chase through the streets of San Francisco.  While we’re talking about the City by the Bay,

For this week’s Cinemavino, we settle back into our routine:  Draw a movie, drink, and screen it.  This episode, the 80s classic Three Amigos is the lucky film.  I watched it a thousand times as a kid, but it’s been years.

For this week’s Cinemavino, we settle back into our routine: Draw a movie, drink, and screen it. This episode, the 80s classic Three Amigos is the lucky film. I watched it a thousand times as a kid, but it’s been years. Movies like that often feel like a familiar, favorite blanket, and this one was no different. In keeping with the movie’s Mexican setting, the boys and I down a few Mexican beers and take too many shots of Cimarron tequila. If we sound goofy by the end, that’s why. This one was t...

For this episode, the boys and I discuss a few podcast highlights and drink a little Malbec.  This includes some new footage from the pilot episode that Travis and I recorded, which has never been aired.  Kick back and enjoy a trip down memory lane!

It’s inevitable that most sitcoms will feature at least one clip show. We’ve all seen ’em: The main characters sit around in one room and reminisce about their favorite memories. It conserves time and money for future episodes. Hell, even Star Trek: The Next Generation had one. For this episode, the boys and I discuss a few podcast highlights and drink a little Malbec. This includes some new footage from the pilot episode that Travis and I recorded, which has never been aired. Kick back and enjo...

Starting with this episode, we will draw movie title out of a hat, drink lots of good wine, and discuss that movie at length.  For this go-around, we drink a fantastic Merlot from the Acre winery and screen a 90s chestnut, The 13th Warrior.