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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 h...

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. Bourbon1 oz. Sweet Vermouth2 dashes bittersPour over ice in a cocktail shaker, serve over ice.Top it with a splash of dry bubbly.Garnish wit...

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...

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 an...

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.

This week’s Cinemavino brings a new format. 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.Based on a novel by Michael Crichton, Warrior was a troubled production from the get-go. As an action-centered period epic, the budget was already going to be high. But when preview audiences declared that it suc...

This week’s Cinemavino is a hodgepodge of discussion, but it also marks a tweak in format for us.  For this episode, we talk about the new footage from the upcoming Star Wars installment, The Rise of Skywalker.  We also pound some delicious rosé.

This week’s Cinemavino is a hodgepodge of discussion, but it also marks a tweak in format for us. For this episode, we talk about the new footage from the upcoming Star Wars installment. We also pound some delicious rosé.To learn more about this week’s wine, click here.Another new feature this week: We draw a movie that we will screen next and get wine drunk and discuss. It should be a whopping good time, so make sure you tune in for that.Share Tweet ...

omeone once observed that a cliché only becomes a cliché by virtue of being true. Monologging villains have been around since before movies had sound. The same goes for damsels-in-distress. There are so many cinematic tropes, no one podcast could contain them all. For this week’s Cinemavino, we drink some delicious Cotê du Rhone red and talk about our favorite movie clichés.Enjoying this website? You can help support it and gain access to exclusive material by purchasing my new ebook, al...

Someone once observed that a cliché only becomes a cliché by virtue of being true.  Monologging villains have been around since before movies had sound.  The same goes for damsels-in-distress.  There are so many cinematic tropes,

o movies, video games, and television shows play a role in the rise of violence in our society? We discuss, and have a little red wine in this week’s Cinemavino.Want to know a little more about this week’s wine?2018 Got Grapes | ValdiguiéShare Tweet Google Plus Share

Do movies, video games, and television shows play a role in the rise of violence in our society?  We discuss, and have a little red wine in this week’s Cinemavino. - Want to know a little more about this week’s wine? -

At San Diego’s Comic-Con, Marvel Studios unveiled a brand new buffet of cinematic nerdery. For this week’s Cinemavino, we take a look at Marvel’s Phase Four, plus a ton of other upcoming releases!Next week: We jump back on the wine pain train.Share Tweet Google Plus Share

At San Diego’s Comic-Con, Marvel Studios unveiled a brand new buffet of cinematic nerdery.   For this week’s Cinemavino, we take a look at Marvel’s Phase Four, plus a ton of other upcoming releases!

Love him or hate him, there’s no denying that Quentin Tarantino marches to his own beat. For that reason alone, I’ve always been a huge fan. It takes a certain bravery to flow against the current of what works in your chosen profession. Or what’s safe. And profitable. Beyond that, it takes a measurable amount of genius do all that in a way that works, and works well.For this episode of Cinemavino, we take a look at Tarantino’s new film, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. We share our likes, d...

For this episode of Cinemavino, we take a look at Tarantino’s new film, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.  We share our likes, dislikes, and discuss where it ranks within Tarantino’s filmography. - To read my full review, click here!

For this episode of Cinemavino, the gang talks about their first experience with raunchy movies.  Some of the answers may surprise you!  Also, because this episode was taped on 7/14, it seemed logical to enjoy a few 7&7’s.

ver since, well, forever, movies have pushed our cultural envelope. Whether it’s via sex, violence, vulgarity, or provocative political content, many of our most cherished films are the ones that either tore down boundaries, or simply mocked that they existed in the first place.For this episode of Cinemavino, the gang talks about their first experience with a movie that was inappropriate in terms of sexual content, intense language, or mature subject matter. More than most episodes, this one ...

In this mini-episode, we break down Spider-Man: Far From Home, and where we think Spidey and the MCU are headed from here.  Spoilers abound, so proceed with caution. - To read my full review of Spider-Man: Far From Home, click here!