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Let it Be is the Beatles Epilogue | Review
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July 10, 2025

Let it Be is the Beatles Epilogue | Review

Hey! Our Beatles Series concludes with Let It Be. For this episode, we review the Peter Jackson's remastered version from Disney+ last year. After years of rugged VHS cuts, it's great to see this in a whole new way. To pair, we enjoy a nice Bordeaux, the favorite region and style of Sir Paul McCartney!
Yellow Submarine is a Beautiful Animated Film | Review
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July 2, 2025

Yellow Submarine is a Beautiful Animated Film | Review

Hello! Our Beatles Series continues with an animated classic, Yellow Submarine . It\'s a freewheeling piece of psychedelia, and a masterful swirl of pop art, where Andy Warhol meets Fantasia . Find out all sorts of Beatle trivia and behind the scenes info on this week\'s Cinemavino !
Help! is the Beatles at Their Funniest | Review
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June 26, 2025

Help! is the Beatles at Their Funniest | Review

Welcome! Our Beatles Series continues with the the band\'s second feature: Help! This is one is in living color, and features a much more absurd storyline. Roger Ebert famously said the band had four seasons. This film captures them in spring. We have some strong opinions. To pair, we enjoy some lagers and limes. #Beatles #Help #Music #60s Be sure and subscribe, and check out my full reviews of every movie we cover: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cinemavino/id1443636422 https://open.sp...
A Look Back: Get Back
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June 18, 2025

A Look Back: Get Back

Hello, everyone! As many of you know, this week was supposed to feature our discussion of Help! Well, I came down with strep throat, so...womp, womp. Good news--I've got the perfect thing to tide everyone over. From 2021, the boys have a lively discussion on episode 1 of Peter Jackson's massive documentary of the Beatles: Get Back . We have so much fun talking about it. I know you will, too. Next week, we'll get back on track with a Help !/ Yellow Submarine double feature. #TheBeatles #GetBa...
Surprise! It's a Friday the 13th Special | Review
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June 13, 2025

Surprise! It's a Friday the 13th Special | Review

Hey all! It's Friday the 13th, and Jason Voorhees' birthday! In honor of the day, we've got a bonus episode of Cinemavino ! For today, we screen the 1989 flick Friday the XIII: Jason Takes Manhattan . But does he? Does he take Manhattan? We have strong opinions, so tune in to this special Cinemavino! #Fridaythe13th #JasonVoorhees #horror #JasonTakesManhattan Be sure and subscribe, and check out my full reviews of every movie we cover: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cinemavino/id144363...
Is A Hard Day's Night the Greatest Musical Ever | Review
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June 11, 2025

Is A Hard Day's Night the Greatest Musical Ever | Review

Welcome! This episode kicks off our Beatles series, and we begin with their first film-- A Hard Day's Night . Roger Ebert famously said the Beatles had four seasons, and this film perfectly captures them in spring. They loved making music. Their brotherhood was still strong. Mega-fame hadn't exhausted them yet. For this brief moment, it felt like Beatlemania could last forever. We have differing opinions of this movie, so you'll have to see which side you fall on. Next week, get ready for...
A Look Back:  My Best Friend's Wedding (1997)
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June 4, 2025

A Look Back: My Best Friend's Wedding (1997)

Hey! Next week, we're going to kick off a fun series: Beatles movies. First up is A Hard Day's Night . As a Beatlemaniac, I can't wait! In the meantime, let's take a look back at an episode from almost exactly three years ago-- My Best Friend's Wedding . Like so many movies from the 90s, this one hasn't aged well. Find out our strong opinions in this week's flashback! #Beatles #AHardDaysNight #60s #classicrock #MyBestFriendsWedding #JuliaRoberts #CameronDiaz Be sure and subscribe, and chec...
The Dark Knight Rises is a Solid Conclusion | Review
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May 29, 2025

The Dark Knight Rises is a Solid Conclusion | Review

Hello! Our epic trilogy series wraps up with The Dark Knight Rises . Christopher Nolan's epic conclusion isn't perfect, but it's also a great way to conclude this bold, ambitious group of movies. How does it hold up? (Spoiler alert: All 4 of us gave it the exact same rating!) To pair with this new classic, we enjoy a little Spanish Cava! #Batman #Superhero #ChristopherNolan #actionmovies #DC #TheDarkKnightRises #ChristianBale #TomHardy Be sure and subscribe, and check out my full reviews of ever...
The Dark Knight is a Superhero Masterpiece | Review
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May 21, 2025

The Dark Knight is a Superhero Masterpiece | Review

Welcome! It's the penultimate episode of our Trilogy Series, Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight. Many critics will tell you this is one of the best comic book movies ever made. How does it hold up? How do we rank it? Find out on tonight's Cinemavino! 
Batman Begins Reshaped the Superhero Movie | Review
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May 15, 2025

Batman Begins Reshaped the Superhero Movie | Review

Hey, all! Our Trilogy Series wraps up with an incredible, influential set of movies--Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy. That starts with Batman Begins , which re-booted the Batman franchise, and the superhero genre along with it. Before Nolan was hired, Warner Bros. had very different plans for this film. Did you know who was originally tapped to direct? And who was picked for the role of Scarecrow? Find out the answers and more in this week's Cinemavino! #Batman #Superhero #Christoph...
A Look Back:  Bull Durham | Review
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May 7, 2025

A Look Back: Bull Durham | Review

Welcome back! Hopefully you've been enjoying our Trilogy Series. We'll wrap things up starting next week, with Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy. In the meantime, we'll take a look back at our Baseball Series from 2022. Bull Durham is one of my favorite sports movies of all time, and one of the most quoted ever. We loved making this episode, and we hope you get a kick out this look back. #80s #nostalgia #BullDurham #Baseball #KevinCostner Be sure and subscribe, and check out my full reviews of every movie we cover:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cinemavino/id1443636422 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cinemavino/id1443636422)https://open.spotify.com/show/3F2TZMa7gawXwY86syEZa6?si=74a4650f88cb48c7 (https://open.spotify.com/show/3F2TZMa7gawXwY86syEZa6?si=74a4650f88cb48c7)https://toddwoffordmovies.com (https://toddwoffordmovies.com/)Also check out our cool sponsor! Use promo code CINEMAVINO and you'll get a huge 30% discount on your purchase. Plus, we'll receive a small…
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade is a Sentimental Favorite | Review
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April 30, 2025

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade is a Sentimental Favorite | Review

Welcome! Our Indy series wraps up with Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade . Yes, there are two more after this one, thus making this not a trilogy. But, those last two films are increasingly disappointing, and these first three films feel so neatly contained and are such a product of their time. This is one of my all-time favorite movies. I've quoted so much of it. It will be joy to show my kids one day. To pair, we enjoy some delicious Italian red wine. Enjoy! #80s #nostalgia #IndianaJones #The...
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom is a Very Dark Sequel | Review
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April 24, 2025

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom is a Very Dark Sequel | Review

Welcome! Our Trilogy Series continues with the second Indiana Jones film-- Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom . This is a very dark sequel, filled with chills and gross-out gags, and some very dark subject matter. Find out some behind the scenes trivia and all our reviews on this week's episode! To pair, we try a delicious Viognier. Be sure and subscribe, and check out my full reviews of every movie we cover: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cinemavino/id1443636422 https://open.spotify...
Raiders of the Lost Ark is THE Action Movie | Review
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April 16, 2025

Raiders of the Lost Ark is THE Action Movie | Review

Hello all! This week we kick off one of my favorite trilogies of all time--the Indiana Jones series. (Yes, there are Parts IV and V, but for this exercise, we're not going to claim those particular films.) Find out all kinds of great trivia and get our reviews on this week's Cinemavino! Be sure and subscribe, and check out my full reviews of every movie we cover: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cinemavino/id1443636422 https://open.spotify.com/show/3F2TZMa7gawXwY86syEZa6?si=74a4650f88cb48c...
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi is an Absolute Blast | Review
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April 10, 2025

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi is an Absolute Blast | Review

Welcome! Our Trilogy Series continues with the final installment in the OG Star Wars trilogy: Return of the Jedi . Did you know that this wasn't its original title? Or that Han Solo wasn't in the first draft of the script? Find out lots more trivia in this special episode of Cinemavino! #StarWars #ReturnOfTheJedi #SciFi #Movies #Trilogies #80s #Cinemavino Be sure and subscribe, and check out my full reviews of every movie we cover: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cinemavino/id1443636422...
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back is Why Movies Are Made | Review
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April 2, 2025

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back is Why Movies Are Made | Review

Our Trilogy Series continues with The Empire Strikes Back! Many hold this up as the greatest sequel ever made, but that sells it short. This is one of the greatest movies ever made, sequel or not. I have a list of 25 perfect movies, and this is one of them. To pair with this perfect movie, we drink a delicious California Cabernet. It's a bold, darker wine to go with a bold and darker sequel. Plus, Empire is all about cool colors and cold climates, so a nice heavy red will help warm you up. ...
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back is Why Movies Are Made | Review
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April 2, 2025

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back is Why Movies Are Made | Review

Our Trilogy Series continues with The Empire Strikes Back! Many hold this up as the greatest sequel ever made, but that sells it short. This is one of the greatest movies ever made, sequel or not. I have a list of 25 perfect movies, and this is one of them. To pair with this perfect movie, we drink a delicious California Cabernet. It's a bold, darker wine to go with a bold and darker sequel. Plus, Empire is all about cool colors and cold climates, so a nice heavy red will help warm you up. ...
Star Wars: A New Hope is an All-Time Favorite | Review
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March 26, 2025

Star Wars: A New Hope is an All-Time Favorite | Review

For our next trilogy of films, Cinemavino heads to sacred cinematic ground: The original Star Wars trilogy. Simply put, these are movies that made me love movies. With this film's opening crawl and subsequent space battle, my young mind was blown. I became an instant movie fan, sci-fi fan, and fantasy fan, all at once. We cover what this installment means to us, how it holds up, and also some juicy backstage trivia. Enjoy! Also, Travis develops a raunchy new way of rating movies.
A Look Back at Unforgiven | Review
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March 19, 2025

A Look Back at Unforgiven | Review

Hello! We hope you've enjoyed our Trilogy Series so far! This week, we're taking a scheduled break, as all my kids are home for Spring Break. We'll be back next week with Star Wars - Episode IV: A New Hope . It's one of my all-time favorites, so this trilogy should be a lot of fun. In the meantime, we'll take a look back at an episode from our Best Picture series, Unforgiven . This is a timely way to honor the passing of one of my favorite actors, Gene Hackman. He won an Oscar for this mov...
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Caps Off the Greatest Trilogy Ever | Review
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March 12, 2025

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Caps Off the Greatest Trilogy Ever | Review

Our LOTR series finishes with Peter Jackson's thundering conclusion-- The Return of the King ! It's a great ending to a great and influential series of films. We've loved talking about all three. Find out all sorts of behind the scenes trivia and full analysis of this awesome movie. Be sure and subscribe, and check out my full reviews of every movie we cover: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cinemavino/id1443636422 https://open.spotify.com/show/3F2TZMa7gawXwY86syEZa6?si=74a4650f88cb48c7 h...
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Might Be the Greatest Sequel Ever | Review
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March 5, 2025

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Might Be the Greatest Sequel Ever | Review

Welcome! Our Trilogy Series continues with the second LOTR installment, The Two Towers ! With this film, Peter Jackson's series kicks into high gear. It's a high point in the trilogy, and one of the greatest films ever made. How do the special effects hold up? How does it compare to The Empire Strikes Back and Godfather II in the discussion of great sequels? Find out all this and more on this episode of Cinemavino! #LOTR #LordOfTheRings #TheTwoTowers #PeterJackson #JRRTolkien https://www.ci...
LOTR: The Fellowship of the Ring is One of the Greatest Films Ever Made | Review
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Feb. 27, 2025

LOTR: The Fellowship of the Ring is One of the Greatest Films Ever Made | Review

Welcome! This week, we kick off our Trilogy Series with what might the greatest trilogy ever made: Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings series! Based on the mammoth books by J.R.R. Tolkien, these films became instant classics and part of cinematic legend. How do they hold up? How on Earth did anyone commit to making all three films at once? How does this film compare to its sequels? Find out the answers to these questions on and more on this episode! #LOTR #LordOfTheRings #TheFellowshipOfTheRin...
Total Recall is a Mind-Bending Classic | Review
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Feb. 19, 2025

Total Recall is a Mind-Bending Classic | Review

Welcome back! Our Sci-Fi Series has been a lot of fun, and we're concluding with an all-time classic: Arnold Schwarzenegger's action epic, Total Recall ! It was a huge hit on release, and opinions of it have only grown since then. Find out our thoughts on the film now, almost 35 years later! Also, the film was based on a novel by Phillip K. Dick, and there were plans for a sequel. Find out why that film was scrapped, and all sorts of a behind the scenes trivia on this week's Cinemavino ! Fo...
Star Trek Doesn't Get Better than Wrath of Khan | Review
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Feb. 12, 2025

Star Trek Doesn't Get Better than Wrath of Khan | Review

Hey, and welcome back to Cinemavino ! This week, our Sci-Fi Series continues with a host favorite, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan . We're Trek nerds, so this episode has a special place. This sequel had an interesting production, with lots of backstage trivia. Learn the little details right here! Also, try our special recipe for Romulan Ale. Just tell anybody, because it's...you know, illegal in the Federation. Take: 1 Part Vodka 2 Parts Blue Curacao Top off with White Claw Seltzer--Lime wi...