Best A.J. & Aleigh Podcasts (2024)

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Meeting 3: "Tender is the Flesh" 1:26:07

2M ago1:26:07

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In this meeting of That Damned Book Club we discuss "Tender Is the Flesh" by Agustina Bazterrica. What would happen if meat was no longer an option? It's all gone. Almost all animals are nothing but a distant memory. What would happen in our modern, civilized society? Cannibalism of course! Bazterrica's superbly crafted novel delves deep into this …

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Meeting 3 Trailer: "Tender Is The Flesh" 0:35

2M ago0:35

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The next meeting will be starting soon. Grab a copy of "Tender Is The Flesh" by Agustina Bazterrica so you can be follow along. This one is definitely not for the squeamish.By A.J. & Aleigh

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Meeting 2: "What Moves the Dead" 1:05:04

3M ago1:05:04

1:05:04

In this meeting of That Damned Book Club we discuss "What Moves the Dead" by T. Kingfisher. It's a twisted retelling of "The Fall of the House of Usher," and we loved it. It maintains the gothic horror feel of source material while giving it a few new interesting updates. We learned that it's also now the first book in a series, so we're interested…

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Meeting 2 Trailer: "What Moves the Dead" 0:35

4M ago0:35

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Get ready for the next meeting by getting a copy of the Gothic Horror novel "What Moves the Dead" by T. Kingfisher. This meeting will be a pot luck so bring your own snacks.By A.J. & Aleigh

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New Pod! - That Damned Book Club Trailer 1:13

5M ago1:13

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Welcome to That Damned Book Club. We're searching for our new favorite horror novel. We do some research to find a new book for each episode, and just like a book club we talk through the book from cover to cover. We're talking themes, character development, writing style, full on nonsense. Read the book for each episode and come join the club! Fin…

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Meeting 1: "How to Sell a Haunted House" 1:05:26

5M ago1:05:26

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Welcome to the inaugural meeting of That Damned Book Club. We're discussing "How to Sell a Haunted House" by Grady Hendrix. Hendrix is already a modern horror star who has penned the smash hits "My Best Friend's Exorcism," "Horrorstor," "The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires," and more. With "Haunted House" he brings us on a journey th…

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Welcome to That Damned Book Club 1:13

5M ago1:13

1:13

Welcome to That Damned Book Club. We're searching for our new favorite horror novel. We do some research to find a new book for each episode, and just like a book club we talk through the book from cover to cover. We're talking themes, character development, writing style, full on nonsense. Read the book for each episode and come join the club! Fin…

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Episode 415: "Ready or Not," Here I Come 2:05:18

7M ago2:05:18

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This is a new view for A.J. and a repeat for Aleigh. We watch "Ready or Not," a 2019 thriller starring Samara Weaving, not Margot Robbie. It's a fun little romp where a rich family tries to kill their newest member in a game of hide and seek. So cute. We pair it with a lovely 2021 Zinfandel appropriately called Hunted. Metacritic Score: 64/100 Movi…

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Episode 414: "Coraline" Feels Like I'm Going To Lose My Mind 1:55:32

10M ago1:55:32

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This episode we dip into the not-so-kid-friendly children's movie "Coraline." Such a good book and such a good movie. It's so creepy and is exactly like the kinds of movies we grew up with. We honestly had no idea so many well known actors lent their voices to this project. We pair it with Melodramatic Macabre, a rich red blend that we thoroughly e…

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Episode 413: "Wanted" Dead or Alive 2:01:20

11M ago2:01:20

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We honestly can't remember the last time we watched an Angelina Jolie movie. "Wanted" is a fun one. It mixes a great cast (who are honestly better than this movie gives them credit for) and smashes them into a 2000s-style wild action movie that has a handful of mystery. And exploding rats. We pair it with Threadcount red blend. It goes with the sto…

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Episode 412: You Make Me Wanna "Scream 6" 2:30:26

12M ago2:30:26

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We're closing out the Scream saga (again) with "Scream 6." Woooo! We really enjoyed the previous installment, so why not keep going? We are both watching it for the first time so anything can happen. In keeping with tradition, we pair it with 19 Crimes Martha's Chard. It's a bit of a standard chardonnay, but for a such a big brand 19 Crimes knows w…

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Episode 411: Burning Down "The House Bunny" 1:45:03

1y ago1:45:03

1:45:03

Ok, so we're watching "The House Bunny" this episode and we didn't realize how many people were actually in this movie. Anna Faris, Emma Stone, Colin Hanks, Kat Dennings, Rumer Willis, Kathatine McPhee, and there are more. It's a cute little comedy that has more heart than you would think based on the trailer and promotional material. Plus, Faris a…

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Episode 410: "I Know What You Did Last Summer" In A Bottle 1:57:08

1y ago1:57:08

1:57:08

Kevin Williamson is at it again...getting teens killed by an over the top serial killer out in the middle of nowhere. This time it's in "I Know What You Did Last Summer," one of the more big-name teen slasher films of the late 90s/early 2000s era. The cast is chock full of popular actors of the time that appeared in a number of other movies togethe…

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Episode 409: See "Saw" 1:57:12

1+ y ago1:57:12

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This week we watch the original "Saw." This movie has had a huge impact on the horror genre. Sure, the acting isn't amazing, but the ideas are big and they pay off. I feel like this movie may have been the the prime reason for the popularity of escape rooms. We pair it with Jigsaw Pinot Noir. It really just went and fell into our laps. Work smarter…

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Episode 408: "Heartbreakers" You Got the Best of Me 2:13:29

1+ y ago2:13:29

2:13:29

We're not sure if anyone other than us remembers "Heartbreakers," so obviously it's right on brand for the pod. It tells the age old story of a mother and daughter who make a living swindling men out of money by pretending to fall in love with them. Along the way they get into a bunch of zany shenanigans. Clearly the pinnacle of Sigourney Weaver's …

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Episode 407: Heart of "Glass Onion" 2:35:35

1+ y ago2:35:35

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Daniel Craig is out here digging through another mystery. Much like "Knives Out," "Glass Onion" is modern Christie-style ensemble whodunit that hits it out of the park. The cast does really well with the material, and that's probably because the material is really good. We had a lot of fun postulating our way through this one and we think you will …

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Episode 406: "Knives Out" of This World 2:26:39

1+ y ago2:26:39

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This episode is all about "Knives Out," the 2019 murder-mystery that kinda took the world by storm. It has a great cast, clearly a decent budget, awesome filming location, and great writing. There's plenty of humor peppered throughout as well. It's very Agatha Christie for the modern age which, as Christie fans, speaks to us. We pair it with Niepoo…

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Episode 405: "Shrek" If You Know What I Did Last Friday the 13th 1:41:16

1+ y ago1:41:16

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They really nailed it with Shrek. That movie is still funny. And there are so many good performances in it. We can see why it spun off like thirty sequels and whatnot. We've never seen any of those, but the original is the way to go. We pair Shrek with Folklore Tinto from Castel Pujol. It is delicious. It's an absolute would-buy-again. It's a blend…

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Episode 404: "Dracula: Dead and Loving It" 1:55:45

1+ y ago1:55:45

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We're watching another Mel Brooks movie. This time it's the no-so-classic "Dracula: Dead and Loving It" from 1995. It's a fun little movie with a lot of the cast of "Robin Hood: Men In Tights" but with only like, half the laughs. But it's all ok because Leslie Nielsen is there and that's always a treat. We pair the movie with Vampire Pinot Noir. It…

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Episode 403: "Donnie Darko" No She Better Don't 2:06:41

1+ y ago2:06:41

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It's every millennial's cult-favorite-deeper-meaning-too-cool-to-understand movie "Donnie Darko." It's a really solid movie with good performances and is well shot. Nostalgia keeps it feeling almost magical, but remove that history and it could be a little hokey. It's probably still cool enough to convince a slew of new teens that it might contain …

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Episode 402: "Shaun of the Dead" to Me 1:51:55

1+ y ago1:51:55

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Can't believe it's Halloween time again. On one hand we're thankful because we're now too old for the summer heat. On the other hand another year is almost over and that means we're another year older. That means we have to watch "Shaun of the Dead." Def one of the best zombie movies out there. And it's a comedy. Love it. We pair it with Killibinin…

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Episode 401: Powering Through "The Haunting" 2:07:54

2y ago2:07:54

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Happy Season 4 Premiere! Since it's Fall, we're kicking off our new season with a seasonally appropriate movie, "The Haunting." It's the 1999 reimagining of the the story originally told in the novel The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson, and it's distinctly late-90's. This movie was so over the top that it proved to be great material for S…

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Episode 326: Busy World of Richard "Scary Movie 2" 1:29:24

2y ago1:29:24

1:29:24

We cannot express how much we love Scary Movie 2. It's a worthy successor. It may not be the pinnacle of the Scary Movie franchise (which is undoubtedly the first movie) but it's stupid and funny and parodies a good bunch of films. We want the Wayans brothers to make another movie in this genre because they are just so good at it. And Regina Hall h…

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Episode 325: "South Park" & Rec 1:36:08

2y ago1:36:08

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It's time to get into "South Park: Bigger, Longer, & Uncut." We're just in time for the 25th anniversary of the series and knowing that we watched it when it premiered makes us feel old as hell. The movie is great. The topical comedy is so spot on that it still applies. We pair the movie with 2019 Rock View Reserve Pinot Noir which we absolutely lo…

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Episode 324: "The Craft" Mac & Cheese 1:58:38

2y ago1:58:38

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This episode we watch 1996's "The Craft." It's the cultural staple that served us "Ya scared Sarah?" "I bind you Nancy." and "These are my gifts!" This was definitely the piece of media that made us want to call the corners. What would we do without it? We pair it with a California Cab Sauv from Witching Hour. Blessed be. Metacritic Score: 55/100 M…

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Episode 323: "FernGully: The Last Rainforest" Cafe 1:41:01

2y ago1:41:01

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FernGully was in regular rotation in our house when we were younger. I feel like it's one of the few well received animated movies for kids that wasn't made by Disney in the 90's. We personally think it's the sole inspiration for the movie Avatar because it's...the same story. We pair it with The Arborist from Vina Robles. Metacritic Score: 67/100 …

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Episode 322: "The Little Mermaid" In Manhattan 1:28:36

2y ago1:28:36

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It's that old classic story. Girl sees boy. Boy almost drowns. Girl saves boy. Girl changes her entire life to impress said boy. Boy completely dismisses her for another girl. Girls fight over boy. It's The Little Mermaid! The VHS I wore out as a child. We aren't Disney stans, but we are kind of obsessed with this movie. We pair it with Plungerhead…

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Episode 321: "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle" Bit My Finger 1:56:14

2y ago1:56:14

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We love "Charlie's Angels," so we're happy there's a sequel. What more could you want out of life? It's so over the top in comparison to the first outing, but it's truly just as fun...even if the physics make little to no sense. Most of the characters from the first movie are back, so it feels like an extension of the story more than anything else …

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Episode 320: Your Mind Is In "Disturbia" 1:51:49

2y ago1:51:49

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This week we watch "Disturbia," a modernized "Rear Window" of sorts starring Shia LaBeouf. The movie touts a solid cast and creative use of locations to retell an old story but with an exciting coat of fresh paint. We love it. We pair it with See Saw 2019 Chardonnay form Australia. Twas lovely. It had some interesting tasting notes that we don't us…

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Episode 319: "Scooby-Doo" The Right Thing 1:44:05

2y ago1:44:05

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The masterpiece that solidified Matthew Lillard as a national treasure. "Scooby-Doo" is a fun and mostly stupid visit to the world of the Scooby Gang set in the early 2000s. The cast is actually pretty ridiculous. Did they all nail it? No. But the effort is appreciated. We pair it with Ridgeback from Lion Hound. It's a red blend of shiraz, merlot, …

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Episode 318: Hungry Hungry "Hunger Games" 2:29:08

2y ago2:29:08

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We felt like it was time to jump into some movies based on YA novels. It was going happen eventually. "The Hunger Games" is shockingly good, in a way that you're surprised that it wasn't total garbage. It's pretty faithful to the first book of the series and the acting is sufficient. Plus it gave us the gift of "That is mahogany!" which just keeps …

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Episode 317: "Big Fish" Little Lies 2:18:37

2y ago2:18:37

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"Big Fish" is 100% a movie that makes us cry every single time. Are we gluttons for emotional punishment? Maybe. But the movie is so good! It's a great story that uses the fantastical to help people come to terms with their history and deal with loss. And it was made into a Broadway musical, which we're still mad about not seeing. We pair it with a…

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Episode 316: "Scream" Five...Alive! 2:11:31

2+ y ago2:11:31

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We're fiiiinally finishing the Scream franchise with "Scream" (2022)!!!! Until they release Scream 6 in 2023. We'll cross that bridge when we get to it. "Scream" (2022) is so new that this both of our first time's watching it, so there's a lot of goops and gaggery. I'm not gonna spoil anything, but we loved it. We pair the movie with 19 Crimes The …

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Episode 315: Bryan "Addams Family" 1:46:59

2+ y ago1:46:59

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This episode we watch the 1991 reboot of "The Addams Family." And truthishly? Werk. This movie is peak Addams. It reimagines the beloved gothic family for a new generation with the perfect cast. I mean Anjelica Huston as Morticia? Amazing. Christina Ricci as Wednesday? Iconic. We pair the movie with a Cabernet Sauvignon from Little Black Dress. Met…

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Episode 314: Bare "Naked Gun" 1:39:41

2+ y ago1:39:41

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Omg. "The Naked Gun" is so good. Watch it. Watch all three of them. Watch anything with Leslie Nielsen. They're all worth it. But "The Naked Gun" holds a special place in our hearts. In the same style as "Airplane," this movie nails slapstick. We pair the movie with a Chardonnay from Straight Shooter. Metacritic Score: 76/100 Movie Sync Notes: We s…

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Episode 313: Sky "High Tension" 1:39:29

2+ y ago1:39:29

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Yikes. "High Tension" is the craziest horror movie we've watched on WAAM so far. It's an interesting watch. It hits hard and fast. Plus it's French, and you know their horror movies are always twisted. We pair it with a Red Blend called Primal Roots that we got into. The movie is also called "Switchblade Romance" in some places which I just learned…

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Episode 312: "Dick Tracy" Takes On... 1:57:28

2+ y ago1:57:28

1:57:28

I feel like "Dick Tracy" is one of those movies that doesn't get the limelight much these days, but it should. It's splashy and colorful with great music and tons of well-known actors. They manage to pull off a comic book style movie that actually looks like a comic book. And they won a few oscars while doing it. We pair the movie with Boom Boom Sy…

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Episode 311: Don't Tell Mom "The Babysitter" is Dead 1:34:30

2+ y ago1:34:30

1:34:30

This week we watch "The Babysitter," the first installment of Netflix's Horror/Comedy film series. It's a fun ride with a great cast of young-ish actors from an array of popular franchises that deliver some funny moments while still keeping a decent amount of gore. Where the story really shines is in the exploration of the friendship between the tw…

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Episode 310: Up In The "Airplane!" 1:36:38

2+ y ago1:36:38

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We're finally watching one of the first movies we had on our list, "Airplane!" It's a true classic that laid the groundwork for so many movies that came after it. It's over 40 years old and people are still quoting tons of its lines whether they know the source material or not. I mean every line of the movie is a joke. It's deep and it's real. We p…

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Episode 309: "The Nightmare Before Christmas" With The Kranks 1:29:51

2+ y ago1:29:51

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It's that holiday time of year again. So to celebrate we're watching "The Nightmare Before Christmas." The movie that everyone seems to have a tattoo of. It's a good movie so I totally get it. We pair it with a pretty generic Italian Christmas Red, because "when in Rome" and all that. Metacritic Score: 82/100 Movie Sync Notes: We watched "The Night…

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Episode 308: Men Are From "Mars Attacks" 1:55:29

2+ y ago1:55:29

1:55:29

Oh my dog it has been years since we've seen "Mars Attacks" and it did not disappoint. It never does. It's completely stupid in the best possible way. It's stylized. It's funny. And the music is great. We pair it with The Grape Abduction Company's Orange Blend Awesome Mix Vol. 1. It's a different wine than we're usually into, but it had an amazing …

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Episode 307: Last "Freaky Friday" Night 1:41:21

2+ y ago1:41:21

1:41:21

In an interesting turn, we've decided to watch a well-regarded and critically acclaimed movie this episode. Weird right? It's "Freaky Friday"! The good one with Lindsay and Jamie. It's approachable and funny with good performances by most of the cast, especially Ms. Curtis. We pair it with When & Where presents Friday at Exactly 5:01pm. It's a 2020…

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Episode 306: Into the "Wild Things" 1:56:21

2+ y ago1:56:21

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It's neo-noir, 90's, ridiculous, and we love it. "Wild Things" is a crazy ride full of twists and turns and hilarious dialogue. If it were made today it would spawn countless memes because it's just that kind of movie. We really feel like they all thought they were making a hard-hitting film when making this movie. We pair it with (surprise, surpri…

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Episode 305: Boy Meets "Underworld" 2:03:28

2+ y ago2:03:28

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We're keeping the Halloween spirit going with the Vampire vs. Werewolf packed "Underworld." This movie definitely has a vibe. Lots of production value, over the top action sequences, blue tint, and slow motion. It was a product of the early 2000s action movie formula and we are so appreciative. We pair it with a Pinot Noir from Bloodroot. Metacriti…

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Episode 304: King of the "Silent Hill" 2:10:47

2+ y ago2:10:47

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It's Halloween Season and to celebrate we're dipping into our horror-esque movie queue. First up is "Silent Hill," based on the video game series of the same name. Honestly, people gave this movie crap for not being the most faithful adaptation, but honestly it's not a bad movie. The production design is legit and the effort is real. And now we all…

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Episode 303: My "Anaconda" Don't 1:38:22

3y ago1:38:22

1:38:22

We don't know if "Anaconda" was a symptom of a bigger "when animals attack" problem in movies or if was the start of the trend. Either way we're here for it. What we're not here for is Angelina Jolie's dad's weird accent. We're pretty sure he just made it up as he went along. We pair "Anaconda" with Predator Old Vine Red. It was...interesting. Our …

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Episode 302: There's No 'I' In "Team America: World Police" 1:53:12

3y ago1:53:12

1:53:12

"America. F*ck yeah!" Matt Stone and Trey Parker take everything they learned from "South Park" and rip everyone apart in "Team America: World Police" and we are here for it. Just the idea of doing a feature length comedy with marionettes is worth the price of admission. We pair it with a cabernet sauvignon called The Federalist because the label i…

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Episode 301: Alright..."You're Next" 1:44:38

3y ago1:44:38

1:44:38

Welcome to the Season 3 Premiere of Whine and a Movie! It's gonna be great. We're kicking it off with the only home invasion movie we can stomach, "You're Next." It's a twisty trip that gets you cheering for the hero, and not in an underdog way. She's like, legit. We pair the movie with a red blend called 2017 Daring Escape Red. It really fit the b…

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Episode 226: I Am Gonna "Kill Bill Vol. 2" 2:17:08

3y ago2:17:08

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We're wrapping up Kill Bill and Season 2 of Whine and a Movie all in one episode. When it's right, it's right. Kill Bill Vol. 2 has it all. There's fight scenes, emotion, backstabbing, eye plucking, astonishingly long training sequences. What's not to love? We pair it with a Riesling of all things from Kung Fu Girl, and it was so good. We were worr…

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Episode 225: "Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein" 1:38:43

3y ago1:38:43

1:38:43

"Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein" is definitely the oldest movie we've watched on the pod, but it's so good! The humor holds up. And so does a lot of the fashion, which is surprising. We pair it with a 2019 The Wolftrap Syrah which has a great name and was honestly pretty good. Tomatometer Score: 89% Movie Sync Notes: We rented the movie on Ama…

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