This week, we raise a glass to one of the greats—Gene Hackman. From quiet paranoia to chaotic patriarch, we revisit two standout performances: The Conversation (1974) and The Royal Tenenbaums. It’s a Hackman double feature anchored by two of our favorite directors—Francis Ford Coppola and Wes Anderson. Returning guest Adam Beam joins us for the cinematic breakdowns and drops a major hot take you won’t see coming. Let’s just say, things get... spirited. We’re sipping on a good, old-fashioned Sam Adams Boston Lager as we continue our mission to visit iconic craft beer brands, and also cracking open a German IPA (?!) from Alstadt Brewery. Classic films. Bold beers. And a little bit of controversy. What more could you want?

We crack open some cold ones and dive into the world of mystical unicorns, dark fairytales, and bizarre fantasy storytelling. First up, we take on A24’s wild new entry, Death of a Unicorn—a movie that dares to mix corporate greed, magical creatures, and absurdist humor. Then, we rewind to Ridley Scott’s 1985 classic, Legend, where Tom Cruise battles Tim Curry’s devilish Darkness in a visually stunning, synth-laden adventure. This episode also marks the beginning of our quest to tick off some of the Great American Craft Beers oversights that deserve a spot on the Mt. Rushmore of Craft Beer. Which legendary brew makes the cut? And does it pair well with unicorn-related chaos? Grab a drink and join us as we break it all down—cheers! 🍻🎬

Not one! Not TWO! But THREE DE NIROS! He goes double duty on our first Barry Levinson film, The Alto Knights, and then straight into his larger-than-life depiction of Capone in De Palma's The Untouchables (1987). We go gangsta gangsta this week with guest Anthony Zoccolillo and two great beers from Tivoli Brewing (we think) and Turning Point Beer. After Hours, our weekly bonus conversation, keeps the gangsta train rolling with the best gangster films of all time at patreon.com/beerandamoviepodast! 

Lies, Lies, and Lies! It's a Soderbergh Double Feature with his most recent and very first: Black Bag paired with the 90s-independent-film-launching Sex, Lies and Videotape. So many thematic similarities to chew on! Adam Beam is back to clear up some lies told about him during the BaaMies while we enjoy two black (bag) beers from 903 Brewing and Real Ale Brewing. Don't miss this week's jam-packed After Hours at: patreon.com/beerandamoviepodcast. 

Is there a film more anticipated than Bong Joon-ho's follow-up to Parasite? We dive into Mickey 17 (starring 18 Robert Pattinsons) pairing it with Harold Ramos's Multiplicity (1996, starring 4 Michael Keatons). There's a little disagreement over Director Bong's follow-up and 3 great beers (2 of them alcohol-free). Beers by Cycle Brewing, Deschutes Brewery (N/A), and Brooklyn Brewery (N/A).

It's here! The 2025 BaaMies with our top five films of 2024, biggest surprises, disappointments, and the worst film of the year. Over the course of the last year, we reviewed over 50 film releases from 2024 and 120 beers, and it all comes down to THIS!

Osgood Perkins's Longlegs divided us so we're eager to look at his follow-up, The Monkey. Josh Deleon sits down with us to dig into Stephen King's newest film adaptation pairing it with King's very first, Brian De Palma's Carrie. Religion, comedy, blooming sexuality and so much more on this week's King Adaptation Double Feature.  Beer by Martin House Brewing and our very first show cider by Austin Ciderworks.

We're 9 out of 10 in reviewing this year's Oscar nominees after diving into Nickel Boys, a film that has us discussing its form primarily with a very unique POV camera style. Pairing it with Sing Sing, a film that just missed that Best Picture nomination list. Adam Beam joins us and one of the two films is near or at the top of his best-of-2024 list. Hear it ALL right here.Beers by Blue Owl Brewing and 903 Brewers. 

Companion is a movie best-watched with ZERO spoilers, so tread lightly because we spoil the heck out of it. Was [redacted] the best [redacted] to think about [redacted]? We [redacted]. Then we go back in time for John Hughes's 'make-a-girl-male-wish-fulfilment' romp, Weird Science. How does this thing hold up? We can't talk about it without wearing our jeans!Beers by False Idol Brewing and 903 Brewers.

We finally sink our teeth into Oscar-frontrunner The Brutalist with the help of new guest, filmmaker Cris Olvera. By pairing it with The Childhood of a Leader, we've now tackled all of Brady Corbet's feature films (including Vox Lux back in episode 88). How did we feel about the 3.5 hour epic Brutalist? At least none of us throw a tantrum.Beers by Odell Brewing and Dogfish Head Brewing.  Follow Cris Olvera on Instagram at @basiccableproductions.

We've NEVER done an Almodóvar film so let's do two! 2024's recent The Room Next Door is his first English language film starring two of David's very favorite actresses, and we pair it with Talk to Her. From exquisite color palettes to the frank and honest conversations that occur in both, this episode gets deep.Beers by Anchorage Brewing Company and Damm S. A.

That's no wolfman! That's just guest Josh Deleon back to talk horror with Blumhouse's new Wolf Man. All bark, no bite? We let you know and then skip across the pond for the werewolf classic, An American Werewolf in London. Things get hairy as we work avoid the full moon this go 'round.Beers by Eppig Brewing and Martin House Brewing Co.

A lapsed Catholic, a lapsed Baptist, and a poet walk into a bar. The punchline: "Catholics are canceling us after this episode." Fear not, my children, since poet Tom Murphy joins us for the first time to discuss award-buzzy Conclave and The Two Popes (2019), and we do our best to keep the blasphemy to the bare minimum. Beers by Brasserie de Chimay (Trappist beer made in a Catholic monastery...come on!!) and Founders Brewing.Find Tom's work at https://tommurphywriter.com/

How many roads must Dylan walk down before anyone figures him out? We brave the hard rain with two films: Mangold's new A Complete Unknown and Haynes's I'm Not There. One's a distillation; the other a deconstruction. Musician, filmmaker, and music festival organizer Jimmy Willden is the perfect hurricane to help us make sense of what's blowin' in the wind. A couple of beers from Meanwhile Brewing and Martin House Brewing Co. are there to get us tangled up in booze.

Happy N(osferat)ew Year! Our first episode of the new year brings new Eggers (!!!) so guest Josh Deleon is here to ecstatically discuss Nosferatu. We pair it up with 2000's Shadow of the Vampire for a little double Defoe and double Noz! Guys, it's the best episode of 2025 (so far).Beers by Martin House Brewing and 903 Brewing. 

"The Most Dangerous Film Shoot of All Time" is the tagline for Roar, the 1981 can't-believe-they-made-this passion project filled with jungle cats, untrained actors, and hospitalizations. The natural pairing with Mufasa: The Lion King. Adam Beam returns to mix it up with beers from Oddwood Brewing and another Goose Island Bourbon County.

Is one reason for the season new Christmas films? We tackle two new holiday streamers with big stars and big directors: Ben Stiller's Nutcrackers (Hulu) and Jack Black's Dear Santa (Paramount+). And....oof...this doesn't go well. Guest Tyler Chrobocinski is back to see if we can find a little holiday cheer up in here. Beers by Meanwhile Brewing and Independence Brewing.

Y2K! Dumb, satisfying fun or an apocalyptic mess? Kyle Mooney's directorial debut is paired with an out-of-nowhere treat: Brigsby Bear (2017). This Mooney-starring film turns out to be the best surprise of the week. Comedian Blake Trevino stops in to chop it up, and we drink two great beers from Sierra Nevada and Jester King.

Hear the rest of the fun on our weekly bonus After Hours ep. every week: https://patreon.com/beerandamoviepodcast Emilia Pérez is getting all the buzz so we take a look at this musical/crime/romantic/comedy. That's a lot of genres to put into one flick...do they pull it off? Add to that another 2024 catch-up film, I Saw the TV Glow, and you have quite the interesting pairing. Comedian Connor Stewart joins the fun with two beers from Four Corners Brewing and Turning Point Beer. 

Musical theater/film adaptation expert Adam Beam joins BaaM this week to discuss the instantly-POPULAR film version of the smash hit Broadway show Wicked. Does it DEFY GRAVITY or make us turn green? Then, we head back to Oz (1978 New York-style) with The Wiz directed by Sidney Lumet(!?!?). Two beers help us ease on down the road. Beers by Austin Beerworks and Roadhouse Brewing/Mother Earth Brew Co.