Send us a message and we always repsond! This special Halloween Horror episode was commisioned by our Produce-er, Jessica Maison! Did you know you could support the show and this Substack at the Produce-er level and commission your own episode? PLUS get a shout out in every episode! Well, you can. And special spotlight shout out for Jessica’s Substack here: http://monsteroftheweek.substack.com Support the show Become a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the sho...

Send us a message and we always repsond! Welcome to our first October movie: 1997’s SPAWN, a true gem that has become a cult classi—no I’m just fucking with you nobody likes this movie, but they should! It’s aged weirdly well. Get the SPAWN 4K remaster on blu ray Wine Trivia Question of the Week: In the 16th Century, during the early days of monks making what we now call "Champagne", what was the name they called their sparkling wine? A) Fusée Bouteille ("Bottle Rocket") B) Jus Pétillant...

Send us a message and we always repsond! We saw this at Filmjourn's microcinema screening in downtown Los Angeles, then decided on a flight of 4 wines in real time during the recording! Rotoscoping YouTube Video mentioned in the video. Support the show Become a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show, and more at: vintertainmentstudios.com Follow us on the socials! https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpod https://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.social https:...

Send us a message and we always repsond! No episode this week, but here's a quick 5 minute update on everything we have going on! Make sure to tune in next week when we cover Ralph Bakshi's AMERICAN POP! Support the show Become a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show, and more at: vintertainmentstudios.com Follow us on the socials! https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpod https://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/@vintert...

Send us a message and we always repsond! One of the best comics we've read in a while. Dallas especially! A twist on the classic Haunted House subgenre that doubles as a catuonary tale for our times. Written by Micchael W. Conrad and art and letters by Dave Chisholm. The collected graphic novel can be pre-ordered here! The Wines: AMARO SFUMATO RABARBARO 2018 Red Car Syrah, Sonoma Coast, California Support the show Become a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show,...

Send us a message and we always repsond! Wine Trivia Question of the Week: When a wine is called "sweet" even though it's dry - "Dry" meaning "no sugar whatsoever" - what are the most likely causes for this sense of "sweetness"? A) Fruitiness and alcoholB) Low acidity and alcoholC) High acidity and fruitinessD) Tannins and oak influenceTo answer this question and then also to find out the answer head over to our Substack - VintertainmentStudios.com, find this post on KPOP DEMON HUNTERS and ca...

Send us a message and we always repsond! We went to the theater! Then sat down at the Gelson's wine bar to find the best pairing. All recorded in real time, right after the screening. Read a full write up about this episode on our Substack here. Support the show Become a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show, and more at: vintertainmentstudios.com Follow us on the socials! https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpod https://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.soc...

Send us a message and we always repsond! With special guests playwright Lauren Smerkanich (THE DIGNITY CIRCLE) and screenwriter Kevnin A. Rice (BECKETT)! Follow Lauren on IG to follow and support live theater in LA! (Kevin is not on the socials.) THE WINES: Ghostnote Super Santa Cruz 2020 Vecchioflorio Marsala Superiore, Dry (but you can opt for sweet) 2017 Terlato and Chapoutier Lieu-Dit-Malakoff Shiraz, Victoria, Australia Support the show Become a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, ...

Send us a message and we always repsond! Wine Trivia Question of the Week: Today's movie is all about parallel universes. If there were such a thing - and there very well might be, don't be a cynical asshole like Dave - what would be the GREATEST wine grape in ALL universes? Would it be: A) Cabernet SauvignonB) ChardonnayC) Pinot NoirD) Petite SirahTo answer this 100% subjective question based on literally nothing factual, and then also to find out the answer as deemed by who-even-fucking-kno...

Send us a message and we always repsond! Paired with the lesser known winery of a celebrity winemaker and an oddly nutty yet refreshing white from an "ancient yet local" region (like RDJ! Ancient yet local!) WINE TRIVIA QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What does the bright ruby red color of a red wine suggest? (This is vs. a blue-purple color instead.) Does it signify: A) Lower alcohol than a blue-purple red wine?B) Higher acidity than a blue-purple red wine?C) Less grape skin extraction than a blue-pur...

Send us a message and we always repsond! Wine Trivia Question of the Week: Cabernet Franc is one of the parent grapes of Cabernet Sauvignon, but it is also the parent of two additional Bordeaux varieties, one equally well-known, the other less so. Are these "other" two child grapes: A) Sauvignon Blanc and Petite VerdotB) Merlot and Petite SirahC) Malbec and Petite VerdotD) Merlot and CarmenereTo answer this question and find out the answer head over to our Substack - VintertainmentStudios.com...

Send us a message and we always repsond! Make sure to listen to PART 1 With special guest DECARCERATION, writer of the fabulous substack, "From the Yard to the Arthouse". He wanted to talk to us about Fake Movies Within Movies, and gave us a list of 11 of them! So of course we decided to not just talk about fake movies within movies, but also pair them with fake DRINKS from within movies! As one does. Support the show Become a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the s...

Send us a message and we always repsond! With special guest DECARCERATION, writer of the fabulous substack, "From the Yard to the Arthouse". He wanted to talk to us about Fake Movies Within Movies, and gave us a list of 11 of them! So of course we decided to not just talk about fake movies within movies, but also pair them with fake DRINKS from within movies! As one does. And now for The Wine Trivia Question of the Week: What is the most common term for the driest (aka least sweet) version of...

Send us a message and we always repsond! SPECIAL GUEST: Charlotte Simmons If you love thoughtful movie Criticism with a capital-C, make sure you follow Charlotte at her own Substack THE TREATMENT THE WINES: 2017 The Others Blend, Department 66, Maury, Côtes Catalanes, France 2022 Domaine Glinavos "Paleokerisio", Ioannina, Greece And "G.A.L." Mocktail - Green Tea, Apple Juice + Lime Juice Support the show Become a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show, and more ...

Send us a message and we always repsond! Part kid adventure a la GOONIES, part summer camp slasher a la FRIDAY THE 13TH, part sci-fi parable a la BLACK MIRROR, we watched and paired wines with the 2025 under-the-radar indie feature MARSHMALLOW. 91% Critic score on Rotten Tomtoes, 86% Audience score. It had a limited theatrical release back on April 11th, 2025, and is now avilable to rent or buy on VOD/streaming. WINE TRIVIA QUESTION OF THE WEEK What the hell is a GSM Blend, so what are the 3 ...

Send us a message and we always repsond! One of the $trange$t comics ever published by Wildstorm Studios, Automatic Kafka ran a mere 9 issues but is nevertheless a series worth revisiting in 2025. Paired with the tension between different grapes blended together, and adultified versions of childish wines. Kick DC/Wildstorm to put out a trade paperback collection of it! Author JOE CASEY himself wrote a 2-part history of the series + a retrospective on the extra-wild 4th issue: AUTOMATIC KAFKA ...

Send us a message and we always repsond! WINE TRIVIA QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Which white wine grape shares a parent with Pinot Noir? (Aka, they both came from the same parent grape.) ChardonnaySauvignon BlancRieslingMuscat of AlexandriaVOTE AT THE POLL HERE. Or send us a message! This week's wines: FINAL GIRL Piquette of Syrah GHOSTNOTE WINES Super Santa Cruz Support the show Become a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show, and more at: vintertainmentstudios.com ...

Send us a message and we always repsond! Watch THE RED LINE Documentary HERE. We’ve been following Matt Battaglia on Substack for a couple of years now, but in his role as a comic creator. (And for those just joining us or with short memories, once upon a time we were “Wine and Comics”, a publication and YouTube show dedicated to precisely that, before expanding out into all types of entertainment/media.) I purchased Matt’s first full graphic novel as a one man show writer/artist, HOUSE ON FI...

Send us a message and we always repsond! Today we tackle Isabella Rossalini's series of shorts, GREEN PORNO, which originally debuted at Sundance back in 2008. Then we pair it with a "Green" wine, a "Porno" wine (?!?) and a totally normal wine. Support the show Become a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show, and more at: vintertainmentstudios.com Follow us on the socials! https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpod https://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.so...

Send us a text One of the most criminally forgetten and underseen movies of the 90s! Starring John Hurt and Jason Priestly. Support the show More behind-the-scenes details about this episode and more at: vintertainmentstudios.com Follow us on the socials! https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpod https://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios