This week Dylan and Cameron achieve full nerd status as they take a look at the brand-new Dungeons & Dragons film. Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves currently sits at a 7.3/10 on IMDb. In the episode, Dylan calls out the film&#39;s time-inaccurate boat upholstery, Cameron questions Chris Pine&#39;s popularity, and we discuss some of the more niche references to the Table Top RPG. This week&#39;s cocktail is the Potion Of Heroism (from Ginny Di): 1.5oz tequila (Caskers) 1.5oz fresh lime juice 0.5oz blue curaçao Check out Dungeons & Dragons Honor Among Thieves on Paramount Plus now. Our Website ⁠Our Instagram⁠ ⁠Our Letterboxd List⁠

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Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023)

This week Ben and Dylan take a look at what Empire called the 2nd best indie film of all time, Donnie Darko. Currently at an 8 out of 10 on IMDb, Donnie Darko stars Jake Gyllenhaal as Donnie, a troubled teen who narrowly escapes a bizarre accident and becomes plagued by visions of a man in a large rabbit suit telling him when the world is going to end. In the episode, Ben reveals how he hates open ending movies, we try to figure whether or not the events in the film are actually happening, and we group this movie into the college dorm poster category. This week&#39;s Cocktail is the Donnie Dark(o) and Stormy: 2 ounces Gosling&#39;s Black Seal Rum (Caskers) 1/2 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed Ginger beer, to top (about 5 ounces) Support those who sponsor us: Follow the affiliate links above to shop at ⁠Caskers⁠, to find the liquors that we use and have them shipped to your door. They each have different shipping restrictions by state, so check them out! ⁠Surfside Sips⁠ makes high-impact glass straws & more for your cocktail & bar needs. For 20% off, use the coupon "CocktailsandClassics" at checkout. If you would like to try out the leading name in audiobooks with a free 30-day trial, ⁠Audible⁠⁠.⁠ ⁠Our Instagram⁠ ⁠Our Letterboxd List⁠ 

Donnie Darko (2001)

Trigger Warning: we do discuss the sexual assualt of Corey Haim and Corey Feldman in this episode, if this is something you&#39;d like to skip it runs around 42:30-45:10. This week, we have our first Dad Chat since the birth of Dylan&#39;s Daughter, as Ben and Dylan take a look at the classic vampire flick, The Lost Boys. We discuss child stars and their sometimes problematic upbringings, we try to figure out why the 80s feels so nostalgic to us, and we jam out to the greased up sax player at the Santa Clara boardwalk. This week&#39;s Cocktail is the Blood and Sand:3/4 ounce scotch (Caskers) 3/4 ounce sweet vermouth 3/4 ounce Heering cherry liqueur (⁠Caskers⁠) 3/4 ounce orange juice, freshly squeezed Support those who sponsor us: Follow the affiliate links above to shop at ⁠Caskers⁠, to find the liquors that we use and have them shipped to your door. They each have different shipping restrictions by state, so check them out! ⁠Surfside Sips⁠ makes high-impact glass straws & more for your cocktail & bar needs. For 20% off, use the coupon "CocktailsandClassics" at checkout. If you would like to try out the leading name in audiobooks with a free 30-day trial, ⁠Audible⁠⁠.⁠ ⁠Our Instagram⁠ ⁠Our Letterboxd List⁠

The Lost Boys (1987)

This week we&#39;re taking a look at the 2014 Shoot &#39;em up, John Wick, starring Keanu Reeves. We discuss the recent overuse of IP that&#39;s taking place in media right now, Cameron hypes up the rest of the John Wick series, and Ben and Dylan give their thoughts on their first viewing of John Wick. This week&#39;s Cocktail is the Bourbon Sidecar: 1 1/2 parts Bourbon Whiskey (Caskers) 1 part orange liqueur (Caskers) 1/2 part lemon juice Lemon twist Support those who sponsor us: Follow the affiliate links above to shop at ⁠Caskers⁠, to find the liquors that we use and have them shipped to your door. They each have different shipping restrictions by state, so check them out! ⁠Surfside Sips⁠ makes high-impact glass straws & more for your cocktail & bar needs. For 20% off, use the coupon "CocktailsandClassics" at checkout. If you would like to try out the leading name in audiobooks with a free 30-day trial, ⁠Audible⁠⁠.⁠ ⁠Our Instagram⁠ ⁠Our Letterboxd List⁠ 

John Wick (2014)

After a bit of a hiatus, we’re back with a real classic, Rebel Without a Cause. Starring James Dean, Natalie Wood, and Sal Mineo, Rebel Without a Cause is the story of 3 teens each with their own family issues become friends over the course of two days in LA. We discuss greaser culture, the mysterious deaths of each of the movies’ stars, and we give 3 fresh ratings for our first viewing of the film. Toreador: 50 ml Reposado Tequila (Caskers) 25 ml Apricot Brandy 25 ml Lime Juice 2.5 ml Agave Syrup Support those who sponsor us: Follow the affiliate links above to shop at ⁠Drizly⁠, Your Online Liquor Store, and use code DRIZLYDEAL for $5 off your next order, or You can also use ⁠Caskers⁠, to find the liquors that we use and have them shipped to your door. They each have different shipping restrictions by state, so check them out! ⁠Surfside Sips⁠ makes high-impact glass straws & more for your cocktail & bar needs. For 20% off, use the coupon "CocktailsandClassics" at checkout. If you would like to try out the leading name in audiobooks with a free 30-day trial, ⁠Audible⁠⁠.⁠ ⁠Our Instagram⁠ ⁠Our Letterboxd List⁠ 

Rebel Without a Cause (1955)

It's been a minute since we dropped an episode, but we've had some big life events: Dylan welcomed his first child to the world, Isla! So we're gonna be a little slow coming back, but we recorded this in January just before her birth. This week for the podcast we're tackling, The Maltese Falcon, which is considered the godfather of Noir films. It was nominated for 3 Oscars, currently sits at an 8 out of 10 on IMDb, and starring Humphrey Bogart as the iconic Sam Spade. Scotch And Soda: 2 oz Scotch Whiskey (Drizly) 6oz Soda water to top Support those who sponsor us: Follow the affiliate links above to shop at Drizly, Your Online Liquor Store, and use code DRIZLYDEAL for $5 off your next order, or You can also use Caskers, to find the liquors that we use and have them shipped to your door. They each have different shipping restrictions by state, so check them out! Surfside Sips makes high-impact glass straws & more for your cocktail & bar needs. For 20% off, use the coupon "CocktailsandClassics" at checkout. If you would like to try out the leading name in audiobooks with a free 30-day trial, Audible. Our Instagram Our Letterboxd List

The Maltese Falcon (1941)

As a follow-up to our previous episode on Knives Out, we take a look at the brand new Netflix sequel, Glass Onion that came out over Christmas to kick off our newest season of Cocktails and Classics. Cuban Breeze Cocktail: 1 oz vodka (Drizly) 1 oz Amaretto (Drizly) 3 oz Pineapple Juice Support those who sponsor us: Follow the affiliate links above to shop at Drizly, Your Online Liquor Store, and use code DRIZLYDEAL for $5 off your next order, or You can also use Caskers, to find the liquors that we use and have them shipped to your door. They each have different shipping restrictions by state, so check them out! Surfside Sips makes high-impact glass straws & more for your cocktail & bar needs. For 20% off, use the coupon "CocktailsandClassics" at checkout. If you would like to try out the leading name in audiobooks with a free 30-day trial, Audible. Our Instagram Our Letterboxd List

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022)

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from us here at Cocktails and Classics. To celebrate, we&#39;re taking a look at a movie none of us have seen before, The Muppets Christmas Carol.  The Red Christmas Cocktail 1.5 oz gin (Drizly) 3 oz 100% cranberry juice, (unsweetened)  1 oz lime juice 1/2 oz orange juice 1/4 oz maple syrup, (or simple syrup) Splash of soda water, (optional for a little fizz) Support those who sponsor us: Follow the affiliate links above to shop at Drizly, Your Online Liquor Store, and use code DRIZLYDEAL for $5 off your next order, or You can also use Caskers, to find the liquors that we use and have them shipped to your door. They each have different shipping restrictions by state, so check them out! Surfside Sips makes high-impact glass straws & more for your cocktail & bar needs. For 20% off, use the coupon "CocktailsandClassics" at checkout. If you would like to try out the leading name in audiobooks with a free 30-day trial, Audible. Our Instagram Our Letterboxd List 

The Muppets Christmas Carol (1992)

Christmas is upon us and the boys are starting off the season strong with a new podcast episode on Home Alone. This 1990s Christmas Family film is directed by Chris Columbus and stars Macaulay Culkin as Kevin McCallister, an eight-year-old troublemaker, who is mistakenly left home alone and must defend his home against a pair of burglars on Christmas Eve. In the episode, we draw numerous comparisons to Die Hard and we discuss how the Wet Bandits are definitely dead after the damage Kevin inflicts on them. The South Bend Slasher Cocktail: 1-ounce orange vodka (Drizly) 1.5 ounces of cranberry juice Serve over ice Top with soda water Garnish with an orange twist Support those who sponsor us: Follow the affiliate links above to shop at Drizly, Your Online Liquor Store, and use code DRIZLYDEAL for $5 off your next order, or You can also use Caskers, to find the liquors that we use and have them shipped to your door. They each have different shipping restrictions by state, so check them out! Surfside Sips makes high-impact glass straws & more for your cocktail & bar needs. For 20% off, use the coupon "CocktailsandClassics" at checkout. If you would like to try out the leading name in audiobooks with a free 30-day trial, Audible. Our Instagram Our Letterboxd List 

Home Alone (1990)

After a short break, we're back to ride the hype train into Glass Onion, so we're taking a look at 2019's Knives Out. This Rian Johnson whodunit stars an amazing ensemble cast featuring Daniel Craig, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ana de Armis, Chris Pine, and more.  1½ ounces gin (Drizly / Caskers) 1 ounce sweet vermouth (Drizly) ½ ounce bitter liqueur (Campari or Aperol) (Drizly / Caskers) Orange bitters (Drizly) Support those who sponsor us: Follow the affiliate links above to shop at Drizly, Your Online Liquor Store, and use code DRIZLYDEAL for $5 off your next order, or You can also use Caskers, to find the liquors that we use and have them shipped to your door. They each have different shipping restrictions by state, so check them out! Surfside Sips makes high-impact glass straws & more for your cocktail & bar needs. For 20% off, use the coupon "CocktailsandClassics" at checkout. If you would like to try out the leading name in audiobooks with a free 30-day trial, Audible. Our Instagram Our Letterboxd List

Knives Out (2019)

This week the annual tortue tradition continues with a Dad chat variation as Ben and Dylan watch Adam Sandler&#39;s best work, 2020&#39;s Hubie Halloween. In this episode, we discuss how Hubie Halloween has a Stockholm Syndrome hold on us at this point, we debate whether this should be added to our families&#39; Halloween movie rotation, and Ben and Dylan plan their doctoral thesis on why Hubie Halloween is a cinematic masterpiece for next year. Our Website ⁠Our Instagram⁠ ⁠Our Letterboxd List⁠

Hubie Halloween: Hubie Hallow-Three-n

Spooky Season continues with a long-requested movie, The Rocky Horror Picture Show. This comedy horror musical currently sits at a 7.4/10 on IMDb and is considered a Halloween cult classic. Absolut Pleasure (Rocky Horror Picture Show cocktail): 1.5 oz Cherry Brandy 1 oz Absolut Vodka (Drizly) ¼ oz Irish Cream (Drizly) ¼ oz simple syrup A few drops of Absinthe (Drizly) 4 Maraschino Cherries  Our Website ⁠Our Instagram⁠ ⁠Our Letterboxd List⁠ 

The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)

Spooky Season is finally upon us and the boys are finally back from a long hiatus with a lighthearted Halloween film, Young Frankenstein. Directed by Mel Brooks and starring Gene Wilder, Young Frankenstein currently sits at an 8/10 on IMDb. The Frankenstein Drink: 2oz Vodka (Drizly) 3/4oz Blue Curacao (Drizly) 1.5oz Pineapple Juice 1.5oz Orange Juice Support those who sponsor us: Follow the affiliate links above to shop at Drizly, Your Online Liquor Store, and use code DRIZLYDEAL for $5 off your next order, or You can also use Caskers, to find the liquors that we use and have them shipped to your door. They each have different shipping restrictions by state, so check them out! Surfside Sips makes high-impact glass straws & more for your cocktail & bar needs. For 20% off, use the coupon "CocktailsandClassics" at checkout. If you would like to try out the leading name in audiobooks with a free 30-day trial, Audible. Our Instagram Our Letterboxd List

Young Frankenstein (1974)

Dad Chat is back with a real classic Dad film, Predator. This 1987 sci-fi action thriller was nominated for one Oscar and currently sits at a 7.8/10 on IMDb.  Jungle Juice recipe: 2 gallons orange-flavored drink 4 quarts pink lemonade 4 quarts pineapple and orange juice blend 4 (750 milliliter) bottles vodka (Caskers) 2 (750 milliliter) bottles white rum (Caskers) 2 (46 fluid ounce) cans fruit punch  Instructions Shake, double strain, garnish with the cherries speared on a match. Serve with the match lit. Our Website ⁠Our Instagram⁠ ⁠Our Letterboxd List⁠

Predator (1987)

Today on the podcast, we take a look at the 1975 Sidney Lumet classic, Dog Day Afternoon. Winner of Best Original Screenplay and nominated for 5 other Oscars, Dog Day currently sits at an 8.0/10 on IMDb. It is the story of Three amateur bank robbers who plan to hold up a bank. A nice simple robbery: Walk in, take the money, and run. Unfortunately, the supposedly uncomplicated heist suddenly becomes a bizarre nightmare as everything that could go wrong does. The Bank Robber .5 oz BLACKBERRY BRANDY (Caskers)  .5 oz DRY GIN (Caskers)  .5 oz VODKA (Caskers)  .34 oz EVERCLEAR (Caskers)  .34 oz RUM (Caskers)  Warning: You have to have guts to try this. Our Website ⁠Our Instagram⁠ ⁠Our Letterboxd List⁠

Dog Day Afternoon (1975)

Do you remember the first time you watched your favorite Hollywood movie? Each episode, four friends pair a classic film one of us hasn’t seen with a signature cocktail, as we discuss our opinions, trivia, ratings, and much more.

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