Beer And A Movie

Guest Blake Trevino returns to Beer and a Movie for a two-lager, two-Edgar Wright film kind of episode. First up is The Running Man (2025), a fresh new take that still carries some of Wright’s kinetic fingerprints—though two of us liked it and one of us walked away a little underwhelmed. Then the trio dives into Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, the purest expression of Wright’s comic-book pop energy, where smash-cuts become punchlines and the emotional core shines through all the visual fireworks. To keep the conversation crisp, we crack open a Sierra Nevada Premium Pils and  Tupps Beer Ease Side Lager, two clean, classic lagers that pair perfectly with Wright’s ability to make even the most chaotic scenes feel smooth, deliberate, and unmistakably his.

It’s a tale of two Frankensteins! After years of dreaming, Guillermo del Toro has finally unleashed his version of Frankenstein — deeply human, and visually stunning. Then we dig into Andy Warhol’s Frankenstein, a depraved, gleefully grotesque art experiment that feels like it was stitched together in a neon nightmare. Same story, two wildly different visions of creation and chaos. And, fittingly, we’ve got two very different IPAs to go with them — Lagunitas’ Beast of Both Worlds, a bold hybrid with bite, and Fast Friends Brewing’s Matamata New Zealand Hazy IPA, a smooth newcomer full of unexpected character. Two Frankensteins, two beers, and one electrified conversation about what it means to make a monster. #BeerAndAMovie #Frankenstein #DelToro #Warhol #FilmPodcast #CraftBeer #Cinema #Horror

All Horror October is behind us, but we’re diving right back into the weird and the wonderful. This week, we tackle Bugonia — the latest mind-bender from Yorgos Lanthimos — and the South Korean cult classic that inspired it, Save the Green Planet! Two films that share a premise but couldn’t be more different in tone, heart, or execution. Our guest Adam Beam returns as we pair the discussion with brews from Celestial Brewing and Japas Cervejaria. It’s a rare spoiler alert episode — and with these two films, trust us, you’ll want to heed it.

It’s the chilling conclusion of All Horror October, and we’re going out with a bilingual scream! This week, we plunge into Spanish-language horror, where ghosts cry, kids see too much, and grief has subtitles. Joining us at the haunted roundtable is Josh Deleon, who helps us navigate two haunting modern classics: Tigers Are Not Afraid (2017) — the grim fairy tale that’ll punch you right in the feels — and La Llorona (2019), not to be confused with The Curse of La Llorona (also 2019)… because this one’s actually good. We toast the end of spooky season with one last Oktoberfest — the malty, magical brew from Ayinger — before cracking open not one, but two Pumpkinators from Saint Arnold Brewing: the 2024 original and the 2025 Bourbon Barrel-Aged beast. It’s a pumpkin showdown so rich and boozy, you might start crying “¡Ay, mi hígado!” So light a candle, say a prayer, and pour yourself something dark and haunted. This week’s Beer and a Movie has everything — political ghosts, streetwise orphans, and the kind of b

All Horror October rolls into Week 4 with guest Adam Beam joining us for our 2025/New Releases episode. We dive into two very different theatrical horrors—The Black Phone 2, which expands the supernatural dread of the original, and Good Boy, a haunting new vision told through the eyes of a dog. There's plenty of debate on these two movies' merits as we crack open an Oktoberfest from 5x5 Brewing and a crisp Prodigal Pils from Lazarus Brewing. Fresh pours, and plenty of Halloween-season chills as All Horror October nears its finale.      

OG co-host Carlos Cooper is back for All Horror October, and this week we’re diving into Japanese horror with two wildly different films. First, Tetsuo: The Iron Man throws us into a nightmarish, industrial spiral as a man begins transforming into a grotesque fusion of flesh and metal. Then, Cure (1997) takes a slower, chilling turn, following a detective unraveling a string of murders connected by a mysterious, untraceable figure. On the beer side, we stick with our tradition of enjoying one Oktoberfest each week during All Horror October, starting with Odell Brewing’s Oktoberfest. We also visit Lazarus Brewing for the first time to enjoy their Black Pearl and their Rice Lager with Maqaw Peppercorns.

All Horror October rolls on! This week we tackle “gateway horror” — the movies that first lured us into the world of scares, or the ones you’d put in front of a horror-curious kid today. Guest Garrett Wieland helps unpack the just-scary-enough that defines this subgenre. First up is Poltergeist (1982), Tobe Hooper’s haunted-house classic that terrified a generation while still managing to be PG-rated. From cursed televisions to suburban dread, the guys dig into why this film remains a rite of passage for budding horror fans. Then the conversation shifts to The Monster Squad (1987), the cult favorite that mashed together classic Universal monsters with ‘80s kid adventure vibes, creating a bridge between nostalgia and nightmare fuel. As tradition dictates, we pop another oktoberfest — this time from Alstadt Brewing, delivering malty, fall-friendly comfort with every sip. And it's Beer and a Movie’s first taste of Zilker Brewing, adding a fresh Austin flavor to the mix. Whether you grew up sneaking VHS tapes or

: BONUS Episode – One Battle After Another October is usually wall-to-wall horror, but when Paul Thomas Anderson drops a new film, you make an exception. One Battle After Another is the latest from PTA, and joining us is die-hard fan (and returning guest) Roland Alaniz to help unpack the chaos, the craft, and whether this one belongs in the top tier of Anderson’s filmography.

It’s All Horror October, and we love this time of year. The first entrée in our month-long horrorthon is a dive into Hammer Horror, the British studio that redefined gothic chills in the mid-20th century with lush sets, vivid color, and a young Christopher Lee baring his fangs. Adam Beam joins us to talk through Horror of Dracula (1958), Lee’s first outing as the Count, and The Vampire Lovers (1970), Hammer’s more sensual, blood-drenched take on the vampire myth—where David, true to form, falls head over heels for the lead lady vampire. This month we’re pairing every fright with an Oktoberfest, starting with Yuengling’s Oktoberfest. For the second half, we switch it up with Martin House Brewing’s Saint Gria, a bloody-red beer with a bite.

Are Ya Ready for some FOOOTBAALLLLL?!?! Guest Adam Beam returns for a football-packed double feature. First up is Him—the new Jordan Peele–produced thriller that puts America’s favorite pastime under a very different kind of spotlight. Then we hit rewind with Oliver Stone’s late-90s fever dream, Any Given Sunday—a kitchen-sink collision of locker room politics, sweaty machismo, and eyeball-popping monologues. To keep pace with the gridiron chaos, we’re cracking open a Real Ale Brewing TXPA and cooling off with Turning Point Brewing’s Sportz, a fruit-punch Gatorade–inspired brew that feels like halftime in a can.

This week, we’re diving headfirst into the loud, the proud, and the occasionally ridiculous world of rock when comedian Miguel(ito) makes his long-awaited BaaM debut! Our main feature is Spinal Tap II: The End Continues — the long-awaited sequel that begs the question: can they recapture the lightning in a bottle from the original, or is it a comfortable revisit of our favorite band? We pair it with The Decline of Western Civilization II: The Metal Years, Penelope Spheeris’s legendary documentary that captured the teased hair, spandex dreams, and existential dread of ‘80s metal culture. To keep our lighters raised, we’re sipping Texas Light Beer from Real Ale Brewing and Lager Fermented Cold IPA from Saint Arnold Brewing — two very different spins on easy-drinking beers for headbanging sessions. It’s rock parody meets real-life parody, and the only thing heavier than the riffs are the laughs.

This week, we welcome back our good friend Emily Suggs for one of our most eclectic lineups yet. We crack open a little bit of everything—a couple of standout NA brews from Athletic Brewing and Bravus Brewing, a THC seltzer from Wild State that sends the conversation sideways, and a crisp IPA from (512) Brewing that we can't find on our shelves here in Corpus. Variety and chaos is the name of the game. We dive into Honey Don’t, the new solo outing from Ethan Coen, and then line it up against one of the Coen brothers’ classics, Burn After Reading. What happens when one half of the duo strikes out on his own? We dig into the differences in tone, the sharpness of the humor, and whether Ethan alone can match the magic of the brothers together. It’s a lively, boozy, and very Coen-centric conversation that’ll make you want to revisit the whole catalog with a fresh pint in hand.

This week, we’re joined by comedian Blake Trevino for a wild ride into the world of Troma. Our main feature is the gonzo, gleefully gross 2023 reboot of The Toxic Avenger, followed by a dive back into Troma history with the chaotic cult classic Troma’s War (1988). Along the way, we toast with a perfect thematic pairing: first, a return to Drekker Brewing’s Ectogasm—because when the can art looks like it crawled straight out of a Tromaville sewer, you can’t pass it up. Then, we cool off with a crisp Krauss Czech Pilsner from Galveston Bay Brewing, our second visit to Galveston Bay. Plenty of Troma talk—schlock, satire, slime, and the surprising staying power of Lloyd Kaufman’s DIY empire.

This week we welcome our buddy Ethan Thompson, who came back from Alaska like Santa Claus with two amazing beers from Anchorage Brewing—one of our favorite breweries that cruelly refuses to distribute near us. While sipping those treasures, we dive into Darren Aronofsky’s new crime caper Caught Stealing, starring Austin Butler as a washed-up ballplayer who stumbles into a very bloody second act. To keep the outlaw energy flowing, we crack open Alex Cox’s cult gem Repo Man, because nothing says “punk heist vibes” like aliens, generic 'food,' glowing car trunks, and Emilio Estevez in his prime.

This week on Beer and a Movie we’re joined by Anthony Zoccolillo to talk about Nobody 2, the sequel to a film we really loved. Does it keep the great vibe of the original while pushing the story forward? We dig in. From there, we rewind to director Timo Tjahjanto’s 2024 Netflix film The Shadow Strays, a film we all recommend: gory, brutal, unforgiving action. And of course, we’ve got the beers to match: Real Ale Brewing's Swifty, crisp and fast on its feet like Hutch himself, and Sunday Beer League, a juicy collaboration between Mason Ale Works and Blackstack Brewing that layers complexity the way The Shadow Strays layers shadow and silence. Great movies, great beer, and one hell of a conversation—press play and crack one open with us.

Joe and David welcome special guest Josh Deleon (who also provided music for the episode) for a hop-fueled dive into cinematic madness. First up is Weapons, the latest from Barbarian mastermind Zach Cregger—a tense, mind-bending trip through violence, paranoia, and narrative whiplash. For the companion film, the trio rewinds to Cregger's co-directed absurd, cult-comedy The Civil War on Drugs. On tap: Tupps Brewing’s Evil Dankster, a dank, resin-packed hop monster with attitude, and Dogfish Head’s Grateful Dead Juicy Pale Ale, a fruity, easy-drinking brew with jam-band vibes. Expect sharp takes, big laughs, and more than a few detours into unexpected territory—just another episode of Beer and a Movie.

This week, Joe and Dave are joined by Corpus Christi comedian Blake Trevino for a double-shot of absurd comedy and two craft beers from the great state of Texas. Blake requested to sit in on the brand-new The Naked Gun (2025) — directed by Akiva Schaffer, and starring Liam Neeson and Pam Anderson. It’s loaded with slapstick, deadpan zingers, and a diarrhea joke that may one day be studied in film schools. We pair it with the 1977 cult classic The Kentucky Fried Movie, directed by John Landis and written by the legendary ZAZ trio (Zucker, Abrahams, Zucker) who created Airplane! and The Naked Gun franchise. It’s chaotic, horny, and hilarious — but does it age well? Spoiler: Not really, but it sure is something to behold.

This week on Beer and a Movie, we're joined by first-time guest Uncle Sam—the comedian, not the recruitment poster—and it's all about superhero families! We’re diving into The Fantastic Four: First Steps and pairing it with The Incredibles, alongside two non-sour brews from the legendary Jester King Brewing. Stretchy dads, invisible moms, pyro kids, and beer that doesn’t taste like a fruit salad—what more could you want? Tune in for laughs, hot takes, and a little sibling rivalry. #BeerAndAMovie #FantasticFour #TheIncredibles #JesterKingBrewing #UncleSamComedy #SuperheroMovies #CraftBeerPairing #MoviePodcast

Guest Ethan Thompson returns for a pandemic-themed double feature pairing cinematic outbreaks with legendary brews. The films are Eddington, the newest from Ari Aster, and Steven Soderbergh’s eerily prescient Contagion from 2011, a film that’s only grown more chilling since the world lived through its own global pandemic. To match the apocalyptic mood, the beers are just as special. First up is Pliny the Elder from Russian River Brewing—a white whale for many beer lovers, this West Coast double IPA is as mythic as it is delicious, and the crew dives into why it still holds such a revered place in craft beer circles. Then there’s Jakobus, a crisp and complex pilsner from Schilling Beer Co., offering a grounding contrast to the hop-heavy intensity of Pliny. Together, the films and the beers spark a conversation about fear, misinformation, leadership, and what it takes to hold a community together when the world starts to fall apart. It’s an episode full of sharp insights, great storytelling, and rare brews—don’

This week, we dive headfirst into Superman from the iconic charm of Christopher Reeve in Superman (1978), into the chaos of Superman II (1980), all the way to the brand-new 2025 reboot. Guests Adam Beam and Rachel Clow are along to explore what’s changed, what’s endured, and whether truth, justice, and hope still have a place in today’s superhero landscape. Along the way, we’re sipping on two stellar brews: Solar Myth from Real Ale Brewing, a cosmic IPA that packs a bright punch, and Life in the Clouds from Collective Arts Brewing, a hazy, dreamlike companion to our cinematic flight. It’s nostalgia vs. modern spectacle, capes vs. cynicism, and a couple of great beers to keep things grounded. Up, up, and pour away.