Beer and a Movie

354: Hurry Up Tomorrow/Krisha with Guest Ethan Thompson

This week, we dive deep into the emotionally intense and stylistically bold world of Trey Edward Shults, discussing his brand-new release Hurry Up Tomorrow and his powerful debut feature, Krisha.

From fractured families to spiraling tension, Shults knows how to shake an audience—and we brought in a guest who knows how to analyze the media behind the mayhem: Ethan Thompson (author, professor, and all-around pop culture brainiac) joins us for this rich double feature.

To pair with the emotional highs and lows, we sipped on:
🍺 Big Country Organic Beer's Hazy IPA – juicy and bold, just like Shults’ visual style
🍺 Golden Age Pilsner from Family Business Beer Co. – a crisp, classic lager perfect for reflecting on the ghosts of Thanksgivings past

Whether you’re a longtime Shults fan or just now catching the wave, this episode is packed with insights, tangents, and yes... a few beer-fueled theories.

🎧 Available wherever you get your podcasts!

#BeerAndAMovie #TreyEdwardShults #Krisha #HurryUpTomorrow #EthanThompson #FilmDiscussion #CraftBeerPairing #MoviePodcast #FamilyBusinessBeerCo #BigCountryBrewing #IndieFilmVibes

353: Clown in a Cornfield/Tucker and Dale vs. Evil with Cris Olvera

We’re heading deep into horror-comedy territory with two blood-soaked, laugh-out-loud films: Clown in a Cornfield and the cult classic that started it all, Tucker and Dale vs. Evil — both from director Eli Craig.

Joining us is the incomparable Cris Olvera — Corpus Christi-based artist, designer, horror expert, and one of our favorite conversationalists. Cris brings sharp insights and a lot of laughs as we dig into how these films balance gore, satire, and surprisingly tender moments.

And of course, we had beers in hand:
🍺 Live Oak Brewing’s Hefeweizen – a smooth, classic wheat beer that never disappoints
🍺 Oskar Blues Dale’s All American IPA – bold, hoppy, and totally on brand for this week’s double feature

Listen now wherever you get your podcasts — and bring a beer. You’re gonna need it.
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#BeerAndAMovie #HorrorComedy #TuckerAndDaleVsEvil #ClownInACornfield #CrisOlvera #CraftBeer #MoviePodcast #LiveOakBrewing #OskarBlues #CorpusChristiCreatives

352: The Surfer/The Endless Summer with Guest Adam Beam

This week on Beer and a Movie, we paddle into cinematic surf culture with two wave-riding flicks: the new Nicolas Cage psychological thriller The Surfer and Bruce Brown's iconic 1966 documentary The Endless Summer.

Though they couldn't be more different in tone, these two films make an unexpectedly perfect pairing. The Surfer is a moody, mind-bending plunge into the dark side of beach life, while The Endless Summer rides smooth on a sun-soaked breeze, celebrating the joy and freedom of chasing waves around the world. Together, they show both the mythology and the madness that the ocean can inspire.

To keep the vibe frosty, we visited Sanchez Family Brewery for the first time and cracked open two of their clean, crushable pilsners—perfect for post-surf (or post-movie) refreshment.

If you like beachy chaos, classic vibes, cold beer, and hot takes, this episode’s your jam. Grab your board and your pint glass. 🌊🍺

#BeerAndAMovie #TheSurfer #TheEndlessSummer #SanchezFamilyBrewery #SurfCinema #CraftBeer #WaveAfterWave #PilsnerVibes #StayStoked #BaaM

351: Sinners/Fruitvale Station with Guest Josh Deleon

We start with the heat of the moment—Ryan Coogler's latest film Sinners, already generating serious buzz—and then rewind to where it all began with his deeply affecting debut, Fruitvale Station. Special guest Josh Deleon joins us for the ride, adding sharp takes and good company.

Both films showcase the dynamic power of Michael B. Jordan, and we explore how Coogler's voice has evolved from intimate storytelling to epic, emotionally charged cinema. 

We’re pairing these films with two bold brews: the citrus punch of Austin Beerworks's Bloodwork Orange IPA and our first taste of Surly Brewing, courtesy of their tropical Mango Axe Man.

Great films, great beer—what more do you need?

350!!: Back in the Cage: Peggy Sue Got Married, The Rock, Matchstick Men with Guest Carlos Cooper

We start with whiskey and it goes Cage-style bonkers from there. We celebrate #350 by diving Back Into the Cage with OG co-host Carlos Cooper along for the ride.
As usual, it’s a triple feature of Nicolas Cage greatness:
🎬 Peggy Sue Got Married
🎬 The Rock
🎬 Matchstick Men

And the beers? They're after the whiskey and it's all absolutely out of control:
🥃 The Nic Cage-inspired Buffalo Trace El Cerrito Liquor Store Pick custom Trace/Off  
🍺 2015 Rare Bourbon County Brand Stout
🍺 Ghost in the Machine and Holy Ghost from Parish Brewing
🍺 Power Bomb DIPA from SpindleTap Brewing

It’s fun, it’s chaotic, it’s MEGA-SIZED.
Pop a bottle and join us!

349: Warfare/Saving Private Ryan with Guest Connor Stewart

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We’re strapping on our boots and diving into the chaos of combat with two heavy-hitters: The gritty new war flick Warfare, co-directed by the legendary Alex Garland, and the modern classic Saving Private Ryan—because you can't talk war films without this Spielberg tour de force.

For the brews?
🍺 Prairie Artisan Ales 'Merica Y’all – unapologetically loud.
🍺 (512) Brewing (512) Pils – smooth, reliable, and ready for deployment.

Joining us in the trenches: comedian Connor Stewart—bringing laughs, hot takes, and emotional trauma.

348: Remembering Gene Hackman: The Conversation/The Royal Tenenbaums with Guest Adam Beam

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?

347: Death of a Unicorn/Legend (1985) with Guest Adam Beam

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! 🍻🎬

346: The Alto Knights/The Untouchables with Guest Anthony Zoccolillo

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! 

345: Black Bag/Sex, Lies and Videotape with Guest Adam Beam

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.