Movie And A Beer

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Based in Portland Oregon, a group of friends discuss recent and older films and shows and what beer(s) or drinks you might enjoy while watching them.

  1. Movie And A Beer Episode 185: The 13th Warrior

    FEB 17

    Movie And A Beer Episode 185: The 13th Warrior

    For this episode of Movie And A Beer we go back to 1999 and experience the episodic The 13th Warrior. One of the many films to come out around that same time that works both as an historical drama and mythical journey for the protagonist of the film. Antonio Banderas portrays  Ahmad ibn Fadlan, who by no fault of his own, finds himself in the company of Vikings on a quest to vanquish an evil demon. While the story is simplistic, there is a lot of well thought out character development in both cultural and symbolic nature that brings the viewer along with a keen sense of what it takes to build trust and become a part of a close nit group.  We were also lucky to have a couple of really well made beers along for the ride. First up was a Kolsch style ale from VICE BEER (WA), followed by a double decocted Bock from Wayfinder (OR). Both provided a clean and complex pallet to go along with the movie. Listen in to hear about what the decoction method is in brewing and how it helps create a unique profile for you to enjoy.

    1h 2m
  2. Movie And A Beer Episode 184: Gentlemen Broncos

    FEB 3

    Movie And A Beer Episode 184: Gentlemen Broncos

    With amazing special effects and writing, Movie And A Beer found ourselves in the midst of a challenging yet provocative sci-fi driven and all around good film titled Gentlemen Broncos. Released in 2009, it was written by Jared and Jerusha Hess and directed by Jared Hess of Napoleon Dynamite and Nacho Libre fame. The film stars Michael Angarano, Jemaine Clement, Jennifer Coolidge, and Sam Rockwell and follows a teenage author whose fantasy story is plagiarized by an established author, as well as made into a low-budget film by a local director. It has a lot of interesting humor and the plight of the young author is one that we could all relate to and understand how one's expectations are rarely met when it comes to your dreams and life.  While enjoying the movie, we sipped on a couple of great beers. First up was a rye pale ale from local Leikam Brewing, a local spot out in SE Portland, followed by a 'tavern stout' collab from a couple of Seattle breweries, Human People Beer and Bizarre Brewing. We have a great discussion about stouts and other dark beers, so give the episode a listen to hear about that and what other films we might pair up with astounding movie.

    58 min
  3. Movie And A Beer Episode 183: Apollo 10 1⁄2: A Space Age Childhood

    JAN 20

    Movie And A Beer Episode 183: Apollo 10 1⁄2: A Space Age Childhood

    On this teenage story episode of Movie And A Beer, we discuss with our youth correspondent Otto the recent film Apollo 10 1⁄2: A Space Age Childhood , by Richard Linklater. The film is pseudo-autobiographical in nature and takes you to the moon and back in this story about growing up in the 1960s in Houston, TX. Visually, it's animated but most of the scenes were filmed live-action and then later turned into the rotoscoped style as the director has done on some of his previous films. This feels like an ad for the 1960's with the injection of products and daily life of teen's during that time brought to you in vivid color.  We enjoyed a couple of beers along the way as well, including a West Coast style Pilsner from Roses By The Stairs (AZ), and followed that with an IPA from Binary Brewing Co. (OR). Both lent a nice flavor to the visuals while we watched. Listen in to hear about those, and a lot of other conversations about growing up and how events like this impact our lives.

    1h 6m
  4. Movie And A Beer Episode 182: Train Dreams

    JAN 6

    Movie And A Beer Episode 182: Train Dreams

    On this episode of Movie And A Beer, we discuss the exceptionally well done movie Train Dreams, a 2025 release directed by Clint Bentley and based off of a novella by the same name that follows the life of Robert Grainier, a logger and railroad worker who leads a life of unexpected depth and beauty in the rapidly changing America of the early 20th Century. The acting, visuals, music/atmosphere, and directing is some of the best we've all seen in a long while. You should check this amazing piece of art out and while we did such, we also had a couple of beers along the way. The first beer up was a west coast IPA collaboration between Fort George (OR) and Ghost Town (CA) that focused a lot on Moasic hops, and the second was a barrel aged porter from Montavilla Brew Works (OR) that was amazingly smooth and complex like the movie. Give the episode a listen to hear about these beers and our take on the beauty that was America back in the late 1800's.

    1h 9m
  5. Movie And A Beer Episode 181: Bad Santa

    12/23/2025

    Movie And A Beer Episode 181: Bad Santa

    On this Holiday episode of Movie And A Beer, we watched and enjoyed Bad Santa, a black comedy about a couple of guys that take advantage of the Christmas spirit and learn a valuable lesson in the end. Staring Billy Bob Thornton as the seasonal mall Santa Willie, Marcus (played by Tony Cox) as his partner in crime who spend each holiday working at a different department store where they rob it on Christmas Eve. Willie befriends a chubby loner boy (played by Brett Kelly), and a local bartender Sue (played by Lauren Graham) who has Santa issues. Their last heist goes wrong when the mall Security Manager Gin (played by Bernie Mac) wants in on the action.  We enjoyed a couple of really great seasonal local(ish) beers along with this movie. A CDA from Pelican Brewing (OR), and a Winter Warmer from Deschutes Brewing (OR). Give the episode a listen to hear some history of the Christmas holiday and our takes on why the movie actually has a good ending.

    59 min
  6. Movie And A Beer Episode 180: Frankenstein

    12/09/2025

    Movie And A Beer Episode 180: Frankenstein

    On this science vs. humanity episode of Movie And A Beer, we review the 2025 remake of classic horror and monster driven story by Mary Shelly, Frankenstein. This movie adaptation by Guillermo Del Toro is one of the best that's been produced in recent memory due to the character driven performances and beautifully executed visuals. We do a deep dive into how this retelling could be a nod to how AI is being treated today, and what we might learn from fiction such as this.   As this was a 2.5 hr movie, we went with three different beers. The first was a dark ale from Little Beast Brewing (OR), second up was a collaboration from Wayfinder Beer (OR), and last up was a west coast IPA from Grand Fir (OR) and Brujos Brewing (OR) respectively (also a collab). All three had their distinct impacts on us as we watched and we discuss in some detail why that is. Give the episode a listen to hear about this and other great topics!

    1h 7m
  7. Movie And A Beer Episode 179: Hedda

    11/25/2025

    Movie And A Beer Episode 179: Hedda

    On this period piece episode of Movie And A Beer, we discuss Hedda, a modern reimagining of 1891 play Hedda Gabler.  This updated early 20th century screen adaptation is by writer/director Nia DaCosta. Staring Tessa Thompson as Hedda, she finds herself struggling with a past lover and now rival while striving to get what she wants for her current life. Over the course of one crazy evening, many long-repressed desires and hidden secrets engulf her and everyone around her into a spiral of manipulation, passion, and betrayal. While enjoying this amazing piece of art on the screen, we enjoyed a couple of beers. A nice Mexican lager from Loowit Brewing (WA) and the second was a Milk Stout from Threshold Brewing and Blending (OR). We discuss how these did and didn't go with the various parts of the film and consider what might actually work for such a complex story. Give the episode a listen to hear about that and much, much more.

    51 min
  8. Movie And A Beer Episode 178: Blade Runner 2049

    11/11/2025

    Movie And A Beer Episode 178: Blade Runner 2049

    On this AI driven episode of Movie And A Beer we review Blade Runner 2049, the sequel to the original 1982 film Blade Runner. We also sipped three beers along the way and briefly cover which went best. Denis Villeneuve brings to life the futuristic landscape of Replicants and humanity as they struggle to co-exist with "K" played by Ryan Gosling as the current day Blade Runner, hunting down his own kind. The story covers a broad range of questions about "What makes you human?" as the first movie did and even brings back Harrison Ford to reprise his role as the elder and now retired cop. We discuss in great length how AI/robots are portrayed in most Sci-Fi films and if this one provides a different perspective than the films of the past have.  Along with this great adventure, we enjoyed three beers that were selected based on their label design and names. First was a Festbier by Irrelevant Beer (WA), followed by a West Coast Pale Ale from TapRoom Brewing (CA) and we finished up with a West Coast IPA from ISM Brewing (CA). Give the episode a listen to hear about these great beers and hear some great answers from our AI friend that joined in the discussion.

    1h 14m
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Based in Portland Oregon, a group of friends discuss recent and older films and shows and what beer(s) or drinks you might enjoy while watching them.

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    www.movieandabeer.com
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
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