Date Night In with Dave and Jess

Ohhhhhhhh no there goes Tokyo!  Join Dave and Jess as they watch Godzilla Minus One, available on Netflix.  This kaiju flick is the first Godzilla movie to win an Academy Award - do Dave and Jess agree with the Academy, or should this film be regarded with the same disdain reserved for Roland Emmerich's failed adaptation.The couple discuss the superiority of subtitled vs dubbed versions of foreign films, along with a review of American versus Japanese versions of Godzilla (including that odious Roland Emmerich version from 1998), and the kid-friendly cartoon.Jess receives a revelation when she realizes how the game Minesweeper was named after a certain scene in this movie, and Dave laments how similar this movie is to a certain unproduced screenplay he wrote.Thanks for listening!  We hope you enjoyed the episode.  Please take time to rate the show wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram at DateNightInPodcast.  We welcome feedback, suggestions, and cocktail recipes at [email protected].  Our intro song is from Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Summer Vibes by RedNotehttps://tunetank.com/track/865-summer-vibes/

Dave and Jess are back after an unexpected hiatus!  In this episode the couple finally views Poor Things (2023), which is available on Hulu, and which they pair with a Tomato Martini.  They've been looking forward to this movie for some time - does it meet expectations?  Or is this surrealistic bawdy comedy too much of a good thing?Find out why Jess calls Mark Ruffalo's character a "rake" and a "cad", while Dave proclaims a love for the actor dating back to his debut film.  The hometown girl Emma Stone is discussed at length, along with a discussion of her given name, and the couple loses count of how many flaccid penises are on display in this unexpectedly-explicit film.Thanks for listening!  We hope you enjoyed the episode.  Please take time to rate the show wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram at DateNightInPodcast.  We welcome feedback, suggestions, and cocktail recipes at [email protected].  Our intro song is from Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Summer Vibes by RedNotehttps://tunetank.com/track/865-summer-vibes/

In this episode Dave & Lady Jessica watch Dune on Hulu, which they pair with the Spice Trade cocktail created by the Educated Barfly.  Is this epic sci-fi fantasy film worth checking out on the small screen, or is its 2.5 hour runtime equivalent to placing your hand in the agony box?While discussing their reaction to the movie, the couple also discuss the classic novel that inspired the movie, and Lady Jessica provides her comparison of Trader Joe’s select bags to the spice on Arrakis.  Dave & Jess dive into the numerous languages used in the film, and ponder who exactly one disembarks a sandworm after riding one.  Other topics of discussion include whether the movie works on its own despite it being a part 1, and how it stacks up against its sequel.Thanks for listening!  We hope you enjoyed the episode.  Please take time to rate the show wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram at DateNightInPodcast.  We welcome feedback, suggestions, and cocktail recipes at [email protected].  Our intro song is from Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Summer Vibes by RedNotehttps://tunetank.com/track/865-summer-vibes/

In this episode, Dave and Jess watch Next Goal Wins (2023) on Disney Plus.  This soccer comedy was written and directed by Taika Waititi, and is based on a true story of the American Samoa national team that lost 31-0 in a World Cup qualifying match.  Does this movie rise above the conventions of an underdog tale, or does it deserve to be relegated to the lower leagues?The couple discuss the documentary this movie was inspired by, the pitfalls of an “underdog” movie, and whether The Mighty Ducks stands out as the pinnacle of this genre.Jess discusses her desire to vacation in American Samoa after watching this film, Dave speculates on why this didn’t do better at the box office, and they both discuss their favorite soccer team - the Phoenix Rising - and how they have become fans of the beautiful game. Thanks for listening!  We hope you enjoyed the episode.  Please take time to rate the show wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram at DateNightInPodcast.  We welcome feedback, suggestions, and cocktail recipes at [email protected].  Our intro song is from Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Summer Vibes by RedNotehttps://tunetank.com/track/865-summer-vibes/

In this week's episode Dave & Jess watch Cobweb on Hulu, which they pair with a Horse Neck cocktail.  This movie had a limited theatrical release before its streaming debut - is it a criminally-underseen classic, or was it dumped on Hulu for a reason?The film stars Lizzy Caplan and Antony Starr, leading to the hosts' extended discussion about Lizzy Caplan's previous roles, and Antony Starr's work in The Boys.  There's a Busey spawn in this film, which begs the question of how 80-year old Gary Busey has a young child.  Other topics discussed include relevant episodes of The Simpsons that seem to have inspired this film, along with another film called Barbarian that bears more than a few similarities to this movie.  Jess also reveals the struggle of working with AI-generated art and its racist outputs, and discusses the Bitter Truth set she got that inspired this week's cocktail recipe. Thanks for listening!  We hope you enjoyed the episode.  Please take time to rate the show wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram at DateNightInPodcast.  We welcome feedback, suggestions, and cocktail recipes at [email protected].  Our intro song is from Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Summer Vibes by RedNotehttps://tunetank.com/track/865-summer-vibes/

Dave & Jess are back with another episode, this time watching Self Reliance (2023) on Hulu, which they paired with a Pickle Margarita.  Self Reliance is the writing and directorial debut of Jake Johnson - does his charm extend to behind the camera, or should he stick to acting?  The couple discuss the movie, and their thoughts on Jake Johnson the actor lead to a discussion of their favorite Spider-Men, whether the lead female character is a Manic-Pixie-Dream-Girl?  (and is that term appropriate to use?).  Dave dips into his screenwriting past to educate Jess on the book Save the Cat, and why it's relevant to the movie, and Jess has her mind blown after doing a deep dive into the etymology of the Super Mario Bros.And the pickle margarita may seem like an odd combination, but Dave assures you it works surprisingly well as a cocktail.Thanks for listening!  We hope you enjoyed the episode.  Please take time to rate the show wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram at DateNightInPodcast.  We welcome feedback, suggestions, and cocktail recipes at [email protected].  Our intro song is from Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Summer Vibes by RedNotehttps://tunetank.com/track/865-summer-vibes/

In this premiere episode of season 2, Dave & Jess recap what why the eventful season 1, and preview what's in store for season 2, before diving into this week's viewing.  Leave the World Behind is Netflix's latest big-budget feature film - does it manage to entertain and captivate, or will you be wishing for a loss of Wifi to keep from having to endure this movie?  The couple discuss the cocktail pairing for this movie - a Chocoalate-Cherry Old Fashioned, created by Jess herself!  Throughout the episode Dave & Jess butcher the pronunciation of the actress Myha'la's name, discuss the unresolved plot lines and story elements in this film, and compare it to the director's TV show Mr. Robot before Jess discusses her love of Bruno Mars's Panamanian rum.Thanks for listening!  We hope you enjoyed the episode.  Please take time to rate the show wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram at DateNightInPodcast.  We welcome feedback, suggestions, and cocktail recipes at [email protected].  Our intro song is from Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Summer Vibes by RedNotehttps://tunetank.com/track/865-summer-vibes/

Date Night In with Dave and Jess wraps up its first season with the very campy b-movie Slotherhouse (2023), which is available on Hulu.  The couple pair this slasher comedy about a killer sloth with a Cabernet Sauvignon.  Is this ridiculous premise sustainable for an hour and a half?  Or does the movie creep along at a sloth-like pace for its running time?The couple offer up some trivia about the three-toed sloth, and express their confusion over the character Zenny and what she's doing in the movie, along with the inexplicable skills of the titular antagonist in this film.  Dave chimes in to discuss the other direction this movie could have gone had it wanted to take the ridiculous premise more seriously, and the couple lament the unnecessarily long finale.This really is a movie that has to be seen to be believed...Thanks for listening!  We hope you enjoyed the episode.  Please take time to rate the show wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram at DateNightInPodcast.  We welcome feedback, suggestions, and cocktail recipes at [email protected].  Our intro song is from Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Summer Vibes by RedNotehttps://tunetank.com/track/865-summer-vibes/

In this episode Dave and Jess watch Totally Killer (2023) on Amazon Prime, which they pair with a second attempt at the Mezcal Old Fashioned cocktail.  Is this horror comedy set in the 80's totally tubular, man?  Or should it be cast in the trash like New Coke and denim jackets?The couple discuss whether or not this killer's mask will be considered iconic, conventions of time travel movies and homages to Back to the Future, and how Lochlyn Munro will also be "that guy" from Dead Man on Campus.  The conversation also goes into comparisons between this film and The Final Girls, with Dave discussing why he thinks you should watch that film, and the couple tease their upcoming short story published by Strange Adventures. Thanks for listening!  We hope you enjoyed the episode.  Please take time to rate the show wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram at DateNightInPodcast.  We welcome feedback, suggestions, and cocktail recipes at [email protected].  Our intro song is from Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Summer Vibes by RedNotehttps://tunetank.com/track/865-summer-vibes/

In this week's episode, Dave & Jess watch No One Will Save You, which is available to stream on Hulu.  Jess is under the weather, so Dave pairs the movie with a crisp Paulaner Oktoberfest Bier.  Does the couple recommend this home invasion thriller with a sci-fi twist?  Or do they recommend you swing away at this one?This movie was trending at #1 on Hulu when viewed, and has already been generated a lot of discussion online.  The couple joins in on the discourse, reviewing the way this movie utilizes no dialogue and incorporates an ending that has viewers split.  Other topics of discussion include how holiday seasons begin earlier and earlier each year, the rise and fall of Four Peaks Pumpkin Porter, and the best beers in Arizona.  Dave and Jess also tease their upcoming short story, which will be available soon.Thanks for listening!  We hope you enjoyed the episode.  Please take time to rate the show wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram at DateNightInPodcast.  We welcome feedback, suggestions, and cocktail recipes at [email protected].  Our intro song is from Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Summer Vibes by RedNotehttps://tunetank.com/track/865-summer-vibes/