The Color of Money (1986)

This week our unorthodox sports cask continues as we venture to the world of Walt Disney to talk about the ultimate underdog of youth sports with The Mighty Ducks. Journey with us as we discuss this rag tag group of players led by a couch who barely wants to be there in Gordon Bombay. We discuss the unique approach to the story and a cast the features many memorable faces. Is this one of the better sports offerings of the 1990s or is it too juvenile for its own good? So pour some rye, grab your ice skates, and get ready to Quack, Quack, Quack. Cheers!

Sports! It's time to open up a new film review cask, this one built all around three vastly different sports and this week we head to the pool hall to talk about The Color of Money. Journey with us as we discuss this long-gestating sequel to The Hustler and how this film fits into the Martin Scorsese filmography. How did this cast stack up against the original and is this a career best for Paul Newman? Is this a worthy follow-up to the classic film or is it one of Scorsese's worst films? So pour some rye, get your pool cue case, slam some money on the green, and get ready for the hustle. Cheers!

This week we go all the way back to 1935 to discuss the original bride and one of the cinema's earliest sequels with The Bride of Frankenstein. Journey with us as we discuss this second part that introduces zany characters, a campy tone, and a revised look for Karloff's Monster. Is this one of the best sequels ever made or is it simply too short to tell the story? So pour some rye, grab your Frankenstein high top shoes and Bride wig, and get ready for a new era of Gods and Monsters. Cheers!

On this week's episode we venture to the 1930s to discuss the new reimagining of classic monster characters mixed with a twinge of Bonnie and Clyde with Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride! Journey with us as we discuss this off the walls crime/monster/romance with all the unique performances and all the wild moments that left us talking or scratching our heads. Is this new take misunderstood or does it have too many ideas for its own good? So pour some rye, do the monster mash, and get to meet Frank and his Bride. Cheers!

This week we wrap our time with the X/Pearl trilogy with the final divisive film in that puts Maxine Minx in 1985 Hollywood with MaXXXine. Journey with us as we discuss this horror/thriller and how it pays homage to the Italian Giallo and the films of Brian De Palma. We discuss all the unique call backs to the series and the satire on Hollywood itself. Is this the weakest film in the trilogy or is it completely misunderstood? So pour some rye, VHS copy of The Puritan, and get ready to become a movie star. Cheers!

On this week's episode we continue our cask all around the slasher world of Maxine Minx and Pearl with the 70s era set, X. Journey with us as we discuss this film of dueling halves, the uses of music, the direction from Ti West, and moments that truly come out of nowhere. Is this the best film of the trilogy or the stagnant middle chapter? So pour some rye, load up some film in the camera, and beware of old people. Cheers!

On this week's episode we venture to the world of Ti West and Mia Goth as we dive into the prequel entry of their horror trilogy with Pearl. Journey with us as we discuss this wild origin story for a character that had already made her appearance and how this character study sheds lights on the films to come. Is this the best entry of this modern horror trilogy or is it hampered by limited locations and budget? So pour some rye, set the table, and don't forget to feed Theda. Cheers!

On this week's episode we wrap up our Martial Arts cask by looking at superstar Jackie Chan and one of his earlier films that best shows his unique brand of action and comedy with Police Story. Journey with us as we discuss this unique talent and his upbringing along with dissecting some of the most dynamic action scenes of all time. But is this still a good movie despite all of its praise for the action sequences? So pour some rye, grab an umbrella for your bus ride, and get ready to look for a glass repair specialist. Cheers!

This week we step back into the fighting arena with Jean-Claude Van Damme and the film that gave him his big break with Bloodsport. Journey with us as we discuss this wild tournament filled with so many unique fighters while also talking about Cannon Films. Is this an underrated action movie gem or is it to schlocky for its own good? So pour some rye, do the splits while overlooking Hong Kong, and get ready for the Kumite! Kumite! Kumite! Cheers!

This week we sign up for Han's Tournament and discuss one of the great legends of cinema in Bruce Lee and his seminal film, Enter the Dragon. Journey with us as we discuss the life and career of Mr. Lee and how influential this Hollywood produced martial arts film actually was. But is Enter the Dragon a good film or best when highlighting the talents of Bruce Lee? So pour some rye, get your John Saxon approved turtleneck sweater, and get ready for the ultimate showdown at Han's Tournament. Cheers!