Cinemantics: A Podcast about Film, TV and Beer.

In episode 159, Tony & Eddie go back 20 years as they sit down to talk about the original Matrix film. Yes, this 1999 smash hit changed action movies forever, but with the Matrix 4 being filmed right now, the boys thought it made sense to go back and ask - how did this film hold up? They answer that question and many more in this week's throwback episode.

The boys also sampled brews from New Trail Brewing and Voodoo Brewery. Both of this week's beers are double IPAs, so if you like that dank and sticky icky citrus punch - hang around for the Untappd reviews at the end of the episode.

In mini episode 158, Tony & Eddie skip the movie or board game reviews and talk about two new brews exclusively. This week Eddie tried one from Erie Brewing Company and Tony sampled a new one from Boulevard Brewing.

In episode 157, Tony & Eddie talk about Parasite (2019). They recorded this on the eve (maybe even during) the Oscars and there may even be some predictions in this episode. Parasite is an odd film. A good film. An original film. But is it for everyone? There's a lot to consider here and the boys do a great job of breaking this one down.

Eddie sampled a new collab brew from Erie Ale Works and The Brewerie at Union Station. If you like a crisp Pilsner, 20/20 might be something to seek out. Tony tried a Cherry Crush from Southern Tier. He's been branching out into more sours lately. Does Cherry Crush make the recommendation list?

The answers to all that and more are here, folks! Check out this week's episode! It was a fun one.

In episode 156, the boys are back to giving you their take on a new board game from Ravensburger games, Horrified. Horrified is an easy to learn and easy to play romp through some very nostalgic monster based memories. In this co-op title, you'll battle against foes like Dracula, the creature from The Creature from the Black Lagoon and the Mummy. There's fun characters for you to choose to play as. There's interesting and creative win conditions for each monster, and there's enough variety here as a result to keep coming back to for a bit. The big win here is that this game is a great one for a family based fun night around the table.

If you're interested in the full review, check out this week's episode. We also talk about two new brews of course. Tony brought a juicy IPS from Firestone and Eddie sampled a new cider from Knockin Noggin. There's something for everybody in episode 156, so give it a listen!

In Episode 155, Tony & Eddie finally get to talk about Joker (2019). There was so much drama circling this film's release. So much good press. Almost immediate Oscar buzz callouts. It's another rated R comic flick, but does it stand out? Does it prove to be as shocking as we all heard? What about the likes to domestic terrorism? Are they here? Was Joaquin's performance as amazing as you probably heard? Tune into this week's episode to find out.

The boys also both tried new beers from 21st Amendment Brewery. If you're a long time listener then you know this is a brewery that Tony & Eddie love. Did Monk's Blood and Tasty IPA keep that praise train moving along?

In episode 154, Tony & Eddie gather round to speak reluctantly (at least from Eddie's side of the house) about Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe's madness tour de force, The Lighthouse (2019). There's enough to unpack here that the boys could have taken 2 or 3 episodes to get to it all. Even then there'd still be loose ends for sure.

The Lighthouse is a tense, dramatic, decent into the rough side of the human condition when all the wrong influences are at play. Isolation, abuse, alcoholism, lies and deceit. It's all here and it's all-in.

The boys also sampled new brews from Bell's Brewery and Great Lakes Brewing. On the lighter end of the weight scale, Eddie's light but bright Great Lakes IPA was a refreshing and lightly piney sipper. Tony went even lighter with a Bell's lager that the boys had never seen before and that didn't disappoint either.

Check out these week's episode for all the details!

In mini episode 153, Tony & Eddie sample two new beers that they both ended up loving. A new hazy IPS from Erie Brewing Company called Aggressive Bottoms and Notorious P.O.G. from Stone. If you lean towards the citrus side of the IPS house - this episode is for you. Stick around for the end of the episode to hear the boy's detailed review and their Untappd app rating.

In episode 152, Tony & Eddie are still reviewing things on the Cinemantics rating scale, only this time it's not a movie. This week they're not reviewing the film, Jaws, but they are checking out the new tabletop board game based on the classic film.

If you love board games, or the film or any combo of the two - tune in this week to see what the boys thought. They give you some stats (of course), some details into the mechanics, and the things they loved and the things that maybe they'd liked to have changed.

They also sample two new brews this week. One from Arundel Cellars & Brewery and another from Southern Tier Brewing Company.

In episode 151, Tony & Eddie take some time to sift through this year's beers, movies and even the video games they've chatted about on the show and they call out their top 3 choices. It's like the Cinemantics Award Show, perhaps. The boys had a blast this episode reliving some of the bests of the year and they even spend some time talking about the worsts.

We thank you all for listening to us this year and we're really looking forward to 2020 and some changes to the show. Stay tuned for more details!

In episode 150, Tony & Eddie wrap their third year of Christmas movie marathon episodes with a review of the often requested, It's a Wonderful Life (1946). Most of you have surely seen the film, but interestingly, this was Tony's first viewing. His years-later perspective added some fresh new takes on the timeless holiday classic, but did he ba-humbug the whole thing? Or did it help make his Christmas merry? Check out this week's episode to find out.

The boys also try new brews from Dogfish Head and from Founders. If you like a heavy stout or enjoy a nutty coffee infused brown ale, you may want to stick around to hear about these two new beers from those mater breweries.