Cinemantics: A Podcast about Film, TV and Beer.

In episode 139, Tony & Eddie take a stroll down memory lane (in some ways), this week as they discuss the live-action remake of Disney's Aladdin (2019). You all heard about the internet fallout over Will Smith's genie here. We saw it on Twitter. We read about it in the news... but does it ruin this movie? Is it actually fantastic?

The boys also review two new brews this week on the show. Tony sampled an Evil Genius Brewing Trick or Treat and Eddie tried a new one from Grist House called Solar Submarine. If you like a pumpkin brew, or are a fan of desert sours - then this is the episode for you.

In mini episode 138, Tony & Eddie do a quick review of two new beers. Tony sampled UFO Pumpkin from Harpoon Brewery and Eddie had Robot Juice, a brand new New England IPA from Erie Ale Works.

If you're new to the show, on mini episodes the boys don't review a film, but instead give you a front and center view into their thoughts on the beers they've selected. It's all done live, there's no script (that'll be obvious) and they react real-time about the beers. They also rate those beers in the UnTappd app.

In episode 137, Tony & Eddie talk about the Amazon Original series, The Boys (2019). There's a lot to unpack here. This series deals with sexual assault, sensationalized superhero troupes, envy, power abuse, political corruption - the list goes on - and all of it is heavy. For a series so heavy, The Boys also pushes humor and hope. It's an odd combo that can be a powerful thing to watch. To hear how Tony & Eddie liked or did not like this series - turn into this week's episode.

They also reviewed two new brews. Double Dulachan, from Lavery, packs a serious punch. Buckin' Mule from Great Lakes is also a powerful brew. For fulls reviews and our Untappd ratings of these new brews, tune into episode 137.

In episode 136, Tony & Eddie pull up a chair, and a beer - well and their computers, mics, headsets and all the other crap they need - and they dive into the controversial remake of Hellboy (2019).

This movie bombed at the box office. It's got really low scores on various critic sites across the board - but did the boys agree? Was there something to get out of this amped up gore-fest version of our big red anti-hero? What about everyone's favorite Stranger Things sheriff in the role? Did they like Harbour? Tune in to find out more details and the answers to those questions.

The beers this week were an interesting mix. Summer is closing. Stout season is almost here. But the pumpkin beer inundation has also begun. Tony samples Fat Head's Spooky Tooth (an imperial pumpkin brew) and Eddie finally got his hands on the barrel-aged Underground Mountain from Founders.

In mini episode 135, Tony & Eddie talk about two new beers but they skip the movie review this time around. The nights are getting colder. The days are getting shorter. You know what that means - it's almost stout season.

To officially send off the summer season - the boys sample two new hoppy brews. One from, Yard's Brewing Company, called Golden Hop IPA and one from Estonian brewer, Tanker called Hallucination Uber Imperial Lager and it packs a punch.

Each mini episode has a full detailed beer review at the close of the episode. If you're ready to send the bitter beers away for the season - join us for this week's episode.

In episode 134, "Friendgame", Tony & Eddie finally get around to talking about the culmination of ten years of Marvel story building. You guessed it, it's Marvel's Avengers: Endgame, folks.

There's a lot to digest in this three hour behemoth. There's drama, comedy, some thrills for sure - and call back after call back after call back. And Eddie loved them all. This movie had a lofty goal. Paying homage to a decade of content is incredibly difficult. Converging so many paths into one story line. Giving multiple larger than life characters enough screen time to make it feel right. It's all an incredible feat really - and Endgame does it competently to say the least.

This week the boys also tried some big beers to match up with this big movie. Eddie sampled a wine barrel aged version of Ommegang's Three Philosophers and Tony sampled a Platform beer called Elevated Hop Ramble. Both pack a bunch but in very different ways. If you like Belgians or highly hopped brews - check this episode out for full reviews.

In episode 133, Tony & Eddie get back (and also get back to basics). After some technically problems, 2 vacations and multiple IRL responsibilities the boys are hoping to be back on schedule and ready to keep giving you Cinefantics new content.

This mini episode features a new beer from Erie Ale Works (and surprise, it's Tony that brought this one to the show and not Eddie!), and a new one from Lervig, a brewery in Norway.

If you like a bitter hop or you're like Eddie and think it's always #StoutSeason, then check out this episode for some great brew reviews.

In episode 132, "Hello Mudder, Hello Fodder", Tony & Eddie sit down to talk about the Netflix original, I Am Mother. Cinefantics know that to-date, a really fantastic Netflix film has been a bit of a white buffalo on the show. Does I Am Mother have what it takes to be the one?

This flick balances a lot. And well. There's dread hovering over almost every scene. Your trust of each character swings back and forth over and over. The pacing is perfect. The acting is fantastic. What else is there to love? Check out this week's episode to find out.

The boys also sampled new brews of course. Eddie had a kombucha beer from New Holland called Kombucha IPA: Lemon & Ginger. Tony brought a new local brew to the show called Brookie Brown Ale by Elk Creek Cafe and Ale works. Both of the beers were mild this week. One in an excellent way. One - not so much. Full reviews and UnTappd ratings are at the end of the show.

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In Episode 131, Tony & Eddie talk about the newest season of the show that started it all for them, Stranger Things. Long time Cinefantics know that Stranger Things is what started the show and the boys thought it was great to get back to the start.

There's a ton to digest in an entire season, so the boys mostly focused on things they liked, things they thought worked well, and a few notes on things they thought could have been done a little better. All-in-all, this season was a roller coaster ride of nostalgia, laughs, thrills and this time even some tears. If you want more details on the series review - tune in and check it out.

This episode Tony tried a new brew from Voodoo called, Non-trademark Infringement Alma Mater. This slightly heavy IPA had more pop and less dank than Tony thought it might. But did he love it?

Eddie sipped a new brew from a new brewery they've not featured on the show before called Double Wing Brewing Company. Their bourbon-aged ale packed a hell of an alcoholic punch, but what about the flavor profile? You can hear all about it in this week's episode.

In episode 130, Tony & Eddie talk about two new brews. Without knowing he did, Tony's pic is from the Genesee Brew House and he was pleasantly surprised by this one. Desert beers can be palate destroyers. Often so sweet they're tough to drink - but was this salted caramel combo an exception?

Eddie brought a new selection from Southern Tier Brewing Company called Lake Shore Fog. It's a hazy citrus IPA with a fantastic nose. If you know what it means when the boys start talking about the "sticky icky" kinds of IPA you'll want to tune in to hear if this is one of them.