This week we return to the world of comic books with the film that kickstarted an entire sub-genre with Superman from 1978. Journey with us as we discuss the crazy road to get this film and its inspired casting. Is this a classic of the superhero genre or has it shown its age? Our Flight this week is casting this film in the golden age of Hollywood and we wrap with our Nightcap discussing our top Richard Donner films. So pour some rye, grab your cape, and get ready to believe a man can fly. Cheers!

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It's time to put the final stake in this Renfield cask with a look at the epic and romanticized, Bram Stoker's Dracula. Journey with us as we discuss this robust cast and the grandiose scale Coppola makes this film on. Is this the definitive version of the character or could things be done a lot better? Our Flight this week is naming our top 3 Gary Oldman performances and the Nightcap is picking a project that Coppola would be perfect for. So pour some red wine cask whiskey, grab your vampire hunting gear, and get ready to meet the Count. Cheers!

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This week we sink our teeth into the modern retelling of the classic sidekick with our review/breakdown of Renfield. Journey with us as we discuss this unique take on the classic characters along with the casting of Nicolas Cage as Dracula. Is this a worthy installment in the Dracula-Verse or should we finally give up on these characters? Our Flight this week is picking other film sidekicks that deserve their own films and we wrap with a Nightcap discussing what Universal Monster projects we want to see next. So pour some red wine, grab your box of bugs, and get ready to battle the Prince of Darkness. Cheers!

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This week we dive into one of the most important pieces of horror fiction with the first sound adaptation of Dracula. Journey with us as we discuss this legendary Universal Monster and the iconic Bela Lugosi. Is this a classic piece of vampire lore or have other films had more impact on the genre? Our Flight and Nightcap are conversations on the most important horror films and film in general, of all time. So pour some whiskey made in red wine barrels, grab your cape and widow's peak wig, and get ready to enter the world of the supernatural. Cheers!

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This week we return to one of our favorite action franchises and favorite actors with the new release, John Wick: Chapter 4. Journey with us as we continue our battle with the High Table as John Wick goes all out to gain his freedom. Is this a perfect sendoff for the character or is this a weak link in the series? Our Flight and Nightcap this week are to pitch a potential fifth film in the series and cast the main villain. So pour some rye, suit up with your kevlar three piece suit, and get ready for a duel. Cheers!

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This week we wrap up our time in the Creed universe with a look at the next film in the saga, Creed III. Journey with us as we step into the ring one more time with first time director, Michael B. Jordan. Is this another worthy entry to this boxing series or is it time to retire for good? Pour some rye, grab your boxing gloves, and get ready for one last fight. Cheers!

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It's time for round two with the Creed trilogy as we tackle the Drago family with Creed II. Journey with us and guest Brett as we tackle the unique sequel territory of this film and the legacy of Rocky IV. Is this another worthy installment or should this franchise reach its final round? Our Flight this week is picking a fantasy boxing matchup and we wrap with a Nightcap picking our favorite training sequences in the Rocky series. So pour some rye, lace up those boxing gloves, and get ready for the ultimate match up. Cheers!

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Step back into the boxing ring as we return to the Rocky Balboa universe with the spin-off film, Creed. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the franchise call backs to all those emotional story moments. Is this a winner in the tradition of Rocky or does it get a TKO. Our Flight this week is choosing another film franchise that could have a successful spin-off and our Nightcap is giving villains the time to shine as the hero in their own film or series. So pour some rye, grab your boxing gloves, and get ready to rewrite the Creed legacy. Cheers!

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Get ready as we dive head first into the Quantum Realm....again with a discussion on Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Journey with us as we breakdown this phase five starter and the introduction of the villainous Kang. Is this a return to form for Marvel or is this another bland entry for the series? Our Flight and Nightcap are to name our top underutilized heroes and villains of the MCU. So pour some rye, grab your ant army, and get ready for a strange trip. Cheers!

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This week we tackle our final Best Picture nominee with the based on a Stephen King short story epic, The Shawshank Redemption. Journey with us as we discuss the road to this film along with all the many memorable moments. Is this a worthy Best Picture winner or did they Academy get it right with Gump? Our Flight and Nightcap are pitching which Stephen King films need a do-over and which filmmaker should tackle them. So pour some bourbon, grab your Rita Hayworth poster, and get ready to believe in hope. Cheers!

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