movie review
Because wine and popcorn are the perfect pairing: Reviews of alcohol-related films that feature all things vineyard, barrel and brewery.
Bad Movie Drinking Games: The Basics
I love bad movies, and haven't met one yet that wasn't improved by a drinking game. My boyfriend and I have a weekly ritual: every Friday night, we gather beers or ciders, snacks, and sit down to watch a couple of bad movies or episodes of a bad TV show. For every single one we make a new list of rules tailored to the movie, but we also have a stock list that applies to every piece of bad media. Here it is: drink every time you feel/observe-
Natalie McCPublished 2 years ago in Proof'Sideways'
Okay, so this time I want to discuss a film (see food blogs can be multi-faceted!) because all good films and literature involve food. Sideways eschews the modern Hollywood style, and instead goes for a much more slow burning, adult, narrative. It is, ostensibly, about two men approaching the middle of their lives, and on one of the men’s stag, do in the California wine country. Our protagonists are both struggling and faded (one an aspiring writer and the other a past his prime actor) and to Jack (the actor) this represents one last outing before married life, whereas for Miles it represents something more ponderous and appreciative. Both seem to be depressed. Miles is more obviously so, but I feel that Jack is too, as it appears he is running away from something in his life.
Julia ShorttPublished 6 years ago in Proof- Top Story - December 2017
Thoughtful Films About Alcoholism Everyone Should Watch
Speaking as someone who could probably be considered an alcoholic by most, the way that many television series show alcohol addiction isn't really realistic. In fact, most writers have boiled it down to one or two TV tropes.
Rowan MarleyPublished 6 years ago in Proof