352: The Surfer/The Endless Summer with Guest Adam Beam
This week on Beer and a Movie, we paddle into cinematic surf culture with two wave-riding flicks: the new Nicolas Cage psychological thriller The Surfer and Bruce Brown's iconic 1966 documentary The Endless Summer.
Though they couldn't be more different in tone, these two films make an unexpectedly perfect pairing. The Surfer is a moody, mind-bending plunge into the dark side of beach life, while The Endless Summer rides smooth on a sun-soaked breeze, celebrating the joy and freedom of chasing waves around the world. Together, they show both the mythology and the madness that the ocean can inspire.
To keep the vibe frosty, we visited Sanchez Family Brewery for the first time and cracked open two of their clean, crushable pilsners—perfect for post-surf (or post-movie) refreshment.
If you like beachy chaos, classic vibes, cold beer, and hot takes, this episode’s your jam. Grab your board and your pint glass. 🌊🍺
#BeerAndAMovie #TheSurfer #TheEndlessSummer #SanchezFamilyBrewery #SurfCinema #CraftBeer #WaveAfterWave #PilsnerVibes #StayStoked #BaaM
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351: Sinners/Fruitvale Station with Guest Josh Deleon
We start with the heat of the moment—Ryan Coogler's latest film Sinners, already generating serious buzz—and then rewind to where it all began with his deeply affecting debut, Fruitvale Station. Special guest Josh Deleon joins us for the ride, adding sharp takes and good company.
Both films showcase the dynamic power of Michael B. Jordan, and we explore how Coogler's voice has evolved from intimate storytelling to epic, emotionally charged cinema.
We’re pairing these films with two bold brews: the citrus punch of Austin Beerworks's Bloodwork Orange IPA and our first taste of Surly Brewing, courtesy of their tropical Mango Axe Man.
Great films, great beer—what more do you need?
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350!!: Back in the Cage: Peggy Sue Got Married, The Rock, Matchstick Men with Guest Carlos Cooper
We start with whiskey and it goes Cage-style bonkers from there. We celebrate #350 by diving Back Into the Cage with OG co-host Carlos Cooper along for the ride.
As usual, it’s a triple feature of Nicolas Cage greatness:
🎬 Peggy Sue Got Married
🎬 The Rock
🎬 Matchstick Men
And the beers? They're after the whiskey and it's all absolutely out of control:
🥃 The Nic Cage-inspired Buffalo Trace El Cerrito Liquor Store Pick custom Trace/Off
🍺 2015 Rare Bourbon County Brand Stout
🍺 Ghost in the Machine and Holy Ghost from Parish Brewing
🍺 Power Bomb DIPA from SpindleTap Brewing
It’s fun, it’s chaotic, it’s MEGA-SIZED.
Pop a bottle and join us!
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349: Warfare/Saving Private Ryan with Guest Connor Stewart
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We’re strapping on our boots and diving into the chaos of combat with two heavy-hitters: The gritty new war flick Warfare, co-directed by the legendary Alex Garland, and the modern classic Saving Private Ryan—because you can't talk war films without this Spielberg tour de force.
For the brews?
🍺 Prairie Artisan Ales 'Merica Y’all – unapologetically loud.
🍺 (512) Brewing (512) Pils – smooth, reliable, and ready for deployment.
Joining us in the trenches: comedian Connor Stewart—bringing laughs, hot takes, and emotional trauma.
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348: Remembering Gene Hackman: The Conversation/The Royal Tenenbaums with Guest Adam Beam
This week, we raise a glass to one of the greats—Gene Hackman. From quiet paranoia to chaotic patriarch, we revisit two standout performances: The Conversation (1974) and The Royal Tenenbaums. It’s a Hackman double feature anchored by two of our favorite directors—Francis Ford Coppola and Wes Anderson.
Returning guest Adam Beam joins us for the cinematic breakdowns and drops a major hot take you won’t see coming. Let’s just say, things get... spirited.
We’re sipping on a good, old-fashioned Sam Adams Boston Lager as we continue our mission to visit iconic craft beer brands, and also cracking open a German IPA (?!) from Alstadt Brewery.
Classic films. Bold beers. And a little bit of controversy. What more could you want?
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