We are heading way back to New Year's Eve 1981! That's right, we're tackling the star-studded cult classic that's pure 80's chaos wrapped in 90's packaging, 200 Cigarettes. We discuss whether this massive ensemble cast saves the chaotic plot, and why hasn't this movie become more a secret holiday staple...
And Sawstone Brewing Co., our own local brewery gave us the perfect pairing. Their Sweater Weather IPA, it’s a very inviting IPA that's cozy enough to settle you down. It’s the beer you wish you had while you were wandering around Alphabet City looking for something to do on New Year's.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
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Nobody's walking out on this fun, old-fashioned family Christmas.
This week we are revisited the ultimate holiday of errors, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Clark desperately battles with the in-laws (and unexpected guests), the squirrels, and the jelly-of-the-month club Christmas bonus trying to reclaim that elusive festive feeling of yesteryear.
And what better to help Clark try and capture that perfect family memory than a nice cold one. We found the perfect pairing, and gift to honor all the Dad's like Clark this season, in Dad a Hoppy Holiday Ale by Rhinegeist Brewery. The piney notes will take you right to that picture perfect Christmas morning all Dad's hope for.
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This week we took a look at another Rankin/Bass stop-motion classic, The Year Without a Santa Claus. Santa called in sick, Vixen is in the dog pound (literally), and we are caught in the middle of the ultimate sibling rivalry between Heat Miser and Snow Miser.
And to help us decide whether we're team "Mr. 10 below" or "Mr. 101," we are drinking the X-Mas Cookie from Fifty West Brewing Company. It’s a winter warmer with flavorful hints of Christmas, loaded with cinnamon, vanilla, and brown sugar. It might just be the only thing that can bring the Christmas spirit back to Southtown.
Whenever you look like you're not up to ANYTHING, you're up to something.
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Very big in Sheboygan.
This week, we’re eating junk and watching.... a true holiday classic! That's right, we finally sit down to talk about the 1990 holiday mainstay, Home Alone. John Hughes masterfully wrote this gem that blends a home invasion into family holiday cheer. Big names, lots of fun and family (and personal) redemption just in time for Christmas.
And to help us find the courage and inspiration to defend ourselves from the Wet Bandits, we found just the drink in Christmas Ale from Jackie O's Brewery. With warm winter spices and hints of honey, this ale really did help boost the Christmas vibes as we entered further into the season and further on our Christmas movie journey.
Keep the change, ya filthy animal!
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Welcome to a special mini-episode where we prove we can talk about more than just movies (we've done it before, but not like this)!
In this surprise shorter "episode" we're jumping into the pixelated pit of chaos with a review of the new indie game, Moshpit Mayhem, by Stoner Games. This retro-style brawler promises punk-rock action and endless smashing and cool band cameos.
If you enjoy this new spin on our format be sure to let us know. Leave a comment, like, or share so we know if you want more content like this change up.
Moshpit Mayhem: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3571780/Mosh_Pit_Mayhem/
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This week, we took a look at the 1988 holiday laugh fest that is Ernest Saves Christmas. We hopped in the taxi with the one and only Ernest P. Worrell as he got taken on a wild journey to help THE Santa find a worthy successor. Christmas cheer, 2 different Santa's, and all the Ernest P. Worrell chaos make for a truly special holiday romp.And what better to pair it with than a glass of a special holiday treat, Sugar Cookies from Ellicottville Brewing Company. This pastry ale tastes like vanilla, with delicious buttery doughy notes. Truly they have found a way to can some of that Yuletide magic of Santa's to pack in so much flavor.Christmas is just about my favorite time.
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Hop to it!
This week we detour through Rhymeland and watch Shelley Duvall's Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme (what a mouthful). Imagine if MTV hijacked your childhood nursery rhyme book. Mother Goose has been kidnapped, and it's up to her son, Gordon Goose, with help from Little Bo Peep to find her in this technicolor, pun-filled world of 90's nostalgia and rock star cameos.
And to pair with this movie we found something that even Mother Goose's pet Honker would approve of in Honker's Ale by Goose Island Brewery. Smooth, nostalgic, and "honking" good. A grounded, earthy beer to anchor you while this movie goes off the rails.
Don't be late!
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This week we booted up the 1985 sci-fi family adventure, D.A.R.Y.L.
We follow the adventures of a "Data Analyzing Robot Youth Lifeform," a top-secret government project who escapes, finds a foster family, and just wants to be a real kid... albeit a kid who can hack ATMs and fly an SR-71 Blackbird. Is this the next step in AI or is this pure sci-fi fantasy?
And since we're not robots (we think), we needed a little help with processing all of the 80s fun. We found the perfect upgrade in TechnoSignature, a double New England style IPA from R. Shea Brewing. Flavorful and strong enough to match D.A.R.Y.L.'s programming.
Holy shit! He's a robot?
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This week, we're diving into one of the most tonally bizarre "comedies" of the 90s, Milk Money!
This movie asks the tough questions, like "What if three suburban kids pooled their cash, went to the city to hire a sex worker, and then just... brought her home?" Then it morphs into a rom-com between a hooker-with-a-heart-of-gold and an absent minded dad. It's a clunky, strange, and unforgettable mess, and we're here to unpack all of it.
We found the perfect dark and sweet brew to match the tone of this movie in Left Hand Brewing's delicious Milk Stout Nitro. It's a creamy, smooth stout big on flavor and the nitro pushes that even further. But the real question is can it help us try and figure out who the audience for this movie was, we sure hope so.
It's okay, they're not hairy enough to be dangerous.
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Forget Friday... this week we're tackling Saturday the 14th!
We're diving into the 1981 horror-comedy creature feature as a bit of a transition from October festivities. When a new family moves into a creepy old house, they find a "Book of Evil" and accidentally unleash a collection of classic monsters, from vampires to gill-men and lots of slapstick to go around.
To help us sort through the campy chaos, we're pairing this film with a delicious brew, that we were a little busy for the normal celebration time, the DankeChain Oktoberfest from West Sixth Brewing. This rich, toasty, and malty Märzen-style lager is the perfect comfort brew for a silly, spooky movie night.
Some vampires will believe anything.
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Tommy Jarvis is back once again, and so are we to end our Marathon the 13th. Tommy is now determined to end his nightmares once and for all in Friday the 13th Part 6: Jason Lives. Thanks to his pesky tampering, he resurrects Jason. Now an supernatural "zombie" Jason is making his way back to camp and vengeance.
We'll be closing out this macabre movie marathon with the last cider from the perfectly on brand Jason-inspired Thriller Pack from Angry Orchard, Headless Pumpkin. This pumpkin-spiced cider pairs great with the entry that really starts to spice up the humor and otherworldly elements of such a prolific franchise.
Some folks sure got a strange idea of entertainment...
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The body count continues, but the man behind the mask has changed! Our October Marathon the 13th slashes onward as we tackle one of the most divisive entries in the entire franchise: Friday the 13th Part 5: A New Beginning. Is this a clever reinvention or a franchise identity crisis?
To cut through the mayhem, we're pairing this film with the wickedly delicious Cinnful Apple cider from our friends at Angry Orchard. With its blend of sweet apple and spicy cinnamon, it's the perfect drink for a fall slasher flick. Another thrilling entry in their Thriller Pack themed for the Jason Universe.
I can give you half, but I need half for later.
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Our October "Marathon the 13th" continues as we arrive at the one that was supposed to end it all! This week, we're cutting into the slasher epic, Friday the 13th Part 4: The Final Chapter. Join us as we discuss the introduction of the legendary Tommy Jarvis, Tom Savini's incredible and gruesome practical effects and more.
To help us survive the slaughter and embarrassment of that Crispen Glover dance, we're popping the top on a perfectly themed cider, Blood Orange by Angry Orchard. A vibrant color and crisp taste, not to mention a name perfect for the over the top bloody "finale" of Jason....(we all know he comes back).
HE'S KILLING ME!!!!
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Our month-long "October Marathon the 13th" slashes into glorious 3D action, as we kick off with Friday the 13th Part 3. This installment sees a new group of unsuspecting young adults face off against a recently wounded Jason Voorhees. We're talking about the evolution of Jason, more mayhem and those pesky 3D gimmicks.
And to help take the edge off from the chaos, we're sipping on the Berry Bewitched hard cider from Angry Orchard. This spooky, seasonal cider is the perfect companion for a (3-D) trip to Crystal Lake. An especially fitting choice with their connection to the upcoming Jason Universe!
You *almost* hit me with your yo-yo...
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This week we're firing up the hot rod and turning the radio dial to Wolfman Jack as we review the iconic coming-of-age classic, American Graffiti. Before he took us to a galaxy far, far away, George Lucas took us on a nostalgic cruise back to one crazy night in 1962.To fuel our trip down memory lane we found the amazing Graffiti Highway IPA from the fantastic folks at Tröegs Independent Brewing. This hazy and fruity IPA is the perfect companion after a long night of cruising the strip. Can even help keep you cool once the popsicles have all melted...The Wolfman is everywhere!Instagram - @kentuckyfriedcriticsFacebook - www.facebook.com/kentuckyfriedcriticsYouTube - www.youtube.com/@kfcriticsE-mail - kentuckyfriedcritics@gmail.comPatreon - patreon.com/kentuckyfriedcriticsKo-Fi (to buy us a beer) - ko-fi.com/kentuckyfriedcritics#AmericanGraffiti #WolfmanJack #Cruising #1960s #UpNext #MovieReview #BeerPairing #Troegs #GraffitiHighway #IPA #Podcast #KentuckyFriedCritics
This week, we're clocking in at the infamous Shenaniganz to review the 2005 cult classic, Waiting...! Join us as we dive into the hilarious and all-too-real world of resentful waiters, power-tripping managers, and kitchen chaos. We discuss the film's legacy and even a few of our own personal service industry horror stories.
To help us get through the double shift, we're pouring the perfectly themed "Who Cooks For You," a fantastic Hazy Pale Ale from the poeople at Jackie O's Brewery. So grab a drink, check your section, and get ready for an episode that definitely doesn't spit in your food (hopefully).
Remember, the difference between ordinary and extraordinary, is just that little extra.
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Officially back and kicking off this season of "Loose Ends" with the absolute 90s fever dream that is Bio-Dome. We're talking about the chaotic pairing of Pauly Shore and Stephen Baldwin, peak 90s culture and and all of the quotable moments. Is it a environmental satire with a message or just a weird slacker comedy?
And we found the best thing to help us maintain homeostasis through this journey in Wheezing The Juice Strawberry Rhubarb, a fruited sour by the people at Mirror Twin Brewing. It was a tasty and fitting way to get back to the Pauly Shore Cinematic Universe and with so many varieties we might see them again...
Viva Los Bio-Dome!!!
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We are still on our mini vaction, but didn't want you guys to have to go the whole time without a little something from us. Here's a taste of the banter that gets caught when the cameras are rolling and we forget to actually start the episode. As an added bonus we thought we'd let this little mini episode be a full video (I mean it's not much longer than a short, but who's counting) complete with all the stuff you'd find on one of our Patreon videos. Kind of like a little bonus/ad all at the same time.
We'll be back to things as usual next week with our third season, the season of "Loose Ends".
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Join us as we get sucked through the screen with couch potato Roy Knable (the legendary John Ritter) and his wife Helen (equally legendary Pam Dawber) into a demonic dimension of satirical TV show parodies in the cult classic Stay Tuned. From "Duane's Underworld" to "Northern Overexposure" we're breaking down all the channel-surfing chaos.
And what's the perfect beverage for a movie about the ultimate couch potato? The quintessential, no-nonsense "beer like your dad drinks", of course. We're cracking open some ice-cold cans of Bud Light and navigating 666 channels of doom.
We beat Spike!
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This week, we grabbed our press credentials and hopped on the bus with the band Stillwater for a deep dive into Cameron Crowe's semi-autobiographical masterpiece, Almost Famous. An amazing film about rock 'n' roll, the chaos of the 1970s, and what it means to be "uncool."
To guide us on this cross-country journey, we cracked open the most appropriately named beer we could find, TourBus IPA from DESTIHL Brewery. This incendiary IPA was the perfect companion to this cross country rock opus.
It's a think piece.
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