For this episode, we're talking about Sam Peckinpah's notorious classic psychological thriller Straw Dogs! Dustin Hoffman and Susan George star as a couple terrorized in Cornwall after they find out the locals are just as prone to violence as Americans. We talk about the themes, that r* scene that got the film an X rating, what Peckinpah means by the film's conclusion, and a lot more. We're also drinking the Fidens x Vitamin Sea collaboration Ducks & Axes!

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0:00-10:00 Intro

10:00-21:00 Beer talk

21:00-end Straw Dogs

Next up: The Lighthouse!

We ventured out to theaters as Courteney Cox requested to see Scream VI and we have some opinions. If you remember from our episode on Scream (5), we were a bit mixed on how we felt about that one and we're pretty much the same on this one too. There are some hits, some misses, and we talk about a lot of plot holes throughout. Also - why is Danny in this movie? We're drinking Thin Man Brewery/Replay Brewing's Cute and Fuzzy Bunny Gang Carrot Cake Sour!

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0:00-15:00 Intro 15:00-25:00 Beer talk 25:00-end Scream VI

We're late on Black History Month but that's no reason to skip a blaxploitation movie. This time we're talking 1971's Shaft starring Richard Roundtree as the titular hero. We talk the black hero of blaxploitation, the film's significance, the Isaac Hayes soundtrack, groovy boobs, and a whole lot more! We're also drinking Yuengling's Hershey's Porter!

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0:00-10:00 Intro 10:00-18:00 Beer talk 18:00-end Shaft

Next up: not returning to Woodsboro in Scream VI!

We're doing a poliziotteschi for our new episode, a genre we have never done before. This time we're taking on Umberto Lenzi's Almost Human (AKA The Executioner, The Death Dealer, Milan Hates), which was recently released on Blu-ray by Severin Films. We talk about the film's vigilante politics, its focus on a sociopathic criminal, the Ennio Morricone soundtrack, and a lot more!

We're also drinking Sierra Nevada's Cryo Hop Torpedo IPA!

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0:00-10:00 Intro 10:00-18:00 Beer talk 18:00-end Almost Human

Next up - returning to blaxploitation with Shaft!

If it seems like deja vu, that's because Groundhog Day was last week and we missed our chance to get this episode up. However, in the spirit of the film, we're doing it now - and you'll like it! Here we talk about the seasonal seminal favorite Bill Murray movie that set into motion all of the other "reliving the same day" movies; we discuss the gaslighting going on in this movie, its classification as a romcom, the excellent assholeishness of Murray, and a whole lot more. We're also drinking New Belgium's new Fat Tire Ale recipe!

This episode is edited with Adobe's podcast AI!

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0:00-8:00 Intro 8:00-15:00 Beer talk 15:00-end Groundhog Day

We said we were doing a giallo, and we were semi-faithful; while Dario Argento's Inferno isn't technically a giallo, it does have facets of one. We talk about this sequel to Suspiria and find new enjoyment in accepting the movie for what it is - a different take on the Three Mothers, with a unique approach to the subject matter that drives more into the dream-like than reality. We're discussing the crazy antics, the beautiful set design, some elaborate kills, and a whole lot more. Pair this with our previous episode on Suspiria for a great double-feature. This podcast was edited using Adobe's Enhance Speech AI!

We're also drinking Mortalis' Hydra: Strawberry + Blueberry + Boysenberry sour.

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0:00-7:00 Intro 7:00-15:00 Beer talk 15:00-end Inferno

Up next: reliving Groundhog Day!

It's yet another Friday the 13th, so we might as well pick up where we left off! 3 years ago (wow!) we covered Part IV, and it's only fair we give the Jason-less A New Beginning a fair shake. Here we talk about how much the film beats you over the head about Roy, the enchiladas, the improperly-run mental health clinic, Debi Sue's Voorheeses, and more! We're also drinking Saranac Brewery's throwback Black and Tan!

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0:00-8:00 Intro 8:00-16:00 Beer talk 16:00-end Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning

You can listen to our episode on 1-3 on the Jay Movie Talk Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/keda-jay/blood-and-black-rum-podcast-friday-the-13th-parts-1-3 Listen to our episode on Part IV: https://anchor.fm/bloodandblackrum/episodes/Episode-145-FRIDAY-THE-13TH-PART-IV-THE-FINAL-CHAPTER-eo5uq7

Next up in two weeks: Inferno

When you think New Year's, you think a fresh start... growth... a chance at redemption. None of these things are present in Ghostkeeper, nor is there much New Year's celebrating. However, it is one of the few New Year's-related horror movies left to cover, and we couldn't help but check out this movie that includes a Wendigo creature that... doesn't really do anything. We talk about the slow pace, the snowmobiling, Marty being an asshole, and a whole lot more on this special New Year's episode!

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0:00-10:00 Intro 10:00-20:00 Beer talk 20:00-end Ghostkeeper

See you in 2023!

For our last Festivus episode in 2022, we're tackling the six-part miniseries The Santa Clauses! Of course, it's a tradition for us to cover Tim Allen's holiday output and this is no different. We are pleasantly surprised by this Disney+ series and we attempt to document our enjoyment over the course of this 2.5+ hour show. We talk about Mrs. Claus, Bernard's return, the Yule-verse, attempt to understand how much money was left on the table by Judge Reinholdt, and a whole lot more. We're also drinking KCBC (King's County Brewing Collective)'s Here Comes Santa Claws DDH IPA!

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0:00-12:00 Intro 12:00-20:00 Beer talk 20:00-end The Santa Clauses

Festivus may be over but we will return for the last episode of 2022 next week...

Note: from this point on we will not be adding episode numbers to our titles, since King Apple wants it that way.

We are talking about one of John Landis' finest comedy films and one that takes place during the Christmas season, Trading Places! Here we talk about the inherent comedy in watching rich people get their kicks, the duality between Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd, Jamie Lee Curtis' rockin' bod, and a whole lot more. We're also drinking Beer Tree Brewing Co.'s Flannel Lined Everything winter ale!

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0:00-12:00 Intro 12:00-20:00 Beer talk 20:00-end Trading Places

Come back for our Festivus finale, an episode on the entire The Santa Clauses TV show!