Season 10 Finale: The Final Four, The Filmies & A Very Controversial Champion
In the Season 10 finale of Film & Whiskey, Bob and Brad wrap up their ambitious “re-review” season by finishing the official Film & Whiskey Bracket Challenge, handing out the annual Filmies, and crowning the best movie of the season, for better or worse.Along the way, they review Bardstown Bourbon Company’s Cascadia Garryana Oak Barrel Finish, debate whether Rear Window, Casablanca, and 12 Angry Men are actually perfect films, and once again allow the dreaded Coin of Destiny to wreak absolute havoc on the bracket.There are arguments. There is betrayal. There is deep cinematic reflection.And there is one champion that may permanently damage this friendship.Download your own bracket and follow along:filmwhiskey.com/bracket-challengeFor longer episodes and special bonus content, consider joining our Patreon for as little as $3/mo!Film & Whiskey InstagramFilm & Whiskey FacebookFilm & Whiskey TwitterEmail us!Join our Discord server!For more episodes and engaging content, visit Film & Whiskey's website at www.filmwhiskey.com.
Season 10 Bracket Challenge (Part 2): Chaos & Coin Flips
The bracket chaos continues.In Part 2 of the Film & Whiskey Season 10 Bracket Challenge, Bob and Brad take the field from 16 films down to four—and things get messy fast. What starts as thoughtful film debate quickly spirals into coin flips, upsets, and pure cinematic anarchy.Along the way, the guys go head-to-head on legendary matchups like Vertigo vs. Star Wars, Pulp Fiction vs. Rear Window, and Casablanca vs. Singin’ in the Rain—all while sipping mystery whiskies pulled from the depths of Bob’s cabinet.It’s film theory vs. vibes. Structure vs. chaos. And somehow… Star Wars might break the bracket.Think you can build a better bracket?Download your own and play along: filmwhiskey.com/bracket-challengeFor longer episodes and special bonus content, consider joining our Patreon for as little as $3/mo!Film & Whiskey InstagramFilm & Whiskey FacebookFilm & Whiskey TwitterEmail us!Join our Discord server!For more episodes and engaging content, visit Film & Whiskey's website at www.filmwhiskey.com.
Oscars 2026 Recap + Season 10 Bracket Challenge Begins (Round of 32)
Bob and Brad recap the 2026 Academy Awards, break down the biggest winners of the night, and debate the current state of the Oscars. Did One Battle After Another deserve its Best Picture win? Was Michael B. Jordan the right choice for Best Actor? And what does the future look like for the Academy Awards as audience interest continues to shift?After discussing the highlights from the ceremony—including Conan O’Brien’s hosting performance, surprise wins, and memorable speeches—the guys kick off Part 1 of the Season 10 Bracket Challenge.Each season, the movies reviewed on the podcast are seeded into a March Madness–style tournament, forcing Bob and Brad to decide which films survive… and which ones get thrown into the fiery chasm.Round 1 includes heated debates between classics like Star Wars vs. The Shawshank Redemption, West Side Story vs. Forrest Gump, and The Lion King vs. (500) Days of Summer—with the dreaded Coin of Destiny deciding ties.The result? Eight films advance to the Round of 16, but not without controversy.Next week the bracket continues with:Round of 16Elite Eight…and things are going to get brutal.Download your own bracket and follow along:filmwhiskey.com/bracket-challengeFor longer episodes and special bonus content, consider joining our Patreon for as little as $3/mo!Film & Whiskey InstagramFilm & Whiskey FacebookFilm & Whiskey TwitterEmail us!Join our Discord server!For more episodes and engaging content, visit Film & Whiskey's website at www.filmwhiskey.com.
Sinners (2025) / Bardstown Bourbon Company Bottled-in-Bond
In the final regular episode of Season 10, Bob and Brad dive into one of the year’s most talked-about films: Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B. Jordan in a dual role. Set against the backdrop of the Jim Crow South, this genre-bending drama blends historical realism, blues music, and full-on vampire horror into one wild cinematic swing.And because no episode of Film & Whiskey is complete without a pour, the guys pair the film with Bardstown Bourbon Company Bottled-in-Bond, exploring whether this six-year wheated bourbon lives up to the distillery’s reputation.For longer episodes and special bonus content, consider joining our Patreon for as little as $3/mo!Film & Whiskey InstagramFilm & Whiskey FacebookFilm & Whiskey TwitterEmail us!Join our Discord server!For more episodes and engaging content, visit Film & Whiskey's website at www.filmwhiskey.com.
Forrest Gump (1994) / Glenmorangie Nectar D'or Single Malt Scotch
Bob and Brad revisit the 1994 Best Picture winner Forrest Gump, directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Tom Hanks in one of the most iconic performances of the 20th century.Is this film a shallow nostalgia trip through America’s greatest hits? Or is it a deeply sincere meditation on love, regret, and what it means to live a good life?They pair it with Glenmorangie Nectar d’Or, a Sauternes-cask-finished Highland single malt that sparks one of their biggest scoring splits of the season.For longer episodes and special bonus content, consider joining our Patreon for as little as $3/mo!Film & Whiskey InstagramFilm & Whiskey FacebookFilm & Whiskey TwitterEmail us!Join our Discord server!For more episodes and engaging content, visit Film & Whiskey's website at www.filmwhiskey.com.