A Surprising Delight: 'Eurovision Song Contest' is one of Will Ferrell's best films in years7/21/2020 
Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams star as two aspiring pop stars with the sole goal of representing Iceland in Eurovision. Directed by David Dobkin, Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga both pokes fun and celebrates the annual show. As Lars, Ferrell delivers a familiar but entertaining performance. Backed by McAdams as Sigrit, they make a wonderful comedic duo.
We highly recommend this film if you're looking for a goofy escape from our pandemic riddled lives.
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We're back! After a hiatus as we navigated our new COVID world, Whiskey and Popcorn returns (from home) with a new review. Brushing off the dust, we're getting back into reviewing films and sharing our recommendations, both in movies and in drinks!
Netflix's new film The Old Guard is an action packed sci-fi fantasy and thriller. Charlize Theron and KiKi Layne star as of immortal warriors. Together with three others like them, they have taken it upon themselves to protect the world. But in a modern world with cameras, facial recognition, and technology, it's harder than ever to hide what they are. This film is packed with action and emotion and a welcome watch to escape the news and summer heat. Take a listen to hear our full review!
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In Emma. Jane Austen's precocious heroine gets another silver screen adaptation. Director Autumn de Wilde has her own way of doing things when it comes to translating the beloved novel. Starring Anya Taylor-Joy as Miss Emma Woodhouse and Johnny Flynn as Mr. George Knightly, this rendition of Austen's book captures much of the 544 pages into a cohesive story. However, fans of the book or the 1996 rendition, might not care much for this iteration. Hosts Kaely and Tuesday are split on this one. Take a listen to hear why.
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It's been four years since Suicide Squad flopped in theaters. The only silver lining was Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn. Now she's back and free from the Joker in Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn or...as the film seems to be suddenly renamed: Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey. Confusion of the film's title aside, Robbie and Director Cathy Yan pull together one of the best superhero genre films since Wonder Woman. Full of energy, laughs, and never boring, _Harley Quinn_ is a great way to start off the 2020 superhero season.
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 It was certainly cold this year in Park City, Utah, but the snow didn't bother us anyway. We once again fueled our festival goings with our snacks of choice — whiskey and popcorn. And while we are not officially sponsored by our beloved High West whiskey distiller, we certainly partook of their awesomeness once again, along with a few other drinks thrown in for good measure. We saw a variety of thrilling and engaging films this year. And a couple left us scratching our heads. Here's the list of what we saw and what we thought. Listen to our podcast to get the full review of each film!
In a time when truth is being questioned and the pressure to follow the crowd is immense, a film like A Hidden Lifewww.imdb.com/title/tt5827916/ is just what is needed. Franz Jägerstätter is an Austrian farmer who faces death when refuses to fight for the Nazis in World War 2. His quiet protest which seemed so small at the time now resonates around the world of what one can do in the face of great evil. Director Terrance Malick delicately weaves Jägerstätter's story into a masterpiece of storytelling.
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Guy Ritchie's newest film The Gentlemen is a slick-talking, very British, crime drama that will delight Anglophiles and Ritchie fans alike. While a bit over-the-top, The Gentlemen earns its laughs.
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Charming and heartfelt Troop Zero follows the story of misfit Christmas Flint and her determination to get her voice on the Golden Record. Hearing that whoever wins the Birdie Scout Jamboree will get their voice on the record, Christmas sets out to create her own troop with their own style of doing things. Produced by the same team as Beasts of the Southern Wild, Troop Zero is a cute and enjoyable film to send a Saturday afternoon with. Watch it now on Amazon Prime.
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2020 kicks off with a pointless sci-fi horror that belly flops so hard it’s painful to watch. Underwater stars Kristen Stewart, Vincent Cassel, John Gallagher Jr., Jessica Henkwick, and T.J. Miller, in a survival race on the ocean floor. Part of a 300-plus mining crew, the hapless team has to escape to the surface as the massive underwater drill implodes. The monster that causes it to fail is as boring as the character development is lacking. Underwater feels like a cheap reimagining of James Cameron’s The Abyss.
Save yourself the trouble and watch that classic instead.
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When it comes to the World Wars, the Second World War seems to capture much of the imagination and romance of Hollywood. World War One not so much. And perhaps that’s due to there being a “less clear” enemy. There aren’t Nazis in WW1. But the First World War has plenty to offer when it comes to storytelling. Writer/Director Sam Mendes proves this in his film 1917 A truly immersive experience, 1917 follows two British soldiers as they set out on a ride-or-die mission across No-Man's land. What makes 1917 truly spectacular is the one-shot technique, which makes the film feel like it's all one continuous shot.
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