Cocktail Review
from Movie Week in Review
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Mike and JT tackle the divisive 1988 Tom Cruise bartending classic, examining why this film inspires passionate disagreement. They explore the memorable characters of Brian Flanagan and Doug Coughlin, the film's quotable "Coughlin's Laws," the iconic soundtrack featuring Kokomo, and the surprisingly effective emotional arc of a movie that's often dismissed but finds defenders among 80s kids. A discussion of flair bartending, Jamaica romance, and why this friendship drama works despite its campy elements.
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