Coffee Nick’s Movie Picks

THE DOLLY-THON Part Two: Things get risqué as Nick and Gavin enter The Chicken Ranch to talk sex work, beautiful gowns, little gay espresso martinis, big gay football players, hard candy Christmases, gossip codenames, and Dolly Parton's 1982 film The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. God have mercy on our souls!Listen to the companion playlist on...Apple MusicSpotifyFollow CNMP on Instagram.Follow Coffee Nick on Bluesky.Dolly-thon series co-hosted by Gavin HubbardIntro theme: "The Moon Drops" by Nathan MooreClosing theme: "March of the Hares" by Nathan Moore

Lynchian Picks 7 of 10: The line between reality and fantasy becomes more and more unclear as Nick locks in with his special mushroom coffee, rants about the state of a QR code-reliant world, and discusses David Lynch's Lost Highway.Check out Headspace Coffee.Follow ⁠CNMP⁠ on Instagram.Follow ⁠Coffee Nick⁠ on Bluesky.Intro theme: "The Moon Drops" by Nathan MooreClosing theme: "March of the Hares" by Nathan Moore

It's a bad day to be a podcaster! Nick discusses recent horror film Undertone, bad decisions in Resident Evil: Requiem, and the delightful Dolce é Coco Latte from Café Unido.Check out ⁠Café Unido in Washington, D.C.Follow ⁠CNMP⁠ on Instagram.Follow ⁠Coffee Nick⁠ on Bluesky.Intro theme: "The Moon Drops" by Nathan MooreClosing theme: "March of the Hares" by Nathan Moore

Nick is back on his video game adaptation kick with a review of cult classic "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World". Also hear about what happens when you mix a spicy sub with a delicious mocha at Lost Sock Roasters and a deep dive analysis into the world of "healthy" peanut M&Ms.Check out ⁠Lost Sock Roasters in Washington, D.C.Follow ⁠CNMP⁠ on Instagram.Follow ⁠Coffee Nick⁠ on Bluesky.Intro theme: "The Moon Drops" by Nathan MooreClosing theme: "March of the Hares" by Nathan Moore

THE DOLLY-THON Part One: Nick and Gavin put "laughter through tears" to the test with an in-depth discussion of the 1989 film Steel Magnolias.Also in this episode, hear Nick's experience with a "hard as hell" croissant cube at Maman, Gavin's pilgrimage to Cracker Barrel, and Dolly thongs. That's right - thongs.Listen to the companion playlist on...Apple MusicSpotifyFollow CNMP on Instagram.Follow Coffee Nick on Bluesky.Dolly-thon series co-hosted by Gavin HubbardIntro theme: "The Moon Drops" by Nathan MooreClosing theme: "March of the Hares" by Nathan Moore

What do trapezing in the foyer, punching sharks in the face, Chinese SpongeBob, the Illuminati, and dual-wielding pistols have in common? The Lara Croft: Tomb Raider movies, duh.In this double feature special, Nick talks tombs and the women who raid them by reviewing 2001's Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, the 2003 sequel, The Cradle of Life, and a vanilla latte from The Coffee Bar in Washington, D.C.Check out ⁠The Coffee Bar⁠ (TCB) in Washington, D.C.Follow ⁠CNMP⁠ on Instagram.Follow ⁠Coffee Nick⁠ on Bluesky.Intro theme: "The Moon Drops" by Nathan MooreClosing theme: "March of the Hares" by Nathan Moore

THE DOLLY-THON Introduction: Well, howdy! Welcome to the Smoky Mountains and the newest series on CNMP. Join Nick and series co-host Gavin Hubbard as they start their trek across country music legend Dolly Parton's filmography.In this introductory episode, we'll answer: What is the Dolly-thon? What movies are we planning to discuss? Who is Gavin? Who Is Dolly Parton? And are Addison Rae Dollars an accepted form of payment in the event of a lawsuit?Follow CNMP on Instagram.Follow Coffee Nick on Bluesky.Intro theme: "Hopping Trains" by Nathan MooreClosing theme: "Dance of the Fireflies" by Nathan Moore

Nick puts the second edition of Uncommon Christmas to a shameful end with a discussion on post-holiday blues, a life-changing Tiramisu Latte from Tous les Jours, and Anna and the Apocalypse – a Christmas, musical, zombie, slasher, comedy, blah blah, boo boo movie.Listen to the companion playlist (vol. 2) on...Apple MusicSpotifyCheck out Tous les Jours.Follow CNMP on Instagram.Follow Coffee Nick on Bluesky.

New Year In's: Flying up an elevator shaft, being suffocated by a bag of weed, and diarrhea. New Year Out's: A strange chickpea-like object floating in the bottom of my coffee.Nick rings in 2026 with a review of New Year's Evil – the 1980, punk rock, New Year's-themed slasher film – and a Carrot Cake Latte from Royal.Listen to the companion playlist (vol. 2) on...Apple MusicSpotifyCheck out Royal.Follow CNMP on Instagram.Follow Coffee Nick on Bluesky.

Merry Christmas! In the spirit of controversial Christmas-day releases, Nick is reviewing the 2006 remake of Black Christmas over some festive lattes from Compass Coffee. Also in this episode: Can Nick speak cat? What makes the perfect stocking stuffer? Do you need soap to shower if you're already sexy??Listen to Nick's previous review of Black Christmas (1974).Listen to the companion playlist (vol. 2) on...Apple MusicSpotifyCheck out Compass Coffee.Follow CNMP on Instagram.Follow Coffee Nick on Bluesky.

Nick is back and he's got a few things to say! First of all, Merry Christmas. Uncommon Christmas, a series reviewing holiday oddball films, is back and in full swing for its second edition for the last week of December.Listen to the companion playlist (vol. 2) on...Apple MusicSpotifyCheck out Tatte.Follow CNMP on Instagram.Follow Coffee Nick on Bluesky.

Lynchian Picks - Bonus #2: It's a casual discussion on The Return! Let's just talk about it. Hear Nick's overall thoughts on the "third" season of Twin Peaks, his take on the ending, his favorite (and least favorite) moments, and his impression of that lady screaming at Bobby from her car with that girl throwing up green sludge next to her.Check out The Detective and The Log Lady podcast.Follow CNMP on Instagram.Follow Coffee Nick on Bluesky.

Lynchian Picks 6 of 10: Reality falling apart around you, a reminder that being in your early 20s is not that great, being the murder victim that everybody forgets, lack of motivation, and Nicaraguan coffee. Nick talks a favorite of his, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me, over The Estate Blend from Twin Engine Coffee.Check out Twin Engine Coffee.Follow CNMP on Instagram.Follow Coffee Nick on Bluesky.

Lynchian Picks - Bonus #1: What's your name? You're fired! Nick slips into his red heels for a lengthy discussion of Twin Peaks' pilot episode and overall thoughts on the original series' run.Follow CNMP on Instagram.Follow Coffee Nick on Bluesky.

Lynchian Picks 5 of 10: After-work plans ruined by afternoon rain? Me too and life sucks! Listen to Nick learn a lesson in meteorology with the cynics of Reddit while he reviews some cold brew and one lipstick-laden Ladd. Quack!Check out The White Hart Cafe.Follow CNMP on Instagram.Follow Coffee Nick on Bluesky.

Lynchian Picks 3 of 10: Nick finds his podcasting flow as he makes a challenging return to David Lynch's Dune. Check out Blanchard's Coffee Roasting Co.Listen to Nick's original review of Dune (1984) here.TS Madison discussing Dune (1984) on The Bald and the Beautiful with Trixie and Katya.Follow CNMP on Instagram.Follow Coffee Nick on Bluesky.

Lynchian Picks 2 of 10: Nick goes Greek with a review of Tigrato Espresso Blend from Tarẽsso Artisan Coffee Roasters, discusses straw-unwrapping etiquette, and draws parallels between David Lynch's The Elephant Man and modern-day AI concerns.Check out Tarẽsso Artisan Coffee Roasters.Follow CNMP on Instagram.Follow Coffee Nick on Bluesky.

Lynchian Picks 1 of 10: Nick dives deep into the dark and dystopian world of David Lynch's Eraserhead, paired with the Synthesis Blend from Ceremony Coffee Roasters and discussions on not being an expert.Check out Ceremony Coffee Roasters.Henry's Window is the Key to Eraserhead, by David Johnson.Follow CNMP on Instagram.Follow Coffee Nick on Bluesky.

Introducing Lynchian Picks – the first collection part of the CNMP Coffeehouse. For every entry in the series, join Nick in discussing the dream-like nightmares of David Lynch as he reviews every film over a cup of black, damn fine coffee.In this introductory episode, Nick provides some background information on David Lynch, lays out expectations for the series, and falls into the strangest dream...Follow CNMP on Instagram.Follow Coffee Nick on Bluesky.

It's the final episode (for a little while)! Nick sips on some S'mores Draft Latte from La Colombe, rants about the D.C. mosquito scene, and raves about Weapons to properly send off the show. Until next time...Follow CNMP on Instagram.

Nick discusses body horror while being horrified by a body from across the alleyway! In this episode, we cover video game frame rates, third places, and public yet unintentional displays of nudity over a review of Spark Social House and Together, a new horror (comedy) film.Check out ⁠⁠Spark Social House⁠⁠.Join the ⁠⁠Coffeehouse⁠⁠ – a free Patreon from CNMP.Follow ⁠⁠CNMP⁠⁠ on Instagram.Follow ⁠⁠Coffee Nick⁠⁠ on Bluesky.Offer feedback.

In this meeting of Coffee Nick's Book Club, Nick presents his book report on The Picture of Dorian Gray, sips on an ashtray americano, and dissects the reception and subtext of Elio – the latest film from Pixar.Check out ⁠Ann's Florist & Coffee Bar⁠.⁠"Inside ‘Elio’s’ “Catastrophic” Path: America Ferrera’s Exit, Director Change and Erasure of Queer Themes"⁠ by Ryan Gajewski⁠"Did 'bean mouth' really kill Pixar's Elio at the box office?"⁠ by Jackson WeaverFollow ⁠CNMP⁠ on Instagram.Follow ⁠Coffee Nick⁠ on Bluesky.Join the Coffeehouse – a free Patreon from CNMP.

Nicole Kidman’s busy schedule, the cancellation of Golden from a cast member's POV, making it big in LA, Javabots, Bold Rocks, and Hard Happy Dads. Harrison Doyle, the muse for Lynchian Picks, returns to the show to talk Blue Velvet.If you enjoyed this preview episode from the Coffeehouse, please consider joining for free here on Patreon.Check out Roasting Plant Coffee.Follow CNMP on Instagram.Follow Coffee Nick on Bluesky.Follow along: On July 17, a discussion of Wild at Heart.

To celebrate everyone's favorite horror holiday, Nick watches the original Friday the 13th (for the first time), reviews a cherry-cola espresso drink, and describes his experience at the Cowboy Carter World Tour.Check out Golf Park Coffee Co.Listen to Nick's review of In a Violent Nature here.Join the Coffeehouse Patreon for free here.Follow ⁠CNMP⁠ on Instagram.Follow ⁠Coffee Nick⁠ on Bluesky.

Beer lover, artist, and family Jarrod Priestly joins Nick all the way from Australia to talk diner coffee, lagers from around the world, fatherhood, photography, and Wake in Fright – the 1971 Australian, beer-filled horror film. Join the Coffeehouse Patreon for free here.Follow Jarrod to see his photography.Follow ⁠CNMP⁠ on Instagram.Follow ⁠Coffee Nick⁠ on Bluesky.

Nick is feeling sick after seeing Bring Her Back, the new horror film from the Philippou Brothers and A24. For coffee, Nick tries the Connemara Cappuccino from Ironclad – a smoky, Irish-inspired coffee drink – while he voices his concerns over generative AI.Join the Coffeehouse Patreon for free here.Check out Ironclad in Lynchburg, VA.Follow ⁠CNMP⁠ on Instagram.Follow ⁠Coffee Nick⁠ on Bluesky.

Welcome to the CNMP Coffeehouse, where everyone is welcome! Join Nick as he deep dives into different mini-series – from specific directors, to international films, to niche genres.Join the Coffeehouse for free here!Tips are never expected, but greatly appreciated. Become a "REGULAR" for only $3/month and get known by name in main-line episodes.Specialty coffee is brewing, along with specialty discussions. Let's sip on something specific and strange...Follow CNMP on Instagram.Follow Coffee Nick on Bluesky.

Let's talk blocks over some lemonade coffee! Nick reviews the Black & Yellow (lemonade + espresso) from Royal D.C., shares his thoughts on the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, and expresses his disappointment in A Minecraft Movie.Check out Royal in Washington, D.C.Follow ⁠CNMP⁠ on Instagram.Follow ⁠Coffee Nick⁠ on Bluesky.

Reese returns to CNMP to talk thoughts on Twin Peaks, clown town behavior in movie theaters, coffee & baked goods from Big Bear Cafe, and his all-time favorite movie — Nope.Check out Big Bear Cafe in Washington, D.C.Follow ⁠CNMP⁠ on Instagram.Follow ⁠Coffee Nick⁠ on Bluesky.

In celebration of Ireland, Nick shakes in excitement over Coffee Republic's Shamrock double espresso, questions high beam-flashing culture, and reviews Black Bag - a new, unique spy thriller starring Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett.Check out Coffee Republic in Washington, D.C.Follow ⁠CNMP⁠ on Instagram.Follow ⁠Coffee Nick⁠ on Bluesky.

Nick reflects on the best coffees and movies of 2024 and selects a winner from each of his made-up categories to receive the "Nick Pick" award. Also included are bonus categories for other types of media and thoughts on this year's Oscar winners.Follow CNMP on Instagram.Follow Coffee Nick on Bluesky.

Nick is joined by Amaya Rose of the Halfling Cinephile podcast to discuss Severance, a shared dislike for short-form content, and all things Steven Universe (specifically The Movie) over some coffee (and tea) from 7 Brew and The Spice & Tea Exchange.Amaya's Podcast, ⁠Halfling Cinephile⁠Find Coffee Nick on ⁠this episode⁠ of Halfling Cinephile.Check out ⁠The Spice & Tea Exchange⁠ in Richmond, VA.Check out ⁠7 Brew Drive Thru Coffee⁠.Follow ⁠CNMP⁠ on Instagram.Follow ⁠Coffee Nick⁠ on Bluesky.

To celebrate one year of Coffee Nick's Movie Picks, Nick brings back bad movies with discussions ofMadame Web andCatwoman. Trash talk is accompanied by a glowing review of the Candied Orange Mocha from Cure and reflections on people's treatment of Taylor Swift and Beyoncé.Check outCure in Newport News, VA.FollowCNMP on Instagram.FollowCoffee Nick on Bluesky.

Coffee Nick gets freaky with a discussion about hope, a kink-shaming chai review, Louisa May Alcott's Little Women, and the long-awaited review for The Substance. Watch "THE SUBSTANCE | Making-Of Featurette | MUBI" Check out Donna Faye's Bakery. Follow CNMP on Instagram. Follow Coffee Nick on Bluesky.

In this special tribute episode, Nick reflects on the life of David Lynch by discussing The Art Life documentary over a damn fine cup of (Sidamo) coffee. Check out Sidamo Coffee & Tea in Washington, D.C. Follow CNMP on Instagram. Follow Coffee Nick on Bluesky.

CNMP returns with discussions on low motivation, the harmful side effects of short-form content, a cozy Winter Chai from The Grounds Coffeehouse, and the 'vibe' of Wolf Man (2025). Check out The Grounds Coffeehouse in Stafford, VA. Follow CNMP on Instagram. Follow Coffee Nick on Bluesky.

Uncommon Christmas 4 of 4: Meow! Nothing says 'special Christmas episode' like Twin Peaks talk, a rant on Facebook Marketplace, a review of the Biscotti Testarossa from Gregory's Coffee, and a discussion on Batman Returns - Coffee Nick's ultimate Uncommon Christmas movie. Watch the video version of the episode. Learn more about what could have been for Tim Burton & Batman here. Listen to the companion playlist on... Apple Music Spotify Check out Gregory's Coffee. Follow CNMP on Instagram. Follow Coffee Nick on Bluesky.

Uncommon Christmas 3 of 4: Nick is joined by Gremlins expert, Australian resident, and cousin Melissa to discuss  the aforementioned film, current events, The Hunger Games, and coffee from across the world. Watch the ⁠⁠video version⁠⁠ of this episode. Listen to the companion playlist on... ⁠⁠Apple Music⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ Check out ⁠Big Bear Cafe⁠ (USA). Check out ⁠Coffee Cure Cafe⁠ (AUS). Follow ⁠⁠CNMP⁠⁠ on Instagram. Follow ⁠⁠Coffee Nick⁠⁠ on Bluesky.

Uncommon Christmas 2 of 4: Seeing double? Nick is joined by close friend and special guest Nick A-G to discuss Foundation Coffee Roasters, Custom Wood Burning, RuPaul’s Drag Race, and the magnificence of Cate Blanchett in Carol. Watch the ⁠video version⁠ of this episode. Listen to the companion playlist on... ⁠Apple Music⁠ ⁠Spotify⁠ Check out Foundation Coffee Roasters. Follow ⁠CNMP⁠ on Instagram. Follow ⁠Coffee Nick⁠ on Bluesky.

Uncommon Christmas 1 of 4: Nick kicks off the “Uncommon Christmas” series by sharing his podcast listening list, reviewing the Oat Nog Half Tan from La Columbe, and discussing the original Black Christmas. Watch the video version of this episode. Listen to the companion playlist on... Apple Music Spotify Check out La Columbe Coffee Roasters. Follow CNMP on Instagram. Follow Coffee Nick on Bluesky.

In his first television series review, Nick discusses HBO's The Penguin, The Origin Story latte from White Hart Cafe in Lynchburg, VA, Disney's mishandling of The Muppets, his love for any Batman-related content, and The Wizard of Oz. Watch the video version of this episode. Check out The White Hart Cafe in Lynchburg, VA. Follow CNMP on Instagram. Follow Coffee Nick on BlueSky.

Coffee Nick's Movie Picks enters the visual medium in this preview episode where Nick shows off his Twin Peaks collection. Watch the video version... Follow CNMP on Instagram.

Nick argues how it may be time for pumpkin spice to step aside, talks about the ‘dumb phone’ community, and gives a critical review of Anora - the new film from Sean Baker. Check out Goosecup. Find out about The Light Phone. Follow CNMP on Instagram.

In this double feature Halloween special, Nick talks about the 2024 election, chocolate milk, "lake water" coffee, Charli xcx, Trap, and Smile 2. What are your voting plans? Go to vote.gov to make them. Learn more about Jo's Coffee. Follow CNMP on Instagram.

New episodes of CNMP return with a new coffee review, an ‘unsettling’ film discussion, and tall tales  - all inspired by the state of Texas. Yee Haw! ⁠Follow CNMP⁠ Try ⁠Proud Mary Coffee

GRETA-THON 9 of 9: In this final installment of the Greta-thon series, Nick shares a special announcement, summarizes his research points, and recounts his likes and dislikes about the series. Think of this as a palette cleanser episode!

GRETA-THON 8 of 9: This Ken checks out Kyle Kuzma’s Childhood Cafe, talks trash about the recent ”Minecraft” movie trailer, shares thoughts on live-action remakes, mansplains the patriarchy, and reviews ”Barbie.” Sublime!

GRETA-THON 7 of 9: Nick complains about Nintendo video game pricing and Mistress America - the 2015 ”comedy” film by Baumbach and Gerwig that Nick does not like.

GRETA-THON 6 of 9: Nick checks out the Habibi Latte from Detour Coffee Co., grills Michael Keaton for his Batgirl comments, learns how to say “Pamplemousse,” and discusses Gerwig’s 2019 adaptation of Little Women.

Greta-thon 5 of 9: Nick becomes invalidated at a local AMC, feels starstruck when meeting The Exorcist Steps, comments on proper AirPod usage, and reviews Nights and Weekends - Greta Gerwig’s directorial debut.