Nashville Movie Dispatch

Pour up a Skull Island Colossus and join McCash as he relives Peter Jackson's take on one of the most epic stories in cinema history alongside Brandon and Stoney. Today, we're drinking with...King Kong. To make the Skull Island Colossus, you'll need: • 1½ oz dark rum• ½ oz overproof rum• 1 oz coconut cream• 1 oz pineapple juice• ½ oz fresh lime juice• ½ oz banana liqueur• 2 dashes Angostura bitters• banana slice for garnishInstructions1. Fill a shaker with ice.2. Add dark rum, coconut cream, pineapple juice, lime juice, banana liqueur, and bitters.3. Shake well until chilled.4. Pour into a large rocks glass or tiki mug filled with crushed ice.5. Float the overproof rum on top.6. Garnish with a banana slice.

Brandon Vick reviews Masters of the Universe, Scary Movie, and The Death of Robin Hood on this month’s episode of The Cinema Chronicles! Masters of the Universe - 4:23Scary Movie - 14:20The Death of Robin Hood - 20:39

On a special bonus episode of The Vick's Flicks Podcast this month, Brandon Vick reviews Angelina Jolie in Couture.

After reconciling with the fact that they're turning 40 soon and starting to forget a lot of things, Brandon and Stoney finally dig into Sofia Coppola's feature directorial debut in The Virgin Suicides on this episode of Movie Review Rewind! 

Brandon and Stoney offer up a spoiler-free review of Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day, in theaters this weekend, before getting into a larger discussion about the evolution of the sci-fi genre and their personal favorite contributions to it.

Brandon, Brett, and Stoney relive the childhood nostalgia of Jim Carrey in The Mask on this episode of Movie Review Rewind! 

Pour up The GOAT and join McCash as he relives this raunchy Ryan Reynolds-led comedy alongside Brandon and Stoney. Today, we're drinking with...Waiting...To make The GOAT, you'll need: ½ oz Jägermeister½ oz peach schnappsSplash pineapple juiceShake and serve as a chilled shot.

Brandon Vick reviews Hokum, The Devil Wears Prada 2, I Love Boosters, and Obsession on this month's volume of The Cinema Chronicles!Hokum - 5:18The Devil Wears Prada 2 - 9:12I Love Boosters - 16:37Obsession - 23:05

Brandon and Stoney step back in time to golden age Paris for a look at 2011's Midnight In Paris. 

Brandon and Stoney recap what they caught from the 50th installment of the Atlanta Film Festival! Films discussed: 1-800-GET-SEXYB.F. Skinner Plays HimselfBy A HairThe Gas Station AttendantIn the GardenLand with No RiderMontreal, My BeautifulMudvilleTheyDreamand more!

Pour up a Tripod Attack and join McCash as he relives this Tom Cruise and Steven Spielberg collab that dominated the box office alongside Brandon and Stoney! Today, we're drinking with...War of the Worlds.To make the Tripod Attack:Ingredients1.5 oz black vodka (or regular vodka + drop of black food coloring)1 oz pomegranate juice (0.5 oz fresh lime juice0.5 oz simple syrupSplash of ginger beerInstructionsFill a shaker with ice.Add vodka, pomegranate juice, lime juice, and simple syrup.Shake well until chilled.Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.Top with a splash of ginger beer for a fizzy effect.

Brandon Vick reviews Deep Water, Normal, Lee Cronin's The Mummy, and The Drama (with a special guest appearance from Stoney Keeley) on this month's episode of The Cinema Chronicles! Deep Water - 11:02Normal - 20:44Lee Cronin's The Mummy - 26:16The Drama - 31:30

Brandon and Stoney dig into the extensive filmography and underrated creative spirit of Steven Soderbergh before Brandon offers up his review of 'The Christophers' on this episode of The Vick's Flicks Podcast!

Brandon and Stoney relive one of Paul Thomas Anderson and Daniel Day-Lewis's works in 2007's There Will Be Blood on this month's episode of Movie Review Rewind! 

Brandon Vick reviews Exit 8 on this episode of The Vick's Flicks Podcast. 

Pour up a Motor Boating Cocktail and join McCash as he relives this institution of 2000s era comedies alongside Brandon and Stoney. Today, we're drinking with...Wedding Crashers. To make the Motor Boating Cocktail:Ingredients2 oz bourbon1 oz peach schnapps½ oz fresh lemon juice½ oz honey syrup2 oz chilled Prosecco or ChampagneDash of orange bittersGarnish: Orange twistInstructionsIn a shaker with ice, combine bourbon, peach schnapps, lemon juice, honey syrup, and bitters.Shake wellStrain into a chilled coupe glass.Top with Prosecco.Garnish with an orange twist

Brandon Vick reviews TOW, The Bride!, Hoppers, and Ready or Not 2: Here I Come on this month's installment of The Cinema Chronicles! TOW - 8:23The Bride! - 14:12Hoppers - 20:45Ready or Not 2: Here I Come - 26:12

Brandon and Stoney relive Tim Burton's love letter to old sci-fi B movies, 1996's Mars Attacks!, on this episode of Movie Review Rewind!

Brandon and Our Buddy Brett sit down to review Project Hail Mary on this episode of The Vick's Flicks Podcast. 

Join Brandon and Stoney for the last 20 or so minutes of the annual Nashville Movie Dispatch Oscars watch-along. For the full show, search 'SoBros Network' on YouTube or Twitter!

Brandon, Brett, and Stoney relive one of the most interesting and entertaining documentaries of their time this month on The Movie Review Rewind Podcast. The group digs into 1999's American Movie. 

Pour up a Basin City Blackout and join McCash as he relives this translation of Frank Miller's iconic graphic novel alongside Brandon and Stoney. Today, we're drinking with... Sin City.To make the Basin City Blackout:Ingredients2 oz rye whiskey1 oz black vermouth¼ oz maraschino liqueur2 dashes Angostura bitterscherry for garnishInstructionsAdd whiskey, vermouth/amaro, maraschino liqueur, and bitters to a mixing glass with ice.Stir until chilled and silky.Strain into a chilled coupe or lowball glass.Garnish with a single red cherry—let it sink like a drop of color in a black‑and‑white frame.

Brandon Vick reviews Nirvanna: The Band - The Show - The Movie, Crime 101, Blades of the Guardians, and EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert on the latest edition of The Cinema Chronicles! Nirvanna: The Band - The Show - The Movie - 6:18Crime 101 - 17:05Blades of the Guardians - 24:21EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert - 33:17

With Valentine's Day right around the corner, Brandon and Stoney saw it fit to relive one of their favorite rom-coms of all time - the smartly written, brilliantly acted, funny, and heartfelt Crazy, Stupid, Love. 

Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die is dropping in theaters this week, so Brandon and Stoney take the chance to dive into the filmography of Gore Verbinski on this episode of The Vick's Flicks Podcast.

Pour up a Puppy's Breath and join McCash as he relives this John Cusack and Diane Lane led rom-com alongside Brandon and Stoney. Today, we're drinking with...Must Love Dogs. To make the Puppy's Breath, you'll need:2 oz Rye Whiskey1 oz sweet vermouth2 dashes of chocolate bitters1 teaspoon of cherry liquorDirections:Combine all ingredients into a mixing glass with iceStir until well chilledStrain into a rocks glass and garnish with a cherry

Brandon Vick reviews Primate, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, Night Patrol, and Mercy on the latest installment of The Cinema Chronicles! Primate - 9:4628 Years Later: The Bone Temple - 18:01Night Patrol - 31:20Mercy - 35:33

Sam Rockwell delivered a hell of a performance in an underrated sci-fi flick from 2009. Brandon and Stoney kick off the new year on The Movie Review Rewind Podcast with a look back at Moon. 

Another Greenland movie is on the way, so Brandon and Stoney take the opportunity to dig into the filmography of Gerard Butler on The Vick's Flicks Podcast. 

Pour up a Tensions Collide and kick off season 6 of 'Drinking With...' with McCash as he relives this controversial Oscars 'Best Picture' winner alongside Brandon and Stoney To make the Tensions Collide, you'll need:1.5 oz Bourbon (representing the complexities and underlying tensions)0.5 oz Sweet Vermouth (for a hint of warmth and connection)2 dashes Angostura Bitters (to symbolize the bitter realities and prejudices)Orange peel (for garnish and a glimmer of hope or change)Stir the bourbon, sweet vermouth, and bitters with ice in a mixing glass.Strain into a chilled coupe or rocks glass.Garnish with an orange peel.Directions:Stir the bourbon, sweet vermouth, and bitters with ice in a mixing glass.Strain into a chilled coupe or rocks glass.Garnish with an orange peel.Meaning: This cocktail, like the movie, suggests a darker, more complex undercurrent beneath a seemingly smooth exterior. The orange peel offers a spark of optimism, reminding us that even amidst the difficulties portrayed, there is potential for understanding and connection

Merry Christmas! On a festive episode of The Movie Review Rewind Podcast, Our Buddy Brett stops by the studio to relive one of the classics, 1989's National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, with Brandon and Stoney. 

Another season of 'Drinking With...' is in the books! Pour up a Cosmopolitan and celebrate! Wrap up the year with Steven McCash as he recaps the year that was 2004 with Stoney Keeley and Brandon Vick - sports, music, news, and of course, all of the films the gang didn't discuss throughout season 5. Today, we're drinking with...the year 2004!To make the Cosmopolitan, you'll need:2 ounces (1/4 cup) vodka or citrus vodka1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) triple sec, Cointreau, or Grand Marnier3/4 ounce (1 ½ tablespoons) cranberry juice cocktail1/4 to 1/2 ounce (1 ½ teaspoons to 3 teaspoons) fresh lime juiceOne 2-inch orange peel/twistDirections:Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, then add vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, and lime juice. (I like the extra bite of lime juice, so I use 1/2 an ounce in our cosmo, but use what is best for your taste.)Shake the cocktail shaker for about 30 seconds until well chilled. Then, strain into a martini glass.Garnish with orange peel/twist. Peel the orange twist over the filled cocktail glass so the orange oils spray into the glass.

With Avatar: Fire and Ash dropping in theaters this month, Brandon and Stoney take the opportunity to relive the career of James Cameron on The Vick's Flicks Podcast.

Is Sean Baker's Tangerine a Christmas movie? Well, it's set on Christmas Eve, so why not? Brandon, Brett, and Stoney dig into this one from the reigning Academy Award-winning Best Director in our first of two "festive" episode of The Movie Review Rewind Podcast for 2025! 

Pour up a Krakozhian Layover and join McCash as he relives this Tom Hanks-Steven Spielberg team-up alongside Brandon and Stoney. Today, we're drinking with...The Terminal. To make the Krakozhian Layover1 1/2 oz Vodka3/4 oz Dry Vermouth1/2 oz Cherry Liqueur1/2 Lemon JuiceClub SodaLemon twist for garnishDirections:Shake vodka, vermouth, cherry liqueur, and lemon juice with iceStrain into a chilled glass over fresh iceTop with club soda and garnish with lemon twist

From its heavyweight title fight between Robert De Niro and Al Pacino to its ear shattering sound design, Brandon, Our Buddy Brett, and Stoney relive Michael Mann's 'Heat' on the latest episode of The Movie Review Rewind Podcast. 

Brandon Vick reviews Die My Love, Predator: Badlands, The Running Man, and Wicked: For Good on this month’s episode of The Cinema Chronicles! Die My Love - 5:10Predator: Badlands - 15:16The Running Man - 22:35Wicked: For Good - 30:21

On a dark and stormy night, Brandon and Stoney dig into the 1985 cult classic starring Tim Curry and a delightful ensemble, Clue. 

After an incredibly limited theatrical run Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein has hit Netflix as of November 7th. A week earlier, and maybe we’d have hit that Halloween sweet spot, but beggars can’t be choosers, I suppose. I digress.Nonetheless, the occasion inspired Brandon and me (Stoney) to get behind the mics and talk about the vast history that this story holds in cinema history on the latest episode of The Vick’s Flicks Podcast. We rewind to 1818 and discuss the original text from Mary Shelley. We look at some of the themes this story explores, and what about it has resonated with audiences for so many years. And, we look at an exhaustive filmography that features hundreds of films that fail to stand out and ask, “why did it take nearly a hundred years to do this ting right again?”Then, Brandon offers up his thoughts on del Toro’s effort with 2025’s Frankenstein.

Pour up a Hit Pit and join McCash as he relives this Oscar-winning classic starring Hillary Swank and Clint Eastwood alongside Brandon and Stoney. Today, we're drinking with...Million Dollar Baby. To make the Hit Pit, you'll need:2 oz Bourbon1/2 oz of sweet vermouth1/2 oz elderflower liqueur1/4 oz fresh lemon juiceDash of bittersGarnish with a lemon twist and a cherryAdd all ingredients into to shaker with ice.Directions:Shake well and strain into a martini glassGarnish with twist and cherryEnjoy this smooth but bold drink...perfect for toasting resilience, heart and a knockout performance.

Happy Halloween! Outdoor SoBro comes by the studio to celebrate with Stoney as the two relive one of the most beloved relics of their childhood...the Ernest movies. Filmed in East Nashville, this one hits a little close to home! We're talkin' 1991's Ernest Scared Stupid on this year's Halloween episode of The Movie Review Rewind Podcast!

Brandon Vick reviews Roofman, It Was Just An Accident, and Black Phone 2 on this month’s episode of The Cinema Chronicles! Roofman - 5:35It Was Just An Accident - 16:08Black Phone 2 - 27:16

Pour up a Red Spiral and join Steven McCash as he relives the start of one of horror's most iconic franchises alongside Brittany Fernandez and Brandon Vick. Today, we're drinking with...Saw.To make the Red Spiral, you'll need: -2oz vodka-1/2 oz triple sec-1oz cranberry juice-1/2 oz lime juice-1/4 oz simple syrup-red sugar or crushed red candy-lime twistDirections: Rim the martini glass with red sugar or candyShake all ingredients with iceStrain into the glassTop with lime twist

Was Wes Craven's Cursed intentionally made to be a horror comedy? Or, did it just end up that way after years of re-writes and re-shoots? Brittany Fernandez of Danger Zone Video joins Brandon and Stoney on the latest Spooky Season episode of the Movie Review Rewind Podcast to relive this hot mess, for better or for worse. 

Pour up Coconut Pete's Killer Colada and join McCash as he relives this comedic slasher from the comedy troop, Broken Lizard, alongside Brandon and Stoney. Today, we're drinking with...Club Dread. To make Coconut Pete’s Killer Colada, you'll need: 2 oz Coconut Rum1 oz Dark Rum1 oz Pineapple Juice1 oz Coconut Cream1/2 oz Lime JuiceGrenadineMaraschino CherryPineapple WedgeDirections Combine rums, pineapple juice, cream, lime juice and ice in a shakerShake until well chilledPour into a hurricane glassDrizzle grenadine down the side to mimic blood in the waterGarnish with cherry, pineapple wedge

Brandon and Stoney dig into the masterful folk horror, The Witch, from Robert Eggers on this Spooky Season episode of The Movie Review Rewind Podcast. 

Spooky Season continues on 'Drinking With...' - pour up a 'Dead Don't Daiquiri' and join McCash as he looks back at this thrilling remake of George A. Romero's classic from 1978 alongside Brandon and Stoney. Today, we're drinking with...Dawn of the Dead. To make the Dead Don’t Daiquiri, you'll need:2 oz Dark Rum3/4 oz Lime Juice1/2 oz Blood Orange Liqueur1/2 oz Simple Syrup2 dashes bittersRed SugarFreeze Dried RaspberriesDirections:Rim a glass with lime juice and red sugar for that “flesh wound” look. Shake all ingredients with ice. Strain into the glass. Garnish with gummy brains for an added spooky take. 

Brandon and Stoney dig into the well-crafted well-executed old fashioned ghost story, The Others, starring Nicole Kidman on this episode of The Movie Review Rewind Podcast.

The Smashing Machine has been getting rave reviews, standing ovations, and even a little awards hype for Dwayne Johnson. While I think I can agree that it’s the best I’ve ever seen Johnson, it’s hard to say this film lived up to the groundswell of hype it’s getting. Brandon and I dig into all the reasons why on this month’s episode of The Vick’s Flicks Podcast. -Stoney

Pour up a Winchester Red and join McCash as he relives the start of the Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy alongside Brandon and Stoney. Today, we're drinking with...Shaun of the Dead. To make the Winchester Red, you'll need:1.5 oz spiced rum1 oz cherry liqueur0.5 oz sweet vermouthSplash of cranberry juiceDash of Angostura bittersGarnish: maraschino cherry and orange twistOptional: rim the glass with red sugar or crushed candyDirectionsFill a cocktail shaker with ice.Add the spiced rum, cherry liqueur, sweet vermouth, cranberry juice, and bitters.Shake well and strain into a chilled rocks glass or lowball glass over fresh ice.Garnish with a maraschino cherry and an orange twist.