Vintertainment: Wine and Movie Pairing

Sen Us Your Thoughts!Honoring the 10th Anniversary of actor Anton Yelchin's passing in 2016 at the insanely young age of 27. PORTO was released posthumously, and since our own Dave Baxter recenty visited the city of Porto for the first time, and currently sells Portuguese wines in LA as his day job, this seemed like a perfect choice for us to tackle.This is a challenging film, equal parts mesmerizing and frustrating, a film that plays with time, rejects psychology, yet is confined to a magical evening between a French woman and an American man in Northern Portugal.THE WINES:2010 Jose Maria de Fonseca “Alambre” Moscatel de Setubal, Portugal2022 Bojador Vinho de Talha Branco, Alentejo, PortugalSupport the showOur Sponsor: CURATED WINE SHOP, mid-city Los Angeles, they'll help you pair wine with any movie!Curated-Wines.comBecome a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show, and more at:vintertainmentstudios.comFollow us on the socials!https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios

Sen Us Your Thoughts!Sentimental Value is the 6th feature film by Joachim Trier and co-writer Eskil Vogt, and his second partnering with actress Renate Reinsve after The Worst Person in the World in 2021.THE WINES:Zulal Areni, Vayots Dzor, Armenia2023 K Vintners Art Den Hoed ViognierSupport the showOur Sponsor: CURATED WINE SHOP, mid-city Los Angeles, they'll help you pair wine with any movie!Curated-Wines.comBecome a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show, and more at:vintertainmentstudios.comFollow us on the socials!https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios

Sen Us Your Thoughts!From regular SNL short sketches to Super Bowl ad to feature film, MACGRUBER is the dumb aka authentically funny parody of MACGYVER that flopped on arrival but quickly accumulated a cult following and increased recognition with home viewings.Two of those fans are yours truly - having watched MacGruber when Netflix was still shipping phsyical DVDs to my mailbox - and our special guest this episode JON STAHL, writer on the TV show VEEP and Fox's HOUSEBROKEN. You can currently find Jon at his Substack: How Not to be a TV WriterAnd be sure to watch his YouTube WebSeries: CASEN POINTE: TRUE CRIME DETTECTIVEAlso Jon's 4-Part micro-series UPSTAGETHE WINES (and Kombucha):Synergy Trilogy Kombucha2022 Revelation Vineyards 100% Vidal BlancFour buck chuck PinotSupport the showOur Sponsor: CURATED WINE SHOP, mid-city Los Angeles, they'll help you pair wine with any movie!Curated-Wines.comBecome a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show, and more at:vintertainmentstudios.comFollow us on the socials!https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios

Sen Us Your Thoughts!Today we tackle Ron Haward's GUNG HO and regret it instantly. Perfectly inoffensive in 1986, as all Ron Howard movies are; and perfectly offensive in 2026, as all Ron Howard movies are.THE WINES:Viña Marty’s “Goutte d’Argent” Sauvignon Blanc, Aconcagua, ChileJapanese old fashionedSupport the showOur Sponsor: CURATED WINE SHOP, mid-city Los Angeles, they'll help you pair wine with any movie!Curated-Wines.comBecome a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show, and more at:vintertainmentstudios.comFollow us on the socials!https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios

Sen Us Your Thoughts!Watch Listers ad-free for all on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl-wAqplQAoSign our Petition to List Listers on Letterboxd:https://www.change.org/ListListersFollow our Guest, First Time Filmmaker Avi Setton:https://nondeuprising.substack.comTHE WINES:E. Guigal Cote du Rhone Rouge 20222017 FE Trimbach Pinot Noir Reserve from Alsace2023 Planet Mouraz "Palhete" Nina (50/50 Red and Orange Wine)orFind a "Palhete" (pahl-YET) of any kind! A field blend of red and white grapes co-fermented together.Support the showOur Sponsor: CURATED WINE SHOP, mid-city Los Angeles, they'll help you pair wine with any movie!Curated-Wines.comBecome a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show, and more at:vintertainmentstudios.comFollow us on the socials!https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios

Sen Us Your Thoughts!A Hong Kong cinematographer and practical effects maestro adapts a Japanese manga - watch the blood and body parts fly!THE WINES:2020 Paringa Estates Mornington Peninsula Shiraz2018 Kelman Touriga Nacional, Dao, PortugalMore context, write-ups, and bonus clips cut from the main episode on the Substack: https://VintertainmentStudios.comSupport the showOur Sponsor: CURATED WINE SHOP, mid-city Los Angeles, they'll help you pair wine with any movie!Curated-Wines.comBecome a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show, and more at:vintertainmentstudios.comFollow us on the socials!https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios

Sen Us Your Thoughts!ANIKI-BOBO is the 1942 debut feature of Manoel de Oliveira, who was the oldest still-active filmmaker on the day he died at the age of 106 (!) in 2014!!! I just took my first trip to Portugal, and to celebrate, we had to watch our very first Portuguese movie, which is also pretty close to being the first narrative Portuguese feature film of note in the country’s history.PAIRED WITH:BEIRAO (Bay-rao) LicorMariquinhas Ginja de Obidos (Sour Cherry Liqueur)Amarguinhas (Am-are-gween-yas) Almond LiqueurSupport the showOur Sponsor: CURATED WINE SHOP, mid-city Los Angeles, they'll help you pair wine with any movie!Curated-Wines.comBecome a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show, and more at:vintertainmentstudios.comFollow us on the socials!https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios

Sen Us Your Thoughts!Two thematically linked, Academy-Award nomiated documentaries, just in time for the Oscars this week!THE WINES:Santa Julia Natural El Zorrito Orange Chardonnay 2024La Bascule "Babushka" Rose of Syrah 2022Elwood Prison WineLes Vignerons d'Estézargues Alma Viva 2023Support the showOur Sponsor: CURATED WINE SHOP, mid-city Los Angeles, they'll help you pair wine with any movie!Curated-Wines.comBecome a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show, and more at:vintertainmentstudios.comFollow us on the socials!https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios

Sen Us Your Thoughts!This episode of Vintertainment is dedicated to Brad Allan, the stuntman and eventual action choreographer man who helped usher in Rush Hour, plays the most likeable antagonist ever in Gorgeous, designed the action for Scott Pilgrim, Shang-Chi, Kick-Ass, Wonder Woman, the Kingsman franchise, and more. Brad passed away in 2021 at the age of 48, from a sudden and unexpected heart attack. His charisma, talent, passion, and genuineness are all horribly missed.And his action sequences with Jackie in this movie are unforgettable.THE WINES:CONCEITO 10yr Tawny White Port, PortugalIDOL RIDGE "String of Pearls" Sparkling Rose of Saperavi, 2021 Finger Lakes, New YorkSupport the showOur Sponsor: CURATED WINE SHOP, mid-city Los Angeles, they'll help you pair wine with any movie!Curated-Wines.comBecome a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show, and more at:vintertainmentstudios.comFollow us on the socials!https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios

Sen Us Your Thoughts!The year was 19 ***ing 64...Today we tackle Hollywood's first big budget attempt to cover the Civil Rights movement and one of the darkest events surrounding it. Its a great conversation.We veer from wanting wines of Tention, then Violence, then Hope. Also a wine that Challenges and forces Contemplation.THE WINES:Bodkin Wines 2022 "Light Skinned" ZinfandelDomaine de Belliviere Rouge Gorge 2022Support the showOur Sponsor: CURATED WINE SHOP, mid-city Los Angeles, they'll help you pair wine with any movie!Curated-Wines.comBecome a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show, and more at:vintertainmentstudios.comFollow us on the socials!https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios

Sen Us Your Thoughts!Welcome very special guest Nick Langdon - cinephile extraordinaire and Letterboxd powerplayer. Follow Nick Langdon on SUBSTACK and LETTERBOXDSupport the showOur Sponsor: CURATED WINE SHOP, mid-city Los Angeles, they'll help you pair wine with any movie!Curated-Wines.comBecome a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show, and more at:vintertainmentstudios.comFollow us on the socials!https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios

Sen Us Your Thoughts!SEASON 3 PREMIERE!Welcome very special guests Joe and Carmela Mele, your sommeliers of reasonably priced wines, as they say on their own podcast. One of our very favorite wine podcasts period.THE WINE PAIR PODCASTSupport the showOur Sponsor: CURATED WINE SHOP, mid-city Los Angeles, they'll help you pair wine with any movie!Curated-Wines.comBecome a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show, and more at:vintertainmentstudios.comFollow us on the socials!https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios

Sen Us Your Thoughts!Vintertainment Studios SubstackThe Wine Pair Podcast MEIOMI EpisodeCASEN POINTE YouTube Series (it's REALLY funny!)Support the showOur Sponsor: CURATED WINE SHOP, mid-city Los Angeles, they'll help you pair wine with any movie!Curated-Wines.comBecome a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show, and more at:vintertainmentstudios.comFollow us on the socials!https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios

Sen Us Your Thoughts!Support the showOur Sponsor: CURATED WINE SHOP, mid-city Los Angeles, they'll help you pair wine with any movie!Curated-Wines.comBecome a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show, and more at:vintertainmentstudios.comFollow us on the socials!https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios

Sen Us Your Thoughts!A surprisng Christmas movie in the shape of a Spaghetti Western, A PISTOL FOR RINGO is written and Directed by Duccio Tessari, who co-wrote A FISTFUL OF DOLLARS with Sergio Leone, the film that kick-started the Spaghetti Western genre and was thhe first of the Clint Eastwood "Man With No Name" films.Inspired by the succeess of that film, Tessari decided to make his own. He had already made a "sword and sandal" film with actor and ex-stuntman Giuliano Gemma (here credited as "Montgomery Wood".) Gemma plays Ringo, a character that is in many ways an exact contrast to Eastwood's Man With No Name: he's charming, talkative, joyful, clean shaven, well dressed, and drinks milk instead of whiskey.THE WINES (AI-Free Search Links):Domaine Ligier Cremant du Jura Rose BrutEmilio Hidalgo "Morenita" Cream Sherry JerezSupport the showOur Sponsor: CURATED WINE SHOP, mid-city Los Angeles, they'll help you pair wine with any movie!Curated-Wines.comBecome a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show, and more at:vintertainmentstudios.comFollow us on the socials!https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios

Sen Us Your Thoughts!Trailers Watched:The Chronology of Waterhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCBwuJ0pKMAMan Finds Tapehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VexyLStKQAQThe Rabbit Holehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-SebLbGTZY&tRosemead:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwQy6jV1QCMMerrily We Roll Alonghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niKyQEq47McDust Bunnyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btzw2I7sfSkLone Samuraihttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1gfbqQGmGoAnacondahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jak4wgv9uREGreenland 2: Migrationhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8ieN10lX40We Bury The Deadhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iE-W-wEJJqwAll You Need is Killhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7pNOtFACTkWines Supped:Vitatge Vielh Lapeyre Jurancon SecClos Cibonne Cotes de Provence Rose Tradition 2023Cep D’Or Cabaret Noir 2022, Cote de Stadtbredimus AOP, LuxembourgVRMT Rose Vermouth, SpainSupport the showOur Sponsor: CURATED WINE SHOP, mid-city Los Angeles, they'll help you pair wine with any movie!Curated-Wines.comBecome a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show, and more at:vintertainmentstudios.comFollow us on the socials!https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios

Sen Us Your Thoughts!CARRIE FREEDLE is a comedy writer and screenwriter, having penned a number of holiday and comedy features for Hallmark and Netflix. Today she joins us to discuss one of the greatest black comedies ever made (and one of the earliest!) - Ernst Lubitsch's TO BE OR NOT TO BE from 1942, starring Jack Benny and Carole Lombard,Follow CARRIE on IGTHE WINES (AI-free search links):Sante Bucciarelli Sancto Liquoroso, ItalyEmile Beyer "Les Traditions" Pinot Blanc, AlsaceBomon Shampe Angel Rose Brut, Ukraine (Support!)Support the showOur Sponsor: CURATED WINE SHOP, mid-city Los Angeles, they'll help you pair wine with any movie!Curated-Wines.comBecome a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show, and more at:vintertainmentstudios.comFollow us on the socials!https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios

Sen Us Your Thoughts!This week we’re joined by our Produce-er, Jessica Maison! Jessica is the writer of the graphic novel series MARY SHELLEY'S SCHOOL FOR MONSTERS and novelist of the science fiction PLASTIC GIRL trilogy.You can follow all thingss Jessica here:https://monsteroftheweek.substack.comAnd today Jessica joins us to follow up our episode on director Duncan Jones' MOON (2009), and we tackle the loose sequel that takes place in the same universe: MUTE starring Aleksander Skarsgard, Paul Rudd, and Justin Theroux, Support the showOur Sponsor: CURATED WINE SHOP, mid-city Los Angeles, they'll help you pair wine with any movie!Curated-Wines.comBecome a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show, and more at:vintertainmentstudios.comFollow us on the socials!https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios

Sen Us Your Thoughts!With the brand new Edgar Wright re-adaptation about to drop on Friday, we decided to revisit the OG 1987 movie, itself an adaptation of the “Richard Bachman” novel, itself the pseudonym that Stephen King wrote his non-horror novels under, something he managed to keep secret for over a decade and hysterically the person who secured the movie rights to the book had no idea it was King!!!We deep dive into this history, then talk at length about the movie’s themes and whether or not they resonate today (we did NOT agree on this point!) A man falsely accused of crimes forced to fend for his life on a televised game show where the stakes are life and death all for the entertainment of the passive masses…that sure sounds pretty resonate today, doesn’t it?And in broad strokes, it absolutely is. But the devil is in them details.THE PAIRINGS:Ide Lamplighter 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma CountyGolden State Jamaica CiderSupport the showOur Sponsor: CURATED WINE SHOP, mid-city Los Angeles, they'll help you pair wine with any movie!Curated-Wines.comBecome a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show, and more at:vintertainmentstudios.comFollow us on the socials!https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios

Sen Us Your Thoughts!This special Halloween Horror episode was commisioned by our Produce-er, Jessica Maison! Did you know you could support the show and this Substack at the Produce-er level and commission your own episode? PLUS get a shout out in every episode!Well, you can.And special spotlight shout out for Jessica’s Substack here:http://monsteroftheweek.substack.comSupport the showOur Sponsor: CURATED WINE SHOP, mid-city Los Angeles, they'll help you pair wine with any movie!Curated-Wines.comBecome a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show, and more at:vintertainmentstudios.comFollow us on the socials!https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios

Sen Us Your Thoughts!Welcome to our first October movie: 1997’s SPAWN, a true gem that has become a cult classi—no I’m just fucking with you nobody likes this movie, but they should! It’s aged weirdly well.Get the SPAWN 4K remaster on blu rayWine Trivia Question of the Week:In the 16th Century, during the early days of monks making what we now call "Champagne", what was the name they called their sparkling wine?A) Fusée Bouteille ("Bottle Rocket") B) Jus Pétillant ("Fizzy Juice")C) Crémant de Champagne ("Creamy Wine of Champagne")D) Vin Gris ("Grey Wine")Support the showOur Sponsor: CURATED WINE SHOP, mid-city Los Angeles, they'll help you pair wine with any movie!Curated-Wines.comBecome a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show, and more at:vintertainmentstudios.comFollow us on the socials!https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios

Sen Us Your Thoughts!We saw this at Filmjourn's microcinema screening in downtown Los Angeles, then decided on a flight of 4 wines in real time during the recording!Rotoscoping YouTube Video mentioned in the video.Support the showOur Sponsor: CURATED WINE SHOP, mid-city Los Angeles, they'll help you pair wine with any movie!Curated-Wines.comBecome a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show, and more at:vintertainmentstudios.comFollow us on the socials!https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios

Sen Us Your Thoughts!No episode this week, but here's a quick 5 minute update on everything we have going on!Make sure to tune in next week when we cover Ralph Bakshi's AMERICAN  POP!Support the showOur Sponsor: CURATED WINE SHOP, mid-city Los Angeles, they'll help you pair wine with any movie!Curated-Wines.comBecome a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show, and more at:vintertainmentstudios.comFollow us on the socials!https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios

Sen Us Your Thoughts!One of the best comics we've read in a while. Dallas especially! A twist on the classic Haunted House subgenre that doubles as a catuonary tale for our times. Written by Micchael W. Conrad and art and letters by Dave Chisholm.The collected graphic novel can be pre-ordered here!The Wines:AMARO SFUMATO RABARBARO2018 Red Car Syrah, Sonoma Coast, CaliforniaSupport the showOur Sponsor: CURATED WINE SHOP, mid-city Los Angeles, they'll help you pair wine with any movie!Curated-Wines.comBecome a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show, and more at:vintertainmentstudios.comFollow us on the socials!https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios

Sen Us Your Thoughts!Wine Trivia Question of the Week:When a wine is called "sweet" even though it's dry - "Dry" meaning "no sugar whatsoever" - what are the most likely causes for this sense of "sweetness"?A) Fruitiness and alcoholB) Low acidity and alcoholC) High acidity and fruitinessD) Tannins and oak influenceTo answer this question and then also to find out the answer head over to our Substack - VintertainmentStudios.com, find this post on KPOP DEMON HUNTERS and cast your vote in the poll, then scroll to the bottom of the post to see if you got it "right".THE PAIRINGS:Pa-Tel Pais Co-Fermentado, Maturana Winery, Colchagua Valley, ChileNUVO White Peach Basalmic VinegarSupport the showOur Sponsor: CURATED WINE SHOP, mid-city Los Angeles, they'll help you pair wine with any movie!Curated-Wines.comBecome a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show, and more at:vintertainmentstudios.comFollow us on the socials!https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios

Sen Us Your Thoughts!We went to the theater! Then sat down at the Gelson's wine bar to find the best pairing. All recorded in real time, right after the screening.Read a full write up about this episode on our Substack here.Support the showOur Sponsor: CURATED WINE SHOP, mid-city Los Angeles, they'll help you pair wine with any movie!Curated-Wines.comBecome a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show, and more at:vintertainmentstudios.comFollow us on the socials!https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios

Sen Us Your Thoughts!With special guests playwright Lauren Smerkanich (THE DIGNITY CIRCLE) and screenwriter Kevnin A. Rice (BECKETT)!Follow Lauren on IG to follow and support live theater in LA! (Kevin is not on the socials.)THE WINES:Ghostnote Super Santa Cruz2020 Vecchioflorio Marsala Superiore, Dry (but you can opt for sweet)2017 Terlato and Chapoutier Lieu-Dit-Malakoff Shiraz, Victoria, AustraliaSupport the showOur Sponsor: CURATED WINE SHOP, mid-city Los Angeles, they'll help you pair wine with any movie!Curated-Wines.comBecome a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show, and more at:vintertainmentstudios.comFollow us on the socials!https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios

Sen Us Your Thoughts!Wine Trivia Question of the Week:Today's movie is all about parallel universes. If there were such a thing - and there very well might be, don't be a cynical asshole like Dave - what would be the GREATEST wine grape in ALL universes?Would it be:A) Cabernet SauvignonB) ChardonnayC) Pinot NoirD) Petite SirahTo answer this 100% subjective question based on literally nothing factual, and then also to find out the answer as deemed by who-even-fucking-knows? head over to our Substack - VintertainmentStudios.com, find this post on PARALLEL (2024) and cast your vote in the poll, then scroll to the bottom of the post to see if you got it "right".THE WINES:Bergmannhof KARL Lagrein Riserva 2020, Alto Aldige, ItalyCalcu Carmenere Gran Reserva, Colchagua Valley, ChileSupport the showOur Sponsor: CURATED WINE SHOP, mid-city Los Angeles, they'll help you pair wine with any movie!Curated-Wines.comBecome a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show, and more at:vintertainmentstudios.comFollow us on the socials!https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios

Sen Us Your Thoughts!Paired with the lesser known winery of a celebrity winemaker and an oddly nutty yet refreshing white from an "ancient yet local" region (like RDJ! Ancient yet local!)WINE TRIVIA QUESTION OF THE WEEK:What does the bright ruby red color of a red wine suggest? (This is vs. a blue-purple color instead.) Does it signify:A) Lower alcohol than a blue-purple red wine?B) Higher acidity than a blue-purple red wine?C) Less grape skin extraction than a blue-purple red wine?D) More tannins than a blue-purple red wine?To answer this question and find out the answer head over to our Substack - VintertainmentStudios.com, find this post on Robert Downey Jr's THE FUTURIST album and cast your vote in the poll, then scroll to the bottom of the post to see if you got it right!THE WINES:-2023 Ottella Lugana Le Creete (100% Turbiana), Lugana, Italy-2021 Domaine Lumineux Pinot Noir Clone 114, Dundee Hills, OregonSupport the showOur Sponsor: CURATED WINE SHOP, mid-city Los Angeles, they'll help you pair wine with any movie!Curated-Wines.comBecome a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show, and more at:vintertainmentstudios.comFollow us on the socials!https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios

Sen Us Your Thoughts!Wine Trivia Question of the Week:Cabernet Franc is one of the parent grapes of Cabernet Sauvignon, but it is also the parent of two additional Bordeaux varieties, one equally well-known, the other less so.Are these "other" two child grapes:A) Sauvignon Blanc and Petite VerdotB) Merlot and Petite SirahC) Malbec and Petite VerdotD) Merlot and CarmenereTo answer this question and find out the answer head over to our Substack - VintertainmentStudios.com, find this post on MINORITY REPORT and cast your vote in the poll, then scroll to the bottom of the post to see if you got it right! THE WINES Featured in this episode:2022 Quinta das Queimas Encruzado, Dao, Portugal2021 Conceito Brut Nature, Gruner Veltliner, Duoro, PortugalSupport the showOur Sponsor: CURATED WINE SHOP, mid-city Los Angeles, they'll help you pair wine with any movie!Curated-Wines.comBecome a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show, and more at:vintertainmentstudios.comFollow us on the socials!https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios

Sen Us Your Thoughts!Make sure to listen to PART 1With special guest DECARCERATION, writer of the fabulous substack, "From the Yard to the Arthouse".He wanted to talk to us about Fake Movies Within Movies, and gave us a list of 11 of them! So of course we decided to not just talk about fake movies within movies, but also pair them with fake DRINKS from within movies!As one does.Support the showOur Sponsor: CURATED WINE SHOP, mid-city Los Angeles, they'll help you pair wine with any movie!Curated-Wines.comBecome a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show, and more at:vintertainmentstudios.comFollow us on the socials!https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios

Sen Us Your Thoughts!With special guest DECARCERATION, writer of the fabulous substack, "From the Yard to the Arthouse".He wanted to talk to us about Fake Movies Within Movies, and gave us a list of 11 of them! So of course we decided to not just talk about fake movies within movies, but also pair them with fake DRINKS from within movies!As one does.And now for The Wine Trivia Question of the Week:What is the most common term for the driest (aka least sweet) version of sparkling wine? Is it...A) Brut (brute)B) Extra BrutC) Brut Nature (nuh-choor)D) Doux (dough)To answer this question and find out the answer head over to our Substack - VintertainmentStudios.com, find this post on Fake Movies Paired with Fake Drinks, and cast your vote in the poll, then scroll to the bottom to see if you got it right!Support the showOur Sponsor: CURATED WINE SHOP, mid-city Los Angeles, they'll help you pair wine with any movie!Curated-Wines.comBecome a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show, and more at:vintertainmentstudios.comFollow us on the socials!https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios

Sen Us Your Thoughts!SPECIAL GUEST: Charlotte SimmonsIf you love thoughtful movie Criticism with a capital-C, make sure you follow Charlotte at her own Substack THE TREATMENTTHE WINES:2017 The Others Blend, Department 66, Maury, Côtes Catalanes, France2022 Domaine Glinavos "Paleokerisio", Ioannina, GreeceAnd "G.A.L." Mocktail - Green Tea, Apple Juice + Lime JuiceSupport the showOur Sponsor: CURATED WINE SHOP, mid-city Los Angeles, they'll help you pair wine with any movie!Curated-Wines.comBecome a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show, and more at:vintertainmentstudios.comFollow us on the socials!https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios

Sen Us Your Thoughts!Part kid adventure a la GOONIES, part summer camp slasher a la FRIDAY THE 13TH, part sci-fi parable a la BLACK MIRROR, we watched and paired wines with the 2025 under-the-radar indie feature MARSHMALLOW.91% Critic score on Rotten Tomtoes, 86% Audience score.It had a limited theatrical release back on April 11th, 2025, and is now avilable to rent or buy on VOD/streaming.WINE TRIVIA QUESTION OF THE WEEKWhat the hell is a GSM Blend, so what are the 3 grapes included, and most importanly...why? Where does this blend come from?Is it:Graciano, Sangiovese, and Mataro - the core blend of ChiantiGrenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre - the core blend of the RhoneGruner Veltliner, Sylvanner, and Müller-Thurgau - the great whites of AustriaGamay, Semillion, and Merlot - an affordable Vin de France country blend.To answer this question AND find out the answer, head over to our Substack - VintertainmentStudios.com, find this post on the Marshmallow movie, and cast your vote in the poll, then scroll to the bottom to see if you got it right!Support the showOur Sponsor: CURATED WINE SHOP, mid-city Los Angeles, they'll help you pair wine with any movie!Curated-Wines.comBecome a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show, and more at:vintertainmentstudios.comFollow us on the socials!https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios

Sen Us Your Thoughts!One of the $trange$t comics ever published by Wildstorm Studios, Automatic Kafka ran a mere 9 issues but is nevertheless a series worth revisiting in 2025.Paired with the tension between different grapes blended together, and adultified versions of childish wines.Kick DC/Wildstorm to put out a trade paperback collection of it!Author JOE CASEY himself wrote a 2-part history of the series + a retrospective on the extra-wild 4th issue:AUTOMATIC KAFKA ORIGINS PART 1AUTOMATIC KAFKA ORIGINS PART 2ISSUE 4 RETROSPECTIVETHE WINESA.A. Badenhorst Family 2017 Red (Shiraz, Cinsault, Grenache, Tinto Barroca)Pali Estate Dornfelder 2023Support the showOur Sponsor: CURATED WINE SHOP, mid-city Los Angeles, they'll help you pair wine with any movie!Curated-Wines.comBecome a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show, and more at:vintertainmentstudios.comFollow us on the socials!https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios

Sen Us Your Thoughts!WINE TRIVIA QUESTION OF THE WEEK:Which white wine grape shares a parent with Pinot Noir? (Aka, they both came from the same parent grape.)ChardonnaySauvignon BlancRieslingMuscat of AlexandriaVOTE AT THE POLL HERE. Or send us a message!This week's wines:FINAL GIRL Piquette of SyrahGHOSTNOTE WINES Super Santa CruzSupport the showOur Sponsor: CURATED WINE SHOP, mid-city Los Angeles, they'll help you pair wine with any movie!Curated-Wines.comBecome a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show, and more at:vintertainmentstudios.comFollow us on the socials!https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios

Sen Us Your Thoughts!Watch THE RED LINE Documentary HERE.We’ve been following Matt Battaglia on Substack for a couple of years now, but in his role as a comic creator. (And for those just joining us or with short memories, once upon a time we were “Wine and Comics”, a publication and YouTube show dedicated to precisely that, before expanding out into all types of entertainment/media.)I purchased Matt’s first full graphic novel as a one man show writer/artist, HOUSE ON FIRE and absolutely adored it.But wildly, his comics aren’t why we’re featuring Matt on the podcast today! Instead, he reached out via DM to let me know that he had just completed directing a short 20+ minute documentary on Georgian winery "Papari Valley” run by Ketevan “Keti” Gurabanidze, Shalva “Nukri” Kurdadze, and their son Sandro.If you're in the States, distributor BLACK LAMB carries Papari Valley wines, and can be purchased here.Support the showOur Sponsor: CURATED WINE SHOP, mid-city Los Angeles, they'll help you pair wine with any movie!Curated-Wines.comBecome a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show, and more at:vintertainmentstudios.comFollow us on the socials!https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios

Sen Us Your Thoughts!Today we tackle Isabella Rossalini's series of shorts, GREEN PORNO, which originally debuted at Sundance back in 2008.Then we pair it with a "Green" wine, a "Porno" wine (?!?) and a totally normal wine.Support the showOur Sponsor: CURATED WINE SHOP, mid-city Los Angeles, they'll help you pair wine with any movie!Curated-Wines.comBecome a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show, and more at:vintertainmentstudios.comFollow us on the socials!https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios

Sen Us Your Thoughts!One of the most criminally forgetten and underseen movies of the 90s! Starring John Hurt and Jason Priestly.Support the showOur Sponsor: CURATED WINE SHOP, mid-city Los Angeles, they'll help you pair wine with any movie!Curated-Wines.comBecome a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show, and more at:vintertainmentstudios.comFollow us on the socials!https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios

Sen Us Your Thoughts!WINE TRIVIA QUESTION OF THE WEEKWhat does the word "dry" mean in terms of wine? When Someone says "This wine is dry," they are referring to:A) The dry feeling it leaves in your mouthB) The level of bitterness or astringency in the wineC) The level of sugar in the wineD) The level of alcohol in the wineAnswer by "Sending us a Text" (above, and put your name in the text!) or leave a comment on this episode, or send us an email at vintertainmentstudios[at]gmail[dot]comWe will reveal the answer at the top of next week's episode!_____In this week's episode we cover one of the ultimate vanity projects to ever come out of Hollywood and the music industry: Bruce Willis 1987 THE RETURN OF BRUNO.This was one year prior to Willis starring in DIE HARD and become an action icon. At the time, he was known for playing his harmonica in the TV show MOONLIGHTING and not much else!Music Producer Robert Kraft who assembled a murderer's row of talent to backup Willis including The Pinter Sisters and The Temptations! You can read the DIFFUSER article mentioned in the pod HERE.HBO release a 1 hour Mockumentary Special showing "Bruno" as a long-lost legend of the musical scene, making his comeback in the new album. You can watch the HBO Special HERE.___THE WINES (AI-free search links!)Vermut Flores Rose Vermouth, 100% Tannat, UruguayGraham's 20 Year Tawny PortSupport the showOur Sponsor: CURATED WINE SHOP, mid-city Los Angeles, they'll help you pair wine with any movie!Curated-Wines.comBecome a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show, and more at:vintertainmentstudios.comFollow us on the socials!https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios

Sen Us Your Thoughts!Welcome to out first “Vinterfication” episode! Vin-I-fication is what a winemaker does - all the decisions he or she makes - to transform grapes, the raw materials, into a final wine. And so Vin-TER-fication is when we compare the raw materials of a work of entertanment - the script of a tv episode, movie, or comic - and compare it to the final produced thing.Today we tackle one of the TV shows that helped launch America’s “Golden Age” of television - SIX FEET UNDER. And tell you what to pair with each, whether you're reading the script, or watching the aired episode.The Wines mentioned in this episode (more information can be found on our Substack VintertainmentStudios.com)2007 Bodegas Navalon Anciano 'Aged 10 Years' Gran Reserva TempranilloBodega Dehesa de los Canonigos Clarete Luzianilla, Ribera del Duero, Spain 2021Haus Marke S-22 Solera Red Blend, Burgenland, Austria (93 Points, James Suckling)Support the showOur Sponsor: CURATED WINE SHOP, mid-city Los Angeles, they'll help you pair wine with any movie!Curated-Wines.comBecome a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show, and more at:vintertainmentstudios.comFollow us on the socials!https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios

Sen Us Your Thoughts!Today, for Mom's Day, we tackle the 1987 feature film directed and co-written by Charles Shyer (Father of the Bride) and produced and co-wrritten by Nancy Meyers (Father of the Bride, Private Benjamin).The cast is STACKED - Dianne Keaton, Harold Ramis, James Spader, Sam Shephard, Victoria Jackson, Sam Wanamaker. It features a very 80's baby and is ostensibly a feminist movie but has become horribly dated since its release. Now coming across as moe of a Hallmark movie than a true blue equality manifesto, BABY BOOM is an oldie but not quite a goodie.Nevertheless, it's worth a revisit to see how far we've come. A few moments are still authentically funny, and we of course paired it with two wines: one that matches the film's deficits, and one that contrasts it and gives you what you're missing!DALLAS' WINE: Charles Shaw (2 Buck Chuck! Or I Guess 4 Buck Chuck Now?) Cabernet SauvignonDAVE'S WINE: 2022 Škegro Family Winery Blatina “Krs Crni”, Bosnia & Herzegovina (yes, a wine from Bosnia! Made from the indigenous "Blatina" grape!)Support the showOur Sponsor: CURATED WINE SHOP, mid-city Los Angeles, they'll help you pair wine with any movie!Curated-Wines.comBecome a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show, and more at:vintertainmentstudios.comFollow us on the socials!https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios

Sen Us Your Thoughts!Today we interview HALEY SIMS, who plays the dead wife that haunts Adam Driver's Caesar Catalina in MEGALOPOLIS. Haley tells us all about her experience auditioning, filming, stunt training, wrapping multiple times, and attending the premiere of the film.You might have spotted Haley on the TV shows such as DEAD TO ME, RESERVATION DOGS, GOOD GIRLS REVOLT, and FLAKED, and most recently she co-starred in the horror movie THE GROVE which received a limited theatrical released on April 4th.This is a companion episode to our 2-part coverage of Francis Ford Coppola’s ALPHA and OMEGA, The Godfather and Megalopolis. Make sure you check out those episodes first!This is an excellent conversation, Haley is a brilliant storyteller, and I am so happy to be sharing this episode with you.Support the showOur Sponsor: CURATED WINE SHOP, mid-city Los Angeles, they'll help you pair wine with any movie!Curated-Wines.comBecome a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show, and more at:vintertainmentstudios.comFollow us on the socials!https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios

Sen Us Your Thoughts!Here’s PART TWO of our coverage of Francis Ford Coppola’s Alpha and Omega of his career. Make sure you check out PART ONE where we cover The Godfather (1972) and the rise, almost fall, then final sell-off of Coppola’s winery empire in Napa, Sonoma, and Oregon.Here in PART TWO we cover the Omega, MEGALOPOLIS (2024). And taste two well-aged Coppola wines - a 1998 Niebaum-Coppola “Cask” Cabernet Sauvignon and a 2000 Niebaum-Coppola Cabernet Franc! - and say which wine pairs best with which film.We opened these two bottles at Curated Wine Shop (go follow them on IG!) We brought them randomly, spur of the moment, this was not planned or mentioned to the Curated folks in advance. And when we arrived, and told them what we had and why we were opening them, they said: “Oh, Megalopolis? The Production Designer, Bradley Rubin, is sitting right over there!”Soooo…yeah. We sure as shit called him over and he graciously allowed us to talk his ear off about his exeperience on making the film!!! Note that this was a very impromptu recording, so the audio is muddy, music and background noise abound, and Brad is a soft spoken person, but it’s all legible!Enjoy, my friends.Support the showOur Sponsor: CURATED WINE SHOP, mid-city Los Angeles, they'll help you pair wine with any movie!Curated-Wines.comBecome a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show, and more at:vintertainmentstudios.comFollow us on the socials!https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios

Sen Us Your Thoughts!We saw Sinners in the theater this past weekend, and wanted to do a quick mini-episode covering why it's an important movie at this time in cinematic history.In part because of the Rights Reversion deal director Ryan Coogler struck with the studio, also because it's a true-blue tentpole crowd pleaser with more on its mind - a combination we'd lost for a while there.Paired with...? (Hint: Blood Oranges and Honey.)Support the showOur Sponsor: CURATED WINE SHOP, mid-city Los Angeles, they'll help you pair wine with any movie!Curated-Wines.comBecome a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show, and more at:vintertainmentstudios.comFollow us on the socials!https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios

Sen Us Your Thoughts!Today is the first of THREE PARTS (well, two main parts + a bonus companion "Vinterview"!)In this episode we cover the Alpha of Coppola's career, THE GODFATHER (1972).In PART TWO we'll cover the Omega, MEGALOPOLIS (2024). And then taste two well-aged Coppola wines and say which wine pairs best with which film.Along the way, we'll also chronicle the rise and fall of Coppola's wine empire, from its humble beginnings in Napa, to it's almost dissolution in the early 90's, to its massive expansion to Sonoma and Oregon in the 2000's, to its sale in 2021 in order to finance his lifelong ambition - to film his 40-years-in-the-making Megalopolis. And then take stock of what still exists today.Then in our companion Vinterview, we'll be interviewing one of the actresses from the Megalopolis movie! And whoever you think it might be - no, it's not her. (It's gonna be a wacky surprise.)LINKS TO THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:How Dracula (1992) Rescued Coppola's Winery - Our own article about how Coppola almost lost it all in the early 90's, only to have his Bram Stoker's Dracula film turn it all around. There would have been nothing to sell to finance Megalopolis if there had been no Dracula. What Went Wrong (Podcast) - Our fave movie podcast that has  2-part chronicle of how The Godfather was made, and it's the best version of this story out there in podcast form. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.Winebid  - The site where we snagged our well-aged Niebaum-Coppola wines! One for $60 and the other for an astounding $25 (!!!) This is a treasure trove for wines if you look for stuff collectors don't care (too much) about.Curated Wine Shop - The shop we drank the wines at, met the Megalopolis Production Designer in, and got connected to the actress we'll be interviewing later! If you live in LA, you gotta check this place out. We love them.Support the showOur Sponsor: CURATED WINE SHOP, mid-city Los Angeles, they'll help you pair wine with any movie!Curated-Wines.comBecome a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show, and more at:vintertainmentstudios.comFollow us on the socials!https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios

Sen Us Your Thoughts!Also known as Houdini & Company, The Robbery, The Incident, and (our favorite) Shag-O-Rama.The Linguini Incident was the directorial debut of Richard Shepard, the man who would finally get out of “movie jail” when he made 2004’s Matador (starring Pierce Brosnan), then went on to make The Hunting Party (starring Richard Gere), Dom Hemingway (starring Jude Law), and The Perfection (starring Allison Williams).It was a low budget film by a first time director that somehow snagged the INSANE cast of:David BowieRosanna ArquetteEzster BalintMarlee Matlin (already an Oscar-winner!)Buck HenryAndre GregoryThe final edit was taken away from the director, different cuts were released in different countries, and it’s main theatrical release was in Los Angeles in 1992…during the LA riots. When there was a curfew.30 years later, the co-producer and director got the rights back, sourced the longest 35mm print they could find (an epic story in its own right!) and release this Director’s Cut - 8 minutes shorter than the shortest of the previous cuts!Support the showOur Sponsor: CURATED WINE SHOP, mid-city Los Angeles, they'll help you pair wine with any movie!Curated-Wines.comBecome a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show, and more at:vintertainmentstudios.comFollow us on the socials!https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios

Sen Us Your Thoughts!This week we tackle the latest album of a band that's been blazing a trail through the music scene for 2 decades now. Combining boroque British folk, a prog rock structure, and Americana (blues, country, American folk) the band has been featured on the sitcoms THE OFFICE and PARKS AND REC and had their 2015 THE KING IS DEAD top the Billboard 200 upon release.Yet somehow neither of us had listened to them until this latest album. And folks, it's bloody great.Paired with some unique wines (to match the unique music!) including this one which can only be found at the below link:DEAR NATIVE GRAPES HUDSON VALLEY HEIRLOOM GRAPE SERIES LE COLONEL (only 72 bottles made!)Support the showOur Sponsor: CURATED WINE SHOP, mid-city Los Angeles, they'll help you pair wine with any movie!Curated-Wines.comBecome a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show, and more at:vintertainmentstudios.comFollow us on the socials!https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios

Sen Us Your Thoughts!What's that? Y'all are deep into Season 3 already? Yeah, yeah, we slow.BUT, we are finally on this White Lotus train thanks to our special guest, BETH LISOGORSKY of Beth's Film and TV Recommendations fame!Beth is a film and TV analyst and pop culture critic. She’s written for PopMatters, Valleywag (part of Gawker media), The Boston Globe, and The Jerusalem Post. And she watches ALL the TV and film (or seemingly, anyway) and let's you know what's worth watching and what's not on her Substack bethlisogorsky.substack.comBeth selected WHITE LOTUS Season 1 to chat with us about. Yes, yes, y’all are deep into Season 3 already. But trust us: a revisit to Season 1 is something you want to do. We chat about the show’s history, it’s themes, it’s characters, it’s enormous strngths, its occassional weaknesses, and what changed for Beth between her original viewing of Season 1 and this revisit.And as we learn in the show: you need to drink something special to survive rich peope. Or you could mainline cocaine like Armond. Do you.Support the showOur Sponsor: CURATED WINE SHOP, mid-city Los Angeles, they'll help you pair wine with any movie!Curated-Wines.comBecome a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show, and more at:vintertainmentstudios.comFollow us on the socials!https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios

Sen Us Your Thoughts!From corner bars to Michelin stars, Liz Mendez hails from the Midwest and over the years has developed a portfolio career in wine, tech, and radio, spending three decades immersed in the restaurant industry. She is an award-winning sommelier and a previous owner of a Chicago wine bar, though she hit the reset button when she began working in hospitality technology with American Express and their platform "Resy".Liz is passionate about the immense opportunities within the zero-proof world and inclusive hospitality, which she writes about in her newsletter, The Luncheonette - which you can find at luncheonette.substack.com (link below in the description of this episode.)Liz is also the founder of Aldea Hospitality + Productions, an agency that works with businesses, retail, and restaurants to reimagine the power, reach, and impact of hospitality as a community-driven art and craft.And Liz is here to talk to us today about her ideas involving Innovation and Technology within the Wine space, a subject we bonded on over at Substack, and we have a lot to talk about.Support the showOur Sponsor: CURATED WINE SHOP, mid-city Los Angeles, they'll help you pair wine with any movie!Curated-Wines.comBecome a "Produce-er", commisson your own episode, get a shout out on the show, and more at:vintertainmentstudios.comFollow us on the socials!https://www.instagram.com/vintertainmentpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/davebaxter.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@vintertainmentstudios