👻Happy Halloween, you saints and sinners!🎃

This week, we're diving into A Dark Song (2016), a haunting tale about a determined young woman, Sophia, and a damaged occultist, Joseph, who risk their lives and souls to perform a dangerous ritual that promises to grant them their deepest desires.

And what better pairing for this eerie indie film than a spooky, bold red? We're sipping on The 7 Deadly Zins, a full-bodied Zinfandel bursting with blackberry and plum notes that'll make you go WAZAAAA (you'll get it once you listen to the episode).🍷

This week, we're diving into Frank, the offbeat underground film about a mysterious frontman who sings his thoughts, hides behind a mask, and leads a band held together by chaos, genius, and just a little bit of madness.We talk about: how pain is often mistaken for art, what it means to perform vulnerability and whether true creativity can survive outside the walls of isolation.From Don’s search for meaning to Clara’s sharp protectiveness and Frank’s strange, beautiful mind, this film asks one big question: What does it really mean to be original?

We’re pairing it with the 2021 Four-Track Demo from the Finger Lakes, a wine as offbeat and inventive as the film itself. In the words of winemaker Ian Barry, it’s “experimental, lively, and full of fresh ideas - all the things you expect from a four-track demo.”

A bistro red that plays well with a chill, it is bright, juicy, and just a little wild. Expect vibrant acidity, crushed herbs, black pepper, and a hint of something floral and unexpected, like a melody you didn’t see coming but can’t stop humming.

And just like that, it's Tuesday again!

This week, we're cooking up a conversation about Chef (2014), Jon Favreau's heartwarming story of rediscovering creativity and connection through food.

Our pairing is The Critic Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, a bold and smooth wine with notes of blackberry, plum, and mocha notes. It's the perfect reminder to slow down, savor the moment, and return to what feeds your soul.

In this episode, we unpack On Becoming a Guinea Fowl - a layered and visually striking A24-style drama set in Zambia. Through stunning cinematography and overlapping dialogue, the film explores generational trauma, the silences surrounding sexual abuse, and the journey of becoming, not just a bird, but a fully seen human being.

To pair, we’re pouring the Babylonstoren Red Blend, a wine as complex and bold as the film itself. With deep notes of dark fruit, a touch of spice and that unmistakable vanilla bean finish, it mirrors the film’s emotional weight and nuanced storytelling. As Patrick would say “It’s giving Rahhh”.

This is not a sip-and-scroll kind of wine; it demands your attention, just like the story it accompanies.

It’s a fascinating film - a word we thoroughly overuse in this episode to describe just about everything…

This week, we’re riding shotgun into one of 2025’s most gripping thrillers. Starring Taron Egerton and Ana Sophia Heger, She Rides Shotgun follows a newly released ex-con who must protect his daughter at all costs from a corrupt sheriff and a dangerous gang.

And for our wine pairing? We decided to shake things up: Walked into the wine store, grabbed a random bottle, and came out with Chateau La Grange Clinet 2021. It’s a bold Bordeaux red blend with a deep ruby color and notes of plummy fruit, spices, and just a touch of oak.

In this episode, we sink our teeth into Only Lovers Left Alive (2013), Jim Jarmusch’s slow-burning vampire film that’s more mood than plot.

We talk loneliness, love, and the slow decay of meaning in a world that won’t stop spinning.

Is eternal life a gift or a curse when the world is losing its soul?

This isn’t just a vampire movie, it’s an existential hangout with deathless romantics watching it all fade, one vinyl record at a time.

To pair with the film’s dusky, melancholic tone, we uncork the 2020 Merlot from Vampire Wines - a rich, velvety red that is brooding and smooth, much like Tom Hiddleston’s Adam.

Dark fruit, subtle spice, and just a hint of bloodlust, it’s the perfect companion for a film that savors time, music, and memory.

This week, we're diving into the Oscar-nominated documentary, Minding the Gap (2018). The film follows the lives of three young men who find connection and freedom through skateboarding, using it as an escape from their difficult home environments.

We paired this film with Otto's Constant Dream, a Pinot Noir from Marlborough, New Zealand. With vibrant notes of red and black fruits rounded out by earthy, smoky undertones, it's a layered wine that reflects the complexity of the film itself.

This week we dive into Song of the Sea (2014), a breathtakingly unique animated film rooted in folklore and magic.

The story follows Ben, a boy navigating grief, sibling bonds, and Irish folklore after the loss of his mother. His journey with his sister Saoirse unfolds in a world of myth, music, and memory.

Between admiring its stunning artistry and getting lost in selkie myths, Patrick and I can’t help but slip into plenty of silly moments along the way.

To pair with the film, we sipped on Miha Sauvignon Blanc 2024 - crisp and citrusy, with a label featuring a mama whale and her calf. Just like the movie’s selkie child and her mother, the wine reminds us of the deep bond between parent and child that runs through the story.
Make sure to stay until the end to hear this week’s question, you won’t want to miss it.

If you’re into folklore, heartfelt stories, or just want to laugh with us, this episode’s for you!