The Film Pub

Our favorite genre movies, with a nostalgic twist. Hosts Jack Kotal and Donovan McGuire discuss a different movie each episode, while sharing a drink from or inspired by that movie.

The Film Pub is a tv podcast hosted by Jack Kotal and Donovan McGuire, with 94 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jack Kotal and Donovan McGuire hosts The Film Pub, a tv show with 94 episodes published.

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  Episode #93

  Ep. 93: Aliens & Acid Cocktails

  Sep 17, 20251h 25mS2

  <p>This episode we discuss the sci-fi masterpiece, Aliens (1986). We give our argument for why this film is better than the original, how long we'd want to go into cryo-sleep for, and the future of the Alien franchise. We also share some interesting Pub Facts that we hadn't known before this episode.<br/><br/>Below is the recipe for the drink of choice as well as our social media handle and website. Leave a rate and review, and we hope you drink and laugh along with us, as well as reach out to us on Instagram!<br/><br/>Recipe: Acid<...

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  Episode #92

  Ep. 92: Sixteen Candles & Birthday Cake Shots

  Jun 25, 20251 hourS2

  <p>This episode we discuss an 80's comedy classic that has not necessarily aged well, Sixteen Candles (1984). We talk about the some of crazy themes, what we would do if our families forgot our birthdays, and what John Hughes 80's sub-universe that we'd want to be in. We also share some interesting Pub Facts that we hadn't known before this episode.<br/><br/>Below is the recipe for the drink of choice as well as our social media handle and website. Leave a rate and review, and we hope you drink and laugh along with us, as well as reach...

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  Episode #91

  Ep. 91: Nosferatu & Dirty Shirleys

  May 22, 202555 minS2

  <p>This episode we discuss the dark and twisted horror film, Nosferatu (2024). We compare the looks of the original vs new Count Orlock, our pet peeves with period movies, and our opinions on the vampire genre. We also share some interesting Pub Facts that we hadn't known before this episode.<br/><br/>Below is the recipe for the drink of choice as well as our social media handle and website. Leave a rate and review, and we hope you drink and laugh along with us, as well as reach out to us on Instagram!<br/><br/>Recipe: Dirty Shirley<br/><...

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  Episode #90

  Ep. 90: Oppenheimer & Sake Bombs

  Apr 23, 20251h 27mS2

  <p>This episode we discuss one of the best films in the last 10 years, Oppenheimer (2023). We talk about how Christopher Nolan is a master class in filmmaking, the complex character and internal struggle of J. Robert Oppenheimer, and our opinions on the development of the atom bomb. We also share some interesting Pub Facts that we hadn't known before this episode.<br/><br/>Below is the recipe for the drink of choice as well as our social media handle and website. Leave a rate and review, and we hope you drink and laugh along with us, as well as reach...

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  Episode #89

  Ep. 89: Over the Hedge & Vodka Red Bulls

  Apr 2, 202553 minS2

  <p>This episode we discuss a staple in early 2000's animation, Over the Hedge (2006). We talk about the all star cast, the hidden political undertones, and the recent DreamWorks animation controversy. We also share some interesting Pub Facts that we hadn't known before this episode.<br/><br/>Below is the recipe for the drink of choice as well as our social media handle and website. Leave a rate and review, and we hope you drink and laugh along with us, as well as reach out to us on Instagram!<br/><br/>Recipe: Vodka Red Bulls</p>Ingredients: Vodka, Red Bull...

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