Heat (1995)

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03/10/22 • 41 min

This episode kicks off our March series, where we look at the best movies that were never nominated for an Oscar. Our first installment features an all-time classic: Michael Mann's Heat, starring Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Val Kilmer, and many others. It's a three-hour crime epic with phenomenal performances, trend-setting direction, and one of the most incredible bank heists in cinema history. If you're a movie buff, this is one you have to check off the list. As with our Batman podcast, we're also discussing wines that have garnered an unfair reputation. At the top of that list is Merlot, one of the great old-school grapes. For this installment, we try the Camp Merlot, which turns out to be very fruit-forward and easy-drinking--perfect for binging classic movies. To read my written review of Heat, click here! Next up, we tackle the best poker-based movie ever made. Enjoy!

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The Batman (2022)

Tonight, Sean and I take a look at one of the biggest releases of the year: Matt Reeves' reboot of The Batman. We have slightly different opinions of the finished product. This podcast is mostly spoiler-free, but the last few minutes *might* contain a few mild plot hints. Don't worry--we'll give you a heads up before we spoil anything. Also, March kicks off our series of all-time biggest Oscar snubs. We'll pair these movies with wines that, for whatever reason, get a bad rap. This starts with Merlot, which has garnered an unfair reputation as a soft red. That's total BS, and we'll tell you why in the podcast. For this episode, we enjoy the Merlot from L'Ecole Winery, out of Washington State. It's a classic example of the grape: Full-bodied, oaky, dry, and built to last. Now, enjoy another fine episode of Cinemavino! To read my review of The Batman, click right here!

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Rounders (1998)

Tonight's episode of Cinemavino continues our series on the best films to be completely snubbed by the Oscars. Rounders survived so-so reviews and box office to endure as an all-time cult classic. At the very least, John Malkovich should've snagged a nomination for Best Supporting Actor. His work here is scene stealing and tremendous. To pair with this topic, we're drinking wines that've also never received a fair shake. Chardonnay certainly fits that bill. Most people think of the big California oak and butter bombs, but there are plenty chards from other regions with a completely different flavor profile. We try one from Washington's Columbia Valley, and a classic from Burgundy: The chard from Revelry, and the Macon Villages from Louis Jabot, which range from $18 to $25, respectively. Be sure and listen in for our tasting notes! To read my full review of Rounders, click here! Next week, tune in for one of the most underrated true crime movies ever made!