Lost in Translation / Nikka Gold and Gold
01/27/20 • 50 min
Bob and Brad look back at a critical darling, the 2003 indie hit "Lost in Translation." They both rave about the lead performances by Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson, but have quite a few grievances with writer-director Sofia Coppola's script. The guys break down whether Murray's character is even sympathetic, and how some of the jokes veer into actual racism.
Meanwhile, they take the opportunity to try their first Japanese whisky, Nikka Gold and Gold. This is a spirit that's usually only sold in Japanese duty-free stores, and is known for the metallic samurai armor that the bottle comes sheathed in. The question is whether the liquor inside is any good, or if this is just a gimmicky bottle for display only.
0:00 - Intro and Initial Thoughts
23:35 - Nikka Gold and Gold Review
34:50 - Analysis and Final Thoughts
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Transition music: Savour by Coubo
Bob and Brad look back at a critical darling, the 2003 indie hit "Lost in Translation." They both rave about the lead performances by Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson, but have quite a few grievances with writer-director Sofia Coppola's script. The guys break down whether Murray's character is even sympathetic, and how some of the jokes veer into actual racism.
Meanwhile, they take the opportunity to try their first Japanese whisky, Nikka Gold and Gold. This is a spirit that's usually only sold in Japanese duty-free stores, and is known for the metallic samurai armor that the bottle comes sheathed in. The question is whether the liquor inside is any good, or if this is just a gimmicky bottle for display only.
0:00 - Intro and Initial Thoughts
23:35 - Nikka Gold and Gold Review
34:50 - Analysis and Final Thoughts
Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday.
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Theme music: "New Shoes" by Blue Wednesday
Sound effects via Daniel Simion and espectral
Transition music: Savour by Coubo
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Bob and Brad are joined by frequent guest host Jordan McCain to review their first Stanley Kubrick film, his seminal 1968 classic 2001: A Space Odyssey. This film legitimized the science fiction genre in contemporary American cinema and is considered by many one of the five best films ever made. Bob, however, is significantly cooler on it in his review.
Meanwhile, Brad has procured a bottle of Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban 14-Year. Last season, the 12-year Quinta Ruban was the highest-rated whiskey on the show, and now the distiller has replaced it with this additionally-aged version. Will they enjoy it as much this time around?
0:00 - Intro and Initial Thoughts
26:55 - Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban 14 Review
36:55 - Analysis and Final Thoughts
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Theme music: "New Shoes" by Blue Wednesday
Sound effects via Daniel Simion and espectral
Transition music: Public Access Radio by Sweeps
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Bob and Brad look back on Pixar's 2003 classic Finding Nemo, which was the studio's first non-Toy Story film to garner "masterpiece" acclaim from critics. In fact, Time magazine listed it as one of the 100 greatest films of all time. But the guys want to know: does it hold up? They talk performances and nitpicks with the script, while wondering how different some of the material would be written if the film were being made in 2020.
Meanwhile, they continue through a flight of four Four Roses samples sent to them by their Instagram friend @bourboneering. This time around, the guys sip on Four Roses Small Batch Select, a whiskey that's only available in a limited number of states. Having not been huge fans of the Four Roses line so far, what will they think of this one?
0:00 - Intro and Initial Thoughts
28:45 - Four Roses Small Batch Select Review
38:50 - Analysis and Final Thoughts
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Theme music: "New Shoes" by Blue Wednesday
Sound effects via Daniel Simion and espectral
Transition music: 25 by Homage
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