On this frosty episode of the Adult Beverage Film Podcast, we crack open our survival rations (a.k.a. adult beverages) and thaw out one of cinema's chilliest horror masterpieces — John Carpenter's The Thing. Joining us in the frozen tundra of our recording session is the legendary Bo Shurling — unit publicist, award-winner, celebrity wrangler, and the only man we know who can set up a Samuel L. Jackson press tour in the morning, bowl with Cameron Diaz in the afternoon, and still have enough energy to discuss alien shape-shifters over a beer.

We dig into the paranoia, the practical effects that still ooze, and the eternal question: who really had the whiskey in the last scene? Bo shares wild Hollywood set stories, the fine art of keeping A-listers happy in freezing weather, and why Antarctic researchers apparently never have enough flamethrowers.

So grab your parka, pour something strong (preferably not from an unmarked bottle next to a blood test), and join Kent, Laura, Patrick, Squeeker, and Bo as we dissect The Thing in the only way we know how — with laughter, libations, and just enough suspicion to side-eye your co-hosts.

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Get ready to uncork some serious conversation (and maybe pop a few questionable champagne corks), because this episode of the Adult Beverage Film Podcast is hopping on a private jet straight into Sean Baker's wild, heartfelt, and occasionally vodka-soaked Anora. Helping us navigate this whirlwind of love, chaos, and Russian family drama is special guest Nicholas Brown — camera assistant extraordinaire with credits on The Righteous Gemstones, Halloween Ends, Outer Banks, and Mr. Mercedes. He's also the mastermind behind The Second Sticks Podcast and co-host of Focus Puller At Work Podcast, meaning he's got both the insider scoop on what happens behind the camera… and the gossip about what happens after a few too many wrap-party drinks.

Joining Nicholas are your favorite cinematic drinking buddies: Kent Smith (our award-winning producer, director, and camera guru), Patrick G. Keenan (actor in 61+ films and counting), Laura Truman (film critic and vintage film hoarder), and Carlisle "Squeaker" Hamrick (audio wizard and full-time movie curmudgeon).

We're clinking glasses while diving into Ani's fairy-tale-meets-trainwreck romance with Vanya, the rich, too-young son of a Russian oligarch. Imagine Pretty Woman—but swap the limo for a Gulfstream jet, the glass slipper for a mink coat, and add a high-speed, vodka-fueled chase through Brooklyn. We'll be breaking down Baker's signature mix of screwball comedy, gut-punch emotion, and razor-sharp social commentary, all while asking the important questions:

• How many martinis does it take to make an oligarch's son look like Prince Charming?

• What cocktail pairs best with a hasty international annulment?

• And is there enough tequila in Brooklyn to erase the memory of marrying into a family that makes Succession look tame?

So pour yourself something strong (but maybe not Russian Standard unless you're feeling brave), and join us for an episode full of laughs, filmmaking insights, and the kind of relationship advice you definitely shouldn't take seriously.

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This week on the Adult Beverage Film Podcast, we're sharpening our fangs, pouring something strong, and sinking our teeth into Ryan Coogler's electrifying vampire thriller Sinners. Helping us navigate this dark, soulful ride is none other than Steve Saxon — Director of Photography, camera operator, and all-around visual wizard whose credits range from feature films like Cold Storage, 40 Fears, The Ultimate Life, Redneck Roots, and The Last Passport to short film gems like Mike, Little Package, and Chief Tendoy. Basically, if it's got a lens, Steve's pointed it at something cool.

Joining Steve are your favorite cinematic drinking buddies: Kent Smith (our award-winning producer/director), Patrick G. Keenan (actor in 61+ films and counting), Laura Truman (film critic and reel collector), and Carlisle "Squeaker" Hamrick (audio genius and professional movie curmudgeon). Together, we break down:

• Behind-the-lens magic – Steve spills on how the Sinners crew captured that perfect blend of Southern Gothic dread and sultry, blood-soaked atmosphere.

• Soundtrack soul – Why the film's gospel, blues, and roots-inspired score deserves its own record deal.

• Sin, blood & salvation – How vampirism becomes a metaphor for addiction, trauma, and the high price of fame.

• The perfect drink pairing – Think smooth bourbon with a sharp bite (and maybe a dash of holy water).

It's a gritty, genre-blending deep dive full of laughs, craft talk, and the kind of exclusive on-set insights you can only get when your guest has filmed everything from indie darlings to vampire showdowns.

So grab your favorite drink, pull up a chair, and let's talk blood, bourbon, and badass cinematography.

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