This week on Alcohollywood, Jared and Clint (and special guest Craig) tackle one of the most flat-out crazy and out-there movies any of us have ever seen - the dreamlike, episodic 1969 tale of Roman debauchery Fellini Satyricon! Directed by famed Italian director Federico Fellini, this strange, bawdy and extremely Roman escapade follows a pair of Romans as they explore what it means to live in the empty excess of Rome...plus minotaurs. It's a real treat if you haven't seen it, but be prepared to be confused and amazed!
On the eve of the release of The Dark Knight Rises, we here at Alcohollywood decided to check out one of the more infrequently-discussed films in the Nolan oeuvre - 2006's The Prestige, starring Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman, Scarlett Johanssen and Michael Caine! The film follows two rival magicians whose constant need to outdo each other leads them to increasingly monstrous acts, while Michael Caine watches on dispassionately and gives poignant monologues.
With the dreamlike quality of Inception and a cast consisting of half the active superheroes in Hollywood (Batman, Wolverine, Black Widow, David Bowie), The Prestige is definitely not to be overlooked!
This week on Alcohollywood, we're turning back the clock to review and drink to the 1940s film noir classic Double Indemnity, starring Fred MacMurray, Barbra Stanwyck and Edward G. Robinson! This tale of intrigue, murder and illicit romance follows insurance salesman Walter Neff (MacMurray) as he hatches a scheme to kill the husband of his lover (Stanwyck) to get a 'double indemnity' payout on a newly hatched insurance policy.
The twists and turns, as well as the tension, are fantastically played even by today's standards, and Fred MacMurray is stellar as the world's tallest detective, who loves grabbing women's shoulders when he makes out with them. Check out our drinking game and review here!
Happy birthday America! To celebrate your stars and stripes, and the destruction of your many famous landmarks, we watch the 1996 sci-fi blockbuster Independence Day! Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, and Will Smith play three red-blooded Americans from different backgrounds who lead the fight against aliens with the worst holiday timing.
Also starring the incredible Randy Quaid and the always-entertaining Harvey Fierstein, Roland Emmerich's piece is a powerhouse of practical effects and goofy charm. Say what you will about the other times he's tried to destroy New York, he really pulls it off here. Check out our review and drinking game here!