review

  • Review – Halloween 4 (1988) & Joya de Nicaragua Silver cigar

    Halloween 4 is what The Doctor refers to as a “desert island movie.” Allow me to explain: I am stranded alone on a remote desert island in the South Pacific like Tom Hanks in Castaway. My diet consists of coconut water and sand crabs (this almost certainly results in...
  • Review – Halloween II (1981) & Liga Privada T52 Corona Viva

    THE FILM – HALLOWEEN II (1981) The Doctor differs from his peers who dabble in critical reviews in at least one major way, and I am not referring to my complete lack of prestige. No, what I refer to is that I do not sit in utter disdain of...
  • Episode 79 – School Spirit (1985) / Whiskey Row cigar / Devil’s Envy Barrel-Aged Ale

    A fun night full of interesting pairings, a long lost 80’s T&A classic, what else could one possibly ask for? Nothing, the correct answer is nothing. So click on the links below to watch or listen to the show and join the party. That’s right folks, our annual “Countdown...
  • Review – Halloween (1978) & Liga Privada No 9 Corona Viva

    Ah, the autumn season begins its turn. The fiery orange of sunset seems to take on an even more magical hue. Maybe your lady friend has traded in her summer shorts for jeans and a light sweater, but she is still beautiful just the same. The bourbon begins to...
  • Cigar Review – Factory Smokes Maduro

    THE CIGAR – FACTORY SMOKES MADURO by DREW ESTATE Size: 6 x 52 Wrapper: Not Disclosed Binder & Filler: Indonesian Price: $1.70 (bundles of 25 cigars retail for $42.50) Tonight’s Pairing Partner: Cheap Red Wine Yes, you saw that price point listed above correctly. And, yes, I’m drinking tonight...
  • Film review – Fender Bender (2016)

    The sun dappled lakes of summer camp romance begin to recede but let not that vision bother your state of mind. Rather, let us change with the seasons and relish the promises of autumn, like football and the lengthening of the shadows. We may not quite be ready to...
  • Episode 78 – Dirty Dealing (2018) / Debonaire Cigars / Dirty Bastard Ale

    Tonight’s episode if brought to you by the letter D. You know folks, even when the elements don’t always come together and work out in our favor, your friendly neighborhood TNCC always manages to have a good time. ALWAYS! Well, almost always. So if you like having a good...
  • Episode 77 – Shark Attack 3: Megalodon (2002) / Cedrus The Hogan cigar / Pussy Willow Pilsner

    We’re back! And we’re back with possibly the greatest pairing trifecta in the history of cigar/beer/film podcast pairings. That’s not me blowing smoke up your ass either, it simply doesn’t get any better pairing-wise than this one, folks! On a somewhat related note… I should also take this time...
  • Film Review – The Meg (2018)

    I don’t want to be accused of laziness – I am lazy, I just don’t like being accused of it – but does The Doctor’s review of The Meg really require an introduction? A movie about a giant prehistoric shark where the main protagonist is none other than world...