This week, we're diving into Frank, the offbeat underground film about a mysterious frontman who sings his thoughts, hides behind a mask, and leads a band held together by chaos, genius, and just a little bit of madness.We talk about: how pain is often mistaken for art, what it means to perform vulnerability and whether true creativity can survive outside the walls of isolation.From Don’s search for meaning to Clara’s sharp protectiveness and Frank’s strange, beautiful mind, this film asks one big question: What does it really mean to be original?

We’re pairing it with the 2021 Four-Track Demo from the Finger Lakes, a wine as offbeat and inventive as the film itself. In the words of winemaker Ian Barry, it’s “experimental, lively, and full of fresh ideas - all the things you expect from a four-track demo.”

A bistro red that plays well with a chill, it is bright, juicy, and just a little wild. Expect vibrant acidity, crushed herbs, black pepper, and a hint of something floral and unexpected, like a melody you didn’t see coming but can’t stop humming.

And just like that, it's Tuesday again!

This week, we're cooking up a conversation about Chef (2014), Jon Favreau's heartwarming story of rediscovering creativity and connection through food.

Our pairing is The Critic Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, a bold and smooth wine with notes of blackberry, plum, and mocha notes. It's the perfect reminder to slow down, savor the moment, and return to what feeds your soul.

In this episode, we unpack On Becoming a Guinea Fowl - a layered and visually striking A24-style drama set in Zambia. Through stunning cinematography and overlapping dialogue, the film explores generational trauma, the silences surrounding sexual abuse, and the journey of becoming, not just a bird, but a fully seen human being.

To pair, we’re pouring the Babylonstoren Red Blend, a wine as complex and bold as the film itself. With deep notes of dark fruit, a touch of spice and that unmistakable vanilla bean finish, it mirrors the film’s emotional weight and nuanced storytelling. As Patrick would say “It’s giving Rahhh”.

This is not a sip-and-scroll kind of wine; it demands your attention, just like the story it accompanies.

It’s a fascinating film - a word we thoroughly overuse in this episode to describe just about everything…