Our Back in Time series concludes with one of the most important comedies ever made: Stanley Kubrick's Dr. Strangelove. This bold, brilliant satire sends up the Cold War with a bravery that's rare in movie history. It's quite the achievement that Kubrick and his collaborators find real humor in the threat of nuclear war.

Every film in this series (we've gone back ten years with each installment) has faced a greater difficulty: The older a film is, the more challenging it is to stand the test of time. How does Strangelove hold up? Is it still funny? Is its plot still relevant? You'll find the answers in this episode!

Plus, we pair this complex movie with a complex wine: A 2020 red Bordeaux. As with Strangelove, this wine is built to last, and we'll examine it's potential for both standalone drinking and cellaring. Enjoy!

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For this episode, we take a look at one of the raunchiest and non-PC comedies ever made: Mel Brooks' magnum opus, Blazing Saddles. As with all the movies in our Back in Time series, we tackle the most important question: Is it still funny?

With this film, we also have to ask: Could Blazing Saddles ever get made today? Well, of course, the answer is no. We'll not only talk about why, but also why the non-PC aspects of this movie keep it relevant in today's socio-political climate. Blazing Saddles is a comedy, but it's also loaded with hard truths.

Did you know that the lead part was intended for Richard Pryor? Or that Pryor was one of the primary screenwriters for the film? We've got loads for trivia on this classic film, plus an awesome wine pair, all on this episode of Cinemavino!

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For this episode, we cover one of the iconic movies of the 80s, and a defining piece of my own childhood: Ghostbusters. We'll geek out over this sci-fi comedy classic, and share a few pieces of trivia you may have missed. If you're a fan of the franchise, this is one you won't want to miss!

As with every installment in this series, everybody will have their favorite scene Ghostbusters. Ask five different people and you might get five different answers. And they're all right. Find out which ones we love, and why.

Plus, we'll talk about a delicious bottle of wine that you could either drink now, or put away for a few years. With this series, we're enjoying wines that can stand the test of time. If you're a looking to start a wine collection, this series will have a few tips to get you started!

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