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RECOMMENDED: a movie! The documentary “Blood into Wine,” 2010. 99 minutes.

Posted on October 25, 2011 by The Frugal Wine Snob

Definitely quirky, highly informative, funny at times, tries too hard to be funny at other times. Still, definitely worth the time (99 minutes). The film offers a fairly in-depth look at rock star Maynard James Keenan (Tool, A Perfect Circle, … Continue reading →

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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: A movie! 2008 “Bottle Shock.”

Posted on September 23, 2011 by The Frugal Wine Snob

Based on real life, this film has been in the making for several years, under the tentative title “The Judgment of Paris,” and was released as “Bottle Shock” in 2008. Movie synopsis: France’s position as the world’s top wine producer … Continue reading →

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DID YOU KNOW … The Truth about Drinks in Movies

Posted on September 23, 2011 by The Frugal Wine Snob

According to the producers of the movie “Bottle Shock,” the SAG (Screen Actors Guild) regulations forbid the drinking of alcohol on the set. All the wines, beer, etc., portrayed in movies are various kinds of juices, with yeast added if … Continue reading →

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