Noah Gittell
Film Critic, Author of Baseball: The Movie, and Unofficial Mets Morale Officer
Noah Gittell lives at the intersection of America’s two great pastimes: baseball and movies. A frequent contributor to The New York Times, The Ringer, The Guardian, Slate, GQ, and many others, Noah brings thoughtful, sharp cultural analysis to everything from Michael Bay chaos (Armageddon) to modern Westerns (Gran Torino). He’s a regular face on BBC’s Talking Movies and the author of Baseball: The Movie, a deep dive into how the sport shaped American film history. On Film & Whiskey, Noah’s appearances are as wide-ranging as his bylines—equal parts blockbuster nerd-out and deep character insight.
March 11, 2025
Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood (2019) / Eagle Rare 17-Year Bourbon (2024) ft. Noah Gittell
Bob and Brad are joined by author and critic Noah Gittell to dive deep into Quentin Tarantino’s 2019 film Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood . Then, our hosts shift gears to review one of the most anticipated bourbon releases of t...
May 10, 2024
Baseball: The Movie - An Interview with Author Noah Gittell
In this special episode of Film & Whiskey, hosts Bob and Brad sit down with Noah Gittell, noted film critic and author of the new book "Baseball: The Movie." This deep dive explores the rich intersection of America’s pastimes: baseball and film. Gittell shares insights from his comprehensive study …
March 19, 2024
Armageddon / Down Home Toasted Barrel Finish Rye ft. Noah Gittell
Buckle up for a cosmic ride as we dive into the 1998 space epic, "Armageddon." Joined by renowned author and critic Noah Gittell, Bob and Brad tackle Michael Bay's blockbuster that sees Bruce Willis, Ben Affleck, and Liv Tyle...
April 18, 2023
Gran Torino / Benchmark Single Barrel ft. Noah Gittell
Bob and Brad are joined by special guest Noah Gittell, a film critic and journalist, to discuss Clint Eastwood's 2008 drama "Gran Torino." The movie follows an aging Korean War veteran named Walt Kowalski, played by Eastwood himself, who becomes involved with a Hmong family in his neighborhood afte…