Ghostbusters with Wine at The Mockingbird
- Tony Elvin
- 3 hours ago
- 3 min read
Updated: 48 minutes ago
We came, we saw, we kicked ass! Thanks for joining us at The Mockingbird on Saturday night.
Tenuously Paired Ghostbuster Themed Wines
Classic Macabeu, Xarel-lo and Parellada grapes are blended to produce typical flavours of baked apple and citrus.
Something retro just like a 1959 Cadillac Miller Meteor Sentinel!
Full of flavour with an off-dry finish. Peach and pear up front, citrus and spice in the middle.
Paired with our first Ghost. The Grey Lady, this Gris / Grey Lady didn't give us such a fright.
The most famous ghost of the movie is? Slimer!! Paired with the famous green wine of Portugal.
Not named for its colour, although some note the green refractions of light, but for its youth. Vinho, from the region of Mihno must be drunk young to retain its refreshing style. A blend of Loureiro, Avesso, and Arinto grapes.
On the nose floral, citrus and gentle tropical notes, on the palate, sherbert lemon, and mango with a mineral finish.
Paul Mas Réserve Single Vineyard Collection wines come from Jean-Claude Mas' vineyards in the Occitanie region in South of France. One of Waitrose most popular wines. Blackberries and cherries with vanilla notes.
This packs a Proton Pack of a Punch!
Fermentation is stopped by chilling to keep the wine sweet. On the honey, flowers and grapes. On the palate, apricots and grapes.
Paired with final ghost of evening, the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man.
Our Ghostbuster's Gallery - Who ya gonna call? This lot ..
Our Ghostbuster movie trivia - loads of new trivia for you
The Stay Puft Marshmallow Man was not in the original script—Dan Aykroyd added him as a joke villain.
Slimer’s nickname on set was “Onionhead” due to his strong smell and was inspired by John Belushi’s character in Animal House.
The Ecto-1 car was originally supposed to be black, but it was changed to white because black didn’t show up well in night scenes.
Bill Murray improvised most of his lines, giving Peter Venkman his unique comedic style.
Sigourney Weaver’s audition included her pretending to be possessed and barking like a dog, which impressed the filmmakers.
The “crossing the streams” warning was invented for the movie and has since become a pop culture reference.
The library ghost was played by Ruth Oliver, who was 80 years old at the time.
The film’s original title was “Ghost Smashers.”
The famous firehouse is a real location in New York City—Hook & Ladder Company 8 in Tribeca.
Rick Moranis’s character, Louis Tully, was originally written for John Candy, who declined the role.
The green slime used in the movie was actually methyl cellulose, a thickening agent used in food.
The “no ghosts” logo was designed by Michael C. Gross, a former art director for National Lampoon.
The movie’s budget was $30 million, which was considered huge for a comedy at the time.
The proton packs weighed about 30 pounds each and were uncomfortable for the actors to wear.
The “Who you gonna call?” catchphrase became so popular it was used in advertising and parodies worldwide.
Dan Aykroyd is a real-life paranormal enthusiast and based much of the script on his own interests.
The Stay Puft Marshmallow Man suit was filled with air and weighed over 200 pounds.
The rooftop temple scene was filmed on a massive set built at Columbia Pictures’ studio.
The movie was nominated for two Oscars: Best Visual Effects and Best Original Song (“Ghostbusters” by Ray Parker Jr.).
The cast and crew believed the movie would flop—they were shocked by its massive success and cult following.
Thanks again for joining us, we look forward to seeing you soon at another fantastic Movie with Wine, and don't forget .. don't cross the streams!
Ghostbuster Tony and the rest of the Wine Events Crew
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