Blu-ray Review – Strange Brew

Out of everything that emerged from the bottomless pit of brilliance that was "SCTV," who could've guessed that the antics of two Canadian brothers who love beer and conversation would be the most enduring. Bob and Doug McKenzie quickly rose to popularity after their 1980 television debut, with actors Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas embracing the opportunity to gather every Canadian stereotype around, dreaming up a public access show hosted by toque-wearing siblings who guzzled beer, cooked back bacon, and riffed on any topic that came to mind. Instead of blending into "SCTV," the characters exploded in popularity, celebrated as pop culture heroes in the Great White North while beguiling American audiences unaccustomed to such culture-specific satire. Armed with "Ehs," Moranis and Thomas managed to squeeze a successful album out of their newfound fame, while also offered a chance to direct their own feature. 1983's "Strange Brew" is pure McKenzie madness, finding inventive ways to extend the appeal of the brothers, using a Shakespearean foundation to support this wildly hilarious odyssey into brewery shenanigans and world domination. There's even a flying dog. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com