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Joshua Vissepo's avatar

All the vintage ware really made the video pop. The family affair with memorabilia & hands on family approach is special ❤️

I just got the book today & enjoying the Martinez. It was one of my first cocktails intro years ago. I ordered it off the menu thinking it was a Spanish cocktail due to its name.

Congrats again!

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Joe Heron's avatar

Whoa! Brilliant. Subtle, intelligent. And someone knows how to set a stage, direct a performance. Excellent.

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Robert Simonson's avatar

Thanks, Joe!

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Amanda Schuster's avatar

Just had a chance to check out the full video. Well done, Asher!

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Robert Simonson's avatar

Thanks, Amanda!

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Joel's avatar

Great job, Asher and Co.! "Accidentally Wes Anderson" this is not. Clearly a lot of time and effort went into each shot!

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Robert Simonson's avatar

A lot of time!

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Amy's avatar

The film IS the height of fabulosity! Brilliant and fun and beautiful! Great idea and superb filming, editing and acting!

Was it shot on film or digitally? I do have a reason for asking. And as the daughter of a saloonkeeper I loved seeing the cocktails! Can’t wait to get the book delivered and dive in.

Congrats, Mazel Tov and to many more best selling books!

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Robert Simonson's avatar

Thank you so much for the kind words!

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katy peters's avatar

This film is amazing … love love love

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Robert Simonson's avatar

Thank you!

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Scott Lupfer's avatar

Excellent production and another great book!

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Robert Simonson's avatar

Thank you so much. Glad you like it.

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Brad Thomas Parsons's avatar

Terrific promotional video! You've raised the bar, indeed. And have I been mispronouncing the Martinez (Mar-teen-ez vs. Mar-tin-ez) all these years?

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Robert Simonson's avatar

People say it both ways. Believe me, I looked deeply into it before we made this video. Asher actually says it different than I do, but I think both ways are legitimate.

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Peter Stuart's avatar

I wondered about that as well.

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John Tebeau's avatar

Tremendously well done. Pitch perfect! 👍👍

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Robert Simonson's avatar

Thanks, John!

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Joel Kopischke's avatar

LOVE the trailer. love the story behind the film. can't wait to see more from this up-and-coming filmmaker!

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Robert Simonson's avatar

He’s on his way!

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Kathleen McLaughlin's avatar

What a wonderful film! Congratulations.

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Robert Simonson's avatar

Thanks, Kathleen! That means a lot coming from you.

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Alan Kopischke's avatar

Oh this is so charmingly well done! When does the full movie come out?

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Robert Simonson's avatar

Ha, ha! Maybe this will get Asher a studio deal!

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Erica @ Cardinal Spirits's avatar

This is so very charming! Well done, Team Simonson!

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Robert Simonson's avatar

Thanks!

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Martin Doudoroff's avatar

I love the promo film. Good fun. I think I recognized Julie’s are-we-done-yet expression. And I look forward to hearing when Manhatta gets a new drink menu. Hope the launch party tonight is a blast!

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Robert Simonson's avatar

Julie was very game! That’s her hand on the Rob Roy too!

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Robert Cashill's avatar

Fantastic work everyone!

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Robert Simonson's avatar

Thanks, Bob!

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Peter Stuart's avatar

Well done Robert, Asher, and all involved. This is absolutely fantastic!

Unfortunately I had completely missed this post until today as the substack email went in my spam folder and I happened to stumble on it there. Which is why I also missed that you were visiting the Book Larder until after the fact, or I’d have made the trek on a ferry boat to come pick up a signed copy. I guess I’ll have to wait for the next book/book tour.

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Robert Simonson's avatar

Sorry to have missed you!

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