Boozicals

It's a revenge party! This week Campbell and Raven wax philosophical on the stunning performances, hit-or-miss comedic beats, and creative storytelling that make up the 2024 musical film, Mean Girls.   Where to watch: Paramount+, Prime Video, YouTube, Philo, Google Play TV & Movies   The Burn Book Recipe: 1.75 oz mezcal 1.5 oz strawberry simple syrup 0.75 oz aquafaba or egg white 0.75 oz Apero...

Back for another round! During The Color Purple episode, Campbell, Raven, and Brenden had a few extra thoughts that Raven just couldn't bear to cut out. Tune in for some little chats about Celie's sexuality, Fantasia's version of Celie vs Whoopi Goldberg's, the mesmerizing beauty of great vocals, and more!   You can support us by donating to: Education Through Music at https://www.classy.org/give/...

Fantasia Barrino. That’s it. This week Raven and Campbell are joined by the incredible Brenden! Together they discuss terrible pacing and stunning performances and try to figure out what are the standards for movie musical adaptations in the 2023 musical film adaptation of The Color Purple.   **Trigger Warning - sexual assault (referenced throughout but discussed specifically in 00:23:57 - 00:24:3...

AAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, RAVEN!!!! This week Campbell wishes Raven another Very Boozicals Birthday by concocting her perfect drink and attempting to play Happy Birthday on the violin (doesn’t go well). Interested in learning proper bowing technique? Neither was Campbell but tune in to an all Raven all Radical Birthday Episode!   The Blackbird Recipe: - 1.5-2 oz bourbon - 1...

Shots, shots, shots, shots, shots, shots - JUST CAMPBELL! This week Raven wishes Campbell a Very Boozicals Birthday by crafting a signature cocktail and "serenading" him with the tune of 'Happy Birthday' on his signature instrument - the clarinet! Join us for a beginner-friendly woodwind lesson and Campbell's thoughts on his favorite instruments, musicals, and more!   Campbell's Craving: - 4 oz co...

Whoops! Raven forgot to publish an episode. Check out these excerpts from our Oklahoma episode for some fun state facts, an in-depth discussion of the musical's narrative structure, and more!   You can support us by donating to: Education Through Music at https://www.classy.org/give/442371/#!/donation/checkout The D’Addario Foundation: http://www.daddariofoundation.org/about/donate   Mr. Holland’s...

This is our biggest fight yet. Not sure if the friendship can recover. This week Raven (with wrong opinions) and Campbell (with correct opinions) discuss plot pacing, box socials, and Hugh Jackman in the 1998 West End Revival of Oklahoma! Trigger Warning for brief discussion around suicide (44:54 - 46:05)  Where to watch: Tubi, Youtube, Google Play Movies & TV, Fandago, Apple TV   Oklahoma Hel...

Time to learn, fools. This week Raven and Campbell discuss the history and physics of the clarinet and violin with additional solo performances by yours truly.   Check out our episode on RENT to see what Raven was drinking this week and stay tuned (lol) for our next episode to see what Campbell drank because he doesn’t understand recording schedules and release dates.   Check out everything Doreen...

But who's feeding the horse?? In this bonus episode, Raven and Campbell discuss Gerard Butler's vocals, Christine's questionable choices, and Raven's controversial temperature preferences.   You can support us by donating to: Education Through Music at https://www.classy.org/give/442371/#!/donation/checkout The D’Addario Foundation: http://www.daddariofoundation.org/about/donate   Mr. Holland’s Op...

Campbell doesn’t understand the plot! This week Raven and Campbell discuss vengeful composing, stacked casts, and angsty instrumental choices in the 2004 film adaptation of Phantom of the Opera! Where to watch: YouTube, Prime Video, Fandango, Google Play Movies & TV, Apple TV   The Masquerade Recipe: - 1.5 oz whiskey or bourbon - 1.5-2 oz 100% black cherry juice - 0.5 oz black pepper simple sy...

Tell us something we don’t know! This week Raven and Campbell discuss chasing your dreams, building community, and together share deep dark secrets that y’all aren’t allowed to know anything about so don’t ask ....in the 2021 film adaptation of In the Heights! Where to watch: Disney+   La Piragua recipe: - 1 cup fruit - 1 cup sugar - 1 cup water - Silver rum of choice   Make the syrup (w/ the whol...

  'Matilda' is actually Latin for "never fucking ends". This week Raven and Campbell eat their drink while discussing intellectual property theft and incredibly talented children in the 2022 musical film, Matilda the Musical. Where to watch: Netflix   Ms. Trunchbull’s Hammered Throw: - chocolate cake* - 1 cup vodka - 1 cup cold whole milk - 1 (3.8 oz) package of chocolate pudding mix - 1 (8 oz) co...

Back again with a bite-sized treat for our dearest listeners! Tune in to hear Campbell and Raven's thoughts on Chalamet's performance, how to improve some of the musical numbers, and the factory applications of the Chocolate Cartel's vault design in the 2023 musical film, Wonka.   You can support us by donating to: Education Through Music at https://www.classy.org/give/442371/#!/donation/checkout...

See, Annie (2014)? *This* is how you treat your orphans. This week Raven and Campbell discuss non-Newtonian fluids, mustachioed children, and what makes Wonka, Wonka while recapping the 2023 musical film, Wonka. Where to watch: MAX, YouTube, Hulu, Prime Video, Fandango, Google Play Movies & TV, Apple TV   A Big Night Out Milkshake Recipe: - 2 cups vanilla ice cream (more for a thiccer milkshak...

Hey listeners! This episode's discussion question segment was swapped with Jonathan's lovely game segment, Cabernet Cabaret. Tune in to hear our thoughts on how Jenna's affair works as a character arc, fun facts on employing babies on set, and more!   You can support us by donating to: Education Through Music at https://www.classy.org/give/442371/#!/donation/checkout The D’Addario Foundation: http...

I don’t think this diner follows proper health code regulations... This week Raven and Campbell are joined by returning guest and game show host, Jonathan. Together they discuss medical malpractice, bemoan the plight of service workers, and play Cabernet Cabaret while recapping the 2023 stage recording of Waitress.   ***Content Warning: brief discussion of scene containing sexual harassment and in...

Don’t take crocodile tongues from strangers…or do. This week Raven and Campbell discuss Randy Newman composition, evil dynamic duos, and child manual labor in the 1996 animated(ish) film James and the Giant Peach. Where to watch: Disney Plus, Apple TV, Prime Video, Vudu, Google Movies & TV   Peach Pit Recipe: - 2 cups frozen peaches - 1 1/2 cups cooled green tea*** - 1 cup ice  - 4 oz light ru...

Hey listeners! Campbell and I had several more thoughts on Annie that we just had to share. Here's a quick peek at our thoughts on the overall tone of this version versus the 1982 film, turnaround time on internet meme production, and how we would go about kidnapping Annie if we were the fake parents (hint: our way is better). 

This whole movie feels like a commercial. This week, Raven and Campbell talk about wasted talents, modernization of musicals, and how technology removed any stakes in the 2014 version of Annie. Where to watch: Apple TV, Prime Video, Vudu, Google Movies & TV   Maybe (It Gets Better?) Recipe: - 2 oz dark rum - ½ oz lime juice - Ginger beer - 2 dashes of orange bitters (optional)   Add rum and ju...

If you wanted to get the role, you should have tried harder, Sheila. This week, Raven and Campbell discuss character development in musicals, terrible music transitions, and how much better Richie was than everyone else in the 1985 film adaptation of A Chorus Line. Where to watch: Apple TV, Prime Video, Vudu, Google Movies & TV   Manhattan Recipe: - 2 oz rye whiskey - 1 oz sweet vermouth - 2 d...

I GOT…..a new Boozicals episode!! After a doctoral hiatus, Raven and Dr. Campbell discuss rhythm orgies, predatory relationships, and the Ɛ>~*art of dance*~<3 in the 1951 musical film, An American in Paris. Where to watch: Apple TV, Prime Video, Vudu, Google Movies & TV   Pas de Deux Recipe: - 1 oz gin - 1 oz Chambord (or black raspberry liqueur) - 0.5 oz sweet vermouth - 0.5 oz lemon ju...

Garbage! The Musical, coming soon to an imaginary stage near you. This week Raven and Campbell discuss recent cocktail experimenting and possible musical adaptations we would want to see. We will be on hiatus until 2024, Campbell needs to finish grad school and have his life again!   The Citrus Kickflip Recipe: -¾ oz vodka -¾ oz Soju -½ ounce fresh lime juice -1 oz peach schnapps -1 oz jalapeño si...

Folks roamed the Earth like big rolling kegs, they had two sets of arms and two sets of legs - sign us up! This week Raven and Campbell discuss predatory relationships, stage presence, and stylistic storytelling in the 2001 film adaptation of Hedwig and the Angry Inch.   The Angry Inch shooter recipe (makes 2): - 2 oz vodka - 1 oz triple sec - ½ ounce fresh squeezed lime juice - 1 oz jalapeño simp...

We are not Englishmen! Despite that fact, Raven and Campbell spend this episode discussing issues of social mobility, fun facts about the Royal Navy, and the antics of Lil Buttercup in the 1982 made-for-tv production of HMS Pinafore or, The Lass Who Loved a Sailor.   The High Seas cocktail recipe: - 2.5 oz spiced rum - 1 oz lemon juice, fresh squeezed - 2 oz pineapple juice - 0.75 oz blue curacao...

Hey listeners! This week Campbell and I had a few deeper discussions that lend some further insight to our thoughts on Dear Evan Hansen. Want to hear us break down a weirdly specific musical detail from the first act? Go ahead and give this bonus episode a listen!   You can support us by donating to: Education Through Music at https://p2p.onecause.com/boozicals   The D’Addario Foundation: http://w...