Drink the Movies

This week in The Lobby Bar, we’re sipping a Pineapple Mezcal Old Fashioned as we balance a romantic getaway with a legendary curse. We first explore the sun-drenched landscapes and romantic drama found in You, Me and Tuscany. Finally, we dive into the terrifying potential of Lee Cronin’s visceral new vision for The Mummy. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠...

This week we’re heading back to the sewers of New York City for the 1991 martial arts extravaganza, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze! Join us as we discuss the mystery of the TGRI canisters, the debut of Tokka and Rahzar, and the absolute peak of 90s cinema: Vanilla Ice performing "Ninja Rap" while a literal turtle fight breaks out in a nightclub. We’ll be debating...

This week we visit a prohibition era classic, the Jack Rose! We mix up this applejack led 100+ year old cocktail and the cinema tie-ins it has! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This week on Drink the Movies, we’re blasting off into deep space to save the sun! We’re diving into the massive adaptation of Andy Weir’s sci-fi epic, Project Hail Mary. Join us as we discuss Ryan Gosling’s performance as Ryland Grace—the man who wakes up with no memory and the weight of the world on his shoulders. We’ll talk about the incredible "Rocky" creature design, the high-stakes...

Pull up a stool! This week in The Lobby Bar, we’re shaking up a Blood Orange Bee’s Knees—a vibrant, citrusy twist on the Prohibition classic using gin, honey syrup, lemon, and fresh blood orange juice. It’s the perfect sharp-yet-sweet sipper for a week of high-stakes action and interstellar animation. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This week on we’re celebrating the biggest winner of the night! Fresh off its big night at the 98th Academy Awards, we’re diving into the 2026 Best Picture winner: One Battle After Another. Join us as we break down Paul Thomas Anderson’s sprawling, 161-minute epic. And mix up the Oscar Winning cocktail from  Fanny's at the Academy Museum! It’s a savory, high-octane riff on a Michelada that man...

Join us in The Lobby Bar as we toast to the stars with a Lavender Lemon Drop Martini—a sophisticated mix of vodka, fresh lemon, and floral lavender syrup. This week, we’re also breaking down the massive opening weekend of Project Hail Mary. We discuss Ryan Gosling’s performance as Ryland Grace and looking ahead to Super Marion Galaxy! Cocktail comes from https://emilyfabulous.com/lavender-lemon-dr...

This week we recap the night that was the Oscars! We talk the winners, the cocktails, the best pictures, the red carpet, and all things Academy Awards!

This week the red carpet is rolled out and the ballots are in—it’s time for our 2026 Oscar Preview Show!  So, grab some Don Julio, put on your finest attire (or your favorite movie t-shirt), grab your ballot, and get ready to raise a sparkling glass to the best in cinema for our 2026 Oscar Preview! https://form.123formbuilder.com/6935102/oscar-pick-em-2026 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The red carpet has been rolled up, the golden statues have been handed out, and the 98th Academy Awards are officially in the books! Pull up a stool at The Lobby Bar as we celebrate the glitz, the glamour, and the absolute chaos of Oscar Week with a drink that is pure Old Hollywood: The Brown Derby. Named after the iconic hat-shaped restaurant on Wilshire Boulevard, this cocktail is a sophisticate...

This week  we’re grabbing our controllers and heading to California for the ultimate 1989 Nintendo-fueled road trip: The Wizard! We’ll follow the journey of Jimmy, a quiet gaming prodigy, and his brother Corey as they trek across the country to compete in "Video Armageddon." We’ll discuss the sheer 80s nostalgia, the legendary (and slightly impractical) Power Glove, and the absolute cine...

☘️ DRINK THE MOVIES - THE LOBBY BAR ☘️ March has arrived, and we’re kicking off the month with a drink that’s as bold and bruised as a final girl! Join us in The Lobby Bar as we shake up a Blushing Whiskey Sour from https://www.kleinworthco.com/blushing-whiskey-sour/We’re swapping the traditional bourbon for smooth Irish Whiskey and muddling in fresh blackberries for a tart, deep-purple twist on t...

This week we’re chatting all things Oscars, Arco, and The Independent Picture House with  Claire Lechtenberg, Director of Development & Marketing for IPH! To celebrate, we are stepping into the prismatic, hand-drawn wonder of the 2026 Oscar-nominated animated masterpiece: Arco. Directed by Ugo Bienvenu and produced by Natalie Portman, this film is a breathtaking 2D odyssey. We’ll follow the st...

Pull up a stool! It’s the final week of February, and we’re shaking off the winter chill with a Kansas City classic that packs a punch. This week in The Lobby Bar, we’re stirring up the Horsefeather—a spicy, refreshing blend of whiskey, ginger beer, bitters, and a squeeze of lemon. It’s the perfect "kick" to fuel our discussion on island survival, sports icons, and the return of a slashe...

This week we’re wandering into the mist and madness of the Yorkshire moors for Emerald Fennell’s 2026 reimagining of Wuthering Heights! We’ll discuss the electric, obsessive chemistry between Margot Robbie’s Catherine and Jacob Elordi’s Heathcliff, and how this version leans into the wild, untamed, and frankly toxic nature of Brontë’s original text. We’ll talk about the haunting gothic aesthetic,...

Valentine’s Day may be in the rearview, but the drama is just heating up! Pull up a stool at The Lobby Bar as we shake up the ultimate post-holiday indulgence: the Chocolate Martini. We’re talking dark chocolate liqueur, premium vodka, and a heavy drizzle of ganache—because if we’re going to discuss the most toxic romance in literature, we’re going to need some sugar to help it go down. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This week we’re revisiting the 1992 quintessential sports rom-com, The Cutting Edge. We’ll break down the icy chemistry between the prickly Kate Moseley and the arrogant Doug Dorsey as they aim for Olympic gold. From the grueling training montages to the legendary "Toe Pick!"  To smooth over the rough patches of a mismatched partnership, we’re serving up a drink that’s as refreshing as a...

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, so we’re leaning into the bittersweet side of romance this week! Join us in The Lobby Bar as we stir up a Campari Seltz—a vibrant, ruby-red Italian classic that’s equal parts sophisticated and sharp. With its signature herbal bitterness and bubbly finish, it’s the perfect drink to sip while we dissect the most dramatic "I Do's" and "I...

This week on we’re feeling the rhythm, feeling the rhyme, and getting on up because it’s bobsled time! We’re revisiting the ultimate 1993 feel-good underdog story, Cool Runnings. We’ll follow the journey of four Jamaican athletes who trade the tropical heat of Kingston for the sub-zero temperatures of the Calgary Winter Olympics. We’ll talk about John Candy’s heartfelt performance, the legendary &...

Dry January is officially in the rearview, and we’re celebrating the first week of February with a classic that packs a punch! Join us in The Lobby Bar as we build the ultimate Bloody Mary—extra spicy, heavy on the horseradish, and garnished with enough snacks to be a meal. Plus, we prepare for the Winter Olympics and get ready for back to back winter sport classics! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This week we’re flipping bottles, sliding across the bar, and leaning into the high-octane neon cheese of the 1988 classic, Cocktail! We’re joining Brian Flanagan and Doug Coughlin as they master the art of flair bartending and chase the "Organization Man" dream from the Upper East Side to the beaches of Jamaica. We'll discuss Tom Cruise's megawatt grin, the legendary "Cough...

Pull up a chair in The Lobby Bar as we kick off the week with a zesty, non-alcoholic kick. We’re mixing up the Orange Ginger Sparkler, a blend of orange juice and ginger beer! First, we polish our dancing shoes for the long-awaited return of Bridgerton (Season 4, Part 1)! Then, we trade the ballroom for a bloodbath with a preview of Sam Raimi’s latest, Send Help (2026) . Starring Rachel McAdams an...

This week on we are sprinting back into the wasteland for the long-awaited, bone-chilling return to the franchise that redefined the genre: 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple . We’ll be discussing the terrifying evolution of the Rage Virus nearly three decades on, and the mystery surrounding the "Bone Temple" itself. Is it a site of survival, or a monument to the end of humanity? In a world...

The winter chill has officially settled in—so we’re bringing the heat to The Lobby Bar with a tropical escape! This week, we’re shaking up the Pineapple Crush mocktail! We break down the Holiday Weekend Box Office results. It’s a battle of the titans as Sony’s 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple finally looks to dethrone Avatar: Fire and Ash from the #1 spot. Finally, we head to the ice for this week’...

This week we’re heading to the gritty streets of Edinburgh for the visceral, high-octane 1996 masterpiece, Trainspotting! We’re choosing life, choosing a job, and choosing to dive deep into Danny Boyle’s groundbreaking look at Renton and his circle of friends. We’ll discuss the iconic "Choose Life" opening, the pulse-pounding Britpop soundtrack, and how the film balances dark, surreal hu...