Drink the Movies

We’re kicking off the second week of 2026 with a drink that’s as bold as the awards season buzz: the Blackberry Mule Mocktail. We’re trying a new syrup technique for a refreshing, alcohol-free kick that’s perfect for those sticking to their "Dry January" resolutions without sacrificing flavor. Then, how did we not realize that HBO’s next big Game of Thrones spin-off, A Knight of the Seve...

This week we are popping the cork on a massive milestone—it’s our 250th Episode! To celebrate this quarter-thousand mark, we are traveling back to Pandora for the highly anticipated third chapter in James Cameron’s epic saga, Avatar: Fire and Ash. We’ll discuss how the visual effects continue to push the boundaries of what we thought was possible on the big screen. Since it’s our big anniversary,...

It’s the biggest week of the year at the movies, and we’re keeping things sharp and sophisticated in The Lobby Bar! This week, we’re shaking up a Pink Lady Mocktail—a gorgeous, frothy, booze-free take on the classic. With its crisp apple cider base, tart lemon, and a splash of grenadine, it’s a perfectly balanced sipper that looks as good as it tastes. First, the wait is finally over: we’re headin...

This week we take a look back at 2025 and ahead to some exciting things for 2026! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merch Shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This week we prepare for New Year's with a very old classic coctail, the Martinez! We mix one up, talk some holiday traditions, and figure out what movie is top dog on the first day of the year! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merch Shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This week we're heading to the North Pole for a magical career change in the 1994 holiday favorite, The Santa Clause! We'll talk about Scott Calvin's accidental inheritance of the big red suit, the hilariously detailed rules of the Santa Clause, and the heartwarming journey of a skeptical dad turning into the one and only Santa Claus. It’s a classic Christmas tale that makes believers...

This week Christmas hits the polls! We chat through a few winter-y cocktails and go over the Instagram fan vote of the Drink the Movies Christmas back catalog! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merch Shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This week we're heading back to Tim Burton's beautifully dark and snow-covered Gotham City for the 1992 masterpiece, Batman Returns! We'll talk about Batman and the iconic villains, Catwoman and The Penguin. We'll discuss Danny DeVito's repulsive yet tragic characterization, Michelle Pfeiffer's electrifying transformation, and the Gothic, Christmas-time aesthetic that makes...

We look back and remember Rob Reiner. His art left such an imprint on the world and shaped how we view movies. We pay homage and remember one of the first cocktails we made for the podcast.

This week on we're embracing the holiday spirit with a musical twist as we dive into the 2022 modern holiday spectacular, Spirited! We'll talk about Ryan Reynolds as the sardonic yet well-meaning Ghost of Christmas Present and Will Ferrell as the target of his annual redemption effort, Clint Briggs. We’ll discuss the catchy original songs, the hilarious spin on the classic Dickens tale, an...

The holidays are here, but we're keeping things on brand! Join us in The Lobby Bar as we shake up a festive and warming Apple Cider Margarita—the perfect seasonal twist on a classic, made with tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and sweet/spiced apple cider. First, the animatronics are back and scarier than ever! We dive into the massive opening weekend and box office performance of Five Nights a...

This week on we're checking into the isolated, snow-bound Overlook Hotel for Stanley Kubrick's psychological horror masterpiece, The Shining! We'll talk about Jack Torrance's slow descent into madness, the terrifying stillness of the empty halls, the iconic tracking shots, and the enduring terror of the twin girls. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy... but it makes for an u...

Cheers! We're kicking off the holiday month with an elegant twist on a classic: the White Cosmopolitan! We're shaking up this sophisticated cocktail—featuring citrus vodka, white cranberry juice, and a kiss of elderflower liqueur—to match the sparkling high-stakes of this week's entertainment news. First, we analyze the box office performance of the biggest movie in the world right now...

This week we're heading back to the magical land of Oz for the epic, emotional conclusion of a story that changed us For Good: Jon M. Chu's spectacular film, Wicked: For Good! We'll follow the diverging paths of Elphaba, now the misunderstood Wicked Witch of the West, and Glinda, the glittering symbol of "Goodness." We’ll dive into the spectacular music, the final heartbreaki...

It’s the holiday season, and the box office is already red-hot! Join us in The Lobby Bar as we shake up a festive and refreshing Cranberry Whiskey Sour—a perfect mix of tart cranberry, zesty lemon, and warming whiskey. It’s the ideal companion for this week's cinematic highlights! The saga of Oz has officially defied gravity! We dissect the stunning box office dominance of Wicked: For Good, wh...

This week on the game is on and the stakes are life-or-death as we dive into the chilling 2025 reimagining of Stephen King's dystopian nightmare, The Running Man! We'll follow Ben Richards (played by Glen Powell), a desperate man running for his life across the country, hunted by assassins and a public addicted to the most brutal reality show on television. We'll discuss director Edgar...

It's getting chilly outside, so pull up a chair and warm your soul with a classic Apple Cider Hot Toddy! We're mixing up this comforting blend of hot cider, whiskey, honey, and lemon—the perfect cozy companion for a week of cinematic spectacle. The box office is burning hot, thanks to the final chapter of a spellbinding saga! We dive deep into Wicked: For Good, discussing the final showdow...

This week on we're heading deep into the Central American jungle where everything is trying to kill you—especially the invisible hunter—in the 1987 action-horror classic, Predator! We'll talk about Arnold Schwarzenegger's iconic role as Dutch, the unbeatable special forces team, and the introduction of one of cinema's most terrifying alien creatures. Get ready for some major firepo...

Welcome back to The Lobby Bar! This week, we're flipping the script on two iconic action franchises and our featured cocktail! First, we talk about the sci-fi behemoth that just hit theaters, Predator: Badlands! Director Dan Trachtenberg once again reinvents the franchise, this time by making a young Predator outcast named Dek the hero. We discuss the epic, bloody hunt on a hostile alien world...

This week we're diving into the restless angst of the 1955 classic, Rebel Without a Cause! We’ll talk about the magnetic and tragic James Dean as Jim Stark, the red jacket that became an icon, and how this film perfectly captured the raw, misunderstood energy of post-war American youth. We’ll discuss the dramatic performances, the teenage alienation, and that unforgettable knife fight that cem...

Welcome back to The Lobby Bar! This week, the box office is buzzing with two colossal new releases, and we’re mixing up a big batch of the aptly named Pink Punch to celebrate! First up, we dive into the latest sci-fi thriller from director Yorgos Lanthimos, Bugonia! Emma Stone stars as a high-powered CEO kidnapped by two conspiracy theorists convinced she's an alien. We unpack the dark comedy,...

Mark Watney is an astronaut, a botanist, and the only man on Mars, and it will take all his problem solving skills to survive long enough for help to arrive. This week we are blasting off, growing potatoes, and mixing up a tiki version of the Martian sunset. Join us for Matt Damon, cold nights, staple guns, beautiful landscapes, science, and a chat about The Martian! This week's cocktail comes fro...

This week in a special Lobby Bar Classic, we mix up a new classic - The Penicillin and talk about pairing it with a modern classic film! Have you tried the Penicillin? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merch Shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This week we're grabbing our video cameras and heading into the woods of Burkittsville for the groundbreaking found-footage horror film, The Blair Witch Project!  We'll talk about how this low-budget 1999 chiller terrified a generation, the genius of its minimalist marketing, and the sheer, raw panic of watching three film students slowly lose their grip in the face of an unseen terror. Ge...

Pull up a stool at The Lobby Bar! This week, we're servingup a potent cocktail of box office buzz and chilling new releases. The Grabber is back and ringing for vengeance in the horrorsequel Black Phone 2! We dive into the psychic scares, the Nightmare on ElmStreet vibes, and whether this new chapter justifies answering the call. In a nod to the week's chilling new thriller about a deadlydomestic...