Hitchcock Happy Hour

Pour yourself a Cuban Almond Cigar and take a trip somewhere over the rainbow and down the Yellow Brick Road with us as we spend a chaotic episode discussing a chaotic classic. We cover everything from groundbreaking three-strip technicolor and political allegories, to aluminum paint and gelatin horse dye...yes you read that right. We know you didn't come here for the linear storytelling. Starring...

Fiddle dee dee, the time has come for us to absolutely shred this American classic to bits. We urge everyone join us in reexamining the cultural implications of this movie, and maybe consider that it is time we remove it from classic film status...if a four hour film about the Civil War is too much to take on alone, consider washing having some Ranch Water to keep you company like we did! Starring...

Put away your video games, Timmy because we are here to discuss one of the funniest cult classics of all time, the iconic and wholesome Princess Bride. We're sipping on our new favorite summer cocktail, the Amaro and Tonic as we talk about everything that went into making this sweet, fun, and swashbuckling movie. Starring Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Petinkin, and Andre the Giant. Cheers! Or as...

We attempted (but alas did not yet perfect) a marmalade old fashioned this week for our episode on this hilarious, brilliant, dark, witty, arbitrary, and chaotic film, the Big Lebowski. We think this movie is an absolute must watch. Whether you think this movie has some spiritual deeper meaning, or is just a bundle of pure unhinged joy about a man in search for his rug....that's just like, your op...

Dammit, Janet! We LOVE the Rocky Horror Picture Show! Join us in drinking the NYT-claimed summer cocktail, a Dirty Shirley and listen (or sing) along to our quirky, fun, and random analysis on the ultimate cult classic, The Rocky Horror Picture Show. It has aliens, it has doctors, it has castles, it has amazing music, and it has a loving community of fans that have kept this film alive for over fo...

In honor of the mistake that was McCarthyism, we're drinking a Sbagliato (Italian for mistake) to talk about Invasion of the Body Snatchers as our first film of Cult Classics Month! It has everything from crazy pod people, political allegories, and commentary on the gender norms of post-war America. Stick around until the end for a true treat about the title of this film. Starring Kevin McCarthy a...

Join us in drinking one of Lydia's new creations a Bridgerton Bee's Knees (in honor of the new season), as we don't really talk about Bridgerton at all but discuss a breakdown of the Oscars, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, what the Oscars gets right and what the Oscars gets wrong. Most importantly WHO is Oscar? Bridgerton Bee's Knees Recipe: 3 sprigs thyme; 1/2 oz lilac syrup; 1/4...

We have been introduced to a Trinidad Sour and we're so happy about it. The time has come...this week we discuss Sara's all-time favorite film, Return of the King, as we talk about revolutionary visual and cinematic effects, the pristine story and depth of this film, what a movie going experience should be, and why we think the Academy has started to lose it's way in recent years. Directed by Pete...

Continuing our negroni energy this week as we dive into one of the best films of the 21st century, the genius, stunning, and haunting Korean film, Parasite. Starring Song Kang-ho; Lee Sun-kyun; Cho Yeo-jeong; Choi Woo-shik; Park So-dam; Lee Jung-eun; Jang Hye-jin, and directed by Bong Joon-ho. Cheers!

Don't forget to rouge your knees and roll your stockings down as you indulge in a sultry espresso Negroni for the glitz and glam musical spectacle that is Chicago. We're giving OUR rendition of the Cell Block Tango as we discuss this Best Picture winner, the musical genre, the real life inspiration behind this story, and of course, the six merry murderesses of the Cook County Jail. Starring Renée...

We're sipping a Clover Club Cocktail and talking about jams and jellies, the civil rights movement, and Dr. Doolittle all packed into our analysis on the cultural context of the brilliant film, In the Heat of the Night. Starring Sidney Poitier and Rod Steiger. Cheers!

We're indulging in a Michelin star cocktail for a Michelin star movie with the Happiness cocktail for our conversation on All About Eve. Join us as we talk Academy Awards, Bette Davis, agism and sexism in Hollywood, and how this movie is probably a film noir. Bonus points if you can tell us once and for all how to pronounce Zanuck. Starring (spoiler) Bette Davis, Anne Baxter, George Sanders, Thelm...

We have come to the end of our studio system (and dry January) series with this controversial yet electrifying film. We're drinking chai blossoms and discussing Rebel Without a Cause as we navigate Hollywood's first attempt at a youth culture film, and the rise of method acting. We even have some surprising switch blade facts to share. Starring James Dean, Natalie Wood, and Sal Mineo. Cheers!&nbsp...

We're calling it "a hibiscus situation" for our drink in this episode as we discuss the gripping departure from studio system traditions in this humanistic approach to moral conflicts in the face of adversity. We love On the Waterfront and consider it required viewing as it marks the beautiful, revolutionary, and slightly tragic beginning of the end of the Golden Age of Hollywood. So better get wa...

Join us in sipping on a refreshing summer twang and listen as we cackle our way through the pristine Billy Wilder comedy classic, Some Like it Hot. We're discussing this chaotic, witty, and progressive film, and analyzing early representation of LGBTQ+ themes in Hollywood as the industry's studio system structure and Hays Code enforcement began declining. Staring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, and J...

We're talking at 100 mph this week drinking a delish no-booze penicillin as we discuss the witty, snappy, fast-talking, hard-boiled comedy, His Girl Friday, as we analyze gender politics on and off screen. Starring Rosalind Russell, Cary Grant, and Ralph Bellamy. Cheers!

The Best Years of Our Lives? More like the best MOVIE of our lives! We are drinking a Nilsson this week as we discuss this epic and heartwarming post-war homefront drama, and boy does it deliver. We laughed, we cried, we learned a lot, and then we talked about it. We think this should be required viewing, do you agree? Starring Myrna Loy, Fredric March, Dana Andrews, Teresa Wright, Harold Russell,...

We're drinking a Ramos Tzatziki Fizz this week as we talk (and cry) about the ultimate classic movie, Casablanca. We love this timeless film and consider it a must watch for anyone who wants to dabble in the classics. Starring Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid, Claude Raines, Conrad Veidt, and Peter Lorre. Cheers!

We're sipping on a refreshing (alcohol free) cherry vamp as we discuss the glamour of the most beautiful art deco film, Grand Hotel. Tune is as we discuss how this movie revolutionized the "the look" of the Golden Age of Hollywood, the revolutionary innovation of the MGM art department, and of course, do what we actually came here to do: spend as much time as possible talking about the top star of...

We're kicking off 2022 (and dry January) with...a nice tall glass of water as we start this month's series with a crash course on the iconic, dark, glamorous, and revolutionary Hollywood Studio System - the American film industry model that effectively created the Golden Age of Hollywood. We're discussing this fascinating moment in film history from the peak of Studio power to the hubristic downfa...

For our holiday season finale we are sipping on a Snow Day Sour and watching the ultimate Christmas classic, It's a Wonderful Life. Join us as we talk about the initial failure of this film, the surprise help of the Public Domain, the first time Lydia ever saw her sister cry, and how this movie helped Sara get through the Bar Exam. Starring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed, and directed by Frank Capra...

Drink a (holiday) negroni with us as we discuss the underrated classic, Christmas in Connecticut. Listen in as we justify our swearing, talk about the little known niche genre of post-war Christmas American propaganda films, pancake flipping, and basically just use this episode as a vessel to talk about our undying love of Barbara Stanwyck. Starring the queen herself, along with Dennis Morgan, Syd...

We're back with one of the most classic Christmas movies of all time, and we're drinking a variation of a fun Christmas sour today as we discuss the sweet, brilliant, and heartwarming Miracle on 34th Street. Listen now to hear both of us cry tears of joy at all the fun facts about this film. Starring Edmund Gwenn, Maureen O'Hara, Natalie Wood, and John Payne. Cheers!

What's this? This is (not) halloween. It's a fun stop motion spooky Christmas this week as we drink a pomegranate sour and discuss the iconic animated film, The Nightmare Before Christmas. Bonus: Sara teaches us how to properly eat a pomegranate, and Lydia expresses her love for Chicago the musical. Directed by Henry Selick, music by Danny Elfman, and produced by Tim Burton. Cheers!   

Yuletide Greetings to all! To help us kick off December we are sippin' on margs and watching the absolutely delightful little stop-motion silent short film, the Insect's Christmas. A perfect palette cleanser going into the holidays with some sweet summersaulting beetles, a backflipping frog, and a tiny Santa bringing the forest bugs some Christmas cheer. Directed by Władysław Starewicz, and starri...