Imbibe Cinema

Text or Voicemail the Podcast Team With mugs in hand filled with a hot toddy to imbibe, we unpack Mike Flanagan’s Stephen King adaptation and why its reverse-act structure invites multitudes of interpretations. Along with our special guest Erik Childress, we start with Act Three and the film’s eerie, end-of-everything energy, then wrestle with the core question: are we seeing the universe collapse...

Text or Voicemail the Podcast Team One sip in and we’re already arguing about which drink is which, then we point our glasses straight at "Project Hail Mary," the big, bright, surprisingly emotional sci-fi crowd pleaser that just dared to make hope feel cool again. We’re joined by Cinema Sugar co-founders Chad Comello and Kevin Prchal to talk through why this Andy Weir adaptation works,...

Text or Voicemail the Podcast Team Listen for new episodes of the Imbibe Cinema podcast every Wednesday beginning July 1, 2026! Want to be featured on the show this season? You can now send us voicemails with your thoughts on a particular film we've discussed, share recommendations for future episodes, or just let us know how much you like the show. Films we will be discussing this season wil...

Text or Voicemail the Podcast Team A comet passes, the lights go out with a bang, and a cozy dinner turns into a roulette wheel of realities. We pour The Comet cocktail and dive headlong into "Coherence," a microbudget marvel that proves you can bend minds with nothing more than sharp craft, fearless improv, and a series of slightly altered realities. If you love character-driven science...

Text or Voicemail the Podcast Team A group of friends at a dinner party and yet somehow everything feels wrong. We dig into why "The Invitation" crawls under our skin: not with jump scares, but with social tension, grief, and a chilling belief system dressed up as healing. With our guest Matt Lewis, we unpack how the film turns etiquette into a trap, lets ambiguity do the scaring, and de...

Text or Voicemail the Podcast Team "Galaxy Quest" stands as a masterful example of how comedy can transcend mere parody to become something genuinely heartfelt and meaningful. What begins as a clever parody of Star Trek and sci-fi fandom evolves into a love letter to the franchise that celebrates the profound impact fictional stories can have on real lives. Our conversation delves into t...

Text or Voicemail the Podcast Team When directing duo Jason & Blue initially met Chelli Look at her studio showcasing her latest handbag collection, they expected to create a simple maker documentary. What they discovered instead was a profound story of resilience, as Chelli channeled her grief into artistic expression while donating portions of her proceeds and time to a domestic violence she...

Text or Voicemail the Podcast Team The line between debate and theater has never been thinner than in the explosive 1968 televised confrontations between Gore Vidal and William F. Buckley Jr. This pivotal moment in American media history forever changed how we consume political discourse, transforming substantive argument into entertainment. Join us as we explore this fascinating time capsule thro...

Text or Voicemail the Podcast Team Have you ever considered the profound wisdom that might come from the tiniest perspective? Marcel the Shell with Shoes On transforms a simple premise into a deeply moving meditation on existence, loss, and the beauty found in life's smallest moments. Whether you're feeling small in a big world or simply need a reminder of life's simple joys, Marcel...

Text or Voicemail the Podcast Team Superman has returned to theaters and James Gunn's fresh vision delivers exactly what the Man of Steel deserves — a film that understands what makes this character special after nearly a century in popular culture. In this episode, co-hosts Jonathan C. Legat and Tricia Legat, and producer Michael Noens discuss how the film embraces Superman's fundamenta...

Text or Voicemail the Podcast Team Imagine a world where Scrooge and Marley navigate the corporate afterlife, armed with holiday cheer and comedic flair. Our cinematic journey through 2024's festive film, "Spirited," has us captivated by Octavia Spencer's fresh take on Bob Cratchit and her balancing act of work and life. We stir up the perfect seasonal cocktail, the Bob Cratchi...

Text or Voicemail the Podcast Team The Imbibe Cinema crew discuss Jan de Bont's Speed (1994), which is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2024 and features performances by Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock, Dennis Hopper, Joe Morton, Jeff Daniels, Alan Ruck, Beth Grant, Hawthorne James, and more. The featured cocktail for this post-screening discussion is called High Speed. Jack Traven, an LAPD c...

Text or Voicemail the Podcast Team The Imbibe Cinema crew discuss Alan Parker's The Commitments (1991), which features performances by Robert Arkins, Michael Aherne, Angeline Ball, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Dave Finnegan, Bronagh Gallagher, Glen Hansard, Félim Gormley, Johnny Murphy, Dick Massey, Andrew Strong, Ken McCluskey, Colm Meaney, and more. The featured cocktail for this post-screening dis...

Text or Voicemail the Podcast Team Season three has arrived just in time for Thanksgiving! Kicking off the new season, the Imbibe Cinema crew discuss John Hughes's Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987), which features performances by Steve Martin, John Candy, Laila Robins, Michael McKean, Dylan Baker, Kevin Bacon, Edie McClurg, and more. The featured cocktails for this post-screening discussi...

Text or Voicemail the Podcast Team In this special episode, producer Michael Noens of the Imbibe Cinema podcast invites you to listen to a conversation between actors Jonathan C. Legat and Stephanie Wyatt as they reflect on their performances in the independent film Coasting (2010). Two people, both in relationships, find love in the most unlikely place: a remote hotel bar in the small Midwest tow...

Text or Voicemail the Podcast Team Surprise! The Imbibe Cinema crew has one final bonus episode this season that breaks away from the usual format to discuss a variety of Christmas movies. Enjoy our "Christmas Medley" where we talk about It's A Wonderful Life (1946), The Ref (1994) and The Holiday (2006). In this episode, Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival Operations Director an...

Text or Voicemail the Podcast Team The Imbibe Cinema crew closes out season two with Amy Poehler's Wine Country (2019), which features performances by Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolph, Rachel Dratch, Ana Gasteyer, Paula Pell, Emily Spivey, Tina Fey, Jason Schwartzman, and more. The featured cocktail for this post-screening discussion is the The Fruity White Wine. A group of friends head to the land...

Text or Voicemail the Podcast Team The Imbibe Cinema crew dives into another Michael Showalter film this season! The Big Sick (2017) features performances by Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter, Ray Romano, Anupam Kher, Zenobia Shroff, Adeel Akhtar, and more. The featured cocktail for this post-screening discussion is the Coma Shot. Pakistan-born comedian Kumail Nanjiani and grad student Emil...

Text or Voicemail the Podcast Team The Imbibe Cinema crew raves about Greta Gerwig's Barbie (2023), starring Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera, Kate McKinnon, Ariana Greenblat, Simu Liu, Will Ferrell, Michael Cera, Helen Mirren, Issa Rae, and more. The featured cocktail for this post-screening discussion is Frosé. Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful an...

Text or Voicemail the Podcast Team The Imbibe Cinema crew discusses Scott Z. Burns' The Report (2019), starring Adam Driver, Annette Bening, Jon Hamm, Sarah Goldberg, Michael C. Hall, Douglas Hodge, Fajer Kaisi, Ted Levine, Jennifer Morrison, and more. The featured cocktail for this post-screening discussion is The Senator. The story of Daniel Jones, lead investigator for the US Senate’s swee...

Text or Voicemail the Podcast Team The Imbibe Cinema crew shares their love and appreciation for Jake Kasdan's "Zero Effect" (1998), starring Bill Pullman, Ben Stiller, Ryan O'Neal, Kim Dickens, Angela Featherstone, Hugh Ross, Sarah DeVincentis, Matt O'Toole, Michele Mariana, and more. The featured cocktail for this post-screening discussion is The Detective. Daryl Zero is...

Text or Voicemail the Podcast Team The Imbibe Cinema crew shares their love and appreciation for Michael Showalter's "Hello, My Name is Doris" (2015), starring Sally Field, Max Greenfield, Beth Behrs, Stephen Root, Natasha Lyonne, Kumail Nanjiani, Tyne Daly, Isabella Acres, and more. The featured cocktail for this post-screening discussion is the Staten Island Ferry. With help from...

Text or Voicemail the Podcast Team The Imbibe Cinema crew discusses the cast, characters, direction, story, screenplay, and style of Sam Mendes' "Away We Go" (2009), starring John Krasinski, Maya Rudolph, Catherine O'Hara, Jeff Daniels, Allison Janney, Jim Gaffigan, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Chris Messina, Melanie Lynskey, Josh Hamilton, and more. A couple expecting their first child...

Text or Voicemail the Podcast Team Kicking off the long-awaited second season, the Imbibe Cinema crew discusses the cast, characters, direction, story, screenplay, and style of Paul McGuigan's "Lucky Number Slevin" (2006), starring Josh Hartnett, Lucy Liu, Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman, Sir Ben Kingsley, Stanley Tucci, Mykelti Williamson, Corey Stoll, and more. A case of mistaken ide...

Text or Voicemail the Podcast Team Imbibe Cinema crew discusses the cast, characters, direction, story, screenplay, and style for Jim Jarmusch's "The Dead Don't Die" (2019), starring Bill Murray, Adam Driver, Tom Waits, Chloë Sevigny, Tilda Swinton, Steve Buscemi, Danny Glover, Caleb Landry Jones, RZA, Rosie Perez, Carol Kane, and Selena Gomez. The peaceful town of Centerville...