Drink the Movies

06/11/2025

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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 cemented its legend.

And to honor the man himself, we’re mixing up The Jimmy Dean cocktail, as featured on The Bar. This sophisticated drink, a twist on a classic, captures the complex layers of the film’s star. So, grab your shaker, get ready to feel all the feels, and raise a glass to Rebel Without a Cause!

02/11/2025

Smoky Sunday! What are you watching and drinking to celebrate the weekend?

01/11/2025

Everyone join in wishing the happiest of birthdays to the one, the only, the likely infusing something strange for cocktail nirvana, Michaela, the best movie and cocktail co-host around!!

30/10/2025

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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 from ⁠Harpers Bazaar!⁠

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23/10/2025

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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. Get ready for close-ups, snot, and terrifying sounds in the dark.

And to steady our nerves before that infamous ending, we’re mixing up The Black Eyed Stickman, a chilling cocktail riff from our friends at Geeks Who Eat! This drink features a potent blend of Vodka and Bourbon shaken with Lemon Juice, St. Germain, and a dash of Simple Syrup and bitters. It’s a complex, boozy mix that’s as disorienting as a night lost in the woods!

So, settle in, dim the lights, and try not to think about that terrifying corner as we raise a glass to The Blair Witch Project!

16/10/2025

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This week we’re running a system reboot and diving into the high-stakes, neon-drenched world of Tron: Ares! We’ll discuss the third installment of the iconic franchise, featuring Jared Leto as the advanced AI program, Ares, as he makes the perilous journey from the digital Grid to the real world. We’ll talk about the film’s stunning visuals, its commentary on artificial intelligence, and the escalating conflict as the digital and human realms collide.

To celebrate this visually explosive return to the system, we’re mixing up a drink with a real pulse: The Grid Red Bull & Vodka. With its iconic energy drink buzz and a simple splash of vodka, this cocktail is the perfect power-up for a night in the Grid. We’ll even suggest a secret ingredient to give it that ominous, glowing red color inspired by Ares’s own circuit lines. 

So, grab your glass, power up your session, and get ready to raise a toast to Tron: Ares!

14/10/2025

Tron: Ares coming to a podcast platform near you this Thursday!!

14/10/2025

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11/10/2025

Revisiting the Rusty Nail! What are you watching and drinking to celebrate Saturday night?

10/10/2025

We are going to be trying something new this month and we want to know…What are your favorite Halloween/Fall movies? Something you watch every year? Something so scary you could only watch it once? How about TV shows or Halloween specials? Let us know down below!

09/10/2025

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This week on we’re opening the Lament Configuration and stepping into a world of pain and pleasure with Clive Barker’s iconic 1987 horror film, Hellraiser! We’ll explore the dark and disturbing story of Frank Cotton, the cenobites led by the unforgettable Pinhead, and the truly unique blend of body horror and forbidden desires that makes this movie a true original. We’ll discuss how pain and pleasure become indistinguishable and why this film remains a terrifying benchmark in the genre.
And to properly summon the experience, we’re mixing up a cocktail we call The Hellraiser. This drink features a spine-tingling trio of botanical gin, the bittersweet sting of Aperol, and a surprising, seductive kick from pepper syrup. It’s a complex, challenging, and unexpectedly delicious mix—a taste of what the cenobites might call “sweet suffering.” So, open your box, pour your drink, and get ready to raise a glass to the master of pain, Hellraiser!

02/10/2025

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4T4PJQhIKPcF6EMNIAkoJ5?si=Cg153Er-Q-G-E4g8MrE3Sg

This week we’re heading to the desolate, frozen landscape of Antarctica for John Carpenter’s claustrophobic and paranoia-fueled 1982 masterpiece, The Thing! We’ll be discussing the terrifying, shape-shifting alien, the incredible practical effects, and the nail-biting suspense as R.J. MacReady and his team try to figure out who—or what—among them is the impostor. Who can you trust when the threat is... well, anything?

And to keep us warm while we try to survive the night, we’re mixing up a classic that cuts straight to the point: the Rusty Nail, featuring J&B Scotch Whisky. This smoky, sweet, and potent two-ingredient cocktail is a perfect match for a film that is as sharp and uncompromising as a blast of MacReady’s flamethrower. So grab your glass, keep your blood handy, and get ready to raise a toast to The Thing!