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, which just delivered a record-breaking opening.
Next, we celebrate a monumental release in music history: the arrival of The Beatles Anthology. With the remastered documentary series dropping on Disney+.
Finally, we explore the high-concept romantic fantasy that has everyone talking: Eternity. Starring Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller, and Callum Turner, this A24 film posits an afterlife where a soul has one week to choose between the man she spent her life with and the first love who waited decades for her. We dive into the film’s unique, bureaucratic take on eternity and the impossible love triangle at its heart.
All that, plus the full Box Office News breakdown!
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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 Wright's faithful, yet modern, take on the novel, the chilling social commentary on media and class, and how Richards must outrun and outwit an entire surveillance state for a billion-dollar prize.
And to keep up with the pace of the game, we're mixing up a complex, multi-layered drink called the Rum Runner. This classic cocktail features a dangerous blend of Light and Dark Rums, brightened by Blackberry Liqueur, Banana Liqueur, Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice, and a dash of Grenadine. It’s a fast-paced, tropical-fueled cocktail—the perfect escape from the oppressive, televised world of the Running Man!
So, grab your ticket, hold on to your freedom, and get ready to raise a glass to The Running Man!
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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 showdown between Elphaba and Glinda, the arrival of Dorothy, and the fate of Oz's beloved—and feared—witches.
Then, we shift gears to pure, unadulterated action with the sequel Sisu 2. The Finnish one-man army Aatami Korpi, "the man who refuses to die," is back! We break down the new road-rage-fueled revenge plot against a Soviet officer and the outrageous, over-the-top action that proves this franchise is just too angry to quit.
And speaking of a good run, we're dissecting the newly released, highly-anticipated, Edgar Wright-directed take on the dystopian classic, The Running Man (2025), starring Glen Powell. Does this new, darker adaptation—which is a more faithful to the Stephen King novel—deliver the savage social satire and thrills we've been waiting for?
All that, plus the week's Box Office News and our recipe for the warming toddy!
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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 firepower, cheesy one-liners, and that unforgettable thermal vision!
And to help us see through the jungle heat, we're mixing up the signature cocktail, Predator's Blood, as created by Spirit Cocktails on YouTube. This drink is designed to mimic the creature's eerie glowing green blood!
So, get to the choppa, pour your glowing green drink, and get ready to raise a glass to Predator!
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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, his unexpected alliance with a Weyland-Yutani synthetic, and whether this Badlands story is a fresh direction for the Yautja mythology.
Then, the running starts! We gear up for the highly anticipated Edgar Wright-directed remake of Stephen King's dystopian thriller, The Running Man (2025), starring Glen Powell as Ben Richards. With its release just days away, we look at the hype, the star-studded cast (Josh Brolin, Michael Cera, Colman Domingo), and how this new version is a more faithful adaptation of the dark, savage novel.
Of course, no show is complete without a drink! We're mixing up a Reverse Martini (sometimes called an Upside-Down Martini). This sophisticated, lower-proof cocktail flips the classic ratio, making Dry Vermouth the star and the Gin the modifier. It’s the perfect, contemplative sipper for a week of cinematic chaos!
All that, plus a look at the latest Box Office News!
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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!
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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, the mind-bending plot twists, and ask the unsettling question: are the conspiracy theorists right?
Then, the iconic hunter franchise is reinvented with Predator: Badlands! This installment shakes up the canon by centering on a Predator, Dek, who is exiled from his clan and forced to hunt a massive adversary on a treacherous alien world. We discuss the future setting, the heroic Yautja protagonist, and whether this new direction lives up to the Predator name.
All that, plus the latest Box Office News, a breakdown of the new wide releases, and how to make a perfect pitcher of our refreshing (and deceptively strong) Pink Punch!
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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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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?
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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!
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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 secret, we’re featuring the Forbidden Fruit cocktail—a shaken mix ofapple brandy, Pimm’s No. 1, lemon, and ginger beer, as featured on Liquor.com.It’s a complex, crisp, and deceptively dangerous drink, much like a certain newnanny.
Finally, we sink our teeth into the latest releases anddiscuss the new Hulu/Disney+ 'reimagining' of the iconic domestic terror, TheHand that Rocks the Cradle (2025 Remake).
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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!
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This week in the Lobby Bar, Michaela mixes up a proseeco smash just in time for fall parties! Plus, we prepare for Tron: Ares, learn about the Charlotte area crime in Roofman, and get creeped out by Black Phone 2!
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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!
Cocktail comes from The Martini Shot!
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This week in the Lobby Bar we mix up Taylors favorite cocktail, the French Blonde! Plus we talk about her album and box office dominance, the upcoming Tron film, and look forward to getting out to the theater!
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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!
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This week in the Lobby Bar we celebrate the day of coffee! Plus we talk this week's box office, look forward to some new movies, and have a chat about getting back to the bar!
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This week we're shivering with antici...pation for the ultimate cult classic, The Rocky Horror Picture Show! Join us as we do the "Time Warp" again and explore the 1975 midnight movie phenomenon that is more than just a film—it's an interactive, eccentric, and unforgettable experience. We'll dive into the glam-rock madness, the iconic characters like Dr. Frank-N-Furter, and the enduring legacy of a movie that encourages everyone to embrace their wild side.
And to get us in the mood for a night of absolute pleasure, we're mixing up a Dr. Frank-N-Fizz. This cocktail features a dark and mysterious base of rum, a splash of bold cherry, and a hint of effervescence. It's a sweet and daring drink that's a perfect match for the sweet transvestite from Transsexual, Transylvania. So, don't dream it, be it—grab your cocktail shaker, put on your best fishnets, and get ready to raise a glass to Rocky Horror!
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This week in a special Lobby Bar Classic, grab some mint and mix up a mojito worthy of James Bond himself!
Let us know how you take your mojitos!
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This week we're turning the volume up to eleven for the 1984 mockumentary masterpiece, This Is Spinal Tap! We'll follow England's loudest and most punctual band on their disastrous American tour, from the Stonehenge debacle to the classic "these go to eleven" moment. We'll laugh at the film's hilarious improvised dialogue and celebrate its enduring legacy as one of the greatest comedies ever made.
And to get us in the proper rock and roll spirit, we're pouring a no-fuss, no-frills Jack & Coke. This timeless two-ingredient drink is a perfect fit for a band whose musical genius is only rivaled by their sheer cluelessness. So grab your highball glass, hold onto your drumsticks, and get ready to raise a toast to Spinal Tap!
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