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You can feel it in your gut when a movie is telling the truth. Hosts Jonathan C. Legat and Tricia Legat sit down with their special guest Nick Cardiff to unpack why this dark comedy about television news now plays like a warning label for corporate media, the 24-hour news cycle, and algorithm-fueled outrage. The wild part is not that it’s cynical; it’s that it’s specific about inc...

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We pour a Scarlet Heart cocktail and unpack why Brett Haley's "Hearts Beat Loud" hits so hard as a music-driven father-daughter story. We talk about how the score, the songs, and the quiet visual choices carry grief, hope, and the pressure of reinvention.

Enjoy this remastered rerun from our first season with improved audio quality. We'll be back with new episodes next week.

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A perfect teen comedy is rare. One that’s actually witty, surprisingly tender, and built on real character writing is even rarer, which is why we can't stop talking about Olivia Wilde’s "Booksmart."

We break down how this graduation-eve scramble turns into a high-stakes night that plays like a buddy-cop chase, except the “crime” is wasted time and the clock is ticking toward ...

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What if the cleanest breakup was a medical procedure and the worst side effect was becoming a stranger to yourself? We pour a “Meet Me in Montauk” cocktail and revisit "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" with our guest Marc Muszynski, bringing a sharp storyteller’s eye to how this movie works.

Watching it now, we can’t unsee what younger us used to romanticize. We talk ab...

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At face value, "Interstellar" looks like a typical space epic until you look closer and realize it’s built entirely on real science. Hosts Jonathan C. Legat and Tricia Legat are joined by returning guest Pete Guither to talk about why Christopher Nolan’s film still hits so hard. We dig into Kip Thorne’s behind the scenes impact and how the movie visualizes black holes, wormholes, ...

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We get into the improv and ensemble chemistry that makes this indie comedy-drama so rewatchable. Hosts Jonathan C. Legat and Tricia Legat are joined by Andrea Mear and Nick Mear to discuss it all – from the awkward dinner conversations to the party scenes that feel a little too real.

We break down performances that subvert expectations, especially Sam Rockwell as Owen, Toni Collette as Pam and...

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Kevin Smith’s 1999 film "Dogma" proves a movie can be blasphemous and thoughtful at the same time. Following a rewatch, co-hosts Jonathan C. Legat and Tricia Legat are joined by guest Mary Shields to pull on the threads that make this comedy feel sharper than people remember while imbibing a Mr. Dogma cocktail.

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We take a fresh look at David Fincher’s 1997 suspense thriller "The Game" and why it still keeps us tense even when the twist is no longer a mystery. Along the way we trade our favorite movie plot twists, debate whether CRS could exist in real life, and ask what a modern remake would look like in an AI and social media world.

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"Predestination" is the kind of time travel movie that doesn’t “twist” so much as it tightens a knot around your brain. We break down the bootstrap paradox in plain terms and compare it to other time travel stories.

Jon, Tricia and Michael pour an Old Underwear Old Fashioned and sit down with returning guest Pete Guither to unpack why this 2014 time travel thriller feels so perfect...

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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 alongside Chuck, or are ...

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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, where it gets a little heady, and w...

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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 will include:

• Project Hail Mary
• The Life of...

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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 fiction that trades CGI for mind-melting stor...

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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 demonstrates how deep sorrow can become a terrify...

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"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 the perfect casting choices that brought these c...

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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 shelter.

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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 through Morgan Neville and Robert Gordon'...

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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 the Shell with Shoes On offers a uniquely healing e...

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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 fundamental optimism without feeling naive. Gunn's ...