Spooky Sips

We've been infected with rage this week as we watch and review the 2002 horror '28 Days Later'. (Not to be confused with Sandra Bullock's journey to sobriety in the movie '28 Days') Sip along with a minty fresh Grasshopper Cocktail and listen along as not-so-Dr Laura delves into the psychology behind "groupthink" and Ivette finds some very fun facts for us. Get sipping and get listening! 

Pour yourself a (or 4) martinis and settle in for our review (roast) of the 2024 movie, The Substance. In this episode we break down the movie and our hot takes, Not-so-Dr Laura explores the dreams throughout the movie and the psychology of aging. And Brianna is there to tell you how much she didn't like it. Recipe below for this week's pairing, so get sipping and get listening. 

A Classic Martini:
2.5 oz Gin...

Join us as we follow Chris and Rose upstate to see her parents, what could go wrong? In this episode we'll review the 2017 film, Get Out. Ivette has some in-depth directors-cut fun facts for us and you know not-so-Dr Laura is pulling out the dream book for this one. So pour yourself a glass of milk and a bowl of dry Fruit Loops and listen along. 

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We're going back to 2001 when this angsty film was known "as the best movie ever"... Donnie Darko. Listen along as we dissect the movie, dig into some fun facts, and you know Not-so-Dr Laura has a deep psych segment for us. Staying true to that time in our lives, we're sipping beer from a keg in a solo cup. Cheers! 

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Kids can be hell, right? Especially in the 1976 film, The Omen. Sip along with us this week as we sit down and discuss the movie, a spiritual psychology segment, and get *very* sidetracked by our cocktail pairing (recipe below). 

Alabama Slammer Cocktail: 

3/4 oz each of Amaretto, Sloe Gin, and Southern Comfort. Top with orange juice and enjoy! 

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We're going far out this week... all the way to outer space! Join us and our very special guest, Jaden, as we embark on a journey through the film, Event Horizon. You know we love a theme, so we're sipping on a Black Hole Cocktail (recipe below). In place of our usual psych-segment, we're getting a science-segment from Jaden that helped us all understand what a black hole actually is. Get sipping and get listening! 

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Step right up and head into the Carnival... of souls!! This week we're going back to 1962 and watching Carnival of Souls. Listen along as we review the movie, discuss the Utah connection, and sip on an antique of a beverage! Plus not-so-Dr. Laura teaches us you can be dead and still suffer from depersonalization and Ivette digs into some fascinating fun-facts! 

Drink Pairing: 

- Whiskey

- Coffee 

* That's it, try to enjoy. 

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Pour yourself some bubbly, turn off all the lights, lock the doors and watch The Strangers with us. Listen along as we dive into the 2008 movie that had us all spooked. Not-so-Dr. Laura takes us on a psych segment you won't want to miss and tune in to learn what blood oath we'll all be taking. 

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In keeping with the short month of February, we're watching a short movie! Go watch "Other Side of the Box" on YouTube and then listen along as we discuss great little film. We're sipping on Laura's personal favorite; box wine. So pour yourself a glass and get listening! 

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Happy Valentine's Day Sippers. To honor this romantic holiday, we're watching the early 80's slasher My Bloody Valentine (1981). In keeping with the Canadian accents, we're sipping on Moosehead beer as we review the film, list all the kills, and get into the psychology behind our killer. Get watching and get sipping cuddled up with your loved ones! 

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Deedle, deedle, Blackcoat's daughter... you'll wonder what was in that Holy water! Join us as we sip on a delicious mocktail, a Spooky Sips original, while we chat all things about The Blackcoat's Daughter. We were recommended this great film by an Instagram follower, @literarylove123. Listen along as we walk through the film and then go into the psychology (or possession) of our main girl. 

Headless Mocktai...

"The blood is the life." And blood there will be. Listen in as we head to the theaters to watch Nosferatu and fall into Robert Eggers dark world. Sip along with a glass of Vampire wine as not-so-Dr. Laura analyzes the dream world of the movie. And don't forget to leave us a review after sipping along! 

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Merry Christmas Sippers! Listen along as we watch and review Violent Night (2022) and sip on a very festive cocktail (recipe below). This Christmas Eve we’re taking you through the psychology of burnout and how even Santa isn’t safe from it. We wish you all such Happy Holidays and thank each and every one of you for sipping along with us. 

Cranberry Orange Brandy Cocktail:
2oz Brandy

1oz Triple Sec

1oz Cranberry Juice

1/2oz Orange ...

Join along as we put on our capes and head to The Village to review the M. Night Shyamalan movie. Sip along as we pour ourselves a Little Red Riding Hood Cocktail (recipe below) and chat about the dynamics of un-contacted villages and communities. 

Little Red Riding Hood Cocktail: 
Muddle raspberries and fresh basil in a shaker
Add:
2oz Orange-infused Vodka
1oz Lemon Juice
3/4oz Simple Syrup
2-3 Das...

Happy Thanksgiving Sippers! As is our tradition, we watched a Thanksgiving Horror in honor of the upcoming holiday. This year we watched it so you don't have to ... because, wow, it's ... not good. Or maybe amazing. Listen along and decide for yourself. We were heavily sipping, so enjoy our ringing laughter throughout the episode, and make yourself a Drunken Turkey Cocktail to sip along. In the words of Laura "gobble...

Join us for this very special episode where we sit down with actress Jasmine Kheen and discuss the upcoming horror movie 'The R.I.P. Man'. Get to know Jasmine and learn some behind the scenes insights and listen along as we discuss the potential psych behind the villain of the film. 

For more information on the film's production, visit https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-r-i-p-man#/

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As local Utahans, you know we had to head to the theaters to watch Heretic. Join us this episode as we sip on our signature soda, dish up some pie, and review this dark film. Listen along as not-so-Dr. Laura dives into the psychology of religious followers. And let us know if you agree with our ratings. 

Heretical Soda:
Diet Coke (if you are in Utah, head to your favorite soda shop)
Blueberry syrup
Rum 

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In honor of our favorite holiday, Halloween, we poured ourselves some pumpkin beer and re-watched Halloween Ends (2022). We have re-released our episode from 2022 as a special treat to you! If you haven't listened, or want a revisit, get listening and get sipping and have a most Happy Halloween! 

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For Halloween week, we had to have a movie that actually scared us, and The Wailing was a perfect choice. Tune in as we review the movie and sip on an appropriately chosen drink: a Soy Sauce Cocktail. Listen along as not-so-Dr. Laura explores the psychology of lying and hear us debate our ratings passionately. 

Soy Sauce Cocktail (from Kikkoman's website):
35 ml Fin
35 ml Martini Rosso
15 ml Maraschino Liq...