Imbibe Cinema swaps stuffy movie reviews for genuine film appreciation with themed libations. Hosts Jonathan C. Legat and Tricia Legat — along with a variety of special guests — pick a particular film they love for each episode and break down why it’s noteworthy while enjoying a drink specially selected to complement the movie. Listeners are encouraged to watch the subject of discussion, grab a delicious libation, and imbibe great cinema with us!
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Text or Voicemail the Podcast Team 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…
Text or Voicemail the Podcast Team 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…
Text or Voicemail the Podcast Team 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. Remember to imbibe responsibly! If you haven't seen…
Text or Voicemail the Podcast Team 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. Co-hosts Jonathan C. Legat and Tricia…
Text or Voicemail the Podcast Team "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…
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, where it…
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 will…
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 fiction…
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 demonstrates…
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 the perfect…