Imbibe Cinema

Imbibe Cinema

Listen to our podcast episodes and stream independent films. The official membership program of Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival.

24/07/2024

Join today! Become an Imbibe Cinema member and enjoy a variety of monthly official selections, 20% discount on tickets to all Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival events, early access to upcoming podcasts, extended Festival Q&As, and more.

Get started ➡️ https://imb.watch/membership

Never Have I Ever 23/07/2024

Gary decides to throw a party specifically orchestrated to do one thing: put Charlie and Annie together. Watch ‘Never Have I Ever’ — now streaming on Imbibe Cinema.

Never Have I Ever Never Have I Ever

07/07/2024

Five recent college graduates move to to pursue a career in the performing arts. on Imbibe Cinema!

Watch the film, then log and review on Letterboxd! 🟠🟢🔵🍻

Stream Now ➡️ https://imb.watch/offloop

Photos from Imbibe Cinema's post 25/06/2024

‘Never Have I Ever’ is now streaming on Imbibe Cinema for free with the Flight of Cinema bundle. Sign up today at https://imb.watch/neverhaveiever.

Speed 29/05/2024

‘Speed’ returns to the big screen for a limited time at the Classic Cinemas Tivoli Theatre! Celebrate the 30th anniversary of this action-packed classic the way it was meant to be experienced. Only 5 screenings will be presented from June 7-11.

Speed Jack Traven, an LAPD cop on SWAT detail, and veteran SWAT officer Harry Temple thwart an extortionis...

07/05/2024

In this life, God can put a lot on our shoulders. Watch and share the ‘For Prophet’ official trailer. In select theaters on June 21.

04/05/2024

For Prophet official trailer from MSI Films is coming Monday, May 6!

IT’S HAPPENING!
The official trailer for our film “For Prophet” will be dropping this Monday, May 6th!
Tell Everyone! We can’t wait to share this film with you!
📽️

It Takes Two Action Heroes to Tango for Cash 25/01/2024

Even with major issues happening, sometimes a movie turns out the way it should – and whether the final result was what Director Andrey Konchalovskiy wanted, 'Tango & Cash' is the type of blockbuster to love because we may never see a movie like it again.

It Takes Two Action Heroes to Tango for Cash Even with major issues happening, sometimes a movie turns out the way it should, and whether the final result was what Konchalovskiy wanted, 'Tango & Cash' is the type of blockbuster to love because we may never see a movie like it again.

27/12/2023

Imagine ‘A Christmas Carol’ featuring a very different Guy… 😆

Listen to our bonus podcast episode where we talk Christmas movies, including ‘It’s A Wonderful Life,’ ‘The Ref,’ ‘The Holiday,’ and more.

26/12/2023

Introducing the Festive Fizzurbon! …or is it the Furbon? Imbibe our special bonus episode cocktail while you listen via your favorite podcast app. 🎧

Recipe features 2 tablespoons cranberry sauce, 1/4 cup bourbon, and ginger ale over ice with an orange slice.

24/12/2023

Bonus episode of the Imbibe Cinema podcast will drop tomorrow! Listen for our Christmas Medley where we'll be talking about three of our Holiday favorites.

Darren & Abbey - Imbibe Cinema Streaming 23/12/2023

Happy 'Darren & Abbey' Day! 🎄 Watch the film for free today on Imbibe Cinema streaming!

Darren & Abbey - Imbibe Cinema Streaming Two teenagers spend an unexpectedly engaging evening with one another discussing five major human desires: power, money, family, s*x and time. Write a Review on Letterboxd, Rotten ...

12/12/2023

Listen to the next episode of the Imbibe Cinema podcast tomorrow when we'll be talking about 'Wine Country' from director Amy Poehler! Subscribe to the show where ever you listen to podcasts.

11/12/2023

Do you and your partner remember things differently? Listen to the full episode at listen.imbibecinema.com or where ever you get your podcasts.

Off-Loop (2009) 07/12/2023

Add ‘Off-Loop’ to your watchlist on Letterboxd and rate, log, and/or review the film. Watch the film now available on Imbibe Cinema streaming.

Off-Loop (2009) In this comedic character study, five recent college graduates find that things aren’t so safe and comfortable, once they venture out into the real world to pursue a career in theatre. With a pact to move to Chicago and dive headfirst into the vibrant theatre scene, the future seems bright for thi...

05/12/2023

Listen for our next episode of the Imbibe Cinema podcast tomorrow when we'll be talking about 'The Big Sick' from director Michael Showalter.

Barbie and the Language of Men 04/12/2023

"This movie is more than a discussion about a doll or women," Imbibe Cinema podcast's Tricia Legat said during last week's episode. "['Barbie'] is ridiculous and beautiful and insightful."

If you think Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie' isn't for you, it's time to reconsider and give it a chance.

Barbie and the Language of Men There are men that I love and respect that say this is not a movie they want to see. They don't have an interest and that this is not a movie for them. They are misled.

01/12/2023

As many moviegoers wore pink to see ‘Barbie’ in theaters over the summer, Imbibe Cinema podcast host Jonathan C. Legat wore pink for the recording of our latest episode where we discussed our love for Greta Gerwig’s latest masterpiece.

🎧 Listen to the episode — now available on nearly all podcasts platforms or at listen.imbibecinema.com.

28/11/2023

Listen for our next episode of the Imbibe Cinema podcast tomorrow when we'll be talking about 'Barbie' from director Greta Gerwig.

28/11/2023

Streaming subscribers will get a special sneak preview of 'Off-Loop' on November 28 at 9pm/c. Begin your membership at watch.imbibecinema.com.

S2E5 • The Report 24/11/2023

Listen to our latest podcast episode on Scott Z. Burns’ – now available via your favorite podcast provider. Haven't seen the film yet? Find out where you can rent or buy the film on our episode page.

S2E5 • The Report Listen to the Episode Imbibe Cinema Podcast The Report https://www.buzzsprout.com/398939/14016784-the-report.mp3 The Imbibe Cinema crew discusses Scott Z. Burns’ The Report (2019), starring Adam Driver, Annette Bening, Jon Hamm, Sarah Goldberg, Michael C. Hall, Douglas Hodge, Fajer Kaisi, Ted Levi...

23/11/2023

Happy Thanksgiving!
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Off-Loop - Imbibe Cinema Streaming 20/11/2023

‘Off-Loop’ comes to Imbibe Cinema Streaming! Revisit the trailer now and then watch the film beginning December 1. No paid subscription necessary.

Off-Loop - Imbibe Cinema Streaming Streaming December 1 In this comedic character study, five recent college graduates find that things aren’t so safe and comfortable, once they venture out into the real world to pursue a career in theatre. With a pact to move to Chicago and dive headfirst into the vibrant theatr.....

‘The Strangers’ is a Stark Example of a Cold Dark World 31/10/2023

Happy Halloween! 🎃 Contributor Leo Brady of AMovieGuy.com examines Bryan Bertino's 2008 horror 'The Strangers' and breaks down why the film is Wrongfully Rotten.

"This deserves another look, both as a horror film and as entertainment guaranteed to scare the crap out of you," says Brady.

‘The Strangers’ is a Stark Example of a Cold Dark World At first, I wanted to write about the sequel to The Strangers, 2018’s The Strangers:…

24/10/2023

Introducing the Imbibe Cinema Musicals Film Festival! We're planning to present three nights of big screen musical feature films at the Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center in Palatine from February 6-8.

Next month, we'll be opening voting for programming and YOU will get to pick which musicals we'll be presenting. Like and follow our page to get notified when voting opens in December.

S2E3 • Hello, My Name is Doris 06/10/2023

Listen to our latest podcast episode on Michael Showalter's – now available via your favorite podcast provider. Haven't seen the film yet? Find out where you can rent or buy the film on our episode page.

S2E3 • Hello, My Name is Doris Listen to the Episode Imbibe Cinema Podcast Hello, My Name is Doris https://www.buzzsprout.com/398939/13713341-hello-my-name-is-doris.mp3 The Imbibe Cinema crew shares their love and appreciation for Michael Showalter’s HELLO, MY NAME IS DORIS (2015), starring Sally Field, Max Greenfield, Beth Beh...

Taproom Bottle Episodes: Friends 30/09/2023

Join us for our first Taproom Bottle Episodes event at Pollyanna Brewing Company on November 7! We'll be presenting two bottle episodes from FRIENDS: 'The One Where No One’s Ready' followed by 'The One Where Chandler Doesn’t Like Dogs.'

Taproom Bottle Episodes: Friends Join us in the Pollyanna Brewing Company – Roselare taproom for classic television series bottle episodes! In an episodic series, a bottle episode is written so that it requires only one set or scene and a limited number of cast members. The Taproom Bottle Episodes celebrates some of the best epis...

Movies for a Better World: Creating Change Through Cinema 29/09/2023

Cinema has the potential to be a force for positive change in the world. From impacting social justice issues to creating greater awareness of important causes, movies have the power to shape our society in meaningful ways. Let’s explore the ways cinema can help make the world a better place.

Movies for a Better World: Creating Change Through Cinema The power of cinema is undeniable. Movies can bring us to faraway places, inspire us…

S2E2 • Away We Go 22/09/2023

Listen to our latest podcast episode on Sam Mendes' – now available via your favorite podcast provider. Haven't seen the film yet? Find out where you can rent or buy the film on our episode page.

S2E2 • Away We Go Listen to the Episode Imbibe Cinema Podcast Away We Go https://www.buzzsprout.com/398939/13625148-away-we-go.mp3 The Imbibe Cinema crew discusses the cast, characters, direction, story, screenplay, and style of Sam Mendes’ Away We Go (2009), starring John Krasinski, Maya Rudolph, Catherine O’Har...

Imbibe Cinema’s Top 6 Favorite Films of 2022 02/01/2023

Our team put together a list of our favorite films from 2022 and from that we were able to identify six must-see films.

Imbibe Cinema’s Top 6 Favorite Films of 2022 Last week, we asked our staff to identify their favorite films from the last year.…

What is Imbibe Cinema?

Imbibe Cinema is an independent film advocate program of Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival (BWiFF); a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization that assembles character-driven independent film programming constructed by bold and innovative storytellers for the purposes of education, entertainment, and thought-provoking discussion.

In addition to various articles, including interviews and supportive film reviews, Imbibe Cinema offers a podcast for cinema-enthusiasts that invites listeners to tune in for a laudatory dialogue with festival staff and occasional special guests as they express their admiration for a particular film. Led by Festival Operations Director Jonathan C. Legat, each episode examines a film's screenplay, under-lying themes, cast, direction, cinematography, editing, and more while imbibing a themed cocktail.

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    Let me paint a picture for you… 🎨 (id est, here’s the situation)🤦‍♂️🤦‍♀️‘Never Have I Ever’ is now streaming on Imbibe C...
    Just trying to reach the weekend… 🐌 Watch ‘Off-Loop’ on Imbibe Cinema Streaming this weekend with our Flight of Cinema f...
    Volume II of ‘My Blue Whiskey Valentine’ features an intimate acoustic performance by Band Called Catch. The performance...
    Wrong Guy for 'A Christmas Carol'
    Imbibe Cinema Podcast (S2E7): ‘The Big Sick’
    Submit your film for programming consideration! Learn more and enter at filmfreeway.com/imbibecinema.
    "I'm thinking of a new option." Sunday nights are great to kickback, relax, and escape into a movie. Watch Lucky Number ...
    Nameless | Official Trailer | Imbibe Cinema
    Let's Imbibe Cinema! Enjoy a collection of independent films each month, year-round! Monthly subscriptions support the B...
    "That's a f*ckin' story, man!"Listen to our latest podcast episode on Paul McGuigan's #LuckyNumberSlevin. Haven't seen t...
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    Peter Griffin Does Not Care for THE GODFATHER 😱

    Telephone