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Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok! Introducing, We Drink and We Watch Things, with your hosts Mackenzie & Lemar. Join these two movie fans, film aficionados, and semi-professional talkers to chat about all things movies.

  1. KPop Demon Hunters (Oscar Nominees Month)

    4D AGO

    KPop Demon Hunters (Oscar Nominees Month)

    Oscars Month takes a vibrant, neon-soaked turn this week on We Drink & We Watch Things as we dive into the year's most unexpected Academy darling: the animated powerhouse KPop Demon Hunters. It’s not every year that a high-octane, genre-bending musical makes it into the Best Picture conversation, but this film has danced its way into the hearts of critics and audiences alike. Grab our Darkness & Harmony cocktail - extra points if it has sparkles - and get ready for an episode that is as high-energy as a sold-out stadium tour. This week, we admire the stunning, boundary-pushing animation style that blends hyper-kinetic action with the sleek aesthetic of the music industry. We talk about the infectious, chart-topping original songs that have made this a frontrunner for Best Original Song, and how the film manages to balance its flashy demon-slaying sequences with a surprisingly grounded story about sisterhood and the pressures of fame. We also weigh the odds of its Oscar success, discussing whether the Academy is finally ready to reward a film that feels so unapologetically modern and fun. Whether you're following Mackenzie's Oscar tracker or just want to hear us rave about the coolest animated film in years, this is the episode for you. We’re blending our excitement for the film's creativity with our usual casual banter, proving that even a quest for the golden statue can have a killer beat. This episode VIDEO is live on YouTube AND Spotify! Follow us on Instagram to get ep sneak peaks and find out what's coming next. DM us what you want to hear about next or email us at wedrinkandwewatchthingspod@gmail.com.

    59 min
  2. One Battle After Another (Oscar Nominees Month)

    FEB 11

    One Battle After Another (Oscar Nominees Month)

    Oscars Month marches forward on We Drink & We Watch Things as we tackle the provocative and high-stakes contender that has everyone talking: Paul Thomas Anderson’s sprawling political odyssey, One Battle After Another. Far from a traditional war movie, this is a stylish, kinetic look at an underground network of anti-fascist revolutionaries navigating a modern America on the brink. Pour yourself something strong and steady - you’re going to need it to keep up with the frantic energy of The French 75. This week, we examine the film’s portrayal of resistance, following Leonardo DiCaprio’s "Bob" as a former munitions expert forced out of a stoner haze to protect his daughter from a shadow-government cabal. We talk through PTA’s decision to blend Thomas Pynchon’s psychedelic paranoia with very real contemporary anxieties, specifically focusing on the "Latino Harriet Tubman" operation led by Benicio Del Toro’s serene sensei. We also analyze Sean Penn’s unsettling turn as the obsessive Colonel Lockjaw and the film’s central question: in a world of pervasive surveillance and escalating extremism, is organized rebellion a noble necessity or a cycle of "one battle after another?" If you’re keeping up with Mackenzie’s Oscar ballot or just love a film that feels like a fever dream of the evening news, this episode is an absolute must-watch. We’re blending our technical appreciation for this 35mm powerhouse with our usual casual conversation, making this a truly electrifying entry in our journey toward Hollywood’s biggest night. This episode VIDEO is live on YouTube AND Spotify! Follow us on Instagram to get ep sneak peaks and find out what's coming next. DM us what you want to hear about next or email us at wedrinkandwewatchthingspod@gmail.com.

    1h 3m
  3. Hamnet (Oscar Nominees Month)

    FEB 4

    Hamnet (Oscar Nominees Month)

    It’s the most prestigious time of the year! We’re kicking off Mackenzie’s annual Oscars Run here on We Drink & We Watch Things, where we dedicate the entire month to the films leading the pack for the 98th Academy Awards. To start us off, we’re stepping into the sun-dappled forests of Stratford-upon-Avon to discuss Chloé Zhao’s sweeping, heart-wrenching adaptation of Hamnet. Make our cocktail of the week - Sleep No More - to toast this deeply sensory exploration of love, loss, and the birth of a masterpiece. This week, we celebrate the staggering lead performances of Jessie Buckley as the mystical Agnes Hathaway and Paul Mescal as a young, restless William Shakespeare. We examine how Zhao brings her signature "Nomadland" intimacy to the 16th century, trading wide-open plains for the visceral, muddy reality of domestic life and the crushing weight of the bubonic plague. We unpack the film’s central, moving thesis: that one of the greatest plays in history, Hamlet, was actually a father's desperate, creative attempt to give his deceased son the life he never got to finish. We also marvel at the breathtaking final act at the Globe Theatre, where the boundary between art and reality finally dissolves in a flood of cathartic tears. If you love lush period dramas, powerful meditations on grief, or are just following along with Mackenzie’s quest to predict the Best Picture winner, this is an essential start to the month. We’re mixing our awe for the film’s technical beauty with our usual banter, ensuring our first stop on the road to the Oscars is a truly memorable one. This episode VIDEO is live on YouTube AND Spotify! Follow us on Instagram to get ep sneak peaks and find out what's coming next. DM us what you want to hear about next or email us at wedrinkandwewatchthingspod@gmail.com.

    1h 6m
  4. Arrival (Fan Jan)

    JAN 28

    Arrival (Fan Jan)

    Fan Jan is taking an intellectual and deeply emotional turn this week on We Drink & We Watch Things as we answer a massive listener request to discuss the 2016 sci-fi masterpiece, "Arrival." This isn’t your typical alien invasion flick; it’s a quiet, beautiful, and mind-bending exploration of how we communicate and how language itself can reshape the way we perceive the very fabric of existence. Pour yourself this week's cocktail - Out of Time - and join us as we try to decipher the mysterious circular logograms of the Heptapods. This week, we contemplate the brilliant way the film treats linguistics as the ultimate tool for survival, focusing on Amy Adams’ powerhouse, understated performance as Dr. Louise Banks. We marvel at the unique, ink-blot visual design of the "shells" and their inhabitants, and trace the mounting global tension as world leaders teeter on the edge of a misunderstood war. Most importantly, we reflect on the film’s devastating emotional core and the non-linear "weapon" of time, asking the ultimate question: if you could see your whole life laid out before you, would you change things, or would you embrace every moment of joy and heartbreak? If you love "hard" sci-fi that prioritizes brains over blasters, or if you just want to hear us get a little misty-eyed over the beauty of the human experience, this is the episode for you. We’re blending our awe for Denis Villeneuve’s direction with our usual casual conversation, making this one of the most thought-provoking stops on our Fan Jan journey. This episode VIDEO is live on YouTube AND Spotify! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok to get ep sneak peaks and find out what's coming next. DM us what you want to hear about next or email us at wedrinkandwewatchthingspod@gmail.com.

    58 min
  5. Remember the Titans (Fan Jan)

    JAN 21

    Remember the Titans (Fan Jan)

    Fan Jan is hitting its stride here on @wedrinkandwewatchthings, and this week we are tackling one of the most requested feel-good sports dramas of all time: the 2000 Disney classic, Remember the Titans. It’s time to head back to 1971 Alexandria, Virginia, for a story about football, integration, and the kind of teamwork that can change a community. Pour yourself a Left Side, Strong Side cocktail by @crft.world - something refreshing for those grueling two-a-days - and get ready to feel all the emotions. This week, we examine the towering, authoritative performance of Denzel Washington as Coach Herman Boone and the quiet, steadfast integrity of Will Patton’s Coach Yoast. We revisit the unforgettable bond between Julius Campbell and Gerry Bertier, which serves as the emotional heartbeat of the entire movie. We also take a moment to appreciate the legendary Gettysburg speech and consider how this film manages to be both a quintessential "Bruckheimer" production and a deeply sincere look at overcoming racial prejudice through a shared goal. If you grew up chanting "Left side, strong side," or if you just need a reminder of how sports can bring out the best in us, this is the episode for you. We’re blending our nostalgia for this childhood staple with our usual casual banter, making this a truly inspirational addition to our fan-requested month. Attitude reflects leadership, Captain! This episode VIDEO is live on YouTube AND Spotify! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok to get ep sneak peaks and find out what's coming next. DM us what you want to hear about next or email us at wedrinkandwewatchthingspod@gmail.com.

    50 min
  6. O Brother Where Art Thou? (Fan Jan)

    JAN 14

    O Brother Where Art Thou? (Fan Jan)

    Fan Jan rolls on here at @wedrinkandwewatchthings, and this week we’re answering a massive listener request by hopping a freight train into the Great Depression-era South with the Coen Brothers’ 2000 masterpiece, O Brother, Where Art Thou? Mix yourself a  R-U-N-N-O-F-T by @crft.wrld because we are joining the chain-gang escapees on their quest for buried treasure and, more importantly, some Dapper Dan hair grease. This week, we trace the brilliant parallels between this folk-tale odyssey and Homer’s epic poem, looking at how Everett, Pete, and Delmar navigate sirens, a cyclops, and one very charismatic blind prophet. We appreciate the Grammy-winning, T-Bone Burnett-produced soundtrack that single-handedly revitalized bluegrass and old-timey music, and we marvel at George Clooney’s pitch-perfect comedic performance as the fast-talking Ulysses Everett McGill. We also spend some time admiring Roger Deakins’ groundbreaking, sepia-tinted cinematography that gives the whole film the warm, dusty feel of a living postcard from a bygone era. If you’re a fan of quirky Coen Brothers humor, legendary soundtracks, or just want to hear us debate which of the three protagonists we’d actually trust to lead us to safety, this episode is a "bonafide" treat. We’re blending our love for this cinematic treasure with our usual casual banter, making this one of our most harmonious Fan Jan entries yet. Come on in, the water’s fine! This episode VIDEO is live on YouTube AND Spotify! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok to get ep sneak peaks and find out what's coming next. DM us what you want to hear about next or email us at wedrinkandwewatchthingspod@gmail.com.

    56 min
  7. Sicario (Fan Jan)

    JAN 7

    Sicario (Fan Jan)

    Happy New Year and welcome to Fan Jan! Every January here on @wedrinkandwewatchthings, we hand the steering wheel over to you and spend the month covering the films you’ve been begging us to talk about. We’re kicking off the year with a heavy hitter that’s been high on the request list: Denis Villeneuve’s 2015 desert-noir masterpiece, "Sicario." Pour yourself something strong - maybe our Night Vision Negroni - because we’re headed to the border for a thriller that refuses to give easy answers. This week, we explore the moral vacuum of the drug war through the eyes of Emily Blunt’s Kate Macer, an idealistic agent who quickly realizes she’s a pawn in a much darker game. We examine the terrifying, quiet intensity of Benicio del Toro’s Alejandro and the casual, "flip-flop" cynicism of Josh Brolin’s Matt Graver. Beyond the acting, we marvel at Roger Deakins’ breathtaking cinematography - specifically those haunting sunset silhouettes and the night-vision tension of the tunnel raid - and delve into Jóhann Jóhannsson’s pulse-pounding score that makes every frame feel like a ticking time bomb. If you love thrillers that prioritize atmosphere over easy victories, or if you’ve been one of the many fans asking us to finally tackle Taylor Sheridan’s "Neo-Western" world, this is the episode for you. We’re mixing our respect for the film’s brutal precision with our usual casual banter, making this a high-octane start to our fan-led month. Welcome to the land of wolves. This episode VIDEO is live on YouTube AND Spotify! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok to get ep sneak peaks and find out what's coming next. DM us what you want to hear about next or email us at wedrinkandwewatchthingspod@gmail.com.

    1h 13m
  8. Chicago (Musical Month!)

    12/31/2025

    Chicago (Musical Month!)

    We’ve reached the grand finale of Musical Month here on @wedrinkandwewatchthings, and we are going out with all the glitz, glamour, and cynicism of 1920s jazz-age Illinois: the 2002 Best Picture winner, "Chicago." It’s time to mix yourself a Roxie's Revolver cocktail by @crft.wrld and join us as we explore a film that turned the courtroom into a stage and the media into a circus. This week, we are breaking down Rob Marshall’s brilliant decision to set the musical numbers within the vaudeville theater of Roxie Hart’s mind, seamlessly blending grit with high-energy fantasy. We’ll be unpacking the powerhouse performances of Catherine Zeta-Jones and Renée Zellweger, the smooth-talking charm of Richard Gere’s Billy Flynn, and why Queen Latifah’s "Mama" Morton is an absolute scene-stealer. We also take a look at the film’s biting satire of celebrity culture and how it portrays justice not as a search for truth, but as a well-choreographed performance. If you love sharp wit, incredible Fosse choreography, or just want to see us wrap up the year with a film that is pure "razzle dazzle," this is the episode for you. We’re blending our fascination with the film's dark humor with our usual casual banter, making this the perfect standing ovation to conclude our Musical Month. And remember - they both reached for the gun! This episode VIDEO is live on YouTube AND Spotify! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok to get ep sneak peaks and find out what's coming next. DM us what you want to hear about next or email us at wedrinkandwewatchthingspod@gmail.com.

    1h 3m
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Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok! Introducing, We Drink and We Watch Things, with your hosts Mackenzie & Lemar. Join these two movie fans, film aficionados, and semi-professional talkers to chat about all things movies.

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  • Creator
    Mackenzie & Lemar
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    124
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Mackenzie Wayne 2023
  • Show Website
    We Drink & We Watch Things