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Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! 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. No One Will Save You (Space MAYhem)

    2D AGO

    No One Will Save You (Space MAYhem)

    We’re moving into the second leg of our Space MAYhem marathon, and things are getting much quieter - and much more terrifying. For those keeping track at home, we’re still on that same high-speed recording day, and we’ve officially swapped the "competence porn" of Project Hail Mary for the wordless, nail-biting dread of Brian Duffield’s 2023 sci-fi horror, No One Will Save You. The "Space MAYhem" custom cocktail for this round is Lemar's concoction - The Isolated Incident. It’s the perfect companion for a movie that features only five spoken words in its entire 93-minute runtime. This week, we admire Kaitlyn Dever’s incredible physical performance as Brynn, a woman living in forced isolation who suddenly has to defend her home from an extraterrestrial invasion. We analyze the film’s unique approach to the "Grey" alien trope, looking at how the invaders use telekinesis and parasitic control to turn Brynn’s town against her - though, as we discuss, the town was doing a pretty good job of that on its own. We also examine the film’s shocking ending and its exploration of grief and redemption, asking the big question: would you rather be shunned by your neighbors or accepted by a community of possessed puppets? If you love home invasion thrillers with a cosmic twist, or if you just want to hear how our voices are holding up as we enter the second half of our one-day recording spree, don’t miss this one. We’re blending our technical appreciation for the film's sound design with our usual casual banter, proving that even in space (or a quiet farmhouse), no one can hear you scream... but they can definitely hear us talk about it. This episode VIDEO is live on YouTube AND Spotify! Follow us on Instagram to get ep sneak peaks and find out what's coming up. DM us what you want to hear about next! Interested in what we're watching off the pod? Check out Mackenzie or Lemar's Letterboxd!

    43 min
  2. Project Hail Mary (Space MAYhem)

    MAY 6

    Project Hail Mary (Space MAYhem)

    Welcome to a brand-new month and a brand-new challenge here at We Drink & We Watch Things! This is Space MAYhem. Over the next four weeks, we’re bringing you four interstellar adventures, but there’s a twist: Lemar and Mackenzie watched all four movies and recorded all four episodes in one single, high-orbit day. That means four movies, four deep dives, and four custom cocktails, all within 11 hours. If we start sounding a little lightheaded by the end of the month, you’ll know why. To kick things off, we are starting with the film we’ve both been dying to talk about - the highly anticipated 2026 adaptation of Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary. Mackenzie has lived and breathed the book, and we both fell head over heels for this cinematic version. Pour yourself our first drink of the marathon - a energizing, solar-flaring concoction we’re calling "Astrophage Ignition" (heavy on the caffeine, light on the gravity) - and join us as we wake up on a spaceship with no memory and a very important job to do. This week, we celebrate Ryan Gosling’s pitch-perfect return to space as Ryland Grace, capturing that signature Weir "competence porn" where science is the only way out of a death trap. We marvel at the visual effects that bring the Hail Mary to life, but more importantly, we gush over the debut of cinema’s new favorite companion (no spoilers here, but fist bump to the VFX team). We also examine how the film handles the book’s non-linear structure and the high-stakes mission to save a sun that’s being eaten from the inside out. If you love hard science, unlikely friendships, or just want to hear us kick off our most ambitious recording stunt yet while we’re still relatively sober, this is the episode for you. We’re blending our obsession with the source material with our usual casual banter, making this a stellar launch for Space MAYhem. Evolution, am I right? This episode VIDEO is live on YouTube AND Spotify! Follow us on Instagram to get ep sneak peaks and find out what's coming up. DM us what you want to hear about next! Interested in what we're watching off the pod? Check out Mackenzie or Lemar's Letterboxd!

    1h 4m
  3. The Aviator (Cate Blanchett Month)

    APR 29

    The Aviator (Cate Blanchett Month)

    We’ve reached the final curtain call for our Cate Blanchett spotlight here on We Drink & We Watch Things, and we’re closing out with the performance that officially turned her into an Oscar winner: Martin Scorsese’s 2004 epic, The Aviator. It’s the ultimate meta-cinematic challenge - one of the greatest modern actresses stepping into the sensible shoes of the greatest Golden Age actress, Katharine Hepburn. Mix yourself something classic and sophisticated - perhaps a Howard's Punch by Mackenzie - and let’s head to the golf course. This week, we examine the sheer audacity of Cate’s "impersonation-turned-performance," looking at how she mastered that iconic, rapid-fire New England lockjaw and the athletic, "don’t-fence-me-in" energy that defined Hepburn. We break down her electric chemistry with Leonardo DiCaprio’s Howard Hughes, specifically that brilliantly uncomfortable family dinner at the Hepburn estate where two different worlds of American aristocracy collide. We also discuss the film’s stunning visual evolution, as Scorsese uses "two-strip" and "three-strip" Technicolor effects to mirror the era, and how Cate manages to shine through the stylized, vibrant hues as a woman who was "too much" for any one man to hold onto. If you love the glamour of Old Hollywood, the technical precision of a master at work, or just want to hear us debate if anyone else could have pulled off "Hot Dawg!" with such conviction, this is the perfect finale. We’re blending our awe for her first Academy Award-winning turn with our usual casual banter, making this a truly legendary conclusion to our first Actress Month run. This episode VIDEO is live on YouTube AND Spotify! Follow us on Instagram to get ep sneak peaks and find out what's coming up. DM us what you want to hear about next! Interested in what we're watching off the pod? Check out Mackenzie or Lemar's Letterboxd!

    1h 20m
  4. Tár (Cate Blanchett Month)

    APR 22

    Tár (Cate Blanchett Month)

    Cate Blanchett Month reaches its crescendo this week on We Drink & We Watch Things with the film that many consider the definitive performance of Cate Blanchett’s legendary career: Todd Field’s 2022 psychological powerhouse, Tár. This isn't just a character study; it’s a clinical, chilling, and deeply immersive descent into the architecture of power and the erosion of a soul. Pour yourself something precise and sophisticated - Mackenzie's Reputation Reviver OR Tártini, perhaps - as we take our seats for a masterclass in controlled chaos. This week, we analyze the sheer physicality of Cate’s transformation into Lydia Tár, from the authoritative sweep of her conducting baton to the sharp, tailored suits that act as her armor. We examine the film’s haunting ambiguity, looking at how it uses a world of high-culture prestige to explore very modern questions about "cancel culture," the separation of the artist from the art, and the ghosts - literal or metaphorical - that haunt those at the top. We talk through the grueling intensity of the Juilliard masterclass sequence, the unsettling sound design that mirrors Lydia's unraveling, and why this performance feels like the ultimate culmination of everything Cate has been building toward since Elizabeth. If you love intellectual thrillers, complex anti-heroes, or just want to hear us marvel at an actress operating at the absolute peak of her powers, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for. We’re blending our deep respect for the film’s precision with our usual casual banter, making this a truly symphonic highlight of our Cate Blanchett Month journey. The podium is hers - are you listening? This episode VIDEO is live on YouTube AND Spotify! Follow us on Instagram to get ep sneak peaks and find out what's coming up. DM us what you want to hear about next! Interested in what we're watching off the pod? Check out Mackenzie or Lemar's Letterboxd!

    5 min
  5. Thor: Ragnarok (Cate Blanchett Month)

    APR 15

    Thor: Ragnarok (Cate Blanchett Month)

    Cate Blanchett Month takes a cosmic, neon-drenched turn this week on We Drink & We Watch Things as we dive into the Marvel Cinematic Universe to witness Cate Blanchett at her most delightfully wicked: Taika Waititi’s 2017 technicolor blast, Thor: Ragnarok. It’s time to pour yourself a drink that’s as bold and dangerous as our guest of honor - Lemar's Hella Fire, perhaps - as we head to Asgard to meet the sister Thor and Loki never knew they had. This week, we celebrate Cate’s turn as Hela, the Goddess of Death, and how she managed to create one of the most charismatic and genuinely threatening villains in the entire MCU. We examine her incredible physical presence - from the effortless way she catches Mjolnir to the iconic antlered headgear - and talk through how much fun she clearly had playing a character who is unapologetically powerful and bored by everyone else's rules. We also highlight the film’s shift toward improvisational comedy, the vibrant "Jack Kirby" visual style, and why Hela stands out as a masterclass in how to bring gravitas and theatrical flair to a superhero blockbuster. And why we want more of her! If you love a villain who steals every scene they're in, or if you just want to hear us gush about Cate’s ability to command an entire army with just a flick of her wrist, this is the episode for you. We’re blending our adoration for her range with our usual casual banter, making this a high-voltage highlight of our actress Month journey. Kneel before your Queen! This episode VIDEO is live on YouTube AND Spotify! Follow us on Instagram to get ep sneak peaks and find out what's coming up. DM us what you want to hear about next! Interested in what we're watching off the pod? Check out Mackenzie or Lemar's Letterboxd!

    1h 16m
  6. Bandits (Cate Blanchett Month)

    APR 8

    Bandits (Cate Blanchett Month)

    Cate Blanchett Month continues as we shift gears from the throne rooms of England to the open roads of the American West with the 2001 crime-comedy, Bandits. This week, we’re looking at a completely different side of Cate Blanchett - trading the white lead makeup for a messy red wig and a kitchen-sink existential crisis. Grab a drink- maybe try this week's Split Decision cocktail - as we join the "Sleepover Bandits" on a heist that’s less about the money and more about the company. This week, we celebrate Cate’s surprising comedic timing as Kate Wheeler, the neglected housewife who accidentally hijacks a bank robbery and ends up in a "permanently temporary" love triangle with Bruce Willis and Billy Bob Thornton. We examine her frantic, high-wire energy - especially that iconic kitchen dance to "I Need a Hero" - and analyze how she holds her own against two massive leading men, effectively becoming the heart and the brains of the operation. It’s a discussion about the chemistry of an unlikely trio, whether or not Lemar would like this more if he'd seen it when it came out, and why this role proved that Cate could master the "messy American" just as easily as the British monarch. If you love a good road movie, a smart caper, or just want to hear us debate how this one holds up, this is the episode for you. We’re blending our appreciation for her versatility with our usual casual banter, making this a fun, fast-paced second stop on our Cate Blanchett Month tour. Who knew being kidnapped could be so revitalizing? This episode VIDEO is live on YouTube AND Spotify! Follow us on Instagram to get ep sneak peaks and find out what's coming up. DM us what you want to hear about next! Interested in what we're watching off the pod? Check out Mackenzie or Lemar's Letterboxd!

    55 min
  7. Elizabeth (Cate Blanchett Month)

    APR 1

    Elizabeth (Cate Blanchett Month)

    Welcome to April, and we are rolling out the red carpet for our first-ever Actress Month! We’re kicking things off with a deep dive into the filmography of the incomparable Cate Blanchett, beginning with the 1998 breakout that turned her into Hollywood royalty: Elizabeth. Pour yourself a glass of something regal - perhaps Mackenzie's cocktail this week, The Red Fox - as we travel back to a 16th-century England filled with shadows, whispers, and a young woman forced to trade her heart for a crown. This week, we trace the transformation of Elizabeth from a vibrant, romantic girl into the formidable, white-masked "Virgin Queen" who ruled with an iron fist. We marvel at Blanchett’s ability to command the screen with just a flicker of her eyes, capturing the terrifying transition from vulnerability to cold, calculated power. We also examine Shekhar Kapur’s visceral, thriller-like direction, the lush but claustrophobic costume design, and the standout supporting turns from Geoffrey Rush and Joseph Fiennes. It’s a conversation about the high cost of leadership, the erasure of the self for the sake of the state, and the exact moment we all realized a legendary talent had arrived. If you love historical dramas that feel more like political horror, or if you’ve always wanted to know why this performance is considered the gold standard for period acting, this is the episode for you. We’re blending our obsession with Cate’s craft with our usual casual banter, making this a truly majestic start to our Cate Blanchett Month celebration. Long live the Queen! This episode VIDEO is live on YouTube AND Spotify! Follow us on Instagram to get ep sneak peaks and find out what's coming up. DM us what you want to hear about next! Interested in what we're watching off the pod? Check out Mackenzie or Lemar's Letterboxd!

    57 min
  8. La La Land (Love Stinks! Month)

    MAR 25

    La La Land (Love Stinks! Month)

    We’ve reached the bittersweet finale of Love Stinks! Month here on We Drink & We Watch Things, and we’re closing out our "Not-So-Love-Love-Stories" with Damien Chazelle’s 2016 neon-soaked daydream, La La Land. It’s time to mix up something sophisticated but a little sharp - perhaps Mackenzie's Lillet-ing Go - as we follow Mia and Sebastian through the traffic jams and jazz clubs of Los Angeles, where the pursuit of a dream often costs more than you’re prepared to pay. This week, we examine the film’s central conflict: the agonizing choice between the person you love and the life you’ve always wanted. We explore the chemistry between Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling, the vibrant, primary-colored cinematography, and the haunting "City of Stars" melody that anchors their journey. Most importantly, we unpack that devastatingly beautiful seven-minute epilogue, debating whether the "happily ever after" montage was a celebration of what they gave each other or a heartbreaking reminder of the life they had to surrender to reach the top. It’s a conversation about timing, the reality of "the one that got away," and why sometimes the most romantic thing you can do for someone is let them go. If you love musicals that ground their fantasy in the harsh light of reality, or if you’ve ever wondered if your success was worth the sacrifices you made along the way, this is the perfect curtain call for the month. We’re blending our adoration for the film's craft with our usual casual banter, making this a spectacular, tear-jerking conclusion to our second annual Love Stinks! marathon. Here’s to the fools who dream, even if they have to dream alone. This episode VIDEO is live on YouTube AND Spotify! Follow us on Instagram to get ep sneak peaks and find out what's coming up. DM us what you want to hear about next! Interested in what we're watching off the pod? Check out Mackenzie or Lemar's Letterboxd!

    1h 6m
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Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! 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
    136
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Mackenzie Wayne 2023
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