Podcast Podcast | 'Interstellar' Episode Recap In this episode of Imbibe Cinema, guest Pete Guither joins co-hosts Jonathan C. Legat and Tricia Legat to discuss the 2014 science-fiction epic 'Interstellar.'
Podcast Podcast | 'The Way Way Back' Episode Recap In this episode of Imbibe Cinema, special guests Andrea Mear and Nick Mear join co-hosts Jonathan C. Legat and Tricia Legat to discuss the 2013 coming-of-age comedy 'The Way Way Back.'
Podcast Podcast | 'Dogma' Episode Recap In this episode of Imbibe Cinema, special guest Mary Shields joins co-hosts Jonathan C. Legat and Tricia Legat to tackle the 1999 spiritual comedy 'Dogma.'
Podcast Podcast | 'The Game' Episode Recap In this episode of Imbibe Cinema, hosts Jonathan C. Legat and Tricia Legat are joined by special guest Matt Lewis to discuss the 1997 suspense thriller 'The Game.'
Podcast Podcast | 'Predestination' Episode Recap In this episode of Imbibe Cinema, co-hosts Jonathan C. Legat and Tricia Legat team up with special guest and resident time-travel fiction expert, Pete Guither to unpack the 2014 time-travel mind-bender, 'Predestination.'
Podcast Podcast | 'The Life of Chuck' Episode Recap In this episode of the Imbibe Cinema podcast, hosts Jonathan C. Legat and Tricia Legat delve into the 2024 drama 'The Life of Chuck' along with guest Erik Childress of the Movie Madness podcast.
Podcast Podcast | 'Project Hail Mary' Episode Recap In this podcast episode, co-hosts Jonathan C. Legat and Tricia Legat team up with Chad Comello and Kevin Prchal, the co-founders of Cinema Sugar, to discuss what made the 2026 sci-fi film 'Project Hail Mary' such a hit for a wide range of moviegoers.
Podcast Send a Voicemail to the Hosts of Imbibe Cinema Listen to new episodes of the Imbibe Cinema podcast every Wednesday – available wherever you listen to podcasts.
Film Review Review | The Drama That was a stressful 105 minutes. The Drama will reveal more about yourself than the characters on screen – which is most likely the intention. To that end, if you were looking to find out the answer to that big reveal you will not find it here. You should experience that
Podcast Podcast | ‘Coherence’ Episode Recap In this podcast episode, co-hosts Jonathan C. Legat and Tricia Legat are joined by special guest Pete Guither for a discussion on the 2013 sci-fi thriller ‘Coherence’ from director James Ward Byrkit.
Podcast Podcast | 'The Invitation' Episode Recap In this podcast episode, co-hosts Jonathan C. Legat and Tricia Legat are joined by special guest Matt Lewis to unpack the slow-burn tension in 'The Invitation,' why suspense beats jump scares, and how grief can make people believe and do the unthinkable.
Film Review Review | The Smashing Machine There’s nothing wrong with the sound in the auditorium. That is the hum of videotape to take you back in time. Once that glorious standard definition VHS image quality accompanies it, some millennials might find themselves immediately back in their childhood bedrooms or basements glued to a 13” tube
Film Review Review | A Big Bold Beautiful Journey Are you ready for the journey? It’s usually best going into a story without knowing anything, but sometimes a hint of perspective can be good before the story begins. In this case, A Big Bold Beautiful Journey is detached from reality. Of course, anyone who has seen the trailer
Podcast Podcast | 'Galaxy Quest' Episode Recap In this podcast episode, co-hosts Jonathan C. Legat and Tricia Legat, along with producer Michael Noens, discuss how 'Galaxy Quest' brilliantly weaves together comedy and genuine emotion, creating a narrative that resonates with both casual viewers and die-hard sci-fi enthusiasts alike.
Festival News Introducing BWiFFdocs In 2026, the Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival will be taking a break from hosting its traditional festival to focus on exhibiting a collection of short and feature-length documentary films with BWiFFdocs. Following the festival's mission, the programming team for this special event will continue to seek
Podcast Podcast | 'Dawn Dusk' Episode Recap In this podcast episode, co-hosts Jonathan C. Legat and Tricia Legat welcome 'Dawn Dusk' filmmakers Jason & Blue to discuss their filmmaking process and how pain transforms into something beautiful without minimizing the journey it took to get there.
Podcast Podcast | 'Best of Enemies' Episode Recap In this podcast episode, co-hosts Jonathan C. Legat and Tricia Legat, along with producer Michael Noens, discuss how the televised confrontations featured in 'Best of Enemies' continue to influence the political landscape today.
Podcast Podcast | 'Marcel the Shell with Shoes On' Episode Recap In this podcast episode, co-hosts Jonathan C. Legat and Tricia Legat, along with producer Michael Noens, dive deep into 'Marcel the Shell with Shoes On' and its profound meditation on existence, loss, and finding joy in life's smallest moments.
Podcast Podcast | 'Superman' Episode Recap In this podcast episode, co-hosts Jonathan C. Legat and Tricia Legat, along with producer Michael Noens, dive deep into the history of 'Superman,' Gunn's fresh take on the superhero, and the full cast of characters.
Festival News Complete List of 2025 Blue Glass Award Winners The 2025 Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival has come to close after screening 32 films selected for exhibition and competition at a variety of Chicagoland area venues. The Shorts and Features competition was held at the Classic Cinemas Elk Grove XQ in Elk Grove Village from April 27-29 and
Festival News 2025 Official Selections Announced The Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival is thrilled to announce the 32 short and feature-length films that have been officially selected for exhibition and competition at the 2025 festival this Spring. Films selected for the Shorts, Features, and Beyond competitions will be presented from April 27 - May 13. "
Festival News 15th Anniversary Ampersand Apparel Now Available In celebration of our 15th film festival this Spring, we're excited to share our new anniversary apparel! Our "ampersand apparel" line includes a design for each season of the festival since our inaugural event in 2010.
Podcast Podcast | 'Spirited' Episode Recap Step into the vibrant world of festive cinema with our latest podcast episode, where Jonathan C. Legat, Tricia Legat, and Michael Noens explore the intricacies of Spirited, a 2022 holiday film that reimagines Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol with a modern twist.
Podcast Podcast | 'Speed' Episode Recap In this podcast episode, co-hosts Jonathan C. Legat and Tricia Legat toast the 30th anniversary of the 1994 action classic while sipping a themed cocktail called the "High Speed."
Podcast Podcast | 'The Commitments' Episode Recap The team discuss the characters in 'The Commitments,' including Jimmy's confidence and managerial skills, Joey the Lips' mentorship and enigmatic past, and Deco's ego and disruptive behavior.
