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Your hosts, Kara and Toni, combine cult films and cocktails for a lively discussion.

Absurd Cinema Lounge


    • May 24, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h AVG DURATION
    • 20 EPISODES


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    After Party #1: Demonoid (1981)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 27:37


    Join Kara's After Party! Bonus episodes on topics within the Horror genre. After Party #1 spotlights Demonoid: Messenger of Death (1981). A film that has a different twist on the demon possession sub-genre and stars Samantha Eggar and Stuart Whitman. The featured cocktail is a Smoky Mezcal Margarita inspired by the film's Mexican production. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/absurd-cinema-lounge/message

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    Episode 16: Heathers (1988)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 63:25


    It's time for croquet, mean girls and a little bit of Drain-O. Toni and Kara discuss Heathers (1988) and sip on their version of a Drain cleaner cocktail, a Blue Mule. Call or text the lounge at 815-714-9326 and let us know your thoughts and recommendations. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/absurd-cinema-lounge/message

    Episode #15: Summer Vacation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 55:34


    It's time of episode #15. We say goodbye to Summer by each choosing 2 films that represent summer vacation. In Summer of Fear, Linda Blair battles her evil witchy cousin and Great White is the ultimate Jaws ripoff that is still banned by Universal Studios! Our Featured cocktail is a delightful Blackberry Gin Smash. In which,Toni rates a 5 out of 10 on her Tick Meter. Send us your thoughts and recommendations. Text or call us at 815-714-9326. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/absurd-cinema-lounge/message

    Episode #12: Death Promise (1977)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2022 35:01


    In this episode, we sip on a bottle of Kung Fu Girl reisling, by Charles Smith Wines, and breakdown this fun 1977 martial arts/revenge film. *This episode was uploaded later than expected due to some technical difficulties. We are happy that we were able to salvage and share it with you. You can now text or call the lounge at ‪(815) 714-9326‬. Let us know your thoughts and recommendations !! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/absurd-cinema-lounge/message

    Episode 14: The Spell

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 70:27


    For Episode 14, we talk about TV shows and movies. Our feature film is The Spell, a 1977 movie that was an NBC Sunday night movie. This episode's cocktail, is a Cosmo-Rita and is a mash-up of a Cosmopolitan and Margarita. Be sure to follow us on Facebook or Instagram. Want to leave comments or recommendations? call or text the lounge at 815-714-9326 ! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/absurd-cinema-lounge/message

    Episode #13: Friday the 13th celebration

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 51:49


    Hey Loungers! We are talking about some of our favorite films from the Friday the 13th film franchise and sipping on our featured cocktail. Camp Blood Mimosa Mix Pom Pomeganate Cherry juice and Champagne (or sparkling wine) in a glass!! Be sure to let us know what your favorite films are. You can leave a voice message or contact us through Facebook and instagram. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/absurd-cinema-lounge/message

    Episode #11: Some Like It Hot (1959).

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 64:14


    In this episode, we discuss Some Like It Hot, starring Marylin Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon. Our featured cocktail, The Bees Knees, is a gin and lemon concoction created during the Prohibition era. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/absurd-cinema-lounge/message

    Ghost Story (1981)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 88:38


    For Episode #10, we bring you the spooky 1981 film, Ghost Story. Our featured cocktail is the Sidecar, a classic drink that was crafted in the 1920's. Note: Kara's speech is a bit slurred near the end of this episode. This is what happens when you record more than one episode with cocktails. Just showing our dedication of getting these episodes out to you all. :) Some of the highlights of our discussion; a mid-air wiggling willy and dating a creepy girl. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/absurd-cinema-lounge/message

    Labyrinth (1986)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2022 69:19


    In this episode, we sip on a Sparkling Peach Bellini and venture into a strange land of puppets, stinky bogs and David Bowie's large codpiece. Become a lounger; follow us on Facebook and Instagram. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/absurd-cinema-lounge/message

    Episode 8: ThanksKilling (2009)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 55:55


    Happy Thanksgiving Loungers! We've brought a crazy film to the table for you all to enjoy. Its the holiday film about a killer turkey!!! Our cocktail this time is a cranberry mule. Send us your thoughts on the show. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/absurd-cinema-lounge/message

    Episode 7: King Creole (1958)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 66:03


    In this episode, we cover one of Elvis Presley's most popular films and enjoy a classic Daiquiri --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/absurd-cinema-lounge/message

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    Halloween Episode #3: Special Guest picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 41:43


    It's our final installment of this month's Halloween episodes. Our very own Announcer Guy stops by the lounge, shares a beer with us as he tells us what his 5 film picks are. Let us know what you think of his picks! Keep up to date and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/absurd-cinema-lounge/message

    Halloween episode #2- Kara's picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 51:51


    It's our second bonus episode for Halloween. In this episode, Kara gives her 5 film picks and we discuss more of our Halloween memories. Be sure let us know your favorite Halloween film and memories by email, Facebook message or leave us a voice message! Facebook: absurd cinema lounge Email: absurdcinemalounge@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/absurd-cinema-lounge/message

    Halloween Episode #1: Toni's Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2021 53:18


    It Halloween and what better way to celebrate than talking horror films! In this episode, Toni counts down five scary films to enjoy during this time of year. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/absurd-cinema-lounge/message

    Episode #6: Burn Witch Burn (1962)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 56:04


    For this episode, we discuss the 1962 occult film, Burn Witch Burn. It's not Halloween yet but our cocktail choice is a lovely vibrant blue Witch's Brew. Be sure to look for us on Instagram and Facebook. Leave us a voice message for your thoughts and film/cocktail recommendation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/absurd-cinema-lounge/message

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    Sugar Hill (1974)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 82:34


    Its time to get fly and foxy as we discuss the classic Blaxploitation Horror film, Sugar Hill. Toni is especially enamored with the funky 70's fashions and meticulously coiffed afros that this film has to offer. The cocktail for this film is one of the many variations of a Zombie tiki drink. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/absurd-cinema-lounge/message

    Lady Snowblood (1973)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 67:30


    It's Episode #4 and we are slicing our way through the classic Japanese revenge film, Lady Snowblood. Our cocktail for this episode, a yuzu sake martini! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/absurd-cinema-lounge/message

    Savage Street (1984)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 75:55


    We are still stuck in the 1980's for this episode !! This time it's Linda Blair in a revenge flick. Some of the topics we discuss; the need for a montage, how you can become a bad ass, by just teasing your hair and putting on tight leather clothes and high school gym class in the 1980's! The cocktail for this episode is: Bad Girl Martini. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/absurd-cinema-lounge/message

    The Last Dragon (1985)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 51:57


    Its episode #2 and we have improved the sound ! We discuss the 1985 film The Last Dragon and shake up a couple classic Yellow Bird cocktails! Kara has a lot to say about the film's fashion and Toni explains her alcohol rating system. The music for this episode; Exotica by Les Juanitos https://www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Juanitos/Exotica/juanitos_-_06_-_exotica Note: The Glow from The Last Dragon Soundtrack has been omitted from this episode --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/absurd-cinema-lounge/message

    Father's Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2021 71:55


    It's the premiere episode of The Absurd Cinema Lounge ! On this episode, Kara and Toni discuss the 1982 film, Creepshow, and enjoy a Blackberry Bourbon Lemonade cocktail. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/absurd-cinema-lounge/message

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