Fever Tree, Mortal Kombat, and Marty, Life is Short in the Lobby Bar! 5/11/2026
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In this week's Lobby Bar episode of Drink the Movies, hosts Brian and Michaela kick off with a festive toast to the lobby, diving into a simple yet flavorful two-ingredient Moscow mule made with Fever Tree's blood orange ginger beer and vodka. The drink, highlighted for its ease and bold citrus-ginger profile, becomes a springboard for a lively discussion on current box office hits, including Mortal Kombat Part 2’s $40 million opening, The Devil Wears Prada Part 2’s strong $43 million debut, and the surprise success of The Sheep Detectives. The hosts also preview upcoming releases like Obsession, a horror film with a wish-granting twist, and the highly anticipated Martin Short documentary, Marty: Life is Short, directed by Lawrence Kasdan and featuring an all-star lineup of comedians. Nostalgia takes center stage as they reflect on the 25th anniversary of Shrek, celebrating its legacy and cultural impact. The episode closes with a teaser for upcoming Patreon content, including a deep dive into The Bride and a double feature on The Devil Wears Prada films.
Fever Tree’s blood orange ginger beer makes a perfect, no-fuss Moscow mule with just vodka and ice.
Mortal Kombat Part 2 and The Devil Wears Prada Part 2 are dominating the box office with strong openings.
Martin Short’s new documentary, Marty: Life is Short, features standout performances from Tom Hanks, Steve Martin, and John Mulaney.
Shrek’s 25th anniversary is a cultural milestone worth revisiting in theaters or at home.
Obsession, a horror film about a cursed wish-granting candy bar, is a must-watch for fans of dark fairy tales.
Welcome to the Lobby Bar
Hosts Brian and Michaela kick off the episode with a celebratory toast to the lobby, setting the tone for a fun, drink-focused episode with a mix of movie news and cocktail talk.
Fever Tree Blood Orange Moscow Mule
“This is kind of simple, right? So a Moscow mule is generally vodka, some ginger beer and like some lime juice maybe. Right. Yeah. Yeah. So instead we're going to make a two ingredient Moscow mule.”
Box Office Roundup: Mortal Kombat & The Devil Wears Prada
“Mortal Kombat 2, it's bringing back Johnny, right? Like that's kind of a thing.”
Nostalgia & Upcoming Releases
“Martin Short... is famously like one of the sweetest people on the planet as well as one of the funniest.”
“Martin Short... is famously like one of the sweetest people on the planet as well as one of the funniest.”
“This is kind of simple, right? So a Moscow mule is generally vodka, some ginger beer and like some lime juice maybe. Right. Yeah. Yeah. So instead we're going to make a two ingredient Moscow mule.”
“I don't know if there's a correlation there, but I'm willing to bet that there is.”
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Mortal Kombat Part 2
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Martin Short
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The Devil Wears Prada Part 2
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Shrek
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Obsession
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Lawrence Kasdan
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The Sheep Detectives
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