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The Absurd Cinema Lounge

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Your hosts, Kara and Toni, combine cult films and cocktails for a lively discussion.
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After Party #1: Demonoid (1981)

The Absurd Cinema LoungeMay 24, 2023

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After Party #1: Demonoid (1981)

After Party #1: Demonoid (1981)

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.


May 24, 202327:37
Episode 16: Heathers (1988)

Episode 16: Heathers (1988)

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.

Oct 14, 202201:03:26
Episode #15: Summer Vacation

Episode #15: Summer Vacation

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.

Oct 10, 202255:35
Episode #12: Death Promise (1977)

Episode #12: Death Promise (1977)

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 !!

Sep 03, 202235:01
Episode 14: The Spell
Aug 04, 202201:10:28
Episode #13: Friday the 13th celebration
May 13, 202251:49
Episode #11: Some Like It Hot (1959).

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

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.  

May 12, 202201:04:15
Ghost Story (1981)

Ghost Story (1981)

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.  

May 11, 202201:28:39
Labyrinth (1986)

Labyrinth (1986)

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.  

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May 07, 202201:09:20
Episode 8: ThanksKilling (2009)

Episode 8: ThanksKilling (2009)

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.  


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Nov 25, 202155:56
Episode 7: King Creole (1958)

Episode 7: King Creole (1958)

In this episode, we cover one of Elvis Presley's most popular films and enjoy a classic Daiquiri


Nov 24, 202101:06:03
Halloween Episode #3: Special Guest picks

Halloween Episode #3: Special Guest picks

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.

Oct 28, 202141:44
Halloween episode #2- Kara's picks

Halloween episode #2- Kara's picks

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!

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Email: absurdcinemalounge@gmail.com

Oct 25, 202151:52
Halloween Episode #1: Toni's Picks

Halloween Episode #1: Toni's Picks

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.  

Oct 17, 202153:18
Episode #6: Burn Witch Burn (1962)
Sep 29, 202156:04
Sugar Hill (1974)

Sugar Hill (1974)

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. 

Sep 08, 202101:22:34
Lady Snowblood (1973)

Lady Snowblood (1973)

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!


Aug 26, 202101:07:31
Savage Street (1984)

Savage Street (1984)

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.

Aug 06, 202101:15:56
Episode #2: The Last Dragon (1985)

Episode #2: The Last Dragon (1985)

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.

Send us a text or voicemail - 815-714-9326


Jul 13, 202151:58
Father's Day

Father's Day

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. 

Jun 13, 202101:11:55