Welcome to the Weekend POURcast: your boozy guide to the box office.

Every Thursday, we serve up what’s new in theaters and on streaming (movies only!), paired with curated cocktail suggestions to match the mood. Whether you’re catching the latest flick on the big screen or mixing a drink for a night in, we’re here to help you turn your weekend watchlist into a cinematic experience. Let’s pour it up. 🍸🍿

What’s New in Theaters (Aug 29 – 31, 2025)

  • Caught Stealing – Darren Aronofsky’s gritty, punk‑infused crime thriller drops Friday. Austin Butler shines as a bartender-turned-survivor in ‘90s New York as he cocktails and movies Weekend pourcast caught stealingcarelessly looks after a neighbor’s cat and suddenly gets dragged into a violent mob mess. Energetic chaos with gritty visuals; this is one for crime‑fans who like their thrills raw.

  • The Toxic Avenger – We’re talking reboot of the ‘80s splatter cult classic. Peter Dinklage shoulders the mutated hero role in this dark, comedic superhero black comedy. Expect gross-outs, gags, and sharp satire.

  • The Roses – A twisted dark comedy featuring Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman as a documentary-perfect couple unraveling into chaos, wrapped in shrapnel and Milky Way bar fights. Based on the classic Douglas/Turner movie War of the Roses.

  • Thread: An Insidious Tale – Horror/mystery starring Kumail Nanjiani and Mandy Moore. Subtle chills, mysterious threads and likely the “wait what?” twist pick of the weekend.

  • Other Picks: Run, Griffin in Summer, and Love, Brooklyn, a suite of indie-driven drama and coming-of-age tones also hit theaters Friday.

New Movies on Streaming (Since Last POURcast)

  • Fixed (Netflix, Aug 13) – Genndy Tartakovsky’s adult animated comedy about a dog discovering he’s about to be neutered. Star-studded voice cast and hand-drawn charm.

  • Thunderbolts (Disney+) – Marvel’s underdog team flick arrives for you who missed it theatrically. nerds.

  • The Thursday Murder Club (Netflix) – Gentle crime‑comedy with Helen Mirren and Ben Kingsley solving murders in style.

  • Dark Wolf (Prime Video) – Expands The Terminal List universe with Taylor Kitsch in an early-military-career prequel.

  • Ruby Red Handed (Hulu) – True‑crime doc unraveling the aftermath of the Wizard of Oz’s Ruby Slippers theft.

Weekend POURcast Picks & Themes

1. Caught Stealing – Art meets pulp in Aronofsky’s gritty remix of Good Time-style crime. Pour a smoky rye, look for grit.

2. The Toxic Avenger – Campy, gross, hilarious. Think neon gore plus satire, so pair with a fiery red cocktail, bold and unapologetic.

3. The Roses – Dysfunction meets dark comedy. Try a bittersweet rose cocktail: beautiful but sharp.

4. Thread: An Insidious Tale – Mystery, tension, and whispers. Go for a slow-sip gin fog with unexpected notes.

5. Streaming at Home –

  • Fixed → quirky, nostalgic animation? How about a whimsical tiki drink.

  • Thunderbolts → superhero mayhem: shake up a fiery cola-infused punch.

  • Thursday Murder Club → cozy cozy? Elegant Earl Grey martini.

  • Dark Wolf → brooding, strategic? Smoke-heavy mezcal on ice.

Final Pour

August goes out in a brilliant mash-up of splatter, satire, tension, and subtext. Whether you’re into gritty crime dramas, mutated antiheroes, dysfunctional comedy, or horror threads, this weekend’s lineup is eclectic. Pour based on the mood you want to set and the vibe you want to ride into September. We’ll see you next Thursday for the next round of pours and previews!

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