Pimm's No 1, Michael, and The Mummy in the Lobby Bar! 4/20/2026
From Drink the Movies by Brian and Michaela
April 20, 2026 · 12 min
About this episode
The hosts discuss the legacy of Michael Jackson and the impact of Stranger Things on pop culture.
We’re cooling off in The Lobby Bar with a Pimm’s No. 1 while we discuss the legacy of a pop icon and a return to Hawkins. We break down the early reactions and performances in the 2026 biopic Michael , examining how it brings the King of Pop's story to a new generation. To wrap up, we head back to the neon-drenched summer of Stranger Things 1985 to see how it shaped the high stakes of the series' grand finale. Patreon Instagram Bluesky Facebook…
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Hosts: Brian, Michaela
Topics covered
- Pimm's No. 1
- Michael Jackson biopic
- Stranger Things
- pop culture legacy
- film analysis
Keywords
- Pimm's No. 1
- Michael Jackson
- biopic
- Stranger Things
- pop culture
- film analysis
- Lobby Bar
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Stranger Things
Places: The Lobby Bar
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