Booze + Movies = [THUMBS UP EMOJI]

Some of the venues for Sydney Film Festival have bars. Some don't — but they're definitely near bars. What we're trying to say, in our roundabout way, is that some people might like a bev during/before/after a screening. And maybe it'd be handy to match those bevs to the types of films you'll be watching.

Consider this a guide.

Comedy

For a tipple to tickle your funny bones, try a clear spirit, like gin or vodka. First: it makes you giggly. Second: when you laugh so hard you spill your drink all over yourself, clear spirits wont leave any nasty stains! Third: if you have enough, you'll be super funny too! Your jokes will be better, and everyone will laugh with you.

What to see: Swiss Army Man, Maggie's Plan, Down Under, War On Everyone

Drama

A white or sparkling wine. Something sweet and a bit classy. You're here to feel something, so you should really try and feel it, y'know? Indulge, get a choc-top too, prepare yourself for a big cry. Preferably served in a glass a la Inside Amy Schumer's Friday Night Lights sketch. Or just bring in the whole bottle. You deserve it.

What to see: Demolition, Elvis & Nixon, Sunset Song

Action/Thriller/Horror

Maybe a beer or cider? Something carb-heavy, in case you're too afraid/thrilled to eat solids. Also really good in bottle form — less will spill if you jump out of your seat in surprise or fear. Thrills and spills, amirite? Add pizza if you're ready to really bro out over [explosions, plot twists, cars racing].

What to see: Blood Father, Embedded, The Devil's Candy

A Foreign Film

Grab a glass of red wine. Ideally from a country as far away as possible. Bonus points if you match your wine region to your film's place of origin. Channel yourself as pretentious third-year university student. Mumble through a mouthful of shiraz that you just love the power of the German/Spanish/French/Iranian language.

What to see: Psycho Raman, It's Only The End Of The World, Viva, Mustang

Documentaries

You are a learned man or woman and you should have a scotch neat while learning about competitive tickling. Think about it: ice in a crystal glass, the sounds of a nature documentary, the smell of fresh mahogany… And then you get to chew everyone's ear off about it afterwards — even while your mouth is full of that ice we mentioned earlier. Stop talking with your mouth full, you grub.

What to see: Notes On Blindness, Weiner, Kate Plays Christine, Heart Of A Dog