Celebrate with Cake & Critique: “Happy Birthday” (2016) Movie Review ️

Join Karen and Greg for a fun birthday bash of a movie review! This week, they’re diving into the 2016 film “Happy Birthday” to celebrate Karen’s special day while indulging in decadent Chocolate Cake Shots (recipe included!). Get ready for laughs, birthday cheer, and maybe even a little tipsiness as they dissect the film’s plot, characters, and overall entertainment value.

Looking for a lighthearted movie review with a fun twist? Tune in for this episode!

Chocolate Cake Shot Recipe

Cocoa Powder Rim (Optional):

• 2 Tbsp cream cheese icing
• 1 Tbsp cocoa powder, or white sugar

Chocolate Cake Shot:

• 1 1/2 oz whipped cream vodka, or vanilla vodka
• 1 1/2 oz hazelnut liqueur
• 1/2 oz heavy cream
• whipped cream, for garnish

Instructions:

1. (optional first step) Make the cocoa powder rim: dip the rim of the shot glasses into cream cheese icing and then dip into cocoa powder. Tap off any excess cocoa powder and set aside.
   
2. Add vodka, hazelnut liqueur, and cream to a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake for 10-15 seconds.
   
3. Pour into shot glasses and garnish with a little whipped cream and a dash of cocoa powder (optional).
   

Source: britneybreaksbread.com

A Brief Synopsis: When two friends embark on a journey to the seediest parts of Mexicali for a birthday celebration, they quickly realize their trip has taken a dangerous turn that involves sex, drugs, torture and a ransom involving the Mexican cartel.

Some of the topics discussed and highlights of this episode include:

• Karen tells us all about the climate of deserts.
  
• Are Americans really kidnapped on a regular basis when they travel to Mexico?
  
• What countries are Americans currently urged not to travel to?
  
• We learn about the city of Mexicali.
  
• Greg works in references to the bands “Orion the Hunter”, “KISS” and “Aerosmith”.
  
• Help us pick a champion in our Horror Movie March Madness Bracket!
  

Our rating of the film:

This movie was OK. It took us 3 cocktails to get through it.

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