Sitting in Bars with Cake

Set in Los Angeles, this film follows two women in their twenties who share a close friendship. Corinne, an extrovert, encourages her shy friend Jane to use her baking skills to gain confidence. They agree on a year-long plan where Jane brings cakes into bars to meet new people. Their lives change when Corinne receives a life-altering medical diagnosis, forcing the two friends to navigate an unexpected and difficult challenge together.

The movie was directed by Trish Sie, following her work on Step Up All In, Pitch Perfect 3, and The Sleepover, and preceding Players. It was written by Audrey Shulman and produced by Susan Cartsonis, Brent Emery, and Suzanne Farwell. The cast features Yara Shahidi as Jane and Odessa A'zion as Corinne, with Bette Midler, Ron Livingston, Maia Mitchell, and Aaron Domínguez in supporting roles. In total, 26 actors are credited in the production.

Released in 2023, this comedy-drama was produced in the United States by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Amazon MGM Studios, Resonate Entertainment, and All Night Diner. Audience reception has been generally positive, with a rating of 6.4/10 on IMDb based on 3,800 votes and a 7/10 on TMDB from 113 votes.