Written by Michael Clawson "The craft is uneven: goopy practical effects might satisfy a viewer’s hankering for some body horror, but the plainness of the camerawork undercuts scene after scene. And while the one big joke that the plot builds … Continue reading.
Author: Drink in the Movies
Alien: Romulus
Written by Taylor Baker "...it’s not a bad marketing stunt. We’re all under the boot of an all-consuming empire, indeed. If only this finished product didn’t remind one quite so much of its final villain."… Continue reading.
The Practice (La Práctica)
Written by Michael Clawson "To medicate, or to meditate? Whatever the answer for someone might be, Rejtman’s mirthful cinema suggests that humor is its own kind of palliative."… Continue reading.
True Detective: The Great War and Modern Memory
Written by Alexander Reams "“The Great War and Modern Memory” is a brilliant answer to all of the critical fire Pizzolatto took during “Western Book’s” run on television; instead of going all out, he crafted a smaller story that showcases … Continue reading.
Amore mio
Written by Jeff Sparks "The performances it displays are largely grounded, allowing the occasional explosions of emotion to leave a memorable mark on the storyline. With Bouchez often demonstrating concern for her..."… Continue reading.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
Written by Nick McCann "Kong and Godzilla are more center stage than before. Kong is much more active as we watch him search for his place in his Hollow Earth domain. Godzilla, on the other hand, sometimes feels like he’s … Continue reading.
Coup de Chance
Written by Taylor Baker "...follows Fanny–played superbly by Lou de Laâge–a married woman in her 30s who reconnects with a man who has been in love with her since they were both teenagers in school together. “Coup de Chance” isn’t … Continue reading.
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome
Written by Nick McCann "Miller and company went a different direction and the problems going that way are noticeable. For as cool as it is seeing the world expanded and nice knowing more money was put in, “Beyond Thunderdome” fundamentally … Continue reading.
Kinds of Kindness
Written by Taylor Baker "“Kinds of Kindness” is one of the sharpest films of the year and a real performance showcase for Plemons and Stone. It doesn’t reach the heights that “Alps” or “The Favourite” did, nor is it trying … Continue reading.
Family Portrait
Written by Michael Clawson "Kerr drops in on conversations between different family members as they languorously pass the time together. In crisp static shots that come to form a mosaic, husbands watch football together, wives chat in lawn chairs outside, … Continue reading.









