Written by Michael Clawson "...“Bones and All” takes the grisly violence of “Suspiria” and combines it with the delicate romance of “Call Me By Your Name.” Key to what sets this film apart from the director’s previous work, however, is … Continue reading.
Category: Episodes
Full Episodes of the Drink in the Movies podcast.
Hannah Ha Ha
Written by Michael Clawson "Andrew Bujalski’s 2002 film “Funny Ha Ha” marked a watershed for American indie cinema, and twenty years later, its influence has still not yet receded entirely from view. For a prime example of its lasting impact, … Continue reading.
A Good Person
Written by Taylor Baker "It’s just that none of it feels like it's going to amount to anything while you watch it, and the fact that ultimately it doesn’t that keeps “A Good Person” from being anything other than a … Continue reading.
Luther: The Fallen Sun
Written by Alexander Reams "“Luther: The Fallen Sun” is a competent film, it succeeds in its cat-and-mouse game between Elba and Serkis but is mired in its own filth. Obsessed with the acts that Serkis commits in the name of … Continue reading.
Django (Season 1)
Written by Jeff Sparks "Though the script is weak and the storyline often ridiculous, if you give “Django” a watch you might be like me and become just interested enough to see how it ends."… Continue reading.
Army of Darkness
Written by Alexander Reams "Raimi is not inventing the wheel again, he’s turning “Evil Dead” into an action-horror film set in medieval times. He knows where these characters work, how they work, how they play with one another, or more … Continue reading.
One Fine Morning
Written by Jeff Sparks "Hansen-Løve’s down-to-earth story and Seydoux’s subtle performance make for a good film, but its lack of any visual flair keeps it from being a great one."… Continue reading.
Inside
Written by Patrick Hao "...it is no wonder that someone would utilize Willem Dafoe’s talents in such a movie. With Dafoe’s angular no fat body, mischievous smile, and dark burdened persona, Dafoe is perfect for the tormented protagonist of “Inside.”"… Continue reading.
Moving On
Written by Patrick Hao "But, at 85 minutes, “Moving On” is quick and surprisingly insightful. Unlike “9 to 5,” this film is not a revenge fantasy. Rather it is a rumination of the turmoil of age - one that is … Continue reading.
On a Wing and a Prayer
Written by Alexander Reams "Endeavors in filmmaking by religious and propaganda groups are often doomed to fail before they even begin. The idea of taking this medium and creating a piece of pure propaganda without paying attention to the basic … Continue reading.
