Full Episodes of the Drink in the Movies podcast.
Written by Michael Clawson "“Walk Up” shows Hong bending the form in Buñuelian fashion once again, this time for a story centered around the inhabitants of a single apartment building. It is Hong’s most structurally complex effort in years..."… Continue reading.
Written by Patrick Hao "“The Super Mario Bros. Movie” seems perfectly happy being what it is - a successful brand crossover meant to inflate the bottom line. “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” might as well have been made by the … Continue reading.
Written by Anna Harrison "Tetris, as a game, seems unremarkable in the cluttered landscape of 2023; it may be something you do while in line, bored at work, or on the toilet, but you can only make so many rows … Continue reading.
Written by Alexander Reams "The level of shock and awe that was showcased in “The Evil Dead” must’ve seemed like child’s play when Sam Raimi released his even funnier requel, “Evil Dead II,” sometimes known as..."… Continue reading.
Written by Jeff Sparks "Although it sounds like a horror movie, the film is actually more like a satire with black comedy and a focus on themes of loneliness and desperation for connection. The short runtime allows for some sharp … Continue reading.
Written by Patrick Hao "Matt Ruskin’s “Boston Strangler” seemingly has two goals in mind. First, to capture the trend of the true crime genre, a bonafide hit in every conceivable entertainment medium these days. Second, to convey a “girl boss” … Continue reading.
Written by Taylor Baker "Interpreting and engaging with films centered on activism around contemporary politics is a challenge. Daniel Goldhalber’s adaptation of Andreas Malm’s book How to Blow Up a Pipeline is no exception. The film plays out as..."… Continue reading.
Written by Michael Clawson "Unbeholden to the demands of plot-driven filmmaking, Jenkins revels in the construction of an oneiric space, one where the Cornish coast feels eerily alive. It’s never terrifying, but it is wonderfully hypnotic."… Continue reading.
Written by Taylor Baker "Michael Jordan might be the face of Nike, but in Ben Affleck’s “Air” detailing the lead-up to what is now the most lucrative shoe deal ever signed by an athlete it's the office workers and Jordan’s … Continue reading.
Written by Nick McCann "This is a cheesy fantasy movie that was destined for immediate obscurity. Slapping a hodgepodge of tropes together under the banner of a then niche property doesn’t make for long-lasting staying power. But boy is it … Continue reading.
