Written by Nick McCann "3-D back then wasn’t that remarkable, but this may just be the bottom of the barrel. The animatronic shark is stiff and incapable of doing much beyond opening its mouth..."… Continue reading.
Jaws 3-D
Category: Episodes
Full Episodes of the Drink in the Movies podcast.
Not Okay
Written by Jeff Sparks "Before it even starts Hulu’s “Not Okay” starring Zoey Deutch issues a content warning that the film features an “unlikeable female protagonist”. But with the always charismatic Deutch as the lead, I found myself wondering..."… Continue reading.
Orphan: First Kill
Written by Michael Clawson "Reprising her role as the murderous Esther, Isabelle Fuhrman outshines her fellow cast mates. Her story begins in 2007 in Estonia, where Esther escapes from a psychiatric institution, leaving an extensive trail of blood..."… Continue reading.
13: The Musical
Written by Patrick Hao "If “High School Musical” was a phenomenon, it was because it embraced the fakeness of it all. It perfectly coalesced into something earnest that became camp, partially because the original production was kind of a gamble."… Continue reading.
Age Out
Written by Jeff Sparks "“Age Out” is an impressive visual experience that uses unorthodox cinematography and non-continual editing to examine the act of finding peace in oneself at a time in life when hopes and dreams don’t seem possible. If … Continue reading.
Jaws 2
Written by Nick McCann "“Jaws” was a cinematic game-changer. The invention of the summer blockbuster, Steven Spielberg becoming an instantly famous visionary, and putting the fear of sharks into everyone’s hearts are just a few pieces of what makes up..."… Continue reading.
Tribeca 2022: McEnroe
Written by Taylor Baker "“McEnroe” is largely what its title suggests, a look at the performance, antics, and legend of John McEnroe in his own words. With some brief asides by his children, brother, wife, Billie Jean King, and a … Continue reading.
Bullet Train
Written by Alexander Reams "The breakneck speed of “Bullet Train” could’ve easily collapsed into a mess, but with a strong hand on the directing helm by Leitch, it stayed on the rails as long as it needed to."… Continue reading.
Luck
Written by Patrick Hao "It is disappointing then that “Luck” is such a milquetoast, paint-by-numbers feature. The film follows the seemingly endless group of American animated features in which the only way to express abstract concepts seems to be by … Continue reading.
Jaws
Written by Nick McCann "Based on Peter Benchley’s novel, Steven Spielberg’s adaptation is a pretty simple B-movie at heart. But “Jaws” isn’t mostly about a monster looking to fill its stomach to the brim. Characters and suspense famously come first..."… Continue reading.