Written by Michael Clawson "“The Settlers” opts for an aggressive, immersive rendering of racial violence committed by heinous men at a foundational moment of modern history. Formally, the movie is impressive..."… Continue reading.
The Settlers
Category: Episodes
Full Episodes of the Drink in the Movies podcast.
Shin Godzilla
Written by Nick McCann "Parallels to the Fukushima meltdown and Tohoku earthquake make for a distinctly modern allegory, as opposed to the character’s radioactive origins...Fear completely looms over a hyper-methodical political thriller, involving just as much bureaucracy as there are … Continue reading.
Civil War
Written by Anna Harrison "I am going to say something very brave: I liked “Men,” Alex Garland’s 2022 horror film which got skewered by critics, both professional and armchair. So even when Twitter started dragging his name through the mud … Continue reading.
Godzilla: King of the Monsters
Written by Nick McCann "In contrast to the 2014 film's slow-burning suspense, "King of the Monsters" noticeably ramps up the pacing much like a traditional Godzilla picture. Although in their haste to no doubt match “Kong: Skull Island,” it becomes … Continue reading.
Lola (2024)
Written by Jeff Sparks "The cinematography excels, especially with Peltz Beckham often making the expert decision to allow the camera to linger on her in a particular string of scenes that sees her as distraught, heartbroken, and defeated, all without … Continue reading.
Kong: Skull Island
Written by Nick McCann "Those who found themselves not fully satisfied with the slow build of “Godzilla” should be delighted with how much faster things move on Skull Island. Director Jordan Vogt-Roberts creates a..."… Continue reading.
Road House (2024)
Written by Alexander Reams "Liman shot on the RED Komodo and V-Raptor, both cameras that Cinematographer Henry Braham is familiar with and he uses them in very similar ways to before. Lots of close-ups, handheld shots, and frenetic movements that … Continue reading.
The Last Year of Darkness
Written by Michael Clawson "Benjamin Mullinkosson’s documentary “The Last Year of Darkness” offers fleeting glimpses into Chinese club culture, and builds the throbbing energy of a dance club into its very form. Its opening minutes show various young people preparing … Continue reading.
The Kitchen
Written by Alexander Reams "Directors Kibwe Tavares and Daniel Kaluuya both make their feature debut with “The Kitchen,” with Kaluuya sharing a screenplay credit with Joe Murtaugh. The story focuses on Isaac or Izi portrayed by rapper Kano..."… Continue reading.
Robe of Gems
Written by Michael Clawson "In “Robe of Gems,” violence is disquietingly embedded in the atmosphere of everyday life. In the Mexican countryside, where the unceasing brutality of drug cartels makes kidnappings a common occurrence, those who aren’t traumatized by..."… Continue reading.