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: Michael Clawson
The Sweet East
Written by Michael Clawson "Through her alluring unreadability, Ryder allows Lillian to function like a mirror as she amiably drifts between subcultures, like Alice rambling from one weird corner of Wonderland to another."… 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.
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.
The Taste of Things
Written by Michael Clawson "There is little doubt that everything they produce will be delicious, which speaks to one of the movie’s problems. Hung is so intent on capturing the transcendent pleasure in cooking and consuming a meal, that the … Continue reading.
Favorite First Watches of 2023
Our Drink in the Movies team has decided to celebrate the rest of our viewings by putting together our top 10 favorite films that we experienced for the first time during 2023 that were not released during that year. … Continue reading.
Jeff Sparks and Michael Clawson’s Favorite Arthouse Films of 2023
"At the end of every year a handful of films make it onto nearly every top ten list. While the widespread acclaim for those films is understandable, there are plenty of others that are just as good that don’t receive … Continue reading.
Occupied City
Written by Michael Clawson "“Occupied City” is unique in that it has made its way into a small number of movie theaters, but its form alludes to McQueen’s origins in the world of experimental film. A documentary adaptation of “Atlas … Continue reading.
All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt
Written by Michael Clawson "...the lyrical and impressionistic debut from director Raven Jackson, “All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt.” A freeform meditation on rural Southern womanhood, the film’s shape is that of a mosaic of moments from a..."… Continue reading.
Drink in the Movies Superlatives of 2023
It has been a tradition on the Drink in the Movies Podcast to commemorate the year in film by talking about our favorite films and giving out our own special superlatives. As our site has grown over the past years, … Continue reading.