Written by Alexander Reams "There was a time when “Directed by Antoine Fuqua” meant something, it meant a director who knew how to make entertaining fare that would become a hit on tv channels..."… Continue reading.
Emancipation
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Sidney
Written by Alexander Reams "From the somewhat poignant opening where Poitier narrates his upbringing, it begins its path on the paint-by-numbers trail that director Reginald Hudlin (“Marshall,” “The Black Godfather”) follows up until the credits. Poitier is a..."… 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.
The Sky is Everywhere
Written by Patrick Hao It is also moments like these and Decker’s individual style that differentiates “The Sky is Everywhere” from other YA straight-to-streamer adaptations like “Star Girl” and “All the Bright Places.” But the simplicity of the storytelling to … Continue reading.
Sundance 2022: Cha Cha Real Smooth
Written by Taylor Baker Cooper Raiff’s sophomore follow-up to his debut film and SXSW winner “Shithouse” builds on the compassion, interpersonal relationships, and sincerity that warmed our hearts so effectively the first time around. “Cha Cha Real Smooth” follows Raiff’s … Continue reading.
Drink in the Movies Top 10 Films of 2021
Our Drink in the Movies team have compiled a comprehensive year-end piece that provides a shared look at each of our top 10 films of 2021. You can see their selected titles… Continue reading.
Swan Song
Written by Patrick Hao 40/100 There’s been a slew of ultra-sleek futuristic sci-fi dealing with the moral, philosophical conundrums of technology and the human spirit. Films like Marjorie Prime (who has thought of that film since its release) and the … Continue reading.
2021 Gotham Awards Wrap Up
Written by Alexander Reams “Dread it. Run from it. Destiny arrives all the same.” Well, folks, the time has come. Drink in the Movies is back, bringing you awards coverage for the 2021-2022 season, and tonight we begin with the … Continue reading.
Finch
Written by Patrick Hao 62/100 In the last decade or so, Tom Hanks’ movie star persona has been the embodiment of American professionalism. His characters are men whose greatest virtue is simply being good at their job. Captain Phillips, Sully … Continue reading.
The Velvet Underground
Written by Patrick Hao 62/100 Todd Haynes is no stranger to deconstructive takes on legendary rock and roll stars. His short film Superstar, which sees Haynes depict the life of Carpenters singer, Karen Carpenter, using Barbie dolls put him on … Continue reading.