Written by Patrick Hao Drake is not an untalented filmmaker. In fact, this film’s neo-noir elements and competency in filmmaking recall the artistry of films like Edgar G. Ulmer and the Poverty Row films of the 1940s and 1950s. Those … Continue reading.
Written by Taylor Baker Alika Maikau’s directorial debut “Every Day in Kaimukī” is a moody melancholy hang-out film about a radio DJ named Naz (Naz Kawakami) who is fed up with life in a small pond.… Continue reading.
Written by Jeff Sparks One of the best things about Arnold is the way she utilizes actors and brings out talent not many other directors could. Lead actress Katie Jarvis was found at a train station shouting at her boyfriend … Continue reading.
Written by Michael Clawson Perceptive and patient, “Mr. Bachmann and His Class” is worth its near four-hour runtime. Directed with care and warmth by German filmmaker Maria Speth, this stimulating and affecting documentary unfolds over the course of several months … Continue reading.
Written by Alexander Reams While Garcia has a knack for exciting and visually stunning horror sequences, with the bus sequence being up there with one of the most iconic Leatherface moments in the franchise, he was dealt a bad hand … Continue reading.
Our Drink in the Movies team have compiled a comprehensive piece that provides a shared look at each of our top 10 most anticipated films of 2022. All selections are currently scheduled for a 2022 release and/or in post production. … Continue reading.
Written by Alexander Reams Video game movies are constantly the butt of jokes in Hollywood. In the past, most of them have gone after IPs that don’t have enough to fill a feature runtime anyways (“Super Mario Bros.”, “Street Fighter”, … Continue reading.
Written by Taylor Baker “The Batman” ultimately feels like a competent adaptation of the source material refined and emboldened in the image David Fincher’s “Zodiac”. Reeves has a knack for memorable shots and incorporates interesting visual perspectives into… Continue reading.
Written by Patrick Hao In casting Peter Dinklage, a formidable and charismatic screen presence, it is not hard to imagine Cyrano rising to be one of the leaders of the armed guards while also having the ability to best anyone … Continue reading.
Written by Jeff Sparks With many wide angles and still shots, the camera keeps us at a distance from the characters, the way Neil keeps the people around him at arm's length. This causes a disconnect between the viewer and… Continue reading.
