Written by Taylor Baker "With entirely competent but never more than average filmmaking “Maggie Moore(s)” succeeds because of its triviality. The breeziness of the conversations of the townspeople, the smallness of problems that lead to macabre decisions, and the..."… Continue reading.
Tag: Jon Hamm
Confess, Fletch
Written by Patrick Hao "Is Jon Hamm a movie star? That has been the question perplexing audiences and Hollywood executives since the actor made his breakthrough on “Mad Men.” In “Mad Men,” Hamm plays a movie star-type role..."… Continue reading.
Episode 129: Crimes of the Future / Top Gun: Maverick / Eyes Wide Shut
"On Episode 129 of Drink in the Movies Taylor is joined by Patrick Hao to discuss First Impressions of: "Three Thousand Years of Longing" & "Avatar: The Way of Water." Followed by a discussion of the films: "Crimes of the … Continue reading.
Top Gun: Maverick
Written by Patrick Hao “Top Gun: Maverick” is the movie that they used to make, but not just because it is a “legacy sequel” to the original film nor is it because it is old-fashioned. Rather, “Top Gun: Maverick” embraces … Continue reading.
Bad Times at the El Royale
Written by Michael Clawson 40/100 None of these characters elicited much feeling in me, nor did the atonal direction, which deprives the film of any noteworthy sense of anxiety, apprehension, or wry black humor that might have otherwise seeped outward from … Continue reading.