Written by Maria Athayde The chemistry between the protagonists was good and the young adult romance elements were satisfactory. But the movie was not able to explore elements beyond their romance. The book provides much more context and characterization to… Continue reading.
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Drink in the Movies Superlatives of 2021
It is 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 year, we … Continue reading.
Slamdance 2022: Ferroequinology
Written by Maria Athayde The dictionary defines ferroequinology as the study of railways in general and the study of locomotives in particular. So when I heard that a documentary called “Ferroequinology” was being screened at the 2022 Slamdance Film Festival … Continue reading.
Sundance 2022: Nothing Compares
Written by Maria Athayde Prior to this documentary, I didn’t know much about Sinéad and what I did know was often reduced to internet lists about celebs who’ve been allegedly banned from Saturday Night Live… Continue reading.
Slamdance 2022: Actual People
“Actual People” tells the story of Riley (Kit Zauhar) a Philly transplant and philosophy major navigating her last semester of school in New York City… Continue reading.
Màxima
A beautiful aerial shot of the Andes mountains in Peru filled with lush green and crystalline waters draws you in. Contrasted against aerial images of the earthy and brown tones of the Yanacocha Mine… 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.
The Lost Daughter
Written by Maria Athayde 60/100 The Lost Daughter written and directed by Maggie Gyllenhall is a movie on motherhood, unlike anything I have ever seen. In this film motherhood is messy. It is a commendable debut directorial feature for Gyllenhall … Continue reading.
Drink in the Movies Top 5 Limited Series and Television Shows 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 5 Limited Series and Television Show selections of 2021. Our team compiled their lists based on titles that … Continue reading.
The Unforgiveable
Written by Maria Athayde 50/100 The Unforgivable, directed by Nora Fingscheidt and starring Sandra Bullock and Viola Davis fails to deliver despite its on-screen talent. The movie feels rushed, the script weak, and fails to properly develop its characters, especially … Continue reading.
