Written by Nick McCann "“Godzilla vs Kong” knows what you came here for and doesn’t dilly-dally long to get to it. It’s high on action and even its lesser refined elements don’t draw too much attention. At the end of … Continue reading.
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The Return of Godzilla
Written by Nick McCann "This film continues on from the 1954 original, doing away with the other kaiju shenanigans between then and now (1984 now, that is). The darker tone and dread-filled atmosphere return, having Godzilla appear with a sense … Continue reading.
Godzilla Raids Again
Written by Nick McCann "“Gojira” left a powerful mark in history. Toho Studios ushered in a new era of monster cinema, saving the Japanese film economy from bankruptcy in the process. Its massive success and prestigious recognition immediately guaranteed it … Continue reading.
Godzilla: King of the Monsters
Written by Nick McCann "In contrast to the 2014 film's slow-burning suspense, "King of the Monsters" noticeably ramps up the pacing much like a traditional Godzilla picture. Although in their haste to no doubt match “Kong: Skull Island,” it becomes … 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.
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.
Drink in the Movies Top 5 Limited Series and Television Shows of 2023
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 2023.… Continue reading.
Godzilla Minus One
Written by Nick McCann "“Godzilla Minus One” is one of the year’s most thematically potent and dramatically engaging spectacles. True to the character, Godzilla is as much of a destructive presence as he is representative of man’s folly."… Continue reading.
The Holdovers
Written by Nick McCann "As it begins, “The Holdovers” fully embraces being a whole-hearted throwback. It goes beyond the filmstock cinematography and analog sound. There’s a cozy, easy-going progression that..."… Continue reading.
Overlord
Written by Nick McCann "With its war movie influence comes a distinct band of characters. Everyone feels appealingly realized, sometimes with simple but enjoyable arcs. Wyatt Russel is a definite highlight, completely channeling his..."… Continue reading.
