Written by Patrick Hao "“Maybe I Do” is an appropriate title for a film that is as tepid and unsure of itself as the statement. From sitcom veteran Michael Jacobs, who serves as the writer-director of this film, “Maybe I … Continue reading.
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Missing
Written by Patrick Hao "Screenlife is probably too difficult, as mainly a product of post-production, to ever proliferate by the cheapness found footage films allow for. But, the cinema landscape should welcome one of these films every two to three..."… Continue reading.
A Man Called Otto
Written by Patrick Hao "Otto (Tom Hanks), the Americanized name of Ove, is a grouch. To him, everyone around him is stupid, with the inability to do things. Why can’t the store charge him for five feet of rope instead … Continue reading.
M3GAN
Written by Patrick Hao "“M3GAN” is too tame, a movie that is made to be appropriate for teenagers as opposed to a movie made for teenagers to sneak into. Like the eponymous hero, the film is too perfectly calibrated..."… Continue reading.
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
Written by Patrick Hao "More than a decade after the original standalone Puss in Boots movie, “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” is able to justify its existence by being a creative exercise in modern animation and clever storytelling. Like … Continue reading.
No Bears
Written by Patrick Hao "In this village, Panahi spends most of his time in his rented room, as gossip begins to rise as to why this man from Tehran with a fancy car has arrived at a village so close … Continue reading.
Drink in the Movies Top 10 Films of 2022
"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 2022. You can see our selected titles..."… Continue reading.
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody
Written by Patrick Hao "“Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody” comes along at a time when there has been a string of authorized biopics of iconic music stars. From “Bohemian Rhapsody” to “Respect,” all with varying degrees of quality, … Continue reading.
Strange World
Written by Patrick Hao "On the surface “Strange World” is an ambitious action adventure for Disney, one that has not always worked out. The film openly takes its cues from pulp magazine science fiction stories, films like “Forbidden Planet,” and … Continue reading.
VIFF 2022: Good Night Oppy
Written by Patrick Hao "Throughout the documentary, “Good Night Oppy,” the talking heads talk about how difficult it is to not humanize the Mars rovers, Spirit, and Opportunity. They describe the twins as having distinct personalities. They created big round … Continue reading.