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Written by Patrick Hao "...it is no wonder that someone would utilize Willem Dafoe’s talents in such a movie. With Dafoe’s angular no fat body, mischievous smile, and dark burdened persona, Dafoe is perfect for the tormented protagonist of “Inside.”"… Continue reading.

Drink in the Movies Episodes Leave a comment April 21, 2023April 17, 2023

Moving On

Written by Patrick Hao "But, at 85 minutes, “Moving On” is quick and surprisingly insightful. Unlike “9 to 5,” this film is not a revenge fantasy. Rather it is a rumination of the turmoil of age - one that is … Continue reading.

Drink in the Movies Episodes Leave a comment April 19, 2023April 13, 2023

The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Written by Patrick Hao "“The Super Mario Bros. Movie” seems perfectly happy being what it is - a successful brand crossover meant to inflate the bottom line. “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” might as well have been made by the … Continue reading.

Drink in the Movies Episodes Leave a comment April 16, 2023April 13, 2023

Boston Strangler

Written by Patrick Hao "Matt Ruskin’s “Boston Strangler” seemingly has two goals in mind. First, to capture the trend of the true crime genre, a bonafide hit in every conceivable entertainment medium these days. Second, to convey a “girl boss” … Continue reading.

Drink in the Movies Episodes Leave a comment April 9, 2023April 5, 2023

Champions (2023)

Written by Patrick Hao "What do you say about a movie that follows the structure of every inspirational sports movie comedy ever made? Bobby Farrelly’s “Champions” is a straight-down-the-middle sports comedy where instead of the ragamuffin..."… Continue reading.

Drink in the Movies New Releases Leave a comment April 1, 2023March 27, 2023

Jesus Revolution

Written by Patrick Hao "I have long maintained that Joe Erwin, along with his brother Andrew, are two of the most fascinating filmmakers/moguls working in movies today. Their niche is beyond that of evangelical finger-wagging of..."… Continue reading.

Drink in the Movies New Releases Leave a comment March 11, 2023March 7, 2023

Marlowe

Written by Patrick Hao "“Marlowe” has no sense of tangibility. Everything about the movie is made pursuant to what came before it. And even then, it is absent all pleasures that are usually derived from the genre. With the newer … Continue reading.

Drink in the Movies New Releases Leave a comment March 9, 2023March 9, 2023

80 for Brady

Written by Patrick Hao "The film is noticeably cheap, with the budget understandably reserved for the four stars at the center of the film. And the film is lit and shot so garishly that it made my teeth hurt. Yet … Continue reading.

Drink in the Movies New Releases Leave a comment February 12, 2023February 11, 2023

Knock at the Cabin

Written by Patrick Hao "While as a filmmaker, Shyamalan has often been compared to Spielberg, but in preoccupation, Shyamalan might be more akin to Scorsese in the way his characters have a torturous relationship with faith and dogma. Shyamalan’s characters … Continue reading.

Drink in the Movies New Releases Leave a comment February 10, 2023February 9, 2023

Sundance 2023: The Amazing Maurice

Written by Patrick Hao "With such imaginative plot, it is quite underwhelming for the film to feel so lazy, from the animation to the rote screenwriting. The film relies on its garish overlit CGI animation to attempt to keep their … Continue reading.

Drink in the Movies Film Festival Leave a comment February 8, 2023February 6, 2023

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Drink in the Movies Top 10 Films of 2022
White Noise
"If there is an antithesis to James Bond, it’s Benoit Blanc. He prefers a hard kombucha to a martini, has a live-in boyfriend instead of a string of women, and broods a lot less, so it’s no surprise that Daniel Craig gravitated towards a role like Detective Blanc after he hung up 007’s suit. 2019’s “Knives Out” proved that miracles still happen at the movie theater: it was a mid-sized original movie, with no connection to anything superhero (save a supporting role for Chris Evans) or any known brands, but it worked like gangbusters, haters of Rian Johnson’s “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” be damned (also, you’re wrong if you’re a hater). The sequel rights were snatched up by..."
Avatar: The Way of Water
"Go into “Barbarian” as blind as possible. You’ll be glad you did. A highly entertaining, tautly suspenseful horror thriller written and directed by Zach Cregger, its scares and surprises are sure to deliver tremendous jolts to the unsuspecting. Read on at your own risk."
"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..."

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Drink in the Movies Top 10 Films of 2022
White Noise
"If there is an antithesis to James Bond, it’s Benoit Blanc. He prefers a hard kombucha to a martini, has a live-in boyfriend instead of a string of women, and broods a lot less, so it’s no surprise that Daniel Craig gravitated towards a role like Detective Blanc after he hung up 007’s suit. 2019’s “Knives Out” proved that miracles still happen at the movie theater: it was a mid-sized original movie, with no connection to anything superhero (save a supporting role for Chris Evans) or any known brands, but it worked like gangbusters, haters of Rian Johnson’s “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” be damned (also, you’re wrong if you’re a hater). The sequel rights were snatched up by..."
Avatar: The Way of Water
"Go into “Barbarian” as blind as possible. You’ll be glad you did. A highly entertaining, tautly suspenseful horror thriller written and directed by Zach Cregger, its scares and surprises are sure to deliver tremendous jolts to the unsuspecting. Read on at your own risk."
"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..."
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