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SXSW 2022: Seriously Red

Written by Patrick Hao There are no universal truths in the world. But the closest thing to it is that everyone loves Dolly Parton. The country music star has built a feminist brand name for herself, an amusement park called … Continue reading.

Drink in the Movies Film Festival, Patrick Hao Leave a comment March 26, 2022March 26, 2022

Feature: Oscars 2022 | Academy Award Nominated Documentary Short Films Reviewed

In this holistic look at the Oscar Nominated Documentary Short Films of 2022 Patrick Hao provides a glimpse of distinctive qualities each title has and notable similarities and differences they share.… Continue reading.

Drink in the Movies Awards, Documentary, Oscars, Patrick Hao, Short Film Leave a comment March 25, 2022March 25, 2022

Turning Red

Written by Patrick Hao Shi’s nuanced depiction of the way shame permeates through the generations, first from Mei’s grandma to her mom, and then from her mom to herself, is the first time that I felt that was depicted accurately … Continue reading.

Drink in the Movies Disney+, New Releases, Patrick Hao Leave a comment March 23, 2022March 22, 2022

X

Written by Patrick Hao But nothing West does in “X” is accidental. The film’s setting in 1979 is particularly deliberate. The year presents an interesting turning point in American culture – prime cocaine, pre-AIDS. As mentioned before, “Debbie Does Dallas” … Continue reading.

Drink in the Movies New Releases, Patrick Hao 1 Comment March 20, 2022March 20, 2022

Feature: Oscars 2022 | Academy Award Nominated Live-Action Short Films Reviewed

Written by Patrick Hao In this holistic look at the Oscar Nominated Live-Action Short Films of 2022 Patrick Hao provides a glimpse of distinctive qualities each title has and notable similarities and differences they share.… Continue reading.

Drink in the Movies Feature, Oscars, Patrick Hao, Short Film Leave a comment March 18, 2022March 18, 2022

SXSW 2022: Bad Axe

Written by Patrick Hao The film is David Siev’s attempt to capture his family during a time of crisis. Not only is the COVID-19 pandemic threatening the financial viability of the restaurant, but a growing resentment of the “other” threatens … Continue reading.

Drink in the Movies Directorial Debut, Documentary, Film Festival, Patrick Hao Leave a comment March 14, 2022March 14, 2022

Gasoline Alley

Written by Patrick Hao Drake is not an untalented filmmaker. In fact, this film’s neo-noir elements and competency in filmmaking recall the artistry of films like Edgar G. Ulmer and the Poverty Row films of the 1940s and 1950s. Those … Continue reading.

Drink in the Movies New Releases, Patrick Hao Leave a comment March 10, 2022March 5, 2022

Feature: Oscars 2022 | Academy Award Nominated Animated Short Films Reviewed

Written by Patrick Hao In this holistic look at the Oscar Nominated Animated Short Films of 2022 Patrick Hao provides a glimpse of distinctive qualities each title has and notable similarities and differences they share.… Continue reading.

Drink in the Movies Feature, Oscars, Patrick Hao Leave a comment March 7, 2022March 5, 2022

Cyrano

Written by Patrick Hao In casting Peter Dinklage, a formidable and charismatic screen presence, it is not hard to imagine Cyrano rising to be one of the leaders of the armed guards while also having the ability to best anyone … Continue reading.

Drink in the Movies New Releases, Patrick Hao Leave a comment March 1, 2022March 1, 2022

Blacklight

Written by Patrick Hao It’s almost hard to remember a time before Liam Neeson inexplicably became the king of the Dadsploitation action film. Yet, more than a decade after the first “Taken” was released in theaters, Neeson is still pumping … Continue reading.

Drink in the Movies New Releases, Patrick Hao Leave a comment February 27, 2022February 26, 2022

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Still buzzing about the 2022 Academy Award Nominations? Drink in the Movies has reviews of all the Best Picture Nominees on our site. See if our thoughts coincide with the Academy or, more importantly, coincide with yours.
Judi Dench got an Academy Award nomination today for "Belfast" like it was the early 2000s. In honor of Dame Judi Dench's eighth nomination, tell us your favorite Academy Award nominated performance from the esteemed actress.
Sundance 2022 ended yesterday. Here are some of the reviews that have been published by DitM thus far, with more to come:
We conclude our series of posts sharing our contributor's top ten films of 2021 with DitM's co-host and Editor-in-Chief, Taylor Baker's top ten of 2021.
One of our newest contributors, Raúl Mendoza, shares his eclectic Top 10 Films of 2021.
Start your work week with our contributor, Patrick Hao's Top Ten of 2021.

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Still buzzing about the 2022 Academy Award Nominations? Drink in the Movies has reviews of all the Best Picture Nominees on our site. See if our thoughts coincide with the Academy or, more importantly, coincide with yours.
Judi Dench got an Academy Award nomination today for "Belfast" like it was the early 2000s. In honor of Dame Judi Dench's eighth nomination, tell us your favorite Academy Award nominated performance from the esteemed actress.
Sundance 2022 ended yesterday. Here are some of the reviews that have been published by DitM thus far, with more to come:
We conclude our series of posts sharing our contributor's top ten films of 2021 with DitM's co-host and Editor-in-Chief, Taylor Baker's top ten of 2021.
One of our newest contributors, Raúl Mendoza, shares his eclectic Top 10 Films of 2021.
Start your work week with our contributor, Patrick Hao's Top Ten of 2021.
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