Written by Taylor Baker "“A Haunting in Venice” begins in 1947 with a post-war Poirot now retired and drowning himself in pastries and gardening whilst a line of would-be cases piles up in front of his door."… Continue reading.
A Haunting in Venice
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Meg 2: The Trench
Written by Taylor Baker "A stilted and accidental farce, "Meg 2: The Trench" has laughable dialogue driving a film centered on some of the worst big-budget computer-generated graphics this year. Wheatley through either a lack of experience, interest, or..."… Continue reading.
Fantasia 2023: Aporia
Written by Taylor Baker "“Aporia” is unnotable, it has little to say, and less to do. Its characters are unremarkable as are its consequences, which is a real pity for what is quite a nifty premise."… Continue reading.
Oppenheimer
Written by Taylor Baker "“Oppenheimer” is distinctly about both humanity and morality, and that more than likely you can't have the latter without the first."… Continue reading.
Cannes 2023: All to Play For (Rien à perdre)
Written by Taylor Baker "Virginie Efira stars in “All to Play For” a slice of life film depicting a single mother raising two boys on a low income. Efira’s Sylvie works at a local restaurant, and sometimes due to her … Continue reading.
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One
Written by Taylor Baker "“Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One” earns every vowel, consonant, and syllable of its long title, with sleight of hand sequences that make “Now You See Me” and its sequels look paltry..."… Continue reading.
Extraction 2
Written by Taylor Baker "Pathetic. That's the most apt descriptor of “Extraction 2” a film launched as Netflix's–the world’s preeminent streaming service–summer action blockbuster, boasting an over two-hour runtime and a reported minimum budget of..."… Continue reading.
Drink in the Movies Top 5 Films of 2023 So Far
Our Drink in the Movies team have compiled a comprehensive mid-year piece that provides a shared look at each of our top 5 films of 2023 so far. You can see our selected titles below in the text list or … Continue reading.
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Written by Taylor Baker "A ridiculous retreading of a pop culture icon, marinated in just the wrong amount of bad ideas and CGI de-aging."… Continue reading.
Punch
Written by Taylor Baker "Starring Jordan Oosterhof as a high schooler and aspiring boxer named Jim, “Punch” is built around his youthful exuberance and interiority that bring to screen the life of a pained young man. Torn between who he … Continue reading.