Written by Anna Harrison "You would think that a movie about gambling on horse races—at least in part—would be exciting; likewise, it seems to follow that the title of “On Swift Horses,” based on the Shannon Pufahl novel, implies some … Continue reading.
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SIFF 2025: Sorry, Baby
Written by Taylor Baker "Eva's sincerity and genuineness allow this material to be repurposed in a way that is not only sincere but feels original. You can sense her authorship creating this project, and that vision allows the cohesion of … Continue reading.
Most Anticipated Films of 2025
Our Drink in the Movies team has compiled a comprehensive piece that provides a shared look at each of our top 10 most anticipated films of 2025. All selections are currently scheduled for a 2025 release and/or in post-production.… Continue reading.
Andor (Season Two)
Written by Anna Harrison "A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, “Star Wars” was good. It looked beautiful. Its characters were lively. Its script had meaning (even if it sometimes lacked nuance). The releases were proper events, … Continue reading.
Sinners
Written by Alexander Reams "“Sinners” has been lauded as a “masterpiece,” and while that may eventually be the consensus, on initial exposure to the film it overwhelms the viewer with the shere *amount* of ideas and tropes that Coogler assembles … Continue reading.
Daredevil: Born Again (Season One)
Written by Anna Harrison "Matt Murdock has always been torn between two worlds: one where justice is carried in a court of law with the bang of a gavel, and the other where justice is dispensed in a back alley … Continue reading.
Thunderbolts*
Written by Anna Harrison "Marvel has, since 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame,” been on the outs. Sure, there have been some pleasant blips (ha ha) here and there, such as “Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 3,” but the Marvel Cinematic Universe has … Continue reading.
That Old Dream That Moves (Ce vieux rêvê qui bouge)
Written by Eric Zhu "Long before scandalizing audiences with the Hitchcockian cruising thriller “Stranger By the Lake,” French maverick Alain Guiraudie burst onto the scene with a pair of..."… Continue reading.
Death of a Unicorn
Written by Anna Harrison "'Eat the rich' movies are a tricky balancing act. They show off wealth, and no matter how horrible the rich people are, the audience will always, even if secretly or shamefully, want some of that money..."… Continue reading.
Beauty and the Beast (1979) (Panna a netvor)
Written by Livvy O'Brien "Unlike other versions of the tale that tend to favour whimsy or romance, Herz leans fully into the psychological. The beast isn’t some misunderstood prince waiting to be saved. He’s a creature wracked with guilt and..."… Continue reading.
