A ranking of EVERY 2021 film I saw this year!
Spider-Man: No Way Home – REVIEW
A rollercoaster ride of fan service and nostalgia that may not have enough legs to stand on its own, but offers a hell of a good time for returning fans of the webhead.
Last Night in Soho – REVIEW
A paranormal thriller that has the style, but lacks some of the substance.
C’mon C’mon – QUICK REVIEW
A compassionate, understated look at childhood and all the frustration, sadness and love that comes with it.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife – REVIEW
A mildly entertaining, nostalgic revisit to the world of one of the 80s most successful films.
Spencer – REVIEW
A haunting, ghost story of a biopic beautifully decorated with stunning cinematography, stylish costumes and a transformative lead performance.
Eternals – REVIEW
A century-spanning epic that bites off a bit more than it can chew.
Dune – REVIEW
A grand sci-fi epic that’s big on spectacle, but not nearly as big on heart.
Lamb – REVIEW
A supernatural tale that’s more soothing than scary, offering a uniquely absurd take on parental grief and nature seeking revenge.
Friday the 13th – REVIEW
You know, Friday the 13th always confused me. When discussing the grand echelon of classic slasher movies, it always seems to find its way into the conversation with the likes … Continue reading Friday the 13th – REVIEW
Candyman (2021) – REVIEW
A discernible universal groan can be heard whenever Hollywood announces a remake, reboot or continuation of a classic horror series. “Hollywood is out of ideas!” the masses cry, and while … Continue reading Candyman (2021) – REVIEW
Malignant – QUICK REVIEW
James Wan has been the mind behind some of the biggest and most successful horror franchises of the modern era, including Saw, Insidious and The Conjuring. I’ve always found him … Continue reading Malignant – QUICK REVIEW
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings – REVIEW
With Avengers: Endgame culminating a decade long stint for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the billion dollar production house now has the challenging task to keep the train rolling by introducing … Continue reading Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings – REVIEW
The Suicide Squad – REVIEW
For how popular and notable the characters of DC Comics are, their recent foray into an extended universe of movies has been less than stellar. Commercially these movies usually do … Continue reading The Suicide Squad – REVIEW
The Green Knight – REVIEW
A meditative medieval experience that ponders the value and merit of risking your life for honor.
Space Jam: A New Legacy – REVIEW
Way back in the ancient era of the 1990s, a million dollar partnership was beginning to form. Michael Jordan was one of the most prolific and successful athletes of the … Continue reading Space Jam: A New Legacy – REVIEW
Black Widow – REVIEW
I’ll be honest, out of all the Marvel films slated for 2021, this was the one I was looking forward to the least. For those of you familiar with the … Continue reading Black Widow – REVIEW
No Sudden Move – QUICK REVIEW
A twisting, turning, smartly written heist caper from the man who knows a think or two about heists, Steven Soderbergh. Set in 1950s Detroit on the cusp of a social … Continue reading No Sudden Move – QUICK REVIEW
False Positive – QUICK REVIEW
Oh A24, what are you doing? False Positive is dynamite distributor A24’s latest foray into the psychological thriller genre, following a couple struggling to have a baby and an uber-confident … Continue reading False Positive – QUICK REVIEW
In the Heights – REVIEW
For some, musicals are one of the most energetic, emotionally bombastic genres in both film and theater. The melding of heavily choreographed dance numbers and story-telling lyrics isn’t a new … Continue reading In the Heights – REVIEW
Gaia – QUICK REVIEW
Just barely falling under my radar, Gaia is an eco-horror film that follows a park ranger and two jungle nomads as they prepare for Mother Earth to exact vengeance on … Continue reading Gaia – QUICK REVIEW
The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It – QUICK REVIEW
Back in 2013, The Conjuring became one of the most successful horror films of all time during a period where the horror genre had stagnated in the public eye. Directed … Continue reading The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It – QUICK REVIEW
House (1977)- QUICK REVIEW
Often incomprehensible, constantly jarring and unexplainably insane. Issa good time. House is one of those movies where it doesn’t matter what it’s about. It’s a movie not to be so … Continue reading House (1977)- QUICK REVIEW
Cruella – REVIEW
Disney, the media juggernaut determined to purchase, retool and reboot every known intellectual property under the sun, is currently entangled in the unfortunate trend of turning their beloved classic animated … Continue reading Cruella – REVIEW
Army of the Dead – REVIEW
2021 really seems to be an eventful year for Zack Snyder. The polarizing, visual-heavy director kicked off the year with the release of his fabled “Snyder Cut” of the Justice … Continue reading Army of the Dead – REVIEW
Top Secret – QUICK REVIEW
I have a particular soft spot for the parody genre of the 70s and 80s. Films like Airplane! and Spaceballs were huge parts of my childhood, shaping much of my … Continue reading Top Secret – QUICK REVIEW
A Quiet Place Part II – REVIEW
I couldn’t have been the only one who was a little bit surprised when A Quiet Place burst into the over-saturated horror market way back in 2018. Directed by The … Continue reading A Quiet Place Part II – REVIEW
The Killing of Two Lovers – QUICK REVIEW
(AUTHOR’S NOTE: These quick reviews will NOT replace the full reviews with cocktails. These will coincide with the full reviews when my work outside the blog really piles on so … Continue reading The Killing of Two Lovers – QUICK REVIEW
Another Round – REVIEW
Being a writer that discusses both movies and alcohol, I occasionally find myself in a bit of a moral predicament. Drinking is a double edged sword; it’s exciting and liberating … Continue reading Another Round – REVIEW
Saint Maud – REVIEW
A24 and “elevated horror”, one of my favorite movie blends. In my mind, the distribution and production company A24 has brought us some of the best horror films of the … Continue reading Saint Maud – REVIEW
Mortal Kombat (2021) – REVIEW
Video game movies SUCK (most of the time). Video games are one of those tricky mediums to adapt to film because 9 times out of 10, the enjoyment doesn’t necessarily … Continue reading Mortal Kombat (2021) – REVIEW
2021 Oscar Predictions
After an insane year filled with films being delayed or pushed from theaters to streaming services, we are only a few days away from the event that ultimately means everything … Continue reading 2021 Oscar Predictions
Zack Snyder’s Justice League – REVIEW
Zack Snyder is one of the most polarizing big-budget directors working today. You either love him for his heavy visual effects, grimdark storytelling and muted color palettes, or you dislike … Continue reading Zack Snyder’s Justice League – REVIEW
Minari – REVIEW
Sometimes movies don’t have to be all explosions and gunfire to really get the anxiety going. Sometimes it’s the tiniest of relatable moments that puts our stomach in knots. Seeing … Continue reading Minari – REVIEW
Godzilla vs. Kong – REVIEW
Big monkey punch big lizard. Big lizard punch big monkey. If this doesn’t sound like your thing, turn around right now. Like most young boys I was fascinated by anything … Continue reading Godzilla vs. Kong – REVIEW
The Wolf of Snow Hollow – REVIEW
Before we get into the review, a little story: Back in college I was lucky enough to attend a seminar hosted by Sundance. The panel focused on finding funding for … Continue reading The Wolf of Snow Hollow – REVIEW
Wonder Woman 1984 – REVIEW
2020 was an odd year for many reasons. When it comes to the realm of movies, the weirdest feeling for those who crave the annual big blockbusters is the complete … Continue reading Wonder Woman 1984 – REVIEW
Promising Young Woman – REVIEW
A femme fatal, rape revenge story? The perfect opportunity to give my straight, pastey white opinion! Promising Young Woman is the directorial debut of Emerald Fennell that follows Cassandra, a … Continue reading Promising Young Woman – REVIEW
The BEST and WORST Films of 2020
What a weird year for movies 2020 has been. It started off so well, with my favorite film of 2019 (and possibly of all time) Parasite, cleaning house at the … Continue reading The BEST and WORST Films of 2020
Parasite-REVIEW
Is it too soon to say this is my favorite movie of all time? I just can’t remember the last time a movie made me feel this way. After the … Continue reading Parasite-REVIEW
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation-REVIEW
Every household that actively celebrates Christmas seems to have that one film that you can anticipate having on the television nearly 24/7 as the holiday grows closer and closer. At … Continue reading National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation-REVIEW
The Year Without a Santa Claus-REVIEW
When it comes to the Rankin/Bass library of television Christmas movies, the most prominent specials that come to mind are the likes of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, The Little Drummer … Continue reading The Year Without a Santa Claus-REVIEW
Die Hard-REVIEW
It’s that time of year again where we unearth the age old discussion: Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? Perhaps a bigger debate than “is there life after death?” or … Continue reading Die Hard-REVIEW
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer-REVIEW
TIRED: This movie is about being yourself and embracing what makes you different. WIRED: This movie is about how society will only accept you once your usefulness becomes apparent and … Continue reading Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer-REVIEW
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)-REVIEW
A ridiculous and surprisingly adult adaptation of the Dr. Seuss classic.
The Santa Clause-REVIEW
Only in the 90s could you market a movie about killing a man, wearing his clothes, and then proceeding to assume his identity and takeover his business operations for kids. … Continue reading The Santa Clause-REVIEW
Planes, Trains and Automobiles-REVIEW
A holiday classic that I consider to be the definitive Thanksgiving film.
Bad Education-REVIEW
In this crazy world we called America, we’re taught that the successful earned their keep by hard work, grit and determination. Surely there’s nothing deeper to look into about it, … Continue reading Bad Education-REVIEW
The Martini Shot 