Cocktails for the 2026 Academy Awards!
Author: Brandon Johnston
The Bride – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
An abrasive take on the Frankenstein mythos that may look appealing, but certain dire creative decisions severely hurt the coherency and messaging of the film.
Fargo – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
A phenomenal crime noir that perfectly blends the needless depravity of evil alongside the mundanity of small town life.
“Wuthering Heights” – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
While it has its moments of beautiful visuals and witty writing, this proves to be a fumble of the novel’s core themes while being rather uninteresting for the director.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring – COCKTAIL & RETROSPECTIVE
A look back at one of the greatest epics ever made to see why we may never get another film like it again.
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple – REVIEW
A stellar follow-up to an already stellar film that may not ooze the same unique style, but it brings the core and heart from its predecessor back tenfold.
Primate – REVIEW
While the kills are grossly entertaining, you won’t find much to remember from this murderous monkey movie.
No Other Choice – REVIEW
A riveting and darkly humorous reflection on the state of the job market, along with the personal roadblocks we impose on ourselves when faced with setbacks.
The BEST and WORST Movies of 2025
A complete ranking of every new movie I saw in 2025.
Avatar: Fire and Ash – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
A continuation of some of the best special effects in Hollywood today, yet a retread-heavy plot keeps this from being as all-encompassing as past films.
The Martini Shot 