A campy, atmospheric whodunnit that delivers on wit and scenery, yet lacks an interesting artistic direction or creative scares to make a sizable impact.
Author: Brandon Johnston
Bottoms – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
Hilarious and off-the-wall, Bottoms crafts a unique identity to stand out amongst the many high school comedies.
Oldboy – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
A phenomenal tale of revenge that will entice and shock audiences with its visual flair, grounded brutality, and stomach churning mystery.
Gran Turismo – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
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Blue Beetle – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
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Meg 2: The Trench – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
A fun and energetic spin on a familiar IP, bringing a unique, striking visual style to bolster an otherwise straightforward premise.
Talk to Me – REVIEW
A chilling spin on the ghosts and possession genre, weeving themes of grief, substance abuse and youth culture while scaring with impressive performances, makeup work and sound design.
Oppenheimer – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
A harrowing character study that shows new depth for Christopher Nolan, yet still maintains his signature scale and impressive practicality in his sets and effects.
Barbie – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
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The Martini Shot 