While often gnarly and visually striking, the film doesn’t manage to hit the same creative and emotional highs the directors’ predecessor managed to achieve..
Category: Reviews
Friendship – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
A hilariously absurd dark comedy with a weird, offbeat sense of humor that kept me laughing the entire time.
Hurry Up Tomorrow – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
A mess of a thriller that suffers from a weak performance from the central star and an unwillingness to dive deep into the weirdness or vulnerability of the premise.
Thunderbolts* – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
An exceptional outing for the MCU that puts character and heart at the forefront, though I wouldn’t call it an absolute game changer for the franchise.
The Legend of Ochi – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
A fantasy film brimming with artistry and impressive old school techniques, yet a bland story and dry narrative voice keeps it from being truly fantastical.
Sinners – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
A phenomenal combination of period drama and vampire horror that re-contextualizes the influence of cultural assimilation through fun horror action and incredible musical moments.
Drop – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
A serviceable, contained thriller with some solid ideas, just not always the most engaging execution.
A Minecraft Movie – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
A surprisingly zany and often funny adventure that unfortunately does not utilize the idea and world to its full creative potential.
Death of a Unicorn – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
Despite some bright spots of comedy and gore, this satirical horror film can’t land these moments consistently to make its average talking points feel more important.
Snow White (2025) – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
A boring and uninspired retelling that makes multiple wrong decisions for every one decision it gets right.
The Martini Shot 