A time-warping mess that does contain some good ideas and emotionally strong moments, yet is unfortunately saddled with hit and miss humor, off-putting special effects, and questionable writing decisions.
The Little Mermaid (2023) – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
A live-action remake that makes some improvements to the original story and characters, but never really captures the magic of the original thanks to an inflated runtime, questionable design choices, and a mixed bag of visual effects.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
A phenomenal follow-up to a modern masterpiece, upping the quality of animation and storytelling to tell an exciting, jam packed multiverse tale.
Blackberry – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
A hectic story of the rise and fall of one of tech’s biggest juggernauts, told through a combination of witty writing, engaging performances, and geurilla-style cinematography.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
An exceptional conclusion to one of the best modern super hero trilogies, complete with crowd pleasing action, comedy, and some surprising brutality.
Beau is Afraid – REVIEW
An insanely twisted and imaginative journey through regret, guilt and anxiety that leads to an audacious, and a times nonsensical, final product.
Evil Dead Rise – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
A fun sequel that makes up for its conventional approach and reliance on callbacks with an engaging cast, a claustrophobic setting, and a healthy amount of disgusting gore.
Renfield – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
A campy horror comedy that may fumble its many genres and stories, but lends itself to occassional comical gore and humorous banter.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
Narratively generic and paper thin, this film will most likely satisfy younger audiences and diehard fans while leaving everyone else feeling nothing.
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
A fun, swashbuckling adventure led by charasmatic performances and mostly well-constructed visuals.
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